Fashion Horoscope

Evening Star, Issue 23325, 22 July 1939, Page 25

Fashion Horoscope

satin. Her pink veil was held in position by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white lilies set in pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Mrs H. Brundell, sister of the bride, who acted as matron of honour, wore a beautiful marine blue brocaded satin gown, and carried a bouquet of pink tonings. The bride’s niece, Noeline Brundell, in a pink georgette dress, made a pretty flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Norman, as best man. Mr H. Brundell and Mr Lex Howie acted as ushers.

A reception was held in the Tea Kiosk, the guests being received by the bride’s mother, who was dressed in a blue satin frock and carried a bouquet of autumn tonings. Assisting her was the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a dress of midnight blue georgette. Her bouquet was also of autumn colours'. When the bride and /bridegroom loft for the north, the bride wore a clover frock with coat, hat, and accessories to match. W.C.T.U. PORT CHALMERS BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT The annual meeting of the Port Chalmers W.C T.U. was held at the homo of the president, Mrs G. Mirams, who presided over an excellent attendance. After the meeting had been opened with a hymn and devotions, led by Miss Johnston, the various activities of the branch wore discussed. The reports were read and adopted from the secretary, cradle roll, superintendent, ‘ .White .Ribbon ’-

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detract from their inviting freshness, and in bed linen freshness is all.

But why, somebody has now asked, need sheets be plain, whether thenplainness be white or coloured? Why should they not have a gay flowered or sprigged pattern on a white ground? Why not, indeed? The novelty may not be to all tastes, but there is no denying the charm of certain new sets of bed) linen—pillow-cases and all—which are being displayed in a few shops here and there in London. They are dazzlingly white .as to background, and the small flowers or posies posed upon the white make them as inviting as a sward! covered with daisies and buttercups. It would perhaps help one through the winter months to lie down and wake up in a bed of flowers, especially if the petals are guaranteed to be of fast colours. Even if they were to fade a little with time we could put up with this so long as the whiteness remained white. Particularly for the divan bed destined to he used in a girl’s bed-sitting room or for nursery beds, the notion seems to commend itself. At present the flowered sheet, offered also in silk, is somewhat costly, but before long the manufacturers may well be offering them in cotton and in linen at prices comparable with those we are used to paying for the plain variety. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS The Dunedin branch of the Waitaki High School Old Girls’ Association held its seventh annual meeting in the Tudor Lounge on Saturady last. The president (Mrs W. E. Tait) presided and 22 old girls were present. The

annual report and balance sheet were presented. During the year four new members joined the association and two resignations were received through transfers from Dunedin, leaving a total membership of 42, of which all are life members. Three gatherings were held during the year, consisting of a “ trump whist ” evening, tea and picture party, and a “ beetles ” tournament. As _.a jubilee gift to the school the Dunedin branch presented a bird bath, which was erected in the school grounds. An opportunity was taken to say_ farewell to Mrs G. Anderson, vice-president and foundation member, who is leaving to reside in Auckland. The vice-president, in a few words, presented her with a spray of flowers, and expressed regret at losing a good member. The election of officers resulted as follows: — Patroness, Miss C. Ferguson; president, Mrs E. Harre; vice-presidents—Mrs W. Atkinson, Miss A. M. Budd, and Mrs 11. Duncan; committee—Mesdames B. Kirkland, W. E. Tait, W. Duff, and Misses M. Steven and I. Knight; secretary and treasurer, Miss A. M'lnnes.