Comfort First For Miss 1928

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 306, 17 March 1928, Page 21

Comfort First For Miss 1928

i FEW GARMENTS ARE WORN BY THE MODERN GIRL 1 EVEN IN WINTER Comfort is the key-note of feminine clothing - , now and for the coming season. Judging by the cooler-weather outfits which are already peeping out from the store windows and show cases, even in these sultry days, the modern miss intends to cling to her policy of “few garments and plenty of comfort.” or the summer days, Miss 1928 slips a wisp of a frock, short, sleeveless and collarless, over her dainty, onepiece, “step-in” undies, dons her shoes and hat —and is ready! She disdains stockings very often, she “hates the feel” of hot gloves, slips are worn only with the flimsiest frocks. No Extra Garments It seems but reasonable to imagine that she would seek something more than this as the days grow chillier. But no! Bare legs are few in winter, and sometimes sleeves grow longer, but extra garments—no! The modern miss merely chooses a slightly heavier silk, changes her straw hats for little felt pull-ons, and covers herself in a coat when it’s just a wee bit chilly! The first glimpses of the coolerweather clothes show the maxim of “comfort first.” The popular one-piece frock still reigns, though its length varies, and always just those two garments—-“step-ins,” and a frock!

HAMILTON NOTES BRIDGE PARTY On Thursday night Mrs. Colin Taylor gave a very jolly bridge party at her home in River Road. Her pretty drawing-room was artistically decorated with bowls of belladonna lilies, and the supper-room with vivid dahlias. She received her guests in a pretty frock of apricot floral georgette. There were present: Mrs. A. L. Tompkins, who wore a smart frock of ecru lace and georgette over shell pink. Mrs. N. Johnson, who was in brown georgette, beaded in steel. Mrs. A. English, in a handsome frock of black georgette and satin. Mrs. W. Wray, in an attractive frock of white crepe de chine, ornamented with hand-painted poppies. Mrs. A. J. Bond, who wore deep blue and rose floral georgette. Mrs H. Hammond, whose frock was of black georgette inset with gold lace. Mrs. E. Cornish, who wore a dainty frock of beige georgette and lace. Airs. R. Worley, in a gown of cream brocaded crepe de chine and gold tissue. Aliss AI. Wilkinson, in violet crepe de chine. Miss E. Hammond, in black satin with touches of gold. Miss H. Heywood, whose frock was of cyclamen georgette and gold lace. Aliss M. Chadwick was in black pleated crepe de chine with scarlet flower. Miss A. Coventry, jade crepe de chine with floral overdress. Miss K. Cowie, ecru georgette and lace, with touches of pale blue. Miss P. Jolly, frock of powder blue georgette and lace.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEETING AT GREENHITHE A meeting of the Greenhithe Women’s Institute was held at the hall on Thursday, Airs. Coulam presiding There was a good attendance. After considerable business was gone through, original programmes of the institute meetings for this year were exhibited. A ballot being taken Airs. Irwin’s programme (a flagstaff) took first prize. Tea was served and the meeting concluded with a guessing competition, of which Mrs. Blakeway was the winner.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS REUNION TO BE HELD The League of Mothers, which has now 17 branches in Auckland, will hold its second reunion at Mrs. A. M. Ferguson’s home in Victoria Avenue, Remuera, on Friday, March 30. The Remuera branch, of which Mrs. Ferguson is president, will entertain the other branches, and it is hoped that there will be a good attendance of members. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergus - son, the president of the league, will be present, and she specially invites the members with small babies to bring them, as she hopes that every mother will attend. The Rev. Dr. C. H. Laws has been invited to address the meeting. FAREWELL PARTY MRS. C. N. JONES HONOURED BY LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY Mrs. John Cook, vice-president of the Ladies* Benevolent Society, entertained the president, Mrs. C. N. Jones, and members of the committee to afternoon tea at her home, “Ashley,” Esplanade Road, Mount Eden, on Thursday. Mrs. Pritt, who has been connected with the society for 45 years, made a presentation to Mrs. Jones on behalf of the committee, of a gold-mounted fountain-pen, assuring her at the same time of the deep regard and esteem in which she is held and wishing her a happy holiday and safe return to New Zealand from abroad. In thanking Mrs. Cook and the members of the committee for their gift and good wishes, Mrs. Jones spoke of her love for the work, and expressed her appreciation individually to the ladies for the assistance they at all times had given her. Next week Mrs. Jones, with Mr. C. N. Jones, leaves for a visit to England.

If before wrapping up butter the grease-proof paper is dipped in cold water it will fit more neatly on the pounds. When making fruit-cake, try soaking the raisins, sultanas, etc., in wine or brandy. A cut onion rubbed well over patentleather shoes will restore and preserve the gloss; polish with a soft cloth.

PRACTICAL PEERESS The modern woman is nothing: if not practica\ Lady Katharine Hamilton, one of the Queen’s new ladies-in-wait-ing, is an expert shorthand-typist, because she once thought of secretarial work for some good cause. Lady Rachael Stuart, the daughter of the Duchess of Devonshire, is an excellent political speaker, while Lady Blanche Beresford, the Duchess’s niece, writes for magazines. BRIGHTER LONDON It w'ould make Regent Street so much more cheerful if all the men were dressed in blue and yellow,” said Mr. C. H. B. Quennell, lecturing recently at the Royal Institute of British Architects. “It was only in the nineteenth century that we became a dun-clad people,” he said. “All through the Middle Ages people were extremely fond of colour and showed their love for decorations in their shields, dresses and churches.”

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