VISITORS' CLOTHES

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 835, 2 December 1929, Page 16

VISITORS' CLOTHES

AUSTRALIANS DISAPPOINTED SAYS TOURIST

ROUND OF SHOPPING “We are. having a marvellous trip and a wonderful time. “We have spent lots of money, especially in the East, but (this with a smile) we are all moderately wealthy, and are looking forward to the shopping in New Zealand.” A pretty American, Mrs. E. M. Morey, of Washington, chatting of the voyage from the point of view of the 209 women travellers on the Malolo. “We heard that the women of Australia were very disappointed at our clothes,” she said. “I suppose because there are millionaires on board they expected us to be wearing the last word from Paris and New York. “As a matter of fact some of us are, but those charming and hospitable Australian women dress very well, too, so they could hardly expect us to show them anything very new. “Australian women, I think, dress extremely well. Most of us, being on a real holiday jaunt, are not taking many clothes with us.” She stepped aside to avoid a line of immense Saratoga trunks whi.ch were being wheeled * through the lounge entrance. WEALTHY WIDOWS “A great number of our women passengers are wealthy widows from various parts of the United States,” she explained. “There are not such a great many young people aboard, though several men have brought their daughters with them. “We are an extremely happy party, and there are many charming people among the passengers. All have cast aside the cares of business, and are out for a really good time. They are having it. “Naturally we were interested in the Australian shops, but we did not buy as much there as in the Orient. You see the shops in Melbourne and Sydney contain much the same lines as those in America. “I think that the best Australian hotels are equal to the best in the .United States, while the theatres and motion picture houses are quite as good, if not as large, as any we have. SEEKING RUGS “Yes, we intend to continue our shopping in New Zealand. “Let me see. It’s rugs we shall buy here. Rugs and blankets. I believe they are the best in the world.” Referring to the entertainment of the women passengers in Australia, Mrs. Morey said their time had been filled with a complete round of social engagements. The Governor’s daughter had entertained a number at her home, while tennis enthusiasts on the ship had opportunity to follow their favourite pastime. “Bridge and deck sports and dancing. They are our main amusements at sea. Then there are the radio concerts, the motion pictures, swimming, the ‘gym’ and the Hawaiian musicians. We will be extremely sorry when the tour comes to a close.”