THE CRINOLINE

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22593, 24 December 1938, Page 2

THE CRINOLINE

QUEEN ELIZABETH SETS FASHION OFF-SHOULDER NECKLINE inov coM.matQinmt'E.) LONDON, November 14. For the Royal banquet to King Carol of Rumania at Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth wore a draped silver grey crinoline which measured 15 yards at the hem. Of the Victorian favourite slipper satin, it had been made with a pleated and scalloped grey taffeta petticoat built on an underlining whaleboned in the old-time manner. Hundreds of pearls had been specially tinted to the tone of the satin. They formed big plaques on the skirt and also embroidered the pointed corsage, which had an off-the-shoulder neckline finished with soft mauve satin and tiny sleeves. The palace doors were wide. The wives of foreign diplomats, and women near to the Queen in the royal circle, wore adaptations of the riviving crinoline mode. Like the Queen’s, theirs were supple modern editions of the Victorian fashion, and swung round instead of “squashing” when they came in contact with obstacles. The Necessary Glide The new crinoline evening dresses are worn over wide, out-spreading under-slips, mostly of stiff silk, but often of layers of net. The overgown has hoops of thin, pliable whalebone, or wire, which “give” gracefully in a crowd or when one goes through a doorway. Women are now studying the “crinoline walk,” Which really is a graceful glide; the shoes cannot have very high heels. Helpful suggestions are: “Stand erect, glide forward, so that the hoops sway just gently, keep the back straight, the chin up, and the hands folded in front of the waist.” FANCY DRESS PARTY CHILDREN’S FUNCTION HELD AT CLARKVILLE A successful children’s fancy dress party organised by the Clarkville School Committee was held in the Clarkville Hall recently. The first part of the programme comprised games an 1 items given by the Clarkville school children. Betty McMillan, Ouruhia, and pupils of Miss Matthew’s. Maypole dances were given by Clarkville children trained by Miss Heyward. Pupils from the East Eyreton and Ouruhia Schools were also present. Miss Jean Smith was accompanist. The costumes were judged by Mesdames Eder, O’Shea, and B. Barker, Woodend. and prizes were awarded as follows: —Youngest children fancy costume, Eunice Wilson (Green Elf); under five years, Jean Wilson (Miss Muffett), Brian Frost (Jockey); under Standard I, Thelma Mitchington (Dutch Girl). Bruce Giles (Letter Box); over Standard I and under 10 years Valairie Simpson (Rag Doll), Pat Simpson (Satin Page); most original, June Rice (Humpty Dumpty), Melva Martin (Dutch Boy); over 10 years, Elaine Gray ancTPeggy Dixon (Costers) ; most original, Betty McMillan (Grandma), Alfred Daniel f Scarecrow) ; best paper costume, Margaret Smith (Rose Basket), Robin Pengally (Gone on Strike); most outstanding costume, Robbie Burgess (Robin Redbreast), Winsome Holland and Merle Brown (Mum and Dad). The prize for the mother with most children in fancy costume was won by -Mrs G. Wilson. FANCY DRESS DANCE SPRINGFIELD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Springfield Women’s Institute held a very successful children s and adults fancy dress dance in the local hall. Music was played by the Kimberley dance band, and Mrs L. R. Robinson and Miss W. Evans played for the children. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Cooper judged the children s costumes and Mrs Ross McDonald and Mrs Robin son the adults. Mrs J. Nlramo and Mrs J. Taylor were masters of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by Miss W. Evans and Mr Murphy, and Miss M. Davidson and Mr Prudent. Winners in the children s class were Mary Taylor (Buttons), Mary Topp (Crinoline). Emily Joines (Bathing Beauty). Col" leen Gibson (Early Victorian). Mary Saunderccok (Dolly Varden), Shirley Cherry (Bo Peep). Lan Ferguson (Jockey). Cecil Topp (Scarecrow), lan Jacques (Safety First), Alan Pugh (Black Cat). Monica and Leslie Taylor (Bride and Bridegroom), Betty McCallum and Joy Clapp (A Noted Pair). Prize winners in the adults were as follows; —Best pa ir > Miss Avis McCallum and Mr J. Vaughan (Russian Dancers): best dressed. Miss Alice Williams (Granny): Mr A Lohrey (Cossack): most original, Mrs W. Montgomery (Ballins Beer), and Mr L. Smart (Texaco). . Amongst those present were Mesdames H Farr. E. Newman, Ericson (Oamaru). Glasson, R. Clark (Dunedin), H. White. A. Pugh. Hassey (Christchurch), L. Robinson, J. Slattery, H. Talbot. Grant, G. Topp, J. Taylor. F. Clark, Harris, H. McKeown, A. Brown, Lawson, J. Gibson, P Rushton, S. Joines. J. Schroder. L. Milliken, Sweeney, O’Donnell, A. Joines, C. Saundercock, W. Montgomery, G. Glassey. Jacques, W. Percy, Evans, Misses Winnie Evans, Gladys Brown. Audrey Clark, Alice Williams. Mabel Brown, Isa Davidson. Betty Olorenshaw, Helen Ferguson. Ethel Milliken, Avis McCallum, Mary Humm, Nellie Duncan, Brenda Smart, Ella Doody, I. McCurdy. E. Vaughan, M. Lawson (Christchurch). N. Amyes, Jean Saundercock, M. Vaughan (Auckland). Eileen Haughton (Christchurch), Ira Percy, R. Humm, Betty McCallum, Edna Saundercock, Betsy Joines, • Peggy Thompson, Nancy Newman, Aileen McElhinney, Elva Montgomery, Janet Pugh, Agnes Nimmo, Bumlce Glasson, Annie Scahill, Olwm Murray, Margaret White, Peggy Topp, Colleen Greening, Florence White, Nola Russell, Daphne Percy, Yvonne Pugh.