KISSING MIDENETTES

Evening Star, Issue 20033, 26 November 1928, Page 5

KISSING MIDENETTES

PROHIBITED OH FETE DAY FRENCH TRADITIONS UPSET Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. PARIS, November 2-1. The kissing of midenettes in the streets on St. Catherine’s Day (Sunday) has, been prohibited this year. On each November 25 the boulevards resembled a flower garden thronged with laughing girls ■wearing headdresses decked with ribbons, lace, and orange blossom, who, beneath chic bonnets, gave tho “glad eye” to all the world. It has been traditionally reserved as a fete day for the little dressmakers and midenettes. Those reaching twentyfive who are unmarried are entitled to a lace bonnet, and the younger of the order, not to be outdone, wear a charming fancy dress. The more important houses give tho girls champagne, cakes, and a dance, and the more unfortunate employees take their amusement on the boulevards, walking arm in arm, singing, and reaping their full share of admiration.

The police decision is regarded as a concession to anxious mammas, some of whom have complained of the free-and-easy manner in which youths and maidens play catch-as-catch-can. The chase inevitably ends in a stolen kiss, which is promptly returned. Australian Tress Association.