CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XXV, 18 June 1898, Page 773

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee. June S. After the memorable Birthday Ball given by our Mayor ami Mrs Louisson. all the world and his wife were anxious to pay their respects, and Mrs lamisson has had a busy time all the week, being ‘AT HOME’ for several days in succession and glad to see one and all. His Worship the Mayor called on Lord Ranfurly during the time His Excellency was in Christchurch en route to Dunedin. A dinner at the Christchurch Club was also given to the Governor, the table decorations being entrusted to several ladies. Mrs H. H. Pitman and others, who were very successful, so tacitly admitting that things are better for the touch of a woman’s hand—sometimes. Last Saturday the CHRISTCHURCH HOUNDS met at Mr Fowler’s, Broomfield. It was a grand hunting day. and a large party of sportsmen and spectators were present. Much of the countryround about Hornby is capital, but the number of hares put up in a run makes it a little confusing, and the new puss puts on the pace. There were a good many spills, for some of the jumps were very tall ones; but it only meant an empty saddle for a short time, and all ended happily. Amongst the ladies riding or driving were Mesdames C. Dalgety, Woodhouse. J. D. Hall. J. Palmer. Harkness. Kettle, Misses Ned will. Cowlishaw, Hill. Ronalds. Haydon. Bassett (2). Lyon. Palairet (2). Neave. Messrs Lyon (the Master). J. Sullivan (whip). A. Rhodes. J. D. Hall. IL Cotterill. C. Dalgety. P. Campbell. G. Murray-Aynsley, Ford. Bassett, etc. A small IMPROMPTU DANCE was given by Miss Harman one evening last week at Miss Taylor's room, Armagh-street W., in honour of her guest. Miss Flossie Maclean. Each girl assisted with the supper, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Among those present were Misses Maclean, Aitken. Lean. C. Lean. Marchant (2), of Wellington, E. Davie. Cox. Messrs Harman. Jones. Polhill, Atkinson. Sutcliffe. Orbell (2). etc. Mrs Wardrop gave a pleasant afternoon tea at her residence, the Bank House. Hereford-street, one day last week, and lea was handed round in the <trawing-room. Among the guests were Mesdames Macdonald. Ogle. Palmer. Buller, Wynn-Williams, Broham. J. H. N. Burns. Denniston, and a fevv others. Mrs Macdonald. Gloucester-street. gave a musical evening on Saturday at her residence, for the captain and some of the officers of H.M.s. Tauranga. and others present were Mr. Mrs. and Miss Buller. Mr and Miss Ainger. Mrs Westmacott. Miss F. Mills (Dunedin). Miss Palmer. Miss Lee, Mr Hugh Reeves and Miss Reeves, etc. A small luncheon party was given on Tuesday by Mrs Buller for Miss F. Mills (Dunedin), who is her guest at present and has eharmed us once or twice lately with her piano-playing. Others present were Misses Reeves. Ronalds. Beswick. Thomson, and Ollivier. Mrs Morton Anderson gave a charming afternoon tea at her residence. Worcester-street, on Tuesday. It vvas a most pleasant gathering, and some pretty songs were sung. Among those present were Mrs R. Anderson, Mrs Secretan. Mrs G. Kettlewell. Mrs Alex. Wilson. Mrs Graham. Mrs R. D. Thomas. Mrs Parlierry. Mrs J. H. N. Burns, Misses I. Martin. Kinsev. Graham, and E. Davie. At the MOTTET SOCIETY’S CONCERT, among the audience were Mrs and Miss Denniston. Mr and Mrs Connal. Mr and Mrs T. Garrard. Mr and Mrs RevanBrown. Mr and Mrs W. Reece, Miss Jennie West, Mr ami Miss Greenwood etc. DOLLY VALE.