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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

8

Something Blue tradition observed at wedding

Miss Marjorie Light body married Mr. W K Stephens yesterday at All Saints Church. She planned a blue stone ring, but it proved unsafe to wear so a friend kept it and the matron of honour supplied a sprig of blue hydrangea to observe the tradition. A quiet holiday for Parliamentary representative Jos Francis MELE and wife planned to visit Southport after Ipswich. Crochet revival in London includes Irish crochet edging as fashion returns. A famous poem about Mog Miles From Gundasi inspired a statuette by Sydoryacluvig. Kooves autographed the piece for charity with the author reciting the poem from 50 years ago.

Marjorie Lightbody W. K Tim) Stephens All Saints’ Church Ralph Billington Jos. Francis Spetalog Ipswich Southport Capalla Buffers Paradise Gundasi Aculvigi Mien Ona Latour Jack Moses Kong Kooves

Fashion notes on skirts and evening gowns from a vintage ensemble

A lively survey of styles emphasizes tailored full skirts versus straight cuts, with outfits featuring violet crepe yokes, black satin, and layered fabrics. Advice praises practical yet elegant silhouettes, long swirls, and accessories like hats and cravats, while noting color contrasts and necklines for day and evening wear.

Embroidered Necklaces New Idea for Next Season

A fashion note suggests wearing large embroidered necklaces over high bodices next season. Create a bright on fabric accessory by drawing a curved line from shoulder to neckline, then stitch petals and daisies in vivid colors to form a garland around the neck and along sleeve edges for a quick ornamental effect.

Australian Soprano Mia Hammond Impresses London Critics

In London at Queens Hall Australian soprano Mia Joan Hammond wowed Beecham and audiences with clear sincere singing in The Bes tolan. Critics praised her poise and voice noting immense promise and potential for Covent Garden. The Sunday Times highlighted her young roles and sincerity overcoming an assumed ordeal.

London Mia Joan Hammond Queens Hall Thomas Beecham Aise ‘Hammond Miss Hammond Olerea Land Sunday Times Asaya The Daily Mall Covent Garden

C W A Younger Set Meets Uses Funds for Local Homes

The Queensini County Women’s Association Younger Set reports 18 members and active fundraising. Members supported Montrose Home for Crippled Children and Crippled Children’s Hospital with donations totaling 12 pounds, with weekly hospital visits and partnerships for charitable stalls. The report is signed by president Mises Vv ryere to sren and secretary Mary McClar id.

Queensini Lings Longa Children’ Hospital Montrose Home Montrose Coors Sa Es Eetanaha Rene Raiehes Mises Vvryere Sren Mary McClar

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