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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
4
The Wentworth dance hosted by the Lebanon ladies aims to boost funds for the Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and the Children's Hospital. An Oriental wishing carpet drew guests who toured a four milver Moons carpet and tried their luck with novelties and lucky handkerchiefs as Mra. Melick and committee members assisted.
Ten lodge members and guests attended a Waynes Ambassadors event hosted by Blue Lodge No. 466. Trainbow balloons and festive decor created a striking scene with women in frocks of lace and ribbons, presenting a vivid display of attire.
The annual SOS8.W ball transformed the Town Hall into a garden of fortoons with orange tokens aiding the Dill Macky Memorial Protestant Orphan Homes. About 40 men held swords while 66 rear-end velvets and floral arrangements adorned the event. Mrs Cecil fitterly received the wife of the Grand Master as decor and attendees wore white and pink gladioli and posies.
Very tired Governor brightened the Palala Royal event hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Masons for his 68th birthday. Attendees included Rt. Worshipful Grand Master J Goulston, Lady de Chair, Sut Lieut Gratmmn de Chair, Miss Margaret Osborne, Mrs W F Foster, Mrs de Muralt, Sub-Lieutenant Graham ie Chale, writers Rene Maxwell Alfred Cunningham Natalie Rosenna Madanne Bella Vincent, and many notable guests such as American Consul and Speaker and Vice president of the Legislative Assembly.
The feature describes RomMa style handicrafts using raffia and silk. Hats and raffia straw items become pochettes tea cosies and charming baskets. Garden implements encrusted in decorative raffia resemble cottages and add a bright summer touch.
Recipe fragment describes making a passion fruit sponge cake with fox butter baking powder milk and eggs. Instructions mention beating cream and butter then folding in fruit pulp and icing sugar and assembling with a second layer after about 16 minutes of baking.
The article surveys spring fashion trends with a focus on color tones, face powders, and delicate perfumes. It highlights crystal floral motifs, white and red contrasts, chiffon gowns, new bouquet styles, and the revival of felt and leather flowers. It notes bold evening frocks with jewelry accents and minimal yet elegant drapery, plus new neckline and back designs for dancewear.
Stray remarks describe fleas avoiding an epileptic and fleeing a deceased or dying person. A bizarre comparison claims the sea holds a vast gold reservoir, estimated at one grain per ton of water or four shillings per twenty five tons.
The article surveys jumpers as versatile summer garments for matron and young woman, with fabric choices from crepe de chine to linen. It notes pairing with skirts in varied colors, appropriate necklines, and simple trims like embroidery and stitched pockets to achieve smart, affordable outfits for social and sports wear.
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