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Woman Today

WOMEN CAN TAKE EMOTIONAL

The panle that spreads among women at the appearance of a mouse, the sercams, leaping on to tables and the frantie clutching of skirts, are always good for movie laugh or a comic strip..

It is quito consistent with the traditional division of traits whereby the male assigns bold- ness. and bravery to himself, timi- dity and fear to the fem

female, But, if the courageous exploits of men in war overshadow those of women, it is well to remem- all feats of bravery ate ber not physical or dramatic opes.

SHOCKS BETTER

Amram Scheinfeld, author of "You and Heredity" and "Women and Mon," hore sug- gests women are better shock absorbers than

dre men.

manifestations. These

[that psychological reactions 10 bombing were. Worse among men civilians. on the whole, thon among women.

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Bomb-shocked women also re- covered quicker than men, partly because they retold their experi- entes more readily and recalled details with greater ease. "Men were inclined to keep their ex- may be If this is so, why is woman bio-periences more or less secret.

While women being traced to their not being able to logically stronger, more resistant tised may have more fear, they express discontent, resentments to disease and bodily upsets, and control it better, adapting the at

aggressiva why does she live longer

CLUBS than titude, "If it has to be done, let's man? The answer might be found get it over with." It takes less PARTIES In un analogy between a Countless girls and women take

car anaesthetic to make a woman "go SCHOOL TREATS equipped

soft. resilient under" than a biological and social risks for

With maturity, greater repressing

one with harder, more serious in their relative con- sions may continue to prod-cor

firmer springs.

"Shock Absorbers" sequences than those ordinarily greater emotionality among wo- The resident spring like the Women, on the average, are en- taken by men, whether in

war men

The fact that women's fenale's emotional

make-up-dowed with a betler "shock ab- or peacetime. And many men hearts show greater excitability, would be more sensitive to all the sorber" than men. This results buckle under and end their lives their pulse is quicker, their thy-bumps h the road, and would from their belog conditional to

that

or animosities In the way boya can.

Pulso Quickor

10

And th

mon.

in the face of ndversities, the reld more active, their metabolic give

olic give and vibrate more. At the ups and downs both internally, by equivalent of which women will processes more uneven, and so same time, they would toke the Nature, and externally, by society. take in their stride.

on, may have something da bumps with less strain, prolonging One of the clearest proofs of this However, the fears of boys and with making them more emotion, the life of the car.

is found in the far smaller pro- girls do show differences, Little of when everything else is equal.

The harder, more rigid springs, portion of suicides among women. garla tend to be more nervous than But more important are the emo-

This should not, however, lead boys, more addicted to nail-biting; tional ups and downs stated-like the male's emotional me

chauism--would not respond to to the conclusion that men urc and to various other emotional with their, biological functions.

the minor bungs so readily, but any less brave than women when would enuse more serious Jolts confronted with a crisis. A crisis over rough places and be more hitta a man harder since he is un- likely to result in an earlier crack- der greater strain to maintain his up of the car.

honour and position, save face send extricate himself from dif- culty, than is a woman.

ת

FASHION

AND THE FIFTIES

1 Don't be

afraid of

2 your age

To encourage you...

"Who's Who

Theatre

in

the

gives these birth-

ates of store ators:

Gertrude Lanarence.. 1898

For Compton

1854

Gladys Cooper

1800

1887

1885

Luna Fontanne

Bill Burke

Fashions In Paris Undies

by MARIE DE SEGUR The New Look has brought to light new undies in the Paris fashion shows. Never dis- before have I seen. such plays

panties. of petticoats, bras, corsets.

IME is only the ticking To the cluck. You are as young as you look.... Be gracious. No one com- mands attention like ♫ mature woman who holds Tierscif like a queen of dress

Know your rules

Be

and observe, them. almple in your clothes and comfortable in your Ahoes. Never alter the kne of a successful dress just because you have worn it once or twice. Save your variations for hats and Jewellery.

Large prints and checks are not for the not-so-altin. Nor are circular stripes. Choose pastel shades ke greys and pale blues. Avoid bright colours, tight-Atting lincs. Black may be discreet. but don't live in it for ever. You'll die of depression. . .

*

THE MODEL: Dorothy Walker. As n girl worked for George Edwardes. of Galety Theatro fame. Bince 1932 her elegant 43-34-44 figure ha modelled fashions for the not-sa-slim. More photo- graphed than any film star. she has seen a big business grow up round her ability to wear clothes that flatter the middle-aged woman.

THE DRESS: A week-end party sult in light-weight wool worn with a straw boater decorated with roses and tralling veil,

THE SECRET: Six points make this ensemble a com- bination of good taste and finwless cutting for the fuller Agure.

1. Large hat balances the

silhouette nicely.

2. Directoire neckline and draw attention cm.vnt away from the bustline.

3. Darta in back and at bust enable the coat. while Aling snugly, to give free- dom of movement.

4. Straight line across is carefully- avoided by broken hipline faring gently back.

5. Skirt glyca fullness to

wards back.

d. Plain, well- Paul Boyle

cut court

shoes with and Edos medium heela

potse McKenna

and comfort.

Paquin uses all varieties of old-world fabrics for his billow-give Ing petticents-while trilled mus lin and heavier types mixtures.

of liner

All-in-one foundations, with the wasp waist and bra inlel, and full flounced skirts, impart the right Ine for the new reason's frocks.

That straight-hipped

Ine

In undles seems to have gonO for years to come. New

in underwear дго loy wasp-waisted corsets of white' or corded

at-

and

Notes On Hystoria

The belief, however, that one motherhood, women are trained 10 And, through child-bearing and steria is more common among

women can now be challenged, create and preserve life.

Men,

In a recent study of mental cases through wartore and pursuits such Paused by the war. Dr. R. D. Gil-as hunting, are trained to hold lespie found that there were more life. Including their own, more cases of hysteria among men and cheaply.

Furniture Goes Through La Face-Lifting

Rumours are flying that Morris chairs, heavy settees and sofas, three-piece lounge

fully designed chairs provide a resiliency that's surprising. Among the special offerings of a folding plenle suites and block-buster tables table which nets as its own carry-

arc

the season is

measures

now on the road Out, ing ense. Folded, it The latest thing in furniture approximately 30x18 inches. With

# few deft twists of the wrist it for the young couple setting-is set up, ready to use with its up-house is the carefree and own attached seals for four casual in furniture, both for persons.

the "formal", rooms and the terrace (or even the ledge above the flat below).

This

type

of

furniture,

Shady

For those who like a spot of shade, big umbrellas blossom gaily again—some of the newest

formerly reserved for summer ones in plastic. Thoir strong use only, is now making an vibrant colours of clear yellow,

all-year bid for popularity.

It looks, at the moment, as

if it will win its battle.

Rattan Return

blue, and red give an interesting.

effect of translucenco when vlow-

erl against the sun.

Wheel chaises continue to be popular

with a sort of a back

One.

Current trends in modern fur-finger-tip control, has niture design can be traced in this which lets down when the arms summer's offerings. Genuine ere lifted, and the occupant leans rattan, staging a welcome return back-and it comes up just as

wartime after a long

absence, coslly when the person reclining for raises himself slightly and lifts the sectional idea borrows

the arms again. some of its sofas.

Even wrought-iron tables, side

Yacht

chairs, metal rockers, armchairs, and the ever and chairs that nest, have all chairs, luxurious chaise-longue are mak-been planned for outdoor

assortment

this year ing their bid for indoor use, al- and the though they do

most at gives almost everyone a chance- home in summer settings with at to find just what least a broad glimpse of outdoors. wants. Finishes after a choice of colour from white

shades of green.

seem

through

various

Metal Popular

Muny dining tables in summer lines are being made with match- ing console tables which can be drawn up at the end, to provide additional place settings.

barbecue table has attached benches, the seats of which are hinged to tip up, to allow people to slip into their places without awkwardness.

One all-metal

The strips of steel

which

form the seats of these, graces

CASE OF THE VANISHING

CHORUS GIRL

By Norah Alexander

Searching a fairly reten- Buchanan, Gabrielle Brune, Bin-

Churchill.

Inle Barnes, Sarah colored satin or strong Bilk, showing 'deep frills of mus-tive memory, I can find only John Mills, Cicely Courtneidge, lin, cambric or coarse lace, one chorus girl who has step Gertie Lawrence.

edgo tached to the lower

ped up from the line to the I am sure that there are Jessies renching to the knee.

lead in the past three years. and Gerties and Gladyses among *There was D time. when a the Chloes, Dianes and. Deirdres the life and soul of a show, well-frilled chorus could be of today, but you need a mighty

powerful telescope to spot them.

Film Allure the job of the Nowadays

seems to be: (a) to

Silhouette Spreads starched, imparting a spreading These frills are meant to be

silhoueito.

An up-to-date home-made petti.

The managements, assure me coat can be made in white cam-chorus bric, linen or muslin on very full cover those awkward moments that they just aren't there. Girls lines and, kimply gathered into a when latecomers are shuffling prefer to try for film work, to norrow waist band and trimmed to their seats; and (b) to serve croon with dance bands, or to

model clothes. with many flounces as you wish. ns animated clothes pegs while

To this

argument there is al The Aue de la Paix cannot the stars are taking a breather very short and pointed answer. offer anything more

to up in the wings.

The late George Black paid his dato.

Given the present low standards girls little and worked them hard, incessantly for of training and encouragement, but be searched these girls cannot be expected to talent and know how to culiivato do more. This is a pity, for the it. chorus in almost as old us the theatre itself.

A palo blue taffeta petticoat, with a deep flounce of black chantilly lace, makes 庭 lovely foundation to an

evening frock and is not difficult to make up.

"Aggresivo" Bros Brassieres are more "aggres- sively designed than ever. -They--are of widely different materials, ranging from coarso

cotton-backed satin Hace or

in coloured stripes with petti to

"Sensation"

A pattern of well-trained, shapely girls moving in perfect harmony creates a sensation of achieved beauty that can be

on the stage. Furthermore, ought t

Sweet

use,

he and she

Sophistication

• Young and sophisticated-an artful combination smart girls emphasize by the clothes they wear. Running from ruffles and frills and other conventional what-not considered the thing-to-West by unimaginative elders-... thele-phi--

the conclusion losophy draws them that a fine line well directed is better than much brgamentation over confused workmanship. Their daytime dresses aro functional, and outstandingly res strained, their evening clothes sleek

Ho would sand a girl to ⚫inging and dancing lessons, and if she showed any promise at all, she could be sure of a bottor part in hla next show. And she always knew there would be a next show.

"Black And Bluo">. In 1930, you may Temember, to be the finest possible George Black found himself with- popularest bra, top training for stardom. The fir-out a leading lady to appear with Afidcalf panties of satin mousso-mument of the over 308 Is Vic Dilver in 'Black and Blue." line or cambrie trimmed with a studded with ox-chorus types: Frantos Day, the obvious choice, deep lace, frill on elastic, are Jessie Matthews. Oracle Fields, had gone to America, so he pick-slip, it's stelpless, has a draped bosom shown, but they are considered! Anna Neagle, & Gladys - Cooper-ed" live show girls instead and as low as propelety permits, in such extreme at the moment.

don't stop me-Binnio Hale, Jack gave them all a chance.

perfect taste it won't raise an eycheow."

match, Ensembles of Delicont

chorus

·

work

and 'corneleste

and frankly outspoken about their youthful attractions, Cut to the ideal' is this after-dark dress on pretty. Bar- bara Bel Geddes, who shares stellar. honors” with. Irene Dunne, Osche Homolka and Phillip Dora in the, George Stevens production of RKO

Radio's "I Rerneinber. Mama,*; or black sheer over a lemon yellow satin

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