1938-05-04 — Page 2

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 4, 1938.

Blouses Play Unprecedented Roles In The New

The New Ensembles

As Independent Items In The Spring Wardrobe They Offer

Chance For Much Variety At Less Cost

The loveliest of these blouses are hand-sewn and are fashioned of silk triple-sheer, of filmy crepe, of organdy, batiste, swiss, voils and such diaphanous fabrics. Exquisite with tiny tucks worked into sec- tions, such as vestees, panels, yokes, dainty

New York. season. For early wear opaque does the removal of a bolero from costume materials, such as silks, rayons, a frock, to which it is added as an The skirt and blouse style, now in vogue, offers the girl spur-rayon mixtures are attractive. outside accessory. When mercury who has a clever sense of oppor- Taffeta and surah plaids and dots, soars into its upper reaches, blouses tunities, a chance to create a charm- set squares and circles, challis of this type will be refreshing in ing wardrobe at a lower cost than patterns and plain fabrics are all offices and on hot pavements. is usually possible

in the running; and the styling is The fashion for the dresses hav-characterised by hand detail, high ing contrasted tops has led on logi-necks, jabots and short sleeves. cally to the almost unprecedented Tuck-in types and over-blouses are importance of blouses. The impor-equally smart. The choice between tance is, of course, confirmed by the them should be made on the basis vogue for suits in many styles and of what is becoming. The figure developed in materials hitherto not which has difficulties is often bet- requisitioned for this purpose; ter served by an over-blouse, where- but the newest story in blouses is as for the slim, young body the their use independently of suits, tuck-in has greater dash. វន satisfactory complements of skirts to create a costume correct for wear at business, at functions and in the street when the season

advances into warm weather. With one or two skirts and half a dozen blouses, many of the usual summer problems can be solved.

In the meantime a suit and a collection of blouses will see one through all daytime occasions. Those which are worn under jac kets are the same in their styling as those which later will be used unjacketed for dresses.

DRESSMAKER TYPE

It is the dressmaker blouse which is winning the most whole-hearted support in this delicately feminine

PASTEL SHEERS

Blouses are used, too, for dinner dresses and two-purpose ensem- bles. For instance, a jet sequin modelled with a blouse was seen long skirt and then the long skirt was replaced by a short one, com- posing a smart dress for an impor- tant afternoon function.

SEASON OF MANY SUITS

little collars, and softly flaring cuffs, and wearing in front cascading ruffles, lace-edged and further de- hand-faggoted, and

This is to be a season of suits. corated, it may be, with row upon

Two-colour schemes, contrasting row of shirred Valenciennes, they fabrics and novelty in design all White and pastel sheer blouses are the last word jn daintiness and are among the most fascinating of charm. Their colours are a tender bring unusual variety the season's femininities. Although as a sky at sunset or a garden in theme. For the sporty-looking suit in the picture navy blue wool is they are designed to be worn with moonlight-dusky pink, pale blue,

used. It is trimmed with shaped suits, the removal of a jacket will aqua, clear yellow, violet, and, of no more disrupt the costume than course, white.

Making Small Cakes And Biscuits

FTERNOON tea-time always

calls for small cakes and biscuits as attractive to the eye as to the palate, and the recipes given here should adequately fill both demands. Try some of these

Selected Offers

from our own farm

BEEF

SIRLOIN

78c. lb.

ROLLED

BONELESS

at Pokfulam

-VEAL

FILLET

$1.15 lb.

OYSTER

.85 lb.

SIRLOIN

82c. lb.

TOPSIDE

.. LOIN

76c. lb.

.90 lb..

THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD

STORAGE CO., LTD.

PURE FOOD specialiSTS

cakes and biscuits when next baking day comes around.

Chocolate Wheels

Take 1 cupfuls flour, 1 egg- yolky cupful-sugar, 1oz. un- sweetened chocolate, 1 or 2 tablespoonfuls milk, cupful butter, teaspoonful baking powder, pinch salt.

Sift the flour and baking pow- der into a basin. Beat butter to a cream in another basin. Stir in sugar by degrees, and beat till fluffy. Beat and add egg- yolk to milk. Add flour and li- quid alternately to butter-and- sugar, beating constantly. Add salt. Cut dough into two por- tions. Melt and add chocolate to one portion. Leave dough until cold, then roll each out in- to an oblong sheet, less than a quarter of an inch thick. Place the chocolate sheet on top of the.. other. Roll up like a Swiss roll. Stand in a cool place. Cut into slices, and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a hot oven for ten minutes.

Jap Cakes

Take 3 egg-whites, 6 oz. ground: almonds, 6 oz. castor sugar, coffee, butter, icing glace cherries.

to this

Colours and fabrics are mixed- in this smart sports suit in navy blue woollen material, with red antelope fronts to coat:

front panels of red antelope, and a white and blue j printed silk blouse completes the scheme:

Among the novelties there is a

hand-stitched beige jacket with revers turning back negligently to Line a baking sheet with pa-

the hem. The fronts meet edge-to- per. Brush with melted butteredge and they are held by front Beat egg-whites to a stiff froth. tie-ups attached under hand-stitch- Stir in sugar and gröund -al- ed tabs on the hips... monds. Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet. Place in a moderate oven. When almost cooked, but not quite set, re- move from oven. Cut into rounds with a one and a half inch pastry cutter. Return to oven. Cook till pale brown and crisp. Remove round from oven,

For later on in the year there but leave trimmings to bake till

are suits in linen tweed and print- a rich brown, then rub through ed rayon linen. Shantung is an- a sieve. When cold, spread half other popular material, used more the rounds with coffee butter particularly in off-white shades. icing Sandwich with remain-Then there is a two-faced rayon der of rounds. Coat top and fabric done in a gabardine weave. sides thinly with buttór, icing. This comes in black and white, Pass cakes through: prepared emerald and nigger, royal blue and crumbs. Decorate with glace puce, and it is ideal for two-tone cherries.

designs.

SILK AND LINEN

This hand-stitching, generally in a contrasting colour, is a favourite form of decoration. A jacket with a shaped back and fly-away fronts is a feat of tailoring. It is collar-. less and the fronts fasten with one button at the neckline.