CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue XXII, 31 May 1902, Page 1104

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, May 21. Ak the 24th of this month draws near, and the holiday of a life-time given up, the day being passed over ms any ordinary one, makes one. feel that the memory of our great and good Queen Victoria will soon fade away, and that the young colonials will never know how noble a woman, as well as good queen, our late Queen \ ictoria avas. In the South here the Queen’s Birthday was the last holiday of the season, and mostly devoted to some volunteering movement, but I suppose the natural course of events must have its way, and all will be passed on to June 3rd, the Prince of Wales’ Birthay. The first function of the new Mayor, Mr H. F. Wigram, was a simple, though pleasing, one—that of opening a bazaar in aid of a new Catholic presbytery, the old one in Mancheeterstreet being almost too old to live in. The bazaar was on entirely new lines, so much so that the word itself, “bazaar,” never appeared, but it was called the Coronation Festival, and was an altogether unique arrangement. The Coronation ceremony in miniature was represented by tableaux, marches, and pretty dances arranged by Miss l.owe were gone through, and with the gay colours and brilliant lights made a most attractive jscene, the whole being performed by children. The Mayor and Mrs Wigrain, the Hon. (’. and Mrs Louisson, Bishop Grimes, and several others were on the dais, and in a few pleasant words the Mayor declared the bazaar open. The stalls were named after different regiments, and presided over by Mesdames Hine, W. Hayward, J. R. Hunt, Nelson. I*. Burke, J. U. Chase, and Cassin, the Misses Somerville, K. Goggin, and L. Grady, with numerous assistants. Miss MacMiehael, from the head branch, London.'of the Girls’ Friendly Society, addressed a meeting on Thursday in the Art Gallery, Mrs Julius in the chair. The attendalfce was not «•>

large on account of the very boisterous weather, but those who were present were more than ever satisfied with the good work being done by the Society, and which Miss MacMiehael clearly showed was a lasting good to girls. Bishop Julius, Canon Pascoe. and several other clergymen were present. Dr. Bradshaw, the new organist at Christchurch Cathedral, gave his first recital on Thursday evening, when every seat was occupied. It is difficult to pick out any special solos, when all were so exquisitely played, but the most thrilling, perhaps, was the finale from Tschaikow sky's “Symphonic Pathetique.” The offertory- is to augment the fund for placing a memorial in the Cathedral of the late organist, Mr G. F. Tend a 11. Mrs Garrick gave a large “At Home” at her residence, "Orwell.” on Saturday afternoon, to meet Mr nnd Mrs J. P. Newman, after their wedding trip. The house is admirably adapted for entertaining, and though a very large number of guests were present the rooms were not crowded at any time. The ball-room, opening out of the drawingroom. with folding doors, had a pingpong table at one end, and the guests could alternately watch or play a game, and listen to songs, some excellent ones being given by the Misses L. Newman and Graham, and Mr Newman, while a string band was stationed on the balcony upsairs. Refreshments were served in the din-ing-room, numerous small tables being about as well, and tea and coffee handed round. The billiard room was also patronised, several games being played through the afternoon. Mrs Garrick received in a very handsome black merveilleux, with white vest veiled with lace, pretty black and white bonnet; Mrs J. P. Newman, a very stylish gown of dark brown frieze, white silk and laee vest and revers, black hat and feathers; Mrs Newman, black silk, black and white bonnet: Mrs E. Garrick, blaek costume, pale blue vest, bonnet to match; Mrs C. Price, grey and black striped silk, seal coat, pale blue toque; Miss L. Newman, vieux

rose frieze gown, black hat; Miss B. Newman, navy gown, white vest, hat to mateh; Bishop and Mrs Julius, the latter in red doth gown, long fawn coat with sable collar, pale blue chiffon bonnet; Mrs Denniston, red gown and cape, with black strapping, pretty bonaet; Mrs J. C, Palmer, black coat and skirt, ermine revere, and threecornered hat; Mrs T, Cowllehaw, navy merino with glace silk bands, panne velvet yoke, outlined with cream insertion, toque with violets; Mrs Ogle, brown frieze costume, turquoise vest and toque to match: Miss N. Way, royal blue gown, with light plaid silk trimming, fawn feather plateau hat, tum-up brim of pale blue; Mrs Cobham, long fawn coat, brown hat and gown; Mrs Meredith-Kaye, dark brown frieze, yellow silk and lace vest, flat hat to match; Mrs de Vries, sage green frieze, strapped with silk, grey felt hat with heliotrope silk and white birds; Mrs V. Hargreaves, black voile skirt, the frills edged with silk, pink check silk blouse, black velvet hat trimmed with cream lace and black plumes; Mrs T. Garrard, black coat and skirt, white silk vest, black velvet hat and feathers, with crimson crown; Mrs Morton Anderson, wedgwood blue freiee coat and skirt, pretty toque; Mrs H. D. Carter, black merino trimmed with applique and glace silk, green velvet toque with wreath of autumn leaves and ber-

ries and gold lace; Mrs Graham, bllia gown finished with white lace, pale blue toque; Miss Graham, black voile, the bodice finished with gold braid and small buttons, black flat hat, turquoise blue velvet muff,, with knot of lace and violets; Mrs D. Matson, black voile pink trimmed hat and muff to match; Miss Hargreaves, powder blue coat and skirt, blaek hat; Mrs Meredith (North Island), handsome prune cloth, the bodice made with coat-tails, chine silk vest; Mrs R. E. McDougall, royal blue gown with cream insertion, seal coat and black hat; Mrs (Dr.) Jennings, dark red gown strapped wittr black glace, toque to match; Mrs A. Anderson, black skirt, heliotrope frieze jacket, black hat; Mrs Kinsey, black costume, very handsome black silk embroidered jacket, crimson and black bonnet; Miss Fairhurst, black satin, pink and brown hat; Mr and Mrs 11. O. D. Meares; Mr and Mrs A. Kaye; Mrs K. Garrick, dark green cloth, with pale blue vest, grey hat with pale blue, sable furs; Mr and Mrs J. Donald; Mrs Breeds (North Island); Mrs J’. Fairhurst; Mrs T. W. Stringer; Mrs Bickerton-Fisher, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs C. Turner (Timaru), Min E. Garland, Misses Newton (2). Turner (2), Wilson, J. Anderson (Blenheim), Mrs R. Anderson, Dr. Palmer, Messrs, Webb, De Vries, V. Hargreaves.

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