The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-06-11

Sanford II. Dole is to Hawaii. lie l,
known in Honolulu ms "the grand old
man" During the years that Hawaii
was a republic, Judge Dole was the
President, and now, under the Terri.
torial government, he occupies the posi-.
tion Of Federal Judge, standing at the
head Of the legal discipline of the is.
lands.
Despite his 90 years, he possesses all
the vigor and strength of much
younger MAJ, and there is in his step
all the elasticity of youth. In the
deep, commanding tones of his voice
there is no hint of approaching age,
and in the smile that illumines his
handsome face there is all the gaiety
of the child, the sweetness of the
woman ana the strength of the man.
Every morning, clad all in white, as
is the custom of many men in the is
lands, he walks downtown to his Offices
in the old palace, scorning the electric
cars which pass his door every ten
minutes. He is six feet two inches
tall, and, when all in white, looks even
taller than in his evening clothes of
conventional black
He is indeed notable figure rs he
sits upon the bench in the courtroom,
his long beard, snow-white as the spot
less duck garments he wears, his sill
vered locks resting like a crown of
glory above his broad, high forehead
Before him sit Japanese, stolid and
silent, murderous-looking Porto Rican
or two, perhaps sprinkling of Portu-
guese from "mauka' of Punchbowl;
a young Chinese girl in gay tunic and
pantaloons, with eyes that have for
gotten to be demure; native Hawaiians
with bright leis around their hats;
"hapa .haoles" (half and Amer
leans.
Majestic as any king of the old
regime who walked these ancient halls,
"the grand old man" sits upon his
bench, symbolizing all that law and
order and justice may mean. Many
visitor from the mainland drops into
the courtroom during the morning just
to carry away with him the picture of
the white haired, white-bearded judge
netting out justice with impartial hand.
Judge and Mrs. Dole have lived In
Honolulu for many years. he having
been born there. and theirs is chief
among "the old families" They have
a beautiful home on Emma street. al
most hidden from the street by the
tall royal palms and cocoanut trees and
the high foliage hedge which surrounds
it. An avenue of stately royal palms
leads up to the entrance way. which is
with luxuriant tropical
ferns and palms. The house is sur
with broad and spacious lanais.
one at the side opening from the dining
room being large enough to accommo-
late several hundred people. Scores
If ferns growing in all their prodigal
glossy-leafed palms and
vines make of this great
outdoor reception room an ideal place,
and much of the time the family have
their meals served here. Rich rugs
and lounging chairs, tables with the
latest magazines and books give all
Of the needed homelike touches and the
air, sweet with woodland odors, makes
one forget all work and care.
The doors of the reception-room and
III. I,.,a ~
annals and the latchstring of the house
IF Dole is always out to visitors. AS
n the days when she was the first lady |
IF the islands, Mrs Dole's weekly at
home day Is one of the social institu-
ions of Honolulu. Mrs. Dole receives
IN Fridays and the handsome rooms
IRE filled most of the afternoon. Mrs. |
Dole is far from strong, and she makes
'ew calls herself, preferring rather that
her friends shall come to her. This
hey do gladly, and the ones who know |
Ter best feel privileged to bring stran-
gers who are staying in town. The
ooles come originally from Maine, and
ife in the islands has had that mel
owing influence which makes an al
most perfect product. With the native
llBnlty ana reserve OF the dTlStOCTdllC
eastern woman, Mrs. Dole combines
he rare charm of the openhearted hos
,itality OF the semi-tropics, and 1t is
delight to meet and know her. One
# the institutions OF Mrs. Dole's at
ome days is the old-fashioned plum
AXE which brings with 1t memories of
n old garden, and the fragrance of
ilacs.
| met Judge Dole first on the evening
hat the people Of Honolulu gave the
party a luau at Kapiolanl
lone. and / shall never forget the cor
iality OF the handclasp and the smile.
.ater when we rode home together In
friends big Packard / found that the
email manner was not one assumed
lst for greeting OF stranger. 1t was
a part OF the man, and i
Id not wonder that he IL worshiped
y young and old alike
Two days later when, In response 10
Is card, descended 10 the reception
om " the Young ana found him stand
~ straight and tall In his white morn
lg suit, and he told mo that he had
,ms with an Invitation from Mrs Dole
join them al breakfast Sunday morn
NJ, felt that my cup Of Joy was brim- .
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