The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-06
JOLLY JAP ThRs
HAVE GOOD TIME
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two hand holds The opening of eaet
bout was made by the umpire whe
crossed the two swords and marked
| the equal distance with his fan. Their
he drew in his breath and said some
thing that sounded like ''Gotoit
gotoithardasan" and they Immediately
proceeded to go to it.
Each of the fencers had line of
talk that must have been something
| fierce to judge by the way they let it
out through their teeth. Their agility
was nothing short of marvellous. A
kindly English speaking japanese ex-
planned that there were three points to
be made. A strike directly over the
face-mask, a hit on the right side over
the appendix, or a wallop on the right
glove.
Each contestant had to make two
points before he won When this hap
by consummation had been reached both
of them bent on their knees and dotted
their masks, making the japanese sign
of "You are good sportsman and l
like to fence with youo by drawing
in their breath and murmuring few
words of ritual that was translated
by the kindly English-speaker as 81
like play with you, you good men. Eh9'
Then the winner received roll Of
paper on which. was printed in Japa,
nese characters an order for sundry
merchandise of considerable value.
Admiral Arrives.
At half past two the Admiral OF
the squadron arrived and it was very
impressive ceremony. From the smakai
gate Of the grounds as far as the
center of the field there was a double
line of Japanese receptionists, reach
ing up to where a booth had been
erected for the lunch, prepared in honor
of the sailormen.
Accompanied by the japanese Con-
sui. Admiral Iiiehi arrived in hAck,
followed ov many other illustrious lit
tie fighters in other hacks. Off went
hats and up went hands in salute. as
the little man arrived, looking every
inch sailor and capable commander.
The lunch booth was decorated with
Japanese and American flags and with
proaning tables as well. When the
admiralty party had left their hacks,
they walked round to their seats, and
Consul Uyeno, looking every inch a
diplomat and Like an Importation frem
Piecadilly, in his well fitting froek
coat. made short speech. Then the
representative party of officers from
the cruisers walked round to the front
of the booth, where the reception COM
mittee was standing, and the admiral
made a short speech that was received
with many bows. much intaklng of-sthe
breath and final chser started by an
American in the crowd and taken up
all over the field by the thousands of
spectators.
Refreshments for ALI.
As soon as the admiralty party was
seated, everybody left and the sailors
were entreated to pay some attention
to the refreshment booths. They We're
very diffident at first. but squad OF
natty cadets butted up to the place
where beer was foaming in big jugs,
and then the enlisted men followed
and soon there were five hundred little
brown sailors hustling to get drink
of the amber fluid. But SO quietly, so
nicely and with such regard for the
comfort of the next to them, that IL
was great object lesson on courtesy
and fun combined.
At other booths there were more
solid refreshments. Each one was
marked in mystic japanese characters
stating whether officers, cadets or .en.
listed men would be served there. And
the serving was great. Huge piatters
of cold meats. garnished with lettuce,
tomatoes, sliced oranges, in fact, all
kinds of fruits and cold vegetables, not
forgetting chopstieks, were served to
the hungry Jap Tars' on benches, on
tables and on outstretched hands.
Tt was wonderful gathering, it was
a most enthusiastic gathering and 1t
was very picturesque gathering. The
clean. groomed cadets, the distin-
looking officers with their ar
raw of medals and the smiling crowd
of sailors helped to make combina-
ton that was as pleasing to the eye
as it was remindful of the wonderful
advance that Japan has made in war
and diplomacy.
The thousands of local japanese who
were present enjoyed every moment of