The sun., 1908-08-09

algaroba tree, the one that has Transformed
these Hawaiian islands. It was imported
here about fifty years ago and the original
tree still stands in the Catholic Cathedral
grounds. The tree came from South
America and priest brought it. II b. q
fern kind OF a leaf. tough. fbrous wood
that burns while green. and it grows a
! bean that 10 forage for cattle. There is no
/ grass on these islands as the rest OF the
| world knows grass. The algaroba tree
| has spread with almost lightningike
rapidity. for plant. anyway. all over
Hawaii. It is the sustaining life Of the place
In forest growth.
THE TOWN LIFE.
II you wanted to soc town life you could
90 to the beach hotels. the Moana and Sea
Side. or to those in town. the Young and
Royal Hawaiian. and dance to the accom-
paniment Of vocal music In pavilions with
the surf almost beating In on them. or on
the roof gardens In the town hotels You
could drive about town and zee the streets
with hundreds Of beautiful residences on
them. You could take an auto and z,
skirting over miles and miles Of magnificent
roads along the shore or out into the hills
You could wander about the streets at
night into the foreign quarter. where in
one block you might imagine yourself in
Japan and in another block in China. You
could even wander into the booze empo-
RUINS and have drink in the Anchor saloon,
the Mint saloon. the Right and White place
and even In the drug stores you could got
q Bob Evans soda water. In any restaurant
you could begin your meal with an alligator.
pear cocktail. and in most Of them you
could have a Hawaiian poi cocktail. You
could 60 TO luau and eat real poi. and
everywhere you went you heard that fas-
cinating music. inf
The bluejaokets did here as they always
do, strike for livery stable for horseback
riding, or hire bicycles or autos for spin
around. They we're welcomed In the dining
rooms OF the best hotels. They danced
with the best known people at the beaches,
and in general they acquitted themselves
in way that made one proud Of them.
Last night was the elimination Of the stay
Every hotel had dance. Fireworks were
set off in town, the ships were Illuminated
and the streets were thronged with blue
jackets and residents. Leis were about
the necks Of hundreds OF pedestrians.
From scores Of saloons and restaurants
came the strains Of music. It was one big
night of jollity and all ha1ds Of every race
seemed to participate in it. The full
witohery Of Hawaii was in the air.
The cruise from San Francisco to the
islands was not marked by any unusual
incidents. Every day there were evolu-
tions by the feet. The experts said it was
very creditable work, and you'll have to
let 1t go at that.
PRIZE MONEY FOR TARGET SHOOTING.
On the way down there was somewhat
unusual incident. Prize money for ex-
celence In target shooting was paid on
the quarter deck Of the Louisiana. All
hands were mustered aft and the master at
arms finally emerged from the super
structure and reported to the executive
officer that every one was "up and aft, air.
Then the executive officer, Commander
Capehart read the awards and made a few
remarks about the good work done, and
what It all meant to the navy. A table
had been brought out and the winners were
summoned and the payment Of the money
was witnessed by the division officers.
The men who received the gratuities had
formal authority to wear the letter E. for
excellence in shooting. on their sleeves.
ALOHA, Hawaii
As the feet Ia about to leave these shores
to-day the farewell spirit has taken hold
Of the town. There Is an air Of sadness
about these people. They take the de-
parture Of the Feet seriously; II is parting
with friends whose stay they have enjoyed
quite as much as their guests.
Aloha, Hawaii! Good-by, good luck,
good wishes, long farewell, every good
thing be yours for ever and ever!
And there Is another sentiment worthy
Of expression, even IL 1t Is an anti-climax.
1t is that those persons whose thought
and impulses incline that way should
thank God devoutly that the American
flag flies over these islands, for 1t means
safety to the republic from pos
sible enemies on the western seas.