For bringing out the charm of summary frocks, a garden party seems to Provide the ideal setting. Wednesday's affair was no exception and although there were both Chinese and foreign women present. the three quarter jacket with short puffed sleeves and peplum effect was favour ed by both. Naturally, floral prints were very much in evidence, but it was surprising to. find the' simple marguerite outshining all other flowers as a nid, Yul wore dainty gown of pink and white marguerites 'A piping of black effective touch, Mrs, Waller Kwok. sister of the hosts, assisted Feeeiving the quests in 'a frock of woodland greens and yellows. A cloak of white and black velvet accompanied it, "One of the most strile-Ing e@stumes adorned Mrs. Bob Kan, whose kingfisher blue dress over white silk lage trousers was sot off by a vivid purple cloak, giving an unusual but gorgeous effect, Mrs. S. N. Yang chose royal blue material with shaded pattern of grey. A white cloak went with it 'A. symphony in mauve was the ensemble worn by Mrs. Kay B, Chun. her dross of mauve on white being set off with a deeper-shaded cloak. Mrs, Robin Gordon wore sophisticated black in delicate organiza on. which while marguerites blossomed in lovely contrast. A. black wide-brimmed hat completed the outfit, One of the smartest gowns was fashioned of red fand black circles on a white ground. Mrs. Russell Sun was the charming wearer of it, Flowers in pastel shades with delft blue predominating made the becoming gown chosen by Mrs. Tsuyee Pei, One of the most regal coats was made of stiff, white satin brocade, It had the Chinese collar, with frogs fastening down the front and the peplum skirt. Mrs, James Lee wore it over another floral print with the marguerite motif, A distinctive ensemble was worn by Mrs. A. J. Hughes. It consisted of a. rosed: green chiffon redingote over a floral chiffon gown. A smart white cloak over sea green lace adorned Mrs. W.S, Fu, Pink roses on white was the enchanting choice of Mrs, Chen, Comings and Goings So many friends wanted to give me dividual farewell parties in honour of Mr. Maurice Yih, son of Mr. and Mrs, Churiong Yih, that in order to please everyone within the limited time before his departure, a joint dinner was given by mutual agrooment last Wednesday in Hung Fah Lo, Foochow Road. The idea is one that might commend itself to others who ind themselves in a similar position for it was a most successful and en= Joyable affair, Over 100 close friends and relatives were present to bid Mr, Yih bon voyage. He left in the' s, Conte Rosso last Friday morning for France where he will take up post-graduate work specializing in political science. He received the B. A. degree from Hongkong Universtiy inst year, He is expected to be away from China for about three years, noted passenger in the Scharnhorst, Which also left Friday, was Dr. Wu Lien-teh, Director of the National Quarantine Service who left for Bandoeng, Java, via Singapore, to attend the Rural Hygiene Conference, convened under the auspices of the League of Nations, "A seasoned world traveller, he amazes everyone with his indefatigable energy, having just returned from Peiping, where he went fo attend his son's wedding alter having made the strenuous two-month trip with the Nanking-Yunnan Caravan Expedition, Mrs: Cheng Lin who has ust recovered from a severe illness. Toft for Mokanshan last Saturday with her two children and mother, She exacts (0 spend the summer months there recuperating and all her friends look forward to seeing her old self again when she returns in the autumn, The Pons to Australia Mr, and Mrs, B. F, Pon, who were here on a visit last' month, lott for Australia on June 18 from Hongkong, accompanied by their two younger children, Mr. Pon, who Is the manager of the General Blectrie Ca. of China's Canton branch. 13 on Jong leave and expects to return towards the end of the year, After an absence of several months, Miss Arline Lee, daughter of Mr. William Vinson Lee, is back in town again," She has been vacationing In the Colony. where she was the guest of Sir Shousen Chow at Shousen Hil, Repulse Bay." Mer aunt, Mrs, Chow, is the daughter-in-law of' Sir Shousen, "Miss Leo was during the latter part of her slay the house quest her undo, Mr. Li Char-chi, well known resident of Hongkong, whose ting tenor voice is often heard. to advantage over the radio.
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