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Mavo's

HONG KONG

ATTRACTIVE LINE

OF

EVENING DRESSES

SUMMER HATS

Gloucester Arcado.

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FOR A PERFECT PORTRAIT.

CALL IN AND SEE

STUDIO DE

PEDDER BLING.

Pockets

DE · · LUXE

4th FLOOR.

ARE POPULAR

You can't lose them as you can handbags, and you can add

ther to existing clothes at next-to-no cost.

THE SIZE OF YOUR POCKETS depends on whe- ther you normally treat your handbag as a receptacle for essentials, or as a miniature travelling bag.

And the woman who doesn't feel dressed unless she carries batches of old correspondence tied up with blue ribbon: old and new shopping lists on odd pleces of paper, packets of sweets. three mirrors, and the dog's lead, as well as miscellaneous cosmetics and keys that don't belong to any known, doer, had better pass this by. Conversely, she would be much more comfortable if she discarded half these things and put the other half about her, person.

Like this, for instance:

Convert your existing" swagger coat by making patch pockets of felt or suede to sew on the skirt and on the bodice. Buy the material to match or contrast with the coat. You can get felt each in most squares for 3d. colours big enough for your pur- suede, rather pose, and the dearer, by the yard. Trim these carefully to the size you want, and sew them to the coat with thick thread or wool with large stitches.

For the breast pockets, you get two out of one plece of felt. Trim them with buttons to match the coat,

If you feel your hand-stitching Isn't strong enough to hold all "your cosmetics, machine stitch

first, and then hund-stitch..

Plain Colours:

BABY PERSIAN LAMB

Peraian baby lamb returns to favor for winter in Judy Garland's ward- robe. Smartly tailored shoulders are squared and the cost is fitted to the waist with skirt flared. Pockets are inset. A dash of color is added in the" red felt lapels; buttons are cf chased silver.

Shopping Sense

Invest in pastel colours only

1. when you're sure the material

is washable. (You'll save many For a plain colour or black cleaners' bills this way), dressy coat you can have pockets? Don't buy an unusual colour of fur or fur fabric. Interline for a frock or coat that's got to be the basis of your wardrobe; these with domette and then either line them with the same! because accessories will have to silk as the lining of your coat or be dyed to match, an expensive with some bright, more substan- proposition, and you'll have diffi-

culty in matching up. tial fabric,

Don't fritter" away the dol- A three-quarter length or short lars on a selection of but- coat can have pockets sewn right tonholes, Jabots, and white col- round the fronts from the edges tars, "They'll certainly give a new of the facing to the side seams. took to an old outfit, but remem- like the knitting aprons mother ber-they'll probably wilt under used to make. They should be the strain of only a few days' about six or seven inches deep wear. Instead, buy jewellery that according to the length of the coat, and stitched down at appro- priate points to make sections. Sequins:

Wears

for

ever-a

Victorian brooch, a barbaric bracelet, or necklace or a set of unusual- shaped buttons,

goes

Sequinned pockets can be sewn 'on evening dresses and embroi- dered ones on day dresses, and little wear, so resolve not to be patch ones look nicest in a bright contrasting colour, A collar and pockes to match is a good notion

THAT CRUSHED DANCE FROCK

WHEN a light summer or dance frock is crushed or crumpled, slip it on a hanger and shake it over the steam from a large saucepan of bolling or it the hath room while you ate having a hot bath,

Inexpensive suede greasy and bald with very tempted by cheap bags and gloves. (Soft calf, incidentally, is a good alternative, as it wears very well, always looks good),

Careful how you choose a 5. new skirt Loose weaves and tight fits soon get a "seaty" look, For more freedom of movement and longevity bébter have one with pleats-unless you

are

巍

cycling enthusiast, in which case

a flared skirt will last you better. Beware when buying stock-

6. is that they are not su

sub-standard that they ladder.

WOMEN'S INTERESTS

Feminine Styles Prevail

In Paris Fashion Survey

A SURVEY of Paris dressmak- ing trends today showed strictly feminine moden prevalfling on all fashion fronts, despite gains made In “illitary 'styles.

Summer Styles

New summer collections revive ankle-length waltz frocks, · some with rose-trimmed bodices. Gar- den embroidered organdies press

chic feminine

beneath dover-trimmed hats of lnce or

straw.

Long-skirted evening suits ap- pear in black wools or blue satins with fitted or tube-shaped jackets with rhinestone buttons, gold mesh pockets, or flower-embolder- ed revers.

Changing Waistlines Important silhouette changes Include lowered waistlines, Al- though higher waistlines are hinted in some day and evening couts Bloused treatments at the waist are repeated for evening. especially for contrasting bodices

With few exceptions, the day' silhouette is widely flared from the hip down, with walsts tight; the shoulders natural or slightly broad; the skirts short. The short- est skirts come to the middle of the kneecap; the longest, about 15 inches from the ground.

Suavely-fitted, princess coats in silks or wools play up. feminine curves, Other coats are shoulder- swung or hang straight and loose for

linea summer

*Suits have tightfitted jackets. or are in loose box styles, the latter sometimes made reversible when silk lined..

Important Pockets

Print coats

Great importance is given throughout to pockets. pockets appear on platn worn with print dresses.

materials Principal day

Bru

are

SPRING MEANS BLACK

Joan Crawford wears a sheer wool crepe in black with gold jewel highlights. The dress is one-piece.. with an all-over fullness effect. This is achieved in the sleeves by an al- most dolman cut with the wide shoulders' faintly gathered at the round neck. Belted in black kid, the skirt is a series of unpressed pleats, A twin set of jewels in twisted gold with jewel insets decorate the slit neckline of the dress. Miss Craw- Lord completes her ensemble with a large muff of silver fox with trap- pers' hat to match and as herald of Spring wears banded sandals in patent leather with open toes and heels.

Round The Shops

DULL

WHEN THE PRESENT WEATHER breaks again and warnth and 'rishine' 'tako its place, clothes and accessories for outdoor wear sports afternoon parties and gay nights-will sgalii occupy the thoughts of Hongkong's women folk.

After all, smartly dressed at all times and surkably dressed for all occasions must be the keynote of" milady's armpitlors and with the assistance) 'one

the. rets from fashion houses in the city, this should not prove difficult. For Informality:

For informal and sports · wear, Lane. Crawford's are displaying a really cholce' and pleasing range of lightweight woollen coats. Smartly cut in the very latest of styles, they can be obtained in a wide range of colours and designs. The camel hair and wool mixtures are particularly stylish and meat, as are also the wool and llama models, while for those who have a penchant for colours, a visit to Lane, Crawford's Ladies' Salon will reveal as attractive a selec- tion A5 впуоде could desire. Nusty blues, dusty pinks, naturelles and mustard shades in beautifully soft materials-so lovely to look at and 20° chle to possess. For All Occasions:

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The fashion house for all occa- stons Mayo's, in the Arcade. and Morning, afternoon, party evening attire are what they cater for and satisfaction is their slo- gan. This week they are making grand display of the most charming selections in evening dresses in silks, taffetas and crepe silks. Delicately and refreshingly modelled, they are exquisitely in- viting in style and cut and bear the stamp of quality. Callers at Mayo's will also find it worth their

SPRING CLEANING | while to inspect their showing of

IN THE

KITCHEN

new summer straws again. hats for all occasions-so daintily fa- shioned and at priced that defy competition.

For Social Events:

tweeds. Tep, basket weaves, fan- nel, jersey, shantung, surah, the silks, printed satins and crepes, checks, plaids and stripes m "wools and silks. Evening materials

Fatin

Chiffon. taffeta,

If there is one room in the tulle, lace, faille, thore, silks,

Rivelle, in the Arcade, has a Jersey, dull crepes. printed cottons house which generally looks and slits. checked and plaid as if it needs cleaning more special display in the most per- than any other, it is the kit-fectly turned out flower toques for

and weddings

social Milks

chen.

Rivelle has obtained these shionable models in the most at- tractive blends of colour which taste and fancy. will suit any Then, of course, Rivelle has al proud selection of summer wear in silk prints all so pleasantly cool looking that they cannot help

Knitting Points

FOR SOCK MAKERS

IF YOU ARE KNITTING SOCKS FOR OUR TROOPS AT THE

In spite of its daily dusting, and' sweeping, and its weekly turn-out, walls and cupboard are doors in the kitchen bound to become a little dull and greasy, and the ceiling will look grimy.

THE GRATE*

events.

fa-

but attract attention and favour- able comment. Turning to even- Ing dresses, Rivelle's silk organza and, crepe models, exuding the height of fashion, have to be seen to make one realize what

perfection in design and finish

the means. Rivelle offers them in an

The kitchen grate will be sure FRONT, remember that the main to need the attention of the sweep, fault in knitted socks lies in the and probably the stove will be narrowness of the top of the welt obviously in want of a special When stretched this should med overhauling. white za fo sure 14 Inches round and 7 inches cupboards and drawers-well, even across, allowing plenty of stretch in the best-regulated household for a good-sized leg.

İthey are never tidy enough to To ensure pleasing results the please the particular housewife. following hints should prove help-

China and glass, not in use every ful to women knitting socks for

day, is bound to want washing. It soldiers."

pays to have the ceilings in Knitting the Welt kitchens and scalleries whitewash- ed frequently, and the walls given Welt or ribbing: Cast on very

a fresh coat of washable paint or loosely 48 to 52 stitches of "Zin-

distemper. nia" or equivalent weight of wool, or 52 to 58 stitches with the "Gold!... Label" or equivalent weight of wool, knit one

*THE WALLS*

amazingly wide selection, for she has still disappointed a never customer. With a brand new dis- play of summer hats to tempt her callers, Rivelle should have a busy time.

Perfect Photography:

With "perfect photography" as their motto, Studio de Luxe, in Pedder Building, continue to at- tract more clients than they anti- cipated when they opened their doors but with all the extra orders on their hands, their stan-

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940.:

SELECTION IN LIGHT-WEIGHT

WOOLLEN COATS

FOR

INFORMAL & SPORTS WEAR

CAMEL HAIR & WOOL WOOL & LLAMA

COLOURS:

DUSTY PINK

MISTY BLUE NATURELLETM

AND

MUSTARD

LADIES' SALONTM

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

FASHIONS LATEST ·

SHOWING EARLY NEXT WEEK

DAY & EVENING DRESSES

t

HATS AND ACCESSORIES

RIVELLE

Gloucester Arcade

THE "EYES" HAVE IT!

Laraine Day illustrates an impor tant step in caring for and beautify. ing the eyes. Use eye shadow in a shade to blend with the color of your eyes. Apply lightly to give a shadow to the lid. Never let the eye shadow be appatent for its purpose" is fo create an illusion.

round (loosely) Choose a bright, clear shade for dard of work remains as high as plain, then work in rib of 2 plain. the walls, and have washable ever. Those who have entrusted attention they received from the curtains in gally checked gingham their work to the studio have Studio executives and their com- 2 purl for 4 inches.

or pretty patterned cretonne to been unanimous in their appre-plete satisfaction of the work Grafting the Toe tone or, if you prefer, the newer ciation of the courtesy care and done. Break off wool, leaving about 18 oilskin curtains, which are not inches, thread darning needle, harmed by steam.

It is a good plan to turn out- all Bring wool from back,

broken utensils and dishes for which you known you will have no

In The

Tel. 33186

LAUNDRY

MANY faded materials will revive wonderfully' if a little vinegar is

the placed, in rinsing water. This is on- pecially good for colours that have faded through beling washed with strong soaps and powders,

IF applied at oncè, powder- ed starch will take out many" kinds of fruit stains on lines. It must be left on the stained part for a few hours, so that all discoloration is absorbed by the starch.

THE washing of handker- chief's" is made much easier if overnight they are placed in a bucket of warm water to which a little salt snd 'soap powder "have been added.

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remove

lodine stain

from linen, wet the stain with

a few drops of water and

well rub in some bicarbonate of soda. Repeat on the other side of the Tinen.

TRY THESE COOL SWEETS ON WARM

Knit the front stitch and take

Orange Curd it off. Purl the front and leave further use. If you are buying new The rind and juice of 2 dranges, on. Purl the back and take it off, Plain the back and leave it on equipment, resolve to be thoroughly the juice of hair a lemon, Zo

up-to-date, and buy cheerful, butter, 8oz sugar, 4 eggá Plain the front and take it off coloured basins, jugs and canisers Purl the front and leave it on for groceries, aluminium pahs and Furl the back and take it of glass and earthenware casseroles. Plain the back and leave it on

Continue till all the stitches are woven off. Run wool neatly down side of the toe; be very careful NOT to graft too tightly.

Measurements

*"GON GAY"*

Even dust-pans and broom handles have "gone gay" nowadays, and it makes for a brighter atmosphere in the home to have the a simple colour scheme in When the sock is completed,

kitchen. press gently under a damp cloth, omitting the welt, and the sock Examine all jam and preserved should measure-from under heel fruit for mildew, and replace solled to top of welt-14 inches. From covers Re-line the shelves of the back of heel to tip of toe 10. 11. store cupboard with white Amer! or 11 inches. Welt should mea-can cloth, and the drawers with sure, when stretched to capacity, clean lining paper. 14 Inches round and Y inches

across.

length for your leg and that they fit well round the ankle.

Buy lingerie that will wear

COOKERY BOOKS.

II your cookry books are tattered with long usage, re-cover them with liner or strong brown paper, and mend torn pages with transparent music paper,

Rub of the' rind” from the oranges with lumps, of sugar. squeeze and strain the fulce" from the oranges and lemon. Beat up the eggs. Melt the butter in a pan and add all the "other in- gredients.

Bttr over a low heat til: the mixture thickens and is near boiling point. Fut. into small Jars --- and seal.

•

This makes a delicious filling for cakes, sandwiches and tarts or it may be eaten instead of

·Jam.

Lemon Jelly Sponge Let loz gelatine stand in 1 pinta water until it is dissolved Then boll 10 minutes with the thin rind and juice of 2 lemons

and ib. loaf sugar.

DAYS

FRUIT used as the founda- tion for sweets giver a de licious tang to 4' xqtritious dessert.

Below are some interesting recipes Introducing

oranges,

- lernons and bananes as t

portant ingredients,

eggs and the whites whipped to a sti froth anda ttle lemon juice. Pour to a buttered fire- proof dish and cook about eight to 10 minutes in a fairly hot

oven.

"

When three-parts cooked, sprin- kle sugar all over." The 'souffle should be golden brown when finished. Serve at once in same alsh.

Orange Taploca Ingredients: 1 teacupful fine

7

Place' sponge cakes in bottom of tapioca, 2 oranges, 1 pint water, custard, tablespoonfuls & glass dish. Out lemon, squeeze some out juice and sprinkle the peeled castor sugar, 2 eggs. bananas with it, pouring remain Put the tapioca into a saucepan with the water and boil until a der on sponge, cakes,

Dissolve jelly as directed, pour transparent mixture is formed, cakes to then add a tablespoonfuls of the sufficient on sponge cover them and leave to set. Arcast sugar and the grated rind range bananas and sections of of the oranges. Bear together the orange on the fellled sponge, roiks of the ease with the rest of cover, with felly and leave it for the castor sugar then add the strained juice and the pulp of the two oranges.

Remove rinds and pour the rest set.. into a large basin. When nearly

Banana Souffle

set stir in 2 stimy beaten whites Take 4 ripe bananas and mash Add this preparation to the well with a fork. Put in a pan a cooked taploca and stir over the

7. for years, that means, look An index file of favourite recipes till stiff and frothy. Place in

plain is a most useful kitchen possession, for good material and finish rather than lots of face Keep your tradesmen's 'books in a and poor material. If you're place where other members of the choosing satin, test It by gripping family know where to hid them

apot for receipted bills.

the first time you wear them.it tightly in your hand. If it's besides yourself, and have a special Make sure that they are the right pure silk it won't crush,

of eggs and whisk all together

mounds on a glass dish.""

Orange and Banana Sponge Jelly Required: 1 plat packet lemon jelly, 3 bananas, 3 oranzes, 1 lemon, 6 small, sponge

tablespoonful flour, 1 tablespoon-fire until thickened; then add the

fuls caster sugar, dilule with hot stiffy whipped whites of the eggs milk, bring to the boil slowly and and stir for three minutes longer recok a little more, stirring all Pour the whole into a wetted mould and leave until cold. When the time.

When it has thickened add the set turn on to a dish and serve. mashed: bananas, the yolks at 2 with custard,