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FASHIONS AND FANCIES

THE FOX SCARF,

THE FORMAL NOTE IS PRESENT.

Among the Favoured Accessories the Fur Neckpiece is Found 1 king an Important Place.

For these very brisk days that show a decided tang the smartly dressed woman finds a fur scarf an important and very chic addi- tion to her ensemble.

Evening Gowns Show a Decided Trend Towards the Picturesque

and Sophisticated. Fabrice and Lines Combine to Create

the Formal Effect.

A new note has been struck in gorgeous draperies of silver lace. fashiona for the busy Winter sen- A huge rose at the right, shoulder son. The formal note is smartly also possesses beauty and pictur- present. The feminine ture is esque effectiveness. Miss Corda spelt in terms of grace and ele- soon will be seen in motion plc- gance.

turo theatres in a magnificent adaptation of John Erekine's famous novel "The Private Life of Helen of Troy."

gowns.

means.

I have just been with two very delightful ladies from Brisbane, who, I may tell you without blowing

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1928.

BLAND ON CHINA,lusions, skilfully devised and pro- pagated by the Westernised ́ ́ nec-

INTERVENTION IMPERATIVE, tion of Young China for its own

IN HIS OPINION,

CRITICISES SPEAKERS.

onde. Lord Peel referred to them | both, in justification of the British Government's policy of non- Intervention. He took credit for It may safely be asserted that the Government's "prescience," in the attitude and sentiments of the that they had recognised this ris- principal speakers at the recently Ing tide and endeavoured to meet held dinner of the China Associn-Young China's aspirationa. It may tion, were a source of profound therefore reasonably be inferred disappointment to those who, for that the Foreign Office school of some time past, have felt increas thought has learned nothing from Ing concern, not only for the the ghastly failure of the experi». security of our follow-countrymen ment in patient conciliation at In the Far East, but for the pitiful Hankow, condition of the Chinese people.

Silent Misery...

We made bold to hope that those

At the best, it seems, a halt may whose duty it was to speak on now be called to further experi behalf of the Association and ofments of the same kind, but the the British Government, would official attitude of unconcerned. face the realities of the situation. neutrality la apparently. proof We thought that they would útter against any appeal to elementary something which might be taken' (nstincts of humanity. We shall as a sign that the civilised Fowers, continue, it seems, in the "almost as a matter of almple humanity, Impossible task of recognising are prepared to consider seriouslychaos," all. heedless of the silent the necessity for united remedial misery of its innumerable victims. action. We hoped, in fact, for We shall continue to shut our eyes some authoritative pronouncement.to the self-evident fact that there As I listened to Lord South-can be no hope of the Chinese And- borough" and Lord Peol, I longed for a way out of their present for the magic carpet of Tangu to adictions unless helped from with- transport this brilliant assembly

out.... to China, and there give those who It was, no doubt, inevitable that need it a glimpse of things as they Lord Southborough should make a are, say, in the city of Chang Te- respectful gesture in the direction fu, where not so long ago some of the fetish of Chinese National- 50,000 men, women and children am, "but as regards the possibility were savagely butchered by the of measures to relieve some of the "Christian General's" troops.

sufferings of the Chinese people,

If one may judge by the speeches he was ominously silent. delivered on this occasion (wherein Some there are to-day who be- was no mention of any such die-lieve that amicable relations and tasteful things) it will need some goodwill in trade should be sought thing in the nature of a miracle by a wholesale surrender of our to dispel the illusions and to clear Treaty rights and extra-territorial- our minds of the political cant,

ised Concessions. Yet the wise whereby the doctrine of non-words which Sir George Staunton intervention, the facile path of used in 1816, to dissuade Lord Inisser faire, have been justified Amberst from prostrating himself in high places since the Washing before the Chiness Court, remain ton Conference. From which pain-The result of the disgrace thus as true to-day as they were then. ful reflection my mind went back to the days of that august assemblage purchased, he said, "would have of the Treaty Powers, to the elo-which we have with considerable fatally shaken that confidence quent exposition of noble sentimenta

and benevolent purposes, whereby success, established at Canton, in the gospel of non-intervention was the firm adherence to principle to be blessed and to the deep soli- which distinguishes the British citude professed by all concerned character, a confidence which is for the true welfare and peace of with the Chinese, and probably our beat ally in all our differences China."

·

False Theory.

To those who possessed any knowledge of the history and social economy of the Chinese people, of their utter Incapacity to establish an effective system of representative government on a futility of the political theories mente, were manifest from the underlying the Washington agree

outset. Now that these theories,

our only preservative against such a systematic oppression on the part of the local authorities, as would necessarily terminate (in the pre- sent state of British feeling) In a rupture of Intercourse between the two countries."

Adhering to Principle. By firm adherence to principle, by putting the vital interests of selfish interests of the political the Chinese people before the

factions, and by the adoption of

present

Each wardrobe

may contain several fur scarfs, varying in colour and in pelt. The fox scarf right now is at the top of its vogue. The single skins are, of course, as popular as ever. In ad- dition to the single foxes Paris has introduced two and even three skins smartly joined together and has created a very stunning neck- There are many modes to follow. piece for those who can wear se There is the robe de style that is large a scarf with becomingness. succeeding year after year in hold- Colours there are in plenty. The ing its place in the field of formal silver foxes are very handsome gowns. The robe de style with ita particularly with the costumes-of billowing skirts and long lines is black that are so much worn right decidedly. picturesque and the pic- NEEDLEWORK AND ANTIQUES. democratic basis, the falsity and now. The cross fox, the silver turesque note this season is the tipped fox, the black fox, the

one to achieve. The bouffant skirt- brown fox, the platinum fox, the ed gown finds many means of gain- white and blue fox all serve as an ing its fullness and charm. extremely flattering addition to the Fabrics present a varied well dressed woman's appearance. First of all there is the new and my own trumpet, inform me that and the hopes built upon them, have certain concerted measures (not There are other skins that serve sheer velvet that drapes so beauti- they read this page of chat from been completely stultified. the necessarily extensive or expen. to make a smart appearance-the fully. In, the many folds required London with great interest every statement of Christendom on both sive), to restrict the movements of marten, the mink, the sable and in the robe de style, velvet te parti- week. As it is written by your sides of the Atlantic are strangely bandits and rival forces over cer- fitch all being worn with much suc- cularly stunning. Laces, too, are humble servant, I was more than silent. cess. But it is primarily the fox good and

tain main lines of communication, vie with taffetas in anxious to learn their opinion. scarf that gives the sought-after creating really charming formal Wasn't it sweet of them to tell me, intervention, the great majority of a great improvement in the de Touching this shibboleth of non-the Powers could soon bring about youthful effectiveness and appeal.

"We love it." Then we fell to dis- Lilyan Tashman, who is one of The scant knee length dresses cussing things, and I learnt that the respectable classes in China-plorable conditions under which the screen's as well as one of First of valset with their lines longer in something. about fashions is the gentry, scholars, merchants, the Chinese people "at National's best dressed women, the back also are seen showing always welcome, and things manual workers, and farmers~~" | suffer." wears an interesting and very new note of formality. Fabrics have In general of Interest to would be fervently grateful for Japan appears to be ready and ensemble in the First National much to do in creating a smart women. Well, I' went with intervention by any nation and in willing to co-operate to this end, film, "A Texas Steer." It consists effect in this type of gown. Sheer them to an exhibition which frank any form, which would reatore The question in, so far as this of a beige crepe dress with fringe velvets are good, but there arely delighted them. I think I men-security for life and property. If country is concerned, in: can the showing a longer-at-the-aldes move- also seen famés in exceedingly tioned it as forthcoming in my last the truth were told, the "rising Presa and Parliament be induced ment. A tight hat of very new light and beautiful weaves that it was an exhibition of antique and tide of China's political self- to take any serious interest in the lines and a fox scarf complete a create stunning gowns as well. modern needlework and curios. In

Lamés and the sheer brocaded all my experience and it has been consciousness," of which we have matter? If not, there can be no velvets are the two favoured means a wide one I never have seen such heard so much, is no more a reality hope of any alleviation of China's of introducing this formal and valuable or priceless things in the than the alleged. hostility of her sorrows in the near future. picturesque quality. The glitter antique department, or such people to ourselves. Both are de- "Morning Post.” of silver and gold do much, also, fascinatingly beautiful needlework to establish this desired effect. in the modern section. I think I That is what fashion will soon turned to help create the formal in aid of one of our big counor fully preserved baby linen, worn by antiques are, and they stand to

Trains, long discarded, have re- be doing, when the Winter season feeling. The trains appear in odd hospitals. Well, it was an fg over.

places na they do not necessarily mous success, and the greatest King George IV, with a tiny crown show how our ancestresses under- In the fabric atction they are in- come from the back, but have side praise is due to a band of influen- beautifully embroidered on every stood the art of the needle. troducing soft wools that belong outlets as well.

Hal ladies who formed the commlt. | thing. Princess Helena Victoria Dozens of other 'beautiful to a different setting from that Maria Corda, who brings much tee, and who worked, strenuously sent a lovely quilt, and a cream things were in the show, which Winter affords. Beautiful of the charm of Paris to her for the cause, for they entirely cut satin apron, gorgeously embroider and one could easily have spent atuTasoft cashmeres, angoras

Ied in colours and trimmed with a is especially

new ground by this enterprise. costumes,

week enthusing over them." and wool crepes and volles that costumed in First National motion doubt if dozens of the people at lace belonging to Queen Caroline, The modern work was most have a definite purpose in view. And there are printed fabrics, as pictures. She is here seen wear tending, had any idea that such the unhappy wife of George IV., beautiful, especially the needle- well, among them crepes and satins, ing an evening gown of particular beautiful needlework was in exis. was also shown; while there was work pictures lovely landscapes lure. It possesses the formal note tence, or how it has become so another magnificent quilt richly which from a distance looked ex- as well as silks. Cottons are

Women embroidered, which was a present actly like oll painting, panels, chair presented, especially the dimitles, in the extreme. It is of the new popular since the war. organdies and voiles.

sheer velvet in silver and possesses must have the time for it, and it is from the same erratic monarch to covers, cushions, and work of all only those who are not workers, Mrs. Fitzherbert. There were also kinds, both in petit-points, and Fabric showings remind us that

shall we say, for their daily bread, some wonderful Court suits with crowel stitch, amazed me by their there are such things as pastel

who have the leisure. Perhaps the magnificent embroidery, lent by the beauty, also the lace. One could shades. If one may judge from the

antiques interesttd me most; they Duke of Northumberland. The hardly realise it was hand-work, so modele that have found their way sports. This tendency is most were in such a wonderful state of Duke of Devonshire lent a superb exquisite was the finish. I often into the shops, some of the ten noticeable in the uneven hemline preservation, and dated from the panel in petit-point, belonging to wonder if our Dominion ladies are dencies apparent in the Winter mode that is a predominating character days of. Lady Jane Grey and Mary his famous ancestress, Bess of as keen on needle work as we are. will be strengthened In Spring istic at the moment. As symmetri- Queen of Scots. Needlework done Hardwick, which came from ble I was mest interested to learn the fashions that are the fore-runner cal effects continue, especially in by these two ill-fated Queens was seat, Hardwick Hall, also applique two Queensland ladies. I mentioned of Summer styles. There is just sports attire, and there are drapes exhibited fine petit-polut and work on a red velvet. These are were adepta with the needle, and the same tendency toward longer and panels and pleata; as at the other Intricate stitchery.

16th century exhibits, and those of were taking back quite a big stock skirts, apparent in afternoon and moment. As yet, there are no

you who admire women's work from this country for idle hours evening things rather than in really radical changes..

must realise how priceless these "down under."--Diana.

chic appearance.

MY LITTLE GRAY- HOME IN THE

WEST

J

SEEKING THE SUN!

re-

well

told you this show was coming off

The Queen's Exhibit. Queen Mary lent some wonder-

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