The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-01-08

MAUI, Jan. 6.-During new years
evening one of the largest and most
successful dancing parties of the sea-
son was held in Spreckelsville Hall,
through the courtesy of MIR. Hugh
Center, manager of the plantation.
"Old Probabilities" was in pleasing
mood, and the Kahului Railroad
Company's train conveyed goodly
number of Wailuku, Kahului and
Makawao people to the scene OF fes-
tivity. Ropes and garlands OF fern
adorned ceiling and wall, to which
the gay tints of bunting made strik-
ing contrast. Leaves of the palm
and guava were also intertwined and
huge Chinese lanterns added their
quaintness to the pretty effect. In
one corner a grouping of choice pot
ted plants claimed attention.; in an
other the figure of an elephant, con-
structed of pretty foliage, was con-
spicuous. Behind bower of green's
the Waikapu string band, composed
of four musicians, discoursed har-
mony that caused eager feet to trip
lightly across and down the CLASSY
| floor. At $50 p M, Floor Manager
| w. Grother arranged the opening
dance, which was followed by
/ q long and varied programme OF
| terpsichoreaD events.
The presence of coterie OF Cali
| fornians, temporarily engaged on the
plantation, furnished the many fair
ones present with skillful partners
galore, and as many as thirty couples
were noted keeping time to waltz
music.
About hundred guests enjoyed
| the lavish spread of viands in the
dining hall, and returned thanks to
Caterer Britain for his efforts in their
| behalf.
The time-honored Virginia reel,
executed most vivaciously, formed the
farewell event of most enjoyable
| party. and it was 3 80 sin de morning
by de bright light" before the guests
sang "After the Ball'' as the spirit of
steam pulled them homeward.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. A. G. Greene of Makawao is
causing her host of friends much
anxiety by her prolonged and serious
illness.
MIR. e. nj. Walsh, formerly mana
ger of Paia plantation, was married
on New Years day to Miss Hattie,
the daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. Andrew
Sproul of Oakland, Cal. Congratu-
lations from Maui friends.
! Yesterday was a ''red letter" day
| for Mr.. and Nj, s. 3. ID. Baldwin, OF
Makawao; it marked the advent Of a
son and heir. The fond parents think
| it is the prettiest baby in the world.
| Arrivals on Wednesday, the 3d
inst. Der steamer Claudine: Mrs. H.
p. Baldwin and Miss Maud returned
TO Haiku. after a long visit to Chi
cago and Oakland. Miss Annie Al
exander, of the latter city, accompa-
| MED her relatives.
MIR. @. p. Wilder, superintendent
of the Kahului Railroad, also re-
turned. Mrs Wilder was detained
in California owing to illness.
Mr.. J. G.. Anderson, Jr., was also
on the list, and he intends to visit
| his uncle, Hon. James Anderson OF
Makawao, for several months. The
gentleman is a member of the Ander-
son Pressed Brick Co., of Ogden,
Utah, firm that took the gold medal
at the Worlds Fair for the best
pressed brick in the United States.
Mr.. w. o. Aikens of Makawao has
recently been appointed port surveyor
of Kahului, position to which he is
peculiarly fitted, owing to his exper-
fence as agent of; the Waimanalo
Steamship Co.
STRAY sCRIBBLINGs.
At the Japanese wrestling tourna-
ment held at Hamakuapoko, Christ
mas Day, the Kaluanui champion
bested the Hamakuapoko athlete IN
three successive rounds and thus won
the prize-a vase, huge and quaint.
Makawao is still ahead. The dis
trict possesses a hen which recently
laid an egg weighing exactly "a
ounces. Next
The Paia and Hamakuapoko plan
tation men enjoyed December 18th
and 26th as holidays, and so New
Years was unobserved.
During the 1st inst, while the men
at Hamakuapoko were raising. by