ELLERSLIE FROCKING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22090, 22 April 1935, Page 3

ELLERSLIE FROCKING

TAILORED SUITS VOGUE FASHIONS IN HATS DIFFICULT MODES A soft grey sky that only now and again opened to show the sun, and a warmth in the air that was almost reminiscent of summer, made Saturday, the opening day at Ellerslio, perfect for such an outing. So bright and beautiful were the grounds, with the flower beds and borders a mass of brilliant colouring that it was not surprising to see many peoplo wandering off between the races to admire their loveliness and that of the trees, just now showing the russet touch of autumn among "their leaves. The keynote of the dressing was simplicity and utility. There was a wonderfully comfortable air about the new winter coats, whether they were handsome fur-trimmed models or of heavy warm tweeds. Collars on the former were very deep and trimmed with either fur, Persian lamb or astrachan, but the sleeves as a general rule were free from fur and trimmed with the coat material only. Some of the tweed coats were most attractive and were made with double-breasted fronts and collars that could be worn either turned up or down. In quite a number of cases the two ends of the collar overlapped or else one was passed through a slot in the other end and fastened with a large bfitton. Rows of stitching trimmed some of these coats, stiffening and adorning collars, cuffs and pockets. Fancy weaves are still popular and •were to be seen in the diagonal stripes that were such a feature of last season's coats and frocks. Boucle apparently leads in popularity among the materials and was to be seen in frocks, suits, and coats, nearly always in monotones, with angora running it closely in favour. The tailored suit, trim and well-cut, was to be seen in many shades—in brown mixed tweeds, blue in an endless range of tones, green, and black. Vying with it in popularity was the ensemble suit, which seems to be perennial in its charm and attractiveness. Perhaps the greatest change of style was to be seen in the hats, many of which followed the Tyrolean mode, the pancake and the sliced effect. As a matter of fact, hats are much harder to wear this season than they have been for some time, and are rather apt, unless well chosen, to detract from the smartness of a suit or ensemble.

Among those present were Alvs. H. M. Rogerson, who was wearing a brown corded suit with fox furs and brown velour hat; Lady Sinclair-Lockhart, in black crepe romaine with yoke and cape sleeves of ecru lace and black hat with pink floral crown; Lady Burdett, navy blue suit and velour hat to match; Lady Blunden, wine coloured velvet ensemble suit and small black hat; Mrs. J. M. Carpenter, fawn tweed suit, fox fur and brown hat; Mrs. McGregor Grant, rust coloured crepe frock with furs and felt hat to tone; Mrs. T. H. Lowry (Hawke's Bay), brown and white striped suit and brown hat to match; Mrs. E. H. B. Milsom, na\ r v blue suit and navy hat; Mrs. Eric Nolan, blue and white patterned frock under a navy coat and wide-brimmed navy hat; Mrs. C. Motion, black velvet with white relief and black velvet hat; Mrs John Duncan (Wellington), black and white suit and black hat; Mrs. A. Gorrie, nomad green suit and green felt hat ,to match; Mrs. S. P. Finlav, brown tweed suit with furs and brown hat; Mrs. F. Waller, navy blue crepe de chine frock and navy blue hat; Mrs. C. Brown, black ensemble suit and small black hat; Mrs. G. Ring, fawn tweed suit and felt hat to tone; Mrs. E. B. Gunson, black and white plaid silk frock with green buttons and small black hat; Mrs. A. H. Champion, navy blue ensemble suit and small navy straw hat; Mrs. G. F. Mortimer (England), black, white and orange checked suit, brown fox fur and brown velvet beret; Mrs. Pat Nolan (Gisborne), navy blue crepe maroeain frock with deep white collar and navy hat; Mrs. J. Russell, grey mixed tweed suit aritl black hat; Mrs. J. E. Hewitt (Wairarapa), black satin and cloth suit and black hat; Mrs. Percy Webster (New Plymouth), vineyard green ensemble suit with brown fox fur and hat to tone; Mrs. Luxford, black cloth coat with deep fur collar and wine coloured hat; Mrs. W. F. Boyle, navy blue ensemble suit and small navy hat; Mrs. Bevin, nomad green crepe frock with short cape of beige caracul and green cossack hat with chromium buckle; Mrs. W. S. Spence, brown self-striped suit and brown felt hat; Mrs. H. Mowbray. Marina blue cloth suit and black hat; Mrs. Keith Anderson, bright navy blue suit and blue felt hat to match; Mrs. A. L. Foster, black fur-trimmed ensemble and black beret; Mrs. Gumbleton. black coat over a black figured maroeain frock and black hat; Mrs. Hugh Mac Donald, black and white suit and black hat; Mrs. H. Y. Cameron, mulberry crepe frock with furs and velour hat to match. Mrs. McMillan Bull, wore a fawn tweed suit and brown felt hat; Mrs. F. McGovern, navy blue suit and navy hat to match; Mrs. H. Worsp (Whangarei), navy blue with dark red relief and blue hat; Mrs. A. W. Perkins, raspberry red angora suit and felt hat to match; Mrs. R. Pearson (Wellington), dark brown suit with brown fur and felt hat of the same shade; Mrs. L. C. Rathbone, nasturtium red crepe frock with furs and velour hat of the same colour; Mrs. W. H. Shuttleworth, beige suit and straw hat to tone; Mrs. A. G. Quartlev, hydrangea blue suit and small white hat; Mrs. Ronald Horton, black and white checked silk frock under a black coat and small black felt

hat; Mrs. Wyvern Wilson, black cloth tailored suit and black hat; Mrs. Devore, bright navy blue suit and blue felt hat to match; Mrs M. M. Louisson, gilly-flower red crepe and velour hat to match; Mrs. Trevor Brett, Venetian red suit with black astrachan collar and small black hat; Mrs. Ernest Davis, dark berry-coloured ensemble suit and felt hat to match; Mrs. M. M. McCallum, brown patterned ensemble and brown hat touched with tangerine; Mrs. Ryan, black tailored suit and black hat; Mrs. \V. Lloyd, black tailored suit and black hat; Mrs. D. K. Guy (Manawatu), beige frock and brown hat; Mrs Sloman, navy suit with navy velour hat; Mrs. Douglas Gray, black angora suit with small black felt hat; Mrs. T. C. Urquhart, dark berry-coloured crepe frock with fur coat and berry-coloured hat; Mrs. J. C. O'Brien, dark grey coat with grey fur collar and blackhat; Mrs. C. Lawford, black georgette frock with fur coat and black hat with ospreys; Mrs. St. John Clarke, black crepe maroeain frock with red plaid relief and black hat; Mrs. B. C. Cliil* well, navy blue fur-trimmed coat and navy hat to match; Dr. Margaret Knight, black crepe frock with deep white dollar and black hat; Mrs. R. \ . Wylde-Browne, navy blue crepe suede frock with red rolief and navy blue hat; Mrs. D. Hay man (Wellington), brown ensemble suit and brown hat with tangerine trimming; Mrs. M. Savage, black fur-trimmed diagonal cloth coat and black hat; Mrs. Handson Abel, dark wineberry ensemble suit and velour hat of the same shade; Mrs. H. G. Wooller, hunter's green suit and felt hat to match; Mr. H. Bayly, navy blue ensemble and blue felt hat; Mrs. A. 1. John, fawn tweed coat and beige felt hat; Mrs. A. E. Moore, black satin tunic suit, black hat and silver fox fur; Mrs. H. W. Wilson, grey tailored suit and black hat; Mrs. McCosh Clark, black ensemble suit and blaCk felt hat; Mrs. H. T. Merritt, black ensemble suit with ermine stole and black hat; Mrs. Napier, black ensemble suit with brown furs and black hat; Mrs. C. Heather, navy blue suit and navy hat; Mrs. Hugh Fenton, dark brown tailored suit and brown felt hat; Mrs. G. Marriner, navy and maroon wool crepe ensemble suit and navy hat; Mrs. S. J. Hanna, deep blue wool crepe suit with silver fox fur and blue liat; Mrs. Noel Wallace, navy blue suit and navy hat; Mrs. Ring, grey and back striped suit and black hat; Mrs. Lindsay Horrocks, black and white ensemble suit and black hat; Mrs. H. Pliilcox, black georgette with fox fur and black hat; Mrs. Bullock, brown tweed suit, fox furs and brown tricorne hat; Mrs. Gustave Pezaro, black satin crepe ensemble and black hat; Mrs. Winter (Gisborne), mixed tweed suit and brown hat.

Miss J. Mortimer (England) wore a brown diagonal striped suit with dark green felt hat; Miss Abraham (Palmerston North), moss green suit and green hat; Miss Greig, fawn tweed suit and felt hat to tone; Miss Walls, black cloth suit with astrachan collar and black hat; Miss Barbara Nolan, brown tweed coat over a patterned frock and brown felt -hat; Miss KerrTaylor, blue ensemble suit and blue hat; Miss Constance Burdett, mulberry suit and hat of the same colour; Miss Joan Horrocks, fawn tweed suit and hat to match; Miss Joyce Herdman, black tailored suit and black hat; Miss Lesley Waller, raspberry red suit and felt hat to match; Miss Shuttleworth, navy blue ensemble and small navy blue hat; Miss Kerr-Taylor, grey silk frock under a navy coat and blue hat to match; Miss Fay Boyle, rustana red coat and blue felt hat; Miss Hayman (Wellington), grey crepe frock and black hat; Miss M. Darling, navy blue suit with ermine stole and navyblue hat; Miss C. Murray, black tailored suit and black hat; Miss Mary Milsom, poilu blue ensemble suit with dark blue blouse and hat to match; Miss Ailsa Russell, black tailored suit with white satin blouse and black hat; Miss F. Murray, black tailored suit and a black hat; Miss Betty Sharman, black ensemble suit with black hat and silver fox fur; Miss E. Swavne (Whangarei), black suit and black hat; Miss Swayne (Cambridge), brown tailored suit and brown felt hat; Miss Somerset Clive, bright navy blue ensemble and hat to tone; Miss M. Brigham, black velvet frock and hat of the same material; Miss Heather, brown tailored suit and brown hat with tangerine quill; Miss White, fawn tweed suit and brown felt hat; Miss Barbara Pierce, fawn self-striped suit and small hat to match; Miss Marjorie Kent, brown tweed suit and green felt hat; Miss Nairn (Hawke's Bay), fawn tweed suit and black hat; Miss Jean Webster (New Plymouth), fawn tweed suit and brown felt hat; Miss Joyce Duthie, black tailored suit and black felt hat; Miss iC. Russell, light- blue crepe frock and hat to match; Miss D. Farquhar, navy crepe de chine frock and fawn hat;' Miss L. Mappin, stone grey suit and brown hat; Miss Mary Murphy (Gisborne), grey and white mixed tweed suit and black hat; Miss Audrey Lawrence, navy blue suit and blue hat to match; Miss Tills, forest green striped frock, fox furs and fawn hat.