CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XXII, 3 June 1899, Page 777

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, May 22. On Thursday evening, at the Choral Hall, the Christchurch Liedertafel gave one of their delightful ‘Gemischter Abends.’ The evening was the greatest success, being quite a mild night. Ladies were in the majority, and, with their pretty dresses, added greatly to the brightness of the hall, which looked exceedingly pretty. The decorations were most tastefully arranged, large jars of chrysanthemums placed about, and bright red carpet laid over the room; small tables, with flowers and sweets, gave it a very cosy appearance. The concert was a particularly bright one indeed; everybody was sorry to come away. Of the soloists Mr Halley sang Molloy’s ‘Three Merry Men’ with great success; Mr Izard was equally successful in Blumenthal’s ‘Thinking of Thee’; Mr March gave us a great treat in his rendering of ‘Not Quite Alone,’ and responded to an enthusiastic encore with ‘Across the Desert’; Mr Millar was in excellent voice, and sang Shield’s ‘The Wolf’ with great effect. The part-songs were most enjoyable, perhaps ‘Hark to the Rolling Drum’ and Sullivan’s ‘The Long Day Closes’ were the two best. Mr Melitus gave a violin solo and was beautifully accompanied by Miss C. Lingard. Among those present were the Mayor and Mrs Louisson, the latter wearing a handsome black and white costume, with a pretty cloak; Mrs Buller, black; Miss Buller, in white; Mrs Bourne, a pretty blaek gown, trimmed with pink chif-

fon, long evening cloak; Mrs Fulton (Napier), pale pink silk; Mrs R. D. Thomas, black silk gown, trimmed with frills of white chiffon; Mrs Wardrop wore yellow silk; Mrs A. Glasgow (Nelson), a pretty dead rose silk, with white lace trimmings; Mrs Appleby, red silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs Laurie, black, with pale pink trimmings; Mrs Col. Gordon, a becoming black gown, with red flowers; Mrs Nunneley also wore black; Mrs Harley, dark red silk, relieved with lace; Misses Julius (2), in white; Miss West wore black: Miss Cotton,a bright yellow silk; Miss McKerras (Dunedin), black and white costume; Miss Way, pink; Miss Lingard, cream silk; Miss C. Lean, black, with cornflower blue velvet trimmings; Miss S. Meares, a pretty white silk; her sister, in blue; Miss Williams, a red silk. ’ The Misses Way gave a large afternoon tea at ‘Remuera’ on Friday afternoon in honour of their guest (Miss McKerras, Dunedin). Music and songs •—with delicious tea —soon passed the afternoon away. Amongst those present were Mrs Manifold (Melbourne), Mrs Jack Matson, Mrs S. Matson, Mrs Laurie, Mrs Kettlewell, Misses Garrick, Thomas, Martin, Henderson, Donald, Newton, etc. Mr George Harper and Mr T. Maude have been re-admitted as barristers and solicitors, and have the congratulations of their many friends. Dear Bee, May 25. The Fendalton Dramatic Club gave a Progressive Euchre Party on Monday evening at the schoolroom, which was much enjoyed by those present. I noticed Mrs Harry Simms wearing a becoming blue silk; Miss Walker, laret velvet blouse, with dark skirt; "Miss Russell, black silk, with pale blue chiffon; Miss M. Ellis wore white silk; Miss Bishop also wore white; Miss Denniston, pink; Messrs McKellar, Simins, Wright, Bishop. Jackson. McPherson. H- Henderson, etc. Mrs Croxton, of Springfield Road, gave a very enjoyable dance for young people on Friday night, the occasion being her eldest daughter making her lelnit into society, Mrs Croxton received her guests in the dancing room, and was attired in black satin, wit’ll lace trimmings : Miss Croxton looked pretty in a rieh white corded silk; Miss Newton, a pretty pink satin: Miss E. Gresson, cream silk; Miss O. Cuff (Auckland), a soft white silk; Miss Cook, white gauze, over white satin; Miss Ross, a becoming pink silk; Misses Miles. Winstone. Kiver. Allan. Cox. Willis. Messrs Denniston. H. Henderson. Cook. Winter. Ross, Townsend. Appleby. Kiver. Gresson. etc.

DOLLY VALE.