LOVELY FROCKS.

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18158, 24 October 1930, Page 5

LOVELY FROCKS.

AT RANDWICK. If women paraded the racecourse lawns as they did in pre-war days, Randwick would have revealed the most delightful display of fashions for many years (writes a Sydney paper). But the beauty of diaphanous chiffons and pastel toned ninons was lost in the jostle between the stands and totalisators, a passing glimpse being all that was permissible. - The feminine charm of long frocks was apparent, although only a few dresses touched the ground. Trailing gowns in the daytime will not be tolerated by smart women. Nearly every frock had a cape or short bolero coat, and. spotted materials had a big following. Black and white was very smart, and black allied to patou pink the last word from Paris. Navy blue was also in the running, both in plain and figured materials. . These two main shades almost ousted the brown tones, which have had such a long innings. Touches of white pique on frocks gave a smart note, and was introduced in hat linings as well. Old World Berthes. Here and there one saw a sleeveless frock, but the majority of women covered their arms. Many wore light coats, three-quarter length, over their frocks; Some of the smartest modes were in the ensemble style. Old world berthes gave a softening effect to the sleeveless frocks which were worn with long gloves. Large hats pre'dominated, and the smartest had transparent brims of lace and tulle. Pandans and the old fashioned leghorn made their appearance, being trimmed simply with bands of velvet ribbon. There were no freakish fashions or display of coloured shoes, such as were predicted, and the dressing was in good taste. Vlce-Regol Party. The meeting was given added interest, socially by the presence of the new acting Governor-General and ady Somers, and officers of the Dutch Fleet, who wore uniform. Earl Beauchamp renewed his acquaintance with Randwick. Lady Somers wore a charming gown of navy blue and white figured chiffon, closely tucked on the hips, and her large hat of Bangkok straw was in a red tone. Lady Game wore a smart beige belted coat, showing brown embroideries on the pockets, over her gown of georgette in the same shade. She favoured a large hat in caramel baku, banded with brown velvet. Miss Covvdry wore grey georgette with a black hat. The Governor and Lady Game entertained at luncheon Lord and Lady Somers, Earl Beauchamp, Rear-Ad-miral Kayser, and several of the Dutch officers, Rear-Admiral and Mrs Evans, the Premier and Mrs T. R. Bavin, Sir Harry Chauvcl, Mr and Mrs Hunter White and Miss White, Misses Helen and Philippa Stephen, Mr H. E. Budge and Miss Sa.die Budge, Miss Helen Knox, Miss Nancy Bavin, Mrs Oliver Osborne, the Consul-General for the Netherlands and Madam Teppema, Miss Morna MacCormick, and Miss Faith Macarthur-Onslow.