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PAGE 8 HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Mayo's

HONG KONG

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SELECTION IN DAY & EVENING -

DRESSES

HATS" AND NOVELTIES

Gloucester Arcade,

HALF PRICE

ON

COATS AND

HATS

NOVELTIES AT SPECIAL PRICES

DAY & EVENING GOWNS.

20% DISCOUNT

RIVELLE

Gloucester Arcade

CONFIDE

H.K. EMPLOYMENT :

SHANGHAI BUSINESS girl bas sent this department a short note asking about employment and liv- "ing conditions in Hongkong, and that we answer through this medium, concerning the possibili Ules,

REGAILDING- POSITIONS of merit for young women here in the Colony, they are far and few. We should advise you to hold on to your position in the North and, ati a later date, say, on your vacation. make a trip to Hongkong when you can investigate working and Itying conditions for yourself Have!

Tel. 33188.

FAITH PRIOR

letter concerning her young Employer and number two la the office where she has been employed for three years. She does her work well, efficiently and willingly, however, she does not believe t-shonla in- clude evening, entertainment tor a young man "whose eyes are not quite sincere!" The problem is what can she do about the constant invitations she receives from him, the situation is becoming a bit uncomfortable for her?

Pockets For

Spring

Fashion designers are at it again and this time they are manoeuvring pockets. Spring's fashions have pockets extra large, and outside, to the small inside types.

Huge patch pockets at the waist on a wool street and afternoon frock.

'. Then again there is just one pocket, leather rein- forced on a suit of bluish- wine tweed. This trim-

ming is on the left hand side of the long jacket, below the walst.

The big knapsack pockets are. amazing. Two flanking each side of a bulking top-coat of pinky belge duvetine. The English girls and women of London will welcome this style.

Fur pockets on street dresses and suits are very new and they are quite large making | them stand out and lending quite a dash to the outfit.

Dinner suits have pockets too!

And your sport togs for warter days have huge out- side square pockets on the jackets or blouses which are tailored severely and worn out- side of slacks or shorts.

Of course, when you possess: such large carrying spaces in your frock it is an invitation to All the cavities-but It won't be fashionable!

CHARM

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

A NOVEL DESIGN

Lightweight wool jersey"in a deep sea green silk jersey, designed by Bernard Newman', (5 worn by Vir- ginia Bruce. The bodice is draped from a gathered shoulder line;, sleeves end just below the elbow. Silver and aquainarine paillettes highlight the bodice. The skirt is draped in a recollection of the hobble skirt and the two-fect train breaks from just above the knees.

AND AND LURE IN PERFUME

Round The Shops

No doubt the majority of shop- pers about our city are at present snowed under with Christmas bills and have curtalled their hours in the shops and stores. Then, again, many of you find cold and chilly weather has come and it will con- tinue until after Chinese New Year and you are in need and searching for the inexpensive but smart and warm attire.

Maybe we can help you. SWAGGER COATS

LANE. CRAWFORD is known for the tailored and smart sports coats. The cut, material and tal- loring is always excellent, in fact, you can tell one of their coats a block away.

Now, they are showing new swagger coats in lovely "squshy" wools of bright colours including the favourites," black, navy and brown. The plaids, checks and pastel shades are unusual and dis- tinctive. And the surprise is the price $45 and upward. MİD-SEASON

The mid-season of the fashion year is always a trying time. Everyone is tired of the frocks they have been wearing since. early winter and spring's fashions have not come ·Into complete bloom. But MAYOS, in the Glou- cester Arcade, has thought of this and ordered just a few models of good values at reasonable prices to help their clientel through these weeks;

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Evening trocks, demure sophisticated of lovely coloured crepes and satins are being shown' besides the dressy aftemoon frocks. These later models are. quite chic enough for dining. dancing and theatering. The silks in the dresses have been well selected and are in flattering and new shades.

And don't forget to have a "look" at their novelty accessories. May- be you need a lift to your soul or there is a birthday or anniversary

Perfume and its fragrance is a potent force with two especially dominant actions. First, it is one of the primor- dial feminine lures, and, consequently, should not be cate-this month? gorized along with eye shadow and a new jewellery gadget. And, second, it is an extraordinary powerful memory sti- mulant. A mere pin-prick of fragrance, and forgotten mo- ments pass through your mind.

Some of them rich and full member that the little nerves of of force, which you wonder smell do not retain odour, as the how you ever forget. Some are sustains sight. Use your per-

fume imaginatively bit foolish which (unaccount

on your

ably) your subconscious found eyebrows, the base of your throat,

your Anger-tips, your "brow-line.

Never choose perfume because

A perfume, sweet and soft, with you like it on another woman consider the bottle more breath as warm as a midsumm- Never

THERE ARE SUCH things a "once romances" and many times you tried connecting a firm having they have turned into mariage branch office in Hongkong? even though the smart secretary There might be a possibility that knows her employer better than worthy of note, you can secure a position in this he does; his family or wife. Unless way. Sometimes it happens that you object to the young man it focal business houses here import would not be out of order for you their office employees from Shang-tu accept one of his invitationsmer's eve, or one of those wintry. than a gesture on the part of the hai. Manila or Singapore. Com-But, if you do, be very careful of carbonated, crystallized scents with perfumer mercial business in Hongkong is your conduct and do not try to carry on the next day in the office go'ng along but not in a "booming

the informal social attitude of the evening before. If you do not care to accept the invitations tell him kindly that you are practically engaged and your time is devoted to other sonDCEA..

manner.

bring a rush of memories.

to make his creation a visual. Never recognize substitutes parquet floor, reeling under a fast for perfume, for there are none. waltz... a little inn, way un

in the hills. Or: one

WHOLESALE DISCOUNTS

RIVELLE, ia the Gloucester Arcade, is staging a sale of her complete specialty stock with var-

lous reductions on select groups. half-price, which should be good news. now that the cold weather is here. The coats are in various categories of styling from the plain

ing and exotic. tailored models to the afore dash-f

Coats and hats are reduced to

4.

Evening and afternoon frocks have been marked down twenty per cent, from their original price. Maybe you are having mid-season difficulties and need a new formal gown, then don't forget to have an inspection here.

USE IT Once you have settled on your of those infuriating. perfume, make it a part of the way bewildering. atavistic odours will you live: And use it! It is dis-reduced to special prices. Novelty The many costume novelties are give you that sense of "but Tvr couraging to see done this before ... Ive been owners, with a false

dressing-tables jewellery, gloves, neckware, blouses sense of and many other gadgets are put- here before!" Thus proving per economy, se toilet-water as a standing values. After you tell him this sincerely haps, that imagination is merely substitute, unaware," apparently. und do not at any time encourage | the other end of memory. him, I am sure you will not be

annoyed further. Another thought do you think he could be "id- ding" you? That he might almost faint if you did accept?

NATURAL SCENT Everyone has B natural

grance,

that perfume and tollet-waters were never intended to serve the same purpose.

THE IN-LAWS IN-LAW TROUBLES is young wife now in her third year of married life. In the past nine months her hus- band's relations have arrived to live here from various parts of the China Coast, and have

the made

almost imperceptible to Use your perfume, and see that evidently

young

others, and quite unnoticeable to It emanates from you? hands, your wife's home life difficult, They

herself. But it is the natural hair. It should always appear to are constantly in her home un- invited, they criticise and raise DEAR FAITIF PRIOR: 'I feel a scent, coupled with perfume, which be coming from under your skin. discussions over her manage- Ittle guilty. The other evening I gives you your personal fragrance. It should never have a radius of ment of the home. Can she be accepted an invitation to the mo- Select your perfume with intro-more than a foot.

Realise that fragrance is 2 tion pictures and dinner in the spection and the same disregard for rude and ask them to get ont

hotel later. I attended the theatre price that you would show if you potent, elemental force. But don't and slay out of her house?

a let that intimidate you. Civi- FIRST OF ALL speak to your and was half-way through dinner were buying personality over

Hisation has gentled it down until husband about this feeling and they when I became very annoyed and

Feel a little psychic about your it is acceptable even to the rett conditions. Do not exaggerate or disgusted with my escort Excus-

perfume: regard it as an In- cent. Marvel a little at a glass criticise his relatives, merely stateng myself, I went to the Isdies the facts, without comment. Tell Lowder room, wrote a chit to the tate. personal quality rather bottle that holds an essence of an than & compound which merely intangible, and realise, with a wise him exactly how your feel; He may man pardoning myself and ex-

reacts on the nose...keep your nod, that flagrance is a secondary be able to clear up the whole plaining that I had me home. bottles tightly sealed and away kind of charm, a double edged en situation. If this does not work Then I dashed into a taxi, leaving from the light. Don't overdo the chantment to be handled care aut, commence to be difficult and him. The following day, he tele-plication, on the grounds that fally; the rattlest, most analys a little rade to your unweloce phoned but I refused to speak wi guests, no doubt they will probably mer and 1 do not wish to see him can no longer smell it. Re-able, of your attractions. decide you are a horrible creature. again but my conscience bothers but it might be worth it for peace me a little. Should I write him at the home. There are many small another note, of apology? GUILTE ways by which you can, inform-CONSCIENCE them they are not wanted/without being out and out rude.

DEAR GUILTY CONSCIENCE: Suck conditions do occur and

For instance, if they remain maybe we take the wrong course late in the aftemoon and you at the time, then there is nothing know they intend to stay for to do but admit your error and damer, have the cook prepare apologise. I suggest you write the this meal for you and your, hus- gentleman a note again begging band, then at the dinner hour his pardon, it is not necessary for rise and pardon yourself sweetly you to give

reasons for your informing them that you did not conduct. If you do not wish to see expect to have them for dinner him again keep away from the and consequently the menu; does telephone and do, not make fur. not allow the added company:ther engagements with hlm. When

counter.

THIS IS

IS WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT PARIS!

Paris is not what it used to be these days, according to verbal reports; magazines: and fashion sketches,

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Now Playing In Southern Waters

Many are the damsels play- ing in southern resorts these days and, at the same time, displaying previews of times for the coming spring and summer.

COS-

Culottes are back in the fashion picture and gong over #zong. The latest play salt. bar culottes, and a hooded halter, the latter la vers new and so convenient

White rutter crepe, darling Or many Holes' heart we the poured in swim suit effect. As s' trim, animals or nature's beings, band the centre, front.

Pale blue rayon jersey and crepe are designed into a three-piece play suit. Blouse, front bustan skirt and a lumber jacket, short bolero is the new addition, ......

New beach dresses, in rayon atripes, cover the ladies from neck to welats: the skirts are pleated or flared and short,

One goes oneself to market, one often bicycles and one needs pockets as well as bicycle bloomers.

Therefore, with this com- has a fitted skirt at the hips, far plete mix up in Parisian per- ing and short at the knee. sonalities the fashion design-

Informal dining does not cater

SINS OF FIGURE ers are catering to their needs to dinner frocks as you know and demands.

them. Black broadcloth frock and

The new princess swimming coat are quite roomy giving you with large hips. It is made of white suits are welcomed by damsels Two new suits which have had plenty of space for quick action publicity are from After which, suggest calling them you see him on the street 'or in French dressmaker. One suit of chapeau very tiny is worn for con- I and it conceals-many sins of figure. famous with your arms or legs. Blue cloque cotton crinkly as a bark steel-grey has two pouch pockets trast. The hame of the new blue

A dead white suit, simple and over tomato-red corduroy bloomers on the jacket, a skirt slit open, sweeping Paris is "Alerte!"

skirted of clinging rubberized Dinner aults' are extremely fabric shows up that lovely sum this, combination a popular one in black falle is distan you can acquire, fedora. crowns thecreetly embroidered with dul Another outstanding swimming: black palettes. The dash fsault and welcomed by actually The second suit is an cl've-green created by the hat which is a black | swimmers 18 a classic, skirted. wool suit, with pouch pocket in beaver chechia.

model, It has a square, neck with the front of the Jacket and a gree Can you imagine the French low back and its the figure like slouch hat. This particular modelį ladies?

paper on the wall. The material is

a taxi and fetching their wraps public smile and nod your head Push these people nicely and but do not stop to convergs. Even- sweetly out of your home and tually he will get the idea you do after several weeks of this practice not wish to nourish his acquain- you will notice their more fretance. quent absences,

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HEATED LETTER

'OLD FASHIONED... məcretary- writes an amusing and heated

(Each week in this column FAITH PRIOR answers ques- Hons of a personal 'natura submitted by readers of the Daily Press.)

and with tomato-red head..

J

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1940.

FOR YOUR INSPECTION

OUR

COLLECTION

OF

SWAGGER

COATS

'BLACK, NAVY

CHECKS, PLAIDS

BROWN & PASTEL

SHADES

FROM $45.50

LADIES' SALON

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

Ramada

Piece.goods & Knitting wools avail- Mears. China Emporium, Kaya- able.only at:---

ally & Co.; Mayfair & Co.; Elite Styles; Sincere & Co.; Shai Bing Co.; Sua Co., Ltd.; Tyeb & Co.; Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.; Wing

Os Co.

AND IN KOWLOON AT:-- Hari'a Silk Store, Nathan Road. Sitlaní Silk Store, Nathan Road

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KNITTING YARN

Wise women"kult to it with 'Ramada. An exceptionally "soft and kind wool, with wonderful wearing qualities and colourN that are absolutely fast to sum and washing. The colours never vary and you can match up any shade of 'Ramals' wool at any time.

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a rubber slig and the new colour is the bodice and long skirt which wine-red.

is atted at the waist" and of wide A very new fad and one which is circular width at the botton being made much use of is the And you swim in the Chalter"and" evening bathing-suits. Yes, really, | bathing-sharte worn beneath. Thig This costume designed from bright certainly a new innovatibi but flowered silk has a halter bodice, evidently, the girls approve from shorts and long skirt “You dance) réports as to sales and demands..