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THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY.

1,

1938.

D

PAGE

FOR

• Ralph Hewins

. Looks at Men's Fashions

MEN-FOLK

GO WEST, How To Play One Of

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YOUNG MAN

RECENTLY it was

The "Comfort School is gaining Ground

my good fortune to obtain a copy of wanderer's autobiography in which he told of an adventurous and profitable life of roaming by land and sex.

In answer to the despairing cries of young men who, despite the pre- cent boom, still lack employment,

The Vital Shots

In

Snooker

By Sidney Smith

CAN you pot a ball at speed, or are you one of many

thousands of players who are liable to miss the sim-

repeat the ronner's advice-Pack plest of pots when you try to employ force? I have scen your grip, break from the compara moderate players who are so nervous of missing an easy tive comfort and shelter of your

family, regain your independence by colour that they ease it gently into a pocket and are con-

refusing to be a burden to anyone,

and follow the counsel of the last sequently "on" nothing, whereas a bold forcing shot, such generation, Go West, young man.

It has always been a favourite as that shown in Diagram 1, would give them the chance

TN of men's fashions depth of not more than one inch

men can carry off a larger varlety,

by the

young men of to-day crying acme of smartness being

80 Black ties tend to be worn narrower out in indignation against the allege- briety still holds good, but the with a double-breasted dinner- tions of the young men of yester adjective "sober" is being inter- jacket almost down to the old "boot day, who hold that preted with increasing latitude. Ince" proportions,

In the old one about the is to be recommended, but some big practice of newspapers and particles of a good break.

ing.

the

the lack of fatherly influence during the black years of 1914-1918, and the increased Men are becoming more dress

motherly Influence, have turned war- conscious and more enterpris. UIEN there is the thorny ques-unbies Into "softles," with consider-

T

tion of lapels in day, wearably less "spunic" or "go" than their Saylie-row ordainn

double fathers.

As a modern young man and a That is not to say there is any breasted, silt type as opposed to the

war-baby, I refuse to accept these immediate prospect of a return old notch, but some brave and still to the silk and satin extrava- elegant men venture on the notch statements, but I must admit my nevertheless, Lupels may also be main defence the changing of con- gance of "Prinny," Beau Brum- mailed or pressed.

ditions is rather vague and weak. mell, and the Regency period.

My complaint, however, is not against the allegations of my father's attitude of generation, but against the apparent Indolence and cynical certain young men of my own ager In a Aut

Three tiers of buttons down the The reaction against the sub- front and four on each sleeve are the fuse rectitude of the maligned fashion on lounge suitings; and on double-breasted suits it is usual to Victorians is still in full swing rely on the bottom button to keep and is steadily becoming influ- the fold-over in place.

modern the enced by demand for. sartorial comfort and simplicity.

more

UT some strange anomalies B

Inger. Most notorious must At all surely be the "boiled shirt." formal dinner parties and banquets it is still de rigueur.

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1

EDDY Bear" over-coats of infinite variety in shades and texture may be seen in the West End in winter time,

strictly speaking they should be reserved for notoring and the country.

but

A binek hat, dark suit and dark overcoat, leather gloves and an unbrella and binck shoes remain as the conventional attire of the best Desplie such modifications

The sole pointed instead of rounded cuffs, one, dressed men-about-town.

wo or three buttons down the front, spot of brightness which is permitted hd the coat as opposed to the pull- is a carnation, over style, the "bolled shirt" is still the same old enemy-except humorous artists.

ONE

to

NE begins to suspect that these draughtsmen have a the "boiled "vested interest"

shirt" industry.

in

Plus-fours have

ceased

the

smart in the country-even on the Holf course. They #rc being rc- placed by long tweed trousers.

ATTERS insist upon collap- HAT

sible opera-huts for the diminishing number of men who It is amazing how it has withstood still wear hats in the evening, but all assaults. Not even the arrival of there is a small school of men who the double-breasted dinner-Jacket- would almost die rather than be seen or "tuxedo" as Its American origing- in one.

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any

I do not regard myself criterion, nor am I saying this with the smug, self-satisfied air you may suppose, I am simply issuing a chal- lenge to those who are content to and enjoy sit back in their chairs

well-paid job themselves until comes along and asks in a very ser vile manner if they would be good enough to consider the post.

The argument against my chal- lenge will be: "But I have no fh- clination to go. abroad or travel, I like this country, the people in this country,

and

the management of this But when a young man country." Is unemployed and makes no grent effort to make a place for himself, or when he is employed and is con- tent to remain in à rất with no pros- his self- pects, he quickly loses respect and subsequently the respect of his acquaintances.

BLACK

PINK

BLUE

O

BROWN

BLACK

of

PINK

It is perfectly reasonable that some may even detest the idea of leaving their family and friends, and seeking an entirely new crele nequaintances in some other country. It is also probable that they may And, conditions elsewhere just the same, offering no scope for their abilities whether in a trade or pro-

tors would say--hus rocked its post-Top-hats, it is said, are the thing. tion. Yet there is no denying the West End hatters' hair practically tuxedo 15 smart, easy-to-get-into, stands on end at the suggestion, their and does not automatically demand maximum concession being a black fession, but in travelling one is ni "astiff collar and stiff-shirt

-"Foreign-Offee"-hat;—

ways gathering-knowledge-and-}· In the City, too, the black turned-"broadening the mind," as it is said. up Homburg is ousting the top-hat, although the healthy rivalry,

-64CLOPPY," the die-hards call the D.-B. inner-jacket, but few young men-about-town will agree; and they arouse no curiosity when they arrive thus clad at the smartest restaurants andi

the ได stalls.

The tuxedo is all right. Sọ, 109,

*

bowler sustains a Value'of Experience

THE latest innovation in men's THE

hats is the vogue for rabbit fur. These may be furry or inatted smooth, and are worn in a variety of shades, ranging from green to

Then, a trayeller does return home after several years abroad, he will undoubtedly find he has a bet- ter chanes than other applicants for his wider ex- position because perience,

How many young men of to-day put up with the petty tyranny and needless bullying of their bosses be-

somewhere

is the single-brgusted dinner-jacket. light grey and belge. With it may be worn a while waist- I am told that the "Rabbit" is coat preferably single-breasted; the English reply to the Tyrolean cause they may be sacked from their but, of course, never a white tle. hats which have achieved popularity blind-alley jobs? Why don't they And only waiters wear black Bles bath with men and women as a re-resign of their own free will and with evening tall coats,

rult of travel in Austria and Bavaria jittle to lose and everything to gain. else? They have try during the Inst few summers. Like "Tails" are now being worn with them the "Rabbit" is finished with

I am not merely romancing and the extremities reaching well down narrow cord or ribbon. But no being unpractical, but isn't it better to the back of the knees. The lapels eagle's feathers or chamois beards! to take a chance of finding higher are wide, almost extending to the shoulders, and the buttons ara of bone, not cloth.

Tthe nether, as well as the upper, extremities of the TAILS" and dinner-jackets male there has been an Interesting thoroughly rational develop- are stil being made, in ment. Mediaeval shoes are being

and

ground and shift one's camp in a storm rather than sit still and hope that the ground round about which la already becoming marshy won't get any marshfer?

My parting shot to those who are continually bemoaning their ill-luck midnight-blue, which is supposed to worn in rapidly increasing numbers being either unemployed or in look blacker at night than black it that in to say, shoes with straps blind-alley jobs Is to drop their self, but the rage for the new mate- and buckles instead of laces. Which adopted roles of martyrs and take rial has dwindled. No man feels should mean a considerable modera- the conditions will not change of action in changing the conditions if quite comfortable in blue evening tion in language in the early morn their own accord. Take the respon kit when nights are short and eles in workwards scramble. tricity is not at work to સળ the But I have yet to find a shoemaker and show the men of the last genera

sibility off your parents' shoulders, chameleon trick.

will bear with my young Double-ended white ties are still acquaintance who maintains that on that the young man of to-day is worn by the metleulous, but single- button boots are still correct with a just as spunky and resourceful as the men who migrated from this coun- ended specimens will pass. Usually morning coat.

try and helped to build our Empire.

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GAMBLERS LEFT MONEY TO TRIO OF ADVENTURERS

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armed robbery report, which later turned out to be false, was reported to the Police to have occur red about 12.30 nm. to-day at the King Tung Towel Factory, Ľnichikok. | Following investigations, the Pollec were of the opinion that it was not robbery but only theft from dwelling. It appears that a number of persons were gambling in the premises when three men entered. Belleving it was a Police raid, the gamblers dispersed, whereupon del intruders seized the money, amount- ing to about $70, and calmly walked of.

ACCEPTS TEIFING CONTROL

Shanghai, Jan. 31. Two years after inauguration "tho Enst. Hopel Autonomous Anti-Com- munist Government” will voluntarily dissolve itself to-morrow and placă Itself under the furisdiction of the "Provisional Government" at Pelping, mys

Japanese despatch from

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BLUE-

YELLOW

GREEN

Top: A common forcer: cuC- bail struck slightly above centre to ensure it travelling smoothly round the table. No side, Bottom: Screw needed; the cue- ball musi be atruck below centre. Extreme care, must be taken to ensure that no side is applied, as it will ruin the shot. Let the cue go well through, as this gives impetus to the cuc- ball-an essential

in factor breaking up the "pack."

If you are apt to bungle a forcer, obviously the application of speed hus for some reason destroyed your accuracy of cucing, so that the aim, though taken correctly in the first place, devlutes to right or left. (Incidentally, you may find, with a little observation, that the deviation Is invariably to one particular side.)

Cucing, when potting at high speed, must be above reproach-a good stance, a firm bridge, and a silding action on even keel are the essentials. Let us have no illusions about that, for no one could guaran- tee to teach you to pot at speed un- less your cue action was good.

CAUSES OF ERRORS

Looking for causes of errors, the commonest (as emphasised by Joe Davis) perhaps, is movement on the stroke. The alightest jump will in all probablity mean a bungle, so that when settling down to the shot resolve to keep still,

Cause No. 2: Drawing the cue- butt back farther than normal. It is not necessary to do so to apply more speed and the effect is that it necessitates moving the upper part of the arm in the backward part of the stroke, and thus utterly ruining that essential of accurate polting- accurate cucing. No matter

what speed is used, on no account move uny part of the body except the forearm.

Net Cause: Hasly play. This often applies to a deceptively easy shot, or one needing a rest which the player happens to dislike. Make your stroke deliberately.

One more common couse is the use of side. Some players try to get distance with the cue-ball by using side rather than speed. Quite upart from the dimculty (not always sulll- cently realised) of potting a bali when using side, it is often Impos- sible to get the desired positional result except by a strong forcing pot.

-AN-EXAMPLE-

Look at Dingram 1 again. Some players would use side, here, and find the white stopping just outside baulk-quito useless, especially as they would also take a big risk about potting the brown,

Now look at Diagram 2- position very commonly reached. No side whatever is required. In fact, it' would be highly dangerous.

A lost word: Think of the type of shot we are discussing us one of speed rather than force. There, is a subtle difference. Good cue- action, normal in every respect ex- cept that the forearm goes through faster: deliberate stroke: utmost steadiness; no side, Those are my tips for potting at speed. **

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1 This is never needed, one ima- gines, to clear the way in tho tropics (10),

This is half got from manganese mines (4).

10 Shut up your helper inside (10).

11 Half filuminated, but not great

(0).

12 The protean enslaver of woman

773 (1).

15 A great sport; the veriest begin-

ner falls for it (7).

10 This is intimately

7 Relating as fretting about the

broken rate (10).

8 Frce (10).

12 Whereby muny an actor has

been shown up (10).

13 One might turn this tatt feature

to darken 12 down (10).

14 Recess (5).

15 Certainly not an eye opener (5).

10 To and what is this just follow

your nose (7).

20 Soothe (7).

23 A chess sucrifico (0). connected

with the rims of war (5).

17 Leave out in from Italy (4).

18 A chess piece (4).

19 They may be numbered among

tho sleepless (5).

21 As regards this no motorlat likes

be out of date (7).

22 Stopped up, or colloquially shot

(7).

24 English historian (6).

27 Clothes of this kind are very inuch worn, one understands (10):

20 Edible fokl (4).

29 A tent is in the middle of stret-

ching (10).

DOWN

2 A number (4).

3 This inevitably results from the

war (6).

41 would make a log run, but the motive power is not obvious

(7).

5 This is not fair (4).

• Vessel on water makes a golt course (7),

25 A

circus character would be hurl it upset (4).

20 If this turn broke up there might

be a riot (4).

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