Shanghai, June 23.
Whatever one may. have thought five or ten years ago regarding the Chinese woman's attitude towards Fashion, there is no doubt that now-'Adays she is as keen on. noting! changes in style as her Western sister and in adopting all that is smartest that hails from Paris and" New York, Adapted to her own requirements, for instance, 1s the swagger coat which has taken Europe and the States by storm. The well, groomed Chinese woman may - be seen at theatres and fashionable gatherings wearing a modification of this ultra-smart fashion. The three-quarter length and flowing lines are retained, likewise the cape collar fand tle ends floating so gracefully in the breeze. But unlike her Western counterpart, whose swagger coat boasts sleeves of a bizarre cut, the Chinese woman prefers her _'mid-wrap to be sleeveless, so that} looves of the frock she is wear-appear unhampered through inhales, Examples of—these flattering coats may be seen in the display windows of a number of 'Nanking Road costumiers who eater! for a Chinese clientele. 'They are' Mkewise making their appearance in increasing numbers on the slim figures of Chinese society women. White, pale green, pale yellow and joom to be the shades favoured, and the material used is generally'a heavy, crinkle wore a pretty frock of flowered Beorgttte and was ably assisted by her husband in making everybody feel at home at once.
Mr. Cheang Park-chew and Mr. Archibald Rose joined giving most delightful cocktail' party" on 'Wednesday evening at Mr. Cheang's residence, 4 Jessfeld Road. 'The beautiful' grounds and swimming pool were illuminated with coloured lanterns, a string band played softly, the evening air for once was} warm, the cocktails and accompany: ing "small things" were wonderful and all the guests were really happy. Mr, Cheang's large family of charming sons and daughters made partiularly perfect sub-hosts.
More Entertaining The new Judge of the United States for China and Mrs., Milton J. Helmick must be beginning to feel thoroughly at home in Shanghai, at Toast amongst the American com:
Some Cocktail Parties Although summer! days are stealing upon us fast, and fortunately more or less unawares, 80 cool thas it kept of of late, alate crop of cocktail parties Keeps many of us busy during the twilight and early evening hours. of the day. One of - the most popular during! the past week—was that given last night by Commendatore Boscarelli, the Italian Minister to China. The party was in the nature of a house warming as the Minister has removed to Roseberry Court, Vu Yuen Road, temporarily, while ale corations being, ternations and rede-
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