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a ib. 7 lb.

2.50 $1.40

11 lb. 22 lb, 3.50 0.00

Private letter-boxes may now be reated at the Kowloon Post Ofcu. Full information regarding them may bo obtained from the Officer in charge of that office.

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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1934

The Woman's Page

THE BEAUTY THAT LASTS

MAKE UP THAT DEFIES FOG

AND WINTER GLOOM

(By Clemence Kerr)

London. that will moet these exigencies; Beauty problems, are all the and also one in which the charm more difficult, for many women as of colouring and surface texture' winter comes. In summer-time a will last for several hours.

be-

No Fear Of Fading good all-over tan is usually a

These are problems which have coming beauty asset that is ac-

With beon solved by a clever beauty ex-' cepted at its face value." 28 the aid of a simple cleansing part who has just opened an ad- 28 cream it disguises 'sallowness, and ḍitional beauty salon. We dis- forms an excellent background for cussed the problems of November a simple make-up in which powder beauty, make-up for dances, make- and rouge is chosen to harmonise up that will withstand winter fog with the tan and the colouring of and cold, and, more important still,}

a make-up that will last. eyee and hair.

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Manipulative beauty massage When the winter dance season opens beauty tactics have to be which tones up the nerve centres. altered. as wel' as the complexion is a good 28 revised, if not entirely

At this time of year cleansing preparation for beauty that lasts, creams and toning-up lotions are was told. When this treatment 28 more than ever in request, and cream and lotions before making 23 often the November complexion is used, with its accompanying needs. special treatment in order up, there is no haunting fear that

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to withstand successfully vagaries one's compexion may fade away in

of temperature incidental to win-devastating patches after a few

20 try conditions, as well as the warm hours, as it may do when creams 31 atmosphere of ballrooms.

and powder are applied indis-

Lighting problems of cake-up criminately.

The beauty treatment used by are another aspect. Cosmetic co- lour tones that are becoming in this expert is invention of her own,

28 the daylight are not always so ef- based on a study of the principles of Swedish, French, and Indian fective at night. Most

women

29 solve this difficulty by having one massage rules. The nerve contres set of cosmetic creama, powder are relaxed thoroughly at vital and rouge for the daytime and an-pointa, behind the ears, at the Sometimes centre of the back of the neck, in other for evening use. 28 even these have to be varied, when the eye sockets at each side of the

a frock in a particularly difficult bridge of the nose, colour has been chosen.

The massage is restful and re- Lovely as it is, the new Marina juvenating, for it loosens taut! 28 green can be trying to some com-nerves; and is, of course, used in 28 plexions, as are a number of other addition to the usual complexion worn at massage of cheeks, chin and under fashion colours being night this season, the queer shades chin, and the brow and temples. The manipulative massage process 23 of red, for instance..

It is a fairly simple matter to bestows also a residence which link the complexion and the frock here to ward off the pinched up harmoniously by the correct choice look, and obviates any tendency to

of make-up, either by a daringly sallowness. The skin acquires a bright contrast or in a

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colour harmony. In any departure:

"Undoubtedly, most make-up will

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subtle healthful glow.

in new make-up it is well to con-be a little brighter than usual for

28 sult a beauty expert, who is able the Royal wedding festivities,"

25 by her knowledge of colour tones said this expert. "Faces, however,

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The enhancement of spangles plus the gaiety of youth make this promtrotter's evening 'frock 'n' cer tain success. Worn by Lyda Roberti, vivacious screen star, the black crepe gown with its allver sequined bodice shows how smart- ly bare youthful shoulders may be

this 'winter.

SQUASH FOR SLIMMING

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Squash is ideal for the youngish |

to advise on the right tinting of can be just as natural looking and woman with a good share of phy-

powder and rouge.

Making Up To Frock

the finished effect Naturally must be carefully studied, and per- 29 haps the last beauty touch added

as artistic. A hint of rose coloursical stamina and not a great deal

in the powder used, a slightly of time to spare. deeper rose-tinted rouge for lips,

great

Back To Glitter

You can all glitter this winter. You can

wear semi-cowl-necked blouses of sequins or of tinsel bro- cades over a streamline skirt of velvet or satin. C

You can wear net evening gowns, sparkling with tiny gold or silver lozenges, or coats or afternoon gowns of wool threaded with tinsel, while all the latest evening bags are either envelopes of sequins or pochettes of glittering beads.

CONTROL GARMENT

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A good control garment which is an innovation this season is a brassiere which is lightly boned at the side. This need frighten no one. It has been worked out scientifically. The brassiere is de- Jsigned to uplift and to give a good; line at the side. The newest elastic materials are a great suc cess. Lacé, net, voile, satins, and one-way elastic eat to control' the figures are among them. One of which has been made up into 2 most amazing of any is a satin

| foundation without a single bons.

NATURAL FINISH

For the normal skin a com- plexion milk that is made from al- monde gives a clean, natural finish. Pat the lotion in with the fingers, then take a tissue, lay over the face, and press gently. The tissue will absorb excess moisture. Wait until the skin is quite dry before! powdering.

POWDER LOTION

For the oily or normal skin there is a powder-lotion that is so fine as well as being water-proof.

That Heavy Feeling!

And, of course, it is a and, most important, a good pow-beautifier. Every muscle will be der base."

brought into play, moat particular- These are some of the simple ly the waist muscles, and you will For that heavy feeling after mesis, when the frock is actually worn. beauty secrets that will colour perapire freely Those who wish and to aid digestion try Pinkettes, Only in this way can the result be tone complexions for dull days, to maintain or acquire the "stream-the dainty little liver and intestinal 28 judged. Making up to a frock is and colourful surroundings in-line silhouette" by their own ef- regulators. As gently as nature"

rather like painting a face into acidental to festivity clothes and forts, and enjoy the process, will picture--it needs a delicate and with due regard to the brightness and squash-provided they play

sensibly really alimming. artistic touch and a sure eye for their settings.

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VIA SIBERIA Lettere and post-

cards for Europe and South America

colour, otherwise both the frock

and the face may be marred.

Beauty experts are busier than

ara forwarded: "via 3lberis" if so ever just now, for thousands of

superscribed.

REGISTERED

worsen, either as guests, or as Smart Frocks For The Afternoon

and PARCEL spectatore with a smart party in

MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier view after the procession, wish to than the time given above unless

therwise stated, and where mails are look their best for the Royal wed

Some of the most interesting than the front and sides. advertised to close at or before Bmding and its festivities. Velvet, dresses this season are those made registered. and parcel malls are closed one of the favoured fashion fabries for the afternoon. at 5 p.m. on the previous day.

Dark mushroom brown velvet is used for another suit. The long

all coat is collared and cuffed with

of this winter, is proverbially kind Dressmakers have planned AIR MAIL-Imperial Airway vis

of attractive dresses in brown Afghan lamb, and lined with Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam via to complexions; but the softest of manner

satin spotted crepe de chine to Singapore Saigon Marsellies via Sat-colours, the choicest of furs, the crepe, velvet, and satin.

Some of the dresses are made to match the bodice. Cloth with a gon. Correspondence for Europe and the most becoming hats cannot dis- Intermediate countries will be a guise the pinched faces and sallow wear with fur coats; others have ripple surface and setia are used cepted for transmission by these Ser complexions which seem incidental a complementary coat to match the in another model. The cloth is vices: Rates and all particulars are

tone with the dress used for a long coat with a collar shown in the schedules ashibited at to dark wintry days.

of Afghan lamb tled with cravat The distinguishing features are ends of the coat material. The

the General Post Office. Unless

skirt or

the General Post Office and Kowloon Feminine beauty will have to material. Office: All letters etc., must be mark-withstand the test of varying tem- od. "By Air Mall" and handed in at peratures, indoors and out; and the sleeves, slashed and filed in dress of heavy satin backed crepe superscribed for despatch by a speel the differing values of day-light with white georgette embroidered has a becoming turnover collar

artificial lighting. Con- with black paillettes, and the un-faced with pale pink. Be air mail service, correspondence and

tailored Two-piece

evening will be forwarded by the first servi acquently women are keenly in-even hem line. The back of the

terested in new beauty treatments skirt is about two inches shorter growns are smart newcomers.

available.

BINKETTES

dispel constipation, bilious attacka, Ilyarishness, afck headaches, gloom, Then, used occasir ally when needed, they ensure dally regularity, pure breath, a clear skin and the bright eyes of health,

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