GIRL'S FIRST ATTEMPT WINS DESIGN CONTEST

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32078, 28 August 1969, Page 3

GIRL'S FIRST ATTEMPT WINS DESIGN CONTEST

A 14-year-old St Mary’s College pupil, Anne Cunningham, won the Canterbury area Anal of the New Zealand Tea Council’s designing and dressmaking contest for secondary school girls in Christchurch yesterday. In her first attempt at designing Anne created a dress and jacket in Canadian “linen.” The cherry-coloured outfit was bound in navy, which outlined the V-necked jacket and formed three bands, finished with buckles, around it Her fresh, young dress fea- ' tured three pleats each side, a high belt fastening with a buckle at the back, and white and navy cuffs and collar. The judge and contest organiser, Mrs Tam Hill, congratulated the winner on her fashion sense—“the buckles were very good, mod details” —and the excellence of the finish to the sewing. “You have combined a really youthful look in a fashion garment. The little dress has the fresh look designers of youthful clothes are looking for,” she said.

Mrs Hill also congratulated St Mary’s College on the standard of their entries. The college won the first prize last year, and seven of the eight finalists yesterday were pupils of Sister M. de Pazza. The machine the college was awarded yesterday was the fourth it has won in sewing, con tests. Christina Berry, of St Mary’s, was second, Janet Lawrence, of St Margaret’s College, third, and Alice Klaver, St Mary’s, fourth. Christina's outfit was especially modern—a small floral pattern pair of flared slacks and bolero teamed with a lime green shirt which was finished with a belt effect at the waist On her long hair she wore an Indian headband. Brown suede cloth formed Janet’s bolero top and belted skirt, worn with a sheer, bluepatterned blouse. A welltailored, straight-leg trouser suit entered by Alice, could also be worn with a matching mini-skirt Entries in this year’s contest, for which there are prizes valued at $3OOO, totalled more than 5000. They were judged for originality,

ging of the contest from September 8 to September 11. The photograph shows Sister M. de Pazza with Anne after the award winners were announced. ENGAGEMENTS (Engagement notices must be signed by both parties.) Jermyn—Levien: Mr and Mrs J. R. Levien, of Christchurch, and Mrs, and the late Mr A. J. Jermyn, of Wakefield, Nelson, happily announce the engagement of Brenda and William. Paterson—S.ssons: Mr and Mrs H. A. L. Sissons, Wellington, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Rosalind Mavis, to William Donald Oram, only son of Mr and Mrs C. L. S. Paterson, Christchurch. Skinner—Crozier: Mr and Mrs W. H. Crozier, No. 2 R.D., Ashburton, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Lynda Bernice, to Alan Graeme, youngest son of Mr and Mrs M. B. Skinner, 45 Cashmere Road, Christchurch 2.

use of fabric, fit, and finish. “I’ve been delighted wilt the standard of entries. Last year ideas were rather con servative but the girls havt been really creative this year This is the most importanl point for judging,” said Mrs Hill. The contest is designed tc encourage secondary schoo girls with a flair for design who wish to make this theii career. “With this award a girl will be able to apply for training as a designer and manufac turers will give her a hear ing," she said. Anne will go to Auckland for modelling and, final jud