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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 24, 14 June 1911, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

June 9. Coming-out Dance. The dance which was given by Mrs. Phillips (The Point) at the Alexandra Hall was a most delightful affair, the occasion being the “eoming-out” of Miss Margery Phillips. The hostess wore a becoming gown of black satin, Princess form, with a tunic of black net’, richly embroidered in jet; Miss Al. Phillips (debutante) was charmingly dressed in white satin, veiled in white ninon, with insertions of guipure lace, and her bouquet was of white roses; Miss F. Phillips, frock of white embroidered silk; Airs. Savill. apricot satin gown with Parma violets; Airs. Donald McLean (Aft. Hutt;, gold embroidered tulle over white satin; Mrs. Walter Alaefarlane, black satin frock, relieved with touches of emerald green; Airs. J. D. Hall, gown of grey satin with overdress of grey ninon, embroidered with oxydised silver; Mrs. Hugh Ensor, Royal blue satin with Empire tunic of gold net; Mrs. Wilfred Hall, mauve silk with overdress of black lace; .Miss Alaefarlane (debutante), white satin, veiled with white chiffon; Miss Symes, vieux rose satin with tunic of ninon, edged with fur; Miss Wood, white ninon with gold border, worn over white satin; Aliss Burns, rose pink striped ninon over pink satin; Miss Thomas, black satin frock with berthe of Duchesse lace; Miss Davison (St. Leonards), amber-coloured satin; Miss Knight, black satin frock veiled in net with bands of jet embroidery; Miss L. Knight, heliotrope ninon over satin of' the same shade; Miss Burtin, frock of white brocade with paste and pearl embroidery; Aliss Bowden, black velvet and silver net; Aliss Boyle, white satin with ninon tunic and touches of pale pink silk; Airs. Thunder, pale blue ninon with deep hem of pink satin; Aliss Denniston, white satin frock, veiled in pale green spangled tulle; Airs. A. Roberts, rose pink ninon over satin; Aliss I. Prins, pale green silk and ivory lace; Aliss A.

Prins, primrose satin with Uinic of gold embroidered ninon; Mias Hanmer, frock of white net with pale pink and blue pipings; Miss H. Canqtbell, Eau de nil and cream lace; Miss Humphreys, white satin frock; Miss Agnes Humphreys, silver grey ninon over satin of the same shade with bands of oxydised silver embroidery; Aliss Harley, emerald green satin and Limerick lace tunic; Aliss M. Hanmer, turquoise blue embroidered in pale pink; Miss Park, frock of pale blue satin; Miss Wilkin, pink satin, veiled with pink ninon; Miss D. Wells (Amberley). vieux rose satin, veiled in rose net-, gold embroidered; Miss Kitson, frock of pale blue satin and pink ninon; Aliss Moore, black satin with jet embroidery; Miss G. Moore, white ninon over white satin: Miss Fulton, jiale pink satin ; M iss Merton, frock of dull red net with pale blue embroidery; Miss C. Gasset, pink chiffon over pink satin; Alias Murchison, buttercup satin with gold embroidered tunic; Aliss Bean, white satin and silver; Miss Nanearrow, black satin, relieved with jet; Messrs. Rutherford, Wilding, Harris. Hall (2), Deans (2), Anderson (2), Harper, Humphreys, Gould, Westenra, Ensor, Brittain, Campbell, Macdonald, Douglas (2), Wood, Prins, Murchison, Dr. N. Guthrie, Dr. Nedwill, and several others were present. Musical Afternoon. A musical afternoon was given by Mrs. W. Wood at her residence in Springfield Road on Wednesday. Songs were sung by Airs. Gower Burns, Mr. B. Wood, and Airs. Wilding played pianoforte solos. Amongst those present were:: Mrs. and Aliss Neave, Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Miss Anderson. Mrs. H. H. Loughnan. Mrs. and Aliss Knight, Mrs. and Aliss Denniston, Aliss Bowden. Mrs. Turton, Mrs. and Aliss Thomas, Airs. Deans, Airs, and Aliss Aloore, Airs. Evans, Airs. Alaefarlane, Airs. Andreae, Aliss Gerard, and the Alisses Burns. Concerts. The performance of “In Chancery,” which was given at the Theatre Royal by the members of the Canterbury Dramatic Amateurs, in aid of local charities, passed off very successfully on Monday evening. and the attendance was good. It is to be hoped the financial results were as good as the performance was entitled to. The Christchurch Mandolin Orchestra gave an enjoyable concert on Thursday night at the Choral Hall. Personal. Aliss Pollard (England) is the guesC of Airs. F. de C. Malet (Papanui-road). Mrs. and the Misses Tabart have returned to Christchurch from a visit to the North Island. Mrs. and Aliss Julius have returned to Christchurch from a lengthened stay in Timaru. Aliss Aloorhouse (Christchurch) is staying with friends in Timaru. Mrs. lan Deans (Homebush) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Airs. Herbert Elworthy (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs. Ranald Alacdonald ("Hambleden,” Bealey-avenue). Airs. S. Cox and Aliss Alacgregor. who have been visiting friends in Christchurch have returned to Wellington. Airs. Henry Brett (Auckland) is visiting her daughters (the Mesdames Wood) at St. Alban's (Christchurch).

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