NAMING FASHION'S COLOURS

Evening Star, Issue 23322, 19 July 1939, Page 13

NAMING FASHION'S COLOURS

QUEEN TAKES A HAND The Queen's desire to stimulate interest not only in the textile industry, but also in all the associated trades, recently onee again took practical form when, for the first time, Her Majesty approved and selected two special colours for the British Colour Council. The Queen gave them the appropriate names of " Regina " blue and " Mayflower " lilac, so that they might become associated with their Majesties' State visit to Canada and the United States. Regina, besides being the Latin word for queen, is also the name of an important town in Canada on the route of their Majesties' tour. This approximates to a saxe blue. Mayflower has historical significance in the fact that it closely links the United States of America with Britain, being the name of the ship which carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America. The colour so named is very near to amethyst. The council has also issued Legion Red to commemorate the visit of M. Lebrun to England. This glowing red has been dyed to the ribbon of the French Legion d'Honneur, and the colour has been authenticated by tlu» French authorities. HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION Executive Meeting. A. meeting of the executive of the Otago Homo Economics Council was held on Thursday afternoon to complete arrangements for the display to be held in the Conoert Chamber on the afternoon and evening of SeptemMrs Glue presided. Mesdames Main and M'Connell were elected conveners'of the tea rGoms, and Mesdames Glue, K. Cameron, Reilly, and Miss Stevenson formed a committee to allot floor space-and positions for stalls, etc. It was decided that the charge for admission be sixpence, afternoon or ingSt. Kildat Branch. Mrs M'Connell presided at the monthly meeting of the St. Ivilda branch. An interesting demonstration on " Beaten Copperwork " was given by Mrs Pinkham, of Tainui. Glentui Branch. At the monthly meeting of the Glentui branch, items in connection with the thrift exhibition were discussed. Mrs Drake gave a good demonstration on " twine mats," which was much appreciated. Wakari Branch. An interesting demonstration on the making of fancy cushions was given by Miss Una Taylor and Mrs Gray (president) at the July meeting of the Wakari branch, which was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs Macwhinney.