NEW FASHIONS AT ELLERSLIE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 281, 28 November 1938, Page 12

NEW FASHIONS AT ELLERSLIE.

Second Day of Mid-Spring Meeting. Klleiflie n«r gardens made a perfect setting to-day for the many new early Hummer fashion fancies chosen by tlie racegoers at tlie second day of the Auckland Racing Chili's mid-spring meet ing. The weather, whicTi was slightly less overcast than that of the previous day, •rave more scope lor the (irst showing of the fashions to come, and -some truly fascinating ensembles were to lie seen. With the accent on millinery and new footwear (both brightly coloured) some interesting elTects in colour harmony were to he seen. Mats, both small and la rpe, showed distinct originality in line an<l colour, the high-crowned* and wide-brimmed sombrero being one of the popular choices for the day. Shoes, which were coloured to match either the froik or accessories, showed the new toe-[iec|«-r vopuc. A:non» those present were: — Mrs. H. M. Rogers on wore a navy blue georgette fur cape, navy hat; Miss Harris, petrel jjreen ensemble, black fur hat; .Mrs. Kric Xolan, cornflower blue patterned silk, grey hat and furs; Miss Barbara Nolan, brown daisy patterned frock. Leghorn hat; Mrs. IT. A. Joyce, nut brown crepe fawn ami brown hat; Mrs. J. Hellabv, navy blue frock, navy hat: Mrs. W. S. Spence, black suit and black hat; Miss Olive Haines, navy plaid frock, navy hat; Miss Betty Davis, black ensemble, black hat; Mrs, W. Cullen. navy ensomble, navv sisol straw hat; Mrs. T. Sweetapple. floral frock and black hat; Mrs. 'J'. McDonald, navy and jrrev ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. A. Bell, navy blue frock, fur cape, navy hat: Mrs. .7. J. Sullivan, black frock embroidered in scarlet and gold, black upturned hat; Mrs. W. Dunn, London tan and green suit, hat to match; Mrs. W. Graham, petunia satin cloth suit, black hat with feather mount; Mrs. A. E. Moore, black crepe frock, small black turban; Mrs. Reid Bril. pastel frock, navy coat and slimmer felt hat. Mrs. O. Lindsay, brown crepe floral ensemble, brown tapel hat: Mrs. <1. Mackv, navv blue floral and plain | ensemble. high upturned hat; Mrs Berry Gordon, bottle green craquelle crepe, black hat, coat and accessories; Mrs. Ken Vincent, nut brown frock, beige cape, brown and beige fiat; Mrs. Marston Hay ward, floral and navy blue ensemble, navv hat; Miss Cuff, black crepe duchene trimmed with satin, black tagel hat; Mrs. Allan Donald, navy and grey floral crejie, grey coat, black hat; Mrs. P. Balparnie, petrel preen tweed suit, hat to match; Mrs. V. Dunne, nipper brown suit, lyown halo hat: Miss Roberts, sapphire blue ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. Neaton Otwav, black frock relieved with white braid, black hat ; Mrs. J. F. May, navy and white fancy crepe de chine, navy hat; Mrs. R. B. ' Hines. sapphire blue frock, fur coat, navy hat; Mrs. E. Tripp, navy crepe de chine, black fur coat, navv bat : Mr". T. M. Butts, mushroom ensemble, fox furs, black hat; Mrs. M. McGuirc. navy striped suit, navy hat; Mrs. E. T. Carman, bottle preen ensemble, preen bat. Mrs. Storey (Te Awamutu), brown frock, fur cape, brown hat; Mrs. C. Horton, black crepe de chine, black hat; Miss Storey (Te Awamutu), grey suit, grey hat and furs; Mrs. E. Dacre, navy ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. M. S. Kirkwood, black crepe frock, black halo hat; Mrs. J. Bull, floral frock, black hat and coat; Mrs. J. Foster, black suit, white vest, black hat; Mrs. P. Dixon, brown and cherry mixed tweed ensemble, brown halo hat; Mrs. C. Warren, brown and beipe ensemble, green collar, brown hat; Miss E. Harper, navy blue suit, navv hat; Mrs. N. L. Kerr (Hamilton), black and white pin-spot ensemble, black silk hat: Mrs. J. F. Tutchen. navy suit, plaid blouse, navy hat to match; Mrs. Roy Nelson, black striped crepe dc chine ensemble, black hat with mount; Mrs. M. McPherson, navy silk crepe, fur coat, brown sisol hat; Mrs. G. D. Beatson (Hastings), navy figured ensemble, navy tagel hat; Miss E. Shepherd, apple green frock, black furs and green hat; Mrs. C. Motion, navy blue craquelle crepe, navy hat and furs; Miss Thurl Donald, navy angora suit, mustard hat with blue ribbon; Miss M. Russell, grey figured suit, terra cotta hat. Mrs. W. Cleery, navy and white fancy striped ensemble, white felt hat; - Mrs. A. M. Wright, grey suit, black hat; Mrs. P. T. Davies, black frock,

silver fox capo, black hat; Airs. McSkimminp. brown striped suit, brown tapel hat; Mrs. J. Herriot. prey flannel suit, navv silk hat: Mrs. Dudley Smith, fawn checked ensemble, hat to tone; Mrs. R. B. 1.1 isk. black s»itin suit, black hat; Mrs. ('lift' Nicholson, navy blue embroidered in steel, navv hat ; Miss I'ascoe, black cn-eiiible, black bat with flowers: Miss Dollv l'°ar<|iihar, pold and black striped frock, fur cape, brown hat. Mrs. Parsons. ru<t ensemble, beipe felt hat; Mrs. R. .T. Seal, black frock relieved with scarlet and pold, brown tapel hat; Mrs. K. Boanlman, navv frock, fur coat, small hat; Mrs. Duncan Clerk, navy floral ensemble, navv coat and bat; Mrs. K. (!. Hanson. Marina blue suit, navy hat; Mrs x, Oliphant. navv and white fancy braided frock, navy bat ; Mrs. D. Wripht. wine costume and hat; Mrs. fluff Blundell (Te Awamutu), pale grey suit, black hat and furs; Mrs. Ken -lamieson. black flowered peorgette, black hat; Mrs. K. Garrett, prey worsted suit, navy hat; Miss Garrett, beipe ensemble, navv hat; Mrs. J. M. Smith, rose frock, blue coat; Mrs. \V. Thompson, brown suit, brown hat; Mrs. •I. Hopp. navv suit, navy hat; Miss J. Dunn, black suit, black hat; Mrs. S. La tt inter. navy suit, navy hat; Mrs. W. H. Murray, blue frock, fitch furs, 1 black hat.