IN GAY GOWNS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 399, 6 July 1928, Page 6

IN GAY GOWNS

ENCHANTING MODES FOR ELSIE PRINCE CHINESE PYJAMAS In their lines of dancing Ugh mess, their subtle light-heartedness of expression and their delicately colourful ways, the frocks worn in Archie” Ly

Elsie Prince and her feminine satellites are joyous things. Elsie Prince makes her first charming appearance in an exquisite trifle of printed chiffon, all rose and applegreen in colouring, with coquettish sleeves that float extravagantly behind her. A slender girdle of black velvet defines her waistline, black velvet streamers from her shoulder accentuate the cotnrast, and to complete the ensemble she wears a shady hat of crinoline straw, under the caressinglydrooped brim on which appears a single pale green rose . . . and a parasol of the stuff from which her frock is fashioned, combines to give a decidedly chic little lady and irresistible air of daintiness. In a debonair suit of white silk she makes her next appearance. A sleeveless frock is made with a pleated skirt and has a smart little waistcoat effect outlined with royal blue, which gay colour appears also in a monogram on one side of the bodice, in a chic little row of buttons, a belt at the back and in a deep wonderful shade of blue it lines and borders the white coat

that accompanies the frock. A hat with pertly-upturned brim repeats the blue and whiteness of the general scheme. A suit of demure Chinese pyjamas that would make any bedtime hours ones of sheer joyousness are next worn by Miss Prince. In a delightful shade of yellow they are patterned with colourful embroidery, and outlined with silken braids. Much more sophisticated in its expression is the gown which she chooses for the last scene. Deftly draped of green and golden metal cloth it clings to every' line of her figure, and accentuates its slenderness by a bouffant bow of mist green tulle trailing its billowing folds-from one hip. A necklace of jade and ear-rings that match it are effective accessories. Miss Elsie Parkes lias also many charming gowns to wear, chiefly of the befrilled and ruffled type. Of primrose organdie is her first frock fashioned, with a deep fichu collar finishing tlje slim sleeveless bodice that drifts into a skirt of a thousand frills, each edged lightly with orange. A picture hat to match the frock was worn. A graceful gown of mignonette green crepe de chine was next worn by Miss Parkes. Motifs of ecru Mechlin lace appeared around the skirt and found their reflection in a lace yoke and hem.

Miss Xellie Deane’s frocks emplia- \ sised the charm of the draped line . . . a gracefully simple mode that suited ! Miss Deane particularly well. White j satin tailored on simple lines and trim- i med only with a row of large pearl but- ' tons, was worn on Miss Deane’s first ! entrance, and next she chose a gown j of beige lace and georgette with grace- j ful flowing sleeves. Miss Bonnie Ford, Miss Della Ray, j Miss Betty Lambert., and Miss Oaldys ; Devereaux all have a number of charming clothes to wear, and the ballet girls are dressed with a naive charm and ! daintiness that is indeed unusual. Among the audience were: Mrs. John Fuller, sen., Mrs. Grubb, j Mrs. Scholium, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gold- j water. Mrs. Shoesmitli. Air. and Mrs. j Ray Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seagar. j Mr. and Airs. Henry Hayward, Air. and • Mrs. A. Cleave, Air. and Mrs. Ernest . Alison, Air. and Airs. George Finlay- j son, Air. and Airs. Humphrey Clarke, Air. and Airs. L. C. Wallace, Air. and Airs. W. Kemp. Air. and Airs. T. H. Easdown, Airs. J. Hunter. Air. and Mrs. Webster, Mr. and Airs. R. AI. Tolhurst. Air. and Aliss Wilkins. Airs. McKay Grant, Aliss McCullough. Airs. Saxton. Aliss Janet Murray. Aliss C. Alurray. Miss Margetts, Mrs. E. A. Dacre, Miss

* E. Miller. Aliss Bay Alillcr. Aliss Anita : Webster, Miss X. Pagni. Air. and Airs. ' J. F. Alontague. Aliss Helen Montague, ! Air. and Airs. Yock. Airs. J. A. B. Bella by. Atrs. Herman. Aliss Edna Craig. : Air. and Airs. E. C. Hufe, Mr. and Mrs. j Daniel Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Colville. Air. and Mrs. P. S. Crisp. Miss | Janet Clarkson. Air. and Mrs. A. Bu!i lock. Mr. and Airs. 11. I*. Philcox. Aliss I Biddy Philcox. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Eady. Air. and Mrs. Fred Lintott. Air. i and Airs. C. t>. Smith. Mrs. Xat Madison. Air. and All's. A. Xathan. Mr. and Mrs. E. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Airs. Xathan. Aliss Gwen Fuller-

ton, Airs. Gordon and Aliss Jean Gordon, Eve Bentley, Airs. Parker Upton, Aliss Joan Robertson, Aliss K. Ince, Airs. Scheele, Aliss Edith Scheele, Aliss Iris Parkinson, Air. and Mrs. Ivan Phillips, Al’dlle. Valeska, Air. and Airs. W. E. Bush, Mr. and Airs. Bankhart, Airs. Field, Aliss Etta Field, Airs. Schneideman, Air. and Airs. J. C. Hardley, Aliss Audrey Bayly, Air. and Mrs. Shepard, Aliss Bettina Edwards, Air. and Airs. E. O'Brien.