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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1928.

WOMAN'S

WORLD

OVER THE TEA CUPS.

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

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ELITE STYLES

DAINTY HATS LOVELY HAND-BAGS. NOVEL FANCY GOODS

A. P. G. Building

· VERY DRESSY AND DAINTY.

The Street of Adventure.

London, Dec. 8. tralling or extremely bouffants; ant little band. If they cannot One more little fancy dress sug- that the blouse-cont is popular for yet make and unmake kingdoms, ut géntion for you this time from afternoon toilettes; and that coats least they can be sufficiently alert Madeleine aid that will be all jare more popular for evening than to make themselves felt. this season. There is, we are cloaks-cents of mictal fabrics, aware, nothing, devastatingly or with wide sensible sleeves, and girial about Little Red Riding fur-trimmed. Hats are of course! Hood; but if your aspirations, are still very small, with a 'Russian

Among the children's books into moderate, you may like to know coronal tendency, or, for those which I have been delving, I found that to make this costume you re- whom this rather severe fashion one rather more serious looking quire four and three-quarter yards does not suit, a softer hat, turned volume entitled "The Boys' Life of 36 Inch red twill (or some up in front and with a feather or of Colonel Lawrence" by Lowell; aimilar material) for the frock, bow at the side. cape and hood, and half a yard of 36 inch white muslin for the pron; red shoes, white stockings. and there you are. This is a charming little costume for a very fair or very dark child and has the distinct merit that it is not ex- pensive.

Vanity, Street.

* *

Is That So?

Thomas (Hutchinson) Feeling that I could not myself 'do it jus-1 tice, I passed it on to one whom I mentally term "a critical kid”—a Our artist has this week focused boy of twelve years old-and he his attention on Miss Ellen Wil has 0. Kd it as "ripping." Colonel kinson, M.A., M.P., Labour Mem- Lawrence, you may or

may not her for Middlesborough, East, know--I didn't myself!-is one of For a politician, Miss Wilkinson the most adventurous figures in jis youthful, being only thirty-six modern history, As a mere youth

of twenty-six he became what might be called an uncrowned king of the Arabs and led them in a most spectacular revolt against: the Turks. A point; I do remem-. ber, however, is that it was this same Colonel Lawrence whose book about this campaign, of which there were only about. fourteen coples, I believe, sold for fabulous sums like eight hundred and a thou- sand pounds a copy.

Having disposed of the critical nephews, there is a book which]

The evening gown" by Stephenie is just pale green satin, orna- mented with diamante, and with a one-sided neck decoration. To- day our evening frocks are divided into two distinct classes—one fluffy, almost crinoline, and with the attractive dip at the back to the ankles, no matter how short the front may be; the other, straight and plain and graceful, like the one illustrated here, and still emphasising the vogue for the uneven hem. There seems a ten- [years of age, and when I tell you calls for our own purchas0——| dency to modify the extreme short- that she is diminutive, with, bright Princess Antoine Bibesco's "There ness by semi-train effects, dips to auburn hair, perhaps you will not Is No Return" (Hutchinson). one site, sash trains, etcetera, be surprised, for it sounds as You have doubtless read a lot while at the same time there is a though she ought to be an extreme- about anything connected even re- marked reluctance to an actually vital kind of person, as indeed mately with "Margot". and you lengthening at the skirts. My she is. She has been Trades will remember that the Princess is observation proves that there Union official and a member of the is the daughter of the Countess of never was such a time as the pre- Manchester City Council;, in 1923, Oxford & Asquith-but in this. sent for being able to wear what when she first contested Ashton- case I should like to assure you you like in evening and afternoon Junder-Lyne, she was defeated, but that here is a book worth blowing toilettes and still be in the fashion. In the following year she was at least a small trumpet about. It

her MAKING CUSHIONS.

present COIFFEUR ESSENTIAL? Summing up the diversity of modes elected for

con- is "aligh" in mintter and in size; as far as possible, one might say stiliency. Together with Miss, but it is brilliant-so what more SOME HINTS FOR THE HOME THE RETURN TO HAIRPINS. that coats are heavily furred at the Margaret Bondfield and Miss, can we want? And--but this must

collars and cuffs, and straight Susan Lawrence, she represents be bought for you, because it costs: WORKER.

Curls,"long, fluffy, flat ringles and plain this year, with here and the female side of the Labour eighteen shillings put "With Pav- If you are making your

the own nestling over the ears, falling over there fur round the hem as well-Party, as opposed to the four Con- lova

World" by ushions remember to include one the cheeks, and in eases according, principally, to the state sorvative women. The complete Theodore Stier (her musical direc-coats in larger proportions than one cup sugar, two-cups water, er two triangular shapes. `If

of the exchequer; that evening seren, though numerically insign- tor) published by Hurst & Blac-ever this season, and every week juice two demens, two egg whites. inished with a heavy tassel

wns are extremely slender and ificant, form a gallant and brilli- kett, on your list,

To a slim black satin foundation pud a plain, transparent;" ever-dress of black chiffon. Just above the hip-line attach a deep, full flounce of black lace with the pattern outlined in gold thread. With the addition of black, ribbon velvet loopa, Lack loop headed with a tiny gold rose, you will have a smart but inexpensive dress.

on

some

trooping coyly to the neck, for the one point they are immediate evening dress, are demanded by

dr

ly fanshape and very attractive, some of the greatest authorities in Kapoc is the cheapest of fillings, women's hairdressing, writes af but down the more lasting. Real woman correspondent. -eiderdown is prohibitive, but goose down is a good working!

A famous Parisian coiffeur is

LAMP-SHADE LÖRE,

SOME NEW SUGGESTIONS.

substitute. Buy down-proof tick coaxing all his clients to wear ing for the under cases or failing, curls-he has declared that the that, be sure to coat the inner coiffure is essential to the success

During the winter especially, the surface with soap or beeswax in of the new styles of draped and lighting of a room is the final es- prevent the feathers working bouffant skirts, frilly dancingential to a perfect colour scheme. through. Make the inner ease the frocks, and the 1927 crinoline Why not make it something out of exact size of the cover and stuff skirt.

the usual?.

it tightly. An insufficiently filled' ease very quickly goes limp and fat at the corners.

of

Rose and yellow are much in de- There are to be some tiny fat] curls, held in place by little hair-mand, both sides being becoming. If your stuffing feels slightly pins, which will also thus return neither of these colours suits a and warm in effect, but perhaps damp when it comes from the to the haberdashery counters of

carefully-thought-out scheme shop, air it near the fire before drapers shops. There are also decoration. Suppose a grey room uge, shaking continuously, ull the two styles of curls, one for fair is in question. Picture a grey lamps have dried out.

women and another for brunettes. gauze shade which tones in per- The girl with dark hair must have fectly during the day hours. but, orderly curls, covering the ears in lit, sheds a beautiful orange glow allken draperies of pretty puffs and due to a heavy lining of that shade, just touching the checks, but the which may be introduced in the blonde will arrange her curls scalloped border if desired. fully on the forehead, a soft Then striped silk-say blue or cloud of hair, only touching the age-green combined with deep brow, with a suggestion of a veil, cream and narrow lines of black--- is an uncommon choice for a' bed- This new fashion is only a step room. If something more feminine removed from the shoulder ring-is required, shirred chiffon over lets of a century ago. Are we to plain rose taffeta is easily contrived, return to them-Daily Dispatch. but elective, no fringe being need- x. A very expensive-looking shade

INEXPENSIVE.

Red Riding Hood is evolved 'from red twill and white. muslin Red shoes and white. stocking complète an effective and inexpensive little fancy dress.

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for

DAINTY UNDIES.

IN SHETLAND WOOL

Shetland

a standard-lamp is simply a question of inserting in a plain one band of gold or silver lace, run through with strands of brilliant

toured throud.

A pale gold silk

shade with gold insertion stitch in jade green and black would be a re-

Round

UNPUNCTUAL CHILDREN.

UNUSUAL EFFECT.

TEACH" THEM TO KEEP TO

.TIME.

Two shades of blue crepe de chine are used to fashion this delightful new bolero frock. The full skirt, and the awathed belt are beautifully in keeping with the short bolero and pouched bodice.

WINTER COATS.

LATEST HAVE FUR TAILS.

wintér Fur is being used on

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.

LEMON TAPIOCA SPONGE. One-half cup quick-cooking tap,

produces & new idea,

Put tapioca, sugar and water into The very latest is a coat of double boiler and cook, stirring broadtail trimmed with silver often until clear. Add lemon juice ox, with a fur thil-attached to and cook three minutes. When cool the hem at the middle of the back and beginning to thicken add the Not every woman's wear, however, stifly-beaten egg whites; and beat well. Serve with bolled custard or for the price of this coat was in heavy cream. the region of £400.

Still cut to give the slim line,

a typical winter coat was of fino

reyelour cloth with a 'great bottom with a sensibly wide knitted collar of grey fur stretching down hem. to below the waist-line in front.

THE NEW RED.

A practical, if surprising. suit Not a few adults have lived to regret the fact that they were not The fur was ao arranged as to consisted of a beige knitted jumper, the throat and taught punctuality with

almost knitted high to their create the impression of A.B.C., yet there are still parents being a fur coat itself. A deep fastened with buttons, worn over a who do not think to rectify this band of fur around the hem royal blue and black tweed skirt. omission when training their own reached to within a foot or so of The long, straight overcoat of the children. When they do awake to the bottom of the collar, and the sanie tweed was warmly finished the fact that the little ones care sleeves had muff cuffs coming with a lining of knitting. little about keeping, to time, it is almost up to the elbow. the children who have to suffer

Another cloth coat had a collar mest, for it is then only with a coming all the way down to the strict hand that the fault can be hem, shaped exactly like the leng corrected.

stoles which were worn in days gone by, This is a specially As soon as children can toddle popular style which is likely to and do little things for themselves take the lead in winter coat the training should begin. See modes. Detachable little capes that they stop playing in plenty of of fur, worn with plain tailored time to allow them to wash their coats, are also regaining favour. hands, tidy and be at table punc-These capes are wide at the back, tually.

harrow off on the shoulders, 20 that they look like an ordinary It is quite a good idea to camou-collar when they are worn on a flage this training in punt coat, tuality by making it into a game. The hand of discipline can be just)

as firm, even though it is la a sliken glove, and, children will fol- low a lead with far greater wil lingness when there is a spice of fun.

The game can be quite simple.

SMART JUMPERS.

IN HAND-KNITTED DESIGNS.

For instance, euch time the chil- A widely meshed yellow canvas dren are unpunctual place, a mark jumper sean the other day was against them, and at the end of bound at the neck, cuffs, and at the the week the child with the least top of the pockets with battlement' number of marks has a prize. The shaped pieces of matching stockin ette. It was a jaunty little gar nature of this reward will depend ment worn over a tweed skirt in upon the child. If the winner is which yellow certainly predomin- Mary, who loves going out with ated..

WAB

wool underclothes velation. have been made both attractive Where none of the orthodox and serviceable. They are band-colours fit in, try lining champagne ed at the top and, in the case of or grey with pink, yellow, rose, or cami-knickers, found the legs, orange, or buff with strong blue. with matching crepe de Chine so for a dining-room or study. that there is no longer the old Never line a decorative shade danger of their stretching after with dead white, but a soft neutral the first wash. The crepe bind-tint. An alternative-which has ings are further adorned with the advantage of hiding the light- sprigs of elk embroidery.

bulb is to use a coloured, or dyed

you, then make the prize a special A hand-knitted beige wool jump- Whole sets, including night wonderfully rich result.

cheese-cloth interlining. This gives

outing Or if it is Tom, who likes er done in the well-known parl Cover-

nothing better than staying up a and plain stitch,

finished gowns and a dressing jacket, are ing cretonne with plain silk is also

little late, then the prize can be with a tailored vest and collar of obtainable In beautiful pastelan casy means to a delightful end, shades:

twenty minutes extra romp after haige and black checked tweed. the design showing vaguely but

the usual, bedtime hour.

There were check cuffs and a check Many of the newest

effectively. cumi-

Black silhouettes on

band at the bottom. The skirt waa knickers are made with brassiere any pale-coloured ground can be

Of course, parents themselves of box-pleated tweed to match. like tops of thick lace which ex-utilised in the same way, and suit

must be punctual or their children Hand-knitting is frequently treat- will never be so. It is no use try-led as material with a few flat pleats tead, if necessary, as far down as every scheme of decoration. In any the hips.

case, brilliant colour in preferable choosing a colour. The most un-ing to teach punctuality when on the shoulders to ensure perfect in small shades, although the tones likely combinations of colour-such meals are at all old times, and often ft. Serviceable sports knickers of of the room may be introduced in as a layer of mauve under one of so late the children have hurried- A hand-knitted beige jumper was Milanese silk, patterned with the fringes or trimmings of the pink-are often most successful ly to swallow their food and run worn over a beige and brown tweed tartan designs, are finished with larger type.

They have also the undoubted ad-off to keep their various appoint skirt. The ault was completed with tight, buttonable bands round One last hint. Always try a plece vantage of being pleasantly exclu- ments, whether it be dance lesson, a brown woollen hand-knitted car- the legs.

of silk against the light before sive and individual.

the barber's, school, or the like, digân, amusingly turned up at the

4.

An evening gown of male green satin ornamented with diamante. Note the ane-sided neck decoration-which is very: fashionable at "the moment."

This frock affects the now red tone to further accent ita chic. Use of pin tucks for trimming, slightly bloused top and wide, gored skirt, ore stylo points.