KISSING MIDENETTES.

Grey River Argus, 26 November 1928, Page 5

KISSING MIDENETTES.

ON ST. CATHERINE’S DAY. Prohibited by Police. CON-CESSION TO ANXIOUS MAMMAS ■ ’ (Received November 23 ai 8 p.m.> PARIS, ■ inker 24. The kihsing of midenettes in the streets on St. Catherine’s Day (Sunday) has been prohibits’ this year Each November 25, th* b vlevards r s-unbled a flower gr.rdri: ih’onged with '.r. ghiug gi r F, wearing headdresses d«*‘kc<L with riboon.'. 1; c< and ora . ige Dl-»’?«m. who beneath (hie bonnets i-av*' the “glad eye” to all the world It ha.s been traditionally reserved as a fete day for little dressmakers ’ mid inettes. Those reaching 25 unmarried arc entitled to a lace bonnet. The yotxnger ones of the order, not to be outdone, wear charming fancy dres.?. The more important houses give the gir"b champagne cakes and a dance. The more unfortunate employees take amusement on the boulevards, walking a-.m in arm, singing and reaping a 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,” a which inevitably ends in a stolen kiss, which is promptly returned.