1947-04-19 — Page 5

EVERY SATURDAY

CAN YOU BARE IT?

By BETTY CLARKE

NY hour now you'll wake up to the robin's chirping and say, “Migosh, it's spring!" To a woman, particularly, spring is important. Not so much be-1. cause of the theory about a "young man's fancy......" but because she must face all those little bulges of avoirdupois that she has successfully hidden all' winter under her cout.

of spring and This year's crop summer clothes are going to

be

bright and revening. Everything, it seerns, has been designed to a bare minimum, are shoulders and mid- riffs are being featured in many dresses.

Care of the shoulders ahouldn't be too dimeult if you start now whip- ping them into shape. If you have put on some weight in the last few months and your upper arms arc bulky, as well as your tips and waistline, you'll need to skip the desserts and starches for a while. If necessary, add special exercises, ly- ing fut and "thumping" fleshy parts against the floor,

To smooth your shoulders, start a nightly application of oil or

cream

after your soap-and-water scrubbing.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1947.

WOMANSENSE

Pocket.

kize.

Brazilian

brunette tells how

to plan an outfit

on the motif-

PATRICIA

LENNARD'S

CLOTHES

COLUMN

Illustrated

by

Dattersby

FULL-PAGE FEATURE

Why people

marry in Church

By the Rev. BRYAN GREEN, Vicar of Holy Trinity, London, S.W.3, who has married 1,300 couples in the past eight years.

MANY people come to church to get married,

they seldom come at any other time.

I wonder why it is they want to be married.

in church and not in the Registrar's oflce?

'

If you are cynical you will say it is just for the show, the beauty of the building and the music; but I think you Are wrong. Many come to church because they feel it is where they ought to be married.:

I am glad they do come-all of them. I can- not agree with the Archbishop of York when he suggests that it would be better if everyone had to go to the Registrar's office first, and then those who wished could come to church for God's blessing.

BASICALLY BLACK

TN London to finish off her lover's knots and doves, are another

part in the British film with unfamiliar sight to austerity

also the vast selection

to

are

in

for

WHAT goes wrong is not that

the young couple come to church, but what happens when they do come.

For Brazilian glamour allied eyes, good ideas, two of Bibi's hats ot, high- hard to bent. A little-girl hat

Often a banns form is thrust a Brazilian background, “End heeled platform court shoes made black velvet-a narrow brim round- of the River" (previously "Blue especially to order in every colour in a shallow crown-is basis

many changes: she pins a huge rose into their hands to fill up with- And don't skip arms and elbows. A Days and Green Days"), is poc- and leather skin imaginable.

on one side, or a couple of Brazilian out any friendliness or personal bleaching process such as lemon ket-brunette Bibi Ferreira, Bibi is barely 5ft, tall, and every orchids or long sweeping feathers. touch. On the grent day, a

And again

English your juice can help you make some head-Brazilian stage star and close way with discoloration, but wicking

weather") she wears 6 plain black parson-they may not have seen velve hood, which she the bath brush on these easy-to-

into fashion by tucking inside hurries through the service. wide while ermine stole so that forget spot is the best dally plan.

back. The some of the fur turns

LADIES NOT ALLURING

friend of Carmen Miranda.

How does the South American in fluence show in her clothes (most of which she designs herself)? Her with wardrobe is Enstently black strong dashes of real, and she wears

(which a good deal of velvet

she prefera to

material), pure any other silk and silk Jersey.

Follow Battersby's drawing-out) of the travel truk pours a coin belt, red suede "golf" bag, scarlet even- ing coat

coat with for revers, short print evening

organza pique-

dress,

evening dress, red and black striped cocktail wool dress, peneli binck

Velvet frock pinstriped in sequins, Jacket und Le-alik skirt, fur- trimmed brown hat and bag, and tiny ermine bandeau-hot.

Following reparts that men shop-trimmed blouse. diamante-studded pers purchased more black lingerie than

for American ever before women during the pre-Christmas season, a Long Island, New York, declared: professor of psychology "Ladies in black lingerie are not particularly alluring."

Admitting that a contrary bellet appears to be widely held, Dr Douglas Spencer, of Queen's Village, Flushing, New Yorit, added: "In fuck, black makes women lingerie sometimes look dirly."

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shoe,

pair of her shoes except one has a sule platform and terrifyingly high heels; the exception is

shoe heeled patent leather court which, she

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Evening clothes are simple, un trimmed, relying on colour and acces- sory for their appeal.

Lovely Mummy

by Jill Morrison

T'S

She designed a

hat and hat especially for this London trip very flattering to hear your small child say fer- brown felt halo edged with narrow brown fox and brown velvet draw-vently: "Oh, Mummy, you look string bag, dangling fox tails, on a lovely! But only too often a shoulder strap of brown fox. She side-glance at the mirror brings wears this set with a series of pastel silk jersey trucks in ice blue, pink your complacency down with a yellow.

run.

You wonder just how long this uncritical attitude will last. Whether or not you remain attrac tive through the years depends a lot the care you give yourself while your children are bables.

the

Day frocks are simple little wool He explained that black makes frocks of the shirtwaister type, strip

checked In objects seem thinner because no light cd, red and binck, or

primrose and brown. She has one rays are refracted, but that the iden

or two tweed suits, many more vel- that Jet-caloured

on undergarments vet aults and lots of odd jackets and created sex appeal had been im-boleros. A navy velvet jacket goes tie-silic, over a flared skirt in navy planted by designers.

pin-striped scarlet. And favourite-garment is her short scar. let wool bolero, patterned in black bend, lattice, which she wears over į black day frocks or with her huge

stiff black aille evening skirt.

"Abeautiful... and -curvaceous female in a black nightgown might be considered glamorous," Dr Douglas said. "But the same girl, beautiful and well-rounded, would be glamor ous in pink or white or blue or yellow. It's the girl, not the gown that counts."--Associated Press.

Patricia's diamond engagement ring

•

blouses In Handfuls of delicate white organza, appliqued with fans,

She's Engaged!

Eyes of mermaid green-skin smooth as porcelain-that's Pairlcia...

Patricia is another engaged girl with an ex- quisite soft-smooth Pond's 'complexion. Here is the beauty care she usos every night and every morning.

She smooth luscious Pond's Cold Cream over face and throat. Pats to soften and re- · lease dirt and make-up, Wipes off.

Sho rinses with more snowy Fond's Cold Cream, swirling her fingers in little circles. Wipes off again. This extra rinse is "Just fine"

And this goes as much for girl who has her first baby at 20 as for the 30-year-old mother, because, various beauty problems arise, com- to all women who have young

mon to bables.

Here are some of them, and the steps you can take to avold them.

nowadays There's no need

for child-bearing to spoil your figure.

́to get her face extra clean and extra soft..

Follow this cream-rinsa way of using Pond's Coll Cream every night and every morning. Get a big far of Pond's today. You'll soon see why so many lovely girls liko Patricia and beauti-- ful society women like the Princess Guy de Polignac choose Pond's Cold Cream.

POND'S

She's Lovely! She uses Pond's!

ends of the stole are tied under her chin, and the hood tucked inside the collar of her black velvet costume,

A mother oflen grudges herself, spending tim on

but for everybody's Bake sho docs try to look

after her appearance.

is

Post-natal exercises are good; so sleeping on your tummy--If you enn menage for a few weeks after the birth of each child.

of

BE careful about your choice

Д brassieres. You should have good supporting one, but it must on no account be constricting.

You may Bnd, too, that after hav- ing a baby you'll need to change your

Sometimes I have heard he even gets the names wrong, and off they are sent into the great adventure. It is not always like this, but it is so far too often.

What a pity, and what a lost

opportunity! Some of us try to make friends with the couple from the Brst moment when they come to ask for the calling of their banns. If I can, I try to see then four times before their wedding. They never resent this, but welcome it tremendously.

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they

WHAT do I talk about? Naturally, I start by asking how they met and what are their future plans- and in these days, about houses, furniture dockets and families. Some parsons, I believe, discuss the physical and psychological problems of marriage. They may be

wise, but I prefer to use my chance talk to the young couple about the God. and their religion. most important step in the world-

to

There are so many difficulties in married life, especially when the family begins. The ordinary bust- ness of running the home does not moke religion easy-and who wants, for instance, to

church go to "alone"? tried to form a rota of kindly jelk Would it be a good idea if parsons large-who would volunteer to sit in the home so that the young husband and church together? wife could go to Have you any ideas to suggest?

the

brassiere style to an uplift.

It's almost impossible for breasted women to recover entirely their youthful firmness.

Backache is

a very common com- plaint of mothers with young babies. It is

chused

by stretching of. back muscles during childbirth, and you

should get treatment for it. Unless the muscle are toned up, your

whole posture may be per- manently affected, and you will al- ways be liable to that tired feeling. Broken sleep at night, while baby is small, often means д Joss

weight.

of

AM always being asked, "What about the failures?" Of course, there are some who are married in church whose marriage breaks up, but at least they should be able to turn to the parson who morried them for help. They will if they feel they know lim already.

Sometimes the breach can be healed run-always the parson can be at their

try service..

So if you want to avoid being down and growing haggard, do to and time for some extra rest.

If possible, try to continue that afternoon nap you used to have be- fore baby was born.

Fine lines of strain may show on your face-you need some skin food.

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I am convinced that we need not fewer church weddings but more- but we parsons must make the time, busy though we are, to seize this great

opportunity. Of all duties, surely this has a priority.

By LOIS LEEDS

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EDUCATION SNAGS FOR ETHIOPIA

After seven years of Italian rule in Ethiopia, since regaining his throne in 1941 and taking up again the cut threads of the. wide reform programme which Mussolini's Italian invasion Firefighters who have worked army, had interrupted, Emperor between one and five years in the Haile Selassie has emphasised Brigade will get a 20 percent allow consistently that the foremost

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bing vigorously with a turkish towel. percent; and more than 30 years, 50 reform in his realm remains as

Now you are ready to spray your percent. skin with your favourite bath 10

on. Spray it on and with the hands, pat it in from neck to toes. If you are going to wear light colour ed clothes use a dusting talcum or bath powder. If you wear clothes the powder, is apt to gift through and show.

daric

was before the invasion education.

The respective percentages for fre-

It is frankly admitted in. Addio men are: 30, 40, 50 and 60, while

amculties face those for motormen are: 50, 00,.70 Ababa that great and 80. Members of the local fire the Ethiopian Government in carry":

the country's `ambitious ing out

reform, reports Asson. brigade will draw, every month basle educational safary, living allowance and the clated, Press. special firefighting allowance,

your Beauty Ritual. up about twenty minutes before the rest of your household. I want you to spend this precious twenty minutes in your bath. room. Make yourself fresh, glowing and lovely to begin the day.

After the breathing and stretch Throw open the window. ing exercises, the cold water and the bath lotion spraying your body Now rise on your toes, stratch, will be tinging with stimulated cir- Inhale ten times, deep, d-e-C-P. culation. Next is the teeth and MODERN MAKE-UP Now raise the arms above the mouth routine. Then you are ready. hend, ten good stretches. Now to do your tace. you are really awake!

Step into your tub or shower, turn on the cold water. Use a big sponge, or small coarse towel, Wet it in the cold water and scrub every inch of your body. Do not stand directly under the shower or sit down in the

Use cleansing cream quickly, ro- move residue with tissuer. Pat on a little skin freshener, then wash your eyes. Use an eyecup to flush out impurities. A tiny bit of powder foundation, a quick patting with face powder on throat and face, a stroke of your lipstick. Now brush your

DEMONSTRATION

The most important of there dif-.. ficulties, says the Director General: of the Ministry of Education, Em, manuel Abrahm, include ahoriages:

qualified teachers, building: materials for new schools andı.

equipment for the present schools.

Many of the best building in the capital city have been given over to

schools.

An interesting demonstration of Colonial Dames famous Hollywood Society Make-

A teachers training college has Three-dimensional

been opened. Qualified teachers in- was given at the Y.M.C.A. Up.

creasingly are being imported from Kowloon on Thursday evening Americh, England Sweden, Egypt, cold water if using a tub,

hair with a few brisk strokes of your

Switzerland and Start by dashing the cold water brush, Comb and arrange it.

The demonstration, which was well

India, and increas Ing numbers of on faco and throat. (Wear

was organised Slip into your clothes, something attended,

young Ellopian by the laymen and priests are being drawn to protect your wave). Then scrub pretty and feminine, even if you Business Ladles Section of the into educational work, the shoulders, arms, back, abdomen, take it off after breakfast to do your Y.M.C.A. with the co-operation of

Schools now include elementary, thighs and legs. This stimulates cir- housework. You will feel fresh and Miss Teater, beauty specialist, and middle, commercial technical, music culation and will give your body a LOOK it in return for those few Mr Victor Mamak, well-known and arts, and schools for the one warm glow, This takes only a few., extra minutes.

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