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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1928.
WOMAN'S
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OVER THE TEA CUPS.
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BY "JOAN")
London, Apri, 5.· ́
Is That Sot I hope you are going to like this
Our picture this week is of that particularly useful and becoming wonderful old lady, and ardent lace model. Black lace is now used beside: "I nasa through this world most successfully for smart day but once..... You know the iden!
Kowns.
Pictured also below is a ful 'rest gown,' which may be made in various combination of colours.
Vanity Street.
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have seen that Lady Frances had something to say about the hospi- tals which recently banned women students; and something very per tenent. She is a little old lady, very gracious and vivacious, and n
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The model sketched below feminist, Lady Frances Balfour. delightful dog who could not be is of black lace, but looks equally she was on the side of peaceful her side shared our ten with us in In the old "Votes for Women" days Induced to budge and Inch from effective in beige or any other penetration, I believe; in fact I am her Kensington house. colour.
practically certain that she was not with the extremists who tied them- beauti-elves to railings, but she was none to be a manin for bringing every
In these days when there seems
the less firm in her convictions for thing down to statistica, vide popu- all that. She is a past President lar articles in the Press "Do f the National Council of Women, Women Eat More Chewing Gum and I had a chat with her last year, Than Men?" and so on, ad nanscam during a Conference, and of course (a paradox, by the way, just as we we got round to the only possible are on the point of equal fran- Next we have a cap for evening subject. I asked her what particui chine!)I was relieved to find that the Earl of Cottenham, in his book on motoring, entitled "Motor With- out Fears" (Methuten), does not religiously set aside half of it to simplify things for our sex. It is true he has one chapter called "The Woman Driver," but thle is more by way of a concession to the con- ventional mode of attacking any subject than an actual distinction. In this chapter he talks about "Con- centration" and "Deliberation," and asks us not to talk at the wheel if it is likely to impair our driving; but that's only, common sense for both sexes. When Lord Cotten-
wear fashioned of silver metal Valenciennes, pearl studded, and looking extremely attractive. AL the moment so many women are compromising on the subject of coiffure and allowing their hair to grow about two inches at the nape, which two inches they train into little cluster curly, giving na effect of a "dressed" ligad without the possibility of anything getting out of place-ünless, of course, the curts came unput, and this positively must not be. These little nape euris, are very attractive, especially where the hair hus not Krown too beautifully at
of woman.
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Here is one of the newcat “quaint little frocks," as they
are called. It is developed in Quaker grey georgette, with double scalloped collar of ivory georgette.
PASTEL SHADES,
SOME IDEAS FROM A
PARISIAN PLAY.
‹ MILLINERY.
FOR THE SUMMER.
the nape; aiso, these con-lar questions she thought the aver- ham, who is a well-known racing siderations apart, they are, distinct age woman voter was interested in, motorist, married Miss Venetia
The most stylish straw for sum- ly pretty on all but the severe typo and she said: "Housing conditions, Taylor, the list of Very Eligible
I have, however, stray- undoubtedly; also equal pay for Society Bachelors was depicted-
A little play, "L'Ecole des mer hats will be Milan straw in all ed somewhat from my original equal work-and I have never been seriously depleted; because it
Gigolos," at Albert Premier shades. The brims will be made, be. impossible Lo point, which is that this is the able to understand why the latter would
Theatre, Paris, bas brought out wider, and trimming will be more more devastating kind of headress to wear while you should be a question at all, equal imagine
plentiful than hitherto. Most of are waiting for the additional two pay being the obvious and only pos combination than youth, a title, some bright new styles in dress.
There is a belge crepe satin dress the big houses show the latter to inches to grow, because, as you can sible thing." I also got her to talk a cheery disposition and the which shows the spiral way of using bo fat, closely applied on to the hat. see, all stray ends can be tucked about the position of married sporting spirit which leads a man founces. On a slim foundation a Cut out flowers of silk, applications Even though you may not women workers, and she said that to be prepared to break his neck Rounce is loosely gathered and sat of designs in contrasting colours. be making experiments, theatre she failed to see why a career for a and a record simultaneously. caps are very popular at the woman should be considered irre- must not, however, give you the im-round the hem to mount on the and materials-these are among the minishing in width, is carried up A new hat seen is made with cut Along the top there INTERESTING NOTES. NEW EVENING FROCKS.moment, just by way of a change; concilable with marriage.. "A bril- pression that Lord Cottenham is right side from the back, and, di- most popular models,
but I do not recommend them per- ant woman can make a success of only out for speed. On the con- the skirt across the chest to the designs on it.
and manently, because I am informed both," she said, "while the other trary, te advocates care
left shoulder, where it is finished are six entirely different sections, on the best authority that the less kind can make a failure of either, courtesy on the road in such touch-off with a bow and long ends. Some each representing a flower. our shingle is covered the brighter it, is a matter dependent entirely ing terms that some of his axioms dance dresses are trimmed with old-
You will ought to be framed and hung up world "amocking."
Above is pictured Marilyn Miller, The beautiful wife of Jack Pickford, who it is stated in contemplating divorce
proceedings.
FASHION'S NEW WAYS.
IN GREAT VARIETY.
Amusing things are done with Maire evening gowns, and even- tucks, which are such a fashionable ing gowns in painted chiffon, the trimming for both day and evening design beig finely embroidered to gowns. A geranium red evening give the effect of lace, and pictured frock had broad crossway ducks frocks of embroidered taffeta were which merged at the back into prominent among the many beauti- cascude draperies falling from ful evening gowns included in a -just above the waist line to the London collection,
hom of the skirt,
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it will be.
PAINTED BOTTLES.
upon the individual."
ATTRACTIVE ROOMS.
A LITTLE SKILL NEEDED. THE CHARM OF CANDLES. Painted bottles may be genuino Do you want a room to look its Light it with candles. antiques, examples of the decorative very best? Blue moire, a dicep bright blue, taste of early Victorianism, or very Do you want to see your period was combined with red velvet to
up-to-date, indeed,
room as it ought to be? See it by But even if rooms) Everything we use or set up for candle-light. fashion one lovely gown of slim cut. Chains of rubles crossed the shoul- ornament nowadays is, necessarily, are modern, and light perfectly ders at the back and matching elaborately decorated and dis- shaded and becoming, it is worth Pink, mauve and green posies inised. Perfume flagons, lotion while trying the effect of candles—
bottles, jars for bath But as a decoration. beads were embroidered On
only of They are to be had in all shapes A day frock had a white top and a powder blue crepe de Chine frock, and such,
they are euvered and every colour, Place a pair of a navy skirt and was worn with a which had a deep border at the hement-glass,
candles in ouk on the dining- navy coat. The collar and waist of mauve and pink patterning and with handpainted designs which vivid
make them. ubjects of amusing enndlesticks line were both differently "sloped," a mauve waist-belt,
mantelshelf, and enjoy and the white collar was worn out- Shot aquamarine and mauve quaintness, or, on the other hand, froom side the navy cout,
faffeta was used for a picture frocks the startlingly modern the effect. Perhaps the draw- embroidered with mauve and silver read of art. -
Spotted net is smart. Grey spot teil net over matching silk formed the plain budice of an evening dress which had a long full skirt made jewellery was worn. of tiny net frills.
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The very plain coat of chiffon is beads, and finished with a taffeta an attractive novelty for summer sash tied in one of the huge bows days. A two-piece of patterned that are now so fashionable. chillon, showing red and white on
a black ground, had a perfectly plain)
cont, perfeetly cut, of course,
Dainty Picture Frock.
An old gold picture frock, in tis sue, with pannier effect, had ruch- ings of matching taffela just above the hem which was of gold em- broideries. The bodice was of an inverted V design at the back, a' deep point coming between the shoulder blades. The skirt was quite long. Placed here and there among the ruchings were roses in pastel shades of blue and pink.
Multi-coloured tissue in fine pat- ; ternings made a slender frock which was worn with a long chiffon coat, stilched with gold, ånd bordered to match the frock..
Blue and silver butterflies were! worked on a frock of black chiffon,
Scarlet, green and net formed a sash, tied in an enormous bow, for an apricot tissue 'frock which was embroidered with beads of the same bright colours,
are
I-Fizanie
An extremely attractive cup for evening, wear fashioned in metal Valenciennes, studded with pearls.
orange
ling-room is in the latest mode of black and scarlet and silver. Then tall black candles in silver sticks will give it a quaint charm. If the carpet, lamp-shades, and cushions are of rose, you may have rose can- les too, or if the room be neutral in tane, try vivid jade or scarlet in rightly-painted wooden candle-
slicks.
Class Candlesticks. Iridescent glass of every hug i a modern innovation which has crept into the realm of candlesticks, and gold or silver opalescent glass is most accommodating. For the Chinese room, what could be better han quaint candles in dragon or Mikado designs in old ivory colour picked out with gold or silver to match the candlesticks? Bedrooms call for dainty gilded or china can- dlesticks, although the ultra-moderni roam welcomes those lacquered inf brilliant hues.
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The black lace model sketch, ed is cut with a jabut effect.un both bodice and akirt, the cus- cades of lace being held by diu mante ornaments. Narraw black ribbon velvet outlines neck and waist.
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As a rule, pink, pale green, yel How, or willow-pattern candles placed at either side of the dressing- table mirror 'will be found quite Sometimes the candle suitable. Natural-looking cowslips and a
bears an old-fashioned spray of bright, blue true-lover's knot hung Real Venetian scent-bottles are flowers to match the wallpaper or from the waist of a yellow crepe de lovely things of delicate painted de- hangings, but the tapering self striking, all a copper or brass pot with bright yellow or flame-colour- Chinese frock.
signs in colours and gold, A little coloured type is equally effective ed flowers, or, better still, use a Mauve and green chiffon flowers artistry and skill with a paint unless perhaps in an old-English bowl of fruit-hcluding oranges decorated a yellow and cyclamen brush should, enable one to repro- bedroom.
and orange candles in brass sticks. frock.
duce much the same effect on or When Flowers and Scarce. To complete this scheme, light the dinary glass-stoppered bottles, with To the housewife, candica como as candles, using no shades. The use lines of gilt and quaint little sprigs a great saving when flowers are Loss Httle trifles of former years or wreaths outlined in oil paint.. scarce and expensive. A mere are quite unnecessary now, and it Perfume bottles of a plain aquaro handful of flowers may be used to is safer to have the flame uncover- or oval shape are often given a do- advantage if flanked by a pair of ed.
A rather narrow black moire sash with a short bow was placed at the natural waist-line of a coral frock trimmed on the skirt with shaped Frills.
New Buckles.
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The diamond brooch, which han Then there is the charming dance been so popular an ornament on the dress in pale green chiffon printed "Vagabond" hat, has had a long white. it has a full skirt with a reign, but if the bonnet-shape is scalloped hem, a bloused bodice, accepted by fashionable women the cape from the shoulders behind brooch will be merely a matter of long, tight sleeves and a pointed time.
For, although the severity of the open neck. The popular printed
this last chiffon dress has never been inter- "vagabond" required
touch of chic, there is no place, for preted better.
it on the bonnet that needs rather .' . Pert Little Coat.
the soft droop of a feather to high- ten its charm-and that of the We come then to maire, tho Wearer. material which all dressmakers arej What can be more delightful than using so much, In this case the to see the delicately tinted pronga dress is in pastel blue moire, with from the plumage of some exotic
a square cut neck, shoulder picces, bird softly touching the smooth no sleeves, a bodice which almost curves of a woman's cheek, as fits, and a very full skirt, closely though they knew their own beauty, gathered into a droped waist belt. and would add it to hers? The skirt dips behind, and has al big swirl of the material bunched THIS WEEK'S RECIPE. into big loops on the left hip, set towards the back rather than to the front,
In red kasha there is, the pert little bolero coat, with pockets and piped seams, which is worn with A plisse skirt, a white blouse and a little black hat with a red wing
Spirit Of Youth.
APPLE HEDGEHOG. Required: 6 apples, 3oz. sugar, rind of half a lemon, white of i egg, sweet almonds.
Peel and core the apples, leaving 3 of thenr whole, and cooking the others in a syrup till reduced to a pulp. Flaco loz, of sugar, half a In the same youthful spirit is a cup of water, and grated lemon rind little mauve georgette dress with a in a pan and bring to the boil. Then skirt of godets scalloped round the put in the whole apples, almmering. edge, a cape at the back, and a them gently till tender and turning rounded open front, long sleeves, a them from time to time. When done, little sash of the material tied in arrange the whole annies in a dish front and a hat in violet straw and place the pulp around them. trimmed with mauve,
Beat the white of the egg to a stiff .The charm of all the new dresses froth, lightly stir in loz, of sugar for summer wear lies in a sweet and spread over the apple, Dredge womanliness, in the draperies and more sugar over the top and decor-
Place in in the many dainty trimmings with fate with almonds.
moderato oven to set and lightly which they are fitted.
The little lingerie collar and cuffs, brown. the flower made of the same material as the dress, the bow on the shoulder, the fluttering little cape down the back, the long tie to the neck of a collarless bolero coat, the handkerchief carelessly draped about hips or shoulders. with such a little thing a good effect is reached, The temptation, is to reply too much on trimmings and thus to overdo them.
Topazes Are Popular. Topazes are much in demand at present. Their unprecedented sign of growing leaves and spring candlesticks complete with candles. Candies are coming into their vogue is attribued partly to the flowers in natural colouring In Picture a dark oak table with own again, and now types are being auccess of the now beige and brown formal tow round the base, The low green bowl of daffodils or evolved every year. Slender and
tones costumes and partly to the taller green spikes stretch some way primroses as centrepiece, and
on tapering, or squat and comfortable, many uses the gems may be nut. Sido buckles so designed that they up the bottle.
elther side, pale green candles in their possibilities are well worth As pendants, for example, they are require no prong are an attractive Black paint alone always looks brass sticks. Perhaps you prefer study where decoration is concern shown with fire engravings. They novelty. There is no risk of tear-strikingly effective, and strange the universally-liked pink-and-silver ed. For even if no match are also strung together to form Sea-groen crepe de chins and ing the stockings, yet the little con-whorls and lines of black, deftly scheme? Then have pink candles touches their wicks, who can deny long chains, with each stone mount- trivance is so adequate that there executed, Introduce the particularly to match the tulips and silver that candies have a charm, an ap-chokers" they are seen in lace are combined in one of the
ed separately. In short necklaces newest and most restful of Is no fear that the shoe will come "modern" note sometimes referred candlesticks to match the bowl. peal-even a romance all their
'rest-gown.
many festoon effects. unfastened.
Should you desire something more own?
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Pastel organdis makes "'deinty powder puff container for the guest room,