The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
SHARPSHOOTERS BANQUET.
THE ATTAINMENT
OF PURPOSE.
A Notable Affair Both in Its Circum-
stances, the Guests Present and
the Speeches Which were Made.

With music and speech and the fes-
tivities of the well provided board,
the First Company of Sharpshooters
last evening celebrated the accom-
plishment of the purpose for which
it was organized.
As an organization of sharpshooters
it has now ceased to exist, because it
has accomplished its work. But the
rich treasure of associations, patriot
ic, personal and political, which have
been gathered during the years of
the company's life, remains for each
man who shared in them.
The banquet was held at Progress
hall Besides the members there were
a number of guests, including Presi-
dent Dole, Minister Sewall, Minister
Hatch, Lorrin NJ Thurston. Consul
General Haywood, Major Langfitt. w.
o. Smith, Colonel Fisher. Colonel Nc
Leod, Captain f. b. McStocker and
officers of the National Guard, Citizens
Guard and the United States army.
Captain F. S. Dodge, who for two
terms has been at the head of the
organization, presided. Briefly out
lining the history of the organization
he said it had seen its purpose ac-
complished in annexation. and the
members having all taken the oath to
support the constitution and the gov
eminent of the United States, he pro-
posed the health of "Our President
Mckinley"
Minister Sewall responded to the
toast. In outlining the forces which
had appreciable place in securing an
neXation, he gave credit to the cour-
age and patriotic foresight of Presi-
dent Mckinley, the even greater dig
nifty and splendid achievement of
President Dole, the earnest support
of his cabinet, the quiet effectiveness
of Minister Hatch, the thorough 60
ing fighting qualities of Mr.. Thurs
ton, and supporting all, the loyalty
and patriotism of the Sharpshooters
and similar organizations.
President Dole gave a brief sketch
of the events and conditions that have
made the history of the Sharpshoot-
ers. He threw into it a quiet humor
that frequently provoked applause.
Major Langfitt responding for the
"Army and Navy" paid pleasing tri-
butte to the cordiality and welcome
with which the soldier boys had been
received here.
l.. NJ. Thurston made an earnest
plea for cooperation among all ele-
ments to build up Hawaii and make
her worthy of being represented by a
star on the flag of the United States
There was prolonged and tremendous
applause when he said the anneXa-
tionists were asking for no political
privileges for themselves which they
were not willing should be shared by
their brethren, the native Hawaiians.
The applause was repeated when Min
lister Hatch reiterated and cordially
endorsed this sentiment.
President Hosmer of Oahu College
kept the company in a roar with his
well told stories responding to the
toast "The Scholar in the War"
Colonel Fisher spoke interestingly
of the National Guard and the rela-
tons it sustained to the other mill
tary organizations of the country.
Among others who spoke were Con-
sui General Haywood, j. Lightfoot,
James b. Castle, Attorney General
Smith. Captain F. B. McStocker for
the Citizens Guard, Senator Water
house, Dr. Emerson, Senator McCand-
less and Representative A. V. Gear.
The closing toast, that to 'The
Sharpshooters," was responded to by
Captain Kidwell.