CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 25, 22 June 1907, Page 50

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 12. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stringer celebrated their SILVER WEDDING on Saturday last by holding an “At Home” in the Provincial Council Chambers. The hostess was exquisitely gowned in white taffeta, covered with white

lace, and richly embroidered with silver •equins, picture hut of black velvet, with a large black feather. Her ornaments were diamonds, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. The reception room (•the Council Chamber) was carpeted i.u dark green for the occasion. Beautiful palms and quantities of chrysanthemums formed the decorations, and huge tires blazed in the quant old chimney corners, giving the room a comfortable home like appearance. Amongst the guests I noticed: Mrs. Reeves, wearing a handsome dress of blaek silk, with white chiffon ecarf, black and white bonnet; Miss Reeves, grey tweed costume, green hat with grey bird; Mrs. John Deans, black costume and toque; Miss Deans, brown tailor-made costume, brown hat to match; Mrs. Arthur Rhodes, a gown of black cloth, blaek picture hat, and set of sable furs; Mrs. John Anderson, a grey dress, and black hat; Mrs. Chas. Louisson, a costume of navy blue cloth, floral toque; Mrs. F. de C. Malet, black and white dress and bonnet; Mrs. Stevenson, coat and skirt of wine-eoloured cloth, black •hat, and sable furs; Mrs. Quane, tailormade costume of navy blue cloth, toque to match; Mrs. Norton, black ninon de soie over taffeta, blaek toque; Mrs. Graham, a black costume, trimmed with lovely white lace, and vieux rose velvet, hat en suite.; Mrs. Chilton, dark red cloth costume, toque to match; Mrs. V. Harris wore black, with floral toque; Mrs. George Harper, a black and white toilette; Mrs. Blunt, grey cloth coat and skirt, heliotrope toque, and grey squirrel furs; Mrs. W. Wood, a brown costume and hat; Mrs. Diamond, navy blue coat and skirt, navy blue toque; Mrs. Croxton, a gown of sky-blue taffeta, blaek hat: Mrs. G. Merton wore brown; Mrs. Ensor, a blaek costume and bonnet; Mrs. Symes, brown cloth coat and skirt, green and brown hat; Mrs. Mcßeth, a grey check taffeta, small black toque. During the afternoon some delightful music and songs were given by Mrs. Fairhurst. Mrs. Mcßeth, Miss. Fairhurst, Miss Katie Young; and Dr. Irving. Afterwards Dr. Morton. Anderson proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Stringer, and Mr. Stringer replied with a graceful and amusing little speech. Delicious refreshments were served in the library, where the decora'tionsl were white and gold chrysanthemums. On ouie of ther-tables stood a large wedding cake,- richly ornamented and surrounded by all sorts'of dainties. AN AT HOMEwas given by Mrs. Ranald Macdonald at "Hambleden” on Wednesday, evening, when a large number of young people were present. Mrs. Macdonald wore a becoming gown of pale primrose silk, covered with la.ee;. Miss Macdonald was in pale blue taffeta, trimmed with the palest pink chiffon roses; Dr. Alice Moorhouse, black satin and lace: Miss Burns, a pretty frock of rose pink silk and chiffon; Miss Pitman, frock of coppercoloured chiffon and lace; Mrs. Hugh Reeves, a princess dress of myrtle green velvet, and old lace; Miss Humphreys, white satin, veiled in chiffon; Miss Boyle, white satin, with touches of pale blue; Miss Deans, pink floral mousseline de soie. and cream lace; Miss Cook, white satin and red flowers; Miss Symes, pale heliotrope satin; Miss Williams, black chiffon over blaek taffeta, with cream lace; Miss Wilding brown velvet and cream lace; Miss Gosset, white silk and lacej Miss Jessie Wilkin, white satin, with pale blue trimming; Miss Todhunter, white satin. The amusements of the evening were progressive games of various kinds. Supper was served in the dining-room, the large table being beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums and maidenhair ferns. A BRIDGE PARTY’ was given by the Misses Nedwill on Tuesday afternoon. Among tile players were: Mrs. 11. H. Loughnan, Mrs. Michael Campbell, Mrs. N-anearrow, Mrs. Arthur Reeves. Miss Helmore, Mrs. J. C. Wilson, and Miss Drans. There was A SMALL DANCE in Miss Cox’s Assembly Rooms, a few of those present being Mrs. Collins, who wore blaek silk and black lace,, long white opera coat; Mrs. Cunnington.bjjlpk satin and jet; Miss Cuthbert, black si k with chiffon frills; Miss Collins, eau de nil nierv., with bands of dark green velvet; Miss Spooner, white muslin frock with pale blue belt, and forget-me-notsj Miss Joseph, white silk and red berries; Miss Wright, eau de nil silk and white lace, with belt of dark green velvet;

Miss Guthrie, pale pink brocade with chiffon and roses; Miss N. Guthrie, pale blue taffeta and laee; Miss Gosset, pink evlienne and cream laee; Miss Croxton, white muslin with rgd sash; Miss Ellis, black silk and laee: Miss Russell, pahblue Japanese silk; Miss Grace, red silk; Miss Mathias, white muslin and lace; Miss Martin, pale blue embroidered silk; Miss Jones (Rangiora), white silk; Miss Duncan, white embroidered Indian silk and lace; Miss Hislop, white muslin; Miss Batter, pale pink crepe de chine; Miss Middleton, white, lace over white glace; Miss Day, black crepe de chine and chiffon. A DANCE was given on Thursday evening by Mrs. Bealey at "Haldon,” Horarata. Quite a number of guests went from Christchurch by the afternoon train. Altogether there were about one hundred guests present. Dancing took place in the large grain-shed, which had been draped with red and white muslin and decorated with palms, ferns and toughs of holly. Supper was served in a large marquee, and Fox’s band supplied the dance music. Mrs. Bealey wore a handsome dress of yellow taffeta, with lace berthe; Mrs. Guy Ronalds, emerald green taffeta, veiled in Limerick laee; Miss Wilson, white organdie mu.-lin; Miss Merton, blaek crepe de chine, with sequins: Miss G. Merton, pale pink silk; Mrs. Saville, a pretty dress of pale pink taffeta and chiffon; Miss Phillips (“The Point”), white tulle with touches of pink; Miss Cicely Gardner, pale blue taffeta; Miss Russel], white satin and laee; Miss Deans, pale pink taffeta with floral design: Miss Anderson, rose pink chiffon; Miss P. Anderson, white mousseline de soie, with touches of pale blue: Miss D. Anderson, frock of pale pink silk; Miss Murchison (Lake Coleridge), silver grey crepe de chine, with bands of opalescent, sequins; Miss Kitson. pale pink silk; Miss Todhunter. blue taffeta •and laee: Miss Harley, pale blue satin dress with eream lace, and touches of silver: Miss Gordy, pale blue silk with insertions of lace; her sister wore white .with touches of red: Miss Wilding, white silk and laee. • Danting was kept up till daylight, when numbers of the guests retinned by drain to Christchurch, where they arrived about 8 a.m., feeling very worn and weary. A MUSICAL ( LUB h-as been formed in Christchurch for the winter months by several ladies. The first afternoon was held at Mrs. Gower Burns’ residence in Chester-street. Etc i member in turn takes an afternoon. Amongst the. performers last Tuesday were Mrs. Gower Binns, Mis. Ctooke. Mrs. Wilding, the Misses Cook, Drs. Irving and Crooke. A READING CLUB on somewhat similar lines is being formed at Merivale by Mrs. Carey-Hill.

DOLLY VALE.