CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 6, 12 August 1905, Page 49

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, August 2. Last Tuesday evening Mrs Denniston and her daughters gave a BRIDGE PARTY at their residence in Durham-street, the prize, a pretty china bowl, being won by Miss Dorothy Moore. Mrs Denniston wore a handsome black dress. Miss Denniston was unfortunately unable to be present, owing to a slight attack of pleurisy. Miss Helen Denniston wore a becoming toilette of white and pale green ribbons. Among the guests, who numbered about thirty, were Mrs George Gould, Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs J. C. Palmer, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Sealey, Mrs Cooper, the Misses Cook, Reeves, Wilson, Campbell, Murray-Aynsley, Williams, Denniston (Dunedin). Symes, Ensor. Russell, Stead, Moore, Hill, Cocks, Joachim (Dunedin), Humphreys, Mears, Peaehe, Wilkin, and Hockett (Dunedin). Play was extremely animated and interesting. A daintily served supper brought the evening to a close. Mrs Cooper was the winner of the second prize. On the following evening Mrs Gower Burns and her daughters gave A MUSICAL. AT HOME in honour of Miss Constance Peaehe, who is staying with them. Mrs Burns and Miss Fox sang, and the. Misses Cook played a piano and violin duet. Then came a delightful game called “Musical Consequences.” A story was sketched by means of well-known melodies and tunes, and a prize was given to whoever first correctly guessed the story and gave the names of the hero and heroine. The prize, a pretty vase, was won by Miss Noel Stead. The evening wound up with a dance in the hall. The suppertable was beautifully decorated with bowls of Christinas roses, small pot palms, and deep crimson candle shades. Mrs Burns wore a blaek sequined toilette; Miss Burns, looked well in pale blue crepe de chine with forget-me-nots; Miss Nellie Burns wore a dainty white muslin with touches of pale pink; Miss Peaehe, a lovely gown of jtale blue crepe de chine with eream lace and pink roses. Amongst those present were Mrs J. C. Palmer, Misses Molineaux. Deans, Humphreys, Stead. Gosset, Moore, Cook, Merton. M. Fox, V. Campbell, H. Macdonald, M. Anderson. Boyle, Wilkin, Joachim (Dunedin), and Julius; Messrs. Stead (2), Cook (2), Lichfield, Deans, Hazeldean. Vernon, Gould, Templer, Walter Moore. Lance Moore, Fox, Nancarrow’. Louglman (2), Jameson, Potts, Anderson. F. Wilding, E. Moorhouse, Henniker, Aitken, and Starkey. The same evening Mrs Michael Campbell (Avonside). entertained a number of her friends at an enjoyable BRIDGE PARTY. Among the guests wore Mr and Mrs Wood, Mr and Mrs H. Loughnan, Mrs Westmaeott, Miss Denniston, Miss Nancarrow, Mr and Mrs Poulton, Mr Ollivier, ami Mr Nancarrow.

Miss Wilkin (Fendalton) gave A SMALL DINNER PARTY last week. The guests were Miss Humphreys, Miss Burns, Miss Deans, Miss Campbell, Messrs. Harper, Deans, Neavc, and Nancarrow. THE CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB held their annual point-to-point steeplechase at Templeton. The day. unfortunately, proved showery. However, a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The race was started from Mr Witty’s and finished at 1-awford. where Mr and Miss Smith hospitably entertained the visitors at afternoon tea. A very handsome cup, given by Mr C. Palairet. was presented to Mr R. Acton-Adams, the owner of the winning horse, Wild Bill. Great sympathy was felt for Mr J. C. N. Grigg, whose beautiful horse, Gillie, dropped dead at the finish of the race. Among those riding I noticed Misses Gerard and Rutherford, Messrs. P. Ac-ton-Adams, D. Murchison. Westenra. 11. Lance, A. E. G. Rhodes; ami driving were Mr and Mrs J. D. Hall. Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes. .Mrs George Rhodes. Mr FraserTytler, Mr and Mrs J. H. Bond. Messrs. R. Neave, Acton-Adams, Symonds. Starkey, J. C. Wilson, and J. C. N. Grigg. THE CHRISTCHURCH HOUNDS met at Dromore. and enjoyed a capital day’s hunting, though the dampness of the ground rather spoilt the scent. The visitors included Miss Gerard, Miss Rutherford, Messrs. Neave (2). Montgomery, and Gerard. Others out were Mrs Branigan, Miss P. Buchanan, Messrs. Roberts, Bonifant, Bruce. McLeod, and Williamson. Driving were Mrs Nairn, Mrs Williamson, Messrs. Upton, Grigg, and Standish. THE CHRIST’S COLLEGE RIFLES' BALL took place on Friday night at the Art Gallery, and proved most enjoyable and successful. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Snow;, handsomely gowned in black, relieved with white lace; Miss L. Wilson, pretty white silk and pink flowers; Miss E. Wilson white net over pink silk, yellow flowers; Miss Way, blaek lace and pink roses; Mrs. C. Cooper, black satin, relieved with pale blue; Mrs. Appleby, pink satin gown, Honiton laee berthe; Miss Merton, blue silk ami white laee; Miss Myra Bruce, white silk ami violets ; Mrs. Staveley, black satin; Miss Burns, white lace over silk ; Miss Croxton, pink, trimmed with pink roses; Miss Barker, blue silk, and red poppies; Miss Inglis (Dunedin), embroidered chiffon; Miss McOwen. white lace; Miss J. McOwen, blue silk and chiffon; Miss Guthrie, cream laee over silk, pale pink (lowers; Miss Graham, white satin; Miss Garrick, cream silk, pink and blue trimming; Miss Freda Brett, pale green voile; Miss Snow, white silk; Miss Arrowsmith (debutante), white silk ami chiffon; Miss Williams, black satin ami red roses; Miss Holmes, a lovely gown of pale green crepe de chine, jiale heliotrope belt and flowers; Miss MeredithKaye, pale blue voile and laee; Miss Middleton, blaek crepe de eliiite, red sash and poppies; Miss Macßetb, white silk and pink roses; Miss Smythe, white silk and ehiffon; Miss Collins, black voile trimmed with black and white embroidered chiffon; Miss Pender, white silk; Miss

Morris, cream satin and roses; Miss Gar* rick (Fiji), white voile; Miss Staveivy, pale blue silk and violets; Major Snow, (’olomd Day, Captain Kichardsou, Lieutenant Smythe, Dr. Amlerson, Messrs. Stead, Moore, Potts, Guthrie, Appleby, PoJbill, Beadle, Acton-Adams, Fox, Fuller. Hewer, Tri lie, Van Asch, White, Ollivier and W heeler. THE (’ANTERBIRY ROW ING (LIB’S ENTERTAINMENT on Wednesday night was a most successful affair. It opened with a musical medley, ‘‘Around the ('amp Fire.” The dialogue was written by L. Comerford and Pefey Budd, ami songs a ml choruses were arranged by K. Hobbs The scene, a camp with soldiers lounging about. Mr. Suckling sang •‘The Deathless Army.” Mr. (’. Hobbs •‘Soldier Jim,’* Mrs. L. Comerford ••.Mandalay.” Mr. Morrison gave a recitation. “Mrs. Brown on the Army.” Mr. Hobbs “OF Pickett’s Nell.” Mr. Harper “The Sleeping (’amp.” This was followed by “Meadowsweet,” a comedy in one act. which was very cleverly performed by Mr. Percy Budd, Mr. ( '. Hobbs. Mr. G. N. Watson, Mr. L. Comerford. Miss Francis and Miss Ma rriot -Watson. These two ladies were the only outsiders assisting. Otherwise all the performers wen* club members. Next came “Hugger Mugger,” a most amusing farce in one act. A delicious supper was served in the large boat house, while the bi Ilia rd-room was being arranged for the dance. I forgot to mention that the captain of the club, Mr. Frank Cowlishaw. made a very h*ippy little opening speech, welcoming the guests, among whom were: Mrs. F. Cowlishaw. in white voile and lace; Mrs. JI. (’. Al. Watson, black, relieved with white; Mrs. Fairhurst, black satin and scarlet Howers; Mrs. Macßetli, cream voile, elaborately trimmed with deep lace and insertions; Miss Styche, pink silk; Miss Frankish, pale blue; Miss E. Wilson, black voile; Miss Macßetb. white silk; Miss Olive Fisher, red and black; Miss Dunean, white silk and lace; Miss (•Jnthrie 2 pink floral muslin and cream lace; Miss Daisy W right, white silk, pink roses; Miss Francis, white crepe de chine; -•nss Mar riot Watson, pale blue and white chiffon; Miss Mi Isom, white silk and net. The officers and members of the Scottish Rifle Corps gave A SOCIAL on Tuesday evening to the ladies who had assisted at the military bazaar here a short time ago. It took place in the Scottish Society’s new rooms, and began with progressive euchre, and finished up with a very pleasant dance. The guests were received by Captain and Mrs. Stewart,

and among the many person* present were: Lieutenant and Mrs. Stetcnson, Lieutenant Binns Mrs. GowerBurns, the Misses Binns Miss Peaehe, -Major and Mrs. Snow. Colonel and Mrs, Smith. Captain .Meddittg*. Dr. J. Thomas, the Misses Ihonias. Ihe trophies won for shooting were presented to tin- fortunate winners, and a very nice eiippei was handed round. At Shirley the first round of the ladies’ golf championship was placed on Wednesday, ami tin* second on Thursday. There were very few entries lor the first grade. .Miss Wilson. last year’s chain, pion, who was ex|M>eted from the excellence of her play to l:e well up in the finals, suffered defeat in the first round by Miss Campbell after a hard light. Only two players are now left in Mi-s Noel Stead and Miss Nora Campbell, who play off the final early in (iie week. An exciting game is anticipated. In the second grade there are still three more rounds to be played, the players left in being Mrs. Henry Wood, Miss Helen Denniston, Mrs. Kettle. Miss Heather Campbell, nml Miss Kellie. At flagley links the finals for the handicap tournament for Mrs Murray-Aynsley’s prize were played litis week the last game being a very close one. Miss Wilson beat Mrs. Boyle by a single stroke on the last green. COMING EVENTS. Tite ball in aid of Nurse Aland’s consumptive home will be held on August 17. It is being got up by 24 ladies-12 married and 12 single—ami will lihundotililedly be a brlUiant affair. I hear that Lord and Lady Pluuket have promised to attend. They have also accepted (lie invitation of the management of the military circus to witness I heir opening performance on August 14. The Interest in thin military circus is very great. There is no doubt that Hie eirens will lie a great, success, amt one of the most popular entertaiiinients during Grand National week. The Musical Union’s orchestral etwteert will be given in Canterbury Hall to-morrow evening. Dr. Bradshaw has suflieietilly recovered to be able to resume his duties as conductor. THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB met at flic residence of Mrs. Ross, the viee-presideiit, on Monday afternoon, when “The Tempest’’ was finished. Mrs. Gower Burns charmed the members of the club by singing Ariel’s dainty song, “Where the Boe Sucks.”

DOLLY VALE.