CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XXVI, 27 June 1903, Page 1821

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 16. What a tragedy has been cabled to us this week, and yet it appears to find favour with the people of Servia, an act perfectly sickening in detail, the brutality of it being appalling, and so far the choosing another King seems of paramount importance. What should we think of it in our own land? The hunt was a long way from town this week, and a wet, bleak morning, though at Promote, where it was held, a much finer day than was expected rewarded those who went out. At the Canterbury Hall on Wednesday evening a most successful orchestral concert was given by the Christchurch Musical Union, with a very large attendance, the hall being full. Three of the items were by Beethoven, and all much enjoyed, especially the concerto with Miss Jennie Black at the piano. Several other dainty pieces were contributed by the orchestra, notably “Ghaut Sans Paroles.” The vocalists were Miss Ballin and Mr. W. A. Bowring. The former has a powerful contralto, and after years of study one would like to hear again, while Mr. Bowring was quite at his best both in voice and choice of songs. Miss Ballin wore a handsome maize satin gown, with long angel sleeves of chiffon to match, and was the recipient of two beautiful bouquets. Among the audience were Mrs. and Miss Julius, Mrs. and Miss Denniston, Mrs. and Miss Wilding, Mr. Doorley (S.Y. Morning), Mr. F. Al. Wallace, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Gilbert An-

derson, Ml* A-. Airs. and Miss Anderson, Mrs. Dixoip Mrs. apd Miss Milsom, Mr. Milsom, Mr. 'and Miss Shanks, Miss N. Aitken, Mrs. Guthrie Moore, Mrs. W. Lake, J#rs. T. I^irrard,. Mr. Morrison (S.Y. Mqrniug), Miss Waymouth, Mrs. Preston, Mr. C. and Misses Preston. Mrs. Sabine. Misses Louisson, Mr. C. Louiseon, Misses bevenislu-Meares (2), Bruee, Brett, Fairhurst, . fjuneuian, Mrs. F. Ih-att aiid many'odfcls. Mrs. A. Anderson gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea at her residence, “Merchieon,” St. Martin’s, oil Friday, for her guest, Mrs. Dixon, wife of Lieutenant Dixon (H.Af.S. Archer), who goes to meet her husband in Sydney this week. Some eharming music was given by Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Wilding, Misses Cook, Wilding and others. The Misses Anderson presided over the tea, which was served in the dining-room, and all spent a most delightful time. Among those present were: Mrs. Denniston, Mrs. J, Anderson, Mrs. Marciel, Airs. Blunt, Mrs. Crooke, Mrs. Wood, etc.

Mrs. J. Gould, Merivale, gave a pleasant musical afternoon to some of her friends on Tuesday, when Mrs. Westmacott, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Wilding and others gave great pleasure, also a very good pianola. Among others present were: Mrs. Stead, Mrs. Denniston, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Elworthy, Mrs.. Beswick, Airs. Ogle, Airs. Campbell, Aliss Thomas (Auckland), Airs. Hill, AlisseS Hill, Stead, Reeves, Beswick (North Island), Murray-Ayns-ley, and others. Airs. J. Gould also entertained a few friends at a luncheon party on Thursday, when among the guests were: Mrs. Gould, Airs. Elworthy, Mrs. Ronalds, Mrs. Hamner, Airs. Reeves, Airs Beswick and Airs. Alatliias.

A walking party, organised by Mrs. F. Waymouth for Saturday last, was a most enjoyable one, about twenty meeting to take part in it. The party met in Cathedral Square, taking train to Lyttelton, and walking over the Port Hills to Sumner, and thence by tram back to town. Among the party were: Mrs., Master and Aliss T. Waymouth, Airs, and Master Chilton, Airs. Thacker,

Mr. and Mrs. V. Hargreaves, Mrs. T. Garrard, Airs. R. E. AlcDougall, Misses Wilson (2), Garforth (2), Graham, Messrs. E. Webb, De Yries, Morrison, etc. The new Walking Club has issued invitations for an “at home” on Thursday this week, when a few girls will wear the regulation dress eight inches from the ground. Mrs. Denniston has been elected president., and afternoon tea will

be dispensed.

DOLLY VALE.