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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER :19, 1934.

The Woman's Page

19 NEW DRAPERIES ON

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FROM JAPAN

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Bept.

Atauta Moru

11

Mantua

21

23

24

26

Takada

Pres. McKinley

Buenos Aires Maru

Chichibu Maru

Emp, of Asia

Nankin.... Lisbon Maru,

Prea. Hoover

Tokushima Maru

Pres, Hayes

General Le

FROM AMERICA & CANADA

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EVENING DRESSES

Reaction Against Waists

And Bustles

RESULT IN NEW STYLES

In the reaction against waists

27 and bustles there emerged the kind. 28 of dress which was always describ

ed, as being of some soft clinging material "White samite" would have been almost as good a descrip- tion, for the iden at the hack of it was drapery inside of moukling 27made fast by whalebone. All the 28 reform clothes-most of which re-

Sept.

21

Sept.

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main in the classic performance of Wagner-belonged to this period,

19 and its worst short ladies of un- 20 certain figure floated heavily about)

in deep yokes to which was joined

Pres. McKinley

Emp. of Asia

Pres. Hoover

Pres, Hayes

FROM MANILA

Emp. of Japan

Kamo Maru

FROM SHANGHAI

Sept.

Mantua

21

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Pros, McKinley

21

D

Chichibu Maru

Hoctor

Andre Lebon

Hoclor

Emp, of Asia

Pres. Hoover

General Lee

Pres. Hayes Ixion

FROM STRAITS

Toyooka Maru

Telresias

Penang Maru

Nagato Marü

Ginyo Maru

Agamemnon

Haruna Maru

FROM AUSTRALIA

Kamo Maru

OUTWARD MAILS.

Sept.

a full skirt. This sort of thing

happens every now and again. Asi

against waists and full skirts, there

24 was the classic era of Josephine.i

25 With the Maypole figure, the sheath

25 has come again, and with it many

25

elassie draperies.

20

27

28

A Ceremonial Dress

once Queen Alexandra

had a that wrapped 28 ceremonial dress

across loosely, over a closely cor- seted figure. The classic dress of to-day also bears its own date and

19 could not be mistaken for that of:

BU the fifth century B.C. If only be-

21

cause the underlying figure is

23 allowed much less flesh than then.

27

28 Thus the sheath which is the

29 foundation of almost all the even-

ing dresses of the moment-except| those definitely of the "picture". Sept.

go variety-turns both ways-in the direction of the Greek and in the direction of 1935.

FOR EUROPE

Sept.

Kame Maru (via Siberia) Emp. of Japan (via Vancouver)

21

Closes Reg. 15 a.m. Ord. 10 am. Mantua (Amsterdam Air Mail

Service)

22

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Closes Reg. 5 p.m. Ord. 9 a.m.

Andre Lebon (Marseilles Air

Mail Service)

1

Closes Itcg. 10 a.m. Ord. 10.30 a.m.

FOR JAPAN

Empress of Japan

Kamo Maru

Pres. Pierce

A Lelong Model Lelong has a model of pale blue' Roman crepe which forma a becom- ing teagown on rather classic lines. Here the bateau neck has extended itself into close gatherings nipped

Lapels and collar trimmed with narrow white silk braid add a pleasing contrast to this navy crepe suit so well suited to peri Jean Allen, screen actress. Her white taffeta blouse is finished with pleating at the neck and sleeves,

SUMMER SCARVES

CARE

Original Crispness, Restored

new Many of the

attractive

together on the shoulders which are summer scarves are made of taf-

Autumn Coat TIARA-WIG NOVELTY

Lengths

Important Factor

In Fashion

London.

LATEST MODE

.

Elegant Effect For The Evening Festivities

LOWBACK CURLS CHARMING

The latest novelty in hair-dress- Women are, figuratively speaking. ing. abroad is the tiara-wig, which applying the tape measure to their can be worn over the shaped and [patumn costa.

sculptured coiffure of the day-time Coat lengths, for once, rival skirt and so produce a most elegant lengths in Importance. The smart effect for the evening festivities. silhouette during the next dress These "wigs" are carried out in acnson will depend to a great extent various colours, Including gold and an the length of the coat. Finger silver, but the idea is that they tip-lengths are much discussed, and should give a swathed effect. Some there is a definite tendency towards women prefer to have the three-quarter coat that is loose the more gorgeous gold or silver in cut.

crown.

a tiara of

At the same time, the classic sult

Hair-dressing styles are for ever with half or hip-length coat to wear changing, and new triumphs In with washing blouses remains in plastic coiffure are being evolved, the holiday wardrobe.

Women now show the actual shape The useful topcoat is cut fully of the head and appreciate clear

lines, softened by artistic touches. An easy-to-wear early

The loose wave, the swirled coll coat that conforms to the three-the coquettish curl, have all come quarter rule is carried out in deep back, but in new aspects.

long, slim and belted.

autumn,

red shade, the collar, cuffs and belt The way in which the hair is being in a contrasting colour. lifted is very becoming, for the

An attractive and

becoming lines of the head. and nape of the fashion that shows signs of return-neck are left clear.

ing is that of the coat-dress, in a Short hair is cunningly swathed dark grey woollen fabric with deep-as though it were a drapery-and opening to revers and graveful the effect is to make it appear long. slender lines.

CHOKER COLLAR VOGUE

For day-time the sideway swirled shingle is. possibly the easiest and neatest style. Sometimes two or three tiny curls are arranged on the neck to take away any sugges- tion of masculine cut. Very charm- Choker collars rise almost to the

ing are these lowback curls, es- chin in many evening gowns, and terminate in twisted rolls of the rolls in the centre. Another idea pecially when added to the new fabric at either side of open back is for the hair to be pulled straight|- decolletes. They occur frequently back from each side, to meet in a In fabric, lace, and laatex. A neck centre roll, with increasing curls on ruffle is gathered and a bright red top, front and sides. frock of pin-striped velvet with a

pure white kid belt tied in a bow at the side front.

There is a Medici collar of

the tops of loose sleeves hanging to feta and have matching bags. aigrette on a black gown, and a

EXIT THE LONG GLOVES

Paris.

25 te hips. This gives the effect of These may be washed at home massive choker that looks like snow-short sleeves, has come back to

with every success, but unfortun- drift, so cleverly is it executed from ately they frequently become limp pure white grebe for a long black after they have been in use for velvet semi-fitted evening cloak. a time.

Sept.

21

21

25

Sopt.

FOR AMERICA AND CANADA

Empress of Japan

29

Pres. Pierce

FOR MANILA

Sent,'

Pres. McKinley

22

+1

Alsota Mura

22

タト

FOR SHANGHAI

Empress of Japan

Pros, Pierce

Sept.

21

25

FOR STRAITS & INDIA

Hai Hing

Buenos Aires Maru

Hosang

Mantua Hoclor

Sept.

10

FR

sleeves mantle, tunic all at once,

their

The best way to restore original crispness is to sponge, the taffeta with a solution of borax and water. While the taffen is sil damp iron it with moder- ately hot iron on the wrong side of the material. After this treat- ment the taffeta will come up as stiffy as when new.

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THE SMARTEST COLOURS

and with its contrasting material it Speaking of colour, the costume

also forms a background for the colour that is most worn is blue and 19 slimness of the dress. Here the the soft powder shades

are

the

21 bodice is fairly loose, especially at smartest. Yellow, In bamboo or 22 the neck, and the slanting lines at lemon tones, is chic, and black or the hip give it that clinging char-white are extensively worn, alone acter which is distinctive of the or together. Old-fashioned shades VIA SIBERIA Letters and post-dresses of to-day. The fullness like turquoise, old rose, jade and cards for Europe and South America from above the knee downwarda mulberry are new colours for sum-1 are forwarded "vin Siberiz" if

Belge is coming back in a superscribed.

should also be noted, this also being mer. REGISTERED and PARCEL due to the round cut of the stuff. big way and is worn by many smart MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier A plain girdle breaks the severity women. Pale gray is still popular than the time given above unless of the upper part. This dress. has and there are many soft almond otherwise stated, and where malls are. advertised to close at or before 9 am, really classic lines, but it is none greens in the style parade.

الاة

registered and parcel malls are closed the less shealth of the moment, and

at 6 p.m. on the previous day.

compared with classic dresses of

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GIVE YOUR DRESS A GRAND AIR

If you have to make a choica between a new frock and something to brighten up an existing one, it should be a short sequined bolero or bip-length jacket. It should match an the dress in colour, and if you fol

The short, alipon glove, used with

fashion and the long glove has gone out. Women wear short lace, slik! and not gloves and they have sucde and kid gloves, too, but none are long. These come in gay colours like red and bright blue, but more women wear either black or white gloves than those in colour.

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A young child's health depends on the watchful parental care bestowed upon it, and providing a few simple rules of conduct are followed, all will be well

Fresh air, exercise, regular feed- ing, and freedom from constipation will ensure the progress and welfare of the little one.

To prevent constipation in in- fants and young children there nothing better than an occasional dose of Babys Own Tablets. The tablets are mildly laxative and do not gripa or purge. They are the prescription of a doctor who spe-. cialised

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intermediate countries will be aced "By Air Mail" and handed in at evening suit would be thick black low the example of most of us and cepted for transmission by these Ser- the General Post Office. Unless fish-net, worn over a plain satin keep at least one black evening vizes. Rates and all particulars are superscribed for despatch by a speci-slip. Instead of having the hema frock in your wardrobe, a shews in the schedules exhibited at fic air mail service, correspondence turned up, they can be effectively jacket is advised. It will give the the General Post Office and Kowloon will be forwarded by the first service Office. All letters etc., must be mark- | avaliable.”

dress a very grand air indeed.

Bringing Up Father

MR: JIGG5-TAKE

NOTICE.HO

PRE

HAT

IT'S

· MODEL

DID YOU

SAY CHEAP? I'LL TAKETT- SEND IT TO ME WIFE-

bound with black velvet.

WELL THAT HAT WILL PLEASE MAGGIE-AN MAYBE SHE'LL FORGIT ABOUT LOOKIN ÆER ANI APARTMENT

YOU'RE A DARLING! THIS MAT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL I LOVE IT-IT'S ADORABLE

HUH! THAT DON'T LOOK LIKE THE HAT I PICKED OUT: BUT I GUESS! WUZN'T LOOKIN AT THE HAT“...

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DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE

This cross-word puzzle has been made by an expert but, our readers are warned to look out for 'occasional phonetic spelling," such an harbor, plow, and altho.

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HORIZONTAL

1-Greep

-6-One affilcted with drend disease 10-Possessive case of

Ulm

HORIZONTAL (Cont.); 51-Broak suddenly

a 62-Succeeds

65-A levar to turn a grudder ATA 69-Organs of hearing, (82-Brether's daughter

63-Exgle

14-A military asistant 60-Attractive 15-Musical drami 16-Harvest

17-Dutch colonists of 84-Former Russian

Bouth Africa 19-A metal

20-Naked

21-Barret strip's 23-Distribution 25-Every

28-Gayer

32-A letter 33-Musical note, 35-Gross

38-A bird (pl.), 38-Part of the mouth 39-Grade 40-Keops the speed of 41-Native of Denmark 42-American

Temperance Society (abbr.) 43-Crop (Obs.) 44-More lucid 45-A church (abbr.), 48-Oná hundred

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· fifty-ona (Rom.)

47-Those who stap

49-Lower animal

title (pl.) 66-Snarc

157-Long grass stem

68-Narrow leather

strip 59-Grotto (Post).

VERTICAL

1-Prates Z-Tumult

3-Opinion

Contrary

+

& Behold 6-Prefix. Upon 7-A fairy (Per. Myth.) 8-Appearing as 17°*

gnawed 9-Searches through 10-Courteous 11-inclines 12-Refuse from

wine-making 13-A German

rear-admirat

(World War)

56 57 58

VERTICAL (Cont.) 18-Benches 22-Belenco (abbr.) 24-tnures (Obs.) ·

20-Combining form,

Jun

2 ment j-t. dle talk 30-A grain

31-To rage 33-Ocean vasse] 34-Imitators 37-Staggers 38-Narrow

thoroughfare 40-Divides into thras

equal parts 41-Making spotted 43-Applaud

44-Country of Europe 48-Taxod

48-An Intest

49-Carried

60-Hope

52-Peek 63-Scarce

54-Heavenly body

56-To look slyly 67-Combining form

Outside

68-Reclina

61-Epoch

63-Country of Europe

(abbr.)

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