Streamlined Silhouette for Skiers in the New American Outfits

Evening Star, Issue 26136, 25 June 1947, Page 9

Streamlined Silhouette for Skiers in the New American Outfits

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Since the first streamlined ski pants were introduced overseas just before the war. • ski fashions have been streamlined in silhouette. Modern ski clothes, which must be able to stand up to hard wear, besides looking attractive, are designed to give maximum freedom of movement. Trim navy blue or black waterproof gabardine pants, tucking straight into the tops of boots, warm hand-knitted sweaters, and proofed poplin windjackets are the most popular, although many accomplished skiers favour the new ski-iug skirt, short and flared, similar to the skating skirt, gaily lined with a contrasting colour, and worn with long knitter! stockings reaching to the waist like a ballet dancer’s. Following the craze for bright sweaters in Nonvegian-like patterns, which appeared in recent years, many skiers and outdoor sportswomen have knitted jumpers in intricate and colourful design. Most Skiers introduce individual notes in mittens, an essential part of ski-ing equipment, and headgear, which varies from trim visor caps and knitted helmets for extra cold weather to water-repellent hoods or scarfhoods.

The school crest was the main feature in the decorations of Crawford Lounge ' last evening for the annual dance of the Waitaki Old Boys and Old Girls’ Associations. The guests were received by Mr H. Halliday (vice-president) and Mrs Halliday, and included in the official party were Mr S. F. Lambert (representing McGlashan College Ex-pupils’ Association) and Mr J. A. Smith (representing Otago (Roys’ High School Old Boys’ Society). Amongst the guests present were Mr and Mrs D. G. Corson, Mr and Mrs L. McMillan, Mr and Mrs J. N. Murdock, Mr and Mrs C..R. Mel-

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday between Judith Imelda, elder daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Frank Drake, to Mr Godfrey Wilfred Hejvard, of Oamaru. The officiating Efc was the Rev. Father Gavin. The , who was given away by her uncle, Mr Ernest Drake, wore a beautiful gown of aqua-marine satin made on long-waisted lines, pin-tucked bodice, and long matching tulle veil, with coronet of blue feathers, and carried an ivory prayer book. The bride was attended by her two cousins, Miss Dora Drake and Miss Pat Campbell, who wore pretty frocks of cyclamen crepe with swallojv-tail peplum and floral top-

Miss Valerie Cotton, D.F.A.N.Z., well known for her modelling and portraiture, has returned to Dunedin to continue her art workv Dr and Mrs A. M. Dickie, Woodhaugh, entertained friends at a 5 o’clock party at their home last Saturday. Mrs Percival James, who has been the guest of Mrs Edgar Hazlett, will leave to-morrow for Wellington, where she will, join the Corinthic on her return, to England. / _ , i The monthly meeting of the Registered Nurses’ Association was held at the Pioneer Women’s Club, when Miss 'Fitzgibbon, president, was in the chair. An address on his experiences as a chest specialist was given by. Dr Brian Thompson, and he was thanked on behalf of the members by Miss G. L. Barclay. . Supper was served by the public health nurses. The monthly meeting of the Milton Women’s Institute was held in the’

WAITAKI DANCE

CATHEDRAL WEDDING

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The latest American clothes for skiers to relax in the evening include tight-fitting jersey slacks, which may also be worn under ski pants on blizzard days; elaborate sweaters and corduroy velvet slacks, and gaily em-

broidered Waistcoats after the Scandinavian style. After-ski clothes have assumed a new importance in skiers’ wardrobe—excepting for the hardy skiers, who make, lints tneir headquarters and have to carry their own equipment.

drum, Mr T. A. Secular, Mr A. JR. Robinson, Mr and Mrs David Smith. Mr and Mrs F. H. Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs West Ferens, Mr and Mrs A. Murdock (Wellington), Mr D. M. Hunter, Mr and Mrs M. Smith, Mr and Mrs G. Black, Mr and Mrs Keith Murdock, Mr and Mrs O. B. Smith, Mr and Mrs Woodhouse, Mr Ross Lake, Mr and ill’s John, Mr and Mrs R. Berry, Mr and Mrs H. Wootten, Misses A. Mclnnes, I. Smith, F. Perry, J. Tavendale, and J. Clousten (Lauder), J. Wilkinson, N. McCullough, Mr and Mrs S. Rodger, Mr and Mrs W. Tait, Mr and Mrs E. Davis.

knots, with matching bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Dr L. Jackson, of Wellington, and Mr J. Walsh, of Dunedin. During the ceremony Mr Bryan Drake sang a solo. The reception was held at the Caledonian Club, where Mrs Dru, Mrs SI B. Strain (aunt of the bridegroom) received the guests, Mrs Drake wearing a black chiffon velvet two-piece frock, with bat to match, black fur cape and muff. Mrs Strain wore a teal blue woollen ensemble, with matching hat. Solos were sung by Messrs Bryan •rake. Gordon Sutherland, and Miss Dora Drake. For travelling the bride wore a tailored grey costume, bonnet hat, with matching accessories, anti a fur coat.

Miller Hall on Friday, when Mrs Paul /president) presided over a good attendance of members. Mrs Horn, of the Milburn Women’s Division, gave an interesting demonstration on plaited rugs, and Mrs Fowler demonstrated the making of dainty feather posies. Dr A. J. Harropi and Miss Nelle Scanlan will represent the New Zealand centre of the P.E.N. at the International Congress to be held in Switzerland this mouth. At the annual meeting of the centre, held in Wellington recently, it was reported that the Government had provided £2,000 as a State literary grant. The fund will be administered by a board of seven members, of whom Sir James Elliott, Dr G. H. Scholefield, Professor lan Gordon, and Mr P. A. Lawlof are. the centre’s nominees. No poem of a particularly high standard had been received, it was reported, and therefore no award had been made of the Jessie Mackay prize.