The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-08
A PLEASANT EVENT.
Entertainment for the Visiting Naval
SaiIors-An Excellent Programme
Well Rendered.

Entertainment for the Visiting Naval
saiIors-An Excellent Programme
Well Rendered.
The entertainment given by the Y. NJ.
G. \. at their hall yesterday evening to
the men of the two British and the two
American warships in port was largely
attended, not only by the men-of-wars-
men but also men from the merchant
vessels in port, besides whom there was
also a representation of urban people,
ladies and gentlemen. The hall was
entirely filled with Captains, officers,
seamen, Y. NJ. G. A. members and their
friends. a great many were unable to
find seats, therefore obliged to stand, and
as many more lined the stairway. Seldom
if ever was such large assemblage con
vened at that hall. The programme was
so interesting throughout that even those
who remained standing the whole even
ing did not show any signs of WEAKNESS,
but were just as fresh and full of mirth
as those who were fortunate in securing
chairs.
Above the stage were hung with
artistic taste the British, American and
Hawaiian flags, and on either side dress
ing rooms were improvised. Mr.. 7. r.
Walker, chairman of the entertainment,
in brief but very apt remarks, extended
a hearty welcome to the mariners, and
received uproarious applause. He then
proceeded to call off the following pro-
gramme
Song T. Cannon. Cormorant
.................. T. Cobb, Hyacinth
................G Ralph, CormOrant
Address ................R Rev. H. H. Gowen
song ............- ......U. ,. ,. Alert men
Music OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Portuguese Band
AuuTeSS. ..........- ,. u. r uIIer
Song ..................T T. Boynes, Hyacinth
............ Cunningham, COrmOrant
...................Ho wes, COrmOrant
Address ..................... L. &. Jones
Piano Solo ........., Hermann Widemann
Allegorical Play. Morality
Chorus. .................... Hawaii Ponoi
The first three songs were all we'll
given and loudly lauded The Rev H.
I'll. Gowen, with his usual eloquent de-
livery, uttered some very practical truths,
and his remarks were we'll received. The
song entitled, ga City Swell" by Mr..
BOynes, called forth hearty plaudits, and
he was compelled to respond to an en-
core. Mr.. S. D. Fuller, in his remarks,
said that the presence OF the seamen in
such overwhelming numbers afforded
him very great pleasure. He had often
times heard in various quarters that the
Y. Nj. G. A. was a select and sectarian
institution, which he assured his auditors
was not the case. 1t was an institution
dedicated to young men of every cOndi-
ton of life, and as such was always
ready to welcome those willing to enter
its portals. His remarks were hailed
with vOciferOus cheers. Mr.. Cunning
ham next sang the song entitled, " China
man" His style of singing was excel
lent and called forth loud and prolonged
cheers.
Mr.. p. G. Jones was next invited to
say something, readily complying with
the sentiment that he had always loved
am liked sailors. His many years
among them had not only drawn him
nearer to them, but made lasting the
friendly ties binding his heart to them.
The concluding piece was Morality"
performed by over twenty ladies and
gentlemen, mostly clad in white. Char
acters representing Father Time, Hope,
Mercy, Art, Science, etc., appeared,
uttering practical truths that highly i'm
pressed the audience. In short the piece
comprised many sermons entertainingly
presented. When the curtain dropped
at the close of this piece the whole audi
ence united in hearty cheers. Ice cream
and cake were then passed around.
Votes OF thanks were given to Lieut..
Pears, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Walker, and
several others, after which all dispersed.