The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1906-08-12
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They we're discussing actresses a
tea the other day ard Nine. Bernhsrdt
was spoken Of by one or two who had
seen the divine Sarah. Some had seen
Sarah when she passed through Homo
lulu in May, 1891, but unfortunately il
was only passing view. for the great
actress decided not to play here 1t was
then that Nine. Bernhard gave utter
ance to her feelings when she said with
the dramatic emotion that she throws
into her words: Hawaii, the Siren"
The steamer was late in arriving from
San Francisco, although seats had been
sold and about everybody that was
anybody had ticket, the Madame de-
cided that it was TOO much trouble
10 get her wardrobe out OF her trunks
and requested the managers to cancel
the enlightenment. On the other hand,
she enjoyed herself while here by driv-
ing to the Pail and attending a luau
given by DR.. Trousseau which was at
tended by His Majesty, the consuls and
other notables. When the great actress
came down the gangpiank to the dock
she was met by a delegation and escort
ed to gaily decorated carriage, fairly
ablaze with ribbons. leis. etc. Sarah |
gazed at it an instant. threw up her
hands and exclaimed: Ma fol! I am
not in zee menagerie; I will not ride |
in that and with that she demanded /
carriage with no trimmings. She was
quite noticeable on that day in more
ways than one. She wore a gray travel
ing skirt and a pink shirt waist and
in the Hawaiian sunlight her hair
shone with unusual luster. But it was
at the 1uau that she was all animation
The hula was danced for her. To this
she gave strict attention and regretted
that she was not TO stay here longer
as she desired to learn the dance, re-
marking that some of the movements
might be utilized in some production.
It was a great day for Honolulu and
for Nine. Bernhardt.
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Mr.. and Mrs C. w. c. Deering have
decided to remain another week at the
House.
Mrs. Walter Hoffman,. who under
went an operation al the Queens Hos
pital recently, has recovered sufficiently
10 return to her home on WylIie avenue.
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Miss Charlotte Hall and sister leave
Tor the mainland in the Korea. They
will go to Boston where both will. take
1p special studies for couple of
Fears.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines entertained at a
mall dinner party on Friday evening.
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In honor of the officers and ladies on
he transport Thomas the Seaside and
Moana hotels gave dances on Friday
,vening which were well attended. The ,
weather. was perfect for such occasions
lni the visitors enjoyed the Innovation
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1.-THE announcement of the engage
nent of Miss May schweitzer, of Homo
ulu, to Lieut. r. w. Case, 10th Inf,
stationed in Honolulu, was of interest !
o a large number of Salt Lakers who
iaye known Miss Schweitzer since she
vas a small girl,' writes a correspond
mt at Fort Douglas. Utah. ''She is a !
Salt Lake girl, whose parents moved !
o Honolulu about eight years ago, and !
s said to be a great beauty. She is the !
Of Mrs. Mary J. Young,
me of the early settlers of the city, !
md is niece of Major Young, retired.
fhe marriage is to be in the autumn,
ind a number of the relatives from Salt
lake will go to the islands for the
affair. Army and Navy Journal.
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The engagement of Miss Belle
oickey to Mr.. James D. Dole was an
yesterday. Miss Dickey is the
laughter of Senator c. H. Dickey and
Mr. Dole is a cousin of former Cow
rnor Sanford B. Dole and the presi-
lent OF the largest pineapple growing
md canning enterprise In these is
ands.
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aIr. and Mrs. Percy Benson havel I
AIKEN apartments at the Young Hotel.
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