VICTOGEN
THE BEST
START
IN
LIFE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1926.
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
FOR
YOUR
BABY
Hacroce,
The picture at the right shors the new block satin tán, while the picture at the! It presents a cipe in burgundy awi yold chith, with an elaborate embroidery molife
A MANICURE LESSON.
People who do their own man- icuring should know that there is a right and a wrong way to do it. This is the right way.
SECRETS OF GOOD DANCING.
Evory amateur dancer should cultivato a ballroom style. If you have style, it means that you have a complete mastery of the steps you are dancing-that First of all see that you have is to say, dance technique-and the following necessaries for that, in addition, you have so far zood manicure: a pair of small, progressed as to be unconscious curved scissors, razor sharp a of the movements you aro good orange stick, pointed at one making. ond, and rounded at the other; a
Style rally helps you to dance wad of atworbent cotton, a pack more easily and with grouter go of emery boards,, a small pleasure and enjoyment than if piece of pumice stono, a good nail you merely put a mechanical Bleaching buffer covered with mction into the pastime. Whilst chumais, a rose-tinted polishing it cannot be satisfactorily de- pasin, a good polishing 'powder, ascribed, "it gives the dancer un roliable cuticle remover.
A bowl of warm soupy wator is also necessary.
Jair, a manner, and an ease of movement which will at once make him or her stand out from the average run of ball-room couples.
If you want to dance easily, these technical points are of the highest importance. Consider the position of the feet. They should almost graze each other as they pass. If they are not kept close. together the girl will get a sway into her dancing of the ugliest possible kind.
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· From jiludam's hall of fame to a barber shop isn't a long step, for music fame is fleeting. Edna Fluyrath, former star in British pictures, noe is conducting a beauty shopin Helly
wood. She is a sister of Violu Duna and Shirley Mason.
RESTORING COLOUR TO THE|
HAIR.
DAINTY BRASSIERES.
The first step in manicuring is to file the nails carefully into an
10 How are you to acquire this oval, following the shape of the elusive quality? In the first tips of the fingers; then using the place, be quite sure that you hold file and the omery board to re- your partner correctly. A giri move all rough edges. Carefully should not hang upon her partner trim away ugly skin at the like an apple on a tree. To be corners of the nail or smooth it comfortable, a man should be un- down with pumice-stone. Re-, conscious of the fact that his move with the orango stick, pever partner is holding him at all., A with a sharp instrument, the ac- common mistake is for the girl to cumulation under the finger nails. loan heavily on the man's right Next soak the fingertips in the shoulder, with her left arm, or to bowl of warni soapy water until, engage her partner's right arm in the cuticle is soft enough to be a vice-like grip, with her own pushed back from the nail. Do left, by not keeping it. up and this carefully with the rounded level with her shoulder. end of the orange stick, wrapped with a bit of absorbent cotton, and dipped in the cuticle remover. Gently work this round the base of the nail, until the half-moons
· The brussiere, which has been are revealed, and all dead surplus Cuticle removed. Never cut the
Many people confuso the more or less in demand, since cuticle. Small, ragged bits that
difference between dyeing the corsols are not worn, is being cause hang-nails may be removed
A girl partner who wishes to hair and tinting it. There is a A lustrous black satin frock of stitchery on the leeres and the with the scissors if done skilfully acquire grace and smoothness of very great difference between the made in a number of fancy styles. simple line and cut is given dash, front pin ling
Now wrap the pointed end of stylo, must learn, to pick up her two. While dyeing means actual. Among the newest are brassieres while being kopt very dainty and This cane is volim noustabout the orange stick with the cotton, foot with quickness and energy.ly changing the colour of the hair, of coloured silks trimmed with girlish, by collar and cuffs of im- the hom but vory snug at should. dip in the nail bleach, and apply Watch the heels of any girl dan tinting is merely a harmless entre-deux of lace, white or black. maculate white satin, such as the grand that is the secret of the underneath the nail, removing cer in any ballroom and you can application of some preparation lady of the tam is wearing.
immediately distinguish the good which brings out the lights and Others are made of strips of silhouette. For a tape is not easy ubstinate stains.
dancers from the bad by this shades of the hair, which is an ribbon in delicate shades, over- Another style item that is bound to wear. It requires a suggestion
Then apply a bit of paste polish significant characteristic. A good extremely fascinating feature to
lapping to form a snug-fitting However, tho tam must not be to exert a great influence in the of cavalier to give it charm and
Sometimes, even in quite young bodice, too jaunty and casual if it as to be ring mode is 'the vogue of the daring. Also, it requires a slender, to each nail with the finger tip, stage dancer does not need it to every woman.
youthful figure and good architec dip the buffer into the powder the same extent, but her partner, harmonious with the present.
An extreme novelty is a bras mode. The smart French woman' Paris is showing it in many ture. The ankles must be shapely polish, and rub the nails gently if he is a good dancer, will be people, auburn hair becomes dull. waars her hat planted very firmly adaptations, not only for street and the shoulders not too broad: until they shine. An excessively able to tell in a moment whether and faded. Its natural colour is and, squarely on her "head and and for dross wear, but for sports The smartness of the length of high polish is not considered in she has a mastory of this im- easily restored by a henna sham-siere consisting of a strip of white good taste. Great care should be portant retail or not. His poo taken regularly once a month. satin, and one of black velvet, shows very little of her hair. The and for the most intriguing and skirt is determined ontirely by taken not to heat the nails by dancing success largely depends Obtain the henna in powder form, winding about the figure, with
sophisticated evening wraps. the figure, more specifically by friction, as this causes white on it:
mix it to a paste with warm water, After so much colour there is a The one pictured above is in the shape of one's legs.
marks on them.
Summing up the question of style and apply to the hair. Leave for shoulder straps of velvet. new and surprising appeal to shades of burgundy and gold No woman is over smart in a
as it affects the actual position quite an hour and then wash off.;
An intriguing tifle is the fancy black and white and its chic is cloth. The very gorgeous embroid skirt so short that it reveals too
Lastly, tint the finger tips of the couple, lightness of touch, The ordinary henna shampoo is Indisputable, especially for the red motif at the back is done in much of imperfection. If in doubt, delicately on the inside if they quickness to respond to her part- best if the leaves are obtained, shoulder strap. Since the straps
heavy gold thread to match the better add the extra inch or so.
are colourless, and dust the hand ner's guidance, and energy of Two tablespoonfule of the leaves that hold in place the under- lightly with powder,
movement introduced without should be placed in a largo jur of things are worn frankly, much the smallest jerkiness in the arins boiling water, strain, and apply to
For early spring, satin, and fabric hats have the sanction of Paris.
The one photographed is very popular now and is enormously smart because the angle and the shape can be modified to suit the
wearer.
moro extreme show none.
vory young.
FASHION HINTS.
The unavon hemline, achieved
by panels, drapery or godet, is
common among formal gowns.
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cape.
TABLE DECORATION.
To
ontor a dining-room whore
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ABOUT EARRINGS.
Earrings are a very essential the table is artistically decorated part of the evening coiffure for those whom they suit and they" goes far to make the prospective suit most people, and a Smart frocks of beige kasha for diner enjoy the meal... The fashion pretty fashion is the one that the little girl have the same flare in table decoration changes with ordains that handdress and ear-
rings shall match.
bottom seen in those the times: at present harmony at the designed for her mother..
and simplicity are the first consi- dorations.
FASHION QUEEN.
Sonia Jounowitsch, Berlin · fashion model, has been elected fashion queen by German fashion designers. Her father was once doctor to the Czar of
very
The latest in earrings are anyx and crystal or crystal and jet, of course lung, in order to cope with the prevalent custon of drawing When setting the table, keep the hair over the ears.
One of the prettiest shupes is the decoration low, in order that fall guests can see one anothor, so the cut crystal drops, suspended that conversation is thereby faci- from tiny onyx beads, or the litated. Tho statuette of old china gypsy type, with one crystal ripg is one of the simplest and most in a larger one of jet.
charming of centro pieces, al- though there is a great demand for small ivory or marble figures, which, placed here and there on u white cloth, look delightful. A beautiful old bowl or antique battle in coloured glass, together with table glass to match, and a faw flowers gives ample scope for a fascinating colour scheme.
The majority of people have now altogether dispensed with tablecloths, for both economic and artistic reasons. To serve a meal on a highly polished antique tablo | is considered absolutely the thing."
Fancy matsand dainty d'oyloys provont hot plates from scorching! the wood. On a polished dark oak table a white-and-gold bowl fillod | with yellow flowers and several small vases filled with some goldon flowers, gives an enchanting effect. Red flowers look well in large crystal bowl well filled. with water upon which half a dozen flower heads float.
Pink and white flowers look well in a low silver bowl, flanked with two smaller side jardinieros Russia, Spall filled with moss.
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Old Titian setting eyes on you
(FIN canvas graced),
you'd have
With eagerness a vivid hue
Had on his palette placed. "Gadzookal "Elizabeth had said,
And given vent to spleen, To see a crown of blazing rod i
Upon another queen. Around your flamo, poor moth;
I turn,
room.
OF INTEREST.
Cut steel buckles load all the other shoe ornaments in popular favour. Rhinestone buokles are strictly limited to evening shooa.
grease.
IN NEW ROLE,
or body are dusentials to a girl's the hair in the usual way. The care is given to their quality and TO A SHINGLED RED-HEAD. stylistic success. In other re- hair must, of course, have been colour.
spects, the best way to attain this thoroughly shampooed before Pretty ribbons have been used particular grace is by constant either of the above lotions are the best dancers in the best ball- if there is the slightest trace of colours. Now, there is to be had.. prpotice and attentive study of applied, as it will not take effect heretofore, most of them in tub
a narrow strap of finely woven. Brown hair is kept bright and silk, thickly studded with tiny shiny by an application of cam-boads. These are made in differ- omila lotion. Wash the hair wellent coloured beaded strips, and, with the yolk of two oggs which being adjustable, are shown in any have been thoroughly beaten in sort of trimming to match the warm water. Rinse the hair in gown." warm water before applying the camomile lotion. This is easily. made at home by getting a band- ful of camomile flowers and gently simmering them in one for about an hour and then strain. pint of soft water, Allow to boil
Do not apply this to the hair. until cooled to luke warm, . Use fresh lotion for each application. Vory effective for hair, which is turning grey ia potato water. Well wash just a few potatoes, pool thickly, and boil in an iron. saucópun covored with a lid until the peelings become soft. They should then be strained and the water allowed to cool. Use a soft tooth brush for applying this to the hair and take great care not to touch the face or neck with the liquid or an ugly stain will rosult.
Although my wings I scorch: Indifferent, you see me burn, You lovely, living torch!
Bright scarfs of gossamer yarn in a loose knit are to be a feature of spring.
They're having a campaign for longer skirts in Washington but it means nothing
to this batch of society debutantss from prominant familion.
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE,
APPLE CREAM.
Pool, core, and out up 2 lb. of apples, and boil till quite soft in quart of water. Rub the pulp through a sieve; mix 1 lb of sugar with the strained juice of two lemons; dissolvo 3 ozs, of red gelatine in a Httle water, and stir it with the sugar and lemon juice into the apples. Mix all well, and pour it into a mould." When sat turn out, and serve with whipped.
ANGAT
Theda Bara, who usually plays serious