CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 19, 10 November 1906, Page 51

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, October 31. THE GARDEN PARTY in aid of the Afelanesian and Alaori Alission took place at College House, Rolleston Avenue, on Wednesday afternoon, when a large number of people attended. The lawn looked very pretty with its gaily decked tables and stalls, which were filled with articles both useful and ornamental. The bazaar was opened by Bishop Julius, who in the name of the whole diocese thanked Airs Carrington, and all those who so ably assisted her, in this good work. Amongst the many present I noticed Airs and Aliss Julius, Airs Curnow, Airs Arnold Wall, Airs Wigram, Airs Boyle, Airs Blunt, Airs and Aliss Alaling, Airs and Aliss Reeves, Airs Hugh Reeves, Airs and Aliss. AA illiams, Airs and Aliss Elworthy, Airs and Aliss Pitman, Air and Mr P. Campbell, Aliss Aeland, Airs and Aliss Wilson. A LUNCHEON was given on Thursday by Airs Henry Wood, Avonside, in honour of her mother and sister, Airs and Aliss Bullock, who have just returned from Sydney. The guests were Mrs John Deans, Airs Alichael Campbel], Airs Elworthy, Airs Leonard Harley, Airs Palmer and Airs G. G. Stead. BRIDGE. During the week small bridge parties were given by. Mrs Pyne and Airs Pitman. THE THEATRE ROYAL has been well attended every night since the opening of the WilloughbyWard season, and Aliss Grace Palotta has established herself a favourite with Christchurch audiences. Her gowns are lovely. A mueh-admired one was of black mousseline de soie, with broad bands of sequin embroidery over rich white satin. Among the patrons during the week were Air and Aliss Louisson, Air and Airs Harley, Airs and the Misses Kettle, Air and Aliss Alacdonald, Mrs and Aliss Stead, Air and Airs Peter Wood, Airs and Aliss Meredith-Kaye, Air and Alias Reece, Mrs Gower Burns, the Misses Burns, Mr and Mrs Cobham, Airs and Aliss Anderson, Air and Airs Henry AVood. Miss Bulloek, Air and Airs J. U. Collins. GOLF. The golf season closed on Saturday, when mixed foursomes competed for the Wardrop trophy. The winners were Aliss Rutherford and Air Cotton; Air 11. H. Louglman and Aliss Symes coming second. THE EXHIBITION. To-morrow will see our big Exhibition open. ' Already there is a big buzz and hum of excitement in the air. Visitors are flocking into Christchurch from North and South to see the show, and share in the pleasures of the carnival week. THE COAIING EVENTS The Mayoral garden party will take place at Air and Airs J. Cracroft Wilson’s residence at . Cashmere Hills, en Friday, November 2. it is greatly to he regretted that Sir John Hall is not yet strong enough to take any part in the festivities. Airs John Deans has sent out invitations for a garden party to be held at Lower Riecarton on Tuesday in Race week. -i . The Hon. C. Louisson and Airs Louisson are giving a ball at the Art Gallery on the Thursday in race week. Several married ladies and girls are getting up a danee which will also be held next week.

DOLLY VALE.