CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XXI, 23 November 1895, Page 648

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, November 15. After such a whirl of excitement and pleasure as our Carnival week has produced this year, it is most difficult to come back to ordinary things, but the tired feeling giving the sense of want of rest makes one glad of the opportunity of discussing the happy past. That powerful factor, the weather was most gracious, and our visitors will think Christchurch climate perfect, and so it was for the whole week. On Wednesday there was a I’OLO MATCH on the grounds, Hagley Park, when a large number of spectators were present, including many strangers, who were all charmed with our ground. Mrs R. H. Rhodes provided afternoon tea, and among the ladies were the Hon. Mrs Parker. Mrs Rhind. Mrs Maxwell (Wellington). Mrs J. Deans. Mrs A. Rhodes. Mrs Wharton. Mrs and Miss Elworthy, Mrs G. Gould, Mrs Lane, Misses Buller, Tabart, etc. In the evening a DELIGHTFUL DANCE was given by Mrs Malet, Merivale. The house was beautifully decorated, fairy lamps gleaming from every nook and corner embedded in lovely Howers. Mrs Malet looked well in a watteau gown of brown brocade over pink silk front, with revers of lovely cream lace ; her daughter, in black satin and chiffon, deep white lace berthe. Among the many pretty dresses worn I noticed Mies Cowlishaw. in a lovely pale blue silk, the bodice almost all cream lace : her sister, a very pretty pink silk, accordion chiffon finishing the bodice; Mrs J. D. Hall, handsome pink bengaline finished with some exquisite lace; Mies Cunningham, black satin and chiffon prettily trimmed with Jet: Miss Gibson (Dunedin) looked well in pink silk, the bodice finished with jet and chiffon, black aigrette in her hair: Miss Studholme, cream silk with pink floral design ; Miss Ross (debutante), while gauze over white silk, lovely white bouquet; Miss E. Tabart. black gown relieved with rose shot silk; Miss Williams (Wellington), black accordion chiffon over silk, and some beautiful lace; her sister, a white satin ; Mrs H. Cotterill. white silk ; Misses Izard, Wynn-Williams, Campbell, Maude, Haslam, Hill. Reeves. Bowen, Cox. Beswick, Turnbull, Neave. Ainger, and many more. Thursday, ‘DERBY DAY, attracted a large number of ladies out to the races again. Many of the same costumes were worn, but there were some fresh ones, also a fresh supply of visitors. Mrs Rhind looked well in black crepon skirt and silk bodice of pink ch (nt,dainty bonnet with pink flowers, and parasol lined with chiffon to match ; the Hon. Mrs Parker, who decorated the winner of the Derby, looked extremely well incream chine silk trimmed with pale blue veiled in lace; Mrs G. G. Stead, black silk crcpon with cream chine silk, full bodice, small cream bonnet trimmed with flowers and bright blue tulle strings, cream broche parasol : Mrs Heaton Rhodes, shot Bink and blue silk, the bodice finished with pink chiffon ; Miss Stephenson (Dunedin) electric blue crepon. cream satin bodice covered with lace, picture hat with forget-me-nots; Mrs W, Thomson (Balmoral), pretty grey costume; Mesdames Boyle, G. Rhodes (Timaru). Graham. A. Rhodes, and Mieses Cunningham (two) Helmorc, Tabart (two), wore their pretty gowns of Tuesday : Miss Tolhurst (Wellington), pale heliotrope trimmed with velvet to match ; Miss Friend (Wellington), white frock with pink sash, black picture hat with pink flowers: Mesdames W. Ollivier. Denniston, H. Wood, H. Buchanan, and Lascelles were some others present. THE ‘PEOPLE’S DAY’ AT THE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S snow on their grounds, Addington, on Friday, was a memorable one. the weather again being perfect, and the large grandstand, recently erected by Mr R. Macdonald, was a great boon, not only to the weary, but for obtaining an excellent and uninterrupted view of the jumping. The crowd seemed larger than ever. The trams alone conveyed 7,000. and there must have been considerably over three times that number. The exhibits were splendid of all kinds, some magnificent horses being shown. The attraction of the Flower Snow added to the enjoyment of the afternoon, with a really good cup of tea and delicious cakes at the marquee of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union close by. Among the many visitors were the Hon. R. J. and Miss Seddon. the Hon J. G. and Mrs Ward, the Hon. J. M’Kenzie, Mr Scales (Wellington), Ol ßut I am getting on too fast. The CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB BALL hold on Thursday night in the Provincial Council Chamber was a very successful and brilliant affair. The building was lit with elect ric light for the occasion, and so made II much cooler—a great consideration in such a crowd. A marquee was erected for the supper-room, and all the arrangements were very complete. The decorations wore beautiful, carried out by Nairn and Sons. Each year a larger number of strangers are noticeable at this ball, bringing their lovely gowns to fill us with envy, and some. I'm sure hail from very distant climes, but there will bo an end of that’ now. thanks to Mr Ward. The Hon. Mrs Parker wore a pretty pearl grey silk with chiffon to match; Mrs G. Rhodes (Meadowbank), lovely gown of heliotrope silk brocaded with pink, diamond necklet and ornaments; Mrs G. Buckley handsome ivory satin gown with gold passomonterlo sequin trimming; Mrs Stead black satin handsomely trimmed with jet, diamond ornaments: Mrs Heaton Rhodes, deep geranium satin with garlands of flowers, diamond ornaments and necklace; Mrs G. Gould, black satin skirt with bodice and sleeves of primrose silk and chiffon and wreaths of chrysanthemums; Mrs Sydney Johnston (Napier) very handsome gown of pink brocade with long train, sleeves and bodice finished with lovely lace ; Miss Reid (Elderslle). white satin trimmed with exquisite lace; Mies Buller (Wellington).

pale pink brocade, bodice finished with chiffon and wreathe of rosea: Miss Ross (Wellington), black satin slip covered with net worked with yellow wattles, yellow bengaline bodice trimmed with lace (a lovely gown); Misses Williams (Wellington), lovely pale blue silk gowns, bodices lace trimmed; Mrs G. Rhodes (Timaru). rich white satin, the bodice and sleeves trimmed with sable; Mrs Pitman, white brocade, with falling sleeves caught with straps at the top; Mrs Pat. Campbell, lovely grey brocade, worked bands of white trimming the bodice, chiffon puff sleeves; Mrs F. Dalgety, perfect-fitting pale yellow brocade slightly trained; Miss Cunningham, black satin and jet; Miss Friend (Wellington), white satin; Miss Stephenson (Dunedin), pink and white brocade garlanded with roses; Miss Cowlishaw, pale blue satin with lace bodice; Miss Wynn-Williams, pale green silk, bodice trimmed with very fine lace; Miss F. Wynn-Williams, cream satin, chiffon-covered bodice and sleeves ; Miss Elworthy, ivory silk crepon with heliotrope stripe, bodice of velvet to match; Mrs Baber, an exquisite confection of white brocade with touches of pink and yellow ; Mrs Elworthy, green brocade in two shades trimmed with velvet and lovely lace, diamond ornaments. There were numbers more handsome gowns, but in such a crowd one’s memory fails. Saturday was again a delightful day, tempting numbers of the fair sex to again sally forth to indulge in a little mild but fascinating gambling. Euroclydon, a Dunedin horse, travels home quite a hero. He has beaten jibe record, gaining the treble prize—New Zealand Cup, Derby, and Canterbury Cup. THE THEATRE ROYAL has been crowded nightly through the week, and Mr and Mrs Bland Holt will take away pleasant enough recollections, no doubt to tempt them to return at no distant date ; while the Rev. Haskett Smith has promised to visit us again, and bring along some more of his interesting lectures. The photographic slides and his easy way of talking about them are quite fascinating. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Andrews (Springfield Road) gave a GIRLS* LAWN PARTY, when croquet, chat, with delicious tea and cakes wiled away the time most pleasantly. The Misses Andrews wore cool-looking gowns of cream and buttercup crepon, making most untiring hostesses. The Misses Tripp, Ainger (two). Maitland (Dunedin), Fulton, Stack, Turton, Tolhurst (Wellington), Cowlishaw, Black. Hennah, and many others were present. On Tuesday evening Mrs Malet gave another DANCE, this time for all young people. Mr and Misses Cotterill, Dr. Gaine, Mr and Miss Ainger, Mr and Miss Ross, the Misses Nedwill and Beswick were some of those present. Mrs Malet wore a handsome gown of black merveilleux trimmed with jet and lace, and her daughter a soft white silk. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Barkas gave a CHARMING LITTLE MUSIC ALE, when the singing of Mr Barkas and IMr Day delighted her guests, a 3 well as the finished playing of Miss Martin (Dunedin). Mrs Merton, Mrs and Miss Ronalds, Mrs Fereday and her daughter, Messrs Corbett and Mannering were there, the two latter also contributing to the afternoon’s enjoyment. On Wednesday evening Mrs Henderson gave a very enjoyable EUCHRE I*ARTY, it passing off with great spirit. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs H. Sims. Mrs and Miss Graham, Misses Thomas, Bullock, Kinsey. Wood, Messrs Webb. Hargreaves, Laurie, etc. Among the tennis players who intend going to Wellington for the Christmas Tournament are Misses C. Lean, Marchant, K. Van Asch, and Black, Messrs H. Seager, Grossman, Garsia, and Ross.

Dolly Vale.