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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1927.

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The winter Season has witnessed the introduction of woon- derful British creatures in furs, as noted in the above model of white Coudy.

USUAL REPORTS. ABOUT LONG HAIR. · Just as regularly as in earlier

seasons, again comes the semi-con-

CHILDREN'S PARTIES. HOME XMAS SUGGESTIONS.

There are people who held the

WOMAN'S

WORLD

OVER THE TEA CUPS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BY "JOAN");

have

Very few understudies have even that amount of excitement these days, although of course most of them are playing minor parts, and when the star is away there is a general move up for the evening.

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The Street of Adventure.

was

London, Nov. 3. jown. It beggars description, but This week one of our artists has those who have seen him and his sent me a very chic design for a talented wife once never miss a Jumper. She calls it "a rather show in which they appear sub heard it smart idea worn by one of our equently 1 principal actresses in a much predicted in professional circles discussed play of the moment." It that as a comedienne Cicely Court- is just a simple Shetland wool neidge will go on from strength to affair, worn with a very wide strength. It is due to the fact

It goes without saying that Miss patent leather belt buckled tightly that we huve also Claude Hulbert round a low waist line. A small that Jack is known, for purposes of Margaret Kennedy's new novel, at Morning" "(He- "the husband of "Red Sky posy of bright leaves to tone with reference, as. the belt may be worn on the shoul Cicely"; but there might be worse themann) has attracted much in- der if so desired. If my memory distinctions! The week in which terest. No successor to "The and even if you serves, this jumpor was worn by write, having contained several Constant Nymph" could be treated

Jutter the Miss Jeanne de Caulis as an al- specimens of English weather-lightly, ternative to the much-discussed and "London pertick' lar" at that! decide that

far the greater piece pyjamas in "Potiphar's Wife," and has been a godsend to theatrical by

of, work, you will realise that "Hed the belt was red. It is amazing to

Sky at Morning" stands out among note how much difference such an

the mass of modern, novela and accessory can make to an other

that Miss Kennedy will go down to wise undistinguished though com

posterity as one of the greatest fortable toilette.

women writers of this period. I notice a contemporary has predict- ed that in due course "Red Sky" will be, "staged and hashed like The Constant Nymph". If it isn't "hashed" any more than the last mentioned play (one of the finest I have ever seen) there won't be much to complain about, either on the part of the public or Miss Kennedy.

Vanity Street.

The model sketched for the costume was in black satin, with a white georgette waistcoat-like vest and frills of the material. Although

same.

this satin

looked very smart, the design is obviously one which would lend itself very effectively to navy-blue gabardine, or a similarly useful fabric. Now that we are heading for the cold weather here with spurts of apologetic and belated

LADNES

From Hurst & Blackett I have received Mr. Cosmo Hamilton's latest, "Among Those Sailing." Those of us who read his books and like them (the two things be- ing practically synonymous) know Mr. Hamilton's sureness of touch in dealing with Americans and the American point of view. "Among Those Sailing" is about a jazz-mad daughter of a rich American who swots and sweats all the year round in order that his middle-aged- flapper wife and apparently heart- psychology strikes me as perfect, in "Yewrope". The

summer warmth of twelve hours' understudies. A brilliant young duration one sees, little plain actress (whose name I forget at velvet and velveteen coats being the moment, but of whom you will worn over thing frocks, or, more most certainly hear more anon) appropriately, over little vests deputised for Miss Talhilah Bank which give a waistcoat effect head in "The Garden of Eden" These velvet coats are more elegant when the latter became suddenly than the wool sports coats which i in Paris while buying dresses have been somewhat incongruously for her new film undertaking, and used of late for indoor warmth. two others were given chances in

equally important productions.

Miss Gertrude Kingston, who was frequently Miss Ellen Terry's selves

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Is That So?

TOPICS AND TRIFLES.

A SMART IDEA.

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ELITE STYLES

for-

·DAINTY HATS LOVELY HAND-BAGS NOVEL FANCY GOODS

A. P. C. Building

HOW FASHION CHANGES.

The above picture illustrates the height of fashion in fur

coats as worn in 1860.

which grow in herbaceous bor- FLOWER VASES.

ders, but it must be done with great care: Marguerites, geums, DESIGN AND COLOURING.

and corcopsia' look bright and Vases should be as simple as attractive when placed together in earthenware or green The picture sent in by our artist understudy, told me that she used psychology strikes me as perfect,

pottery vases. Scabious and pen- opinion that "parties" have any-this week is that of Jack Hulbert, to spend half her life dressed and I will merely leave you to read possible, both in design and colour-imple fidential information that women thing but a good efft upon the the versatile husband of the ready to re on in case the great the book at the earliest possible are going to wear their hair and little guests. They tend that equally versatile Cicely Courtress decided at the last moment moment, just pausing to assure you ing, and where possible nothing is tsterons mingle nicely; so do chrysanthemum's, skirts fanger, and that imiquins late hours, a variety of rich food, neidge. Mr. Hulbert has a style that she could not do justice to the that the end is not so bad as might better than good plain glass, as Japanese anemones and Michael- his part on that particular night to expected in the circumstances one is then able to see the wholemas daisies. Lupins, delphiniums, of dancing and singing alt

form of the stem of the flower, but dahlias,and in some of the leading houses are and the general excitement of the

must be however, de best when alone, and with glass extra care

roses, carnations, and sweet peas- being instructed to let their hair proceedings all make for pale

"FOR EVENING WEAR. taken to see that the water is should never be mixed with other. grow, or to reinforce their coilures faces and short tempers.

always fresh, for nothing looks (towers. Some kinds of flowers with chignons.

worse than to see flowers in dis- do not agree well with others, a vase by POPULARITY OF TULLE.

coloured water. Silver-sand is ex- and if not placed in

No Rowers should be overcrowd- Tulle has become increasingly celiant as a foundation in which themselves they will fade quickly. popular for evening wear. A black to arrange low bowls of slender fed, and ail need plenty of water,

or they will not thrive.. cire cross-over bodice had a frilled flowers, as, it is so cool. Cover skirt, of black picoted tulle. A the sand with water, and then colossal cire bow fell at the side with the foliage of the flower you! Uneven, slightly pleated tulle hem are going to use, and place in the lines with bunchy side bows are blooms. delightful for youthful wearers. Beige tulle is most effective over either gold or black.

Others say that when children are never allowed to go to parties, and are allowed at few play. pintes, they appear very gauche

But there is considerable differ ente butween the knee-length skirt and those of almstjankle length. Few of the better kndwa couturiers) will make very abbreviated skirts and shy when they meet strangers. for their private customers, Bor Nowadays, dicessive shyness in a would their art dientèle wear them. They just the length ac cording to the stature of the ens tomer,

THE LATEST.

Stephanic

A model for a costume either

in satin or gabardine. The

vest and frills are of white

'SOME NEW IDEAS.

Nearly all the floral decorations child is regarded as a sign of bad for the dinner tables now follow one that of style. Favour is given to flower manners, rather than modesty, and it is usually found stands and bowl which are quite thas children's parties are the best low, with tall flowers fitted into a medium for eradicating this un-glass honeycomb. Anything tall in necessary trait.

the way of vases or centre-pieces, interferes with the guests view serpas the table. So only shallow bowls are used, preferably of cryst al, and it is considered chic to have them filled with tall flowers, sparse-

Three in Seven.

And, after all, a party that begins at three o'clock need last no longer than seven o'clock ifly arranged. the children are very young: while the food

be of

an

the

Linen Luxuries.

simplest provided it looks rich Beautiful handkerchiefs of fine linen embroidered in one corner, are often copies of the costly Swiss

selection ones. Amongst "a choice handkerchiefs in a West End shop, there is one embroidered with

and ornamental.

Guests at a children's party are expected to arrive punctually Tea is served about half an hour after the time specified upon the invitation cards, plenty of toys being provided to while away the interval.

of

circle of flowers, and sprays run out from this ring, whose edge is finely humstitched." Another hand- kerchief has a more shallow design A conjuror with an unlimited in the corner, with two rows, of supply of bright patter, and a stitching extending for just a few make variety of tricks that necessitate inches, Scallops help to the "help" of one or other of the flower designs in the corners of far small guesta is always extremely other handkerchiefs, but... a popular. But after forty minutes simpler pattern has just one small or 30 sitting still a series of games flower with a dot on either side." in rapid succession, is welcomes

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Bath Salts.

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A chic design for a jumper in plain biscuit coloured Shet land wool, worn with a very wide patent leather belt buck- led tightly round the waist.

Magic lanterns are a little out-

The bath salts jar holds a pro-air-tight, or is stopperless, a cork of-date in the opinion of modern youth. A small play, acted by the minent place on our bathroom shelf in addition, or screw top, is abso- older children of the house, care- and goldsmiths and silversmithalutely essential if the crystals are fully rehearsed beforehand, is are catering for the require to remain fresh and usable. ments of the elegant

enjoyed far more.

Little Presents.

womun

by producing beautiful jurs

of

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Gift of a Box. ·

Some handsome boxes of Mexican

of cat-glass, with tops silver, enamel or tortoise-shell. onyx would make really imposing

Many flowers are best arranged the day before they are required to look at their best, as after they A delightful dance frock which have been in water a few hours could easily be copied at home by they twist and turn their stems the amateur needlewoman com-

prised a straight silver tissue slip and heads around into all sorts of with an overdress of patterned positions that it would be impossi- chiffon. It tied on one side with able to make them do oneself. large chiffon bow..

In rooms which are heated, the Many chiffon dance frocks are life of flowers is very short, but it can be lengthened by standing banded with matching velvet.

them in a sheltered place out of Draped evening freeks' are very doors at night. Some flowers, re- popular. Back drapery swinging fuse to stand up crect, and the from the shoulders of a cross-over best cure for this is to split their decolletage is very effective in stems, and add a teaspoonful of black velvet. Side wings of chiffon whisky to the water, when they float practically to the ground and will revive in a wonderful fashion, beautiful side draperies, held with and open their flowers as well. a paste buckle, sweep into an elegant train.

Fans are to be carried, Paris, in feathers, to match frock.

The great secret of success with VARCH says cut flowers is to keep the

the water one's clean, and to change

joften, and to split or hammer the stems of all woody stalked "flow- ers. With all such blooms their beauty in a cut state can be pro-

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE. longed by splitting the end of the

stem upwards, for

FIG CUSTARD..

inches, or by peeling off a few inches of the bark.

Never gather. flowers from a

Boil up 1 quart of milk. Blend sickly plant or one that is obvious-

2

the Bun,

Children are always delighted quaintly humorous china fare are gifts. There is a bridge box, just with something to carry away in the realistically modelled shape the right size to hold the twin 2 tablespoonfuls of cornflour and a suffering from dryness. Take with them. They love to fumble of pigs, rabbits, the frog-who- pacles of cards. This is inlaid with pinch of salt with a little cold milk them from healthy, vigorous plants the boiling milk, add 2oz. of sugar, Indoors, place cut flowers away for presents in a bran tub, or to would-a-wooing-go, and such fa- lápis, and, as it opens, a hinge kept back from the quart, pour on only, and they will last longer. fish with a toy rod, line and miliar creatures..

draws forward a tray, acting as an and boil gently while stirring for from the full blaze of elevator, so that the cards are for little parcels, each with a

Glans and earthenware jars are car to be lifted out. Cigarette 15 minutes. Cool slightly, add the and do not keep them all night convenient wire loop attached to

a cool, airy place, and, last thing It. Or they may each pull a rib-hand-painted with flower sprayer boxes, made on the same lines, have beaten yolks of 2 eggs, and cook in close rooms, but stand them in bon with a present attached to it, amusing bgures and geometrical

Meanwhile stew lb. of cut-up at night, moisten them with a fine and hidden in a huge cotton wool designs. One may easily decorate quaint designs in lapis on their lids for 3 minutes.

Household Noveltics..

~figs-in-a-gill-of-water with 2 ozs, of spray of cool water."

Whenever it la possible to do so." "snowball" suspended from the jar or pot in this way-oneself: some types of jars for preserves ceiling, each child having an equal are of unusual shapes which do not For the houseproud there are sugar and a tablespoonful of lemon number of presents..

to be seen novel tea costes made of juice. Mix them with the corn arrange cut flowers with their own suggest their original use.

bright coloured felt with decora- flour, and turn the mixture into a follage. Nothing becomes them Other interesting entertain-

Old lidded vases, druggists' jars,tion of cutout figures also in felt. glass or compote dish, and chill better. Many wild grasses and ments consist of the entrance, on wheels, of a huge painted card- Chinese ginger Jars, and other pic-The latest crumb brushes and Just before serving pile on a mer flowers are charmingly suitable for board "take" decorated with pink turesque pieces make excellent con- trays are made so that the two ar- ingue of the stiffy whipped whites arrangement with flowers. "Icing," out of the top of which tainers for bath crystals. Remem-ticles may be hung up together, the of the eggs, sweetened and flavour-

er sugar and serve. a little girl suddenly pops and ber, however, that if the container brush lying flat and unobtrusive ated with vanilla. Dredge with cast-

possesses a slopper which is not the top of the tray. polta the company with favours.

It is possible to arrange taste- fully together some of the flowers

VERY DAINTY.

A dinner or afternoon frobk

in beige lace with a floating