The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-06

NJ election and social scs.
sion. Capt Pratt presided during
the ballot casting. I'D. A. Jacob
son was promoted from the second
TO the first licutenancy Sergt. NJ.
G.. Johnston was theu elected second
lieutenant
Capt White took charge 50 soon
as the election was over b Co.
has a double room, the best quart
ers in the Drill Shed, and the big
apartment was filled with members
and guests. The first number
on the program was music by
Private Crockett's club. This trio en-.
livened the proceedings atintervals
throughout the evening. ID. l..
Marx, formerly a member of the
company, but now in Carriers cav
airy, pleased all with his mandolin
solos. Norman Halsiead gave gui-
tar music. Petrie contributed with
his violin and several comic songs
were given in inimitable style by
+. 5. Young. A. l.. Morris, who
is an accomplished dialect coined
ian, gave couple of Rotations
that heightened the hilarity.
The speech making was remarks
in brief by members and guests
selected by Capt. White. The first
gentleman honored by Mai. Nc
Leod, commander of the first bat.
talon. He warmly commended
the company Tor the fine
showing it made. Captain Pratt
said b company, was his first love,
he having been a rgeant in the
organization in the old days o. the
Honolulu Rifles. He offered con
gratulations Major Jones said
the service had reason to
be proud OF the progress of Co.
B, as showing the possibilities open
to all the companies. Major Potter,
of the Presidents staff, responded
pleasantly. He is a graduate Of
Co. b. Captain Paul Smith replied
for Co. A, paying tribute to the
enthusiasm and soldierly qualities
of b. Captain Camara thought all
other companies should pattern by
B. He spoke pleasantly of the
capabilities OF the lieutenantslelect.
Lieutenant Kenake, Adjutant OF
the first battalion, spoke earnestly
OF his parting with Il after a long
term of service and intimate friend
ship. He said he would always
be at the call of the company.
+. A. Jacobsen, the new
first lieutenant said his sole labor
would be to build up the company
and increase its efficiency. On mo-
ton of Corp. Weldon a vote of
thanks was given Lieut.. Kenake.
Sergt. Johnston warmly thanked all
for his promotion and spoke in
dignllied manner of the duties of
soldier. Z. NJ. V. Forster. who
leaves the post of sergeant in the
company to be sergeant major of
the first battalion, was called upon. |
He said he would always recall
with pleasure his connection with
the company and would be pleased
at any time to assist it to the best
of his ability. Hospital Steward |
Hough was pleasantly introduced |
by Capt. White and rendered the
unrestricted courtesies of his de-
partment to Company B.
AT the conclusion of the |
speech making, ice cream and cake,
sandwiches, etc, were served under |
the direction Of Sergeant Major
Forster and Lieutenant Kenake,
who were responsible for the social. |
Then there was smoking and talk
ing for half an hour.
Sergeant Anterior, secretary and |
treasurer had reported that the bal
ance on hand was very small. This
did not deter Corp. Storey from
getting up an impromptu dance, re-
CARELESS Of expense. This was
what is sometimes called buck |
party" and among the bright par
ticular stars were Storey, Van
Dyke, Edwards. Otterson, Waitty,
Fred Angus and Capt Camara.
About II the evening of fun end
ed, finding all very well pleased
with the occasion, including those
who had quietly spent the hours at
the game tables in the reading
room.