The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-05-31
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EVENING AT THE FESTIVE BOARD
WITH THE CRACK SHOTS.
Feast and Observation-Disclosures and
song-Toasts and
Responses.

Only a few members of the
Sharpshooters missed the Company
supper given at the Eagle House
last night. After a brief business
meeting at the Drill Shed there
was a rapid march to the banquet
hall. Messrs. Drummond and
Johnson had decorated and specially
lighted the office, Railways and
dining-room in honor Of the &C.
casion and a very elaborate supper
was provided and neatly served.
Captain Kidwell presided with
Lieutenant Dodge on one side and
Lieutenant Wall on the other. The
special guests at the captains table
were Colonel Mclean and press
representatives. Private Jos.
Marsden was deputy POSTMASTER.
Over the cigars and coffee
speeches were in order. Being
called upon, Mr.. Marsden set the
ball rolling with humorous and
interesting recital OF early expert
ences at Honokaa and Hilo, to-
gether with some funny reminis-
cences of the adventures Of the
Sharpshooters in Manoa valley.
A. w. Keech and Lieutenant
Wall, at separate times begged
off" when requested to speak.
Secretary Scott, of the Board of
Education, spoke of the lessons of
the day, of the Americanisn of Ha-
waii and ended by reciting most
effectively poem descriptive Of
touching incident of the civil war
Of the United States.
Mr.. Charles Whitney, the elocu-
zionist, favored the company with
"Schneider's Ride" in his best style
and was heartily applauded.
Professor Hosmer dwelt on the
glorious achievements of the Sharp
shooters both as warriors and
kickers, welcomed Colonel Mclean
to the good fellowship of the COM
mand and spoke of the various
charms of life in Hawaii.
Thomas E. Wall, new member
of the company, though veteran
of the militia. advocated uniforms
and drilling for the Sharpshooters.
John Cassidy told of the trip of
an island party to the coast and
sang a popular ballad, all joining in
the chorus.
Mr.. w. R. harrington, editor of
the Ad0ertiser responded ably to the
toast THE Press"
J. A. Magoon answered, after all
stood at the proposal The Health
of President Dole" In few well
chosen sentences Mr.. Magoon paid
an eloquent tribute to the Chief
There was very general call for
Col. Mclean. He said the Sharp
shooters seemed to be an excellent
lot of men without uniforms. He
observed that they were men of
character and standing in the COM
was pleased to meet
them, and considered the
Company most valuable part of
the military force. The Colonel took
occasion to express satisfaction
over the appearance, conduct and
composition Of the fntire regiment.
VIM. McCandless, a G. A. R.
veteran in a few words interested
all deeply with an account of hot
day with Phil. Sheridan, when the
command of the little General three
times repulsed superior force.
Next, Mr.. Marsden suggested
THE Ladies" and all other aspi-
rants for the honor of being sponsor
retired at once when Jos. Emerson
was suggested as the speaker. He
did honor to the toast.
DR.. Monsarrat proposed THE
Absent Ones" and Rev. o. P.
Emerson made an excellent short
address.
Senator J. A. McCandless ex-
pressed his aloha for the company,
and the marked devotion ofall to the
principles which cemented their
organization.
Capt. Kidwell was the last speak
err. He told how the company
came to be organized and said he
was proud of its record and Of his
position.
1t was after II o'clock when. Mr..
Scott led "Auld Lang Syne" and
the party broke up, each attendant
agreeing that the evening had been