CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 26, 29 June 1907, Page 51

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, June 19. THE MUSICAL UNION gave its first concert of the season last week in His Majesty’s Theatre. In the first part of the programme, “Hinemoa,” by Mr. Alfred Hili, was excellently given. The light and florid music suited Mrs. Gower Burns’ voice to perfection. The other soloists were: Messrs. Hockley, Hawker and Marsh. The choruses were full of life and vigour, and some -of them were, loudly encored. The large audience was most enthusiastic and appreciative. In the second part the well-known bullad, “The Revenge,” the words by Lord Tennyson, was sung. The society may be congratulated on the success of the opening night of its season, for the concert was on altogether enjoyable one. A few of those present were:—Mrs. Julius, Mrs. and Miss Elworthy, Mrs. John Deans, Miss Deans, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wood, Miss Wood, Mrs. Michael Campbell, the Misses Campbell, Mrs. Kaye, Mrs. Arthur Harper, Dr. Alice Moorhouse, Mr. and the Misses J’amieson, Mr. Devenish Meares, the Misses Meares, Mrs. and Miss Reece, Mr. and Mrs. W. Day, Mrs. and Miss Townend, Mrs. -and Miss Bourne, the Misses Burns, Miss Ainger, Mrs. 11. IL Loughnan, Miss Fox. GOLFING proves a particularly fascinating pastime during this chid wintry weather, and the Shirjey Links are very gay and lively. The “Yankee Tournument” still occupies attention, but it has almost drawn to a close. On Wednesday the Junior monthly medal match was played, and Miss C. Kettle proved to be the winner. A bogey match was played on Friday for Miss Cowlishaw’s prize, a dainty ennmel teaspoon, which was won by Miss Rutherford, Miss Harley coming second.

‘ COMING EVENTS. TJieee was quite a hill in society doings>lii'>t \vv«4f ’no bridge parties;-no dHUHHs, no ftfterncH.il teas, and no dances to teJI you of. Mr<. Croxton’s dance takes p/ace tonight. at her residence, Springfield-road, St Albans. The Canterbury College students will hold their annual dunce gii diploma day, June 2(>th. The Canterbury Rowing Chib will give a dance on July 9th, in the Ait Callery. Imitations have been sent out by Mrs. M. Metliell (Culverdcn). for. a dance to be held next month.

DOLLY VALE.