DISCRETION AVINS DAY AT TRENTHAM

Dominion, Volume 39, Issue 29, 29 October 1945, Page 4

DISCRETION AVINS DAY AT TRENTHAM

Women Dress For Wet

Weather Fortunately the weather, which «as threatening on Saturday, remained line till after the last race, but conditions generally scarcely encouraged the wearing of feminine spring apparel at the spring, meeting of the Wellington Trotting Club, held ;it Trenthan). Wisdom counselled a wary eye On the’weather, a “sensible froclting, umbrellas and raincoats were considered a necessary precaution in the majority of cases. The modern version of wot weather wear gay of hue. created a cheery note iii jauiitv defiance of the general greyness, where formerly, both umbrellas and raincoats, synchronizing with natures prevailing colour-scheme. emphasized its drabness. There were many attractive outfits on Saturday, not conforming to the raincoat vogue. A smart royal blue frock with white buttons, white elbow gloves, and a midget blue and white hat perched precariously over one ear was a conspicuous ensemble. Contrasting with a grey felt bat. and Crock of grey tint crepe,’ n vivid scarlet and grey georgette scarf was draped over the left shoulder, and pinned on the right. Hats of every shade were worn, mostly small, and feather trimming predominated. Many tailored outfits were to be seen, and furs and fur coals were suggestive of cosiness. Mrs. A. Anderson, wife of the president, was in a sage green suit and hat. trimmed with gilt flowerstudded ribbon. Among the guests entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were: Mr. and .Mrs. 11. Murphy. Mrs. Reynolds. Miss K. An(lpi’Sod, Mrs. J. Staph’s, Mi*, and Mrs. J. H. August, Mrs. R. Anderson, Miss Bray, .Mrs. A. Anderson, jun., Mrs. R. It. Cunliffe, Mrs. and Miss .Wainscott. Mr. and Mrs. A. Pope. Mrs. IL Angiist. Mrs. R. A. Armstrong, Mrs. P. J. I ullan. The table i» the president’s dining-room .was centred with pink carnations and maidenhair fern. . • .• The gardens, ns always at this time of the year, were entrancing.