CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue III, 21 July 1894, Page 66

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, July 11. ‘ Rain ’ spells all that has been going on in our town for the past week. Everything is wet, miserable, and melancholy —not even a concert. The shops are in the unhappy state of saletime, and look as if we had nothing but second-hand goods, so there is no consolation to be found there, unless it is by feeling virtuous over not spending money on things you don’t want. To-night Dr. De Witt Talmage gives his first lecture, and a most appropriate one for our present condition, * The Bright Side of Things.’ The great orator has had an enthusiastic reception in the South, and I hope he will enthuse the people here a little. It is well to see ourselves (and things too) as others see us. Since losing ‘Charley’s Aunt.’ Miss Bessie Doyle, andMdmes. Sapioand Urso things have been very dull. The AFTERNOON CONCERT of the Sapio-Urso Company, just prior to their sailing, was a crowded one. many who had not heard these talented artists before, availing themselves of this opportunity, while others were just as anxious to hear them once more. The Hon. Mrs Parker gave a most enjoyable PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY at her residence. Fordell, Papanui, on Thursday evening. There were six or seven tables, and play was kept up till quite a late hour. A delicious little supper brought a very pleasant evening to a close. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Pyne, Mr and Mrs Boyle. Dr. and Mrs Lomax-Smith, Mr and Mrs George Gould, Mr and Mrs Stead, Mr and Miss Beswick, Messrs Lane (two), Buckley, Scott and Hood. A VERY JOLLY RAMBLE on the hills was got up last Saturday afternoon by Mr Arthur Ollivier. We took the train to Opawa, and then walked up Mr Murray-Aynsley’s track to the top of the hills, which we skirted till we reached the Convalescent Home. We were out about five hours, doing some ten miles. Among the party were the Misses Kissling (Auckland), Lingard, Cholmonaeley, Lean, Stoddart (two), Mr and Mrs Andrews, Messrs Turner, O’Halloran, Blair, and a few others. The weather was kind on Saturday for the ANNUAL FOOTBALL CONTEST between a team from the Dunedin Boys’ High School and Christ’s College, which took place on the College Ground. A large number of spectators wore present, taking much interest in the

game, which resulted in a win for the visitors by 16 points to 3. Another interesting match was played in the North Park between eleven from H.M.S. Rapid and a team from the Christchurch Association Club, resulting in a draw after a very enjoyable game. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs Walcot Wood returned to Christchurch by the Ruahine from Auckland and are staying at New Brighton, waiting for possession of a house at Merivale which Mr Wood has taken. Miss Brett (Auckland) is paying her sister a visit, having returned with her. On Saturday we were favoured with a lovely day, and took full advantage of it at the TENNIS COURTS. Some very interesting matches were got off in the tournament also some excellent tennis was seen. The following matches took Blace Mr Wilding and Miss E. Black beat Mr Wallace and Miss I. Harman. Mr Von Haast and Mrs Humphreys beat Mr W. Ollivier and Miss Lingard. Mr Maxwell and Miss Turton beat Mr Rutherford and Mrs W. Ollivier. Mr Harman and Mrs George Harris beat Mr Macpherson and Mrs Way. Mr Wilding and Miss E. Black beat Mr Burns and Miss Harris. Mr Harman and Mrs Harris beat Mr Clark and Miss Aiken.

Dolly Vale.