CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XVI, 19 October 1895, Page 489

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bbk, October 10. On Thursday afternoon the Misses Tripp, Belmont Terrace, gave a VERY PLEASANT AFTERNOON TEA to a few of their friends. Musi<* was very much appreciated from Mrs and Miss Haslam. Mrs Vernon, and Miss Fox (Waikari). Among those present were Mrs Juliusand her daughters. Mrs and Miss Cowlishaw. Mrs Heaton Rhodes, Mrs and Miss He! more. etc. The pretty room with folding doors was quite crowded, and the table looked charming with its dainty cakes ard flowers. In the evening Mr anu Mrs Henry Wood were ‘ AT HOME where a number of young people were most hospitably entertained. their pretty house at Riccarton looking its best with numbers of soft red lights, lovely flowers, and choice draperies wherever one turned. Mr and Mrs Wood received their guests in the drawing-room, the dining-room serving as ballroom, while a third room, full of interesting Fiji curios, was reserved for supper, the decorations here being lovely, of red silk and shaded lights with delicate white flowers in tall vases The supper itself was a most recherche one. Tea and coffee were served throughout the evening, and dishes of choice sweetmeats dis cussed everywhere, even upstairs in another cosy dim drawingroom and the enclosed verandah. With these arrangements added to an excellent floor, Fleming’s music, and plenty of partners, small wonder that everyone declared the dance one of the best we have had. Mrs Wood wore a handsome black silk with olive green sash and ribbons on the bodice, with spray of magenta primroses. "and made a most indefatigable hostess. Others precent were Misses Bnl’ock. Russell. Wynn-Williams. F. Wynn-Williams. K. Tabart. K. Ned w ill. Henry R. Meeson. Mellish, Turnbull. Harris. Turton. Turrell. Garrick. Harley. Stack. C. Lean, and others. Among the gentlemen were Messrs Wood (two'. Perry. Cowlishaw. Clarke, Turrell (two). Turnbull. Day. Wilson. Lane. Mathias. Tabart, Mellish, Matheson. Atkinson, On Saturday morning A LARGE PICNIC, organised by Misses Lean and Stoddart. went to Stafford’s bush for the day. A drag and four horses took the party to the foot of the hills and brought them back in the evening, and in spite of a hnt. climb in the heat of the day, a most enjoyable time was spent by all present, among whom were Mr and Mrs G. Barker. Mr and Mrs Henderson. Mr and Mrs Andrews. Mr and Mrs Mortnn Ollivier, Misses Lingard (two), Fulton. Maitlard (Dunedin). Gibson (two). Messrs Mac William, Farmer, Dixon. Mannering, etc. The opening of the CHRISTCHURCH PALETTE CLUB EXHIBITION wan preceded bv a ‘private view ’ on Monday evening, to which a large number of people gathered. The exhibition is held in Bowman’s rooms, Hereford street, and no pains have been spared to make it a success. The entrance and doorways are gracefully curtained, pot plants and palms are placed about the concert platform and elsewhere, whilst plenty of chairs for the tired or lazylare not among the least of the attractions. Mr J. M. Madden (President) opened the proceedings in a short speech, giving some idea of the work done by members. Music fol’owed by Miss Davey (who sang delightfully ‘ Fiddle and I ’ Miss Freda Marsden playing the violin obligato) and Vliss Graham, Messrs Maitland Gard’ner and Woodhouse. Light refreshments were partaken of in a side room during the evening, and one could not help think ing a tea kiosk would be a charming addition to the arrangements while the exhibition lasts. The costumes worn were distinctly of the ‘go as you please’ style—a style which produces anything but a pleasing general effect. Some pretty blouses were noticeable, the übiquitous dress blouse being the happy note to strike on such an occasion. The pictures, which comprise excellent work by some of our local artists and many contributions from the Society, are a pleasure in store. On Tuesday, Mrs Gibbs, Merivale, had a LUNCHEON PARTY for Mrs Albert Cuff, who leaves with Mr Cuff and family for Auckland shortly, and whom we are very sorry to lose. The party was greatly increased in the afternoon for ‘afternoon tea.’ which was served in the dining-room. The table was very pretty

-a long .trip of cream guipure on green silk dov n the centre wit It tall sprays or double yel'uw japonica and low bowls of primroses. Among the many guests were Mesdames Allen. Jameson. Kiver. Brown. Croxton, Hill, Lawry. Nelson. G. Merton. K. Turner (Timarul. Misses Kiver Itwol. Wood (two), Allen (two), f’utf (three). Rose (Wellington’, and Hall. The Misses! Allen. L. Wood, and others gave some very enjoyable music. PEHSOXAL. Yesterday a number of residents returned from England, Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mr E. 8. Harley, Captain Owles. Mr Teschemaker, Mr Marshman. Mr Hawker. Mr and Mia G. J. Mitchinson and MrG. Kettlewell, all being passengers to Wellington by the Rimutaka. On the voyage out passengers had a veryunpleasant experience, as the Rimutaka was on tire for some hours. Miss Rose (Wellington) and Miss Hall (Riecarton) have been the guests of Mrs I. Gibbs during the week Mr W. P. and Miss Cowlishaw returned from Sydney last week. Mrs E. T. Harley went, up to Wellington to meet the Rimutaka. The Hon. It. J. and Mrs Seddon came down to Christchurch for a few days, and spent most of the time at the exhibition, which draws near its close now.

Dolly Vale.