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THE CHINA MAIL,

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1929.

The WOMAN'S Page

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Panels And Trains Favoured for Autumn

YOUR MIRRORS

What The Artistic Woman Enjoys

A Lovely Wrap

That panels and trains will find favour on evening gowns for Autumn and Winter functions is well expressed by the eggshell Chiffon evening gown worn by Kay Framis, sereen star. Two panels at the front of the gown break the skirtline at the knee, while three at the back, each a stop lower than the other, terminute in a train.

SHAPED WAIST-LINE

Skirts flow gracefully from moulded kips, the fitting of which is a marvel of artistry.

ACCESSORIES

Leaving belts out of the question which are either wide, narrow, and strapped through slottings at tached to a skirt in the same material or leather-the most im- portant items that establish a well- tailored appearance

shoes, gloves, and stockings.

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The majority of women, when they hang up mirrors, think only of seeing reflections of their own faces. The more artistic woman, on the other hand, thinks of enjoying the reflection of something that in- terests her in another way!

For instance, if you live in a sircet giving on to a public aquare, or in view of another street at right. angles, try the ruse of hanging a mirror so that it will reflect this scene. You may have to experi- ment a good deal before you dis- Cuver the exact angle that will serve to this end; you may even have to pose the glass across corner of the room, but eventually you will achieve a picture which will fascinate you for many a day with its living interest.

Similarly, if the invalid's bed- stead is placed carefully in relation to the mirror, the result will be particularly valuable, for the patient will not feel cut off from the outside world. She can view the passing show through, the look- ing-glass, and her thoughts will be directed from herself to things more stimulating and healthful.

Very modern is the tall mirror that is contrived in sliding-shutter form. During the day, it flanks the window; at night, it slides along in front of it. In order to diminish the weight. it is made in a series of square pieces, separated by wide bands of wood; and it is topped by a panci painted with a group of flowers in gay colours.

The circular, convex mirrors, that are usually found with gilt frames, are now being let into the backs of washstands, writing-tables, side- boards and so on. The smaller examples show up delightfully in such settings.

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Over a lovely while satin evening gown. Kay Johnson, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer player, wears a luxurious even in wrap of Russlan ermine in its na tural colour of white." The Elizabethan collar forms & becoming frame for the face, and while the sleeves show flaring cuts the pointed hemline is so fashion ed as to give

snug line below the hips.

MOONLIGHT BLUE

CHILDREN'S WING

Devise of Modern Architect

Mrs.

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Gordon Stables writes in the London "Ually Telegraph":

The ladder bullt house, with its attic nurseries, having gone the of all flesh, the modern architect has had to devise some other means of producing chil dren's quarters so far removed from grown-up activities that youngsters cannot prove too constant a source of irritation to their parents nor parents an ever- present annoyance to their youngsters.

He has devised the children's wing. This presupposes on the part of the establishment grounds sufficiently extensive to permit of a portion being given over entirely to juvenile interests. But the portion need not be of very large dimensions if the floor space be generous enough to provide a suit- able ground for the running of a toy railway system and all its varied appurtenances.

Cabin-Kitchen

Leading out of the main room will be the cabin-kitchen, in which the nurse will prepare light meals, if necessary, and warm up dishes brought from the main kitchen in the house itself. It will be equipped with. convenient rack for pots and pans, shelves for crockery, and glass-fronted cupboards set high up on the wall to save floor space. A small bungalow cooker, either electrically or gas fitted, and a miniature sink will contribute to the independence of the numery band.

A Fortune in Indian Jewels

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The hands of Ruth St. Denis, noted interpretive dancer, bedecked in rare jewels of old India. The gems, although in modern settings, date back to the days of the Crusaders and aro rich as well in historic value.

CULT OF THE CUFF

LATEST FOOTWEAR

Stockings are arriving in light and deep snuff tones that lessen

transparent sleeves drawn into deep bracelet cuffs of diamond work.

and the longer skirt are established on a shot Burgundy ground was one Now that the higher waist-1ine: Taffetas sprayed with liquid gold definitely in the autumn programme of many beautiful evening fabrics, of dress, interest at the dress Italian scarlet, magenta, and parades centres chiefly on the cuff.violet-red were among the new

A fashionable audience gathered shades of red. Other shades ear in Hanover Square, London, to marked for the winter vogue hiclud- inspect the winter collection of ed bulrush, burnt oak, taway, and Beville creations was introduced to copper bronze, all in the brown As for furniture, the aim in this every artistic variation of cuffrango. Yellowish greens took in respect will be to cause cupboards imaginable. In furs thera was the tones of nasturtium and chartreuse, A model greatly admired from a and chests to play a dual role as striking novelty of the detachable with olive, seaweed, and bottle Neither Worth nor Molyneux

comparatively new designer was in playthings as well as for prosaic cuff that was really attached to the among the deeper hues of green. seem to accentuate the too high

moonlight blue tulle, which had the and practical utility. A toy cup-glove, and could be drawn to the waist line greatly. In many cases

THE READY-MADE

border spotted with chenille in the board, for instance, is built in the elbow of the ensemble coat or the curves are only just indicated, and

18 desired. same soft tone. The cross-over form of a scarlet pillar-box, a low gown worn beneath, there is skilful manipulation and

The hope of the ordinary well-short corsage showed this light wardrobe, built to take small coats The smart example shown was in camouflage in the dexterous placing

dressed women lies in the wonder-spotted border, and was pouched and frocks, looks to the world like White Persian lamb and was worn

with an all-black ensemble. of a line that has to be altered to: Now that the summer season is ful variety of ready-to-wear clothes slightly over moulded hips, worked a pigmy cottage.

their density over the akin. Gun- suit each individual. With slim u closed book, pumps have deterior- that are at least cut on becoming in rows of gathers. From these

The single cuff, composed of a metal shades and kasha continue to Tables and chairs are of the sable skin drawn gracefully round be first favourites with black, but hips, festooning draperies, and un-ated in charm value, and the and good lines, and even if they gathers were panels composed of unstained and even hems, much can be done to-"Richelieu" is returning to favour. I miss the subtle artistry of the great endless rows of tulla petals, edged variety, which may be taken into semble in beige chiffon and lace smart for street wear, and greys un unpainted oak the left wrist of an evening en- flesh tones are far too light to be wards a graceful flow, and it is as it gives just that little bit of designers are at loast simple and ed the ground at intervals, and long and, if need be, stood up on end in black afternoon frock had its long factory as a contrast to navy blue,

with the chenille spot. They touch the garden without risk of damage such treatment that renders these extra length over the instep with-wearable.

Was an interesting novelty, while a certain with black and only satis British women would very new, and yet old-world models, out iletracting too much from a present a much better dress appear back of the decollage and wafst. All are low-built, so that feet need scarf-ends of the tulle tied at the the yourse of one's entertainment. graceful limb line, which highauce if they extended their shop- laced ahoes shorten considerably. ping activities in the ready-made bodice and circular-cut skirt, from There will be a small tract of

Another, model with a rounded not grope for the ground. line; particularly now that the im- Colours are naturally soberingportant London shops have these the same designer, was made inland provided by them for cultiva down, and shades of brown in both specially priced departments in a

geranium-coloured taffeta. There plain and mixed leathers, with very wide variety of sizes.

was a deep berthe of tulle in the tion by the Younger Generation, Alpina lizard skin toe-caps and

sume shade that followed the shape together with a 'Lilliputian toolshed, heels ringing in an occasional

of the flounces on the skirt. Red in which will be stored the Number change are being modelled along

taffeta also formed a deep, draped One size in garden implements. with black glace kid simply incrust.

sash and ends. ed round the instep, and at the base, where they commence to lace. with decorative motifs of black

so acceptable.

Where alimness la assured, the bodice is potched over a swathed hip drapery, Embroideries of light dianante, gold and jet are often employed to outline the "shaping" in lovely evening frocks of chiffon, crepe, or velvet.

ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE BEAUTE

For the best Permanent Finger & Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies & Gentlemen.

Pedder Bldg. 1st floor. Room

Tel. C. 5169, Opposite entranco HK. Hotel

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patent or lizard.

GLOVES FOR EVENING

As far as fashion is concerned, gloves are worn in the evening They continue to be long, but wrinkle in the new way for after noon or evening elegance. The brightly coloured gloves look very smart at gay places abroad, when

worn with an all-black or áll-white-

NEW GLOVES Gloves show gauntlets, elbow, and frock, but it is doubtful whether half-length slip-ons, and the new such a vogue will succeed in 1929 Worth model; with a discreet Britain. Belge, grey, white and cuff marked by bands of stitching neutral shaded suede always seem and a stitched band around the to suggest better style for either wrist fastened at the back by two | day or night-time wear. small buttons has launched itself

on a successful career because of

its quaint old-fashioned air.

Christmas 1929

Our exclusive selection of

artistic and choice Private Christmas Cards vill convey just that little

message of Good-will to your friends in other parts of the

world

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THE NEW SCARVES

The chic summar vogue of match-

festooning bustle-draperies

The large side-bow, loops, and still fashionable in useful frocks of satin and silk, cut alim, and of sing bag and scarf is un interesting certain simplicity which enables fashion point among autumn accea- the richest fabric.to be worn withsories. Cotton and silk weaves are out any fear of expressing age.

a certain importance and dignity Such frocks dó manage to attain

that was sadly lacking in those up and-down chemise-like fashions of a year or so ago; but the new sim

plicity is by no means easy.

THE DECOLLETAGE

The low-cut back with deep V outlined with jewelled atraps that form part of the shoulder continues to find many admirers; the definite | square-cut decolletage is newer. It looks particularly well in rich fabrics, such as lame, moire, velvet, and satin, as the square is held by diamond or jewelled shoulder- straps. In the case of the aquare front, there is often a soft scarf- like drapery at the back only, while sometimes a cape or Bolero falls gracefully

There are still plenty of simple chiffon and georgette frocks to be seen, but the new tulles are by far the smartest., Worth makes a dis tinctive feature of these tulles in very unusual colours. Green is still a great favourite in this house, both in the Victorian olive and on eighteenth century blue-green shades. For slim young folk, these very bouffant long dipping skirta. and shortwaisted bodices of pic-; tureaque character are most Buć cessful.

`ATTRACTIVE INNOVATIONS,

giving place to wool, tweed, velvet, and fancy pannes. Some of the more elaborate scarves in spotted. panne, with matching pochettes of the same, have insertions of a fat

ur, like ermine.or moleskin.

Others for sports modes are made of the aume tweed or jersey as the suit Itself, with a Bind and mono- gram worked in leather.

Coat for Winter

An attractive innovation for the firat tinge of cold weather is cramt tie and muff to match A black breitschwantz beret balanced to lop down one side, with; a long black and white, tassel dangling as far as the shoulder. The three quarter-length black astrakhan coats, trimmed with borderings and deep cuffs of a lighter für like poulain, are an additional charm to dresses of black broadcloth or crepa de Chine and crepe satin, and effect an excellent exchange for costume coala worn with skirts and blouses. Dorothy Sebastian steps forth in this An Interesting, use is also made chic coat of Nutria Lapan for düvetyn Bmilar fist furs for coats by his shoes and hos match the colour trimmed af, scarf and on cuffs. Her uniting them to cloth in black or of the cont and make a charming en-

rowns for preference.

MRS. EVERYBODY!

REMEMBER that happiness in married life cannot be attained unless you adopt the

give and take principle.

That being the case we recommend that YOU GIVE hubby things which he will be sure to appreciate such as "Swiss Count " Cheese; "Monico sardines in olive-oil; "Nurse Cocoa; and Patraco Coffee - all well- known for their purity and flavour, and obtainable from any reliable compradore in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and Macao.

To add further to his happiness you may give him a box of "La Bolsa" Cigars. (Note:- These cigars may be given with full confidence that he will smoke them all himself.)

THEN

TAKE from him the new hat, or fur coat, or. whatever he is prepared to give you (volum- tarily or otherwise) for Christmas.

PATRIOTIC TRADING CO.

18, Ice House - Street.

('Phone. C. 511

Pamela

13, Queen's Rd. C.

next to St. Francis Hotel

now showing an exclusive range

NEW EVENING DRESSES

JUMPER SUITS:

CARDIGANS &

WINTER COATS HANDBAGS NOVELTIES

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