HORNS ON HATS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 24, 20 April 1927, Page 4

HORNS ON HATS

MEPHISTOPHELEAN FASHION A few seasons ago women developed a passion for hats with haloes; now they are going to the other extreme, and are wearing hats with horns. There was a small sensation yesterday when a woman appeared at a well-known restaurant wearing one of the new sort of hats. Somebody murmured ”Mephistopheles,” and the application of the ejaculation was obvious. The woman was wearing a black velvet costume, rather high at the collar of the coat and made on simple lines. Her hat also was of black velvet, closefitting to the head, and of rather unusual shape, the great attraction of it being the pair of black velvet horns, which rose up in the centre of the front. Similar hats of the Mephistophelean order are being carried out in black felt, providing yet another way for twisting up an old felt model. Instead of being worn straight, the brim is turned up, part of the edge being cut off for making the decorative horns.

ROTORUA NEWS

A GAY SEASON (From Our Own Correspondent.) ROTORUA, To-day. Rotorua has been full to overflowing this Easter and the weather has been ideal. Hundreds of visitors come to Rotorua at this time of the year, all with the idea of the change and enjoyment which is to be found in plenty m this tourist resort. The tennis courts have been -well taxed and the bowling greens have had their full share of enthusiasts, but the most popular asset Rotorua has, where hundreds of people are to be found each day, is its golf course. Ho matter what hour of the day there was always a “waiting list.” The time is fast approaching when those in power will have to consider the question of a second course. Those who wished to “see the sights” and try to solve the problems of geysers and boiling mud, have had ample opportunity and in the evenings, dancing has been the order of the day, so to speak, wherever space would allow. PATIENTS ENTERTAINED The members of the Rotorua Sunshine League entertained the patients from both the sanatorium and King George V. Hospital on Easter Monday by giving them a garden party in the Government Gardens. The weather was ideal and the surroundings in keeping. All the children from the hospital were taken on the merry-go-round near by, and the older patients passed the afternoon trying to solve a “road sign” competition. A charming afternoon tea was served at the kiosk, and both patients and members expressed themselves as having passed a very pleasant afternoon. AN OLD RESIDENT Mr. A. A. Maxwell, who has been a resident of Rotorua for the last 30 odd years, died recently. The late Mr. Maxwell was a keen sportsman and took much interest in acclimatisation matters. He leaves a widow, one son and two married daughters, one being Mrs. W. Sumner, of Ranolf Street. TE AWAMUTU WEDDING PILLAN—MCCONNELL The wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Te Awamutu, last Thursday, of Miss Jean McConnell and Mr. Harold Pillan. The bridal gown was of brocaded crepe de chine, prettily fashioned, and over it fell a delightful veil of tulle, deftly caught to the head with clusters of orange blossom. Two maids attended the bride, the Misses Jean Christie, who wore a dainty gown of palest pink crepe de chine, and Miss Lily McConnell, wearing a frock of leaf green crepe de chine. Each charming attendant wore a quaint headdress of tulle and carried a bouquet in shades to harmonise with her frock. WHANGAREI WEDDING KELK—CROWE At the Whangarei Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 12, the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. T. R. B. Woolloxall, of Beth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Crowe, of Morrinsville, and Mr. Geoffrey Kelk, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Kelk, “Asgalthorpe,” Coulsdon, Surrey. The bride made a very charming picture as she entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. She wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with silk lace, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses, jasmine and maidenhair fern. The veil of embroidered net, held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, formed a train, which was carried by ’ a little flower girl, Bessie Organ, who wore a dainty frock of white crepe de chine, with a headband and bow of pale pink and blue tulle. She carried a pale pink posy and wore the bridegrooms’ gift, a pearl necklace. The bridesmaids, Miss Ena Organ and Miss Gwen Crowe, were becomingly frocked in pale blue and pale pink crepe de chine, respectively, with gold crinoline hats and streamers to tone. The former carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers and wore a pearl ring, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Crowe’s bouquet was pale pink, and she also wore the bridegroom’s gift, a pearl necklace. Mr- P. Kelk supported his brother as best man, while Mr. R. Hudson carried out the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony, about 40 guests were entertained at the Settlers’ Hotel, where a dainty wedding breakfast was served, and bride and bridegroom were the recipients of congratulations and good wishes. Among the guests were Mrs. Crowe, mother of the bride, who wore a grey fur coat over a black satin gown, and close-fitting black hat with osprey. Mrs. Jeffries, of Auckland, aunt of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Heath, of Northcote, were also among those present. Later Mr. and Mrs. Kelk left by express for Auckland, the latter wearing a travelling ensemble suit of grey, with shoes and stockings to match, and tangerine hat.