CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 2, 15 July 1905, Page 48

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bet, July 5. tie: canterbury college DANCE on Diploma Day was largely attended, ami proved a great succe-s. 'l’he chaperones were Mrs Blunt, who looked well in a gown of black satin trimmed with red chiffon: Mrs C. ('. Cook, black satin, crimson opera cloak; and Airs Chilton, black silk voile relieved with white lace. Among others present were Mrs Hugh Reeves, in pale grey salt in and white chiffon; Miss Stead, black crepe de chine; Airs Guy Ronalds, grey voile and lace; Mis- Cra croft Wilson, heliotrope muslin; Miss Moore, pale green silk; Miss D. Moore, soft white silk and lace; Miss W’estenra, black satin: Miss Lorna .Martin. < ream accordion-pleated silk; Miss I ergu-on. pale blue silk; Miss Sccretan. white muslin; Miss Guthrie, pale pink muslin and white chißon; Miss AlcOweii. black: her sister wore pale blue voile; Aliss Prins, black satin and white lace: Miss Ella Harris, white and pale blue: Airs Wall, black; Airs Hertz, black crepe de (diine relieved with pink, beautiful diamonds; Aliss Morris, white silk and lace; Aliss Inman, pink, with touches of red velvet ; Aliss Ander.-on. pale pink silk; Aliss Ensor, black net. with pink roses; Mrs G. G. Stead. a handsome gown of black -al in: Miss Ala ling, pale green silk and lace; Aliss Staveley. white silk: Aliss E. Croxton. pink, with pink roses: Aliss Francis, pale blue: Aliss Alison, white, with pale blue: Miss Sommers wore cream and silver ornaments. A PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE PARTY, given by Aliss Aluriel Anderson last Wednesday evening, was immensely enjoyed by her guests. The games were most amusing—quite a change from the solemnity of bridge pure ami simple. The prize, won by Miss Campbel], was a pretty silver-mounted toilet • buttle. Among the guests were the Alisses Denniston. Cocks. Wilson. Cook, the Mes-r-J a meson. Williams. Pol-on, Cox. Aitkin. Drs. Levinge ami Gibson. A SMALL BRIDGE PARTY was given by Mrs Bogle. The guests were Mrs Wigram. Airs Gould. Airs Alichael Campbell, Mrs J. Palmer, and the Misses Bogle and Alurray-Aynsley. THE FENDALTON DRAMATIC CLUB gave a progressive euchre party on Thursday evening. There were about twenty tables. After some capital games the room was quickly cleared while the guests were being hospitably entertained, and then came dancing. The music was supplied by Aliss Scrivener’s band. 'l’he chaperones were Mrs Brett and Airs Bruce. Amongst others present were the Alisses Collins. Shand. Bruce, Brett. Guthrie, Aliddleton. Alartin. Croxton. Ferguson. Alc(hven. and Humphries. Alessrs Morris, Lightba ml. Frankish, Tribe. Fleming, and sev I more of the officers <»f the Kaikoura. THE AUSTRAL GIRTON CLUB held its monthly meeting last Saturday at Girton College. An excellent

programme was presented, the chief item being the trial scene from “The Alerrhant of A’eiiice,” which was most capably rendered by the members of one of Aliss Freeman's elocution classes: Portia. Aliss C. Robins; Nerissa, AfLss 'l'. Salter; Shyluck, Aliss E. Quill; GraHttiio, Miss Alunro; Duk •. Aliss L. Treleaven; Antonio, Miss Kent; Bissanio, Miss J. Kent; Salerio. Miss E. Wreathall: Clerk, Aliss G. Kent. Two recitations, “The Old Sedan Chair” and “Changed.’’ were given by Miss E. Quill and Aliss Salter: a duet, “In the JMisk of the Twilight,” Misses D. Kent and AL Robins, each of whom also sang solos. The last item was an effective chorus of ladi<‘.- in Japanese dress, who sang “The Jewel of Asia.” There was a competition for original programme designs, the prize being allotted by billlot. Aliss Al. Inwood’s beautifully painted prograninie was universally admired, and secured the largest number of votes, Airs Fletcher coining a close second. THE SOUTH ( ANTERBURA’ HOUNDS held their meet at “Harlau,” Tiinant, the residence of Air E. G. Kerr. There was a big field, and there were many onlookers, driving and on foot. Mr A. Beatlie acted as huntsman in Air Orton’s absence. Among the riders were the Alisses AT. and E. Kerr, Shaw. Howell, Kelland. Moore, Orton and Hamilton, Alesdaiues Whittaker. Thomas, Harper. Buchanan and Broderick, Messrs Herbert Elworthy (acting master), Orbell. Harper, Davy. Rutherford. B. Kerr, G. Kerr, Captain Clifford. After some good sport a move was made to ATr Kerr's house, where a very large party was entertained with afternoon tea by the Alisses Kerr and their sister (Mrs Wilkins). Air Elworthy, in returning thanks, paid a graceful compliment to his host by saying that the “Harlan” meet was always looked upon as one of the most popular of the season. Hearty cheers were then given for Air Kerr and family. TIIE (118 IST( 11UR( H H(JUNDS met on Alonday last at Dronmre. Ashburton. when there was a capital day’s hunting. Among those who were in at the kill wore Alessrs Bond (Ala-ter), Selby (Huntsman). Gerard. ActonAdams. Neave and Aliss Gerard. AN “AT HGME" was given by Airs Derisley AVood (Ashburton) on Tuesday afternoon as a farewell to Airs J. S. Tomiauf, who is going to live in Wellington. The invitations were only sent to members of the Golf dub, of which Mrs Tennant lias been a most active member, as well as being the captain. The ladies presented her with a lovely silver jewel case, th .presentation being made by Airs Snodgrass, the president’s wife, in a very graceful little speech. Dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining-room. 'l’he ladies present were Alesdames AVood, Snodgrass, Tennant, Seymour, Salmon, Friedlander, Cox, (Hbson. Clark and Crisp, and the Misses Fullarlon, Bullock and Fooks. Airs Snodgrass now holds Airs Tennant's former position as captain of the Golf Club. IHE CHRISTI HLTB 11 GOLF LINKS are frequently crowd<‘d with players. The arrival of a professional coach on

the Shirley links increases; the general interest, and no doubt we will so»a show a -narked improvement in out style of play. A return match between the two taffies’ chibs was held on the Hagley Park links on Monday. Both • clubs mustered in force, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. A number of games were played, jmul Shirley was victorious. Miss Stead was unable to play owing to having sprained her wrist. An enjoyable al fresco i.*:i was served at the hut. Among othe present 1 noticed Mrs Wilder (Fernside). Mrs Wigrain. Mrs A. MurrnyAynsley. Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs G. Gould, Airs Kettle. Airs Archer. Airs Robinson. Mrs G. Hamner. Misses Reeves. Kitson, Murray-Aynsley. Campbell, Tabart. Turnbull, Kettle-Symes and Denniston. The players looked very smart in their new scarlet motor caps. The lists of the matches for the ensuing month make very interesting reading for those who go in for this ancient and royal game. THE SKATING RINK is still well patronised, especially t n Saturday evenings, when we are sure of meeting our friends. Among those present I noticed Mrs Kettle and her two daughters, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Aliss Cracroft Wilson. Miss Symes. Miss Cotterill, Miss ALiddleton. Ahs R. D. Harman. Aliss Guthrie. Aliss Spooner. Mrs and Aliss Barker. Messrs Cotti rill. King, Douglas, White, and ever so many more. THE ANNUAL HUNT CLUB BALL at Amuri is to take place to-night. Several Christchurch people went by the early train. It is sure to he large‘y attended, being one of the most popular balls of the year. I hope to give you an account of it in my next.

DOLLY VALE.