CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 25, 21 December 1910, Page 72

CHRISTCHURCH.

December 16. Garden Party. A garden party was given by Aliss Gerard at her residence, “Willowbrook,” Fendalton. The hostess, who stood on the lawn to receive her guests, was wearing a lovely gown of cream lace ornamented with appliques of silk, Tuscan hat trimmed with blue velvet and buttercups; Aliss R. Gerard, a cream crepe de chine froek, large black hat with white wings; Mrs. Alurray-Aynsley wore a satin gown, shot with mauve and light green tints, veiled in ninon, hat to match; Mrs. G. Rutherford, costume of mole coloured cloth, straw hat with violet flowers; Aliss Rutherford, white embroidered muslin froek, and white hat; Airs. G. Gerard, pale blue ninon hemmed with satin, blue hat to match; Airs. Julius, black satin veiled with chiffon, black and gold bonnet; Airs. Hansell (Wellington), a Russian costume of heliotrope linen, black hat; Airs. Elworthy, gown of black brocaded satin with touches of silver, large toque of black tulle; Miss Elworthy, a grey cloth dress with mauve floral hat; Mrs. George Gould, blue and black striped silk hemmed with black satin, black hat with lovely blue ostrich feathers; Mrs. W. Wood, a gown of deep rose-coloured satin veiled with striped chiffon, mole colour, black toque and feathers; Aliss "Wood. white embroidered muslin frock, white hat with pale blue flowers; Airs. Andreae, white mousseline de soie, with black and white hat; Airs. G. Hamner, gown of dove-coloured satin, straw hat with shaded blue cornflowers; the Alisses Hamner frocks of white embroidered muslin, white hats with pink roses; Aliss Humphreys, rose pink Shantung, hat trimmed with Paisley scarf; Mrs. C. Reid, coat ami skirt of cream tussore silk, black hat wreathed with crimson roses; Mrs, Deans, a gown of grey crepe de soie embroidered with silk, black toque, white ’feather boa; Airs. H. Acton Adams white embroidered crepe de came ha.t of white broderie Anglaise; Airs.- Strachey, c-opper-coloured satin veiled in .black lace, black toque relieved with gold; Aliss Strachey, white embroidered muslin, white straw hat, swathed with a fringed scarf; Airs. Symes black and white foulard dress, black and white hat; Mrs. Neave. grey bengaline silk with silver embroideries, grey bonnet; Aliss Neave. green and white striped muslin. white hat with pink flowers; Aliss E. Neave. .striped heliotrope muslin frock, with hat to match; Miss Murray Aynsley, vieux rose voile de soie, black hat; Mrs. H. Knight, a cloth costume of black and white cheek, pink straw hat; Aliss Knight, coat and skirt of cream Sicilian, white hat with pink roses; Airs. George Harper, black and white cheek taffetas gown, black and silver scarf, violet toque; Airs. Moreland dove-grey crepe de chine dress, black hat and feathers; Airs. J. Turnbull, a muslin frock, black and white spots, black hat with white ribbon bows; Afiss Reeves, coat and skirt of cream Shantung faced with Paisley silk, white hat lined with Paisley chiffon; Airs. Vernon, white silk veiled in black net, black and white hat; Airs. J. Vernon, pale blue voile de soie. hat wreathed with white flowers; Airs. Archer, dark grey cloth costume; black and white toque; Airs. Thompson, gown of chearn silk and net. mauve floral hat; Airs. Wilkin, mauve satin veiled in black chiffon, embroidered in mauve, black hat; Aliss Wilson, mole-coloured silk voile, with hat to match; Afra. Blunt, heliotrope floral muslin frock, black hat; Airs. Leonard Clark, robe of white embroidered silk, white straw hat with feathers. During the afternoon putting competitions and croquet competitions were held. A large marquee stood on the lawn, where strawberries and cream, delicious tea and light refreshments were served. Another Garden Party, Airs Aleredith-Kaye (Papanui-road) gave a garden party in honour of Bishop Averill (Waiapu) and Mrs Averill, who are staying with Mrs Kaye. Unfortunately, the weather interfered with the out-of-door arrangements, and the guests were entertained in the house. Afternoon Tea. An Afternoon Tea was given on Friday by Mrs Stead (Strowan Park) in honour

of the christening of Mrs Russell Grace's baby daughter. The guests included several children. Amongst those present were: Mrs Gerald Stead, Airs Ranald Alacdonald, Aliss Macdonald, Mrs and Afiss Elworthy, Airs and the Aliases Phillips (The Point), Airs Nancarrow, Airs and Afiss Gould. Airs W. Fox, Airs and Miss Boyle, Airs Allen. Airs and Aliss Burns, Aliss Harley, Afiss Al. Rhodes, Airs Beals. Mrs William Day, Airs Westmacott (Woodbury), Airs Gibbs, and Airs Wardrop. A very pleasant time was spent in amusing the children and playing all sorts of games. An Afternoon Tea was given by Mrs Arthur Oilivier on Friday, at her residence, Holly-road. Amongst those present were: Airs G. Fairhurst, Airs and Aliss Wood. Airs Blunt, Airs Cecil Wilson Airs Hansell, Airs Strachey, Airs Deans, Airs Elworthy, Aliss E. Reeves, Airs Afonteith, Airs W. Thomson, Airs C. Oilivier, Airs Butterworth, Airs and Aliss Neave, Airs F. Graham, Airs Percy Smith. Airs Alerton. Aliss G. Thomson. Aliss Thurston, and Miss Alurray Aynsley. A Tea Party. On Afonday afternoon. Airs. J. D. Hall gave a tea party, each guest being requested to bring a doll dressed in paper, a prize to b ■ given to the b st dressed one all the dolls to go to the bazaar in aid of the Girls’ Hostel. The first prize was won by Airs. A. Harper, and the second by Airs. Free. Airs. Hall was wearing a cream ninon blouse with cream serge skirt, black straw hat with royal blue bows; Airs. J. Turnbull, cream sicilienne coat and skirt, small black hat trimmed with large white bows; Airs. F. Cowliehaw, blue tweed coat and skirt, tuscan hat: Airs. W. Hall, green cloth costume, black hat; Aliss Cowlishaw, pale green Shantung coat and skirt, hat to match; Airs. C. Dalgety, costume of dark green tweed, brown hat; Airs. J. Deans, black silk coat and skirt, small black hat; Airs. Riee. black silk gown, black hat; Airs. Beale, grey coat and skirt, black and blue hat; Airs. Burnett, amethyst cloth froek, black hat; Airs. G. Gould, dark blue cloth gown, blue straw toque; Airs. A. Murray Aynsley, reseda green cloth gown, floral hat; Aliss Alurray Aynsley*. grey coat and skirt, black and white hat : Aliss Gerard, vieux rose gown, hat of the same shadv; Aliss Alacdonald, froek of--bl He and white foulard, blue hat ; Airs. W. Wood, plum cloth costume, black hat; Aliss Wood, saxe blue crepe frock, blue hat ; Aliss Humphreys, biscuit cloth coat and skirt, hat to match with large-ostrich plume; Aliss A. Humphreys, black eorduroy velvet Russian coat and skirt, black hat with pale pink ostrich feathers: Miss N. Reeves, pale blue spotted foulard, black and white hat; Aliss Wvnn Williams, blue serge coat and skirt, black and white hat; Airs. Burns, gown of reseda green, black hat; Alisses Burns, amethyst crepe frocks, tuscan hats: Airs. W. Fox, nattier blue lustre costtune, blue hat; Airs. C. Reid, dark blue serge coat and skirt, tuscan and black hat; Airs. Symes, mole cloth gown, black hat; Afiss Symes, pink linen frock, tuscan hat veiled in lace; Airs. A. Reeves, tweed costumes, black and white hat; Airs. J. A'ernon, pale blue cloth coat and skirt, black hat; Aire. Wilkin, grey tweed costume, black hat; Aliss Wilkin, cream serge coat and skirt, black and white hat; Airs. Alolineaux, mole satin gown, hat of same shade; Aliss Al. Alolineaux, pale bine serge frock, large hat with roses. Others present were Airs. J. Williams. Alisses Rutherford. Cotterill, Turnbull, NedwilL Harley, Wilding, Hanmer (2), and Afoore (3). Personal. Airs. Pyne and family have returned to Christchurch from their visit to Enoland. Airs. J. Barker (Woodbury) is spending a few days in Christchurch. The Bishop of Waiapu and Airs. Averill have been the guests of Mr. Alere-dith-Kaye at Papanui-road. Other visitors to Christchurch include: Airs. Hansell (Wellington), Airs. A. Elworthy (Timaru), Mrs. Westmacott (Woodbury), Mr. and Airs. Leonard de C. Afalet (Clearwell), Mr. and Mrs. T. Rhodes (Timaru), Mrs. Percy Elworthy (Timaru), Alias Orbell (Timaru). Amongst the departures were: —Mrs. Wilson, wife of Dr. Wilson, of the Antarctic expedition, left for England yesterday (Thursday), December 15; Miss AL Williams has returned to Geraldine; Air. and Airs. Henry Harper have returned to Ashburton; Mr. and Mrs. Guyon Alacdonald have returned to Orari.

DOLLY VALE.