MODES AND MODELS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21729, 11 March 1936, Page 2

MODES AND MODELS

STEPPING OUT WXTH FASHION PARADE AT D.I.C.

Always in theJc*efront »» sfrfcto raiment, that enterprising firm, .the DIC., never,.loses an• opportunity! of helDine the women of Christchurch to S the standard, of their dressing. At the beginning-of each se asqn.when the: wise woman takes stockofher wardrobe, and plans ahead the D.I.C. arranges a mannequin parade, at which new styles and new materials are shown under pleasant.conditions. In this way a.splendid idea of the latest fashions is obtained,; and cannot fail to be helpful and- stimulating to the eirl with a small dress allowance as, much as to the fortunate woman who can buy anything and everything she 3 When the autumn and winter manneauin parade was held in the D.I.C. tea-room yesterday afternoon, there was not a vacant seat in the big room, and it is safe to predict that, When the parade is repeated this afternoon and to-morrow* the crowd of interested, admiring women will be just as large. Velvet and Taffeta All fashion's forecasts that have recently been starred in London .and Parisian newspapers were to be seen in the smart models worn yesterday. Skirts of walking and sports suits were shorter,. broken checks: and stripes, in monotones,or in contrasting colours were used, for tailored suits and coats, over r blouses, some of striped woollen material for wear. op the golf links, others of lovely metalrun matalasse for bridge and dinner parties were greatly featured, and velvet, so soft and kind to complexions no longer young, .appeared, on the revers and .collars of suits, as well as in an attractive black frock trimmed with diamante buttons and touches of silver lame and in several dignified evening gowns. Taffeta, plain, shot, striped, With smooth surface and in cloque design, will enjoy an unprecedented popularity this year, and consequently in yesterday's models it played an important part. One dinner frock of black satin gained distinction from its unusually shaped collar, pointed cuffs, and deep hem of silver lame; an apricot cloque taffeta evening frock, shot with gold, was greatly admired, and the old world charm of a prunelle quilted taffeta frock was enhanced by .the, quaint black bows at the neck and at the elbows of the long sleeves. An evening frock of silver grey taffeta brocaded in sapphire blue and finished with neckband of brilliants was most attractive, and was rivalled by a deep Gloucester blue moire velvet gown, with shaded flowers on the bodice. Smart Headlines

The hats were beautiful in colouring, faultless in line, and varied in style, so much so that no woman should have difficulty ih being suited. The military touch was exemplified in the trim little legionnaire hats and variations of the Breton sailor, the saucy American version of the halo hat, and of the pillar-box hat were worn with great success. The display of dainty boudoir gowns and sumptuous fur coats added variety to the parade, which ended with the appearance of an Easter bride and her four attendants—a charming group that was received with spontaneous applause. And as accompaniments to this wellarranged and most enjoyable parade, specially delicious afternoon tea was served and Mr A. Bidgood's orchestra played a programme of- lilting airs., The mannequins, ; all trained by Fashion Displays, Ltd., were Misses M. Fowler, G. Halcrow E. Grant, L. DougWestenra, E. Wright, W. Bust, andvG. Shand. —1 \ . '-. ~ ~.,, _-. _■•• COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES ?- ■ To celebrate the cOming-of-age ot I her 'only son, Edward, Mrs Minnery, i Bordesley street, Linwood, entertained ! a number of friends in the North LinI wood Tennis Club's pavilion. Music was supplied by Mr B. Stamler, and Mr G. Rogers, who acted as ! master of ceremonies, entertained the guests with conjuring. Among those present were Mesdames K. Minnery, A. Burton, Clarkson, Black, Stokes, Collins, Stamler, Grigg, C>> Gordon, Misses Nancy Hepworth, Marjorie Hay, Agnes Govern, Ella Moncrieff, E. Sutherland, M. Wakeham, Grace Sugden, Nancv Tretheway, W. Shaw, Alma Kibblewhite, I. ■ MacPherson, Margaret Clarkson, Betty Bennetts, Ivy Saunders, F. Copley, Ruby Turner, Thelma Gunther, Gladys Gunther, Audrey King, Eveleen Jones, Shirley Uren, Brenda Wooles, Enid Purchas, Lena Rogers, Messrs C. C. Gordon, E. Hay, D. A. Blythe, D. V. Apperley, W. A. L. Leech, G. Strong, G. Rogers, W. S: Grigg, E. T. Collins, W. A. Taylor, M. Reilly, J. Fielding, O. E. Clark, I Cardwell, E. Flewellan, R. A. Black, R.' W. Black, E. Rogers, J. E. Stokes, A. Tourell, K. Sugden, S. Clarkson, F. M. Stewart, K. Joines-, C. H. Whall, A Caldow, L. Wooles, A. Fuller, R. J. Hyde, W. C. Clarkson, H. E. Collins, lan Clarkson, B. Stamler, and T. Minnery.

Mr and Mrs W. Gibson (Sullivan avenue, Opawa) entertained a number of friends at a dance held at the Staretta Hall, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their second daughter. Joan. Items given during the evening included tap dances by Miss Helena Jacobs, and songs by Mr Hoare and Mr Gibson. A lucky spot dance was w&a by Miss H. Jacobs and Mr jtf. Prettejohns, and a Monte Carlo dance bv Miss J. Gibson and Mr R. Evans. Music was supplied by Colin Smart's Orchestra, extras being played by Miss Myrtle Halliday. Mr W. Read acted as master of ceremonies.

Those present were Mr and Mrs vV. Gibson, Mr and Mrs Hoare, Mr and Mrs W. Brittenden, Mr and Mrs H. Hood, Mr and Mrs S. Hood, Mr and Mrs McAllister, Mr and Mrs McDougall, Mr and Mrs J. K. Gibson, Mr and Mrs J. Richardson, Mr and Mrs A. Tylee, Misses Jean Burgess, Laurie Coard, Ngaive Watkins. Janet Read, Irene Wheeler, M. Mac Donald, Myrtle Halliday, Marjorie Claydon, Bette Prettejohns, Nan Prettejohns, Inez Evans. Ivy Carter, Lylie Shore, Jean Cossins, Edna Walsh, Anne Leathern, Rona Smith, Hilda Gibson, Joan Gibson, Nance Millar, Betty Carter, Helena Jacobs, Anne Jackson, Huri, Maire, and Reta Brittenden. Ena Ward, Daphne Partridge. Kathleen Carson, Madge Meiers, Mona Napier. Betty Cooper, Gwen Barber, Isobel Taylor Messrs W. Read, G. Suckling, H. Deavoll, J. Davies, K. Wyman, K. Bacon, S. Evans, T. Alexander, R. Steans,.W. Thompson, N. Prettejohns, R. Downie, R. Moore, G. Barber. G. Groom, C. Greenland, C Dunlop, M. Smith, W. McKenzie, A. Barrowman, R. Evans, T. Nixon, R. Collett, A. and D. Partridge, C. Toy, L. Johnson, H. Henderson, C. Greenwood, G. Wood, L. Johnson, J. Leigh and M. Hoare. GARDEN PARTY

To raise funds for the Styx Presbyterian .Church, a garden party was held; at the home of Mr and Mrs R. M. Donaldson. Stallholders were: Fancy work, Mrs J. Farrar and Mrs R. m. Donaldson; cakes, Mrs J. Marwick and Miss N. Preston; afternoon tea, Mesdames W. Cudworth, W. Barnes. J. Roxburgh, and M. Duke; sweets, Miss C. Farrar and Miss C. Barnes; produce, Messrs J. Dixon, W. Barnes, and B. Freeman; ice cream, senior Bible class boys. Somewhere there is someone who has something you need, or heeds something you have. Read and use "The Press" Classified Want Advertisements—l2 words Is, 3 insertions 2s 6d. _<j

Mrs Greenwood presided at. the monthly committee meeting of the Cashmere-Sydenham-Spreydon. f s\rt»i Branch-of the Plunket Society. : r;'; " It was decided that the annual ipaeeting of the sub-branch should in Schoolroom, Spreydon, on May 1. ■-- (? Arrangements were made fo* i a jumble sale, to be held on March 27. Nurse Bowron's report stated that during February she had attended 217 adults, 215 babies, and 33 older;; children at Sydenham; 90 adults, 89 babies, and eight older children "at Spreydon. Subscriptions .were received -.ironl Mesdames R: Malcolm, £. Harrls.;<H. A. Young/ A. H. Jeeks, X; R/ Franks, .A, J. Parlahe,- Clephane, Carlyon t C. Archbold, C. Ogilvie, M. A. Charlewood, P. Coleby, J. K. Archer* J. Graham, F. C. Thornton, P. Greenwood, and J. Button. (V -'• WOOLSTON-LINWOOD SUBBRANCH

The monthly meeting of the Wool-ston-Linwood sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Plunket Rooms, Chester street, with Mrs W. K. Lauchland presiding. Subscriptions were received from Mesdames H. Scott,: Butters, Chappell, W. K. Lauchland;; -H. Ayers. D. Lingard. and R. Binns, and donations were gratefully, acknowledged from Mesdames S. Murphy'and S. Kennedy; also the Wrolston box: Is. 9d and Linwopd box. 12s 0o,„ ; Arrangements were made for a jumble sale, • dance, and pard parfcy, to raise funds for the sub-branch. Nurse Harman; reported that during February she had visited 13 old and nine new cases in, the homes, and visits -to the rooms had included 77 adults, 73 babies,, and one pre-school child. The general health of the, babies had been satisfactory. For the same month, Nurse H6se reported-that she had visited 30 homes in the Linwood district, and visits, to rooms had' included 129 adults, 133, babies, and six pre-school children.; There had been nine new cases. . c'

DANCE AT KIRWEE hj A successful' dance to assist the Darfield Catholic Church building fund, was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Hall, Klrwee. The hail- had been effectively decorated with coloured streamers and flowers.

During the evening Father MeMonagle thanked the committee and all who had assisted to make the entertainment successful.

Novelty dances were won by Miss Mary Johnson and Mr B. Calder, Miss Kathleen Bruere (Darfield) and Mr R. Cridge. A competition was Won by Mrs Cosgrove (St. Andrews).

Dance music was supplied by the Majestic orchestra, extras being played by Miss P. Roper and Mr R. Painter. Messrs M. Youngman and J. McLaughlin were masters of ceremonies. , ;..„

Amongst those present Were'Mr and Mrs L. J. Poff (Sumner), Mr and Mrs J. Henley, Mr and Mrs A. Johnson, Mr and Mrs J. Selby, Mr and Mrs J. Coffey, Mr and Mrs P. J. Gill, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mesdames J. Youngman, J. Hughes, J. A. McAughan, G. Hosking, B. Kissel (Templeton), E. A. Gillman, J. Vaughan, W. Irvine, F. Johnson, D. Penney, T. Paterson, A. G. Thompson, JJ McKie, Misses D. Harrison, M. Hughes, M. Selby, M. Johnson, J. Bridgewater, N. Coffey, E. Fitzgerald, K. Duncan (Darfield), R. Lee, P. Roper, E. Almond (Yaldhurst), R. Thompson, M. MogOwan, U. Hart, T. Gill, K. Bruere, K. McLaughlin " (Darfield), =1; Cameron (Christclutrch), E. Johnson, K. Anderson (Nelson), B. Douglas, J. Sunckell (Nelson), P. Kissel (Templeton), P. Vaughan, A. Stewart, D. painter, H. Hosking, D. Dunn, N.'Gillrnan, M. O'Grady(Templeton), N. .Griffiths (Spreydon), .C. Gillman, J. 'Millikeh (Springfield). M. Payne (Sheffield), M. Campbell, M. Dixon (Harewood), N., Thompson, G. Blflckbur-n (Riccarton), B. Burleigh, M. Duncan (Darfleld), J. Gillman, L. Watson, J. McKie, E. Fox, K. Penney, K. Taylor, G. Thompson, T3. Almona, Xf. Kulston, father *tciMonagle, Messrs J. W. Longstafffc, R. Anderson, J: w. jsteivatt Wataeid), T. I VaugKdn. J. S. Mclaughlin, D< Maxwell ■ Adams, L: Doig, N.' WiltfOh, T. W. TizI zard, D. Archer, T. Grossman, B. Calder, J, S. Lawrey, A. Gallagher, R. Painter, A. Thompson, M. Anderson, D. Vaughan, H. James, N. Caldwell, J. Duncan (Darfleld), T. Moody (Christchurch), C. F. Lavender, O. Rowlands, H. Walker, J. Clinton, A. Baker, W. Hammond, L. Pascoe, B. Hayes, C. J Wilson, T Maginnes, D Johnson, A. Rutledge, R. Roper. L. McLaughlin, WP. Spencer (Ouruhia), F. Jdhftson,, -Rj Cridge, W. Walker. F. Quartly, B. Macw wain, W. Farrls, A. E. MOffatj J. A. Wilson, A. Calder, W. Wilson, B. Pascoe, R. Stewart, T. McGoverin, E.- Thompson, H' Savage, A. R, Aitkett, D;. Megowan, . J,, Cross, A. J. Stewart, L. Molland, R. Gibson, J. Gallagher, R. Lockhead, J. Reardon, A. Summerfield, A., Donaldson, H. Kissel (Templeton), O. Bergh, B, Glan-' ville, T. Hennessy, R. S. Watson, and C. McLennan. DANCE AT HORNBY A dance organised by the Ladies' Orange Lodge No. 60, proved very successful, and a large number of dancers enjoyed dancing to Fred Smiths band. Mfss P. Harman was master of ceremonies. Supper arrangements were made by . the following. committee*— Mr/sdames Teape, Cooke, Boyle* Kilbuiin, and Messrs P. Harman, S. Boyle, and B. Bagg. ... ....,,, Others present were Mr and Mrs F.' Langbein, Mr and Mrs T. Armour, Mesdames D, Troon, J. Teape, E. Kilburn, J, Cooke, S. Boyle, Misses A. Morrison, H. Alison, G. Roberts, M. Ward, M. Teigue, G. Rowlands, I. Curtis, N.; Birch, "R: Jes"son, R. Sloan, P. Gordon, N. Gordon, A. Ryde (Leeston), W. E. Burt, M. Burt, E. Begg, M. Smith, Iris Crawford, E. BusCh, J. Busch, G. Teape, M. McKenzie, G. ,McKenzie, C. McKenzie (Yaldhurst),: P Robinson, A. Kempthorne, T. Harman, D. Parker, T, Parker, M.Kelburn, D. Willis, G. Clarke, M. Curtis (Yaldhurst), M. Arman, J. Payne (Yaldhurst), G. Annett, W. Butt (Templeton), and W. McGarry. :. >*• ' ———— )y. ' GIFT PARTY

An enjoyable "china" gift party was given by Mrs L. Mitchell at her home' in Totara street, Riccarton, in honour of Miss Violet. Collins, whose marriage will take place next month. The time passed pleasantly with musical items, competitions, and table tennis. Songs were sung by 1 Miss V. Collins and Mr 3 L. Scrimshaw, &&d pianoforte solos were played by Miis Marie Copeland. - Winners of competitions were Mrs G. Copeland; Misses V. Collins, and L. Round.

Amongst those present were - Mesdames E. Collins, sen., L. Mitchell, G. Copeland, M. Copeland, E. Collinsl J. Phillips, M. Prince, L. Scrimshaw," E. ; Pearson, R. Chamberlain, E. Cummins, N. Farr, J. Hartnell. C. Parry, R. Newton, R. Keir, W. Whittington, E.- Ingram, L. Simpson, L. Byers, Misses V. Collins, G. Collins, M. Collins, Pam Collins, Alma Chamberlain, Pat Chamberlain. Thelma Newton, C. Miller, L. Round, M. Rice, A. Senior Marie Copeland, Norma Copeland,; M. Gunn, I. Gunn, and E. Thomas.

VISITORS TO CHmSTCHURCij United Service Hotel: Dr. and Mrs Spotig and Miss Spong (England), Mr and Mrs F. G. White (New South Wales), Mr and Mrs Thevenet (Brussels), Mr and Mrs E. Anderson (Auckland), Mis; A. Gategood (Sydney), and Mrs M, . White (South Africa). Warner's Hotel: Mrs L, E. Williams arid Miss N. Davies (Oeraldine), Mrs A. H. Miles (Wellington), and Mrs F. Handyside (Lower Hutt). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs Frank Jtidd (Oreytown, Wairarapa), Mrs G. H. McGrath (Wellington)* and Mrs CI. Chafiman (Ross). Hotel Federal: Mrs. F.R.: Hunt. (Auckland), Mrs S. H. B> Julian (Blenheim), Misses E. ftennle (Edinburgh), Mrs MeEwan, Mrs E. Nicholson, Mrs '». Wentworth (Melbourne), Mrs E. E, Hall (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Jones (Auckland), Mr and Mrs W. Parr (Christchurch). -•;• Coker's Hotel: Mr.and Mrs, Hay Mackenzie, Mr and Mrs M.*"H. Qdst (Wellington), and Mrs ,W. R* McGregor (Greymouth*