... A CRYSTALLINE ART FOUR HUNDRED guests attended the opening at 45, Park Lane, of an exhibition of Steuben glass, to see the superb collection of designs made by international artists. Above Mr. Ernest Thesiger admires a fine piece. Right Lady Mary and Mr. Adrian Bailey before some exhibits The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Houghton, Jun., received the guests at the ...

... rpHE extremely well-tailored three- JL quarter length coat by Bidder, shown on the opposite page, is made of a very thick duvetyn cloth that makes it faintly reminiscent of a British Warm. Double-breasted, with large patch pockets, it is lined with a white fur fabric. In cocoa brown, wine or dark green, it costs £14 19s. 6cl. and comes from Harrods of knightsbridge, who also stock the dress ...

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... Miss Maria Scarafia Photograph by Jultn Cole Italian as chianti and charming as a spell. With all the continental's flair for making clothes seductive. Believes that fashion is for flaunting and chooses as her personal hairdresser Martin Douglas at 30, Davies Street, W.l. /or your diary: the telephone number of Martin Douglas is MAY fair 1 260 f 1269 ...

... FIVE REPUBLICS 1 HAD CELEBRATION A RECEPTION for 300 guests was held at Canning House, in Belgrave Square, upon the 134th anniversary of the independence of Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicar agua, El Salvador and Guatemala i Senora Sheila Palomo, Senora Iris Suazo, Senora Virginia de Gallegos and Senora Maria Castellanos awaiting the guests Senor Thomen, the Dominican Ambassa dor, and Senora Thomen, ...

... , North Norfolk, dinghy enthusiasts find the tidal harbour ideal for sailing small boats of every description. Above Mrs. Donald McCulloch was giving a sailing lesson to her youngest daughter, Rohan, aged seven Roger Garland and Andrew McCulloch were concentrating on the serious and expert business of preparing for a sail Miss Josephine Borthwick ably assisted by Mr. Nicholas Worth were ...

... FROM the Métro station at the Opera an elderly couple emerged. The stairs are steep and they were out of breath. They stood on the kerb, with their backs towards the Opera House, the vista of the avenue de l'Opéra stretching away to the Comédie Française before them. Silently they stared at the newly widened thorough fare. Widened to the disadvantage of the pavements. I do not like it! ...

... Jean CleJand BACK from a holiday in Italy and the South of France, during which we did over 3,000 miles motoring, I took my car to the garage for a check-up and some reconditioning. When I got home, a glance in the mirror suggested that similar treatment for myself would not come amiss. Towards the end of the summer, most of us as regards our looks would be all the better for a spot of ...

... W (Left): Denison Wilkinson. Theivedding look place at St. Michael's Chester Square of Mr. William Denison only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Denison of Wood Lane Streetly Warwickshire and Miss Philippa Wilkinson elder daughter of Lt.-Col. 1 and Mrs. Wilkinson of Off ham, Kent Young Murphy. Mr. Peter D. Young England Rugby captain only son of Mr. V. L. Young of Clifton Bristol and Mrs. D. Gough oj ...

... lames Buchanan Co. Led. lames Buchanan Co. Led. This is the bottle to look for. Discerning hosts can offer their guests no better drink than Scotch Whisky especially when it's Black White. This fine Scotch has a smooth mellow flavour and extra quality all its own. BLACK&WHITE' SCOTCH WHISKY Ohe Secret is ut the Bleeietiny By Appoinemenc to Ner Majesty the Queen Scotch Whiskv Distillers ...

... tells her own personal beauty story I have used Hormone Treatments for over thirty years Acclaimed as one of the greatest beauties of her time, Madame Rubinstein has held world leadership in the beauty field for over 40 years. Today she is twice a grandmother, leads a business and social life that would tax a person half her years and the famous complexion she had as a girl is still the envy ...

... A T he Daimler Company Lid The improved DAIMLER CONQUEST SALOON An extremely important feature of the 1955 standard model of the Daimler Conquest Saloon is a modification of the seating which allows 4 inches more leg space for rear-seat passengers.This improvement in seating accom modation makes this fine model outstandingly comfort able and roomy and access is now even easier by virtue of ...