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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY

WOMANSENSE

The £100,000

a year wife

By Bernard Harris

HOULD 46-year-old Mr Thomas Lilley, whose ap pointment as chairman of the Empire's leading baint group, want help or advico in his new job, he does not have far to go.

For his wife, blonde, vivacious Mrs Vera Lilley, le senior director of the company-Lewis Berger and Bone-and has by far the largest in- dividual shareholding in it,

According to official records, there are 55 people in Britain today with incomes exceeding £100,000 a year Mrs Lilley is one of them-but, like the other 54, her, net annual income will be nil,

Because of Sir Stafford Cripps'# special levy, she will pay out more in taxation than the receives. in Income..

'A Man's Job"

The Lilleys aro an cutstanding example of a happy domestle part- nership being extended into the realms of "big business."..

Tom Lilley joined the Berger board soon after he had married the company's vice-chairman in ́August, 1040.

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cords achieved, now profit records established..

Speeding Up

The Little Dawdler

By GARRY CLEVELAND MYERS, Ph.D.

THE gentlest mother can become a bit ruled over the chronic The LT shares of Lewis Berger ever read about or heard about, I dawdler. Of all the dawdlers I havo became the talk of the City as, think the one described In tho accting this new property back following, is a typical examply, who moved up' with hardly a seibsek from 378, d. to nearly £10.

For Mrs Lilley, that share boom meant that her holding of the company's Ordinary capital, which I believe is around 40 percent of the total, became worth £2,000,000.

Depot

Her shareholding is now paying dividends at the rate of £70,000 annually and It would be more but for the Government's call to indus-. try to limit dividends.

"How did you come to pick Mr Darby?" I asked.

"I have a four-year-old boy, has no time for play at all. He gets dawdles to such an extent that he

up around 7 or 7.80 and it's always 6 or 8.30 before he gets his pajamas off and the Bret layer of underwear on. At the breakfast table he's asked. just how he wants his ens fixed, whether he wished hot or cold serral

canno Cortain things”

are on him morning after mor ning). If he does not finish within a certain time he is asked to get down, and if he does it with poor grace, though told kindly, he is always put on a chair.

"I think it was just woman's instinct," she said. "I know he

"Then to lace his shoes requires would get things done. And he did. People talk of him now as human-about 45 minutes... He has certain dynamite."

little chores to do-brush teeth and finir Tils requires another half hour. We have offered help but he refuses, saying he can do it, himself, and doesn't want Buy.

But Bergers do not exhaust Mrs Lilley's business interests.

She and her husband own 90 per cent of the O-Cedar Corporation of America, known internationally for

is mops and polishes. ***

Then he returns to the bathroom. for another hour. If it is fit for him to go outside he does not get on rubbers or

or hat and sweater under Her husband has become chair 25 minutes. It is almost noon before man of that company, too. He she gets out and has only half an Thereupon Mrs Lilley surrendered also managing director of his own hour or so before it is lunch time. the vico-chairmanship to her hus family business, Lllley and Skinner. Taking off his things and washing

Verá "Lilley - does not approvo: of. band, though she remained on the directors who do not direct but con his hands requires the least line of Anything-about 15 minutes. Makes a good start at caling but soon slows down. Has been under the care of a medical specialist,

board.

thought it was more of man's job," she said.

Now her husband moves up into the post made vacant by the death of Lord Greenwood.

"There could be no better choice," sald Mrs Lilley. "It was a un animous decision of the board. husband has a fine grasp of the

business.".

tent themselves with signing decu ments put in front of them.

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It never Failsfully dressed and wearing exquisito of Tom Lilley taking a decision as child of the family or to playmates, face is precisely the same as that of

sion of being a capable, hard-headed the largest shareholder, did not ap-himsy this lad lives with the body. But it is exposed to atmo. You may do a better job wil a com-

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Under the Distinguished Patronage of the President, His Excellency, the Governor

SIR ALEXANDER GRANTHAM, K.C.M.G.

and:

LADY GRANTHAM

Lady President of Nursing Divisions

Tickats may be obtained, and table reservations made at fe

Omde, HongRang, Hotal on production of tickate." Planne

Russian-born Mrs Lilley, beauti- jewellery, does not give the impres; 'business woman. But that is what

she is.

Talk Of The City

is the way of some misguided to remain fem so premature wrin- women to be most fastidious kies will not appear to sadden one's about the creams and powders they heart and make the feminine por- use, but not caring much what soap trait look older. Light tapping mas- they select. While almost all tollet, sage has a refreshing and stimu 5. “Wo Aro, A. Team' 1

soaps of the present moment are high lating effect upon the blood streams. Motive To Speed Up

grade, some are better than others With care and "I take an active interest in

good health, any Bergers," she said. “I like to know;

"He manages to be in bed for his for certain skins. If you are having woman should be able to preservo what is going on.

trouble, with your.

complexion, ob the pristine loveliness of her com- nap at 2.30. and sloeps until 4.30, My attend all meetinga of the then through the same routine of serve black points in the pores, or plexion until she reaches: the au-

board, sometimes visit our factories bathroom and dressing for outdoors are amleted with a rough surface, tumn of life. and talk with the stat. I am

and has about half or three-quarters try a change of soap.

When washing the face a gener- working director."

of an hour to play before supper" The cutaneous covering of the ously lathered wash cloth or clean. What would happen in reference is made other

may be

be your preference. Or, chairman of which Vera Lilley, as

thispheric dust, climatic changes, and plexion brush. If you purchase o and when he must sit for harth winds, therefore needs more brush, get the best one you can find. prove?"

punishment he can dream on. He tender care. To allay the drying cf- Soft bristles that buckle when put knows

dawdling vexes

in-water make his fects of two dally soapy scrubbings useless.

a brush practically mother, which in turn gives him the skin must be anointed with are satisfaction

Obviously ho needs to soothing cream

A good plan is to Soap it well. have good

Use it frst on your times, especially with use a light emollient for the removal neck, doing circles, working upward. motive do speed up in his routines ing and rinsing, after which cream chin Up to other children, so he can have a

of makeup, have a grand old father Do circles along the jaw line from

cars, I entreated the mother to abandon should be used again. -

When treating the cheeks, bo careful not to force When the Lilleys are not working punishment for the dawdling

me and

A certain amount of triatlon is the flesh up around in London their main interest is in even not to say "huiry" to the lads nocessary to keep toned the tiny practice that may cause thin lines fo the eyes, a the racehorse stud they have es-to cuddle him often and have lots Abres under the skin, to help tissues appear. tablished near Newbury.

of fun with him, even at helping him at some of his routines and to set the stage so he will want to

to try to ge! through with them quickly; and most of all, to attract some play- mates, one at a time, to his home Mf fulley's horse Radiotherapy and to go with him to where child- ran, third in the 1948 Derby.

She showed there qualities to full advantage in 1941, when she was largely responsible for persuading Mr William Jaffu Darby to leave Im- perial Chemicals and join the Berger business.

Within four months her choice had become managing director of the group, a post he still holds.

The business Was transformed, Each year saw new production ro

QUEEN ELIZABETH'S

BED

By PATRICIA CLARY HOLLYWOOD-The bed of Queen.

Elizabeth and Louis Pasteuris headed for the Warner woodpile.

Onco lushly tuffed, draped and canopied, the bed now is a dreary" gray with droopy geraniums paint ed on the head and footboards. It -looks-ns, though it current "Jimə" Brido" will be the last of its dozen. pictures, and that's all right with- Bette Davis.

"I've slept in that bed long enough," the sald when it appear- ed on the June Bride" set. "I'd know It anywhere.",

Miss Davis cuddled upon its mat- tross for a scene in "Deception.” She slept on it in Elizabeth and Essex." And sheant on the edge for a few seconds in "Now Voyager."

Those Who Slept :

It has undergone many remodel- ling jobs but there are such things time, doesn't change: Miss Davis Fecalled a deep, scratch on the lower frame. She also found her initials carved in the back of the headboard.

"Practically everybody on lot has slept in this bed." she said. "and some of us, like me, several times."

the

It was used by Louis Pasteur. (Paul Munj), Dr Ehrlich (Edward G. Robinson) and Parris Mitchell' (Robert Cummings). Errol Flynn rested on it in Escape Me Nover and Ann Sheridan climbed under the covers for "Nora Prentiss,"

Now the bed is being used for only a brief scene as part of the furnishings of a plain Indiana horic. Miss Davis doesn't -- even sloop In bat just lolls for a while.

"It gets older and more rickety everythis. I see if she said. "I think. It'll have to be put out to pastura, after this picture, and I certainly won't miss it.".

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Mrs Lilley smiled, "I cannot Kn Imagine that happening.

We a team.

husband's advice. He rarely needs

"In any caso I untally as to ask mine."

They own a dozen marcs, and are breeding horses mainly for export.

But they hope that among their foals there, may be a future Derby winner,-/-

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1949's Beautiful Coat

By PRUNE

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Let's Eat

BY.

IDA BAILEY ALLEN

WHEN CAN A CHILD START

TO LEARN COOKING?

"Right now »

THE young mother of a five-year--top. desired · flavouring-vanilla....

old girl recently asked me, orange, lemon, walnut or almond. "When shall I begin to teach Sift a little powdered sugar anto a Marylou-to

- board or pastry cloth. Turn the mixe I answered. "while ture onto it. Then dust, the hands the's young enough to look upon it with a little powdered sugar, anit as fun. Let her actually do part of knead and press together until the it-not merely help' you. Keep per mixture feels smooth. Form candies sistently at it, and by the time she's in the shapes desired. Cover with, ir twelve years old: Marylou will be slicet of waxed paper and stand 2 well on the road to the cooking af hrs. to dry out. entire meals with ease and enjoy. ment."

Bon Bons: Form marble-sized-

> balls of quick fondant; Batten alight-

T had thought of getting her a ly: press half a nutment on top and

sot of small aluminium cooking roll in granulated sugar.jobbak. Y

utensis and Her father suggested a Httle electric range,"

the Young mother continued. "Aro

practical?"

Cooking Sets

Coconut Bon Bons: To halt the they recipe for quick fondant flavoured with orange or lemon, add1⁄2¢. shredded coconut put through the food chopper, and 1 tbsp, orange or lemon juice. Shape Into marble-

"The aluminium cooking sets aro sized balls and roll in more shred-

a flas idca," I said, "for children up ded coconut, which has been also.

utensils,

of

Bugar

to eight years of age, because their put through the chopper. hands are so small it's difficult for them to handle full size

Mints: Make quick fondant, fla The half-size toy utensils can bo vouring it with 4 tsp. essence used for cooking many foods. I peppermint. Roll to 4" thickness would suggest a small set. of on a board or pastry cloth dusted measuring spoons and cups, too, a with a little confectioner's pastry board and rolling pin; and Then cut into mints with a smail a set of animal. cookie cutters. Ar round cutter. If desired some of the to the small electric range, Mary- mints may be decorated, with two Iou is far too young to be trusted bits of green citron and a red candy. with it. No electrical equipment Attractive as "eye pieces" in the should be given children before they top of a candy..box. are ten years old, and have begun to develop good judgment and really heed the principles of safety."

The young mother was enthus patic. I'd like to start · Marylou's cooking lessons right away! What would be a good starter?"

Uncooked Fudge

Cut.a (7 oz) bar of sweet choco late into small places and put in á double-boller top. Add 1 tbsp, butter 25 or + margarine, and molt over hot:

water. Then stir, în 1.c. allied con The thing she likes to cat best. feclloner's sugar, 2 egg yolks and I laughed. "And isn't that candy? 1 fap. vanilla. Next beat the egg "You're right, Mrs. Allen. Candy whites stlif and add to the first mix- comes first. after that ice cream. ture. Stir in 1 c. chopped walnut or ***Then start her off by making pecan mente, chopped blanched. 11 quick fondant...It doesn't need any beris, Brazil nuts or almonds, alther cooking, and she can make bon-bons plain or toasted. Press Into an and mints from it. Next day sho pan first rubbed with butter or might make some stuffed dates, or margarina. Lot, siand a few hours uncooked fudge." A

at room temperature, or until it wo, feels nimost stiff when louched with But we can't eat all this candy!" the finger. Then cut in 1 squares. "Of course not Marylous can If not to be eaten for several days, make it for, gifts: Her, cousins and wrap each candy in waxed paper. her uncles and her aunts and Milenkost my ban thay th grandparents would appreciate, Stuffed Dates

Tins department, never faimidiced lovely in it...largo praise but not nothing so much, And Marylou will find the

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