A "Two-Faced" Dress

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22350, 22 February 1936, Page 32 (Supplement)

A "Two-Faced" Dress

Here is a useful double-duty dress. Without the high-necked dark blouse (which matches the dark printing on the light ground

of the frock) this printed crepe frock is suitable for afternoons and for informal evenings. With the blouse it becomes a daytime street frock. ♦

ing." This he satisfies at Fort Belvedere, where he works in old trousers and a pullover in tho beautiful gardens. Many of tho rooms at Belvedere might aptly be described as miniature reproductions of the Empire. They are filled with trophies and gifts which the Prince collected on his world tours. King Edward has vast estates in various parts of England, necessitating much work, yet knows intimately all the men and women who work for him. He knows their children and listens to their domestic problems. As one old servant said: "Tho Prince is an easy man to work for. He has simple tastes, and knows what he wants and gets it done with tho least trouble to everybody." King Edward VIII. is known throughout the world as " the smiling Prince.'' In later years he has been in more serious mien. It is reported that the change began in 1928 when his father's first serious illness brought home to him the difficulties and responsibilities which hedge about the King. The consensus of opinion of those nearest to him is that he takes his new responsibilities seriously, and is determined to advance as far as in him lies the welfare of all his people.