INITIAL GATHERINGS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCIES

Chronicle (Levin), 19 June 1946, Page 3

INITIAL GATHERINGS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCIES

w - ■ — i Scrvicewomon and nurscs xiarticulurly those avIio had been associated with her Excellencv Lady Freyberg in Middle Eust Service clubs and liospitals, wero among the most interestod speetators at tlie "swearing-in" coremony iu Ihe grounds of Parliament Ilouse, states the Post. An ensenible Avell suited to Monday's clear sunshine had been ehosen by Lady Freyberg for her lirst official engagemenls. Her suit of palest grey- Avas made Avith the new long coat, and she Avore a toquc of erimson ruclied velvet swatliedT in grey tuile in placc of the tiny culf hat of grey felt and laey tulle Avorn at tlie ceremony at the Town Hall earlier in tlie day. On both occasious she Avore twin xjl^tinum fox furs and a brooch of diamond-studded fern leaves. Miss Itosemary Eley, lady-in-Avaiting, Avore a navy eout and jiostillion hat, ostrich feathers trimming the upswept brim. A brown caracul tlireequarter coat and a tricorue hat trinuned Avith tan ostrich tips Avere Avorn by the Hon. Mrs. N. Wigram, wife of the military secretary to the Governor-General. Lady ilyers, Avife of the Administrator, wore a frock of jiervenche blue beneath a fur coat and a matching blue hat. Mrs. Harold Kemp, step-daughter-in-laAV of tlie Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) ivas in a black and.Avhitc small clieck suit Avith black accessories. The Mayoress (Mrs. Appleton) wore a black frock, hat, and fur coat. Smartly-dressed Avomcn of many different nationalities sat Avitli their husbands, sei-eral of Avliom Avore uniforms aud resplendent decorations, in the seats reserved for the diplomatic and consular corps. Vii-id colour as"the fashion note for evening Avas noticeable in the audience at the civic reception in the Toavii Hall on Monday niglit. Many of tlie women guests Avore floAvers and jeAArelled combs in their hair. Lady Freyberg Avas goivued in gold brocade with a decolette neekline and full skirt, the sleeves falling open from the elboivs. She carried. flowers in gold and blue shades. The Alayoress' (Mrs. Appletou) wore a black gown with gold and multieoloured embroideries, and Mrs. Harold Ivemp was in Avliite chiffon with a black and gold slioulder cape. Mrs. Wigram also wore white, her gown being of heavy satin, and Miss Eley wore a trained gown of pale nqua blue.