The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-03

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Draped with the flags of many ma
lions and Respondent in parti-hued
buntings, the quarter, gun and forward
decks of the British cruiser Amphitrite
presented gay aspect yesterday after
noon On the occasion of the At Home
of Captain Windham and his officers.
For more than two hours the gaily dec
GRATED war vessel was thronged with
| townsfolk, comprising the leaders in
its social and official circles. The
cruisers officers, all in white uniforms,
were capital hosts. The gangwaya
were lined with bright-colored signal
received in person by Captain Wind
ham, among the first to go aboard be-
ing Governor and Mrs. Dole. The
guests were ushered thence to the
quarter deck, where, amid the bur-
niehed and glittering trappings of war.
the two huge six-inch guns and smaller
engines OF warfare, they were received
by groups of officers. The cruisers or
chestra was stationed upon this deck
and those who cared to, danced. On the,
gun-deck the ladies were invited to the
shooting gallery, which consisted of
a long tube with target at one end
and well lighted. Through this thel
gentle marksmen fired, and if success
full in making bullseyes, received va
rious trophies for their skill. A num-
Der of jackies were present at the gall
lery and kept the guns loaded as fast
as they could be fired. On the forward
deck the capstan was rugged with its
bars, to which were attached chairs |
and flags. A steam winch whirled the |
capstan about, and the ordinarily prac-
teal anchor-weighing machine became
a merry-go-round for the guests. Upon
the gun-deck were tables laden with
dainty morsels. Among those present
were Governor and Mrs. Dole Consult
and Miss Hoare, Sir Somers Vine, i
Prince and Princess Kalanianaole, Sen
ator and Mrs Crabbe, French Consul
Vizzavona, Japanese Consul and NAL
anne Saito. Chinese Consul Chang $50
Fan and suite, Captain Rodman, U. S.
N.
The presence of the cruisers Amphi- |
trite and Amphion and the torpedo
boat destroyers Virago and Sparrow
debutantes to wear their hearts
on their sleeves for the past
week and the gayety of So
cial season has seldom been more
lively. On Tuesday Prince Kalania
naole was host of a party of the Brit
ish naval officers who were taken to
Waialua in special car The entire
day was spent at Haleiwa The party
numbered the chief officers of the Am
phitrite Princess Kalanianaole &C
her husband. On Wednes-
day the ceremonial luncheon to Gov
ernor and Mrs Dole was given aboard
the big cruiser There were twenty
eight guests at the luncheon. Captain
Windham as host was assisted by
Commaner Smythe, the executive Off
Ger. and who by the way is the young
est officer of his rank in the British
navy. and comes from a long line OF
the Commander-Engin-
eer, the Paymaster and Sir Somers
Vine Governor Dole was supported
by Acknowledgement Soper and Cap
tain Halves OF his staff Among others
there were Mrs. Halves; Secretary of
the Territory Carter and Mrs. Knud-
sen; Chief Justice and Mrs. Frear;
President of the Senate Crabbe and
Mrs. Crabbe. Captain Rodman repre-
scented the United States navy. Col
lector of the Port StackabIa. British
Consul Hoare and Miss Hoa-,e, Prince
and Princess Kalanianaole Dr. and
Mrs. Humphris, and Mr. and
Mrs. E. N. Boyd were also present.
Yesterday afternoon the Captain and ]
officers gave an at home which was !
largely attended. Every night during
the week there have been dinners at
various homes for officers. On Wednes-
day evening the officers entertained a
party of naval friends on the Amphi- !
trite and afterwards attended the
dance at the Hawaiian Hotel. Last
evening the officers availed themselves {
Of the hospitality OF the Moana hotel, ]
where delightful dance was had To-
day the British officers will entertain Z