CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue V, 4 August 1894, Page 114

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, July 25. Golf has been THE RULING PASSION this week, a team from Dunedin being here on a visit, and if they arc not all laid up with colds or worse it will be a marvel. True an army of small boys is in requisition to dive for the balls in sundry lakes, and those who knock them about have nothing worse to do than walk through the water. However, nothing damps the fever. The ladies had a good match last week, playing for a trophy presented by Mrs Wilder, which took the form of a pair of gold sleeve links instead of a medal. Mrs Wigram played the best game, though some others were close up. All are doing their best and practising most energetically preparing for the coming contest with the Dunedin ladies some time in August. Afternoon tea was provided in the park by Mrs Wilder and was most acceptable. THE CHAMBER CONCERT We ought to be, and wo are very grateful to Mr Wallace for

providing such a good standing dish through the winter as his Chamber concerts. The third came off on Thursday and was most enjoyable. A very agreeable change in the programme was the introduction of some choral singing, making a pleasing break. This was Brahm’s ‘ Liebeslieder Waltzes.’ sung by Miss Mabel Bell, Mrs W. Wilson, Messrs Weir and Millar, with Miss C. Lingard and Mr Trist Searell at the niano. They went crisply and well, the second set being encored. Miss Mabel Bell and Mr Weir were the vocal soloists, both singing excellently. Miss C. Lingard played one of Beethoven’s sonatas in a very finished manner, also a sonata of Gade’s with Mr Wallace most acceptably. A trio, quartett, and a violin solo completed one of the best concerts of the series.

THE DRESSES. Miss Bell looked extremely well in black velvet with pale green vest: Mrs Wilson, in dark claret velvet with white silk vest; Miss Gordon Rich, in ruby velvet trimmed with fur: Miss Beath. peacock plush gown; Miss C. Lingard. white cashmere with posy of violets at her neck. The Art Gallery was filled with a fashionable audience, amongst whom were Mrs and Miss Julius, the Hon. Mrs Parker and Miss V. Ward. Mrs Lane. Mrs G. Gould, Mrs Robison. Mr and Miss Reeves. Mrs and Miss Campbell, Mrs Westmacott. Mrs and Misses Mears, Mr and Mrs Common. Mrs G. Roberts. Mrs (Col.) Gordon, Mrs Stringer. Misses Crosby. Lingard. Way. Wynn-Williams, Dr. and Mrs Jennings. Mrs and Miss Graham. Rev. and Mrs Winter, Captain and Mrs Garsia, Mesdames Ronalds. Wilding. Wallace, Mr and Mrs Barkas, Mr and Mrs Chrystal, Miss Inglis, Mr and Mrs Beath, Mrs Beaven, Mrs Wynn-Williams, etc. I will not describe the cloaks worn over again, for that is all one sees this weather. MUSICAL AFTERNOON. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Meeson with her daughters had a delightful musical afternoon at their residence. ‘Holmbank,’ Fendalton. The Misses Meeson wore pretty soft black silk gowns relieved with pink, and contributed some very enjoyable items. Afternoon tea was laid in the dining-room, small tables being daintily spread and decorated, and the numerous guests regaled themselves with many good things, amongst whom were Mesdames Ollivier, Jennings, Humphreys. Higgie, Hamer, Haslam, Marsh. Stoddart, Wilson. Todhunter, Anderson, the Misses Way, Helmore. Stoddart. Graham, Wood. Andrews, Stack. Withnall. Turton, Gerrard, Garrick, Meares, Marchant, Ainger, Irving, and some others. MRS DOUGLAS ANDREWS* FETE. On Saturday afternoon Mrs Douglas Andrews, of Christ College, entertained a few friends at her residence. Tennis was played, also Badminton and other games, which kept things going with great spirit till after 5 p.m.. when delicious tea and hot cakes were partaken of. bringing a delightful afternoon to a close.

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Dolly Vale.