The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-21

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dict, expressed on all sides, that they
had had a great treat and that they
hoped the cantata would be repeated
in the near future. At the close of the
performance cheers were heard from
behind the scenes, which turned out to
be the accompaniment of the Iiresenta-
ton of a basket Of flowers to Mr.. AID
Mrs Barton by the members OF the
chorus.
Mrs Mary Gums Leap Year Dance
on Tuesday evening at the Hawaiian
Hotel was one of the pleasure bic func-
tions of the season. The guests present
We're drawn from the society sets which
contribute the prettiest debutantes ard
the merriest matrons, and it was a i've
ly gathering from the first waltz, whic.l
came at 10 O'Clock, until long after mid
night. In decorations, camaraderie and
congeniality, the Leap Year ball was
one of the most successful of any of the
ball functions ever attempted here.
The display of gowns was dazzling,
and gave evidence that though Worth
is far distant, Honolulu has some of his
magic art in draping the gentler sex
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Mrs Herman Focke was hostess yes
terday afternoon at tea. at which
were present a number of her intimate
friends.
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Mrs Agnes Fisher of Calistoga, Cali
fornia. who arrived on the Ventura,
viii visit with Mrs. George B. McClel-
Ian for five or six weeks.
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Mrs. Harry Macfarlane returned from
San Francisco on the Ventura after
most pleasant visit on the Coast. Mrs.
Macfariane was wined, dined and feted
constantly by her old friends.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Merrill of San
Francisco are contemplating trip 10
Honolulu the latter part of this month.
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The following items from the San
Francisco society pages are of interest
to Hono1ulans:
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hart Boardman
have gone to Honolulu on their honey
moon. 1t was a gay party that saw
them sail Monday on the Korea. All
the emblems of bride and groom were
in evidence, from satin ribbons deck
thrown from the wharf to the steam
er's deck. This is the second couple
to go to the islands on their honey
moon. Mr.. and Mrs. Denis Searle Went
there a short time since.
Mrs. Ferdinand Stephenson's infor-
NAL tea to Mrs. Harry Macfarlane on
Wednesday afternoon included only ia
few friends, but was nevertheless a
jolly affair.
Mrs. Henry Foster Dutton entertain
ed again yesterday with a large affair
in honor of her sister, Mrs. Harry Mac
farlane, who, to the regret of a host
Of friends, will leave for Honolulu on
Thursday. Seven-handed euchre inter
ested the guests at yesterdays affair at |
all the tables but one, where bridge |
vas the attraction.
Mrs. Paul Neumann contemplates
eaving Honolulu for London about |
March to attend the wedding of her
daughter Lille, which is to /
AXE place in June at the residence of /
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler.
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Miss Mabel Gum, daughter of Nj and
Mrs. A. F. Gum, of San Francisco,
vas married in that city on February
TO AF. Lewis blHEnan OF chicago, |
Bishop Nichols officiating. Miss Gum /
S well known in Honolulu having Wis
ted here about three summers ago,
uring which time she was the object Of
much social attention. Miss Gums
Wedding gown was an exquisite COM
'ination of white crepe du chine and
White lace over white silk, half con-
called under long veil of f1lny tulle.
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An elaborate dinner was given at the l.
Toana Hotel on Tuesday evening by Z
Ir. and Mrs. r. Noel Patton. The ia
lie decorations were an attractive ar
angement of roses and ferns with par
i-colored electric globes peeping from
'eneath, all surrounding miniature
axe in the center from which a foun-
ain of water played. The decorative
cheme was extremely novel. The
uests We're Mr.. and Mrs. KimbalI, Mr..
nd Mrs. Damon, Mr.. and Mrs. Halves,
If. and Mrs. George r. Davies, Mrs.
'. Howard Hunphris and Mr.. Cock
urn. /
Last week Friday Mrs. J. H Fisher
as hostess at a pedro party given in y
onor of Mrs. George Mcleod, who is l
laking short visit here from CaIifor- y
Ia. Six tables were used and the &
rizes were won by Mrs. Cunha, the Y
'ophy being a CIoissone vase and Mrs J