Pattern Service

WE have arranged with a well-known Sydney firm of pattern-cutters to publish each month a diagram of a seasonable frock, patterns of which may be obtained by our readers direct from this office, post-free, on payment of the sum stated under the diagram. Address your letter to “Pat terns,” Pacific Islands Monthly, Box 3408 R, Sydney, and enclose a note giving the number of the pattern wanted and bust size, and enclose also the price of the pattern in postal note or stamps. The pattern will be sent by return mall.

Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Giblin, of Port Moresby, departed from Papua in the middle of July by the Macdhui for Sala maua, New Guinea, via Rabaul. Dr. Gib lin, who has been in the Territory for 26 years, recently resigned from his position as Medical Officer at Pt. Moresby to take up an engagement with New Guinea Gold fields Ltd. at Wau. There were many farewell parties in Papua to bid “bon voy age” to the popular medico and his wife; and at every function sincere emphasis was laid on Dr. Giblin’s personal and professional capabilities, and deep regret was expressed at his departure from Papua after so many years of inestimable service to the white residents and to the natives.

2051. —A noticeably dressy effect is achieved cn this frock by the shaped basque. Wide revers extend to the double-breasted fastening which pro vides quite a change. Skirt features inverted pleats back and front. Material (for 36 in. bust): 4½ yds. 36 ins. wide. Bust sizes 32 to 40 ins.