The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-03-21

The last week has been an exceptionally gay one.
Had the weather been proptious there would not
have been a day without its social amusement in
some form or other. Unfortunately the rain came
down in torrents last Friday and the reception on
board III. Il. NJ. ). SiriffsHt had 10 be postponed,
aud IN consequence the cricket match, arranged
for Saturday was held over FOR next week.
On Tuesday Of last week rs already mentioned
IN the GAzxTTE, the Hon. Mrs. G. X. Bishop gave a
lawn tennis party during the afternoon and a
dance in the evening. The affair was an extreme
~ pleasant and dancing was kept up with spir-
il till an early hour. Admiral Lyons and num-
Der of officers from the war vessels at present in
our harbor were present. On Wednesday Major
and Mrs. Wodehouse gave a ball TO Admiral Ly-
ons and the officers of the flagship at their resi-
dence, Emma street. large lanai had been con
structed with capital floor for dancing. The Ia
Hai was tastefully festooned with flags and grace
full fern ieis; the band Of II. b. NJ. $. sirJfsWc
supplied the music for dancing. Among the ladies
we noticed a number of very elegant costumes.
His Majesty, accompanied by Col. Curtis laukea.
was present
Thursday produced two entertainments, dance
given BY Mrs J. II. Patty and Miss Bolles to the
officers Of L. S. 5. Waetssef and Lgc1ulouHHa and
q dinner followed by an informal dance given
by the British Vice Consul and Mrs. Iheo II. Da-
vies. The former was very enjoyable entertain
ment. and the dancing was thoroughly spirited a
few figures Of the German adding greatly to the
enjoyment Of the young people. The entertainment
took place at Mr.. Boles' residence, the spacious
rooms afonding an excellent ball room. The APP
pnoach to the house was brilliantly illuminated
with lanterns.
Mrs. Davies dinner was given to Admiral Lyons.
The following guests were present; Admiral Ly-
ons Captain Aitchison. Flag-Lieut. Evan Thomas,
Major Mrs and Miss Wodehouse, Mons. and Ma
dame Feer Hon. C. r. and Mrs. Bishop, Captain
and Mrs. Mist, Mr. and Mrs. Glade, Mrs. Forsyth
Grant, Miss Lamb. After dinner an informal
dance WAS got mp TO which a number of the gun
room officers of II. B. NJ s s'riftsg1t and several
of the more Youthful of our Honolulu Young ladies
bud baar, invited The elders pulOVpd the fun
ery whit as much as the more youthful, and We
doubt whether a mer1ler party has met together
for long time
Last SATURDAY,, the weather proving more pro
pitious than the previous day, Admiral Lyons,
Captain Aitchison and the officers of b. Il. NJ. 5.
StciTtsure entertained number OF friends on
board the Flag Ship. At two O'Clock the ilrst boat
left the wharf in tow OF one OF the steam piunaCes
the water was remarkably smooth, and though the
vessel was lying outside the haTbor, even the worst
sailors experienced no symptoms OF seasickness.
The ship had been most tastefaly decorated with
flags and trophies of arms, while handsome masses
of ferns and bouquets of towers, added lightness
10 the decorations. Dancing commenced soon
after two and kept up with great spirit till the
shades Of eve began 10 fall. number Of the
guests awaited themselves of the opportunity OF
going over the ship and examining her armament
engines and equipment. Practice with the Norden
feldt, with dummy cartridges was very interesting
and showed how rapidly these weapons could be
loaded and fired The upper battery WAS turned
for the nonce into dining hall, and bOuniitul
collation. served there, the sea air having sup
piled excellent appetites TO al present The party
was one Of the most successful We remember L
have been present at on board ship The music fol
dancing WAS supplied by the Svlftsure Band
Yesterday evening Capt and Mrs Mist eniertaineS
Admiral LYONS and number Of the officers Of II
b. NJ. S. SciffsWIr, and several of our prominen
citizens. A feature of the evening was some read
ing in addition 10 the usual music, which goes C
make up regular evening entertain .nenis here
little variety upon the regulation evening party j
an excellent innovation and will we hope be cop