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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 17,

1938

GRACEFUL GALETY What The Stars

FOR SLIM FIGURES

You know how it is

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Foretell

(By MARY BLAKE)

A peculiar urge to appear mysteri- to ous may cause many a person seem very foolish to their friends this day. Hidden meanings and in- comprehensible phrases will bring upon those guilty of them, a great amount of unfriendly criticism. A willingness to give and take is apt to prove helpful in both domestic and business circles. It may pay to try to be complementary rather than supercilious or overly critical regarding other people's efforts. There is danger of your taking to heart some comment made in 'fun,| so try not to be too sensitive. Many this day an absurdity will occur simply by the average person rea- soning in a circle, that will result in a "lame and importent conclusion.” Married and engaged couples, well as those who find sincerely in love,

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against doing anything that might be construed as undignified,

quarrels are to be avoided.

If a woman and December 17 is your birthday, you ought to be very lightfooted and have graceful,

your

CIRLICACS

(Copyright, 1938. by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.)

11-12

“To have and to hold," says apprehensive Agnes, “is all very

beautiful and romantic until you are left holding the bag."

woman should be

most

plenty of self-possession. You may have the virtue of remaining silent unless you have something worth- while or kind to say. You are like- ly to discover, right under nose, the opportunity you have been married looking for far afield. You might|gratifying. have a decided aversion to publi- The child born on December 17 city, preferring to do things quietly. will be optimistic and genial with You perhaps depend too much on the love for sports and nature in all judgment

it of other people, so be might

well for you frequent- in a dark-to

use your own' more clothes season, how you suddenly|ly. Through writing, teaching, long for something just a bit music, painting, acting, selling or frivolous and gay to brighten you some business of your own you may up. Here's a charming little design find yourself safely on the road to created for that very purpose. prosperity. Your experiences as a The short-sleeved afternoon frock with soft details is very important right now anyhow, and this one has auch softness and charm! Shirred at the sides, the skirt is at the gracefully full. Shirred shoulders, the bodice has a smart, slightly bloused line, as well as a high, square neck and Victorian sleeves.

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Choose this design for your mid- season print, for a new jeweltone Add dainty silk crepe or velvet. lace to the sleeves and neckline for special flattery, and tie velvet rib- bon about the doll waist. See if it doesn't make you into a prettier person!

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her moods. The great outdoors will have more attraction for it than the Generally confines of four walls. affluence and social distinctions are won by those born on this date. -

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