The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-22

lowed their enthusiasm to carry them
into the adornment of the entire build
ing. The greens, palm fronds and
flowers extended from the upstairs
room down even to the outer door, and
the entire building had a festival ap-
pearance
In the hall proper there were greens
on all sides, and the rear wall was
covered with flags of the United States
and Hawaii, while the Union Jack was
given a place of honor between the
two. The white of the sailors was in
contrast to the more somber colors of
the men, and the shades which made
the assembly seem one dressed for a
garden party. We're bright and attrac-
tive.
Such an audience as that is seldom
given to performer. The men were
there to be entertained in the best
sense of the word and they applauded
every number and there had to be en-
cores in almost every instance before
the singers could escape the attention
of the listeners. The first part was
given over entirely to songs by the
hosts of the evening, and the apprecia-
tion which was accorded each number
was enthusiastic. There were glees.
solos by by Mrs. DR.. 9. B. Cooper, Mr..
T. Give Davies. Mr.. George Davies Mr..
Clifford kimbaIi. u trio by Miss Rogers.
Miss Won Holt and Miss Bacon; Ha-
waiian songs on the mandolin by Mr..
B. J.. Marx, and a recitation by Miss
Bender.
The men from the ship took the stage
when the second part was called, and
right well did they entertain their au-
ditors. They sang. danced and made
music. the comic predominating, and
they We're made to respond so often
that il was in fact rendition of the
program twice over before the shore
folk would be content. There was Moth
ing which was not good, and there could
be made no discriminating references,
though the dancing dolls were prOduc-
tive of much amusement. and the pic
colo solo was given most appreCiative
applause. There was a coon song by
II. Scott comic songs by :. Hill, II. w.
Lanthois and J. G. Martin. a song by
7. Rhodda. an Irish selection by J.
Geaney. w. McCarthy's dancing dolls
and II. Sweeney's piccOlo solo
Between the parts Mr.. T Give Da-
VieS made an address OF welcome. re
ferring to the pleasure felt by those
who knew the men Of the ship to have
them in port. and giving them a cor
dial invitation to make the most of
the hospitality of the citizens. Captain
Fleet Of the Phaeton, responded in
kind. and for himself and men thanked
the hosts for their entertainment and
reception. At the conclusion. while all
stood the Englishmen singing God
Save the King" and many of the
Americans present who could not join
with the words sending up their chorus
70 the words Of America Captain
Fleet called for three cheers for the
Honolulu folk, and the cheering was
heard a block away. for the sailors
We're in earnest then.
After that came part three. ard the
many present did full justice TO the
refreshments provided. the ices and
cakes being a pleasing variation TO
the men, and one which they seemed
g enjoy to the full. It was late when
the evenings entertainment was CON
GUIDED. and the cheering sailors Went
back to their ship.
The hail was decorated by Mrs T.
Give Davies. Mrs. George Davies, Miss
Hyare, Miss Juliet King. Miss Rye
croft. Mrs. WaIbTi6ge Mrs. McBryda,
Miss Lucy Ward. In charge Of the Re-
freShmeuts were Mrs Dr.. Cooper, Mrs.
Macintosh ATrs- =. a. Jordan. Miss
Ea~gary F'reeth Miss Marie Won Holt.
Miss Bacon. Miss Lucas. Miss Meow
an Miss Mary Cation. Miss Margaret
Walker. Miss Cordelia walker. Miss
Cummings.