The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-11-04

OF guests, but by u half hour after the time an
nounced for the reception to begin, the hand
/ some rooms were thropged with q brilliant gath
ering, consisting of ladies and gentlemen, who
fairly filled the capacity Of the quarters. The
guests were omposed OF our most prominent
citizens, officials and business men, who had
called TO pay their respects 10 the distinguished
guest of the evening
The rooms presented q most handsome APP
pearance. To the rich and brilliant furnishings,
was added = handsome floral design, the offering
of Mrs. L. q. Curtis, which was much admired
during the evening, and two large, handsome
bouquets Of appropriate design, with the kind
regards of Captain John StelZig, of the City
Park. The Reception Committee was on hand
early looking after the convenience of guests
General Comfy arrived quite early, and in the
interval Of music, having been presented TO his
old friends and introduced to those who had be-
come new by lapse of time, was then formally
received by Colonel w. A. Taylor, President Of
the Club, who spoke as follows:
General Comfy, it is a pleasant ormality
that devolves upon me this evening 10 bid you
welcome on behalf Of the citizens of Columbus
and the Curtis Press Club. And what makes
up the very pleasantest features of the honor
and duty that devolves upon me, is that it is not
necessary for me to introduce YOU TO any one
here, or in Ohio, but to present You to Your old
friends and acquaintance who are here waiting
TO greet and welcome you TO their midst.
while You represented the Government Of
the United States in that Western Kingdom that
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Pacific Ocean, all of us here III Columbus held
pleasant recollectionS of you. our representative,
and we felt that at any court Of any Kingdom,
Empire, or Principally you wonld reflect credit
upon the Nation ut large and do the ~loftiest
honor to your own beloved Ohio.
And now let me bid you welcome once more
back to the midst OF your friends.
The short and pointed address of Colonel Tay-
lor was received with applause, and General
Comfy replied in his characteristic manner, re-
calling the idea that most of his friends knew
that he never made speeches. He appreciated
the high honor which had been bestowed upon
him the more, because the recognition came from
his old confrcreS and members of the press,
which afforded him m opportunity to meet all
of his old friends. regardless of previous condi-
ton. sex O: c0'or. The cordial reception by old
friends vas appreciated by him as no demon
strtti0n Of political party could he, as il over
looked party ties anl came from the friendship
of years. again expressing his appreciation
of the honor, The General concluded, and con
graf. ti',.- ii Ii generous character were re-
newe?.
The maa.c was one Of The features of the
evening, ani IL Was highly appreciated by all
present. Il was not long, and was of such
a character as t. lie pleasing to musician and
novice alike. The club was so fortunate as to
have secured the presence of Pro-
SCISSOR Eckhardt with a quartette OF string in.
struments-two violins, viola and cello. They
rendered two comprehension by Mr.. Eek
hardt-the first and original theme with elaborate
variations, and the other n polka of a very
sprightly character. The first occurred before
the address by Mr.. Taylor, the last at the enc
of the formal programme. The performers
besides Mr.. Eckhardt were Messrs. J
Bond Francisco, H Ct. Simpson and A. c.
Gemuender, jr. A male vocal quartette sung
" Welcome, tonight - in q very perfect manner
the tones blending very well together, and til,
words, which were extremely expressive and
apropos, being spoken with perfect clearness
The song was very well received. The q~uartette
consisted of Msssrs, j. A. and Charles S.. Lewis,
f. r. Jones and j. C.. Campbell.
The refreshments of the evening were abund.
ant and most admirably served by Mr.. Lawrence
Beck, the restauranteur, who seems to appre
ciate the appropriate needs for such an occasion
and serves the same with n dispatch and neat
ness which merits commentator.
Among the distinguished gentlemen presen
outside of the local bankers and business men
was Hon. c. A. Boutelle, of Maine, who camt
to Ohio yesterday.