CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue I, 6 January 1900, Page 31

CHRISTCHURCH.

(DELAYED.) Dear Bee, December 20. We had a most unfortunate day for the holiday on Monday—quite a winter’s day. The anniversary (our 49th) fell on Saturday, but for convenience was postponed until Monday, and was completely spoiled by the weather. A good many of tiie picnics arranged for did not take place. The St. Andrew’s Sunday scholars, teachers and friends, at the invitation of Mr and Mrs Boag, Burnside, though much delayed, availed themselves of the kind invitation and went out about mid-day,' and spent a delightful afternoon, as the day improved. One steamer only started for Akaroa, taking a few excursionists, but the Regatta there was postponed till Boxing Day. Sumner and New Brighton were much patronised for the afternoon, it being too late to go anywhere else. A CRICKET MATCH was commenced at Christ’s College, the visiting- team coming from the Otago High School. Mrs Bourne gave a river party in their honour on Monday. Amongst those present were Misses Prins (2), Misses Thomas (2), Costa, Merton, Symes, Denham, Messrs Cotterill, Fox, Jennings, Blunden, Cook, ete. They returned to College to supper and a small dance. The match was finished on Tuesday, the home team winning. On Monday evening a piano recital Was given in the Choral Hall, at the invitation of Messrs Lewin, Empson, and Tendall, who intend to start in the profession as teachers. Their playing was a surprise to many, and the hall was almost full, very few people having any idea we had anything so good living quietly in Christchurch. Among the audience were Mrs Denniston, in long pink and grey cloak; Mrs (Dr.) Mickle, black skirt, pink silk opera jacket and white cloak; Mrs J. T. Peacock, black dress, white opera mantle; Mrs Elmslie, black and white gown, yellow brocade cloak and feather trimming; Mr and Mrs Tendall, the latter in black silk relieved with white covered with jet; Mrs W. Wilson, black silk, the yoke and trimming of cerise silk and jet; Airs Lewin, black, the yoke of crimson silk veiled with lace; Miss Lewin, black skirt, pale green evening blouse finished with jet; Miss I. Lewin, white tucked muslin and insertion; Air Thornton; Aliss Gladys Anderson looked sweet in palest pink and white chiffon: Aliss Af. Pratt, pale green blouse and black skirt; Aliss C. Pratt, pale pink silk blouse with feather trimming, black skirt; Airs F. Graham, light silk blouse and black skirt; Air and the Afisses Bishop; Rev. If. Purchas; Aliss Purchas (New Brighton). pale pink blouse and white gathered ribbon, black skirt; Misses Inglis (2), Air and Mrs Lund. Miss Baber, Aliss Atkinson, Air and Mrs W. Olliver, Airs Curnow; Aliss Fairhurst, black satin coat and skirt, white satin vest and revers; Mrs and Aliss Gibson, Canon and Mrs Knowles, Mr and Mrs Reginald Foster, Aliss M. Strouts, and many others. Airs and the Misses McKee were “AT HOME” at luveresk on Tuesday afternoon, when their pupils’ parents and friends were present at the prize-giving, which took the form of a garden party. A piano was placed on the lawn for accompanying the glees, and anol her on the verandah for solo playing. A duet, sung by the Misses McKee, with harp accompaniment by one of the pupils; was a very pretty item, and several recitations were given. Miss Helen McKee was the recipient of some very handsome presents from her pupils, a gold mid amethyst bracelet, gold pencil, and handsome silver bound leather purse, as she is bidding good-bye to.the school.. Some of those on the lawn were Mrnml MrsltoagMrg

T. Ballantyne, Afrs Elmslie. Mrs Erwin, Mrs Coe, Mrs Callender, Mr and Airs Hercus, Mrs C. M. Brook, Mrs Rout, Miss Connal, Miss Ambler, Miss Cabot, and others.

Miss McKee’s wedding takes place next Tuesday, to the Rev. Dixon. They will travel about for close on a year, finally returning to take up their residence in New Zealand.

Airs Burns has gone to Ashburton to sing in the “Messiah" there on the 20th. She also takes the soprano part here on the 22nd and Christmas night, when the Musical Union and Motett Society give the “Messiah.”

DOLLY VALE.