"Anything that's new" migh almost be the slogan of the age, and Martha, for one, is glad of it If styles and materials pursued the even, not to say. monotonous tenor of their ways from year to year, it might be easier on the ursa, but' O, how dull life would This season the feminine nortion of the shopping community ts positively a-twitter with excitement over the gorgeous new materials which are pouring into Shanghai. And not only new, but diferent, diferent that the purchases of 1032 would never be confused with those of 1931, which is @ great point in their favour, When Sadie the Shop-girl, hard boiled and experienced shopper "as she is, caught sight of the new Foods displayed in Messrs Lane rawford's, the flush of emotion struggled with the roses supplied by Messrs Houbigant et Cle and in tones quavering with feeling she burst out with this Tyne:
Sing a song of fabrics, The babketsmcave "Note Deaive,"
the voputar "eyed in pone The gits opin This woo! act te grand" enough ugZe, tear before a King.
"Lycette," isa thin, light woof georgette sort of thing, as gay and festive as its mame, and "Natta Desirée" and "Drop' Decima, the loose basket-weave designs in smart effects, such as almond green stitched with black, Tweeds there fare in plenty, mottled and. flecked, many in ensembles, the dress. in smoother, lighter material and the coat the' same colour in heavier stut, Astrachan Tweed is another name 0 conjure with,.the rough curliness of this materia) giving ita. ike air and. making it especially appropriate for short sports coats, As only two coats can be made fron. the length in stock those who want will be keen for this. Wool lace something out of the ordinary' ran {s as delicate as astrachan is sturdy.
patterns of spots and. circles, checks and flowers, white and pastel 8, this feather light substance appropriate for evening di smart afternoon frocks, jumpers oF! for trimmings. Used to give the light effect in a broad-shoulders gown it is very effective, Gloves are another important feature in this display—the new gaunt-for shape, with @ signer ae: one side in back earned shire pearl buttons, with's who kid Piping round the cuff. Jumpers Year, the jumper with ut slgovs enrdigans" come "in sees Bne''set of rose bad! Rom stripes, anoth rose jumper the sh Sleeves and yok in lighter' pin} with a contrasting: contees give a smart effect, fre some which would aimoet mate thusiastic about raine¢ artha never expected fo go en-
gis, cleome, Shangha avant brand of w ome smart leat herette affairs as for example cream with green piping contrasted with white, all" cotton: fleece lined, and "made with the new military collar. 'Then there's ribbed poplin, rain' proofed, Tin With @ good looking check,—these in blues, greens and other shades. And just one more word—(Heavons, it's almost impossible to get aff the subject of the fascinating new things in this shop) have you seen the latest Kestos brassieres? They are, very, eat on has tines their limited extent they are' most ye the uplift effect ite effective. The elastics which hold everything taut and ship-shape may be renewed.
Over at Messrs Hall and Holtz the wealth of autumn and winter materials, which has been swagger-{ng all over the ground, foot in a Prodigality of chic, will be re-Strained to somewhat more limited quarters this week—the more easily buying has been brisk in this Hine. Some specialities for men were called to Martha's attention here, beginning with the new tweed ties which are winning friends everywhere, first because of their good looks—checks, stripes and plain colours, with spots and tartans to ome Soon—and segondly\ because of their splendid wearing' qualities and the readiness with which they respond to cleaning.
Bond Street footwear for men now in stock, after two years! effort to obtain' the agency. The popularity of these shoes at home Prevented their export, but now! with the output greatly increased Hall and Holtz can offer a home-shoe of the best make and materials at only $17.50, with the solic. leather sole; $18.50 with. the: Goodyear rubber' sole and—heel. Skins of the same quality of lea. ther used are in the window on exhibit and may be inspected by! all, interested, Redwayne "hats, all felt, fur $16.50, in all the shades of this Season, are other tempting bargains. Bowlers. in two shapes are also. stock at $16.60. A. thousand "Fuh: lee" cardigans, pullovers and slip-ons for men were purchased to. get the special quantity price which is Row passed on to" customers at Prices respectively $11.95, $9.95 ant $7.95, all wool at that in 14. dit. ferent effects, The autumn hats—for ladies this time—confirm the tendency towards brims, Messrs Whiteaway, Laidlaw's have a large assortment of Varied designs not forgetting the sailors and square crown effetts.'n felts and velours.. A large number of jersey suits for early autumn are'shown here, trimly military: In cut, with metal buttons. "One green ensemble has a crocheted, lacy top and there are' brown outfits come bined with touches of orange or yellow. Then there are" separate Blazers, trim and. trig for sport, and matching "scarves and caps, also a number of separate pleated skirts. "Original designs and Colour. ings appear in the feather novelties for trimming. And finally, sisters, the tweed coats, " very brisk and tnilitary, with epaulets and sleeves! flaring at the elbow. new consign. ment of glassware, a heavy fluted sign in white, ink, blue and eke and amber, tumblers and general table wear as well as decanters, plates, dishes, baskets, vases and the' like. Glass' beer mugs, at $1.25 each and cocktail orange-falco glasses with a saucer-shaped base to prevent stray ¢rops from spolling a costume will be found useful additions to most homes. The new' Belplastic wee Which looks like a sort of glorified celluloid, but is not, inasmuch as it odourless and tasteless, is here' in ay cups and saveers, milk Jugs, inger bowls, odd cups for picnics at $1.25 (orange, green, marbled fand Rose) the cups and saucers are $1.95 and plates $1. Pretty cheap for practically everlasting table wear, Mme. Gingeroff, in her shops in Sassoon House, Room 101" (take the lift on Nanking Road at. the extreme West end of the building) and 651A Avenue Joffre, at Avenue clu Roi Albert has a number. of charming outfits ready to be worn away, but will also take orders from: her own or her customer's mate als, "A few accommodation, " this last, and one which will be particu larly appreciated this year when the prices of materials differ widely.
Amongs$ the lovely things noted was a black and white pin-checked silk, with bishop. sleeves of white chiffon, brightened with a cheery red and black belt. The mode carries a matching red bag, which Teads me to digress to bags, this snappy red affair costing only, $16, whilst a beautiful grey. lizard, glac€, exquisitely lined and fitted fas only $86. "There were other white model, Seimmed with: back ins as good—one charming.
Another gown which would give any lady extra eclat was a pure woo! black laine, with red_ silk cuffs starting from the flaring elbows. "Red. also diagonal tabs and a strap or so. And there are gloves here almost unbelievably cheap, well, cut gauntlet effects, coming well up towards the elbow, both chamois and glace for only $8.50. Martha noted a specially Bosh pair in black glace, piped with white.
Now that cold, yes, actually cold weather is here again, the good old game of eating, which was rather out of favour' this summer returns to its own. The Waifle Shop in 8B Kiukiang Road, near Szechuen Road, right in the' shop-
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