Saturday’s Race Gowns

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17408, 5 November 1930, Page 9

Saturday’s Race Gowns

Early on Saturday people donned tlieir coats, and, procuring rugs from tlieir cars, ensconced themselves on the grandstands, where they were able to watch the races at Makaraka in the utmost comfort. The-dressing differed little from that seen <m Thursday, l.mt a noticeable feature was the number of low-crowned hats, worn either far back or quite enveloping the forehead as fancy dictated. Two or three people carried miiff-bag.s in material matching fhoir coats, a fashion which should meet a warm welcome from the pockctless sex whose practice of loading tlieir male escorts with compacts, purses, and other feminine trifles is very trying Jo the masculine temper. Among tlm prettily frocked' were Airs. .Jex-Blake, whoso hat was gay with a plastron of colored Rowers, and whose fur coat was cut very long. Airs. W. G. (Shcrratt, in a black face cloth coat, trimmed with lamb’s wool, and a black hat with touches of gold; Airs. 11. Harris, iu a striped marmot coat and black felt helmet; Mrs. L. Cooke, iu a smart brown pony seal coat and jade green helmet; Airs. H. A'. Stovcll, in navy, with a fawn tailored coat and light fawn hat; Matron Benjamin, in mauve tailorings and a fuchsia-tinted felt hat.

Mrs. G. W. Langhorne, in navy, with pink beige tuck-in blouse and a droopy navy hat; Airs. J. G. S. Thompson, navy tailored suit and small navy hat; Airs. C. E. Robinson, English tweed suit in fawn, and leather-bound tweed coat; Mrs. T. Holden, modish black cloth suit, with white frilly tuck-in blouse, and black hat with patent leather strap; Airs. E. AL Harper, shell patterned chiffons and a black coat trimmed with a collar arid cuffs of checked material, fawn helmet; Airs. L. Bright covered her delicate georgettes with a fur coat and wore a smart hat of pleated straw; Airs. Barbour, printed blue chiffon, fur coat, and a bisque hat with pipings of pink. Airs. AL Sweeney, black, coat with beige fur collar and a chic black helmet; Airs. E. G. Alatthews, a fuchsia gown, worn under a fur coat, and a picturesque black liat; Airs. C. AI. Hutchinson, pony seal coat, wth a hem and collar of sumptuous fur, small hat; Airs. C. L. Alargoliouth, brown caracul coat, with collar and cuffs of fur, a navy hat trimmed with putty velour ribbon; Airs. J. Pykc, navy coat, with grey furs, and a small navy bat; Airs. J). Cameron, black crepc-dc-chine, with white blouse and a smart black hat; Airs. 0. Walsh, a navy race coat in georgette, with inset panels of broderic angalaise in navy, and a bangkok hat in navy.

Airs. G. Gaddum, navy and white suit', worn with a smart putty-colored blouse and a navy helmet; Airs. A'. It. Ilino, a black cloth coat, brightened with a big green hydrangea, and a small black hat; Airs. J. \V. Williams, black fur coat and picture hat in black; Mrs. C. J. Bennett, black coat and handsome furs worn with a navy felt and satin hat.

Mrs. S. I). Nathan, tail brown costume, with a matching hat; Mrs. At.' L, Holden, a squirrel coat and a navy hat trimmed with white; Mrs. H. A. Barton, patterned chiffon beneath a brown marmot coat, and a pretty bisque hat piped with brown; Mrs. J. Jamieson was in black tailored coat and a low-crowned black bangkok bat; Airs. E. Loisol, green cropc-de-chine, with a black pony seal coat with cuffs and collar of hour, and a small hat. Airs. 0. E. Gray, navy suit, with African fox furs, and a black baku liat. ,

Airs. 11. F. Forster wore patterned black and scarlet georgette,. with a navy hat with dotted ribbon trimming; Mrs. 0. S. Burt was in delphinium blue under a fawn tailored coat) and wore a navy hat; Mrs. IT. Podd wore saxc blue crcpe-de-chinc beneath her marmot coat and a hat with touches of blue; Airs. W. Xeill was in navy crepe marocain beneath a tailored coat, and wore a navy liat; Airs. L. A. Friar wore a black frock and coat, and her black bangkok hat had filet lace insets; Airs. Rigg was in a black ensemble and hat and'wore a mauve velvet orchid. • Airs. F. 11. G. Galvin wore fashionable putty-colored Crocking and -h&t; Airs. W. I). Alorley, black relieved With white, and a nigger straw hat with trimmings of kilted straw; Mrs. F. .Teuno was in brown musquash coat over a floral frock, and had a navy blue hat; Mrs. P. J. Parker wore navy, her hat showing a glimps of silver, and she added a beige fluster of roses to her frock.

Airs. E. T. Chi'isg was in a navy coat and a black,hat with white and black ribbon; Dr. Eastcrfiejd \vas in a black coat over aii almond 'green ' toilette, and wore a black hat.; 'Mrs. B. Breo, in rose beige, wore a black coat with a collar of kolinsky, and a black felt hat; Airs! J. .1. Martin wore bottlegreen tailorings, gml a black hat with beige broidorings.

Aliss E. Thomas-was in a brown fiir coat and nigger, brown small felt hat; Aliss F. Dunlop wore a brown fur coat over; lief navy .bide . jjQe.k, ; ajid' nuyy straw hat* trimmed’ AVit.ll r wkue,p’Afiss P. Murphy (Alohaka) -choke- a bisepit coat and. skirt tinG small -felt ]vht- to matc-h; Miss T.- Gardner looked'extremely smart in a brown l velour coat, trimmed with astrachah, 'till'd a small felt hat- of the saute shade; Aliss R. Scott was in a rust-brown' cloth, and ;r hut of-felt with nigger-brown, trimming; Miss J. Blair wore a, smart, belted tweed coat and hat of nigger-brAwn straw; Aliss M. Bidir. chose a brown tailored costume; Aliss J. Graham worta ,specklQd-,twgcd'spo)'ts .c'oat and small felt: hat to ' match J ;• Alias'-B,. r Barry, brown 'fur coat,"and a smart .'navy blue felt hat; Aliss Al. ■ Macaulay, navy blue pouched velour doth coat, trimmed with (love-grey fur; Aliss J. Alargoliouth, royal blue embroidered coat trimmed with white fur,'.anil a large primrose, felt hat; Miss--AL. Sbofratt, smart belted tweed coat, and hat of light brown felt. ‘ . ’ . 1 , . Aliss S. Ormond'(ll.B.).chose a navy blue serge costume and a navy straw hat With of .White; Miss X. Alargolioufh, uile. green cba4,.aml .large

felt hat of the same shade; Miss V. Matthews, brown fur coat with black collar and cuffs, beige straw hat; Miss M. Searfe, coat of brown fur and small brown hat; Miss E. Matthews, smart brown striped coat and hat of black and primrose straw; Miss L. Bain, bottle-green coat and skirt and canary satin blouse, and a helmet hat of green felt; Miss-S."Ghrisp, nigger brown costume and small fdr choker, close-fitting velour hat to match; Miss-. M. Barker chose a navy blue serge coat, trimmed With navy and white checked' tweed; Miss B. Sherratt, leaf green felt hat and speckled tweed Coat to match; Miss M. Lysnar, brown fur coat and wine felt hat; Miss L. Nelson (Palliatua), nut brown coat and skirt and velour felt, hat of orange; Miss B. Murray, smart belted tweed coat and a hat of brown straw; Miss N. Poyn l ter, attractive orange wool coat and white felt hat; Miss Ballantyno, a black serge coat and skirt and mna]l felt hat of the same shade; Miss J. Caldwell wore a green ,tweed coat, and a large straw hat; Miss H. Corson, brown fur coat and smart red straw hat; Miss B. Speedy (Dannevirke), a hat of pink and beige felt and a brown fur coat; Miss Gaddum, brown and white spotted coat and skirt and a velour hat of the same shade; Sister Whc.olpr wore a brown fur coat oyer her black crcpe-dc-chiue frock, and her hat was of wine felt. Miss M: Broadhurst wore an extremely smart brown and white striped chat and'a hat Of black straw; Miss M. Puflbtt, nigger brown velour coat, trimmed with fur, and a felt hat to •match;' Miss J. Rutledge', a dark brown suede coat and beret; Miss N. Steele, brow'p ’stfijfed 1 fur coat , and hat of primrose felt; Miss’ A.'Ormond, green tweed.belted.coat and a hat of.straw* to match; Miss E., Jelonik, .brown fur coat apd. a smart black cut-away felt hat; Miss Zac.hariali, smart brown tfveed coat trimmed with lamb's wool, gnd-a black felt hat.

- Miss -P. Pavis-Gofi'e ■ wore a' navy gown beneath a Coat of musquash, ahd a Stuart bangkok'hat with pleatings of straw; Aliss L. Puvis-GolTe was in chocolhte brown flat cfepc-do-chin.b, with beige kiltings, and her brown ha li u hat ■ was t rim inert wit li sa tin' ribbon. Engagement.

■ The 'engagement is announced - of Netty,' eldest daughter of Alt. and Alts. Jti S. WaTlaey, of Ivaiti, Gisborne,, to Gorvais Gordon, youngest son of Mr. and' the' late -Mrs. S. Noble-Gamp-hi»l!. nt* IfmVkp’o linv.

Dance and Demonstration

pill DAY uiglit saw one of the most crowded ;uid delightful fund ions of ihe vein', the occasion being Ihy • lance mill demonstration of .Miss lit Inn*. Pal I ridge and Iter pupils. r .l’ho number of people who arrived early at the City Hall both to dance and witness the interesting exhibitions, was a tribute to a popular girl and talented teacher.

The hall was gaily, hung with a colorful frieze ami dado, pretty curtains screened, the windows, miles of streamers swung from the ceiling, and palms and tulips in window boxes made Ihe stage a picturesque setting for the orchestra under Air. G. Ohrisp which played with a spirit and. 'melodiousness that earned admiring comments from visitors from the. four centres.

| Airs Pali ridge greeted her daughter’s guests wearing an ensemble of black crepe dp chine inlet with lace. I Miss Paltridge wore a lovely frock of printed chiffon in shades of green and pink made with a fitted corsage and long full skirt. Alisa .Neva. Paltridge was in a black georgette frock with a threc-tiored ski,rt; a bell of diamante and a triple string of pearls lending contrast. Alisa I'olando Paltridge wore floral chiffons in blues and rose, the bodice gaged on to a skirt with a gaged hiplinc from whicji it fell in long , graceful folds ankle length; Miss Paltridge added a long chain of timber beads.'

3lrs I>. G. Robertson, to whoso son Miss Baltridge Ims recently become engaged, was in a pretty frock of plain and patterned georgette, the black background being*relieved by a band of: floral georgette on the skirt j toning with a cascade cape. A house-guest of '.Mrs Baltridge, Miss Meg. Kemp, Tolaga Bay, wore blue chilfoa rose patterned, and twined • a rose ribbon about liar slender waist; her gown had a quaint square capo. Following an hour of dancing came , the demonstration in which'large numbers of beautifully frocked children took part. Tho opening number, an operatic, ballet featuring Miss Balt ridge as soloist, included Misses M. Martin and S. Alunro, the dancers I wearing petal frocks of satin in pink and blue, and was distinguished by some splendid eu ppintc work by nil the dancers, and a wonderful exhibition of technique by Miss Ball ridge. A delightfully pretty item was the 1 wedding by the junior pupils; there | nas a bride and bridegroom, Malvina I Forbes and 8. Munro, a clergyman I and best man and groomsman, a dozen 1 or so bridesmaids, and many wedding | guests. The bride wore pale pink I, satin and pearls, and tho bridesmaids 1 were in period frocks in delicate | tints, and carried Victorian posies, j At the conclusion of the “ceremony" I tho Initial party did a 'merry country j dance, which they seemed to enjoy as l much as did their audience. One 1 number, the adagio by Moan Mellor and J John Thodey, aroused the audience j to prolonged applause, the grace and I confidence of Joan and the splendid I timing and agility of John making a 'jperformance so lino that it compared fnvoraby with tin adagio seen >! recently in a talkie programme. Every position used by the professionals was duplicated by these, two local young people, and the whole exhibition was marked with skill of a high order. The tap dance duo by the Misses V. and B. Balt ridge “brought down the house," so good was the unison and so mirth-provoking the steps. Both sisters wore short electric blue frocks with old gold aprons, short blue socks and black strap slippers. Among other items were “The Hup* iter," John Thodey; classic ballet, ' Misses I. Foss, E.j Y. and B. Baltridge; bubble dance, bv Lorraine Jamieson; jockey duo, M. Martin and 8. Munro; : a pretty fancy dance by Melvina (Forbes in pink satin and a feathered poke bonnet; a spirited Spanish dance J with Miss B. Baltridge as soloist, a pixie dance by J. Mellor; (Russian I dance, John Thodey; and tho jolliest of sporting ballets by the Misses I. Foss ami E., Y, and B. Baltridge. j During the evening Mr A. 8. Barker, j who acted as ALE.; announced the eni gagoiuent of Miss Baltridge and Mr. (}. .1. Robertson, whereupon there was a pretty interval while the young couple were cheered to the echo, and a glorious bouquet of pink roses, carnations, sweet-peas and fern was bestowed upon .Miss Baltridge by Aliss ,). Molbnwtoii behalf of pupils and parents. Air. Barker Inter thanked Air (!. .1. Robertson for his assistance, and very special thanks were due to Mr. H. Citron, who gallantly guarded the door. The music, for the demonstration was provided by an amplified grumo- j phono operated by Air. M. B. Fry. j There was a refreshing supper served j in an annexe, and all the young per-j formers received pretty boxes of i chocolates. : Those who presented their invifa- j lions were: Mr and Mrs D. Gv Robcrtson, Air and Airs Harold Bright, Air and Airs H. 'Harris, Mr and Mrs O. Thodey, Air and Airs P. A. Betitt, Mr and Mrs A. 8. Barker, Air and Airs R, MorUo'innu, Mr and Airs j Watts, Air and Airs Russell, Mr and j Afrs B. Cowan, Air and Airs J. Camp-' hell, Air and Mrs L. Davidson, Mr and Airs R. Coates, Mr and Airs O. Patterson, Air and Mrs Munro, Air and Airs ,T J. Martin, My and Mrs L. Davy, Air and Mrs AV. G. Bradley, Air and .Mrs (Smith, Air and Mrs Olomenco, Mr and Mrs O. Nasmith, Air and Mrs Bard well. Air and Airs King, Mr and Airs Thomas, Air and Airs R. AV., Boeock, Air and Mrs E. A. Afillard. jAir and Airs Jamieson, Air and Airs C. S 'Chamberlain, Air and Airs AV. AVnllaco, Air and Mrs Bickford, Air and Airs G., Birie. Alesdames If. B. Barron, A. Clare,; AV. A. Smith, A. Balmer, AleCoimell, j T. G. Johns, French, MeG'Me. j .Misses 11. Lunge, G. Barkinson, E. Hamilton, M'ortlomuu, G. Stevens, P. j Brooker, N. Clark, E. AVightou, J. J Vnpndv, J. Smith, .Rene Alonck, 8. Brad field, J. Kyne, B. Miller, AlcLean, { A. Hampton. G. AVnde, N. Barker, E, I Aislabio, J. Le Quosne, B. Barker, T. j Owen. Bcte.rson, It. Holmes, It. Davis, j M. Alalcolm, G. AVallis, ('. Bright, Z. | Thomnson. B. Golfe, AT. Cooper Arnold > (L’i, N. Dunpliy, Hawkins, R. "White, J Al. Kemp, D. Izod, If. Alitchell, AL

Tennis Season Opens. Despite the unsettled weather on Saturday, there was a good attendance at, the opening of the AVhataupoko Lawn Tennis (Tub’s courts for the season. A delicious afternoon tea was provided by the lady members, the tables in the pavilion being decorated with bowls of blue Argentine peg. Among those present were: Alesdaines R. Barker. G. W. AViDock, B. C. Jeffreys, S, Al. Wilson, \V. Camitliers,ami H. 11. Barker; Misses Wheeler, L. King, G. Boswell, X. Leslie, A. Leslie, A. Adair, C. and P. i.leLaiitour, R. Cederwall, and Balia lit vno.

The opening of 1 lie Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club’s courts in Kaiti took place on (Saturday, and although there were other attractions that day,There were many players. A dainty tea was provided by Airs. W. Kdhn, Misses L. Coop, C. Oman, K. Miller, and if. Jackson.

A very pleasant time was spent at i’e Hapara Club’s courts on Saturday, though the races did militate against the attendance. Alt’. F. Holder, the chairman, made 'the usual formal speech, wishing the club a successful year and declaring it open for pipy. Mr. Douglas Richardson lias been appointed secretary, and his powers of organisation and enthusiasm should do much to increase the membership. The courts are in line condition, and though a slight drizzle of rain fell occasionally it did not interfere with play on Saturday. The lady members have formed a croquet club, which promises to be very popular; many plications for membership arc coming in, and recently the members of the Bovorty Bay Croquet Club initiated novices into the delights of the game. A luscious afternoon tea- was set out ou tables blooming with Iceland poppies and rununeulus, the tea hostesses being Alesdames AV. M. Jenkins, McLaughlin, Woodrow, J. Henderson, L. (Steele, Rhodes, Swains,on, Criswell, and E. Bi'ingezu; Alisses E, Maxwell, Norman, Dunn, U. Hartley, Al. Hawkins, L. Godfrey, ami J. Robb.

Hallowe’en Party Amid all the fun and festivity of Show week the children had a wonderful time, and quite the largest party was given for them by the Gisborne Scottish Society on Hallo we e». That pretty little building known as the Orange Hall was a scene of great beauty on the night of the party, for it was magnificently decorated with a veritable riot of colorful streamers j and gay hangings, and what with exceptionally bright lighting and the rainbow-hued frocks of the merry little ones it really gave an impression of fairyland. Messrs. C. Brveo and 0. Ait ken, Al’s.C., a ladies’ committee with their 1 hearts in their work, and Mrs. Al. Taylor, vice-president, kept the merj cury of merriment bubbling in tho j thermometer of joy throughout tho j evening, and Airs. Aitken at the piano j did yeoman work. A feature of the revel was a 10* | minute talk on customs of .Hallowe’en by Mrs. Al. Taylor, illustrated with a. little playlet acted by the children, which gate great pleasure, and there were also some pleasant concert items contributed by Alisses Nancy Caio and Thelma Aluirhead (songs), Edith j Livingstone and Betty Sharp (sailor’s 1 and Nancy Parker, L. Johnson, E. Livingstone, and B. Sharp (Highland fling). A great attraction was Air. >B. AVilsou, magician, who could take a piece of ordinary paper j and turn it into the most extraordinary shapes, besides producing queer objects from all over his own and other person’s clothing, tie told many i mirthful stories, and was rewarded j for his labors by peals of delighted laughter. Then there was a supper to dream about, for which tho ladies’ committee labored many hours, but which disappeared as rapidly as if Air, AVilsou, the magician, had had a hand in its going, and there was a satisfactory interlude of “duokia’ for apples," which, even if you did not get. an apple, added greatly to, the hilarity. Two hundred children were entertained at this revel, and not one of them is likely to forget it. Delightful Surprise Party. Miss p. Dunlop was responsible fora most delightful surprise party taken to Air. and AJrs. J. Cl N. Thomas’ home in Kaiti on Friday night, dancing being enjoyed on, the spacious verandah to the latest gramophone records. A delicious supper was served in the dining-room, the tables being decorated with a large bowl of yellow daisies. Bridge tables Were arranged round a cosy tire in tin; drawing-room for those'who did not wish to dance, the decorations being Iceland poppies and run uuc ulus. Mrs. Thomas wore a handsome gown of red lame of georgette, and a black ring velvet bridge coat. Aliss E. Thomas chose an ankle'length frock of black lace, relieved with touches of almond green. Aliss A. Thomas was in a period frock of powder blue georgette, figured with dainty floral .sprays. Aliss P. Dunlop wore a striking frock of black georgette and luce made on fashionable Hues. Among tho guests were: Airs. Nicliolis (Wellington), Air. and Mrs. E. Loisol, Air. and Airs. G. Gaddum, Mr. and Airs, 8. D. Reeves, Air. and Airs. 11. R. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. AY. A, Bowie, Mr. and Airs. H. G. AVellbourne, Air. and Airs. 11. Bennett, Airs. AL B. AleSweonev; Alisses Al. Sliorratt, E. and A. Gaddum, Sheila Ormond (ILK.), J. and AL Blair, T. and J. Gardner, B. Sherratt,, L. Nelson (Bahiatua), AV. Bains-Gralinm, B. ami Al. Murphy, J. Rutledge; Messrs. B. and Jf. Thomas, T. Gaddum, G. Gregory, J. Al. Murphy, J. Gardner, S. Baring, O. Porter, A. McPliail, N. Loisol, H. Kemp, D. Busby, J. G. Nolan, R. Willock, P. Barton, Al. Connell, C. V. O’Connor, B, Gibson, Thompson, B. Burke, and B. Alonis.

Chambers, AL Stevens, It. Davidson, J. Alien, B. Ferguson, Dow, L. Godfrey, AI. Hawkins, L. Power, Ora Bunguia, E. Ellis, D. Breingan, It. Wells, I. Foss, >T. Walker, Cay, It. Collett, Al. Robinson, ]{, Mace, D. Haugli, anil E. Lopdoll. Messrs. McGregor, D. AtcLcmian, A[. Corlott, Cameron, E. Phillips, L. Aluwson, T. Quayle, 11. .T. Peacocko, I'iesse, H. Campbell, V. Ivess, Sharp (2), E. Robb, AL. Sheridan, H. Ho: A. McDairnmid, W. and C. Bell, Clarkson 12), F. Peddle, A. Jobson, It. Walker, K. and It. Aislabio, V. Hay, Al. Boss, It. aud T. Colobourne, Itoid, T. limes, W. Vernon, F. AicKenzie, ,T. Carr, ,J. Maynard, J. Lyle, AL Boyds, It. Lowndes, Parker (2), B. Henderson, F. .Johnstone, ,T. Friar, .T. Alnlloy, 11. Bardwell, I>, Sitter, B. Scott, AI. Shalloon, Felton, B. Terry, G. Bavliss, P. Innes, F, Wauehop, J. and N, Langridge, S. Sheet, .T. Skeet, B. and J. Portcous, H. Wade, D. Alorrow, Paul Evans, B. Preston, F., «T. and 13. Clark, J, and B. Oglivio, A. Coker, 'H. Grey, and Atastcrs Brian Barron and W,. Barron. .