The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-14

known in the social and literary cir
cles of the university, being a member
of the Alpha Phi sorority and the
author of a book of college stories Mr.
Fowler was also a student at Stanford
from which he graduated in 1908. He
was well known there, being the editor
of the Daily Falo Alto and founder OF
the Stanford University interscholastic
athletic meet. He received his prelim-
mary education at ST Paul s School
London. He mas been actively en-
gagged in newspaper work in this city
for several years. Miss Wells is now
in the East with her parents. who are
preparing to leave on an extensive
European trip. The wedding will take
place at Bethlehem, Pa. on Wednes.
day, February II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Middleditch gave a de
lightful bridge party Thursday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs Reed and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lichty Of Iowa Mrs
Reed won the first prize, cup and
saucer of pretty design. and Mr.. Reed
the first prize for gentlemen.
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Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Mackall have
moved to Lunalilo street, near Vic
toria.
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The William G. Irwin home in Wash
ington street was the scene of one of
the brilliant parties of the season last
evening, when over 100 guests enjoyed
a bridge party and dance, says the
Chronicle of February f. The entire
lower floor of the home was given to
the bridge enthusiasts The beautiful
white and gold ballroom was effective
" decorated with the yellow flowers
of spring, and the same color scheme
was used in the reception-room, hall
and library, where the tables were ar
ranged for cards. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
were assisted in entertaining their
guests by their daughter, Miss Helene
Irwin. The party last evening was the
most elaborate entertainment given in
the attractive home since the return
of the family from Europe few
months ago.
The following item from Berkeley
gives news of singer who visited Ho
no1illu couple of years ago:
Home from a two years soiourn in
Europe with laurels won from several
appearances in salons of Paris, Mis-.
Helen Mesow. a blind soprano of this
city, whose singing was feature OF
concerts and musicales around the bay
before her departure, will be heard il
! several recitals in the near future, un
| der the auspices of various clubs OF
Berkeley and Oakland. She will prob
ably make her initial appearance in
! cycle of French, German. English ant
| italian songs, to be given under tn.
auspices of the Berkeley Piano Club.
! Miss Mesow returned home last Sun
| day, and number of receptions ant
afternoons are being planned by he
/ friends as soon as she has rested from
| her long trip. AS a girl her voice wa
| considered to have operate POSSIBLE
+! ties, and with the training she has re
ceived in the European capitals. it ha
gained in compass and purity of tone
| She was to have made her debut il
Paris this spring, but on account of he
/ health decided to return home earle
| than she had planned. She has ap
peared privately in Paris, however, ant
word of the admiration which her sing
| ing won for her there has been re
ceived in letters from the French cap
| itai.
She is the daughter of Frank Mesow
contractor of Oakland and Berkeley
living at 2S01 College avenue. He
sister is Mrs. J. Rollin Fitch. She i
we'll known here having attended tn,
University of California.
Besides being a musician and singer
she is a good Enguist, speaking three
| languages besides her own iuently
She rides a bicycle, skates. dances an(
is an expert in several athletic pas
| times.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Won Holt and Mrs L
Tenney Peek entertained with musica
selections following the dinner party
given by the Won Hollis on Wednesday
evening. Among the guests were Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Schaefer, Rev. and Mrs
| Simpson. Mr.. and Mrs. Tenney Peek
Judge Lindsay.
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Among the many smaller parties dur
| ing the week were those of Mr. ant
| Mrs. Lewton-Bra a luncheon, givel
in honor of Mrs. Caroline Jenness; TIL
tea given by Mrs Mist of Manoa oil
Wednesday afternoon; Mrs. Arthu