The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-10

CISCO,
This lovely home is famed for the
lavishness of the entertainments that
have been given within its portals,
perhaps the most exquisite form of
hospitality being embodied in the or
child Dinners" whose artistic appoint
ments have become distinctive of the
hosts
On Tuesday evening the dinner table
in the large handsome dining hall was
lresplendent with glittering appoint
ments of silver and crystal with a
symphony of charming color tones
nesting in between.
The large hand wrought lace center
cloth was spread at the base of an
exquisite centerpiece of delicate laven.
der orchids banked round their bronze
jardiniere by fluffy sea of violet and
lavender tulle and runners of crushed
liberty satin ribbon in paler shade
Upon this confection of beauty the
subdued light fell from lavender silk
shaded candelabra which were orna-
mented by little cascades of violet
beaded fringe.
The place cards conformed to the
tout ensemble, being handpainted or
chids in the delicate coloring, the
beauty of the entire table being very
elegant
After dinner the guests were enter
tanned by an evening of music and
bridge
Those present were Admiral and
Mrs. Corwin P. Rees, Major and Mrs
Samuel Dunning, Dr. and Mrs. Char
les Bryant Cooper, Mrs. Herman
Focke, Mrs. E. Faxon Bishop, Mr. H.
Walker, Mr.. Walter Bruck of San
Francisco and Mr.. and Mrs. Tenney.
The gowns worn at this elaborate
function were magnificent creations,
and added not little to the picture.
Mrs. Rees was handsome in a Pari-
sian creation of mauve satin, richly
and heavily embroidered in amethysts
and bordered by long graceful fringe.
Mrs. Dunning was charming in
cerice marquisete gown over white
satin.
Mrs. Bishop wore an exquisite robe
of pink satin and many jewels and
Mrs. Focke was regally attired in a
creation fashioned of black spangles.
The hostess wore a French creation
of pale blue satin, draped with a veil
ing of silk tulle embroidered in gold
thread. the hobble skirt terminating
in a long black silken fringe.
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The regular weekly meeting of the
"Courtland Bridge Club" was held at
that attractive hotel on Wednesday
evening, seven tables being played in
the large drawing room amid an ar
tistic setting of palms and red carna-
tions.
Several interesting games of this
past-time we're INDUCED in, after which
handsome prizes were awarded. Mrs.
Hickman winning the first lady's prize
"a silver and crystal bottle of fragrant
smelling salts, and DR.. Dickey captur.
ing the first gentlemans prize,
heavy silver pencil.
The second lady's and gentleman's
prizes were won by Mrs. Bushfield and
Mr.. Johnson, respectively, the former
being awarded a typical Hawaiian
sofa cushion made. of cocoanut fibre,
and the latter silver ash tray.
Later a delicious buffet supper was
served in the dining room of punch,
sherbet, chicken salad, cake and sand
wiches at table adorned by basket
of delicate pinks.
Those who were present at this
meeting were Major and Mrs. Neville,
Captain and Mrs, Arthur Mark, Mrs.
Alice Brown, Miss Kulamanu Ward,
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Hickman, Lieutenant and Mrs Will
cox, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Palmer, Mr..
and Mrs. Stobie, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen,
Mrs. Wilson, Miss Dunier, Mrs. Bush.
ned, DR.. Mackall, DR.. Dickey, Mr..
Brewster, Mr.. Carmichael, Mr.. Duncan,
Messrs. McEldowney (2), Mr.. Malford
and Mr. Wurl.
e Sa
Colonel Walter Schuyler who was
in command of the Fifth Cavalry,
Schofield Barracks. Leilehua, and who
has many friends here left on Tues
day in the transport Sherman for San
Francisco where he has been assigned
to STAFF duty.
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There was quite little hutter of ex-
element at the Alakea dock on Mon
day morning when the Siberia drew
alongside, for It was on this boat that
Miss Margaret Bell of Washington, D.
c., arrived from her long journey to
become the bride of Dr. Charles Paul