PARIS MIDINETTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20113, 26 November 1928, Page 9

PARIS MIDINETTES.

FUN ON THE BOULEVARDS.

KISSING CUSTOM PROHIBITED.

Australian nnd N.Z. Tress Association (Received November 23. 5.5 p.m.)

PARIS, Nov. 24

The kissing of niidinettes in the streets on St. Catherine's Day (to-morrow) lias boon prohibited this year. On each recurrence of the day the Pans boulevards resemble flower gardens. They are thronged with laughing girls with headdresses decked with ribbons, laco and orango blossom. Beneath chic bonnets they smile on all the world. It is a traditionally reserved fete day for the little dressmakers' niidinettes. Those who have reached the ago of 25 and arc not niavriod are entitled to wear lace bonnets. The younger ones, in order not to be outdone wear charming fancy dresses.

The more important houses give their girls champagne and cakes and a dance. Less fortunate employees tako their amusement on tho boulevards, walking arm in arm, singing and reaping their full share of admiration.

Tho decision of tho police to prohibit tho kissing of tho midincttcs i:> regarded as a concession to anxious mothers, some of whom have complained of the free and easy manner of youths and maidens who play "Catch as catch can." Each chase inevitably ends in a stolen )~s which is promptly returnee*.