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Ladies will always find a wide selection of Toilet Pre- partions, Perfumes, Powder, eto.

AT THE

QUEEN'S DISPENSARY

e, Des Voeux Road, Central, Tel. 0. 492.

Tel. 0. 492..

WHAT A CHARMING

VOICE.

SPEECH DRILL 'FOR

البر

CHILDREN.

There is a problem which arises in all familles, the question of teaching children to speak correctly and at what age this should be done. By speaking mean using correctly I do not correct grammar, but enunciating

clearly words.

pleasing tone.

and

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The first question arises wher the child is yet a baby.

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A child.

learns to speak by imitation, what are you going to teach it? Baby language makes an appeal to all women: Baby's or nearly all

apter ex- "toe-tous" seema pression than "feet" for thong little velvet soft morsels, and so on almost endlessly. You may ask what harm there is in a pretty custom. Very little, provided it is not carried either too far or on too long. But that is the dif culty: absurd nieknames, obscure words and phrases may stick by one to an adult age and may be not only embarrassing but area! drawback.

A Lazy Way of Speaking.

But that is the least of the evils, a lazy way of speaking la n.

ventee

BIB VESTEE.

Vogue's latest touch is a soft of accordion pleated cream georgette and real filet laer which, like a bib la worn on the outside of the dres8.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1927.

WOMAN'S

WORLD

OVER THE TEA CUPS.

(SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH BY "JOAN")

in a

well with a wooden spoon, and make When I had a chat with her, London, Oct. 6.

than year ago, sho Madeleine tells me that Paris is thick sauce. To achieve this, it more at the moment very been on muis; is necessary to see that your flour was intensely interested otherwise yellow. That colour is is not in the least lumpy, and this scheme for "Mayfair Mothers." employed in evening and day gowns, is ensured by sifting it. Having This was not a snobbish idea, but especially in georgette a material cooked this gauce thoroughly, allow merely meant that the question of to which it lends itself with great it to cool then beat in three eggs, the poorer cines mothers had effect. For the model sketched ane at a time. Afterwards, stir in adequately been tackled, and it then herewith, this material and. colour the greater part of four ounces of remained to interest the wealthier been "selected, and an izratel cheese, seasoned with pep type of mother who thought that has

on to a when she had engaged a reliable other of Paris's sudden iper.. Turn the mixture affections is illustrated in plate to cool. Have ready "some nurse for her children, she had the blouse bodice combined deep hot fat into which you will, done all that she could reasonably with the very finely pleated skirt: plunge and fry a teaspoonful of the be expected to do, and that the rest the latter being a favourite less fleeting than usual. On the bodice, f the trimming is of yellow silk, embroidered in green and gold beads; although for less "dressy" occasions (if you will forgive a word reminiscent of journals devot- ed to the presumably half-witted section of the female population!) I see no reason why the blouse Should not be plain mais georgette:

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE. and look very lovely.

-Stephanie says the second picture Why it is a "matron's jumper." should be, and what exactly con- teaspoonstitutes a matron, I do not know! teaspoon Subconsciously I have an idea that

CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE. Ingredients:-1/8th

very common fault among chil-salt; 2 cups flour; i

'Use a Mirror.

dren and a very serious handicap Vanilla; 1/8th cup of milk; 1/3rd you rank, as a matron when you' Unsweetened allow your hair to go grey; but if to them when they reach school cup Purica; 2 ozs. age. The result of the careless chocolate: 4 eggs; Half cup water; looked in the dictionary (a thing formation of words is an ugly flat 1 1/2 cups sugar; 5 tablespoons seurerly ever do, having been sound, which is very often solely boiling water and 3 teaspoons of taught by a fierce individual only to Dissolve choco-use, those words I am capable of Coolspelling correctly!) I should pro- responsible for the child being baking powder.

late in the boiling water. called "stupid."

Cream Purico, add sugar gradual-bably find that it includes all of us who have entered or been inveigled ly, creaming constantly. Add the into the married state, no matter chocolate. Beat yolks until thick what our ages. Anyhow, I think If a small child is shown his and lemon coloured. Add them to the little jumper, here depicted lips in a mirror while. saying the creamed sugar and Purice; would be very nice on anyone, and "Oh no," he will realise what thep add the liquid and the gifted the only thing I have to tell you an imperlant part they play in speech, Moreover it will be de-dry ingredients, alternately. Add about it which you cannot see for lightful game which he will need vanilla. Beat the whites of the yourself is that it is in patterned little or no urging to play. The until stiff and cut carefully crepe de chine; although as you will and lightly into the mixture. Turn of course make it in what you like, vowels in "round" words can be made very ugly, and into two greased layer cake pans this doesn't count for very much. the mirror will show first the and bake in a moderate oven 30 On the other hand, there are certain mouth well opened and then made to 35 minutes. small and

and similar.

forward. pushed

Many children never pronounce A SMART ULSTER COAT. "th" properly, "d" "" and "" are all easier sounds to make and are instead. The therefore tsud mirror should show the tip of the tongue between the teeth.

The model sketched, here. with is a blouse bodice with a On the Anely pleated skirt. bodice, the trimming is of coloured silk embroidered in green and gold beads.

was in the hands. of Providence. Lady Erleigh-a young, good-look- ing, and vital woman-thought otherwise, and was endeavouring to interest not only the "Mayfair" mother, but the father as well; and she had also got the services of prominent child specialista-such as Dr. Eric Pritchard, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Baby Weck Council, on her side.

Cailler's

CHOCOLATE

Whipped Cream

WALNUT WHIRLS

STYLISH EMERALDS.

"A huge emerald, set in a dia- mond neckline, with matching bracelet and ring, form the latest and most stylish of even- ing ensembles of real jewels.

RED GOLD LOCKS.

THE DRESS PROBLEM OF THE

THE WAY WITH SPOONS.

A SPOON FOR EVERY PURPOSE.

The pride of evory housewife should be the well-polished and plated spoons on her table. Dull bowls spoils the whole effect.

Thero ought to be a sufficiency of spoons laid for overy purpose; since in helping dishes an extra spoon is often needed. Two table- spoons, placed bowl to handle across cach corner of the table, add to the furnishing, as well as being ready to hand, though there may be no necessity for them, since vegetable and sweet dishes, &c., are handed with their respective spoons all ready for use.

Tablespoons serve most dishes, except aauces, for which the broad- bowled sauco spoons, with curved correct. A larger kandles, are spoon of the same type is used with the soup turecn...

Up-to-Date Servers,

For the salads, glass servers are the most up-to-date idea, though both carved wood and bone are also used. Glass spoons will be found much better than anything else for pickles, chutney, and all preserves containing vinegar. Wee salt and mustard spoons are so inexpensive how that their "fragility matter littler

other sweet For

jams and colour, is a beauty not lightly preserves, sliver spoons are placed.

A new idea is a spoon. worn, for the red-haired woman Some are elaborately chased and must be careful in her choice of moulded.

with a little catch at the back of clothes.

the handle, which, rested on the rin

RED HAIRED WOMEN. Red hair, hair of the Titian

This week 1have been reading with much interest. the book (published by Hutchinsons) enti- tled "Queen Mary," an intimate study by Miss Kathleen Woodward. Miss Woodward has set out to show us Queen Mary--the woman, and has ably compiled a record of Her Majesty's activities during the

It is curious that there should be War, and at other times," in .con- nection with semi-social enterprises, a fashion in the colour of the hair, particularly those appertaining to

If one had to sum up one's but it is none the less true.

sorts of reasons are responsible for impressions of the Queen in

the choice of the fashionable colour. word, after perusal of the book, The poor "Black Lady of the sonnets was despised because of that word would undoubtedly be "Thoroughness," for Her Majesty her rover locks which would have lends her patronage to no scheme been her main claim to beauty had that is not absolutely thorough

women

one

All

BO,

from beginning to end, and she she lived a century later or herself cuts out all "red tape," and because Queen Elizabeth was red gets down more rapidly to "brass haired. The colour most favoured tacka" than any commoner. Wheth-by dress designers has an effect on the hair, for it no use hoping to er one is, by conviction, an ardent look your best if Paris has decided loyalist, or a confirmed republican,

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great

one can only emerge from the in favour of blondes when you

Woodward's happen to be a brunette.

An Enviable Position. perusal of Miss

admirer of

But the difficulty can generally records as

lady for whom

be overcome fairly easily by all but- the smallest detail is not top the red haired. Shampoo powders

significant. The Queen's love of, and care for, babics would alone and bleaching can do wonders though the latter is rather a drastic draw every mother to her. "At the method of bringing your locks into ceremony of the opening of Queenie with fashion. But, happily Mary's Maternity Home at Kamp-

colour for the well dressed woman,

press," writes Miss Woodward,

of the bowl or jar, which preventa it slipping into the contenta.

Handsome souvenir spoons adu variety to a scheme of table-centre decoration, but, of course, they are not for use.

"

Where to Place Spoons, Apart from those intended only for serving purposes, we use des

The former are laid, Arsi sert spoons for soup, and the sweet course. to the hand, on the right side of while the spoon for the sweet, with each person's place at the table: Its companion fork, is placed across the top of the space for the plates.

If grape fruit or melon is on the menu, dessert spoons are served Small custards, individual jellies, with the fruit. ices, and such like, are generally ac-. companied by large teaspoons, since the purpose.

with connection In traditions women's pages; and it would be a soery day for me when I said: "Here's a drawing of a useful frock. Make it up in what you like; or A sinart ulster coat is always what you can afford!"Gone would deful-it comes in for motoring, bu all the alleged romance and the Styx.

At tea-time the hostess has her travelling, and sport of all kinds. glamour of clothes one cannot hope Naturally it is not a cheap thing to to obtain this side af

cabid raving An Interesting Experiments,

buy, because it must be absolutely Billows of unattainable pink chiffon cheese conenclion. When they are stead, the real autocrats of the there is to-day a wide choice of dessert spoons are rather big for

as to cut, material, make of me a

in the morning, the larger teaspoons. with the rest of the grated cheese. correctly etcetera; but, once bought, it is a Socialist: but I sincerely trust our golden brown and puffy, drain on would be appeased by nothing less and if the most popular colour of Many children find it easier to "right"

Red hair is not very common and are used. Even when serving, it is advisable ing a baby; and into the Queen's your hair you can choose another tray, but with the breakfast cups pronounce words they are allowed to sing them possession which will last a mat-exclusive designs do not have the sue paper and serve, sprinkled than a picture of the Queen hold the moment is not becoming with dainty silver apostle spoons on the

Lo have these uigrettes spread on arms one of the babies was placed and still be chic.

heard: Matron. But what is the so it is in itself conspicuous, and first. Some educationalists main-ter of years, because the fashions in same effect upon you!"

lace paper to absorb the fat. Instantly Queen Mary's voice was

Is That So?

matter with its eye? It was as if should be made the culminating you attempt remember that the tain that chanting is more natural this kind of garment do not change

To revert; however, to something The coat sketched is of Scotch. to a young child than talking very much.

Viscountess Erleigh, the daugh- she had gone into her own nursery point of the toilette. It is no use object must be to display your and you will observe that a large tweed, but kasha of varying within the reach of all of us who

of Lord. Reading, and at once detected a sight In-trying to hide such a flaming colour glorious hair to the best advantage, number of children do sing

weights. could be employed with possess a small sufficiency and who equal success. Another very populike cheese, here is a delicious recipe ter-in-law themselves when playing. In this lar material is of course water-for cheese aigrettes. Put half a the ex-Viceroy of India, is the flammation on the baby's eyelid. under a bushel, red hair like mur-not to distract attention from it.

this can be pint of water and an ounce of but mother of three or four-1 forget! The photograph shows a look of der will out, the only thing is to connections it may be remarked proofed fabric, and

boil, how many for the moment sturdy deep concern on the Queen's face, make the best of what is really an gentlemen prefer blondes at the colour ter into a saucepan obtained in charming

moment, of Child Welfare. examining the child." Sprinkle in a quarter of a pound of children, and she is also an ardent with the matron bending over, also enviable possession whether or no schemes.

flour and a pinch of salt, stirring advocate

or

chant words and phases over to

An Ulster coat suitable for all seasone and materials. It is serviceable for motoring and sports; and is of a style which will not quickly be changed

that children who habitually stammer when talking are gener-

Try This.

to

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ally quite free from this distress- SHINGLE, BINGLE, BOB. because they are fashions just as A NOVEL ENSEMBLE.

were Victorian ringlets or Regency powder called into being by the dress tendencies of the age. It was

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The Use of Make-Up. Unfortunately most red haired women have pale and lasignificant eyelashes and eye-brows, but skil- can remedy ful make-up

To compensate have very "Ing impediment when they sing.

This cont and jumper ensemble this defect. Reading Aloud. Reading aloud is a very good Every day some woman stands obvious that cult of the boyish may look somewhat complicated, they generally

to have lovely white skins to which it aid in cultivating a pleasing before her glass and ponders, "shall figure should bring the Eton crop but it is only necessary speaking voice. It is not only I have my hair cut?" Every day just as it was inevitable that the your coat, lined with the same is best to add only the slightest a method of learning how to pro- golden, brown, black and even white nounce words correctly, but it locks are being laid on the altar of gets the child accustomed to the Fashion and all the while, like a sound of his own voice, so that he distant growl of thunder, there are is not shy when speaking to threats that the day of the shingle moreover hasis on the want. strangers, and learnt to talk slowly, and clearly.

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The Choice of Ornaments.

material as that which "composes flush of pink," for scarlet lips and the jumper, the coat lining also heavily rouged checks look not forming the revers, and there you only artificial but very crude aud arc. It is essential, of course, inartistic in conjunction with red that the stripes should be placed so hair, that they "agree," otherwise the

If you have Titian hair, such as result will be sketchy in the ex- treme. If you get them right, has been sung by poets and im- however, you have a smart little mortalised by painters of all times toilette.

These stripes can be it is your most lovely ornament. achieved by a darker shade of the Flashing stones are out of keeping colour chosen for the jumper, or with it though the soft sheen of or they can be as in the case of pearls is becoming to nearly all the model sketched-navy blue' on red haired women and crystal and amber and jade can generally be white.

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worn

or

A debutante who was presented. Pidgin English. Servants or course the world at one of the recent courts said that over have an influence over the she was letting her hair grow be Words and cause It was "such a bore to look children's speech. accents very easily acquired are just like your Mother." Those who hard to lose. When the question haunt the dress shows of Paris of another language, as Chinese, whisper that elaborately curled wigs arises there is further difficulty are being worn in the evenings to

The Question of Colour. The Chinese tones are not, at all cover a shorn head, and pessimists

A plainly cut frock of either events in the mouths of amaha Write shocking prophesies of hald

wig, but only in the evening. She black or navy blue with a little and boys, many of them pleasing or bearded women.

To have ones hair cut for the first

knows that the taillour and the white at the neck and wrists to English ears, and while they are

street dress are best complimented is always becoming for you.

too, for sports exceedingly hard for an adult to time is a most delightful experience. acquire, children pick them up It is like beginning life anew, you

by a neat and unobtrusive coiffure. White,

evening wear is admirable, but as easily. Besides this, there is the look different and you feel different,

There is nothing in modern fa- a general rule red haired people question of that curious and most you can wear styles and colours

shions to make long hair imperative, should avoid bright colours.. infectious Janguage, pidgin which were forbidden you before,

nothing 'even to suggest that it will

Colours, even brilliant ones are English. It sounds rather amus- and you have rid of one of the

be in the near future, and every not impossible as many lovely ing to hear, as I did the other greatest burdens of womanhood.

thing to point to a continuation of paintings will testify, but the day on the Peak tram, an English Short hair will last as long as sen-

the present styles of hair dressing colours must be well chonen, boy ask "how fashion.can," but sible clothes because it is more than

The very fact that the fashion for and it should be remember well looks "how fashion" would such a whim of fashion, it is the expres- phrase be regarded by the mastere sion of the age. When women are

than twelve years is suficiented that or mistresses of any English ready to hamper their movements

evidence that it has justified itself, in a picture may be far too by long and voluminous skirts and school?

One by one the strongholds have conspicuous in real life to be really A Valuable Asset.

to ruin their health by tight lacing

fallen; rich and poor, old and young chic. Green fu accepted as the This matter of speech training once more, they may be willing to is Important from a practical spond hours a day on doing their point of view. There are schools hair because obviously they will first shorn hair should be like that have cut their hair and kept it colour for the auburn haired, but where scholarships are awarded, have to give up most of their pre of a mediaval pago when the jumper short. Milady and the charlady, nonrly all shades of golden other things being equal, to boys aant pursuits, but until that day the crept from the art school into the the young lady behind the counter brown, soft blues, and even some with good speaking voices, and shingle and the bob will hold their world of fashion. The tendency and all the hosts of other ladies pinks often look even more lovely. today is towards a more feminine haven't a hairpin between the lot Parple is a little too magnificent, successful. But whatever colour in any profession, even matrimony own.

Fashions in short hair will come mode, so the Parisienne hides her of them, and the little ladies of the though a cyclamen tone or some of a pleasant voice plays a very im

and go and others take their place, boyish head under a softly curling East are now following sult the colder lavender shades may be portant part.

A matron's jumper mada in short hair has survived for more patterned crepe-de-chine.

what

A golfing or aporta costume, consisting of a box-pleated crepella skirt, worn with a yel logo striped jumper and a yellow cardigan The jumper in aleeveless and can be made. from a light material accord ing to climate.