1927-12-24 — Page 17

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1927.

GET IT AT THE QUEEN'S DISPENSARY

Fresh stocks constantly arriving. 32, Des Voeux Road, Central, Tol. 492.

Tel. 0.102.

WOMAN'S

WORLD

A GLIMPSE AT MILADY'S FOOTWEAR.

FLOWERY,

BEJEWELLED, AND ALLURING EVENING

SLIPPERS.

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Evening summons shimmering, luxurious foolgear: a foz-trimmed, orchid velvet, evening coat takes gold brocaded slippers with lavender lizard banding and strap; (1) "Marchioness" in black patent leather with dotted green and guld trimmings and elaborate cut steel and brilliants buckle; (2) pastel flowered brocaded pump with gold heel and filagree gold fan for buckle; (a) purple maire slipper, polka dotted trimmed and buckled with gold, and (4) T-strap French sundal, octagonal-heeled, in scarlet

glazed kid, with peart sharskin pipings and inserts that lend it rarely distinctive smartness,

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.

GENOA CAKE.

A splendid Genoa cake which will ake feing very well, but which is quite good enough, to stand alone and unadorned. Six ounces of but ter, half a pound of sugar, three- quarters of a pound of flour, a quarter of a pound of mixed peel, one tea-spoonful of baking powder,

EVENING SLIPPERS,

BEAUTIFUL VARIETY.

Evening slippers are the real

TOPICS AND TRIFLES.

AMUSING IDEAS.

Bathrooms lined with American barometer of fashion! The ten-eloth in some vivid colour, or in dency is to change one's evening gold or silver, are the latest sug- slippers even more often than one's gestion from a famous house de evening dress.

Bewildering Result.

The result is bewildering. Al-

very woman's feet.

corator. They cost no more than a washable paper, and will put- last any ordinary paper, ton. Gold American cloth is being used with good effect for alcoves.

The loveliest mother-of-pearl

one teaspoonful of essence of lemon. Juring Colours, intricate decora three eggs, and two tablespoonful tips, elaborate effects offer grace, of milk. Beat the butter and sugar daintiness and individuality to effects in delicate colours make together until a cream; then add the eggs one by one. Next mix in the flour and the baking powder, then the fruit and essence of temon, and last of all the milk. Pour inte a well-greased and paper-lined tin and bake in a moderate oven for

PRACTICAL.

A useful suit for a school- girl, consisting of a plain cloth coat in navy blus, combined. crimson or plaid shirt.

or the fashionable lamp candle are made from Satin's are shown in all the lus-shade. These cious new, shades such as fuchsin, crushed fishbones, and are almost catawba, emerald. inbreakable. The newest idea vermillion, Gold and silver kid and brocades as a backing for wall lights is shimmer among glittering coloured that of plates taken from old metal brocades. New leathers Persian armour, elaborately and such as pearl lizard and checker- delicately chased. ed, glazed sharkskin, in soft, pastel colouring, vie with rich broche

Cushion Names.

tissues in Persian and Indian You give your casblous names patterns.

nowadays. And you must have

Slender lines prevail. So do them specially designed for you spike heels very, very high ones. and "signed" by the designer. Strappings are the artistic achieve- Cushions recently on exhibition ment of this season's slippers. were named "Sommeil," "Grand Mere." "Bonbon" and "Wedding Cake,"

No Funny Heels.

A new 'notion is to use a retort have royal unique Pumps buckles of real jewels or dainty instead of a vase for your flowers bowknots or other designs worked-a clear glass bowl of very good

out on

Red Brooms,

VERY DAINTY.

The material for the frock "pictured is of green crepe-de- chine, edged with deeper green celvei and embroidered in gold thread.

White of egg wisked into a jelly

of egg.

ELITE STYLES

for

DAINTY HATS

· LOVELY HAND-BAGS NOVEL FANCY GOODS.

A. P. G. Building

OVER THE TEA CUPS.

(SPECIAL TO

THE "TELEGRAPH" HY "JOAN")

of

London, Dec. 17. that has been carried on in high of course, if we are sporting en- Madeleine has sketched for us a art circles against women. Speak ough to vote for our own sex, and useful suit for our schoolgirling as an outsider in matters of don't adopt the same policy as we. daughter-plain but attractive. painting and sculpture, I am sur-,are prone to do in the case (1 refer, of course to the suit!) prised to learn that this profession women doctors: say that we feel The alliance of a plain cloth coat has made it difficult for women, he-safer in the hands of a masculine with a coloured skirt is always cause one would expect considern- practititioner. It is very rarely effective; or plaid may be used for tlons of sex to go for nothing in that our own sex lets us down, ex- the skirt and trimmings, if desired. this sphere. However, with the cept, maybe, when they allow a This particular model has a short,exception of Mrs. Swynnerton, who hobby, such as swimming, to affect double-breasted navy cloth coat. at the ripe sve of seventy-seven their perspective!

was elected. A.R.A., no woman and a crimson skirt, worn with a crinison crepe de chine blouse, the has been admitted as a member the since 1769, in which year the same cloth as that used for skirt constituting the trimming on Academy was founded, with two however,

women' The original

members-the is the coat collar and 'pockets. buttons are of brass. For the skirt famous, Angelica Kauffmann and paign by two brilliant women Brilliant speakers--not you require 1% yards of 54 inch Mrs. Moser; and however much and mutterial, and for the skirt, seven- that august body may defend it always the same thing, by eights of a yard of 54 inch material.self against its critics, these statis- means!-as the Duchess of Atholl This includes the extra trimming tics would seem to stand for them- und Dame "Caroline Bridgeman, there neems to be no reason why for the coat, and the quantities are.

she should not keep her husband's for the average girl of twelve years

constituency in the family, thereby fold..

incidentally proving herself the third Conservative woman M.P. to do so.

Vanity Street,

Stephanie gives us an idea of a lavishly embroidered afternoon frock. The material was green crepe de chine, edged with deeper green velvet and embroidered in gold thread. The bow in the front was also of green velvet, and affords an indication of what wo are to expect in bows this season.

I think they are quite attractive.

To leave the forbidden tople, -- Lady Ivengn assisted in her

"The Street of Adventure,

cum:

any

Not long ago I saw at the Savoy Theatre a play called "Wild-Cat Hetty" by Florence A. Kilpatrick." I don't know what your own pet dramatic critic told you about it if he told you anything-hut I per- sonally thought it a very boring

placed in front, provided one's selves, and to indicate that they affair dramatically, with just a figure is slender.

Next week I have arranged to send you a design for a carnival dress suitable for any fancy-dress ball; and by the same token, I will not forget to send one afterwards for Miss Ten-to-sixteen The art ist is at the moment cudgeling her brains so as not to send you something ordinary.

Is That So?

This week our sketch is of Mrs. Laura Knight who has been elected an Associate of the Royal Academy. The election of Mrs Knight has had the effect of opening the flood gates of wrath on the part of those who deplore the insidious warfare

PARIS FASHIONS. SMART SPORT SUITS. Many of the new ideas which Paris has introduced into the world of fashion this season were repre- sented recently in a collection of charming Winter models at a West end salon.

Draperies that looked simple, but were in reality complicated, and were evidence of the work of a skill: ed hand, floated from dainty chiffon frocks, georgette evening Lame threads, gleamed in the fabrics that fashioned some smart sports suits, and contrasted ma- terials were used for others.

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Black and red were harmoniously combined for a smart stockinette jumper suit with a crimson wrap skirt, and a black jumper that had a red pointed yoke at the back, and points of red down one side of the jumper only. A red suede belt provided the final note of chic.

Evening Gowns. Tweed, that is experiencing a vogue in Paris at the moment, was efte for another sports outfit.

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haven't much use for our sex.

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flash here and there of witty back- chat to remind me of the Mrs. Kil- patrick whose contributions to light Politics is a sphere, however, in weekly publications I had read with When, therefore, 1 which we are rapidly advancing, such relish. and if Lady Iveagh-whose hus received the play from Hutchinsons band was compelled to relinquish in narrative form, I thought there his seat when he inherited the title might be some hope-and there is successful in the Conservative was; for it makes a good, racy little. cause in the Southend by-cléction, novel, unpretentious, and with an there will be the stupendous total ending which is more than obvious of seven, women members in the from the first page, but told with House of Commons-four Conser- the Kilpatrick touch which I missed vatives and three representatives of in the dramatised version. Some- Labour. When we got the extend- how as a book it doesn't strain one's cd franchise which Mr. Baldwin credulity as it did when played. 1: has promised us, and the electorate have always held the view that is increased by, I think it is, some books are books and plays are thing like three millions, 1 predict plays, and "never the twain shall that the women M.P.s will be meet" with about two glorious ex- nearer seventy than seven-that is, ceptions...

BLANKETS.

RIGHT COLOURS.

FOR THE AUBURN HAIRED. IN LOVELY COLOURINGS.

For the woman whose hair is The correct weight for a pair of auburn and complexion vivid, red blankets for a single bed is 7lbs, is doubly harmful, for it ruins her and for a double bed about 11lbs. hair and doos unpleasant things to` Many housewives when buying her checks. But then why regret blankets do not trouble about the red when there are other delightful weight, paying far more attention shades that are the faithful friends to the texture and fluffiness of the of this type? Just see the coleirs material. The weight, however, given har for her. evening gowns: really is of importance, according medium blue violet, dark sapphire, to a buyer of blankets attached to medium blue green (a pastel West End firm, who advises the shade), deep violet Blue. The first housewise, always to put this ques- twe given are complimentary to tion when purchasing blankets. blue eyes. Good quality all-wool should be somewhere about the weight quoted.

blankets

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Another Important Point. Other points to remember that that the super Duffy are

le not always texture guarantee of quality, ns clever! combing will give a thick fluffy coat to inferior blankets, An even closely-knit texture should be look- ed for, the blankets should be firm

finish at the borders should be closely observed, as a badly-stitch- their vamps. A pair of glass that will stand heat, with a when it is almost set will make the used in conjunction with stoekin. and yet soft to the touch, and the chartreuse satin pumps is entirely very long narrow neck, that will latter light and foanty and very skirt of rough brown tweed, with ed or roughly-finished blanket may

Lake just one or two stalks. Set attractive in appearance. Further, a leek of belge in its composition, indicate bad work throughout. checkered in tiny brilliants,

"Scrolls, geometric designs and on a low table, so that the bowl a jelly which has been set in anus worn with a jumper of beige

This season there la quite a craze even monograms are worked out catches the flicker of flame from elaborate and difficult mould will stockinette trimmed with the tweed. for coloured blankets, and they are turn out whole if the mould has on kid slippers by sharkskin, gold the fire, and with one enormous or silver leaf. A carmine red satin shaggy chrysanthemum in each, previously been coated with white

An evening gown of peach colour: obtainable, in the most lovely colourings, such as deep orange, slipper has a tiny oak leaf pattern they do look decorative.

ed moire, with a close-fitting cor delicate pinks and blues, beige, and inlaid in gold on its shank. A soft

sage draped slightly towards the

buy than cream expensive to green slipper twinkles with silver

[Fashion. What's more, probably back, where an amber buckle caught even scarlet. They are no more stars while others in gay colours

Green dustpans, green-handled they'll be sold and worn. There it at the waist, had an original blankets, and it is certainly an at- take tiny gold polka dots and in- brooms, acarlet mop handles, can are still thousands and hundreds skirt. Though plain in front, two lays of mother-of-pearl...

Vary yellow bread boxes, jade spice of thousands of women who have long full flounces at the backtractive idea to have blankets that The straps of slippers often en- boxes, and all kitchen equipment nothing more important to do achieved the uneven hem line large upon the scroll design of the in all the lovely shades of the than wear and syfer from wired delightful lame coat worn over it are having a vogue, one of their trimming, by themselves being rainbow to match any kitchen, are collar sight gowns when Fashion was trimmed with peach-coloured chief recommendations being that scroll shaped. Buttons may be the very latest. Crisp ruffled

Velvet made some charming coverlet and save the laundry bills. real gems, this lavish winter. A pair of flesh slippers, embroid. Kreen gingham curtains againstays do so. This fact should give velvet and had a long scarf collar. they can take the place of a top some little comfort to the critics

evening frocks. ered in a floral design in lavender, creamy walla, a jade green sink, of the modern woman who wish afternoon and rose, blue, yellow and green, has a cream cabinet with jade shelves, there weren't so many "out of the Tacks encircled the corsage of an afternoon dress of black velvet,

It la always more economical In with graceful, serpentine line real pearls for the one button and all the kitchen equipment in home,"

creamy yellow is the strap, set in gold to match the green or

with which the snake-like golden the long run to have blankets clean- Intest novelty.

ed rather than washed. It is al trimmings.

girdle harmonised. Black plays no mean part in the After all, rose coloured coffee

A novelty in playing carda An evening frock of white good plan to give them an airing season's fancy evening footgear. enne cost no more than white or which makes any game practically chiffon, with filmy, pointed in the garden occasionally on But, graciously relieved by trim-black ones. When one thinks of fool-proof is provided by n pack draperies on the full skirt, had the sunny day, and if they are kept mings, it takes its place as proper, the hundreds of years women have in which each suit is distinguish- simply-cut corsage enriched with clean and fresh in a dry cupboard diagonal with a lump of camphor or a few footwear for the very chic black delved in homely kitchens, one ed by pips of a different colour diamanto applied in

moth balls, the moth is not likely evenings gowns of the mode. wanders why this obvious change The background of the caras fines.

in kitchen styles wasn't made be black, which makes the surface Winter conts were also shown. to trouble them."It is rare that unsellable and also a foll for the One beech brown model had "aun-mothe attack blankets: they do not one-and-a-half hours. This recipe fore.

coloured pips and restful to the burst" tucks radiating, from a com-like the smell of them," declared you will find very much worth

Wired Nighties.

eye. You cantiot fall to follow mon centre where the cost, fisten; the buyer, "but to be on the safe while, especially as it has the "ad vantage of not being too rich for Wired laco collara on night auft when using such playing ed, and a collar and cuffs of brown side stored blanketa should be now

You Can't Revoke.

tone with one's bedroom colour scheme. Patterned blankets, too,

The Care of Blankets,

LUXURIOUS.

Red for tri decorales this

'ermine.