Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-07
Sneak AT Hanalei.

rounding gathered to see and hear
the men from Washington. and they
were mot to be disappointed. Con-
gresham Padgett of Tennessee and
Congressman Dawson of Iowa were
| selected to express TO the good peo-
pie of Hanalei the feelings and at
titude of the Congressional delepa-
ton toward the people of Hawaii
Prince Kuhio acted as Interpreter
to the first formal words that came
from the Congressman to the citi-
zens of Kauai.
I'VE wish to thank you for this
mark of interest and hospitality
that you have shown u.s." said Con-
gresham Padgett. 1--WE have only
been on your island a few hours. but
the very atmosphere seems to con-
tain that spirit of greeting that we
have met on every hand. The very
name of your home 49, Hanalei -
seems to carry with It in a beauti-
full way that predominant and al
most undefnable spirit of kindness
that we have found among the peo-
pie of Hawaii. Our appreciation is
sincere, and when Hawaii needs
friends at Washington you may be
sure that you will find the mem
bers of this delegation in the first
rank of those that would give YOU
deserving aid"
Congressman Padgett's remarks
were heartily applauded. Prince Ku-
hio entering into the Interpretation
In manner that indicated that
Congressman Padrett's words ala
not lose any OF their eloquence in
the operation. After Congressman
dawson mad made brief address in
'he same strain, good-byes were said
ana the congressman again embark
gu on the Mauna kea. the next
point OF destination In the itinerary
oeins "aimea, ana then that never
.o-De-iorgotten luau at the home OF
VT. ana Mrs' charles Gay.
There was no lack OF cordial re-
ception at Waimea. There was a
shsht drizzin but II would have re-
CURED a heavy rain to dampen the
ardor or alter the plans of that
""'''ea reception committee. As
soon Us the' congressman and their
'ah'i'ies LANDED they were garland
Gu Win leis by bevy OF pretty
girls, ana were then escorted across
'ne wharf 10 the freight house.
"here the FORMAL welcome on behalf
ol 'he citizens OF Waimea and
Kauai In general were spoken by
mr. Sheidon.
We appreciate this opportunity
OF meeting you" said Sheldon, "and
we feel that your visit will be a
profit to us both-to you because It
VIII give you n true insight into
the conditions and problems of life
In Hawaii, and N us because Il gives
us the opportunity of seeing our
problems through your eyes. greet
you In behalf of the people of
Kauai"
Mr., Gay, Senator Eric Knudsen,
charles. Rice and the other mem
bers OF the Kauai reception commit-
tee were all present and looked out
FOR the comfort of the visitors,
Congressman Prince expressed the
kindly feelings OF sentiment that
Congress bore toward the Territory
of Hawaii and the desire that the
personnel of the delegation had to
assist the prosperity and advance
ment of the Territory In every pos
sible way.
The speech-making concluded.
preparations were Immediately be-
gun for the transportation of the
party to Mr.. Gays home. All the
available automobiles and rigs were
pressed into service for the carving
OF the members of the party to the
Gay home. The elements were kind
and the rain ceased at the physico-
logical moment, and during the re-