1922-12-27 — Page 8

A new delivery of

HENRY HEATH

HATS

has just arrived

in the latest Shapes

and Colours,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH;

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE,

-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1922.

Our Ladies' Page.

THE NEW MOTIFS,

THE DAINTY WOMAN.

The dainty woman is unmis takable, Sho always looks obarm- ingly fresh and coal, with nasailed gloves and shoes, what- aver the weather or the hour.

Her success is doo to assiduous care of her appearance and clothes, to her unerring selection of the least muddy side of the street, and bar avoidance of un-") necessary grasping of grimy rails, Personal daintiness is evinced by extreme nestness. Stockings and gloves may be carefully manded, bat holes and ladders are there none; her clothes, brush, beazine and a hot iron are in constant attendance on the dainty woman's wardrobe; while bar feet are always wall shod, and Buch accessories as her handbag and umbrella are kept in good condition, the latter beatly rolled when not in use. Everything about her has the fresh appear- ance which is the hall-mark of daintiuess

There are some colours and materials which specially lend themselves to dainty toilettas. Delicate shades of grey and fawn give this impression. "a hilo flas lace, with here and there the sparkle of a jewel, has a charm of its own.

VICTORIA MODES.

Crinoline stiffened skirts are mora that a predicted revival, they are already appearing in Paris.

LATEST BLOUSES.

The latest is to have your hat match the blouse or the blouse section furbans are often found in this combination, and either Paisley pattern- of your new winter suit. Little round narrow-brimmed soft hats ar ed material or badanna handkerchiefs are the popular materials.

HOW TO KEEP WARM.

POWDER-PUFFS.

The scientifically made frame of wire with hinges of tape, at present generally introduced only į over the hips, which is the basis

Keeping warm is largely de- of the modern crinoline, is much pendent on the right kind of puff is made of swansdown, but "The centre of the usual powder- more easily adjustable than that clothes, and on exercise. which the ladies of the fifties and

silk, wool, plusb, and beaver are Innumerable heavily-liced gar- used. It is claimed that natural sixties had to manipulate if ments do not make for warmth; beaver fur lasts as long as swanz- they wished to sit down or step they are, in fact, a hindrance. down, and has the advantage of into their carriages with care Light Shetland wool, for instance, keeping its appearance after con- and grace. That wire and for underclothing is one of the stant use. The top or cover of a whalebone cage had an awkward warment winter fabrics, simply puff is generally made of silk or babit of shooting up in front or at because, being open in texture, it kid, the latter being the mere the side if not treated with due allows a layer of air (which is durable. respect, and, sometimes, on non-conducting) between it and windy day, of blowing inside out the body. The small intersticas attractive has a cover of striped A new puff which is rather like an umbrella over the uuare filled with air, which helps biack and white material, and is fortunate wearer's head!

to keep to body warm.

contained in a small ebony Cameo brooches, old-fashioned Garments lined with sateen or box. Another novelty is in Frock of crusher brown retret embroidered in gold in a fowered pearl earrings, and wide other similar impervious "double the form of a glove without

bracelets, such pattern between cross strips. It has sleeves to the wrist and a girdle of mothers

as our grand-area" are cold because they do fingers trimmed with ribbon. It is wore, are also is the material.

not allow the air to circulate made of chamois on one side and demand, and possessors of freely. All winter linings should swansdown on the other, so that exquisite miniatures of bebe made of light wool or silk. it forms a powder-pelf and face ringleted forbears are having

Tight stockings, gloves, and leather combined. New puff-boxes them set into brooches and as any under-garment which pre- are made of wood, crystal glass, plaques on black velvet wristlets, vents free circulation of the blood papier mache, china, rylonite, and A Simple Marzipan. On many of the newest dresses to be displayed with a crinoline will also keep the body cold. many other materials. - Some of Put a pound and a half of sugar

the draperies are caught op on

Hair in elaborate paffs and and half a pint of water into the left hip. This invites the curls, possibly adorned with a saucepan. Stir over the fire until introduction of motifs which are demure wreath, and low-heeled the sugar is dissolved, then stir in often splendid in both colour and a pound and a quarter of ground workmanship. They hold the hoes, should be affected with almonds. Cook-stirring all the draperies in place and either tone. This mode is, however, only to

these period toilettes. time-patil the mixture will not in colour with the dress or probe worn by the woman possessing adhere to the sides of the pac.vide it with a beautiful contrast.

a tall and shapely figure. She Then turn it on to a board and Many of the designers have gone

alone can look dignified and kusad it for a few minutes, adding to the Italian Renaissance for

charming in extremely flavouring and colouring

wide, inspiration, with the result that we see gracelal ornamente of swaying skirts to her insteps, or fruit and flowers fashioned in carry the coral-like bodice, cut to fit her closely which distinguishes composition and glowing with

this Victorian style. gorgeous colour. More than one evening dress in otherwise un- relieved black owes its brilliance to such an ornament as this. On others still in black-colour motif give way to silver or gold, fashioned into bunches of grapes, nec' arines, and leaves.

desired. While still warm make it into fancy shapes and fruits, and leave them in scool place to dry and harden.

FOR SPORT WEAR.

These sets are made of suede, duvelyn or are knitt out of wool and

But the Renaissance is not the only period recalled by these motifs. Claspe of Egyptian character are by no means uni commor, and these, while bolding the draperies, are finished with long fringee which fall to the faul An example of this is to be seen on a dress in white brocade of which both the clasp and the fringes are in scarab blue and pearls. Another dress in gold and black (which looks at a little distance exactly like old English lacquer) displays girdle and clasp in finely cut jat, with huge polish- ed caborons forming the clasp.

seen

INTERESTING.

Jewelled beels are frequently on the fanciest "shoes, B:ooaded materials in gorgeous colours are used for strap pumps. These frequently are worn with flesh-coloured hosiery,"

silk and wool. "Applique designa of A picture hat of black velvek is leather or duvelyn urs used on many lined with silver lace, and has a of the kuitt sets and stencil designa bow or pink satin ribbon falling are used in the suede and ducelyn over the left side. It is worn

with a black velvet frock,

ones.

frock.

NOVÈL CIGARETTE -CASES.

создер,

A cigarette case of engraved crystal, with the owner's initis! in diamonds ACTOSS one is & pretty trifle for a feminine vanity bag. Enamel and tortoise- shell cases, with jewelled clasps and the monograms in precious stones, are other fancies which are as charming as they are ex- pensive. It is a pretty idea to have a facsimile of your own handwriting car- ried out in ensmel or diamonds, and for a gift to a fiance or bridegroom this is especially appropriate.

Onyx cases, elaborately or simply inlaid with lapis lazuli, are to be seen made in sizes suitable for both masculine and feminine purchasers,

As a gift to a man friend who takes a pleasure in charming things, the new onyx trough holders for pipes would be a gift sure to meet with appreciation. Cigarette boxes are also

- made of this semi-precious

stone.

Wool should, if possible, be them are very pretty, and even worn next the body, and anyone the cheapest are dainty enough. who suffers badly from the cold Ministure paffs, impregnated with should avoid any dresses or gar powder, packed in boxes contain- ments which do not cover the arms ing two dozens or more, are sold should always be kept covered; most every week soms novelty or down to the elbow. The shoulders for use when travelling. But al this is far more important than other in the shape of a powder- mufling round-the throat! puff is introduced and added to Cotton stockings should not be the many already to be seen in worn by anyone susceptible to the shops, cold, and a woollen sock in s fairly loose shoe is a great boon, so aze gaiters.

Exercise is very important. Just after the morning bath is a splendid time to run through a few simple, but not strenuous, exercises. Baths ought not to be taken too hot, and should be fol lowed by a brisk rub-down after- wards.

INTERESTING.

Polka-dots blossom profusely on some of the newest bandkar- chiefs. Red ones BTO apt to appear on an orange background and purple unes on green. Very tiny glove handkerchiefs are shown this year. They are tuck- ed into the tiny velvet bracelets worn abou: the wrists.

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Very large cut-steel and rhine stone buckles are used on the new pumps. The round or oblong ones are most popular at the moment Cat steel is used "on patent leather, while the satin” pump seems to call for the jewelled ornament.

Hats, neckpieces, bags, scarves, | saches and sofa pillows are being made of fur this season, Yet many of the loveliest evaning wrape are entirely free from it.

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DOLL BAGS,

Some of these doll bags exploit the

A smart dancing frock 'com-lafest Poriacreations, others feature- bines a skirt of black velvet and a native costume, as the one in the bodice of white satin, the bodice photograph, but all are elaborately belog elaborately trimmed with lined and beautifully finished and black fur,

swing from the wrist on a ribbon,