The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-14
CONGRESSMAN SEE MUCH
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-9-aAIuS anu lndL IN case or necessity
/ he felt certain that in Hawaii the flag
would find as true defenders as any
where.
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE BAND.
The well-trainei band OF the St
Louis College played a greeting as the
Congressional party wheeled into the
college grounds. where a short stop
was made. Here an address was made
by Congressman WEBB Of North Caro-
lima, who said that OF all the inter
esting things the members OF the party
had seen in Hawaii, the schools and
the school pupils had been the most
interesting. He paid a graceful COM
pliment TO the members of the college
band on their music.
HIGH AND ROYAL INSTITUTIONS.
The High School and its beautiful
grounds was next visited, the pupils
rendering couple of splendid choruses
in the assembly hall. The party was
met at the entrance by Professor Scott
and introduced 10 the pupils assembled
The response of the party was made
through Congressman Needham. who
assured the teachers and the scholars
that the Federal government was ready
10 give needed assistance to keep the
schools Of the Territory up to their
present high standards should such as
sistance ever become necessary.
Something new was called to the at
tention OF the visitors at the Royal
School, the pupils turning out in re-
Spouse TO a fire alarm, the building
being emptied in less than a minute
and a quarter after the alarm had been
turned in by superintendent Rabbit.
The excellence of this fire drill was
appreciated by the visitors.
A DAINTY LUNCHEON.
The arrival Of the party at the Nor
NAL School had been timed for noon
in order to allow the visitors TO have
a practical test of the efficiency Of the
instruction given in the culinary de-
partment of the school by partaking Of
luncheon prepared and served there.
The party was in excellent shape to
appreciate this and did full justice to
the good things provided. The menu,
which had been prepared under the
directions of Miss Bell. the efficient
teacher OF domestic economy. consisted
of fruit, papaya, cream of pea soup,
beef stew. salad composed of toma-
toes. cucumbers and alligator pear.
with mayonnaise dressing), orange
sherbet and cakes. Delicious hot bis
cults and corn bread were served with
this. the whole forming a meal dis
cussed with a great deal of relish by
the visitors. who needed no better proof
that the young ladies who served them
had mastered well this branch Of their
domestic science studies.
During the luncheon the pupils sang
a number of selections. the 'Old Plan
tation7 being particularly pleasing.
Judge Conner of Iowa voiced the ap- |
probation Of the party in a witty and /
eloquent address. speaking the words 1
quoted at the head Of this article and 4
omplimenting the Normal pupils espe-
cially on the excellent result OF their |
work as shown in the luncheon the
party had just eaten.
KAAHUMANU PRINTERS.
The pupils Of Kaahumanu were
drawn up in front OF their school when
the visitors arrived, greeting them
with songs. AS soon as the tallyho-
drew up. a number Of the older girl
pupils surrounded the rigs and dec
Orated the occupants with crimson leis
and presented each with souvenirs Of
the school. a number of well-printed
school mazagines from the school
press.
OAHU COLLEGE ADMIRED.
The last visit Of the party was TO the
Oahu College. the Pauahi Hall being
gone through and visits paid TO a
number of the other buildings. The
Of these buildings and the
advanced studies Of those attending the
iifferent classes were eyeopeners to
many Of the visitors, who had not ex-
,ected to find such an advanced in
titution in the islands. Professor
5riffiths led the party about the beau
iful grounds and TO the lily pond, from
which blooms were pulled and dis
ributed.
CONGRESSMEN PLAYED BALL.
Here the party separated. the ma
ority returning TO their hotels and the
est remaining 10 watch the intercol-
egiate ball game between the Puns
nd the Kams. The sight Of the bats
nd balls inspired SONS Of the Con-
,ressmen and game was suggested.
Professor Griffths announced his 6
eadiness to get q nine TO cross bats
With the visitors and the offer was
AIKEN I'D without delay. the statesmen
offed their coats. pulled of their col
ars, borrowed mitts and sailed in
ONE Of the players confessed 70 hav- :
~ been out OF the game for forty
ears and none Of them had handled
he leather for ten years. but in spite Of
his they showed a knowledge OF the 7
ne points Of the game and entered :
no the sport with zesr. Congressman :
ole was selected as captain Of the !
1aLengers and whooped his men on 10 y
xert themselves during the three !,
innings played. Congressman Webb. 4
no had been the star twirler Of his =
1llege nine, showed that he had lots n
{ speed Up his sleeve and could twist =
m vet. while Congressman Wilson IN =
desperate sprint Up the third base
ne brought in the first run for his
am. Professor Griffths umpired and
lowed his impartiality BY giving al p
Il Close decisions and some not so =
ose to the visitors. who won out by :.
Ur runs "a one. The statesmen play =
three local men. Prince Cupid, Sen y
or ChiI.inEworth and the Advertiser a
ported who is travelling with the .
Lrtv Their lineup was: a
CONGRESSMAN Wilson. left field; Con- p
essnan Cole. third base; Congress n
an wahh uftrhpr. CONGRESSMAN Da- 4