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TWO PRETTY EVENING JUMPERS.

On the left is ons in beige crepe do chino with a'graceful lace collar draping, the shoulders; on the right is a very desirable model in shaded blue crepe de chine showing gradić- ated tucka from shoulder to hem.

SPRING FASHIONS.

SCARVES AND IMPORTANT

DETAILS.

Scurves play an important part in spring fashions. In many cases the scarf is the most prominent and interesting feature of any given medel, and in the case of sports clothes a brightly coloured scarf is frequently the means by which the designer introduces a gay colour note into an otherwise more or less somber outat.

MARRIAGE AS A CULT.

THE HUNGKONG #LEGRAPH SATURDAY MARUH

WOMAN'S

WORLD

OVER THE TEA CUPS.

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

OUR PICTURES.

ELITE STYLES

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DAINTY HATS LOVELY HAND-BAGS NOVEL FANCY GOODS

A. P. G. Building

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE,

greased tin lined with greased paper, place this on a baking tin, and bake in a moderate oven from ono to 11⁄2 hours, or until firm when pressed.

· FOLLOWING THE CRITÍCS."

LEMON RICE CAKE.

When Mr. Bertram Nicholls, Beat 4oz. of butter and 40% of speaking at the opening of the inster, sugar to a cream, add two spring exhibition at the Manchester eggs one by one beating each in Academy of Fine Arts, said that he well. Stove 4oz. each of flour, and wished that people would be more ground rice with a pinch of salt adventurous and buy pictures be and half-teaspoonful of baking London, Feb. 9. Ition of a tax ou imported silk, the to women of twenty-one on the cause they liked them, even though powder, and stir them lightly to the Boudoir caps are no longer the manufacturers in this country same terms as men, much party they had not yet been trumpeted by mixture, adding a very little milk useless, fluffy, becoming things have made grent progress, so much propaganda will be directed on the critics, he was putting into If the dough be too stiff, Stir in they were, because their function so that even, American buyers; her whom "antis" scornfully call words what thousands of indivi-the grated rind of half a lemon and is now to protect the shingle, and representing Fifth Avenue Now the "Rapper," with a view to win-duals who are not artists have felt dos. of cleaned sultanas. Put into at the same time combine beauty York shops, will not disdain to ning her favour in the next Gen acutely and usefulness, No ingenious be present and give some of our oral Election. Quite the most For the tendency of the crowd to worrian over pays the fabulous silk goods-particularly hand thrilling piece of information follow where others lead is notice sums asked in the shops for these bags, which in the old days we from the point of view of our able in everything from fashions to

Action trifics of lace and ribbon-either used to got from the Continent sex is the news that Miss Megan

It id, after all, a very safe thing

The oven should be hot when the for herself or for presents-and what they would call" a "once- Lloyd George will undoubtedly be so Madeleine has sketched two lover."

chosen as a candidate at the Gen-o follow a good leader, and in chke is put in, the heat being lower-

matters where the individual ised after the first 16 or 20 minutes.. designs for you, which you can

eral Election, for if she combines ignorant of the morits of that which easily accomplish yourself, The

It That So?

anything of her father's oratori-is to be chosen, the only way of known name is more often neces top one, like a tight-fitting bath-

cal powers with the persuasive saving oneself from future disap-sary than one might imagine. Ing cap, is composed of three- This week our artist has drawn ness, of her sex, there will be apointment and disillusion lo, when People may buy and read ridicu eighths of a yard of thirty-six Miss Hermione Baddeley, a young certain liveliness in the constitu-it is a question of purchasing, to lous, vulgar, or moraly dull books, inch crepe de chine and a quarter actress of great promise and con- ency which adopts heri

take the advice of a reliable critic. and their friends never be aware of? af a yard of five inch lace.. You siderable performance. She came

In buying pictures ono cannot the fact, but bad pictures on the can see the line of the lace and to London, I believe, with some

The Street of Adventure. help thinking that the advice of the walls of a room give lasting proof. into that is drawn the crepe do thing called "The Arts League of

expert or the safeguard of a 'wel-[of the owner's lack of culturo, chine, The other cap, although Service," which sounds

high- I have two very diverse books looking more elaborate, is pro brow enough to put the most ar- to tell you about this time. 'The bably easier of execution, pro-dent playgoer off, However, Her first one is two volumes entitled vided you get your shape right, mione Baddeley was noticed by "Victoriana, Edwardians and because it is merely row after the managers, and the type of her Georgians," by John Boon (Hut- row of lace frills which can be work may be gauged from the chinson). As this costs thirty- hought quite inexpensively by the fact that, in the absence of Miss four shillings. I cannot suggest yard. Ribbon dowers or fruit, Edna Best through Illness, she that you do more than put it on!

or plain ribbon bows at the side. complete the scheme, and you will find you have a very smart little cap, and an easily washable one at that, for a few shillings. If you don't faney spending the night with a strap under your chin-and I'm perfectly sure I | shouldn't—you can tighten the cap accordingly and you will And that it remains in position, espe cially a little elastic is used,

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I hope you will like this practi-

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your library list; but that you) must certainly do, if you are in- terested in personálities of politi- cians, writers, royalties, and other celebrities of the past forty years.. Mr. Boon started life as a journal- ist, and therefore his narrativo is particularly interesting to his fellow-craftsmen (and women); but this does not mean that it Jacks Interest for the general] public; quite the contrary, and I advise you to read it at the first opportunity, if only to get clear on certain events of outstanding in- terest, but upon which we of this

'cal and smart littic jumper, book, with great success, the part generation are inclined to be 趄 THE TRAINING OF HUSBANDS. fashioned in ivory crepe de chine of "The Constant Nymph." Her- trifle vague and wish we knew

on very tailored lines and having mione has a sister Angela-with more.

BY MRS. HORACE TREMLETT,]

From America come the glad

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a coloured embroidered initial in whom I always confuse her until) front to give distinction. II find where the other

The other book is a novel called always regard Stephanio aa our and the latter, la playing in Together" by Philip Hughes jumper expert, because she turns "Marigold." This play, which has (Hutchinson) and I was told by a news that at last marriage is to be of a garment which, on the face Theatre for nearly a year now, that they entertained, high hopes up with so many different styles been running at the Kingsway member of the publishing firm put on a more scientific footing.

of it, does not seem to lend itself crept into London without any pre of the writer. The story deals The subject which has perplexed, 40 varloty. Nevertheless, Steliminary "puff" pars, and was only with a young architect who be and usually defeated, the world's phanlo digs them out and copies mildly noticed by the critics.

French greatest thinkers is to be brought them for our delight. She tells Steadily it ran on, recommended comes enamoured of a into line with Big Business; ita de me that the pouch under the arm, from one audience to another, mannequin or saleswoman in Shapes vary and so, too, do the talls scheduled and tabulated, and coming into a plain band round until now it is one of the establish little shop below his offices which ways in which the scarves are ad- a training system inauguarted to the hips has a very slenderising ed successes of the theatrical contrary to the usual custom justed.

ensure efficiency on the other side effect, because it gives width season and only the other day I with members of his stolid pro- Some are long, cut on the cross of the altar.

above to a not-so-thin figure, but heard a considerable, sum

situate in Soho. and finished with pointed ends of

Not only will the adolescent of arrows, as you can 800, round money wagered that it will be run- Somehow, now I think of it in plain material in contrast to the both sexes receive proper instruc. the hips, thus disposing of any

ning next Christmas. It ja

retrospect, there doesn't appear main body, which may be of print-tion at the right time, but the good tendency to bulge.

simple, sweet little play of the to have been much plot, but the ed or striped silk.

Other scarves work is to be started in the nursery.

Victorian era.

point which charmed me was that again Arc handkerchief-shaped,

by the mother, who will teach her

the young couple admit their love! I understand that they are mak- others short and narrow. In the little potential husbands and wives ing a great feature of British

from the word "Go;" although, Case of evening HOWNA scarf

perhaps on the whole, that is the first rudiments of married lore silk and artificial silk articles at draperies are long enough to be and lay the foundations of domestle the forthcoming British Industrica this week, our interest in things it is exactly what the little French With the opening of Parliament very impropriate word, because harmony.

Fair to be held at London and political will revive, and as this girl wouldn't do. She didn't In- Birmingham during this month, is the Session in which it is an- sist upon matrimony, but the It seems that since the imposi-ticipated that votes will be given "hero" did. So you may read iti.

wound about the shoulders of the wearer, leaving a long end to form a floating panel either at the back

Declining in Favour. or in front, as the designer pleases, Now and again one finds a scarf so

Matrimony is so steadily declin- long that after encircling the necking in public opinion that any the ends form twin traites at the scheme to improve its status must back, all of which goes to show that surely find support. But while the a scarf las other dutles to fulfil advantages of this one are clear, than that of being a simple protec-, unfortunately, are the difficul

ties. tion for the neck.

Opportunities for Variation. How, for instance, can a mother, The fashion affords a woman end-ideal of a strong, silent raan, be sure having trained her son into her own Jess opportunities for varying the appearance of her toilette. It has, that he will not choose a girl who however, its dangers. For whereas Supposing that he has been brought prefers, them" weak and nolay? the clever woman gifted with a up to fetch and carry nicely, to wipe dress sense can make the scarf his boots on the mut, and pay his decorative and chic addition to the gown with which it is worn in the bills, who shall say he will not Brands of a less ingenious owner it sheer boredom will give him a dose marry a maiden who one day from may set the final seal of dowdiness of arsenic? on a not too well chosen scheme of dress!

It is precarious work, this train-

Jowallery is still an important ing of husbands. A man may be factor in fashionable eclicmca.a model of virtue all đúy, yet blight Evening as well as day gowns ares married happiness by snoring finished with a long breach or an all night. Or, indeed, vice versa. ornament consisting of slides, or,

light, but if he looks like a gargoyle

he is handicapped from the start,

Worth a Trin),

links joined, or it may bo by squares. And even the most ardent mother of cornelian, or jade, or onyx. Widens her limitations; she can per bracelets are worn, and there ishaps build up her gon's moral char still no hint that abam jewellery neter, but she can do nothing about the more sham it looks the better his face. He may be a heart's de-

Is in anything but good taste, Belts repeating one colour in a dreas scheme are worn with jumper suita. Some of these belts aro fairly wide, others no more than half an inch or less in width.

However, in spite of its defects, Among the handbags some of the scheme Is certainly worth a most attractive are for the evening, mire than the wise direction of trial. Few little girls will need and instead of the ordinary rigid their natural tendencies, but frame one finds mounts made in small boy should be provided almost Bections to form a aquare when from.birth with a suitable doll wife open, an arrangement that greatly to implant a sense of responsibility facilitates the business of extract and curb his well-known propen. ing powder-puff or lipstick. Watches sities for mischief. appear in unexpected places. Some

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Two becoming boudoir. akingle caps which can be manufactured.by.the ingenioua. woman at small cost,

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Things Political,

VICTORIAN FROCKS.

ADVANCED SPRING FASHIONS.

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Nineteenth Century sytles might have inspired some of the delightful Spring model gowns displayed at a London show recently. They were Victorian frocks, however, ehorn of much of their formality and stiffness, and gaining thereby in charm,

A sleeveless evening robe of flowered taffein was made with a severely plain corsake, while quan- tities of the "fabric artistically bunched from the waist at the back, covered the entiro skirt: demuré little wrap completed this toilette.

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It fell to the waist at the back; cape-wise-black velvet edged with fine black Inco; the front consisted of a dainty wisp of lace .wound round the throat and caught with a buckle. Another evening frock that sug- gested Victorian days was a dress of Romney blue faille. A wide sash tied in a huge bow at the back, trailed its long ends upon the floor. Skirtscovered the knees once more. Little more could be sald. of their added length. Wispy draperies of georgette floated from shoulders and skirta; tiered skirts, too, figurod on many a gown.

Gleaming embroideries of pall:] [lettes, diamante, and beads enriched] many evening. robes. One lovaly gown of golden anser had a corange of pähna velvet and a skirt of gold

expérieñco bahfhd him, and if bị tissue. Exquisite erfibroideries of

times on the handle of the modish In this way he would learn to then he had ledrred choirt not to amber coloured beads and pearls dumpy umbrella, sometimes in the know the type of wonth Ho really thoose one at all, this system would covered the dress, while cont form of an exquisitely-jewelled liked best which is what few men have justified itself, for he would similarly fashioned, which complet trifle set into the side of a cigar-do until it is too late. In choosing live in perfect peice to the end of ed the ensemble, Had a collar of ard

a wife he would have many years of his days due

|ber-dyed fox:

ette-case.

fession-are

Lamp Shades.

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The effect of parchment is pro- duced by rubbing two coats of linse-

A SMÄRT JUMPER SUIT.

This jumper frock takes the form of a short, cardigan-like coat of grey stockinette with interwoven; graduated stripes in variety of shades, and a skirt of plain prey stockinette en suïto with the belt and bindings of the coat,

SELF-CONFIDENCE,

SOME SECRETS

POPULARITY,

A NEW NOTE.-

"SNAKY" FASHIONS.

The latest vagary of the woman Armed with a little self-confidof fashion finds expression în a ed oil on the unpainted inside of ence, a sincere interest in others, snake buttonhole to replace the. and an agreeable manner, any gizi stereotyped posy of flowers. It la ordinary water-colour paper. This gives a clear and transparent Anish can put unhappiness to rout. We mode which demands attention

live in an age where we are taken even if it cannot be called pretty, to painted shades.

pretty much at the value we set on A girl in a new spring dreas of ourselves. If we are willing to ad-green repp, with a fold of material mit for a moment that no one cares twisted starfwise. round her neck about us, that we are unnecessary to had a scart held in position on her anyone's happiness, the bald fact left shoulder by one of these snakes must be faced that it is s0.

of fashion: It was a spotted snake made from tople, softly padded mRS terjal, and looked very realistic as it was worn coiled on the shoulder of the dress.

A smart little Jumper, tdeal for wear with a tailor made, and having a coloured, embroi dered initial front to give distinction.

A certain amount of assurance you must have. You cannot feel you are unpopular and that you are going to romain unpopular always, without having others sense the de pression also.

These snakes are an elaboration ör development of the snáky Instead of envying the favourites fashions in jewellery which have of your group, look at the girls who been so popular during the last few have no more native charm than you months. They make a variation have, who dress no better than you, for the woman who is tired of who dance no better than you, and twisting golden jewelled serpents

tell yourself, if they can get In-about her neck and arms. vitations, so. can you, or you are Life-like looking snakes' also are going to know the reason why,

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Put a little spirit into this cam- paign. There is nothing wrong with the way you lonely, ones driss, nor the way you look, but it is the spirit

likely to be seen on the new spring hats, lying around the crown in most Instances, and sometimes twisted in among the flowers.

with which you meet people, and value, the quicker you'll diepel tlioso more especially mon, that count lonely hours in your life. against you. You have no "faith

Loneliness is the most destruc

in yourselves; and only you can tive thing in the world for cultivate that,

you The foolish things, the des Of course, if you have a disagreeperate things," It will drive soms able manner, a formidable one, a. people to, make it an appalling curt way of addressing people, thing to encourage in yourself these things count against you, but No one needl be lonely, really, if usually, the lonely ones are moro He, or aho, can adjust the value of afflicted with an Inferiority cont life and separate the gold from the plex than with any other ailment, giltter There is a lot of selfish- and that simply got you nowhere posa about encouraging oneself to in this world, and the sooner you hide away, And neither give friend- work yourself up to a good, whole Chip, where it is needed, nor sa aome appreciation of your own in for yourself,