BUCKINGHAM PALACE
PREPARES FOR FESTIVITIES. MANNEQUINS PARADE BEFORE THE QUEEN. London, April 16. The loveliest and best paid mannequins in England are appearing before the Queen in almost daily fashion parades at Buckingham Palace. These £lOOO a year girls have been specially chosen to display the ball frocks, evening capes, dazzling Court gowns and day clothes which Queen Elizabeth will wear during Coronation month. No girl is less than sft Bin in height—the Queen prefers tall models to- display fashions. Dignified, six feet tall waiters are being trained at the Palace for the series of luncheons, dinners and dances at which the King and Queen will entertain their guests. They have been specially selected from clubs and famous hotels and restaurants for their appearance and efficiency in matters of etiquette. Each of the waiters is receiving additional instruction to equip him for the peculiar service at Court functions.
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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 54, Issue 3899, 10 May 1937, Page 10 (Supplement)
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148BUCKINGHAM PALACE Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 54, Issue 3899, 10 May 1937, Page 10 (Supplement)
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