CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 22, 28 May 1913, Page 66

CHRISTCHURCH.

May 2m Civic Ball to Naval Officers. We have had -mo end of gaieties this week, the crowning triumph being the Citizens' Ball given to the captain and officers of H.M.S. New Zealand on Friday, May 16th. It was decidedly the best ball ever given in Christchurch. It was from first to last a huge success. The

ballroom was beautifully decorated, and so comfortably and artisticallv arranged that it was hard to icalise that it really was a wool store devoid of ornamentation, a nd kindly lent to the city by Messrs Pyne and Co. The decoration scheme was worked out by members of the ladies’ committee. The white walls formed an excellent background for festoons of native lycopodium itiixed with

shaded pink paper rosas. The pillars were draped with pink and white muslin, entwined with garlands of pink roses aud feathery foliage, while, suspended from the ceilings, were hanging baskets ■of lycopodium and roses. Native trees and foliage abounded, and lent an added ■and ’appropriate finish to the whole scheme. The floor, specially laid for the occasion, was perfect from a dancer’s point of view. The walls of the supper room were artistically draped with flags. This was the work of sailors of U.M.s. New Zealand. The table decorations were, pink flowers and foliage. All the officers attending the ball were in uniform. Territorial officers included, all of which, mingled with the beautiful gowns, formed a coup d'oeil not easily forgotten. Dancing commenced punctually at nine o’clock. In the official sets were: Captain Halsey and Mrs Holland, the Prime . (the Hon. W. F. Massey) and Mm A. E. G. Rhodes, Commander Grace and Mrs Boyle, the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes (PostmasterGeneral and Acting-Minister for Defence. and Miss Foljambe, Hon. W. Herries and Mrs Louisson, Colonel Smyth and Mrs Barcroft, his Worship the Mayor (Mr H. Holland) and Mrs Hanmer, Engineer-Commander T. H. Turner and Mrs A. Anderson, Captain Stopford and Mrs T. G. R. Blunt, Prince George of Battenberg and Mrs Bethell, Fleet-Surgeon C. H. Rock and Mrs G. Rhodes, Staff-Paymaster F. P. E. Hanham and Mrs C. G. Dalgcly, Rev. J. 8. Scott (chaplain) and Mrs W. 11. Cooper, Captain 11. Blount, R.M.A., and Mrs Denniston. The Dresses. The Mayoress (Mrs Holland) was handsomely gowned in black satin relieved with jet; Mrs Arthur Rhodes wore a Princess robe of violet brocade, with dull gold ornaments; Mrs Boyle was in pale grey and silver brocade with crystal embroideries; Mrs Denniston, black Satin relieved with cream lace and ■oxidised silver embroidery: Mrs Charles Louisson, gown of black charmeuse with draped tunic of embroidered gold net; Mrs George Hanmer, turquoise blue satin with ninon overdress of the same shade, and killings of point lace; Mrs Bethell, a white satin gown, veiled with green ninon and opalescent embroidery; Miss

Foljambe, emerald green chiffon, grace fully draped over ivory satin; Mrs Blnnt, pink satin, bordered with fur and draped with lace; Mrs Andrew Anderson, black crepe de chine; Mm George Rhodes, gown of white isatin, veiled with violet ninon, edged with Brussels lace; Mm C. C. Dalgety, rose pink satin and crystal embroidery; Lady Clifford wore black sequined net over satin;. Mrs North, ivory satin veiled with pink; Mrs G. G. Stead, black satin and jetted net overdress; Mrs H. Ensor, flame-coloured satin with tunic of beautiful lace; Mrs H. Knight, dark green velvet and white lace; Mrs John Anderson, pale grey satin with silver embroideries; Mis Dougall, black satin and sequins; Mrs A. McKellar, white satin, with tunic of brown ninon -and embroidery to match; Mrs N. Guthrie, ivory satin and lace; Miss Guthrie, white muslin frock, with touches of emerald green; Mrs Frank Cowlishaw, white satin; Mrs G. Harris, gown of Pompadour silk and lace; Mrs T. Cowlishaw, geranium-coloured satin, with tunic of dark blue ninon; Mrs IV. J. Moore, gown of black satin and lace; Mrs Pyne, rose-coloured satin and old lace; Mrs Deans, black ninon over silk, ■with shaded bead embroidery; Mrs lan Deans, white satin and silver; Mrs James Deans, pale blue satin; Mrs Allen Campbell, pale grey satin and silver ninon; Mrs D. Matson, gown of pale blue satin, with -overdress of pink and white floral ninon, -and silver embroidery; Mrs Charles Cook, black satin; Mrs Cecil Louisson, gown of old gold satin with draped tunic of shadow velvet; Airs S. •Webb, white satin draped with lace; Mrs Theo. Barker, pale pink crepe de chine and lace; Mrs Lees, pale blue satin; Airs J. Atkinson, lemon yellow chiffon and lace: Mrs Atelville Jameson, blue satin with tunic of black embroidered net; Airs Beauchamp Lane, white satin and lace; Airs Heard, white brocaded satin trimmed with dull gold embroidery; Airs George Helmore, blue satin veiled with silver embroidered ninon; Mrs -Salkeld (India), pale pink satin with touches of gold; Airs Walter Hill, black satin gown with Oriental embroidery; Mies Hill, white satin with pink ninon tunic edged with small pink flowers; Airs Glorge Palmer, gown of pale grey tissue with draped tunic of -grey shadow velvet and touches of ce-rise;

Mrs. Algar Williams, draped gown of floral brocade, with green jewelled embroidery; Mrs. Gerald Stead, gown of deep cream, satin,: Mrs. Allen, cerise satin, with tunic of violet ninon, embroidered with gold; Mrs. Gower Burns, pink and blue shot satin and cream laee; Airs. R. McDougall, pale yellow satin with embroidered tunic; Mrs. Guthrie, white satin with laee overdress; Mrs. Lawrie, black embroidered ninon over white, satin; Mrs. Phillips, black satin with jet embroidery ; Mrs. C. Reid, emerald green ninon, and ivory laee over white satin; .Mrs. Henry Aeland, black erepe ninon, over black silk, with shaded embroidery; Mrs. Murray, white satin with apron tunic of embroidered net; Mrs. Guyon Macdonald, pale blue satin veiled with ninon of a darker shade; Mrs. Wilding, gown of amethyst satin with steel embroidery; Mrs. W. Band, gown of ivory and gold shadow brocade; Mrs. Wigram, ivory satin With embroidery of gold; Mrs. Symes, black satin relieved with crystal embroidery; Mrs. Milton, cerise ninon over white satin, relieved with touches of gold; Mrs. Barnicoat, white satin veiled with black and white lace; Mns. Matson, pale pink satin with touches of pale blue; Mrs. J. Barber, black satin relieved with white; Mrs. Gadby, grey shadow laee with tunic of eaxe blue taffeta; Mrs. J. Vernon, black satin and black sequined lace; Mrs. Beals, blue satin with overdress of black bead embroidered net; Miss Clifford, white satin frock, with tunic of cornflower blue ninon, edged with silver; Miss M. Clifford, white isatin, veiled with lemon-coloured ninon; Miss Boyle, cobalt blue ninon; Miss Rhodes, pastel blue satin, with corsage of pale pink and pale blue tulle; Miss Gould, pale blue chiffon with belt of silver tissue; Miss A. Murray, white silk with touches of red; Miss Pyne, white satin frock and ninon tunie; Miss B. Pyne, pale rose pink satin; Miss Sinclair-Thomson, white satin and ehifl'on; Miss Chapman, vieuxrose satin; Miss Moore., white, satin, with draped tunic of emerald green ninon: Miss Wood, white satin with gold beaded overdress; Miss Prins, mauve silk with velvet of a deeper shade;-Miss Bailey, white satin, tunic of pink floral ninon and pink beads; Miss Duncan, white satin, with pink beaded tunic; Miss Harris, blue silk;"Miss G. Merton, pink satin: Miss Dougall, heliotrope silk; Miss N. Guthrie, white silk, cerise ninon tunie with silver embroidery; Miss Mason, white silk and lace; Aliss Pollen, can de nil silk and laee; Miss E. Thomas, white silk, with pink beaded tunic; .Miss Humphreys, flame coloured satin with overdress of ninon of the same shade, trimmed with lace and fur; Miss Agnes Humphreys, frock of white, erepe de chine, with corsage of beautiful laee; Miss Morris, cornflower blue silk, ninon tunic to match; Mrs. W. B. Clarkson, pink crepe de chine, veiled with pale saxe blue ninon; Airs. Preston, black silk and laee; Miss AL Townend, black velvet and black sequins; Miss Garforth, gown of white satin, draped with Limerick lace, caught up with deep pink roses; Alias Trent, gown of saxe-blue silk, trimmed with embroidery to match; Aliss Johnson (Hawke’s Bay), pale green ehifl'on and guipure lace; Miss D. Anderson, white satin frock, with purple ehifl'on belt; Miss Ogle, pale blue satin, with double tunic of cream lace; Alies Phillips, frock of sapphire blue ninon: Miss F. Phillips, pale primrosse satin: Aliss Hope, frock of white satin and ehifl'on; Aliss Denniston, yellow satin, zhlj gold embroideries; Miss E. Helmore, white satin frock sewn with seed pearls; the Alisses Burns, yellow satin with ninon tunics of the same shade; Aliss Grigg, pale blue satin and ninon; Aliss C. Grigg, pale pink satin frock trinnped with wreaths of small pink roses; Captain Halsey and officers of H.AI.S. New Zealand. Commander Stopford and officers of IT.M.S. Pyramus, the Hon. the Prime Minister. Colonel the Hon. Heaton Rhodes, Colonel Heard, Captains Onslow. Critehley, Salmonsen and Salkeld, Sir George Clifford, Air. Justice Denniston, and hosts of Christchurch men were present. A Rinking Party. A rinking party was given at the Olym pic skating rink by Airs. John Anderson, on Friday afternoon in honour of the officers of 11.A1.5. New Zealand. A large number of guests were present. Airs. Anderson wore a bronze and blue shot silk gown, sealskin eoat, black hat with handsome shaded feathers; the Alisses Anderson wore navy blue cloth costumes, grey felt hats wreathed with grey os-

trich feathers. Amongst those present were:—Sir George and Lady Clifford, the Alisses Clifford, the Bishop of Christchurch and Airs. Julius, Air. and Airs. Andrew Anderson, the Alisses Anderson, Mrs. Symes, Mrs. Palmer, Airs. G. Palmer, Dr. and Airs. Palmer, Airs. T. Cowlishaw; Airs. Lee, Air. and Mrs. Thomas, Aliss Thomas, Air. and Airs. Bond, Airs, and Aliss Crystal, Airs, and Aliss Guthrie, Airs, and Aliss Elworthy, Airs. Alorton Anderson, Airs. R. Anderson, Air. and Airs. Alelville Jameson, Airs. G. Way, Aliss AVay, Aliss Latter, Captain and Mrs. Salkeld, Colonel Snow', Aliss Snow*, Mrs. and Aliss Rose, Airs. Ranald Alacdonald, Airs. AVanklyn, Aliss Ewen (Wellington), Airs. Blunt, Airs. Neave, Alias Pollen, Aliss Chapman. Miass Pratt, Aliss M. Pratt, Airs. AVall, Mr. -and Aliss C'onnal, Alisses Barker (2), Alisses Prins (2), Airs. Helmore, Airs. Gadby, Air. and Mrs. Ronalds, Airs. Burns, the Alisses Burns, Alias Campbell, the Misses .Stead, Airs. Nanoarrow, Airs. D. AlcLean, Airs, and AHss Loughnan, Airs. Allan, Alias Ogle, Airs. C. Reid. All’s. Deans, Airs. Beals, Airs, and Aliss Rolleston, Airs, and Alias Rich, Airs. Hugh Reeves, Airs. L. Lane, Airs. Alilton, Air. and Airs. Aloore, Airs. J. Turnbull, Alisses Grigg, Reeves, Denniston, Alerton, Phillips, Helmore, Batchelor, Size. Harley, H.R.H. Prince George of Battenbery, and several other officers of H.AI.s. New Zealand, and 11.A1.5. Pyramus, Colonel Heard. Afessrs. A. E. G. Rhodes. Stead, Aeland, Anderson, Campbell (2). Alacdonald, Denniston, AVright, Williams, Nancarrow and Thomson. The Christchurch Hounds. The Christchurch hounds met at Aylesbury on Saturday, and had two very good runs over Air. Sowden’s farm, which is splendid bunting country, each ending in a kill. The officers of H.AI.s. New Zealand who followed were: H.R.H. Prince George of Battenberg, Lord Burghersh, Lord Carlisle. Lieut. Garsia, the Rev. Scott, Lieut. Walker-Jones, Captain Blount. The ladies were; Airs. Westenra, Airs. J. D. Hall, Airs. Lascelles, Airs. T. Phillips, Aliss Phillips, Aliss AL Phillips, Aliss Humphreys. Aliss Wilding, Aliss Holm. Aliss Knight, Aliss Al. Knight, Aliss Hall, Aliss Rutherford, Aliss L. Rutherford, Airs. Selby; Alessrs. Westenra (master), Selby, Free, J. D. Hall, J. Hall, jnn., W. Deans, J. Woodhouse, Sowden, W. C. Rutherford, D. Rutherford, T. Acton-Adams, Boyle, and H. Collins. A much-appreciated luncheon was provided by Aliss I. Rutherford, to which about eighty sat down. The dinner hostesses of the week have teen Airs. A. E.‘G. Rhodes (Merivalc), Airs. Allen (“Alill House,” Riecarton), and Airs. Boyle (Riecarton). An Impromptu Dance. A small but very enjoyable impromptu dance was given dri Monday evening by Lady Clifford, at her residence in Fendalton. Several of the officers of H.AI.s. New Zealand and H.AI.s. Pyramus were present, and several other guests. A Reception on the Warship. A reception was held on H.AI.s. New Zealand by Captain Halsey and his officers on Wednesday afternoon, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A special train carried the guests from Christchurch. The quar-ter-deck of the battleship was covered with an awning, and flags and festoons were used for decoration. At the top of the gangway Captain Halsey, with his officers, received their guests. The ship’s band discoursed sweet music, and an army of stewards attended to the creature comforts of the immense gathering, all of whom spent an enjoyable afternoon. The guests included: Sir George and Lady Clifford, the Misses Clifford. Air., Mrs. and Aliss Boyle, Airs. A. Williams, Air., Airs., and Alisses Anderson. Air. A.. Airs, and Aliss Anderson. Professor and Airs. Blunt, Air. E. A. G„ Airs, and Aliss Rhodes, Air. and Airs. Allen, Aliss Ogle, Air. and Airs. J. 1). Hall. Air. and Airs. AV. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. George Harper, Mr. ami Airs. G. Helmore. Mr. and the Misses Humphreys, Air., Mrs. and Misses Harris, Air. and Airs. D. Westenra. Air. and Airs. AValeot- Wood, Air. and Airs. Peter Wood, Air., Airs, and Aliss Wilding, Air. G., Airs, and Aliss Gould, Air. and Mrs. R. Alacdonald, Air. and Airs. G. Alacdonald, Air. and Airs. A. AlcKelbir, Air. and Airs. H. Devenish-Mears, Air. W. J., Airs, and Alisses Aloore, Air. and Airs. Alurray-Aynsley, Airs. G. G. Stead. Air. and Mrs. J. J. Kinsey, Air. and Airs. J. Barker, Air. and Airs. Buchanan, Sir C. R. and Lady Campbell, Mr. and Airs. Holland, Colonel and Airs. Heard, Captain and Airs. Onslow, Air. and Mrs. F. Graham, Airs, and Alisses Wells, Mr.

and Airs. Bevan-Brown, Air. and Airs. Cowlishaw, Colonel and Airs. Chaffey, Air., Airs', and Misses Rutherford, Bishop Julius and Airs. Julius, Justice Denniston, Airs, and Aliss Denniston, Air. J., Airs, and Miss Dougall, Air. and Airs. A. Elworthy, Airs, and Aliss Elworthy, Air. and Airs. J. C. N. Grigg, the Alisses Grigg, Dr. and Airs. Palmer, Air., Airs, and Aliss Neave, Air. and Airs. Dalgety, Air., Airs, and Alisses Pyne, and hosts of other guests were also present. A Reception by the Petty Officers. On the same day a reception was held on board by the petty officers and erew to meet their friends. The hours were from 5.30 to 8.30 p.m. All the same arrangements were made as for the officers’ - ‘At Home,” and a truly delight-

ful evening was spent by a2 present. The shpis band supplied the music, and dancing on the properly-prepared deck was thoroughly enjoyed. Special trains conveyed the guests to and from the ship, who. just before leaving, witnessed the searchlight display. Altogether the entertainment given by the crew was a great suecss. The Canterbury Club Ball. On Wednesday evening the Canterbury Club gave a ball in the Alexandra Hall in honour of the<yisit of the New Zealand. The ballroom was beautifully decorated, the walls being hung with white muslin and decorated with evergreens, and the pillars having a trellis work of green, and pink paper roses. At the end of the ballroom, in front of the

musicians’ gallery, was a double arch of trellis work and pink roses like a rose arbour. The hallway was converted into a winter garden, and the side entrance was covered in and made into a drawing room, ami a large marquee was also put up for the same purpose. The supper room was very prettily decorated in green and white. Amongst those prepent were: —Mrs C. E. Thomas, wearing a black silk gown with black beaded Overdress: Mrs Pyne, gown of cerise Batin, with flounces of cream laee; MrA. Elworthy, trained gown of pale blue and silver, overdress of blue ninon; Mrs Boyle, pale grey and silver brocaded velvet, with crystal embroidery; Mrs teorge Could, gown of Royal blue ninon; jMrs W. Bond, graceful gown, of gold and .white shadow velvet.; Mrs J. Williams, pojt white satin, with overdress of white lace; Mrs A. Williams (Wellington), beautiful gown of gold tissue and embroidery; Mrs T. C'owlishaw, grey ninon over grey satin; Mrs R. Alien, cerise Batin gown veiled with violet ninon; Mrs A. Cooper, pale blue silk, draped with White lace; Mrs F. I. C'owlishaw, gown pf white satin, pverdress of black laee hnd ninon; Mrs Alpers, white silk, draped with white lace; Mrs C. Smith, yvjfftc accordion-pleated ninon, silver and white tunic; Airs George Palmer, white Satin, overdress of rainbow ninon; Mrs Deans, gown of black ninon, with Shaded bead embroidery; Miss Phillips, of amber satin, with gold embroidery; Miss I-’. Phillips, white satin, fp-ith overdress of silver bead embroidery; Miss Thomas, frock of white Batin; Miss Ogle, trained gown of eau de nil satin and ninon; Miss Jthodes, pastel blue satin gown, with Isorsage of pale pink and blue tulle; Miss F. Burton, white satin and ninon; the Misses Burns, frocks of pale grey ninon, with touches of cerise; Miss Barker, frock of white satin, with overdress of ninon; Miss Watson, pale blue ailk, draped tunic of jewelled ninon; Miss Hannier, white silk and ninon; Miss Boyle, frock of pale grey ninon over soft grey satin; Miss R. Harris, frock of white satin, with kilted frills of satin; Miss B. Pyne, vieux rose satin froek; Miss A. Humphreys, frock of pale blue; Batin, overdress of floral chiffon; Miss R. Anderson, frock of pale blue' eharineuse; Miss Merton, simple frock of black ninon and silk fringe; Mrs Warren, black satin overdress of black and gold; Miss Warren, white satin, and tunic of ninon with silver embroidery; Mrs Cecil fjouissron, trained gown of gold shadow Velvet;. Mrs C. Ollivier, gown of black satin, with touches of gold; Airs T. (Caine, black silk, relieved with touches t>f yellow. Amongst the debutantes in yvhite were: —Alisses Pratt, Snow, Penny, Niccoll, Robinson, Giles, and Hayes. Others present were:—Mrs Peter Wood. Mrs G. Harris, Mrs Alcßeth, Mrs Ireicester Alatson, Alts AlcDougall, Airs I>. Alatson. Airs AV. Wood, Airs Le Cren, Mrs G. Alareh, Airs N. Guthrie, Airs AlcKellar. Airs Stephenson, the Alisses Sinclair-Thompson, Cook, Anderson (2), Alorton, Wells (Amberley), Barker (Marton), Pollen. Hay, Guthrie, Tree, Jamieson (2), Gould. Officers of H.M.s. New Zealand 'and fyramus, Alessrs Thomas, Anderson, Jamieson. Brittan, Wright, C'owlishaw (3), Salkeld, Le Cren, Jamieson, Cooper, Williams (2), Le Cren, Wood, Humphreys, Ollivier, Alatson, AlcDougall, Harris, Vincent, Smith, Alpers, Mcßeth, Guthrie, AlcKellur, Hay. A Delightful Dance. A delightful dance was given last night by Captain Halsey and his officers on board H.AI.s. New Zealand as a farewell to’ their personal friends in Canterbury. About one hundred guests were present, -a special train being provided for them. The quarter-deck made a spacious and magnificent ballroom, and the decorations looked magnificent. The huge awning was lined with wide strips Of red, white and blue, carried right J own to the deck, completely closing in the quarter deck. Chinese lanterns and multi coloured fairy lamps, all lighted by electricity, added to the charm and brilliancy of the scene. The ships' string Land played delightful dance music. The supper was served on tire main deck,

the eantain’s cabin, the wardroom, and several convenient open spaces were utilised for this purpose. The guests were received by Captain Halsey and Mrs North, who acted as hostess. The chaperons were:—Airs Boyle, Airs Geoige Rhodes, Airs Pyne, Mrs J. Berwick, Mrs Algar Williams (Wellington), Airs Stockley, Airs t-topfoid, Airs Andrew Anderson, Airs Godby, Airs Barker, Airs Burns, Airs W. J. Aloore, Airs Stead, Airs Bethell, Mrs D. Wes tenia, Mrs lan Deans, and Airs J. Deans. Other guests were:—Alias Rhodes, Aliss A. Rhodes, Aliss D. Barker, Miss R. Anderson, Misses P. and D. Anderson, Aliss Ewan (Wellington), Miss Nancarraw., Aliss Aides (Wellington), Aliss Simpson (Wellington), Aliss Headley (Napier), Aliss L. Barker (Alar.ton), Aliss E. Prins, Aliss J. Wilkin, Alisses Aloore, Alisses Burns, Aliss N. Loughnan, Aliss H. Campbell, Aliss Westenra, Alisses Clifford, Alisses Pyne, Aliss Sedgewick, Aliss Burton, Aliss Lee, Aliss Ogle, Aliss Sinclair-Thomson, Alisses Phillips, and

Alisses Humphreys, Alessrs Boyle, Pyne, D. Westenra, Williams (2), Humphreys, Barker, Aloore, Stead (2), Duff (Napier), Campbell, Anderson, Harper. Nanearrow, Godby, Alexander (England), Deans (2), Beswick, Captan Stockley (Englund), Commander Stopford, and officers of H.M.s. Pyramus. Personal. Air and Airs G. E. Rhodes (Aleadowbank) are staying with Airs Stead at “Strowan Park,” BryUdwer, Papanui. Visitors to Christchurch include Aliss Sise (Dunedin), the guest of Airs C. Reid (Merit ale). Aliss Batchelor (Dunedin) is staying with Aliss T’abart (Merivale). Air and Airs Al. Rich (Ashburton), are the guests of Airs Rich (Christchurch). Airs Gladstone-Robinson (Timaru) is visiting Airs Denniston (Rolleston Avenue). Air and Airs 1). Ale Lean (Mount Hutt) are staying with Airs Nanearrow (Armagh Street). Captain and Airs Stockley (England) are in Christchurch. Air ’and Airs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru) are staying at Bishopscourt. Air and Airs Melville Jamieson (Timaru) are the guests of Airs El worthy (Merivale). Air and Airs Gerald Stead (“Brackenbury”), Aliss Headley (Napier), and Air Duff (Napier) are the guests of Airs Stead at “Strowan Park.’ Aliss Simpson (Wellington) is staying with Airs Williams (Addington). Air and Airs J. C. N. Grigg and the Alisses Grigg (Longbeaeh) are the guests of All's Wigram (Park Terrace). Air and Airs lan Deans (Homebush) ■.ire staying with Airs Deans at Ricearton. Airs A. Williams (Wellington) is the guest of Airs Boyle (Ricearton). Colonel Heard and Airs Heard (Wellington) are visiting Airs Ale Arthur Onslow (Aliddleton). Air and Airs Phillips (The Point) and the Alisses Phillips are staying in Christchurch. Miss W. Aliles (Wellington) is visiting friends in Christchurch. .