CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue II, 12 July 1902, Page 113

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, July 2. What a change swept over — one might almost say—the world, at the announcement of the King’s illness, and it was not personal disappointment at the postponement of all festivities in connection with the Coronation, but genuine sorrow at the cause. Morning, noon and night people have only been too anxious for the latest bulletins,'and during service in many of the churches on Sunday morning, the then latest, and a very satisfactory, one was read, the congregations rose spontaneously and sang the “National Anthem’’ so fervently as to be almost a prayer. Late events in history have had a very sobering effect on people generally, and news of the masses who have attended the intercessory services for the life of our Sovereign shows how much in earnest they are, and there will be deeper thankful hearts and still greater rejoicing when the Coronation does take place. The ball to have been given by the Mayor and Mrs Wigram, of course, has not taken place, and only minor

functions, before the news, have 1 Vu tell of. Mrs Pyne, Park Terrace, gave a charming fancy dress party for children at her residence during the week. It is one of the prettiest sights imaginable to see these little people in adult characters; they look so important, and as if they felt their responsibilities. A delicious tea was provided, a number of Mrs Pyne's girl friends assisting- in entertaining the young folks.

Mrs Andrew Anderson gave a dance for young people at her pretty home, “Merchiston,” Opawa, one evening last week, when a most enjoyable time was spent. Mrs Anderson wore yellow brocade and blaek lace; Miss Anderson, black and white; Misses G. and R. Anderson, soft white silks; Miss Wilding, white satin and chiffon; Miss Merton, pale green silk; Miss Denniston, white silk; Misses MF Anderson, Denham, Neave, Tabart, Cock, Kitson, Campbell; Messrs. Anderson, Wilding, Loughnan, Cox, Williams, Houlton, Lawrence, Ollivier were onlysome of those present, who thoroughly enjoyed the kind hospitality of Mr and Mrs Anderson.

Dr. Graham Campbell has this week sold off his furniture, and is leaving for Canada, where his father, who is now an elderly man, lives. Dr. Campbell has done much for golf in Christchurch, and wilt be greatly missed from the Club, of which he was secretary. Air J. O. Jamieson has been appointed in his place, and will have much to do in preparation for the New Zealand championship meeting, which, I understand, takes place here on the Shirley Links in September.

Mr and Mrs Kinsey had a pleasant little supper party during the week, when some excellent pianola music was enjoyed. Among those invited were the Hon. J. T. and Mrs Peacock, Mr and Mrs Stavcley, Mr and Mrs F. M. Wallace, Mr and Mrs T. Garrard, Mr and Mrs Waymouth, Miss Wavmouth, Miss Standish (Napier), Mr A. Carrick, and Miss Martin and Miss Garrard (Nelson).

We feel the deepest sympathy with Aueklanders in the death of Bishop Cowie, who has done so much to endear himself to them, besides being Primate of New Zealand. • We, too, have lost a dear and revered friend in Canon Cotterill, but as he had reached the venerable age of eightyseven years, and had for some time been failing in health, his death was not unexpected. Great sympathy is felt for his invalid wife, and he also leaves a large family of grown-up sons and daughters. DOLLY VALE.