CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 11, 15 September 1909, Page 67

CHRISTCHURCH.

September 10. A Wedding Reception. A wedding reception was given by Mrs G. G. Holmes, Christchurch, at her residence, “Knocklynn,” on Thursday, on the occasion of her daughter’s marriage to Mr C. C. Paterson. The bride wore an Empire gown of rich white satin Duchesse, with lace panel, yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon. The bridesmaids, six in number, were the Misses C. and N. Holmes and Miss K. Bloxam, wore pretty frocks of pale blue inessaline, with slashed skirts trimmed with buttons, black picture hats with blush roses. The smaller girls. Miss K. Holmes and Miss A. Kay, wore white muslins, with pale blue sashes, white embroidered hats tied with blue ribbons; Miss SheTa Holmes (train-bearer) had a frock of white muslin and lace, with pale blue sash, pale blue bonnet of gathered chiffon and lace. Mrs Holmes, a handsome gown of black ninon de soie over white taffeta, black and white hat; Mrs Holmes (grandmother of the bride) wore black chiffon taffeta, with black and white bonnet; Mrs L. V. Kay (Levin), brown silk eolienne Princess robe, saxe blue hat with brown quills; Mrs G. Gordon Htflmes (Holmes’ Bay), an Empire frock of pale heliotrope satin charmeuse, violet toque with shaded roses; Miss Allan (Dunedin), white embroidered muslin, white hat with pink flowers. A very large number of guests were present. The rooms were beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and a band was in attendance. The bride’s travelling dress was a tailor-made costume of lotus blue cloth, with white facings and buttons, blaek hat with blue flowers. Afternoon Tea. Mrs Wigram (Park Terrace) gave an afternoon tea in honour of Miss Mathias. The guests were Mrs Vernon, Mrs Beswick, the Misses Humphreys (2), Pyne (2), Sanders, Symes, Harley, Hill, Bris-

towe, Inman, Moore (2), Cook (2), Alderson ( 2), Gosset, Bowen, Holderneas, Wright, Mrs Alan Campbell, and Mrs Williams. Bridge Party. A bridge party was given on Wedne*day evening by Mrs Hanmer at Fendalton. Amongst the players were: Mrs and Miss Gerard, Mrs E. Turrell, Miss Nedwiil, Mrs A. Murray-Aynsley, Messrs. Hanmer, Gresson, Dr. Nedwiil and Dr. Courteney Nedwiil. The prize was was by Miss Gerard. The Shakespeare Club. The Shakespeare Club held their meeting at Mrs Chilton’s house in Hereford street West. The play read was “Romeo and Juliet.” The members present werer Mrs Westenra, Mrs Bevan-Brown, Miss Reeves, Mrs and Miss Neave, Mrs GowerBurns, Miss J. Wilkin, Mrs Morton, Mrs Wood, and Miss Cox. Golf. The monthly medal match was played at the Shirley links on Monday afternoon. Miss Harley won in the senior division, and Miss Thomas in the junior. Personal. Mrs John Deans (Riecarton) returned to Christchurch on Wednesday, September Sth, from China, where she had been present at her daughter’s marriage with Captain Harris. Miss Westenra (Christchurch) left on Wednesday for a trip to Napier. Mrs W. Wood (Christchurch) is staying with friends in Dunedin. Miss Izard (Christchurch) is paying visits in Wanganui. Mrs Wardrop (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Smithson at Timaru. Visitors to Christchurch include: Mrs Gibson (Timaru), who is the guest of Miss Morton at Bealey avenue; Mrs E. Le Cron (Timaru), Mr and Mrs A. Roberts (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs R. Rhodes (BlueclifTs), Mr and Mrs J. P. Firth (Wellington).

DOLLY VALE.