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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

evenings program. which embraced some
OF Haydn's most beautiful compo sitions.
The musical progra mwas interspersed
with q choice service of refreshments, and
at the conclusion of the evenings enter
tainment charming duet arrangement
from the opera Martha" was rendered
by Mrs. Blackwell and her daughter, Miss
Epic Blackwell.
Among the special selections rendered
in the program were the following:
Duet. by Miss Mary Coulter and Miss
Clarke Hoofnagle
in the Mountains" by Mctzel, Miss
Francis Thompson.
Magnolia Caprice" by Miss Denzelle
Hunt.
"Haydn's Sonata, in G." by Miss Doro-
thy Coulter.
Duet Andante," from Haydn's Surprise
Symphony. by Miss Thompson.
"of 10 Camp" by Miss Virginia Potts"
"Ravenna's Minuet," by NJ. Taylor.
Venetian Love Song" by Miss Clarke
,Hoofnagle.
"a Love Token of Norena." by Misses
Coulter.
Hear MY Dolly's Prayer" by Miss
Alice Howison.
Under the Lindens.'' b. Miss Jane ~
Ter and Miss Carrie Ellis.
Dream Fairy" by Miss Mary Tyler.
Duet, selection from Bohna, by Miss
Denzeile Hunt and Miss Elvira Fill.
Trio by Misses Coulter, Tyler and HILL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
MANY LAND FRAUDS
HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED

scrvice operatives are working in West.
s srp W. unearthing series Of
land frauds that are t,o declared to be
nh,,.a cter than the discoveries made In
e Oregon on or California, 4 secret ,, ser
Vice operative in the confidence of sad Pres s.
ident Roosevelt. has, Just been sent 70
and assemble the evidence that has
been accumulated for presentation to
special officers of the Department OF
Justice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

line county. Va. June 90, 1881. During
the Civil War he served as corporal in
the Confederate Army, and participated
in many OF the most notable conflicts
OF that period His later years were
spent on his farm, Chestnut Grove"
in King George county, which he final
ly sold, little more than two months
ago. to make his home with his son,
Russell G. Merriman. at Baliston, Va.
He leaves n wife and two sons, Rus
sell and Eugene Merriman. both oc
whom held responsible positions in this
city.
Mrs. Merriman will continue to reside
with her son at Ballston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
Home of President Blackwell
Scene of Reception.
TSpecfal to The Times-Dlspatch. !

ASHLAND, VA, May 2.-The beautl-
full and attractive homo of President
Blackwell. OF Randolph Macon College,
was the scene last night OF an artistic
musicale and cordial reception, the oc-
cason being the Juvenile commencement
of the special scholars at Miss Epic
Blackwell. The parents and friends of
the scholars were particularly In evil
dence. Miss Blackwell has taken special
pride in the artistic work accomplished
this year by tho young ladies, and was
enthusiastically congratulated on the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
SOCIAL. and
PERSONAL
YESTERDAY.

.s !. ten IN the home Of Mrs. John
M, No. I West Franklin street
to z y. NJ
TODAY.
andrews Whist Club with
filrreas Rutherford. mt No. liz
nee street at Z. NJ,
noetlng Hollywood Memorial
aa4..ll at II NJ in Second Pres
.ta4eU Chgrch
N5 MS College Aiumnao Associa-
to.3L : Y. NJ. in college chapel.
tis recital in Womans College
thaGel 81 S T. NJ.
,{lycf tea for State Mission Circle,
litst Baptist Church. in the home OF
Mui Evan Chesterman. No. 1886 West
Gwge Street 3 to L. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Agnes Pickett Kloman

Especial 70 Tho TImcs-Dispatch.1
WARRENTON. VA, May Mrs.
Agnes Pickett Kloman died at her homo
here to-day, after a brief illness. OF
pneumonia. She had been i'll only a
few days, and her death was not exc
pected She Is survived by her hus-
band, DR.. z. r. K!oman, and ten chill
dren, all OF whom were with her at
tile time of her death. The funeral
viii take place Saturday from ST.
James's Episcopal Church at 2 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs, L. A. Lazelle, of Stock
ton, n. j., have announced the en-
gagement Of their daughter. Miss Ruth
Iazelle. to Mr.. Clifford Pierce. secre-
tary Of the Young Mems Christian
Association at Fort Monroe The we'd
ding Will occur early in July.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., son of
the Hon. and Mrs. Richard Evelyn
Byrd, recently took an examination for
the United states Naval academy. Tho
result will be announced on May 10th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Mary Mountcastle and Miss
Lucy Binns, Of New Kent county, Will
be among the out-of-town guests who
will attend the commencement cXer-
cises at Union Theological Seminary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
DEATH PENALTY FOR
CRIMINAL ASSAULT

FRANKFORT, KY. May 2.-The
Kentucky law inflicting the death pen,
atty for criminal assault was sustained
in a remarkably terse and comprehsn-
siye opinion filed by the Court or Ap-
meals to-day, affirming death SEN
tence imposed on Harrison Ale ~ ,Wn :,
colored for an assault on q White Wo-
man in Muhlenburg county,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Bette Miller who has been
spending several days here, has return
ed to her home in Staunton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. ]. A. Matheny, who has been
undergoing treatment at Memorial Hos,
pital, has left for her home, near Ap.
pomattoX, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
Andrew Schwarzman.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.!
ALEXANDRIA. VA, May 2.-Andrew
Schwarzman, seventy-two years of age.
died last night at his home No, 433 North
Columbus street after lingering illness.
The deceased was native or Germany,
hut came to Alexandria thirteen years
ago and embarked in the manufacture OF
glass with his sons His widow and
eleven children survive him. Funeral SER
vices will be held Sunday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. n. L. Shaw has returned to
her home in Charlotte county, Va.
after a pleasant visit to friends here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Marion G. Willis, Jr., of Fred
ersksburg, has been attending the pi
Kappa Alpha convention in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
To Elect Officers.

The Hollywood Memorial Associatio
will hold it's annual election of officers
to-day at meeting to be held at noon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
T. w Crockett.

Especial TO The Times- DIspatchI
HARRIS GROVE, VA. May 2.-Thel-
bert ". Crockett, postmaster at Crab
Neck, died this afternoon at o'clock.
He had been in declining health for
some time Mr.. Crockett had been
postmaster for ten years 1t is thought
that his daughter will succeed him.
Miss Lillian Powell.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURCi VA, May 2.--Niss
Lillian Powell, daughter Of Mr.. James
Powell, of Spotsylvania county, died last
night at her home near Salem, after
She is survived by her parents, five bros
therS and two sisters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Roy c, Williams, who has been
taking course of study in this city
has returned 10 Roanoke to make his
home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
CHAPTER to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting OIL
Chesterfield Chapter, Daughters of the
confederacy. viii be held Tomorrow
afternoon lit $40 o'clock, in the home
OF Mrs. Walter T. Allen. No 30i Sout i
Third Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. II. II. Cannady Is spending sew,
eral days at his home, in Roanoke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. Ada Dabney has returned from
Knoxville, Va where she visited her
father. Mr.. Samuel Price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Amelia Oswald is the guest of
friends in Fredericksburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

sat :25 this
morning, IRVING MORRISSETT, In
his thirty second year.
iris hard to break the tender cord,
When love has hound the heart;
'Tis hard. so hard, to speak the words.
Must we forever part.
We cannot tell who next may fall
Beneath Thy Christening rod;
One must be first, but let.us all
Prepare to meet you and our God.
A FRIEND. !.
Integnsnt in Danyille. Va. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Loudoun West
are spending some time at the Mecklen-
burg, Chase City. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. F. r, Tyler, of Staunton, ia
spending few days In this city,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. w. c, Easily, of Richmond. was
recently registered at Hotel Roanoke,
Roanoke, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
Mrs. Ida c. Totten.

Especial to The Times-Dispatchl
DANVILLE. VA. May Mrs. Ida
Celestin Totten. wife of W. >. iGtlen,
died early this morning at her nome
here after a lingering illness She was
thirty-four years of age. and, besides
her husband, leaves six children.
Alexander Coppage.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., VA, May p
Alexander Coppagea vel :, R known ms, Con
dIaI To- ay at his home near Hart
wood Woo a after brief illness OF typhoid
fever FEVER aged seventy three years. He is
survived by seven chlldren'
William Murphy.
rsnecial to Tho Dlspatch,l
ALEXANDRIA,, VA. May 2.-William
MINING, a painter, fifty-tw years OF
ace died last night at the almshouse:
he was unmarried. His funeral will
occur tomorrow
DEATHS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Elizabeth S. Conway is the guest
of Mrs. w. a. Moncure on Park Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Messrs, A. w. and Il. w. Shumako
recently spent several days at their
old home, in Augusta county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
Mrs. Bette Kellogg.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.I
SUFFOLK, VA, May 2.-Airs, Bette
Sunbury,, N. c.. flfty-five years old. She
is survived by two daughters and three
sons. One Of the sons. Martin Kellogg,
Jr., is registrar of deeds IN Gates couh-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Joseph nickerson. OF Charlotte
county, spent the early part of the
week in this city on business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Misses sue and Mary Davidson, who
spent last week in Richmond and attended
the opening of jamestown Exposition on
April 26th left Monday for Lynchburg to
visit their. cousin. Mrs. Thomas N. Da-
Wis. before returning to their home in
Lexington, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss: Lenore Tinsley is the guest of her
brother, Mr.. Garland Tinsley. in Nash
VILE, Tenn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. William Bryant, of the University
Of Virginia, is visiting Mrs. st. George
Tucker Grnnan on West Grace Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

DR.. ]. II. Neff. of Harrsonburg, is in
the city for n short time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Archer r. Wren is visiting his
oke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. Lucy A. Biggs announces the
approaching marriage of her grand
daughter Miss Lucy Clifton Biggs. to
Mr.. Lewis Ward Langhorne, to take
place on May 9th, at Salem, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Willie r.. Garland, who has boon
spending some time in Boston, Is in
the city for several days, Ell route to
her home in Charlotte county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Messrs, John A. Maddox, Jack Eley
and H. b, Nolan were in Suffolk yes
terday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. Ely, Of Madison, Wis. is visiting
her mother, Mrs. o. A. Crcns!law, at No.
30S East Main street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs, Walter Ellison. of waynesboro
Va, is the guest of Mrs. Sol. Cutchlns
at NO. 1906 West Franklin street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Edna Turpin, Of Mecklenburg
Va, who spent the latter part
OF April in collecting data for literary
work in Richmond, is now doing work
along the same line in Washington, d. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. Ewing Davidson and daughter
Virginia Lewis, of Atlanta Ga, are the
guests of Mrs. Davldson's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Koner at No. 1904
Floyd Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
MONTAGUE MERRIMAN.
Well-Known Virginian Dies in
Washington After Long Illness.

ITrom or Rsgu R = roF Man laMTol-
:, M A., ~ ;1,ness Of neurly three years,
m sG%lus as' tMerriman for many, yeW9 ear
a Citizen Of King George son an,f,, vi Y
died to-day In Providepenea H t,,a fnorai
s Sat With interment in Glenwood
Cemetery. 40 !. !, M In Caro-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
Personal Mention.

Mrs Douglas Forrest, OF Washing
ton, -. c., is the guest In Richmond
of Mrs. Lewis Wheat, at No. s22 Yves
Grace street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

IN the lccture-room Of the Second Press
byterian Church.
All arrangements for Memorial Day
exercises and for tho annual sermon
on May 26tli will be made ut this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mrs. w. d. Browning is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell, near
Va. Mrs. Browning was
dame of honor at the marriage of Miss
Mary Willie Caldwell to Mr.. Howard
Blanton Marshall, which took place near
Apponattox on Tuesday last.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Brown. of
Charlottesville, Va. are in Paris, gath
erng material for a new novel and
other literary work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Tyrcc, of
Raleigh, N. c., will be the guests of
Mrs. Hampton Fleming, OF No. 1922
Grove Avenue, during the Southern Bap-
list Convention. DIR. Tyree is pastor of
the First Baptist Church of Raleigh, and
is one of the most eloquent pulpit ora
tors in North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Chester Woodfin has been elect
ed treasurer of the graduating class
at Woman's College, to succeed Miss
Jessie Brown, who resigned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

AS previously stated, military band.
under the direction of Mr.. Herbert l.
Fees. will play popular airs on board
She Pocahontas both going and COM
trg. A company OF the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues will also so on
Tho same boat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Mr.. w. L. Scott. of Richmond. was in
Suffolk yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Fannie Arrnistead Marston and
Miss Elizabeth Marston have returned to
their home in Toano after spending some
time in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
Emma Andrews Whist.
Committee to Serve.

Arrangements for the excursion arc
proving mos. popular and delightful
and a clear Day is all that is needed to
render the trip perfect in comfort and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Elise Miles. who has been the
guest of Miss Brent Witt, will return
to her home at the University of Vir-
ginia shortly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Mary Burwell Pugh has returned
from visit to Petersburg.
! ! 4 = L. L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03
r. Attend Ceremonies.

Among those who will be present.
,+,e ceremonies at jamestown lsia't
on May 18th will, he Miss Gate kenr
nv Henry and her cousin who ar
si,r.ct descendants OF Thomas Forres,
and "Nustress Forrest" who came I
Virginia with Captain Newport Mrs
FORREST was the first gentlewoman 70
,and in the colony. as stated by cap
tain John Smith, in his voyages IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-03

Miss Page Royal has returned from
a visit to DR.. and Mrs. William Roane
Aylett, in Newport News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-18
THE MAROI GRAS
At THE SEASIDE

This evening as a benefit for the
All-Hawaii Polo team who will go to
the Coast to represent Hawaii nei in
the California polo championships
The Seaside Hotel and grounds will
be turned over to the Polo men for
the evening and no one viii be per-
mitted on the premises unless they
are provided with tickets which can
be obtained from Wall, , Nichcis Co.,
or any firm which has masquerade pos
ters in the windows. The Royal Ha.
waiian band will play during the inter-
missions of the dances. Costumes are
not obligatory, but no one will be per-
mitted on the dancing floor until IL p.
m, unless in mask. Confetti will be
sold in booth on the lawn, but the
merry-maskers are requested not to
throw it on the dancing lanai. This is
the last night of the big Four in
port, and the officers have promised
many innovations in the way of cos
tunes. No more beautiful place fol
"a Mardi Gras than the Seaside could
be imagined, and as this is the finale
of three weeks of almost continual fes-
tivities, the jollity at the Seaside to.
night will be of the most joyous varie,
by. The famous Ivy Club Punch Of
Princeton will be served during the
latter part of the evening as well as
sandwiches. The trip of the Pole
team to California will be one of the
best advertisements Hawaii has evel
had. Help out promotion and athletics
and have the time of your life. To
night is the night.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-18
HLLONIAN ARRIVES

Castle & Cooke, Ltd, the local agents
of the Matson Navigation Company
have received cable advices that the
S. S. Hilonian arrived at San Fran
cisco early yesterday afternoon.
This vessel will be dispatched from
San Francisco to Honolulu promptly
on her schedule time, sailing at IL
o'clock on September Goth.
100000 o 90 100000
der, P. G. Schneider, wife and 2 chill
dren, Miss Reid Mrs. Alice Forrest,
Mrs. o. H. Pfeiffer, B. Bell, wife and
child, J. F. Bettiston, s. e. Woodley,
w M. Tarr, J. S. Mello, wife and two
children, Mrs. J. w, Yarndley.
Per bark R. P. Rithet, for San Fran
cisco, September 20, 10 a. MFRS. Nc
liver, Miss McIver, Mrs. Tilden and 2
children, Mrs. e. G. Thomas, Miss Car
rie Thomas, Miss Mamie Thomas, Mrs.
G. Lowden, Miss Russell, Miss Harvey
Mrs. Reid, Miss Mary Reid, Robert
Reid, Hugh Reid, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Shepard, M. A. Gonsalves.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-18
DISCRIMINATING.
ALL PATRIOTS
RUTHLESS REPRESSION is JAPA-
NESE POLICY IN THE HERMIT
KINGDOM.

TOXIC, Sept. 1.-Repression in its
cruelest form is being practiced in Ko-
rea. according to official reports receiv.
ed here. Whole villages have been
burned and hundreds of rebels shot by
the Japanese, while the latter have
been the victims of murderous attacks
in all sections of the country. Police,
postofice and telegraph officials and
civilians, even women seeking safety,
have been shot down by Koreans. In
several instances scouting parties have
found the heads of murdered Japanese
hanging from trees.
The eastern section is the scene of
the most formidable operations. The
Korean force there is estimated at sew
eral thousand former soldiers and liz
censed hunters, possessing 1900 stands
of arms and 10000 rounds of ammuni-
ton seized from the garrison. Against
this force the Japanese troops are pro-
ceeding in two columns. In lively
fights at Teisen SO Koreans were kill
ed, and at Yokon So. The mountain
GUS country handicaps the Japanese,
giving the Koreans a decided advan-
tage.
The authorities assert the discovery
of an extensive plot for a general up
rising about the middle of September,
inspired by the retired Emperor. They
allege the evidence duplicates several
Englishmen, and that the rebels are
assisted by the Young Mems Christian
Association and missionaries. In view
of the indignant denials by responsible
leaders it seems to many that there is
persistent effort to create prejudice
against Christian organizations.
The Chinese Minister has filed with
the Foreign Office a complaint against
the action of the officials of Kagoshi-
ma Province in forcing the contrac-
tors on Government railway construc-
ton to discharge several Chinese cool
les imported under contract. The con-
tractors had arranged for 800 men, of
whom 300 had arrived. They had OBJ
tanned official sanction for the importa-
ton, but the local authorities, by right
of law, were enabled to force the CEN
trail government to order the deporta-
ton of the Chinese.
The fact that Chinese are working
for 80 to so per cent lower wages than
Japanese has created much agitation
on the part of labor. The only chance
the Chinese have to even obtain the
money required for the return of the
imported coolies to their homes must
be through the railway contractors.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-18
lTHB CRUISERS RECEPTION

The dance and reception given last
night by Admiral Dayton and the Off
GERS OF the Big Four, will 20 down in
the social history of Honolulu as one
of the most enjoyable evenings that
have been spent here. The Naval
wharf, where the Flagship and the
Pennsylvania were moored. was con-
verted into fairy land of light and
color. 1t was long before eight o'clock
that the order to turn on the light was
given, and the sight of the two ships
and the wharf emblazoned in a glory
of light will be one that will be remem-
bered for many years to come. II
was shortly after eight when the first
guests began to arrive and as each
party entered the wharf gate, officers
were ready to receive them and es-
cort them to the ships.
The receiving party were stationed at
the makai end of the dock and all had
a pleasant remark for everyone that
was presented The quarter decks
of the ships were decorated with
mass of bright National and naval sig
nal flags, while palms and plants were
placed at intervals along the decks on
both sides. The band from the flag
ship was stationed on the Eva side of
the Naval wharf, and on board the
flagship, Kaiis quinttte club was seat
ed at the after end of the quarter deck.
The natty white uniforms of the Of
ticers, and the beautiful gowns of the
ladies present made a picture to
be remembered. The several Off
GERS on the entertainment committee
ofthe West Virginia, were doing every
thing possible to make it pleasant for
all on board The promenade was the
favorite place after the dances. On both
sides of the wharf were booths nearly
hidden by palms, where stewards from
the ships served refreshing ices and
drinks. In the center of the dock was
a booth guarded by four field guns. In
the middle of the booth on table was
0ne OF the massive silver punchbowls
belonging to one of the ships Nina
lure ponds with gold fish swimming