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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1957-03-28, Page 6.• The Thnes.A4hrocolte, March a, 1117 • Cottons Are BeautifulWith the co-operation •of community stores, The Times -Advocate presents the fashion picture for 1957 in lthis special three-page sec- tion, Exciting styles, worn by local models are uniquely il- lustrated in fashion portraits by professional photographer Jack Doerr, Store buyers, who've pick- ed the best in wearing ap- parel from the offerings of Canadian and American ,manufacturers this spring, pro vide enlightening com- ments on what's new to serve as a guide for the buyer: Advertisements on these pages will also help milady make her choice for the coming season. Once you've read. about the exciting fashion news for 1957, you'll be anxious to pick your Easter costume soon. Marilyn Jory in a dress of rose blush bengaline cotton figured with black is in high style for the young lady this spring and summer as shown at Gould and Jory's. It is made on princess lines with full skirt, raglan sleeve and contrasting button trim. • • —Doerr Soft Subtle, Feminine Nursing Aides Receive Caps Students who had completed a six months nurses' aid course at South Huron Hospital received their caps at a capping cere- mony in the hospital auxiliary rOOTIIS. Receiving their caps from Mrs. Walter Stahl, instructor, were Joan. Baker and June Dietrich, Dashwood; Margaret Bertram, Exeter; Ruth Ann Dykeman, Zion and Audrey Godkin, Walton. Miss Alice Claypole presided for the ceremony. Mrs. Jack Delbridge presented each girl with a pen, a gift from the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Hospital and Mrs., Marian Learn, assist- ant superintendent, presented pins donated by the Hospital As- sociation. Trend In '57 Styles Inake her home in Vancouver, was presented with a pen. Mrs. Stahl, who is leaving to iT •By MRS. VALERIA GOULD ;I• Gould and Jory • SPRING IS HERE! and with her, she has brought new exci- ting styles ani ;delicate pastel shades to flatter; all women, Dresses are soft, subtle, and strictly feminine with the more covered -up look, lowered hem- lines and new luxurious fabrics that even extend into sportswear. jeans and shirts are taking a ; back seat to the new Ivy league look with its striped blazers, sweaters, slim jims, slacks and skirts. For the working girl, • piques, cotton broadcloth and eyelet batiste predominates de- signers' choice, with chiffon, silks and linens playing an im- portant part in afternoon and evening wear. Dresses are high -waisted with soft flowing skirts, or the tapered sheath, figure -wonderful for al- xnost any age, and the sissy shirtwaist is Oh! so papular, both blouses and dresses. 1 • Fashion is reflecting the new Blouson look in dresses, suits with trim shorter jackets, and in blouses worn over 'everything from bathing suits to evening skirts. The shade this Spring is lilac, flattering to all ages and colour- ings, particularly beautiful when combined with soft pink, beige or taup.e. Accessories, too, are s;1 delightful and exciting with the slim heel and tapered toe in shoes, and clutch or pouch bag to match. GloVes are even shor- ter this year and in shades to compliment any spring outfit. So Dame Spring dares us— dares us to step out in style this spring with polka -dots or stripes, to shoot the works at even.newer shades, take a whirl at a shock- ingly pretty neckline, splurge on a pale silk for a gay summer and create a sensation in a big flower print.. 4:t4ske. tg, Ph riis here at MacMILLAN'S FOR MILADY Exclusive Millinery Exqyisite Bonnets At Moderate Prices A complete line of accessories to compliment any spring costume. FOR THE YOUNG LADY + Coats + Dresses + Suits + Lingerie + Accessories Infant to 19X and ,Subteen roe 3Z FOR THE YOUNG. MAN + Blazers + Dress Trousers + Shirts + All.Weather Coats • Conitiliti Lln le;heligtotifi Underviter • Exeter 4 And FlowOry Miss Norma Veal '.". ""---7"-1 Weds Postmaster Baskets of pink and white snapdragon, palms and lighted candelabra decorated James St, United. Church on Saturday af- ternoon for the wedding of Norma Ruth Veal, youngest daughter of Mrs. Veal and the • late William J. Veal; and Arthur Edward Ball, Clinton, son of . Mrs. Ball and the late Ernest Ball, Fincardine, Rey. H. J. Snell performed the double ring ceremony at 2 ' o'clock. Mr. Lawrence Wein, church organist, played wedding music and, accompanied. the soloist, Mrs, Ivan Lloyd, sister of the groom. Given in marriage by her brother, Ross Veal, the bride was lovely in a floor length gown of white crystallete 'made on princess lines with back in- terest. Her finger tip veil was held by a coronet of pearls and sequins. She wore a pearl neck- lace --the gift of the groom:. She carried a white Bible topped with red Sweetheart roses with stream- ers knotted with forget-me-nots and rose petals. Miss Barbara Brintnell, Exeter, as maid of honor•and Miss Irene • Beavers, London, as 'bridesmaid wore ballerina length gowns of nylon net and lace in blue and coral respectively with matching accessories and cascade bou- • quets of Kokomo carnations and blue hyacinths. Mr. Ivan Lloyd, Chatham, was groomsman and ushers were El- wyn Kerslake, Woodham, and Robert Clark of Kincardine. A wedding ,reception was held in the church parlors when the bride's mother received in blue Brenda Dinney is ready for Easter with her navy blue shirred skirt and white sissy blouse lavishly trimmed with lace set off by a bright red cummerbund tied with black bow. Her dress is made of tel3ilized cotton, a drip-dry fabric requiring little or no ironing. Her white hat shaped like mother's is of linene straw trimmed with wee flowers and navy velvet ribbon. A white straw bag and nylon stretch gloves complete her costume from MacMillans. —Doerr crepe dress with black acces- sories and the groom's mother chose green crepe. Each wore a corsage of pink Sweetheart roses and white hyacinths. andtravelling to Niagara Falls and the United States the bride wore a beige tweed suit with, blue and brown accessories. On their return they will re- side in Clinton where the groom is postmaster. The bride was leader of the First Exeter Brown- ie Pack • p Fashionrevious to her mar- FQr Children • riage, Entertains For Trousseau Follows Adult Trend Mrs. :William Veal entertain- ed at a -trousseau showing on Wednesday afternoon and eve - B Y MRS. DEL. Ma cMI •ind quality -proven. The custo- ning in honor of her daughter MaeMilla n's • Style trends for children this year are delightful modifications of the men's and women's ap- parel. Coats 'of pastel tweed,and all- weather fabrics, trimmed with touches of velvet and. buttons that contrast will be popular. The sissy blouse and dutch -boy influence will be much in evi- deuce. Even the duster coat teamed with matching prints is being shown for the tiny miss. Hats, too, this spring are mi- niature copies of mother's, de- lightfully styled to flatter and please the young lady. Some are shown with tiny straw bags to match. The young gentleman's ward. robe has been greatly influenced by the Ivy -league look; co-ordi- nated jackets of Ivy -league strips Worn with plain trousers repeating a colour from the jacket. The navy blazer is still much in denfand with a grey flannel trouser and white shirt. Colour without a doubt is a major factor in choosing a gar- ment and it is alwaysimpor- tant that it compliments the hair and skin tones of the child. Colours this year are as deli- cate as an early spring flower garden, or as sharp and clear as a summer day. Soft pinks, violets, 'blues and yellows run a close rival with vibrant, clear reds, navy, coral a n d tur- quoise: Mix them or match them the new finishing process on cot- tons and synthetics keep them clean and colour fast for longer wearing, Sport and play -clothes become more versatile each season. Ma- nufacturers are using more fa- brics easy to Clean and suited to the purpose of the garment; drip and drys for hot summer days; sturdy denims and sheens cloth that need little or no iro- ning, a boon to the busy mother. Fabrics treated with new scien- tific /Wishes that give longer wear, Shed rain, resist stains and creases all help to lighten the strain on the family bud- get. Children's wear manufacturers are striving daily to overcome the sizing problem, In the pixst year an1 extensive survey was made throughout Canada and a new standard of sizing has been adopted. However there is still much work to be done in this field before a truly standardized sizing can be adopted. Some nia- nufacturers are =Chiding tags on their merchandite indicating, height, weight, and measure,' ments for a given size. Name brand lines is flit most ininortant part of good nubile relations. They're dependable Flat Handbags Enhance Capes handbags are ported testume co-ordinates this season. They'ro flat for bedoitting. wear with ,full tapes and cape -like fashions, and soft in loek, for harmony with softly' pleated, Welted or draped coattlin eS. Shane§ are Sirtiple, with lint deflated stiar or, elongated rectangle preclothitiating. mer knows, when she . buys a • nationallradvertized articl e, that it's backed up by the ma- nufacturer for long-lasting wear,% who will stand behind their goods if not entirely satisfac- tory. • in summing up, style, colour, quality and durability teamed with the proper size are the important factors in choosing your children's wardrobe this spring. Norma,. bride of Saturday. As- sisting in the afternoon were Mrs. Sam Skinner, Mrs, Elwyn Kerslake, Miss. Barbara .Brint. nen and Miss , Pat Kerslake. Sheila Bonnaillie) was in charge of the register, ' In the evening Miss Yvonne Penhale officiated and assisting in displaying the trousseau were Mrs. Don Bray, Miss Doris El- ford, Mrs. Harold Broderick, Mrs. Ross • Skinner and Mrs. Den Penhale. Vet Ladies Heair Hooke 111r. li. G. Hooke, fieldman for the Conservation Authority, -showed slides on the work of the Authority al the March meet- ing of the Ladies' Auxiliary on Monday evening, Plans were made to cater for the Boy Scout banquet .April 10 and for the. • RCAF Centralia ladies' bOwling club in May. President Mrs„ Eugene Beaver asked the. members to send cards to the president of Kincardine. Auxiliary who is in St. Joseph's Hospital as the result a a car accident., • WCTU Discusses A-Icohol Education Alcohol education was the sub- ject of discussion at the meeting of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the .on 'Thursday after- noon at the home of Mrs, Herman Powe. Because of the illness of the president, Mrs. C. W. Down, Mrs. Powe presided and conducted. the worship service. British Columbia was thepin- neer province. in 1947 in this ad-. vanced movement followed by Alberta,Saskatchewan and Ma, nitoba in thes.ame xear. Con— ditions Ontario have net .been encouraging. Quebec shows M. creasing interest, • Boris Originals •. By Tip Top • Tailors 'Boris of California' Style; Originals, tailored exclusive- ly by Tip Top Tailors, point up the fashion trends for spring the gently rounded silhouette, the re- turn to a quietly feminine elegance, and the tendency for skirts to • be slightly longer (13-3,4". from the Boer), You may have 'these Boris Originals hand - cut and custom tailored to your personal measurements by Tip Top Tailors' skilled crafts- man, through Walper'S, your local agent. Be dressed with • distinction ' this coming season by wearing a garment bearing a "Boris of California") label. Walper's 1 A , 5' I Men's Wcar Phone 81 Exeter Cet into the spirit of .spring . . . get into • lighthearted and lovely as the season • of waist or long of torso..in light, bright or • in silk, rayon, couon, linen and miracleVeruls . in short, we've the dresses to .pleasingly low you'll our spring -happy dresses, each do itself. We've dresses slim or full .. dark prints or solid colors. We've diesses .. we've dresses with matching jackets new handbags You'll have fashion well In hand when you tarry one of these elegant handbags. We've smooth textured leatheta. Pa' tents, in a Wide array of shapes, tolors. Hy accworiti foot Scintillating iliaeviti, all- Won, pretty patterns. Nylon gloves to enhance your mounts, Reversible skirt' in rich-weeions and tomtit, Just arrived! Prettiest cotton blouses. Slender and shapely shoes lot spring. Gould&Jory LADIES' WEAR, 11100T Phone 16 • Exeter