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HONG KONG SUPP
NEW SUMMER HATS
ALL SHADES & STYLES ́
A FEW EVENING DRESSES
Gloucester Arcade.
LATEST FLORAL PRINTS FOR AFTERNOON WEAR
ATTRACTIVE LINE OF EVENINGS
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COTTON PRINTS & HATS
RIVELLE
Gloucester Arcade
Tel. 33186.
FOR A PERFECT PORTRAIT
CALL IN AND SEE
STUDIO DE
FEDDER BLDG.
LUXE
4 FLOOR.
The Quality Appeal In
THOSE whose memory can take them back two or three decades will agree that un- derwear has undergone rẻ- markable changes, more par- ticularly in providing ade- quate warmth and protection against chills while being re- duced in weight tó à diost amazing degree.
Interlock Fabrics The makers of interlock fabrics have succeeded 17 producing something which is completely
Underwear
Of Today
respects, although they have no a monopoly of the good things. Children benefit by the light, well- ventilated under-garments which allow them plenty of freedom when indulging in games,
Fine Reputation There is a reliability about these effident when used in the form goods which has enabled them to
in appearance
of garment, and withal, has a build up a fine reputation. There daintiness
and is no doubt that the improvements in laundry methods has had handle which is most pleasing.
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not surprising the something to do with this, but it designers of underwear have in must not be overlooked that the recent years excelled themselves
Veshaanufacturers have been careful in bringing out lingerie which to select the wool, cotton and certainly deserves to be called artincial silk yarns which wul charming and the amount of wear give the best results. wideh Is Sbtained from garments certainly proves that they are remarkably goðu vatun.
Noteworthy
thene
The ladler section of "the trade is particularly noteworthy in these
There are, too, the finishing pru-} cesses which ensure that the, gar- iments made from these fabrics will not shrink in the wEN NOT lose their colour, however many times they may be sent to the laundry,
3 SIMPLE HANDKERCHIEF
LINEN HANDKERCHIE's with a trochet edgling are over an acceptable Life, the hand work giving that in-
dividual touch which factory
EDGINGS
2nd row: 2, tr, worked off tore ther into borner de miss 5 de,
made rööda Jack The inter-atr inte next de; p. tr half, way
perienced usedlewoman WÊN find that he is quite capable of working the three simate edgés described below, while the more competent crochet worker will find that, although simple, the designs are very effective.
When worked in No. 100 Mercer cotton, these edges each measure Just on half an inch in depth.
Abbreviations: Do, double tro chet: ch, chaint; tf, treble; dtr, double treble (cotton over hook twice); pi picot (5 ch.de into 2nd ch, 1 chì, apt, double plebt loop (5 ch, de Intó 2nd ti tice, 1 ch. tpl, triple ploot loop (5 ch, de into 204) 3 times, 1 ch
Edge No. 1
1st row: De closely all round,
de into each Corner
down diz, p. 2. dtr worked Saff: together intő same de ás dtr. Re- peat from al rouzid.
Edge R6, 2
1st row: De closely all round, starting with 5 de Into comer.
2nd row: Start working from 3rd de from extreme corner, tol. miss 5 de at corners and 7 de. along aidek, de fato next de D miss 4 de (tr, p) 3 times, into same de miss 4 de, de into next. Repeat from all round
Edge No. 3
Et row: De closely all rourid, working 5 de into corners.
2nd row: (6, api, tf) corner be miss 3 de, të ifto next p. miss 4 dc, dc into next, p, miss
peat from all round!
starting at corner and working 54 de, to next, miss 3 dc, Re-
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Concentrate
On Details For
The Summer
WE ALL KNOW ч0W SHABBY a winter garment can look when we emerge in it on soine fine day in spring. Those brighter lights search out all the weak spots and signs of wear days. The same that we had not noticed during the duller thing is true of our complexions. After the winter: most of us have accumulated a few defects which. now become glaringly noticeable. So be wise in good time. Study yourself carefully and decide what you would wish to alter and how you mean to sni about it.
There is nothing more at-1 For this enlarged pores trouble tractive than a skin that can there are to be bought special Uttie bear the closest scrutiny in lotions which contain a the open air. But how many ether, and one of these should be used after the map scrubbing. Di of us can boast of this"
should be dabbed on around the mouth and nose.
BEAUTY FAULIN
will
EVEN THE YOUNGEST often become aware of some slight beauty fault when she takes out her vanity mirror on the tennis court or beach. Do not bury your head in the sand ostrichwise and hope that other cannot see it
too
For instance, It is quite a asual shing to men a distinct darkness of the down on the upper lip. This, of course, is mest apparent in brunettes, and though it may never, de ̈velop into superfluous hair, it
not becoming and should be coped with
Perázdě "of hydrogen, i pro- perly used, will lighten that down so as to make it imperceptible. But there is a wrong and a fight way to use peroxide. It should be dabbed on with a wad of cotton wool, allowed to dry and then wastied of
Mixed with # little 2- monia, it will have a doubly 'speedy effect, but do not con- tinue to bleach the down until it is almost white, for that is just as marked a con- trast with a brunette or olive complexion
ANOTHER DEFECT-
RECTIFIED SPIRIT
BUT IF YOU CANNOT pro- sure a lotion of this kind, buy a small quantity of rectified spirit and use it in the proportion of three parts spirit to one part water, or even in a milder solu- tion if your skin is at all sensitive.
This treatment it done regularis three times a week will give marked results and
your skin velvety and fresh looking.
One other tip, by the way. At you have any tendency to this defect: do not powder, your face when it is hot and the pores are open. Always use a mild, astringent before making up after your bath
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VISIT THE DENTIST
AT THIS TIME OF YEAR a visit to your dentist is an excel- lent beauty precaution You should get him to scale and poilsh your teeth thoroughly.
Also, be particular in your choice of B tooth pasta or powder, There are many on the market, really perfect ones, coumpounded by famous manufacturers after many years of work and research In these, ingredients are used for and bleaching the
ANOTHER DEFECT which obwhitening trudes itself at this time of year teeth, and for removing those
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is a tendency to enlarged pores, stains often seen on the teeth of und this is not confined to "darkja cigarette smoker. skips.
There is nothing that will s surely destroy a look of treshness us this coarammed texture.
these entarged pores usualy appear at the corners of the note and mouth, and they are due a rule to a stingrishness of the sebaceous glands.
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This condition ühould treated the moment it ap- pears, as it will get worse if not checked.
BUY
THE REMED 1
A GOOD MEDICATE)
Do not neglect to reconsider your make-up rather thought- fully at this time of year. Ese a more naturalistic pOW- der if you mean to be a lot out of doors, and à toute and Hipstick that is less brilliant is always + wise choice when spring suns shine.
I'M GOING HAVE
FACE BOAP and have a new but NAILS. soft nallbrush, FD a basin with
A
TO
NEW CREATION
Rows of white lace in `minúte ruffles accent this black crepe dinner gown word. by Joan Crawford. Interest centers in unusual neckline an skirt siit to the knee, with hem and slit border of lace.
Round The Shops
EASTER ALWAYS SİKIKES A JOYOUS NOTE IN FASHION DIS- PLAYS-that gladsome blend of refreshing colour that everyone should strive to schlere in these troublous times, when every effort towards happiness, and cheerful- less is necessary to face what is ahead of us,
Hongkong's millinery houses are doing their part in inducing their patrons to keep up this spirit of cheerfulness in their exquisite dis- plays this week......
Summer Hats:
A call at Lane. Crawford's Ladies prove Salon, for instance, will Irresistible to femining shoppers this week. The grandest and most attractive selection of Summer Hats are on show, in as wide a range as it is possible to conceive and at prices that are surprisingly
reasonable when one realizes the
difficultles of importing goods
NICER from abroad in these times. The
warm water, rain water if you Here are a few hints to gu can possibly get it, and with the on: brugh and the soap gefitly sertiu your face and work to a lather 1 on it,
Renew your nail varnish at least every two days, and try to take the old off before you go to bed so that the
one night breathing space through can have Dry your face with a soft towel. out of three. Hub on a nail cil.
Do not scratch är scrub too hard, but friction firmly,
TOUCH OF SOPHISTICATION
Jure: Prolaser si poddatumess. D
shown in this new sellfyre, which she wears for both day and evening
west. The hair is parted on the alde,
brushed off the temples and fore-
· held with a clustar of curla on the 'top of the bindi
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styles on display are the very latest-they arrived in. the Colony In a new shipment-and they can be had straws of white, navy, brown and tasteful colours either with or without vells It is hard
to see how anyone can after a visit to Lane, Crawfords.
Straws for Fashion:
gang 27. DO
Straws will be the : Togne this summer in Hongkong. Mayo's, Den arms with brittle nails in the Arcade, have also got a and white pateties. Leave beannrul Tepect of the test varnish off for a few days. Boak models out on how The gtyles the nails for ten minutes in warm | are chic and pert and will add to olive oil. Take calcium tablets the smartness of the wearer, who Put on a protective base before the will have a large variety of dárk varnish, and use an offy type re- mover.
Your
Scrub
nalis special softening feed the cuticles and make them pliable.:
Never use steel. Implements 4. when manicuring File your halls with emery-board Never, never cut them, t
Shape nikils to suit your type ! of hand-points aren't every- body náil trim. Experiment.
Remember that
and light shades of these dainty straws to choose from, Mayo's sale of dresses, by the way, proved most popular tongst Hongkong's womenfolk and they sold out nearly all their stock. They have, however, a few evening models left, which will no doubt be quick- ly bought up during the week, which says a lot for the high quality and style of goods the firm provides for their customers.
Floral Prints:
FRIDAY, MARCH 15. 1940.
SHOWING TO-DAY
LARGE SELECTION
THE LATEST MILLINERY
WHITE
STRAWS,
NAVY BROWN
AND
OTHER COLOURS.
LADIES SALON
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
له اليها أراد اسلام
Ramada
Piece goods & Knitting wools avail- able only at:-
Mesir China Emporium; Kaya- mally & Co.; Mayfair & Co; Elite Styles; Sincere & Co.; Shui Hing Co., Sun Co., Ltd., Tyeb & Co.; Whiteway, Laidlaw & Ca; Wing On Co.
AND IN KOWLOON ATI- Han Silk Store, Nathan Boad Bitlani Silk Store, Nathan Boad,
VIVELLA HOUSE PRODUCT
KNITTING YARN
With women knit to fit with 'Ramada." An exceptionally `soft... and kind wool, with watiderfil wearing qualities and colours that are absolutely fast to san and wishing. The colours noter Vary and you can match up kada of Ramada” wool it any time.
YES! I washes. NO! It never shrmiks... W. Hollins & Co. Lit., Viydia House,
SELECTION IN SUMMER HATS
Also ORDERS TAKEN
Remé
NEW MILLINERY ARRIVING SHORTLY
Maa Lake Ballding;
Hats Again:
Studio de Luxe:
Boot 224
Tel. 29740.
nail The dafrifiness of doral prints for Don't
Fear coloured varnish indiscriminately. Tone spring and summer wear is ag up with the colours you are wear-knowledged by the leading fashion ing Deep Hades and the new houses the world over and in Dearly varnish am time for even-Hongkong their popularity is al- ing browny and brunze tints with ways assured. Biyallo, in the Arcadé, has a delightfpl range of tweeds; pastel for daytime.
A new and high standard in art floral prints in silk for afternoon A choice selection of new millin- two thin wear and some charming designs ery has arrived at Reme's, in the photography has been set in Hong- longer than one t
thick coat, and ]-in these lovely prints have a there are in a wonderful range of dér Building, started in business don't chip so easily.
charm and chic of their own that styles and shades with "latest" recently. Their colour portraits is particularly attractive for the stamped in their appearance. But are especially proving most popu- 8.4 real clearance of those doners, or any particular fancies slack, as the number of their And finally resolve to make present season and Rivelle should don't forget that Reme also takes lar and business is certainly not numerous old bottles of varnish special line which Rivelle has to in headgear that her customers patrons steadily increase. The on your dressing table. If the offer this week is in tower toques may have her remodeling de Stadio's child portraits are super varnish has become too thick to for weddings read art wearpartment, under her personal au- bly executed, despite the know
pervision has never falled to give dimculties involved in. satisfaction,
7. coats of varnish stay on in coffan 108 title morning frocks pls. Late Bulding. Summer hats kong since Studio de Luxe, in Ped-
use, thin ft down with a few drops, while she also has a small selec
of polish remover.
tion of maternity gowns.
trait studies of children..