CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 10, 9 March 1910, Page 67

CHRISTCHURCH.

March 4. Tennis and Croquet. A tennis and croquet party was given on Friday afternoon by Mrs. George Helmore at Holmwood-road, Fendalton, as a farewell to Miss Helmore, who is leaving shortly for a trip to England. Mrs. Helmore, who received her guests on the lawn, was wearing a pretty gown of blue Shantung and a large black hat; Miss Helmore, a frock of cream silk voile and laee, cream hat with pink roses. Others present were: Mrs. Williamson, in a cream voile Empire dress, white hat, with wide pink ribbon scarf and black ostrich feathers; Mrs. Boyle, tailormade gown of blue lustre, braided with black, black hat with grey wings; Mrs. Thomson, coat and skirt of tussore silk, black hat; s 'Mrs. Arthur Reeves, coat and skirt of light grey cloth, black hat; Miss N. Reeves, coat and skirt of black and white check, black hat with pink roses; Mrs. G. Westenra, costume of cream lustre, faced with pale blue, blue hat with black ostrich feathers; Mrs Wardrop, coat and skirt of eau de Nil Shantung, relieved with black satin facings, white hat with bands of black velvet and pink flowers; Mrs. T. Cowlishaw, frock of blue erepon, pale blue linen hat, trimmed with black;Miss Cowlishaw, dark grey Shantung, trimmed with cream broderie Anglaise, green hat with pale pink roses; Miss Murray-Aynsley, brown muslin frock, brown hat with bunth of pink roses; Mrs. A. Harper, Empire gown of green voile, black hat; Miss Lee, pale grey frock, hat of mauve linen; Miss Nedwill, fawn-coloured cloth coat and skirt, cream hat with pink roses; Mrs. Wei's, blue and white striped costume, blue hat to match; Mrs. J. D. Hall, tailor-made costume of striped mole-coloured cloth, faced with violet, violet hat to match; Mrs. Henry Cotterill, Empire gown of heliotrope cloth, with pipings of black satin, heliotrope hat with black plumes; Mrs. J. Turnbull, gown of heliotrope crepe, blaek hat; Mrs. Wilfred Hall. Mrs. Boys. Mrs. E. V. Ross, Mrs. A. Campbell, Miss Houchen, Miss Neave, Miss Turton. Miss Dobson, and Miss Moi re.

The Theatre. At the Theatre Royal the revival of “The Country Girl” by the Williamson Comedy Company, has proved most popular. Last night a new piece was staged, “Havana,” and will continue till the close of the season. Amongst -the audiences were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Elworthy. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Elworthy, Mrs. and Miss Nancarrow, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stringer, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cowlishaw, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cowlishaw, Mrs. and the Misses Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Alec. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hall, Miss Tee. M.iss Ogle, Mrs. John Deans, Miss Park, Miss Anson, Mrs Blunt, Mr. and

Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes, Miss Rhodes, Mrs and Miss Symes, Mrs. Moreland, Mrs. Acton Adams, Mrs. Wigrain, Mrs. and Miss Nicholls, Miss Harley, Miss Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Professor and Mrs. Wall, Professor Gabbit, Mrs. Curnow, Mrs. Wardrop, Mrs. Phillips, Miss Peache, Mrs. Kilian, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Louisson. Mrs. and Miss Harris. The "Besses o’ the Barn” Band give their final concert to-night in Lancaster Park (if fine), King Edward Barracks (if wet). In either place the attendance is sure to be large, owing to the immense popularity of "The Besses” in Christchurch. Farewell Tea.

A farewell morning tea was given yesterday at Broadway’s tea-rooms by Mrs A. Rutherford (Mendip Hills) and her daughters to a number of their friends, prior to their leaving Christchurch today (Friday, 4th) on an extended tour in Europe and America. Amonst others present were: Mrs. Morton Anderson, Mrs. Dick Anderson, Miss Flo Berkeley, Miss Williams, and the Misses Wilson.

Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Wigram' and Miss Wick have left Christchurch on a w.tlkin* tour from Te Allan to Milford Sound Mrs. Henry Wood (Avonside) has been on a visit to Dunedin.

Major and Mrs. Hutton (England), who have been staying at Birch Hili with Mrs. Milton, .have now gone to Longbeach, the guests of Mrs. J C N Grigg.

Mrs. Curnow has returned to Christchurch from Wellington, where she ha.s been staying with friends.-' Miss Anson has returned to Dunedin. Mrs. A. Kaye (Christchurch) is leaving shortly for England and the Continent ° Miss Lyon (Woodbury) is the guest of Mrs. Westenra (Christchurch). Mrs. Kilian (Clent Hills), and Miss Peache (Mt. Somers) are staying at Christchurch.

Mrs. Donald McLean (Mt. Hutt) ia the guest of Mrs. Nancarrow (Armagh-

Miss Thomas ha-s returned to Christchurch from North Canterbury.

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