CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue VI, 10 February 1894, Page 139

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee. February 1. We are getting most WORRYINGLY TREATED IN THE MATTER OF WEATHER. The kind and thoughtful ones who would make dull care fiy away by providing innocent amusement for their young friends in the shape of garden parties, boating picnics, or other outdoor recreations. are generally hopelessly ‘snuffed out’ by a good downpour of rain, and this week we had a little extra thrown in, and got a hailstorm and a day in June instead of January. MRS WYNN-WILLIAMS’ SECOND GARDEN PARTY on Thursday had to be converted into a nice little house party. A few brave spirits arrived under mackintosh and umbrella, and once within the pretty drawing-room one’s troubles were soon forgotten with merry games and some charming music. Mrs Wynn-Williams wore a rich black silk trimmed with jet, and dainty white lace cap; her two daughters were in navy serge. About twenty guests were present, amongst whom were Mrs and Misses Cowlishaw, Mrs P. Campbell, Mrs C. Clark, Mrs and Miss Stoddart. Misses Tabart, Beswick. Greenwood, and Courage. Mrs Stevens, Mrs R. McDonald, and a good many gentlemen. A CHARMING DANCE was given by Mrs Gould, Colombo-street, on Friday evening. The large new room lately added to the house was used as the ballroom, and was very pretty. It is tinted in terracotta, and was decorated and draped with pink for the occasion in a most artistic way. The music, supper, and floor were all alike excellent, and everything went with much spirit. Mrs Gould was handsomely gowned in a rich black silk fully trimmed with jet and lace, and wore a tiny lace cap ; Miss Gould had a sweetly pretty gown of pale green silk with re vers on the bodice and other trimmings of pale pink, and tasteful pink wreath in her hair; Miss Bayntun, a becoming gown of black sitk and lace, with sleeves and other trimming of yellow’ silk : Mrs G. Gould looked well in a stylish gown of white brocade with train, and trimmed with yellow velvet, velvet coronet on her hair ; Mrs R. McDonald, an uncommon dress of striped silk in black, white, and pink; Miss Cowlishaw, a lovely gown of pale pink silk profusely trimmed with lace, fan and shoes to match ; her sister, m a pretty simple dress of pale blue Liberty silk ; Miss May Tabart,

olive green silk with gold sleeves ; Miss Roberts ‘Dunedin). pretty frock of white and yellow, wreath of yellow flowers on the bodice; MiaS Beewick, in black and scarlet; Mrs Bruges, very pretty combination of pink and white ; Mrs H. Cotterill wore her bridal gown of white silk; Mrs Bums looked charming in pale blue and pearl passementerie; Miss Harley, pale blue silk triinmed with lace ; Miss Eva Hehnore. very tasteful black frock relieved with white and iet trimmings ; Miss Banks. Miss Babington. and Miss Wynn-Williams were among the many present. On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Graham had A RIVER PICNIC, starting from the boat sheds at 5.30 p.m. It was a glorious night, and after the heat of the day a quiet pull is a very nice way of spending a few hours. A very recherche little tea was provided, to which everybody did full justice, and returning soon after nine, Mrs Graham entertained her guests at supper at her residence. Among the lucky ones I noticed the Misses Way, Thomas, Powell. Wright (two). Turner, and Messrs Ridings, Mannering, Lean, and others. At polo on Saturday afternoon some exceedingly smart play was indulged in. Lady Glasgow was wearing a becoming brown costume; Lady Augusta Boyle, navy blue serge and white sailor hat; Mrs Johnston Stewart, neat grey tweed and the New Panama hat; Mrs Heaton Rhodes, Mrs Hunter-Blair, and Mrs Alister Clarke, mourning costumes; Mrs Pyne loooked pretty in a dress of deep fawn; Mrs G. Gould. Misses Wauchope Greenwood. Campbell, Banks, Bowen, Tempter, were some of those present. On Tuesday morning by express train for the South. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, LADY GLASGOW, Lady Augusta Boyle. Miss Wauchope. and Captain Clayton, left Middleton Station for ‘ Longbeach. the residence of Mr John Grigg, whose guests they will be for a few days. In about a fortnight the Vice-regal party leave us in the Hincmoa en route for Auckland, calling at Wellington. Gisborne and Tauranga. After a short stay in Anckland a visit is to be made to Raratonga before returning to Wellington. COMING AND GOING. Mr Malcolm Lean has gone to the Chatham Islands, where he intends to take up farming, and I am sure his friends wish him success in his new venture. Mr George Ross, of the South British Insurance, has been moved to Ceylon. His family will miss him greatly, especially since the death of his father.

Dolly Vale.