CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue VI, 10 February 1900, Page 273

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, January 29. It is a well-known fact in Christchurch when Mrs Studholme has a function, no matter how small or how gigantic, it is sure to be done well. Thursday*, the day fixed for her garden party for the War Fund, broke as unpropitiously as it possibly could.

and for several hours the rain poured down, until the very elements seemed ashamed of themselves, mid after a few smiles and tears cleared into a beautiful afternoon. In spite of all drawbacks everything was ready to time, and visitors began to arrive, until somewhere about 3000 were scattered over the lawns and among the shrubberies. Tents were numerous, and various photography, a phonograph, a gipsy, palmistry. Punch and Judy, Kruger and Schreiner for Aunt Sally, a number of side shows, including the Fuller Vaudeville Co., a concent tent, where three concerts and two recitals by the Chinatown Co. did splendidly; a flower stall given by Dr. Levinge, and in charge of Mesdames O’Rorke and 11. O. D. Meares, was lovely to behold; while the but-ton-hole sellers were legion. Mrs Wilding arranged the concerts, and was assisted by her daughter. Mesdames Howie. Burns. Vernon, and Beswick, Misses Millie Heywood, Todhunter, Messrs Ibbs, Izard, Reeves, and March, and the Christchurch Liederkranzchen. A variety tent, in which were three stalls under the control of Mesdames Secretan, Staveley. and Stringer, assisted by Mesdames A. C. Wilson, Bridges, and Cuddon, Misses Worsley, M. Tabart, Mating. Anderson, Henderson, Patterson, Kinsey. Martin. E. Secretan, Merton, Edwards. Davies, Stead, I. Reece, G. Merton, Walker, Humphreys, and R. Wilson. These ladies all wore white, and badges of red. white and blue. Mesdames Reeves and Ronalds had a tea tent, and were assisted by Mesdames Mathias. Beswick, Misses Mills, Heimore, and Hennall. Mrs Studholme had a free tea tent, the following ladies assisting: Mrs J. and W. Studholme. W. Reece, Ballantyne, Hardy-Johnstone, E. Garriek, Jones, Muridge. Christian, Misses Williams, Maud, Garrick, and others. A tea tent, provided by Freeman, another by the D.1.C.. in charge of Miss Duncan and Mrs Stokes. The tea tents all had splendid returns, not wi tnslanding the free one. Miss Saunders, Messrs J. Studholme, and Rhodes got up some bicycle events. Miss L. Bowen won a prize for best decorated bicycle; Miss Izard the egg and spoon race; Mr B. Izard the tortoise race; Mr C. Garsia. “the thread the needle,” and a tandem consisting of Misses N. Campbell and Poulter and Mr C. Garsia was much admired. An auction in the evening, conducted by Mr E. G. Staveley, and Dutch auctions by Messrs Razward and Sallenstein, caused any amount of fun. The whole finished up with fireworks by Messrs Biekerton and Stokes, and three cheers for Mr and Mrs Studholme. I forgot to say two bauds were very attractive; the Garrison Band under Bandmaster Merton, and the Stanmore Band under Bandmaster R. Trist Searell. The proceeds, including an art union of a sealskin jacket, jewellery, ami seme curios is expected to reach £5OO.

It is with deep regret I have to notify the death of Mrs Scott, wife

of Mr Archibald Scott, manager of the Standard Insurance Company in Christchurch. Influenza was the first cause of illness, complications afteiwards setting in, but it has all been so sudden many of Mrs Scott’s friends did not even know of her illness. She died on Friday, at "Braidwood," Salis-bury-street West, and the deepest sympathy has been expressed on all sides for Mr Scott and his son. Mr Andrew Scott, in their bereavement. Mrs Scott was well known for her charitable works, and many a home in Christchurch will sadly miss her kindness. Dr. Rarnardo will also miss a staunch supporter; for years past a large box has always found its way to him with wonderful regularity, Mrs Scott managing to interest a number of her friends in the good work. January 31. We are to have the honour of sending off the third contingent, "The Rough Riders of New Zea la nil," and the work of training is going on vigorously at the camp at the Addington Show Grounds. On Sunday a large number of people visited the camp, all very interested to see the men who have chosen to go and do what they can now "the Empire calls." Mr Robison, late manager of the Rank of N.SAV., was presented with a gold watch and chain from a few of his friends and admirers at a little gathering last week, and also one for Mrs Robison, who has occupied the position of President of the Women’s Political Association of Christchurch for several years; in fact, she was the prime mover in it ever since its inception. Mr, Mrs and Miss Robison leave for England by the Mokoia on Friday on a pleasure trip, but we hope to see them back again in New Zealand

some day.

DOLLY VALE.