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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1931.

WOMAN'S PAGE.

"MERRY

CHRISTMAS TO ALL

THE DOLLY VARDON HAT SHOP

wishes all

her patrons "A Merry Christmas

Gifts that will be appreciated

Van Raalte Hose

and Underwear

Gloves

Boudoir Slippers

and Shoes

CORDONS, Led.

G

Footwear for Milady

Kayamally Building

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

Ladies' Salon.

For Christmas

Dances we have

a charming col-

lection of Evening

Gowns.

ROUND THE SHOPS.

[Ry "EVE."]·

1 take this opportunity of ex-

1 Gordon's. Here we are the day' Lending to readers of this column meat of us have still some chopping before Christmas, and I'm Bura my wasmest greetings for Christ- mas and New Year. I trust that

so do as the probian of what 10 my poor efforts to give Hong Kong something useful is the best all- give is often a hard one. "Clive women, from week to week," sortie vier, and it is more than ever the ides of the articles and fashions in the local shops have been of Underwear outfits are eminently wisest Course > adopt to-day. Dome help during 1931. I keep con- suitable and sensible, and what &tianally in touch with the shops and could be more lovely than the lovely am in a position to know exactly j« Van Raalte maka at Gordon's what each has in stock, 50 if anyone these, as you know, are of the finest in eper at a less regarding what and where to buy, or if I can be of help in any way, a personal note addressed to me c/o the Daily Press will have my best attention.

Lane, Orawford's. Christmas, the season for parties and family entertaining, is again with us and there will be heaps of opportunities of displaying pretty frocks. I saw yesterday

lovely evening models which were just being an packed at Lane, Crawford's Long grnetful lines are shown on these

quality one can wish for.

"The Caravan.-This shop, both in the Peninsula Hotel and in St.- Xmas gifts, and if you pay either Then, George's Building. specialises in of the branches a visit all your. shopping troubles will be over. The Caravan's underwear make, ideal gifte af also do the exquisite justly famous. Some very beautiful table linen for which this shop is

articles were shown the other day; they are all courent made and the beatiful workmanship is done on the finest of linen, silk and satin, with the result that they constitüte gifts which stand alone and are sure to please. All articles.bought at this shop are packed in floral boxes ready to be delivered to the lucky recipient. . If in doubt what to give her," pay a visit to the Caravan.

of course, there are stockings most popalar, perhaps, of all gifts, net sp very expensive a present, of course and 'oh! Ko useful. And what girl could fail to appreciate a pair or twe of Van Raalte suitable and, those imported by stockings Gloves, too, are most Gordon's are among the best and more fashionable in the local shops, gnd shades, being in all the latest designs Last but not least, comes footwear for which Gordon's have a reputation second to none and which need no introduction to delightful gowns, and satin seeme Hong Kong women. to be the ali and end all of slippers, especially, are most attrae. The boudoir- this season's material for evening.tive and make A beautiful and The models are of the popular seasonable gift. tailor-made variety, carefully cut

30mc

to emphasise the graceful lines of aalrider figure." Effective finishing touches are provided on a 1084- coloured model in the form of tiny tinted potals used, to edge the 'colletage, and the double fan- shaped bow at the back, which, while not in th least a bustle, kartes as a reminder that this still plays an important role in the

shion of the moment.

Matson Marase. This week some Very striking evening models have arrived from Paris for Maison Marone. Designers are, still toying with the idea of the old bustle, and nna, notes fresh variations of the irregular neckline and the treat- mont of the back of an evening dress. The dress which accentuatos the slim outline of the figure in stijl. popular. Black is seen in two out of every three models, and white is challenged by bright reds and Freons. Some of the prettiest dresses are inade of panne velvet, one example in this material being in a bright green. The graceful lines and cut in the gown speak for themselves and show the exquisite: workmanship. In one of the Paris copies, the smart little complimen-" Biry eat is trimmed with white fur.

The Dolly Vardon Hat Shop. If you want to give yourself a Christing present, you cannot do better than get one of those de- lightful Ten Dance! bats or ong of the new silver metallic hnte ilmt ara to be worn for the evening | these days, and which have just been unpacked at that home, of elegance the Dolly Vardon Hat Shop. The new models are tently most exquisite and wholly entrenc ing-they bave to be seen to be fully appreciated. This is especial- ly true of the new evening turbans in black and silver which are ver tains to be seen this sensor in all the local ball-rooms as they give the last touch of chic to the present lovalyovaning frocks. If you want to look the last word in elegange during the Xmas and New Your festivition, pay a visit with.. out delay to the Dolly Vargon Hat Shop.

Femina-Those who are going to faney dress parties during the coming festive week and who is not cannot do better that pay a visit to Femina in Gloucester Building, where an. amazingly beautiful and novel display of fancy dresses are on view. Many of them have already been snapped up but I was informed that new dresses can be made at very short. notica There are all sorts of at- tractive styles from which to choose from at very reasonable prices.

TRY BOVRIL AND

MILK

A spoonful of Bovril stirred into glass of milk-hot or cold-makes: a doilclaus beverage. It is a com- bination of "food elements unique in their digestibility and high Autrition. For Bovril in the con centrated goodness of best beef in its most digestible form.

Give the children Bovril and Milk at mid-morning--it will give them energy and strangth throughout the whole day.

BOVRIL

femin

41, The Arcade

Gloucester Building

Fancy Dresses

"made to order at short notice

Expert workmanship and fit guaranteed

Maison Marnac, Ltd.

Gloucester Building ·

We have just received

a shipment of Hats

from Paris

also

Attractive new models

Evening Gowns