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WOMEN'S INTERESTS
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SELECTION
HONG KONG UPPE
in
EVENING GOWNS FOR
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS & NOVELTIES
Gloucester Arcade.
NURSERY iyella
We call our
'Viyella, which
does
not
shrink when washed, never irtitates the skin, and which keeps children always warm onongh but bever too warm,
LOOK FOR THE NAME ON THE SELVEDGE
dog "VIYELLA
cause he never shrinks
Pie e gooda & Knittings available only att
Messrs. Chinn Emporium; Kaya- mally & Co.; Mayfair & Co.; Elite Styles; Sincere & Co.; Shui Hing Co; San Co., Ltd., Tyeb Co.; Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.; Wing On Co.
+
KOWLOON:
Hari's Silk Store, Nathan Road. Sithani Silk Store, Nathan Rond
DAY
NIGHT
WEAR
27"WIDE
Was. Mullins & Co., Etd., Viyella House, Nottingham, England,
CONFIDE IN
X'MAS PRESENTS
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FAITH PRIOR
Therefore, many of your friends.
A YOUNG BUSINESS giri re-l would not be able to attend and
your social affair might not be as gay or complete..
uests advice concerning the hristmas present for a male ac-1 maintance. Should she give the an whom she has known for a
IN A SPOT! ear, a gift and what type? Or "SNOWED-UNDERTM WRITES an hould she merely send a card, amusing letter relating, her diff- UNLESS YOU ARE QUITE culties with two escorts for the RIENDLY with the man and same evening and social engage- ave accepted courtesies from him ment. The evening was a com- uring the past year, I suggest you plete "flop" In her estimation, be- erely send a greeting card. You cause she does not feel capable of buld invite him to dinner during entertaining two males at be holidays or take him to a time for several hours. What do arty as your escort. However, if you do when you are in such a ou are sure of your position with spot, is the moan? als man and the circumstances
HONGKONG is a good training arrant a gift not too personal ground for this sort of complica- expensive would be correct. tion; men are constantly wailing ooks, key ring, refillable, pencil; there are not enough women to gift excluding wearing apparel "go round," and there are ways of hd not too costly would be quite getting by in such a predicament, roper.
IT ALL DEPENDS TWO SISTERS WISH to en- tertain with an informal party on Christmas eve night; how- ever, their parents suggest an- other evening during the holi- day season and they have pre- sented the question asking for outside opinion,
one
Never show partiality between the two pay attention to both. Start the conversational ball rolling by Introducing subjects which are in- teresting to both escorts. Your cue is to keep quiet and be very. attentive putting in a word now and the If you are returning home after the "engagement of three," see that both escorts ac- company you, don't make the mis-. take of selecting one to see you to your door: In such circuinstances.
IT ALL DEPENDS exactly what young lady, you are the one to do pe of entertainment you are the entertaining and you probably ranging. If it is cocktails from don't have an outstanding good to 8, a late afternoon tea, then time unless the men are intimate. would be quite alright. How- er, if you intend using the whole ening for your party, I think it⠀⠀
buld be more advisable to select
nights before Christmas or
Irlends.
th
DOING THEIR BIT
DEAR FAITH PRIOR: We wish ter. The majority of people, to do our bit for our soldiers in nsider Christanas eve a personat Europe and contribute to the other febration to be spent with their organizations working in their be- milies or in the home, there is half, I have suggested to my ally so much to be accomplish family that commencing the sun- at the last minute particularly day before Christmas and for that there are children in the home. following week we instituite the
Blazer stripes-walnut brown shading through rust to beige-- for this new fall coat modeled by Jean Parker. The stripes are matched chevron style to make the sleeves. Note back fullness, military collar. The broad-brimmed hat with pleated crown, 13 walnut brown suede. She also graces, at right, a Yolanda crea-. tion of black. Bancini pebbled crepe, with black patent-leather belt, shoes and hat; handbag and gloves brilliantly red. It's for Fall, which Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy both do, for Miss Parker in "The Flying Deuces," produced by Boris Morros. for RKO Radio.
Round The Shops
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There are only eight more shop- ping days before Christmas! It will. be your own fault if you cannot And the article you spotted in the shop window last week. Be wise. and don't wait until two days be- tore the 25th to go' shopping SPECIAL FASHIONS
MAYOS, in the Arcade, must have been hiding the lovely new styles they are displaying for evening wear. Beautiful fabrics, dull and shimmering, rich in trimmings and each model a distinctive style. Practically every female indulges in B new formal frock Christmas and New Year and, don't forget to shop here before you buy.
The novelty selection of costume Accessories are interesting, maybe they will be just the present you have been searching for all over the“ Jown!
DISCOUNT SALE
RIVELLE, in the Arcade, is sti continuing the 20 per cent. discount sale on all merchandise. And it is indeed a Christmas present to her clientelle.
AN EXTRA-SPECIAL-OFFERING here is the special sale of after- non frocks, which commence at the bargain price, of $10 and up. Evening frocks, a select group, are included in the "special" beginning in price at $25 and up.
Particularly this year. when clothing budgets are curtailed, the gift of sporting togs of accessories for the woman would be most wel- come. For instance a handsome cashmere sweater and sport skirt, jacket, loves, etc.
LANE CRAWFORD'S selection in sport attire offers splendid and smart suggestions. Tweed "skirts from $14 up are tailored in colours, plaids and the new cyclamen and blue shades.
The woo! trocks, excellent for sport and daytime wear, are lovely
FUNDAMENTALLY FORMAL creations, ranging in price from
The Christmas and New Year season is the most gla- morous holiday time of the year, Dinner, theatre, dancing, and various other social activities crowd the hours with. merriment and gayety. And with this mood and spirit the costumes must be in accord, no frock of better days will do, new creations which glitter and radiate your personality are the style.
Therefore, particularly this year where styles for such events have
drastic
undergone
a
attention
change,
should be paid to your formal | ·· evening attire.
FIRST PLACE
even
GOLD for evening is outstanding and holds first place. Formal dancing frocks
of gold cloth, metallic satin, crepe and wool. Other colours may be com- bined but don't forget your touch of gold. Costume jewelry is gold, sometimes including precious stones, pearls, however, plain gold jewelry is right style.
Woman's Hats!
Men won't believe the new hat styles of this winter i They laugh, cringe, make derogatory remarks or just run away, but then these poor creatures of civilisation can't millinery story-look at the be expected to understand the
hats they wear!
ness
$49.50 up. The stripes, checks and novelty weave designs make these models dresses of distinction.
- Another innovation introduced in this shop is the specialised tailor- Ing service available, An outstanding and expert Viennese woman tallor is connected with this establish- ment and specialises in coats and sults. This is indeed welcome news for there are always slight adjust- ments to be made
many costumes and the particular woman who prefers exact fitted garments will benefit greatly.
variety of bird is popular and adorns many sport models. You win
adorns hats of a darker shade and note that bright plumage
vice versa because the feathers this winter are definite trimmings and should be highlighted,
FUR HATS
A SENSATION ANOTHER 'EUNDAMENTAL of
PHENOMENAL is a mild word your formal attire is the cut of for the raging success of snoods, a the model. The straight and decided new treatment in the mil- narrow frock style is very popular linery styling. They are a sensa-
THE REPORT is that every for dancing in crowded places. tion and practically every feminine already warned you that fur hats sixth hat is made of fur. We have Shoulders and arms are covered in head in the country has worn one both dining and dancing
give you the label of fashionable. Cosof some tumes, more than in past years, it women love them for their neat-sheared
variety. Long hairert
The selection of fur is not limited, 13 a decided change but most ex-
beaver, nutria, Persian otic and sophisticated. The full the evening and they are generally most popular.
They also protect coiffure in lamb, mink and leopard are the skirt is quite popular and drapes becoming. Naturally, some
However if you or busties are still favoured. You den variety smoods are past their plus very, very smart nave' a gar-wish to be dashing and daring have a definite choice in forma prime now, but their offspring live chapeau or fox in silver or red, of evening styles, but be sure the on. You find the velvet, crepe, course, be particular about selection compliments you.
felt, ribbon, veil and wool anood
the- costume selected for this particu PINNER SUITS
being worn by all types and for lar type. DINNER SUITS are certainly various occasions. back in the fashion parade, and they have become popular with a
BIRDS POPULAR vengeance. Black is the out-1 THIS WINTER the birds are, in- standing shade, there is usually a deed, popular and you are a lucky matching jacket, coat or cape and one if you can afford a hat of
H
THESE HATS take every shape, toque, pill-box, sallor, turban, beret are some of the newest, though the Russian cossack's style is still
favoured by tall women, little.
women should forget it existed.
a daring hat. With this type of feathers. Gold feathered evening. These darlings of the millinery formal attire the cut of the frock and dinner bats are ultra smart. story go with furless coats: with must be faultless and the trim rich However, give two thoughts to the coats all of fur; with other fur bright and highly interesting. You bird in your hat, it might be trimmings. And this winter fur will see these sults and note how whole, or perhaps head, breast, extremely chic they are beside be- wing or tall feathers. Ostrich coat, hat, and muff worn all at ing very appropriate for hotel turns new. tricks" and plumes are
once dosen't make too furry a dining with dancing and the making many women's heads fas-
costume. theatre.
cinating Even the barn yard
BEAVERS ARE BACK FASHION PERIODICALS report that the old-fashioned beaver felt heads Is back on the most knowing in the fashion parade.
"money pig" in our home. It is you it is "painless charity" and an the bank pig where you put in excellent means of doing your coins. We could have this in our share. Don't fall to inform your Though I has not been seen here home and see that all visitors conquests that your "pig bank is for in any number, other centres hall tribute, something. There will war charities In fact, have such it's revival with enthusiasm. be several parties in our information inscribed on the pig house and
it would be or a card attached, for people are charity made amusing. At the queer at times and you would not end of the week the contents in want them to entertain any ideas "Mr. Pig" would be turned over to other than the correct the B.W.OF. Do you think it wish you much success in your ene. I would be out of place or resented? venture. Miss Suggestion.
DEAR MISS SUGGESTION: I
quite good and I am sure you will think your idea most amusing and
collect a nice sum. I agree with
(Each week in this column FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature submitted by readers of the Daily Press.)
COLOURS this year mean very little except to the individual, by that it is meant that any colour is.
complexion and hair, and you are stylish as long as it suits you, your
not limited to one colour scheme.. Have. two three and even four, shades if you wish, but the sin will; be if they are unbecoming and do nothing for your face and cos- turne.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1939.
WOOLLIE AFTERNOON DRESSES
ATTRACTIVE STYLES
CHECKS STRIPES FANCY DESIGNS
PLAIN COLOURS
from $29.50
TWEED SKIRTS
FOR
GOLFING & WALKING PLAIN SHADES & PLAIDS
from $14.75
LADIES' SALON
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT
20% OFF OUR
ENTIRE STOCK INCLUDING
ALL NEW MERCHANDISE.
SALE OF AFTERNOON DRESS From $10.00 From $25.00
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