The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-02-25
THE SPIRIT OF rs
Sons and Daughters OF
Revolution Assemble.
Addresses Music-A Reading Senti
ments of American Minister.
Large Company Entertained.

1t was planned and announced that
the Washington's birthday celebra-
ton of the local Society of Sons of
the American Revolution should be
held at the home of the head of the
organization on Kuakini Road For
the purposes of the day, Mr.. P. C. Jones
had caused to be erected on his prem
Uses a fine, large lanai. The storm
of Monday evening prevented use OF
the lanai and at 8 o'clock yesterday
afternoon those who were to take part
in the observance were housed at the
handsome and large residence of E. A
Jones, on Nuuanu, near the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Jones. 1t was 6
O'Clock before the last guest had de-
parted. The wives of the Sons of the
American Revolution, the husbands of
the Society of Daughters and the child
rem of American Revolutionary So
ciety parentage were present. Special
guests were the American Minister,
the captains of the two American war
ships in port, tourists of the Mayf1ower
Society, Society of Cincinnati, Colonial
Danes and Sons of the Revolution.
This last society and the Society of
Sons of the American Revolution are
to be amalgamated. Admiral Miller
was unable to attend. In all the COM
pany entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. P
c. Jones numbered between 100 and
$50.
Prayer was offered by Rev. D. P.
Brine
Opening remarks concerning the So
ciety and the day were made by the
host. Mr.. Jones referred touchingly
to the death of Warren Goodale. one
year ago, of Chas w. Day quite re-
Gently and of serious illness at this
time of ]. A Martin of Hilo
The address Of Prof. Frank A. Hos
mer, president of Oahu College was
succinct review of the life of George
Washington and his grand work with
its lasting results. Professor Hosmer
made skillful analysis of the charac-
ter Of the great patriot who boy and
man, soldier and statesman had shown
the traits of true greatness.
Miss Cartwright gave a most spirit
ed rendition of the selection Spirit
OF To- The story was most beauti-
fully and effectively told 1t is of a
minister of the revolutionary period
who aroused his lukewarm congrega-
ton to realization of the duty of
the hour.
The singing throughout by a quar-
tette was excellent 1t was all music
for the day The conductor was Prof.
Theo. Richards Mrs. R. F. Woodward
led in Star Spangled Banner" all
joining. in the chorus.
In presenting the American repre-
sentative there was reference by Mr..
Jones to the three Ministers of Ha-
wall all coming from the State of
Maine-Luther Severance, John L.
Stevens and Harold NJ. Sewall. There
was applause for the name of Stevens.
Mr.. Jones though that Maine. for the
good quality of her sons, owed some
thing to her mother State-Massa-
chusetts.
American Minister Sewall made a
stirring address. He paid glowing
tribute to Washington and to the
memory of the first President and
from the life of Washington drew les
sons applying to the duties of Ameri-
cans OF the present day. Mr.. Sewall
SAID that some people frequently re-
ferred to the declaration of Washing
ton concerning "entangling alliances"
The speaker thought that were Wash
ington a figure of this day he would
be in favor of territorial expansion.
When Mr.. Sewall strikes the tonic of
Americanism his tones are ringing !
and yesterday was no exception to his
habit in these premises.
The formal program closed with the
singing of America" Refreshments
we're then served in the large dining
room under the direction of Mrs. p. G.