The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-02-23
THE SPIRIT OF rs
Sons and Daughters of
Revolution Assemble.
sses-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
ises a. fine, large lanai. The storm
of Monday evening prevented use of
the lanai and at 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
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 Mayfiower
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.
n nd
$50.
Prayer was offered by Rev. D. P.
Birnie.
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 J. A Martin of Hilo.
The address Of Prof. Frank A. Hos
mer, president of Oahu College was a
succinct review of the life of George
Washington and his grand work with
its lasting results. Professor Hosmer
made a 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" al
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 o.
Maine-Luther Severance, John L
Stevens and Harold NJ Sewall There
was applause for the name of Stevens
Mr.. Jones though that Maine, for tn,
good quality of her sons, owed some
thing to her mother State-Massa
chusetts.
American Minister Sewall made /;
stirring address. He paid CLOWN;
tribute to Washington and to tn
memory of the first President an
from the life of Washington drew les
sons applying to the duties of Ameri
cans of the present day. Mr.. Sewal
said that some people frequently re
ferred to the declaration of Washing
ton concerning 'entangling alliances.
The speaker thought that were Wash
ington figure of this day he woul
be in favor of territorial expansion
When Mr.. Sewall strikes the topic {
Americanism his tones are ringin
and yesterday was no exception to h
habit in these premises.
The formal program closed with tt
singing of America" Refreshmen
were then served in the large dinin
room under the direction of Mrs. P.
Jones, who had secured as helper
young ladies from Kawaiahao Sem
nary.
The feature of the celebration by tt
local society was considered to be IL
manner in which so many children ha
been reached with thoughts of Amer
canism and patriotism.