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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
6
The piece critiques Chinese and Western social norms highlighting guests who do not RSVP, the impact on hosts, and the spread of etiquette ideas. It cites Lin Yutang and explores charity events, smoking norms, and courtesy as a key social virtue in modern society.
The Cathedral at Newcastle hosted the wedding of Dr. Winstanley Barnes of Mayfield Newcastle and Miss Mavis Helene Cummins daughter of Mrs A A Cummins of Newcastle. The bride wore a satin gown with veil, was given away by her father, and attendants included Miss Cynthia Neckarrow and Mrs Cummins wore a black velvet coat. Best man Kenneth Barnes and other family tied to the Barnes and Cummins households attended. after the ceremony guests planned a honeymoon trip to Brisbane.
A London exhibition features royal possessions from Princess Elisabeth and Princess Margaret Rose. Among prized items is Pat the stuffed doll with auburn hair showing signs of washings, alongside a gold cape and other heirlooms. The feature notes Queen Victoria’s era relics and references royal connections to Queensland golf society and evolving social dances including Lambeth Walk and The Charleston.
A garbled item describes amusing linens with overset patterns and silhouettes including poodles and hansom cabs. It mentions a Paris designer creating prints with unusual motifs like ardehokes and rug-plants, amid a muddled sample of names and terms.
The Quetelle Auditoriuin hosted a bridge party by the Chia Welfare Bridge Clb welcoming 70 guests. President Ars Janckion presided while Mie Jackson assisted with revels, featuring tea gowns and Gerberas as decorations. EndSees A. Warnock announced passes.
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