“YOU NEVER CAN TELL”

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21227, 25 September 1940, Page 3

“YOU NEVER CAN TELL”

TONIGHT’S PRODUCTION SOME ATTRACTIVE FROCKING A dentist’s operating room is the rather unusual scene upon whicn the curtain rises in the first act of the play “You Never Can Tell,” by Bernard Shaw, which is being presented tonight and tomorrow night by the Hamilton Playbox (Inc.) in aid of patriotic funds in the Civic Theatre. Mrs Zelda Fahey is the producer. M s Mae Walker, who plays the amusing part of Dolly Clandon, makes her first appearance in a charming frock of aqua sheer, designed with a softly draped bodice and a full cascading skirt. The novel sleeves, neckline and lollie-pop pockets are outlined with fine white pleating. White accessories complete the ensemble. A delightfullygay beach frock of picture floral linen, with facings of sun-gold on the lapels, sleeves and pockets is worn by M> Walker in the second act, which takes place on the terrace of a seaside hotel. A vivid note of colour is introduced into the final scene by M’s Walker’s appearance, partnered by a colourful harlequin, in a brilliant columbine costume, the petticoats and ruffle of which are of bright tango tulle, contrasting sharply with an emerald green bodice. Miss Joy Crozier is Gloria Clandon, and in this part she has the opportunity of wearing some very attractive clothes. A smartly-tailored three-piece ensemble is her first choice. The black cloque skirt features a box-pleated centre panel, and is worn with a black and white checked waistcoat fastened with red buttons and a white coatee finished with revers of black and white check. The same black and white check also comprises the small sailor hat. Her next appearance is made in a pretty suit of fuchsia, fashioned with a graceful scalloped skirt, and worn with a gold and fuchsia lace blousette trimmed with velvet ribbon. Another attractive frock worn by Miss Crozier is one of heavy taffeta, designed for evening wear, and patterned in cerise, blue, green and black. A charming effect is created by the very full flared skirt and the high-shouldered sleeves. Mrs Clandon, as played by Miss M. Grace Fuller, is dressed in the first act in a summer-weight swagger coat over a frock of Burma brown sheer patterned in oyster, and her hat rr.d accessories are dn matching brown tones. For the afternoon she wears a Romany striped frock finished with a blue sash, and in the final scene her evening gown is of midnight blue designed with a becoming halter neckline and a belt of fuchsia.

The frocking in the production introduces some interesting fashion trends, and will undoubtedly earn silent appreciation from the feminine portion of the audience.