CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 24, 17 June 1893, Page 571

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 8. THE CINDERELLA DANCE. was given on Wednesday evening in Hobbs’ buildings. The hostesses for the occasion were Mesdsmes Parker. Campbell and Heaton Rhodes, whose management left nothing to be desired. Light refreshments only were served, one room being set apart for oysters and soup. The decorations were unusually pretty, and a most enjoyable time was spent. The Hon. Mrs Parker looked exceedingly well in her pale pink gown and her lovely diamond stars, carrying a large posy of pink and white; Mrs H. Rhodes, rich white brocade with wide re vers of ruby velvet, and she wore a magnificent diamond crescent; Mrs P. Campbell, a striking dress of green silk veiled with lovely blaok lace, and the usual large puff sleeves: Mrs Burns, a very becoming gown of pale blue satin with pearl passementerie Empire belt: Mrs Pitman, orange satin profusely trimmed with jet and black lace: Mrs Denniston, pink silk with black: Mrs Williams (Dunedin), orange silk covered with black lace: Mrs W. Cotterill, pale pink silk with bands of ruby velvet; Mrs Meares, black velvet with puff sleeves of white brocade; Mrs R. Macdonald, apricot silK; Miss Reeves, very pretty pale blue silk with brown velvet puff sleeves ; Miss Rhodes, a lovely pale blue brocade; Mrs Boyle, cream satin with Watteau train: Miss Courage, black silk with puff sleeves of bright green; Mrs G. Gould, handsome black silk with flowered pattern in cardinal; Misses Cowlishaw. pretty white silk gowns trimmed with lace; Miss Hill, white silk with pale blue puff sleeves: Miss Tabart in dark blue wit h corselet of pale pink ; Miss — Tabart. black with red: Miss Murray-Aynsley, pre»ty pale yellow silk: Miss B. Campbell, pale primrose and black : Miss Hutton, white silk with chiffon; Miss Guy, white silk with blue trimmings; Miss Babington, white silk and chiffon, with bouquet of buttercups and wreath in her hair; Miss Clarke, very pretty confection of white and heliotrope ; Mrs Neave. handsome black dress trimmed with o’d point lace; Mr and Mrs Wilder, Mr and Mr* Archer, Mr and Mrs Robinson, the Misses Neave, Cotterill, Gray, Helmore. Bowen, Ronalds, and Messrs Boyle, Perry, the Hon. E. W. Parker, Gould, Reeves, Hall, Turnbull, Wilson. Turrell, Buckley. Mathias. Cowlishaw, Palmer, Ridings. Wood. Dr. Palmer, Capt. Hunter-Blair, and a good many others were present. The Misses Albu have come at a very unfortunate time, and CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL PEOPLE will get a bad name for the scant support meted out to these talented singers There was a miserably poor audience at the Theatre Royal on Monday, and so thin the second night the management decided n t to proceed with the concert, and returned the people’s money. However, one more opportunity is to be given on Friday, when it is to be hoped all who are not totally bankrupt over the Gaiety, or the Temple, or other bygones, will support the fair singers. It is with much regret I have to tell you of the DEATH OF MRS C. DAMPIER-CROSSLEY, of Woodend, which took place yesterday morning. The unfortunate lady has been suffering for some time from an incurable internal complaint, and a little while ago paid a visit to Melbourne, but the disease has baffled the best medical skill, and a loving husband and family are left to mourn their loss. She was mucn beloved in the district for her many acts of kindness and charity in relieving those in distress. The THURSDAY POPULAR CONCERTS are still well patronised, and this cheapening of music—and music too, which has been of a fairly good quality- is perhaps in some way responsible for starving such artists as the Misses Albu, now in our midst, and goes a great way in preventing really good people visiting us. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mrs Watson, wife of the Rev. H. C. M. Watson, Incumbent of St. John’s Church. Latimer Square, left with her daughters on Tuesday for England, via Melbourne, on a visit to her son. Mr H. B. Marriott Watson, now resident in lAmdon, and whose name is frequently noticed in the literary world. Mr H. O. D. Meares, Mayor of St. Albans, returned last week after a lengthy visit to Australia, and on taking his seat at their first meeting was congratulated by the Councillors on his improved health. His sister has come over with him to take charge of his house and two little children for a time. Miss Anderson (Auckland) is at present the guest of Mrs Robison. of the Bank of New South Wales. Mrs and Miss Arkwright (Wellington) are visiting Sir Arthur and Douglas at Merivale House. Mr. Mrs. and Miss Rich. I hear, intend making a rather long stay in Christchurch this winter. I hope so sincerely, and that we may soon have the pleasure of hearing Miss Rich play her violin again.

Dolly Vale.