UNUSUAL CLOCKS.
OF DOULTON WARE.
The latest thing in standard lamps to take the place of silver ones which need polishing is made of Doulton ware. The subjects chosen are beautifully modelled figures in the style of the popular figure pottery by well-known pot-
The newest one is an exact repro-
duction of an old walnut design,
but the dial also is of walnut, quite
metal band.
VERY FASHION-
#ABLE.
MODERN CLOTHING. FOR LITTLE FOLK.
A revolution has taken place in the last generation with respect to baby clothing..
No starch, No pressure, No tapes,
best:
2nd Layer: Knitted
with body.
6
3rd Layer: Knitted jumper, carrying shawl for at least three
months.
Or,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY:
WOMAN'S
SEPTEMBER 10, 1927,
WORLD
OVER THE TEA CUPS.
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BY "JOAN")
It has just occurred to me that I may have been a bit cursory over the batter if I am speaking to in- experienced cooks, so perhaps I had
The Street of Adventure.
if you are enthralled by the
EARNING" A “GOOD TIME."
Many a young girl who enjoys littlo opportunity for food time" at home may participate in some very pleasant holidaye and outings with well-to-do friends if she is sufficiently tactful and enter prising to conform to their mode of life and makes herself agreeable enough to become useful and in deniand.
People soon begin to rely on an to make one at the bridge table, and can, besides, play a really good game; who is delighted to show any one the new Charleston steps or will display pleasure at a shopping expedition in which she is expected to fetch and carry. They ask her again and again if she is at their service over the 'phone, and willing at short notice to slip into a pretty evening frock to complete a party. at the dinner table, for the theatre, or a dancc. If an expected quest fails the hostess, she thinks of that "nice little girl" who 'seems very pleased to step into the vacant place, without display of injured dignity that she has previously only been invited at the last moment, and Eas an amusing fund of conversation to help entertain other guests.
Expressing Appreciation.
And when she has enjoyed a good time she doesn't forget to thank her kind hostess warmly and prettily, with an immediate note, if it is a more important occasion, attentions which are ap preciated and duly remembered in her favour.
“NOTHING BUT
FOR BABY:
WIN
LACTOGEN
THE FU-
TURE"
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.
SHRIMP STEW.
One pound fresh,shrimps, 4 table spoons butter, 5-4 teaspoon salt, 13 teaspoon paprika, 1-8 teaspoon pep. per, 1-2 teaspoon celery salt, 8 cupe milk, 1 tablespoon flour, 1" table- spoon minced parsley,
Remove shells from fish and with sharp pointed knife remove tiny dark vein. Wash thoroughly and them. run cold water through shrimps Into stew pan, add salt, pepper, paprika and celery salt, cover and simmer over a low fire for fifteen minutes. Add milk an bring to the boiling point. Rub flour into 1 tablespoon butter and
Cook five miri stir into hot stew. utes, stirring constantly, sprinide with paraler and serya with toast- ed crackers.
"ORIGINAL DECORA-
TION:
London, Aug. 4. and anything else of a suitable na-↑ No thick, heavy weight
This week Madeleine has sketched ture. When you have made your ters, among them being a series ofure the rules for the clothes of the for us an evening cloak which on poay; you string it on black velvet the "London Cries."
most -thoughtfully brought-up the face of it does not look particu- ribbon and tie it round your wrist. A clock is a usual and happy
larly original, although practical Let it be whispered thati bave scen choice as a gift because so useful, babies. For the infant, the Nand quite becoming. Upon further these posics with powder pufis un- better add that the method of blend. attractive girl who is always ready Drain slightly. Pift butter and
tional Baby Week Council issue ad- investigation, however, one sees derneath, resting against the wrist, ing the ingredients mentioned is to vice that "all clothing should be that there is some kind of decora-but I consider the idea revolution-put the flour through a sieve into soft, warm, absorbent, elastic, and tion on the collar, sleeves, and hem, ary and out keeping with the a basin, after which you, make a a new idea, with black figures on a evenly applied, with no tapes round which lends an original note, and general scheme, to say nothing of well in the centre and drop in the
Three layers are suffi- this is hand-painting. Painting the fact that I think there is a cer- yolk of an egg.
Melt the butter lu Pictures are perennially popular the body.
fabrics is a new form of decoration tain amount of likelihood that stray the warm water, and mix this gifts, flower subjects at the present cient.
and looks most effective when care-powder will slip out from under-gradually with the flour and egg. moment being specially favoured as
"One of these two methods is fully done. All the large stores neath. This fact, however, does Whip up the white of egg to a presents as well as etchings.
stock some sort of hand-painting not appear to worry the people who strong froth and mix it lightly with As a general rule, one 1st Layer: Woven. or knitted commodity, and only a moderate employ the posies in a dual capa- the whole.
amount of skill is necessary to city; and whether they are merely sprinkles caster sugar over sweet long-sleeved vest, belt (knitted), evolve most attractive designs. ornamental or ornamental and use- fritters prior to serving them. and socks.
This lovely evening wrap is of me-ful, they look extremely becoming leggingstal cloth and has a border design as an offset to a sleeveless frock. in various bright colours. All I have previously remarked upon that is needed is a transfer pattern the paradox of combining Early glamour of the Georgian period, and an outfit of some fabric paint Victorian fashions, such as posies. you cannot do better than acquire most of the large crinolines and artificial side curls, by whatever means you employ to cbtainable at stores. It is so easy to apply and with the modera fashions, and this obtain your current literature, just needs a transfer pattern. The is yet another illustration of the "Maids of Honour" by Lewis Mel material can be anything from satin vogue. There is no reason why ville (Hutchinson). Mr. Melville to repp. In addition to evening you should not make one of these needs no introduction from me, be- 1st Layer Same as above. cloaka, one can tackle, given the posies yourself, very much less ex-f cause he has already given us 2nd Layer:
Soft flannel pet-necessary equipment and confidence, pensively than buying it.
numerous books upon his favourite ticoat, to cover the feet, without shawls, setice-covers, mats, cush-
Try This.
period, including "The First Gen sleeves but with shoulder seams to In the case of settees, it is better ions, or anything you may think of.
leman of Europe:" "An Injured cover the collarbones. No tapes to select what one might call an Frittors are always an attractive Queen-Caroline of Brunswick; round the body.
isolated corner and just attach one dish, but so often people who are "Regency Ladies," and so on. In the book under review, he takes 3rd Layer: A thin, soft frock. design or flower; not attempt to not in the expert cook category reach Maid of Honour, and gives the A carrying shawl.
adorn the whole settle where it will frain from attempting them because undoubtedly wear off.
they seem ambitious. If you fol-story of her life, thereby bringing
The girl will find tennis, golf, If preferred, the jumper may be Stephanie has supplied us with a low this recipe, I think you will in many points which might pos- and, indeed, any sports useful ac replaced by a soft, frock. For out-most effective warm weather suit find that you achieve them with sibly appear irrelevant, but which complishments, and if she can eft of-door wear in winter a soft knit-consisting of pastel blue jersey the minimum of trouble. They are are undoubtedly extremely inter at the piano and accompany well, ted hood, coat, and shawl are best." material edged with navy blue. called, in this instance, Annie and esting to the reader. I suppose or rattle off dance music, so much
You will note the three pieces-Orange
most of us have thought the posi-the better, frittors. The oranges.
She can easily make herself pleated skirt, jersey and half-should be peeled and divided into tion Maid of Honour a very great
Take away all the pipa distinction and full of thrills. It very much liked, and almost in-- length coat which still maintain sections. The toddler's clothes "should be their popularity. The monogram and as much of the pith as possible. may be the fermer undoubtedly is, dispensable to the woman with in fact-but as regards the latters. no daughters of her own, or with- well with castor light, porous, washable, and suit on the front prevails, and it is a Sprinkle them able for the different seasons," rather fascinating fashion. If you sugar: dip in a batter made of a certainly it was not in the period out a companion, if she has a loose and equally distributed over adopt this fashion, your hat will be quarter of a pound of flour, one gill described, if the following may be cheerful smile and an eager readi "It is not good to cover/ore or other of the blues, trimmed of warm water, one ounce of but- taken as an example of the "daily ness to be of use on any occa-' with the corresponding colour ter and one egg: have ready some round and common task of a Maid sion, especially if she also knowa the trunk with many layers of gar-cheme; and very fascinating you hot Trying fat (about two inches of Honour: "No mill horse over the tactful moment at which it ments and then leave bare the will look, too.
deep); dip an iron spoon into the went in a more constant track, or is better to efface herself. Her fat, then take a piece of orange a more unchanging circle...At efforts to be agreeable and neces thighs and legs."
Is That So?..
covered with the bätter, slip it night the King plays at commerce A Phrase Beloved of Nañas.
The King and Queen, and quickly into the frying fat and fry and backgammon; the Queen at sary are more than repaid by the
who matters are a light fawn colour. Drain on some quadrille, where poor Lady Char- Those Nanas who love to have the everybody
Cowes, and unleas children "well wrapped up" should at
you kitchen paper, and serve piled up lotte runs her usual, nightly gaunt In the case of the let, the Queen pulling her hood and of the elite, there high on a disli. be warned that "excessive clothing are over the upper part of the body im- is literally nothing doing. There apples, these should be pared thinly, the Princess Royal rapping her pedes respiration, as it is impos-fore, as nobody looms largely in the core taken out with a cutter, knuckles. The Duke of Grafton sible to use the lungs to the full ex-the public eye at the moment, I have then cut in thin slices so as to form takes his nightly opiate of lottery between the tent. Too much clothing makes had sketched for you a little novelty rings. Put these in the batter, and sleeps as usual
It take them out with a skewer, and Princesses Amelia and Caroline." the child disinclined for exercise, design which has attracted me.
Benanas Etcetera. Not very festive, is it? in fact, free exercise is not possible, is a return to the Victorian era, in plunge in the hot fat.
very philosophical Garments should not button up the shape of a wrist posy composed and Pineapple are very effective It makes one-
about one's own life! closely round the neck, but leave of forget-me-nots, tiny rosebuds, treated in the same way. if free."
Stephanie
A warm weather suit, con- Bisting of pastel blue skirt, jersey and coat edged with navy blue.
the body.
For the Toddler.
When Baby's Head Should be Uncovered.
"I advise mothers to leave the baby's head uncovered so that plenty of air can reach the hair and scalp when the sun is
not
one
DECORATING THE
TABLE.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEGINNERS.
and
Boxes for "Odds and Ends." Every list of wedding presents, strong," said Dr. Eleanor Pullen, A fashionable florist needs an includes a certain number of old medical officer of the West Isting things in these days, and one well-ton Infant Welfare Centro. Bon-expert for the elaborate known woman antique dealer says hits or linen hats are naturally extensive orders he receives, but that she specially caters for those necessary in hot sunshine in order there should be many possibilities in search of antiques as unique wed to protect the neck.
ding gifts. Just now the great de-
mand is for old boxes of all kinds,
beautiful old Sheraton boxes of in-
for the eager beginner in a coun- try town or suburban district with good class of well-to-do
Baby's Diet.
Fa
residents.
"Baby should be given plenty of
A well-worded announcement in
laid wood, papier mache boxes with hard food as soon as he is put on the local Press that for a small fee their colourful flower decorations, solids. A good plan is to cut bread
and old lacquer boxes. Old lustres in slices and put it in the oven until she will decorate tables and rooms
DOUBLY FLOWERED.
11
A Savoury Dish..
in the most charming and are also often given, while those it is baked a golden brown. This. economical manner, if necessary who can afford it will give us a buttered, is very good for baby. present a complete ten or dessert He should be given plenty of fat in ordering or supplying flowers, &c., service of old china in one of the his diet, and a good deal of fruit, client from among those who have herself, should soon bring her celebrated makes, Worcester, though the nossibility of diarrhoea marrying daughters, give dances Crown Derby or Spode.
will be watched.
or arrange other gay functions.
Considerable knowledge There is a tendency to keep a
of baby on soft foods for far too long horticultural matters is of, course, essential, unerring tast, and a period."
ability to make the very best of material in hand, so that the fullest pessible display is obtained.
Even at village flowers shows a This recipe is an excellent way special feature is made of decorat- of using up the remains of a joint.ed tables, and most charming Mix a tablespoonful of chopped arrangements of flowers from paralcy, with a teaspoonful of chop-cottage gardens make the judges' ped thyme and marjoram mixed, a decisions matters of difficulty. teaspoonful of chopped tarragon Many a valuable hint is often to be а minced pickled gherkin. gained by the interested novice Greane, a piedish rather thickly who aims at the striking and with margarine, sprinkle with unusual for the table at her next breadcrumbs, dried In the oven. dinner party or buffet supper. then with the mixture of herbs. Rather an up-to-date note are Lay some thinly-cut slices of cold golden baskets for flowers. beef, mutton or veal on this, sprin- Ordinary chip fruit baskets and kle with salt and pepper, cover gardening, baskets become pretty with another layer of the herb mix orginal things when the gold lure and more breadcrumbs, con paint brush has transformed them tinue these layers until the dish is Some filled with cornflowers and full, but the top layer must be of
pink carnations made a breacrumbs. Pour in a little good display in a famous florist's brown gravy flavoured with much window recently. room ketchup, put a few pieces of margarine here and there over the
A late contribution from.
Paris is the use of two flowers
at the neck to hold the gown
together.
and
way
Rambler roses trained in all
top and bake in a slow oven until sorts of unusual ways are another
hot through and nicely browned, modern feature of pot plants'.for
which will be about half an hour.
Serve in the dish in which the mixture is baked.
house decoration. One of deep
DELIGHTFUL FROCK.
· A delightful afternoon frock of navy blue and white crepe- de chine, with circular frills terminating at the hip-line on one side, and white georgette. transparent puffs to the sleeves-
HIS BABYSHIP'S CARRIAGE..
DEEP REDS AND BLUES LEND NOTES OF COLOUR,
Nowadays one never calls them
many opportunities she gains of meeting people and participating in functions denied to most girls with small income
Such an ordering of her life in hardly in character with the very independent, or the selfish type of girl, who will hot trouble herself to study other people, even to ber own ultimate advantage, but to the one with naturally pleasant manners and adaptable nature, the part comes easily.
P. H. E.
PHARMACY FOR WOMEN.
WHO ARE INTERESTED.
"perambulators." The name has GOOD POSTS OPEN TO THOSE disappeared with the boneshaking, cramped and draughty conveyances in which youngsters of the previous generation took their first outings. Baby carriage bodies in these days are coach-built and painted. Deep red, blue and fawn are popu- lar colours, and plated fittings add to the handsome appearance of the panelled chassis. The shining side panels often bear baby's creat or monogram.'
Special washable leather-cloth is used for the interior upholstery of the best cars, while softly-padded cushions form a foundation for the cosy little bed.
Good Springs. All wheels have shock-resisting tyres, and double springs avoid pos- albility of the sudden bumps and jerks which are so disturbing to baby's peace and bad for his physi- cal well-being.
Withal, these very complete car- riages are delightfully easy and light to handle, and are designed
One of the oldest professions to admit women as well as men is that of pharmacy. Since 1843, when the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain was granted a Royal char ter, women have been allowed to take the examinations.
The training for this profession is spread over about four years. A preliminary examination, such as the "Matric." or say. other which is recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society, has to be passed before the student can be placed on the re- glater of the society as a student. After this, about six or nine months must be spent in preparing for the preliminary scientific examination. The subjects which are studied in this first part of the training are botany, chemistry and physica.
In the next two years the student must become an apprentice either in a retail chemist's or in an hp-
to save all atrain and exertion in proved hospital. Then there is the final course of study in pharmacy, pushing.
At the opposite extreme to these dispensing, materia medica and big baby coaches, the newest fold-poison law. This takes about six ing chairs and framework carriages months and it for the qualifying or collapse into the smallest conceiv-final exam., which can only be taken able space.
Some can be folded up when the candidate is 21.
The total cost of this training.. and slipped neatly into water- proof cases, to be carried like hand-including the examination fees, is about £70. During the two years bags.
apprenticeship the apprentice usually, given a small weekly sum for faros, &c.
is
A Picnic Hint.
There is another examination, Bottles and jars must be tightly held by the Society of Apothe corked, if the contents are to re- carles, which qualifies as assistant main intact during transit. But dispenser The course for this
nine. they may also be the more easily examination lasta about opened at the picnic if before in months, and students may qualify] serting the cork a strip of tapa is at eighteen. The poste open to placed under the cork with the two them are mainly with doctors, and free ends left well above the bottle. the average salary is about threa guineas a week, depending on the hours of work.
red roses was shown at a florist's growing up a straight stem until wide tulle frill to match the pro- In opening, when the free ends of it spread out like an umbrella, fusion of blossoms in exact simi-the tapes are pulled, the corks comes the edge being finished with a litude to an old-fashioned parasol. out without trouble.
An evening wrap of metal cloth, with a border of hand painting. This decoration effect can be obtained from hand painting materials at a very reasonable cost.
Your Summer Dress..
similar coloured fabries are guar Unless your summer voiles and
anteed fast, it is best to assume otherwise, and go take the greatest possible precautions when inunder. ing them.. Use a warm, not hot, soapy lather and get on with the washing and drying as quickly aa possible.
Givo a final rinsing in cold water to which has been added a tablespoonful of salt and a table- evoonful of vinegar to each gallon. The salt will set the colours tha show a tendency to run, and the vinegar will revive shades that have suffered from sun or sonp..
REPTILE FLOWER.
Reptile skin accessories are. of great importance in the present day made fower of
nakeskin for tallor