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Maddening Monieresta
The Burglar
Crash... bang... ernah Fearfully Peter crouches is the corner of the pantry. He is torn between horror at the thought of what is happening upstairs and passionate regret,, at the chance he has lost. To bave got so far and bungied the thing. Simply sickening There they are on the floori golden brown and tempting.. his delicious scrunchy "Ovaltine" Rusks and for all the good it does him they might be in the Sahara. He wonders whether to eat one quickly before the family arrive. No good, here they are. Golly, they all look scared to death. Must have thought he was a burglar. Even Uncle Bob looka furious, Seems like a pretty bad show this. It's a bit burt on a chap not even to have had one bite...especially when they'll punish him anyway .......
'OVALTINE'
RUSKS
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KNIT YOUR OWN BELTS.
Belts which are first knitted and then plaited are being shown in London. They are finished with a chromium buckle, and are so smart that it is not until they have bem examined closely that one realises how easy it is to make them.
Do
Buy a skein of three different- coloured wools, according to the polour of the frock with which the belt is to be worn. Cast on three Britebes, and knit in stocking stitch until the length is decidedly more than the waist measurement; this with, each entour, fasten them all off, and stitch the sides of each strand together so chat you have Plait three long, harrow tubes. them, adjust them to the waist measurement and fasten on the the fashionable tricolour of red, white, and blue. Six strands could be made for a wider belt.
buckle.
Try this
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NEW EVENING MODES.
DETAILS THAT ADD CHIC.
The big dressmakers in London and Paris have proved ouce more that the skill of medern needle- women is equal to that of the last contury who are always held up to us of the present generation as having been sich experts in the art of sowing a fine" seam.
A every dress show one is im- proaned with, the clever handwork that goes to decorate so many of the niodels. It may be in fine hem- stitching, in defiente ombroidery, in that patience-taxing work of mak ing yards and yards of ruching, in outlining fine Ince designs with silk or bend embroidery or in appliqué. work when Iner is applied to chiffon or velvet on to georgette.
The Importance of Trimming. The fact remains that the, trin- ming of a gown fara very important detail these days, and adds much to the originality of the model.
O 11. modified bustle effect Lachieved with loopa of taffeta on a
Kown of that material, frills are introduced to give an apron effect on the skirt and to online the low décolletage, and to form the little cape-likn, sleeves Gloves put Anishing touch to the whole and are of a deeper shade than the
gown.
To Give that Silm Look. Another gown is of a different type bun has many notes that make for chic. This skirt, for instance, is beautifully eut in sections, which give a slimming line to the figure. The Kections are carried round to the back and the misterial is cleverly
to Cross nt the hack mid tl" . waist-line and are brought round the figure to form helt that is finished with a jewelled buckle.
Satin Bowers soften the plainly eut décolletage. One is white like the gown, and the other-is in a deep fame shade to match the lining of the long white cont.
Tiro cont abows cape effect made by the application of a wide band of far extending from the base of the sleeves across the back of the cont.
Irish Lace Again.
It is possible that Irish lace will return to favour, for it is being used in eohjunction with satin for many gowns. Both wool and silk lace make frequent appearance in richshades of blive and red and the soft beech brown which is so becoming
A very lovely material is in broché velvet in a design of black leaves on a white ground.
Jewelled effects áre
numerous.
lames being frequently embroidered with coloured stones.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Mutton Suet should be used only in dishes that are to be daten hot. If put in anything that is served cold it may give a rather unpleasant flavour. A little lemon juice added alway's makes a great improvement when mutton suet is used in cook ing.
Ollod Paper for the kitchen, grease-proof and waterproof, can be made at home. Take some sheets of strong white paper and brush them over on both sides with boiled linseed oil, which can be bought very cheaply at any iron-monger's. Hang the sheets up till thoroughly dry.
(Cotinued on Columa Siz),
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1932.
WOMAN'S PAGE
THE NEW DRESS
COLOURS.
Wo must put a bright face on
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PINK HAS COME BACK TO
FAVOUR
if you are having your bedroom re-decorated thisner, you. should inclide pluk in your possible colour schemes,
This is one of the most popular colours at the modest, perhaps be cause, people want to wake up in a cherry atmosphere,
Dirty pink was chosen by a Bride for her London bedroom the other day. It does not sound at- tinctive, but it is.
The pink paint is applied thinly over an ondercont of white, and the walls sometimes look creamy white, sometimes deep pink.
Gay and Youthful, · Mushroom pink, which painters often match from a piece of eripe "de ching, is a colour which looks its best with royal blus or jade green or brown. Sugarstick pink is very gay and youthful-just the bright eten pink of Brighton. rock,
Pench pink has tinge of apricot yellow in it, and a bedroom paint ed in this glowing shade scema always to have the sunlight in its heart.
IF YOU HAD LIVED IN 1432.
The little girl in the contre of the picture is trying on one of the husk horned headdresses that were A fashionable in the 15th century, Fino Indies' wore thesehennis in all shapes, from the heart-shaped ene to the pointed spire. The long tight-waisted dresses were lavishly fur-trimmed and were cut vory “low in the neck.
Boya and men in the 15th cen- tary wore jaunty túnies,with enor moun puff sleeves, and with all the. fullness of the tunic gathered to the bacle and front into a short frill below the waist
On other long hair they wore bigh-crowned "hats something like
the oven.
Quite a number of womeb aretively sellow appearance. already asking for an oil founda- For both these old favourites,. tion for their sun tan powder, gim at keeping the colouring as realising how well this complexionclear as a wild rose: Boso red,
complexion will give an unattrac-en-hats without brima.
it this summer if we intend to is set off by vividly coloured' gar- | strawberries and cream, blush rose
ments.
the
wear the gay colours which are being shown at the mid-eilson
are Lipstick and", vorul collections in Londer and Paris.fashionable shades of red. Match Women who try to wear these vivid them up in your-make up as closely blues, reds, and yellows without you can, for nothing gives a the most careful make-up will fade out," as they say in the Alm
studios.
Aay expert decorator or artist will agree that a vivid "shade" of
around it, if they are neutral. It blue swaps the other coleurs is exactly the same with the new and rather trying shade of blue which is likely to be the most popular colour, of the season. Feu- tores and colouring must be well defined.
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Coral or Geranium.
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those are the coloure to use. A grease foundation is not good with browns, even for a dry skin; a powder cream will give the clearer appearance to the skin which is desirable.
Beige is one of the most dif- worse effect than two shades of red | ficult colours in the world to wear. Unless the make-up and accessories are perfect, the effect will be dowdy. Yet hundreds of women choose is because "beige goes with everything,"
which do not tone. Ceral can be'l matched perfectly in every kind of cosmetic, and so can lipatiek, which is a rather soft, shade of lacquer. But if there is a hint of orange in the frock, keep, to an
orange make-UP.
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That, of course, is a fallacy. And us with black, a beige ought will cost more than a colourful one and will require more care spent on the peomplexion.
Be Definits.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
(Continued from Column Two).
Onion Juice can be obtained onsily for flavouring by squeezing the onion on a lemon squeezer,
Smoked Cod's Boo, mashed with lemon juido and pepper, makes un usually delicious aundwiches. It res quízies no further cooking, and will keep for several days.
Sponge Rubber bathroom mate should be rolled up tightly after uan so that the water is squeezed' out of them. Then unroll and wipe with
32 dry cloth Those meta. should not be laid where strong sunlight fulla directly on them, as this may tend to make them perish and fade.
Banana yellow is a good choice for the outdoor" woman, or for those who have a naturally tanned skin. It calls for coral or red taa¦ gerine make-up, with sun tan ori bundna powder applied over
Tea can be freshly made in the foundation of gypsy oil. Canary If the colour is a yellow beige, kettle over the picnic bonfire, Tio. yellow is also an outdoor shade; choose banana powder and blush sufficient ten in a muslip bag belere that is, it looks best with a com- rose rouge. The lipstick, as always, hand, and drop it into the kettle plexion which has a healthy glow of must partly depend upon one's when the water is boiling. Or use colour.
natural colouring, but it should con- one of the inexpensive metal in- tain the faintest tinge of yellow. Afusers which can now be bought. touch of chestnut eye shadow will emphasis the whole make-up beautifully,
But beiges of the oyster and slightly Tinker type require a dif
For them there Woollen Jumpers are able to ferent make-up): are rose red rouges nad psticks, stretch on the shoulder through with eye shadow to match and bring laundering or long wear. up the colour of the eyes, and eye they ro frat bought or brows slightly defined with a pencil. fted, stitch a piece of tape firmly inside the shoulder seam, and it will never get out of shape,
Avold Tan with Brown.
For this Blue, red coral rouge, and orange lipstick are likely to be most successful. The shade to avoid is pink; the make-up must touch of yellow in it. have Geranium red and mandarin are On the other hand, any appear also good, but if the outfit is tailor-ance of tan must be avoided by od and will not be worn for very women who wear brown or einna formal oceusions a hint of sun tan man-two more colours which are will be becoming. Blue eye shadow, featured in the collections. Both deftly used, repeats the shade of will throw a faint reflection of the frock very subtly and at the themselves on the skin, and any same time enhances the colour of addition of orange or htown to the
THE CHILDREN'S CORNER
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AESOP'S FABLES.
THE DOG IN THE MANGER.
1-One day, a dog found his way into a cowshed, and lay down in a mange that was full of hay. This was no nice., and soft, and warm, that he made up his mind to stay there and sleep.
-Out in the fields were some oxen ploughing, and when their day's work was done, they came back to the shed to be fed, and to rest. One of them went into the stuli, and walked up to the manger where the dog'lay, to eat his.hay
3-Up jumped the dog at once, and began to bark loudly, and to sap at the poor, tired ox, and this made him afraid to go near the dog.
"What is the matter with you!"
naked he. This is my stall. I
have been hard at work all day,.
and am very hungry. Pray, lot most wicked, selfish bruts I have tress in the forest bend to and fro.
u have a little of the hay to eat. Lever seen. You cannot eat the bay : 3-But when I use all my I shall not harm your and you do not want to eat it yourself.
4-Go away!" said the dog.
"I was here first, and I am going to stay here. You must go to some other place for your hay: I will not be troubled with you."
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6. The ox. however, tried to snatch a mouthful of hay by going first to une corner of the mauger and then to the other, but the dog was always too quick for him.
Hosbarked and snapped as the poor ox so much, that he could noti get near the hay at all; so at last he lay down to go to sleep with out having his supper. Turning to the dog, the ox said, "You are the
yourself,' and you will not let those da sa who can."
THE WIND AND THE SUN.
1.-The Wind and the Sun orice began to quarrel as to which of the two was the stronger, and each, bousted of the great things he could do...
strength, I work the sea up into great waves, which I duah against
"I dry up the river and lakes, and the ponds and streams, und do many other great deeds."*.
self," how cold the wind is to- day! and he drew his cloak paround him, and buttoned it up.
7.Then the Wind blew harder and harder, till he almost tore the cloak from the man's back, but instead of making the pan take off his garment, it only made him put up his big collar, and draw "the elonk closer about him. He began
to walk more quickly, than he had yet done, so us to keep himself
vana.
The Wind tried his very best, but failed: so he gave way to let the Sun have his turn.
What you say is all very the rocks, where they break into good," said the North Wind, "but foam. I tear up trees hy the roota, 1 till think that I am the stronger The man could stand the heat o
blow down houses, and make the tul mill-chimneys rock so that they fell as if they were going ta fall down."
All that may be true," said the Sun," "but it does not prove that you are stronger than I am Why, it is I who make the leaves,
much of the two. Let us settle the matter in this way." There is a man going albug the road yonder. The one of us who is first able to make him take off his cloak shall be the winner.
That will do nicely," said the
2. Why," shid' the North Wind, and blossom, and fruit come upon by using over so little of my the trees it is I who cause the Sun, and you still try first." power drive abips across the corn and rhes, to grow in the fields. Then the Wind blows strong mighty ocean: I turn the mill that and the flowers and vegetables in gust, and made the man shiver. grinds the corn, and I make the "the gardens.
"My word," said the man to him
8.-The Sun came from behind the clouds, and gave out a little of his heat,. The traveller soon began to feel wurın again, and he turned down the collar of his clonki. she went on his way. The Sun smiled at this, and gave out more heat and brightness. The nina soon beckans so warn that he undid the buttons of his cloak, and push- ed his itat back from his for sherd.
9.-Thon the Bun. tried once more, and shone as brightly as he could
longer. He took off his cloak, tad- his hat, and sat down on a large stone to rest himself.
10. There," said the Sun to the North Wind, what do you think of that? I hope you will learn. rom this, that gentlo means" can. Foften do more than rough onion)"
But the North Wind was very angry because he hid been beaten the Sun. He did not say any thing in reply, but turned round, and few away as fast as he exild...
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