The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
THEY'LL. EVENING
Popular Society Gives an
Entertainment.
Musical and Literary-Address by
M essrs Wilcox, Smith and DIR.
Huddy-Ladies Assist.

1t goes without saying that the
young men of the Y. II. |. were ex-
tremely pleased last night when they
found such hearty response to the
invitations they sent out to friends to
be present at the installation of the
officers elected to serve during the en-
suing year. The hall prettily decorat-
ed as it was with flags and profusion
of tropical greens, formed most at
tractiye place for the people who
crowded the place to the very doors.
Promptly at s o'clock, and after the
Glee club had sung "Maikai Waipio."
Chas. Wilcox, the retiring president,
stepped upon the fern surrounded
platform and began his address, while
the new officers stood in a row to his
right Mr. Wilcox dwelt Jpn the main
aim of the Y Fl. l. as being the assist
ance of those of it's members in trouble.
1t was society wherein each one
would receive the same consideration
and all were expected to labor toward
one end. Morality was an essential.
Before a new member could be admit
ted his moral character must be vouch-
ed for. Mr.. Wilcox then dwelt upon
the financial standing Of the Institute,
showing receipts to the amount of
$1,000 and expenditures such as to
leave balance on hand of $347 during
the time from 1894 to 1897. This was
certainly a good showing. The in
vestment branch of the society, recent
ly instituted, had already taken in
STAT.
In few appropriate words, the re-
A. -
Hubby, the incoming head of the In
stitute, who addressed the audience
briefly, asking the members of the Y.
H. l. for their help in the duties that
lay before him.
The chairman of the evening then in
troduced Henry Smith who gave an adj
dress on the Benefits of Association"
Mr. Smith handled his subject in a
mastery manner, putting forth what
really constitutes the foundation of the.
society. Help for the ones in trouble,
meeting and exchanging ideas, coming
together for quiet evening with clean
literature to peruse and innocent games
to while away the hours free from the
daily toll and other kindred acts, con-
stitute the benefits.
In closing his remarks Mr.. Smith re-
ferred to the return of the beloved
Princess Kaiulani among her people,
expressing the hope and giving the
assurance that she would turn her
talents gained by years of education
in foreign lands, towards the help of
those who looked up to her. In her
station of life, incalculable was the
good she could accomplish.
An excellent solo by JAS. w. L. Nc
CURE, with piano accompaniment by
Mrs. ]. L. Holt, was followed by man
dolin and guitar duet by Messrs. Hen
nessey and Kaai. An encore enthusi-
astice was responded to by Hennessey
taking the mandolin and Kaai the
guitar.
whispering Hope" duet by Misses
Rose Parker and E. Kahale was very
simply and sweetly given, the soprano
of the latter and alto of the former
blending perfectly. The quality found
in Hawaiian voices was all there.
Mrs. ]. L. Hollis piano selection from
"Ben-Hur" was followed by solo and
encore on the part of Miss Kanoho,
young Hawaiian girl who has been
under the training. of Professor Berger
and who gives promise of being an ex-
cellent singer. She was best in her
Hawaiian selection later on.
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waiian Jonah" given in Hawaiian, was
the cause of laughter from the begin
ming to the end. His clever way of
putting things, his play on words and
his wit, all combined to give those
who understood the Hawaiian langu-
age, very noticeable tickling sensa-
ton in the sides.
Another mandolin and guitar duet
by Hennessey and Kaai was heartily
encored. The musicians responded
with "'Rastus on Parade A song by
the Glee Club and an encore closed the
evenings program. Then came re-
freshments and the floor was cleared
for dancing, which lasted about an
hour.
The officers installed last night were:
President, DR.. G.. II. Hubby; vice-presi-
dent, g. L. Desha; treasurer, Charles
Wilcox; secretary, Isaac Sherwood
financial secretary, James L. Holt; mar
shall, James Keola.