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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

Mavo's

HONG KONG

SHOPPE

New HATS for all occasions

Cleaning, reblocking "

and

Hats made to order

At

reasonable prices

Select assortment of Christmas Gifts.

Oloucester Arcada.

New Afternoon Dresses

and

Cocktail Gowns.

Excella

Tel. 50611.

Nathan Roma).

Kowloon.

CONFIDE IN

TEN YEAR MARRIED COUPLE are having their dif ficulties over money, The wife passes the bills of the house to her husband each month, he pays them, and spends the rest of the money on gambling. She has

no money for personal necessities and when the bus- band is reprimanded he states that she begrudges him his pleasure. It is his money and he earns I

HOW MUCH NICER MARRIED life would be if a husband realized that legally a wife is a partner and entitled to half of his earhings, Frequently, too, you and Women who want all the money and give their husbands as little as your husband gives you.

Definitely something is wrong when one makes all the decisions, handles all the money, or has all the good times. No other partner than the husband or wife would stand for such an arrangement.

Have a clear understanding about money, matters. Divide half and half of whatever is left over alter paying essential bills and putting a small amount in à sav ines account.

INEXPERIENCED WISHES to know if it is mandatory that a person making an introduc- tion must rise?

NO, NOT NECESSARILY. If you are a hostess, and have risen to greet a guest; then you would. In- troduce her, or him, before you sit down. If you yourself are a guest, you do not rise when the others enter the room, or when you intro- duce one to another... For that matter you might all be seated at the time of the introduction, and therefore remain seated

FAITH PRIOR

intentions or pay her your share for that period if it is necessary for you to vacate at unce.

A PARTY GIVER is arrang: ing an affair for a bride-to-be, there are fifteen questÿ invited." for quarters are very small and she is undecided as to the accommodations as well as the

hour.

Use one

A BUFFET AFFAIR IS the best solution, these are correct any

all forms of entertaining. lnur of the day and the easlest of

large table. On this table you table linen, chins, glass ar.d. stl would naturally use your choicest

verware plus a grouping of flowers.

in a pile at one end of the table, Have small sized plates arranged

than a stack of napkins, the silver- ware in soldier-like formation so they can be picked up easily.

Fashion

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Round The Shops

Don't say that you were not warned-TWENTY-FOUR days and Christmas will be here, Where will you be with all those Christmas presents' on your engagement pad? Come along. Join the throng, and put your mind to the selection of presents.

50 Cents Upward

You do not know what to buy 1or Mrs. Smith or the nieces and nephews? Co right along to LANE CRAWFORD'S and cominence looking at the large selection of gift novelties priced from rents upward. Gadgets and knick- knacks galore are in this shop. gach article pleasing and of value to the individual. »

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TWENTY-FOUR DAYS

TO CHRISTMAS

Suggestions For Gifts Are Discussed

Yes, it is true-no possible way to oust the fact that in twenty- four days it will be Christmas and each of you will be uttering such words and thinking the thought!

However," the point in discussion at the present is, what for father mother, sister and so on down the gift list which you made nut and are muddling overt

i.

are

The shops and workmen are daytime and sports wear. The waiting for you to come. in and in- uses for this vestigate or put forth your ideas

garment numerous and varied. on the unusual and novel glft Maybe you have not had a great pooch or your best friends have PUP TAGS. Maybe you have a deal of time to think of this gift such a member in their household. business and you are stabbing Tags for animal friends are always and plunging at the usual welcome. Purchase them in silver Christmas gifts of the. socks. scart with the name and address en-. or what-have-you. However, we graved and clamp them, to the col- present for your curiosity several iar with a lock which has a key. selections not found on the much- thumbed gift selections.

GLOVES are not out of the or- dinary

but very, very useful. Ladies gloves are varied. Riding, geli, day and evening. formal iternoon and ever. mittens are included in a complete wardrobe for winter.

While you are there glance over the evening bags. The lovely, per- fectly matched rhinestone purses with rich jewelled clasps and mountings, are works of art. New evening vanities, having separate)

PERSONAL HISTORY, or Charm compartments for cigarettes, mát-: ches, change, note pad and pencia Lady with the popular charm rouge, lipstick and powder, would bracelet. Decide the Dangle will make a handsome gift, for the say something. Try numbers of lady. These evening accessories are your telephone, her address or your rostly but the value and perfection name in bright gold or silver num of workmanship makes the price.

The new Siamese pins are clever and inexpensive. They can be worn on a dress or hat and have a safety catch which twists. Any gai "will cherish one of these pins,

P.M.'S & Cocktails

You are invited for cocktails, afternoon tea, early theatre and supper! And you have nothing to wear? The female war-ery. What about the sophisticated and always smart "black dress?" Just the Costume for any such becasion of these frocks in the latest styles. Excellas', in Kowloon, have a group

One and two-piece in design, and a few with dreasy boleros,

The trim 1s dressy, sequins, satins, velvets, rainestone, semi- precious coloured stones and beads are used. Do not be afraid of being Have your boy.or amah standtrigilashy, you are supposed to be, the by this table to give assistance.

deep winter shades form a perfect backg.ound for the sparkling, glamorous touches of the dresses.

Your coffee or tea can be served by your servant from a tray, con- necessary cups and saucers. These atved on Wednesday a large group taining cream, sugar, and the

When the President Monroe ar- are passed to the guests at their various places in your room. See int small tables are at the main of advantage for

Paints guests..

ti

your

AMORNING NEWSPAPER reader on the ferry boat com plains loudly of female in- terruptions during his reading time crossing the bay on the way to the office,

of apparel was delivered to this shop. Go and see their selections, there is nothing like giving your- self a Christmas present? What Will It Be?

Should the gift be a chapeau, handbag, frock, jewelery, costume. accessory? You can't decide? Alright, let MAYOS, in the Acade, help you out of the difficulty. of course, you know the hats which are designed in this shop, are hard to beat in style, materials B.nd workmanship. The frocks are clever in smartness and sophistica- their head off with a brisk "Goodtion. And their small selection of lewellery and novelty gadgets are

be so popular stri However, bury FIRST OF ALL YOU should not

yourself. in your paper. put

frown deep

on your face and 1 anyone you

know sits

almost you.

bite

a

beside

In many instances it is custom-Morning and continue reading the paper, giving them a piece to glance over.

ary for the young people when gathered together to rise when an older person enters a room and is Introduced.

TO-BE-BRIDE is doubtful as 10 the correct salutation to thank you note written to a re- Iative of her fance,

attractive.

has

bers or letters.

The men too need many pairs of gloves and the selections are

A GIFT

1J

OF DISTINCTION

A distinguished black crepe Laelen Lelong dinner gown with gold "lame inserts across the bust. The Allgree high gold metal gaunt- · Jets are an interesting feature."

clocks

encased in

soft sports

and

driving

||

to formal

THE TICK-TOCK, travelling large, for every occasion from Olgarette cases with matching alarm It this does not work you will compacts for the fastidious person; colourful or subdued leather. A costumes. haye to resign yourself to being shining and bright pieces of gadget for the alarm and only a

ASH TRAYS. Men complain of gay popular gentleman." and adornment in bracelets, ear rings, wind-up every seventh day. Also, the small trays for ashes. Then, read your paper at the breakfast and you must have these for the a luminous dial to wink reassur you have dozens of them, but never table or the noon hour!

winter coiffure; besides jewels for ingly at you when you wake up can find one when you want it. DEAR FAITH PRIOR: A young the throat, hair and finger. Take askeered of the dark.

Now, new folding ashtrays are on lady and I have been engaged to

look and you may thank us for!

PERSONAL AGAIN, and very the market, Made of silver fell IT WOULD DEPEND somewhat be married for the past six the tipt

new, is a plain antelope or suede substance that is fireproof, they upon their personality and upon months. No definite date has been The President the, feeling of nearness that your set, however, her family.

Monroe

bag. envelope shaped, with a huge lle flat and docile in a box until fance's affection for them has friends are aware of our Inten- this shop. Too bad, we did not

and brought a selection of apparel for oblong plaque of gold or silver needed and

the up go

sides, washed. brought to you.

Upon the plaque have with a pinch, you have smart in- Perhaps you tions. I hate to hurt this girl but have a glance at their new ship the young lady's name written. might begin the note. "John's Dear now find it Impossible to go through ment so we could pass the notice

expensive trays. It is very per- Aunt Mary." But unless they have with the marriage due to personal along, but see for yourselves.

JACKET VESTS. for menang sonal and trick to have a mono- women are the rage throughout gram stamped in been brought very close to you reasons. How do I inform her of

the centre. personally, you should write, "Dear this fact, I cannot tell her why,

Europe and America. A navy blue They can be cleaned and put away jersey combined with Mrs. Smith," until after you are

a gentler for further use. what shall I do? DISTRESSED. married.

A gift from heavens will be the novelty grouping of apparel for NEEDLE: New is this needle with

blue suede vest, and you have a SAPPHIRE PHONOGRAP DEAR DISTRESSED: This is a sale at Rivelle's commencing on A SECRETARY HAS BEEN

sad state of affairs indeed, but It Monday. The holiday season is

a sapphire tip just out of the re- living with another girl for six

is better to and such conditions always one of parties and more tailored along interesting and at-search laboratories, scientific and months. Now, she wishes to

out before a marriage than after parties, and these affairs require ting lines, chic and dashing even economical. Tests show the needle move from her present quar- There is only one way to ap- ters, and does not want to hurtproach the situation.

frocks and outfits. This shop has ng gowns which will add tons of lasts 2.000 records, gives a richer Call on a selection of clever and smart glamour and smart wool dresses and fuller tone and protects the the feelings of her room-mate. She does not know how tó go

dresses for each occasion. Crepes with out-of-the ordinary trimmings wear of your records. about it.

the young lady's parents and in- form them of your feelings. Of course. If you are truly brave and INFORM YOUR KOOM-MATE in

a man, you should also invite the a very nice way that you wish to lady to tea or a quiet dinner and change your living arrangements: tell her of the exisiting state in It is not necessary for you to give which you find yourself. hera reason. Then attempt to Naturally, she will wonder why? secure a person, agreeable to the It is not necessary to give your "other girl, who will take your re- reasons, but I would make some sponsibility and share the quarters. attempt at an explanation for the If you cannot succeed in this res-girl's sake. She will not desire to pect, give your present companion see you again for sometime, prob-

.thirty days' notice

(Contiuned on next Column)

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of your

Sale!

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ably, but there is no reason why

the two of you cannot be friends after a certain elapse of time.

(Each week in this column, FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by readers of the "Daily Press,")

Have a look at the hats in this HAT PINS back they come to shop. They too will be on sale, style and particularly recessary and you know what a new hat with the new hats the girls are will do for the 'morale. Very New!

wearing this winter. The shallow, over the eye ́ chapeau; must have. an anchor to your head if you do Mrs. Willy, in the Metropole not wear a vell. Hat pins in all Hotel Building, has just received | sorts of compositions and a variety a new shipment of fura as well of figures are not only welcome as evening frocks and smart two but very smart for the winter boh- and three-piece wool-knit outfits | nets.

which are necessary on these WATCHES Always necessary chilly mornings.

and in style. The tob watch is

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2,

Big Selection in

Flap - Jacks and

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Rhinestone

Evening Bags.

Wide assortment of unusual

Novelty Christmas Gifts.

Lane,

Tel. 33156.

Ladies' Salon

Crawford, Ltd.

Monday

One Day Special Sale

including

New Evening & Cocktail Gowns Afternoon Dresses

at

Half Price,

RIVELLE

very popular both for sports and dressy costumes. The designers of cuses have used their imagination to advantage in the trick and novelty styles for the fob, wrist or pin watch.

- BUTTONS-Suits, coats, dresses are all using buttons for trim. To make your outfit very outstanding and chic, use novelty buttons made especially for you and let your fancy dictate the design, Faces, animals, nuts, any type which suits the dress on which they are worn. The second advantage is that these buttons can be changed and worn with other costumes.

BLANKETS, or motor robes, are extremely useful and smart. More open cars are being sold each

year,

and

Gloucester Arcade.

The pages of this English pin- morocco leather book are two sheets of cellophane, bound to- gether with leather on all sides but one. When you've a batch of ple- ' tures on hand that you haven't time to assort, silp them loosely be- tween the panes of cellophane. This is a welcome gift for the traveller who has no time to mount the photos taken on a trip.

FURS, little bolero Jackets with a "matching munt of fur and velvet are "high-lights" of even- ing

wear for ladles this year. Lapin, skunk, beaver, sealskin all make beautiful little short jackets which can be worn with practically any gown for dinner and evening. All women yearn for one. on chilly evening or BROCADES. Here in the East mornings a small robe with your are where the beautiful brocades monogram is not only useful to are found and at not such high keep your legs warm, but the very prices, select a plece for a gift, trick in motoring accessories. They can be made into cocktail PHOTOGRAPHY Fiends. Came-jackets, pajama coats and evening ras and all the necessary equip- or dressy boleros. This style is ment which goes with them are of fashion, now useful for many oc- paramount. Interest to at least casions formal or informal. half of the people in the world to- There is no excuse for a typed day. The public is camera mad. Christmas gift for the family or A new addition to this pastime is friends. Bet the mind to work and a photograph book with trans- select a different, sinart and use- parent pages.

ful gift for your holiday greeting."

Siberian Furriers Store

(of Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai). Evening Fur Capes and Jackets at very reasonable prices.

Coats out of any fur

desire

New American Evening Gowns.

and

you

Knitted Costumes.

and Woollen Suits Afternoon Dresses Velvet Hats with Veils

All orders and alterations by experts

Mrs. Willy

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