ON THE LAWN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 70, 23 March 1935, Page 17

ON THE LAWN.

FROCKS AT THE TROTS. EARLY AUTUMN ENSEMBLES. Fine weather attracted a large number of racing enthusiasts to Alexandra Park to-day when the Auckland Trotting Club held its autumn meeting. Among the ensembles were a number of early autumn ones, featuring attractive suits and tailleurs. The newest note was seen in the hats which, in most cases, showed the tall crowns which are going to make the ctming season a very "high-hatted" one. ' Shoes and bags matched, and colour was introduced into the accompaniments in subtle ways, tn the suitings fawns and browns held their own, and navy had a definite place. Among those present were: Mrs. C. Ward, black patterned in French blue crep'e suede, beige, hat; Mrs. D. Bt'owne, navy blue crepe de chine, navy blue beret; Mrs. G. Lindsay, black georgette, black hat; Mrs. D. Williams, Marina blue ensemble relieved with white, blue felt hut; Mrs. T. Orange, wine crinkled cape frock, beige hat; Mrs. P. J. Reade, black and white frock, black coat, black hat; Mrs. Kronfeld, black ensemble, black hat; Mrs. N. Burton, black satin beaute, cape costume, black hat; Mrs. B. Shorter, claret satin beaute frock, beige hat; Mrs. Perreau, dove grey ensemble, hat to match; Miss 0. Paseoe, navy blue suit, navy hat; Mrs. G. Latimer, brown and white checked suit, brown felt hat; Mrs. A. Morris, black ensemble, green velour hat; Mrs. C. McCarthy, Lido blue and white ensemble, white tagel hat; Miss G. McGlashan, grey diagonal striped frock, cherry hat; Miss C. Molloy, cigar brown marocain, Bangkok hat to tone; Mrs. G. Stevens, black suit, yellow blouse, black and yellow hat.

Mrs. H. Rainger, navy blue ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. C. Jonas, brown flaked tweed ensemble,' brown hat to tone; Miss D. Farquliar, navy blue floral crepe de chine, navy blue taffata hat; Mrs. W. Scholium, black and gold patterned crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs. M. Gary, navy blue patterned ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. E. Carew, brown frock, brown velour hat, fox fur; Mrs. A. Hammond, black and gold figured crepe de chine, black felt hat; Mre. J. Penson, brown velvet, brown hat; Mrs. O. J. Veale, black suit, black picture hat; Mrs. *W. Simcock, powder blue striped silk ensemble, hat to tone; Mrs. J. Fletcher, navy blue craquelle crepe, navy picture hat; Mrs. M. Lawson, navy and white figured, crepe de chine ensemble, beige tagel hat; Mrs. J. S. Fletcher, black pebble crepe suit, dark red hat; Mrs. 1!. King, pink suit, black hat with pink; Mrs. E. Downs, jade green satin and crepe ensemble, tagel hat; Mre. C. E. Gooeeman, brown floral crepe de chine ensemble, brown hat; Miss Gooseman, black crepe de chine, coloured scarf, navy blue hat; Mrs. A. Watt, navy crepe ensemble, white Leghorn hat.

Mrs. 15. Herron, floral frock, navy crepe coat, beige hat; Mre. A. Piper, navy floral ensemble, navy hut; Mrs. A. Mclver (Waihi), almond green crepe de chine, white hat; Mrs. J. IT. Ellis, mulberry frock, hat to tone; Mrs. I. Smither, brown and white striped crepe de chine, cream hat; Mrs. E. Brett, brown suit, brown beret; Mrs. G. Williams, white and blue floral crepe suede ensemble, blue hat; Mrs. L. M. Morgan, black and white, white hat; Mrs. R. Fawcett, navy blue crepe satin with fancy buttons, navy hat; Mrs. C. Parrish, mole suit, mole hat; Mrs. Markham, navy frock, fawn coat, and brown hat; Mrs. J. T. Robertson, mixed grey tweed suit, dark grey hat; Mrs. W. Francis, maroon flowered ensemble, beige hat; Mrs. W. Douglas (Nelson), blue and white figured frock, blue hat; Miss E. Howard, navy suit, navy felt Marina hat; Mrs. R. Fullerton, dark grey striped suit black hat.

Mrs. A. Jones, black satin and salmon pink chiffon, large picture hat; Mrs. F. Cameron, brown floral crepe de chine ensemble, Leghorn hat; Mrs. V. Astell, navy blue suit, beige hat; Mrs. T. Wil* Hams, black tailored suit, white Leghorn hat; Miss I. Harris, orange crepe frock, brown hat, fox fur; Mrs. G. Pezaro, duck egg blue frock, brown hat; Mrs.; H. Court, black crepe de chine, white fox fur. black felt hat; Mrs. Gustave Pezaro, brown flaked frock, blown hat; Mrs. S. Reynolds, white floral erepe, black hat; Mrs. A. Webster, diagonal striped frock, black hat; Mrs. C. il'Auvergne, rose pink linen, black hat; Mrs. F. E. Margetts, white linen suit and red beret; Miss R. Hill, navy suit, white felt hat.

Mrs. Hallyburton Johnstone, duety pink suit, hat to tone; Miss Paseoe,'navy blue eraquelle frock, navy hat; Mrs. AV. H. Nicholson, purple flaked frock, maroon velvet hat; Miss A. Coe, fawn ensemble, hat to match; Mrs. E. O'Brien, royal blue frock, fawn coat find fawn hat; Miss N. Edwards, patterned frock, pastel coat, black hat; Mise M. Edwards, grey and black spotted wool ensemble, grey felt hat; Mrs. John Storinont, sen., black lace and georgette ensemble, black hat; Miss Bowers,"pale blue organdie, white bat, with brown; Mrs. E. Bowers, black georgette, white and black hat; Mrs. Pnllen, brown ensemble, brown hat.

Mrs. Staite, black and white ensemble, black hat; Mrs. P. Cosgrave, black cloth costume, black beret; Mrs. Newman (Hokitika), sage green ensemble, straw and felt hat to tone; Mrs. C. E. Craig, navy frock, navy hat; Mrs. ColvFn Craig, navy tunic frock, navy hat; Mrs. Birkenhead, navy and Oriental silk ensemble, navy felt hat; Mrs. J. Ryan, black ensemble suit, black hat; Mrs: J. J. Lawson, black cloth suit, brown hat; Mrs. C. Foote, navy ensemble, navy hat; Miss I. Cleary, navy and white ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. G. H. Birch, brown crepe frock relieved with gold, biscuit hat; Mrs. N. H. Dixon, navy blue suit, navy hat.

A concert and social evening, organised by Neville Carlson's Revue Company, was bold in the main social hall at the Mental Hospital on Thursday night. Concert items were interspersed with dancing and community singing, and Mr. Ernest Parkinson's string band rendered several island melodies. The following contributed to the programme: Misses Joan Power. Joy Young, Joyce Cain, Gloria and Betty Lelean, Erica Hay, Messrs. George Davies'j Jack Driscoll, T. King, H. Walters, Lorrie Cook, Bruce Pollock, Scott Bond. Ernest and Albert Parkinson. Neville Carlscn, E. Stack and Master Jack Carlsen. Miss Power was the accompanist.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. TE HOE. At the annual meeting of the Te Hoe Women's Institute the following oilicers were.elected: President, Mrs. S. Read; secretary, Mrs. C. Twining; committee, Mesdames Collins, D. Twining, Patehell, McQueen, and Miss Crenfeldt. The athletic team was congratulated on its winning the trophy at the group meeting held at Rangiriri in February. The report showed a very active year, with the funds in a prosperous condition.

AUCKLAND CENTRE. There , was a good attendance at the annual meeting held on Tuesday. Mrs. Teape presided. The officers elected for the coming year were: President, Mrs. Teape (unopposed); committee, Mesdames Teape, Lornie, de Montalk, Davis, Neal, McDonald, Barrett, Brady, Sugden, Butler, Miss Reston, Mrs. Turner. Mrs. Neal presented Mrs. Teape with a bouquet as a token of appreciation from the retiring committee. The delegates appointed to attend the bi-annual federation conference were: Mesdames Neal and Barrett. An address on her work as a member of the Auckland City Council was given by Miss Alice Basten, J. P. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker at the conclusion of her address. Mrs. de Montalk conducted community singing. Mrs. Brittain being accompanist. Afternoon tea. was served by the committee. At a subseuent committee meeting Mesdames de Montalk, McDonald and Neal were appointed vicepresidents, Mrs. Davis secretary, Mrs. Sugden treasurer.