The war has put an end to luxuries of all kinds. Luxury clothes, Holidays and" sports are pleasures of the past. "We realize this new on learning that the Ascot rule meeting for 1940 been abandoned, The entries fo Ascot Gold Cup were published in the "Racing Calendar" last Decom= ber. There were 31 nominations.
Again the war is responsible for the King's provisional decision forego his usual spring visit to Wind-wor, Not only ds the King anxious to be in town then one accessible to his Ministers, but Winesor Castle is, considered 100 expensive to run wartime with the Court in residence, Furthermore, there would be little room for the Royal family in. the Castle, as a number of state apart by officials evaenated from Buckingham Palace and St, James's Palace, Debutantes' One Dance With no Buckingham Palace Courts snd no Ascot this year, the London Season. will be almost although "one tradi normal Season will be held as usual The historic Queen Charlotte's Dinner, at which all the debut antes of the Season are wont to make year-olds chance to wir their fest ball frocks, Poor would-be debutantes of 1940, this is the one "and only arranged for them.
Charlotte's Birthday the saver for this and. guests may enjoy the glamour of the occasion Knowing that it is helping forward the work of the Queen Charlote hospital. The date. of the is Leap Year Night itself—Februa would have to cut Geinch wide strip off the edge of the material and make a false hem to the pinafore, This new economy style lends itself all kinds of variations and charming colour schemes.
Let collar, for: instance, match pinafore and ' belt match dress. Over a dress of patterned cation oF silk, wear a plain cole ured linen pinafore. As an_accom= paniment to a black frock, a plaid sill pinafore is a good suggestion. But there is no end to the variations you will be able (0 think out for yourself If the pinafore fashion appeals to you.
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