CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 21, 20 May 1908, Page 63

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, May 15. On Friday afternoon Mrs. Wilding gave A GIRLS’ TENNIS PARTY at her residence in Opawa. About twenty guests were present. A tournament was played, in which Miss Butterworth carried off a very pretty prize. The weather was lovely, and a delightful afternoon passed away all too quickly. AN AFTERNOON TEA was given by Miss Rise, at Merivale, on Saturday. An observation game was played, the prize being won by Miss Molineaux. Another prize, given for the most complete list of shops between Cook and Ross’s corner and Hay ward’s corner, was won by Miss Symes, who succeeded in properly placing the shops with the exception of two. .Xmongst the guests were Mrs. G. Rhodes, Mrs. Bloxam, Mrs. Sise (Dunedin), Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Sherek, the Misses Secretan (2), Bloxam (2), Kettle (2), Symes, Babington, Molineaux, Merton (2), Martin, Thomas, Mathias, and Meares. A dainty tea was served in the dining-room, the table being artistically arranged with roses. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mrs. Bloxam and the Misses Kettle. A WEDDING RECEPTION was held <rt the residence of Mrs. William Jameson, "‘Wharetea,” Fendaltou, after the marriage of her niece. Miss Agnes Jameson, and Mr. ‘Cyril White. The bride wore a dress of ivory crepe trimmed with lace and embroidered with silk, a white crinoline hat trimmed with chiffon and ospreys, and carried a lovely shower boi'quet. The bridesmaids were the Misses Doris and Kathleen Jameson (sisters of the bride); their dresses weta of pale blue silk, trimmed with white lace, pale blue felt hats with shaded brown feathers and roses. Their bouquets were white chrysanthemums with autumn foliage. Mrs. Jameson (mother of the bride) wore a brown costume trimmed ‘with cream net, brown silk hat with shaded roses; Miss Millicent Jame-

son wore a pretty eream dress, with cream hat to match; Mrs. William Jameson, a black and white toilette. Amongst the guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Jameson. Mr. .and Mrs. Robert Browne, Mrs. Loudon. Mrs. Rarsenson, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. George Merton, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk. Mr. anil Mrs. Bigg. Wither. Mr. and Mis. Moddings. Mr. and Mrs. Sandal), Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, the Misses Jameson. Parsonson. Kirk. Ferguson, and Meddings. AT A SMALL BRIDGE PARTY, given on Tuesday evening, by Mrs. H. IL Loughnan, at Avonside, the players included Mr. and Mrs. Loughnan (Ireland), Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth, Miss Craeroft Wilson, -and Miss Symes. AN “AT HOME’’ was given by Mrs Bevan-Brown at her residence, “Cashmere Hills,’’ yesterday, when a large number of guests were present, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. G. G. Stead and Mrs. Russell Grace are spending a lew weeks at ‘Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Jameson (Timaru) passed through Christchurch lust week, en route for England. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reeves (Christchurch') have left for Sydney to meet Mr. Leo Aeland, who has sufficiently recovered from his terrible accident to continue his journey to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Loughnan (Ireland) intend spending soi!;e months in Christchurch. Miss Dennis, who has been staying for a year with her sister. Lady Clifford (Christchurch). Iras left on her return trip to England. Mrs. Sise (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs. Reid, at Riecarton. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harper (Greymouth) -are staying with Mrs. Michael Campbell, at Avonside. Mrs. T. Maude (Christchurch) and her two children have gone for a. trip to England. Miss Neil (Duneilin) is visiting friends in Christchurch.

DULLY VALE.