The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-09-27
BAN at Col. Geo. W. s5aerarlano'..

Honolulu. after a long season Of dizziness seems
to have burst forth with very whirl of dissipa-
ton, what with wedding parties, chidrens parties,
dinner parties and so forth, the town has been as
gay as gay can be- the drowsiness seems to have
been shaken OF the city, a big Newfoundland
shakes the crystal drops when he has had a gvod
plunge in tho sea. and we have fairly walked up for
q season. The most effective ball Of the series
was perhaps that which was given last Thursday
bv Col. Geo. W. Macfarlane. at his residence, at
kapiolani Park. The idea Of giving a ball so far
from the town WIS unique and zest was added TO
II by the long drive downs we VIII venture 10 say.
that no one who went bcgrudged the time spent In
going or coming. Certainly the Colonel had spared
no expense In supplying the raw material for
everything that could be desired both for refresh
ing the inner man and Tor pleasing the eye by
pleasant decorations. Mrs. Nacfarlane did the
rest the raw material was IL both cases admirably
worked up: the arrangement OF the decorations
was very tastoful, from the huge and yet esthetic
japanese umbrella ornamenting the ceiling of the
lanai which formed the ball room, 10 the little fans
and pretty knick knacl1s that filed the panels:
everything was rs pretty rs It could be. When
supper time came the skill of ihe same lady was
displayed IN q most excellent selection Of viands,
that would have satisfied the palate Of a Luculus.
There was fish salad that perfectly delicious.
We heard good iudge of such matters pronounce
it as perfection, and ON sampling ourselves, We
must say we agreed with the good judge.
But We must not confne ourselves TO the mere
good things OF this life. We must take q look at
the bali room filed with people. This was indeed
a pretty sight. Bright Young faces flashed by IN
the whirl OF the may dance, brilliant dresses
swept the hoor, young hearts were happy and
Young eyes were bright. The dancing was kept up
10 tie early hours with remarkable spirIt, there
seemed no tagging OF WEAKNESS. The old fogies,
among whom we, alas, have now TO count our
selves enjoyed pleasant chat as occasion offered
and we're never tired Of looking AZ the young en-
loving themselves in that most pleasant Of amuse-
ments dancing. Il would be invidious to point
out the ioilettes Of this or that lady as being
specially handsome, all had done justice to the
casion, and had appeared in the most tasteful Of
costumes from the D0wager in heavy silk TO Miss
in her tarleton, every one had some special attrac
ton which did honor 70 their taste A little
bird did whisper a void to rs that costume
Of ecru" satin was something TO be specially
admired, and We admired accordingly, but though
the palm might be given in this direction, there
were many who might come neck and neck with
the first prize
Outside, the night WIS lovely, the moon shed
her mellow light, sotteuing the color Of the yellow
sand. blending the indigo Of sea and sky together
and sending 4 brilliant silver beam over the
ripping waves. Numerous chairs were scattered
around and here the non-dancing men copyrighted
and pulled their Manilas 10 their hearts content
Among the guests present were bis Majesty,
some OF the Ministry, members OF the Sta1, Dipo-
matte and Consular representatives., and ! large
number Of our most prominent citizens, including
the Clergy, the law. and other leauIed Professions
the mercantile body and others. Col. Mact arlane
must be congratulated on having given one of the
most successful balls that we hars bad for y.ars-