The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-11-05
THE M|KADO
IS TOASTED.
Banquet Given at
the Japanese
Consulate.
"BANZAlS" FOR
THE EMPEROR
The President and Governor Re-
membered- Consul and Nine.
Saito Entertain.

"IS IMPERIAL Japanese Majesty
Consul, Hon. Mkt Saito, and his
AA wife were the hosts at a banquet
given last evening at the Imperial Con-
suIate on Nuuanu avenue. at which
about two hundred and fifty Of the rep
resentative japanese officials. business
men and capitalists were present The
entrances and circular driveways lead
ing TO the front piazza were lighted by
Japanese lanterns. all of which bore the
.s.rI-disk and rays of the national nag
OF Japan. The long strings of lanterns
reaching from the trees which border
the sidewalk and festooning the veranda
showed the brilliant hues of the red
and white bunting which was draped
from pillar to pillar. Above the en-
trance where the guests were received,
the yellow conventional chrysanthe-
mum. symbolic of the imperial author
ity. cleaned brightly The consulate
was brilliantly lighted displaying to ad-
vantage the decorations Of palm
branches, ferns and chrysanthemums.
.elieved here and there by the bright
colors of the flag.
The guests, in evening dress, were
received at the main entrance by two
attaches Of the consulate and conduct
ed with ceremony through the hallway
10 the portals leading to the reception
parIors. Consul Mkt Saito Madame
Saito, Vice Consul Okabe, Madame
Okabe Mr.. s. Z. Sacko. Mr.. 8. Yoshiyo.
Afr. 6. Nagasawa and Mr.. s. Mori. stood
in line before a background of sreenery
with a dash of the yellow chrysanthe-
mum flowers in full bloom. The Consul
and his wife were most cordial in their
reception of the comers. The latter aft
er paying their respects passed out into
the dining-Ianai and thence to the rear
lawn, where a large marquee had been
erected, beneath which were seven long
tables laden with toothsome delicacies.
The gentlemen were given temporary
seats to one side of the tables. while
the ladies were entertained in the par
lors Of the consulate, until all the guests
had been received.
Rarely has such a pretty sylvan and
garden scene been presented in Homo
lulu for an evening entertainment as
that at the Consulate. The marquee
covered the entire open space between
the small Office buildings and every
where the national colors of the Mika-
dos realm were on view. The offices
and fences were hidden behind long
strips or bunting. with here and there
in vivid contrast, a curtain OF palest
blue and white in Venetian stripes The
prettiest sight of all was the array Of
chrysanthemums in full bloom arrang-
cd with dainty grace by Madame Saito.
The flowers have been carefully train
ed under her supervision until they had
attained a size seldom seen in Homo
lulu. They were arranged in three tiers,
with masses of ferns and leaves be-
tween. in order that the rich yellow
would be brought out at its best. Above
this charming conservatory setting
large japanese lanterns with flower de-
signs traced upon the transparent COW
erings. shed soft light.
The tables were laden with the chOic-
est viands of the season, with cold
meats, salads. sandwiches and cake.
while the glasses We're kept filed to the
brim with punch Lager was also serv-
cd AS all the guests with one or two
exceptions were Japanese the white
chopstcks were used. Seating arrange
Uents were made for the ladies' table,
over which Madame Saito presided.
while the gentleman partOok OF the
eatabies standing a their places.
At 1870 o'clock Consul Saito and
Madame Saito entered the marquee,
followed by the ladies. who took their
places around the table. and at a given
signal from Mrs. Saito seated them
selves. The gentlemen then took their
places, the glasses We're filled with
punch, and a general health toast was
drunk The glasses We're once more
nlIed, and Consul Saito. stepping to 4
nIace in fun view of his guests. called
for three cheers for the Japanese En-
perOr and with a hearty "banzai" or
long life" the toast was drunk and
repeated with a viii. After short
interval the consul proposed a similar
toast for the President Of the United
states. and later for the Governor of
;he Territory of Hawaii. The utmost
enthusiasm prevailed during the toasts.
Mr. Iminishi. on behalf of the guests,
arose and with uplifted glass thanked
the consul and his wife for their kind
ness in inviting the Japanese people
to- honor the Emperor's birthday, and