CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 1, 3 July 1912, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

J one 2d Farions Parties. Mrs Wilding, “ Fownhope,” Opawa, in vited a few friends to lunvheon an Fri day. Those present were: ‘Mrs Ray

tnoud, Mrs W. Helmore, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs J. Lawrence, Mrs Leonard Clark, Miss Ta. bar t and Mrs Godby. On Friday evening Mrs H. F. Wigram, Park Terrace, gave a small dinner party in honour of her guests, the Right Hon. James Bryce and Mrs Bryce. A girls’ tea party was given on Friday afternoon by Mrs W. Helmore. The guests were: 'Airs George Helmore, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Miss Helmore, Miss Pyne, Miss M. Reeves, Miss Meredith, Miss Bowden, (Miss Rolleston, Miss Denniston and Miss Abraham (Hastings). At the Shirley Links on Saturday, although the day was a cold one, numbers of interested golfers watched the final of the men’s championship. Amongst the spectators were: Mr and Airs W. Wood, Miss Wood, Mrs Henry Wood, Mr and Mrs Peter Wood, Mr and Miss Symons, Mrs Scott, Mrs Naaearrow, Airs IxTuissotr, Dr. and Mrs Gow, Mr and Mrs Godby, Air and Mrs Cripps, Misses Campbell (2), Cowlishaw, Denniston, (Rolleston, Fisher, Bowden and Abraham. Concert. The Christchurch Musical Union gave the first concert of this season in His Alajesty’s Theatre on Tuesday evening, ■when Sullivan’s “Martyr of Antioch” was most successfully produced. The soloists were: Miss Rita Lyons. Miss Allison, Air Frank Graham, Mr Charles Clarkson (Wellington) and Mr E. J. Johnson. This was the final concert under the conduetorship of Dr. Bradshaw. Miss Rita Lyons wore a graceful and becoming gown of soft white satin, and she was the recipient of three beautiful bouquets. Aliss Allison wore a pretty frock of white silk, with large gold buckle ornaments. Amongst the audience were Airs 11. H. Loughnan, Mrs Gower Burns, Aliss Burns, Alisses Robinson (2), Air and Airs De Renzi Harman. Aliss Hilda Way, Mrs Ballin, Airs Wilks, Airs Mcßeth, Airs Lord, Airs Fenwick, Mrs D. Stuart, Mrs Stringer, Air and Mrs Hurst-Seager, Airs Duncan, Mrs Cordery, Airs Young. Misses Young (2), Air Turner, Mr and Airs W." Jameson, Misses Alerton, Guthrie (2), Duncan and Middleton. Afternoon Tea. Aliss Guthrie (Worcester Street) gave an afternoon tea on Thursday in honour of Aliss Murchison (Lake Coleridge). The amusement provided was a celebrity competition, in which four competitors came equal,, but eventually Miss Pollen carried off the prize. The guests included: Airs J. Guthrie, Alisses Alurchison, Broderick, Hay, G. Alerton, S. Murray, Barnes (2), Wilson (2), Duncan, Milne, Pollen, Warren, Park, Thomas and Westenra. Tea Party. On the same afternoon a tea party was given by Mrs J. Turnbull (Fendalton). (Each guest was required to bring a small bag, the bags to be given towards ■furnishing, a stall far the Navy League (bazaar. Those present were: Mrs F. Cowlishaw, Airs Wilfred Hall, 'Airs Blunt, Mrs Helmore, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Mrs Wigley, Airs Westenra, Airs Lawrence, Mra J. Lawrence, Airs Beckett, Airs Leonard Clark, Airs G. Harris, Airs F. Poulton, Mrs IR. Hannah, Airs C. Wilson, Misses Turnbull, Cowlishaw, MurrayAynsley, PotiHon, Maude and Harley. A Dance. On Thursday evening Mrs Savill gave a small but very enjoyable dance at “Te

Whare,** Herefordstreet. In the place of flowers, candles with painted shades decorated the supper tables. Mrs Savill wore a gown of tangerine satin with ninon tunic to match, and corselet belt of jet; Airs Acton Adams, gown of white satin, with painted border of scarlet poppies and green leaves; Mrs Godby, pale pink crepe de chine,, with gold embroidery; Airs H. Ensor, mauve satin, with oxidised silver insertion; Aliss Denniston, black satin relieved with, emerald green; Aliss Abraham (Palmerston North), white satin, with orange chiffon sash; Miss P. Anderson, pink and white floral silk, with chiffon tunic; Aliss Ogle, sapphire blue satin, with black and gold embroideries; Aliss Fulton, pale pink ninon over satin to match; Miss Alerton, pink satin, with mole tunic: Miss Thomas, pale green satin, with silver fringe; Miss Wilkin, black velvet, with black and white fichn; Miss Salwey, rosepink satin and ninon; Miss Jameson, white satin and lace; Aliss I. Prins, pale pink satin and silver embroidery; Miss Afilne, black laee and satin: Miss Knight, black satin and net, with jet trimming; Aliss N. Knight, white ninon, with touches of pale pink and blue; Aliss Burns, blaek sequined net gown: Aliss Chapman, white satin, with touches of silver; Miss Ellis, pink frock, with overcress of blue ninon; Miss Park, white taffetas, with net fichu: Aliss B. Wood, pale blue and pink floral tissue gown; Miss D. Fisher, white ninon powdered with silver over satin: Aliss Kitson, heliotrope crepe de chine frock. Others present were: Messrs Phillips, Williams, Anderson. Brittan, Godby, Acton-Adams, r.lalet. Campbell, Nancarrow (2), Deans (2), Alurebison, Wood, Allen, Harper (2), Woodhouse, Sim, Ensor, Hudson, Wright, Stead, Jameson. Personal. Mrs C. Cooper has returned to Christchurch from Wellington, where she has Teen spending some weeks. Mrs Beswiek (Carlton-sireet, Christchurch) left last week for California, where she will spend tire winter months. Air and Airs Alacfarlane (Coldstream) and Airs and Aliss Norah Holmes (Knocklynn) have left Christchurch for a visit to Sydney. Miss Anderson (Opawa, Christchurch) is staying in Wellington. Miss S. Abraham (Palmerston North) is the guest of Mrs Denniston, Rolles-ton-avenne. Aliss Al. Ollivier has returned to Christchurch from a lengthened stay in the North Island. Miss Reeves (Christchurch) is staying with Aliss Johnston, at Wellington. Miss Toeswill, who has been visiting in Nelson, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Rhodes (Timaru) is in Christchurch. Aliss Jamison (Christchurch) is staying with friends in Gisborne. Mrs E. V. Palmer (Gisborne) is spending some weeks in Christchurch. ■Mrs George Way and Miss: Harris (Christchurch) are staying in Napier. Mrs Alec Holmes (Rakaia) is visiting her’friends in Napier. Mi’ and Airs Arnold Wall (Christchurch) are staying in South Canterbury for a few weeks. Airs G. Fairhurst has returned to Christchurch from a visit to the North Island. Mr and Airs J. D. Hall (Christchurch) left for Wellington on Thursday, June 28th.