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hy 12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Apr. 13, 1977 ) bratriries Ua AN . FROIN EE EH SETS SOA THAD Auxiliary fashion show packs house at PPHS by Betty Deeth From babies to bridal party, models of all ages walked down the runway last Wednesday evening. _ There were door prizes galore, donated by local merchants, and standing room only in the auditorium at the Port Perry High School for the "Spring Fashion Show' sponsored by the Community Memorial Hospital Auxili- ary, a welcome harbinger of Spring and respite from winter-like weather. Gauchos, painter-pants, jumpsuits, the peasant look and femidine sun-dresses were features of this year's show. Colours ranged from cool white, to black and vibrant red for the ladies, and soft pastels for men's fashions. A beautifully tailored salmon coloured suit elicited appreciative whistles from the audience as the male model strolled by and applause greeted a grandmotherly model attir- ed in a beautiful peignoir. The little ones holding on to x Tracey Menzies: their big Seters; toddled to the end of the runway to receive a balloon, It seems a matter of taste for colour comes at an early age, as one little girl paused to exclaim when offered 'a balloon, "I don't like yellow ones, but if you have pink, I just love pink balloons!" No stage-fright there! Another three year old girl, taking her doll for a walk all by herself down the long runway, was quite non- plussed when she had trouble steering the doll On the boardwalk » A 7x ¥ CENA > oe $3) carriage. She just turned it around and pulled it after "her, got her balloon and finished her trek, back to the dressing room. It seems there is some- thing for everyone in fashion in Port Perry. For the creative person, who wants a change from the assembly-line look, examp- les of beautiful hand crafft- ed garments were shown of tie-dye, macrame and weaving. Also easy to sew, easy to wear clothes were modelled, made from materials and patterns available at a local fabric centre, The romantic look is "in" for this spring and summer, with softer, fuller shapes, bits of lace and ruffles and the bare look was shown in sundresses and off-the- shoulder evening dresses. Elasticized dirndle peasant skirts, and peasant prints for sundresses were featur- ed. Jumpsuits came in a variety of fabrics and colours, shaped with elastic at waist, and cuffed in lengths from the knee to the angle. Many clothes were *- made in the easy-care poly- ester blends, but it was noted that the trend is to more use of the natural fibres such as cotton, linen and wool for comfort. The sassy "Gaucho"', blends the comfort of pants with the dressiness of a skirt. A sporty gaucho suit caught this writer's eye, with its stitched down pleat- ed full skirt and short waist- length jacket in a brilliant ~ red. Red was right too, for the sharp suit modelled by a local men's clothier., Men's suits were also shown in - bold plaids as well as pastel stripes and checks. Joel Aldred, commentator for the third part of the show, daringly modelled a leisure suit made completely of dark brown cotton velour, and guaranteed machine washable. Backgroud music was played by RonHewitt at the Lowrey organ and set the mood for the fantastic models, young and old who strutted down the runway like experienced profession- als. Victorian white and natural wicker furnishings and saucy Raggedy-Anns decorated the stage from' Lukes ' Country Store. Colourful pots and baskets of spring flowers from Ives Florists and. Eleanor's Flowers set the scene, and many went home with door prizes. Even local politi- cians got in the act, with Richard Drew commenta- ting and Jerry Taylor modelling. The other commentators, were Wm. Ringham, John Pike, Diane Lackie, Cliff Crowell and Joel Aldred. Musical interludes between program sections featured local performers. Ann Marie Taylor played selections on the accordian and Peter Stone played his "Fiddle" accompanied by Mrs. Stone on the piano. Debbie Jones and Bill Slute each sang a solo and then blended their voices in a charming duet. The musical variety was an added pleasure, The splendid co-operation of the local merchants resulted in a show that was outstanding showcase of fashions and services avail- able'in thé town, and money raised will be used to benefit the Community Memorial Hospital, The Auxiliary wishes to ac- knowledge with thanks the participation of the follow- ing: The Children's Boutique: models, Kelly Wilson and twin sisters Dawn and Dana Wilson, Ryan Pogue, Beth MacKay, Michelle Carter, Julie Abraham, Patti Keenan, Ian McPhadden, Sherry Luke, Candy Steven- son, Paul Goreski, "Lynda Chow, Dawn Fellows, Suzanne Doupe, Chris Marquis, Patti Strachan. Stedmans Department Store: Melodie Ann Som- merville, Jeff Brown, Babs Rivett, John Rodway, Pat Johnson, Janet Abraham, Bill Sharpe, Dor-Jean Fashions: Heather - Cooper, Sharon Bobby, Doris Williams, 'Carol Jeffrey, Valerie Butt. Levinson's Dry Goods Store: Anna Robertson, Patricia Peek. Modern Textiles Fabric Shop: Chrystal and Tracey Menzies. A.W. Brock Department Store: Sheila O'Reilly, Karen O'Reilly, Patricia Peek, Jan & Jenny Aldred, Sophia Brendon, Marina Brock, Juliana Brock, Brenda Manns, Ileen Pugh, Eleanor Davidson, Joyce Forsythe. Country Village: Janis Judson, Shari Foster, Ruth DeJong, Danny Taylor, Frieda Cochrane, John Mer- chant, Joyce Bruce, Gloria Moore, Jerry Taylor, Jack Wanninkhof, Shirley Rivoire Conny MacLean, Judy Lee. Yvonne's: Fashions: Mary Young, Kathy Young. Wendy Bateman Hand Crafts: Wendy Bateman, Dini Page, Glennie Page. ° The Pink Dot and Gregory's Men's Wear: Helen ' Bathie, Kellett, Barbara Hillier, Cheryl Romeril, Catherine Millar, Paula Price, Sheila Newall, Joan Naughton, Jane = Parish, Dennis Romeril, Guy Latrielle, Bill Ringham, Greg Heffering, Robert Kroonenberg, Ralph Fairman. Jan Aldred and daughter Jenny Loreen isi Va