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MUNGKONG DAILY PRESS

Mayo's

HONG KONG SHOPPE

New Selection

in

Evening Dresses

and

Dressy Hats

Gloucester Arcade.

CONFIDE IN

→ PUZZLED HAS TWO ques- tions on her mind; (a) does a lady stand when making or acknowledging an introduction if not the bostess? (b) should notes, expressing good wishes the concerning

recent an- nouncement of • coming wedding, be acknowledged, and how

TO YOUR FIRST QUESTION the answer is no. For that mat- ter, even a hostess often Intro- duces people who are seated near het without anyone getting up. Of course, a man would make a gesture of rising and bowing to a woman and would shake hands with another man. (b) Yes, you write notes to thank these friends for their good wishes However. if you see any of the writers in the meantime, and thank them verbally, you need not write any

thing further

A NEWCOMER TO HONG- KONG was invited to a formal tea She attended the affair alone: was received by the hostess and passed out of the gumi cue. No attempt was made to introduce the woman, no one, spoke to her, she had to ask for tea and the acces- sories. Everyone seemed ter- 'ribly wrapped, up in personal conversations. She finally went home and now nurses a grudge against A certain bostess.

FAITH

PRIOR

and

meet them, be kind, sweet charitable to them and keep out of their path as much as possible. Never can tell may be they are their own worst enemyl

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A YOUNG LADY, employed, was waiting for a delayed büs the other morning, There, was a young gentleman, too. Both had seen each other innumer- able times before, when tra- velling to work. The young man spoke to the young lady. Several days later he invited her to the motion pictures. she could not accept due to an other engagement. But if he should ask again, would she be correct in accepting?

IN THE SLANG OF TO-DAY. this is. I believe, called a "plck up." which is certainly not sup- posed to be approved by etiquette. On the other hand, since you are a business woman and, therefore. supposed to be a farlly good judge of whether a man is a gentleman or not, and he has told you who he is and where he is employed, which you can easily verify if you care to, I see no great harm In your lunching with him, what "you find out is alright. Re- nember in the future, Hongkong is really a small town. I should not advsie these tactics in a larger city, it may easily prove gerous.

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dan-

REPUTATION writes she has

to

a good one and intenda keep it. But, she writes ask-

ing about the procedure for a young lady visiting a man's" #partment, is it proper and, if so. why and when?

THERE IS NO MORE miserable feeling, I agree, than to go alone and, as a stranger, to any big formal tea, or reception. because the situation in which you find yourself is exactly that which you have described. There is nothing NOW, THIS IS 'complicated. If to do but what you did, unless you uùchelor gives a party of course happen to find yourself cornered yon may accept and attend, or a with an agreeable guest who is unctieon; bridge party and social obviously marooned too. It is im-function a man gives in his quar- possible, at a big, general party of ters may be attended by a woILAN this type, for a stranger to join there are others present and an any group, not even one to which adequate chaperon. However, and she has been introduced. The take heed, there is no situation "answer is. of course, that the host, less wise than that of being shut as well as several relatives or in-in alone behind the closed door of timate friends should be provided a man's apartment. It is not only by every hostess, whose ist in-giving material for gossip to any cludes strangers, to look after

une who sees you enter or leave, these otherwise folor guests. but a girl who values herself very Maybe, though, you are a bit timid highly would be stupid and shy; it is permissible to in-

public opinion. troduce yourself at such a social gathering. if any" woman speaks to you.

KOWLOON WISHES ΤΟ KNOW what is the matter with some of the residents who live on the Peak in Hongkong? Several times she has found them almost rude in their manners at club meating, etc., 'and, they are. apt to be over- bearing. Contact in local women affairs makes it neses- sary for her to associate with one or two of these people and she does not know exactly how to treat them?

to risk

A girl who goes to the rooms of a man whom she considers fascinating, who looks upon going as an adventure that has thrill in it, is certainly not behaving with wisdom or even ordinary common sense. Anything that should hap- pen she could blame no one but bersalf.

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DEAH FAITH PRIOR: 1 am 25 years of age and have been employed the last five years. I want to get married. my mother and father forbid it,

as far as I can see they object

"WOMEN'S INTERESTS

Fashion

PRE-VIEW

NOON TO SIX FASHIONS

From noon until 'six o'clock -ia the evening, practically every day in the week - what la the costume that can BD- prar at practically all dally -Venia?

many instances is very sheer and frothy. Crease pleated. "circular skirts with lacy collars and cuffs white on a nited bodice. makes the frock equal to an office, lun- cheon, "hen party" or afternoon

The subject is a large one, es-tea. pecially this season when 50 many styles and colours hold the same popularity and correctness of fashion.

TAFFETAS

emry, Suedeme Court

YOUR SKIN AND COLOURS

PERFECTLY RELATED to the hue of the skin, colour which is an outstanding ob- ject of this summer's fashions, « can make the face and figure campel interest, even when the features are ill assorted,

Taetas are luxurious and quite

It has been said in the past the thing" for daytime wear.

that the inside of your wrists will whateve the colours be

give you the true tone of your sure The very first slant, on

the there t

Vivacious

cheeks, while the inside of your contrast subject is colour scheme. Select in belt. or button trim The finger tips, close to the nail. in- uner two basic colours and rich fabric needs a bit of toning. dicates the colour tone of your And "thing which go together

Boleros are indeed favourites

and are interchangeable." Gray,

a

beige, one of the blues, any of! and many of them are worn 074 Imake-up and

be

used

shark-

In the past month, colours in frocks with low backs, thos makes

costume for the these and Πατα can

orange-red type of pigmentation with many other tints and shades for comfort with dignity.

The definite dressy, yet not so about the violet-red type of skins? have been explained. Now what A short sleeved grey crepe dress, dressy materials for summer the kind that dress up beauti-

For women of this skin tone. It afternoon's costumes are fully with jewellery and

hats. skin, taffeta, sheer chiffon and the purple vineyard shades.

is best to choose make-up from two important accessories of the

organza, rayon" and silk crepes.

fine laces, either cotton or silk. Experiment with cream rouge, in these tones for delicate, trans- Colours, well that is up to you. parent cheek colouring. Try the but don't be afraid to contrast

new fufy rouge, made on a creami

summer fashions. A low neck-fine spun cotons, and the stim line, maybe a gathered oval. If perfect backdrop for necklaces.

NEAT" PRINT

EXPERIMENT

The printed Jacket-costume has them, even if they argue with foundation base, for Its smoothness many virtues. With a small neat each other if you keep them well in blending. Choose a lipstick of crint, maybe flowers blooming on apart is quite alright. But be matching tone but of deeper in- a blue or grey surface it

will sure your costume is dazzling with tensity. Almost every lipstick has always look fresh. And it is a' colour.

also its matching shade of finger. na!! polish

BENAISSANCE OF SURAH, old-fashioned favourite. In black and white checks, for this "Montell" bolero-dress with a black silk -jersey or cambric bodice. Note the new belt treatment and the very wide flared skirt.

fine background for hats, & 立 tural rough straw, red disk, or a tiny black sailor. Such a costume would do justice to any after-

noun.

RIA

trimmed with

GRANDE CHIC

with

Buch

The basic "cool" colours in clothes: blue, green and violet, with their many grades of shade, w be the most actively becoming. Your blue gown is dattering to your cool skin because it seems to call our tracesul its complemen-. tary colour, yellow, thus bringing sunny, warm tints to your face. Your green frock makes your skin ruddy because its colour comple- ment is red. If your skin is clear and your hair is vivid in, shade, ice-blue white, rosy

grays, an black will make Hattering colour folls

With hats. however, the reverse is true, because colours worn above your face-cast their own reflection. downward So hats in "Warm" chades are frequently more fatter

ing.

ACHIEVE WONDERS When the proportions of a figure need improving, you can achieve wonders with colour. If you want

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1939.-PAGE 3

Showing now

Cotton Wash

Frocks

from $5.75 — 13.75

Sizes 3 12.

Two & Three piece

Cotton print Play Suits

with

matching bonnets.

Ladies' Salon

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

New Showing

of

Silk & Cotton Prints

for

Morning & Afternoon wear

Snappy Straws,

in

New Shapes.

RIVELLE

Tel. 33188.

Round The Shops

Gloucester Arcade.

work-room employees working over-time. Rough straws, in every colour imaginable, singly or in groups, with trimmings confined mainly to ribbon, veiling and flow-

ers.

There is a wide selection offered and if you are unfortunate in not

"I can't find anything to wear," finding "the hat" for yourself just

is the lady's cry! And well it say the word and it can be made might be, if she does not hurry to order at small cost. and do her summer shopping. Un- Young Fashions

like larger cities, our Colony shops

do not have an over-abundance of Stepping into the "Little Miss" cally each garment and accessorymediately you notice the small "stock. The buyers select practi-section of LANE, CRAWFORD'S to look taller, "keep your colour with care and forethought, and frocks, 3 to 12. which appear

kine unbroken from shoes to hat. An all-red hat, for example. with a long season ahead..

they do not buy with the view of to be coples of those dresses worn

by ladies from an otherwise all-black ensemble

16 upward. And will tend to reduce your stature, So

Therefore, when a shipment ar-they are the fashion is "Little wear the red in a feather on the

rives it is not uncommon to find girlish," and consequently there top of a black hat, and you will lead over by the end of forty-eight

the selection of fashions. pleked is little comparison. the observer's eye upward, and

Percales in prints, voiles, or- help to give you more apparent

gandies, in solid shades, batiste, height. If you want to appear less tall, break up you solid colour

hours.

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Pay attention to the notices of and sheer cottons are desigded new shipments arriving and make into the dresses with full skirts, a habit of shopping at least two round collare, short puff sleeves

line with contrasting shoes, belt, mornings a week, even though you and a few with sashes or belts. blouse and hat.

To look more slender, keep your clothes in dark colours. Avold light, warm colours on any part of your figure which needs minimizing. because these colours reflect light and seem to loom closer to the onlooker's eye. Wear dark colours above your waist to focus atten- tion away from your bust. But it the hips are large and the chest is smaller in proportion, use your darker colours below the waist.

Dark shoes and dark-gåves will

may not make à purchase.

"Six DJ to early hours

in the morning the Bnen skirt and silk

blouse creye with Jewels," say Summer fashion experts.

Every one of these little crea- tions which are very inexpen- sive are fashion fancies and flat- tering to not only the little ones, but, evidently, the big ones too.

The playsuits for youngsters are very chic and comfortable. One piece suits, bodice with. halter tops and shorts, combined, a short sleeve bolero and a

per- fect" matching" sun-bonnet. The swim suits for the little feminine gender but smart and colourful nothings, almost," in lastex, cot tons, and wools.

The Hat and Drea Afrock la frequently the back- ground for an exotic hat or "an interesting chapeau complements a "high-style" costume. It is one when shopping, either item, keep way or another, consequently, both the colours and styling of each in mind.

Beige sharkskin, very popular Certainly, in past centurics, per- make your feet and hands look and is worn again and again and fume was the "grande chic in smaller. But to make the arms book terribly smart when worn with a m'lady's daily cutatting. Formulas shorter, wear white gloves with a large black straw and black shoes

were guarded

passionate dark costume. They can also be open" at the toe and heel.

secrecy, and stored in preciously used, like two arrow signs to point Shantung is attracting atten-

miniature facons.

scents, to a trim line of narrow hipa.. tion in fashions again, made with

among other things, were the Watch your colours, some art wide skirta, gathered or

shirred travelling gift de rigueur from a made for you and your personality. OD well-fitted bodices. Some gallant to his lady, Intended to and they can be made to work buttons down the front with the ease the migraine from rutted wonders where the millor and bodice maybe cut on blouse of roads, dusty coaches, and lovers dressmaker could never succeed. jacket lines, some of these dresses fert behind. Romance is defined by

Rivelis's afternoon frocks differ individually, each garnient in the extra-large perfume, and to-day not one white linen collars which stand woman is different that grand-round little cakes of coloured scap

selection is a particular stylę; a few very dressy in cut, fabric and high at the neck

with a fudy power-puff. '.···

design, others tailored and more Navy blue 's holding it's OWD again this year.

Lentheric's Triangle de Fleurs All the after-dividual perfume in hand, and a with three little bottles of floral

severe, but whatever the creation, Fluffy, light, waving and grace you will find a wide variety of noon wear and own frocks are few bills left over? You might in-fragrances in pastel handbox;ful are the new evening frocks in hats to contrast or match. Fins trimmed with white either tallor-vest in a tiny handbag flask; it these are extremely useful when ed or lingerie. The material in buoys the spirit. Or the perfume travelling, and also, are prese the neck and on the bolero; very straw with vell or ribbon trim: MAYOS shop. A frock of starched spun sacking frocks or sharkskin white lace with net trimming at are complimented by a rough fobs which are popular on suit table gifts. You can set about winning them lable. However, do not rely on turned back and an aura of front and around the hem, light And the perfectly plain tailored

apels or dress belts and are re-

When the sheets of a bed are sheer baby blue organza with deli-Sheer colourful crepe dresses have cate wide lace trimming down the sassy, small dressed up bonnets. back to you and your husband, the bottled scents to create your fragrance rises from them, you pink ribbons creates the trim; costumes in acetates, crepes, are and eventually they will see rea-moods and spirits during the com you

have the feeling of ultimate ing summer.

to the nationality of the man I love, too, the fact that he NINE OUT OF TEN TIMES »the

does not make a great deal location of a person's home has

of money. I have been told little to do with their character,

that I need not expect to sen -breeding and dally conduct. -- There

my parents again if I marry are many people you can put in

this man, nor will they at-- a tent or a mansion and they

tend the wedding. The man would be exactly the same in

I wish to marry is 30 years of character. However, there are

age and has been employed some people who are mobs. And

the past eight years regularly. you will. And that the people who

Do I dare are snobs have nothing to be

go aralust my parents wishes what shall I snobbish about; usually they are lacking somewhere in their char-

do? UNHAPPY. acter and use this cultivated trált |

DEAK UNHAPPY; It will be difficult for me to give you a de-. to cover up their defects.

Living expenses in every quarter Anite answer, not knowing you up. on the Peak are more expen the young man or your parents, sive than the majority of sectioris I would say, that. If you have in the Colony. There may be knowti the man for a

year or some families who cannot afford more, he la employed, and to live there but allow themselves realize the conditions under which the luxury, others who have the you will have to live when you income enjoy their wealth and be marry him, also, that you under- able to live in 'n cool climate with stand. his character, there is no a beautiful view. Why shouldn't reason why you should not marry. they? Therefore, young lady, I Many times parents do not think should not blame that beautiful ↓ any other woman or man, as the Peak in Hongkong for the mean case may be, is good enough for and nasty character of several their children. This might be the women who happen to live in this case in your family

section of the Colony. Pay Uttle Don't believe the familly will not attention to the women when you recognize you after your marriage.

trand-mamuna..

Suppose you have the correct in-

OBLONG CASE

CONSTANT PERFUME

Evening Finery

́son und 'the condition will be smoothed out. However, if you

luxury, Sachets perform this mira giddy, soit material, print sleek worn with sophisticated large brim marry, do not count on them for

acle, and in the linen closet which and cut on the blas a pastel straws. The fabric hats have anything in the way of assistance Montel's beauty kits are assem- becomes musty in our city, the Seen frothy of skirt with a made a place in summer style and as present; make your own life, bied with various odours. The case various scents are beneficial gathered bodice, yards of pink are worn very well with after work hard, be true, and continue is oblong with a soft kid or

chiffon, in she, skirt of a draped noon attire to educate yourself, and be happy alligator finish and with a buckled For constant perfume surround

(Each week In this column strap, convenient for carrying over tng you while you shimber try a FAITH PRIOR answers ques- your arm.

long, flat sachet of satin ribbon tions of a personal nature sub. There Is a group in a delicate placed across the mattress, under mitted by readers of the "Daily pastel bax af imitation leather the mattress cover, and hooked at Press.")

containing tiny satin sachets and each side:

bodice having covered shoulders; Cottona are definitely top in a sassy black tille sidrt carries a daytime wear this season, Prints, ince bodice, blouse effect with high stripes and blazing colours are collar and short sleeves. Abso- Incorporated in novelty wes lutely, there is an evening frock Though it may be humid and hot, for every type of woman and all these trocks will provide a gay, extremely stylish and a bargain carefree and cool appearance be

The hat situation here has the ades comfort supreme.