The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-27

Inc OOmmlIIeG Ol arrangements
we're Messrs. A. Herbert, J. Emme-
nth, J. Locker, L. L. La Pierre, E.
II. Marshal. Floor Committee:
Messrs E. w. Peterson, w. NJ. Ora
nam, H. f. Lewis.
By the kind consent of the Presi-
cent of the Board of Education the
services of the Ref0rmatory School
Band, under the direction of Walter
Rill, Esq, Principal of the school,
Eere secured. The band assembled
at the 1. o. o. z. Hall on Fort street
1t $3.50 a. m., and played several airs.
DEPARTURE FOR TIE PICNIC GROUNDS.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock Brother w.
L Foster dispatched the first bus,
crowded with pleasure-seekers for the
acme of the days festivities. The
band followed a few minutes later,
and at 1880 a. IN. and again at
.--sfcayrFY p. M, Dodds largest bus
went Out filled to its utmost capacity.
The CT mmittee are to be congratu-
ated upon having left this important
part of the arrangements in such able
bands, as all the passengers by the
ausses were comfortably seated and
saioyed the ride very much.
ON THE GROUNDS.
Upon arriving at the grounds the
8ethren with their wives, children
and iady friends, made themselves at
soue under the shade trees and broad
annals of the beautiful seaside resi-
3ence. There We're hammocks,
sxings and horizontal bars. Croquet
and lawn tennis were also set out,
and foot ball and billiards provided.
The scene, when the visitors had fully
assembled, was very enjoyable one.
rFhe band played at intervals during
ne day, and by the perfect rendition
aSthe airs added much to the pleasure
Of all.
At noon dinner was spread in the
Esrge lanai on the sea side of the
raain building which, as well as the
gateway to the grounds and the YER
andahs, had been tastefully decor
ated with flags, etc. OF the dinner
1--we need only say that it was gotten
ice .4der the supervision of host Her
oct nay himself, and those who have ell
Dyed his hospitality heretofore will
know that that was Il sufficient guar
antee of its excellence. variety and
abundance. Supper was served at a
later hour. Many persons, however,
brought their own lunch baskets.
on WITH THE DANCE.
At As the last bus due arrived, and
soon after dancing began in the
apacious room extending the whole
length of the main building, and was
Eept up until the hour of separation.
Brother E. Wells Peterson discharged
the onerous duties of floor manager
most acceptably.
Between noon and o'clock there
7Eas one round of merriment among,
She children. When evening came,
the tired little pleasure seekers were,
taken charge of by anxious parentsI
Who had watched, with solicitude,I
heir bold feats during the day. Few
Of the boys who were present will
soon forget one glorious game of foot
aall they had with the band boys, in
which the latter, owing to their
superior weight and size, came off
gictorious, after three stubbornly con-
lasted innings.
The day passed off without an acct
dent or unpleasant occurrence OF any
a;nd. the utmost good feeling pre-
zailipe. The only thing to mar the
,loasure of the occasion was the an
1oouncement, little after o'clock p.
Of the death of the Queen Dow
zver Emma. The flags were immed-
7staIv lowered to half-mast, and a
100 number of the old residents left
sor town. The first return bus left at
s o'clock D. M, followed by the band,
- tE;s nv others at intervals until
o.ao o'clock D. M, when it required