CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 3, 20 January 1909, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, January 15. As is usual in January, things are very quiet in town as far as society news is concerned. The only gathering which I know of was A MUSICAL EVENING given by Mrs. H. H. Loughnan at her residence, Avonside, in honour of Herr Benno Seherek and Mrs. Scherek, who are spending a short time in Christchurch before going to Melbourne. The hostess received her guests in the draw-ing-room. She was wearing a pretty gown of pale turquoise blue satin. Among those who contributed musical items were Herr Benno Scuerek, Miss Seherek, Mrs. and Miss Kettle, Dr. Crooke, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Loughnan. Others present were Mrs. Scherek, Mrs. Gower Burns, Miss Burns, Mr. Hesse, Mrs. Crooke, Mrs. Michael Campbell, Miss Campbell, Miss Boulton,, Mr. and Mrs. Boyes, Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert, Miss Cuthbert, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Thomas, and Miss Tabart. CONCERTS. Madame Ada Crossley gave two concerts in His Majesty's Theatre. The first was on Saturday night, when Madame and her talented company charmed their hearers with their beautiful music; indeed, several people express the opinion that it is far and away the best concert company which has visited Christchurch. Amongst the large and appreciative audiences were: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes, Mrs. Blunt. Mr. Sergeant. Mr. and Mrs. 11. 11. Loughnan, Mr. and Mrs. Heaton Rhodes, Mrs. and Miss Kettle, Mr. and the Misses Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Monteith. Miss Devenish Meares, M.s. Cobham, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Madame Bernstein, Mr. and Mrs. Kin-

sey, Miss Anderson, Miss Prins. Mrs. and the Misses Moorhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. Mere-dith-Kaye, Mr. and Mrs. Fairhurst, Miss Fairhurst, Dr. and Mrs. Crooke, Dr. and Mrs. Irving, the Misses Leech, Miss Hargreaves, the Misses Kitson, Secretan and Cook. At the first concert Madame Ada Crossley wore a lovely gown of green and gold with an emerald green aigrette in her hair. At the second her dress was of yellow silk with front panel and bodice of silver sequins, her ornaments diamonds. head-dress white ostrich feathers secured by a diamond star. PERSONALS. Mr. and Mrs. Pyne and family have returned to Christchurch from their visit to Springfield with Mrs. Duncan Cameron. Mrs. Stead, “Strowan Park,” Christchurch, has returned from Hawke’s Ray. Mr. and Mrs. Wigram arrived in Christchurch from England yesterday (January 14). Miss Wigram (England) is the guest of Mrs. Beswick at Park Terrace. Mr. J. D. Hall and faniily have been spending the holidays at Hororata. Mrs. Hall is now the guest of Mrs. Dunean Cameron at Methven. Miss Todd (Napier) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Mrs. J. D. Lance (Christchurch) is visiting Lady Clifford at Stoneyhurst. Mrs. Stilling (Dunedin) is the guest of Airs. W. Harman at Fendalton. Mrs. and Miss Empson (Timaru) are staying at the Deanery, Armagh Street, Christchurch. Quite a number of Christchurch residents intend visiting England early this season. Mrs. and Miss Walker and Miss Wilson leave this month for Italy. Amongst others leaving are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Macdonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen and Miss Ogle, Miss Lucy Kitson, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Way, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miles, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Hayhurst.

DOLLY VALE.