THE HONGKONG
SATURDAY.
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
THE GIRL WITH FAIR HAIR.
If you are the luckly possessor
of a nice bead of fair, don't let it grow "mousey." There is nothing so unattractive as that dull, faded- looking fair hair which is gen- erally known as "mousey." .
Fair hair requires shampooing more often than dark, if it is to be kept in good condition, but you need not run to the expense of visiting a hair dresser every time: you need a shampoo. Wash your own hair using an egg shampoo in place of soda or soap.
Fill a basin with hot water, and put into it a level teaspoonful of borax. Then take two eggs, break them into a basin, whisk round with a fork, and pour, them over the head, after damping the hair with the hot water. Rub the eggs well into the hair, then rinse them off in lukewarm water (not hot for hot water would cook the eggs and make the hair sticky). Wring all the moisture out of the hair and allow it to become half-dry, then rinse it again in camomile lotiun.
To make the lotion, pat three tablespoonfuls of camomile i flowers (which can be bought at any chemist's) into a large jug. and pour over them a quart of boiling water. Cover the jug and allow the lotion to infuse for from 10 to 15 minutes. It will then be ready for use.
Sun
Dry the hair in the whenever possible, and when sunshine is not available, by fanning-never before a fire as this makes fair hair harsh and
brittle.
Fair hair should be brushed every night to remove, the dust which accumulated on it during the day, and the brushes should be washed once daily. An air bath is even more important for fair hair than for any other shade, for
SOME OF AMERICA'S NEW CINEMA STARS.
Top row, left to right: Dorothy Markaill, Lurille Rickson, Clure Brac (centre); Margaret Morris and Carmelita Geraghty. Bottom row, left to right: Julanne Johnston, Gloria Grey, Hazel Keener top left: Elinor Fair (bratom left): Ruth Hiatt (top right);, Blanche Mehaffey (bottom right): Alberta Vighn and Marian Nizon.
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INTERESTING ITEMS.
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the many people indulge in when round- perturbed or in deep thought. too soon They are all very ugly and foolish. shouldered attitude
Above all, don't caltivate a! Crystal beads and tiny sequins trimmings on becomes habitual.
or fare liked for Break yourself of the habit of characteristic attitude pinching your lips, pulling your gesture ander the impression that brocade or velvet dinner frocks. ears or nose, pushing your fingers you are giving yourself per- through your hair, or any other sonality. It is bound to become of the unnecessary and generally an affectation, and an obvious unconscious little gestures which one at that.
absent-mindedly the from refrain fidgeting with the buttons on shoulders your friends' coats, or fingering the ornaments and clothes they wear while you are talking to them. the air is allowed to penetrate to the roots frequently, they are apt to grow darker and entirely spoil the beauty of the hair, giving the effect of dyed hair,
unless
Avoid tolling in negligent attitudes; the effect is more often that of gaucheness than grace,
SMART WINTER COATS.
Both of the coals sketched hate concertible collars. Notice the smart slanting front closing and the loose front panel on one model. The other has an oddly shaped sleeve and the popular side justening..
GESTURES AND ATTITUDES.
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The combination of mole and
natural squirrel is frequently met in the smart jacquette.
HINTS ON THE NEW AMERICAN TANGO.
BY ARTHUR MURRAY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL DANCING.
THE "The Waltz HE New Tango is often re-
Tango" because of the pre- dominance of old-fashioned waltz
steps. Every one who wants to become a really good dancer should know the actual steps in the old-fashioned "round waltz." The tango tempo is the same as in the fox trot. It is danced to "four-four" time. However, we will not be concerned with tech- nical terms. We will use the simplest method of counting, that of counting the actual steps taken. STEPS DIVIDED.
In the tango and fox trot, the steps are divided into a slow and quick movements. The slow step takes about a second and gets two beats of the music. The quick step is twice as fast as a slow step and is given only a half second.
To be sure that you know just how fast to walk, take out your watch and hold it in your band while walking. Give one second to each slow walking step. Walk around the room for about ten minutes doing the slow steps,
After that, walk around the room, with watch in hand, and do the quick steps, giving a half a second to each step.
Be sure and learn to walk cor- rectly to tango or slow fox trot music before going further.
THE TANGO PROMENADE. Begin with the left foot and while the inelegant habit of crossing the legs is one which take four long, slow walking
Arthur Murray, and Aileen Blechan showing the fourth step of the "chasse" in the new American tango.
steps forward, 1, 2, 3, 4; these Quickly draw left foot up to very few women can accomplish four walking steps are not a part, right, weight on left. without an ungainly appearance of the promenade, but it is ad- 4. Take one slow step straight and affording a view of much visable to do them before actually forward with right foot, weight stocking.
beginning the promenade. They on right. Don't gesticulate with your hands, however dramatic the tale Don't tuck your feet under a are necessary in order to make
have to tell Only s chair, and be careful never to the step fit the music. Then- French-woman can imbue such turn them inwards, an uncons movements with fascinating cious posture with many.
You
Charm
Study the diagram and read these descriptions over again.
1. Take one SLOW walking Remember that each time you
step forward with the left foot. take a step, "place' the weight
Begin at the first of the in-i structions and yead them, very carefully. Practice this step for about an hour.
THE CHASSE.
The chasse is perhaps the most dificult of all tango steps. It is one of the open position steps in which the dancers stand about six inches apart and both dancers look in the same direction.
The steps are taken sidewise. The man has his back to the centre of the room as be pro-j gresses to his left. The lady faces the centre of the room and her steps are taken sidewise to her right.
If you know the two-step, you will find that learning the chasse is very simple. The movement consists of a two-step to the left and one slow walking step.
First read the description, andį then study the diagram. Study the steps carefully before attempting to do them. The chasse is perhaps the most difficult step and if you!. can learn it, you will be able to dance any ballroom dance...
ONE-Slide left foot to left side. TWC-Draw right foot up to
left.
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THREE-Slide left foot to left
side.
FOUR-This is a slow step. Cross right foot in front of left. See illustration, which shows the rosition of the feet on the fourth; step. Study the diagram.
LADY'S PART GIVEN. " Repeat the entire step three more times. Note that all of thei steps are taken sidewise, to the man's left.
Lady's 'part: Read the man's part. Note that the man has his back to the centre of the room. The lady faces the centre and takes her step to the right.
ONE-Slide right foot to right. TWO-Draw left up to right.
* THREE-Slide right-foot to right..
2. Step forward quickly with down ON that foot. For instance, FOUR-Cross left foot to front the Don't swing the arms and stride the right foot, moving it diagonal- if you step forward or sidewiss of right. (fas ilustration.) Don't pat your vis-a-vis on the along when walking; neither is it ly to the right, about 14 inches to with the left foot, the weight. Repost entire arm to emphasise a point, and graceful to toddle or trip. Keep right of the left foot.
must be placed ON the left foot. times.
FLORAL BEAUTY.
Artificial flowers grow more beautiful and natural every season. This year some lovely arum, lilies are being made of fine black lace, with twisted velvet for the stalk, and a couple of velvet leaves to complete the picture. Me- dallion cockades are form- ed of a cluster of flat roses made of folded silk, with a frame of leaves in gold tissue round the out side.
Orchids, roses, pansies,
blossom, apple
nastur- tiums, wisteria, and labur- num flowers are made of satin or velvet in the most natural fashion until at times you wonder, from a distance, if they are not real.
TRIFLES From A Jeweller's Window.
The stiff bangle has came back into favour composed of onyx, with the knobs atudded with. diamonds. A
Deep blue sapphires ars popular either alone or set with diamonds in rings, bracelets, broches or pendants,
The tassel pendant on a long cord chain, usually made of small pearls, is much to the fore again this season.
All brooches are long and narrow. Some are
made as a double pin, and pass behind the dress, so that the two ands only are visible.
Red coral iss pro- minenent stone to set be- tween rows of pearls or diamonds. Jade and tur quoise are also used, but onyx is as often worn as anything coloured.
Sparkling gems are not entirely given over to the mounting of jewellery. The latest cigarette box is a wonderful little affair in jade, red coral, or onyx, with hinges and clasp of diamonds.
THIS WEEK'S · RECIPE:
Brown and White Bread Sandwiches.
Cut thin slices of brown and white bread and shape to match. Spread with creamed butter and fill with cream cheese minced olives and nuts worked smooth with a little cream. To two table-- spoons cream cheese add one tablespoon each of olives and nuts.
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Net handkerchiefs, with centre of white net and a raffle of coloured, are a novelty for evening
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Chin straps are worn with some of the newest and closest cloche hats.
Large flowers outlined with a luminous edge that is treated with radium, and hence shines in the dark, are a novelty in millinery this season.
DRAPED EVENING FROCKS.
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Blightly-just ever so slightly draped these evening gowns shou leasure of Paris in each graceful line.
Beaded or brocaded slippers carry out the colour scheme of one's three more frock. Head bands are also carefully chosen to form part of
harmoniously complete costume,