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DOLLY VARDON HAT SHOP St. George's Building, Chater Ros

opposite Savoy Hotel.

10 Days Sale.

100 HATS

25 HATS

VALUE: $15-$18 SALE PRICE: $5.00.

VALVE $25 SALE PRICE: $7,50.

PAMELA

From PARIS EXQUISITE FROCKS

for

SUMMER DAYS

Cut for comfort in warm climates without

any sacrifice of line or style.'

13, Queen's Road

Central

PIONEER SILK STORE.

CHINA, BUILDING, PEXING BUILDING,

HONGKONG.

FOWLOON.

Just Arrived.

IPSWICH HOSIERY in all Summer Shades

also

Printed Crepe-de-Chine

and

Plain Georgette.

DAINTY FROCKS

FOR

AFTERNOON

AND EVENING.

Exclusive Designs in Latest Modes.

Ladies' Salon

(MEZZANINE FLOOR)

TEL 28151.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

LATE NOTES ON NOVEL

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1930.

WOMAN'S PAGE.

SUMMERY TRIO.

The essence of chic and coolness are expressed in the above charming cotton dresses.

SLEEVELESS COATS.

NEW EVENING FASHION.

A pretty new fashion, the leève-

CAPE COLLARS.

RETURN OF THE BERTHA.

“CapeandBertha collars are

enjoying great popularity, especially for evening wear. The present fashion for dance frocks tends to soften the rather hard line at the neck formed by the low back de- colletage now fashionable, and for this reason the soft Bertha collar. and cape effect have been intro-

less coatee, has been introduced to wear with the long-skirted evening gown, and to replace the separate short velvet bridge coat which is not so fashionable as it was last reason. Ita popularity proved its downfall, for it was reproduced too often in cheap velveteen, and smart women, therefore, discarded it, useduced.. ful as it was.

WHEN YOU BUY STOCKINGS.

Most of us, of course, simply shirk the problem of buying stock- ings. We wait until one morning the stocking drawer shows us a discouraging mass of just-not-wear- able stockings with tiny holes in conspicuous places; or, worse still, those treacherous weak spots where a ladder is certain to appear the very moment we encounter tho hunch companion we have put on our prettiest to impress!

Then we daah into the nearest shop, not in the calmest of moods, and choose in haste a couple of pairs we shall repent at leisure and wear out at home.

Alternatively we walk through a large shop at sale time and, catch- ing a sight of a display of silk. stockings" marked down" from & higher price then we commonly dare pay, we content ourselves with & colour which is just not right- and there goes all hope of true smartness for the next two months at least

No: the only way for a girl with the kind of dress allowance most of us have really to succeed with. stockings is to budget for them in advance along with the bulk of the year's clothes.!

The first thing you discover when you face boldly up to the stocking problem on this plan is the cheering fact that you can afford a slight- ly higher price and consequently smarter stockings than you thought. you could. For, since good British silk stockings of a well-known brand last more than twice as long as cheaper foreign stockings, you need only, half the number of pairs.

So much easier to keep darned and generally in order, tool

It is safe to say that three pairs and these alone will last you four months at least for everyday wear- ing.

Remember that at the end

of this time you can, if you have wisely kept to one good fashionable colour, pair up the survivors of this arduous regime and carry. thein over to the next four months,

*** British Make " Best." You will be wise, as well na pat- -riotic, to stick to British silk stock Deep cape collars are seen onings. Now-a-daya British silk stock The fashion for the evening en many of the new season's frocks,ings unite with the reliable strength Lace of blond and beige tints is and durability for which they have semble, with a little coat of the samo material as the frock; is an rauch used in this way on dark satin always been famed the daintiness other reason for the passing of the and georgetts frocks for afternoon of texture and the refinements of Lace evening shaping which one has hitherto been bridge coat. However, a separate and dinner wear. short cont or coatee is a very desir-gowns also have deep cape collare, accustomed to expect from Con- able addition to the evening ward-or berthas, which are really small tinental stockings.

The foot, for example, is in the robe, especially this season, when capes. A return to the 1830 neck- backless frocks are the vogue. A line is also a feature of the present better-known makes now scienti- little coat is meant to be slipped evening fashions. Frocks with fically fashioned on the Continental on between dances, or during narrow straps supporting the bodice model that is, with a single per dinner, to give warmth to the frock bare berthas of the same material fectly fit, imperceptible underfoot with the low-backed decolletage. as the frock, made in a circular join in place of two clumsy side Fashioned of brocaded lame, the shape, and coming well down over seams. This allows of more ac- sleeveless coatce usually matches the arms, leaving the shoulders excurate shaping at toe and heel, in colour the frock with which it is posed. This fashion is suited only and thus makes for added wear as

well as greater comfort. to be worn. Floral velvet may also to such sheer materials as chiffon, be used in this way, and plain lace, and georgette. The heavier. velvet of a slightly darker tone than fabrics, such as moire, satin, and the accompanying frock. A black lame, bave their capes sewn on to velvet jacket, with a white chiffon the shoulders and hanging at the or satin frock, would form a strik-back, or else a cape effect is given

by a bolero. ing contrast.

British dyes have always been re- nowned for their perfect wagbing qualities; streakiness never appears even under provocation of un- skilful washing, with a good British silk stocking,

ROUND THE SHOPS. on picked up a few to Kayley*** Holeproof" and

[BY "EVE."]

Dolly Vardon's sale is still in full swing and will continue for another ten days daring which time some wonderful bargains will be offered For example, hats which arrived only a few weeks ago and which, before the sale, were priced at $25 are now marked $7.50, and those previously valued at 15 to $18 are going for 85. Dolly Varden is making a clean sweep of all ber Summer hats and dresses to make way for new season's gooda. A visit. to this cosy little salon is positively a revelation.

a great variety of the latest shades: I was very much taken by some newly-arrived Chinese pyjamas; one very fetching pair was in blue crepe de chine embroidered in dragon design of beige and brown. As for the kimonos in this store, I could spend hours just looking them over if I had the time.

way. One counter is a mass of all this excellent store, In addition very nice bits which I'm going to "Marquise," they have recently use on dresses and lingerie. One stocked the celebrated" Ipswich quality of 42 inch silk lace noticed brand. This is a very fine mesh was marked $2.50. The remnant stocking of flawless quality and Lane, Orawford's have just re-sale alone is worth a visit, I spent finish with the point heel which ceived a wonderful collection of very profitable quarter of an gives the slendar ankle effect. afternoon and evening frocke-hour at the remnant counter-I had Ipswich" stockings can be had, in really some of the nicest that I've almost to be dragged, nway. --fa seen this Summer. One that special ly attracted me was a coat-frock in georgette trimmed with wide éeru lace on a flared slärt. Another delightful model was a princess evening dress in canary silk lace with flared peplum attached to long gathered skirt-perfectly ideal for dancing these hot nights. An other gem of a frock was of black Ivery often on the wrong side of the georgette with a large red rose material, so that only a line shows design. It had a circular skirt on the right side. Any and every with let-in fares and a most becoin type of frock may be trimmed, one ing half-length coat of the same It has been said that this season's way or another, with tucks material. I also noticed a wonder fashions are not so youthful as they A scarf of silk is tied loosely at ful cherry and black georgette might have been, and that with the natural waistline. The flared froek à la princess Shirred at the added inches we have also added skirt allows freedom of movement waist and flaring very low, it ends Maison Larnac. I get quite a as well as being the latest vogue in fishtail Hares and has a half cape thrill overy time I pay my weekly Conversely we might also add in sports wear.

effect finishing off the neck. visit to this delightful salon-the

bome of frocks that are " different that shortened coats

Whiteaway's are in the midst of Maison Marnac carries no big their Summer Bale, and some stocks as each dress is created amazing bargai rebois actor at the individual wearer and ite canvas shoes,different types are expressed the 1 by a skier with invertBeftrcareberes au and dankadies me

BSRIODEDICs very Teter za mpaktown, an ed pleats, that, while maintaining it will taste just as good as it freeb-which are

at-82.60 exquisite frock in fame coloured ever, are priced aslim look about the hips allows ly made, perfect, freedom for walking

Cold coffee can be warmed up to pair, while dress materials such ninon; a draped effect was given advantage if a small piece of fresh as voiles, Tobralco, and ging by long flares and the caps extend butter and a tiny pinch of einna hams in gay colours and checks are ed right to the waist truly de mon are added to it

as low as $1 a yard. I thought the lightful and striking creation, catered for in a variety of sweet: handkerchiefs very cheap, especial-ave

years.

FASHIONS.

are the

embodiment of youth, for surely,

othicsnagald look mare juvenile than a little Eton jacket

accompanied by

A most original arrangement of tucks characterises the charming tennis dress. They decorate the little vest and are inact as a brond band about the waist,

Tucks bie much used these days,

DO YOU KNOW?

Flavour white ments such as veal or pork with a little pounded mace when recooked.

ly those packed six in a box priced Pioneer. Some of the smartest

at 89 a very suitable gift by the stockings this season come from

Sincere's are having a special zale of children's Summer washing. frocks Youngsters clothes look particularly interesting at the mo never seem to have to wait for their ment. These lucky little people new fashions as we do, there are

always new ideas to be picked up for them, even at times like the present when our wardrobes are at standstill, waiting for the hew season's styles. This fact is borne out at Sincero's where a very wide choice of children's clothes is boing čak eurons on das in white, blue, and, noticed mauve with a leather belt attached. It was marked at $260 which will give you an idea of the prices, ruling. The small baby is also well-

little frocks in muslin, cambric and

silk with embroidery and smocking

and lovely wee bonnets to match.

Thank

Bovril βου

for Goodness

WHITEAWAY'S SALE

LADIES

DO NOT MISS

THE WONDERFUL VALUES OFFERED

IN

ART SILK AND SILK HOSE

ALL SIZES

AND COLOURS

IN VARIOUS MAKES

$1.00

$3.95 PAIR

THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF CHILDREN'S SOCKS

AT

BARGAIN PRICES.

CALL AND INSPECT.

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO. LTD.

SPECIAL SALE of Children's

Summer Washing Frocks.

Dainty Dresses for Every Occasion.

The SINCERE Co., Ltd.

DARELLE Beauty Shoppe.

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PERMANENT

WAVING.

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