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Tini.ino.-Adv. ;ON, July 9, 1980
Odds 'n Ends
Hold onto your hats!
By ELAINE TowNsNEND
in a. picture of my grand-
mother's family, I admire
the beautiful flowing gowns
worn by the six girls and
their mother, The outfits
were designed and sewn by
one of the older daughters.
The younger girls wore
large ribbons in their hair,
The older ones didn't wear
hats in the photo, but I'm
sure each had a hat to
complete their ensemble,
In those days, hats were
called millinery. They
weren't just accessories, they
were vital parts of a
fashionable lady's, wardrobe.
We've all .seen pictures of
pioneer women wearing
plain or gingham bonnets for
everyday and plumed
Sunday-go-to-meeting mi-
llinery for special occasions.
No fashion-conscious lady
would be caught without a
hat.
Hats remained in style
from the 1930's through the
mid 1960's. I remember my
first hat a soft green
style with a bit of veil, If
memory serves me
correctly, I wore it once and
decided I was not the
fashion-conscious type, It
was my first„last and only
hat,
With the'00's, came wigs
and bouffant hair dos,
Remember the hours of
teasing hair, strand by
strand? Remember the
almost lethal doses of suf-
focating spray? No matter
how sticky the hair might be
it was almost impossible to
balance a hat rlp there,
The only time the hat pins,
bobby pins or combs worked
was when you tried to take
the hat off.
Then came mini skirts and
jeans, and hats almost
became almost in the casual
craze almost lost, but not
quite.
In parts of the world with
extreme hot or cold tem-
peratures, hats never lost
their utilitarian value. Then
came North Americans
interest in sports. Baseball
caps became popular;
jogging, tennis and
racquetball required hats to.
complete 14e, sgorts'' outfits..
Some. stores had to open new
departments or enlarge old
ones just, accommodate
the trend towards. caps for
sport,
About two years ago the
jean culture began to swing
to classic ..suits and cocktail
dresses, In the United States
cowboy outfits were
What self-respecting cowboy
or cowgirl would be caught
without a cowboy hat?
The resurgence of hat
popularity'shows up now in
everything from-. straw
boaters to. felt fedoras to
cotton sunhats and
variations of the Stetson.
Locally fur cassocks worn
low over the brow, firm
barrets with buckled straps
across the crown and low
crowns with soft brims made
appearances. Even the
1940's style with a veil tried
to mount a comeback.
The popularity of hats may
cause a shortage of straw.
U.S. retailers claim they
can't find enotigh, straw hat
bodies; from china for their
spring 1901 line,
On the whole,, millinery
Manufacturers that survived
the lean years are ecstatic.
Hat business is booming!
Resurgence began as
`impulse buying!' Young
women bought hats because
they were fascinated with
them.. Older women, whoe had
abandoned wearing hats:
because they didn't want to
standoutin a crowd, bought
one now and again because
they never lost the 'feel' for
hats.
Now young ladies,. Who
always admired the elegant
fashions in hats of the past,
and older ladies, who never
felt completely dressed,
without their hats, can buy
all the millinery they want.
Hats are back!
As for me, I doubt that I'll
ever become fashion-
conscious enough to give up
bareheaded freedom.
'ENGAGED — Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hamather are pleased to
announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter
Catherine Anne to Jason John Brown, son of Mr.and Mrs.
John Brown of Woodstock, Ontario. The wedding will take
place at Hensall United church Saturday, July 19. Open
reception to follow. Everyone welcome.
MR. AND MRS. DARYL KEYS
Carol Ann Wilson and James Daryl, Keys ,were united in
marriage at Caven Presbyterian Chu(ch, Exeter, on May 31.
The bride is the daughter of Bud and Lois Wilson of Welland,
Ontario, and the groom's parents are Murray and Joan Keys
of.RR' 3 Exeter, Ontario. Rev. Kenneth Knight officiated at the
ceremony. Marianne Frayne, RR 3 Goderich, provided the
organ music and a solo, assisted by Bernadette Rynkun,
Mississauga,' in two duets. Maid of honour was Beth Keys of
Exeter. Bridesmaids were Bonnie Keys, Exeter and Brenda
Barclay, London. Flower girls were Wendy and Sharon
Buchner, Springfield. The best man was Kevin Lovell of Strat-
ford, Guests were ushered by Robert Jolly, Exeter and Grant
Wilson, Welland. Following a reception at the Exeter Golf
and Country Club, the couple enjoyed a honeymoon in
Haliburton. They are now residing at RR 1 Exeter.
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