WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 19, 23 January 1924, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

FROCKS AT THE RACES

A REAL SUMMER DAY

Yesterday was a real "day out" for summer costumes, and the great assemblage of women at the races at Trentham had taken advantage of it; with the result that there.was a kalei' doacope of colour, moving all the time, and withi a wonderful effect. Shade, of course, was sought everywhere, and the seats under the trees have seldom been bo thoroughly and continuously occupied. The day was also a great one for picnics, and those who had been thoughtful and provident enough to take lunch and tea baskets had good cause to rojoice, for the., .crowds at the places provided for the public to eat in were indescribable. The gardens were showing signs of the heat and dry weather-in the past, while the lawns were a soft fawa colour, and served to show up the brilliancy of the costumes, The I old stand is in a rather uncomfortable transition state, only part being covered ; and this formed a screen from the very light wind that prevailed, 50 that the result could only be described as " sweltering." A visit to the new stand showed that it has good accommodation, and a fine lounge afcd passage way, which would have been an inestimable comfort to a great many people had there been adequate pro-, vision of seating, but the few seats there found so 'many claimants that a number who would fain have sheltered and rested gave up the attempt. The new dressing-room there, has much to commend it. It has a retired position, and a certain amount of privacy which was lacking in the old one, where, through the window, from the lawn, all the powdering of noses, etc., was in full view of anyone who cared to look in. The provision of cushions in the " boxes is a, great advance in comfort, specially for those who go to look on and sit there most of the day. 'The former arrangement was a, decided " Spartan " one so .far as comfort was concerned. There are prospects of far better things than have obtained in the past at Trenthara,, though it is difficult to see w.hy au extra charge should be made for the new stand, which,.apparently, is built to accommodate people who .could not find room in the old one. CONTRAST IN FROCKS. , The frocking presented a curious contrast. There were a great njany who chose the quietest possible colouring. The ever-smart black and white had a great vogue, while, all shades of grey were well favoured. Beige, oyster colour, and a soft sage, with a few navy blues, were in evidence, and tjie charming shade bf mauve was a great favourite. White and -cream were seen in a few distinctive gowns, while there were great numbers of frocks of the most vividly brilliant shades of the seven primary colours possible to imagine. Green, from the new almond to the crudest arsenic shades; crimson, from pale pink to the deepest ruby; yellow of all tones; blues, some that were almost greens, and some shot with other shades; violets and mauves, all made an ensemble that fairly glittered in the hot sunlight. There were a number of very smart one-piece gowna of the redingote' style, one in a pearl grey, with cut glass buttons and a black velvet had / een specially well planned. A rose and gold shot taffetas with gold lace worn with a wide black hat was effective, as also was a fuschia net over crimson silk with a hat to match. A charming gown was of white embroidered Indian muslin, worn with a large picture hat. A flesh-colour. georgette over crepe do chine, and with embroideries in. soft colours, was a noticeable gown, and several beige-coloured lace or gorgette\dresses were among the smartest. Embroidery was a feature of the day, and among the noticeable designs was one of Maori origin in crimson beads on a navy taffetas gown. Japanese umbrellas were fairly freely used, and a great many more would have added.to the effect of the scene, fo>- they were a welcome spot of delightful colour wherever they appeared.' The parasols of more Western design were very charming in some cases, being lace-edged and of fine colouring. In all, those who delight in pretty clothing and frocks were not in the least disappointed yesterday, while a- feature was the becomingness of most of the costumes, the greater length of skirt suiting the large majority of : women infinitely better than the young girlish skirts which- were becoming to so few. Hats, again, were of all sizes, and there was a tendency to the close-fitting, with wide wings either back or front, on, in some cases appearing on both. Motifs edged with feather fringe were new and smart, while beads were used a great deal, and most effectively. The wooden or lacquer beads and novelties on the frocks and hats showed the Far Eastern tendency of fashion, and the Egyptian style was apparent in many frocks as well The Victorian mode was a favourite among the young girls, and the general eftect was particularly good. In all it was a wonderful day for fashion, and if there was great extravagance, it was disguised # with good taste, and was not obtrusive in any direction. Miss Harcourt wore a charming of ivory lace, . draped over georgette, and a brown crinoline hat with a group of coloured leaves and flowers. Mrs. Stanton Harcourt- was in soft white" silk crepe with striped bands and a cloche hat; Mrs. G. Harcourt ( wore smoke blue marocain and a blue hat with touches of beige colour; Mrs. (Commander) Webster was 111 beige georgette and a bronze , hat with narrow shaded ribbons; Mrs. Arthur Russell was in black gorgette, with beige coloured motifs inset, and a T7 d- Vj h Wi* h "P. stand"ig ospreys; Mrs. V. Riddiford, white georgette with wide hemstitch insertions, and a black crinoline hat with ospreys at either side; Mrs. Greenwood (Christchurch), bei^e voile, veiled with handsome bronze lace and a wide brown crinoline hat; "Mrs. H. D Crawford pearl grey georgette I embroidered m the same shade, and W a. black hat with £ide velvet wings at the back; Mrs. Noel Adams was in beige colour, the gown made with a cape effect and a hat of the same colou?; Miss Russell was in dark blue and a burnt straw hat with black velv.it ribbon; Mrs. A. D. Crawford, grey voile Blundell, back marocain with georgette sleeves a black hat and jade ornaments ; Mrs. r. D. Stout brown marocain, and a henna.crinolinel hat; Mrs. Lees, black ana white foulard, and a wide hat with back ribbon; Mrs. C. J. Parr, smoke blue marocain with old rose motifs, and a blue hat with small coloured posies; Mrs. brie Stevens, pear] grey brocaded georgette and a rustic straw hat of a deeper shade with drooping feathers; Miss Parr navy blue crepe de chine and hat to match; Mrs. D. Riddiford, mole georgette, braided and embroidered, and a black hat finished with a mole feather; hiSfc^nif^rt^,"". 1 ?M°™* with b tick, and a wide bUck hat with rosettes of Valenciennes lace; Mrs. Dj ggca g^

black and white, with a black hat; Mrs. Clay, bronze shot taffetas and hat to match; Mrs. W. Turnbull, black costume and hat;. Mrs. Moorhbuse, black and white striped costume; Mrs. W. Young, grey marocain, with a wide black hat with grey and saffron feather; Mrs. J. Myers, mauve patterned voile and a black hat; Mrs."Higgins, navy blue with 1 touches of ros-5 colour, and her sister, Mrs. Mason, grey cloth costume and small hat to match ; Mrs. Herrick. bronze crepe de chine ana brown hat; Airs. J. Parker, mauve patterned organdi, with a mauve rustic straw hat, with touches of pale pink and blue; the. Hon. Mrs. Gathorne-Hardy, beige coloured costume with almond green hat;-Mrs. Tilly, sage marocain, and hat with shaded blue and sage bows; Mrs. Morice, black georgette jetted and finished with georgette, and a black cloche hat; Mrs. Adams, pale grey,, and hat to match, with violet flower; Miss Kebbell, navy marocain, and grey hat lined with navy; Miss D. Tanner, royal blue georgette, with radium lajce of the same shade, blue hat; Mrs. Di/Oyley, black and white costume, and jetted hat; Mrs. Knox Gilmer, pale gray costume and hat; Mrs. A. Young, black lace over white, hat to match; Miss Duncan, pale beige crepe de chine, ermine collar and. black, hat; Mrs. P. Blundell, bronze taffetas, and wide brown hat; Mrs. Creagh O'Connor, black taffetas and georgette, black hat, and amber ornaments; Mrs. Harold Johnston, oyster coloured brocaded crepe, large hat with grey wings ■ Mrs. Christophers, cream voile patterned with black, black hat and red umbrella; Mrs. Montgomery I West (Melbourne), black and white embroidered georgette, and large hat to match; Mrs. Black (Melbourne), grey marocain and hat to match; Mrs! Cole, Auckland, mole marocain, and hat to match; Mrs. Pow, black and' ivory georgette; Mrs. Mason (Dunedin), black georgette with green appliques; Mrs. M'Evedy, royal blue satin romain with black satin bands; Mrs. M'Lean, blue and white voile; Mrs. Hawkins (London), oyster-grey crepe de chine, hat trimmed with shot gold, and almond green ribbon; Mrs. Elgar, lavender shot crepe romain' and lavender hat with roses and heath; Mrs. J. 0 Crawford, green georgette, hemstitched, and black cloche hat with coloured feathers; Mrs. Stuart; pale grey costume with long fringe to match; Mrs. C. Richardson, black marocain, with lace sleeves aud a black hat; Mrs. Leicester, blue and white patterned voile; Mrs. Darling, pale grey costume and hat; Miss Darling, blue taffetas and grey hat; Mrs. A. B. SievVvright, cream lace gown, ermine stole, and black velvet hat; Miss Spurgeon, almond green costume and hat; Mrs. Xahu Rhodes (Christchurch), black marocain, with crimson brocade sleeves and sash and close=fitting black . bat; Mrs. Manson (Melbourne), beige colour costume and black hat; Mrs. \V. Johnston, palest mauve georgette • and bvown hat; Miss Coleridge, maize georgette, embroidered in same colour, brown hat; Miss S. Barraud, silvergrey marocain, with hat of a deeper shade; Mrs. Chaytor (Blenheim), pale green;' crepe de chine; Mrs. George Nathan, white embroidered georgette and wide hat; Mrs. Orren-Beetham (Masterton), white lace dress and black hat; Mrs. A. Brandon, brown marocain beaded in rose and white, brown hat; Mrs. E.. Riddiford, cream georgette, beaded in pastel shades of brown and green; Mrs. G. Hume, black costume deeply braided, and black hat; Mias Dorothy Seacombe • (Quarantine . Company), black costume with green and silver panel, and black hat with long streamers; Miss Hislop, navy pleated georgette and blue hat; Miss Skerrett, navy silk embroidered in rose colour, hat with a drooping mole feather; Mrs. John Duncan, cream pleated georgette, rustic hat of yellow straw; Mrs. Gooder, sage green embroidered in colours and hat to match; Mrs. M. v Myers, beigecoloured'costume,, black hat veiled, with beige lace; Mrs. Rose, black and-white marocain, and black hat; the Misses Rose, Victorian costumes of pale blue and mauve respectively, and straw hats: Mrs. H. Brown, navy blue braided costume and small hat; Miss L. Morice, Paisley patterned and navy blue costume, black hat; Miss-Miles, navy blue voile, and crimson hat; Mrs. L~. Tripp, brown marocain and hat to match with touch of yellow; Mrs. Bidwill, Paisley patterned beige-coloured costume, and hat with henna coquo feather; Mrs. B. F. Hadfield, pale grey, with touches of lavender; Lady Clifford (Christchurch)j smart black and white costume; Mrs. Lan M'Rae (Wairarapa), white embroidered organdi and blue hat; Mrs. Buchanan (Little River), brown costume and hat; Mrs. Ashford, black marocain embroidered all the way down one side in bright colours, and a black hat; Mrs. G. Reid, black lace and georgette, and hat with paradise plumes; Mrs. E. W. Kane, bronze lace costume, and hat with shaded flowers; Mrs. W. Perry, smart black and White costume and hat; Mrs. W. Ward, deep blue figured silk; Miss M. Ward, pale pink muslin and flowered hat: Mrs. A. Duncan, beige georgette and brown hat. present included Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. and Miss Buckleton, Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. W. Hume, Mrs. V. Rhind, Mrs. Fordhani, Mrs. H. Marshall, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. S. Gilmer, Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. A. Newton, Mrs. Batten, Mrs. X. R. Lawson., Mrs. and Miss Tweed, Miss Card (Featherston), Mrs. R. Tripe", Mrs. Caro, Mrs. K. Kirkcaldie, Misses Adams, Clay, Blundell, Whyte, S. Nathan, H. Leckie, A. Duncan, Thurston (Sydney), Arndt, Gilmer, Macintosh, Thompson, Wylie, and many others.

Mrs. S. H. Bowden arrived by the Marama yesterday from - Sydney on a visit to her sister, Mrs. P. Kinuiburgh, Moxham avenue, Kilbirnie. Mrs. Sol. Myers and Miss Martha Myers returned from Sydney by the Marama yesterday. Miss Molly Joyce, Oriental Bay, returned by the Marama yesterday,' after spending a three months' holiday in Sydney. The Hon. Mrs. Tahu Rhodes, Ellesmere, is in town for the races! Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Jacobs returned yesterday from an extended visit-to England. Miss Diana Wilson is the guest of Mrs. Philip J. Nathan, Hill street. A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Karori Anglican Church on Wednesday, 9th January, when Miss Myrtle Gower, third of Mr. Andrew Duncan, Mahurewa, Auckland, was married to Mr. Norman Henderson, of Wellington.