LADY'S LETTER FROM CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1747, 30 August 1905, Page 26

LADY'S LETTER FROM CHRISTCHURCH

(By “Joan.”)

The beautiful weather that made the commencement of Grand National week so pleasant, broke up on Saturday morning, and somewhat spoiled the last day at Riocarton. However, quite a number of people donned their warmest wraps and furs, and quite enjoyed the outing in spite of the cold. Lord and Lady Plunket and suite were present again, and took keen interest in the sport. Lady Plunket was gowned in 'black cloth with black hat and handsome sables; the Hon. Kathleen Plunket was in white cloth with a white hat and long turquoise coat; Mrs Arthur Rhodes, who came with the Governor’s party, was looking very pretty in a dark-blue doth coat and skirt trimmed with Persian lamb, and toque of black and white; Mrs El worthy was in black with sealskin wraps; Miss Elworthy had a smart brown costume, and handsome sables; Mrs Arthur Elworthy was in black and heliotrope; Mrs Denniston wore dank grey; Mrs Kettle, dark blue coat and skirt; Miss Kettle was in navy serge; Mrs Harold Johnston (Wellington) grey coat and skirt, hat to match ; Mra Stead, navy blue costume, handsome i’urs; Miss Stead was in brown; Mrs W. G. Stead in gray tailor-made; Mrs and Miss Deans, Mrs H. Cotterill, Miss Ootteirill, Mr® Beswick, Mrs and Miss Wilkin, etc., were present also. There was quite an exodus of visitors from Christchurch at the week’s end. It was headed by His Excellency and Lady Plunket, the Hon. Kathleen Plunket and suite, who returned to Wellington on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Harold Johnston, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs G. G. Stead at St rowan, have returned to Wellington. i Mrs Sinclair Thompson, who has been visiting Mrs Ranald Macdonald here, has returned to Dunedin. Miss V. AHeares has gone to pay a round of visits in Wellington and Nelson. Mr® Crooke gave a very pleasant musical party at her new house in the Hospital Grounds on Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Hay ton, of Wellington, who is staying with her at present. The draw-ing-room and hall were charmingly arranged with flowers, tea being laid in the dining-room. Mrs Crooke looked very well in a graceful gown of black mousseline de soie, with a very pretty lace yoke; Mrs Burns, who sang some delightful songs, was in navy blue with sable furs; Mrs Finch wore pale grey with a hat of white roses- Mrs Reece was in black cloth with white vest, and dark furs. Others present were Judge and Mrs Denniston and Mr and Mrs Beavan-Brown, Mrs Wilding, Mrs and the Misses Cook, Mrs Scott, Mrs John Anderson and Mrs Lewin. Dr and Airs Crooke played some delightful duets, Miss M. Cook and Aliss L. CoGk played, several violin and niano duets, and Mrs Wilding gave several piano solos, which were greatly appreciated. Mrs Rolleston has returned south after paying a visit to her daughter, Mrs Tesohmaker.

Mrs Heaton-Rhodes is back again at Otahuna. where her sister, Mrs Barclay, is paying her a visit. It is delightful to hear that the Charity Ball organised in Grand National week is expected to leave a net result of about £9O, which will be handed over to the Consumptive Sanatorium Fund. Mr Herbert Elworthy’s marriage to Miss Cleveland is to- take place shortly in Melbourne. Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson and Mr P. Elworthy have gone to be present at the wedding.

Golf is all the rage just now. Everybody talks and thinks golf, probably because the season is so nearly over. On Friday morning the last monthly medal match was played on the Hagley Park Links, the winner in the first grade m oving to be Mrs Frank Robinson, and that of the Second'grade, Mrs Archer. Tn the afternoon Mrs Henry Wood entertained all thib members of the Shirley Club at afternoon tea on the Links, alter they had played the bogey match

for the two prizes presented by her. Mitts Denniston headed the list and carried off a charming little silver inkstand, Aliss Kit son, who came next, receiving a silver pin-oushion. The day was gloriously sunny and fine, and made one feel that golfing days are nearly over for the season. Alasl Aug. 26th.