However much Shanghai may owe its achievement to masculine en-are gay in red riding breeches, smart grey tunics, and peak caps. And no doubt highly successful too, for such 'a show of sympathy for the less fortunate can not help but arouse more sympathy. There's for Shanghai charity te when the weather gets a Turning © Neat Curve Mei Lan-fang The reception which the Joint Committee gave for Mei Lan-fang on Saturday, brought forth a large number of women in their best bibs. and-tuckers, all eager to get glimpse of the noted Chinese actor. The day vas cold and wisely eneuch nearly everyone wore velvets and, furs, giving the gathering a richly warm appearance. One young lady, however, wore beneath her fur jacket, a long tea-frock of deep brown chiffon, the collar and short sleeves being in the form of a small cape of the same material. The dress was tied high up with a brown deavour, there is no doubt about it that it' is on women that the amateur actors inly depend. The B. W. A. habitually calls on Mrs. Michael, while Mrs. Gardner Crane, and Mrs. jory are reliable "lickers into shape" of timid actors, and it may also be mentioned that the business, and "behind the scenes" work is done by women. hest that the skill of Mrs. K Newman is being used for the scenery for "The Man at Six." She has contributed much valuable service to many of the dramatic clubs in Shanghai. velvet ribbon, chiffon, Another outstanding ensemble consisted of a fitted silver Jacket worn over a long black dress which had a subtle design run through it in silver thread. Nearly! all of the Chinese girls wore pretty flowers tucked behind the Tight ear im their dark hair. Several Japanese A Friendly Gathering The sounds of gay laughter and happy conversation echoed through the rooms of the American Women's Club at the immense "At Home"! they held the other evening. Such jz number of smart women gathered together under one roof, indulging
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