The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-04
WOULD HAVE
BOAT RACES
P. J. Ryan Expresses Views on
Entertainment of Fleets
Sailors.

P. j. Ryan is much interested in the
visit of the Atlantic Fleet and the ar
rangements which are being made 10
entertain the men. He has been in the
navy himself and understands the
sailor and his likes and dislikes
thoroughly.
Speaking of the matter yesterday.
Ryan said:
Il am not particularly well Impress
ed with some of the suggestions which
have been made for the entertainment
of the men of the fleet during their
stay in Honolulu. A barbecue or a
bulls head bake has been enjoyed by
the sailors hundreds of times. What
they want is something novel. A reg
ular old-fashioned Hawaiian luau
would show them something native to
the country and would be greatly ap-
preciated.
1t may be said that no place big
enough for such a luffu can be obtain
ed in Honolulu, and that this would
necessitate a number of luaus being
given. Lots of the men wouldn't care
about a luau, however, and a good
way would be to have a committee go
aboard each vessel, name a day for
the luau, and say that they would like
to have, say, two or three hundred
from each ship take part in the luau.
at isn't likely that there will be
more than ten or twelve vessels here
at the same time, and at maximum
estimate there would not have to be
more than $500 men catered for. This
number could be handled without diff
fculty provided the thing were prop
erly systemized. Twice that number
were entertained in Southern Califor-
MIA where the fleet first struck.
1.-The big ranches and meat COM
panies would surely be glad to fur
nish the pigs and chickens for the
Iuau. These would be cooked in ma
tive style, and the affair should be
made as much like an old-fashioned
native feast as possible.
IF the Capitol grounds are big
enough the luau might be held there
Kapiolani Park would be another ex-
cellent place for the luau.
1T might not be out of place to have
have heard and read about and which
they will all be eager to see. If this
dance is attractive enough to be shown
TO the tourists it would surely be. all
right to use it as an entertainment
feature for the sailors. The dance
could be worked right in conjunction
with the luau, and would be sure to
make a great hit.
II notice that member of one of
the committees has suggested that
coffee-house and big sandwiches be
provided for the boys. For this gen.
,tleman's benefit l would like to say
that today men live better in the navy
then they do on shore. They will not
be looking for big sandwiches when
they come ashore. They will be look
ing for something good and will be
willing to pay for it.
1.-The less the men are interfered
with and pulled here and there the
better they like it. A great many Of
the men will hse to plan their own
sports and entertainment.
THE greatest sporting enthusiasm on
men-of-war is shown in boxing and
boat-pulling. Not many of the sailors
know much about the sliding-seat, but
all are good performers in their own
boats The first thing learned in the
navy is how to pull an oar.
1T would be a good thing for the
sports committee to give cups instead
of cash prizes for the following races: