The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-02
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two sauadrons came into the parade
and formed on the opposite side.
Colonel Hunter and his staff review
ed the troops at a trot. The colonel,
at the head of the little group, was
a typical cavalry officer OF the old
army. tall, slender, long Of limb,
muscular and looking thoroughly mill
tary. A little incident occurred when
the Colonel had dismounted and taken
station with the Governor He ex-
planned that when the cOlors passed
that it was usual for ali men to re-
move their hats with the right hand
and place the headgear over the left
shoulder And the Colonel, soft of
voice, wore a look that seemed to imply
that no man had better dare let the
flag pass by without honoring it as he
would honor It, and when the flag did
go by, every hat rested upon left
shoulder.
Horses Trot to Music.
After the inspection by the com
manding officer, a bugle sounded and
the two squadrons headed by the
famous mounted band passed in review
before the Governor and Congressman,
the band playing a lively tune. The
splendid appearance of both men and
mounts ELECTED applause. The troop
formation was in perfect alignment,
the animals appearing to understand
that they, too, must do their part. Then
the band came to the center of the
parade, and as another bugle order
sounded, the musicians played a High
land Fling, and the troops started off
at trot There was hypnotism in the
jig-like tune, for even the horses kept
time with their forefeet. Some did it
better than others. but it was remark
able that any sort of a uniform step
was kept at all.
Then quickstep was played as the
after rounding the parade, they pass
ed off the field amid the applause of
the visitors. Colonel Hunter was con
graduated on the fine appearance of
his men and the drill.
Fine Buffet Luncheon.
The guests were then conducted to
the cool clubhouse where the officers
and ladies of the garrison had pre-
pared fine buffet luncheon for the
very hungry visitors. Tables were
placed on the porches and in the mess
hall. and soon jolly party was in
progress The ladies were true hostesses
and the wants of the visitors were
given every attention. The luncheon
comprised salads, cold tongue, ham,
turkey. biscuits and other delicacies, |
while from the regimental punchbowl, |
a huge sea shell, delicious cham
payne brew was served. About this |
unique punehbowl crowd could al |
WAYS be found. for the drink vas an
admirable thirst quencher.
The cavalry band played nearby
throughout tae luncheon. That lunch |
con will live long in the memories of
the Congressman who declared that it |
was worth trip across the ocean to |
find such hospitality.
After the polo game between the |
cavalry and Oahu teams, the visitors,i
after extending their thanks to The
commanding officer and Mrs. Hunter, |
and ladies and officers who assisted in
making the visit pleasant, took their
departure for the train.
Visited Pineapple Canneries.
The special went to Wahiawa sta
tion and while waiting there for or
ders the growing pines in nearby field
proved too tempting and a raid was
made on them. General Manager J. J.
Downing, of the Consolidated Pineapple
Company, was fortunately on hand and,
seeing the rush. he invited the members
to GO in aud cut off pines to suit them
selves. This generous offer was ac-
cepted and in short time the Con-
gressmen returned to the cars with
their arms laden with the fruit. A
visit was also made to the Consolidat-
ed company's cannery, where the en-
tire operation of canning was inspect
ed. They saw the pine from the time it
was received from a wagon at the door
until it was pared, sized, sliced and
placed in the can and sealed ready for
the market. The operation was inter-
esting to the visitors, who, after eat
ing many Juicy slices, said it was worth
while after all to assist Hawaiian pine
apples by making the tariff fit the
needs of Island producers.
The train left Wahiawa later than
was anticipated but it was we'll
pleased crowd which debarked from
the train ut Honolulu, tired but just
az goodnatured as when it started in