CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue VII, 15 February 1896, Page 186

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, February 6. THE GARDEN PARTY GIVEN BY MRS JOHN WILLIAMS, ‘ Llammaes,’ on Wednesday last, was in honour of the Dean of Adelaide and Mrs Williams’sister. Mrs Harding, also of Adelaide, and was one of the pleasantest given this season. Delicious refreshments were served, and it was extremely pleasant roaming about the pretty grounds watching the tennis and chatting with one’s friends. Mrs Williams wore black silk crepon relieved with pink, black bonnet wit h pink roses ; her sister, handsome black gown of striped material with silk ; Mrs Hamer, a smart fawn and pink costume; Mrs A. K. G. Rhodes, a striking combination of vivid green and black, black picture hat; Mrs Charles Clark, rich dull red satin and black lace; her guest, Mrs Parberry (Greta Peaks), cream serge and buttercup silk: the Hon. Mrs Parker, white silk relieved with blue and cream lace; Mrs Alister Clark, black and white striped chind silk with pink flowers in hat and gown ; Mrs Cook and her guest Mrs Rolleston. Mesdames Heaton Rhodes. P. Campbell. Hutton. Cowlishaw. E. C. J. Stevens, Wigram. Macdonald, Misses Reeves. Murray-Aynsley. Cowlishaw, Campbel), Malet, Cannon Harper. Rev. Winter and many more. In the evening Miss Buckley gave A CHARMING CANOE PARTY by moonlight, when Mrs Burns acted as chaperone for the occasion. Misses Macfarlane, Michie. Tabart, and Nedwill, Messrs Perry. Rolleston. ami Dr. Palmer were of the party. On Thursday evening A CONCERT was given in the Papanui Town Hall, organised by Mrs Jack Matson, and certainly deserved better recognition in the way of audience. 1 am afraid St. Paul’s Church would not reap much

benefit. Mrs and Miss Matson and Miss Graham, Messrs Day, Lovell, Newman. Reeves, Ballantyne, and Raphael were among the performers. POLO

took place on Friday on account of the races at Riccarton on Saturday, and some good games were played, our players evidently keeping in view the coming tournament. Among those taking part were Messrs Palmer. Rhodes, Lane, Clarke. Gould. White, and Lascelles The latter kindly provided the afternoon tea. The Hon. Mrs Parker. Mesdames Rhodes. Clark. Gould. Archer. Misses Baldwin, Beswick, and others T noticed among the onlookers. THE GIRLS’ BOATING CLUB had only a small gathering on Friday, the ‘ reds ’ being decidedly in the minority. The ‘ canary ’ and another club, of which I can never remember the name—a Maori one—were much better represented. On Friday evening Mr Alfred Hill, of Wellington, gave A CONCERT IN THE ODDFELLOWS* HALL of entirely his own compositions, which were pleasing and harmonious throughout. Mrs Burns and Miss Lilian Smith were the lady vocalists, Messrs Millar. E. J. Hill (Wellington), and Hugh Reeves the gentlemen. Misses Freda Marsden and Funston, and Mr Laurence Watkins also gave able assistance with accompaniments. Mrs Burns looked well in white satin, and Miss Lilian Smith charmingly fresh in pink crepon finished with jet. A very large audience greeted the performers, amongst whom were Mrs George Gould, in black and terracotta with lovely steel embroidered cloak of blue; Mrs Westmacott, smart yellow and black costume : Mrs Otterson, in black ; Mrs Alister Clarke, in soft white cloak with feather trimming and lovely ornaments; Mrs Heaton Rhodes, heliotrope: Mrs and Miss Reeves. Mr and Mrs F. M. Wallace, Mr and Mrs Henry Wood, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Wilding, Mr and Mrs Wynn Williams. Mrs D. Matson, Mrs Edgar Jones. Misses Matson, Webb, Woodhouse, etc. On Saturday a beautiful still day favoured all outdoor functions, and was especially appreciated on the lawn at Riccarton. where a large number of ladies put in an appearance, but as most of the gowns have already been described. I will only say who were among those present. The Hon. Mrs Parker looked very pretty in white silk, also her sister in a similiar costume: Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, a stylish costume of green crepon with check heliotrope and greeny white bodice trimmed with lace, feather-trimmed hat; Mesdames Stead, Boyle, P. Campbell, Harley. H. Wood. Cunningham. P. Cunningham. Otterson, Denniston, Alister Clarke, Heaton Rhodes. G. Gould, Stevens. Wigram. Stringer. Misses Cunningham. Tabart Helmore. Harley. Gerard. MurrayAynsley, Wynn-Williams, Nelson (Napier), Campbell, N. Reeves etc. SUMNER REGATTA. At Sumner a regatta took place, and was largely patronised by a number of townspeople. Tea on the beach, provided by the ladies of Sumner, proved most acceptable. Miss Fulton gave a very pleasant tennis party on Saturday afternoon. Misses Ainger. Cox. Orbell (Geraldine). Meeson, Malet. Messrs Walker, Ross. Orbell, Atkinson, and Garsia being some of those present. Mrs Thompson. Papanui Road, also had some friends for tennis and croquet, who had a pleasant time. Miss Lilian Edgar lectured on Sunday afternoon, when in spite of the intense heat the room was filled to overflowing. The subject was ‘ Reincarnation.’ and intended for only, but was listened to most intently by a number of outsiders. Miss Edgar has a charmingly modulated voice, and gives her arguments with force and clearness. The Hospital Fete to-day promises to be a great success. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs Wood, Riccarton. are leaving their home and the mill, their future plans being still unsettled. I hear Mr and Miss Allen, of Timaru. take over that estate and come here to settle. That interesting man who came out with Mr Fitzgerald, the Alpine climber—Zurbriggen—is nearing our shores again, bringing another English tourist for more expeditions up our King of the Mountains. Mr and Miss Kinsey are to be of the party again, so we shall hope to see some reproductions from their camera. The wedding of Miss Matson (Minnie) and Mr Watson takes place to day, and a * Surprise Party ’ visits Springfield to-night. Dolly Vale.