FESTIVAL PROHIBITED

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 53, 26 November 1928, Page 11

FESTIVAL PROHIBITED

OF DRESSMAKERS’ GIRLS IN PARIS CONCESSION TO ANXIOUS « MOTHERS (Rec. November 25, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, November 24. The kissing of midenettes in the streets on St. Catherine’s Day (Sunday) has been prohibited this year. Each November 25 the boulevards have resembled a flower garden thronged with laughing girls wearing headdresses decked with ribbons, lace, and orange blossom, who beneath chic bonnets gave the “glad eye”. to all the world. It has been a traditionally reserved fete day for the little dressmakers’ midenettes. Those reaching twenty-five without being married are entitled to a lace bonnet. Younger members of the order, not to be outdone, wear charming fancy dress. The more important houses give tlie girls champagne, cakes, and a dance. Tlie more unfortunate employees take amusement on the boulevards walking arm-in-arm, singing and reaping a full share of admiration. The police decision is regarded as a concession to anxious mammas, some of whom have complained of the free arid easy manner in which youths and "maidens play catch-as-catch-can. The chase inevitably ends In a stolen kiss, which is promptly returned.