GET IT AT THE QUEEN'S DISPENSARY
Fresh stocks constantly arriving, 3. Des Voeux Road, Central.
Tel. 0 482.
Tel. 0. 402.
A VERY COSTLY ORCHID.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1928.
WOMAN'S
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OVER THE TEA CUPS.
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BY "JOAN")
ELITE STYLES
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DAINTY HATS LOVELY. HAND-BAGS NOVEL FANCY GOODS'
A. P. C. Building
FOR THE DEMURE MAIDEN,
This orchid, the result of 50 years of hybridizing, is being held by Mra. Harold Lloyd of Hollywood, to whom it was presented by its cultivators after it won first prize at the Beverly Hills and Pazudent flower shows. It is called the Cypripedium Marmion."
SILK STOCKINGS.
HOW TO CARE FOR THEM.
Now that all the world wears them, every hint as to their preser- vation is welcome.. The wise woman
tries always to buy at least two identical pairs at the same time so that if a single stocking should come by an accident its "neighbour" will not need to be scrapped. One of the best ways of guarding against ladders is to soak new stock ings in cold water for a few hours
and then dry before wearing for the first time. Another precau tion-80 obvious that it is seldom adopted is to murk each pair in some simple way so as to distin- guish right from left, and there- after to wear them on alternate feet, thus changing the places of strain on each stocking. After washing
London, Jan. 5. Pictured to-day is one of the new and popular lounge coats in blue velvet with a silk collar and silk cufta. These coats, in addition to being moat becoming, are just the thing to slip over a thin frock; the more substantial prototype of the georgette cónts 1 have been recom- mending for your adeption since I saw the first of them."
Vanity Street.
the brother of Sybil Thorndike, and for this reason he is apt to be rele- gated to the shadows on account of the fierce white light of publicity which beats upon the actress. Nevertheless he is well-known to all patrons of the "Old Vic"-whero he has played much Shakespeare-and has come into his own in West End management with "Doctor Syn;" apart from which he is the author of "The Slype," a book with a Dickenson touch which was more than favourably criticised last year.
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During the festive season I have been looking at several sots of lingerie-which, by the way, are be- It is encouraging to see several coming more and more popular as of our sex included in the New gifts in these outspoken days-Year's Honours List, the most and I find that I am more than ever notable woman being the Duchess of drawn towards the plain linen in pastel shades, just hem-stitched and pin-tucked... Nothing looks daintier than this form of underwear and nothing washes better. Of course by this time everyone-has seen the pefti-cami-knickers which are vir- |tually cami-knickers with an apron back and front to simulate a petti- coat, the whole constituting an ex- tremely useful and easily-donned garment. These are now made in every conceivable colour and, even though you might not care to adopt the style for general use-though
I see no reason why not-you would find one act for evening wanr, when
it is essential to reduce one's Bedford. Her claim to bo honour- lingerie to a minimum-very useful.ed has, I notice, upon reference to
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one is the brother or husband of a and back to London. Those of us who have not hitherto connected the Duchess of Bedford with scientific and medical work have naturally heard of her as a woman aviator.
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The Street of Adventure. During the holidays I have been two entirely different reading books, both from Hutchinsons. The first was "Ware Venice," by Mr. Montgomery (I forget his initials, and I haven't the book by me at the moment, but I'm sure it is "Mr.", and deals with early seventeenth century Venice. There la no doubt that the author has gone to endless pains to get the historical facts and atmosphere in which his story is set, and there is far more work behind this novel than goca to the making of the ordinary large- print affair for which we pay more than one-third of 'a pound sterling to-day, A masculine critic of the same book handed it back to me with the remark that his only com- plaint was that Mr. Montgomery had it in his mind to emulato Charles Reade or the more recent Dr. Feuchtwanger, when he intro- duced such a multitude of charac- ters. But this is your book if you ure interested in the period I have mentioned.
Next comes "The Mammoniat" by Violet Tweedale. This book is the first I have read-it may, for aught I know, be the first written,
A dainty dross, for informal dinner wear, is developed in plain and floral printed ninon. A delicate, old-world air te lent by the fichu which is draped over the shoulders and held in position in front with a caméo brooch.
Chic.
the papers, been set down under the rather ambiguous description of "public services" (a term I always which deals with the General This week our sketch is of that privately thought they employed Strike of 1926 in such a way that versatile actor and writer, Russell when the recipient of the honour It serves as a record of the behavi Thorndike, whose play, "Doctor was difficult to catalogue!) How-our of "cook's son and duke's son" Syn," is at present filling the ever, there is no vagueness as to the during that peculiar period. Tho Strand Theatre. This play of ad-Duchess's achievements, because for story in general circles round a venture, with plenty of "dead man's many years she has taken a deep Labour Member of Parliament and throttle" and rum, and plank-walk-interest in science and ambulance an International Financier of the
The latest from Parle is the shin-. Ing, is in the true Stevensonian work, being a Lady of Grace of the kind who, we are given to under-dow voil, which includes a piece of style, and all discerning children are Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also stand-and I can well believe It is black satin enough to cover the left booking for their parents, Russell a member of the Rontgen Society responsible for all the wars, past, eye. Thorndike once confided to me that and of the Society of Radiogra- present, and to come. In this very In the case of the wives of sheik- it is, the most difficult thing in the phers. Last Spring she made a interesting story we have also an hy-he-men, the position of the plece world to get credit for oneself when 5.500 miles' tour by air, flying to anarchist society and some spiritu- of satin may be varied according famous person. He, of course, is Paris, Madrid, Tanglers, Lyons, aliem. Truly a crowded 8 hours! to the optic on which the hubby has
been landing with his fist!
SMART EFFECTS.
silk stockings (or artificial silk SPORTS" INFLUENCE ON THE ones) rinse in cold water into which (. has been put a tablespoonful of methylated spirits. Never wring,
MODE.
and when pegging to the line, peg Sportswear grows more lovely the heel. Iron on the wrong side and original as it basks in the when nearly dry. Fine wool of warming rays of popularity. Cout- the same shade is better than silk onriers, taxing their originality, are for mending holes in toe or heel.
creating most unusual and enchant- ing sports effecla.
THE LATEST IN SPORTS WEAR.
White, yellow and cedar brown, long-sleeved sweater, with a flat crepe skirt matching, the lowest band.
Matching Skirt, Coat, Jumper; Shown to-day is the smartest of This summer's sports ensembles.
ia the skirt and long coat that matches with a jumper of contrast- ing colour.
This cont suit is of white Rodior cloth, a kind of hand-woven basket- weave. The coat is delightfully simple, unlined, with patch pockets and tiny rolled back cuffs. skirt originates a circular godet effect, giving a charming flare.
The
front
The Angora jumper, of the soft variety that rolls into a tiny ball it is so sheer, is sun yellow, with a narrow white ribbon edging its aleoveless armholes, the bottom and neck.
Large Hat Betallored.
The big' white basket-weave hat demonstrates that the large hat cân. grow tailored ne Bummer pro- gresses. Its bulbous crown is now, as is its black flange across the top of its brim. Black grosgrain rib- hon wings n bow across the front and edges the brim. Yellow stock. ings matching the jumper are worn quite appropriately with this auit,
The long-sleeved sweater that stands alone with no coat to com- plement it deserven praise. It is sheer pebble hand-weave, in silk and wool.
White, yellow and brown join bands to give it beauty and con-
drop yoke that includes the top of
NEW LOUNGE COAT.
An attractiva, and useful. wrap coat of tan velour and green tweed,
Jade
THIS WEEKS RECIPE.
A SIMPLE SWEET.
Stewed apple can be made most tempting, and nourishing to boot, if it is passed through a sieve and heaped in a glass dish or, better, In Individual gluesea. Whip some cream, and to it add, some finely with its pointed waist-line carry-grated chocolate a quarter of a ing out the idea of the vandyked pound to half a pint of cream-and FROM A FASHION NOTE BOOK. insertions of lace.
uver, the apple with it. Mast amusing of all is the little
INTERESTING ITEMS.
At the moment blouses are as "dance-set," as they call them in Another idea is to put the whip" chic. as they can possibly be. Al-New York. Most American girls ped cream on first, and then cover though most of them are made on wear just this little silk brasslere,ghtly with fine flakes of chocolate. jumper lines, they are noticeable and knickers to match, underneath Jse plain sweetened chocolate, not
he milk variety. for a pouch on the hips. The un-their dance frocks. trimmed neckline, which is youthful
in the extreme, is more popular than any other shape, and 'sleeves are straight and not too full.
Trimmings are absent, except, perhaps, for a row of buttons. A plain silver lame blouse with moderate V-shaped neckline trime med with little silver buttons is typical of most designs. Both silver and gold lame are much in demand at the moment. Satin, particularly parchment-shaded, is Been a good deal, and there are the usual varieties of angora, crepe and velvet.
Black taffeta is enjoying a great between-season vogue. Most de- signs are picturesque iu cut. Fitted bodlees burst into bouffant skirts, and the right swing is achieved with ample godets and goring. One pretty model with an old-fashioned charm was touched here and there, with cherry velvet, and tied at the neck with a big cherry velvet bow.
Painted sweaters are the Intest craze in this overworked fashion. The artist has to be dextorous in upplying his paints, for it seems to bo the thing to produce a tesselated paying effect, which fits into the neckline. A belge design, was painted in black, grey and brown. Jnde seems to be coming into) popular favour again, and is being Undoubtedly, the favoured ma- used, not only for pendants and terials this season are those which necklaces, but for watch-bracelete. have shiny surfaces. Crepe do The latest idea is to have a thick chine is popular, on account of its bracelet of finely graduated pieces highly glazed finish, and there are (of jade, with a tiny watch sunk numerous cire silks, which glisten
into the largest plece,
delightfully. Even American cloth, specially treated is used for sturdy, coats and toques. Rubber-proofed
trast. The white affects a deep out the triple idea of the sweater's the sleeves in its scheme. The yel- colour. A cowhide belt, quite low forms the function of fusing simple and effective, holds the the white and cedared brown with sweater at the waist line.
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artificial silk, piped with leather- ette makes fashionable muckin- toshes, and suits of fine wool are Been Interwoven with threads of silk, and, sometimes, bright matal
out the shock of contrast. This la The best hat for this type of threads. a perfect model for the tall girl or semi-formal sweater outfit is a
woman.
Cedared Brown Hat.
cocoa panama mushroom that has n The scalloped nightle has apparent shape as conservative as the style ly caught its uneven hem-line from of the costume it accompanies. It the latest evening frocks. In any With this smart sweater a needa only a sinart pump bow band- Case, it is very new and aftractive, cedared brown flat crepe skirt takes ing and edging of grosgrain ribbon |triple-tucked box plenta, carrying Ito set off its chic.
The chemise or camiknicker do- sign is very slimming and becoming,
SOMETHING WITH A SPORTS EFFECT.
Matching. skirt and long coat; with contrasting fumper The smartest of summar
sports