Mary Pickford's New Frocks

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 468, 25 September 1928, Page 5

Mary Pickford's New Frocks

Her Flying Visit to Paris NEW STYLES IN HATS Mary Pickford, Norma Shearer, and Lillian Gish are the three most noted of the cinema stars who have been in Paris recently, writes a correspondent. First came Mary, complete with curls. We hear she has dispensed with them since, although the rest of us are doing our best to acquire them. Mary bought most of her frocks chez Patou, and the youthful .lines, simplicity, and yet originality of this house is exactly the type which we would imagine Miss Pickford showing to the best advantage. She chose a delightful mauvy-blue taffeta party frock which had a new sort of dip at the back cleverly cut in one with the overskirt. The frock itself was patterned with tiny violets, while a huge bunch of violets on the shoulder had long stems which drooped to below the waist.

Norma Shearer was one of the first to follow the red, white and blue colour scheme which has taken such a hold on Paris, and makes us look like a perpetual Empire Day. From Phillipe et Gaston she chose a natty morning suit. The jacket and skirt were of blue rep, and the blouse of red crepe marocain. White embroidered bands on both blouse and jacket completed the tri-coloured effect. New Deep. Black

Miss Gish chose a very lovely gown from Lebouvier. It was of summer velvet in that rich and deep black which the new dyers have at last succeeded in obtaining, instead of the dusty black we always had in velvets. This summer-velvet is as transparent as chiffon, and is being used a great deal at present. The frock is made very short indeed at the back, with the long drape in front. But the balance is kept by a shoulder wing allowed to trail way down at the back like a train.

Short black gloves with jewelled cuffs are an original touch to be worn with this evening gown. For summer Camille Rogers is making the most exquisitely dainty caps, showing a tulle foundation covered with leaves made from the finest of plaited silk straw. Visitors used to grumble at the price charged for the simple felt hats when the cut was the only thing to distinguish the creations of the prominent designers. Now, however, there is so much of the loveliest hand-work that one really gets one’s money’s worth and returns home with a chapeau that could nave come from nowhere but Paris. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS The Taumarunui district branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, since its inception not quite a year ago, has grown daily, both in the field of work it covers and in membership. The latter now stands at over 200. with over 50 others to the credit of the Ohura sub-branch. One of the most sought-for features of the division’s activities is the service given by the visiting housekeeper, Miss Mae Kay, who is fully qualified to undertake all branches of housekeeping. Her help has been in constant demand all the time. She is available at each home that desires her for a period of one month, and thus tired, overworked women are given the opportunity of much-needed rest or holiday. Miss Mae Kay is at present on her annual leave, but will return to duty on November 1. There is a proposal on foot to hold a “birthday afternoon tea,” to commemorate the anniversary of the opening of the branch, and it is anticipated that this will see a most successful reunion. The energetic acting-secretary is Mrs. Coogan, of Taringamotu.

A delightful euchre party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kelly, Matiere, a large crowd attending. Prizes were won by Mesdames Etherington and 11. Gibson and Messrs. Price, W. Kelly and P. Petley. A pleasant • social gathering took place at the residence of Mrs. Bartley, 010 Road, Kaitieke, when a number of friends made a presentation to Mr. W. Reid, who is seeking fresh fields. In making the presentation, Mr. R. Bartley wished the recipient all good luck in the future.

A combined meeting of the Ladies’ Sports Club and the Ladies’ Guild was held at Kaitieke, when the latter body dissolved and a credit balance it held was apportioned as follows: Hall fund, £4; Cricket Club, £4; and various clergymen, £4; and the Ladies’ Sport 3 Club the balance of £3 11s 7d. The work of erecting the tennis courts at Kaitieke is proceeding well, and these will be available for the opening of the season.