CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 9, 30 August 1911, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

Au ’iist 25. Musical Evening. A mu-. ■ ex -Hing was given l.v Mrs. ~ s. ~) ,- -.u.ia.hi I’.n’. 1 :.»y. A de! di'i i. ,o ,jr imin - wi- ariiel out, tl ;. 71 .1 me-- be.ng Mi -. Gower Burn-, M.- Bi. Mr- II II Umglman. Mi-s i. i.'.min. ml Mr-. Willing 'I he guests wer-: Mr- «.er.ild Stead. Mrs Denniston. Mi- ;.| Vampb-11. Mt- mJ Mi-t S ' Mrs m I Mis. P,- ' . Mian! Ml — Wilkin Mrs Burns, the Mi—es ’ 2 Tabart (2) svmos. Wilson, Russ 41, I 1 M- - ■ .1 J.- Ri.oJA Dance. A small d.i" •• w i- given bv Mr- Rmall Ma I mal t -it H imbleden,*’ Be.ileya nu ■ - iturd night, as a famv i. t. I . n plica. Mr. Roger G.mlJ, •u. m leaving Gurialehurcb for Lug

land. The hostess was charmingly gowned in dove grey satin draped with Brussels* laee and touches of steel embroidery; Aliss Alaedonald, white satin frock, with tunic of white ninon edged with oilk embroidery; Airs. Sinclair Thomson (Winchester), blue satin, with overdress of black tulle; Aliss Bowden, frock of pale pink satin, with tunic of pale mauve chiffon; Aliss Clifford, white satin, veiled with silver embroidered tulle; Aliss Wood, white ninon frock, relieved with touches of gold; Aliss Wilkin, pale pink ninon, with Empire girdle of golden brown tulle; Aliss Humphreys, white satin frock; Mi — A. Humphreys, pale grey satin with overdress of ninon of the same shade, edged with oxidised silver embroidery; Miss Mra-.hey, blue satin veiled with blue net and silver sequin embroidery; Aliss A. Prins, frock of pale mauve satin and ivory laee; Aliss Symes, black satin and ninon relieved with touches of emerald green silk ; Aliss B. Pyne, white satin frock with tunic of painted chiffon, pink and white, edged with silver; Alessrs. Alaedonald. Gould, Harper (2). Brittain, Neave. Godby, Douglas, Wright, Campbell, and Humphreys. Ladies and Savages. The Christchurch Savage Club held their annual ladies’ night "korero” at the Art Gallery on Wednesday. The stage was arranged to represent a Alaori pa, and a very enjoyable convert was given by members of the club; next followed a cleverly-performed Alaori play. .Supper was handed around, and the entertainment was brought to a close with dancing. A few of those present were: Dr. and Atas. Fenwick, Air. and Airs. B altei Stringer, Judge Denniston. Mrs. Denniston, Airs, and the Aliases Bloxam, Airs. Fox, Air. and Airs. W. Wood, Dr. and Airs. Alorton Anderson, Airs. Sims, Air. and Airs. J. Collins, Dr. and Mrs. Diamond, Air. and Airs. Hobbs, Dr. N. Guthrie, Aliss Guthrie, Dr. and Airs. Jennings, Dr. and Airs. J. Thomas. Aliss Thomas, Air. and Airs. Gibb, Air. and Airs. Cane, the Aliases Ferguson (2). Wilson (2i. Wright, CutWbert, Toswell, Bruce, Guthrie (2), Rose (2), Cook, Munro, Cargill, Ilargreave-. Allison, Kiver, Cuthbert (2), Buss, Alessrs. Alpers, Wright, Cunningham, Cargill, Fergus.m, Hobbs (2), Allison, Webb (2), Guthrie, Stevenson, Taylor. Alwright. A Concert. The Christchurch Musical Union gave the third concert of the season on Alonday night at His Majesty's Theatre. The programme consisted of Orchestral items, part songs, and solos. The vocal Soloists were: Airs. Wilbraham (Wellington), and Mr. R. B. Williams (Wellington), Aliss Doris Mclntyre (violin) soloist, Aliss Rima Young (pianoforte) soloist and accompanist, Dr. Bradshaw (conductor The concert was a most enjoyable one, and. as usual on these occasions, every seat in His Aiajesty’s Theatre was occupied. A Social Evening. A social evening was spent in Cox’s Assembly Room on Tuesday evening bv the members of the Reform League, who (had assisted Air. Ball in ills c-leci-jtioneering campaign. >. mislead items were given, and a pi i-a:it evening was spent. A Dance at Fendalton. A small, but delightful dance was given by Airs. George Gould at “Avonbank,’’ Fendalton, in farewell to her --n, Roger Gould, who is leaving -h ’rt'v for Englaiid. Dancing took place in the drawing-room, which was tastefully de- < rated with spiing flowers Mrs G raid was wea g a gowi - in with tuni relieved with t ■ - : nd ] ;;!- embroidery; Aliss Ge.. 1 i ale pink satin, veiled in ninon of -an e -hade: Mrs. R. Al. Alacdimald. Tang, line satin gown, with tunic of black net; Mis Simla ; Thomson. h,a<k satin and net gown, 1 ' I with t m hes f g M; Ba !y Clifford. l>!a. k — q-.iineJ tulle 0 1 . er - 'tin. Mrs. R Alalct. hand»i»me gown of x Ho.v -itin. tiimnu-d with oxydized silver laee: Mi-- Ma J.in iM draped pale blue chiffon over white -atin truck: Mi— E. Murray Avnslev. white bioiiub-.l .-a in gown ami lace; Mi— Bowden, mauve ninon o.t-r (i.tie i n-■ ixdimrei -atin; Miss I Wells, frock of while silk and laee; Aliss 1 . Williams (Amklaiul), pale blue satin pern veiled in ninon or samp shade; Mi— Humphrey-, white satin with tunic rf pale pink ninon: Miss A Humphreys black satin, veiled in ninon; Mis- Cliff ml. fimk of sih. r ;i— .- with tunic of mauve ninon: Ali— M ( lifford white satin and pearl embroidery; Mias Ik

Pyne, rose pink satin and laee gown; Miss Symes, black satin frock with tunic of ninon bordered with jet fringe; Miss D. Anderson, grey crepe de chine, with deep hem of laee; Miss Thomas, black satin, relieved with laee; Miss M. Haniner, white satin relieved with touches of pale blue; Miss G. Moore, mauve satin, veiled in ninon of same shade; and Messrs. Lane, Macdonald (2|, Thomson, Harper (2), Humphreys, Allen, Clifford, Godby. Deans (2), Anderson. Neave, Douglas, Westenra, Wright, Wilding and Captain Malet. Personal. Miss Summerville (Wellington; is the guest of Mrs. Frank Harris (Merivale). Miss Gorrie (Auckland) is paying a short visit to Christchurch. Miss Murray-Pryor (Australia) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Mrs. Randall and Miss Cowtisha;w (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs. Melville Jamieson (Timaru). Miss Denniston (Christchurch) is visiting friends in Dunedin. Mrs. Nicholls and Miss Fulton, who have been for a trip to Japan, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs. Derek Westenra (Dunsandel) is staying with Mrs. Nicholls at Mansfielda venue. Miss Ogle (Christchurch) is visiting Mrs. L. V. Palmer at Gisborne Mrs. W. Barton (Featherston), who has been the guest of Mrs. Reeves, Montreal-street, Christchurch, has returned to the North Island. Captain and Mrs. Strang left Christchurch on Thursday for the North Island. They are taking a holiday trip to the South Sea Islands. Miss Browne (Fiji; is staying in Christchurch.

DOLLY VALE.