1935-06-21 — Page 2

MAIL SCHEDULES

AIR MAIL

Imperial Airways via Singapare Bandoeng Amsterdam Tia Singapore Saigon-Marseïfes via Saigon: Singapore-Australia.

Correspondence will be accepted for transmission by these services. Rates and all particulars are shewn in thel schedules exhibited at the Post

Offices. All letters, etc., must be marke ed By Air Mail" and be Banded in at * Post Office.

Peiping

INWARD MAILS.

FROM EUROPE

Juze

Alster (via Siberia)

Hakusan Maru (via Negapa-

tan) Air Mail

Hong Peng (Imperial Airways

Service)

Rawalpindi (via Suez)

FROM USA.

Pres. Van Buren .:.

Pres Pierce

Pres. McKinley

FROM JAPAN

Almta Maw

Pres. Van Buren Fushimi Mara

Pres. Pierce

Ya Plata Maru

Nojima Mara Asam Mark

Toyama Marm

Pres. McKinley

Mantua

General Pershing

Murocan Maru.

FROM SHANGHAI

Alster

Somali

Pres. Van Buren

Seochow

Fushimi Mart

Pres. Pierce

Asama Mart

Toyama Maru

Muroran Maru

Mantus

-General Peraking

THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1935

Women's Page

High Or Low?

Paris Offers

A Choice In Necklines

Which neckline will you follow and Chines .

and so on to

will the changing themes from, lace, organdie” and mousseline - 21 high to low? The low, square cut Jabots are one of the fantastic and becoming in the eighteenth notes of the new style for day century manner for both day and wear. Onë designer rises to thel evening wear, compete with the occasion by contributing an idea high-fronted 1935 type. Interest in mat glycerined ostrich feathers 26 is rife on this subject, and if you and flowers curled to shape or [cần support the low square fash-stencilled from white pique and Jane on follow it, at any rate, from glazed linen. White hairpin work

time to time.

crochet is another jabot detail..

June

Pres. McKinley

FROM MANTILA

June

Emp. of Russia

·FROM AUSTRALIA

Inne

FROM STRAITS & ENDIA

June

Hakusan Mara

Kong Peng

Tsushima Haru

Takada

Aeneas

Gingo Maru

OUTWARD 'MAILS.

Hosang

FOR EUROPE

អកក

The

The "bitean” neckline is vague, When taffetás and surah fabrics and though it outlines many after-are introduced in jabot form on noon gowns there is little pros-flainage or silken frocks of darker pect of a complete returs to hue they assume a rollicking“ sir favour fronts are also uncer-in large frills. Twin looped tain. This all indicates that there] effects coming from conages of is a settling down to higher necks checked surah silk frocks are for those that are square in front, made to wear over collarless neck- as well as those that smooth down lines of plain coloured half or (to rounded off the shoulders. three-quarter length-costs.

The neckline theme is carried on spread is important; and in some) to jabots. There has never been instances the jabot is more of a 28 such an array. They fange from "chemisier encircled by a frill printed to tartan plaid taffetas on This applies to insets of lace dyed plain coloured frocks for ordine tone with lainage frocks. You ary day wear and continue on to can revert to a slashing bow at the afternoon and evening frocks the base of a short or squared for more formal occasions. They triangular neckline. " urge also a new idea in three col- oured versions and bring zest to Spring fashions in looped effects please there are mufflers of soft carried out in both gay and som-brilliant coloured laces that crush bre checked taffetas. gingham down into the opening of a jacket checked surah, pin spotted satins They look well for afternoon wear whether a blouse of the lace or a

dress and jacket ensemble is]

MUSLIN FLOWERS

Striking DesignsWorn On Black Dresses

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the many black dresses 2 striking dowers are worn, made of white stiff muslin or pique. Some

24 of the collars have high wings.

which frame the head and aref 25

alightly Henri III. in suggestion. Brass curbs

at waist, and there are other curbs, often of silver, which are used for

Should. the jabot theme not

Wor

Blouses of checked taffetas and surah are at their smartest when

carrying ruffes in double file down centre fronts, Imagine the latter

fabric in red and white with a black suit Navy and red pin spotted Chines, as well as navy and white, play a fascinating role with navy blue suits.

are worn the WASHING CHINTZES

half-encircling armboles. A young Bran Water Brightens look is produced by a slim skirt.

The Colours and slim bodice, and then impor: tant sleeves, which may be wide. 21 or long, but which must outshine

Jane

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Fushimi Mara (via Marseilles) *

Closes: Reg. 5 pm. Ord. 6 3.1. Pres. Jackson (via Siberia) ..

Closes: Reg. 4.15 p.m. Qrd 5 pm the normally important part of Summer in the air supplies all the

Somali (Amsterdam Air Mail

Service)

La Plata Mara (Imperial Air-

ways Service)

the dress.

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Closes: Reg. 1 p.m. Ord. 1.30 p.m.

Emp

of Russia (via Siberia

and Vancouver)

Closes: Erg. 9.15 am. Ord, 10 a.m.! Mantua (via Marseilles)

Closes: Beg. 9.45 am Ord, 10.30

FOR AUSTRALIA

Atsuta Maru (via Thursday

Island)

FOR INDIA.

Talma

J

Somali-

FOR MANILA

June

La Plata Mazu Seisang Mantua

Pres. Van Boren

Atsuta Maru

Pres. Pierce

Tjisadane

FOR SHANGHAI

Hakusai Mara Pres Jackson Emp. of Russia

June

FOR JAPAN

June

Hakusan Mare Kamo Mart Pres. Jackson. Emp, of Russia

June

June

然

The first" fragrant breath of

encouragement we need to start freshening up our homes.

Endow your chintzes curtains. and coverings-with a new lease of life.

Boil one part bran (tied up in muslin) with four parts of water] fór an hour. Then add sufficient

21 lukewarm water, and use for wash- ing the chintzes, retaining some for rinsing.

VIA SIBERIA-Letters and post- cards for Europe and South America. are forwarded via Siberia" H superscibed.

40

REGISTERED and · PARCEL 2 MAILS are closed 15 minutes 'earlier

than the time given above roless

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The bran water preserves and brightens the colours.

LINEN HATS

Effective Method Of Cleaning Without Washing

The latest wrinkle in summer sports-wear in the slack ŝuit. One of these smart ensembles is here worn by Cecilia Parker, Alum actress. Fashioned from natural sharkskin, it features exquisite tailoring-

STORING WINTER

CLOTHES

Moth Balls Not Necessary

SWIMMING

EXERCISES

How To Improve The Shape Of The Arms

Swimming is a splendid exercise

to improve the shape of the arms land the swimming movements of

the arms should be practised dai-¦ Fly Stretching the arms above the head is excellent and a clenching movement of the hands helps to fatten the upper-arm

But perhaps the simplest and most effective way to improve the shape of the arms is to perform some housework daily, bed-ak- ing and kneading bread are es- pecially helpful.

CLEANING PANAMA AND STRAW HATS

Strong Solution Of Borax

To clean panama hats or chil- dren's school hats of white or na~} tural coloured straw, scrub them lightly with a strong solution of borax Lay the hats on a table] and clean with a stiff nail brush, then taken them out in the open air, or put them near a window, keeping the brims pressed flat with heavy books until the straw is quite dry.

GARDEN PARTY FROCKS

Sleeves Covered With Cut Out Daisies

Only a few Parisians cling tol the moulded evening silhouette. Many winter garments will be Voluminous skirts are the general- stored away for the

summer ty accepted mode, as is the definite- months, and those who dislikely lower decolletage. Most skirts storing clothe swith moth balls have either hack fullness or are will find the following method cut on the circular to give fullness adequate in itself Pack the arti-all round. Patou has achieved af cles in stout cardboard boxes, best-seller in garden party frocks black tween thick layers of newspapers-background. which should be undamaged, be with his daisy print ou Then bar a roll of adhesive plaster able full, sleeves entirely covered It has the fashion-i from the chemist and seal the lids with cutout daisies from the tightly. Garments stored in this material and a sash of black vel- way will not be attacked by motio

PREVENTING CLOTHES PEGS FROM SPLITTING

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PREVENTING LACE FROM BEING DAMAGED WHEN WASHED

Handkerchiefs and lace cur

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15-A military officer

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15-Permit "S-Deep bole

17-Pair (abbr.)

15-Organ of hearing

20-Foot lever

22-in 1 Sexter quantity:

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25-Residence (abbr.) 26-Having height 27-A bristle (Surp.) 29-Forever:

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56-Augment

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KITCHEN HINTS

China Plates Not To Be Used For Baking

Before using new clothes-pegs, put them in a pan with enough water to cover, and let them boil tains and other small articles for 10 minutes. Then drain the which have to be boiled should be water off and allow to dry. This placed in a pillow-slip. This pre-burners, and don't allow the fame Don't use small pans on large prevents them from splitting.. vents the lace from being damag-to flare up round the sides of the ed when taken from the boiling- water, as sometimes happens. paz.

MILK INSTEAD OF WATER FOR CLEANING WHITE SHOES

KID GLOVES CLEANED WITH WARM MILK

It seems obvious that when slow cooking is necessary the gas should be lowered, but many cooks have been seen merely drawing the pan to the side of the flame. Thick china plates should not be used for Warm milk in which a little

baking pastry. shredded soap has been dissolved

Use a good scouring agent for Pull the gloves on to the hands clean contact gives the best effi and apply with a pad of soft cloth

ciency.

otherwise stated, and where mails, are advertised to close, at or before 9 am.. Registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm, on the previous day.

When cleaning tennis and cric- AIR MAILLmperial Airways vis Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam vix

When white and light-coloured ket shoes, use milk instead of Singapore Saigen-Marseilles via Sai-linen hats are washed they take water with the whitening. The

Correspondence for Europe and a long time to dry and frequently surface will not smear or brush is excellent for cleaning kid gloves-the outside of the pans; a sunooth.

zon,

intermediate countries will be acc

accept-

ed for transmission by these Services lose their shape in the process Rates and

and all pa zre-shewn in To avoid washing, and thus pre

off the footwear.

FOR STRAITS

June

Taima

21

the schedules

at the General serve the shape of the bats, it is TWO FLORAL, VOGUES - Post Office and Kowloon Office. All a good plan to clean them with a

1

Somali

La Piata Maru

Suisang Mantua

Prez

Jackson

Emp. of Russia

FOE, U.S.A.

22 letters etc, must be marked "By soft piece of white indiarubber. Flowers in the hair are an at- 24 Mail" and handed in at

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WASHING SILK ARTICLES

YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION:

EDEN SHEET SPAS LAR CLEAR SERON MNISTRGATED

STACETS REAP ASPS TARİ SİPİLATĪS FIN TEENS FRETS EROS PEERS JR{& !P!

TİRİCİCİS

SÃOÏAPİSİUIDS SIN OREADS RA DARE TE

EINSUE WEST

STAINS INSIDE TEAPOT REMOVED WITH LEMON

Stains can be removed from in-

the General

IRONING CRINKLED CREPE side an aluminium teapot by boil 26 Post Office. Unless superscribed La which is effective for removing tractive youthful summer fashion After washing any silk article,

ing a slice of lemon inside the despatch by a specific air mail ser- the most stubborn marks. A White marguerites on the left side) add a little sugar (about a table. Iron crinkled crepe materials teapot for 10 minutes. Then drain Price, correspondence will be forward- perfectly clean rubber should of a centre parting and mauve spoonful) or glycerine to the rins with a turkish towel placed un-off the water, rub with a slice

ed by the Erst service available.

be used and the linen hat should poppies across the head are two ing-water. The silk will iron up derneath. This will preserve the lemon, and afterwards wash be rubbed all over-

| versions, which are very becom- crisp and fresh.

crinkle

the usual way.

Bringing Up Father

MRS. JIGGS, I HEARD THAT YOU ARE GOING

WAY. THAT MEANS YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR SINGING FOR THEWARE SUMMER?

IDEARHI HAD GOTTEN

AT

WELL) LEAST THA A RELIFF-N SINGIN THIS #SUMMER.

BE

PROFESSOR: CHRIS SENDO LIVES THERE.

PEAT TEACHER FRIEND OF MINE-

MINUE

AN

THAT WILL BE GRAND

RATS! NOW.

ME SUMMER

IS SPOILED-

"CHARMAINE"

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OF HIGH GRADE MANUFACTURE ATTRACTIVELY BOXEÐ,"

SEX TABLETS IN EACEL MADE IN THE FOLLOWING PERFUMES

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