CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4, 27 January 1906, Page 48

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, January 17. LAWN TENNIS is having quite a. revival this year. The Hagley Park courts have become very popular. This is not to be wondered at, for the courts themselves are in splendid condition, and the park and its surroundings are really beautiful. At the pavilion, afternoon tea can be procured at a trifling cost to club members, consequently it is becoming a favourite form of entertainment for members and their friends to meet and spend the afternoon there. Last week

Mrs Murray l Aynsley. Mrs Wardrop, Mrs. Wigram, Mrs Cowli-haw. Mrs Harris, Miss Cox. Miss Cutterill..and the Misses, Murray-Aynsley were among the players. Among those who have had tennis afternoons in their own grounds are Mrs J. D. Hall (Middleton), Mrs G. Gould (Avonbank), Mrs Wigram (Park Terrace), and the Misses Moore (St. Albans). A MOONLIGHT GARDEN PARTY was given last Thursday at Papanui by Mrs E. C. Brown, a very large number of young people being present. The garden looked beautiful in the bright moonlight. Comfortable seats were placed on the verandah, where strawberries and eream, iees, and other delicacies were served. The programme opened with a bright little play, called “After a Storm Comes a Calm,” which was capitally performed by the young people, and much enjoyed by the audience. Herr Kahn played some violin solos, and some duets with Miss Alice Brown. A drawing competition formed another item of amusement at this delightful party. The prize winners were Miss Treleaven and Miss Summers, and Mr Wells and Mr Frankish. Mrs. Brown wore a beautiful dress of black crepe de chine, and the Misses Brown wore white muslin. Several small BRIDGE PARTIES have been given during the week. Amongst the hostesses were Mrs Wigram, Mrs. George Gould, and Mrs H. H. Loughnan. THE THEATRE has been well patronised this week. The English Musical Comedy Company have been playing “Bill Adams,” a light and amusing entertainment, which gives scope for presenting stage pictures, with beautiful colour effects, and in which Miss May Beatty and Mr Lauri (always favourite hero) scored a great success. “The Skirt Dancer” and “The Rose of the Riviera” form part of the repertoire. DOLLY YALE.