London, Nov. 25.
"Mrs. Roosevelt.|s finding the task of preparing the White House to re-ive our King and Queen next year of considerable difficulty. The travelling with their Majes-total 40 people. all of whom be accommodated in lamb—mostly flat furs are being used, counteracting any suggestion of bulk.
A new evening scarf for wear with backless evening frocks is of filmy lace, gathered at the shoulders. A variation is a frothing scarf of white tulle, with sprays of apple blossom tucked into each fold.
Another dress note is that petticoats in pastel tinted silks rustle under slim black wool frocks.
A. hem of starched broderie anglaise hangs below some full skirted models, and suggests the return of Victorian pantalettes.
A Ballet Russe Matinee Parents should take note that children will be admitted at reduced prices to the matinee performance of "The Swan Lake," a ballet in three acts, music by Tchaikowsky, which will be presented by the Ballet Russe at the Lyceum Theatre on Sunday, January 13, at 215 p.m.
This symphonic ballet should greatly interest children, especially girls. The romantic story of the beautiful maidens turned by the Evil Genius into white swans, of the love of a young prince, who liberates the beautiful Odette from that bewitchment, of the sinister plots of the Evil Genius and of his destruction will ju LIH
is President ich he signed the Proclamation of E According to tentative arrangements this is to form the bedroom of the Queen's suite. Across the hall on the rame second floor, is the suite which the King will probably occupy. It includes what is known as the Pink Room, a smaller bedroom and a bathroom. Their may share another historic in the White House—the Monroe Room—as a sitting room.
E wee A Question of Etiquette One hears that New York hostesses are already taking steps to get their names on the lists of guests for any State function that may be held in Honour of their Majesties. The question of correct etiquette and deport-Thent'in the presence of Royalty is also being discussed. Would Mrs. Roosevelt curtsy to Queen Elizabeth? This is just one of many points our American friends would like to be Clear about. Am expert on Court procedure answers it this way: "That a law unto Mrs. Roosevelt her-"self" he says.
Among newest accessories are earrings which curve round the ear so that the top as well as the lobe glitters with diamonds and other jewels. Real pearls tinted blue are twisted round the neck and then looped under the arm. Jewel-encrusted black velvet bracelets and clips, fitted on to the shoulder like epaulettes, also make fashion news.
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