Never before has it been so simple to make a frock at home
W
HICHEVER way you go about it, cutting out a frock is a tricky business. You may do the cutting on a table, or get right down to it on the floor, but either way the vital piece of the pattern always seems to get lost.
That's whore this pattern wins. It is made in one piece, sleeves and all, so cutting it out takes half the time and saves When you come to the making up, you will your temper too. find that the sewing Instructions are illustrated by diagrams, so that you can't go wrong in the stitching and finishing-off.
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The apron is entirely separate from the dress, with the idea that you can have two or even three and change them around. Make the dress in wool and the apron in satin or crepe in a contrasting colour-black and white, for instance, or crimson and blue, brown and beige. It is a good idea to have one apron plain-coloured, the other patterned or flowered,
Start making it now and you will have a new dress for Christmas.
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J. SMITH
BUSINESS GIRLS' SECTION
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FLEET STREET LONDON
New ideas in the lay-out of Ictters.
No real reason, is there, why typewritten letters should always be centred" below the title-heading? These examples show some of the artistic possibilities with different Hilfe-heading styles.
NO AGREEMENT WITH ENGLAND.
T
Drawn by ROBB
Office
HE spot of hot weather last week, set me thinking about holidays. Not my own, but the arrangements here at the office while I am away. It's just as well to have things
settled well in advance.
So I asked Mr. Fothergill whether he would prefer to have some one from, outside to deputise for me.
"So ye're going to abandon me to a strange female!" he said. "Well, it's best
to have one that's already in the office. At least she'll know what I'm talking about maybe hall, the time... But don't.ye.get.me-a-little-snip of a thing.
"She must know how to talk on the telephone-and the must be able to do the work properly-and she mustn't be scared out of her life. Have a look round and pick me one that ye think will do."
Well, that is a bit of a job in a big office. But, after some surreptitious searching,
I discovered little Miss Phillips.
Personality - typing
ISS PHILLIPS is one of the junior typists. Her work, i know, is good,
"Look at this," he said one day, throwing over to me a letter he had just received. "Not a single mistake on that bit paper and not a thing right about it. A typewritten letter, Miss Drew," and he cocked a fatherly eye at me, "should have as much personality as one that's hand-written."
I looked at the letter. The name and address of the firm was printed rather compactly in the centre of the sheet,
But the typescript, instead of being in alignment with the heading, straggled right across the page with not more thin an inch of margin,
It was a fulr-length letter, but unparagraphed. If it had been set in single spacing instead of double, and broken up into two or three paragraphs, it would have looked much more arresting, and would have been much easier to read.
Punctuation
SOME men dictate both punctuation and paragraphs. But if they don't, bear in mind that punctuation is equivalent to the drawing of a new
breath when speaking.
It is supposed to make the meaning clearer, not trip and confuse the mind, as haphazard commas and colons do.
Mr. Fothergill thinks that on a wide-headed paper the date and name of the recipient look beat set at the top; on a compactly centre-headed paper the date close under the heading, the better set fairly high," and the name and address at the fool is betler balance.
These are some of the things Miss Phillips must be told if she takes over. Also to be sure to address people-particularly titled people correctly; to keep n list of letters passed on to other departments, so that they can be easily traced mund not to be scared of by dour but sudden-smlllng Mr. Fothergill,
Style
MISS PHILLIPS has other more personal virtues. Though she is not
particularly pretty, and cannot afford expensiva clothes, she is the only
girl in our general office with any apparent distinction.
To begin with, she is one of those people who never have a hair out of place. Or maybe, by doing her hair simply and securely-what are hairpins for?—she has made herself into one of them.
She has a good skin, as all of us could have, and uses make-up with discretion. And, praise be among so many solemn faces, she often smiles.
She never wears dresses of cheap-looking material. She never wears exaggerated styles, which are seldom successful in inexpensive clothes, even if they looked right In an office. And she never wears dresses with a lot of bits and ploces on them.
STRIKE NEAR
SETTLEMENT
San Francisco, Feu. 3.
Dublin, Feb. 3. Shipowners announced to-day th
KING PROCLAIMS HOLIDAY
London, Feb. 3.
Mr. Eainon De Valero, President of an informal agreement had beef. His Majesty the King has proclaim- the Irish Free State, told the Dall to-reached with seven unions which ed that Coronation Day, May 12, will day that no agreement had been would facilitate quick resumption of be a public holiday throughout the reached with the Dominions Secre-operations when the maritime strike British Empire. tary. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, dur-ends. Shipping" men report that
Sir Philip Sassoon, Under-Secretary
C. D.
APPOINTMENT WELCOMED
SIR ERICA PHIPPS: TO GO TO PARIS
Fish
to tempt
a jaded Appetite..
By The
HOME PAGE COOK
THE sardine is a pleasantly small
object to contemplate after the large birds and joints of recent days. It is a nimble and adaptable fish which can be concerted into many Envoury dishes,
There are times when the thought of an egg for breakfast slightly un- But add a sardine to nerves one.
the egg, and the whole situation be- comes transformed. Just watch.
Sardines & Eggs
SKIN and bone one Bardine for each egg which you intend to use. Chop the sardines finely, and season them well with salt, pepper and cayenne. Molt a walnut of butter la a saucepan, put in the sardines and let them get hot, stirring them to prevent sticking. Then add to them two eggs well beaten, and stir the mixture over the Are until it thickens.
1
Serve on Ingers of hot buttered with a little toast, and sprinkle finely chopped parsley. Savoury On Toast
FOR, another dish
which
will do for breakfast or lunch, skin the contents of niin of sardines, but do not otherwise dis- turb them.
A
Melt an ounce of butter in saucepan, and try a small, finely Kulden chopped shallot in it to a colour. Then put in a dessert- spoonful of curry powder and a
flour teaspoonful of
and fry five minutes, stirring all the time. Add enough water to make a fairly thick Bauce and simmer for a quarter of an hour
for
of
Heat the sardines through in the oven, arrange them on fingers loast, pour the sauce over them and serve very hot,
To Go With Cocktails
A DELICIOUS
snack in passing is made by chap- ping finely some skinned and boned sardines, working in a little butter, and flavouring to taste with Worces tershire sauce.
THE HONGKONG TELEMAPII, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987,
DODO
| AMATEUR MOVIE MAKERS CONTEST
OPEN TO AMATEURS WHO USE EITHER 8 or 16 m/m FILMS
Spread the mixture on strips of or without toast. Excellent with cocktails.
Here is a hot savoury to end with.
Drain some sardines free from oil. them, Spread a little mustard on and weap each one in a thin rasher 8914 Cook them under the grill or in 8915
of bacon.
the
serve them
oven, and croutons of "fried bread.
Beauty after Holidays
on
The film must be in the office of the FILMO DEPOT. Marina House, Room No. 313 not later than February 27th, 1937,
The following have kindly consented to judge:
Mrs. J. J. Paterson.
Mrs. J. W. Platt.
Dr. F. Bunjo.
Mr. J. C. M. Grenham.
Mr. E. A. Von Kobza-Nagy.
Major R, D. Walker,
There are no restrictions as to the number of subjects that may be entered by each contestant, except that the limit for 16mm entries is a minimum of 100′ and for 8 mm 30'. The one strict rule that applies, however is that no pre- fessional help is received in the taking of the picture. This does not include titles.
Complete freedom in choice of subject is given but the entries should be marked Class A or B
Class A prizes will be given for the best allround picture Judged on composition, scenario, editing and continuity. Class 8 prizes will be given for the best photographic techni- que in unedited films (several complete lengths may be joined together but may not be cut).
Class A 1st prize ILK. $100.00 2nd prizo H.K. $ 75,00 3rd prize H.K, $ 50.00
Class B 1st prize II.K. $75,00 2nd prize ILK. $50,00 3rd prize ILK. $25.00
The prizes will be in the form of vouchers exchangeable st the FILMO DEPOT for goods of the values shown above (films excepted).
The prizes will be awarded on March 15th, at a time and place to be announced in the South China Morning Post and Hong Kong Telegraph on March 10th, 1937,
Wherever you are, if you think that any of your footage is above average, send it in, it may be better than you think. You have enough time to put your best picture into shape for entry.
An Honorary Secretary will be elected from Members of the Judging committee who will receive all entries and allot on entry number.
This number only will appear at time of screening and judging will consequently be unbiassed. - Please remember your films must be in the office not later than Feb. 27, 1937, addressed to the Honorary Secretary, Movie. Makers Contest c/o Filmo Depot, Marina House. Room No. 313, Hong Kong.
Films sent in at owners risk, but every care will be taken to avoid damage.
NEW REX RECORDS.
(A Feather in Her Tyrolean Hat...F.T. (On My Little Toboggan. Waltz. (Micky Mouse's Birthday Party. N.FT. (He's_Got Such_Funny_Little Ways.F.T.
BILLY COTTON'S BAND. 8916 (Did Your Mother Come From Ireland. F.T,
(Good Evening, Pretty Lady, FT. 8917 (I'm in a Dancin Mood. F.T.
(I Breathe on Windows. FT.
CASANI CLUB ORCHESTRA, 8020 (Serenade in the Night. Accordeon Band,
(When the Popples Bloom,
PRIMO SCALA'S ACCORDEON BAND.
8926
8038
By FRANCES DAY
6013
(Diyon Hits. No. 9. Organ (Charllo Kunz Medley No. 23 (Miller's Daughter Marianne. F.T. (Just Say Aloha, F.T.
H
TAS your skin got that "after-
the holiday feeling"
It so
you need a quick "facial," and here is how to do it. Cleanse your face and neck thoroughly with cold cream, then wash with warm water and super-fatted soap, using one of the little complexion brushes. This, stimulates the circulation.
Rinse carefully with warm light, water, then apply soft skin-food.
Leave this on for five minutes, then remove and apply a calamine pack.
THIS pack is prepared by
mixing equal parts of cala- mine lotion" and witch hazel. Wet four pieces of cotton wool with cold water, soak them in the mixture, and lay one plece over the forehead, one each side of the face, and the other shaped over the chin and
neck
Tie these in position
with length of gauze and leave an for five minutes.
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This pack will remove all the hent and irritation from the skin and leave it feeling healthy and glowing.
TWO NEW CRUISERS
London, Feb. 3.
Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, announced to-day in the House of Commons, that Portsmouth and Chatham Dockyards would begin construction of two cruisers of the Dido Class on March 15, whose dis- placement was estimated at 5,000 tona.. --Reuter.
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hand information regarding Germany. The German papers' express regret at Sir Eric's departure, but satisfac-
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been invited to attend the Corona- tion. The Kababa had been advised on medical grounds not to undertake the Journey, but it was much hoped the Paramount Chief would attend.
There will be no air
con- review in nection with the Coronation, but the King will attend a Royal Air Force display at Hendon on June 20, This The Colonial Secretary announced information was given to the House
NATIVE CHIEF MAY ATTEND
London, Feb. 3..
London, Feb. 3. Ing the recent discussions in London. wherever possible strikers will return for Air, antiounced in the House of as Ambassador to France is welcomed The appointment of Sir Eric Phipps The conversations were purely into their previous jobs.
Commons, that His Majesty was at in Paris, where he served for, many formal,
concerned lie said, and matters in dispute between the two balloting will be announced lato this Force on Juno 20,--Reuter Bulletin satisfaction is, felt that Sir Eric is
It is expected the results of the tending a display by the Royal Afr years in various capacliles. Particular ion is felt that he will take with him in the Commons at question-time that of Commons. to-day by the Under- countries-Reuter,
coming from Berlin, bringing Aral-
afternoon.-United Press.
Service.
lo Parla a full knowledge of German conditions.---Retter."
the Kabaka of Buganda and the Secretary for Air, Sir Philip Sassoon. Paramount Chief of Barotseland had-British Wireless,
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