The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-20

IBERIA is expected to bring large num-
Der of ladies from Yokohama, the
wives, daughters and friends of the
naval men, the Christmas eve celebra-
ton viii be most enjoyable one.
There will be concerts by the Hawai-
ian Government band and the band OF
! the flagship Kentucky, which has been
offered for the occasion through the
courtesy of Admiral Evans. Follow
ing the musical programs there will be
ball at which it is expected that Mrs.
s. W. Terry, wife of Admiral Terry,
and Miss Terry, will receive. assisted
by other naval ladies.
1873
Mr.. and Mrs E. Faxon Bishop re-
turned on the China from a mainland
visit.
Miss Cordelia Walker was a passen-
ger on the China, having returned from
an extended visit to Europe, much of
her time being spent in Paris and Lon
| don.
$3.50
Admiral Robley D. Evans. q. S. N.
| was guest of honor at dinner on
Thursday given by Prince and Princess
| Kawananakoa.
The reception at Ernest Parker
studio in the Young Hotel on Wednes-
| day was a social function in which the
! talented young Hawaiian artist was
assisted by many society ladies in re-
! ceiving the guests. Mr.. Parker's talent
was expressed in many beautiful art
pieces, principally in color typography,
china and water colors, all represent
| ing flowers. The rooms were tasteful
| ly arranged, conspicuous decoration
| being an artistic Hawaiian corner,
| which is one of the most original in
| Honolulu. Among those who assisted
Mr.. Parker were Mrs. w. M. Giffard,
| Mrs. Watson, Mrs Tenney, Miss Nolte.
1873
Mrs. Edith Cook of San Francisco
and her son, Clifford G. Cook, after a
| pleasant visit to Mrs. Henry E. High
ton, departed for Japan by the China.
They intend to visit China, India and
| the leading countries of Europe and to
return to San Francisco next April or
May.
1888
| Bishop H. B. Restarick returned to
| Honolulu on the China.
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| Senator D. P. r. Isenberg was well
| coined home yesterday from visit to
| the mainland.
H&as
Miss Helen Wilder returned on the
| China from a lengthy visit in Califor-
MIA.
A Santa Rosa society item of Deem
| Der IL has the following news of inter
est to Honolulans:
The engagement of Miss Maude
Harris. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward D. Harris of this city, and
| Charles o. Berger of Oakland, has
created a great deal of interest here
| The young bride-to-be is strikingly
handsome girl, in fact is considered
| one of the most beautiful girls in
| Northern California. She is a promi-
nent member of the social set here and
is we'll known in society circles in the
| Bay City. Miss Harris is highly ac-
complished and is very popular.
| Mr.. Berger is member of a promi-
nent and wealthy family who came tc
| Oakland some time ago from the Ha-
waiian Islands. He is a grandson oil
| the late Judge Widemann of Homo
| lulu.
| The wedding will take place early il
| the New Year and will be a brilliant
affair.
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| Customs Inspector E. r. Folsom who
| formerly resided on Vineyard street, i;
now domiciled at 104S Kinau,, waikiki
of Victoria street.
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The engag cement of Miss Eva K
Pratt Cartwright to Mr.. Nathanie
Hawthorne Splitter, formerly of New
York City, is announced.
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An Oakland society note of Decem
Der IL, says: An engagement which
holds the keenest interest for man.
on both sides of the bay has just beer
announced. The happy young bride
elect is Miss May A. Young, daughte
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Young o
this city, who is to wed DR.. Thoma
Reid McNab, prominent physician o
Los Angeles. The wedding day has no
yet been set, but the event will prob
ably take place during the coming veal
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Flag Lieut.. Victor Blue, aide to AID
miral Cooper, is domiciled at the Mo
ana Hotel during the stay of the fleet
1873
Rear Admiral Cooper. u. S. NJ, is
guest at the Moana Hotel. His wife
daughter and son, will arrive on tn
Siberia from Yokohama and may sta,
here during the winter season.
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Mrs. J. F. Coulton of Hendricks
Idaho, arrived on the Ventura and Wi
visit her daughter, Mrs. E. Tappa
| Tannatt, for several months.
Mons. Antoine ViZzavona, Consul TO
France in Hawaii, who has been absen
from Honolulu for the past seve
months, is expected to return here tn
latter part of January. During hi
absence Mons. Vizzavona has mad
lengthy visits in Paris and to his oil
home in Corsica.
l Mics Stella T Owe ic tho c,,acf Of Mrs