TRAGEDY BEFORE BALL

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1923, Page 10

TRAGEDY BEFORE BALL

GIRL FATALLY London Dec. 8. Violet Sentie, aged 19, was burned to death in tragic circumstances while dressing for a fancy dress ball at Hastings. She was waving to some friends in the street when the wind blew her dress, which was made of cotton wool, to represent a powder puff, against a lighted candle. The inflammable material caught fire, and th” ?■'•) rus’ \ lownetairs enveloped in fifties. She died in hospital,

Contrast’s the thing for 1923-4 sea* ■on and isn’t a good instance illustrated? Here is a cross-over coat with' big chou of ribbon at the side fastening. Sleeves belled as pictured are being very much featured. The gather close-fltting hat haa only a huge bow a* trim.

Shall it be of organdie, this pretty, youthful summer-time frock ? Collarless and almost .sleeveless, it is of the summery type wholly and solely. Yoke of lace and insertion, waistline ruched, sleeves to match, finish o“ multi-coloured posy.

When wind whipped, the accordeon pleated skirt billows out becomingly; it also allows ample freedom iu walking, but in repose it closes sheath-like aroundjhe figure in ‘he style favoured by fashion devotees.

Very intriguing in its suggestion of old world style is the period frock shown. The collar belongs to the past while the method of gathering the skirt on to the almost severe corsage is equally reminiscent. A silk would be desirable material.