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effort to They are

THE "MAIL'S

Muffs Make Bid for Popularity

The muff will once again make an achieve popular appeal. shown in all sorts of shapes and in most of the flat furs. In general they are small and are designed for comfort as well chic.

Once upon a time the muff play- ed an important part. In the win- It either mulched ter ensenible, fur trimming on the coat, the fur cant itself or was worn with a fur seurf. To-day the appeal is not so Keneral but the sight of the new little muts is refreshingly quaint and threatens to gain a hold upon popular interest once more.

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muff which comes with or without extra purse. The opening for the hands is small and a silk cord is supplied to slip over the arm when the muff is not in use. These in squirrel, mole, krimmer, sellakin, enracul and leopard

as well beaver, supply a needed demand for daytime.. The monkeyskin when worn muffs are very smart with afternoon frocks of black The very formal appea- velvet. rances, too, are heightened when the muff is made of cloth and fur.

Billie Dove has hastened to add a note of chic to the carrying of muffs this winter. In her latest

THE

CHINA MAIL,

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1929.

FASHIONS ILLUSTRATED

YOUR CHILDREN

BE FRIENDS WITH THEM

BRIBERY AND THREATS

[By The Hon. Mrs. St. Aubyn] What it the goal we aim at when we talk of bringing our children up? I suppose parents on the whole are ambitious. They want their chil- dren to grow up successful at work and at 'games and to be honest, straightforward, popular people. If we pause, to think we many find we are apt to confuse real qualities with superficial ones which only go to make up charm. What qualities do modern methods of education tend to develop ? On the whole the answer would be, I think, in- dependence of thought and action combined with the realisation that the individual is but a part of a whole.

Ruling by Emotions

The old-fashioned method of giving orders without explaining the reason has fallen into disrepute. We realise that the only orders worth earrying out are those ex- ecuted by a comprehending mind. Only by understanding an order will a child be convinced that it is wise. Without this conviction we should receive from the youngster lip service only. Bribery and threats no longer hold the day.

But do we, by our explanations and attention the feeling of the children, tend to make them too self- centred and priggish ? Control and obedience brought about by dis

apt cipline are

to tako initiative and self-reliance. discipline relaxed and freedom given to the inexperienced are also de- vitalising.

Negligee Varied

FRAU RAT

TITLES COVERED BY GERMAN WOMEN

BERLIN JEALOUS

Berlin. The Bavarian Govern- ment gave great pleasure last Christ- mas to several hundred persons by. conferring upon them the title of Rat in all its wonderful variety. The word means a councillor, a title which avery German covets, and to be a Frau Rat is the ambi- tion of every German woman.

How pleased, for instance, the sausage manufacturer (in Bavaria they politely call him the meat-ware Industrialist) Herr Haselberger, of Alchach, or the wholesale green- grocer, Herr Weil. of Munich, must be now that everybody addresses them as Commercial Rat.

'Secret Rat

Perhaps this year, like several persons in the Honours Idat, they will rise to the rank of Secret Com- mercial Rat. Their friends will miss out the word "Commercial," which is not after all very dis tinguished, and just give them the title of Secret Rat-that is to say, Privy Councillor.

Among the other titles are:— Justice-Rat (given, oddly enough, to one or two bankers), Secret- Sanitary Rat, Veterinary Rat, Trade Rat - which WIA con- ferred upon a butcher imd carpenter and Labour-Rat-conferred on a

miner, print-setter in a newspaper oflice, a brewery worker, and many others.

There is so much variety in the types of negligees used that every taste may be satisfied in the winter selection of tea gowns and negligees. And if you meet a Secret-Upper-

or away Just as the dresa mode is expressed Financial - Rat

his wife, But In terms of variety, the boudoir do not address them as Kerr

reflects the modern spirit and ap- pears modishly feminine in ostrich, ruffles and lace or is severely simple in stiff moire and satins.

or Frau Muller or whatever the nume. happens to be, or you" will give great offence. Please be care- ful to say Herr (or Frau) Geheim- oberfinanzrat.

ATTRACTIVE BRIDGE COATS

[By the Hon. Mrs. C. W. Forester in "Daily Telegraph"] Among a galaxy of beautiful denoting the varying

Black With Chinese Embroidery

This luxurious pyjama ensemble act consists of a black crape

silk sleeveless jumper, worn with trousers and a hip-ength jacket. The Chinese influence is noticeable in the lavish gold-emb; o'dered trimming on both jacket and trousers.

go without and leave the coiffure In a new collection from Paris I undisturbed. There are many new saw, at least half-a-dozen popular ways of finishing necks without re. aorting to the usual collared effecta. The horder of contrusting fabrics is also helpful in a colour-scheme. There are so many shades involved In these metal brocades that it is not difficult by such methods to

Definita faults, such as lying and

Doris Dawson, who is smartly stealing, are easier to cope with in these days when grown-up people outfitted in general in First Na- are willing to devote more time to tional's "Naughty Baby," has chosen type of the study of the child's point-of-a distinctly feminine view. They now try to find out the negligee to wear in this motion plc- motive and remove the cause before ture. Miss Dawson has chosen a much simple and rather old-fashioned condemning a child. How faults are due to heredity-is a moot negligee of the kimono outline In point, but that the faults of chil-pench coloured satin. The elongat garments dren are very much the outcome of cd sleeves, neck and hem

ostrich that ing to turn to those extras that spell the home atmosphere is fully re-trimmed with curly

Parents believe in the adds to its note of youthful frivolity charm and comfort in one's own cognised. influence of example and therefore and femininity. The ostrich trim-home. For the country house the

The wise the simplicity of the boudoir very persistent. The most delightcorative taffetas and crepes, which, millinery: has been noticeable in ful examples now seem to have be- unless lined with, velvet, are alto modes going South. A wide inser- robe is marked,

In general the negligee mode la come. part of the evening wardrobe. gether too cool for winter comfort. tion of beige" broadtail in a felt hat

and one which assists in our being becoming more complicated. wide choles of fabrics lends inter-able to retain the sleeveless frock est to the boudoir. Molre, brocades But the dinner, bridge, and tea

shapes that entirely covered the ears-a method that struck me as quite dangerous in these days of traffic dificulties. It is not helpful to be run over, even if we do escape chilblains! In reality, auch novel-,

oneself.

where they suit are becoming, and, Linings this season have repre- of course, deliciously cosy for sented the warm part of a garment. winter. as there seems such a continuous

ways of fashion, it is always pleas-emphasise the one that best becomes ties are more caps than. hats, and

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On the other hand, a slightly more

Muffs are made in several shapes, First National picture, "The Night take care to choose those in charge ming is its chief feature, as other claims of the dinner coat have been- demand for the floral chiffons, de- decorative and picturesque trend in

Watch," Miss Dove is seen wear- ing a stunning ensemble which It is adds a muff for a new note. of satin and chinchilla and accom- panies a costume of the same com- Miss Dove has favoured

bination.

of their children carefully. danger of ruling a child by playing on his emotions, either those of fear or of love, has been criticised. The fact that the removal of temptation is merely an evasion and not a way

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Naturally, such things must be ar ranged in accordance with our an dividual modes of life. One hears

graceful scarf of the same fur. A with wide hrim was worn with a black chiffon-velvet turban has a

the round muff af rather amali ap- of strengthening character is also and faille silks as well as chiffons coat of to-day, in their correct con- almost an equal amount of grumbl cluster of black-and-white osprey felt, and what I can but eall the and satins are found in all sorts of ception, do not in the least suggest | ing about overheated rooms as about placed right across the back. A "force of habit" is highly valued interesting silhouettes. The sophie-

pearance.

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THE MAGIC DROP

They are all small, although not so tiny as to appear ridiculous and superiluvus. Slender, flat shapes are an ideal choico to accompany the elaborate coats of mink or Persian lamb. They generally possess shaped sides and come without a place for purse and van- ity articles. Thuse are, of course, of the most dressy variety.

Many of the muffs are fitted with purses and concealed. powder cases and mirrors. Many of these are shaped like a handbag and have a reaching. A single inhalation is pointed up which makes them open like any other pocketbook. The openings at the sides of the muff are small and shaped and are lined with satin, These muffs serve sports and shopping purposes splendidly as they exert a new ap- peal in accessories as well as elimi nate the need of the pocketbook.

The pocketbook is quite a factor in many of these new muffs. Those larger, flat shaped muffs which aro made to fit over the coat cuff are fitted with pocketbook, vanity case and cigarette case and the seam- ings are so made that the openings do not show..

Then there is the small, round

Kayser

A drop of "Vapex" looks very small, but, when placed on the handkerchief Its effects are far-

to-day.

Co-operation Another point of view to be found in all modern teaching is that what

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ticated aspect is represented in deep shawl collars, flounces, tiers, scarfs and trains. Richness of fabric is reflected in the gleaming beauty of silk and the lustre of metallic threads.

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"do-ups" by the home dressmaker. They are just delicious and magni ficent "extras" designed for special requirements, expressing originality and individuality.

Lane or metal brocade, in glorious receive voluntarily is more

blurred tones, is one of the most effective than what is forced on us. And so co-operation between chil- Negligees come in one, two and effective fabrics for a collariess sufficient to bathe all the com-

Gold, green, rose, plicated passages of nose

and dren and adults is one of the first three pieces. There are those de-bridge cont.

for comfort which and black all appear in this particu threat in an antiseptic atmosphere. things attempted by those Interested signed solely "Vapex" grows stronger an ex- in children. To work as an indi-are quilted and warm and those lar design, while a lining of pink provides effective posure to air, and it is, therefore, vidual towards an ideal, to receive which are used solely for decora- chiffon-velvet very economical in use.

rewards for the common good, to tive purposes. The boyishness and warmth. Instead of a collar, the know that one's actions affect the freedom of the pyjama mode is model is bound by a plain golden mass, to acquire a sense of respon-matched with the distinctly femi- border, with a scart of the same, sibility and a feeling of independ-nine appeal of draperies and the lined with the floral patterned lame.

exotic

After wearing large fur collars uses of gleaming James

in strange sil-all day, it is a pleasing change to (Continued at foot of Next Column colourfully blended

houettes,

JEWELLERY CONCEITS

Some of the prettiest of the new jewellery concelts are pendants con- sisting of bunches of grapes--in jade and amethyst. New "roller" chokers have discs of gold inset with jade or coral. More brillant than ever are the shoe buckles of tiny coloured stones that are enjoying a vogue just now.

SLIPPER HEEL: HOSIERY

For afternoon and evening' wear, smart women prefer. "Slipper Heel" bosiery with the Paris openwork clock. Of such a fine, clear texture that it is but a film of lovely, silken color. And it has the exclusive Kayser feature, "Slipper Heel": that gives the ankle a slender, trim, beauty line. In all favored costume shades,

As all landing deniers,

Kayser

For Fanling?

A novelty

| colour iss

Scotch tweed, The

a border at the ham

and black felt hat, and plaid scarf com-

plete, the costume;

FOR THE YOUNG GIRL

Sashes and ribbons are worn by young girls. Flowers made of the same fabric as the dress are still used for "little" restaurant frocks. For more elaborate dance. dresses there are the most elegant and effective trails of jewel-tipped blooms in silk and velvet.

ence Are the keynotes of these methods and teaching.

Personal Rewarde

Parents now gecognise the harta- ful resultes of the following three causes and effects:

- That personal rewards may tempt

a child to cheat.

That fear makes children 'He.

That repression has many evils.' All these and many other lines of thought have come to the fore in recent years. Parents and educa tiontata aim on behalf of the chil- dren at perfection of mind and body on the simplest Hines and try and inculcate in children's minds the knowledge of self-mastery In, order that they may attain the highest. Ideals towards which they are cap- able of working.

* How successful these new methode will be of encouraging greater free- dom in intercourse between chil dren and grown-ups, we cannot yet judge.

But undoubtedly it is plea

to be friends with one's child

Bs is the case to day

stit and cold as in the

children addr

Mair and to

their

children hardly, know their

as part of their daily

life, but thought of

beings to be

than loved internat

when

From Paris

the Ogure and are

tinder the

the too cold ones. In any case, the cont or cape that is part of the frock, and can be slipped on and off, is a fantasie of fashion that few of

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us care to be without.

On the Ice How well black velvet looks for skating, or rinkding. I was struck

rose-coloured taupe is drawn up into a cluster of silk pom-poms.

Despite the charm of black hats, · there are prophecies that brilliantly coloured and larger headgear will be feature in New Year's fashions, though, as long as fur plays ao im-

by the appearance of a narrow form portant a part, sombre shades and of box-pleated skirt arranged from small shapes will remain. The a pointed fitted yoke back and beret, so difficult for English women front, worn with one of the new to wear, is still an important Paris very short tailored coats, lined with vogue. a bright green-and-white silk and Young Folk's Fashions wool fabrio to match a striped The picturesque note in All jumper. A small scarf of half-fanciful vogues is always charming- velvet and half black broadtailly exploited by youth. From matched a close-itting cloche of the practical point of view floral taffeta and the sprigged voiles and ninons

Bame.

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A alim girl looked delightful, all wear well, retaining their crisp- skating in black velvet breeches and ness. Plain taffeta is useful, as the tunic worn with a sporting black- changes can be rang with coloured and-white wool cap, scarf, and washes that always suit children. gloves. Blue suede represents a The stiff circular taffeta skirta re- short sports coat that is well worn tain their shape better than the over a pleated skirt in blue and grey pleated ones for dance and play. tweed, with jumper, a grey beaver A sweet little party frock, recali- hat, and grey broadtail choker-scarf. ing the romantic period, is in a

Close Fitting Hats

black stiff silk with a design of tiny For winter the close-fitting hat rese-buds. This is simply made as must remain popular; it is so cosy a quaint Victorian corsage, with its as well as chic, though a small shape rounded nock and short sleeves, is not chic unless it absolutely de-joined to a circular scalloped skirt fines the ailhouette of the head. with pipings. Celanese fabrics are There is something almost mediaeval also excellent for children's, wear, in the modern caps of fur and felt. the lupin-blue Malika being a spe Broad bands of fur are worn, en- cial favourite. Dickins and Jones tirely covering the ears (shall we have a very attractive selection of all become deaf, I wonder?) with children's party frocks, and offer a fitted top. and back of felt.

many bargains.

Pamela

is now showing

a selection of NEW STRAW & FELT HATS

and RACE DRESSES

also a collection of NEW EVENING GOWNS.

13 Queen's Road C