CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 13, 27 March 1912, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

Ma rch 22. A Tennis and Croquet Party Was given by Mrs. Wilding, “Fownhope,” Opawa, as a farewell to Miss Julius, who is leaving for England almost immediately. Airs. Wilding wore a costiune of violet linen and black ■toque, with black feathers relieved with jet; Mrs. George Gould, tailor-made coat and skirt of striped fawn cloth; black hat with white wings; Mrs. Keith Olfivier, frock of pale blue ninon and lace, Tuscan and blue hat; Mrs. C. Nedwill, pretty blue costume with nat, and shaded ribbons to match; the Misses Burns, frocks of grey ninon with grey hats to match; Miss Souter, coat and skirt of blue serge, white hat trimmed with white silk ribbon; Miss R. Tabart, costume of blue doth, braided with black, green floral toque; Miss Kitson, blue coat and skirt, Tuscan and black hat; Miss Campbell, blue linen costiune, black hat with blue shaded feathers; Miss Campbell, white muslin frock, black hat with wreath of pink roses; Miss J. Wells, coral pink coat and skirt, hat trimmed with roses. Others present were: Mrs. Alpers, Misses Prins (2), Mrs. Poulton, Miss Dobson, Miss Gosset, Miss Merton. The players included Misses Anderson (2), Burns, Campbell, Butterworth, Gould, Bowden, Julius, Griffith, Meares, Rich, Wood, Ogle, Pyne, Wilkin - Rolleston, Loughnan, Reece, and Harley. The tennis competition was won by Miss Griffiths (England), and Miss (Butterworth, the runners-up were Miss Harley and Miss Rolleston. The croquet was won by Miss J. Wells, Miss Kitson second. The prizes given were of art jewellery, which were much admired and appreciated by the fortunate recipients. An At Home

Was given by Mrs’. George Gould at “Avoubank,” Fendalton, in honour of Miss Griffiths (England), who is staying with Mrs, Gould. The Ijostcss wore a handsome gown of black satin and ninon; mole hat with flowers; Miss Gould, white silk frock and white floral hat; Miss Griffiths, floral muslin dress, hat trimmed with flowers; Mrsi Rolleston, white silk frock veiled with black ninon, black hat and feathers; Mrs. Pyne, coat and skirt of fawn coloured cloth, hat io match, with black feathers; Miss Pyne, blue cloth costume, braided with bla’.ek, Hack hat trimmed witßi tulle; Mrs. Hutton, black coat and skirt, black bonnet; (Miss Rolleston, white linen costume, Tuscan hat with flowers; Miss B. Pyne, heliotrope frock and grey hat; Mrs. L. Lane, grey striped costume braided with black, black hat and feathers; Mrs. Julius, black cloth coat and skirt, black and white bonnet; Miss Julius, black costume relieved with gold, green feathered toque; Miss R. Acland, blue striped ninon, hat with flowers; Miss Reeves, coat and skirt of blue cloth, Tuscan hat with flowers; Miss Murray-Aynsley, blue coat and skirt, blue hat with pink roses; Miss Bowden, grey aiinon, over white silk, grey and blue hat; Miss H. Burton, striped costume of black and white, mole hat and ostrich feathers; Miss Burton, cream costume and Tuscan hat; Mrs. Maling, black and white striped silk, black bonnet.

Personal. Dr. and Mrs. Finch, 'Christchurch, have returned from a visit to the South. Miss Griffiths, England, is the guest of Mrs. George Gould, Fendalton. Miss D. Wells, Amberley, is staying with Mrs. Allen, “ Mill House,” Fendalton. Miss R. Acland. Woodbury, is staying with friends in Christchurch. Miss Pyne has returned to Christchurch from a trip to Mount Cook. The Misses Meares are staying at Sumner. Mrs. _ Studbolme, Waimatc, is in Christchurch. Mrs. C. Reid and Miss Cracroft Wilson, Christchurch, have returned from a visit to Hanmer. (Mr., Mrs. and Miss Anson, Christchurch, leave to-day for England. Mr. hnd Mrs. Arthur Elworthy, "Pareora,” left Christchurch this week for Wellington, en route for England. Mrs. J. Morrison, England, is the guest of Mrs. Andoraon, Armagh-street, Chriatchurch.