MANY GAIETIES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20098, 8 November 1928, Page 7

MANY GAIETIES.

THE WEEK IN CHRiSTCHURCH. There was a very large attendance at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting at Ohristchurch on Tuesday, states our special correspondent. The weather was delightful and the flocking was much daintier and more elaborate ' han usual. Floral ninons and pattern" ! repe de chine accompanied by wide straw hats sparingly trimmed, were much <n evidence. Mrs. Cecil Ollivier, wife of the vice-president of the club, wore a frock of black sain: with beige georgette vest and wide black hat. Others present were Lady Nolan, of Auckland, Mrs. John Murcliison, Mr. and Mrs. M. -T. Moodabc and many other well-known people.

The Navv l.eague tendered a farewell tea on Tuesday morning to Commander A. I). Boyle (retired), who has been a zealous worker in all the league's activi-

tics, and who is leaving next week to take up his residence in Timnru. The polo clSb opened tlie souson iji florious weathor on Tuesday afternoon, 'he players and visitors were entertainod at tea by Mrs. Derrick Gould. Those present included Sir Ileaton Rhodes. Mrs. George Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Studholme, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Misses Cicily O'Rorke, Olive Mcllraith, Lesley Waller, Nancye Colbeck. The Canterbury Jockey Club's race ball was held on Tuesday evening. It was a brilliant gathering and many beautiful gowns were worn.