AUTUMN'S FORECAST.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19916, 9 April 1928, Page 5

AUTUMN'S FORECAST.

ON THE LAWNS AT ELLERSUE Vivid colouring, much vocal nnimai (ion and constant movement were characteristic of the race meeting at Eilerslie on Saturday, arid tlio beautiful grounds surrounding* the stands made a most picturesque setting for the gay scene that presented itself. The bright, sunshine and warmth of the day were far more typical of summer than of autumn, and in consequence much of the frocking showed the i influence of the weather and was of a light and fragile character. In a much greater degree the subtlo influence of colour is. making itself felt and vivid i shades that would have been shunned a year ago sre now being worn without a I qualm, adding greatly to the gaiety of everyday life. Which were tho brighter , on Saturday, the lawns with their moving throngs of people or the flower beds with. , their blooms, it was really quite hard to tell. ) That the ensemble suit lias made a strong appeai was very evident'on Saturday as many of these, fashioned in marocain, light-weight cloth or tweed, and • trimmed with dyed fur to match, were to - be seen. Also very popular were the two- ( piece and three-piece jumper suits, some _ of which were hand-embroidered in contrasting colours. Daiiitly-fashioned frocks i in georgette lace, crepe de chine, and taffetas were much worn, and with iheui the accessories that either make or mar. . Of these tho handbag was a distinctive • feature, and some beautiful examples were t to bo met with. Hats were of many ■ varieties and shapes, but among them tho new felts with their soft contours and ' warm colours looked decidedly attractive. Among those present were Lady Nolan, who was wearing a black georgette ensemble and black high-crowned hat; Lady Jean Mcintosh, in a turquoise blue crepe de chine frock and blue hat with blue and pink roses; Lady Lockhart, black and cream-spotted georgette and black hat > with shaded roses; Mrs. E. 11. Reid, petunia-coloured ensemble suit, petunia hat to tone and furs; Mrs. W. S. Spence, * frock of navy inarocain, navy blue hat and I furs; Mrs. T. H. Lowry, of Hawke's Bay, floral georgette frock and black hat trim- i med with" a large white rose; Mrs. W. F. Boyle, henna marocain frock * touched with biege and biege turban hat; J Mrs. W. Coibeck, bla-,k marocain with black cloak and black and biege hat; Mrs. S. S. Allen, geor- - gette frock in soft, tones and >biege t hat; Mrs. Waller, navy blue faced with coral pink and navy cloche" hat } Mrs. , Tweed, Wellington, black floral frock with black marocain cloak and hat appliqned in tones of mauve rose and green; Mrs. r Gage Williams, Lower Hut.t, two-piece l suit of black soupie satin and Orientalcoloured crepe faille and small black hat; Mrs. Roy Wilson, black faille ensemble < and black and silver bat; Mrs. Lawford, » parchment lace frock and periwinkle blue - hat; Mrs. H. R. Bloomfield, oyster grey georgette with deep border of embroidery and Bangkok hat to tone; Mrs. Ai 0. > Day, sapphire blue ring velvet itock bordered with fur and velvet hat. Mrs. S. A. Stride, blue and white crepe do 1 chine frock and small black feathered hat. , Mrs. W. G. Reid, of Wellington, wore j black embossed georgette and blacK ( hat with ospreys; Mrs. Foster, black and rose ensemble and black hat; Mrs. Ewen Alison, black tailored suit with white? vest and black hat; Mrs. Coverdale (Lam- , bridge), black Oriental patterned frock and black hat with panache ofshaded feathers to match; Mrs. L. Anderson, black ensemble faced wit a , petunia and black hat repeating the cpl- ? lour; Mrs. Milroy, navy blue with scarlet and navy hat; Mrs. Lloyd, mulberry ensemble and hat of +-he same shade; Mrs C. H. Tewsley, grey .tailored suit and lacquer red hat; Airs. Rathbone, navy blue marocain touched with biege and navy hat trimmed with biege and green 3 bands; Miss L, Rathbone, navy silk frock and dark' red "hat; Mrs. J. Harper (Wellington.), black Ottoman silk ensemble and sand-coloured hat; Mrs. «T. A. McLeod (Wellington), floral crepe de chine trimmed with gold and black crinoline hat with ospreys; Mrs. C. JSchnauer, blue embroidered frock and blue hat to tone; Mrs. O'Brien, black crepe de chine frock, cloak of black satin brocade and black cloche hat with ospreys; Mrs. Kingston, black and grey marocain and black hat; Mrs. H. Mowbray, two-piece suit in pansy yellow embroidered in deep henna and hat repeating the colours; Mrs. Wake, black and grev ensemble, grey scarf and small black hat"; Mrs. Nat Maddison, French blue pleated frock, small felt hat of a deeper shade; Mrs. Tole. black and white marocain frock and black hat; Mrs. Nornian Burton, black marocain, white feather boa and black lace hat. Mrs. R. Ballantync was wearing black and biege georgette and black hat with gold tissue band; Mrs. Black, ensemble of black marocain with floral vest and black hat; Mrs. H. M. Didsbury, mulberry crepe de chine frock with felt hat to match; Mrs. J. B. Henry, black georgette with cream lace yoke and sun-tan-coloured felt hat; Mrs. St. John Clark, frock of burnt oak satin faconno and hat to match; Miss Marjory Vaile, blue checked silk and white crinoline hat; Mrs. W. H. Parkes, black romaine and black velvet hat; Miss N. Hanna, black marocam with rose and grey embroidery and black cloche hat; Mrs. Eliot Davis, boise de rose ensemble, fur trimming and felt hat; Miss Tole, rustcoloured crepe de chine frock and black hat; Dr. Margaret Knight, lacquer red frock and wide-brimmed red hat; Miss Russell, pale green crepe faille and bis-cuit-coloured hat; Mrs. Tudhope (Hamilton), navy blue ensemble and navyfeathered hat; Mrs. Orton (Wanganui), burgundy ensemble, white fox fur and biege hat; Mrs. Valentine, fawn frock with small hat to tone; Mrs. B. Noakes, navy blue crepe de chine .'rock and navy bluo hat; Mrs. A. A. Martin, bluespotted crepo do chine and navy hat; Mrs. M. Louisson, bottie-green velvet coat trimmed with fur and green hat to match; Mrs. Isidore Alexander, black satin faconne ensemble and black and white hat; Mrs. Wilkin, grey crepa da chine trimmed with fringe and amethyst and gold hat; Mrs. Masefield, navy blue ensemble and navy hat to tone; Mrs. Phillips, fur-trimmed fawn velouretfe coat and fawn hat; Mrs. Tattley, navy bluo georgette over pink and navy hat; Miss S. Mitehdson, navy suit and fawn hat.