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8 HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Mayo's

HONG KONG

COCKTAIL & EVENING

GOWNS

DAY DRESSES

FELT HATS

Gloucester Arcade.

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CONFIDE

NOT DICTATION

UNIVERSITY STUDENT de- mands rights! A young student in the first year of University writes inquiring what. ling of persuasion can be used in securing the right of possCSR- ing a latch key to his home, Also, why must he be dictated to by his mother is to bla actions?

IN THE FIRST place you are stili too young to be the possessor of a latch key, even your own

bome. "Your parents ale not trying to dictate to you; they are only trying to Warn and keep you from any dangers you can encounter in your daily life. What does a latch key mean to Do you anyway?

you have to have this trivial article to make yoursof feel grown-up? If so, you have a long way to go before reaching manhood. Stop wĊITY- ing about your family and such smmall difficulties and get down to your studies, You are being given the time and finances to learn how to support yourse? when you grow older; time waits for no one and in two or three yents; trom now, if you do not get to work, you will be sorry for this) wasted time and foolishness. The thing for you to do now is study, aard and learn: you won't regret

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NO EXCUSE SEVENTEEN WISHES to know if it is proper for young men to invite her out in the evening and then refuse to eat for her, instead they suggest meet mg at variola street corners and restaurants. She resents this procedure und, by refus. Jag to comply, has ket several Invitations.

IN

FAITH PRIOR

years standing and all be- cause my wife is a worrier, bow can I knock this habit from her lovely blonde head? No matter what happens for good or bad, she gets into

a dither over it and imagines a whole list of horrors that are sure to happen,

If she buys

dress she worries because it may shrink or fade. If I sneeze she has me down with pneumonia in an instant. If I am home early from the office she is all bothered because something must have happened and has caused me to lose my job. I I am Ave minutts late she begins calling the hospital or police stations to see what has become of my mangled

corpse.

We have been married two years and during "that time hardly a day has passed that she, hasn't called me at the office to see if I am all right because she had some sort of

- premonition that I had fallon

out of a window. It was nice. at first, having all this fuss over, me, but I'm am sick und boned with the whole business, please tell me what to do? Bored,

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DEAR BORED: Are you

stre

young man that part of the "wor- rying" isn't just a line to keep you interested? Maybe in your courting days you gave her the idea that you admired a scared, dependent kitten type. If that is the case, a bit of discreetly ex- preased

admiration for the athletic fearless type of girl, with specline. specimens budicated, might be a speedy remedy. Don't make it too parlogs, but try the ides out the next party JOU KO to and see what happens, if that's her trouble, she'll map out of YOUNG LADY you are perfectly that helpless timidity into some correct in your thought. If your thing quite diferent! It may be young men companions can she feels declent and incora come to your home and meet your Retent to meet others in the com- parents or relatives then so petition of sports and outdoor thing 19 lacking in respect for you Life. Can her into showing or in their character. If Foon in some other way, or acquir know the young map very well and you are to macet ady in the special skill that will

satisfy her ego.

afternoon or evening at a respect-

Perhaps it's just a bid for your able location, that is's different allustion, but otherwise there is attention, and to keep up the an excuse for such suggestion. Courtship and honeymoon key of Remember, if a young man likes keen awareness of her moods and you well enough, he winst tenses. If you'll simply ignore her upon calling for you your home ginary anguish, but make a and returning you there after terrible fuss about her when she the evening's engagement, When cheerful and optimistic, if ever, the situation is otherwise, I would she may get the idea and be more say, that the men are not worth agreeable. If at these suggestions the time wasted in their company, fall arrange to see a physician or Stick to your ideas and you will a good psychiatrist and ask his pmfit.

"WORRYING”.

DEAR FAITH PRIO bored married

advice.

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

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

HONOUR - LOVE AND

OBEY COSTUMES

Maybe you are wealthy, then, again, maybe you are wise and with little money to spend and you are about to Join the parade of brides which has been going by at the rate of almost one a day in the past six weeks.

Whatever your status there are' ways and means of cos- tuming the bride for this great. occasion without making a huge dent in the bank ac

count.

For those of you who must have your white satin and vell. There are several types of costume, new and stunning, but be wise in the selection

costume and sulting your personality.

of your

The sweet and pretty bride this winter must remember to be de- mure and Victorian, White faille, chiffon or a very fine orgsudy where many yards are used in 'n full skirt is very appropriate. But remember, not too much vell and try, something different and un- usual with

the orange blossom headdress. Or forget the blossoms and use a lovely ellp at the side to hold, your short vell.

SATIN IN SMART

Not demure and for the poised, sophisticated bride, white crepe or satin la smart. The skirt is fashion- ably draped and this type woman ∙can use, a long train. The vell with pearl applique is new, and use a satin skull-cap. Several of these costumes have been worn to advantage,without a bridal bouquet Just a prayer-book.

White is the fashion for wed- dings this winter and the only alternatives deep cream. Satin, faille, tulle and velvet if you must are the preferable fabrics for the bridal frock.

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The quiet, exclusive, morning or early afternoon weddings this winter ure not having the background of satin and vell, maybe it is the war, but whatever It is the costume for such an oc- casion is smart and rich In material and design.

SUITS POPULAR

Suits appear to be most popular. Grey is an excellent colour this winter, and a jacket of pearl grey and a darker skirt would be most striking, particularly if the corsage

A COMPLETE ENSEMBLE

June Prolaser wears this navy wool with all-round pleated skirt and col- iam and cuffa in wildly starobed piquo. Tie, faunts red polka dots with red buttona subatītuting for cuft links. Triangle white patent bag. white gloves and black sandals and "beanie complete the ensemble.

What

About

Corsets!

Round The Shops

Christmas Suggestions

Have you forgotten that Lane, Crawford usually have several tables crowded with gift items, not expensive, but most valuable?

How about a beautiful night gown for the young girl or older woman? Gloves, such welcome gifts, and the selection in this shop offers a large variety; sewing sets, tea set holders, covered coat hang- ers, dressing table sets and many odds and ends. The collection is splendid for Alling stockings or for the Individual gift. Have an in- spection and your troubles will be

over.

Advance. Notice

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'Next week, Mayos, in the Arcade, will be receiving a new shipment of merchandise in millinery and ready-to-wear from America. The shipment will include the latest styles. in morning, afternoon and evening attire, from bead to foot.

At the present time delightful new hats are, on display in day- tfine and dressy models of felts, velvets and combination of fabrics. The afternoon crepe frocks are un- usual creations with smart and"! Individual trimmings and cut,

The evening dresses, "one of a kind" are most interesting and protras the latest in fashion dictates as to cut and styling. Accessories

Bags, latest in compacts, gloves, blesses, collar and cuff sets, and various.other gadgets, are display- ed in Rivelle's, the Arcade.

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Many of these items are such wel- come gifts under anyone's Christ- mas tree and particularly this

year.

For the wardrobe shoppers, you will find a splendid selection of wool frocks tailored along the latest fashion lines and in such beautiful colours.

The one and two-plece ensem- bles of novelty woven wool with crepe frocks are very smart, and can be worn for dress and day. time occasions. You will notice the new winter colour range and, the combination of hues which is most attractive.

While in this shop don't forget to have an inspection of their mil- linery styles. The buyer has thought of the many various types and selected accordingly. Hals for the very young lady, the young

The following seven des- lady, the young matron and the

is something like yellow orchids criptions of corsets made by middle age are on display in the

or a vivid shade. And don't forget various famous manufactur-winter's favorite shades. the huge muff of silver fox, skunkers will give you an idea how

or Persian lamb depending if you dependent this winter's styles

have the matching trim on the suit.

Another effective costume is the black silk velvet sult with pearl

buttons down its facade, a ruche or white under your chin. This cutât is quite elegant and rich and would carry a high-fashion styled chapeau,

are on the correct foundation under the frock. Too, you will be able to note that corsets are being designed for the figures with various eccentri- cities.

Lightweight control is achieved by a girdle of double net and satin

with Woven

"Lastex". It is Whatever your budget for this cut higher to ntp in your waistline "once in life time event" give which must not be thick for this plenty of forethought to the style type, zarment. A curved, and cup- and material and depend more on ped brassiere gives good support the cut and quality than on the and rounded curves. accessories and trimmings.

MODERN

BRIDAL PARTIES

Years bring changes but one convention which has been passed on to this pre- sent generation through the ages is the white satin and vell belonging to the bride. However, slight changes are noticed each year in respect to the bridal ensemble.

Your prayer-book this year is most attractive covered with a fragment of heirloom lace.

Your bridesmaids could walk single file, like lies growing in

arc

a row, instead of two-by-two.

Very modern and new. bridal slippers of starched lace.

If, and when you toss, your bouquet over the banister, you could toss one that breaks up into several separate, nosegays. It will please. Thus several .girls instead of just one, catch- ing bouquets and bound for matrimony within a year...

And, of course, to be quite. stylish, your waist is almost as small as your wedding ring. the new laced corsets giving you that appearance.

To Whittle your Waist-An elastic and batiste girdle with Sta-Up-Top. The elastic band with ting bones accentuates the waist. An eyelet embroidery camisole brassiere books in front.

MOULDED LINESTM "Long. Moulded Lines-Are taken care of in an All-in-one satin woven "Lastex” foundation. This particular model is excellent with dinner-dresses. The side sections äre of French elastic and have in- viz-a-grip garters. ·

If you're Hard to Fit-Now you

can find the girdle and brassiere

in different sizes (if you are built

that way) and have an effect

smooth as an all-in-one,

GIVE YOURSELF A

MANICURE

Following the cleansing, "natie ATO shaped with an emery board. This photo is posed by Virginia Grey, Hetro-Goldwyn-Mayer player.

OLDER WOMAN &

DISTINGUISHED WARDROBE

For Active Sports-When riding or golfing a pantie-girdle gives you the necessary support you need ance; these two great characteris- Years bring poise, and assur without hampering your move-ties belong to age, not to youth, ments. You will notice your fatigue and when the older woman rez- is less at the end of the day when lizes the value of these assets she you wear such a garment. The will see they are spotlighted. girdle may be used with or without garters.

SMOOTH BACK

Suppose you are unmistakably

an "older woman". Your clothes should say it with confidence and pride. Suppose you Lave kept

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1939.

SHOWING NOW

CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES

KOALA BEAR

NIGHT DRESS: CASES

KIDDIES' HAND-BAGS. TEA COSIES

NOVELTY SEWING

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SETS

BOOK - ENDS

COCKTAIL MATS

COVERED COAT HANGERS

TRUMP INDICATORS

LADIES' SALON

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

10 APSI

Piece goods & Knittings available only at:---

Mear

China imporina.“ Kayamaly & Co. Mayfair & Co.

THES Style

Bineere & Co.

Shui Bing Co.

Saa Co., Ltd..

Tyab & Co.

Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Wing On Co.

KOWLOON

Hari' silk Store, Nathan Rd. Bitiani Silk Store, **

YES! It washes

Vivella' KNITTING YARN

Get that professional look into the things you knit and get more enjoj- ment out of knitting-Viyeila' Knitting Yarn has an extra soft- ness and will not shrink, fade or become harsh-however much it is washed.

In a large range of fashionable shades.

~ GUARANTEED UNSHRINKABLE

NO! It never shrinks

Wai. Hollina de Co., Ltd., Viyella House, Nottingham, England.

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DAY NIGHT

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EVENING COMPACTS

WOOL DRESSES

FOR MORNING & AFTERNOONS

Tel. 33186.

JUST RECEIVED.

RIVELLE

Gloucester. Arcade

For A Smooth Back-Those your figure, as so many women belt, the width of your sleeves The Waltline should be, tor crossed, adjustable bands above have, Bulges that betray years are must be studied to the fraction of you, anemphasized. Even if your the waistline prevent any bulging unnecessary, these days. But an inch. That subtle colour-the waist is still tiny, the dramatic

from a plump back. The higher even if you are as slim as your new taupes, deep plums, stormy emphasis on it girlishness (which brassiere is made of elastic and daughter, and nearly as active, Keys, dull blues--such as the means rounded hips) is not your batiate and low enough for even-you are nevertheless beset with blue, are as much your colour gente. See that your waistline is ing

othes problems.

BB the once inevitable black softened. Notice that tied belt- Not for you the frou-from, the That your Arst necessity ends, drapes and softness at the For a Blimmer Lock-The all-merely pretty, the too-casual, or is the best corset you in-one does it, for the average or those "Incidental clothes that buy. That you need really to Your sleeves should be non-

can waist are to your advantage. larger Bgure. Made of all satin the young can cope with Your "edit" your wardrobe to choose, committal. You'll observe that af and hand loomed French elastic whole wardrobe fr" based on the to discard-qually to have just the clothes which create interest there is a Talon-fastened to the fundamentals of good:Ener waist, hooked above the waist You know that om well-cat You have the actual appearance dress-for example, is worth twenty or having been poured into this mediocre ones, That the length of style.

your skirt, the placing of your

enough and everything right for "the" o'der woman shelter and".

·POINTS TO WATCH A distract attention from the arms Potate to watch this season which are often not the older especially, are these:

wonian's best festure. yozda max. The shoulder line should be son's coveted-up dinner and even- for you, merazzerz

ing dresses are all in your favour,