CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 24, 17 June 1905, Page 49

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 7. A small dinner party was given at Bishopseour: by the Bishop and Mrs Julius. The guests included His Excellency the Governor. Eady Plunkef, the Hon. Kathleen Phinket. Mr and Mrs G. G. Stead, and Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes. There have been several gatherings during the week. On Wednesday there was a luncheon party at "Mrs Andrew Anderson’s (OpawaE and an afternoon tea at Mrs Boys’, in honour of Mrs Armstrong, who is staying with her. A "progressive game" evening was given by the Misses Cook (Cranmer Square). The prize was presented to Miss Moore, who had gained most points. Pit was then played, and was as noisy and amusing as usual. Mrs Cook received her guests in a black and white gown; Miss Cook and Miss E. Cook were wearing white. Among the guests were the Misses Stead. Denniston. Julius. Todhunter. Bowen. Nanearrow. Deans. Anderson, and Moore: Messrs. Bowen. Harper. Cox. Stead. Colonel Bauehop, Drs. Gibson and Vlrieh.

A dinner party was given by Mr dad Mrs Walter Stringer (Fendalton', in honour of Mr and Mrs G. W. Roper, who are leaving for England. Those present were Mr and MFs Biekerton Fisher. Hon. Mr and Mrs Louisson. Mrs Kohn. Mr M. Barnett, and Mrs Appleby.

On Friday MKs Moreland gave a very •n joy able At Home at Cb.ist’s CoMege. The rooms were beautifully decoraied with vhrysant heiiniins. and lea served bo: h in drawing and dining-* rooms. Miss More’anti was becomingly gowned in cream voile and lace; Mrs Julius wore a dark cloth costume with furs; Mrs Elworthy, black with sables; Mrs Hugh Reeves wore brown; Mrs G. Harper, grey cloth: Mrs Blunt, dark blue and emerald green. Others present were Mesdamcs H. Co’t erill, Cook. Armstrong. Merton. Denniston, P. Campbell, Maling. and Hogg: the Misses Reeves. Maling. Macdonald, and Holly; Messrs. Collins. Flower. Hogg. Pitman. and Professor Haslem.

On Friday evening a children’s fancy dress ball was given at Sumner by Mrs Harris. The new schoolroom was chosen for the scene of gaiety. The decorations were very pretty, and the floor and music excellent. An early supper was served for the juveniles, who had to catch the ten o’clock tram to Christ - church; after which dancing was continued and thoroughly enjoyed for some hours. DOLLY VALE.