CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 10, 2 September 1908, Page 67

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, August 28. AX “AT HOME’’ was given on Friday by Airs. Frank Graham at her residence in Papauui-road in honour of her daughter, Mrs. E. Le (Ten, who is staying with her. Some delightful music was contributed by Mrs. Le Cren, who was in splendid voice. One of Mrs. Gower Burns’ items was the “Balata Poi” song by Mr. Alfred Hill. Mrs. Harvey gave an excellent recitation, for which Mrs. J. D. Fairhurst played a soft pianoforte accompaniment with charming effect. Miss Freda Marsden gave a violin solo, and Miss Muriel Ollivier a pianoforte solo. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Amongst others present were Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. G. Bennett,' Mrs. Appleby, Mrs. and the Misses Burns, Mrs. and Miss Merton, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. McDougall, Airs. Webb, Miss Hargreaves, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Fairhurst, Mrs. and Miss Allen, Mrs. G. Moore, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. A. M. Ollivier, Miss Ollivier, Mrs. Harvey, and Miss Freda Marsden. A delicious tea was served in the dining-room, the table, being gay with spring flowers. On the same evening Mrs. T. Cowlishaw gave A PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE PARTY in honour of the visiting team of Dunedin golfers. Mrs. Cowlishaw wore a be coining gown of black taffetas, relieved with cream net and touches of turquqihc blue velvet ; Mrs. I’Jyie, a black gown, the bodice being a trellip work of black velvet over silver tissue;' Mrs. (’. Reid blaek satin and lace; Miss Gould (Dunedin), eream net frock; Miss Williams (Dunedin), black, spotted net, trimmed with satin ribbon; Miss Anderson, pink .and white flbral taffetas;-Miss Reeves,' pale bine Roman satin: Miss Humphreys, White grenadine and lace, worn’ bvet

white silk; Miss Symes, shell pink ninon de soie over white; Miss Campbell, cream silk; Miss Denn is ton, vieux rose, embroidered with silk of a deeper shade; Miss Cracroft Wilson, . white muslin. The first prize (a pretty belt of green suede) was won by Miss Symes,- and the second by Miss C. Williams (Dunedin). The consolation prize was awarded to Miss Anderson. AN ENJOYABLE DANCE was given on Tuesday evening at “Te Whare,” Hereford-street, by the members of the Christchurch Girls’ Hockey Club, in honour of the Dunedin team. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Kettle, in a handsome gown of pale blue silk and lace; Mrs. Merton, a blaek sequin net robe over black satin; Mrs. Thomas, black lace dress, relieved with touches of white; Miss Cox, black lace; Miss Macdonald, pale pink Roman satin; Miss Merton, pale blue muslin; Miss G. Merton, white spotted net with pink ribbons; Miss Banks, vieux rose net, trimmed with ribbon of a deeper shade; Miss Kettle, maize-coloured crepe de chine and eream lace; Miss A. Humphreys, pale pink ninon de soie; Miss Beetham (Masterton), olive green velvet; Miss Bowden, frock of cerise silk; Miss Knight, pnle blue silk; Miss N. Knight, pink floral muslin; Miss Symes, black crepe de chine and cream net; Miss A. Prins, sky blue muslin; Miss Thomas, white floral net and silver tissue; Miss Hamner, white muslin; Misses Hanmer (2), Park, Mathias, Rose (2), Bloxam (2), Robinson (2), Murray and Allen, Captain Nelson, Messrs. Harper, Malet, Deans, Anderson, Vernon, Tonks, Barns, Jameson, Rhodes, Williams, Bowden, Wales, Starkey, Bulnois, Nanearrow, Deacon and Hamner. THE BRIDGE HOSTESSES this week were Mrs. Beswick, Miss Denniston, and Mrs. Thomas. GOLF. The Inter-elub Golf Match was played on the Shirley Links between Dunedin and Christchurch, and resulted in an easy win for the visitors. Miss Moreland entertained a number of her friends yesterday (August 27th) AT AFTERNOON TEA, on the occasion of the football match, Christ's College versus Wanganui College, which was played on Christ’s College ground. The visitors scored an easy win. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Mabel Thurston, Matron of the Greymouth Hospital, has been appointed Matron of the Christchurch Hospital. Lady Clifford and her children have left Christchurch to spend the holidays at Stoney hurst. Miss C. Williams (Dunedin) is the gnout of Mrs. Beswick at Park Terrace, Christelrurc'h. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Elworthy (Craigmore) are staying in Christchurch with Miss Murray-.->.yn»ley. Miss Wells (Amberley) and Miss O’Brien Hodges (England) are the guests of Mrs. Ranald Macdonald at “Hambledon,” Christchurch. Mrs. Ensor (Christchurch) has gone on a visit to Gisborne. . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blakiston arrived from the Chatham Islands last week, and intend remaining in Canterbury. Miss Tlieomin -.(Dunedin) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Mrs. Wilfred Stead loft Christchurch last week for a short visit to Dunedin. Miss Beetham (Masterton) is the guest of Mrs. George Hamner, Ferryroad, Christclhireh. The Misses Izard, who have been staying with their Christchurch relatives for some thnc, have returned to their home in Melbourne. Miss Marks (Christchurch) is visiting .friends in. Dunedin. .

DOLLY VALE.