1938-10-21 — Page 3

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS -

Mavo's

HONG KONG

HOPPE

Small shipment of Winter

Evening & Dinner Gowns,

Hoods of all colours

to be fashioned into any style you select.

Gloucester Arcada,

Afternoon & Informal Frocks of Silk Crepe.

One & two piece

Wool Sport Frocks

in

Plaids, Checks & Colour Combinations.

Excella

Nathan Road.

CONFIDE-IN

Kowkxon.

FAITH PRIOR

A SAD MOTHER'S STORY AND NEED OF ADVICE: "I was married seven years ago. My hus and was the only child of a de- voted widowed mother whose love for him was his. final destruction. We lived together four years. finally, after

years of unspeakable

cruelly on his part. I left him, taking the baby. He went to his mother

I

I never divorced him and I did and simply inform the lady of not see him 'I have an, adequate your feelings and ask her to marry "Income from an estate, and no you

Was

from him.

help

necessary

The rest is between you and the After years of tragic procession in lady. If the answer is no, accept and out of mental hospitals and same in a gracious manner-Or drink cures.

"never say die," continue with he died. That wasi

your campaign at a later date.

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recently.

The grandmother never under stood why I left her son and has never asked to see the baby. She

s utterly alone, la straitened cir-; cumstances, and I would like to make her know that she is wel- come to see my boy and be friends with me i she wishes.

The child is beautiful and affec- tionate and as both my parents are dead, she is the only grand- parent the child has. I also wish to walve all rights to any estate left by my husband to her favour, I want to do the right thing, and the kind thing. Please tell me how to go about it?

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DEAR FAITH PICIOR: Can you give advice about naughty children? My daughter of fourteen is quite independent and older than her age, and believes she knows all the an- swers to life. She insists upon using "make-up" in the ex- treme. Tou, she smokes cita- rettes which is not only in- larious to her health, bul for bidden by her father and my- self.

Ja

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER

Fashion

Round The Shops

selection.

Chilly Nights

PRE-VIEW

FABRICS FOR YOUR WINTER DRAPERIES

The "safety first" each winter is black, which is, always chic, outstanding and flattering, you will sec plenty of this colour in wool and silk during the coming months. In the streets, restaurants and ballrooms.

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Parties and more parties are on "But what about the "umph!" in queen-when worn with the high- the calendar for the next couple the new fabrics for your wrad-piled hair and old-fashioned of weeks, and you have nothing to robe? Go into colour!

jewellery", wear! But it is not the fault of The plums are very popular and

Ribbed silks (such as the gold our shops.

Get into the habit of can be worn with any complexion chair in the living room is uphols- shopping several days a week and Olive, green, green-blue, beige,tered in gallies, ottomans, gros- you will be rewarded with a first nink, rust, peony-red, prune shade Brains, and surahs are as nice for (yyou will see much more of this termal clothes as in the dinner shade by November wine red and butts electric blue. Combine your co-

Be sure that your fabrics have lours and do not be afraid to look budy-whether for evening or day like a walking circus with three-clothes. The important new ful- new square look, and rding to feel the cool night breezes: colour combinations. Everyone is ness, the slumbers are disturbed when you centers and their population have ow

doing püst that, "all the fashionmaterials that don't go limp on

Be rich and crisp! must awaken and grope for wargone colour-crazy.

With all this richness of fabrics mer covering Solve the difficulty

una colour, do not forget the furs. by investing, in several pairs of the

Smooth textures in fabrics are Muns and what they can't and "Meridian" pyjamas, a new line. and dressy suits or street dresses sure you have one which can be' broadcloth. velour for town coats won't do for your costume-be They are made of fine woven cot-But choose the smooth, hard worst- ton. very soft, and styled in two ed for your suits.

Your toes and arms are begu

pieces, parts with elastic tops, and Jacket buttoning down the front: The trim at the neck and sleeves is contrasting and can stand the rigours of the wash-board.

A few each week must be re- served for relaxation and beauty sleep. And on these evenings a bit of reading under the bedside lamp is enjoyable, but quite cool on winter nights. Then slip into the light weight wool knit bed jackets. New ones have just ar- rived and at $3.50 and $4.50 you have comfort and beauty. White. tlue. green and pink are the colours. Styled with a high neck.

and some have swansdown bind- ing. the sleeves, three quarters in length.

The Felts

felt

You can put your heads into a

be chapeau nowaday and comfortable. A hat shop in town can solve the question of just what you want or they can cause you to have the jitters in trying to decide. A very good selection is cr hand for your choice. Black, navy blue, brown felts with lots of sassy trims, just the sophisticated, vel! trim...or none at all.

And remember, the service this shop offers; hoods of all colours available to be fashioned into any style hat you select.

Black Is Smart

anywhere.

Black is suitable Business outfit or afternoon costume, you will always be well dressed when wearing a black sult, crêpe afternoon!

An ultimation has been Issued by her father. The next time this occurs. either I will have to give YOU'D BETTER GO and see her her a whipping or he will. I have instead of writing. Take the never received such a punishment child with you-and-tell-thes my life or administered one I wool-dress-or youngster he is going to see his de net know how to go about this dress or crepe afternoon dress in →grandmother. To soften any Im-Pocedure, and know perfectly black. Across the bay one of, the pression he might get, in case his well my daughter will disobey small specialty shops has just re- grandmother is still atter. tell again, and then what do I do cuived several well tailored and him beforehand that she has had | WORRIED MOTHER.

smart crepe and light wool, black great sorrow and may seem

WORRIED MOTHER: frocks. Gathers, gores, pleats are Young girls at the age of fourteen incorporated in the styles "which strange, but that she loves him.

Then go simply and kindly, one and there about are difficult, and have

unusual and interesting Her heart specially when the parents have woman to another. no doubt, empty and she will wel-got-kept-a-watchful eye upon. come any love that comes to her, them. This is near the age and If she repulses you, don't be dis-one. of the turning points in their

gentle couraged. Be

plaids klad life. Soon, your daughter will no and

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her.

DEAR

trimmings.

very

and go away, then write her the longer be a little giri, but a young wool and the colours combined are note. not excusing YouTSP)! or lady and should be treated as blaming your husband.

ruch. Consequently, she has out- Tell her that your little boy is grown whippings, which some- walting to know and love his times prove useful punishment for grandmother. Invite

speci-younger children. fically for luncheon or dinner on a set date just for the three of you. this matter to you and your Then ff. finally she is still unre-daughter. Point out and explain conclled, you will at least have to her the bad taste, as well as Interest In Evening done all that 'you can. Somehow,ignorance, in a coated or over. we feel that she will respond to painted complexion. Go to her your generous gesture.

Badge of Cupid

Do this colume worn by Ginger. Rogers in "Carefree." Almaustral co starring Fred Astaire are an em- "broidered heart and arrows sugges... » tive of at least a nod to Dan Cavid.

loaned to other outfits. Scaris, large and small. Capes long and short, Hats high and low. The fur detachable cuts in wide and rarrow sizes And the lucky tali lasses who can cuddle up in the two large, foxes, any colour, wound about their neck nad waist.

Jewellery will be another large Item In the wardrobe. Heavy. barbaric gold and silver pecies. some with semi-precious stones of various colours. Old fasionehd Jewels, dog collars in Jewels. Rings, bracelets, ear-rings. pen- dants, clasps, brooces, clips, pins. worn in your hair, your throat, arms, fingers and pinned to your costume in a conspicuous place und lending the final touch to the winter ensemble picture.

Think and plan your winter wardrobe-it should be quite new and cannot help but be different. Add up your colour, fabrics. cuts and accessories and the sum total will be: you and your ensemble, very high in fashion and the last word in style.

HALF AND HALF

Many of the newest ccats are neither fur coats not cleth coats....... The they are half and half. upper part may he made entirely of fur, while the lower part is of tweed, velour, duveteen or face cloth. Usually the sleeves are made of fur tco, cr are fur from shoulder to elbow.

Smooth skins are often chosen fot these coats-mink, nutria sealskin, shaved musquash or sable. --but much bushier furs are also seen. Some of the most success- fui models of this kind are made „laskunk, opossum, squirrel. bear. lynx, and ever fox. There are also coats that have just a yoke of fur, or for sleeves. A lovely en- semble by a leading designer is a deep brown velvet frock worn with mustard-yellow bolero edged with nutria and having short. full puff sleeves of nutria,

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VELVET TOWN COAT

Very, very new and so practi- cal, besides being smart, is a velvet town coat of rust colour and waterproof.

This garment was recently dis-

I believe the father should leave without a check or plaid this win-Sheer wool volles and georgettes, played at a Fashion opening of

ter.

Ribbed

There are a few left, but many have been purchased! Checks, and stripes in daytime spectator outfits, of light weight

DULL SURFACES

Your silk, rayons or silk and wool flattering and gay. Another ship-

combination ment is expected this week, so

fabrics follow the keep an eye open and get the first same line as the wools. Te silks selection These dresses are

are dull and have smooth surfaces. high style so do not plan to be Rich massy crepes, pebbly weaves.

winter styles and has proved very grosgrains. bengalines, twills and corded crepes. Jersey Popular in Europe and America. will be a sure bet, wool, silk or

Velvet is one of the outstand- rayon texture. There will be one ing selections for winter outfits, exception in the new winter fabric morning, afternoon and evening This winter fashion makes a rule: the revival of matelasse-or

And many garments are. now make-up and congratulate her race out of evening apparel. Al-cloque fabrics. Quite a few have being made in the new winter DEAR FAITH PRIOR: I am : when she improves in this regard, most anything goes and more op- the embossed design and others, resistant fabric

which appears Do not rage, nag or dictate to portunity is given each of you to which appear newer, are crinkled to be such a sensible town and her, give her an honest and intel- use your Individuality and wits in in a very stylized pattern. ligent explanation of her actions, clothing yourselves with interest. forget you are mother and be Everyone wants to be an interest more of a friendly sister to your in the dancing and dining hours. daughter.

One of the new shops, recently

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mirror and teach her the. "art of

Stop and look! Stripes checks and plaids will greet you on every other person and in each store windows. They, too, are very popular for day costumes. Tweeds, crepes, tal-. feta, rayon and light weight weight wools all have their share of these designs.

country type of iden.

BIG MEDICINE FIRM MERGER

In love with a girl in the Colony, Will you please help me? I wish to marry the girl and 1 do not know how to ask her. Should I write her a let- ter? I am afraid she will re- fuse me. Then what do I do? Smoking for a young girl is bad opened, can help you out. The of their dinner and for her health, becomes a habit selection

Two of the SCARED MALE

largest, proprie- tary medicine companies in the "You" are indeed a scared male. hard, to break and not a bit neces-dancing frocks is unusual. Velvet,

world, Beechams Pills, Ltd, and Marraige is one of the outstand-sory. However, young ladies, these į grograin, molre, crepes and satins

Bao Proprietarica, Ltd., are like- ing events in every human's life, days will and do smoke. There are made into very different styles.

ly to become associated within however, think about this situa-fore, resign yourself.. keep your And one of those dresses you are tion you wish to enter. Is your daughter from elgarettes for an- in search of is found here. Black

In the evening hours, you will the next few days.

Mr. Philip E. Hill, chairman of Income suficient to support a other couple of years at least, ex-taffeta and net, the skirt treat find many people swishing about

Pills Ltd.: said: whe and home? Analyze your plain what it does to her health. ment in panels of taffeta divided "moire." This material takes the Beechams

Com- character and that of the girl's, do If these youngsters growing up with fares of net is quite striking. pastels in a clear and bright spirit, "Shareholders in the Eno

grey, yellow, rose and faded blue,pany will receive an offer from they clash? Are you very sure you insist upon trying most of life's

Take a look and have the dress will have their day. And this is Beechams for an exchange on the are really in lore

experiences, parents can at least Then, ask your question, but dalieform and Instruct them in what modelled för you. And watch out fust the stin substance needed for basis of ave beerhäms deferred not do su in writing, when you difficulties they will encounter and or you will not be able to resist an the new, important-skirted dresses. shares

for eight Eno ordinary Heavy slipper Balins, lames shares.” both live in the Colony. Invite frequently you will and their in- evening dress with a fur wrap to

complete the costume.

weighted with metal, taffetas, and Both the Arms involved in the the young lady of your affections terest wines.

| stif_lapes will also swing about on new deal have grown from tiny to tea, dinner, a motor ride or

m'lady's figure in the night dane- one-man concerns to businesses simply call upon her in the family

ing and dining hours. Velvet, of with bome, Take

ramifications, course, but this year in black, or involving" - capital amounting to this is a very nice gesture. Dur-

the deep fruit-pulce red it will be many millions of pounds. 'Ing the course of your visit, quietly

flowers with

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

you;

(Bach week in this column, FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature sub- miited by readers of the Daily Press.)

or

world-wide

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Pyjamas

Small, Medium & Large Sizes.

New Line of Two-piece

Cotton-Knit Pyjamas

$12.50 at

Ladies' Salon

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

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FASHIONS, SHADES AND TONES

VINTAGES ARE

season.

HAVING a fashion vantage this

coming

Both the beverage and the bottle help to make you A smart woman. The colour artists have squeezed the grape, and the Juices are lusciously lovely. It isn't the wine tones of other years that you'll be wearing this" winter. A far mores sabtle tone is going to heads, hands, frel, stockings, suits and dresses.

to

woman's neck

(now

Wine with a purple tone is far humorous fashion designed has the most important colour, in the seen the stimilarity (however cards. Many different shades" doubtful you may think, it is) be- and tones, ranging from plum tween the graceful Enes of a lim to prune to violet

mauve. necked bottle and the -wanuke Some aspire to the deep purple-lines of a so dark you can't tell whether that hair is worn high.) the shade is brown, red, purple

Carrying the idea down the or black.

bottle neck they reflect that the drooplong shoulders on some of The most venerable member of

eur newer models having clan the grape family

15 the

man sleeves make the fair raisin Wrinkled and A little feminine form look not unlike dim in real life.. But when our the wine bottle from which the artista translate this tone

-top

to inspiration "for colour has been. woollens for suits and coats it gathered.

becomes rich with luxurious tints.

So, you fashion minded women. Now the liquid inside the con- Remember that it isn't only the tainer gives colour to our fashion porto shades, the grape tones

are

life. But the bottle itself is the and the winey purples that source of great (?) inspiration, fashionable. The bottle from The shape is reflected in a new which the enticing liquid comes. silhouette. Not bulgy hips-no-is also of particular interest this: but in drooping shoulders. Some season

The Branch

of

Siberian Furriers.

Bubbling Well Road,

Shanghai.

Offers & length Coats

Jackets & Capes

Also

American Dresses Knitted Costumes

at

Reasonable Prices.

Tel. 30588.

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Persian Lamb

Caracul, Squirrel, Ermine, Mink-Marmond etc.

Mrs. Willy

Room 334, Wang Hing Building, 10. Queen's Road C.