SECOND DAY AT ELLERSLIE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 21068, 30 December 1931, Page 3

SECOND DAY AT ELLERSLIE.

LESS FRAGILE FROCKING. COLOUR ON THE LAWNS. Owing to the weather not really appearing settled until the early afternoon, the lrocking at Ellcrslie yesterday was not, of of such a fragile character as on Saturday. Light and delicate materials gave way to textures of a heavier weave such as crepe de chines, heavy silks, even to light, woollen frocks, and to ensembles, some attractive instances of these showing themselves. Very little was to be seen of the long, sweeping draperies that were so distinctive of the previous day, nor was there such brightness and variety of colouring. The late arrivals had the advantage as they were better able to judge of the weather and to dress accordingly. Printed crepe de chine, plain and figured Shantung, heavy chuddah silk and soft satins were largely worn and although simply made, were well cut and attractive. Jn regard to colours, blue and pink Shantung made charming suits and were of much the same shade as the hydrangeas which were so lavishly used for decorative purposes on the lawns, at the base of the trees, and also in the different stands. Red, beige and mixed colours were also popular. If the colours in the frocks were not so bright on this occasion the flower-beds and the pohutukawas made up for it, the crimson flowers'of the latter looking magnificent, among the more soberly-clad oaks, planes, ash and willow trees. Among those who were present were: Lady Lockhart, who wore u green and beige patterned crepe de chine frock wjtli coatee and a black hat with green ostrich feathers; Lady Nolan, black georgette and lace and a black hat with small white cstricli feathers at one side; Lady Robertson, navy blue floral patterned georgette frock and wide-brimmed navv Bangkok hat ; Lady Leys, black chiffon frock with coatee and small black hat; Mrs. H. 0. Nolan, black georgette frock and small cherry red hat; Mrs. W. Colbeck, navy and white fancy patterned crepe de chine and a navy and wnito coarse straw hat; Mrs. Ambrose Spong (England), dark navy blue crepe de chine frock and deep marine blue straw hat; Mrs. E. A. Olive, black and white crepe de soie ensemble and small black hat; Mrs. Alan Donald, cherry and white figured crepe de chine frock under a blacksilk coat and black tricorne hat : Mrs. K. 11. B. Milsom, autumn-shaded crepe de soie and brown hat: Mrs. Lloyd, navy blue tailored suit and navy hat ; Mrs. Davics (Sydney), black crepe de chine coat, over a black and autumn-patterned georgette frock and black hat; Mrs. Watson Aircv, black satin ensemble and wide-brimmed black hat; Mrs. Aubrey

Bullock-Webster, ivory crepe de chine embossed in black chcnillo under an am-ber-coloured coat, with an amber hat to match; ]\lrs. McClatchic, sage green suit and green pandan hat; Mrs. G. D. Greenwood (('hristchurch), navy blue and white chiffon frock and wide-brimmed navy bine hat; Mrs. \V. P. Vicar v. coral red spun silk frock and shady red hat to match; Mrs. .J. Russell, rose pink Shantung silk coat- and skirt and black cire straw hat; Mrs. P. A. Berry, mustard mixed tweed suit and close-fitting hat to match; Mis. A. E. Kernot, floral patterned crepe de chine frock and hat to tone: Mrs. S. A. Stride, navy crepe de chine patterned in lime-coloured (lowers and cream hat; Mrs. H. E. Vaile, cherry and beige crepe de chine frock with coatee to match and wide-brimmed cire straw hat ; Mrs. Eric Nolan, cinnamon brown crepe de chine ensemble and forget-me-not blue tagel hat : Mrs. H. Macdonald, black lace and georgette and black hat: Mrs. Cotter, black crepe de chine frock patterned in green and beige and a black hat: Mrs. YVarrand (England), cherry floral crepe de chine frock and small black hat. Mrs. V. A. G. Crutchley wore pale green with large white spots and cream hat; Mrs. E. E. Nalder, black georgette patterned in a floral design of blue, green and rose, and black bat touched with white: Miss Ewart, black crepe de chine inlet with royal blue figured silk and black hat: Mrs. Ilanna, navy and amber georgette and deep amber bat: Mrs. ilarold Bull, black and whito figured chiffon and black pandan hat; Mrs. G. Brown, navy blue crepe de soio, with figured scarf and navy blue hat; Mrs. M. M. McCallum, vari-colourcd floral georgette frock with coatee and small hat Avitli red crown trimmed with lancer plumes; Mrs. Eelix Kelly, delphinium blue ensemble and blue hat to tone; Mrs. Cunliffe Parker, vari coloured floral patterned crepe de chine frock and black bat: Mrs. Wylde-Brown, pink floral patterned Shantung frock and pink summer felt bat: Miss Nolan, black crepe de chine ensemble with coloured scarf and black hat; Mrs. 11. Bloomfield, champagne georgette with heavy self-em-broidery and pale champagne hat to tone; Mrs. Baldwin (England), green and beige floral patterned frock and wide

green hut to match: Mrs. J. Carpenter, dark navy and beige floral patterned crepe de soie and navy hat, with navy and beige band; Mrs. Slnittleworth, black and yellow floral patterned crepe de chine and black hat with yellow and black ribbon; - Mrs. Rothschild (Wellington), black ensemble suit with fancy scarf and black hat; Mrs. Duncan Clark, black crepe de chino with floral vest and black hat; Mrs. I£. Tonks. beige and black floral satin and black Bangkok hat; Mrs. Bayly, black and white pin-spot crepe de chine and black tagel hal : Mrs. A. A. Martin, navy blue figured suit and blue hat; Mrs. 11. McGwire, brown satin with brown hat to match; Mrs. H. J. Wilson, almond green georgette and sailor hat to match; Mrs. McGregor Grant, navy blue crepe de chine suit and blue pandan hat: Mrs. Cuthbcrt McCaw, vari-coloured floral georgette frock and dark red hat; Mrs. Norman Burton, blue satin coat and skirt and hat to tone; Mrs. C. Morton, beige figured crepe de chine frock and natural ballibuntal hat; Mrs. McCormick, navy blue crepe de chine and navy ballibuntal hat; Mrs. F. H. Pope, carnation red lace frock and small red hat to match; Mrs. Kcll, black and white spotted crepe de chine and black pandan hat; Mis. L. S. Lazarus, black satin de soie and black hat; Mrs. G. Gurrie, floral chiffon frock and black picture hat; Mrs. J. W. Ryan, wine red souple satin and black Bangkok hat; Mrs. McGovcrn, Burgundy red ensemble and hat to tone; Mrs. Glen (Wanganui), black and white chiffon and black picture hat; Mrs. Ring, pansy satin i nder a black crepe de chine coat and black tagel hat; Mrs. G. Phillips, fawn figured crepe de chine suit and cream hat; Mrs. McCullougli, black georgette over pink and a black hat; Mrs. G. Owen, navy georgette ensemble and navy bat, Mrs. A. Fried lander, blue floral georgette and blue straw hat: Mr*. Stanley Brown, floral marocain with fox fur and hat to tone.

Miss M. Clark wore a frock of delphinium blue georgette and blue liat to match; Miss Iv. Clark, black crepe (Jo chine and black tagel hat; Miss Mary Milsoni, cherry red floral crepe de chino frock and wide brimmed tagel hat to match; Miss Jocelyn Blooinfield, dee)) apricot Shantung suit and wide brimmed brown summer felt hat; Miss V. Kernot, cream and yellow jumper suit and cream straw hat; Miss A. Webster, green and rose floral georgette arid green pandan hat; Miss M. Somcrville, red and navy spotted crepe de chine and lagel hat to tone; Miss Lesley Waller, brown floral patterned crepe de chine frock and brown hat to tone; Miss Somerset, Clive, cream Shantung coat with coloured scarf and cream felt hat; Miss Rosemary Waller, beige floral crepe de chine and natural Bangkok hat; Miss L. Mappin, grey checked light wool frock and black tagel hat; Miss Allhea Parker, red and white spotted crepe de chine trock and cream hat; Miss Evelyn Gardiner, black georgette and lace and black picture hat; Miss Lazarus, navy blue crepe de chine and blue and white straw hat: Miss V. Pope, rose-pink Shantung silk suit and hat to tone: Miss V. Jackson, navy blue, crepe de chine and wide-brimmed blue tagel hat; Miss Mary Hotham, soft black marocain' frock and black tagel hat; Miss Brenda Brown, green floral ninon frock. Shantung coat and green hat.