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POLITICS ON THE

BENCH.

LORD CHANCELLOR AND A COMPLETE MISCONCEPTION.

Lord Hailsham, the Lord Chan-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20

"PERMANENT WAVE” CONTEST.

21⁄2 HOURS" “ORDEAL" OF 100 GIRLS.

Great Britain has ever taken the cellor, speaking at the Conference lend in sporting contests, and, de- of the Magistrates' Association, spite the recent spurt made by of which he has been elected Pre-1 America in this direction, the com- sident, at the Guildhall, E.C.," said petition hold at the White City some political, associations and recently must surely restore:this some. ruembers of Parliament had country to the first rank. gone so far as to suggest that the Bench should be apportioned in each district so that is political complexion might bear, the aumo proportion among the different parties, as the area over, which it

ruled,

The competition was to deter mind who could effect, the best "permanent wave," and was ar ranged by the Hair-dressing. Fair of competitors, 100 assistants, and 100 lving models.

Three

Fashion. There were 100

WOMAN'S WORLD

FOR OUR LADY READERS.

Fashion Notes.

NOVELTIES OF THE MOMENT.

Feather Brooches,

An attractive version of the

popular bird hat-brooch is made

in the form of a small parrot in hundred enthusiastic diamonds with eyes of coloured . He regarded anything of that kind as a complete misconception sportsmen and sportswomen on stones The tail of the bird and of the principle upon which jus- one platform waited for the word few of the hend feathers ara "go." After a long wait the word made from real quilis dyed to tics should be approached.

Sir Robert Wallace, speaking of was given and 100 enthusiastic brilliant shades and attached to the probation system as it opera young men, who had been standing the stones tod at Lindon. Bessions, said: "I ready comb in hand, literally leapt Patent Leather Trimmings. havo now been 22 years at Lon-at the heads of their fair models. All the, modols, it was noticed, don Sessions, and we have put thousands of people on probation. hnd painfully straight hair and We have found that something bore the two and a half houra like 95 per cent. of those who have ordeal with fortitude, if not with beon bound over and placed under enthusiasm. They supervision at London Sessions trained for this event for months.

never returned to

have criminal ranks.

tho

"Many of them are occupying positions of honour in the country which would amaze you to know

Of"

Lord Atkin paid it was a great misfortune that anyone could think for a moment that there was any charge pending against the police which was being adjudien- ted upon by anyhody,

COOLIDGE AND THE PHILIPPINES.

"NOT A BELP BUT A

HINDRANCE"

must have

A 'Vacant Place.

A white coat which can be slipped over tennis or other thin much scope for And there is frocks is a necesalty these days,

originality in this type of wrap. One cosy garment of thick while Kasha, ent with a wide shawl collar and deep cuffa, has large circles of black patent leather, own at intervals on collar, cufts, and pockets, as ita only trimming. The lining of white crepe de China has a wide facing of black, and the coat fastens with a large carved onyx hutten

Just before, the start there, was a commotion. "We are one lady short," announced the referee. "Who will have a permanent wave for nothing?" The ensuing rush was a trilate to British sportman ship. It was all very intriguing to the mere male who had often

Brocade and Net. Hems, of net or tulle are used paid the bill, but never knew exactly how it was done. Wash-u great deal on the models shown ing, drying, curting and generally for the autumn, and these often allied to manipulating an intricate bual materials are ness herund the ken of the aver-heavier stuffs such as brocade ar age male intelligence.

velvet. Models of velvet cut on

and

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FORTY-TWO EXPERIMENTS TO PRODUCE ONE COSMETIC.

"Scientifle research plays a large part in the production of modern cosmetics," said the wo.. man chemlat of a well-known Arm of tallet specialists. "This vanlah- Ing cream, for instance, took seven months to perfect, and that powder cream is the result of forty-two experiments.

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200 Dyes Sampled for Bath Salts, "Even the choice of a satisfac- tory colour for batli' crystals, ap-| parently a simple matter, requiries careful research. Two hundred dyes were tried out before tints 6 What Celty" is the capital of that would resist light, warmth, 12 Pilable twig used in basketry.

Canada?

1 On the banks of what U.S.

"lver" is West Point?

and the action of alkali could bo decided upon for these four par-15 Pedal extremities.

14 European blackbird. ticular odours.

16 Baking dish,

"Perfumes demand still more 18 To what genus of plants docs skill, for the art of perfumery la

the "beet belong? exceedingly complicated. One of 19 The large mass of nerve tissue our perfumes contains seventy-21 Part of verb to bo

enclosed in the cranium. Ave separate Ingredients,

23 To colour fabrle

"Before a new preparation 24 The mature female of cattle.

the market. I test it 26 Dad.

put on

thoroughly, and Gamples are 20 Born.

criticised by twelvo girls who 28 To change a diamond setting. have had no hand in its creation 30 Eccentric wheel. and are not therefore prejudiced |31 Nudo. in ita favour.

tism.

33 Genus, of herbs, "Keeping tests are then carried 135 Two fives. The actual "permanent" busi princess lines are given deep hems

36 Iniquity. out to determine whether the

38 Devoured, ness with the fearsome looking of net in the same colour, starting in some cases relieved with dell- cosmetic will keep unchanged for 40 Perlu electric apparatus, somehow refrom just above the knee at the miniscent of the dentist at his front of the frock, and slightly eate hand embroidery in silk to several months in extremes of 43 Variant of "" word only occupied about ten below it at the back. This line match. A model in deep rasp temperature. It must not grow 45 Pald publicity." minutes at the most. The pulling, is also shown on frocks of multi-berry pink has garlands of tiny mouldy, turn raneld, separate into 40 Alleged fares producing hypno- brushing, combing business occu-coloured brocade, the talle hem rose embroidered on the collar its constituents, or lose its deli-

harmonising with the colours of and across the front of the jumperente perfume. We analyse many 48 Behold,

as its only decoration, the skirt hundreds of creams, powders, 49 In what city does Amelia Ear- Washington, Nov. 12. Bied the other two hours

having three deep, box pleats at skin lotions and so on yearly, and hart make ber home? President Coolidge has stirred twenty minutes,

And yet we still refer to wa

one side.

investigate the possibilities of the 50 Who is the president emeritus of Leland Standford Jr. Unl much interest in Filipino circles

Intest packetings, jars, boxes and

versity? here by his declaration in his Apfen, as the weaker sex.

perfume bottles." mistice Day address that "uur ont- lying possessions are not a help to Us, but a hinderance. We hol! them not ar a profit, it as a duty."

Advocates of Philippine inde- pendence anw an addilkmał pledge by the American Government of the eventual political freedom of the islands in the President's re- -marks, although his specific re- marks on the Philippines in his last message to Congress were not particularly encouraging.

"THE PLAY GIRL."

LIVELY COMEDY ROMANCE

AT THE QUEEN'S. Beautiful' Madge Bellamy is the featured player in a lively comedy- romance "The Play Girl which is the chief attraction at the Queen's Theatre to-day and to-morrow. in the opening sequences Miss Bellamy is seen as a shop girl who, In his message to Congress, last because of her ready wit and an December, the President aid, erratic employer, is soan out of a "The extension of the policy of job. Her adventures in striving self-government will be hastened to remain honest though poor by a demonstration on their part of their desire and their ability to carry out cordially and effeiently the provisions of the organic law enacted by enngress for the ernment of the islands."

AMERICAN NAVAL AMBITIONS.

when rich men offer her a luxuri- bus living, provides a number of eleverly devised situations which have been admirably directed by gov-Arthur Rossen. Finally, in a de- Bghtful climax everything works mut well for everyone. A notable cast appears in support of the star and includes John Mack Brown, Walter McGrail and Lionel Bel- more, all well known players with MANY screen 80LCERSES to their credit.

HOPES OF PASSING NEW MEASURE

Washington, Nov. 13.

President Coolidge's Armistice

Bay assertion that "world stan- dards of defence required us toj

RICARDO CORTEZ.

POPULAR ROMANTIC HERO AT STAR

have more cruisers has streng The story of "In The Name of main thened the determination of the Love," which will be the Administration leaders in the picture at the Stur Theatre to-day Senate to obtain the passage of and to-morrow, has for its central the $274,000,000 Naval Construc-characters Ricardo Cortez as the tion Bill at the forthcoming short handsome bat penniless lover, and Greta Nasen as the lovely but session of Congress.

The Bill, already passed by the snubbish society lady. The hero's House, provides for the countrue-scheme is to win the hand of the tion of fifteen 10.000-ton crnisers girl by masquerading as a Prince and one 13,800 aircraft carrier.thus precipitating a number of. Five cruisers would he laid down amusing and exciting situations In 1929, 1980 and 1931, and the which follow. The netion takes aircraft carrier before June, 1930, place against quaint French back- grounds which adds much to the

M. Leopold Dubois, president of beauty of the production. Wal- the Swiss Bank. Society, and Swiss lace, Becry and Raymond Hatton delegate to the Finance Com-Inject their own inimitable brand mission of the League of Nations, of humour into their prominent has died, aged sixty-nine.

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THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

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Hand-Embroidered Suits. Grupe-de-Chine jumper suits, perfectly plain. and well cut, are

A Lovely Model.

The swathed bodice of this evening model, in poinsettia- red chilton is drawn to the right hip, where it appears to form a cascading drapery down the side of the skirt. Actually, the drapery is at- tached separately to the frock, which is otherwise unadorn- ed,

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Card Table Accessories, Huge pencils, some with big tassch, are a little fad which the bridge hostens may indulge in The pencils are painted or gilt.

Crystal Lamp Drops. Crystal necklaces and pendants bave had a long vogue, and now this idea is being copied by manu- facturers of lampa. The newest Autumn lampa, designed, for big rooms, have a fringe of large drop pendants in crystal, attached to a coloured silk whatle, the pendants catehing the light in the day- time, besides acting as reflectors at night. "

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Crepe de Chine Slippers, Crepe de Chine Is being in- ereasingly used for evening alip pers because of its great comfort, the facility with which it can be cleaned, and because it is obtain- able in such a wide range of colours that "matching up" georgette or lame gown is com paratively easy, The Spanish gel is by far, the most popular, the jewelled heel still being a favourite.

Fashion in Jewels.

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Diamonds

their still retain

Flexible enormous popularity. dinmond necklaces for evening wear are composed of small links of stones finished with a handsome pendant fringed will diamonds.

There seems to be no waning In the popularity of the large brooch. There is a craze at the moment for a flowering shrub design. Amus- Met in ing little jado trees are diamond tubs. Diamond cherry trees are made realistic with ruby cherries. Diamond pagoda brooches and another new fancy, diamond temples, are finished with a jade 'tree on one side. Attractive designs are achieved with clear and elouded crystal. Onyx and Jade are frequently brought into use in the same design.

are

The most fashionable ring is a treble circle of stones. Two nar-

for in row rown of diamonds, stance, encircle a row of rubles.

A Smart Ensemble.Į

Gravel-beige crepella makes

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YOU'D GET A NICE |BOAT RIDE AND HAVE

GOOD STUFF TO EAT- OF COURSE I DONT MEAN THIS ISNT A NICE PLACE AERE BUT

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1 What famous Polish planlat in

also a famous composer?.

2 To employ.

8 Prescribed course of food.

4 To horden,

5 Correlative of allhor.

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11 What state of U.S. is called tho

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Inlet.

10 Targest land plant.”

17-Fastidious

19 Which transatlantic flyer la N

famous Arctle-explorer!

20 Bhort letter.

22 Flesh of an animal.

125 A

step

27 Pieces out.

20 Right

30 Attractive as a small child.

32 Half an em.

84 Sun god.

36 Point of CompHes.

37 Chaos.

39 Any flatfish.

40 Stir.

41 Card game.

42 To put on.

44 Negative.

45 Proposition of place. ›

47 Abbreviation for "doctor."

48 Minor note,

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London, Nov. 19. Orders for British aircraft to the value of over £250,000, em- bracing all types of machines from the amall two-seater Avro Avian light aeroplanes to huge two-engine Supermarine Napier flying bouts, have been received in Britain during the past few weeks. The bulk of the orders have beon placed by Australia and Canada, but a considerable num- ber are also being placed by Chile and Japan-British Wireless.

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