The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-11-06
By MRS. RIvENBURGH.


tering mass. The centre table was
reserved for the ladies, which is GUS
tom of the Japanese, and this was dis
tinguished from the rest by very
large spray of green bamboo ornament
ed with balls of cotton.
At the makai extremity of the lawn
was the prettiest stage imaginable with
a back drop representing the summit
of Full San, the sacred, snow-capped
mountain of Japan, running along at
the feet of which spread a field of
wild flowers in all the natural colors.
The draw-curtain was beautifully
painted and represented old Diamond
Head a strip Of beach, and the first
hall of a black and white canoe.
This work, so creditable to the ar
student at the Consulate. The prosce-
mum of this miniature theatere, was
composed of Cherry blossoms
! The gentlemen who had been in
vited to this elaborate spread and en-
tertainment, after having disposed Of
their hats, and overcoats, arranged
themselves In long line at the Eva
entrance to the tent, and at a signal,
marched in to their allotted places.
, When all were seated the ladies en-
tered, from the Consul's residence and
led by their host took their places
quietly at the centre table. The con-
suit then advanced to his seat at the
head of his table with the men, and
the feast began.
1t was opened by short, but inn
pressive speech by the host, and end
ed in cheers of banzais. And then
the orchestra of eight pieces composed
entirely of Japanese, softly played the
national anthem while all present
bowed their heads in mute respect
could not but draw a contrast to oU
patriotism, where, when that part Of
a programme is reached, half the au-
dience dIsptrses.
And here is another marked diff
ference in the Japanese ways, and our!
and it is a question in my mind i
theirs is not more creditable. The!
seem to realize that an orchestra il
: made up of human beings, who lik,
) most of us appreciate a little recogni
ton, of what has taken them weeks t
prepare. l have heard orchestras il
all parts of the states and in Honolulu
render selections through a warp O
> conversation, not even hand reward
> ing their efforts. Last night ever
selection was listened to in respectful
l silence and generously applauded.
Soft music was played Throughout
the greater part of the repast whic
was made more interesting by mum
3 bers on the stage executed by the bes
talent in town.
q There were several sketches whicl
$ were exceedingly humorous, and tn
+ outbursts OF laughter were contagious
e Males, in gruff voices, impersonatin
: dainty little women greatly amuse
I the ladies', while a speech given il
Hawaiian by Mr.. Isii, editor of tn
= Daily Chronicle, who is an apt schola
o in that tongue, and translated by MI
v Owamura into Japanese, ignorant c
g what his companion had said, cause
: much merrriment.
+ Then came a sword dance, by
n child, and large man, to the wier
d accompaniment of a Japanese instru
e ment, and wavering voice behind tn
a scenes. 1t was fantastic, at times gre
It tesque, from our standpoint, but tire
i mendously impressive, and barberou
o A speech was announced, which caus
If ed furror of enthusiasm, and | wa
told that Mr.. Maxine would favor u
d which he did from the stage, speakir
= in quiet voice, and relating the ta
e of the bald-headed man and the nos,
IS less woman meeting on opposite sidC
h of river. He impersonated both
ID clever manner and caused outburs
N of laughter from the assembled guest
e, There were also, an impersonation
10 a Chinese warrior, after the war wit
China, chanting in a weird tone, ar
a. performing quaint gestures; a nav
k war song, composed during the la
Is war with russia, and sung to Il
d. rythm of oars which was enchantin
D. and was greeted with cheers, dome
III tic sketch of Japanese home life, whe
of saucy up-to-date woman abandon
We her home cares and very troubleson
baby, to her poor belated spouse;
IN humorous pretidigitator, who rivall
lie Carter the magician and called for
nd fun galore; a jetser, and narrator
ng anecdotes and an amusing dane
he wherein some half dozen men wi
ar masked faces and heads topped wi
ed lighted lanterns danced a sort of pol
of less Maypole, Intervening and posi-
lg in position which spelled some me
On sage Of congratulation from the cha
r. acters printed upon their lamps.
ms All of HonolulWs elite Japane
lie residents were present at the banqu
OF and their wives, some of whom q
raraIv aver sean in nuhlio If was