CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 6, 10 February 1909, Page 67

CHRISTCHURCH.

Dear Bee, February 5. There are few social events taking place in Christchurch; at present everyone has been occupied in various ways with obtaining fund; for the children’s ward of the Hospital. A GARDEN FETE organised by the Hospital Lady Visitors’ Association, was held on Tuesday afternoon in the. Hospital grounds; it was a most enjoyable and successful affair; no more suitable spot could have been chosen; the gardens were looking theip best. The stall holders w£re:—Doll Stall: Mrs. Heaton Rhodes and Mrs. Arthur H. Turnbull; Sweets Stall: Mrs; Boyle and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes; Flower Stall: Mrs. Wardrop; Refreshment Stall: Miss Turner (secretary, Mrs. Neave and Mrs. William Irving; The Garrison Band was in attendance and played at intervals. A large number of people were present, and the promoters expert to be able to present fully £IOO towards the building of the Children’s Ward. Amongst the many patrons present were: —Mr. and Mrs. G. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cracroft Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Alister Clark, Mrs. Moreland, Mrs. Gow-er-Burns, Miss Burns, Mrs. and Misses Pyne, Mrs. and 'Miss Campbell, Mrs. Vernon, Dr. and Miss Nedwill, Dr. and Mrs. Irving, Mrs. L. Harley, Mrs. G. Hehnore, Mrs. and Miss Ollivier, Mrs. Blunt, Mrs. and Miss Molineaux, Mrs. H. Cotterill, Mrs. and Misses Hamner, Mrs. W. Day, Mrs. and Miss Bowden. On behalf of the same object A CONCERT was given on Wednesday evening in the Choral Hall, under the patronage of Lord and Lady Piunket. The soloists, Airs. Gower-Burns, Airs. Pidgeon, Miss Allison, Aliss Arrowsmith, Colonel Day, and Air. March, were all enthusiastically applauded and encored. Part songs were sung by the Liedertafel quartet. Air. Empson played a pianoforte solo. Tlie "Vignolas” gave instrumental items. Dr. Leslie Crooke and Aliss Alareh were the accompanists. The programme was «n excellent one, and, apart from the object for which the concert was given, well merited the liberal patronage bestowed. Some of those present were: — The Bishop of Christchurch and Airs. Julius, Airs. Denniston, Professor Cook, Airs. Cook, Airs. Andrew Anderson. Aliss Anderson. Airs, and Aliss Wilding, Dr. and Airs, We.stenra, Dr. and Airs. Finch, Airs. Neave, Airs. G. Harper, Dr.

and Mi< Urook. Mix and Mist* Molineaux. Mr*. Njimx Mi. and Mix Wood, the Misses Wood, and Miks ♦.'holmondeley. Vn ThuiMlay next A BENEFIT MATINEE will be. given in His Majesty’s Theatre by the member* of Mr. J. <\ Williamson's Comedy Company, also for the purpose of raising fund-* for the Children's Ward. Several of the young ladies of the company intend during the next four days to station themselves in various part# of the city to sell tickets. It is to be hojred that this generous effort of our professionaJ visitors will meet with every encouragement and Success and be liberally supported by the public. AN AT HOME was held by Mrs. W. IF. Triggs on Thursday afternoon at her residence. St. .lames-street, Avonside, in honour of her niece. Miss Mona Do m bell (Wellington). Miss H. Anthony played pianoforte solos and accompaniments. Miss Al. Anthony, Miss Craddock, and Mr. J. S. Triggs sang several songs. Afternoon tea was served on the verandah and in the garden, and afterwards an amusing competition was held. Prizes were given for the best twelve word telegraphic message. The winners being Miss A. Craddock, and Mr. Redhead. Amongst the guests were:—Miss Evans, Miss Macmillan Brown. Miss Guthrie, Miss Arrowsmith and Miss Eckford, Messrs. Edwards, Redhead. Jennings. Wilcox, Dawn, Fraser, and Greenwood. AT THE THEATRE ROYAL the Williamson Musical Comedy Company have been producing “The Red Mill,*’ which to night will be replaced by A PICNIC PARTY was given by Mrs. C. Reid (Riccarton) on Saturday afternoon at “Boon Hay,” Cashmere Hills. Amongst the guests were: Mr. ami Mrs. G. Helmore and children, Air. and Mrs. (’. Dalgety and children, Mrs. Payne and children, Mrs. 'Boyle. Airs. T. Cowlishaw and child, Margery and Barbara Thomas, Miss Joan Lee, and Miss Symes. THE SUMMER MEETING AT RICCA ETON RAt ECt ) VRSE. ’ There were some pretty dresses for the first day's races on February 4 Airs. Boyle, silver grey ininon, with trimmings of satin of same shade, black picture hat; Misd Boyle, cherry coloured chiffon over white, with lace insertions, black and white hat; Airs. Alister Clark, cream ninon, relieved with cream satin and lace, large black picture hat; Airs. A. Rhodes, shell pink cloth costume, large hat trimmed with pink; Mrs. Heaton Rhodes, cream radium, with Empire coat of cream lace, black hat; Mrs. C. Dalgety, pink and white Moral chiffon, trimmed with bando of pink satin, black hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs. (’. Reid, white voile, white hat; Mrs. T. Cowlishaw. white embroidered muslin, vieux rose Empire sash, pink hat; Mrs. Lee. blue and white striped muslin, dark blue bat; Mrs. R. Allen, deep rose eolienne Empire frock, black hat; Aliss Ogle, white muslin, white and pink hat; Miss Lee, white muslin, picture hat of white; Airs. G. Rhodes, grey silk costume, hat with grey ostrich feathers; Mrs. W. AFoore, dark blue taffetas, hat. to match; Misseu Moore, white muslin frocks, floral hats; Mrs. G. Ronalds, mauve ninon Empire gown, large tuscan hat; Mrs. J. 1). Hall, cream voile, large black hat; Airs. Kettle, save blue gown, black hat; Aliss Kettle, dull violet voile gown, hat to match; Airs. Xancarrow, grey cashmere, black hat; Aliss Nancarrow. dress of saw blue, large blue ami black hat: Mrs. Symes, blue shantung, trimmed with oriental embroidery, floral hat; Aliss Nodwill fawn Empire coat and skirt, tuscan ami black hat ; Airs. W. Alontgomery, reseda green taffetas, leg horn hat with roses; Airs. H. Reeves, pale blue over white, with lave inser-

ti.ms, leghorn hat. Other- present: .Mesdames Wigley. SUviusun. Beswick, Wells, Knight l.onissoii. Gorton. Campbell, Steele, Hoini..-, Gon, Misse- Wells, Wigrain. Burns (2), Knight, .Mathias, Campbell, and Pyne. A SHALL BRIDGE EVENING was given on Tile-day at “AvoiiMtle" by .Mis. H. 11. Loughnan. The players inehided Mr. and Mr-. Thomas, Mr. a,nd Mrs. Butterworth. Dr. and Miss Nedwill, -Ur.’. Nanearrow. Mr. and .Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Brit tail.

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