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THE "MAIL'S

COLOURS THAT ARE BLOOMING

The New Shades That Are Seen in Plain and Fig-

ured Fabrics Show Vivid As Well As Dusty

Tones and Gorgeous Combinations

THE CHINA MAIL,

FASHIONS

THE BRIDE AND HER TROUSSEAU

The July Bride Will Have a Formal Appearance At the

Aliar, and a Femininely Designed Wardrobe to

Accompany Her on Her Journey,

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1928.

ILLUSTRATED.

THE FOX SCARF IS OF PARAMOUNT

IMPORTANCE

One of the Most Flattering Styles Is the Use

of the Fur Scarf

This season shows colours have much to do with the ense! There are, colours of vivid appeal as well as the newer dusty Lones that at first attempted to dominate the field.

that | is again present in a soft tone.

Black and white combinations are again in favour. All black is blue combined with some of the smart in the new onsembles. Navy shades of blue and beige or grey is very much in the foreground.

in the evening "off white shades ure seen as well as the dusty tones and the vivid as well as pasted col- ly is to be seen fashionably. Vion ours. Combinations such as green net blue, too, is a guy colour- rich and yellow and the various tones blue, the shade of cornflower. Mint of blue are a decided factor in the

For instance, well in the lead of bright shades is English red. This

alone proves that to be seen bright

Wears

Although this is a season for other hand, shows an elaboration of frills and furbelows and distin- detail that gives the feminine mode guished femininity of detail, the of this season a chance to assert bride is in general the one exception | itself. and follows a.strictly formal and classic appearance.

Formality, dignity and modesty have become the vogue in the bridal gown. Satin of a cream or "off" white shade is perhaps the bridal gown of all lace is exreed- most popular choice, although the

ingy smart this season. brides in particular will favour the July softly filling lace in classic lines. popular appeal and is finding itself Moire, too, is having its place in

at the height of the mode.

general the bridal gown touches the ground-at least at one is apt to dip in spot. The back lines of gracefulness. The up-in- the front movement is still popular enough to keep the gown from real length in the front.

green, however, possesses a dusty-appearance of the formal gowns. Joxik and belongs to the softer

Doris Dawson, whose particular tones. Praline belge, which threat- type 'lends itself beautifully to all ens a marked popularity, is one of shades, and who appeared recently the most distinctive of the new

in the First National film, "The colours. It possesses the luscious

Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,' shades of molasses.

a charming ensemble of Grege, a new colour and the com- striking design and colouring. The bination of grey and beige, will be black 'kasha coat was made bright

Prayer books are being selected much worn. Off colours of gunmetal, and interesting through a geomet-

by a goud many of the brides in brown and steel grey are in evi-ric border of scarlet felt, conven- dence and share the favour of mar tionalized from, the designs found

place of the bouquet, while calla much affected. mosa green, and the greys with on ancient pottery. Trees, half cir- lillies, too, are

cles, square patterns that intrigue Orange blossoms are being used as rosy blush to it.

Among the daytime and sports the imagination dot the coat. Flow- a simple form of trimming at either colours are seen cream beige, blue,ers of felt, the colours affected inside of the snugly fitted cap that red ochre, straw, lemon, plum, to- the border, decorate a lapel of the terminates in a long, graceful train. Tulle is being much used when the bacco, rust and rose. Wood violet, coat in smart manner.

exquisite rose point is not avail-

ble.

THE FRENCH TAMMY.

The tammy goes with the Raglan coat in cream and red.

Materials.

Use 1 oz. of 4-ply Corenation

WOMAN CURATE.

A possible exception to a gen. erally Teminine wardrobe is the sult which remains tailored and slightly boyish in silhouette. There is a distinct absence of feminine, de- tails and frills in the spring and early summer suits.

pearance. Flowered taffeta is as popular in the evening mode as it is in the afternoon frocks. Black, too, is of outstanding appeal Pale shades are again making their ap- pearance for the summer and

manner in which they are trimmed feature of the delicate tones is the with a touch of black.

The bride, too, will do well

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the fox scarf that is so important an accessory.

It is a smart coat that wears ita of interesting scarfs. Smart results own fur scarf this season. There

are obtained from the single akin. is a use for every sort of fur scarf three animals and hang luxurious. but many of the newest scarfs use

to accompany dresses, sults ly well down the length of the coat. couts. The cont that is unadorned

Suits which again are achieving with fur is very chic and it is para distinct popularity are always ticularly suited to the addition of the separate scarf.

and

the

smartly supplemented by the scarfs. The all black scarf is'n feature of From the tiny scarf of one skin to this season, but the very light the very elaborate scarfs composed shades in honey beige, sand, pink- of three foxes, there is a time and beige and, other popular tones are. place for the scarf. There is noth-lending in the fox scarfs at ing more flattering than the use of moment. the fur. scarf. The very newest in fur scarfs, which is the height of chic is one of three, four or five akina. In small animals there are many effects dyed to resemble the anble.

In the fox scarfs, the cross fox, the silver fox, or the blue and dyed white foxes, there are any number

Frances Hamilton, in the First. National filmi, "No Place to Go," has occasion to wear most unusual and charming ensemble in one of the scener, It consists of Д frock of jade green flat crepe most interestingly combined with tonne. With this Miss Hamilton- wears a three-fox scarf.

cre-

WOMEN FAVOUR AIREDALES.

The manner in which women

The afternoon, gowns, however, Most of the gowns possess a flavour are decidedly of feminine appeal. of quaintness and a feeling of the gowns and ensembles. The low- add a cape coat to her collection. period of 1830-1840 shown in both

ered plain belt and three tiered It may possess a dressy outline, as skirt is an example of the new the very chic tweed coat will be style in dresses. The sleeves are wanted for travelling along with puffed at the elbow and there la an amusing bow at the neck with a long black fringe. The black satin

Mary Astor in selecting her bridal

ABUSE OF SEX EQUALITY. for the First National frock that follows the silhouette of costume the evening gown is also popular. film, "Sailors' Wives," chose a very

The repudiation of the wifely and It follows the lines of the body with simple wedding gown of below-the-motherly functions by women is the have taken to Airedales would be a flare below the knees and drops knee length. The lavishness of most menacing evil of our times." remarkable if it were not for the in the back. The scarf attachment vell and bonnet were important fea-This was part of the slashing at-knowledge of the sensible, fearless, RO much used in the afternoon tures of her ensemble. A plain tack delivered recently by the and tractable nature of the old dresses is a feature of the all black white satin gown was selected, its Bishop of Durham (Dr. Hensley waterside terrier. Nothing can dis- sole trimming being cluster of Henson) on the movement for the turb his equanimity. He is never gown.

The evening mode is, of course, orange blossoms in lieu of a buckle admission of women, to the pricst-fussy and restless, as some of the Effective period at the side-front skirt shape. A hood. His onslaught is the more smaller terriers are, and in proper most elaborate. gowns, draped effects, bustles and Quakerish cap' of lace formed atriking because it was timed for hands he can be taught to do al- the like are outstanding features of fetching halo about her face and the eve of the probable passage of most anything. Just a word, and the mode. In fact, all evening

was exceedingly original in appear the Bill to give women the vote on he comes to heel, his first consi- The bride's trousseau, on the gowns possess a picturesque ap-

the same terms as men-and a deration 'being obedience to the Or majority of over 2,000,000 over the wish of master or mistress. opposite sex at the polls. "I find course, he needs training, as all no reason in the present situation, (dogs do, but he is so willing that. and none in the spiritual achieve schooling presents no difficulties if ments of individual women, past or one goca the right way to work. present, which could justify so great It is this readiness to learn that a breach with the traditions of adds so much to the desirability of Christendom as the admission of any breed. In his natural state women to Holy Orders on equal the Airedale may be disposed to terms with mon," said the Bishop, quarrel with any dogs that invite In an address to the Durham Dioce him to fight, and that is why we aan Conference. The world needs say attention should be given to his

LINENS, LACES AND LINGERIE.

The bride has much to think of,

room, made gay with cretonnes or chintz, will repeat some one or more of its colours in her linens. The furniture

decide the

may

ance.

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macassare and pillow covers, all are to be had in Balgian and the other trade filets. And there is no doubt that they lend an air to one's old

walls and hangings are plain. One's for contrast, when the furniture, the usual dark woods. needs are mat in many ways, for

Wool to match coat, the remains time that such an appointment has and much to plan, especially if she colour, or there may be a demand mahogany-or new, to walnut and

of Rickard's Sylvan Silk from the cout, a pair of No. 10 and a pair

of No. 12 Stratnoid knitting needles.

Measurements.

gical school at the Strassburg Uni- versity with flying colours. She will give religious instruction, toke Round headband when stretched, part in the social work of the as it would be in wear, 18 inches. parish, and preach in the big Full depth from top of crown to Church of Sainte Etienne. edge of headband, 9 inches.

To Work

With No. 12 needles cast on 126 stitches.

row,

are

and coloured linens are quite as abund-

The lingerie for the trousseau is

always a most important selection

laces and chiffons · lure: one

Fine

into

"Le Droit de Femme" reports that the Reformed Church at Mul- hausen has appointed a young woman of 23 as curate, of the parish Sainte Etienne. This is the first been made in France. This young is furnishing a home. Before her curate passed out of the theolo- eyes are spread the offerings of

dyers, weavers, designers

-one scea garmenta that are so artists in line and colour, from these ant as the white, and, let us say, intriguing, yet are impractical in to-day the faithful fulfilment of manners. In other respects there women's normal natural functions is not a word to be said against offerings she must choose for her a deal more cheerful, for ordinary quite the same proportion. financial limitations. own purposes and to meet her own purposes.

for what is the most menacing evil him. Any quarrelsome tendency It may be Colour has extended to bed linens, financial indiscretions, and do not of our times! Is it not the repudia- can be subdued with a little trou that she will have to wait for the and it is now possible to select give "good wear" when acquired. tion of the wifely and motherly ble, so long as one is firm with the luxuries, but necessities, these days, coloured sheets, or white, shecta There are many practical fabrics functions by women? This is a dog while he is young. Alastiàn

not wholly lacking in this with coloured borders, carrying out and styles, the frillies may be one's

contemporary feature, partly the owners have set us an example. the colour scheme of the room. Bed special "best," yet they should result of our insular position, part- They take a pride in educating their quality. both ends of needle until there are

One may only touch upon thecoverings are chosen to harmonize, never be considered every day, on needle. Work in a rib of k. 1 and p. 132 stitches

ly the consequence of the Great dega, and, showing us what clever Work 6

Garments of batiate and linen, War, as well as the fact that a things they can do. There is no for 14 rows, working into the rows on these stitches without al- possibilities in linens, and in the and the effect is delightful, Colour-

process it is well to make mentioned bed linena are only

a trifle the

product of France, Belgium multitude of single women, through reason why Airedales should not backs of the stitches on the first teration. After this decrease next of the unusual, rather than the more expensive than the all-whito, and Porto Rico, give excellent no fault of their own, cannot re-do as much. The Airedale is to the edge stitch at both ends of usual thing. We know and expect and they are guaranteed not to service. They are washable in the calve the normal function of domes strong without being clumsy and Now divide the stitches for 7 acc-needle on every plain knitted row damasks and linens, we understand fade, which is a point one must good, old-fashioned way, and their the life, and are, therefore, casting unwieldy, standing midway be tions of 18 stitches each, and work until there are

that practical needs must be met- make sure of, if she chooses them. dainty embroideries, inserts and about for alternatives. This re-tween the big and small. For this each section sepirately.

needle.

table and bed linen, towels of The old-time hope chest, a treas-bandings, the latter two in colour on pudiation of the natural functions, reason he can be accommodated. in After completing the diamond various sorts, the smaller piecesure chest of hand embroideries, la white, make them charming bits to dictated by a perverted nation of almost any house and if it is neces- pattern fasten off the silk.

that are, in their way, quite as im- a thing of the past. Some embroid-own. Gowns, chemises and all the sexual equality, and made possible sary for him to live in an outhouse perative as the larger ones. Andery is imperative, for the bride necessary garments may be had in by the misapplication of science, or kennel, he is so hardy that he the money outlay is, we assume, loves the personal touch of initial this wholly practical type of implies a disintegrating of the can stand a reasonable exposure to iimited.

or monogram, but the hours that lingerie.

family and the withdrawal from the elements. An occasional clip. One thing that must be kept in the brides-to-be of the past put Glove allk has a rival in gar-society of the principal dicipline ping is desirable as a mind is the undeniable fact that into dollies and sets of various sortements of the new rayon fabrics, in which citizenship is divinely or keeping his coat within bounds, Now press the plain knitting on colour has entered the linen field are now spent otherwise. There which give excellent wear, if prop dained to develop. The abuse is though the use of what is called a the right side with a hot iron over to stay, we imagine. It is a logical has been a gradual trend away erly cared for, and are less ex deliberate, shameless, and actively stripping comb will do a good deal Now commence the pattern. On a damp cloth, but avoid preasing result of colour in the kitchen and from these pieces, as a result, per-pensive than silk. Both of these propagandist. It constitutes

Most of the wire-haired, terriers the next row slip the first stitch, the ribbing. Sow the band to form in every room in the house-haps, of the re-discovery of lace as materials are splendid for the challenge to the Christian Church look untidy, and lose their shape,

modern furnishments incline to life ja factor in fashion,“ sag

traveller, who must conserve space which they dare not ignore. The unless attention is given to their and gayety. There are breakfast Thero is a decided liking for the and may have difficulty in locating world wants desperately, not cont nooks and rooms, and while, we various types of flet lace, which a laundry. They are very easily female priests and bishops, but may not forget the dignified sim-make effective, and comparatively rinsed out and require no ironing Christian wives and, mothers. a position which would involve' de- With the remainder of the silk pllcity of snowy linen, we may not inexpensive, Incidental i pléces. —one will get much less service "The Church of England," he de- parture from the institutions of maka a pompom and sew to the top be insensible to the lure of colour. Scarfa in varying lengths, doflles from these fabrics if an iron la clared, "would hardly be justified Christ and the traditions of the of the crown, but do

The woman with a breakfast in many shapes and sizes, anti-used on them. ⠀

in taking up, on its own authority,Universal Church,"

18 stitches on

This part of the tammy is work- ed on No. 10 neodles. Work on the first 18 stitches for one section. Now decrease on every 3rd row Increase by knitting 2 stitches at both ends of needle until all into the stitch next to the edge stitches are worked off. stitch at both ends of the needle Work each section in the same on every plain knitted row until way. there are. 28 stitches on needle.

Purl the next row.

.

k. 2 into the next stitch, k, 11, then | à circle, Now Join the sections

k. 2 in silk. Now complete the row together by a line of silk button In wool, k. 11, k. 2 into the next stitch, k. 1.

Now follow the centre diamond on the diagram for the coat pat tern, and continue increasing at

hole-stitch worked through the edges of 2 sections.

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means of