The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-09-03
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Drawn up in squadron front, with
red and white troop guidons and the
national and regimental colors futter-
ing in the breeze, the officers and men
of the Fifth Cavalry, U. S. A., greeted
the members of the Congressional par
ty shortly before noon yesterday, a /
salute of honor being fred from the
gun at the base of the flagstaff. AS
the special train entered the post limits
the Congressman and ladies crowded
to the car windows to glimpse the
khaki. clad troopers and their hand
some mounts, and as the party left the
train they gave expression to the salts
faction they felt to see the great gar.
rison flag over the post
The party was met by Lieut.-Col.
Hunter, senior officer of the Fifth
Cavalry in the absence of Colonel
Schuyler, who conducted the visitors
across the parade ground to central
position in front Of his own quarters,
from which a splendid view could be
obtained of the promised review. The
ladies of the garrison, headed by Mrs.
Hunter and Mrs. Sturges, wife of the
regimental adjutant formed an at
tractive group as they waited on the
turf, and their greeting was most cor
dial. 1t was gay-looking assemblage,
for the ladies wore pretty, summary
frocks and colored parasols, and in
short time the affair looked like a
a garden party. Chairs were brought
out and the ladies were given COM
handing position.
A Typical Cavalry Officer.
AS Governor Frear. fanked by Con-
gressmen, took position at the edge
of the parade, bugle sounded and the
two squadrons came into the parade
and formed on the opposite side.
Colonel Hunter and his staff review
ed the troops at 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 dsmounted and taken
station with the Governor. He ex-
planned that when the colors passed
that it was usual for all 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 a left
shoulder.
Horses Trot to Music.
After the inspection by the com
handing 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 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. Their
the band came to the center of the
parade, and as another bugle order
sounded, the musicians played High
land Fling, and the troops started of
at trot. There was hypnotism in thu
iig-like tune, for even the horses KEEP
time with their forefeet. Some did il
better than others, but it was remark
able that any sort of a uniform steI
was kept at all.
Then quickstep was played as thu
squadrons broke into a gallop, and
after rounding the parade, they pass
ed off the field amid the applause O
the visitors. Colonel Hunter was con
graduated on the fine appearance o
his men and the drill.
Fine Buffet Luncheon.
The guests were then conducted t.
the cool clubhouse where the officer
and ladies of the garrison had pre-
pared n fine buffet luncheon for tn
very hungry visitors. Tables wer
placed on the porches and in the mess
hall, and soon a jolly party was il
progress The ladies were true hostesse
and the wants of the visitors wer
given every attention. The luncheo
comprised salads, cold tongue, han
turkey. biscuits and other delicaciei
while from the regimental punchbow
huge sea shell, a delicious chan
payne brew was served. About thi
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ways be found, for the drink was a
admirable thirst quencher.
The cavalry band played nearb
throughout the luncheon, That luncl
con will live long in the memories o
the Congressman who declared that
was worth q trip across the ocean
find such hospitality
After the polo game between III
cavalry and Oahu teams, the visitor
after extending their thanks 10 III
commanding officer and Mrs Hunte
and ladies aud officers who assisted !
making the visit pleasant, took the
departure for the train.
Visited Pineapple oannsrss
The special went 10 WaliaAe 81
ton and shlle waiting there for o.