CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXIV, 15 June 1901, Page 1131

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 6. Our Winter Show last week was a distinct success, and drew a number of country visitors. differed very much about having the exhibits scattered in the corridors and smaller halls when the large hall was supposed to have been built expressly for use at tfhe Winter Show, but after wandering on an hour or so on one's tour of inspection, it was a charming rest to enter the Canterbury Hall, where a comfortable seat could he had and pleasant entertainment was going on. A very large audience was present the first evening to hear the Premier’s opening remarks, followed by the “ Bright Hour’s Clrldren.” This little company has been taught and trained entirely by Mrs. Saunders, with the exception of the dancing, and Mrs. Zeplin ’■»* been most successful with the little people in that. The other evenings a concert programme was provided. Of the exhibits themselves, the root crops could scarcely lie surpassed. I should think, the apples, pears and gmnes amongst th' 1 fruits made a temptin'? display, an' l the horticultural section almost surpassed the late Chrysanthemum Show. Dr. Levinee (nr his gardener) is a most successful grower both of flowers and vegetables, but T know he is nPrs pnallv n great Viver of flowers. The floral display of Mr. G. Davis has never been approached here, and Mr. tV. Jones’ group w*is a picture. Among the visitors were the Mavor n"d Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. G. Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. Heaton Rhodes, Mr.. Mrs. and Miss Stead. Mr.

and Mrs. E. G. Stave!-y. Mr. and Mrs. Archer. Mr.. Mrs. and tne Misses Waynuouth. Mr. and Mrs. Jameson. Mr. and Mrs. D. Macfarlane. Mr. and Mrs. D. Rutherford. Mr. ind Mrs. Woodroffe, Mr and Mrs. Wigram. Dr. and Mrs. Palmer. Mr. ard Mrs. Ogle. Miss Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Rond. Mr. and Mrs. N. Macbeth. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffey. Mr. and Mrs. C. Dalgety. Mr. >n 1 Mrs. .1. Anderson. Captain and Mrs. I ewin. Misses Anderson and Lewin. Dr. and Mrs. Thacker Mr. and Mrs. Bealey (Hororata). Mr. and Mrs. Pyne. Mr. a"d Mrs. L. Matson. Mr. and Mrs. D. Matson. Mrs. G. Kettlewell. the Misses Allan. Mr. and Mrs. Selig. Mr. and Mrs. R. Chapman (Fernside). Mr. and Mrs. M-nide. Dr. and Mrs. Jennings. Mr.. Mrs. and M’ss Deans. Mr. H. and Miss N. R“eves. M". and Mrs. Hav. and many other interested spectators.

During the course of th? Premier’s remarks he read the definite programme of the Royal visit: the review appears to have reached huge dimensions and fcr the first time in "w- life m'de me wish I was a bov ?nd could have a reserve seat un a tree, for there will be no nmr" tearoom for the troops in He.gley Park—-

alKHit 10.0 MT are expected. The raised seats round Victoria Square to view the laying of the foundation stone of the Jubilee Memorial are being eagerly bought up at five shillings. The decorations of the city are progressing. the arch over Victoria Bridge looks most imposing.