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THE CHINA, MAIL

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WOMANSENSE-

BUTTERED CRAB

CRABS ARE COMING IN AGAIN,

AND DOESN'T DAO UKE THEM

BUTTERED

YOU BIMPLY TAKE OUT ALL THE MEAT FROM THE BODY AND THE CLAWS OF

A COOKED CRAB

HEAT IT THROUGH SLOWLY IN ABOUT 102 MARG

AND SERVE AT ONCE IN THE CLEANED AND HEATED SHELL

OR IF YOU CAN SPARE AN EGG

WHEN THE CRAB'S HEATED WELL. THROUGH

ADD A SPOT MORE MARG, A DASH OF MADG

MUSTARD

A

TABLESPOON MILK AND THE 500. BEATEN

AND FINISH

COOKING, JUST

LIKE SCRAMBLED

EGGS

CASHMERES

by Lyle & Scott

in all

styles • colours • sizes

An Ever-Handy Jersey Skirt

INKLES

rsey skirt.

shake out of a

Id-quality fersoy, quaran- against sagging. Your length plus 4" - about make

i amplo

10

skirt. This measures 66" around and is large h for igures having 42"

For Larger Hips

s larger than 42" should

+

two skirt lengths

hem allowance and use be to add to their skirt. pron panel can be made

remaining piece.

cutting diagram is neces- for this akirt; just tape ure, pins, chalk and scis-

Cut: Straighten both ends, uro skirt length, chalk off for hem

Cut art bottom. lonal length off to use for

Wine Anish.

placket,

7" or

GET THE FISHMONGER

TO SHOW YOU WHAT PARTS TO DISCARD

SIMPLE

ITTING in centrally-

Sheated fashion salons,

we steeled ourselves against the return to the frost and fog of winter as mannequins in diaphanous paraded dresses, lightweight coats, For at the warmest →→ worsted suits for next spring and summer.

Although we must wait for all the Big Ten shown next month When pleats are even,

what is going to be fullness taken up, stitch across to know top of skirt to hold all pleats.high fashion, there have been cut down one Remove tape as

you stitch so no drastic changes in style Make a very it will not be caught in stitching, line so far.

ΟΙ

ww machine-stitched hem Cut jersey waistband piece SUITS are simple and un-

joth edges of this opening.

bottom end securely.

Fold in Four

i skirt in four, beginning and opposite fokl. entre frant and centre

ike a plece of tape, waist

Place plus 11⁄2".

pla from cach end of tape.

de centre section of tape

4 units with

Fins,

In tape to skirt, pins and

Now

hes meeting.

24" longer than waist measure- ment, Place crosswise centre exaggerated,

with stiffened basques on Jackets standing of this opposite placket opening out from the hips and throw. on waistline,

tiny waists and straight Ing skirt; stitch.

slim skirts into relief.

Buste to top of

Usa Press-On Tape Turn top edges of jersey band over; use a strip of the kind of HH|~|~|~|~|-~|~|~|~|~|~|||||||||

Cut this tolt tape you press on. the width desired. Lay tape

over folded edges of jersey

carefully to po band; press

Stitch waistband from

ly to lay waist you are side, stitching slowly so jersey

pleats will not crowd in fon and pin these to tape. presser egin at centre front and by jersey

foot. back

on

Turn

waistband at down whip

front of of end

on

A

2" box pleats each side of placket opening; re front. Lay a 1" pleat at neatly and flatly.

side, co

Sew placket overlaps

2 hook and eyes Now luy 2 pleats between band to close it securely.

and ont box pleats, small

may be ing these an even distance used 4" down from waistband

ct.

fake inverted pleat at centre k, as shown. Lay 3 pleats even distance apart on each

of the back.

snap fastener

to prevent gopping.

Put skirt on; check length Turn raw edge over %"; stitch this turn. then slip-stitch hem to position.

eep Your Face Free From

Those Signs Of Age

A nightly application of eye cream is a help in keep- ng away those squint lines that tend to form around the

eyes.

By HELEN FOLLETT

the

NCE upon a time there was are

not pretty. Watch a girl old song that was popularly making funny mugs and "led "I can't make my eyes first thing you know you, also,

What about your are making faces.

lave."

s? What sort of a perform- When meaningful

Se do they put on? Do you ripple the calm of a poised face ver your lids until your eyes they draw eyes to it like a

New Year Dinner:

Finland Style

Assorted Hors d'Oeuvres (Voiletpapoyta) +Basket of Rolls, Whole Grain Wheat and Whole Brend

Wafers Celery Olives Pickled Beets Soup: Fish Soup (Kalakeito) Fish Creamed salt codfish

b little slits? You mustn't. magnet. Note we said "mean- 4

u'll get turkey tracks around Ingful." For instance, observe the woman whose countenance

em if you don't

watch out.

+

(Lipeokala) Meat Course: Cholce of Roast Goose (Hauh!), stuffed with * prunes, or Roast Fresh Ham' (Joulukinku) Vegetables: Bolled white potatoes baked carrot pudding Desserts: Rice Pudding (Risi Puuvoa), Prune Pudding with whipped cream (Luumuklis-

sella), Co

Coffee The soup turned out to be

delicately seasoned fish T chowder, delicious seasoned† fish chowder, delicious not only for New Year's day, but for service any time.

a

Finnish Fish Soup

Clean a 2 to 3 lb. sea bags: for ocean perch, Fillet the

Place the trimmings, h sh. bones, fins and tail in al

Cut the cheesecloth bag. emotions

Bilets into bite-sized piecest and put in a 3-quart kettle. Add the bag of trimmings, 11⁄2 cups tmall-diced white potatoes, 4 cup small-diced celery, cup diced onion, 21 bay leaves, 1 tbsp. minced parsley, 1 tbsp. butter, 1

bolling Itsp. salt and 5

Cover and simmer t +water. thair an hour. Then remove) the cheesecloth bag. Add cup light cream or undiluted i

I milk, and simmer. evaporated 5 min. Serve sprinkled with

you open them as wide as is always serene and calm. She

as a

u can to express surprise? gives you a glowing, glorious at's not such a good idea smile. It Jer since, to accomplish that sunrise.

act, you wrinkle. your

rehead, take a chance of get-

ng railroad tracks across it.

lovely is 3

Eya Beauty While eye make up is a joy

If you have acquired these and a blessing, when applied

pur

are against squint lines,

Useless Motions

15

it

if

oits, apply a heavy cream to with cleverness and restraint, it

forehead every night,

dead-pan no help to the with your face. It just makes

jook ing tle circles

gertips and send an anointed deader. The eyes should appear ger around your eyes to in- alive. They won't If you are bored and show it. They will losc charm and loveliness they carry a look of calculation. Other people can read your news print. eyes as they rend

glances ex- Observe the soft changed between lovers. Words See the necessary, are not flashing eyes of one who is an- gered. They can be frightening. Let's all of us make our eyes behave.

There is no sense in agitating Sur face with useless moilons hat put an extra strain on the uscles and dig ditches in de- cate tissues Facial acrobaties

When you are in love

He looks

cupo

chopped fresh dill.

Creamed Salt Codfish

This is a traditional New Year's dish in Finland, and is made from salt codfish.I soaked a long time in water

the excees salt,

to remove sinks, and served

bolled

with a rich cream sauce seasoned sparingly with salt, and of all things-ground- allpice-which gives a most Intriguing taste.

Sleek

by

The lands for Eligweth Arden

t your Lips

Olarify them with

TANGEE

Tango's exciting Fetal-Finish. Its Seven Fashion Shados spell Irresistibio glamour. Thanks to | ka own secret formimia Tangos reads, on smoother.....'stays on Sougor. Beautiful new cross, too Ure Tangon - because He tooka at your liju.

MORE WOMEN HAVE USED

Tangee

MAVE ANY OTHER LIPSTICK·

FOR IMMACULATE ARMS AND LEGS.

The Fragrant Depilatory That is Really Easy To Use

Sole Agents:--

COATS

THEN MIX IN A PINCH OF CAYENNE PEPPER AND ONE OR TWO TEASPOONS

VINEGAR

LINE

FOR

By Eileen Anderson

1951

dress covered with red roses in the very spirit of cummer; and evening and dinner

gown and informal JAC is increased in many of these which were models of sophisti-

ention. KETS are loosely cut, with the woven materials by two-toned,

"embroidery" on * As a complete. contrast cor- fullness often introduced be- coloured

used for ton jersey was low a_smooth-Biting shoulder plain background.

little beach outfit of yoke. Batwing armholes under

Pure slik shantung-with the Gaucy slightly dropped shoulder Jines

of shoes in matching of ballerina skirt and halter This

top. popular.

style ta promise

materials-Ü mixture of nylon favoured for dresses, too. and puro silk, again giving the

aro

of

kussore, (similar

being cm- DRESS features include the impression

orgundic "but broidered, the of reappearance ton through" for formal and in- sheer cloque tamples

a diagonal grosgrain with formal wear; nore use of all- to

and

Д titanio, and stripe)

VETY round pleata for skirts,

as airy-fairy. na its sometimes for bodices; buttons fine silk

of name, are a few of the delicate swatches everywhere; material draped diagonally fabrics which will gladden our across the bodice, caught at the eyes in a few months' time. waist and allowed to froth in unhampered freedom down the olde of the skirt; and deep-cut necklines showing neat little "vests" ог waistcoats under neath.

to

COTTON A RIVAL

of

strong rival But colton in a

the most glamorous these new materiais.

or

Whether it is simple gingham

$0

DAINTY PATTERNS

the latest luxury jersey, we welcome cotton because it and young fresh, Materials are more glamorous looks than ever. Lighter in weight, feminine, tailors perfectly, and without any loss of warmth has that aura of crisp summer which is completely that

for the sunshine Is the keynote

tweeds its own, crepe

Spring The hit

and worsteds used for almost all

secm

to

of cotton

fashions

suits. This lightness brings an this year is likely to be cotton added softness to the hang of

jersey, something new - al skirt or coat.

lenst to the post-war world- elegant and utterly feminine, 1 a charming seen it in have donkey brown afternoon dress, its draping qualities perfection pleated skirt.

Woven materials have been embroidered by hand,

dainty

patterns the are raised on the cloth. This illusion

EX

In the

used to all-round

It made a gay holiday frock

Paris Sweater in brilliant patchwork pattern;

A pleasant kaltting occupa- evenings, fireside for tion this sinart French designed town with Koes sweater tailormades or country slacks in Knitted all ekirt. one plece, It takes about 18 hours to make and needs 5oz.

OT

of white and 4oz. of navy Paton's Beehive Crepe wool.

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

a particularly delightful

Slipcovers

Are Versatile

By ELEANOR ROSS

white

Slipcovers are versatile and do a good job of bringing colour to the home, as well as pro- viding a nice change of decor at a modest outlay. Too, slip- usable in so many ways. One of the most popular and practical uses is to

COVETS.ATO

SOFT NEUTRAL

H

Colours are soft and neutral all

shades of grey, brown, with off-white a favourite, and black and navy conventional not far behind. Citron shades, too, are popular.

1.6

Broadtail Is Riding High

with

Fur coat with velveteen skirt. BEIGE American broadtall slip-in the fur used for these two cover mattress and springs-on-following numbers. It is a nice This for the season.. legs and bank the units with choice

has two slant. pillows, making for a nice day- bulky Jacket

me lounge; a boon to the wise high-placed pockets which small home or one-room apartare bound

black suede, ment, the extra room and the den. Especially good, too, for children's rooms, as it gives a living

room look to their own

turn-back little world and makes their There

Worr in which

down room a nice place to entertain their friends and to extend the sleeve. The cont to study.

with is shown

a black vel- veteen sheath skirt.

Tailored Flounco Slipcovers are available al- ready made up with pleated. or tailored flounce for the spring and an easily removed cap cover for the mattress. But the home-maker with even a little sewing experience won't find it too dimcult to make her own slipcovers.

The colours in the new slip- cover materials are particu- Iqtly delightful just now. Warm grays, soft yet clear blues, clearer shades of red, TOSC and pink, soft green yellows and yellow-greens are all welcome Improvements. Colour news is in the shades of coral, nasturtium colours and violet hues that have just made their debut. Such shader allow exquisito colour schemes with a professional decorator look.

for

Patterns, 100,

kavo kept pace with now weaves and colours. Some of the Borals аго almost incredibly natural

to tone with the black suede belt that clinches the waist above the flared peplum.

deep are culls that can be

American breadtall coat.

In their appearance, and abstract patterns are gaining in popular favour. Some un- usually striking prints have been designed for the trend to Chinese modern, while Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Fronch Provincial and Gwedish peasant patterns mako . welcome change from over-

CHARMING indeed, and rich emphasis on Mexican motifs; Stripes and plaids, too, have in variety, are the new fur talen a turn for the better, fashions, with excellent values with a wider choice in the Fat every price level. . Also ́alzes・ of the stripes and plaids made of American broadtall is as well as in colours and colour this coat in either beige, black combinations,

or navy blue, and cut en the

All in all;"slippovets are no lines of a shirt. Made with a Jonger. Just practical, but they buttoned: front panel and CAN the most beautiful and roomy, flapped pockets, it may highly decorativo, too, v. Prices also, bo worn without the bolt, for made-up covers and for which case, it hangs like yardage." remain-most frenson«

nblo, no this is the umb t

to do any 1000 coat, with just a a good subcores 306.

96, jnlight, flare.

are here

at

New

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GARRISON PLAYERS

PRESENTS

ALADDIN

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AT

THE SEAMEN'S MISSION

40 GLOUCESTER ROAD HONG KONG

ON

Thursday 28th December Friday 29th December}

at 6 p.m.

Saturday 30th December at 2.30 p.m. Price of admission - FREE

Parents are admitted if accompanied by child.

A COLLECTION WILL BE MADE AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO KOREA COMFORTS FUND.

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DOBRY

221-2 Gloucester Bldg. 2nd Floor

LTD.

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