A number of elaborate fur coat were in evidence and most of them Jdemonstrated a season's -note of cutting tHe fur in patterns instead lof using the single pelt. A leopard skin short coat combined with dark [brown frock and mustard green hat made a smart ensemble. Numerous Jensembles were to be noted, and in this field of feminine dressing, more Iceway in colour seems to have been the rule. One saw a bright red ensemble, another of mauve and another of green woollen. Few had ventured without a cent of some kind to contribute to a complete! enjoyment of the races, though when the sun came out with brief intensity during the Champions race those in fur coats found excitement when combined with fur too much of a good thing.
Though there seemed to be fewer Chinese ladies in the members' enclosure than in former race meets some charming costumes were to be noted in this quarter also, One of gold and blue brocade with long skirt bordered in gold silk fringe and having a yellow fox fur piece as an Jaccessory and seen on one smart young Chinese.
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