The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-03-19
AINAHAU

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They had not come, merely as excur-
sfonisrs. that was very evident. And
they did not appear in outing skirts.
loose jackets, and cloth caps, as ex-
cursionists elsewhere have been known
TO do. They had more respect for their
generous entertainers than that; nice
gowns and best hats-bonnets are
thing of the pasr-were much in evil
derce. Each and every Los Angeles
maid and matron did credit 10 her
dressrnaker, her milliner, and her ma
tive land
Although the sky was lowering and
overcast, the sun for once refusing 10
shine, as has been remarked. il did not
detract from the beauty of the scene
Ainahau had quite recovered from
the effects of the severe storms Of a few
weeks ago The walks were smoothly
swept, the foliage of palm and fern
and croton had been freshed by the
plentiful moisture. The wind died
away and the place seemed even more
than ever a MISUNDERSTANDING and
enchanted.
4 mat had been spread under the his
toric banyan tree and here Gov. Cieg-
/ horn received his visitors, assisted by
Mesdames z. Il. Paris, Walter F'rear,
/ Nanny Phillips. Robert Cation, Jas.
/ Morgan. Fred Macfarlane, E 1. Spald-
/ ing. Wood and Sanford 3. Dole For
each guest, as she was presented, the
| host. always gracious and hospitabte.
/ had d word of kindly welcome, and il
/ is little wonder that each expressed
/ herself charmed with her reception
| This Formally OF the presentations
disposed Of the visitors We're shown
/ through the bungalow. much interested
lin the fine collections Of native curios.
/ the Gala shes anG furniture the por-
/ traits and japanese bric-a- brac, with
which Ainahau is SO enriched
t Small tables had been placed upon
! the lawn in front Of the bungalow
spread with pretty japanese covers.
/ each with its bowl Of graceful pink be-
goslias. Here an inviting luncheon was
/ served. coffee, sandwiches. cake and ice
cream. The guests were well served
lat the tables by Misses Dorothy True,
Raw Bell. Violet A1hsrton, Hazel Burr
Edith Kopke, Let1tia Morgan, Adele
| Morgan. Belle Ashley, Vera Damon and
/ Violet Damon.
/ During the afternoon the Hawaiian
band played a special repertoire III
which Hawaiian melodies We're con-
suicuous. beautifui music. SO in keep
ing with the surroundings and the oc-
ga sion being highly enjoyed by the VS.
itors. IN addition 10 this, the siee
Ic.uo was present and from behind
natural screen Of ferns, palms and vines
their singing. 10 the accompaniment OF
| f1gras. nandoiins and guitars, held st1Ai
|fonger many who found il not easy To
take their leave
/ The peafowl added special touch Of
Iniefurasaueness their loud cries break
/ ing through the strains Of Aloha De,
and Hawaii Ponoi, but whether II
ar,rreyaf or protest none could say A.
Ianx rate. they showed no sei1-c0n'
seioz1sness or tIrnidity, but came boldly
among the tables when the crowd hal
thinned somewhat, refreshing them
selves with bits Of cake that had been
dropped about the lawn
/ The gentlemen Of the excursion Ia;
hAan enrertained at luncheon. and d
/ r,,av h. taken for granted were stu
I+ar~y5n~ over thefr cigars and coffee
/ Al any rate. none put in an appeal an e
AZ what was exclusively a ladies' Euilc-
Ition- The scene vas al the Hioi
brilliant in that the array Of chaFflllEls
4aFfeTzAS bright Sa1hs- so : -1-~-~
rr,usIins. was nor varied By tne more
saner attire Of tweed and serge
There was no part OF the extensise
gardens that vas not explored ana al
r,s~a4 the lakes with their gracefa
/ bridges. and aquatic plants, the tennis
loourr wf-h lis surprisingly oeauliL~ u
v-savr 3f Diamond Head, and The cocoa
I,,vr grove that still remains as Re-
hinder 81 the girlish presence thai once
haunted their pleasant shade
1t has been a day that Ne si-@
never forget said one Of the visitors
f-.Tr seemed as Il. after Moanalua' ne1h-
ing more could be done for Us bd'
iris afternoon viii bs a memory, ols-
I+f1ct from all thai we have seen aHe
ta,5oy--7 since p.e arrived II Hono1 1LA
where every day has brought some new
Iaxna-ience and il would almost seem
srf11 greater pleasure. nave o9et
wondering. she added, watching 1-i'
~rTantive and taougntful host. as n
personally attended 70 ore or two OF tLl'
g,asts what Los Angeles can ever q