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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16,- 1959.

WOMANSENSE

BROWN IS FASHIONABLE THIS WINTER

by Jill Bateman

THEIR clients are Bri-

tain's richest women elegant, wealthy, stars of stage and screen. Two of them have a very special client-The Queen of England.

Who are they? They are London's Top Eleven; the cream of the fashion world, designers of fashion de luxe. They live in a world of thick carpets, gleaming chandeliers, huge wall mir- alightly nooty rors and models.

They onler and

Bril

alphabetical nal of precedence- Hardy Amies, John Cavanagh, Charles Creed, Norman Hari- nell Lachasse, Matti, Michael, Ronald Paterson, Michael Sher- ard. 'Victor Stiebel and Worth. Of these, Hardy Amies and Nor- man Hartnell dress the Queen.

NATURAL LINE

Their chosen fashion decree for autumn and winter 1959 is

The the natural line.

waist where nature intended it to be, the skirt length Just below the knees, the shoulders

following

the natural contours, and the

bust lae rounded

For

For their fabrics they have velours, suede, picked weeds, groomed mohair for day. evening their choice la laffet, velvet, chiffon, silk-and-cash- mere, guld tissue and black lace.

For their colours they have chosen rusty brown, grass green, red, periwinkle blue. Kuchala scarlet. They have chosen weaves like raspberry

and dark grey, strawberries and cream. What are the tips to follow? Brown was the most outland- ing color of the collections.

asiz

Brown in ull its shades, from forest brown to dark coller; from cinnamon to rust; from cocoa to deep chocolate.

Tortoiseshell in the colour that fashion experts are praising for winter 1959.

ADDED FUR

Fur was the most important addition to all the

It seems

garments.

to me that if you

Lake last year's brown woollen

shirtwaist dress, give

it a fur

(or fur fabric) collar and cuffs, and wear it with

an bir

you're right in fashion!

LADY

your

exotic nki RIGHT:-An Jacket in South WHEL African Persian Lamb with Jarge butions down the front and three-quarter bell sleeves.

With 11, white

fannel parla and a red- hooded sweater,

*

BELOW LEFT: Brown' the new colour, this time in a bronzed tweed, The bodies in softly fitting, the skirt

siim. Over be dress, A loome topreat In earth Brown tuned, deeply culted with beaver.

RIGHT:-For sophisticated evenings, a short Jacket in the copper bronze. South West African Persian Lamb.

LUCK-

CHINA MAIL

horoscope

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

·

21- make it worse rather than

better.

AQUARIUS (January

February 19): You may be take forced to

somebody else's point of view into consideration, but by being diplomatic you can in the end get your own way.

PISCES

20- (February Some March 20):

dif- ficulties which you at first thought insurmountable will gradually dissolve und you will find an easy way out.

VIRGO (August 22-Septem-

ber 22): A newcomer in your midst will be able to contribute some very use- ful und constructive ad-

vice.

LIBRA

ber

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

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When folding laundry for baby, make separate groupings of clean clothes to be used at the

same time. For example, place a diaper, nightgown, shirt and blanket together in Then at bath time, drawer. complete change is avaliable in seconds.

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Use warm water with soap or a synthetle detergent-never abrasives to clean plastics.

GIVE THE

DOCTOR

A

CHANCE

TENS of thousands of

ARE YOU TRUE TO TYPE?

WE are all of a type,

whether we like it We all fit into social

your bus-

people every week or not. suffer from minor symp- some sort of toms. Quicker than any category. doctor, they diagnose Often, after a party, you their illness, then dash will furn to into a chemist's demand-band and say: "Oh, Jane ing this or that. A week Brown did remind me of later they are better. Juno Smith; they're so school-marmish " They congratulate them-Brown and June Smith, in selves on their diagnostic fact,

fit into the

| skill, and on the fact that category.

they were sensible

to enough not bothered their doctor.

both Jane

same

Perhaps it's a little unkind to (I know have say schoolmarmish”

some perfectly delightful school mistressest). Perhaps they orc intellectual, shy, or a little aloof.

own

Mrs Pattison did expetly that, only one week later she wasn't

cough was

still better. Her there, particularly in the morn- ings.

to

being She put it down

cough. She Just a smoker's didn't remind herself that the of self-medication is practice unscientific and sometimes eveni dangerous.

TRY THIS QUIZ

But just as you discuss Jane Brown and June Smith, So others discuss you. Try this

time," "After a

she con- fessed "I became afraid COTIC and

to

Gloria Gordon's

(molding and the

persisted.'

sec you, doctor, copecially when I cut down my

cough

st01

udage:

I mentioned the old

"He who hath himself for a doctor, hath a fool for a patient."

Unnecessary

at

"Perhaps," she said, "but the back of my mind two words began to flash on and off like a neon advertisement."

Those two words were Cancer and Tuberculosis.

But it was the thought of cancer that really made her per- sist in her efforts to treat herself.

"You're not alone with such fears." I said, "Many people worry in exactly the same way and go hopefully to a chemist's; thinking that they might receive ja magic medicine from them.”

Good chemists never prescribe off their own bat for people who come Into their shops saying they have a

throat, a clogged nose, or headache, ori muscular pains or a cough.

SOTC

But there are a few chemists who do, and I am sure that an

necessary variety of cough syrups, gargles, ant-acid tablets, laxatives, sprays and inhalents, are cold in this way.

"Far too many people," I told Mr Pattison, "actually take o pride in the fact that they Kaven't consulted their

for a score of years.”

I thought of a letter I shown once. It read:-

Dear Jake,

doctors

Wils

Thanks for Your note. Great to hear from you. Yes, the tractor you talk about is

We good.

got one very

already. Betty has a bad

trouble here,

COLUMN

2. Do you find it impossible to put a shy companion at case?

3. Would

hesitate 10 "dress up" in care people stared at you?

CATEGORY C

1. Do you be honest!-love

the limelight?

2. 13o you feet jealous when

you ser molher woman gel A lot of attention?

RECIPES

BY

HELEN BURKE

POTATOES SAVOYARDE

Rubs cut clove of garlic over

the Inaldo of a shallow - Oven- dish, then thickly butter it.

of Silce up to 21b. polstoes uniform size and arrange them

n their edges to the dish, with alternate rows alightly in opposite directions.

sloping

Beal together one egg, a pinch of grated nutmeg, a little pepper and 1 pint well-seasoned con-

3. Do you sometimes show of somme. (A deef or chicken cube and hot water will do for this a little?

last.)

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JACOBY

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bid today's hand liko the Ane sulf player he is and with the help of a couple of unlucky cvsperts the East and West peata managed to come up with un eagle instead of a triple bogey.

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If West had simply opened a trump Tin would havó boen in one sand trap after another and It is hard to determine just how my tricks he would have been not but West opened the ten of Axules.

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CATEGORY D

there's

1. It

awkward moment during a party can JOR think of the right thing to say?

Ah

Pour the mixture over

2 to 3 ox. potatoes, sprinkle grated Gruyere or dryish cheese for 50 to 55 on top and bake minutes at 375 to 400 degrees Fahr. or gas mark 5 to 6.

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Opening lead-♣ 10

suddenly and you're cooked meat or leanish bacon

In an old frook, with hard-before arranging the potatoes on ly any make-up?

3. Are you quite happy

top.

10

apologise If you've made slily remark?

ANSWERS

If you've ticked Category A,

40 on score.

North East

Pass 1

This is a wonderfully potato dish for party-givers, but East was it can be taken direct from the low.

Jast- even to table, with no minute "dishing up."

good played ace and another trump and loc

BAKED BRAINS

A set of calf's brains, gener-

you're extremely up to date, possibly critical, and should re- member that true friendship is ally inexpensive, will serve two simple party quiz and see which more valuable than compofition. persons,

You are the restless modern.. calegory embraces yout

self-conscious.

If you can answer "yes" to all If you've ticked Category B. the questions in any one of you're shy and these categories-ttek ft. The and could learn that if you gave answers are at the foot of the out warmth, other people would be attracted to your personality. Try to think about others in stead of yourself. You are the self-effacing mouse.

column.

CATEGORY A

1. Do you know all the latest dance sleim, Bongs, fashions and hairstyles?

2. Do you feet restless if you

aren't going out?

3. Are you

pleased Merrelly when you know you are looking so smart that the other women at the party Jook drab?

CATEGORY B

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two

greedy

Tim rose with the queen, ruffed a diamond, led a club to the nee and another diamond which West ruffed with the ten of trumps

Tim discarded a spade from dummy and now West made the Gnal defensive error, He led a low club!

D

Wash the brains until the

Tim won in dummy and led East ruffed, water is clear, then soak them the jack of spades. for two hours, after which they Tim over-ruffed, ruffed his last should be white. Place them in diamond in dummy and led

pan. Add a bay leaf, a small third club,

10 three East had his choice of death prig of thyme. parsley stalks, pepper and salt to by hanging or shooting. He taste and, for one set of brains, could ruff or not but Tina W a teaspoon of tarragon vinegar, home with his horrible contract. Bring slowly to the boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes or longer will make them a little firmer.

If you've ticked Category C, you're the type who must be the life and soul of the party. You would love to be a film star. But remember that film stars aren't always happy, and be careful that when you've lost your looks

Bl you won't have lost your You are the Hollywood imitation. | bacon,

When cold, cut each in- half. Place in a buttered shallow en- tree dish. Sprinkle them with 3 to 4ox, chopped cooked ham

two to three chopped sweet pickled gherkins And A

or

If you've Ucked Category D. tablespoon of fine bread-crumbs.

Trickle 1oz melted butter and the Juice of half a lemon over

and in the surface

brown in fairly hot oven (400 degrees Fahr. or gas mark 6) or under a jewish grill.

You will right. you're al always be popular,

no matter whal your age, looks, or socini position--because you are terested in people. You're use- 1. Are you afraid to say too ful at parties and a thoroughly much at a party, in case nice person to know. You are you say the wrong thing? Miss Popular,

-(London Exprcas · Servica).

STORIES FOR BOYS AND

Teddy Builds A Tent

-And Knarf and Hiawatha Get A Surprise-

By MAX TRELL TEDDY, the Stuffed

found his

Knarf, the the

two friends, with Shadow-Bay

bookcase, Knarf and Hiawatha were sitting on a pile of leaves and dry grass.

Hia-

"How,

Teddy!" said

Turned-About Name, and watha, raising his hand in an

the Small Sized

Indian salute.

"How!" answered Teldy.

Hiawatha, Wooden Indian, sitting behind "HI, the bookcase. Well,

are

"You

Knari.

infection and can't move her legs. The boy. William, has it too, and I think he might die.

In the village the Robins

said Teddy," family all got the same thing. When putting gardening tools

They're all very sick. and

It was quite pleasant behind "We've been waiting for you" me and old man Robins

have?" asked Teddy, us scythes, shears

Like a eort of such rakes

for the away

winter,

and he was about to sit down wondering if we should call in the bookcase,

all every-open field with cottages

when Knart and Hiawatha both & ductor. Otherwise wrap them thickly with news-

thing is fine. So that's all for along the edge of it. The cot- (September 23-Octo- paper and lie. This will prevent injuries if stumbled over in a

now, Jake, and I should go for tages belonged to all the Book one of them tractors. Hope People. this finds you as it leaves me. All the best,

will be dark basement. 22) IL Пcessary to take present conditions into

account

Give change your and to mind although it had been thorough fully made up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The fact that someone does

with not

your SCORPIO agree

flagstone terraces

cleaning after the barbecuing season. To get rid of Crease spots, hose down flug- night. leave over 23- stones, and (October

Next morning, wet area and go November 21): If you

over it with a long-handled, have, somewhat neglected surf-bristled brush. Hoce down

family ties you again. certain

special ought to make effort to remedy the omiR- Rion.

opinion should not be rea- son enough for a quarrel. TAURUS (April 20-May 203: An arrangement which you hoped would be very suc cessful might come up against certain snags; take SAGITTARIUS them in your stride,

GEMINI (May 21-June 21):

n

Having bottled ap grievance agalast a person had for some time, you better have it out with him once and for ali, CANCER (June 22-July, 21): A rather unpleasant task may be folsted on you, but prompted by your sense of responsibility you will un- dertake it and bring it to a successful conclusion. LEO (July 22 August 21); Alven a altuation which secus to please everybody, do not disturb it lest you

24

To restore sugary honey to its regular consistency, heat (November in lukewarm water in the

of a double boiler. 21): Faced alternatives,

it

top

Cleared up.

Jim

Rows Of Booka

"Nol Don't sit down, Toddly" shouted at the same time:

Teddy looked surprised Ho stopped himself from sitting down, so suddenly that he ad- most fell down.

to keep me so busy that In not have time to sit down!"

Hiawatha," "You tell him, Knart said.

"Need one big tent," sald Hiawatha.

"Oh, you need a tent!" Teddy repeated.

"Um," said Hiawatha.

"And Hiawatha wants you to

"

"I'm tired," said Teddy, help him," Knarf said to Teddy.

want to sit down."

Again both his two friends shouted for him not to alt down. So Teddy remained standing. He frowned.

Build Your Own

"Why do I have to do all the work? Why don't you two fellows build your own teat?"

said "Oh, we're too tired,” Knart. "Aren't we, Hiawatha?!" "Um," said Hiawatha. "This

much too tired to build, Injur tent."

Teddy thought about it for a minute or two.

If you looked at the front only of the bookose, you caW

"Why can't I sit down?" he rows of books. But if you looked at the back of the bookcase asked in astonishment, on (and you had

"Because you're going to be be mighty small to get behind the too busy to sit down, replied of to be able

Knarf. bookcase to look) you saw rows

"Oh, all right," he said good of cottages.

oskod Teddy, the naturedly at last. "If you two These were really "I am?" the backs of the books.

Stuffed Bear. "What am I go fellows are too tired to build ing to be doing that is going your terit, I'll do it for you

What do I do first?"

Kaart pointed to a plle a few feet away.

That note represents only

somellines exaggeration more sophisticated attitudes,

"All right, doctor," Mre Patil- son said, "I won't hesitate to call you in next me there's uny- thing wrong."

But, of course, I forgot to tell you. I bad Mrs Pattison X- rayed. She had neither, a cancer nor tuberculosis. Her persist-

22-December with two don't

too muck For variety, add diced cooked ent cough was due to a chronic WOITY about which to choose. meat and grated cheese to stuffinusitis. They will lead to the same ed baked potatoca result.

The infected catarrh from the skuses would trickle down her throat at night, when she was Jn the morning she

Always Insert a meat ther- mometer into the centre of the asleep.

CAPRICORN (December 22-

An unusual thickest part of a roast. Avold would begin to cough January 20); Artistic iden should be fol- contact with dat, bone or gristie, again. lowed up, even if it seeme Don't force; the thermometer rather unconventional and into frozen meat. It should be not understood by every easy to insert the thermometer treatment, quickly cleared up. body.

about 13 hours after begina,

roasting

up

The condition, with proper

All the Worrying was in vain. All the money who had spent at umnadokay", the cheria?" "win YOUR BIRTHDAY: If this is your birthday, show

Add 1⁄2 cup of raising to the Call Mrs Pattison a fool. Call gratitude to these bolling suited, water in which cowed. But are you sure who have been good to you you cook rolled dals for break-you would never not like her? in the past year and fur, fast. Berve bot, topped with

your

ther benefits may result. -cinnamon sugur, 7

-by Cedric Carne

In this open Beld behind the

Rupert and the Outlaws-53

Rupert doesn't undergand why people may try to force you to he, ir blindfolded. What is it describe it. So long as you can see that you don't want me to sou? " nothing you can tell nothing. han asks. **Well, we're sending Come, here is the horseman who you home by a shorter zoute,” says ahall take you." Rupert asks the Chief ke he and his son lead anxiously if the big seaches puppy the little bear away from the log is exturning too, and the boy brings huta. 'And it is possible that it for him to touch.

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TODAY'S QUESTION Instead of two no-trump your partner has rebia two hearts. What do you'do now?

Answer tomorrow

GIRLS

Teddy Invited Knarf and Itawatha into the tent

"One fine tent," grunted Hia- watha.

Teddy stood with a smile on his face as he raised the flap

"of the tent he had just built.

"Go right in," he invited, "I'll

are

am."

go in lost, because you fellows much more tired than I Knart and Hiawatha should have been suspicious, but they weren't.

Walked Iriside

Teddy looked and saw along pole and a bundle of dried

They walked right inside the skins and a large ball of leather tent. strings.

"Is everything ou right" For the next half hour, Kaart Teddy called in. Are you com and Hiawatha told Teddy ex-fortable enough?".

uctly how to go about jutting The next second be pulled up the tent. Meanwhile, they something. The whole tent fell continued to rest comfortably down on Knart and the Small- on the soft pile of leaves. and. Sized Wooden Indian. dried grass.

Looks Good

They yelled and screamed t they tried to get out from un- der the pole, and skins. But "There," said Teddy in a Teddy just stood outside and proud voice, the tent is finish, laughed, ed. You

can fellows

"I'm so sorry for you two right in "

tired fellows," he sale. Knarf and Hiawatha mat "up"'"Help us, Teddy, Hølp!" they and looked at, the tent tlust called. Teddy had just, built. (4.1

move

But

Teddy Just stretchied

of and dried; gram; and

smedt

"It looks good to me," Knart himself out on the pile said. "What do you think of it, leaves 'Hlawathe?”