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THE CHINA MAIL.

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1930.

The WOMAN'S Page

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Simplicity the keynote of this trio of Bummer frocks, show- ing the slightly higher waist line.

INGENIOUS FINGERS.

Some delightful ideas are to be Fun in the shops which help con- siderably in the brightness of the nursery, although many women, with the aid of a little ingenuity, vin achieve very charming nurseries without the expenditure of much money or time.

It is possible nowadays to boy a special kind of frieze on which aur Sery rhymes are appropriately des picted, and this looks delightful when placed round the nursery walls. The little ones spend many happy hours looking at the pictures of the Fairy people with whom their fairy stories have made them familiar.

This wallpaper can also be utilised in another way. It was once used for the decoration of furniture of a nursery. A figure of an amusing rabbit and a duck had been cut out, because, the lady of the house ex- plained. the children had taken a particular fancy to these two, and stuck neatly on the panels of the cupboard door. Then a thin coating of varnish had been painted over, piving a nice glossy effect.

The decoration would not last a tremendous length of time, but it is

cheap very

and when the paper has become worn it is simple matter indeed to remove it and give the cupboard door a coat of paint..

Absolute cleanliness and plenty of space are very necessary in the nur- sery, and only articles which are strictly useful should be allowed to Greupy space in that room.

Memories of one's nursery or playroom often linger many years later, when hursery days are left far behind, and, bearing this in mind, one should leave nothing un- done which will help to make those memories happy ones,

KEEPING PATTERNS,

It is a good plan to keep small pieces of material of all colours, fasten them neatly together in a little pile, and whenever you want to match anything look through the bundle of patterns and put a pin In the one which is the colour of the

particular thing you wish to match."

If you save tiny pieces of material," even a scrap of ribbon, every time you have any, in an amazingly short time you possess a large range of colours, and it is much easier to produce a scrap of material "In a shop and ask for something the same shade than to enter into lengthy and unprofitable discussion with the saleswoman, whose work, incidental- ly, will be very much simplified.

When one considera how import- ant it la to have things to match these days, one realises it is worth a little trouble to have a scheme of this description to aid one.

A BRITISH BRIDE.

The beautiful wedding robe worn by the Hon. Anne Tyrrell, daughter of Lord Tyrrell, British Ambassador in Faris, at her wed ding on April 90 was designed to harmonise with the historic setting of Notre Dame Cathedral, where the ceremony took place.

Made In Paris, It was the creation of a British designer, Captain Molyneux. The fabric was white and silver brocadéd chiffon, and the train of the same. material was nearly six yards in lengths and b

The line was definitely mediae- val, with long, close-fitting alsover and a moulded bodice, and the wedding yell of white tulle floated cloudlike to the hem of the rich brocade of the gown,

A tiny wreath of orange- blossoms held the vell in place, and the bride carried a sheaf of Madonna life¤;

A 'FASHION CONTROVERSY.

IT'S MY NERVES!

Please Excuse Me

To-day.

Nerves are pecullor things, and though we all regard with some antipathy the persons who are con atantly making excuses for them. selves on the score that they are "troubled with nerves," there is no doubt that nerves are often the cause of strange things being done.

They affect people in such differ- ent ways. There are, for instance, the unfortunates who are troubled with self-consciousness, to whom it is torture almost to speak in public, and who endeavour to hide their nervousness by adopting a gruff and somewhat austere manner which their acquaintance attribute to natured surliness.

Then there are the persons who, when they are nervous, plunge head- long

Into conversation, change colour, and do the most astonishing things through sheer nervousness,

A well-known actor who was opening a charitable effort once' con- fessed that, except when he was on the stage, he was terribly nervous, and yet he performed the ceremony with utmost sang-frold, which would certainly have deluded anyone if he had not made this confession of nervousness beforehand.

But the people most of us dislike are those who re-christen their bad tempers and call them "nerves." What would be outbursts of temper and disgusting displays of irrita

It has been rather amusing to fol- low the outery in the papers about the 1930 modes. British and These are types of sufferers with Americans have blamed Paris for whom we can sympathise, very often the very exaggerated back decol-because they are mlajudged by all lote in the evening and the ultra those who know them well. long dresses. Paris, on the other hand, blames the Americans for these fushions. "No French wo man would fack taste to such an extent as to wear ber evening dress cut to the waist at the back and her skirts sweeping the ground," remarks one fashion writer in a well-known Paris magazine. The fact, remains, however, that these very low decollettes and very long frocks are seen continuously and if neither Paris nor America nor Britain is to blame, then to whom, must the mode be attributed?

The answer lies in the fact that there are many women gifted with more. money than taste, who set out to run every fashion to ex tremes, and who like to create n sensation by their dress.

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"French fashiona," saya writer alluded to. "may at times become just a little daring, but it is women from other countries who make them altogether impossible and out of place."

This, of course, is an exaggera- tion, for the women who make a travesty of fashion do not belong to any single nation. In France, as well as in Britain, America, and other countries, there are

those

who lack the dress sense and who either adopt styles unsuitable to themselves individually, or styles which are hopeless, exaggerations of the mode.

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EVENING FROCKS.

Evening frocks touch the ground --but traina ore the exception. The more practical woman has really refused to accept this phase of the mode for the frack that has to be useful as well as ornamental. Long draperies and unexpected trails all give the Impression of elegance and length, but to put up

with discomfort Is not fashionable!

now

tion in

more truthful people are calmly called "nerves" by many a woman who, after an exhibition of just ordinary bad temper, will say to you pathetically (probably after Insulting you horribly): "You must excuse me to-day--my nerves are so bad"

ALL CHIFFON OR TULLE.

The all chiffon or tulle frock shows Intricate dainty embroidery, a little on the frock and more on the train. Lace is often 'worked with similar designs. Tube-like or Aared fbshions of the "Fortles," the "Sixties," and the "Eighties" all are there; and yet are insistent on the slim silhouette. When did girls look taller or slimmer, or the older woman more graceful and dignified? In fact, the Court and bridal clothes of 1930 should be handed down to posterity, alike by painter and photographer!

PARCHMENT SHADE.

So much of the great success of the colour schemes of to-day lies in the fact that our leading de- signers study history-that is to say, when they revive a thick gros grain from the fabric list of the "Sixties" and "Eighties" they are astute enough to produce it in the attractive, and softened colours of those days. The curious parch ment shade now so fashionable is lovely especially with old lace and embroidery of Bimilar date. Taffeta, again, can be light, gay, and young in turquoise-pink and green.

Two dresses for slender figures suitable for Bridge

Sarties or the Races

The latest mode for more core- monious occasions, made in real or artificial silk. Note the higher waist line and the very slightly langer wength below the knees.

BRIGHTER NURSERIES. Cheery Schemes For The Little Ones.

Many inclined-to-be Victorian people have criticised the modern mother's methods with her children, but even those who can and do allow themselves to become agitated re- garding the idens of the present-day mother cannot help admitting that her version of the nursery is far in advance of the nursery which was to be found in many households in the Victorian era.

In those days the majority of parents thought that a nursery was

room which merely required bars across the window (to prevent their adventurous offspring from choos- ing that form of exit) and a fire guard, while the furniture was a marvellous collection of oddments culled from every

of the house.

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Few people troubled to study the psychology of the child, and the idea that horrible furniture and uninter- esting pictures on the nursery walls might engender a future impulse to. crime never occurred to them! Pro bably there isn't anything in it, but there can be no doubt that depress- ing furniture and uninteresting pictures will not have a beneficial effect on the child.

· FROCKS AND JACKET.

Volle de laine In navy blue makes some of the prettiest little afternoon ensembles consisting of frock and matching jacket. The

HEAD GEAR. Revival of Lovely Lines.

"Something new" is an idea that is firmly fixed in a woman's mind concerning her wardrobe.

The woman who has waited till now to purchase her new hat should be rewarded, for nothing in fashion has altered more than the ultra-modern millinery, which this season signifies a revival of the most lovely lines and picturesque becoming shapes as suited to the occasion. Although all hats are softer and easier to wear, the choice depends so much on the clothes and the style of dress or sult the hat is to compiete.

The new sporta shapes in Shan- tung, linen, and felt, mixed with straw, are as pleasing to pack as to wear, for they retain the fitted hend and great simplicity, but, like all that is good, in millinery, show Arest handiwork and stitchery. These close-fitting turbans, so de- lightful in Shantung, have a scarf folded round-in reality it la skilful- ly draped-and tied in a knot to match a necktle of the same.

For the sun, wide-brimmed sim- ple hats are worn, composed of beautiful straw and colours, but little trimming is used beyond rib- bans, or tiny floral trails. The spring strawa are Bangkok, Baku, pedal, and Panama laque. Later on horsehair, crinoline, finest lace, and hair-braid hats will sport feather and floral fantasies.

Everyday Wear.

For average everyday wear hats are not too large. The brims are dented, folded, or fluted, for straws are

The delightfully pliable. crown fits the head more carefully than ever. It looks shallow, but it is moulded to perfect comfort and proportions. Foreheads are cer- tainly revealed at some point, and far more hair than we have seen for years is visible.

Brims, when really large, are often taken atraight back from the face on one side and widen out at the back, dipping right on to one shoulder. It is this insistence of line, that renders all the leading models so Interesting, and the variety is great enough to satisfy

anyone.

Gainsborough and Romney shapes of picturesque beauty are much improved by the modern manner of fitting heads and brims to their proper proportions. plume may "sweep" from side to shoulder, but it will no longer drag, and weight the head and hair down on its triumphant course.

Larger Shapes.

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The larger shapes will be seen In finest lace straw or horsehair at the Summery functions later. Wreaths of waxed and painted flowers will adora large, flat, Nell Gwynne type of youthful shapes in wonderful colourings. Green in all shades la much worn-dark green Is often even more becoming than black.

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These fiat, big shapes look well when worn with frocks with large designs In coloured chiffon, fashioned with fluttering capes and pelerines.

A trio of dresses ideal for beach or picnic wear in crepe de

Chine of artificial silk,

ALL-BRITISH DESIGNERS.

Whether a frock he of all-chiffon

or tulle, thickest satin and richest faille, combined with seeming simplicity, the coming Courts will show the greatest magnificence that has ever been witnessed hitherto.

Here British designers shine, and why not? They know more

about Courts and Court-life than Republican countries. They can give the right setting to the best types of their own aristocratic and true British beauty. The Court frocks that are now being made wl show an influx of all-British designers who use British fabrics whenever it is possible.

Britain now leads in Court

and creations, bridal

picture frocks, also in tea-gowns, for the British country house. The realm of sport has always been ours, so surely the term "well-dressed" can

be equally applied to British as to American and French women.

Americans still lead in the smart

tailored sult for town and travel, and also in the semi-sports clothes specially suited to their climate.

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BLOUSES FOR ALL.

There is no reason why woman need be shy of the skirt or blouse movement. The tuck-in garment came upon us rather sud- denly, with the high waistline, fast year, but the outside short blouse and the basqued-belted effects can be as becoming for the stouter figure as the tucked-in bleuses are to the very alim...

FIGURED FABRICS.

The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Forester

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writes:-I did not in the earlier: part of the year expect such a re- newed and warm welcome to the Agured fabrics, though no Inspecting those specialised gor- geous designs in colourless or colourful chiffons and crepes could fall to realise they presented a re-

freshing beauty and simplicity that must evoke a great following. Few of us can afford to diepense. with the practical side of fashion, and these small spotted and floral designs on dark grounds are amart and useful for the summer ensemble. Girlish trails of pink

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or pale garden flowers of soft shades printed on chiffon and mousselines are exquisite as even- ing dresses for the young.

The perfectly plain fabrica are just very smart, especially for brides, and, of course, the Courts. The loveliest creations for our season's beautiful brides and de- butantes will be of all white, blush:

rose pink and misty blue, in chiffon and tulle.

That new

though possibly extravagant way of making train and frock all, of the ethereal fabric assures of a perfect scheme of simplicity.

INDIVIDUALITY.

There has never been a better

and cutter than to-day. He or she chance for the real dress artist can express talent and indivi duality in the choice not only of style, but of colours and fabrics It is a matter for careful choice for their clientele. Some great de- algners love to emphasise the clear clever dressmaker. The and a term "just a blouse," meaning the silhouette and new cut and shap and old-fashioned failles and garment of the "Nineties," resem- ing by means of firm satins, silks, bling a sack tied in the middle, does not come into the fashion list moires, whilst another equally of 1930. It is now recognised as great designer will strongly in- worn abroad. Of transparent, a difficult garment requiring skill-fluence the softer selection pr jewelled net, or lace, they have a ed cutting and arrangement but materials, using, chiffon and all the

new nets and tulles to soft swathing or edge of lace.

it can be becoming to'all. with these the dress jewellery has

The latest arrangement of the clinging soft feminity. to be chosen carefully.

tuck-in blouse, with small match- Headed necklaces to match hats ing bolero, can be made becoming look wonderfully well in the case to most figures if proper propor clothes. Then beads are in wood, of white linen, or coloured, beachtlons are observed and arranged,

The "Juliet" cap idea is to be found in the little theatre hats

or strands of rubber may connect a chain of painted cork. Bead em-

lingerie touch is always a feature of these ensembles. One delight ful little outfit.consists of a frock in navy volle de laine, with a bodice pouching over the 'belt worn at the natural waistline and a hip yoke to the skirt. The bodice fastens at the back and is adorn- ed by two flat tucke; two flat tucka also adorn each side of the yoke, and the skirt is trimmed with four rowa of embroidery. There fa abroidery on Shantung and silk is a provide a change from the scarf. much Ainer affair, resembling For sport, beads are very large, turndown collar and vestco and

Like eighteenth-century work.

and mostly made of wood or com- printed georgette are to be very, Victorian crewel-work, a little of position. For "dreasier" occasions smart for race meetings and gar-it well done on tennis and pretty many rows of tiny china, or den party occasions. A very pretty garden frocks is effective, but one crystal, beads with large Victorian one seen at one of the salosa was rather fears the bead craze will be balls of bead and fabric between in pale blus georgette, adorned at

are "featured." over-done,

In the evening: the neckline with white embroider

⠀⠀A Helpful Finish.

only the really "individual” od georgette. The frock was de-

Ropes of dark or pale coral, and touches are smart, a shoulder-strap corated with tiny horizontal tucka

every tone of blue beads from sap-of flowers made of ribbon, a Bilk on the bodice and to above" "the

phire to palest turquoise are a cire and painted fringe, a trail of knees, whence the skirt, flounced

helpful finish to a large picture quaint petals, a muslin frlil, or

picot satin.

into a series of irregular frills.

The cont, a three-quarter one, was decorated with rows of tucks at varied intervals and edged with two tiny frills, Frills also adórn- ed the sleeves.

READY-MADE CLOTHES,

Ready-made clothes this season are very happily presented, and all the big shops at Home “forward". the movement. Let no wom Imagine that there is not a disting tion. Living in these modern times, however, clever wom with a limited dress allowance and good taste can at least look well dressed it she buys well-cut ready- made models to suit her. In pre war, days unless One paid 2 high price to a well-known dressmaker one felt and looked entirely wrong for any-social offort!

hat in the same shades. They

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A Shipment of

NEW AFTERNOON & EVENING

FROCKS

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Bir Assortment of

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