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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
7
Balloons in bright colors formed a gay carnival note at the Toc H Ball in Finneys Auditorium last evening. Palms deco around alcoves and a Rev Page Roberts rose display enhanced the floral decor. The event drew a larger crowd than usual with many interstate delegates attending the Brisbane convention nearby.
Governor Lady Mayoress and Lady Wilson preside over a debutante ball at City Hall on June 37. Attendees include Miss Marjine Wilson and the Institute of Social Service along with the Children's Playground Association. The inaugural committee formed with roles for president, secretary, treasurer, and other officers.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a YWCA garden fete planned for Saturday at Captain and Mrs E R B Pike residence Hawthorne, plus a monthly board of directors meeting and reports on church and school activities. The garbled text mentions MorrI Sivage and various committees, with references to unity, election of officers, and community events.
Cairo reports May 24 as Egyptian royal betrothal news with Pincens Pavan and Enttas Shaee mahammied Reva. An Anglican Church of England ceremony in Mounting included Mr and Mrs G Brown with guests from Melbourne. The event featured musicians, speakers, and a visiting rector aiding arrangements.
Government figure Sir Lealie Wilson and Lady Wilson attend a formal reception with Major A V Stark and a large committee list at the hall. The supper table includes Mr and Mrs Arkell, Captain J Richards RN ADC, Mrs Me Herring as president, and many attendees noted with elaborate attire and floral tributes.
A lively event at Corinda featured Marion Sranman and other guests in festive attire as Children of Mary hosted a social night. Attendants wore blue gowns and sashes while a charity euchre game and decorative touches created a colorful, upbeat gathering.
Brisbane bridge players note two strands of news from America via Mrs 2 Krubschnitt and her husband during their five month visit. Reports discuss reactions to new fives, sixes and backs and the popularity of certain suits among American players. The couple’s travel included stops in New York and California before returning to Brisbane.
Miss Wilson ofter described as a grey city she says London appeared brighter after a visit from Miss Marjorie Wilson daughter of the Governor In London she noted more colour in streets and attire since leaving seven years ago Upon returning by yesterday's mail train she spoke to a Courier Mail reporter about improved lighting outfits and social spots in Bond Street and the Empire era streets seeking a brighter view than before she arrived in Queensland with her parents.
Misa Wilson called her art study a personal hobby though she attended Grosvenor Art School daily. Plans may arrange an oath at Government House studio for her. She loves animals, enjoys riding, and visited major art exhibitions in Wardern area. Atlas Wilson noted a 19th century piece, Life in Kenya, influenced her.
Mrs J Krattschnitt, back from America to Reishane, viewed replicas of Australia’s latest footwear in a New York shop. She accused the salesman of copying foreign styles, and he retorted that they must be copying for shoes there. She fired back that it looked as if he were copying them.
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