Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-02-22
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template a result of this character.
The Territory undoubtedly knows
more about the available water than
any private individuals. This is un-
usual, but generally admitted on ka-
uai The cause for It is credited to
the excellent work of Surveyor Har-
vey, who has spent the larger part
of the last two years in this section.
He has gone to the highest peaks Of
the boundary ranges and searched all
the water sources. He knows what
there is to be had In the way OF wa
ter supply; he knows the best sec
tions for reservoir sites and has, In
TACT gathered the detailed informa-
ton that should be obtained regard
ing every foot of public land.
~ NE of the very happy events OF
the trip OF the latest Board OF
~ Appraisers to Kappa was an
elaborate dinner served on Sun
uus hlShl ny I1t TuN' Nhc bib 'iNS
planter of Kauai. He Fat rents the
rice land of the Makee Sugar Com
pany. His dinners have gained a
reputation. He has entertained ev-
cry Governor and public officer that
has been to Kauai on the land ques-
ton.
The only distinction He Fat makes
in the entertainment Of his guests is
to regulate the number of courses in
accordance with the official standing
Of his guests. The Governor, for in
stance. gets eighteen courses. He Fat
says II the Chinese Prince were to
come to Kauai, he would get fifty
courses.
fhe dinner to the appraisers was
originally started as siXteen-course
AFFAIR. Manager F1irchild announc-
ed to Mine Host He Fat that Private
Secretary McBryde stood next to the
Governor, and another course was
added. So the appraisers dinner was
a close second to the Governors.
The menu of the dinner is given.
The party sat down at five O'Clock
and finished the last course about
nine o'clock. There was nothing to
drink but champagne, although
Chairman Hopper secured a special
dispdnsation and obtained water.
Mr.. He Fat made speech In
which he said'he was glad to see the
appraisers. He expressed the hope
that they would have the lands in
question leased to the Makee Sugar
Company, so that the district might
prosper. He wound up with the fur
Their hope that each appraiser would
live long and have lot of children
Chairman Hopper responded with
Aloha" and the others slipped He
Fats health in champagne.
Early in the evening Mr.. He Fats
two sons. bright little fellows, came
in to pay their respects to the COM
pany. Later Mrs. He Fat and the
four girls of the family came in tC
I bIttN lht SutDlD. IN a iNbului
order about this which is observed
at each dinner. One of the interest
ing souvenirs Of the He Fat house
hold is a photograph of the whole Ht
Fat family clustered on the Doorstep
tne house. On one side is Governor
Frear and on the other Secretary
Mott-Smith.
Mr. He Fat is an American citi
zen, having been born in the Islands
His credentials as the postmaster o.
Kappa. signed by Postmaster Genera
Wynne, adorns the wall of his home
II is an elaborate document in al
elaborate frame.
The dinner that he serves is ex
celled by none. The delicacy of thu
dishes put before his guests would
stir the best French chef to volublI
envy.
The bill of fare In all its sump
tuous fullness was as follows:
Fresh oysters
Birds-Nest Soup
Broiled Fish Chicken
Shark Fins
Baked Pigeon
Stewed Shell Fish and Mushrooms
Fried Frogs Legs
Stewed Turtle, Sweet Sauce
Fried Beef, Mushroom Sauce
Fish Mau, Chicken Sauce
Stewed Duck, Mushroom Sauce
Stewed Chicken, Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Salad
Roast Pig, Brown Sauce
Sturgeon Braeu, Almond Sauce
Ice Cream and Almond Cake
Coffee and Chocolate Cake
JEFF DAVIS COCKTAIL