CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1, 6 July 1907, Page 51

CHRISTCHURCH.

' ", ’V' . •. Jkarßw, dune 28: THK DANCE which was given last Wednesday evening by Mrs and the Misses Croxton at their residence, St. Albans, Was a dvliglitfnl affair, and waa

thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A large marquee, with an excellent dancing floor, was erected at the end of the verandah. It was decorated with quantities of native flax and bracken. Mrs Croxton was wearing a becoming gown of perriwinkle blue taffeta, trimmed with cream face; Miss Croxton, a pretty pale blue Louisinc silk, with rose point laee; Miss E. Croxton, a dainty frock of pale pink Louisine with berthe of ereani lace Amongst the numerous guests were: Miss Reece, in a blue brocade trimmed with face; Miss Meredith-Kaye, cream Louisine with quantities of chiffon and lace; Miss Louisson, a charming frock of floral painted pink chiffon over glaee silk; Miss Bruce, white silk with frills of A 7 alencienncs face; Miss Drummond (Sydney), pale pink and blue flowered muslin; Miss Allan, white satin with silver embroideries; Miss Guthrie, pale blue satin and laee, with corsage bouquet of violets; Miss N. Guthrie, white face over glace, with roses and rose pink silk sash; Miss Waymouth, cream ac-cordion-pleated voile with red roses on the corsage; Miss Martin, pale pink silk; Miss Simms, white muslin trimmed with pale blue and pink; Miss Wood, pale pink silk and lace; Miss Wilson, black crepe de ehine relieved with orange silk; Miss E. Wilson, white silk and net; Miss Steele, white Oriental satin; Miss Henton, a gown of pink taffeta; Miss B. Ferguson, black, with white lace and Parma violets; Mrs Staveiey wore cream voile with face; Miss Collins, pale blue silk; Miss Kohn, pink voile; Miss Staveley, white silk with insertions of white laee; Miss Arrowsmith, pale blue silk with pink roses; Miss E. Arrowsmith, heliotrope silk and lace; Miss Rogers, white silk with pale blue sash; Miss Marks, white satin gown with blue flowers and sash; Miss Brett, black silk, trimmed with cream lace; Miss Freda Brett, white muslin; Miss Thomas, wore black silk and net; Miss Winstone, pale pink taffeta; Miss Paterson, gown of pale blue silk; Miss Morris, white silk; Miss Coster, white silk with Valenciennes laee insertions; Mrs Tennant, a pretty white chiffon taffetas. AN AFTERNOON TEA

was given by Mrs. George Merton, “Park Terrace,” in honour of, and-to say farewell to, Mrs. Bourne, who intends living in Auckland. Tea was served in the dining-room, which was deeorated with yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. • Merton was wearing a gown of black erepe de chine, with cream lace; Mrss Mefton, brown voile; Miss G. Merton, a “pale blue skirt, and white silk blouse; Mrs. Bourne, a costume of black face cloth and black hat; Miss Bourne, a frock of white voile, and pretty blue hat; Mrs. Syn.e.-q brown eoat and skirt, green hat; Miss Symes, a grey tweed costume, with florai hat; Mrs. Gower Burns, a green coat and skirt, mauve hat, and sable furs; Miss Burns, a costume of green tweed, with green hat; Miss Kettle, grey coat and skirt, green hat; Miss B. Russell, white cloth costume, black hat; Mrs. Denham, a pale grey costume, with toque en suite; Mrs. Irving, grey coat ami skirt, grey hat; Mrs. J. Anderson, black cloth dress, sealskin coat, blaek toque with feathers; Miss Molineaux, navy blue costume, with floral hat. . The second gathering of the newlyformed MUSICAL CLUB took place at Mrs. Haslam’s house in Lower Riccarton on Tuesday afternoon. The members present were: Mrs. Gower Burns, Mrs. H. 11. Loughman, Mrs. Wilding Mrs. George Harper. Mrs. Smith. Mrs. W. Wilson, Mrs. Crooke, Miss Devc-nish-Meares, Miss Cook, and Miss L. Cook. A CHAMBER CONCERT, the first of a series of six arranged by Mr. and the Misses Wells, was given in the Alexandra Hall on Thursday evening, when there was a capital attendance. A few of those present were: Mrs. Pyne. Mrs’. Henry Cotterill, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ronalds, Miss Meares, Mrs. Randal), Mrs. and Miss Elworthy, Miss Reeves, Mrs. and Miss Wilding, Mies Gard’ner, Miss Macrlr nald, and Mrs. Wells. GOLF. At the Shirley Links the Yankee tournament is still being played, and will not be finished till next month. The senior medal match was played on Wednesday, and was won by Miss Carter, Miss R, Wilson coming second.

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