THE FIRST COURT

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 136, 9 May 1928, Page 2

THE FIRST COURT

MOST BRILLIANT AFFAIR. HER MAJESTY MUCH ADMIRED

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Australian Press Association). Received May 9. 1.10 p.m. LONDON. May 8. The first court at Buckingham Palace was a most brilliant affair. The Royal circle included Their Majesties, the Prince of Wales, Princess Mary and the Duke ind Duchess cf York. Tho Queen’s dress, which was the admiration of the whole Court, was of cream lame, hand embroidered with cut crystal and diamante, the train being of Irish point lace, lined with gold chiffon tissue. Her diamonds included the famous Kohinoor stone. The Duchess of York wore a white fleur de Soie gown .and an embroidered satin train.

LONGER AND FULLER SKIRTS.

(Times Cables). Received May 9, 1.10 p.m. LONDON, May S

The gowns worn at the first Court greatly regained in grace. The skirts were longer and fuller and the materials were of the lightest, and most delicate.

Many debutantes wore pale colours, but white and silver gowns were numerous; most of them had slim-fitting bodices. Long frilled skirts of tulle or chiffon lace and simple embroidered taffeta gowns with a sash or a huge bow at the hips, were plentiful, and showed that the Victorian fashions are returning. M any of the older women wore draped brocade. The trains were of lace-mounted chiffon or georgette. Other materials used were exquisitely embroidered.