CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 11, 17 March 1909, Page 67

CHRISTCHURCH.

March 12. Polo. The tournament for the handsome eup presented by Air. A. E. G. Rhodes was concluded on Friday afternoon, when the Pareora team defeated Christchurch No. 2 by 19 goals to 15, after a very interesting game. The southerly drizzle which fell in the early part of the afternoon made the ground very slippery, and con-

•cqueutly the play was not so frst s in the previous games. The sports, which were held on the Jtlvtropolitan Trotting Club’s grounds at Addington on Saturday afternoon attracted a very large number of spectators, Among those present were Mrs. •Boyle, wearing pale grey chiffon and bilk, black picture hat; Miss Boy:e. pale blue silk, black and white hat; Mrs J. 3). Hall, ivory ninon with lace insertions, large black hat; Mrs. J. Cracroft WilBon. mauve floral muslin, floral hat: Mrs A. Clark, white muslin with paneh of embroidery, hat with blue and green ruffle; Mrs. J. Buckley (Oamaru). peacock blue canvas, hat of the same shade; Mrs ’A. Elworthy, pale pink crepe de chine with lace panels, Tuscan hat with black ostrich feathers; Mrs P. Elworthy, pale blue ninon, mole hat with violets; Mrs G. Rhodes, pale grey crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs de Selle (England), green and white gown, hat to match; Miss Edith Walker (Sydney), red linen Coat and skirt with touches of black, black and white hat; Mrs T. Cowlishaw, white muslin with cerise sash. Tuscan bat with cerise scarf; Mrs 11. Allen, floral muslin, black hat with feathers; Miss Ogle, white muslin, black hat with pink rose; Mrs C. F. Thomas, grey with black hat ; Miss Thomas, white embroidered muslin, floral hat: Miss Boyd (Dunedin), heliotrope linen, heliotrope ami white hat ; Mrs G. Ilalmore. biscuit and white strip I gown, biscuit coloured hat; Mrs -I. Williams. black gown, handsoi c lawn coat, black bonnet: Mrs 31. Act i-A-electric blue gown, hat wi’h >• <!• : I Hi;e feathers; Mrs Lee,

navy blue and white striped muslin, black haf.; Miss Lee, white muslin, hat with pink roses; Mrs W’ardrop, blue striped ninon, mole hat with shaded stocks. Eadies Golf Club. The annual meeting of the Christchurch Ladies* Golf Club was held on Friday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Vernon (the retiring captain) read a short report, and presented a very satisfactory balance-sheet. Mrs Vernon was reelected captain. Mrs Beals treasurer, and Miss Nora Campbell secretary, the remainder of the committee being Mesdames Borthwrick, l>eonard Clark, T. Cow lishaw . Stead and Miss Denniston. The annual Easter tournament for the open championship of Canterbury begins on April 15th. and the services of a professional coach can now’ l»e secured at Shirley. The Ilagley Golf Club have also secured the services of a coach, and are building a new' pavilion. while the memliership list is a very large one. Afternoon Tea. A small afternoon tea was given on Friday by Miss Gwen Thomas in honour of Miss Norman (Sydney), who is a member of the Wilhanison Dramatic Company. Present were: Misses Boyd (Dunedin), lx»ughnan (Australia), Muliaeaux (2!), Ogle, Anderson, Kitaou, R.

Anderson, Cracroft, Wilson, Merton, C. Kettle, and Cosset, Small Dance. On Wednesday evening Mrs, Thomas gave a small dance. Mrs. Thomas wore a gown of black st tin and.net; Miss Thomas, rose pink silk with bands of a deeper shade; Mrs. T. Cowlishaw. gown of pink figured chiffon; Mrs. Lucas, black silk; Miss i.ueas, white net relieved with pink; Miss Lee, pink «nd white frock; ilis-s Symes, black crepe de chine relieved with white; Miss Boyd (Dunedin), gown of white net with touches of pale blue; Miss Norman (Australia), black crepe Empire frock; Miss Haunter, white satin; Miss Beckett, black lace; Miss Loughnan (Australia), white Satin and silver; Messrs. Harper. Neave, Anderson, Nancarrow. Gibson, Wright, Cowlishaw and Starky. Bridge Party. On Thursday night Miss Nedwill gave a bridge party. The guests included: Mrs. Alister ( lark. Mrs. Wardrop, Mrs J. Turnbull, the Misses Lee, Reevas and Cracroft Wilson, and Messrs. Aiken, Pitman, Weston, and Dr. Moorhouse. Tennis. Tennis parties have been given by Mrs Wigram. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. G. Harper and the Misses Moore. Personal Items. Mrs. H. Abraham (Levin) returned to the North Island from Christchurch last week.

Miss Wigram (Christchurch) left on Thursday for England. Mr and Mrs C. Reid (Christchurch) are staying at Sumner. Mrs and the Misses Kettle (Christchurch) left for England on Monday. Miss Merton (Christchurch) left for England on Tuesday. Mrs G. E. Ronalds (Christchurch) has been staying with Mrs Donald McLean (Meth ven). Mis and Miss Harley (Christchurch) are staying at Sumner. Miss Worsp (Auckland) has been staying with Mrs. Jackson (Christchurch ). Mrs John Williams (Woodbury) is in Christchurch. Miss J. Raine (Timaru) has been spending a few days with Mrs Izard (< h list church).

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