1932-10-11 — Page 2

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THE CHINA MAIL.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1932.

YEE HING (TOMEY & CO.) No. 62, Des Voeux Road C.

Tel. 23016.

JUST ARRIVED. "Great Varielles of Goods by the best makers. Felt Hats, white and fancy pullovers, light and heavy weight in the best quality, alsó un- derwear, socks, and stockings. Prices moderate.

As new as the first

The Woman's Page

The Evolution Of Underwear

Women Wear Less And Are Healthier

"Shorts Favoured"

Heaven be with the days,whenler for 'It. Their pores have red flannels were the orders of the chance to breathe, their skin gets

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designed undoubtedly by s humor-could be more in keeping with phy- ist, and affording them little pro-sical fitness than the sun tan vogue tection or warmth and women wore and the rage of going stockingless? high-necked and long sleeved night- Our modern girl has been a pioneer

far as clothes gowns of cotton along with a head-in health as

can

A round

MENU SUGGESTIONS FOR TO-MORROW.

TIFFIN.

Stuffed Fish Rolls

Salpe on Toast Riz au chou

Creamed Bamboo Shoots

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Rum Omelette DINNER.

Curried Vegetable Soup Stuffed Shoulder of Veal

Button Onlona“

Potato Souffle Jellied Peaches au Maraschino Snipe are obtainable now, in the market, in fact they are rarely off the market in Shanghal. They make a good main dish for tiffin if accompanied by a substantial vegetable dish ke "riz su chou" a savoury combination of rice and cabbage.

Stuffed Fish Rolls.

Be sure that a rum omelette.ar rives at table, ablaze as this is ai good part of its attractiveness, the leaping blue flame exhaling the forest of curl papers! Heave a jaffect it. Her. ery has bean "Frec-

perfume of the spirit. To this end see that the rum is poured on the sigh, too, for the whale boned cor-dom" and it is doubtful if ever

omelette inside the dining room, at sets which so confined her ladyship again she will permit herself to be-

the sideboard. Rum omelette is a that the custom of a gentleman's come the prisoner of whale bones.

particularly décorative and attrac- stooping to pick up the handker-gussets and interlinings.

tive sweet to, serve when two or chiefs his women folk dropped was One or two dainty bureau draw- a rule of etiquette based on sheer ers, these days, will accommodate far as silhouette is concerned, for three guests are invited, added to necessity. She could barely stoop the average woman's complete un- they are moulded to the figure. which it is most simple to make.

begin to pick it up for herself! Remem-derwardrobe. To

with, They are apt to cause

As a "pot-luck" dish when unex- ber back to the stiff, ungainly, bon-women take far better care of their shouldered condition, however, if pected guests arrive it to be highly ed brasslerees of not so long ago, clothed and are far more careful worn constantly and they are

not recommended. their person. over which must go another layer of about

One does suitable for sports

the wear as corset-cover and a succession of not BOE, these days, shoulder straps have a tendency to

Select sole of uniform size, large petticoats..

morass of safety pins, paddings, cut into the flesh.

enough to make two strips about Some people hold that the entire bulging lumps of unnecessary

inches wide on each side, each rebellion of womankind. and all in fabrics that distort the figure or petticoats of yesterday, in their them a little veal stuffing, chopped Gone are the layers and layers of h giving four filleta. Place on its subsequent and appalling com- underwear made of materials diffi- place we have the simple princess plications, began with that moment cult or almost impossible to keep as slip, which combines bodice and bacon or some chopped shrimp (ac- when women refused to be hooked clean as one's own skin. And this alim petticoat, the hem is usually cording to taste), roll up neatly. up the back. Dresses hooked down point is every bit as valuable to the doubled so that the garment is end, place on a greased tin, squeeze fasten, with a toothpick at each the side came in, followed by the health question of underwear as wrap arounds, gowns that slipped the acknowledged fact that the with the necessity of a second slip. to 20 minutes. Make a rich, white shadow-proof, and slip does away lemon juice over, arid bake from 15 over the heads and needed no hook-modern woman gives her body room In most cases, transparent gowns ing at all and frocks that tied or to breathe, and her muscles freedom are designed with an inset under- sauce, pour over the rolls, garnish with coraline pepper and chopped parsley. If the fish is stuffed with shrimps pour a shrimp sauce over. Curried Vegetable Soup. Melt 11⁄2 ounces of butter in s

buttoned at the front. That began of action.

it.

Underwear followed, gradually Surely, underwear bas never

skirt. This of course is ideal.

Evening Underwear.

at frat, than came the wreckless-(been as attractive as it is today. ness of women's styles in the past Even the garments which are made No woman, these days, wears the in cheap materials have a touch of same underwear for evening that

ten years.

fresh shoulder straps.

"Shorts" Favoured.

Toss & little

add 2

First there disappeared the cor-personality and of colour to add to she wore during the day, Real pan and fry a large onion and two sets that were laboriously laced in their charm. They are thin, light evening underwear, for that matter apples (chopped); add a table- the back. They have gone almost and easy to take care of.. Almost is a separate wardrobe built spec- spoon of curry powder and mix entirely from general use. Came every woman in any station of life. ially for the low backed evening well then add a "carrot, a turnip, Agents:--W. R. LOXLEY & CO. instead the corsets laced on the from the shop girl to the woman of gowns. Even the difficulty of the white of two leeks and a stick

side; on both sides, on the front and wealth, has a hand in the personal shoulder straps has a solution. The of. celery cut. up. Anally the corset with no lacing at care of her own underthings. For tiny "snappers which clasped the then add 2 ounces of rice and a all. Women have been active, in the most part they are manufactur shoulder of the gown are still being tablespoon of vinegar: sports, in business, indoora and ed, by popular demand, in materials used but the latest idea is shoulder quarts of water (or stock) "salt, outdoors. They rebelled against that are simple to launder. Of a straps of tiny rhinestones or seed pepper and bouquet garni. confinement and binding under-low average are the girls who do pearls made comfortingly strong Simmer two hours until the veget things, and so the old fashioned not rinse out their own underwear, and detachable so that they can be ables are soft and pulpy. Press corset followed the hoop skirt. dip it in fresh dyes and sew on used on any brassiere.

through a wire sieve into a fresh Night clothing of to-day la more pan, and add a squeeze of lemon.

Rice An Chou. charming and healthy than it has In great favour with the younger been at any other period. Pretty, Cook: a tender cabbage and rice generation are "shorts" (which tacy low-necked sleeveless night separately; dry the rice and drain combined the best points of bloo-gewus are far more inspiring than and chop the cabbage Melt an mers and "sbep-ins)" worn with a the old flannel atrocities of the last ounce of butter in a saucepan and brassiere. The envelope type of generation. Every year night fry a chopped onion therein; add "atep-in panty" is ideal with a gowns are becoming more piquant the cabbage and rice; when quite brassiere. The brassiere is no and more subtle in their appeal, hot and 2. tablespoons of grated longer the wide, confining-shape-

Pyjamas for women, too, bold cheese and a little milk or cream. less band designed to pull the bust their share of interest and study. Season well, and pile on a dish za fiat as possible, but is planned No longer are they shapeless, sprinkled with chopped parsley along "up-lift" lines with elastic straight up and down coat and tron and coraline pepper. inserts to give perfect freedom. The sers. One finds a long line of combination of these garments ravishing designs. Froni sailor leaves an unclothed space between suits to harem costumes practical the waist and the bust which allows and delightful.

The boudoir has

No Underwear. Women to-day wear practically no underwear, and they are health-

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WAISTCOATS MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Many young girls, with an eye to

for air baths. It gives the freedom its definite wardrobe and rightly so. necessary for athletics, for the The over worked shapeless kimono body is free to twist and bend in all has given way to an endless variety effective contrasts, are wearing directions. These garments came of provocative lounging garments, open-fronted waist-coats in red and in practically all washable mater ranging from coolie, coata,

white or blue and white checked ialar crepe de chine, satin, lace, mannish bath-robes of brocade all gingham over plain navy blue nainsook and voile. A simple elas-the way through innumerable frocks. Without the waistcoat, tic and satin suspender belt worn stages and bed Jackets, fed gowns the navy dress would look rather with these garments solves the pro-and the most elaborata of negligees. mediocre, but the little additional blem of hosiery support.

garment makes all the difference.

Another garment which seems to At least one can congratulate the The pinafore frock, in bright have gained popularity is the all-modern woman for her zdvance scarlet wogh or linen, with a blouse in-one, or "scanty" This consists ment of her undergarments: It is of white cambric, organdi, of brassiere, vest (or in some cases, she who has had the chief courage spotted muatir, is still popular for girdle) panties and garters. These in advancement as far as clothes morning wear, and for anf cheery give an excellent foundation as are concerned.

holiday occasion.

SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS SALE

FOR ONE MONTH ONLY

From October 10th November 9th.

Prices Cheaper than ever before ALL GOODS marked down to lowest possible pric. This is your opportunity to buy your Christ- maa presents of SWATOW DRAWN-WORK, JADE, KIMONOS, IVORY, &c. for your friends and relations in the Homeland.

SWATOW TRUSTING CO.

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD C. (same as Long Hing, Photo Suppilers).

1933

HAVE you returned your firms

particulars for insertion in

the "Hong Section" of the 1933 DOLLAR DIRECTORY?

Firms who have not yet attended to this important matter are re- quested to do so immediately.

Secretaries are also reminded to forward all information concerning theit clubs, associations, etc.

TO FACILITATE THE EARLY PUBLICATION OF THE NEW ISSUE THE PUBLISHERS WILL APPRECIATE THE PROMPT RETURN OF ALL FORMS.

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