The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-04

A most delightful reunion of old Pu-
nahou boys and girls was held at the
residence of Judge and Mrs. s. b. Dole
on the afternoon of August 81, 1910,
at four clock.
These had wished to have David B.
Lyman Punahou schoolmates meet
and greet him and his wife on this his
half-century visit to his native land.
Mr.. LYMAN S school days at Punahon
covered the period from 1852 to 1899
inclusive; but not only were his own
schoolmates invited but also those so
near his time that they had lmblDed
the school spirit of those days and
were in sense his contemporaries
This included the Punahou pupils pre-
ceding him and also his successors Tor
several wears afterwards reaching TO
the year 1863.
Judge and Mrs. Dole, in their own
gracious and inimitable manner, re-
eeiyed their guests and at once put
them at ease saying, = You are WI
liam. David, Orramel, Ellen, BOD, mary }
lust bows and girls again today
After the reception all repaired to
the spacious lanai, with ITS hanglhg
baskets, vines and palms, ITS large cage
where canaries flew free from perch TO
perch among the green; and its wide,
surrounding ledge. which served as well
for seats for the silver-halred boys ana
girls as for the rare plants. Here were
tables and chairs and the book for reg
;sterino names. and here delicious re-
freshments were served by graceful
maidens in dainty attire.
Chicago Air.
Jn1oe Dole welcomed the guests IN
an address humorous, euloglstlc and re-
Prospective. He introduced his remarks
by explaining. in pleasing way, why
Chicago cousins seldom return to Ha'
wall. Something in the air holds them
but David Lyman, going out for a
breath of fresh air, founded a city and
has spent his time since in develop
ing it.
'Iron Age at Punahou.
Mrs. Mills was called upon and spoke
of the economies of the Iron Age
at Punahou. and of the fine class OF
bows and girls at that time, and she
was glad to see the developed lives OF
these students and to know the gooo
they hav done. When asked il she re
membered certain boys, she SAID -
remember. nothing bad.
Mrs. Weaver recalled names anC
games and many incidents of Punahor
life in olden times.
A p. Clark regretted that Judge ana
Mrs. Lyman could not remain. He haC
spent many years in Chicago and haf
many friends there. but there is nj
place like the Islands for a home. H.
felt very grateful to Mrs. Mills tina
her memory was no better
c. H. Dickey especially WELCOMED
Mrs. Lyman and claimed to be her old
est friend in Hawaii, as he knew he
as little girl in Tennessee and hat
attended the wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs
Lyman.
The Half Could Not Be Told.
When Mr.. Lyman was called upon
his apology for reading his addres
was lack of time to tell half or ever
small fraction Of what he had to say
and he must either condense on paper
or talk till morning about the Iro
Age at punahou This address was fol
lowed by much admired poem, VIZ
ten by Mrs Dole and read at an old
time alumni reunion at Oahu College
and read on this occasion by DIR. \
B. Emerson.
While many who had attended Puma
hon in those olden times were ont 0
town. others were there who are Sc
dom seen at social functions, and nc
only the guests OF honor but all pres
ont were thankful to Judge and Mr.
Dole for this never-to-be forgotte
meeting which was closed by joining c
hands and singing "AuId Lang Syne
TO the accompaniment of a Hawaiia
orchestra.
Mr.. Lyman's Address.
Mr.. Lyman 5 paper excited geuer;
interest. In responding to the goo
wishes of his sch0olmates, he said:
Receiving an intimation at la
date from our honorcd host that
might be asked to say something {
this occasion, ana fearing I might s.
too much and abridge our social i
tereourse, | have hastily noted fe
thoughts. I confess, however, that
feel somewhat embarrassed to spea
as an old Punahou boy. I wa