CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15, 9 October 1912, Page 68

CHRISTCHURCH.

October 5. Art Exhibition. The Private View of the Arid and Crafts Exhibitio,n was held on Thursday night, October 3, at the Art Gallery. The president (Mr. William Reece) made a suitable speech in declaring the exhibition open. A large number of members and their friends were present, including Mr. and Mrs. W. Reece, Miss Reece, Mr. and Mrs. T. Reece, Dr. Molyneaux. Dr. and Mrs'. Jennings, Misses Gard’ner (2), Waller (2), Dr. and Mm. Thomas, Mr. and Miss Thomas, Mrs. and Miiss Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Shaw, Mrs. and Misses Merton (2), Mrs. and MissEvans, Mr. and Mrs. Mcßeth, Colonel and Mrswes Snow (2), Miss Makeig, Mr. and Mrs. Herdman Smith, Missss .Stoddart, Gibson, Martin, Mr. and Mm. Barker, Mrs. Wanklyn. Mrs. and Miss Gibb, Mr. and Mrs. Wallwork, Mrs. and Miss Collins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Collins, Mrs. Cross, Misses Meares. Mrs. Hine, Mr. and 'Mrs. Selig. Mrs. Stringer. As a. whole, the exhibition is a good one, and a great advance on the last one held. Several of the exhibits are highly artistic, notably the jewellery, silver and enamel work. Photography is largely represented, and various kinds of art needlework. It is regrettable that the working members have sent in so few sketches. This exhibit mainly consists of studies by School of Art pupils. Concert. A delightful and in every way highlysuccessful concert was given last evening in the Alexandra Hall by Miss Louise Croucher (violinist), assisted by Mrs. Percival Smith (pianist), Muss Mclntyre, (violinist), Messrs. 11. 11. Loughnan and L. Andrae (violinists), Mrs. Ernest Firth, Mr. R. Dodds, and Mr. George March (vocal soloists). Musical Union. The Christchurch Musical Union’d concert was given on Tuesday evening at His Majesty’s Theatre. The programme was a varied one. A flute trio, with orchestral accompaniments, was splendidly played by Messrs. F. Bullock,

G. H. Bonnington and D. Sinclair. Mr. L. C. Barnes was the vocalist, Miss Morris violinist, Miss Packer leader of orchestra, Miss Rima Young accompanist. The concert was under the directorship of Mr. W. 8. King. Fancy Dress Dance. A fancy dress dance was given last evening in the Merivale schoolroom, the hostesses being Mrs. S. Saunders and Mrs. Page. Mrs. Saunders wore a black silk gown and white fichu, mob cap of white muslin with black velvet bow; Mrs. Page, black silk, white fichu, mob cap of white muslin, with black velvet; Miss Sunders, Quaker girl, in pale mauve crepe, Puritan cap, collar and cuffs of white spotted muslin; Miss D. Saunders, beggar maid; Miss M. Saunders, sunshine girl, in pale blue silk, with big bow and black velvet; Mrs. Mills, Victorian period, in sprigged muslin with crinoline and Victorian bonnet; Miss A'Court, Early Victorian, in pale pink frock, and bonnet to match with pink roses; Miss Barnett, schoolgirl, in print frock, pinafore, and sunbonnet, with a leather bag of school books; Miss Cargill, powder and patches, in black velvet, with white lace berthe; Miss ■ —-. Cargill, peasant, pale blue frock, white muslin apron and cap; Miss Warner, Quakeress, in grey print, white spotted muslin, collar, cuffs, and cap; Miss Wallace, powder and patches, -with frock of black silk, white lace fichu; Miss Salter, flower girl, in blue print, black shawl and handkerchief over her head, tray of flowers; Miss Francis, shepherdess, in pale pink and blue; Mrs. Thornton, Arab woman, in white crepe draperies; Miss Toswill, Alice in Wonderland, blue frock with bands of red braid, white apron with red bands to match; Mrs. Henderson, bo-beep, kilted skirt of pale blue, paniers of pink floral muslin, large Kat with bunch of flowers and blue strings; Miss Guthrie, powder and patches, in black silk frock, paniers of black and gold spotted net, white fichu; Miss Saunders, my great great-grandmother, in lavender and white striped silk, bonnet, with roses to match; Miss M. Townsend, raddish, in frock of red silk, tuft of green ribbons worn on her hair, string of radishes for a necklace; Miss Jennings, French peasant; Miss Cummington, Japanese, in kimona and Japanese hat. There were also a nurse, gipsy, peasants of various countries, night (in black and silver), fishergirl, cowgirl from the West, folly, nun, and many others. Amongst the men present in cricket or tennis flannels were: Messrs. Webb, Sopsford, Izitt,. Thornton, Watts, Bruges, Cargill, Cookson, Dawn, Hopkins, Crawshaw, Coe; Master P. Clulee, red pierrot; Mr. L. Evans, pierrot; Mr. Parsons, pirate; Mr.

G. Salter, little boy blue; Mr. Wallace, pirate; Mr. Turner, a parson; Mr. Wauchop, a vampire; Mr. (doper, a butler. Personal. Mr. and Mrs. H. Appleby (Napier) are staying in Christchurch. Miss Pyne (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs. J. D. Ormond (Hawke’s Bay). Mr. and Mrs. Percy Elworthy (Gordon’s Valley, Timaru) have been spending a few days in Christchurch. Miss Bowden (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs. .Sinclair Thompson (Winchester). Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stead have returned to Christchurch from Napier. Mrs. Randall (Christchurch) is visiting Mrs. J. Tripp (Woodbury, South Canterbury). Mrs. lan Deans (Homebush) has been spending some time at Riccarton. Mrs. Henry Wood (Christchurch) is staying with friends in Napier. Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge) is in Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Moore and family returned to Christchurch to-day from a visit to England. Captain and Mrs. Finnis, Mr. and Mrs. R. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewers (Christchurch) have returned from Australia.