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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. 1920..

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THREE DAINTY HATS.

Blossoms and fruits combine with atmur, and die to make thew hats. One hat, large of brim and cren, is of pink accordion-plaited tuffora, with the drooping brim edged with pink fring. Not so much for protection from the sunlight, as to form an attractive background for the hat's wearer, a pink sevardim-planted parasol is curried with a deep pink fringe to match the hat. Transparent corn cofinired strap net is the basis of another hat. Its trimming is a simple wreath of lilacs about the bryn, babyblue velvet-streamers starting beneath the brim edge at the back. The turban is of miuteinn stram,aith trimmings of green, white and red currants spilling rarelessly over the crown.

Designs

of the Moment.

Probably no seasons for a number for sheet material. One hati of years past has been enlivened by such an unusual display of this season's display. hata as New materials, new colours and

GALOON TRIMMINGS.

new trimmings-all inspire one satin, made to resemble a straw are of wool or silk mixed with

especially adaptable for travelling A novelty will be the gradual is of fawn coloured duvetyn disappearance of embroidery as a arranged to form soft folds over trimming on gowns. It will be the crown. The narrow edge is replaced by the new smart galoons a form of plaits in a grey brown which are just with us. Many

brin. Coming from the folds of metal threads. They may be reckless extravag-the duvetyn crown and standing wide or narrow, and are usually to the most

The colours range from smartly in the back are two dark bright-coloured, contrasting viol- ance.

brown Japanese aigrettes. The ently with the material of the vivil 912. through rose,

effect is decidedly new and be.

gown. Lavin showed model lavender and the pastel shades

coming, and what is better than lately which combined the new Kasha material-which is the to greens and dark blues. Two that, practical.

One large hat of a king' blue new name for the cashmere or three bright colours are often

early days that is combined in one hat and this coarsely woven straw has a border of our

of oak leaves very closely attach- of a bright mustard yellow, may be a sufficient enlour note ed around the crown. These are that looks as if it had for a whole costume. One hat in reds, browns and dull greens. been dipped for some time in a At the very edge of the brim is solution of strong tea. The viol- of emerald green hand woven

sewn a twisted fold of gold ribbon. Jene- of the mustard tones is there- straw has facing of green

This would seem to be incon-fore attenuated. taffeta and straw rosettes in

grupas with the rest of the hat, yellow, white and black on the but the ensemble is decidedly crown. Other hats are given a pleasing. Another colourful hat is a small turban of deep brown brilliant noto of colour by the

Saw The top is covered with use of burches of grapes in A new sort of diferent shades. fruit trimming is made of a very

— WHITE FLANNEL POPULAR. Justrou's sheen silk used in com.

White flannel is expecteri 0 bination with leaves. of deep come into its own this season. It valvet. Bands of gros is not only es,ecially adapted to green grain ribbon embroidered in silk sport skirts, but for country suits and woollen flowers are as well nothing could be more youthful or decidedly correct. Many of

THE EASTERN NOTE. very simple the skirts, will be plaited,

in box or gide The Chinese influence is in- shapes, as they have been for either

plaits, and these will be worn dicated in many of the trimmings the past three or four seasons, with blouses and sweaters in as well as in the weaves and the One very summery turban for a brilliant colours. A great patterns. Flowered silks show

newsleeves of plain crepe; and plain; ra ature type of person is of a rich number

serge basis. silks are embroidered in Chinese: green taffeta, and has a crown materials hve a

Coarse rough weaves & a not- motifs 07 are sashed with completely covered with greepiceable either in plain white or Chinese printed ribbons. The leaves having a metallic lustre, with a white background, which sash idea obtains in several is covered with stripes or large of the more dressy models. There is a For example, all the colours of Probably combination more squares of colour.

new material called "Berberina" the rainbow-or nearly-so-are featured by the smart shops than which is used for suits and sports used in a girdle of chiffon on a anything else is that of duvetyn coats. It is similar to a rough blouse of mist gray crepe de and Georgette, and duvetyn and white serge and has a large Chine. Another idea introduces double plaid of some striking ribbon of three different colours straw. Even duvatyn and

colour, such as canary, cerise or on a model of citron Georgette. watin are used for one summer blue. Between the plaid is a crepe; and the latter frequently model. The duvelyn is very faint black line. It is an interest show extra embellishment in the often used for the crown and for ing note that many of the same way of embroidered or beaded materials are used for tailored designs flowers, butterflies; bow- suits and dresses that are used knots and the like in contracting for the softer, more feminine type colours to heighten the note of

Grnamentation, of dress.

The gown is cut on simple lines the corsage cut not too lox in a circular decolletage that is opened into a shor: V-shape in front. The sleeves are long and a wide spread of wings. These not too tight, ending in a cuff at are brown with stripes of orange, i the wrist. The skirt is almost flat vermillion and yellow.

liked to trim

a wide edge around the brim. A section on the inner side of the brim toward the crown is of straw

of the

very

in front, but slightly fulled at the back. A wonderful galoon-about) an inch and a half wide-in tonesi cf'subdued yellow, with threads of dull gold and a fine line of con- trasting bright green running through it, is used for the trimming.

A CHAT ABOUT SERVANTS.

HOW AND HOW NOT TO TREAT YOUR "BOY",

remember that he is a human being. So many people make the mistake of treating the boys as though they had no feelings at all. One should also bear in mind that a boy is a servant and is jemployed to carry out orders. Too many women make the Many a woman on first arrive mistake of doing things them. ing in the East and starting selves rather than being bothered housekeeping. imagines that into explain to the boy how they the future there will be nothing should be done, while yet others to worry about as "the boy" will are never happy unless they are see to everything. But if she always interfering with the cook- begins in that way she soon ing and the boys' various duties. becomes aware that things are By all means show the cook how not running as smoothly as she to prepare a new dish if he does had anticipated. A number of not understand how to do it, but,, little things about the house get having once shown him, it is neglected and hubby begins to better to leave him alone, as no complain about the food. Then well-trained cook (and there are she realises that housekeeping in such to be had) will put up with the East, if one wishes to have a constant interference. The same comfortable home, must be care-thing applies to "house pidgin." fully planned and receive one's.. personal supervision just as much. if more not so, than at Home. Th

One does not wish to suggest wise woman, however, will, from that servants should have things the start, take a firm band with all their own way, and be allowed the servants, allocating certain run the whole household, but work for each day, and seeing if they are continually being that it is done. One quite realises criticised and grumbled at, they that at times--for instance when will soon cease to take any interest the weather is hot and damp and in their work, and, what is more, one has "that limp feeling"-give their missie a bad name there is an inclination to just amongst other servants: It is miskee, but it pass in the end to just as great a mistake, too, to be make a special effort. After all, always treating your boy as

is scarceir fair to

though he were under suspiciou expect the pfection from

as a thief. Some women religious- Oriental servant. any more than

ly lock up everything in the house expect it from the servant class even the sugar. That policy at Hon..

geldora pays. The boy who thinks his "missie" regards him as a thief is likely to act up to the suspicion when he has the chance.

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Then there is another type of woman who interviews a number of "bors" and eventually feels pleased with herself for having seen that tact and good sense are From the foregoing it all be engaged one at $2 per month less needed if one is to get the best than her neighbours. She usually out of one's servants. It just treats her servants so familiarly, amounts to a sympathetic under- lavishly cumshaw them and standing of human nature. eventually gets into a violent, we remember that "boya' temper over some little short-human beings, after all, and treat coming and dismisses the whole them neither too familiarly nur too harshly, but just strike the golden mean, than we shall be in The best course to pursue is to the happy position of those engage a boy, after having dis-fortunate people who have lived covered his previous record (which East for many years and who is possible and can be done with arely have had occasion to a little perseverance), pay him an cenge their servants. adequate wage and always

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JOAN.

THE NEW BANDEAU FROCK..

The powen shown alsore is of l'aulette sutin in a rich coral, with d bandeau of silver cloth held up bij straps of tiny silver betids.

The silver cloth is continued below the waistline into a hip girdle, and the skirt of the coral Paulette is draped high in the back, but lowered in front to disclose the silver cloth. Then a long train in bustle-effect is added, a band of the silver beads marking the waistline at the back, with the satin shirred into a two-inch ruch-

ing which stands above the beads. With this shirring as the only indication of contage at the back, the goun exemplifies the "backless" frock.

BEAUTIES OF ALL NATIONS:

NV: THE SPANISH TYPE.

HOPPE

TORTOLA VALENCIA.

In the Spanish type of beauty, blark, flushing eyes are usually thought of, but black eyes and hair are not universal, as supposed. The eyes are much more often brown, with soft brown hair to match, In the northern provinces of Spain blondes are often seen among beauties. Miss Tortola Valencia, u Spanish beauty, shows the charming characteristics that link the ladies of Spain with the romance, poetry and Mterature of the world. Vivacity and amiability of expression are enhanced by a smooth, creamy skin,. with brilliantly red cheeks. This lovely skin is retained by Spanish itomen even through middle age and into old age. Physically, the women of Spain are long-lived, healthy,, vigorous and well- developed. They are generally of middle height and are especially renowned for their graceful cucringe gurl the beauty of their feet and unkies.

JOTTINGS.

ACCORDION FROCKS.

The vogue of accordion pleating is a more useful one than some girls with a limited allowance for dress seem to realise. It is the easiest thing in the world to buy the pleating ready made, and use it as the skirt part of a dance frock.

SIMPLICITY 17SELF.

LUXURIES.

SOME PRESENT TENDENCIES.

The luxury trades. which help many thousands to live, are sur- passing themselves in beautiful details; embroidery on shoes and

boots, on gloves, on bags, hats, handkerchiefs, and, above all, on lingerie is particularly attrac- tive: the only rival is metal tissue and lace. These two last

forms of trimming, so popular for

now becoming the

Add to this the simplest little shortsleeved bodice, and a dis- tinctive sash, and you have a dresses, are charming frock, inszpersive es fashion for petticoats, and there things go now, and made up in ате Accordion pleated skirts the shortest possible space of time. But of course you must be artistic in your choice of colours.

BOUDOIR FLOPPINESS..

Every woman with a love for boudoir caps has experienced the depressing effect of the variety which look perfectly lovely in the hand, but overwhelmingly floppy in actual wear.

in black, white, pink, blue, yellow, and any other colour, with bodices of silver lace, gold lace, and shoulder straps of silver or goldTM ribbon, fastened by minute bunches of tiny flowers; fragile garments in pale pink-crepe de chine, with embroidery in black or pastel blue, and for cold wea- ther the softest of Shetland wool vests, almost as pretty as silken wear itself. Morning caps and The remedy is to edge the lace bed-room slippers are also made in with the very finest of wire, so gold and silver tissue, and land- that a deft touch here and there

THE WIRE REMEDY.

gives the required effect. Indeed, bags, in the richest of brocades this is the only way in which the modern and ancient, are daintily, favourite "Dutch" effect can be lined and fitted with pockets and successfully carried out.

THE CAFE SWAGGER.

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purses. So great is the demand. for these small things that the making of them has become one It takes a touch of genius to of the most important of the wear & Cape cloak sy it should be luxury trades. Old silks done. Most of the women one sought for, old mounts for bags, sees thus arrayed in the West old-embroideries for cushions, and End have either a studiously

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nonchalent air or an unfortunate with them the charming results ly self-conscious swagger, which are achieved. Another luxury, is quite gives the game away. One the delicate flower perfumes. women recently seen had such a Every shop has its speciality; frankly agonised expression as she clutched the wretched gar- some have clear glass bottles ment to her that one longed to finely cut, others dull glass beg her to discard the thing | roughly hewn, and there are some altogether.

attractive china pots.

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