1931-08-21 — Page 2

THE DOLLY VARDON HAT SHOP

St. George's Building, Chater Road

10 DAYS SALE. Millinery at Half Price. Dresses Greatly Reduced.

LATEST

SHOE

STYLES

Up-to-date and Original in Design

Made from the Finest Quality Materials

Imported Models

Only.

OPDONS, Ltd.

Footwear (1) for Kilad

Kayamally

Building.

Maison Marnac

Dress Designer

'from.

Patou, Paris. 4, Pedder Street (Opposite Hong Kong Hotel).

Morning and

Afternoon

Dresses

Made to Order

at Short Notice.

The First Light Weight Coats of

are

the

Season

now on Display in

the Ladies' Salon,

Mezzanine Floor.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1931.

WOMAN'S PAGE.

ROUND THE SHOPS.

[BY, EVE."

Lane, Crawford-Even though one may resolve to wait a littla while before deciding on one'a autumn outfit, the business of get- ting a new leight weight coat which will tell the world of the changes in line is not likely to be delayed. In Lane Crawford's ladies salon, you will find some of the smartest conts of the coming season, inolud- ing models made from the numer ous, fancy wool, manterials which this year are used for smart coats. Ennine is seen trimmed on a smart model in fawn, and a very smart finish it proves. The cost is belt- ed, nad has a rather wide box plent down the front, while at the back are two narrow box plents set rather low and springing from in set bands curving downwards from over the hips, Some, coats straight, others spring outwarde towards: the hem. Another coat made from eight-weight fancy tweed in a very pale beige tint, has sleeves finished with deep cuffs in a lighter colour to match the geder- ously proportioned double collar. I also saw some rather fascinating suedo hip-length, coats lined throughout and fastened down the front with zip fasteners.

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The Dolly Vardca Hat Shop has moved to now and more spacious premises at the corner of Ice House Street and Chater Road, opposite the. Hotel Cecil. The new shop is large and airy with big display windows on two sides. The furni

In 'depicting "well-dreined girl in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer' picture, Leila Hyams appears in a lovely printed frock carrying out floral patterns. The wide collar shows an edging of rick-rack. hraid, the only trimming na the dress.

HEALTH IN THE HOME.,

VALUE OF FRESH FRUIT.

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'Garden's. When I paid my week- footwear, they were busy unpacking ly visit to this delightful home of a shipment of their latest shoes. White sudde appears to be the most. The old saying that "an apple crocodile, lizard and pythan as well popular for summer wear, and a day keeps the doctor away as leathers are often used for trim- mings. Some very smart models in low tio shoes. Coloured suede is this style are seen in court and

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not without a certain amount of truth. Fresh fruit juices contain the so-called vitamin O, the cam- plete absence of which from "the

diet results in the disease known

used for some of the more dressy scurvy." This disease used to models, one example being seen in bo common among sailors who, ab toe trimmed with lizard dyed green. dark green suede with the heel and sent at sen for long periods of time, Among the one coloured shoes is a It also occurs in young infants who were unable to get any fresh fruit. kid on which stitching in the same foods, and is ushered in by Iretful- very smart model in dark blue have been fed on artificial sterilised colour is the only trimming.

turo and fittings are charming and up-to-date, and are fitting back ground for the lovely American hats, and dresses. To celebrate the. removal, the Dolly Vardon Hat Shop is holding an extra special sale for ten days and all stocks have been marked. down at give away prices. Really smart hatsing gowns, are numerous During and this shop has a reputation for elegance are being offered at $10, and a special and attractive line of Hinen dresses can be had for the same price.

wearing smart daytime and even-

Felix Hat Shop. Occasions for THE TWO-PIECE FOR DAY

the presont sale this charming have been greatly reduced, and all shop, the prices of all the dresses evening models are marked at half the original figures There are. models in organdie, georgette, satin and taffeta. Tennis players will be specially interested in the neat and crepe de chine. Most of these little frocks in linen, washing silk are sleeveless or feature the short sleeves which reach only a few prices of chic model hats have been inches below the shoulder. The reduced in equally drastic fashion. Largo crinoline hats suitable for weddings and more dressy occasions are offered at below cost price.

Gray's. Yellow Lantern. I saw some of the most delightful undies at this novelty store the other day. As you know, the Gray's Yellow Lantern Shops make a specialty in this line, and are noted for the lovely designs and workmanship in their table linens and underwear, There seems to be a vogue for satin at the moment, possibly because it lends itself so well to the adorn-

Whiteaway's annual summer salo ment of embroidery and lace. The is always a notable event in shop- new tint in face looks lovely, it ping circles and this year the bar- is deeper than Mocha, a little on gains seem more numerous and the the pink side, and it looks, perfect prices lower than ever, taking into ly beautiful allied with the rosy consideration the state of the dollar colours which seem to be the be-all and of the fact that all stocks are and end-all of a woman's taste from England and America. The when it comes to lingerie. A large bargains are, of course, too numer shipment of afternoon and eveningous to mention in detail, and I can gowns are expected in a day or only advise an early visit while the two, the quick turnover in this line sale is on.. proving their popularity.

A garden party dress of or gandlies, It din an attractive shade of green, and is embellish ed with Victorian founode and "a short cape,

FOR THE HOUSEWIFI

NOTEBOOK.

"A little castor, sugar, sprinkled over fried tomatoes will greatly im prove their favour.

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Mix a little ammonia with bees wax, and turpentine used for floor polishing; the wax will then dis. solve quickly

EVENING WEAR.

Quer a black crépe de chine slip, this new slim-to-the-ground skirt has double flounces of ite "oun fabric, with under-frills of black chiffon. The glenyeless--- corsage and transparent contee asure of their wars for either mart dngtime wear or evening. - Contee and frock are in printed chiffon in lovely nasturtium colouring, with just a font of flesh-pink chiffon at the decal. letage.

A tablespoonful-of-powderett gelatine dissolved in two table-esa, and loss of apetite, Infants spoonfuls of hot water and then therefore be given cach day a amall who are fed in this way ghould, allowed to cool is an excellent sub- quantity of fresh orange juice. stitute for white of egg,

In older children and adults & more important function of fruit action of the intestines.

8 its stimulating effect on the As we have frequently emphasised, the in- testiness are very liable to grow fary; and this habit of laziness is particularly apt to developin Sliced onions should be dipped in mon and women having to got to children going to school or young milk before frying.”

their work early if the morning. Now constipation is probably re Petersham that has become limpsponsible either directly or indirect can be restored by applying a littlely for many of the troubles of this soap. Afterwards, press with a hot world, and more particularly for iron.

mad

A good substitute for cream can be made by beating together the white af nnd erg and a mashed. bananay

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Before using dyes grease the hands well with vaseline. It will provent the aniline stain penetrat ing too deeply into the skin,

-many, vagné-feelings-of-unwellness, for vague abdominal pains, for headaches and for many heures thenic conditions

IMMUNITY FROM ILLNESS

Immunity from illness depends mainly upon the resisting power

of the individual. And the resist- ing power of the individual depends mainly upon nutrition.

BOVRIL

The Ideal Stimulant Nutrient

WHITEAWAY'S

1

SALE

FINAL BARGAINS.

The last few days of August will be marked by SpecialTM Reduction in all Summer Goods and Excess Stock.

STOCK MUST BE CLEARED.

HALF PRICE

BARGIANS AT

ONE THIRD PRICE

QUARTER PRICE.

SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES

ON

ALL SUMMER MILLINERY.

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.

FELIX

HAT SHOP.

York Building, Chater Road.

All Evening Gowns offered at Half the Original Price.

Day and Afternoon

Frocks and Mil-

linery also Greatly

Reduced.

WARM WEATHER HINTS.

When cream is only slightly sour,

it can be served with puddings, cte.

If in waren, weather butter turns if it is first put into a basin with It is wise, therefore, to give you, rengid, take as much as you require. children and young people plenty and soak it for two hours an cold the juice of a femen and a good of fruit and the best time is prob water to which a good pinch of tablespoonful of ably at breakfast-time. And this bicarbonate of seda has been add until quite stiff. This increases the

Bugar and whipped- piece of advies should also be takened, then take it out and work it by grown up people who tend to be troubled with a lazy intestine.

into & pat.The butter will be as quantity and gets rid of the sour good as when freshe

favour