1938-12-05 — Page 6

PÅGE 6-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

SOCIAL

WOMEN'S PAGE

VARIETY

IN FASHIONS

SEEN AT VALLEY

BY ROZANNE

Weather deceives us. Warm clothes worn now seem practically a mockery, but anyway the winter fashions gives us plenty of variety even if the sexsons have gone wrong. High shoulders, braid, toning "of unusual colours, odd. Jewellery and fur trimmings were noticeable

points at the race gathering on Saturday.

Black sul stays popular in spite Mrs. Groves and Mrs. Stenneson of the many varied new shades. A both favoured tricorns, choosing pattern of parallel lines woven in French blue and navy respectively. gold on the bolero at Miss Mellor's an unusual touch: on Mrs. Stenne- black outfit was catching to the son's being the tight vell, while ezu. Mrs. Seth's hat, black, to Mrs. Dicken perched a tiny bow at match her caped enserable. had a feach corner of a green one. touch of Spanish, with its wide brim dipping in front Mrs. Alex- ander, also in black, swathed her

UNUSUAL TONING

An unusual toning of colours was waist with a broad sky-blue, silkchuren by Miss Johanna Reeve- sirdle and sported one of the new magenta, suede bag, cap and wide. coal-scuttle belt on a soft pine green, Another very high crowned hats. Touches of blue adorned striking get-up was worn by Miss Mrs. Ram's bluck sult and cute Betty Fale. tricorn headgear. Tres chic was taken by the

the

tight fitting white Jacket crowned hat,

feather. which Mrs Hall wore.

Round About

A "mother and her little daughter were "shopping, bus? inspecting and selecting gifts for Christmas. The child kept very quiet, but delivered her opinion decisively when called' #pon to pass Judgment on different items.

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warm rust. high-

with fts Jaunty Quite the most exciting pattern of red gold tinsel was

woven in Mrs. Dobb's frock, and it glinted in the sun as did the seat- tered gold spots on Mrs. Johannson's wine bolermed dress. The new shoulder line was well shown by Mrs. Helbert's green frock-smocked on the flat of the shoulder the opter edge rose to a tall point.

Brown was also popular. Mrs. Don Evans wore three-quarter

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length coat with her brown en- semble, blg sleeves being the out-

WEDDING

At Registry

Mr. Jonathan Hurst and his bride, formerly Miss Elizabeth Morrison Wells, photographed after their marriage at the Registry, Supreme Court, on Saturday morning. (Photo, Z. Z. Chang).

NEWSETTES.

The mother, who wore blue standing feature. Brown lace and tailored sult with matching ac-furs were chosen by Mrs. Irwin. The first public performance of Major R. D. Walker. M.C.. mana-

Mrs. Murray's cessories 'and

curling bronze the fox scarf ,a black

opera "Ruddigore" by the ger and chief engineer of the feathers on a high crowned hat Hongkong. Philharmonie pictured about her neck, was

Society. Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Identically. except for the fox, in gave the perfect finishing touch will take place at the Queen's section resumed duty on Friday.

Theatre on December 14. The fral the youngster dressed in a blue to a simple severely cut

dress rehearsal will be held at the sult, with her blonde curis falling coat and frock about her shoulders,

same place at 9.20 p.m. on Tues- day, December 13.

brown

ASTRAKHAN IN VOGUE They Anished their shopping Astrakhan sleeves and collar and were about to leave the store were quite the vogue as shown in when the child's mother turned Miss Claire Dunn's grey coat frock and led the way to the children's wine hat and gloves, bag and

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Dr. J. S. H. Scott has been ap- pointed Heutenant in the Hong- kang Volunteer Defence Corps.

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MONDAY'S MENU

BREAKFAST

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Applesauce

Corn Flakes

Liver and Bacon: Toasted Raisin Breud Cocoa

LUNCHEON

Cream of Tomato Soup Salmon Salad Chicken a la King Fotato Cakes with Onion

Sugar Peas Caulidower au Gratin Rubarb with Cookies Tea

DINNER

Fruit Cup

Cream of Pea Soup

Lettuce Salad with Cheese Dressing

Roast Duck Apple Fritters

Turnips and Mashed Potates

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Butter Sauce Pumpkin Ple Coffee

PREMIER'S OLD. SHIRT FOR U.S.

Mrs. Neville Chamberlain stated recently that an American wants one of her husband's old shirts- and is going to get it

She was visiting the exhibition of home crafts by members of Women's Institutes, now being held at the New Horticultural Hall, Westminster.

Mrs. Chamberlain, was told that i the members of the Burrington, Mr. M. J. Reidy, assistant veter-Somerset, Women's Institute wart- Inary surgeon, Urban Council, re- ed to make a patchwork quilt from turned to Hongkong yesterday shirts belonging to Cabinet Minis- from long leave spent in Australia.ters.

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clothing section. Her request to shoes toned deilghtfully. The the saleswoman was for blue whörling pattem. effected in braid beret, to at the little git, who at of a deeper shade of blue than the

Pte. J. M. M. Alves has been ap- that point was looking intently at frock won. admiration for Mrs. a muff and scart of white fur in Biggar's frock. Quite a gay coster ponted second lieutenant in the M. C. A. on Sunday next at 9

jair was given by the check tam Hongkong Volunteer Corps.

worn by Mrs. Godley. This

a show case.

The beret was produced. tried on and bought. The little girl thanked her mother but asked to see the furs Trying them on she inquired t she could have #them.

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Asked if there was any hope of an old shirt of the Prime Minister's. Capt A. B. Whatman, member! Mrs. Chamberlain laughed and re- of the Oxford University · Arctic

piled. "I do not know about that. Expedition · 1935/30, will give a lantern lecture at the European You see, he has already received a request from América for run of is shirts and if it gets about that would be no end to it.

"Why he would very soon have interesting Guest Morning, I am giving away his clothes, there has been planned by the Women's nt clothes left!" Section of the European Y, M. C. A.

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A special Carol Service will beg held, at the European Y. M. C. Aj An on Christmas evening at 9 p.m.

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matched the material of her suit and was placed on one side of the head in a saucy way. A large wine stiff feather flaunted itsolt in Mrs. Stout's bluelsh green hat the crown of which was rounded and A dance for the services will be for Thursday, the charge to which fattened. A new style this! Miss held to-night at the European is 20 cents a person.. what would you do with them." Betty Pestonji was in keeping with Y. M. C. A., commencing at 9 p.m. asked the parent. 事

"Just why do you want furs and

"Well, Mother, you have a nies doggy to keep your neck warm. Why shouldn't I have this little puppy for mine?”

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St. Andrew's with 1 gay tartau skirt and sleeves. The bodice and wide joining belt were in a deep green to tone, with the matching felt hat.

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On November 30, the s.s. Apoey Miss Dorothy Mary Cavill has grounded and refloated in shoa! been appointed assistant mistress water in the approaches to the (kindergarten) in the Hongkong Hainan Straits Middle Channel in Education Department.

A CUTEX MANICURE SET is an aid co

gracious living that every woman wants. Face" the most formidable gift list with assurance by making your selections from the Cutex gift sets on display at all toilet goods counters... Fromi the least expensive to the most luxurious. Cutex sets are designed for beauty and service. And remember, every set bears the Cutex name--a name that every woman recognizes a repre senting the best in manicure preparations.

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POUSE

BLMOVER

KEMOY

position approximately lat. 20deg. 18ft. N. and long. 110deg. 53ft. E.

Mr. Tang Kam-fat who has been in charge of Y.M.C.A. war work with the Cantonese troops in the Ninth War Zone, will address the meeting of the Y's Men's Club at the St. Francis Hotel on Thurday at 1 p.m.

Mr. Peter H. Sin, president of the Hongkong Y's Men's Club, has, on behalf of the Club, extended congratulations to Mr. Y. Lewis Mason, of Shanghai, on his elec- tion 3.5 Regional Director for China.

The dance to be held at the Peninsula Hotel on Wednesday at 8.30 p.m. is being given by the Ships' Companies of HMS. Med- way and Submarines, and not by the Officers of the Medway, as an- nounced. The music will be sup plied by the Submarine Flotilla Dance Band

DRAWINGS. BOUGHT FOR NATION

London, Dec. 4, A set 17 wood cuts and pencil drawings on wood by William Blake, the poet, has been bought for presentation to national col- lections. They were knocked down. to a representative of the Na- tional Art Collections Fund for £661' at Christies on Friday.- British Wireless.

There are many Cutex Manicure Sea to choose from at prices to fit every purse.

COMPACT' SET-A ita nare im- plies everything for the complete. manicure in a small case-beautifully packaged in white and gold. Suit able too for a small girl's' first set.

LORD RANFURLY The engagement was announced. recently of the Earl of Ranfurly and MISA Hermione Llewellyn, eldest daughter of Mr. G. R. P. Llewellyn, of Princetown, Devon. and Mrs. Llewellyn.

Lord Ranfurly, who is 25, suc- ceeded to the title in 1933.

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TEETHING

"WHAT'S THAT

YOU'RE EATING

TODDLES?"

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1938.

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SWEATERS

CARDIGANS

SLIPOVERS

PULLOVERS

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You should see our selection this season. They are in plain and fancy designs in camelhair and wool in the most comprehensive range of. sizes and colourings ever shown. Many are made by "Jaeger" and other well known makers.

GLOVES-SCARVES—UNDERWEAR Inspection Invited

Wm. POWELL, Ltd.

Specialists in Gentlemen's Wear 10, Ice House Street.

WINTER CLOTHES

Women's, Men's & Children's

WANTED URGENTLY

HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

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Monday & Thursday

ICE HOUSE STREET

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10 to 12- Noor.

TOPICS

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