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THURSDAY, JUNE 26.
Well, dear, we had a BIG PROBLEM
confronting us on Friday eve-where to
go! The longer I live, the more I be-
come convinced of the truth of the old
adage-it never rains but it pours! Bright
lights and aeroplanes beckoned at the
Embassy ballroom where the Spitfire ball
was in progress, but when we heard that
there were over 1,200 good souls there
already, the old flesh weakened some-
what. It's all right to be among the mad-
ding throng when one is young, but when
old age slowly but surely strengthens its
grip, well, as I said before, it's a problem.
Then down at Freshwater Bay Yacht
Club, the annual prize presentation was
to take place with a dancé to follow. That
sounded interesting, but we finally de-
cided in favour of the clinic dance at
South Perth.
Among those who entertained at home
before the dance were the Alan Thom-
son pair, Thelma saying how do to every-
one tn a gown of flat crepe in a lush
shade of purple plum with silver em-
broidery effects offsetting the neckline.
The J. H. O. Hargraves, who live next
door, skipped the fence, "Kath donning a
frock of palest daffodil chiffon which was
sashed in leaf-green, and having her
hair-do rolling upwards instead of her
favourite pageboy. Johnny, might I add,
was looking extremely flt.
Phyl Hantke wore a gown with match-
ing bolero which had a white back-
ground and which was appliqued in blue
and deep red, the pattern giving a
GWENYTH EDWARD . . . o Iso o mannequin af last night's wool parade. John Ballam. Mrs. Ii. W. Geddes. MRS. ALAN D'ERESBY HUDSON ... better known os Elisabeth Edwards, who was a mannequin at the wool fashion display at the Embassy ballroom last night. Te MRS. ROBERT (DUM) MEECHAM . . . formerly Enid Wallder ... o son. Help
GWENYTH EDWARD . . . o Iso
o mannequin af last night's wool
parade.
John Ballam.
striped effect. The Evan Saw pair ar-
rived, Eileen's frock being one of those
which look most effective but which are
hard to describe accurately-you know,
two shades of blue which merge into one
another in intricate fashion. Then there
"Were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Martin-who,
incidentally, entertained after the dance;
the Vernon Fyfe pair, Mrs. Fyfe wearing
black lace and georgette; Mr. and Mrs.
Lance Quartermaine, Nella in blue; Mr.
and Mrs. J. Parker, Topsy wearing white
brocaded satin, and a few others, who,
for the nonce, I can't quite remember.
Mrs. G. V. Abjornsen, who was the
president of the committee for the
dance, had donned a frock of black triple
ninon, the bodice pf which was niched
and which was offset with diamente
clips. Mrs. Ken Duncan had on a white
lace blouse with her black skirt. Mrs. O.
Vetter chose black lace over taffeta. Mrs.
R. W. King looked well in georgette in
a mulberry hue, while Mrs. Oscar Zehn
der's bolero ensemble of cyclamen-toned
silver lame was most effective.
As we left to go, I cast an envious eye
on Joan D'Arcy's fur coat, but she wrap-
ped . it most possessively round her
blue frock. Molly Playford danced in a
frock of vari-coloured striped sheer,, while
two others whom I recall were Molly
NickolL who, as you know, is matron
of Lucknow Hospital, and Pat Fowler,
whose satin frock was in a vivid flame
toning.
Most intrigued t'other day by a very
dashing figure whom I spied walking
along the Terrace, engrossed in a piece
of knitting! Her simply super little
GWENYTH EDWARD . . . o Iso o mannequin af last night's wool parade. John Ballam. Mrs. Ii. W. Geddes. MRS. ALAN D'ERESBY HUDSON ... better known os Elisabeth Edwards, who was a mannequin at the wool fashion display at the Embassy ballroom last night. Te MRS. ROBERT (DUM) MEECHAM . . . formerly Enid Wallder ... o son. Help
Mrs. Ii. W. Geddes.
suit was of grey
Jersey cloth, stock
and gloves of scar-
let hand-knit an-
gora and other ac-
cessories grey to
match the suit.
Learnt later .that
lt was none other
than Mrs. L. W.
Geddes, a visitor
from Singapore
whom I'm told, lias
come to these
shores to raise
money and en
gage theatricals to
entertain "our boys" in Malaya. Believe
Mrs. Geddes hails from Sydney, but
has lived for some time in Singapore,
where she has one of THE most beau-
tiful homes.
Very bright, and a definite "go-getter"
and it seems her plans are already bear-
ing fruit. Am told that she is just
the person for the job as her previous
money-raising efforts have been out-
standingly successful ... on one occa-
sion she even managed to "borrow" one
of His Majesty's warships on which to
stage an entertainment. Anyway I should
think that parting up with the cash would
be a pleasure when the extractor was
one so charming.
Before returning to her tropical home,
Mrs. Geddes, in search of some really
cold weather, plans to go ski-ing at
Kosciusko and will spend some time in
Sydney, where she has already furnished
a temporary home!
We're all agog, of course, for Gilbert
and Sullivan for which the season will
start come Saturday eve. Will be de-
lighted to renew acquaintance once more
with Evelyn Gardiner and also to meet
Viola Wilson and Sara Gregory, to men-
tion only three of the company.
Viola Wilson, they tell me, is a charm-
ing auburn-headed soprano and the ro-
mantic spotlight looms largely as she
has announced her engagement to Frank
GWENYTH EDWARD . . . o Iso o mannequin af last night's wool parade. John Ballam. Mrs. Ii. W. Geddes. MRS. ALAN D'ERESBY HUDSON ... better known os Elisabeth Edwards, who was a mannequin at the wool fashion display at the Embassy ballroom last night. Te MRS. ROBERT (DUM) MEECHAM . . . formerly Enid Wallder ... o son. Help
MRS. ALAN D'ERESBY HUDSON ... better known os Elisabeth Edwards,
who was a mannequin at the wool fashion display at the Embassy ballroom
last night.
Tait and plans to retire from the stage
in favour of domestic bliss. She has
had a varied and interesting career on
the English stage and is one of the most
travelled artists to come from that ccun
try. Is of Scottish descent and was.
educated in dear old Glasgow.
Her first idea was to become a pianist,
but when it was discovered that she
possessed the beautiful voice, the voca-
tion was changed. She studied singing
under an Italian teacher in London and
was soon launched on a musical career.
Made her first appearance with the Royal
Carl Rosa Opera Company. Her first
part was Adele in. "Die Fledermaus.*' Has
since played Nedda in "Pagliacci" and
Michaela in "Carmen." After several
tours in England, she went to America.
Her roles with the Gilbert and Sullivan
Company include Yum Yum in "Mikado,"
Elsie in "Yeoman of the Guard," Gian
etta and Casilda in "The Gondoliers,"
"Ruddigore" and other important roles.
On her return to London she was one
of the 'first chosen for the company for
the Australian cast.
Sara Gregory, who is 21, has been
described as the possessor of sparkling
eyes, fair hair, a provocative tip-tilted
nose and a dash .of laughter-which,
you'il agree, is a pretty fair description!
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Have three interesting engagements
to report. Pat Watts, of Wandering,
announced her engagement on Monday
evening to Ioieutmant-Commaaidejr
Michael Morgan Singer, RJti.
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Do you remember Glen Hillary? She
is the elder daughter of the C C. Hil-
larys, and went to England some time
ago with her parents when Father Cyril
became secretary for the Agent-General
in London. She has been working for
the Ordnance Department of the Bri-
tish Army and has announced her be-
trothal to Lieutenant Bruce Harley, who
halls from Montreal, Canada,
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Then, Penelope Clifton, who has de-
lighted you on so many occasions with
her dancing at Linley Wilson .ballet
shows, is engaged to Pilot-Officer Kirk-
ton Fisher, of South Perth.
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Mentioning Linley "Wilson reminds me
that Mrs. Robert (Dum) Meecham is
holding court at the moment at Ken-
sington Hospital and is the proud pos-
sessor of a brand-new son. She, as you
well know, was premiere danseuse in
many a local ballet recital as Enid
Wallder. Dum is yet another A.I.F.
father who has to wait to see his heir.
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Flora Bunning has tripped off for a
very well-deserved holiday, Darwin be-
ing her destination. She has been in-
defatigable In the way of patriotic en-
tertainments, and through her efforts
has helped to accrue pounds and pounds
WOOL-FOR EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY !
Highlights of lost night's display of woollen fashions arranged by the
Australian Wool Board at the Embassy ballroom were:
ELISABETH HUDSON . . . leoding the parade in a lovely negligee of
cerise sheer wool . . . and later, in an - evening gown of horizon blue
woollen with matching waist-length bolero jacket embroidered with pearls
and bugle beads.
DULCIE ALLEN . . . in a dinner ensemble, a white jersey skirt being
topped with a red and green striped jacket.
6WENYTH EDWARD . . .. in a woodland green woollen suit (the
material giving the effect of corduroy velvet) with a pale pink blouse.
FLORA KING-LETHBRIDGE ... in o beautifully fitting black gown,
the matching coat beaded in gold and mauve-pink.
DOROTHY SIMPSON . . . ina multi-coloured woollen evening gown
, . . decollete . , . with a draped skirt effect.
VALMA! DU FEU . . . in a pink, lime green and white checked
frock topped with a box coot in a plaza pink toning . . . sports hat of
crocheted wool. ~
PAT CLARK . . . in « morning frock of palest green woollen . , .
strictly tailored . . . belted in fawn.
PIPPA WELCH. . ; afternoon frock in sea-gull grey with white
revers-and a snappy white bow at the neckline . . . topped with short
jacket of grey and white.
FAY DU" FEU . . . evening suit of palest blue angora, pearl-trimmed
with gold kid belt . ,- . long-sleeved jacket with xipp in front.
JUDY DONOVAN . . . in the snappiest of skating suits . . . cocktail
green and yellow plaid skirt . . . a la Sonja Henie . . . with green shirt
. . . high-crowned off-Hie-face hat bordered with red and green wool.
ELIZABETH MERRYWEATHER ... os the bride ... in palest
oyster pink wool lace . . '* crystal-beaded oround the neckline . . . match-
ing tulle veil offset with wool flowers. Bridesmaid . . . Gwenyth Edward
in dusty pink with a heaven bhie jacket.
for various bodies, particularly the Aus-
tralian Comforts Fund.
Another who is holidaying is Susette
Chase, who is with Mrs. Boultbee at
York.
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KUDOS ... to Flora Barrett^Ijennard
for coming out of hospital and looking
even more attractive than usual. Saw
her lunching the other day in a woollen
frock in a whimsy pink tone topped
with a dusty blue coat and with the
smartest of small pink felt hats' tipping
over one eye.
Also ... to Molly Healy for her lovely
hostess gown of black velvet, perfectly
plain, except for the wide panel of rich,
creamy lace in front.
Flora and Hugh Whittaker have added
yet more cups to their ever-growing col-
lection of golf trophies, the mixed four-
somes at Karrinyup on Saturday after-
noon being responsible, Hugh played
GWENYTH EDWARD . . . o Iso o mannequin af last night's wool parade. John Ballam. Mrs. Ii. W. Geddes. MRS. ALAN D'ERESBY HUDSON ... better known os Elisabeth Edwards, who was a mannequin at the wool fashion display at the Embassy ballroom last night. Te MRS. ROBERT (DUM) MEECHAM . . . formerly Enid Wallder ... o son. Help
Te MRS. ROBERT (DUM) MEECHAM . . . formerly Enid Wallder ... o son.
.with. Doris Harkness and Piora with Jim
Cumming-both tying. However, a do-
mestic upheaval was saved by more than
two cups being produced, and all four
being recompensed. By the way, did you
know that Hugh is sometimes called
Hagen?
Others out there were Molly Burns,
Eileen Hayes, Marjorie Chapple, the Her-
bert Illingworth couple, Beg and Linda
McKellar Hall, Bill Murray, Bill Cun-
ningham, Alan Cridland, -"Smithy," and
my enemy Nikkie, with whom I "par-
leyed" in cautious fashion. However, the'
mailed fist was clothed in the velvet
glove. Was much relieved i
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In town last week . . . Tom Builder
on a flying visit from way out back.
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Remember, I murmured something
about a romance in which you'd be in
terested? Well, all is proceeding to plan
and I think it won't be long. She is
petite and dark, and he is a member of .
the A.LP. Sorry to tantalise you, dear.
More next week.
Must away. Love from I
Mr. and Mrs. W. Creech, ol 225 Cambridge
street, Wembley, wish to announce the en-
gagement of their only daughter Kaloma, to
George (Jim), only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Howard, of 65 Devenish-street, Victoria Park.
.The engagement is announced ol Gladys
Grace, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B
D. Telfer, ot 19 Parker-street, Bassendean, to
George Edward, sesond son of Mrs, M. Jef-
fery and the late Mr. C. V. Jeffery, of corner
Dodd and Prowse cts.. Bassendean.
.The engagement ts announced between
I*rna Bose, second daughter of Mr. and
«rs. C. ^Lawson, of No. 4 Pump. Merredin,
and Wallace Alfred John, eldest son ot Mr.
and Mes. E. Coulson, or Matlock-street, Mt.
Hawthorn.
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