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AIR MAIL

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Singapore-Australia

Correspondence will be accepted for transmission by these services. Bates) and all particulars are shewn, in_the{ schedules exhibited at the Port! Offices. All letters etc., must be mark-] ed By Air Mail” and be handed in at a Past Office.

HONG KONG GOVERNMENT RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICE

It is hereby notified that from the First day of August 1935 the charges for telegrams wil: be collected at the rate of Dollar 0.65 to qual Gold} Franc 1.00.

INWARD MAILS.

- FROM EUROPE

Ranchi (via Siberia)

Teirnias (Air Mail)

Memnon

FROM U.S.A

Pres McKinley

Pres. Hoover

Pres. Hayes

Emp. of Japan

FROM JAPAN

Kitano Maru

Asama Maru

Ranchi

Tokiwa Maru

Kozzo Maru

Hakodate Maru

General Pershing *Tanda

Pres. Hoover

Pres. Hayes

Emp. of Japan

Katori Maru

Ranchi

FROM SHANGHAI

Asama Maru

Pres. McKinley

Chenonceaux

Laomedon

Sarpedon

Pres. Hoover

General Pershing

Pres. Hayes

Behar

Emp. of Japan

Katori Maru

FROM MANILA

Pres. Lincoln

Tjikembang

Aug.

Ang

Aug

Aug.

FROM STRAFTS & INDIA

Tango Maru

Teiresias

Memnon Hakone Mara

Hosang

OUTWARD MAILS.

FOR BUROPE

Ranchi (via, Marsellies) Closes: Reg- 9:45 am.

Ord 10,30,,, D'Artagnan (via Siberia) Sarpedon (772 Marseilles)

cisco)

Aug.

Aug.

Beg 5 pm. Ord. 9 a.m.

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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1935

Women's Pages

Crepe, one of the first materials to be used in formal wear, is still Verree Teasdale. favourite.

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the Warner Bros. screen actress, Nhows how beautiful the material in in an ashes of roses matelasse evening gown styled with skirt fullness in back and a draped a long scarf upper half with which may be used as a Hindo sari

NEW

STYLE HAND BAGS.

Handbags for sports wear are in coarse natural-coloured linens. 24 One almost square in shape has two thick white ropes for the handle. Another has a novel 28 slotted fastening. There is also

jone triangular in shape.

Closes Pres. Lincoln (via San Fran-

Closes: Reg. 4.15 p.m. Ord. 5 p.m.

•Chenonceaux (Marseilles Air

Mail)

Closes: Peg. 5.p.m. Ord. 8.30 am.

FOR MANILA

FOR INDIA

Suisang .. Ranchi Chenonceaux

FOR AUSTRALIA Kitano Maru (via Thursday 24. Island)

Aug.

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Kitano Mari

Pres. McKinley

D'Artagnan

FOR SHANGHAI

Ang.

D'Artagnan Pres. Lincoln

FOR JAPAN

Aug

D'Artagnan Pres. Lincoln

·FOR U.S.A

Ang.

Pres. Lincoln

FOR STRAITS

Aug.

Suisang

Hai Hing

Ranchi Sarpedon

POR USA

Ang

STYLE TREND IN PARIS

Skirt Draping In The Afternoon Gown

OLIVE GREEN AND CREAM, FOR EVENING

Three costumes from the house! of Jean Patou give a picture of the distinctior and individuality of the 1935 style tread."

The

toward skirt tendency draping is shown in an after- neon gown of crepe romaine in the new shade of rosy grey. The top layer of the wrap-around skirt is shorter than the lower tier and thus gives a diagonal line to the skirt. It is edged by a band of pleating and fastens with a row of little buttons in back.

..

A kaife-pleated white chiffon is made on the redingote princi ple, but achieves novelty by the fact that it is left open in back frather than in front It is worn chiffon and is belted over white

With in bright green leather.. this is worn a black taffeta coat The with exaggerated lapels.. coat fastens with large composi- tion clips which are the identical shade of green as the dress belt.

Crepe Evening Dress

An evening ensemble in crepe Fromaine combines the shades of olive green and cream and shows the extremely popular Sari influ- ence. The "dress" in cream has a square decollete in front and is cut to a deep V-in back. A scarf in olive is gathered into

folds

and is used to edge the decollete.. It continues in back to form a sash effect. The coat is in olive,

has the. trimmed in cream, and Sari-like cape which can be pull- ed up over the head to motest the hair.

SPOTTED EYE-SHADES FOR TENNIS

Ere shades for the tennis girl are now available in spotted mate- rials-white spots on a pale blue

Lustrous black satin is chosen as the fabric for this stunningly simple evening gown. The mold- ed lines of its skirt are contrast- ed with the low cut upper half, the high pointed waistline and A the loose arm treatment." Warner Bros.' flm star Bette Davis, is the charming model.

WATERPROOF BAG FOR SWIMMERS

A waterproof lined bag for with swimmers is of

canvas

bands, and piping of American cloth. This is the shape of a money bag and is gathered up at the top by American cloth cover- ed handles:

NEW SWIMMING BAG

[PUTTING ON THE POUND OR TWO

Thin Figures Look Bad In Bathing Suits

SUMMER TIME IDEAL FOR DIETING

The newest bathing and sun suits do not look their best on a too thin figure: A few gentle curves are definitely an asset on the beach.

Many women. now that holiday time has come at last, are asking the extra how they can put on pounds without the worry keeping to a strict diet.

of

meals,

Ordinary well-balanced with some important additions, and the keeping of a few simple rules should have the desired

effect.

Slow ProceAR

But it must be remembered that putting on weight is a much slower process than taking it off. So do not be surprised if your bathroom scales seem reluctant to reach the figure you want them to show

Summer is a good time for the enjoyment of a diet that is in- teresting and highly nourishing, without being in any way rich or Indigestible.

Food that cannot be easily dig ested will not help you to put on have the weight, but tends to

have It will opposite effect. Immediate bad results, such as a muddy complexion and dull eyes.

You must make up your mind to keep to regular hours for meals. Sandwiches, snacks, and hurrying over your food must all be avoid- ed

AVOIDING THE FULL FIGURE

The Cigarette Has Its Advantages

LIQUIDS ARE ESSENTIAL

It is good to sit down to your meals, if you can, in a mood of pleasurable anticipation. Do not eat too slowly, but be careful to chew properly, and always rest for a short time after you have finished.

or pale green ground, brown spots A bag to hold towel and bath on yellow. There are also plain ing suit is like a bolster in shape colours pink, bine, brown and land of brightly coloured striped One of the advantages of the so green instead of the more usual canvas piped with American cloth. often decried cigarette is that it white. All the shades are, of It has a sliding fastener, a pocket encourages the good habit of course. lined with green in the on the outside and is waterproof idling for a little time after eat

lined

ing 23 ordinary way.

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VIA SIBERIA-Letters and port. cards for Europe and South America are forwarded "via Siberia" i superscribed.

REGISTERED

Repulse Bay Hotel Guests

30 The following guests are staying at D. B. Michell, Mr. A Malcolm, Miss

Plenty of liquids must be taken barley water, weak tea, milky coffee, and the many varieties of orange and grape fruit juices which can now be had in bottles. all ready for use.

Ensuring Rest

As a night-cap a cup of hot, but the Repulse Bay Hotel: Mrs. A. C. G. J. Parfitt, Mr. J. W. van Riet, PARCEL Barnett, Mrs. M. M. Bird, Mr. L. R Lieutenant Commander A. B. Eussell, not boiled, milk chocolate, or one R Mr. G. Rendall, Mr. Hans Rentner, of the excellent patent foods MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier Brown, Dr. HLC Cavalli, Miss.

above unless Chaix, Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Costello, Mr. J. V. Roberton, Captain F. A helps you to have the good night's than the time given otherwise stated, and where mails are Mr. L. C. Dennis, Mr. A. Dietrich, Swoffer, Mr. A. V. Strijevsky, Pay- Ladvertised to close at or before 3 Mrs. F. Dannenbzom, Dr. & Mrs, master Commander & Mrs. H. Lrest that is essential if you would 24am, registered and parcel mails aza; J. Eckhardt & family, Mr. & Mrs. G. Shaw & Child Mrs. Elizabeth R. pat on weight.

24 closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day. H. Elliott, & Child, Mr. M. T. Depree, Scott, Mr. Sun Tit Sang, Mr. LM. Exercise without strain, and the AIR MAIL-Imperial Airways via Mr. & Mrs. X. K. Farrow, Mr. Ian Thomas, Dr. S. H. Tong, Mr. A cultivation of a quiet mind, are Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam vix F. Ferguson, Captain G. Facci, Dr. Veltman, Mrs L. Vrana & Child, Mr. Singapore Saigon Marseilles via Said Mrs. M. M. Green, Mr. T. J. J. E. Smith Wright, Mr. G. F. Waller, both helpful. 27gon Correspondence for Europe and Fenwick, Mr. T. N. Frost, Lieutenant Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Wong, Mrs. J. T. Frayed nerves are the greatest

body intermediate countries will be accept-Colonel & Mrs. H. M. Fordham, Mr. Cook and Captain P. S. M. Wilkin-enemy of a healthy, well-covered ed for transmission by these Services. E. H. Gwilt, Major & Mra: E. S. C. son. Estes and all particulars are shown in Grane, Mr. Grieprenkeri Mr W. J.

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HANDBAGS OF STRING

Be sure that all your food-stuffs are fresh and of good quality, the schednies exhibited at the General Giel, Mr. J. G. de Groot, Mr. I E

when fresh fruits and vegetable are Post Office and Kowloon Ofee. AB Hutton, Mr. E. Hager, Mr. G. El

hard to obtain, the tinned varie letters etc, must be marked “By AirHarvey, Mrs. H. Moodie-Keddle, Mr. Mad" and handed in at the General G. J. Hennephof, Mr. & Mr A Post Office. Unless superscribed for Hicks, Miss F. M. Hughes, Mrs. B. Handbags of string, are also ties can be used with confidence. despatch by a specific air mail ser-Longworth, Mr. C. E. Lowe, Mr. Sideal for holiday and sports wear. vice, correspondence will be forward W. Lan, Mr. J. Lowe, Dr. & Mrs. H

They are of high food value,

ed by the first service available. Larsen & Children, Mr. D. CH These all have wooden clasps and and in most cases the full flavour

Mellon, Mr. A. W. Martin, Captain fittings and look very smart.

has been preserved..

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