CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 72

CHRISTCHURCH.

September 23. Dance at Avonside. A delightful dance was given at Avonside by Airs. Henry Wood. A large number of guests were present, both adults and juveniles. The hostess wore a handsome gown of cream lace, with gold embroideries; her li'itle daughter, Aliss Hope Wood, a dainty frock of pale pink satin and cream lace. Amongst the guests were: Aliss B. Wood, in a white not frock with insertions of turquoise blue ribbon; Aliss Gorrie (Auckland), a charming gown of grey satin, with overdress of grey chiffon, hemmed with saltin; Aliss D. Anderson, mauve silk veiled in grey crepe de chino, caught ■with bunches of violet*; Aliss Marciel, soft white silk trimmed with blue; Aliss Kitson, white crepe de chine and cream insertions; Aliss Craeroft-Wilson, pale pink satin veiled with champagne ninon and pink ribbons; Airs. C. F. Thomas, gown of pale grey silk with crystal embroideries and white lace; Aliss Thomas, white muslin frock hemmed with white satin; Miss AL Thomas, frock of pale green silk with Greek key design worked in silver; Aliss B. Thomas, frock of white muslin ami embroidery, pink sash ribbon; Miss Wilding, pale blue satin with while net overdress; Mi<>s Murray, white net relieved with red ribbons; Aliss Rattray, frock of pale blue silk and cream lace insertions; Aliss Wynn liar ley, pale blue satin and chiffon; Miss F. Buttei worth, floral muslin frock, pale blue and white; Miss Bowden, white silk and lace; Alis- G. Merton, blue and white satin; Misses Tothill, Pinckney, Pratt (2), Knight, Beadel, Wigley, ( amphell. and Harper, Masters Wood, Harris, Beadel, Pinckney, Tothill. and Barley, Messrs. B. B. ' Wood, Gould, Wright, Donnis'ton, Rhodes, Barnett, Godby, Harper, Xa marrow, Britten, Wilding, Bowden, Fell, Thomas, Anderson. Butterworth, and Dr. (’. Nedwill. Dancing took place in the drawing-room and lia IL which were beautifully decorated with spring Howers and evergreens. Daffodil Show. The daffodil -how was opened yesterday afternoon at the Alexandra Hall. Several of‘the exhibits were magnificent. Notably so were those sent by Mr. Heaton Rhode-. Mr. Bayhss, and Air. A. G. Bull, to whom was awarded the amateur daffodil cun. which had been presented' bv Mr. Bayliss. Other flowers exhibited were anemones by Mrs. Murray-Aynsley, violets by Miss Beckett, hyacinths by Mr-. Ride’S, and primroses by Mr. \\. Bayli-s. Ihe fir-t prize for 'table decoration-* wa- won by Aliss D. Cox and Miss Boyle tseiond. Aliss E. llambor took first prize for vases of daffodils. During the evening a band wa- in attendance, and a large number of people were present. The -ea-'»n has been good for daffodils, consequently the rhow a very fine one. Among-t tiie visitors were: Alesdames Arthur Rhodes, G. Rhodes, Thomas, B’.un’., Murray-Ayndey, Beadel. Rutherford, Harper, Cox. Beckett. Wood, Misses CholmuiiJlcy, Cox, Humphreys.

At the Theatre Royal. The pantomime of “Aladdin” is being played to crowded houses at evening performances and matinees. A few of those present have been: Airs and Aliss Boyle, Air and Airs Rhodes, Aliss Rhodes, Air and Mrs G. Rhodes, Airs J. D. Hall and children, Airs 11. Wood, Aliss Wood, Airs Stead, Aliss Duff, Air and Airs Thomas and children, Airs Wall and children, Air and Aliss Humphreys, Airs Jennings and children. Air and Airs A. Harper and family. Dr. and Airs Stevenson, Airs Thompson and children, Professor and Airs Blunt, Alaster Blunt, Aliss Julius, Aliss Alolineaux, Air ami Airs Alpers, the Alisses Rose, Airs Acland and children. Airs and Aliss Beckett, Air and Airs Leonard Clark, Airs C. Clark. Afternoon Tea. Airs J. J). Ball gave an afternoon tea on Wednesday at Miss Cox’s rooms, “Te W hare,” Hereford-street. Aliss Alilne has sent out invitations for a dance, which will take place this evening (Friday) in Miss Cox’s Assembly Rooms. Personal. Airs Harrison (Nelson) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Air and Mrs C. Wynn Williams (North Island) are the guests of Mrs. WynnWilliams. La timer-square, Christchurch. Aliss Grace Harcourt (Wellington) is in Christchurch. Aliss Holmes and Miss H. Holmes (Tluntly) are the guests of their brother, Mr A. Tj. Holmes (Bangor), Tai Tapu. Air and Airs Isaac Gibbs left Christchurch by the Turakina for Auckland. Air and Airs Walter Stringer (Christchurch) have gone fur a trip to Sydney. Air and Airs AV. G. Stead (Hawke’s Bay) and Aliss Duff have gone to Sydney. Airs Deans and Airs Symes (Christchurch) left for Hanmer on Alonday, and intend staying a week. Airs lan Deans (Homebush) is in Christchurch. Airs D. Westenra (Dunsandel) was in Christchurch last week. DOLLY VALE.