The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-25
PURE FOOD LAW
COMMISSION
QUARTERS SECURED FOR THE
COMMISSION WHICH is TO EN-
FORCE THE ACT.

FORCE The All.
Governor Frear received yesterday
by the mails forms of a lease to the
United States for two rooms in the
second floor OF the Dispensary build
ing on Queen street, which will be
used as the offices of the Federal pure
food commission. The rental is $25
per month.
AS recently announced in The Star
certain alterations had been commence
ed in the Dispensary building in order
to accommodate the Federal officials
in connection with the Territorial pure
food commissioners quarters. This
work is nearly finished and it is ex-
pected that within a short time an
assistant chemist, an inspector and
possibly a clerk and helper will be
sent here to assist in the work. Robt.
A. Duncan, the present Territorial
chemist, will also be chief chemist for
the Federal Government, and will have
charge of all the work in this line.
The United States will pay $500 per
year towards his salary. The Federal
Government will look after food prod
ucts imported to the Territory only.
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first lady of the Territory could scarce
ly be filled more ably or acceptably.
1t will be welcome news that last Mon
days entertaining at the Governors
home was but the first of receptions
to be held there monthly, on the first
Monday of each month hereafter.
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Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Herbert drove
over to Kaneohe yesterday and spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Cobb Adams.
Miss Helene Irwin entertained at a
delightful luncheon given today in
honor of Miss Lydia Hopkins. Among
her other guests were Miss Marguerite
Barron, Miss Margaret Hyde-Smith,
the Misses Marion and Elizabeth New
hall, Miss Julia Langhorne, Miss Mary
Keeney, Miss Gertrude Ballard and
Miss Alexandra Hamilton. Pink roses
decorated the table.-Chronicle.
Mrs. B. MacKueeidle, of London,
Mrs. S. E. Damon, and r. r. Bode
spent last Saturday at the Haleiwa
Hotel, going and returning by rail.
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All Society in town are getting out
their old bibs and fuckers to see if
they are in condition to wear at the
annual ball which is to be given by
the University Club on the night of
February 7. The ones who have safe
ly weathered the financial crisis are
having new ones made, and from all
indications the ball this year will be
the best ever given by the club. The
list of invitations will be large. Two
quintette clubs will play during the
evening for dancing, and when the
wee small hours approach good things
to eat will be served la buffet There
will be no cotillion this year unless
the present plans are changed.
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Dr. and Mrs. Harvey-Murray enter
tanned at dinner last Saturday night in
honor of Princess Kawananakoa. The
tablepiece was one mass of red roses,
while violets were at each place. The
hand-painted place cards were very
pretty, the work of Mrs. Murray, who
is an artist Of no mean ability. After
dinner bridge was INDUCED in to a
late hour. Besides the guest of honor
the following were present: DR.. and
Mrs. Murray, Nelson Riley and A. l..
c. Atkinson
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The Campbell-Parker residence at
Waikiki was the scene last Saturday
afternoon of an informal bridge party
given by Mrs. Parker. Only two tables
were used, the two prizes, both fans,
were won by Mrs. Low and Mrs. Char
lie Lucas. During the afternoon light
refreshments were served on the ma
kal lanai. Besides the hostess the fol-
lowing were present: Princess KaWa-
nanakoa, and Mesdames Schmitt, Low,
Cunha, Harvey-Murray, Booth, Lucas
and Schmidt
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One of the prettiest dinner parties
that have Deen given for a long time
at the Seaside was given last night by
Paymaster and Mrs. Brooks. The table
was tastefully decorated with ferns
and cut flowers, the work of Mrs.
brooks Mrs. Brooks looked very
handsome last night in a gown or
white crepe de china over an embroid-
cred underdress OF white satin. Be-
ing were present: Mr.. and Mrs. Newell
and the Misses Winston of Minneapo-
lis, Harry Macfarlane and Lieut.. Par
dee of the Army stationed at Fort
Cboftar