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8-HONGKONG DAILY' PRESS

Mayo's

HONG KONG SPE

SELECTION

IN

AFTERNOON DRESSES

AND

EVENING GOWNS

KICHE. WEAR

Gloucester Aranda.

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YES! It washes. NO! It never shrinks....

Viyella

SAFE - thank goodness from chills and clothes repression. Viyella', which does not shrink when washed; never irritates the skin, and which keeps children always warm enough but never

too warm.

FOR CHILDREN FROM THE DAY THEY'RE BORN

Piece goods & Knittings available only 'ut:-

Messrs. Chima Emporium, Kayamally & Co., Mayfair & Co., Elite Styles, Sincere & Co., Shui Hing Co., Sun Co., Ltd., Tyeb & Co., Whiteaway, Egidlaw & Co., Wing. On Co.,

KOWLOON

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Hari's Silk Store, Nathan Rd.. Sithani Silk Store, Nathan Rd. Wm. Hollins da Co, Ltd, Viyella House, Nottingham, England.

CONFIDE IN

DISTURBED'S BROTHER is to be married before Christmas, The mother nor the sister have re- calved an

Invitation from the bride on the family to the wedding- and reception...........Of course, they realise that they are expected. However, the mother feels sad at this small meglect. What can be done to relieve, this feeling?

FAITH

PRIOR

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ENTERTAINMENT

HOSTESSES, FOUR of them, all young ladies having the same group of friends. These four wish to entertain en mass

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the to speak. However, bridge and cocktail party are worn out forms of entertain- ment for a group 'who are well'acquainted. Is there any unusual or novel way – the four can entertain?

HAVE YOU EVER tried the

A GREAT MANT · FAMILIES of trides, ask if it is necessary to send invitations to the immediate familles of the bridegroom be- cause it seems to them pointless. progressive dinner?" It can be However, the answer is that the quite amusing and in this section groom's family are naturally in-

pf the world where servants are terested in seeing what the engra pentful there is little, hard work ved invitations look like, and for to it. For instance, the complete this reason, they should be sent! them. But it is seldom imagined group of guests gather at a hotel that their feelings could be hurt of one private home for cocktalis before dinner, ane hostess or host

at not receiving an invitation. takes care of the costs. Then the date your mother feels this so whole-party proceed to the next deeply, surely you can tell your hostess's residence where they brother who will in turn tell his indulge in the first course or two flancee and she," or her mother, will certainly be only too glad to and proceed to the third hostess send you invitations.

A CONTROVERSY

INDEPENDENT has a con- troversy to soitle when i woman and man are walking together on the street and the woman finds her way too. warm and takes is off, should the man carry it fat, bert HE SHOULD OFFER, but whe ther she should allow him or not is another question. In other days, men used to be very pleased to be seen carrying a woman's things, but today seeing him carry sommer thing that looks distinctly femin= ine is thought of as being Jess gallant than consplenous“) Bo. unless there is good reason why she cannot carry it bereit, e should say, "I have, it never

who provides the main course, continuing so until coffee and liquers are provided by the last hostess. Maybe a treasure hunt would appeal, guests pair off and are given one-hour to hring back a treasure, a prize is given for the most entertaining trophy of the hunt. If your guests have in- genuity this pastime at "a party can be very amusing and everyone has a gay time of it. What about

moonlight beach party, it is cold enough for a big bonfire with roasted potatoes, sausages, barbecue meat, roasted marsh mellows etc.

(Each week in the column FAITH PRIOR MUswers ques tions of a pers

nature submitted by

of the

“Dally Press")

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

OH! YOUR HAIR

"But what shall I do about my hair this year?" Well, actually you'll do pretty much as you like, with a few firm restrictions. You must keep it up on the sides--and you must take your whole silhouette into consideration

Paris is very enthusiastic about the vertical finger-curls down the nape of your neck. On the other band, they are equally enthusias- The tic about the short cut. only difference from last year's baby-cuts that the back and crown of your hair must be sleek and shiny as satin-more shingled than cropped,

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The diversification of skouette this year has tended to broaden the coiffure Lorizons. If you are going in heavily for bustle dres- ses, you might balance your false dermere by bunches of curls that shoot forward over your brow (Otherwise, you'll find that you look as though you were falling over backwards)

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For evenings when you going to lace yourself into Velasquez silhouette, have your hair done especially, so that you have adequate width to balance the panniers The tightly-ban-

atlbouette daged mummy' take sleek hair very nicely,

wit

With daytime furs mounting around your ears, be sure your halt is close to your head. No one likes wondering where the mink ends and where you begin.

BEAUTY HINT

Round The Shops

Tyke Poruka la given new elegance in this hair dress designed by Quilaroft for Rosalind Russell. Back and front hair are separated with aCTOBB-CTOWN part; from a left front part the hair is brushed up and back in a roll ending in two dat curls, and is caught tightly Just above the cùris with a wide gros- stain bow.

BUYING A DRESS

-SIZËS 11 TO '17

The in-between sizes CAUSE many headaches for shoppers and salesgirls each year. The "11 to 17%" can be, naive

they are sophisticated, for

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not confined to ages but to figures. There is something missing in the complete figure measurements of the woman who ranges in the in-between sizes. Either the bust is too small, or the stomach is a bit too large, or there is 10 shoulder size, or perhaps the arms are tog lang for the dress length. And so on!

As har is going to be an actual adornment, instead of merely a frame, you'll have to do some polishing up on your tresses. The simple planes of a low chignon or a swirled back are as nothing if your hair hasn't an' alive, glossy For the ladies in the sizes "11 look, Otherwise, flower ornaments to 17" a few suggestions are offered may look as if they were growingby_fashion in' a hay-field.

MADAME-

YOUR TUMMY!

THE SEASON'S DESIGNS AND STYLES wil either cover up a bulging tummy or "spotlight the fact and in the majority of day costumes the latter fact holds true.

And what about the new Atted evening gowns the front having no belt or drape at the wa'stno stomach must be showing.

THREE EXCELLENT exer- cises in the morning when you roll out of bed, any of which will help greatly to strengthen the stomach mus- cles, and, assist you to hold it in with the correct posture. follow:

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1. Lie on the floor, raise your legs together and push yourself and hips up from the floor until you are resting on your shoulders, then draw the right knee down to the head and pash your leg straight out, alternate with "- the left. "Ten times slowly each morning helps a lot.

2. The second exercise you, may prefer is similar and along the same theories for strengthening stomach mus cles. On your back on the floor, up to your legs together until you are resting on your shoulders with your bands in the small of your back för support. Then alternately. bend each knee so that the foot touches the opposite knee. Now, stretch out both legs, keeping them straight-

And when you become effi'-- cient, the exercise dismiss the hand support at your back-Ten times a morning even Sunday!

3. Three stretching exer- else, each, one ten times every :: morning stand against, a wall, hips: tacked in, hands above your head, stretch way up. Belxx and repeat second, with hands clasped behind your head, foot slight'y spürt, bend, to left and right as far as, you can. And third, stand- ing sideways against the walk, stretch one arm, high, and "pull way up, rising on toes to

your full height. Relax and“. repeat.

Tiny waists-In the winter's sport wool frocks have front full- ness and use wide belts, front or all the way round. The proportion

is better.

Weddings, birthdays, national holidays and many more përsonal celebrations are on the calendar for the month of November. But in

is not memory

case

your

elastic, remember Christmas is not far away, and the steamers bound for Europe this year are not as numerous as in the past. Therefore, in the back of your mind, and note-book should be the notation, "Shop and mal early for Christmas!"

EVENING'S LUSTER

You must sparkle and shimmer besides wish and rustle in your evening gowns for the winter When you shop in Mayos, situated in the Arcade, you will note the expensive and really "ushious” materials used for formal wear this year. Gold and more gold is the main colour theme, but the molres, velvets, satins and novelty citepes are definitely rich in colour and styling.

The new wool frocks just re- ceived will also intrigue, your fancy. The tailoring is very good and the colours will brighten any dark winter day. No woman can be without a wool frock this year; they are dennitely stylish and quite 2. necessary, part of the wardrobe.

YOUR FIGURE

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Paris cries, London cries and New York cries "Figutel” You must have a definite fettre ikils year for the fashion garments" of the season. In fact, you are out of place unless you have the small, so small waist, and de- Anitely curved hips and bustlines. So, stop, and think about your foundation garment and Lane Crawford's can help you out If you are not sure. A new selection of Gossard garments has just been received

Corset

The tall and slender woman'a step-in is most comfortable and

useful for daytime. It molds the figure and helps a great deal in the frock's appearance. Models for the plump, alender, over-heavy and the too-thin are in stock, and there is an expert saleswoman to assist and advise in selection.

Frocks which button up the front from the waist will give 8 fuller bust and shoulder-line effect. The cardigan provides the idea.

Corduroy in a fine whale. tailor- ed in a daytime frock. will give you height and a more plumpian appearance. A model in venture- If you are one of the willowy some hunting pink is very new. ladies with perfect gure control, Two-plece wool frock with а a Scandal garment will suit for bolero type bodice gives the evening frock, and this shop height besides smartness and new-carries a good representation of

this line. ness in your wardrobe.

loose

TEA OR COCKTAILS!

Five to seven are bewitching hours of late afternoon and early

A dress coat of light weight wool, slim with slightly full skirt, rolled collar and double-breasted button effect from the waistline to the top bustline, produces evening during the winter season. height, shoulder size and a pro- portioned bust effect.

Wide skirts and bodice lines with the neck pleated, shirred or square are outstanding, styles. for the small and slender woman, be.. the age 25 or 40.

Be careful of long fur coats unless they are expertly atted: the short jacket or bolero are far Evening frocks in tiers.

smarter.

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not drapes, are best suited such sizes, and the slinky, tight fitting gowns are definitely not for these measurements.

THE MILITARY MARCHES

Into autumn, and Laraine Day: selecta, this two-piece suit with endete jacket featuring high collar in dark green felt, fiat allvér buttons and cadet's/ stripes in dark green felt down the skirt.

Furred, jewelled, perfumed and chic attired women come forth to gather over tea cups or imbibe bubbling and sparkling spirits. And clothes are half the galety and interest of the occasion,

Rivelle in the Arcade concen- trated on this, winter sċcial func-

tion and selected well many in- teresting and high style frocks. Velvets and crepes are fashioned into the latest designs, high- lighted by cdd and elegant trim- ming.

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Formal evening gowns display- ed in this shop are the latest of the

season.

selection is The varled: velvets anti crepes, taffetas in the full-skirted fashion or the slim and fitted cigarette silhouette.

The selection of millinery in winter felts will interest the shop- per. Many various colours and off shades are fashioned into winter's latest hat models. Millinery is not limited to a few styles this year. let your conscience by your guide. off the face?. Big brim? Pill box? High Crown? Balt your per- sonality and costume and the hat will be in fashion.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1939.

A GOOD FOUNDATION IS ESSENTIAL

SPECIAL LINES

IN

GOSSARD

CORSETS AND CORSELETTES

SLENDER STEP-IN NO. 565 TALL SLENDER NO. 737

FOR A SLIGHTLY HEAVIER FIGURE THE FRONT LACING IN LONG AND SHORT MODELS No. 386 AND 10001.

ALSO AGENTS FOR

CHARNAUX AND SCANDALE CORSETS

LADIES' SALON

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

SMART. LINE

OF

COCKTAIL & EVENING

GOWNS.

WOOLLIE DRESSES

HATS

RIVELLE

Gloucester Arcade

CUTEX

CREME POUSH

Old Roses

TEY TRISH

EXCITING. MEW SHADES

CLOVER

TULER

THISTLE

LAUREL

OLD ROSE

HEATHER

TALKING HANDS

NEW CHARM IN YOUR HANDS!

NEW SHADES! A NEW POLISHI Greer' this season with one of the ave gay new Cutex Nail Polish shades....

Clover... Tulip... Thistle Laurel ....Heather. They're carefully designed to harmonize with the current favour fres in fabric colours..

Impormat: All Cutex shades are nois available in a new type of polish that wear days longer without chip ping, peeling, or fading. It fows on to the nail smoothly and easily--leaving's jewel-like lustre on every fingertip.

CUTEX

Nail Polish

BRIGHT POLISH:

Remember always that bright coloured polish calls attention to your hands. If they're lovely, that's alright. But if they are large and bony or fat and pudgy, you'd be playing a smarter game of grace to wear natural or lighter rode tones of polish.

Many, many times you have seen the woman and sometimes the man expressing particular thought with their banda. It is a lovely and graceful babit if you know how, when and why the hands, are used in conversation BUT be careful of what those hands look like.

Consider the hands-the there are several of their on the weather, sewing, typewriting market. Massage your minds and housework is out to get pulling the fingers down by the your hands. Therefore, learn tips and using the ball of your the sin on your hands to dry up the way to gain charm by the thumbs to massage the cuticle and and wrinkle. A really GOOD band

lation will prevent such # shrivel-- victory of soft, white hands, ackles

Supple, graceful hands are 20 ed claw rate, and one other partí-- To win-you need am-

indicative of a woman as her eyta enlar don't concerns rings, your munition. Ammunition is the

If you're inclined to futter them, hand cream or lotion,

SUPPLE HANDS:

The main idea is Don't allow

learn how to do it racefully index, and middle finger do not Safest bet, however, for most we take to rings like those of great men is to relax the hands, keep-grandmother's days. Toor one very Use & guaranteed lotion: which log them still in your lapot good ring and stone is far better is nonslicky, quick drying and nervously twisting and writhing than two or three of Inferior only a few drops are needed daily, all over the scenery.

grade, design and workmanship.