CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue XVIII, 3 May 1902, Page 856

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee. Two popular military men base been “farewelled” this week—Captain Charlewood, of the Imperial Rifles, who has gone to England, partly on business and partly on pleasure; and Captain F. M. B. Fisher, who has obtained a commission, and has gone with the South Island Battalion of the Tenth Contingent. The officers of the Christchurch garrison "entertained Captain Charlewood in the Garrison Band’s orderly-room, Lieut-Colonel Day presiding, who during the evening presented Captain Charlewood with a handsome gold pendant, with suitable inscription, from the officers. Captain Donald (E. Battery) also made a presentation to Captan Charlewood, from the Ordnance Corps, of a silver flask suitably inscribed. The Civil Service Rifles tendered a farewell to Captain Fisher in the shape of a smoke concert. Several representatives from the different, departments of the service were present, in addition to which were a number of ladies. Messrs. G. J. Smith and W. W. Collins, M.H.R.’s, Captain Fisher has been the recipient of many gifts, amongst others a pair of field glasses, a sleeping bag, two travelling rugs, silver match-box, etc. Captain Fisher is in charge of one of the squadrons of the South Island Battalion. On Friday a supper was given by the citizens to the Coronation Contingent and the “Trusty Tenth” in the Canterbury Hall,about six hundred sitting down, Mr Manhire (Mayor of Sydenham) presiding in the unavoidable absence of Mr A. E. G. Rhodes. The Bishop of Christchurch, Sir Joseph Ward, the Hons. Hall-Jones, W. C. Walker, C. Louisson, and a number of prominent citizens were at the Ministerial table. The tables had been beautifully decorated by a number of ladies. The Garrison Band played several selections, and the Liedertafel sang one or two glees. Before supper commenced Sir Joseph Ward presented the Royal Humane Society's medals and certificates to Sergeant Cholmondeley • (silver medal) and Trooper Cross (bronze medal) for bravery and saving life early in the war. Out Saturday an immense crowd gathered in the streets along the route to the railway station, to give a farewell cheer as the Contingents marched away, over four thousand going to Lyttelton to see the last of them, some hundreds going to the Heads in the various steamers. By the courtesy of the agents of the fine new steamer Athenie, a large number of Christchurch resi-

dents were afforded a most enjoyable afternoon on Thursday last. The weather was all that could be desired—one of the few fine days sandwiched in among many wet ones, and between four and five hundred people hied themselves to Lyttelton on pleasure bent. A special train conveyed the guests to the port and alongside the steamer. Captain Kempson standing near the top of the gangway to receive them. Every part of the ship seems to have been visited, even the captain's bridge. The beauty and size of second-class cabins surprised every one, while the third is as good as first in sailing ships of our early days. The library is a very handsomely furnished apartment, with two fully equipped writing tables, plenty of small tables and upholstered seats and lounges, with a well-selected lot of books, in a very handsome bookcase. All the fittings are of the very latest, many of the cabins having a wardrobe and sets of drawers. The stairs and many of the alley-ways are covered with rubber, some very smartly patterned like linoleum, but far superior, as it is impossible to slip on it. Afternoon tea was served in the dining saloon, where the guests were most attentively waited on, while many little parties were served in the officers’ quarters, which are quite apart from the passenger accommodation, the captain’s cabin being above these again, and close to the bridge. Among the many present I can only tell you of some. Mrs G. G. Stead looked, well in a navy blue coat and skirt, with many strappings of glace silk, grey' fur necklet, and grey feather toque with knot of pale blue; Miss Stead, navy blue sailor costume, with white vest and sailor hat; Judge and Mrs Denniston, the latter in a black gown, green velvet toque, and border of green feathers, knot of ergam lace; Mrs Morton Andersen, royal blue eoat and skirt, brown velvet toque; Mrs G. F. Martin, black satin with cream lace collar, pretty bonnet with pink roses; Captain and Mrs Gibson, the latter in black silk, black mantle, and bonnet with white feathers; the Hon. J. T. and Mrs Peacock, the latter in royal blue, handsomely trimmed with cream insertion,” white neck vest and revers, and undersleeves. black hat; Mrs J. M. Turnbull, black voile, white vest veiled with black lace, white feather boa, plateau hat with black and white crown, blaek border with cream; lace over; Mrs Malcolm (Opawa), dark brown coat and skirt stitched and strapped with black glace silk, very pretty brown and pink plateau hat; Mrs (Dr.) Manning, dark purple frieze costume with Dir.eetoire coat, tucked silk neck vest, blaek hat; Mrs J. Deans, black eoat and skirt, blaek and white bonnet; Mrs Symes, royal blue gown and cream lace, blaek toque with bine; Mrs Wilding, dark green coat and skirt, feather toque; Miss Wilding, dark red frieze costume, blaek folded belt and trimming; Miss G. Anderson, navy blue coat and skirt, crimson neck vest, black hat trimmed to match; Mrs F. Graham, black gown

smart blue bow on bodice, blaek and blue toque; Miss Graham, blaek gown, cobalt blue coat, large black hat; Mrs H. Quane, black voile dress, eream lace bolero, black hat and feathers, turquoise blue sunshade; Mrs Norton, brown and yelttnv heather tweed, with cream neck vest and revers, 'finished with brown velvet, plateau hat, the crown of black and white, and border of brown velvet covered with eream lace, turned up with deep yellow velvet flowers; Mrs A. Scott, green gown, white vest, folded belt of pale green silk, black and white hat; Mrs McDougall, heliotrope corded cloth, black braid trimming, bonnet to match; Miss McDougall, pretty green cloth, hat to match, faced up with pink; Mrs N. Macbeth, dark blue cloth, coat and skirt, neck vest of white silk and lace with tiny gold buttons, grey felt three-cornered hat with band of velvet and bunches of violets; Mrs R. E. McDougall, all black; Mrs I. Gibbs, black dress, long black velvet embroidered jacket, red trimmed hat; Mrs B. Struthers, black satin, pale blue tucked yoke, black hat; Mr and Miss Connal; Mr and Mrs R. Brown; Mrs Elliott, green costume, pretty hat with black feathers and red roses; Mrs Kinsey, black dress, handsome silk jacket, bonnet with red velvet; Mr and Mrs de Vries, the latter pretty pale blue frieze, grey plateau hat; Mrs V. Hargreaves, blue skirt, very pretty brocade blouse to match, black hat; Mr and Mrs Creston, the latter in purple frieze trimmed with silk, black toque; Miss Bullen (England), blue and black tweed coat and skirt-, pretty electric blue silk blouse, black and white hat; Mrs Adair, black grenadine over blue, black hat; Mrs Gilbert Anderson, grey frieze Eton costume, pale blue silk vest, gTey hat

with cream lace and black velvet; Mrs C. Cook, black voile, white silk tucked yoke and roll over collar edged with cream lace and black velvet, cream lace on skirt, black toque; Miss Fodor, heliotrope delaine trimmed with velvet of darker shade, white silk undersleeves, white fur necklet, white hat with shaded rfauve hydrangeas; Mrs T. Garrard, black coat and skirt, white silk vest, black velvet hat with crimson velvet crown and black feathers; Miss Garrard (Nelson), blue serge coat and skirt, lace neck vest, black silk flat crowned hat, black feathers; Mrs Secretan, all black; Mr and Mrs Fullan, the latter in black and orange, hat to match; Mr and Mrs P. Wood, the latter in dark red frieze Eton costume, lace vest, black hat; Mrs T. W. Stringer; Mr and Mrs B. M. Litchfield, the latter in periwinkle blue coat and skirt, white vest, black hat; Mrs R. D. Thomas, all black; Miss G. Thomas, light green strapped with darker glace silk, pretty hat; Mrs A. H. Turnbull, rose frieze Eton costume, white vest, hat to match; Mrs Fox, pink frieze skirt and silk blouse to match, cream flat hat; Mrs Beswisk, cream costume and hat; Miss Mills, turquoise blue frieze with stitched bands, black hat; Mesdames J. Palmer, Wardrop, Cobham, Wanklyn, Selig, C. B. Shanks, Dr. and Misses Nedwill, Professor and Miss Cook, Messrs F. Graham, R. E. McDougall, A. H. Turnbull, Ballantyne, I?. D. Thomas, Macbeth, G. F. Martin, and many more.

Miss Buckley, daughter of the late Hon. G. Buckley, Park Terrace, was quietly married last week at St. Luke’s Church to the Rev. Kay, of Lawrence, where their home will be at present. The bride wore her travelling- dress, and shortly affer the ceremony Mr and Mrs Kay left for the North Island, where the honeymoon will be spent.

The Art Gallery has been somewhat neglected of late, the Colosseum being the favourite rendezvous. Morning,

noon and night the sound of the roller skates can be heard even in the distance, and a band at night makes it ve»y attractive. We are looking forward to two flower shows there, the Horticultural Society this week, and Chrysanthemum later, when there should be some fine groups.

Mdlle. Dolores is expected back in Christchurch next week to sing in

“The Creation,” and “The Messiah,” with the Musical Union. She will be supported by Mr John Prouse, of Wellington, Miss Alice Gray (Mrs Ernest Barber), and Mr Percival Aylmer, R.A.M. This is to be immediately followed by Miss Am.v Castles in the same week.

DOLLY VALE.