The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
DANCED IN
NEW YEAR
A Pleasant Greeting
TO the Century.
MAU|'S BIG SOCIAL EVENT
Mr., and Mrs, W. J. Lowrie, of Spreck-
elsvlIlp, Entertain--News Of
the Island.
Especial Correspondence)

especial Correspondence.)
WAILuku, Maui, Jan. 5-The most no.
table social affair of the year on Maui
was the dancing party given at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. w J. Lowrie of Spreck-
clsNille, the evening of December 81 Ine
event was u most joyous farewell to the
ola century and happy welcome to the
new.
he spacious lanai. brilliantly lighted
with electricity, was profusely adorned
with long garlands of ferns which hung
IN graceful festoons from ceiling and
walls.
The Waihee Quintet Club discoursed in
spring music and between dances sang
popular Hawaiian airs w. O. Aiken
managed the floor in his usual efficient
manner
Al midnight pandemonium reigned for
what seemed to be an indefinite period,
but really was only about fifteen min
utes The blowing OF whistles. the ring
Ing OF bells. and the firing OF guns all
contributed to the din and uproar. After
the noise had ceased and while the usual
greetings were being interchanged, a
weird but interesting serenade was given
by the sixty Italian laborers who had
recently came to the plantation. Thew
sang their national hymn and other
songs, distinguished from ordinary sing
Ing by excessive accent
inc virginia reel, as the finale to an
occasion memorable for much pleasure.
was danced at 3 n. m. The Kahului
Raiiroad Company ran trains to Wailu-
ki' kahului and Paia before and after
the party.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs, W. J. Lowric. Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Lowrie, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, Mrs.
Petty, Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings. Mr.. and
Mrs Adams. Mr.. and Mrs w. Coffee,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh, DR.. and Mrs ].
ole md nI
and Mrs. w. G. Ogg. Mrs. kirkland, Mrs.
Austin. MS. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs II.
a. Baldwin, Mr.. and Mrs T. T.. Bald
win, Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Aiken, Mr.. and
Mrs F. w. Hardy, Mr.. and Mrs s. e.
Taylor Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Carcy, Mr..
Misses Hons. Minnie Bailey, Adams.
kirkland, Eva Smith, Ethel Smith. Ed
18th Alexander, Dolly Sumner: Messrs.
George Hons, Waldeyer. Weller. White,
Bmote, keeney, Sparks. Church. Tate,
Filler ]. N. s. williams. I.ennox. Rob,
ert Hogg. f. A. Alexander L. r. Crook.
II Y, McLane. George Baldwin, and
many others.
A CATTLE DRIVE.
on January "A, Enos & Company OF
Wailuku will have big cattle drive at
kahiknui ranch. They intend to en-
ploy fifty vaqueros or more to round up
the cattle recently sold to II. waterhouse
q Co: Of Honolulu The deeds OF ths
transfer have not yet been signed,
Though 5000 has been Deposited to seal
the bargain. which was for $4,000 for
the lands. leases and improvements, and
sla head for the cattle, little and big''
-3,ooo head being guaranteed The books
STOW 81. "a, record OF about 1000 head of cat
ne, nut many OF them have died So
Messrs Enos & Co. will probably re-
ceive more than $4,000 for their Kahiki-
nui property. ...
DAVID CENTER's DEATH.
Thursday the sad news OF the death of
Mr.. David CRpter5 reached Maui from
Honolulu, whNher he had gone to, I'M
dcIgo the operation which terminated
his life. Mr.. Center was universally pop-
ular owing to his afrabiity OF manner;
ne was generous and faithful friend,
ana was recognized as. one OF the ablest
managers in the Territory.
The deep sympathy of many Maui
friends Is extended to his bereaved wife,
his little son and three young daughters.
GENERAL NOTES.
During the Sd the Thursday Club met
poko.
Mrs Damon OF Honolulu is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. j. J. Hair, of Hamakua-
poke.
DR.. e. G. Beckwith Is stu very III.
liis recovery is not so rapid as his
'tiih'Stiy ueSITt.
W. A Robinson. "acting INSPECTOR in
'harFe,' has been visiting Makawao
postofiices during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Won Tempsky OF Ma.
Sawao departed for brief visit to Mana.
Waimea, Hawaii, on the 22d.
Judge w. A. Mckay has resumed tbs
'fhce or district magistrate OF wailuku.
nee q. b Robertson. resigned.
MT. Roh"rt Hogg of Alexander G. Bald
WIN. or Honolulu. is enjoying vacation
y, MAUI, re IS nj present tho guest OF
v, s. Nicol OF HamakuapoIso
Weather-NerY cold, water was frozen
y 1000 feet elevation; at 'UkuIcle,"
yhich 10 somewhat higher than this.
here was two inches of ice in the water
ank
The Nn,-awno Polo Club "a o~noc.,,-
ha1"nFe fromA the new Honolulu
'o'o 'nnh recently orFanlzod ~ Moana-
VA "" N"ssrs. II. Damon, C. w. Dickey
nd others.