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PRE-VIEW

Do not purchase your wardrobe or accessories on the spur of the moment these days. The winter fashion scene in our shops is growing with each ship that brings new merchandise. Take your time,

POISE, GRACE,

PERSONALITY

Be you stout, thin, tall or small-you, need grace of movement, poise and a correct carriage. And, oh! there are so few of you who have the three.

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Have you noticed the graceful movements of a cat? A cat keeps its muscles supple by stretching, and a cat; has not forgotten how to relax, an art rarely retained by humans. The road to gracé' is, paved with the ability to relax and the correct use of force, but ten- sion of nerves and muscles is a deterrent to grace of movement.

The daily dozen will help to keep frelax and drop the foot to the

study what the styles are to be the body healthy and slender if floor. like and plan your costumes and practised regularly, but less Repeat, placing the right toes the accessories that blend with strenuous movements are needed against the door and raising the

left leg. Repeat ten times for each. leg

each out t

A Bride!

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CONFIDE IN

Kowloon.

FAITH

PRIOR

And by this I mean that you change the bank account to your name, igure out a fair allowance for household expenses and your wife's personal expenses and give that to her and no more.

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STUPID asks questioris con- cerning the study of simple · human psychology, and what is its use to a seeking mind eager to develop personal power and understanding, and explains his intense misery when feeling

Do this with her. Show her on dult and uninformed in com-

paper how tricky money pany he wishes to maintain.

and how it can be made to work Psychology does for the mind for both or it may trip you up. what medical science does for the Try to enlist her interest in keep- body. One can cure oneself of many ing the bills down and saving

for some dls of the body, as one can of the money herself

of the mind, if one has sufficient know-special things she wants. Get. a. ledge. "Psychology teaches one not family budget book and impose only to examine one's own life and upon her the task of keeping a see what adult difficulties and pro-check upon expenditures while you blems arise through childhood im do the same.

pressions, but helps the young form! There is no other way of getting the right impressions for their your money under control. I am

safer and happler future. If you sure it is ignorance which is caus- send or go into a book store you ing her deceptions and careless- will find several inexpensive and ness. Impress upon her firmly. good methods of studying in your that a shared responsibility only own time at home and you will feel will keep your marriage from the better for that new and absorbing rocks and that she has her job of conserving money, which is interest.

equally as important as your job 1s of earning it.

________UNDECIDED__has_without. her awareness, described sketchily a man who seems to be neurasthenic, and expressed her secret conviction. quite un-- wittingly, that nothing con- structive can come of their association.

There is a "quality in most in- telligent female minds which, with- out logic or reason, gives knowledge

UNPOPULAR writes that her two closest women "friends are constantly invited to events and paid a great deal of atten- tion by the opposite sex. She is usually au added quantity who has to be looked after by others.

to retain or restore grace.

WALKING STRIDES Don't try to hoist the legs. 100 far the first two or three days. but, gradually increase the height until finally you can raise them so high that the toes are on a level with the shoulder. Eventually you w} be able to make the toes attain a level with your head,

short

Walking with too long or tou a stride is an enemy of (one grace, is tiring and throws out the

hands and then bring fingertips to-f gether, and look upwards at them (one bar); bend down from the waist with the left arm outstretch- ed and touch the left toes with the fingertips, while the right arm

If you are stilted and clumsy of movement and have lost the easy grace of childhood, try the 'follow- Many young ladies are taking ing exercise done to a waltz tune: their vows these days, and the Lift hands above head and slide costume is one of the main points teft foot to left (one bar); separate in a wedding scene. One of our larger specialty shops should be the first thought in bridal apparel. The satin wedding gown, with long sleeves and the built-up shoulders, with the three-and-a-half trains, are cut in the skirt and bodice,, on remains raised to form a long line the Empire and Princess lines. A and the right knee bends few of them have pearl beading de- bar); then raise the arms above balance of the body. signs on the bodice; others have the head again tone bar). Repeat should suit the length of the leg: A stride small lace at the collar, and a few this exercise smoothly to left and there should be a free awing from are perfectly plain, leaving smart-right in turn, following the rhythm the hip without wobbling and s ness to cut and talloririg.

of the waltz,

The wedding veil, which every miss dreams of, can be found in this shop, too, both American, and British. The former, is nearly four yards in length, and usually at- tached to a bandeau or, halo.. which has the "must have" orange Elossom trim. The British yelling 13 of satin tulle, oblong and ap- pliqued on each corner in satin thread. This is six yards 'in length, Also, you may purchase the vell, by the yard.

The white gloves, two-button

length, the flesh hose and satin or, crepe slippers are also found in this shop. Alterations to any part of the costume are taken care of by competent atters...

If you are about to wed, do not hesitate to spend some time in vestigating this complete wedding service.

Afternoon Smartness

Going-ons will soon commence for the afternoon hours. Dressy frocks are necessary for such oc-

though. at castons. You will and a very good present, small- selection at one of the specialty shops. Sheer wool crepes, satins interesting new colours have just and dull crepes in the bright and arrived. The trims are very new and different: leathers, furs, gold flowers appliqued, and various trims of contrasting silks, plus the smart braid trimming which, was tised a bit last spring.

And the hats will hold you in a trance. The stock is large and you can find the style for any outfit. Sport in Knits

Are you a lázy person, or have not the time for knitting? Do not sigh," one of the newer shops has a good selection of knitted two- plece, frocks They are just the outfit for morning or afternoon

Your two friends have a "certain and a queer sense of fatality in something." very true. Nice smile certain conflicts and problems, figures and are very popular, but You feel in your heart that you are other girls have these qualities and combating a strange and baffling spend many a lonely hour. Evi-wear. And they can be washed—- problem when trying to understand dently, you are included in this this man, his moods, morbidity and group. The whole trouble is Per vacillating temperament.

sonality that is the password bo popularity. You are not born with

His attitude is one of semi- this trait, it must be developed by retirement and semi-advance, and practice, and you can do this." his inner conflict is betrayed by his Take stock of yourself, your good. gestures and expressions. In fact qualities. You are courteous, have he neither wants to let you go..a sense of humour; now, hang on to nor has the power to hold you these two

very necessary points responsibly. His type seldom come and add poise, a casual manner

to any decision and so a woman with the opposite sex and anima-

is kept danging, Jerked forward. tion.

then, when moving, let go again."

complex and no good can come of your thinking seriously of him.

·A HUSBAND complains that his wife is indifferent and casual about the nice things he

Remember, no girl wins a man

no shrinking or fading of colours, which are subdued and brilliant.

The trim of these suits is very attractive, and makes a very good. finish In contrasting colours. brims can be purchased to blend Little chapeaus of wool with small

with these wool suits.

Stop by and see them-they are certainly an investment, Party Fashions

DOOR JAMB EXERCISE. The Door Jamb really is an exercise for toning the area back of the knees. 50 that.

steadiness of the shoulders..

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An excellent way to cultivate a graceful walk is to practise walk- ing by placing one foot directly in front of the other, at the same

CREATED FOR JANET GAYNOR

This dusty rose, wool, one-piece tailored dress designed by Adrian for Janet Gaynor to wear in her new Alm has modified puffed sleeves, square shoulder and illy neckline. Interest is centred in the belt and bodice treatment. The Ascot pocket bows and belt are black velvet. and the matching felt hat his medium turned-up brim with a looped black velvet ribban band.

other exercises can be indulged in more freely,

time balancing a book on the head, and keep your eyes on an übject at level height

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Blue, gold, pale pink, rose, elec

The stiff back of the knee area He seems to be suffering from some by silly affectations. Be yourself trie blue, plum, purple, green and the weakened inside of the

And here is a good exercise to don't, above all else, make catty every party dress, on display in thigh area can be corrected with strengthen and reduce the ab- remarks, or brag about yourself or one pr Kowloon's dress shops in a remarkably short time .by domen" and lessen the sway-back,

A DREAM WALKING other dates. Men Like to be makes you gasp because of doing the Door Jamb exercise once

Bit on a low stool; touch tip of charmed, not bossed, into doing.colour combinations and style, or twice a day.

your toes with Angertips, then You will need to stand facing an slowly bend backward, raising your thoughtful things. The main thing The shop is ablaze with wild and in your disposition is charm. Be pastel hues. A new shipment has abfect which is stable enough to arms from the toes until your magnetic, and wholly irresistible just arrived, and in this you find steady the body when the weight head is touching the floor, your and keep your sense of humour. flared skirts, back-gathered skirts, is put against it, and one that is arms over the head with the palms and even side whoops. Satin, narrow enough to perinit the legs upward, your feet still on the floor CAN ANYTHING BE DONE about molre, crepe and velvets are the to, swing at each. side. In the on the other, elde of the stool. the ten or twelve cats which howl outstanding materials. No two of average home the door jamb will And of course you are still sitting. most of the night in our neigh-the styles are alike! Be prepared be found the ideal frame for this. on the stool--no cheating! Then bor's back yard?

to spend more than five minutes Place, the palms of both hands slowly return to the sitting poB1-

does for her. He asks, also, how to carb her easy-going ex- - penditures. He is ambitious: to save and get ahead, and' she does not care to save. Tilg money..

Common 'courtesy, the capacity to feel grateful and not take things Very few people like to be. here. as a matter of course, the habit of awakened by howling cats First saying a sincere "thank you" and try throwing something at them "please", all do a great deal toward It will not work, probably. Then fellowship and good will and pro-speak to the people next door, and mote a continued happy marriage. nothing is done about the notes

I suggest, regarding the money

call the police department. difficulties, that you take, the reins right now, my boy, before your household peace gallops away so far that you cannot recapture" it.

(Exch week in this column, Falth Prior answers questions of a personal nature submitted. by readers of the Dally Press).

against the door jamb at a height

Hats for this shop are arriving level with the chest, and place the by each steamer big ones, little toes of the left foot against the ones, gay, giddy, sombre, dignified, Jamb to bring the body into 2 frivolous bormets, in colour plus straight line. more colour.

Any information pertaining to these items may be obtain ed from Barbara Lee, 30251, or enclose a self addressed envelope to the "Dally"Press.”

tion.

· Daily...- repelition of these exercises or any particular ons that may be helpful will give or restore the graceful flowing -movements--You-Will÷zot stiff, awkward, all féet hands, "Have you rez

Now swing-the-right-leg-upward- and outward, raising it from the hip and keeping the knee rigid, untu the leg is extended as far as possible and raised as high as pos- ja lo sible without too much díacom- [forture. Hold for a moment, then

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1938.—PAGE

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WHAT'S HAPPENING TO

AUTUMN FASHIONS?

Consciously or unconsciously every woman is asking herself this. question, "What's "going to happen to autumn fashions?”

COLOURS: Black will be most important. But there will be lots "of wine, green-blue, rust, plum, eggplant and berry shades. The green will range from lime to deep laurel tones. Many blues have a "green look, many blues have a green cast.

Dress Silhouettes: Skirts will be

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Skunk dyed like sable is high slim and straight out go. the all fashion within budget prices. The round pleats and full fares. chunky silhouette is still good. Bodices are soft, with dressmaker Though the straight line coats are. details. Maybe ploused, but often smartest with square-shoulders, not- molded. Necklines extremely high too broed. Unusually worked skins in the front. Bleeves both short and in full sleeves are smart, Long.

Evening Attire: Black is always Coas Silhouettes: Dressy coats the stand-by.. The wines. vist, are often fitted. Tailored and coral, silver and gold, with white, sports types have boxy silhouettes will be seen in evening and dinner with upstanding shoulders. Some dresses this season: have a few swing backs, Newest The very low neckline and collars are tiny ones. Many sleeves backless dress holds supreme sway are of fur. Lots of coats will be at the moment. collarless with tuxedo fronts.

Shirts have fullness in the back. Fur Coats: This will be a season or perfectly straight with a alt for" when everyone can have fur, dancing or walking. Quite a few. Either the real article or unusual styles have small dip trains in the furs dyed to look like something back of the skirts. Very full skirts else, or a whole new array of in-will still be worn in the very light expensive pelts. Guanaco and weight materials, moulton are two new ones. Fitch

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And complement the dress with in its matinal yellow, or dyed to a short, three-quarter length, or look like mink, is new..

frull length, fur evening wrap.

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