"MASCULINE" RED

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 2, 4 January 1937, Page 15

"MASCULINE" RED

A CORONATION COLOUR

A red the colour of a peony and the "true blue" used in the Union Jack are sponsored as the dominating Coronation colours by the British Colour Council, states the "Daily Telegraph." The council, of which the Earl of Derby is patron, represents nearly 1000 British manufacturers. The red it has chosen is known as Army red or masculine red. It is anticipated that these colours will be conspicuous everywhere in both women's and men's wear. Mr. Robert F. Wilson, the general manager of the council, stated recently that specimens of these colours attached to attractive cards will be widely distributed to avoid misunderstanding They are intendpd for adoption throughout the Empire during the rejoicings, "The shades were selected by a committee of five," said Mr. Wilson. "We had to take into consideration their historical associations as well as their usefulness. They will be used in: "Women's dress materials, hats, shoes, belts, scarves, handkerchiefs, and buttons. "Men's wear, especially ties and straw hat bands; and "Leather accessories. "Foreign manufacturers will, of course, be competing in the markets for Coronation goods, but the Britinn manufacturers will be the first to know the exact shades selected."

FAREWELL PARTIES

Several parlies have been given recently for Mrs. J. M. Caldwell, Hataitai, who will leave by the RuahinS for England and Scotland.

Mrs. Caldwell was the recipient of many gifts, including a handsome handbag from her music pupils. The presentation was made at an afternoon party given by Mrs. Abbott, Hataita'.

Parting presents were also given to Robin and Keith Caldwell, who arp to accompany their mother to the Old Country, The family have been spending their holidays at Houghton Valley.