CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XIII, 26 March 1904, Page 51

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, March 10. ’ As March creeps on day by day wc all think more and more of the return of the Discovery and sister ships from Antarctica. The Mayor (the Hon. H. F. Wigram) presided at a meeting last week with a very large and influential executive committee, and arrangements are well forward for giving these brave men a suitable welcome home. A picnic has been arranged for one thing, Mr Deans kindly placing his Homebush 'Station at the disposal of the committee, and remembering how the crew of the Morning enjoyed their day in the country this was gladly accepted. A banquet will also be given to the officers, when the citizens will hope to hear some stray narratives of their perilous journeying*. A VERY PLEASANT AFTERNOON ; was spent at “Thorpe" on Mrs C. H. Croxton’s lawn on Wednesday, when the final of the Croquet Tournament played there took place, in the presence of a large number of interested spectators. The players were Mrs Kohn and Mr Waleot Wood against Miss I. Martin and Miss Kennedy, the game being played most carefully and earnestly, resulting in a win for the latter. Very handsome silver photo frames w.ere. the prizes. Tea was served in the diningroom before play really commenced, as a’ very strong nor’-west wind and accompanying heat made it disagreeable; but about four o'clock it became very pleasant, and fruit was partaken of under the trees. Mrs Croxton wore a blue linen eoat and skirt, piped with white, and blaek hat; Miss Croxton, pink linen skirt, white silk blouse, and white hat; Mrs AV. Stringer, champagne silk voile over silk trimmed with lovely lace, blaek picture hat and feathers: Mrs Morton Anderson, dark blue skirt, white silk blouse, fancy straw hat ; Mrs-Martin, all black; Miss Martin, blaek skirt, floral silk blouse, white net and floral hat; Mrs Waleot Wood, black voile with cream lace yoke, threaded with pale blue bebe ribbon, black hat to match; Mrs Haselden, cream canvas skirt, cream silk blouse with insertion, blaek hat; Mrs I. Gibbs, navy blue voile with wide cream lace insertion bands, linen coat, black hat; Mrs G. Merton, pink linen costume, trimmed with white, black and white hat; Miss Merton, blaek with white spot, blaek hat, trimmed with pale blue; Mrs Kohn, cream eanvas skirt, silk blouse with insertion, fancy straw toque; Mrs F. W. Thompson, heliotrope and white stripe, black; hat; Miss Kennedy, pale blue voile, hat to match; Mrs

T. Garrard, pale grey voile with cream insertions, blaek and white bat; Mrs IxHiisson, navy blue gown with blue and white embroidery, red and Tuscan bat; Miss Louisson, green crash skirt, white silk and insertion blouse; Miss M. Lonisson, pink linen skirt and white s’lk blouse; Mrs (Dr.) Thomas, black, with cream lace on bodice, toque to match: Miss Thomas, royal blue with cream lace, white hat; Mrs Snow, deep blue with cream lace trimming, black hat; Mrs Coverdale, pale grey cloth with Oriental embroidery, green and

•white hat; Mrs Gutbrie Moore, rose pink crepe de chine with lovely insertion, hat to watch; Mrs (Col.) Gordon, cream costume, black and white nat; Mrs I*. Lawrie, black gown, flat hat with Parma violets; Mrs 11. B. Bennett, fawn canvas over pink, black hat; Mrs and Miss Meredith - Kaye, Mrs and Miss Niven. Mrs G. Bennett, Mrs Norton, Mrs J. Walcot Wood, Mrs Jim Wood, Dr. Jessie Maddinou, Mi ses Maddison and Ki ver. Messrs C. 11. Croxton, IL B. ■Bennett, G. Bennett, P. Lawrie, F. Grahan , F. Borkas, were some of those present. The Misses Way, “Remuera,” Park I'errace, gave a LARGE AFTERNOON TEA On Thursday as a farewell to Miss Hargreaves, who leaves for England I his week, when, beside the Misses Hargreaves, others invited were Mrs K. Garrick, Mrs R. E. McDougall, Mrs Hume, Mrs V. Hargreaves, the Misses Anderson, Molineaux. Turner, Mcare-s, Nanearrow, Martin, etc. A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON TEA was given by the Misses Louisson to their girl friends on the same day at their residence, Colombo-street. It was something novel in the way of a “Heart Hunt’’ party, and after a very dainty afternoon tea, which was served in the dining-room, a gong was sounded, and there was a general scramble to see how many hearts one could find. These were cut out of silver paper and hidden in drawing - room, hall and breakfastroom, behind pictures, in vases, and every imaginable place. Mrs Louisson ■wore a lovely black silk canvas over white glace, trimmed with green; Mrs L. Hayman (Wellington), black crepe de chine, tucked and trimmed with lace and insertion; Miss Louisson, sweetly pretty cream voile and pale blue choux; Miss Mabel Louisson, cream voile, tucked and trimmed with lace and insertion. Among the guests were Misses H. DennistoE, Harley, Mathias. Humphreys, Waymouth (2), Brett (2), Webb (Wellington), McClatchie (2), Bullen (2j, Mer-

ton (2). Symes, R. Wilson, Harris, M. Bruce, Nancarrow, Thomas (2), H. RusSell, Berkeley, Harman, G. Thomas, Steele, Bickerton Fisher, Morris, and others. Miss Thomas won the first prize with 31 hearts; she was presented with a very pretty cut glass and silver powder Lox. Miss Steele came secund, and received a cut glass and silver hair-pin box. Mrs. Haslam gave a charming AFTERNOON PARTY last week at her residence, Ricoarton, songs and music being contributed by Mrs. Denniston, Mrs. Wilding, Miss Men res, and Mrs. Haslam herself. A delicious afternoon tea was dispensed in the dining room, and an altogether pleasant time spent, though it was principally given for Colonel and Mrs. Garnet, who are travelling about New Zealand and were prevented through illness from being present. Among the guests were Mrs. and Miss Julius, Mrs. Wilson (Norfolk Island), the Rev. C. H. and Miss Moreland, Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Neave, Mr. Justice Denniston and Miss Denniston, Mrs. and Miss Bowen. Mrs. G. Harper, Mrs. Vernon. Mrs. and Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Chilton, Mrs. R. J. Scott, Mrs. Winter, Mrs- and Miss Hennah, Airs. Andrews, and others. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at. “Tokomaru,” the residence of Dr. Jennings, Gloucester street, when Mrs. Jennings was “At Home.” A large number of guests were present and enjoyed the lovely day, some playing croquet, others listening to music in the draw-ing-room, and all regaled between times with delicious hot tea and coffee and other dainties. Some of those present were: Mrs. Denniston, in green and white striped canvas, black hat; Sirs. Haselden, black and white foulard, black hat; Airs. I. Gibbs, champagne voile, red hat; Mrs. H. Wood, black and white flecked costume, black hat, relieved with white; Airs. W. Reece, black costume, relieved with white; Mrs. G. Merton, biscuit-col-oured muslin, red hat; Airs. H. Rose, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. H. O. D. Meares,

Mesdames R. D- Thomas, Chilton, A. Anderson, Bealew, Wilson, Hume, Tonks, W. Ollivier, Molineaux, Talbot, Cobham, Misses Martin, Alenret, Ned will, Bullock, ete.

The people of Hamner are making a great effort to keep up with the times. A rifle club has recently bean formed there, and at the opening of the range Mr. R. Acton-Adams, wife of the captain and promoter of the club, fired the first shot and afterwards provided afternoon tea on the grounds. In the evening a dinner was held at Jollies Pass Hotel.

Mrs. T. O. Hay (Pigeon Bay) has invited a large house party for Easter, leaving Christchurch on Thursday evening and staying over Tuesday. The hospitality of the Pigeon Bay homestead is proverbial, and anticipations run high among those lucky enough to be invited.

DOLLY VALE.