CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 23, 10 June 1905, Page 48

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, Alay 31. The Fancy Fair in aid of the Home for Destitute Children was opened on Ihursday afternoon in the Canterbury Hall by Lady Plunket. and came to a successful close on Saturday night. The stallholders and their bevy of assistants must have felt worn out after their three afternoons and evenings of real hard work and excitement, but nobody' thinks of that when he is forwarding a good work, ami making a success of it, too. The fair was opened by Lady Plunket. who. in a few well-chosen words, expressed her entire sympathy with its object. Her Ladyship wore a charming gown of black crepe de chine, a dainty ■white toque, and ermine furs. On Wednesday, the first night of ’’The Yeoman of the Guard.” His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket were present with them being Air and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, the Hon. Kathleen Plunket. Aliss Fanshawe. Mr Waterfield, and Captains Braithwaite and Bingham. On Thursday, the Liedertafel gave a “Gemischter Abend*’ at the Art Gallery,

the Choral Hall, where these concerts are usually hehl. not being available. The'niU'ie was delightful. Lady Plunket, attended by the Hen. Kathleen Plunket end Captain Braithwaite, was received by the Pro-idem and Mrs Kaye, and was presented with a beautiful bompitt. Lady Plunket wi re a lovely robe of heliotrope ehiffon. seiftiined anil embroidered; the Hon. Kathleen Plunket, yellow satin with ehilTon and sequins. During the interval an adjournment was made to the next room for refreshments, which were duly appreciated. Mrs Cower Burns, on Thursday, received presentations from the Roman Catholic Catlndral Choir, in the form of a beautiful bouquet from the ladies of the choir, and a richly-bound copy of Gounod’s Mass front Mr Rossiter, on behalf of the eheir, and from Bishop Grimes a large and handsomely- framed picture of hi- line cathedral, as well as a portrait of himself in his episcopal relies, in recognition of Mrs GowerBurns’ services at the opening ceremony and consecration of the Cathedral. In referring to the presentation. Father Le Menant des Chesnais made charming reference to Mrs Burns' delightful singing. On Friday afternoon the final of the Hagley Park tournament for Mrs G. G. Stead’s prize was played, Miss Campbell winning by two up and one to play. Miss Rita Wilson was runner-up. On the same day Miss Denniston gave a luncheon party. Amongst the guests were the-Hon. Kathleen Plunket, Misses Stead. Deans. Maetkinaltl. Symes, Tripp, Humphreys, and Thompson. Mrs Pat. Campbell gave a fancy dress ball for children last Monday, which was a complete success. "Ham” is admirably suited for such an entertainment. The preliminary march past was an exceed-

ingly pretty sight, about 150 children in costumes of endless variety taking part in it. An early tea was served for the benefit of the liny guests, and later on a recherche supper was provided for the elder ones. Mrs Campbell, who received her guests on the staircase, wore a gown of black satin and sequined net. Miss Jean Campbell, as a Spanish Dancer, had an orange and black skirt, the bodice and cap covered with sequins. Miss M. ( ampbell made a fascinating "Folly” in pale pink and blue. Masters lan and Kinloch Campbell were in Highland dress. The Misses Wilson (Cashmere) wore flower frocks, roses and forget-me-nots, and charming mites they looked. Miss Janet Ogle, a “Pierette” dress of black and white, with powdered hair. Miss May Macdonald, a Breton Peasant; Master Macdonald represented “Force;” Vincent Nancarrow. “Nansen;” Philip Carrington as “Saladin.” and his brother as a ‘'Crusader,” were exceptionally well got up; the Archer boys were excellent as our two weekly papers, “Weekly Press” and “Canterbury Times;*’ Miss 11. Burns was a doll, in a dainty white frock and pink sash, and on her head an embroidered cap of white muslin with lace fr T lls and pink ribbon. It would take two pages to describe fully all the costumes, so you must be content with onlv a few.

DOLLY VALE.