The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-13

nODn His makeup was exceptionally
good and he dehed recognition even by
closest friends He wore a battered
derby hat and the remnants of a dress
coat His trousers were out at the
knees and were several inches too
short His shoes were worthy of the
most hard up of bobos Mr. Dawson
put considerable acting into his part
and his greeting Of the Queen was most
comical In his hand he carried a
battered suitcase which he opened
from time to time to see if his cooking
utensils We're still intact. He obtained
first prize for the best sustained char
acter by a gentleman.
The gentlemen's prize for the most
original character was awarded to
Harry Simpson who appeared as a
bottle of champagne.
Among other beautiful or effective
costumes worn was butterfly makeup
by Mrs. Hough The foundation color
was a soft brown and on this was
wrought combination and figures of
color and outline and proportion of
wing that was most artistic.
Mrs. William Montrose Graham was
beautifully gowned as Morning" a
star ON her forehead giving vigor TO
the personation.
Miss Constance Restarick was strik-
ing as Cleopatra, the salmon pinks and
nile greens i'm her costume blending
beautifully.
Miss Edmunds was cieverly gotten up
as Spanish peasant
Miss Molly Grace was a charming
and effective milkmaid.
George Angus hid his identify under
the stripes Of a convict suit
5. II. Derby as a policeman wore the
benign aspect and the whiskers of
Judge Dole, and though he made no
arrests he handed out cards of sug-
gestion as to how to treat the police
in order to get favors.
Six very satanic looking individuals
who kept together and added color and
life to the throng were Mrs. Richard
Ivers. Mrs. Rannie Scott, Mrs Arthur
Wilder. Mrs j. 5. Walker, Mrs. George
Potter and Miss Scott. They wore
red costumes as imps with F)rus and
pitcEforks.
There was a brigh, oevy OF school
girls, with states and candy and chew
ing gum which incl1do1 Mrs. f. A.
Douthtt. and the Misses Dee.
f. A Douthitt appeared as Peter
Pan.
Spencer Bickerton dressed to repre-
sent George Washington and the i'm
personation was very good. Dressed
in lavender clothes cut in the style pre-
valent i'm Washington's time, with his
powdered wig he looked much as a
gentleman of that time suddenly step
ping into present life. He sustained
his part well.
Harry Wilder was dressed as cow
boy and he added a taste of the wild
west to the scene. Wis leather chaps,
his gloves and his big sombrero became
him well and set off his large figure
to perfection.
Mrs. Samuel Johnson made a fitting
mate for Mr.. Wilder. being dressed as
a maiden of the prairies. Her cow
boy hat, her riding whip, leather leggins
and leather riding skirt gave her an
air of the west and caused her to be
admired wherever she went in the ball
room.
c. A. Brown wore the uniform of a
court officer of King Kalakaua His
uniform was a NOSE elaborate one and
was not lacking in a single detail. Upon
his breast were four orders and upon
his shoulders huge gold epaulets. He
sustained his part well carrying him
self throughout the evening in the most
courtly manner.
Sam Walker as Charles II was a
great success. Dressed in knee trou-
sers of black velvet and with cloak
cut according to the time of Charles
IL, trimmed with red velvet, he made
a handsome appearance. His sword
assisted materially in helping him look
the part. His air was most courtly
and his elaborate courtesy was manifest
when ever he greeted a lady. He act
. ed the part most successfully.
DR.. Fitzgerald was a success in dress
ing to represent an Indian Sikh. He
was completely in white from his tur-
ban to his shoes. He even had his
face whitened to more successfully
carry out his part Upon the front of
his turban was a huge clasp of ivory
such as Indian Sikhs wear and this
gave a touch of distinction to his cos
tune.
Mrs. James A. Wilder wore a striking
and novel costume. She represented
Black and White. one half of her cos
tune was entirely white and the other
entirely clack The color line extended
from tip of her hat to her feet, even
her hair being white on one side of her
head and black on the other. She at
tracted much attention during the even
ing.
Miss Schaefer as Carmen excited the
admiration Of all wherever she APP
peared i'm the ballroom or upon the
lanais of the hotel. Her costume was
elaborate and was most tasteful. She
also was clever IN carrying out her
character As foil to her character
and costume she was accompanied by
distinguished Toreador.
Miss Murle Campbell in a costume
of white made a most charming appear
ance. She wore large hat trimmed
with white ostrich feathers and had