The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-13
RECEPTION WAS
A BIG SUCCESS
Young Women's Christian Asso.
ciation Meets Its Many
Friends.

The growth of the Young Women's
few months ago has been marvellous,
as was evidenced by the brilliant re-
ception given by it's originators last
evening in Progress Hall. Nearly 200
ladies were present during the two
hours of the reception. All were gown
&c prettily and presented a charming
effect unmarried by the presence of the
conventional black of mems wear.
Not a man was to be seen in the hall.
1t was entirely a woman's affair, and
was conducted in such a charming
manner that they may be repeated at
intervals. The affair of last evening
was in the hands of the board of di-
rectors of the association, and credit is
due them for their efforts to create
fitting social milestone in the career of
the growing institution.
The board of directors received the
guests, who were mostly members OF
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton. They were Mrs. Jordan, president:
Miss Hyde, secretary: Mrs. Walter F.
Frear Mrs. E. A. Jones, Mrs. Gartley,
Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Dillingham;, as
sisted by a bevy of young ladies. The
hall was brilliantly Illuminated. Added
gowns, the continual buzz of conversa-
zion and the gayety of tire scene, was
| the general indication that the associa-
! ton had real and earnest value to
| the younger element of womankind in
Honolulu.
The stage was decorated in a pleas
\ ing manner with masses Of greenery-
Long palm branches graced the sides
Of the stage arch, while here and there
were large pots of ferns. Several bowls
filled with beautiful specimens of the
Night Blooming Cereus from Punahou,
Ishowing to the full their exquisite beau
ty, decked the stage. lending warmth
of color in broad contrast to the darker
/ greenery. About the hall set In the
ioctagon corners were also pots of ferns
4 The decorations We're in charge of Mrs.
\ Wheeler and Mrs. Hitchcock.
Two tables covered with snowy na-
perry and trailing maile tracing ii, held
handsome bowls and sherbet glasses.
From these were served a delicious
fruit punch by Mrs. Pettus and the
Misses Katheryn and Mary Widdifield.
4 1t was regretted that Miss Bacon, the
physical director, was too III to be
present She was TO have given a bar,
bell and Indian club exhibition, In
which exercises she is said to be quite
proficient. Mrs. Coleman announced
that Miss Bacon would be recovered
from her present indisposition to take
charge OF the initiatory class on Mon
day afternoon next.
Mrs Charles B. Cooper kindly con-
sented TO sing at the reception. and she
was warmly applauded for the beauti-
full selection which she rendered. Hei
voice was yell adapted to the hall.
pleasing guitar and mandolin. duet
played by Miss Fraser and Miss Phil
lips. and a well rendered piano selection
by Mics HYDE were heartily applauded
The association now numbers on It's
rolls about 100 young ladies. This
growth has been marvellous. and speaks
well for the spirit OF young womankint
OF this city In making II such strons
and successful organization which
stands for the home life Of which many
are deprived school girls gymnas