Pattern Service

have arranged with a well-known Sydney v * 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 tern,” 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 mail.

Mrs. Fanny Eva Hennings, a highly respected resident of Levuka, Fiji, died on March 1 in her 69th year. Mrs.

Hennings, who was the relict of the late Mr. James Hennings, an old colonist, had been in ill-health for some time. She leaves a grown up family of sons and daughters. Her husband pre deceased her eight years ago when he was lost at sea, during a hurricane.

Mr. Robert McKegg, managing dir ector of the Cook Islands Trading Co., Ltd., arrived in Sydney from Auckland in March. He is undergoing a course of treatment, at present, at the Wah roonga Sanatorium.

Frock, 4279—ls. ld.

4279. —Gathers at the shoulders, match the sleeves; V neck is outlined with a roll con trast collar harmonising with sleeve trimming and basque—hand embroidery is suggested in oriental shades. Flared skirt has a shaped seam back and front. Material (for 36 in. bust): 3 yds. 36 ins. wide; contrast, ¾ yd. 36 ins. wide. Bust sizes 32 to 40 ins.