The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-05-07
F FAREWELL
RECEPTION


The farewell reception gwen to Mr..
and Mrs. II, r.. Coleman last night at
Progress Hail, despite the change lin
all the plans of the committee OF ar
engagements at the last moment, on ac-
count of the bad weather, was an un-
qualified success, ana was one of the
most pleasant social events of the
many recently given unuer the auspices
uf the Young Women's Christian As
ISOLATION.
Until within "A few hours before the
reception, II was intended tnat the
farewell function should be lawn
party, for which the tropical evenings
OF Honolulu are delightful If sudden
showers do not Interfere, and such in
tcrfcrcuCe was Just what spoiled all
the plans of the committee. The pretty
and spacious lawns of the Richards
residence had been all hung with Jap
anese lanterns. and delightful fete
was being arranged when the threat
cuing indications of prolonged series
of showers compelled thdre In charge
to abandon their plans for an outdoor
evening.
Although the change was made at
late hour Progress Hall was prettily
decorated, ana presented gala ap-
pearauce last night as the four hun
ured guests thronged the large circular
room, and the pretty lanais and al
COves. Branches of bamboo, ana great
clusters of white bamboo were ranged
about the walls and in immense jars
about the rooms, and vases of Easter
and spider lilies, and other flowers.
added to the festive appearance of the
scene,
At about o'clock the guests began
to arrive, and by o'clock the hall was
crowded With daintily gowned ladies
and their escorts. Mrs. Coleman was
assisted in receiving. by Mrs. Robert
Gear, Miss Helene Johnson, Miss Law
renee, and other members of the Young
Women's Christian Association, ana
Mr.. Coleman, with committee or
members OF the Young Mems Christian
Association, greeted the arriving
guests also.
Three great Japanese punchbowls,
surrounded by green's and flowers. ana
presided over by Miss Howard, Mrs..
Philip Frear and Mrs. II. NJ. whitney,.
We're the rendezvous of the merry
makers, the light temperance punch of
pineapple, lemon and strawberry
liavoring, being very appetizing and a
credit to it's mixers.
An entertaining musical program. all
the more pleasing because partially
impromptu, was given. the Kamehame-
ha Boys Glee club contributing sew
eral vocal selections, and instrumental
numbers were rendered in the delight
full harmony of mandolns and Guitars
under the direction of Louis Kaai.
Mrs. DR.. Hoffman also sang pretty
was cordially applauded. One of the
most delightful impromptu numbers
given, was the violin solo by Miss Bar
Der, whose clever execution has
brought her favorably to notice in
many social gatherings recently. She
was called to play at a late hour, and
obigingly responded with a delightful
rendition of the Introduction and
theme of Leonard's Souvenir de
Haydn" receiving appreciative APP
plause.
Until after II o'clock the guests chat
ted and TESTED together, final number
from the Kamehameha Boys ,Glee Club
being the signal for breaking UP.
During the evening there were many
who expressed their de"n regrets for
man, whose efforts for the two ASSOC
Citations have done so much towards
bringing them the splendid member
ship they now have, and whose influ-
fetal to the members In holding them
together in the spirit of cordially and
united purpose. Though the Coleman's
are to be succeeded by excellent sub
stitutes, their departure Is regarded as
personal loss by the associations.
The charming personality of Mrs. Cole
man has endeared her to all those with
whom she has been associated, and the
best wishes of many friends will follow
both Mr.. and Mrs Coleman to their
work In their old nome state. The
reception last night with its four hun
dred guests, and its universally cordial
spirit, was a tribute to the popularity
of the departing secretarys of the
Young Mems Christian Association and
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton.
Among those to whom credit Is due
for the success of the event, are the
following, who comprised the general
committees from both associations:
Mr. Theodore Richards. Rev. A. =. Cory,
Fred Berger, A. ]. Coats. Joe Cooke,
VIII Templeton, j. M. Moore, Mrs
Shanks. Miss Frost. Mrs. Ralph Gear
Mrs. Charles Rhodes. Miss Jean An
gus, Miss Lawrence, Miss Keaney.
Miss Andrews, Mrs. Howard, Mrs
Philip Frear and Miss Helene Johnson.