A PLEASANT DAY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 48, 27 February 1939, Page 2

A PLEASANT DAY

FASHION, AT RACES VARIETY OF STYLES Once again on Saturday the racecourse was the meeting place for a happy crowd of racegoers, who found much interest and excitement provided for them in the final of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s autumn meeting. The day was beautifully fine with a light wind blowing, making conditions enjoyable for the gathering.

Every toning in colours that are at present the vogue, was to be seen on the lawn. The new copper, forest green, vivid stripes and dahlia shades found harmonious company in the many navy blues, black and brown shades. In the matter of hats, the variety of styles was almost bewildering. High pointed crowns, halo hats, tiny close-fitting styles, wide brimmed hats, little cap-like hats with flowers or a feather poised on the front, witch hats, and others which took their inspiration from Edwardian days, also Bretons. Shoes and gloves were smart and generally matched the ensemble. Several luxurious fur capes were noted, also silver fox, golden and blue fox were among the wraps worn. Sprays of autumn berries and flowers gave a gay effect to ensembles and suits. Among those present were:— Mrs. Hugh Speed, wife of the president, who was gowned in a model black frock attractively pin-tucked, large black ballibuntal straw hat trimmed in black and white, silver fox furs; Mrs. H. G. Lewis, black and w’hite check suit, grey felt hat and black and white scarf; Mrs. F. K. Turnbull, deep blue silk sheer frock patterned in white fringe design, smart halo hat with high brim trimmed in white and veiled; Mrs. P. A. O’Neill, model black frock with ivory braided lace vestee, black georgette coat and ribbon trimmed brimless hat; Miss J. O’Neill, black frock in pleated effect, flat black hat with strap at back; Miss Nance O’Neill, azurine blue brock, brown hat; Mrs. N. R. Bain, black costume, black straw hat, fox furs; Mrs. F. W. Gilligan, smart Parisand brown suit with high crowned hat to match; Mrs. S. Davis, black and white patterned sheer, hat to tone; Miss E. Blundell (New Plymouth), cinnamon and white patterned frock, large hat in cinnamon linen; Mrs. W. McK. Duncan (Ruanui), navy repp tucked frock, small navy felt hat, silver fox furs; Mrs. G. M. Currie (Kai Iwi), smart navy and white frock under a navy coat, matching velour hat with veil, silver fox fur cape; Mrs. A. Barton, brown floral frock and fur, brown straw hat; Mrs. Douglas Wilson, black sheer frock, black straw hat with veil; Mrs. E. Parsons (Waitota’ra), dahlia shade costume, black hat, silver fox furs; Mrs. Russell Grace, smart navy ensemble, navy ballibuntal hat with satin ribbons; Mrs. W. Duncan (Taihape), beige lace frock, beige hat trimmed with brown velvet; Mrs. F. J. Nancarrow, black suit and felt hat, blouse in blue tonings Mrs. P. McDonald, black and white sheer frock, black ballibuntal hat; Mrs. C. R. Davies, henna frock with sleeves braided in green, green hat; Miss Annette Johnston, light grey suit, scarlet lacquered hat and striped scarf; Miss Sheila Duncan, brown wool frock, brown fur toque; Mrs. Ray Palmer, black ensemble and hat; Mrs. S. Billinghurst (Maxwell), brown costume and spray, furs and

hat to tone; Mrs. A. J. Guscott, black cloque suit, black velour hat with cire bow, silver fox furs; Mrs. J. C. Small, light grey suit and midnight blue hat; Miss V. Bayly, blue and white patterned frock, blue Breton straw hat; Miss V. Bayly, marine blue ensemble and toning hat; Mrs. C. F. Pierce (England), navy ensemble with veiled felt hat to tone, silver fox furs; Mrs. A. Hatrick, braided black suit with black satin blouse, high felt toque with veil; Mrs. R. P. Giblin, black cloque suit, black straw hat, fur stole.

Mrs. W. J. Gardner, duck egg blue coat over a patterned frock, blue felt hat; Mrs. R. Orton, black crepe romaine coat over a patterned frock, large blue hat, spray of roses; Mrs. Reg Lawrence, tabac brown wool suit, small brimless hat, silver fox furs; Mrs. B. C. Haggitt, lavender grey frock, navy blue hat, and fur stole; Mrs. Alexander Wilson, light blue costume with felt hat in same shade, silver fox furs.; Mrs. E. Smith, black braided frock, matching hat; Mrs. J. Craig (Wangaehu), dusky pink and blue patterned frock with blue Breton hat.

■ Miss M. Harrison, grey costume, I navy blue ballibuntal hat; Mrs. T. Blennerhassett, black brocaded lacquered taffeta suit with lace revers and vest; small black hat with veil; Mrs. T. Hine, blue georgette coat over 'a blue and white frock, navy blue hat; I Miss C. Hine, oflral frock, short jacket in navy blue with hat to match; Mrs. Ron Hatrick, blue tailored coat over a blue and white frock, navy blue veiled hat; Mrs. Hughes Johnson, grey frock piped in blue, navy blue hat; Miss D. Hughes Johnson, midnight blue suit, blue velour hat, scarlet and white scarf; Mrs. W. Russell, burgundy frock and brown hat; Mrs. T. Wilberfoss, navy blue suit, small blue hat, brown fox furs; Mrs. R. Baddeley (Kakatahi), navy blue suit and felt hat; Mrs. F. Baddeley (Raetihi), blue blue fleckedsuit, navy blue ballibuntal hat; Miss M. Mathieson (Waverley), navy ensemble and toning hat; Miss G. Mathieson (Waverley), dark blue suit with toning hat; Mrs. M. Fell, navy blue suit with jacket striped in dusky pink, blue hat; Mrs. G. F. Lomas, navy blue ensemble and smart hat to match; Mrs. S. Barton, navy blue tailored coat over a patterned frock, large Baku straw hat; Mrs. H. D. Bates, black crepe romaine coat over a black and white frock, black hat; Mrs. W. Peat, black tailored suit

and black velour Breton hat; Miss Gilics (Palmerston North), grey suit, cream hat; Mrs. W. Broderick (Maxwell), henna cloth coat over a patterned frock, toning felt hat; Miss S. Nancarrow, black costume with leather collar and uffs, black felt brimless hat; Mrs. W. Craig, brown ,coat, frock of brown and gold mesh, brown sailor Brteon hat banded in flame ribbon; Mrs. M. Earle, navy blue ensemble, white and blue hat with veil; Mrs. Morgan Watkin, black and white check suit and toning hat; Miss M. McGregor, clover coloured coat, blue frock and hat: Miss . Alsia Broderick (Maxwell), frock and hat in bungundy and dusky pink shades; Mrs. J. H. Salmon, deep cocoa brown ensemble, French beret hat to match, fur stole; Mrs. Corballis, black and white frock, black hat; Mrs. I. Higgie, navy blue ensemble, smart blue and white hat with veil; Mrs. F. P. Talboys, cinnamon brown suit and toning hat; Mrs. Vaughan, navy blue suit and hat; Mrs. O. Hales, black ensemble and hat; Mrs. T. Mitchell (Fordell), brown ensemble and hat; Mrs. W. Glenn, navy coat over a patterned frock, navy blue hat; Mrs. A. Campbell, grey check costume, clover coloured hat; Mrs. Morgan (Marton), blue frock and hat; M r «. F. F. Newman, cocoa brown su* and.hat; Mrs. P. H. Hartland, navy coat over a patterned frock, navy hat; Mrs. Pat Herbert, forest green coat with striped revers to match the frock, high crowned green felt hat; Miss Eileen Young (Wellington), sky blue frock, short astrakan blue coat, smart black toque with veil; Mrs. H. H. Christie, wool suit in two shades of petunia with hat and scarf to match; Mrs. S. Story, orafll frock in bright shades, cinnamon straw hat; Mrs. H. Ziesler, black ensemble, white hat; Mrs. Athol Wilson, navy and white frock, navy coat and hat; Miss Lorraine Watkins, black suit, high pointed crowi, black hat; Mrs. J. B. Davis, white dotted blue frock, blue coat and hat.

Mrs. M. Stevenson, black and white striped suit, black hat Mrs. G. E. Cutfield, brown coat over a floral frock, brown hat; Mrs. H. Keesing, beige ensemble and hat; Mrs. J. Russell, blue and white dotted sheer, large hat to match; Mrs. Alan Millward, navy tailored suit, dusky pink linen suit and large hat to match; Mrs. E. P. Webster (New Plymouth) black cloth coat with cloque sleeves and revers, smart black hat with white trimming and eye veil; Miss Joan Webster (New Plymouth), black bolero suit with gold lame corsage, Royal blue sash effect, black toque; Mrs. S. McRae (Patea), navy blue ensemble and ballibuntal hat to match; Miss Ngaire Russell, cinnamon brown costume and toning hat with high crown; Mrs. R. Mitchell dark blue lace coat over a blue and white patterned frock, navy straw he» Saished in white; Miss I. Gibson (Patea), navy blue ensemble and hat to tone; Mrs. I. Billinghurst (Maxwell), raspberry red costume, hat with feathers to match: Miss Dorothy Polson, black suit with paisley blousette, large black high crowned hat with white feather; Mrs. F. R. H. Brice (Marton), black cotele frock trimmed in white, large black straw hat; Miss I. Alexander (New Plymouth), midnight blue coat over a blue frock, Breton straw hat banded in white; Miss M. Williams, grey suit, hat to tone; Mrs. A. H. McLean, light green costume, brown lacquered straw hat with veil; Mrs. R. Sommerville (Okoia), black repp costume, smart green floral georgette scarf, large black hat with veil; Mrs. A. Muller navy suit, navy straw hat and silver fox furs; Mrs. Acton Kellick (Mangamahu), dusky pink ensemble, navy blue hat; Mrs. R. S. Lilburn (Mangamahu), printed silk crepe frock in lemon, black and oyster shades, toning hat; Mrs. Bache Harvey, black frock, black and white pill

box hat, cape of stone-marten furs; Mrs. McCaskill (Palmerston North) navy broderie anglais frock, navy hat, hip-length cape of fltch fur; Miss Alison Smith, navy frock with touches of white, brimless blue hat with white feather; Miss Margaret Smith, navy ensemble with red spray, small navy hat with her flower; Miss Nancy Hales, blue ensemble, cherry red hat; Miss E Parson, blue costume, blue and white hat; Miss D. Howie, dotted black frock, large black hat swathed in black and white; Mrs. A. N. McLeod (Okoia), navy sheer georgette coat over a white dotted blue frock, smart blue beret; Mrs. N. Neilson (Okoia), forest green suit with blouse and felt hat in matching shades; Mrs. Tennant Wells, navy blue silk suit, with striped blouse, large straw hat with pink flowers; Mrs. Wicksteed, black lace embossed georgette, large black hat trimmed in white lace; Mrs. W. Lewis (Fordell), forest green cloth frock with high crowned hat in green felt; Mrs. E. Walpole, stone grey suit, navy blue straw hat; Mrs. C. G. Young, navy and white frock, large Breton straw’ hat; Mrs. W. Simmons (Patea), pin-striped blue suit with hat to tone; Miss P. Simmons, (Patea), navy blue suit and hat; Miss Maysmore (Auckland), navy blue and white costume and toning hat; Mrs. P. Leahy (Waitotara), navy blue costume, hat to match; Miss Leahy (Waitotara), blue floral frock and toning hat; Miss Campbell, green frock and hat; Mrs. V. Whiteman, fawn suit, beige hat with green, green scarf; Mrs. O. Lewis, navy blue ensemble and hat, cyclamen scarf; Miss C. Stanford, navy blue ensemble and hat, floral scarf; Miss Barker, fawn worsted suit, clover felt hat; Mrs. W. M. Gillies, black suit and hat, white fox fur; Miss D. Bruce, fawn tweeds and toning hat; Mrs. John Polson,

Lapis blue suit and pointed crown felt hat: Miss Fay Moffett, black cloth suit and black hat; Miss Elsie Mitchell, black crepe suit and toning hat; Mrs. J. Brown (Waverley), navy pinstriped costume, navy hat; Miss Christensen (Waverley), brown cloth ensemble, hat to tone. Mrs. Ron. Mackintosh (Kakatahi), clover coloured suit, high crowned black hat; Mrs. S. McCallum, honey gold suit and brown hat; Mrs. S. Brooking, navy ensemble and hat; Mrs. R. Earle, floral frock, fawn coat and hat; Mrs. F. L. Peck, black sheer georgette and toning hat; Miss M. Peck, white dotted blue dress and large blue hat; Miss E. Neilson, red woollen frock, velour hat to match: Miss F. Shaw, smart black suit, high crowned black felt hat, silver ' fox furs; Mrs. Ray Sutherland, green tweed frock, flecked red and green coat, toning hat; Mrs. Archer, navy and white bordered sheer ensemble, toning hat; Mrs. lan McDonald, navy frock and hat, grey fox furs; Mrs. Prout (Waverley), black costume trimmed with white braid, black hat; Mrs. J. Todd, dusky pink coat and frock, black straw hat with veil, silver fox furs; Miss M. Todd, navy frock and toque, fur cape; Mrs. Gordon Hammond, blue cloque frock, felt, hat to tone; Mrs. W. Matthews (Waverley), black and white frock, fur cape, black hat; Miss P. Strachan, light blue suit with pink vestee, Pixie hat to tone; Mrs. W. R. Brewer, navy ensemble and smart, navy hat; Mrs. R. Fullerton-Smith (Marton), light brown ensemble, brown straw hat trimmed with rust and beige flowers; Mrs. S. Thomson, black crepe frock, dusky pink sash, black hat; Mrs. T. Wilson (Waitotara), black costume and hat, fur stole; Mrs. B. Morris (Palmerston North), black frock, black hat and furs; Mrs. G. Clark, frock in navy and cerise, navy blue hat; Mrs. E. Brewer (Waitotara),

navy ensemble, navy straw hat with blue quill; Mrs. Rapson, brown tailored costume, brown hat; Mrs. L, Paul, forest green tweed costume, toning hat; Mrs. Norris (Bulls), floral frock in fawn and brown tonings, fawn coat and brown hat; Miss J. Winstone, navy tweed coat, navy frock and hat; Miss Hera Scott, navy and white sheer frock, smart navy coat and felt toque. Mrs. 11. Birch (Maxwell), smar navy suit with touches of white braid navy straw hat; Mrs. F. Train (Wai totara), black suit, black felt toque Miss Kirkwood (Stratford), wiiii frock, wine velour hat, brown fo; furs; Miss H. Crowley, black anc white floral frock, leghorn hat: Mrs R. Farley, floral frock in brigii tonings under a black lace coat toning hat; Mrs. J. Crichton, blacl and floral tunic suit, fur cape, blac. felt hat with eye-veil; Mrs. S. Jack son (Waverley), black ensemble am hat with veil; Mrs. O. Cox (Hawcrai navy pin-striped, costume, navy ha trimmed in cyclamen; Mrs. T. G Morris (Marton), blue costume, hat l( tone and furs; Mrs. S. Hammoiu (Hunterville), black ensemble, larg black hat; fur stole; Miss J. Bene field, floral frock, fawn tweed coa and toning hat; Mrs. Grogan, navy and white flecked costume, upturnei navy straw hat; Mrs. A. Wil.u.i (Foxton), black costume, black fcl: hat; Mrs. E. H. Thomas, navy frocn inset lace sleeves, smart navy toque Miss Cutfield, grey tailored costume grey felt hat, squirrel stole; Mrs. M Egan, blue bolero frock and tonin,, hat; Miss M. Corrigan, forest green frock and toning hat; Mrs. C. Paterson, navy frock, navy straw ha I with veil, fur cape; Mrs. D. Gifforc Moore, striped frock, cyclamen st. aw hat; Miss E. Meads, blue frock am hat. brown musquash fur coat; Mrs J. H. Clay, black ensemble and hat; Mrs. J. O'Neill (Kakatahi), navy costume and hat; Miss D. Hall, lido blue frock and black hat; Mrs. Pedcrsoi (Waitotara), copper Angora coat anc small hat to match; Mrs. E. H. Everett, green frock and toning hat; Mrs. JI. Taylor, marine blue frock anc hat; Miss Helen Howie, floral frock, navy coat and hat; Miss Barbara Babbage, black suit with squirrel fur collar, small black hat; Miss Dawr Allison (Wellington), navy costume and Angora hat with veil; Mrs. A. L. Langton, blue frock and hat, light fawn musquash fur coat; Miss Langton, green frock, creat hat and fawn teddy bear coat; Mrs. A. Haworth blue ensemble, blue straw hat, brown fox fur stole; Mrs. Douglas Campbell (Pongaroa), paisley patterned frock beige straw hat, fur stole; Mrs. E. A. Marchant, floral frock under a black cloque coat and black straw hat; Miss O. Marchant, floral frock, petunia coloured coat and navy blue hat witn toning colours; Mrs. Seivewright black model frock, high-pointed hat with eye veil and triple silver fox furs; Miss Cleland, black suit am smart black hat; Mrs. J. Hoare. model green frock, small green hat wit; feather, fur stole; Mrs. E. Cole, brown ensemble, brown hat with greei feather mount, fur stole; Mrs. J. II Henson, midnight blue repp costume, blue hat to tone; Mrs. A. B. Jamesoi. black suit with bodice braided in white, large black hat with lace under the brim; Mrs. H. G. Simmons, floral frock, black hat and honey gold coal: Mrs. R. Finlayson, floral frock, navy blue coat and hat; Mrs. L. McDonald, petunia frock, black hat, and fui stole; Mrs. W. Curtis, beige costume with straw hat to match; Mrs. Leighton Elliot (Kai Iwi). marine blue ensemble, blue hat trimmed with white; Mrs. E. B. Hayward, navy blue frocs patterned in paisley design, large fine straw halo hat; Mrs. A. Lamont navy blue, navy blue straw hat; Mks. L. C. Young, rose frock under a mid-

night blue cloque coat, navy blue straw hat; Mrs. W. Simson, smart ensemble in cinnamon brown witn toning; Mrs. W. L. Burgess, bur--1 gundy red frock and hat; Mrs. W. Baldwin (Wangaehu), copper-coloured two-piece suit with striped scarf and -toning hat; Mrs. F. E. Everett, navy blue coat over a blue and white patterned frock, blue straw hat; Mrs. M. ■B. Hirst, navy blue ensemble and j toning hat; Miss Betty Wilson, light 'grey pin-stripe suit, black toque witn i veil, blue fox furs; Mrs. J. Gray ■ I (Waverley), navy bolero suit, navy 'upturned brim hat; Mrs. T. Graham. ( black ensemble, large black sisol ; straw hat with cire ribbons; Miss 'Cullinane, black costume, black straw hat; Mrs. J. Howie, black cloque enisemble and black felt hat; Miss Woon, (black and beige sheer frock with ha', to match; Mrs. J. D. Crowley, green frock and toning hat; Mrs. M. Hut- ■ ton (Palmerston North), smart black ensemble and hat; Miss Campion. Parisand frock and hat to match, Mrs. Barrett, black costume, black hat with pink spray; Mrs. R. Green, navy blue costume, velour hat with white feather; Mrs. D. F. O'Malley. .'black costume, black lacquered toque, skunk fur stole; Miss Molly O’Malley. | midnight blue suit and toning hat; 'Mrs. J. E. McNie IRapanui), green 'and gold frock, black straw hat; Mis. (Malcolm McNie (Rapanui), navy blue I braided in white, veiled navy blue I hat; Mrs. P. England beige linen two-piece suit with Oriental striped scarf large leghorn hat; Mrs. C. R. Morton, black ensemble and hat; Mrs. J. Laird (Waitotara), coronation purple frock, hat to tone; Mrs. Ferguson, grey costume, striped blouse and black hat; Miss Casbolt, honey gold suit, black taffeta hat; Mrs. J. JRedpath, black floral frock and black hat, fur stole; Mrs. A. D. Martin black cloque costume, large black hat; Mrs. D. Murchie, deep blue ,'cloq’ue taffeta suit, blue hat witn [Venetian red band; Mrs. C. S. Jeffs, blue lace coat over a patterned frock, I large hat of blue straw; Mrs. Stcd- | man (Taihape), black sheer enIscmble and black hat; Mrs. M. Marks 'green frock and black hat.