1938-10-31 — Page 3

THE CHINA MALL, OCTOBER 31, 1938.

SMART--WITH YOKE What

What The

EFFECT AND BUTTON TRIM

Stars Foretell

By MARY BLAKE

It will be advisable to be benevo- lently tolerant in your attitude to wards those observing the traditions of all Hallow E'en. Your temper may be sorely tried this, day, but under all circumstances control it. It might be advisable to plan some form of diversion because other- wise time is liable to seem slow in passing, and a feeling of irritabil- ity might spoil your evening. Pre- vailing influences may make the average person's nerves jumpy, and extremely susceptible to any kind of excitement, noises or startling sounds. Through a distorted sense of humour practical jokes are likely to have unfortunate results so it will be good: judgment not to in- dulge in them: Fire, in all like- lihood, will constitute one of the day's greatest hazards. This calls for an unusual amount of caution. on everybody's part. Married and engaged couples, as well as those practising the gentle art of wooing, must be very considerate of each other's feelings this day, if misun- derstandings are to be avoided.

GIRLCAGS

(Copyright, 1998, by The Bell Syndicate,

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"She was so dumb,” says sophisticated Sue, "she brought along a needle and thread for sowing wild osts,”

Perfect House Dress For

Large Women

If a woman and October 31 is your birthday, be careful some idealistic idea does not make you do something impracticable. Too many air castles can cause you to become oblivious to some of the important exigencies in the work- a-day world, that require your at- Designed especially to look slen- and stretching. A tailored collar tention. Love probably will play a derizing and to give complete com- finishes the deep v-neck becomingly. One of the smartest ways to give very important part in your life, so fort, this new diagram design is Make it up in calico, percale, ging- interest to a simple frock is the use welcome it with open arms. Through just about the most becoming and ham or tub silk, and trim it with of clever yoke treatment, as in this it you may find the ideal husband: practical house dress that a large ricrac.. new design. Notice that the As a buyer, store manager, teacher, woman could possibly choose.A shoulders and front panel are agent, actress writer or smooth, with the fullness just over you may score a great hit. the bosom. It's particularly be- coming to thin girls, and so are all over the place this season. the high neckline, the round tailored collar and cuffs. That row of but tons marching down the scalloped closing is important-buttons are

1582 B

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£1.

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musician

In jersey, silk crepe. or wool crepe, this will be a perfect dress for college, business or shopping and it's very, very easy to make

THE INDISPENSABLE TAILORED COAT-DRESS

The nice thing about this de-

sign is that feminine quality about

it that makes it particularly be coming. It is tailored, but not too

severe. Turn-back revers soften

the neckline. High-shouldered Vic-

torian sleeves are delightfully piquant, and they make the fitted

Line look even slimmer. What a char

† ming line it is, with seams just above

the waistline in the back, and

1. figure-flattering fullness in front!

This coat-dress · gives a chance for varying accessories.

Wear it with an Ascot,on, heavy

metal necklace,

chatelaine or

.

The armholes are ample, the sleeves short and loose, the waist- it line unhampering although looks trim and fitted because darts pull it in without making it tight.

There's a slight blouse at the waistline, too, for greater ease while you're stooping, reaching

Competent ladies tailors from Shanghai where tailoring work is

fine

known for excellent styles and

novelty ornament on the rev or a brilliant, leather flower. This pattern will be stunning' in. wool crepe, velveteen, flannel or light- weight tweed.

„workmanship.

Numerous : 1939 styles including

fur coats are on display.

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THE HONG ZANG CÓ.

146 Des Voeur Rd., Ctl. (opposite. Sincero's)