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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

New

Mavo's

HONG KONG STOPPE

Costume Jewellery

Christmas Gifts

& Accessories

Gisucentar "Arcade,

Evening Gowns

and

Evening Wraps

New Merchandise arriving

оп

Empress of Japan

Excella

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

BELOW THE KNEES

Select The Daring And Wear The New Shoes

HEALTH AND YOUR LEGS

FEET, FEET, FEET, marching up and down the Colony streets, dancing on the polished bailroom floors, on display when sitting in motor car, bus, sofa or ferry boat.

Your friends and enemies have the habit of spotting your feet, ankles and legs the very first glance. And what, does your mirror tell `you about yours?..

Shoes have new and interesting, a suit. You take infinite care of features this season. There are your hands, nails and complexion, half-an-inch thick soles, novel heel comparatively infinitesimal areas, treatments, high and low in cut of yet expect your legs to just get vamps, many are coloured, in along as best they can. When you sober dark leathers, deep wine reds, are down to the only pair of hose dark plums, dark blue and abwns you have, out you go. and invest in with a golden glow. Bright pipings a dozen pairs or stockings at once; sparkle everywhere. Shoes ran im- perhaps, the wrong colour. Do you prove your feet or make them hor-stop to consider the colour of your rible implements

ensembles, tone of your skin or the

"FEW FLAKING

The tall or short lady can find fashion news of the season? shoes which will help her in the neight problem. You can make your foot slim by pulling an & glove-like pump of kid or Lestex suede which feels like tissue paper and clings to your foot.

Round The Shops

Fifty-two-days! Then you will find yourselves wishing everyone a "Very Merry Christmas!" But. L the meantime, there are parties and more parties with plenty of birthdays and anniversaries thrown in. All this means that each of you have plenty of shopping to do. Have courage, the stores are just waiting to serve you! Evening Finery

No decision on the new evening dress for the special ball or dinner engagement? Step Into Lane Crawford's Gown Salon Satin, chiffon, taffeta, crepes, velvet, the new matlessn are styled into very chic evening gowns, Trima In flowers, rhinestones, sequins, span- gles. beading, make the striking note and contrast in these cren- tions.

While you are investigating the ready-to-wear, spot the very new compacta wood, leather, enamel, polished steel; in fat, small, round, į different and lovely for gifts. The square... styles. Very attractive,

works of art. new evening and dress vanities are

and quite a few flaring, take care. The skirts this year are short

day you cannot say one colour hose This gives legs the spotlights. To

goes with everytning. The bright In the sport costume have leds takes one, saade of stocking, the clumpy. square appear your plum shade another. The ance, which is very popular, this colours are powdery and soft, All winter, when you wear the wedge are basically belge and all are in sole, scooped out. For week-ends incredibly thin. the country heelless moccasins are

New tricks in stockings this year, comfortable and assure firm foot-one the sun-dye process that keepsness. They are a bit expensive

Tel. 50811.

Nathan Road).

"Kowloon.

inz.

CONFIDE IN

A MOTHER is very worried about her 15-year-old son, she knows he is a good boy but he insists upon remaining out of the house each night until after 11 pm, and later. She asks for advise. Fifteen is too young to be out on the streets each

night

you and your husband are sponsible if you permit this

FAITH PRIOR

and

be in-

dining. Woman

ETIQUETTE wishes to formed about restaurant How do the generally sit? I two couples at 1 hotel are placed at a table. on the edge of the dance floor where does the women sit?

re-

Most tables for two and quire the escort and the lady re- to t opposite each. other. state! If they are seated at a large table of affairs. Even good boys can enough for four, then the woman get into trouble. Try and interest should be given the chair with him in a pastime which keeps the best view and the man should. bim in. Provide amusement sit at the

left. When woman's hlan. Do the tables are placed diagonally in-with one corner nearest the dance

for

home at not nag, but point out the jury to his health by late hours, floor, the two women should be

as well as the time he is wast-seated facing toward the dan-

ing.

L

cing, while the men att with their

Instructive reading. writing. backs to it games, 'a certain hobby when he

is older he will wish for the free that he throws HOLTS

away.

Have your husband give, the ind a good talking to: it is the father's place to take action in this instance.

A STENOGRAPHER

of s

ia

man

suggesting a

not

writes her office dianer invita- tion, thus far she has bad to make a definite answer, but wishes

know what to my when the point

· actually arises. -

to

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PUZZLED does not know ex- actly how to costume herself in the evening. On several casions gentleman have in vited her to dances and they have arrived at her home in business suite, whHe the attired in a dinner

or party frock.

Was

When you receive an engage- ment, either verbally or writter, it is your place to inquire whether the guests invited are dressing." This word when used in Buch In the first place you know a sense signifies dinner or formal that man and I don't. But, re-attire, your to-be escort 'will in- member that such an invitation form you of the state of attire. is not that of merely two work-and, if not, he will find out for ers together sharing a meal at the Jou. When accepting an end of an

long tion from a woman you are correct day. If that were all there were to ask her the same question.

unexpectedly

invita

to it there is no reason why you. Though it is done, women wear- shouldn't.

ing dinner gowns and men in busi-

But from what you Say there ness suits, especially here in the Co- will be premeditation behind the lony, it is not a correct practise, Invitation. What is at the back of If a business suit is worn by your the invitation? And do you want to escort, this should mean that destroy the detachment with you wears short trock 07 the which you, can do his work. as afternoon order in silk or fairly well as that of any of the other dressy material inen? If you will answer these questions honestly to yourself there will be no doubt as to your answer to the invitation, when it -Comes.

A SISTER inquires if it is correct for her to be the attendant of her future sis- ter-in-law, especially as ber brother has always promised she should be" - There are several brothers and sisters in the bride's familyť de

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# WORLD

A Man wishes to give birthday gift... to he knows only slightly. #e asks if this is proper and what he could send her?

It is not Improper to send the lady a gift. her birthday, though you have only known her for several !months However, do not make it an expensive gift. You may find that she would feel under

Naturally you "would be disap-obligation to you. pointed in this case." There is no

A^book, flowers, candy, a "arial reason why the groom's sister charm for her charm bracelet or should not be a bridesmaid at an inexpensive art study: any of her brother's wedding. In fact, these, or similar gifts, would be when the bridegroom has a very welcome and not mut of ter she should be included in the place wedding party, out of courtesy to passed him, if for no other reason. How ever, there is nothing you or any- one, else can do if the bride, In- sists on having her gisters for her attendants.,

(Each week in this column." FAITH PRIOR answers queA« tions of a personal nature submitted by rendern of the Dally Press.)

You will be right up fashion of feet if you select the daring and wear the new shoes.

colours

They are devided into various separate compartments, cigarette, notes, powder. rouge, lipstick. comp and money sections. The shapes are quite new and the love- ly work on the polished steel is amazing in its novelty and clever-

clear under man-made but well worth the price. in the light as well as the great outdoors; Sporty Knits

a love elasticity that preventa wrinkling is another. And a special

A two-plece knit suit is the construction to make "heels cling, "love" of our lives in the chilly also the hairline seams to give weather. The new ones at Mrs. length and allmness...

Willy's in Metropole. Hotel Build- Your stockings should blend withing, are very high style in creation your dress and harmonise with and colour. You would not re- using plenty of colour which blend your shoes One strong point, and cognize the knit jerseys of older days; their colours and styles "keep-

PLENTY OF COLOUR "Harpers" has devoted several pages in a recent issue to outstand- "ing" smart and clever footwear

with various winter costumes.

do not forget it when purchasing

Shoes are just half of the below nose; your colours must be ladylike ing along with the machine hand- the knee picture. Legs are the and subtle.

made In appearance. Bolero Jackets sther half and just as important. While on the subject of feet and

or with buttons and .Please do something about the hair legs may we suggest you become in front or flared skirts, have a slipovers which have plain, pleated an your legs if you are not a twice monthly customer for the chiro-third piece in a contrasting or weekly leg shaver. Keep your legs podist? You will notice the pleasure blending sweater which makes a free of bath or lacerations, have ot walking and dancing and keep perfect looking suit and is service. them slick and smooth. Our forehg your feet healthy. Keep your able.. fathers may have needed hairy feel tabs built up at all times, run- legs but we certainly do not these over heels not only look horrible days. Just several swipes of the but are injurious to your health." razor twice a week and your limbs are neat and clean. Then your new hose will look dashing and produce interesting legs.

One fourth of you is legs; so take a look in the mirror when wearing

New furs and evening gowns will be in shortly for this specialty shop...

The Unusual Accessories

The

trifles which take our

And one more bit of advice-knees are no new subject to men or women, so cover them up. It is only one girl in million who can truly say, "I know I have good-looking "just makes the outfit and can be money, and which many times

knees!"

WOIT with several various cos- tumes, are dear to all women's hearts.

How Does It Stay There?

How the strapless corsage of this gown remained in post loni. was no "mystery to the folk who saw it at Derek Shefing". „tom's autumn drem show in London. They knew that concealed stiffening" did the trick. But what did inizigne themz was: “Bow „does that flower on her shoulder stay put?? The answer is ve

adhesive tape.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1938. —PAGE 3

Showing now

New Evening

and

Dinner Gowns

in

Crepes Satin, Chiffon, Nets Matlessa & Taffeta.

Ladies' Salon

Lane, Crawford,

Ltd.

Siberian Furriers-

"of Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai. Fur Coats, Capes and Jackets, Evening and Afternoon Gowns. Knitted Woollen Costumes, Just unpacked..

Mrs. Willy

Orders & Alterations

made by expert" Shanghai Furriers.

Roum 334, Third Floor Wang Hing Building, 10. Queen's Road C.

AS MAN TO MAN, AND

A

COMPARISON

NOT VERY FREQUENTLY do we dig up the male species for in- spection or comparison on this page. However, a short bit of argu- ment made us pander over a new sidelight on the art of grooming. And we let you be the judge.

The long standing tradition is to circumstances at all without bis Mayos has quite a large selection the effect that, like cats, women footwear properly cleaned and in the unusual and different gad- are the fastidious sex. Because of polished, and yet many women, gets. Vella, large and amall, in the inherent structure of the whore shoes for the most part colours for either your hat or even-feminine mind. supposedly they neither require nor would permit ing headgear: feathers, flowers, have a nicer taste in the ameiles of daily shining by reason of their hair clips which could be worn on

of civilized existence, and. becau material and finish, roam

the hats, dresses or in the hair." The they have more time at their dis-eets and haunt hotels in soiled.. earrings, bracelets, clips, pins, posal for the purpose, the feminine day and even downright damaged rings, necklaces and other jewellery person is more carefully gardened shoes are displayed in small quantities, and garnished than that of the but each piece a costume addition, rafish and' rumanly male,

Now, "Is dis a fect!”

"The new cigarette cases of glass and gold are quite exotic and the Women, as a group, have more little snuff boxes of the same con- time to devote to perfecting their pound and style make lovely gifts. persons than men. This is prob- The new buckles and hat pins ably true, but whether they put are quaint and attractive and give this asset to as profitable a use is the necessary zip to a dress or suit open to question. Granted! picture. Costume of Evening

A mal changes his collar at the very least once a day: along with most of h other linen, and twice if he's gohi put in the evening. Yet the si posedly fastidious female will we white collar on a tailored dress even a sult blouse for a week ore it occura hamper.

to consign it to the

A gentleman's hand are in-

and

The hours spent by feminine supplicants with cosmeticians. variably as clean as hairdressers, manicurists, pedicures, scrubbing brush can make hem, Parties, parties, parties and you reducing agents, masseures, dress most of the times, but eithe Enow perfectly well one evening makers, hat designers and other cause such treatment is damaging gown cannot take on the whole beauty technicians, must be far into the lacquer on their nalis or for winter dress picture job. Sleek, excess of those invested by the some more" occult reason, women sophiscation in black or colours, less-leisured male in barber shopa. of chic in other respects may not full skirted bonstant, rustling

gymnasiums, tailors and boot infrequently be discovered to have moire, alinky satin or plain tailor-makers, and yet the result is rubby fingers. Absolutely! ed gowns are on review in Excella's seldom apparent to the degree im- Dress Balon in Kowloon

plied by the discrepancy in beauty There are a few evening wraps minutes. In many cases, here in of. velvet lined in satin Hongkong.men are more chic than to keep you warm winter evenings. their wives or the ladies of their The sleeve and collar treatment heart. Trusl vary. New shipimenta of plaids, checks. soort and afternoon attire are expected on the Empress of Japan for this shop.

FOOTWEAR

What self-respecting man, for example, will appear under any

Just unpacked

Large Selection

ia

Winter Coats

trimmed with luxurious furs.

RIVELLE

„Glenosïter Areade

Tel. 38186

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FIRST FOUNT

The first point in a man's nor=" mal daily routine is cropping his beard and that he repeats again while dressing for dinner, bat everyone is familiar with the wo

who neglecta regularly to shave her legs with the result that her stockings have a reforested, look for all the world like Birnam Wood. coming to Dunsinane. Or, even worse, thinks no one will notice that so small underarm stubble when she's in evening or bathing clothes. Admitted!

The truth of the whole matter seems to be that, while nobody hesitates to call a man's attention. to lapses of taste in his person or appearance, even women are res factant to mention revolution. One of these days, some youth around Hongkong upon meeting his gizi for lunch at a hotel or club will not salute her with; "Dear, you look simply divine to-day. will sternly admonish ber, «You can go right home and wash your tabe, throw that last 5 fortnis possy in the dustbin, get a fresh pair of gloves and scrib naila

TH buy you facme sin and not before

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