NESTLÉ'S CHOCOLATE
IS BEST
MADELEINE
Nile green velvet and gros grain ribbon compose this charming little new season's hat,
YOUR CROWNING BEAUTY,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 192
WOMAN'S
WORLD
OVER THE TEA CUPS.
(SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH” BY "JOAN.")
London, Oct. 21st. to your requirements. I suppose Since I started writing to you, would be very bad business for I have been tremendously spurred me to interpolate the information Jon by the number of letters that last Friday I bought a lovely have received confirming "ny in-hat with a high crown, and that pressions and remarks about last Saturday I presented it to Women v. Women's Pages. You my great-aunt. By the following will notice that I do not say "Wo-Monday, when I any other women men And Women's Pages:" I use looking very chic and pretty in the "y" deliberately, because that high crowned hats, I began to re- is how they have always affected gret my generosity. The fact is
me.
Vanity Street.
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for over a thousand performances, and in which she created the part of Cavallini, the song-bird.
So at the end of this month, akıl- time theatre-goors will revive pleasant memories, and now- comers will flock to the playhouse to ace the great play for the first time.
his very successful, South African tour, will take up his original rale also; so that the production will be a most interesting event from every point of view.
Owen Nares, just returned from
The Street of Adventures.
Of course you expect me to re- fer you to the new H. G. Wells' book "William Clissold"--and I do refer you to it, most heartily;
but roview it, I
.be
will not! But "William Clis- sold" must be read--and will read--by everyone, even those who pre- tend that they think he is the
"last word." and agree with him desperately in
"Lord
Tulle, shading from yellow to deep orange; makes this frock with ruffled skirt.
SWISS MILK
CROQUETTES
A happy combination of velvet and chiffon. The skirt is, banded in velvet ribbon.
FASHIONS, FADS AND FANCIES.
made in the shape of roses. This fluffy dresses, 'coloured chiffon Evening bags for vanities are kerchiefs with each toilette. With is not a new trick, but it is perhandkerchiefs are considered cor- sisterit. One of the most effective rect. At recent garden parties,
1 think high crowns want getting used to; so when you have bought hat like the one in the sketch. hang on to it, and harden you Margarita has been "doing" the heart against relations who sur dress shows in the West End, andgest that it might suit them bet the possession of coveted cards
¡ter!" enabling her to enter the sacred
I am also giving you a little portals has made her somewhat sketch of an umbrella which has superior." When I meekly ask a distinctly cheerful note, inas ed, a few days ago, "What are we much as its handle is the head of going to give them this week?" a Dutch doll. The gauntlet gloves the replied: "I don't know until are a popular fashion, and will I've been round the shows!" This doubtless remain during the reign was all very well for her, because of the heavy loose coats which! she possesses the artistic tempera- this season will necessitate. They ment which takes no notice 31
are so much more attractive than osts or trains. However, the the tight six-button variety which sketch has arrived, and it is awe used to manipulate with chench- jumper of rosewood stockinette ed teeth until they burst. with pleated frills edging the col tempting array of bangles at the far, cuffs and pockets. These top of the sketch is by no means. frills are of crepe de chipo, as an exaggeration, for at every also is the skirt; and a very de night-club and restaurant you their heart of hearts. lightful combination I am assurd hear the jingle of a thousand of they make. Our old friend the them. Sometimes when you catch novel, is more within my capacity Raingo," Arnold Bennett's new snake enters again into the sight of a long, slender arm, you scheme. I would like to remark think the whole thousand must it is a blend of politics and that the predominance of the be there; but it is generally not romance.
Those who like one will Whether you are bobbed, shin-den hair if it is not removed every snake in our pages is not by way more than a score or sot, They skip the other, and vice versa, and of these little bags is made of the handkerchief, often proved to gled, Eton-cropped or still hesitat-night before sleep.
f giving the "Woman's Page"
are fashioned: principally of as-
each will be satisfied, I should ivory white satin, and each rose be a square of the dress material ing to take the plunge which shall Brushing, which was once great-touch, but is entirely accidental amel sin all shades and shapes, mugine. Having a strong parti leaf is tipped with a dewlike itself, neatly picot-edged. Printed part you from your "chining tres-ly advocated for cleansing the hair, This time we have a snake-skin and the price is not too prohibiality for both myself, I strongly re- rhinestone. ses," your hair still remains your is not nearly as effective, especially belt to complete the toilette Martive.
foulard handkerchiefs "go" with commend "Lord Raingo” as a book crowning glory, and as such de-in the case of short hair, as com-garita drew my attention to the
golfing suits and also mike appro Borvos more care and attentionbing. Comb the hair every nigut initialled tie.
If you prefer diamonds and sap for you to buy at once. The beauty
priate knotted scarves. Then, with than the average woman, especial for at least five minutes, combing
phires, there's nothing to stop of the two writers with whose
Wrap over petticoats are the the tailored costume, an austere work I have dealt this week is that ly the short-haired woman, bestows from the nape upwards, as well as
whatever they choose to write lateat idea for the preservation of white linen handkerchief, embro upon hers.
from the forehead over the head. For in these days of bobs and Comb, and comb again, then take
about, one know for certain that the "slinky" line. The skirt, which idered with a monogram or a con their books will be interesting attached to a long-waisted ventional floral motif, looks very shingles far less attention is paid a towel, alightly warm if possible,
and to a certain extent instructivo; bodice, hangs in two pieces, which chic. to the hair by the individual than chosing one of linen huckaback
sent time so many people who mis. For evening wear there are silky although there are even at the pre-wrapped over at each side.
Doubly Delightful. trust the combination!
confections, with picoted edges, The linings of coats are just and tops made entirely of tightly-as beautiful, and just as costly, as fitting lace, which take the place ever they were. It has been said of a brassiere. Another useful that one of the leading actresses "hyphenated" garment is the cami in town was so enamoured with the knicker-corset, made. of thick lining that had been put into one crepe-du-chine, which is laced both of her ultra-smart stage coats, that sides of the figure, from the arm she insisted upon wearing it inside pits to below the hips. And for out. Indeed, that very often seems Mix any good, potted meat, veal, wear with chiffon frocks, there are the only way of doing justice to chicken, beef, or game, with enough fluffy dance knickers of the same the enchanting linning. cream to make it rather soft; material as tho dress; so frilly**** season if necessary. Spread plain are they that an extra underslip is water or cracker biscuits thickly necessary, with the mixture, and sprinkle with chopped nuts of any kind.
If preferred, chopped olives may
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Madeleine draws our attention to the new high crowns which are. to be so popular this season. The chapeau here illustrated is con was the case before. they were and rub the hair and scalp well. ribbon Nile green in this instance; posed of velvet and gros grain fashionable. Visits to the hair. You will be surprised at the dust but of course adaptable accordin dressera are far more. frequent, that will be removed. Then, if for trimming is essential to smart you wish to induce a natural kink.. ness, but it is not upon these visits shake a tail comb out in warm no matter how frequent; that thwater and comb the fair, lightly beauty of the hair depends. Whethrough. Slip on a shingle car, ther it is thick and glossy, with aor twist a piece of large meshed pretty natural "kink" or not, is veiling over the head, securing it determined by the care given to it at the nape of the neck with a hair- night and morning. by careful pin, and pinch the hair into large) shampooing and drying and the oc-waves. casional use of a stimulating. To Obtain A Gloss. tonic.
The Importance of Shampoos.
SIMPLER EVENING
FROCKS.
A FASCINATING DISPLAY.
you.
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Is That So?
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This month's theatrical sensa "Romance," the play in which Miss tion is going to be the revival of Doris Keane appeared in London
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Black chiffon velvet frocks, offen of the very simplest cut, with square neck and a straight line, } are most successfully worn by the very fair. Velvet is, of course, employed in a great variety of ways, and velvet brocaded ninon is Evening frocks are not so over-extremaly fashionable. whelmingly elaborate as they were "A few drops of brilliantine, ap- last autumn. Frills and fringes.
A new material which suggests plied with a pad of silk, and rival beads and sequins as trim a very fine and delicate silk cro Once every ten days is often thoroughly combed into the hair rings, but do not usually appear chet is used for making evening shampoo, whether will give a gloss to dull and fade.- on the same gown. Indeed, the frocks, and with these frocks are the hair be long or short, but it looking hair. The fair or golden- typical fringed frock for a young worn shawls made of the same requires a thorough cleansing every haired woman should choose a girl appears to be one which has aight, especially in the case of the golden, and those with auburn hair a perfectly plain bodice of geor
delightful fabric. A charming woman who lives in a town or who or shades of chestnut brown agetts or crepe de Chine and a skirt two-piece of this sort was in silver motors a great deal. Dust is the hanna brilliantine: These special either, made of or covered with greatest enemy to the beauty of the shades are very beneficial, espe- fringe. Sometimes, of course, the hair. It clogs the scalp, weakens olally in the case of premature fringe floats with a cape-like effect the growth, destroys the gloss, and greyness, which they, often dis-from the shoulders, or may fall darkens the colour, of fair or gol-guise most successfully.
forward over the bodice.
enough for a
Shoes are important among the accessories of dress. Blocked kid afternoon shoes are shown at top, beloto"ta*#-ohio-
pair of eatin evening pumpa.
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Shaded fringe was a feature of some of the dance frocks shown at a recent dress display at the Hotel-}'; Cecil when there was dancing be- tween the mannequin' parades. Shaded feather trimming is also †still used; a puce pink frock was
thus adorned, though not at all flamboyantly, down the left side, the ostrich "tips" being in blue and puce.
A beautiful frock of gold and brown lace had a foundation of rose pink, which was allowed to show rather more vividly, at the waist. An ideal frock for a first dance was of pure white with 'n diamante-studded lattice-work top and a skirt. of silk fringe. Pink and blue are used together, and so are red and beige, black and white, black and orange.
Beaded georgotto, romaine and chiffon are equally fashionable,. and rose, mauve and flame:sbndés: are favoured by the younger gene- ration. Velvet in black and in tvina shades makes dinner gowns of charming dignity. A dinner dress of black velvet and gold lace, had a gold lace contoe.
grey.
Jumper suit of rose woodstockinetto with. -pleated: frills" and nitirt of orepo de chine.
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THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.
AN EASILY-MADE SAVOURY.
be used in place of nuts.
NEW SCARF FASHION.
HANDKERCHIEF BELOW WAIST.
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Aids to Slimess.
More Monocles.
The fashion for wearing a mone A Liputian Puff.
cle on certain auspicious occasions An elegant young dancer at a smart ball the other evening used is now, apparently, quite firmly a pretty bag-puff which received established among certain smart 2 good deal of admiration. This women. One cannot deny that the consisted of a silk hankie, and in monocle lands distinction to stead of a swansdown puff sewn
in the centre, a small purse, com-one's chic toilette, but it is plète with an oxidised-handle, had rumoured, the occulist is more been fitted. Inside this bag, pow often responsible for the mo der, puff, and the rest of the beauty
aide wore secreted. This was a nocle's appearance than is Women are getting out the big, secure, but unusual, way of hold-generally supposed. So, when ad- brightly coloured silk handkering one's dance necessities. miring one of the new monocles chief scarves which were so popu
which is made with a platinuin set-
lar a year or so ago, and are tying
them about the hips of their new autumn house dresses,
The Correct Handky?"
Handkerchiefs are such importing richly studed with jewels, It tant-dress-items, that it is now may be that the wearer is using it Provided that a woman is slon-essential to use appropriate hand- because she is affected in one eye. derly shaped, this little vagary- of, fashion is a quite attractive one, but the scarf work thus by the wrong woman speedily, becomes an illustrated tragedy of fashion.
The new position for the hand- kerchief scarf is partly consequent upon the efforts of certain leading designers again to revive the nor-1 mal waist-line. Some autumn frocks in rop and gabardine are mado very plainly but with a dis- tinct shaping in" to the old pro- war feminine walat-line.
Such a.frock in soft green' cloth was finished with a big silk hand- kerchief scarf of shades of green and gold set well and tied just be low the wulet.
This scarf fashion is one which, domanding nonchalance of appear ance, needs skilled planning and fixing, and the hip hankie" which looks to be tied most carelessly usually proves itself to be fixed by a master hand,
"All these delightful appendages dre described In detall by Joan,
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