CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 20, 13 May 1908, Page 63

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, May R. THE HAGLEY PARK GOLF CLUB held their formal .opening on Monday, May 4th, and tire attendance of members and their frifnde wan very large. The United Tennis .Clii.V kindly lent their

pavilion for the afternoon tea, and the weather being perfect, a delightfnl afternoon was spent. The catering was in the hands of Miss Woodward and Miss Middleton (who have recently opened in this business in Christchurch) and was a marked success. Amongst the many present were Mrs. George Harris (captain), Mesdames Wigram, Vernon, Robinson, W. Harman, Bloxam, Wall, Stewart, Merton, Meares, Wanklyn, Anderson, Denniston, Miss Orbell (secretary), the Misses Mathias, Murray-Aynsley (2), Seertan (2), Mathias, Robinson, Campbell, Cracroft-Wilson, Kettle, Molineaux, Martin, Bl oxham (2), and Harris. THE CHRISTCHURCH LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. played their monthly medal match on Wednesday. Mrs. Michael Campbell won the first grade, -and Miss Wood and Miss Fishel' tied for the second grade. • A SMALL BRIDGE PARTY was given on Saturday night by Miss Nedwill, Oxford-terrace. The players were Dr. and Mrs. Westenra, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Miss Symes and Mr. Parkinson. A’ GIRLS’ MUSICAL CLUB has been organised by the Misses Burns. The first meeting was held at Mrs. Gower Burns’ house, Chester-street, and are to be held once a fortnight during the winter months. A very enjoyable musical programme was given dining the afternoon by the blisses Burns (2), Humphries (2), Wood (2), Prins, Jessie Wilkin and Miss Fox. At the conclusion a delicious tea was served in the hall. The next meeting will take place at Aliss Humphrey’s home in Fendalton. Mr. Ernest Empson gave A MOST SUCCESSFUL CONCERT in the Choral Hall. This clever pianist was assisted by Airs. Gower Burns, Mr. Gladstone, Bell, and Aliss Katie Young, all of whom are great favourites among Christchurch music-lovers. Among the audience were Mrs. H. Aieares, Mr. and the Misses Devenish-Meares, Mrs. George Harper, Dr. and Airs. Crooke, Air. and Mrs. W. Wood, the Misses Wood, the Misses ’ Burns, Dr. and Airs. Manning, Air. H. H. Loughnan, Airs. Loughnan, Mr. and Airs. Wilding l , Airs. W; Mills, Airs, and the Missed Moore. THE CHRYSANTHEAIUAI SHOW was opened on Wednesday afternoon at the Colosseum. The number of entries was unusually large, and the display is, on the whole, considered the best we have had. ' Several of the blooms are magnificent. Air. Heaton Rhodes won‘the Blyth Memorial Cup, Air. Cant coming next. Air. Arthur Rhodes has sent in a wonderful collection of chrysanthemums of the latest English varieties, all of which are grown in pots; these were for exhibition only, and were immensely admired by the public. The show was kept open for two days, and a musical programme was given each evening. The attendance was excellent. >. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Air. and Airs. J. Mcßae Peacock left Christchurch last week for a visit to Sydney. Airs. John Williams ( Roll.estonavenue) and Aliss Williams have gone to spend the winter months at Geraldine. Air, Arthur Harper and family have arrived in Christchurch from the West Coast,, and are the guests of Mrs. Michael Campbell, at Avonside. Air. and Aliss Moreland, Dr. Alice Moorhouse, and Aliss Pugh have returned to Christchurch from a trip to Mount Cook. Aliss Acland and Aliss R. Acland, have been paying visits in Christchurch; they returned to Mt. Peel on Saturday. Air. and Airs. J. Fairhurst (Christchurch) have gone to Sydney for a few , Air. and Airs. Empson (Wanganui) are in Christchurch. Aliss Campbell (Avonside. Christchurch) is visiting friends in Napier. Aliss A. Cok (Christchurch) left for the North Island on Saturday. Miss N. Cotton has left for Napier. Air. and Airs. WestenYa have moved into their new house in Oxford-terrace. Mr. Justice Denniston and Airs. Denniston have returned to their house in Arnuigh-street. which has just been vacated by- Dr. and Mrs. Westenra.

DOLLY VALE.