CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue IX, 1 March 1902, Page 422

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, February 19. The anticipation of the Broughs’ visit has been like a treat in store for a long time, and now each night that goes by is a regret that it is over. I am sure all New Zealanders hope theirs is not a final leave-taking, and that they will come and visit us again some day. The theatre has been crowded, and amongst the numerous audiences have been Judge. Mrs, and the Misses Denniston, the Mayor and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Mrs Laing-Mea-son (Timaru), Captain and Mrs Hawke, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Stead, Mr and Mrs Alex. Boyle, Mr and Mrs Wigram. Mr and Mrs Pyne, Mr and Mrs Peacock, Mr and Mrs A. Rolleston and Miss Buckley, Mr and Mrs I. Gibbs, Mr and Mrs Cowlishaw, Mr and Mrs T. Cowlishaw," Mr and Mrs J. B. Fisher, Mr Carriek and Miss Martin, Mr and Mrs Appleby, the Hon. C., Mrs and Misses Louisson. Mr. Mrs and Miss Harris, Mr and Mrs Seeretan, Mrs H. Rose. Mr and Mrs G. Gould. Mj, Mrs, and Miss Snow, Mr and Mrs Staveley. Mr and Mrs B. M. Litchfield, Mr and Mrs Hurst-Seager, Mr and Mrs Cobham, Mr and Mrs Wardrop, Mr and Mrs Quane, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Molineaux. Mr. Mrs, and Miss Waymouth. Mr and Mrs Croxton, Mr and Mrs F. W. Thompson, Mr and Mrs W. Stringer, Mrs H. P. Woodroffe, Miss Earle. Mrs J. C. Palmer. Mr and Mrs De Vries, Mr and Miss Allan, Mr and Mrs L. Matson. Mr and Mrs Kettlewell. Mrs Waleot Wood. Mrs R. D. and Miss Thomas, Mr and Mrs W. Wood, and many more. A most unfortunate day greeted Mrs Palmer, of “Woodford,” Papanui, on Wednesday for her garden party, a real downpour of rain setting in

during the afternoon. Indeed, it has become a byword among Mrs Palmer’s friends that should there be a drought at any time, she has only to issue invitations for a garden party. However, a delightful time was spent indoors by those who braved the weather with ping pong, billiards, etc., and a band stationed on the verandah played bright music, while the best of refreshments were served. Mrs Palmer received in a handsome black brocade, black bonnet relieved with white; Mrs G. Lee, pretty black voile and cream lace collar with touch of pale blue, cream toque with foliage; Mrs Wardrop, pale fawn gown with pink and white blouse, pink hat; Mrs Ogle, .pale blue cloth finished with cream guipure and black velvet; Mrs T. Cowlishaw, pale heliotrope costume. tuscan hat with pink roses and green velvet; Miss Lee, heliotrope voile trimmed with cream lace, large black hat and feathers; Mrs Julius, black satin, handsome lace collar, pale blue bonnet; Mrs Arthur Elworthy, black coat and skirt, white satin and Lhiffon vest, large black hat; Mrs Heaton Rhodes, black brocade skirt, with lovely embroidered bolero over chiffon blouse, black picture hat with feathers; Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, all black costume and large hat; Mrs Alister Clark, cornflower blpe costume and pretty toque; Mrs Stead, rich blaek satin with pale blue vest, toque to match; Miss Roberts (Dunedin), black skirt, heliotrope silk blouse, blaek hat; Miss E. Tabart, black voile gown, transparent yoke, blaek chiffon toque with feathers; Mr and Mrs Denniston, Mrs R. D. and Miss Thomas. Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs J. M. Turnbull, Mrs and Miss Harper, Mrs E. C. J. Stevens. Miss Partridge (Sydney), Mrs H. H. and Miss Cook. Misses Julius, Reeves. Stead, Cowlishaw, Mrs and Miss Mathias, Mrs Fox, Mr and Mrs Macdonald. Messrs G. and E. Palmer. Cowlishaw, Wardrop, Turrell. Harper, Reeves, Turnbull and others.

The summer races at Riccarton on Thursday and Saturday were very enjoyable to racing people, but the attraction of crowds of well-dressed women which one goes to see in November was not there. However, as most of the dresses have already been described, we can. as the Scotch say. “put them past.” Among the visitors were Sir G. and Lady Clifford,

Mr and Mrs G. G. Stead. Miss Stead, Miss Roberts (Dunedin). Mrs E. C. J. Stevens, and Miss Partridge (Sydney), Mr. Mrs, and Miss Harris Mr and Mrs A. K. G. Rhodes-, Mrs Heaton Rh.-des, Mr and Mrs A. Roberts. Mr and Mrs A. Bovle, Mr and Mrs I’-.ne. Mr and Mrs J. D. Halt Mr and Mrs G. Gould, Mr and Mrs Alister Clark, Mr and Mrs 11. P. Woodroffe, Miss Earle. Mrs and Miss Kettle, Mr an.i Mrs Cobham, Mr and Mrs B. M. Litehlieid. Mr and Mrs Pat. Campbell, Mr and Mrs E. M. Turrell, Mr and Mrs Bickerton. Fisher, Captain and Mrs Hawke. Mr and Mrs Wardrop, Mrs Ogle, Mrs J. C. Palmer, and many more. His Excellency the Governor was present on Saturday. Miss Helmore. Fendalton, gave an afternoon tea last week for friends to meet Mrs M. TurrelL who is on a visit to Christchurch, but the afternoon was very®wet, and prevented many from going. Among those invited were Mrs E. Turrell, Mrs Eeswick, Mrs W. Cowlishaw, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Fox, Mrs Mathias, Misses Reeves, Cowlishaw. Julius, Wynn-Williams. Harper, -Nedwill, Win* ter, Hill, and others.

Mrs Wilding' gave immense delight with a children's party at “Fownhope” one day last week, and beside the Misses Wilding a few grown-up friends assisted to amuse the young people. Among those invited were the Misses Rhodes, Macdonald, Ogle, Rose, Clifford. Bourne, Anderson, Campbell, Masters Rhodes. Macdonald. Gould, O'Rorke, Loughnan, Cotterill. Deans, etc. Croquet is still the rage. A tournament has been arranged by Mrs C. H. Croxton, to be played on their lawn. Springfield Road, when a large number have to play off. Among the players are, Mrs Croxton, Mrs Morton Anderson, Mrs G. Merton, Mrs Appleby, Mrs W. Stringer. Mrs Coverdale, Mrs J. G. Moore, Miss Lingard. etc. A practice match was played at Mrs Moore's on Thursday, and one at Mrs Croxton’s on Monday. A ping pong tournament on somewhat professional lines is to be played this week, and much interest is felt to see the real thing. A new game will also be shown—“ Ding dong’’—l am told invented by a Christehure'* srentleman.

DOLLY VALE.