SUNSHINE ATTRACTS MANY RACEGOERS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 89, 17 April 1939, Page 10

SUNSHINE ATTRACTS MANY RACEGOERS.

Distinctive Frocking At Avondale Meeting.

Not only an enthusiasm for racing, but lovely weather attracted a large number to Avondale to-day when the Avondale Jockey Club held the second day of their autumn meeting.

An excellent opportunity was given for the wearing of autumn -models and .a number of attractive ensembles were to be seen. Tweed suits were as popular as ever, and in all the new weaves struck a distinctive note. The fuschia and cyclamen tonings in both frocks and in suits contributed colour to the scene and were particularly outstanding when accompanied by various shades of blue. Felt hats were the order of the day and featured the new high crowns.

Among those present were:—

Mrs. J. E. Wells, navy blue cloth appliqued in silk, navy straw hat; Mrs. J. .Archibald, brown cloth suit, brown velvet hat; Mrs. J. C. Beale, teal blue Angora suit, hat to match; Mrs. E. S. Kohn, navy patterned ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. 'G. S. Williams, navy blue floral crepe, navy hat; Mrs. Norman Burton, black brocaded cloth, black hat with osprys; Mrs. J. C. King, black crepe ensemble, green felt hat; Mrs. Brian Little, grey suit, navy hat and accessories; Mrs. K. S. Downs, navy ensemble, grey hat and accessories; Miss Jean Downs, grey jumper suit, green scarf and hat; Mrs. M. J. Moodabe, black frock, silver fox furs, black hat; Mrs. Kenneth Kean, jade green woollen suit, hat of black velvet; Mrs. Bert Williams, cinnamon brown suit, royal blue felt beret; Mrs. G. Pezaro, black and white patterned crepe, black hat.

Mrs. L. Noakes, navy and white striped frock, navy beret; Miss Neville Clark, mulberry cloth ensemble, hat to match; Mrs. C. Horton, tweed costume, dark green hat; Mrs. G. Lindsay, black ensemble, black and gold threaded velvet hat; Mrs. W. Bradfleld, black brocaded woollen frock, silver fox furs, black hat; Miss Norma Long, emerald green suit, London tan hat and accessories; Miss D. Farquhar, mulberry patterned frock, fawn coat, velvet hat; Mrs. Gray Williams, navy blue pinspot crepe ensemble, light blue felt hat; Mrs. A. J. Smales, mustard striped frock, hat to match; Mrs. M. K. Paterson, jazz striped silk frock, navy hat; Mrs. R. J. Seal, nut brown frock, black toque; Mrs. S. L. Parsons, navy blue woollen suit, navy hat.

Mrs. W. Graham, black cloth suit, beige georgette vest, black tagel hat; lire. R. McKinnon, black and white thread patterned ensemble, grey hat; Mies M. McKinnon, magenta frock, grey and magenta hat; Mrs. N. I. Burke, grey tweed suit, grey straw hat; Miss Joan Harley, black frock, grey fur cape, black upturned hat; Mrs. S. Harley, black suit, black hat; Mrs. John Stormont, jun., black and. white ensemble, ■black velour hat with oepreye; Mrs. Storey (Te Awamutu), brown frock, fur cape, brown hat; Mrs. D. Keyvar, black frock, high crowned black hat and. veil; Mrs. W. S. Brockway, ciel blue suit, dark blue hat and accessories; Mre. H. Wickes, navy blue suit, navy hat; Mrs. W. V. Worth, sapphire blue suit, hat to match; Mrs. E. Goodman, London tan woollen suit, fawn hat.

Miss Muller, grey striped suit, navy blue coat and hat; Mre. H. Knigge, dark brown suit, chiffoiMScarf, brown stitched hat; Mrs. M. Williams, grey striped frock, brown coat, leghorn hat; Mrs. Ernest Alison, navy blue and floral frock, navy hat; Mre. P. Dunn, navy suit and navy hat; Miss Kathleen Markham, cinnamon suit, lemon vest, brown tagel hat; Mrs. Lawrence Dunn, black suit, plaid vest, black velour hat; Mrs. J. W. Cathro, black frock, embroidered in jet, black cloth hat; Mrs. H. P. Hobson, navy striped frock, fox furs, black toque; Mrs. R. Fullerton, cyclamen woollen suit, hat to match; Mrs. K. Fullerton, navy patterned ensemble, navy hat; Mies A. Markham, navy floral and plaid ensemble, navy straw hat; Mrs. J. Macky, sapphire blue woollen frock, blue upturned hat.

. Mre. I. Sweetapple, navy and white patterned frock, navy hat with white flowers; Mrs. B. Cullen, black and white suit, fox furs, black hat; Mrs. H. E. Olding (Tauranga), black and white patterned frock, silver fox furs, green felt beret; Mies M. Olding, navy georgette, astrachan coat, navy hat; Mise M. Evane, nut brown and white figured frock, grey coat, biscuit hat; Mrs. W. Nairn, navy striped suit, navy hat; Mrs. J. Jensen, London tan crepe frock, beige coat, dark brown hat; Mrs. D. McKay, ginger brown frock, green felt hat, and furs; Miss Cullen, navy blue angora suit, navy hat; Mrs. Max'steinberg, black frock, ermine stole, black felt hat; Mrs. E. Churton, black cloque, black hat and furs; Mre. G. Gribbin, black tailored suit, black velour hat.

Mrs. H. Nicholson, clover-toned frock, fur stole, brown velvet hat; Mrs. W. Lash, navy blue suit, navy hat; Mrs. Martyn Wilson, henna ensemble, nutbrown hat and furs; Mrs. L. Wiggins,

black frock, black upturned hat and furs; Mrs. C. Mobberley, black georgette, fox fur cape, black georgette hat; Miss Eeme Hanarhan, navy crepe-pat-terned frock, navy hat; Mrs. H. Hume, black woollen frock, black hat and furs; Mrs. Munro Emanucl, black suit, black hat relieved with green; Mrs. B. Konavne, black suit, white satin waistcoat, black velour hat; Mrs. Piillen, black and white figured frock, black hat; Mrs. J. W. Carr, maroon suit, maroon hat; Mrs. C. Blundell (Te Awamiitu), delpn blue frock, clover pink coat and hat.