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in:

WHITE

CREAM COLOURS

CHECKS STRIPES

with

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OFFICE

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neck, nylon sewn... extra long fail. These are

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Available at Hong Kong's Loading Stores."

THE, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 31, 1948.

WOMANSENSE:

Suave Silk

'Delightful summer outfit.

BY VERA WINSTON -- TEAM, up a silk print and a large

MRS. MACARTHUR:

REAL HOME MAKER

By MRS AMBROSE N. DIEHL

President, National Counell of Women of United States of America

forces entered

Tokyo, in fact

in

JEAN Faircloth MacArthur's devo-

tion to her distinguished husband much better condition than the Im and to Her 10 year old son is not perial Palace." news. Nor was I surprised when General. MacArthur spent some fime during n'recent, Interview tell- ing me of the vital part his wife hos

Every housewife knows the dif- nlways played in his daily life. Bculty these days of trying to

furnish or equip a home.

The general positively beamed when he expressed his appreciation of her "refreshing companionship."

the sold he restelted that Mrs MacArthur has been to orcupled in mreting the demands of their or unus iife, she could not participate in more women's organisation - (*.

Ax is well known, the MacArthurs lost all of their household posses clons and most of their personal effects on leoving Manila.

ONE HANDBAG

-

Mrs MacArthur, In the one hand- buy she was allowed, used so much of the space for Important papers and documents that she arrived in Australia with hardly a change of underwear, no cosmética, or tollet, articles, and the dress she was wear-

ing.

Durin war time, the Australian stores did not have too much to up offer.

straw hat and there you have a delightful summer outilt for hot city streels, or, for a country club verandah. Ready to go to work is this cool, charming. frock, pure slk in n rose and green paisley print. It is cut on tottering lines, with the neckline scooped out, and the bustline accented by a draped flange from the shoulders, with short sleeves showing beneath. A three-button closing helps to mould the midrift. The graceful skirt con- centrates gathers in front.

Garbardine

Smartness

By CRACE' THORNCLIFFE

THE softly handled dressmaker

Being 1 very polite, dainty. feminine woman. MC MacArthur naturally loves nice things.

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MAKES A HOME

While the basle furniture was in- fact, it had takon palience and in- genuity on Mrs. MacArthur's part to create a livable, homelike atmos phere in the embassy,

Lamps,

*· უ-· jects had to be found, and it is not cary being six thousand miles from home and in a country where £0 much had been destroyed,

drapes, decorative

However, Mrs MacArthur has suc cealed admirably in collecting some lovely screens, attractive old prints, and distlhetive vates and bric-a- broc which add much to the charm of the house.

It is only recently that, their "dat silver" was located in the Philp pines, labelled "surgical Instru ments", and evidently marked shipment to Japan during the war.".

ENJOY GUESTS———

for

Careful Watch of the Scales

Like all ́movle stars, Jane Greer keeps her slim and. graceful figure by careful watching of the scales, ́

By HELEN FOLLET

General MacArthur seldom leaves

IRLS of certain height are al- larger. After forty, well, let us his office before 8 at night and un- G derstandably prefers a quiet evening ways wondering just how much draw the curtainl for study and reading. However, the they should weigh.

The perfect. Thirty Six is sup- general and Mrs MacArthur enjoy

poned to be five feet ve inches tall.. company and their luncheons are

There are, of course, standardised have a walst that measures from always extremely interesting.

rules, but if the silhouette la alen- twenty-six to twenty-eight. inches. Mrs MacArthur is a thoughtful, der and graceful, posture good, a hips forty inches, neck thirteen charming hostess, and gives personal little deviation is of no importance, and one-half, 11 is only fately by ordering

thigh twenty-three.. nitention to overy detail of home Movie stars are the world's busiest calf thirteen, ankle soven and one- through catalogues and magazines that she has been able to replenish comfort and pleasure of her family, Bgure are money in the bank, Prob- half,

management necessary to assure the weight watchers. To them, face and her wardrobe and try out some as well as the enjoyment of

their "new look" styles.

guests.

Heavier Bones

ably no class of women the world over pays so much attention to diet, Because some girls have larger, Mrs MacArthur's description of On leaving the home of the exercise and rest. They want to heavier bones than others, stan their excitement on receiving a mall supreme commander of tho Allied stay young and pretty." and they "dardised estimates connot apply. order catalogue is very amusing forces, you are definitely conscious | dol Young Arthur was allowed to of having had the privilege of being select one item and never having the guest in a home of harmony and seen them. he insisted on "soda understanding, as wel DS having water straws,"

listened to "profound analysis of in- ternational problems.

LOOK TO HOME————————

Different Types

One girl of eighteen may be broad and, thickset with large hands and - feet, the next girl' may be of dain-

tler build. It is expected that the There are different types of ng- first one will carry more flesh in. ures. There is the flat, boyish shave proportion to her anatomical frame You depart regretting, that, the, normal to some giris in their early work. I found Mrs MacArthur gay and stimulating experience is, over, but teens. The girlish figure reaches its

Also some girls of fifteen Or delightful.

She reminded me very you have a feeling of warm friend- perfection along about eighteen well-developed figures while others. much of Grace ·Coolidge · in her ship and murmur a prayer of twenty. Usually, at that age if a friendly graciousness. She was in- thanksgiving that there is still real girl is strong and well-the mea- of the same age retain the boyish courageous leadership exist-surement of the bust and the hips outine. Though both are the same tensely interested to know all about ing in a world of confusion.San is the same...Alpng about; thirty, height it is not to be expected that

hips are likely to be somewhat they will weigh the same.

"things at home."

I think the big thrill of the Mac- Arthurs' lives will be when duty permits them the opportunity to show America to their son., Ít cer- tainly, will be the biggest thrill of Arthur's life:

Aribur has been taught so much about his own country, he probably knows our history and geography better than most boys of his own at home.

However, it is hard to visualiso things you have never actually scen or experloneed, despite your knowv- ledge about them.

Arthur imagines it must be won- derful to be able to "clean your teeth from 庭 top with running water. During his lifetime, he has never lived in a place where "tap water" was, drinkable. He loves having playmates to meals or parties.

WELL PREPARED-

and

Francisco Examiner.

2.

BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE

Willy Was On His Way to Town

He Thought He'd Like an Ice Cream Cone-

By MAX TRELL

KNARF, the shadow-boy with the

turned-around name, saw small, fat Agure dressed in a striped green suil. hopping along the road. He recognised his old friend Willy Toad.

It was unusual to find Willy Toad for hopping along the road. As a rule

he sat ali day on his toadstool, look- ing up at the sky and. catching flies. Knart was puzzled to know what Willy was doing, hopping of a nlong the road. So he ran as fast

with

"Hello Willy," said Knarf. Willy stopped. "Hello Knarf." "Where are you going, Willy?". "I'm going to town."

With lho devoted care Chinese amah, a thorough tutoring as he could, and caught up and the meticulous supervision of him. his mother, Arthur will be well pre- pared to adjust himself to school- boy life in the United States despite the handleaps of war, foreign en- vironments, and unusual conditions. The United States Embassy in suit with tailored overtones Is Tokyo was built during the Hoover an ideal choice for the budgeted Administration; During Mr Hoover's wardrobe since it is very good on visit last year, to Japan, the former

own and takes beautifully

to President was very much interested dressing up. Almond green gobar- dine is used for this beauty, an ideally criticised for approving the ex- in seeing it, as he said he was great- selection. The buttoned closing takes a sinating line below the deep penditure at that time. shawl collar, and small slit pockets The embassy 1# 1 dignified are concealed In the yoke. The spacious white building, well suited skirt has unpressed pleats in front for its purpose. There are other and is simply gored in back.

buildings with offices, apartments, etc., in the compound.

its

TREACLE TART

Trenele tart la a satisfying sweet worth reviving for the pudding

course.

Line in tart plate with short crust pastry.

藝 Combine

сир warmed treacle, cup soft white breadcrumbs, I dessertspoon lemon juice, teaspoon grated lemon rim, 1 tablespoon finely shredded peel.

It was looked after by the Swiss during the war. It was found in fairly

good condition when

Knarf was surprised. "Oh!" said. "You're going to town!"

"Yes," said Willy, "I'm going to town, as fast as I can hop."

"Tm going to town,*,

Willy told Haarf,

and

"You don't say!" said Willy sur- prised. "What about a slice of he bread and butter? Can I catch 0

slice of bread and butter."

"No," saki Knarf. "Bread butter don't fly either."

"I'd like a stick of chewing gum. Has chewing gum got wings?"

Knarf shook his hend. "What can I catch in Knarf?"

"Why?" asked Knarf. "Because I'm hungry," said Willy.

"But Willy." said Knarf, "toads like you don't go to town, and especially not when they're hungry." Everyone Else Goes

"My dear fellow," said Willy, "it our-dogs can go to town, and cats can go

Those Husbands!

"Perhaps the Chiengo husbands are wonderful," writes a young woman of Detroit, "but where do these perfect spouses, come trom originally? It hardly seems sible they were born in Chicago for the bachelors of that city, are wolves. Not Fill Into tort

with the country's worst

Was pastry strips. Bake in hot oven, 450 long ago a Chicago bachelor degrees, 10 minutes. Reduce heat sued for breach of promise

lattice top

pos-

to moderate, cook 10 minutes longer. three women at the same time.""

RED RYDER

IM AFRAID I'M GOIN' TO LOSE MY RARCH-REDI IVE GOT TO PERSUADE JÓNAS CRABROCK TO EXTEND MY NOTE

ANYTHING

【CAN DO.MARTS

by

Catch A Sunbeam

town,

"You can catch a sunbeam, Willy,

to town, I don't see why a toad And you can catch a speck of dust.

RIDDLES

Tricky.

have

These riddles may be a bit tricky but don't let that scare you. If you need help, turn the correct

to

answers on this page

3. What comic opera would sound

best in the kitchen?

2. Why the letter Y like a

young spendthrift?

3. Why is the Brooklyn Bridge

·like - merit?

1

4. What-is-the-best-game for Hallowe'en party?

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5. What kind of timber would assure you of a light cheery, home?

6.

Why is a wooden clothes whirl In Richmond like a country dance?

7, What is the best medicinal herb to take for a broken arm?

8. Why shouldn't the woman who keeps a boarding house live at sea?

D. What part of speech arè store- keepers most anxious to dispose of? 10. When is a tailor antagoniz- ing.

-Hester Allation.

RIDDLE ANSWERB

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like me can't go. Loo Besides, You can catch a spark from chimney, no sa by 01__5913/14-0 there are lots of good things in town and you can catch a little girl smil. Apps, 19 I'd like to eat. I'm tired of eating ing. But you can't catch nothing but flica,'

that a tead can gat except-fles."

"What сол you eat in town, Willy?"

"I'd like to eat on ice cream cone,"

sold Willy, "I've never been able to catch an ice cream cone sitting on my toadstool in the country."

"You'll never be able to catch an Ice cream cone flying in town either, Willy-because lee cream cones don't fly. You have to buy them."

But It's a Temptation

YOU CAN. "I'LL WATCH MIND LETTY, YOUR DAUGHTER- WHILE I IF YOU WATCH TALK TO CRABROCKS

THAT TEMPER OF YOURS?

I WONT CHANGE A LINE

OF HIS GOUR OLD FACK---

AS MUCHAS I'D

LIKE TO

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So Willy turned around and hop-o de ped right back to his toadstool. Be osno od cause he thought, If Bles were the only things he could catch in town instead of ice cream cones, and bread Rupert helps Dr. Lion-51 and butter, and chewing gum, he might just as well cate them in the country where a toad in a green striped sult always belonged, and especially if he happened to be hun-

gry,

By Fred Harman

TWISHI COULD BE SURT FADOUT MART NOT LOSIN

HIS TEMPER

2000

GL

Hi the village Rupert, meets Adu Doreen and is just telling her his Journey when Dr. Lion comes slong. and he has to go through the whole exciting story 'again. He pute'tḥa at four bottles of sunshine on the fence. "Well, you teally are a wonderful little beard” gaps the doctor. "When. I said everybody -needed sunlight I never dreami you could actually get somal. You've done well. Ann Doreen shall have. ,one of those for her brother Peter

·and-l’U tako-the-others."---

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