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FAITH PRIOR
UNDECIDED WRITES of a near you under an obligation to him. vialt from her mother In-law ! Of course, the man should have which will cover the month of displayed better sense than to send February. The in-law expects to you such a present under the cir visit in her son's home and, ac- cumstances. Write him a very kind cording to the daughter-in-law, note explaining if you must that there is no accommodation. The your parents do not allow you to two children and the husband oc- accept such valuable tokens and to copy all available space. What can soften the blow invite him to your be done about the visitor
home for tea or dinner, At the WRITE YOUR mother-in-law present time you may regret giv explain the situation and informing up the lovely gift, but you will her that you are renting a room not in the future. I do not wish to and bath in a hotel or boarding belittle the gentleman, but he has jdisplayed poor taste and is evident- hotel for her stay here. You may arrange for a room without board.ly quite experienced with Ete your visitor having meals with you and from time to time visiting various restaurants, I believe this.
foresight.
would be best. for such a long MISUNDERSTANDING
visit; therefore, merely state the facts: in a very nice letter. Of course, you will have to offer pay-i men for ner accommodations; she will probably refuse, but attempt to pay half of the charges unless you are including her presence at the three family meals a day
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TAKE YOUR TIME
ANOTHER UNDECIDED has two proposals of marriage and does not know which to accept. Both men are attractive, in- telligent and bave their faults and good qualities. Is there any rule or way she can use to make her decision
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DEAR FATIH PRIOR: I amı ̈ä University student and have been studying medicine for two years. My parents are de- finitely "set" upon my taréer as a doctor, though I d:test the profession and the study“ at- tached, I have my own ideas about my future, but my father will not listen to my suggestions or pleas: Is there anyway I can escape from this situation and follow the life"1 wish? I try and make them realize they are wasting money and that I
only be mediocere in the profession. Disturbed.
DEAR DISTURBED: Is there YOU ARE undoubtedly à for anyone, say an uncle Lunate young lady and evidently a whose judgment your parents re- desirable personality. Examine the spect and understand? If so try two gentlemen's characters, finan- and explain to then your situa- ces, Intelligence and how their, tion asking them to enlighten your personality fits yours. Take your parents. Have you intelligently time don't rush into marriage: If ried to make your parents under- they are both located in Hongkong stand? Suggest to them that you try once entertaining the two for step school for a year and take a an evening or at tea, Then you position in the business world, at may see the light and come to a the end of that time you may win decision. Don't be carried away by your point. Of course, you may glamour, soft words ar gallant ac- terminate your schooling at the "Mons: search closer In their University of your own accord; character and try and visualize that will cause hard feeling and no what they will be like four and doubt angry scenes, but if you are ten years betice. How will they strong enough to stand the con- react to various situations, "make demnation and able to support a desperate effort to understand yourself through commercial work, these men thoroughly then make I suggest you try this method for your choice.
POOR TASTE
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YES OR NO! is a young lady nineteen years of age. This Christmas she revolved a gift from a young, man whom she knows silghtly. It is a rather
her. expensive present · and family recommends that she return the gift due to the siight acquaintance. ! She overlooked the. completely
joung man even lo a greeting card and feels very guilty, besides belleve she will hurt,
his feelings if she returned the gift. What is the solution?
one year. Maybe many of the |inisunderstandings will be straigh-
tened out in that time.
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(Each week in this column FAITH PRIOR answers ques tions of a personal nature submitted by readers of the Daily Press.)
WOMEN'S A.R.P. UNION
Wanted for local emergency First Aid Posts-donations of old screens and screw-top bottles.
Could these be sent in to the Wo- I AGREE WITH your parents men's ARP. Office, Colonial Becre- return the gift. The man evidently tariat.
means little to you if you overlook-
The Bandaging Class at the ed sending him any season greet- Helena May Institute will re-open ings and if you retain the expen- on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 9.30
ve present it more or less pats am."
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
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Dental Care Makes Beauty AO
Her nose may be too large and maybe her hairline too severe but when you see her smille you will think she is a raving beauty: There is more truth than compliment in that remark because the charm of a beautiful smile is far-reaching.
When you smile you naturally Imply teeth, for the beauty of one la imposible without the other. It your teeth are lovely you can train yourself to smile attractively. but] the reverse is not true
Of course, you pay your dentist a call twice a year, if for nothing but to have your "enamels" cleaned up a bit. But do you work your own miracles with brushing the teeth, at least twice a day? The mouth wash is Important, not only does it clear the breath but releases particles of foods stuck in your teeth which the brush did not find.
And be careful of that old tartar miserable trouble called
which cakes to your teeth and frequently gives you a breath which your best friends won't tell you about.
Many people have the habit of cleaning their teeth after every mea; which is indeed an excellent habi, ta brush away the food particles remaining about your teeth and gums. Don't dare say you only own one crush, at least two and seek the advice of your dentist as to the quality, soft, medium er hard, long or narrow, etc. --
You only have one set of genuine teeth you know; then take good care of them!
For dinner the smart austerity of black is worn by Rita Johnson. The shoulders are broadened and height- ened with tacks which also give bodice fullness. The long, close-fit- ting skirt is gored for fullness be- low the hipline. Miss Johnson WESTS an old-fashioned gold necklace as the single ornament.
FUR TRIMMINGS FORTY-FIVE
IN SPRING
IT SEEMS a bit ridiculous to speak of spring only two weeks after Christmas,
but the springtime of the year coMUS quickly, in Hongkong and after Chinese New Year's February 8th. many young fashionables will be thinking of the early Easter costume.
DO YOU KNOW that Easter is early this year, the calendar says the end of March?
FUR, according to "advance preview information of spring- time's fashions, includes much fur trimming, and one of the which very novel, costumes have been ahed and obed about uses beaver from the head to the toes.
THE SMART and amusing costume was displayed in a two piece suit of spruce green wool. However, the accessories, shoes, stole the show," they were of green with beaver. diamonds, of the fur covered "the whole front of the shoes. And reports say they make the feet Jook diminutive. OI course, the hat and buttons of the green suit were beaver too. TO BE ULTRA-FASHIONA- BLE, gloves of green corduory In the palm and beaver backs are the final chle touch, but that is sheer luxury in our springtime climate.
London War Notes
. Every one carries an identification disk. Some decorate theirs with
POUNDS BY AIR
Round The Shops
Many local residents are becom- ing vacation conscious they are not planning long and distant holidays, just short trips to Indo- China, Manila and Batavia, and they are sailing i good numbers. If you are fortunate enough to find yourself in this position you should be happy to learn that our local shops have a few fashion models of pre-spring and also that several of the establishments are in the midst of worthwhile bar- gain sales,
SUITS!
Sults mean early autumn or spring and in this case, for the latter season, LANE, CRAWFORD are displaying chic tailored sults in greys, navy and black: the ideal" costume for travel whether by plane or steamer."
Within six weeks many of our local business women and shop- pers. will be happy to turn to the two-plecè sult which is one of the foundations of their wardrobe. To make yourself feel gay and to give yourself a touch of spring fever don't overlook reviewing these well made garmenta.
P.M. FROCKS?
During the next six weeks and over Chinese New Year less formal attire will be seen in the hotels and at social functions, the dressy afternoon frocks will be in the popular lead in, fashions.
MAXOS, in the Arcade, are specializing in afternoon dresses which Incorporate the latest fashion features, These models
will be quite smart for late tea. dinner dancing. theatre and in- formal home parties.
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In case you are shopping for the new and different birthday anniversary gift, have a look in this shop where their accessories. though limited, are most attrac tive.
SPECIAL PRICES
due to arrive soon.
Are you Clippering down to Orte of the outstanding buyers Manila, flying for a week's in the Colony,. RIVELLE, in the holiday in Indo-China, or Arcade, is clearing her specialty travelling down to Bangkok stock thereby making way for on a visit? Quite a few locar spring and summer merchandise residents have been mulling the idea over in their minds: Coats and hats have been re- duced to half their marked prices. and all due to the need of a Many of the felt hats are bargain quiet holiday after hectic values and, as you know, can be Christmas and New Year. worn well into the end of April.
When you buy your ticket you will be 'impresalvely informed that 45 lbs, (20 kilos) of baggage is the Imit unless you are willing to hand over extra luggage costs,
Naturally you will first examine the weight of pour bag of bagt, try and secure the lightest one in the household or belonging to your best friend, for many of those rounds are sometimes found in the leather and wood of the luggage.
The three lightweight evening frocks, which should be wrapped in tissue, are hung snugly over the garment rack. A white sharkskin or accetate sport frock is next with contrasting or matching hair bandeau. The satin lastex swim- ming suit and rubber cap follow and either a play suit or slack solt of two plece..
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VERY DRESSY
A lace or net afternoon frock with short skirt is wonderful, it is very dressy and takes such little space, when you arrive it is one dress which really does not need the electric 1pm,
But shoes are the problem, They are heavy, therefore, try and use one pair for all your even- ing costumes. A pair of specta- tor sport shoes, mules for the a monogram; some hang them boudoir and, of course, the pair from a lapel, some have them
you wear with your going "away made into neat gold bracelets, suit should be ample. And if you Every mie carries a flash-light, and insist put the dark blue canvas many new devices have been tennis shoes with white rubbery thought up for carrying them consoles in too. veniently in key-rings or bags;
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With thoughts of a frequent laundry bill carry a very small amount of underwear and sleeping garmenta.
COSMETIC BAG -
Your cosmetics, the precious
Also, a new hat and at a sale price can give any lady a mental lift!
Novelties of the costume are on sale at special prices: various gad- gets which Ughten and create the dash of the costume, and they also make very attractive gifts..
Other merchandise in this es-
tablishment has been reduced 20 per cent, and you will certainly find values in the display on sale. NEW MILLINERY
REME, second door of the Asia
masarance Life
bulding, state new bats are iriving today No doubt, the collection which we have not seen as yet will include many mid-season styles and will give you an idea as to fashion's dictates for the Easter bonnet.
If you did not receive the destr ed gift of gloves at Christmas allot part of the gift check to a pair which you will find, here. The kid styles, soft and pliable are in Did you various sizes and shades.
too many pairs ever have gloves? Take advantage of excellent buyi "
Mainstay For A Wardrobe
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These are mainstays for your wardrobe...the clothes you can al- ways depend upon...the focal- points around which to build far-. ther...If you wish. There are two complete costumes suggested here-- one for afternoon, one for sports. With them, you can work out al- most endless variations on each theme. You can wear them now; and again in spring..
They are not the things you
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1940.
SMART SELECTION
IN
TAILORED COSTUMES
GREY, NAVY & BLACK
LADIES' SALON
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
NURSERY Viyella
We call our dog
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Viyella', which does not shrink whan wasbed, naver irritates the skin, and which heops oildren always warm enough bat never too warm.
LOOK FOR THE NAME
ON THE SELVEDGE
doğ “VIYELLA
cause he never shrinks.
Pieco goods & Kaitting wools avail able only at:-
Mesara Chine Emporium; Kaya- mally & Co.; Mayfair & Co.; Elite Styles; Sincere & Co., Bhai Hing Ca; Bun Co., Ltd.; Tyab & Co.; Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.; Wing 'On Co.
AND KOWLOON ATI- Hari's Silk Store, Nathan Road, Sitiani Silk Staré, Nathan Rond
DAY
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WEAR
27"WIDE
Wm. Hollins & Co. Ltd., Viyella House, Nottingham, England.
101NB4
NEW" MILLINERY ARRIVING
TO-DAY
Remé=
Asia Life Building, 2nd Floor,
SELECTION IN KID GLÖVES.
Room 214
Tel. 39740.
No one, of con:se, ventures out without a gas mask, and there's plenty of good-natured vivalry about making the case for the ugly Mr. Aage thing less unsightly. Thaarup pasted clippings of his
able, in natural colours, are always favorite poems all over the zur articles of your beauty, can be skimp on. They are, purely and made by Ireland in the gauntlet Pigskin gloves, classic and aur-.
And black mede step-in pumps useful and you can make use of face of his, and tucked inside carried in a cosmetic bag separate-ply. od value for your good style, ending above the wrist.
dollars. They are the essentials, poker-dice and a mask of brandy. ly. Several manufacturers have put the classics. (Even the colours are having inserts of Lastex" which them for day wear besides sporting
On the Lady Kinross dangles from hers aluminium containers
classic-good year after year in keep them in shape and give your activities, charm, holding a miniature market for air travellers and they
The "brown polished calf ghillie any smart wardrobe.) You might foot the ultra slender appearance. photograph. There are even, white weigh far less than the heavy jars, have worn something very much SPORT ACCESSORIES has been outstanding iri popularity' waterproof velvet cases to carry at boxes and bottles.
like them several years ago.....a year Sport accessories: Shirt-waist for two complete seasons and is night-cases-camvanity, with Nu doubt you will be departing or two from now, you'll probably blouse of brown silk with patch found on many feet and in all pocket for make-up parapherna in a semi-sport frock, suit or still be wearing these,
pocket. Worn with casual tweeds young women's wardrobes either ensemble and you carry a light- Dress accessories: The "black | and tailleurs it is always smart and for day wear or sport erenta.
for coloured! The black dress: fashioned from One of the most completely weight cost, bag, gloves. Your suede bag, with a pleat and a distinctive. Allow equipped A. R. P. kits in all Lon-hat, in all probability, will blend stitched band, conservative and al- studs down the front for a change. ane span rayon has a slim waist- dan belongs to Mr. Wall of Eiza with the few other garments in
ways in good tästër
Red calf bag, believe it or not, line and draped bodice, the sleeves beth Arden, a pigsk'ri katchel that your bag and the shoes will do
Necklace of gold-metal balls and blends perfectly with many sport are three quarters of long With she carries by day and keeps along. double duty....
links, with a bracelet to match, and afternoon clothes. It must be it a thick felt baby Breton trimmed Bide her bed at night. In it is
very inexpensive.
taffored and the more it is polished with velvet is very eye-taking inat“
ters not what the date: the better looking it becomes.
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You will be travelling lightly but an amazing list of needed articles, you will be having lots of fun!
Black washable doeskin gloves,