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THE CHINA MAIL,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1929.

The WOMAN'S Page

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Simplicity Marks Hat Models

Mid-Summer Bride

Sports Fashions of Distinction

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time.

June Collyer, left, finds that for practical purposes a girl can't go wrong on this all-year-round- a Semi-turn-up-turn-down brim, and a little bow of the felt as hat in imported French felt with

its only ornament. Patterned after the overseas hat, the charming glengarry warn by Helen Twelvetrees, centre, further enhanced by ermine tails, should be tremendously popular this Fall, The fad for sports berets still continues, although Sharon Lym, right, claims she will never feel Hers is of the sorest imported self-conscious in hers, even long after the vogue has diminished. flannel.

ANIMAL LOVERS

There are is a rising industry. many clubs formed for show pur- poses and for teaching the care of Angora rabbits, particularly the harvesting of the periodic profit-

and quite as gentle as kittens, could be seer in quiet suburban streets An animal companion is often a taking exercise with their pretty friend of considerable importance, young mistress, who had entire

charge of them. and an "animal" hobby generally In the country women have ad-able yield of wool, which is combed means to a woman far more than opted also the training of sheepdogs from the animal without hurt to it. just a pleasant occupation for spare and of bloodhounds with great suc- cess, and have competed at the or- The hobbies of dog and cat breed-ganised "Trials" in various parts of ing appcul to many women, and the country. more than one kennel of note has begun as a woman's hobby. A young girl who had a Newfound land puppy given to her for a birthday present bred two cham pions, and any morning the beauti- ful beasts, nearly as big as ponies

Cats are as delightful as they are pretty, and breeding them for ehow purposes is a hobby full of interest. Rabbit breeding is a hobby which has increased in popularity with women in recent years, and the pro- duction of Angora wool especially,

SENSATIONAL

OF A

Other hobbies of the animal world which appeal to women are chicken rearing and beekeeping, each of which, in addition to being a pre- fitable way of spending spare time, affords scope for skill and know- ledge.

Beekeeping is practicable even in a small garden, while watch- ing the bess and learning something of their miracles is as fascinating- as the delicious honey they give us.

RESULTS

REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE

ON SALE AT:

IN THE PRODUCTION OF CAMERAS

PHENOMENAL DROP IN PRICE!

THE SECRET OF SUCCESS DISCLOSED!

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HERE IS THE ANSWER

1. By standardising the manufacture!

2. By concentrating all efforts on

ONE PARTICULAR CAMERA only!

3. By MASS PRODUCTION!

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"FOTH"

ROLLFILM CAMERA

24" x 3" (6 x 9 cm.)

with a most powerful LENS F 4.5 and with patented built-in SELF TIMER, some- thing entirely NEW which no other Camera has got,

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Dignity and graciousness feature this beautiful ivory taffeta and lace bridal dress. The long train is set off itn every detail-Poxed by Carol by the fitted bodice, which spells grace Lombard,

STOCKING WISDOM

Dr. Harold Dearden recently told us all about "Preserving shapely legs, but he said nothing about clothing them! Even the most beautiful nether limbs can lock un- sightly in ill-fitting stockings. So much of our dress allowance fades away in purchasing these im portant garments that a few hinta on how to treat them kindly and prolong their life, as well as mak- ing them look as pleasing as pos- sible, may not come amiss.

To begin with, paver wear a new pair of silk stockings before wash ing them, and, if you are wise, wash them yourself!

Never

use either hot or cold water-a warm lather of Lux is best, followed by two rinses of clean warm water.

Never rub or wring stocking: just squeeze them gently, and in the case of superfine ones, lay them in

BIM

One way to enjoy a tennis game is to know you're the best-dressed girl on the court. Sharon Lynn, left, certainly stands a top-rank chance in her chic white crepe de chine frock with a red and white polka dot scarf worn in a novel way. The same goes for the bridal path, as Lois Moran, ceutre, is well aware, so she has achieved a "different" costume with the aid of a smart cork helmet Lola Lane, right, has been invited to a yachting party, and she went to a naval fashion bureau for costume suggestions. As a result she has gathered together a charming ensemble in- eluding a middy suit of white flat crepe with hat of white imported jersey to match,

ideas written as a chatty article in a daily newspaper or magazine will be read with great avidity.

merely adjust the suspender by shortening the elastic.

Of course, light coloured stock- Our men-folk are very critical ings tend to make a thick ankle about our dress details, and it is a and leg look bigger. There are fact that lots of us do not "pull such a variety of shades to choose our socks up properly". Not long from nowadays, and just the ago I overheard a man say that the tiniest difference in colour makes all the difference sometimes, and two unforgivable dress crimes a woman could commit were pro- with discrimination, the worst

straps, and looking legs can be camouflaged. truding shoulder crookedly pulled up stockings. And it is quite true. Every ounce of smactress flies at once if the small, but all-important toilette items are forgotten.

She, who is not blessed with shapely ankles, should never wear flesh or peach shades; the slightly. darker and sun-burn tones are much more flattering in her case. Never buy a stocking that is the A thin black stocking for least bit too short in the foot. It evening wear is one of the most is better to buy a size too big flattering, and many people will which allows for shrinking. A be glad when they come back into stocking that is the least bit too favour, tight will wrinkle over the instep and round the ankle, and with the extra strain on the delicate fabric, stitch is likely to snap, and a hole or ladder ensue.

When putting on a pair of stock

a soft towel and pat the moistureings, do not hurry over the process, out of them be

and also beware of your rings Then do not be in a hurry about Turn these later around so that drying them. Artificial heat or the stones and settings are tem- strong sunlight is ruinous to their porarily on the inside of the texture and colour. Hang them in fingers and so will not catch." the air, but out of direct sunlight. Never drag on a stocking. It The other day, (says the takes a very few extra seconds to writer,} --- I purchased a pair | roll the leg part outwards, so that of stockings, and with them was once the foot is adjusted the stock-

a little booklet explaining how to ing can be smoothly unrolled and treat and wear them. 1 wonder atted on to the leg, making quite how many women bother to read Gure that the seam is absolutely in those simple rules? Somehow a the centre back. pamphlet like a tract is extra- ordinarily uninteresting to us, or else we are too lazy to bother to read it. Yet, more or less, the same

Hat, Bag & Shoes

of this ensemble fa

Kandung Sand,

the same

Suspenders are often responsible. for ladders. Avoid cheap ones, and when you de them up see that they are fastened to the double hem of the stocking, never below. If the stocking hangs loosely,

Beach Costume

A NEW CUSTARD CUP

This is served in custard glasses and is made as follows. Take the number of glasses required and half all with sileed banana and sections of tangerin. Add a teaspoonful of grenadine, or other fruit syrup. Fill up glass with egg custard, and sprinkle with seedless raisins.

Small & Big Bow

This is a small bow at the neck opening and a bigger one, round the waist which go off well with the design on the

fabric v. the dress,

Pamela

is now showing an attractive display of materials in PLAIN and FIGURED NINONS

and

ART SILKS.

suitable for Afternoon Gowns

13, Queen's Road C.

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“CAMELLA” solves a problem which - han always been a caus9 of distress to wors

Nə wonder that wherever "CABIELIA is Introduced it a permanently adopted "CAMELIA" is a new ides which entirely supersedes all other forms of sanitary phila

Insist on CAMELIA. Obtainable at all drug and general stores.