A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 9, 10 July 1935, Page 17

A BEAUTIFUL DAY

WINTER AT TRENTHAM

SUBDUED COLOURS PREVAIL

It seemed unbelievable after such a day as Monday that yesterday could be so perfect as :it was at Trentham. Many hours of sur.sh.ine, the lightest of winds, and a cheerful crowd of visitors all made for the pleasure of the day.

The vivid green of the lawns, masked though the near ones were with hay, set off the grey and brown of the English trees, which cast aloft bare branches with never a promise of leafy beauty just yet, and the "New Zealanders," which stand sturdily ornamental no matter what the time of year may be.

The flower beds, sombre enough now, had winter bedding for.many plants which promise bright colouring later on, pansies which showed a few shy blossoms, geraniums likewise, and for the rest rows of healthy little wallflowers, antirrhinums, poppies, and primroses, which will be delightful later on. The stands were wintry, too, without the delicately toned leafage which makes them so fine in the summer, but around at Trentham there is enough beauty in green fields, misty, distant mountains, arid hills near by, which, in the soft atmosphere yesterday, seemed impossibly close. The gorse and bush were vividly tinted in the sunshine. Altogether a fine scene, wintry though it was.

FROCKING TO TONE WITH SEASON.

"It was certainly a "brown day," no one could deny that. In their frocking not only Wellington women but many visitors all seemed to have taken a fancy for brown, golden, choco-

: late, pale or dark tinted, reddish or with a dash of yellow, yet brown all the'time. Navy blue and black, of '. course, were worn a good deal, and there were a few bright frocks which had all the' charm of variety. Coats i were very smartly cut with the sides en bias which made them fit. so snugly, and well trimmed with handsome fur of various kinds. Figured or lined tweeds and cloths were much used for these, and they looked exactly right, as did the handsome fur coats worn by a number of women. Hats nowadays are certainly eccentric ■ often. There are many delightful artistic shapes, which become all faces, making the pretty prettier and the older folk look younger. But there are shapes which try the smartest and most charming terribly. . Some give a hardness of < outline and expression which is not really justified, and others are simply and plainly freakish. When there are such infinitely charming modes to choose from, it seems a pity to choose the ultra-fashionable simply for that reason, and not because of 'beauty of outline or becomingness. However, it is done occasionally and more's the pity for it means the destruction of charm. There were-some delightful shapes in felt,. blue, prune, black, and brown, and many were trimmed simply with a quill or a line of ribbon. The beret is still seen, and is said to be coming into full favour again with' a little variety. The "tarn" shape suits a number of faces, as also does the new "shovel" shape. In all, the dressing was handsome and in good taste, and shoes and accessories were the same, though it was not a day for "spike" heels with so much damp straw and grass to be encountered. - • . There were many pleasant things altogether, the. large fields of horses, exciting races, delightful music by the Port Nicholson Silver Band, and good attention from the commissionaires who attended to their duties round and about the stands with efficient dignity. LUNCHEON PARTIES. ' There were several luncheon parties, indeed the stewards' lunch room was far fuller than usual, most of the tables in the large room having been booked. The decorations were charming, bright yellow narcissi being freely used with brown birch, while around the room were dainty pot plants froni the club conservatories, primulas and others effectively arranged. The,lunch itself was, as usual, excellent. Mr. Eric' Riddiford (president) and Mrs. Riddiford entertained a large number of guests, these including the Hon. S. G. and Mrs. Smith, the Hon. C. E. Macmillan, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Watkins, Mr. and MissJ. S. McLeod, Dr. and Mrs. McGregor Grant, Mr. A. S. Elworthy, Mr. and Mrs. Qucntin Donald, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooper, Mr. D. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Spcnce, Captain and Mrs. and Miss L. V. Morgan, Mr. G. B. Beatson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Booth, Captain'and Mrs. Edney, Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Donkin, Mr. Handyside. Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford. Mr. C. Tringham (vice-president) and Mrs. Tringham, and others entertained parties as well, and the scene was a very bright and cheerful, one. During the afternoon Mrs. Riddiford entertained a large number of visitors at afternoon tea in the same room, this also being a particularly pleasant function, SOME OF THE FROCKS. Mrs. Eric Riddiford wore a tailored, coat and skirt of deep blue 'Angora

cloth, with wide fur cuffs, and a blue felt hat with a diamante motif; Mrs. Vaughan Morgan, pale brown ensemble and small hat; Mrs. Tringham, brown costume and smart coat with rolled fur collar, brown felt hat; Mrs. Handyside, black ensemble and hat; Mrs. Donkin, umber tinted frock and black coat and hat; Mrs. A. Duncan, black frock and coat, small black hat with white quill; Mrs. F. Dyer, black costume and', fur-trimmed coat, wine coloured and white spotted tie; Mrs. Cowlishavv (Christchurch), plum-coloured costume and fur coat, black hat; Mrs. Gaisford, dark brown, coat with a wide fur collar, velvet hat with quill; Miss Duncan, black ensemble with plaid scarf and black velvet hat; Mrs. A. Rutherford (Mendip Hills)', grey costume, ■■black and white scarf; .Mrs. Lan Duncan, broadtail fur coat, with nutria collar and deep cuffs, small black hat; Miss Harcourt, black ensemble, with fur coat with deep rolled collar, black hat with grey quill; Mrs. Knox Gilmer, navy blue tailleur and felt hat; Miss Bray, brown flecked tweed costume and matching hat; Mrs. W. Perry, brown costume with short fur coat, and matching shovel-shaped hat; Madame Feng Wang, black coat and hat, and embroidered frock; Mrs. McLean, brown serge coat and skirt and matching hat; Mrs. W. Young, navy cloth frock, fur coat and navy hat; Mrs. H. Hall, rust tinted frock, black'coat and hat; Mrs. Lan Tringham, Jubilee blue frock, coat and hat, scarf collar of red and white stripes; Mrs. T. H. Lowry, brown ensemble and matching felt hat; Mrs; Gordon Reid,, umber red frock, mole coat and brown felt hat; Mrs. S. Wheeler, tweed ensemble and black felt hat; Mrs. W. E. A. Gill, black ensemble, fur-trimmed, and black hat; Mrs. B. B. Wood, brown tailleur and hat, and red fox furs; Mrs. H. Nathan, black tailored frock trimmed with monkey fur, flat black felt hat with white mount; Miss P. Sproule (Napier), striped beige and green tunic and plain green skirt, green felt hat;

Mrs. Clay, blue frock, brown fur coat, blue hat with quill;, Mrs. Kettle, black costume, fur coat with deep fox collar and small felt hat; Miss Kettle, blue ensemble and small blue hat; Miss Halse, black costume and hat; Mrs.' McGrath, slate blue costume and matching hat; ; Mrs. Menzies, .green flecked tailleur, stone marten furs and black velour hat; Miss S. Nathan, blue costume, coat, and small hat; Mrs. Algar Williams, navy ensemble and "tarn" hat; Mrs. O. S. Watkins, black costume, and handsome furs, black hat; Mrs. F. Hill, blue frieze frock and coat, blue hat, and spotted scarf; Miss Joy Gill, bright blue ' figured serge, and matching hat; Mrs. E. E. Gillon, black fur coat over green costume, green hat with black mount; Misses Murphy (Blenheim), brown costumes, matching hats and coats; Miss Bennett, tabac brown costume and hat; Mrs. G. Didsbury, black costume and coat with caracul fur, black hat; Miss Matthews, tomato, figured serge and small black hat; Mrs. Darling, blue tailleur, and small matching hat; Miss M. Butler, black costume with black pony fur coat and velvet hat; Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, brown costume with touches of red, red hat; Mrs. Hayman, chocolate brown tailored costume, matching hat with red cord; Mrs. G. H. P. Davidson, black ensemble, with small velvet hat; Mrs. Henry, black costume and coat with grey fur rolled collar, black hat; Mrs., C. Haldane (Hastings), green costume trimmed with fur, matching hat; Mrs. J. Pow, brown ensemble and beige hat; Mrs. Howard Booth (Carterton), navy frock and hat, fur coat; Mrs, J. C. Peacock, romany brown tailored suit, brown velvet beret; Mrs. H. W. Moss, navy," fur-trimmed coat and hat; : Mrs. Lan Mcßae (Masterton), russet woollen suit and hat; Mrs. Lees, wine frock and hat, mink fur coat; Mrs. F. Reading, dark blue ensemble, blue velvet beret hat; Mrs. Alan Moss, Jacobean brown fur-trimmed coat, brown hat; Mrs. Hewitt, black and white check coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs. J. Crawford, crushed strawberry frock, brown fur coat, and brown hat; Mrs. S. Harcourt, Afghan brown fur-trimmed coat, burgundy felt hat; Mrs. Brian Keiller (Palmerston North), brown fur coat and hat; Miss Annette Harcourt, raisin brown chevron cloth coat and hat to match; Mrs. Vogel, navy blue check tunic ensemble, navy hat; Mrs. Grant (Auckland), deep red woollen suit,and hat; Mrs. Maurice Blundell, olive green frock, black coat and hat; Mrs. C. B. Trimnell, brown tweed suit and hat; Miss N. Trimnell, flecked tweed suit, brpwn blouse and hat; Mrs. Gibson Stott, smart black and white check tunic suit, black hat, squirrel coat;' Mrs. George Nathan, blue and grey pin striped suit and blue felt hat; Mrs. B. Todd, pepper and salt angora suit, small black halo hat, squirrel coat; Mrs. Wilfred Leicester, fawn frock, fur coat, and . briarwood brown hat; Mrs. McParland, Havana brown velour coat trimmed with fur, small brown hat: Miss Thelma Duncan, coral red suit and hat; Mrs. Freeman Bell, Indigo blue ensemble and darker blue velour hat; Miss Isla Blair, grey tweed suit, brown hat; Miss Jessie Elliott, sapphire blue coat and hat; Mrs. John Westmacott, brown ' plaid tweed suit, robinhood hat; Miss Rosemary MacKenzie, navy blue coat and hat in poke-bonnet style; Mrs. John Macdonald, raisin brown and fawn suit and brown hat; Miss Margaret Whyte, flecked capri blue suit, trimmings and hat of terracotta colour; Mrs. Warwick Blundell, marina green suit and hat; Mrs. George Mills; Alice blue woollen suit and hat, fox fur; Miss Betty McParland, nut brown coat trimmed with

fur tie, small brown velvet hat; Miss | Elizabeth Morgan, brown and fawn check suit and hat; Mrs. F. Whatley, green frock, black hat with eye-veil, black fur coat; Miss Catherine Young, blue frock with lame collar, small velvet toque, and dyed squirrel coat; Miss Joan Wheeler, brown tweed, coat, small hat of same material; Miss Nancy Wheeler, tweed coat and hat, and fox furs; Miss Betty Heading, Burgundy tweed suit, halo hat of the same colour; Mrs. Gerald Bradshaw, fawn check coat, navy hat and suit; Mrs. K. Mason, brown fur coat and hat; Miss Burke (Gisborne), fawn coat, cape collar, and high cossack hat of brown astrakhan; Miss Whitcombe, fawn tweed suit and fawn hat; Mrs. R. E. Tripe, hazel brown furtrimmed coat, tricorne hat with eye veil; Miss Noel Booth (Carterton), grey flannel suit, nayy1 hat; Miss Mary Wall (Hawke's Bay), brown ensemble; Mrs. Brian Burke, navy blue suit and halo hat; Miss Peggy Scott, cigar brown fur-trimmed suit, small brown hat; Miss Lulu Dyer, mink coat, small brown hat; Miss Milicent Grose, Marina green suit, brown hat; Miss Juliette Nathan, brown and fawn suit, brown velvet cravat, and brown hat; Miss Nancy Deans (Christchurch), brown suit and hat, blue polo sweater; Miss (Frances Parker, plaid tweed in shades of brown and fawn, brown hat; Mrs. Peter Kirkcaldie, saxe blue fur-trim-med coat, blue tricorne hat; Miss Nancy Luke, forest, green tweed suit, short cape, and green, felt hat; ..Miss Jill Hayman, oatmeal' tweed suit, black hat; Miss Moira 'Digges-Smith, . brown costume and hat; Miss ■.■'Alison Addison, olive green coat and hat; Mrs. J. Vogel, raisin brown coat and hat; Mrs. P. Thomson, tabac brown suit, small felt hat; Miss Rita Thomson, brown coat, matching,hat, .with an..eye ■veil; Mrs. Frank Wall, brown fur-trimmed coat and hat; Mrs. David Collins, brown tweed coat and skirt, brown hat; -Miss Zena Clarke, grey flannel suit, black hat; Miss Beverley Vallance (Masterton), brown tweed costume, fur necklet, and brown hat; Miss Joyce Nathan, navy ensemble coat, trimmed with fox fur; Miss Saunders, fur coat and small brown hat; Miss Margot Peacock, navy frock and halo hat, grey coat; Miss J. Jervis, beige ensemble and hat; Miss J. Bayf eild, navy suit and hat; Mrs. W. Wauchop, brown fur coat and hat; Mrs.

J. B. Bates," navy suit, small navy hat; Mrs. Baxter, cherry frock with black fur coat; and Mrs. Alex Lawson, brown' and white frock with black seal coat, hat to tone.