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EVERY SATURDAY
Grace and expression
By PRUNELLA STACK
(Lady David Douglas-Hamilton, Director of the Women's League of Health and Beauty)
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1947.
FULL-PAGE FEATURE
WOMANSENSE
Robb sums up the
THE
TUTE ideal to alm nt for true health is that mind and body should be harmoniously inter-related-each an efficient partner for the other, neither dominating the personality to ino groat an extent. The balance of mind and body Is dificult to nelieve under modern civilised conditions, when the training of the brain takes pride of pince from an early age, and the training of the body is ikely to lag behind.
To train either the brain or the body merely for its own sake and to the exclusion of all else can never be satisfactory. Human beings are threefold-composed of mind, body and spirit-and none of these three in- gredients of the human personality can be put into water-tight compartment and trolned satisfactorily alone. HERITAGE OF BEAUTY
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London dress shows
¿After a with.
at the Lon dirdan INDIES Robb suma 1 the main tren as follows;
1 Dinner drossoh mostly Krowild length and beautifully draped. Many penkit slim, long- waisted. with bustle drapes, ¿tost spectacular model shown had magnificent gold tissue skirt. black sweater top, embroidered
copper.
with
equins,
2 Afternoon frocks Ahow Light jonk- waisted bodices. new odd-length Mkirts. Many have softened shoulder line
sleeves.
3 Day frocks
E civilisation which most nearly approximated to n harmonious development of mind, body and spirii was that of the guclent Greeks, and as proof of the value of their training, they have left us a heritage of beauty which remains a constant inspieption. The emnerstone of their philosophy was bulance To achieve a balnnend development of body and mind was helt to be the ideal.
How far short of this ideal do we fall in madderull umbrella tinest And yet, even though modern conditions of life mitigate against It, each of us can develop towards this Ideal, if we are determined to do so, and if we resolve to train the body so that it can become the efflcient and successful partner of the directing mind. So often it is the body which fails in life's tests, and which proves itself to be lazy or self-indulgent or deflente or, sel conselow Only by conscious daily, training can such defects be overcome. But the effort entailed--and it is at Arst undoubtedly an effort--is well worth the resull when finally the mind can net harmoniously with the trained body and the whole personality thing become balanced and co-ordinated.
What are the necessary standards for the well- trained body? I should say three-health, grace and expression.
CONSCIOUSNESS OF RHYTHM
have previously emphasised the necessity to develop a "health sens" from early childhood, so that the body becomes its own best doctor and automatically rejects anything which is going to be detrimental to Its health and proper development. Such a health sense can be a real protection and guide throughout life.
Very
But, for a woman, this is not enough. Health must find its ulti- male expression in grace and beauty; and so for the ideal development of a woman's physique grace is also an integral part. This <na be achieved by daily practice of good posture, and by the gradual co- ordination, of movements and con- sclousness of rhythm which develop
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brocades damask, oltemas Filk.
5 Hats all off.
face. Biggest new-le rc- vival of the "pillbox worn at a backward CIIL.
Today Patricia Lennard's
fashion news is for the
arc
MINIATURE MISS
Now an attractive medium s achieved, and new spring clothes for the miniature miss are a wise blend of quality and charm.
When exercises to musle are regular-WITH the Spring fashion limelight full on new season's trends for ly practised.
To become aware of the function women, I have taken a look at what planning for ing of the different parts of the body, manufacturers to train each efficiently, and then to children. co-ordinate them into harmonious At one period just before the war whole is to lay the foundations of an American influence, deriying fom the Shirley Temple cult, began to Finally,
expression. That the
show In OUT Juvenile wear not body should be an efficient medium always with pleasing effect. for the expression of personality is surely the test of tiny stands tailored litle tweed coats were too with the yokes smocked in original system of physical training.
walk-nii simple, the frilled and aproned and pastel designs-either the alphabet or face, voice,
grace.
these usual healt
Mani Jarturers say the child of three to seven is very colour- conscious and invariably can be left to choose the clothes that sull her.
Promised are pure silk and lawn
If our sinocked shantungs and frock for the first time since the war,
of expression overloaded styles lifted from U.S. the child's name, or a row of ducks, are deeply indicative of personality-film fashions were far too "cute."
and their actions can be tense, Jerky and out of tune with the rhythm of life, or well co-ordinated and balanced, just us we choose to make them.
awareness
It is never too late to start to train the body along the lines of health, grace and expression, and great reward in increased vitality, and happiness awaits those who take the task seriously. or her own Each will have his different
means whether it be games, sports, attending exercise classes, walking in the country, cycl- ing, swimming, or a host of other activities.
who
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Here,
women for exercise-minded, is an invigorating exercise to practise every day,
the
Cross
swing lip-Swing:-Standing, the left leg forward and the arms diagonally back. Now reverse the movement, swinging the leg back and
at first, try the leg
the
arms
ficult to balne, Ward. If it is dif
swing and the arm swing sepurately before co-ordinating
them, and
allow the tip of the toe to rest on the floor at the back on the back-
ward swing.
or formal flower pots and flowers.
HOW IS YOUR FIGURE?'
21% ins
12
35%
.37
PERFECT CLASSICAL
FIGURE
PERFECT MODERN
FIGURE
!
HEAD 22 ins.
NECK 12
..
CHEST 33
BUST 34%...
WAIST 26
38%
HIPS.
23
14%
13%
81%
5ft 4in.
139 lbs.
36
THIGH 19
KNEE 14
CALF
13
ANKLE 8
HEIGHT 5ft 4in.
WEIGHT 128 lbs
Children's clothes must stond up to laundering and mothers will be glad to know that pre-shrunk cottons and rubber buttons will be used for spring clothes.
The buttons are very new-made in all shades, fast-coloured, and maogle- proof!
Another example of practical clothes design is the red-and-white six-year-old waistline,
gathered
at neck
and
coin des rock a which pulls out as flat as a pancake
for easy Ironing.
Besides pure silk and lawn, the first utility Irish linen will be in the shops savi. Virginia has sketched a pale blue frock, frilled red and white, which is sized from four to 10 years.!! Buster suits.nre also being made in Irish linen. Matching sets of dress, "big and “Juliet cap in prints and plain material will be available for the 10- year-old and upwards.
B.si and Bustle trick....
line
Fejzzesentative of the Gew stów) throughout the collections tuje viack inite gress accentuates Dosth she cups "crum • bow on IWA 7 ve muntariat is looper M. 31 40 Jack to form a bullie TA IN INGA
the new.
Control
that
smile
YOU'RE
taken.
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Fair Isle woollles have been u juvenile winter favourite, aud for spring there will be twin-sets, swen-
having photograph ter and cardigan, of a similar pattern, I
The appointment is for the three to four-year-olds. made for your sitting and you're Hand-knitted in white, they are honing that the camera is going to worked in bright reds, greens and
blues.
turn you Into a glamour-girl.
Well, it won't. And it shouldn't. It's far better to look like your- self than like a would-be film-star.
The thing to aim for is to look like! your best self, and here's how to achieve it. CLOTHES
Small boys can choose between a light-weight wool spring coat in Brey and white dog-tooth check, or a really new and good outfit-the dungaree suit. Instead of the usual set of leg- gings, cout and hat, there is a utilliy three-piece set in green wool frieze: Avoid wearing anything printed. n beret,
blouse dark suit with a light a velvet-collared, double- A breasted cunt with a half-belt at the underneath it always looks good; ur back, and a pair of full-length dun-a dark dress with a light collar. garees or bib and braces which but- Don't put on all your best jewel- need the sides. at
These dungarees arelery for the occasion. You ideal for play, and can be worn with- only one plece-car-rings or brooch out the beret and coat.
or necklace. More than that will And If spring is one long shower, there will be pretty hooded raincoats in oiled nylon for toddlers-natural spotted in colours, or colours flowered
ton
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make you look bilty. MAKE UP
Avoid too much rouge-it is in- clined to make a hard line on your face--but use more lipstick than usual.
Put some mascara on your lashes which and pencil your eyebrows, mustn't be shargy, by the way.. HAIR
Don't have it done on the same day-it's apt to look hard. Put some brilliantine on it to give it a shine
JERE'S a recipe for an old family and a well-brushed look.
favourite Swiss Roll. You'll and it specaily, useful because I requires no fut,
Sift 2 oz. plain flour, 1 large level teaspoon baking powder and 's pinch
And don't have a new hmir-style for the photograph. You may not like it, and, in any case, with a new hair-style you're not the person your friends know,
of salt.
Next mix 2 level tablespoons dried es, 2 oz. sugar, and add 2 table- spoons lukewarm water and some lemon essence.
| EXPRESSION-
You're not advertising anyone's 100th paste so avoid a too-broad smile. It's apt to pall when you've looked at it a number of times,
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A half-smile is better, but, proc Beat this mixture for five-seven tise this in front of a mirror before» minutes until it is fluffy and light. hand in caso it looks like a smirk. Then beat in another 2 tablespoons If it does, avoid smiling altogether, wrer, add the flour mixture, and no matter how often the photo- bent strongly for another minute.grapher says: "Smile, please!
To avoid a fixed start, close your Pour into a well-greased in. See eyes just before the photograph 1s that the mixture is no more than ten Ask the operator to say Pool Winner Must conciled to carrying on till regula-
1⁄4 inch deep,
"Ready" a second before he clicks Bake'in upper shelf in a medium the shutter and then open them. oven (Regulo 0) for about 6 minutes, Remove, and turn on to sugared greaseproof paper.
Spread thinly with Jam. Roll up of once, using the paper to do this
Lick your lips just beforehand, too, to give them a shine.
Unless your hands are really nec, don't let them appear in the photo- fraph. And don't fall into the trap that caught out a friend of ours. She had her photograph token hold Leave the paper round the roll, ing the studio cat, and it turned out twining the ends to close it in, until looking all squashed cot and,'very the roll is thoroughly cool and firm.¦ ¦¡¡ttle else.
rather than your hands.
Stay In Pits
tions are altered.
The Essential Work Order forbid-
Mr John Thomas Davies, 34, ding á miner to quit his job has been
minet, af Manor-road, Herlington, lifted, but although mineru can now Yorkshire, who has won, £45,072 in leave one pit for another, those be- a football pool, must stay in the plls, tween 18 and 50 must not leave the
Mr Davies sold that he was re-industry,
Ma
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