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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-12-08
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Presidents Message-Cook Again
Root Permanent Arbiter at Hague
Gifts for Columbia.
PRESIDENTS MEssAGE


President Tait's message TO the
last session OF the S,xty-iirst Con-
gress was read In that body on Tues
day after copies had been distribut-
ed To the members. The message VAS
lengthy and bristled with lacts which
showed has thorough knowledge and
comprehension Of the important ques-
tons on which he urges legislation.
His views as to the tariff. ship sub
sidy. Federal incorporation law and
other matters have not changed, and
he Is emphatic In his suggestions as
TO many OF them.
COOK ASKS MERCY
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, admitting
doubt that he reached the north pole.
and weary of year of self-imposed
exile, is coming back to his native
land aud ASKS forgiveness OF his fell
low countrymen. His plea for mercy
is based on the assertion that when
he startled tho world with has declar-
alton OF the discovery OF the long
sought prize he was half crazed with
the terrors aud privations OF the
polar wilds and knew not whereof
he spoke.
In an article, which will be publish-
I'd In Hampton's Magazine. DR.. Cook
confesses that he does not know
whether or not he reached the nLrth
pole. He tolls the story of his life and
pictures what he calls the overpower-
ing ambition for exploration that be-
set him until II finally culminated IN
his effort to reach the pole. DR..
Cook declares that at the time he
convinced himself that he had dis
covered the polo he was half mad.
He spent two years In his gu st and
during that time endured hunger and
privation that. he says, would I'M
balance any mind
HIGH HONOR FOR ROOT
Senator Elihu Root OF New York,
last Saturday was appointed perIna-
nent arbitrator of America at the
Hague tribunal. succeeding the late
Chief Justice Fuller. The appoint
ment was announced by President
Taft.
COLUMBIA GETS $1SG,OOO MORE
Gifts amounting to S1S6, 900 have re-
Gently been made to Columbia Uni
versity. according to an announce
ment made last Monday. The gIver
OF the most important sum, one Of
100000, is anonymous. The gift viii
be added to the general endowment
fund. Ultimately. the income of It
will be available for promoting Gull
tural relations between Germany aud
the United States.
LIBERALS IN GREAT BRITAIN
The voting in Great Britain as far
as 1t has gone seems to warrant the
conclusion that the Liberals will be
returned to power, but that they
may have a somewhat smaller ma
jority in the new than the old parlla-
ment.
MODEL TOWN
A notable social experiment, back
cd by generous resources, is outlin-
ed by Mrs. Russell Sage, who re-
Gently announced her decision to es-
CONTINUED on las, page)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

Ex-Governor Cleghorn was the
genial host at a stag party for 10 on
Sunday at Ainahau, his beautiful Wal
kiki home The affair was given in
honor of Judge Cooper and Chief Jus
tice Hartwell and was one of the most
enjoyable little dinners ever given at
this charming spot. The decorations
of the entire house was In tones Of
red and green, a large handsome cut
glass vase bearing sprays or the dou-
bic scarlet hibiscus forming bright
Icanterpiece, while the place cards
depicted Japanese fans in water CO.
lors.
Those present at this jolly stag
dinner were: Chief Justice Hartwell,
Judge Cooper, Judge Robertson, Gov
ernor Frear, Mr. F. A. Schaefer, Mr..
Lorrin Thurston, Admiral Rees, Major
lDunning, Governor Cleghorn and Mr..
Frank Clegnorn.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
IT WILL HAPPEN.

yes" said the music store clerk
as he heaved a sigh, ut will happen
again this summer. 1t has happened
every summer for years and years, ami
it can't be stopped now"
You mean that you will take two
weeks OFF," was asked.
Yes, that's it. l shall go to some
farm house where they charge seven
dollars per. Same table-same beds.
Same frogs-same skeeters. Same
pond. same hill Same girl stenogra-
pher with the brown hair and rosy
cheeks
"Yes?"
And we shall fall in love. Same
old love. Our souls Will mate as soon
as they see each other"
And them"
And thin soulful looks-sighs-
whispers soft hands endearing
words-heart throbs."
And them"
And then starlight-moonlight
whispering breezes-whippoorwills-
nightingales-a curly head on a manly
shoulder"
And then some more?"
The two weeks fly by. Paradise
at an end. We must part. With my
heart bursting and my tears falling !
seek her out for last fond word. She
Is coyly hiding behind the rose bush.
1 discover her. I open wide my arms
and bid my darling come"
"AnG she comes?"
mo! Never! L was not to be, and
it cannot me. No, sir, she coolly and
calmly and glintingly looks yours
truly in the eye and replies:
Young man, If you poster me l will
have Mr.. Johnson punch your block
off,"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

The pupils of Kamehameha School
are eagerly anticipating the advent Of
tomorrow evening, wheh private
concert will be given at the school for
the students and their friends. A
most interesting programme has been
arranged, several glee Grub songs be-
ing among the numbers; also solo by
James Love (violin) and Mrs Alan
White (vocal) with grand organ re-
cital by the clever musician, Mr. Sgd
ney Hoben, This promises to be a
rare treaJ.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21


The second meeting of the new
music club organized by Mrs. Fred.
WalGron was held on Monday at the
residence of Mrs. F. A. Schaefer N
Nuuanu Valley, a musical programme
consisting of fifteen numbers being
enjoyed.
Mrs Harold is entertaining this
afternoon at luncheon in honor of
Miss Irene Fisher.
= & =
A great many Honolulans are on
the qui vive for the Mems League
dinner on Monday evening next, when
the talented vocalist, Miss Lindeman,
will again be heard here before her
departure to the mainland. Miss
Lindeman has received great praise
on account of her exquisite voice and
wonderful ability and on the occasion
of MONDAY evening treat is in store,
for those fortunate enough to hear her.
Miss Lindeman will be accompanied
by Mr.. Sydney Hoben, and some of her
choicest selections will be the aria
from Madame Butterfly, Zone Fine
Day." the Samson and Delilah aria,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

William G.. Irwin sailed for Homo
lulu on Saturday During mis- absence
Mrs. Irwin and Miss Helene Irwin
will visit at Santa BarDara-S. r.
Bulletin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
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We recommend now the IMME-
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
SHARPSIGNS
BY MRS. RIVENBURGH.

who has been the recipient of many
informal affairs, will be the motif OF
a handsome luncheon next Wednes-
day to which Miss Irma Ballentyne
has issued cards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21


Hugo Wolff, Schumann's Itch grorre
|Nicht"- and Harriet Wares Boat
Song.
Miss Lindeman since her return
from the volcano and Hilo, where she
gave a recital, has been singing at
Central Union Church. and will con-
tinue to do so till June 8. On the
Sth of June Miss Lindeman Will de-
part for San Francisco in the s. S.
Sierra, whence she will in the early
fall start on concert tour through
the Northwest, including Oregon,
II0aho. California and Washington.
Mrs. w. f. Frear entertained a
few friends informally at dinner on
Thursday evening and at luncheon
yesterday.
John w. Bourdette, an attorney,
sailed yesterday for the Hawaiian is
lands on the steamer Sierra-Call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rlcnard Walton Tully
(Eleanor Gates) were among those
who sailed for Honolulu on Saturday
They will spend about month in
the islands.-S. F. Bulletin
! f. M. Lewis, a merchant of Ho-
nolulu, it at the Palace. He has been
in the East for several weeks, and is
'enroute to his home.-Chronicle
Miss Harriet Joliffe will spend the
summer months at Sobre Vista with
l. the Spreckels children. Miss Ger
trude Jolliffe has reached Paris with
Mrs. preckels.--Chronicle
Mrs. Emil Waterman arrived from
her home in Honolulu to spend sew.
eral months here visiting relatives
Chronicle. TIEy
William G. Irwin sailed for Homo
lulu on Saturday. During mis- absence
Mrs. Irwin and Miss Helene Irwin
will visit at Santa Baroara.-S. r.
Bulletin.
Mr.. and Mrs. j Parker Currler are
enjoying novel ana delightful cruise
through the South Sea islands. At
last accounts they were in Melbourne,
after a visit to New Zealand, and had
planned a trip to include Samoa, Con-
ger and the iii islands. In June they
will sail for Honolulu, and after a
months visit there VIII return to Cali
fornia in July-Call
= 3 =
Chief Justice w. II. Beatty of the
state supreme court, accompanied by
his daughter, Mrs Alice Beatty Wright
sailed yesterday on the Sierra for
Honolulu. The Judges health has
been poor ana he hopes to regain It
in the tropical lslands.-Call.
Invitations are out for a picnic
party to Tantalus next Sunday, at
which Mrs. Kennedy wife of Major
Kennedy of Fort Shafter, will enter
tain in honor of her sister, Mrs, Jen-
nings, who is at present her house
guest and is stopping over for a short
while en- route to the orient.
8 & g
Invitations are out for tea at which
Miss Blanche Soper will preside or
Wednesday next.
Miss Alice Spalding, the popular
and beautiful BRIDE elect of Lieuten-
ont Caorga Rowa, of Fort Shafter
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
Signs Of All Kinds. Scenic
Work, Decorating, Granting
Paper Hanging, ETC., Etc.

exquisite gowns it would fill this page
to describe them.
Mrs. Alexander Garceau will spend
the summer abroad and has planned
to join her sister, Mrs. Camille Mar
tin, in London. Mrs. Hyde Smith
has reached Honolulu, where she will
spend several months with her SON
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Dillingham;. Walter Dilling-
ham sailed last week for Italy where
his marriage with Miss Gaylord will
take place this month.-Chronicle
8 & 4
Miss Ellen Barry daughter of the
popular general in command of the
Department of California left today
for Portland, where she will be The
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Wood, who
are planning to make this attractive
girl the motif of several smart func-
| lions
Miss Edith Simpson will spend sew
eral months visiting Mrs. Laura Peter
Fuller on the Atlantic coast this sum-
mer.-Chronicle.
2 4
Mrs. Rudolph Spreckels, Miss Ger
trude Joiffe and Master Howard
Spreckels lett for New York yester-
i day morning. There they will meet a
party of friends including Mr.. and
Mrs. Claus August Spreckels, VINO
will sail for Paris the following week
on the Kronprincessin Cecilia. Mrs.
Rudolph Spreckels plans spending
some time abroad Mr.. Spreckels join
ing the party next month.-Chronicle
Quite a number of impromptu sup
per parties have made the roof gar
den of the Young Hotel merry of late,
and the jollification of these delight
full affairs has been due to the hospi-
tally of Mr. and Mrs. McRae, the
manager of the excellent stock COM
pany now playing at the Hawaiian
Opera House and his wife who are
two most charming Seople. Among
these little social functions was a
supper after the performance on Tues
day night, when a number of guests
enjoyed their hospitality.
Beautiful REQ carnations were the
principal feature of decoration, leis
adjoining the necks of the ladies and
heads of the men and making a pretty
floral group of them. Those present
at this supper were: Miss Margaret
Oswald, Miss Laura Hudson, Miss Ell
lott, Miss Louise Melrose, Mr.. Hotch-
kiss, Mr.. Morrison Mr.. Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs Webb, Mr.. Royal, Mr.. Griffith
Wray, Mr. Dillon, Mrs. Harvey-Elder,
Mr.. R. o. Matheson and Mr.. Balm
e bridge.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
Bill Busters Letter To His Father.


remember in school and had few
that Well I've found out how mistaken
l a school all he
needs it, Who would think
as necessary a makes it,
OF OIL oil tested
couldn't good
taken and tested
to
record
a
would all filled
then they would have to dig eP all up and put down new
There is always
doing his
him The
is
that important when you are
with and all
everybody will 1t instead
other fuel g.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

Mrs. c. Hedemann was the hostess
on Wednesday at a luncheon for a
few of her friends when several men
bers of the younger set were enter
tanned at her beautiful Waikiki home.
The table was prettily adorned with
rose pink carnations and maidenhair
fern, these being scattered over the
cloth. The place cards were embeI-
lished with quaint oriental scenes.
Those present were Miss Dorothy
Wood, Miss da Koepke, Miss Spalding,
Miss Alice Spalding, Miss Hil0'a White,
Miss Marie Ballentyne, Miss Ronhilde
White, Miss Irma Ballentyne, and Mrs.
Harold Castle (nee Hedemann).
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

passenger of all those who departed
in the Lurline on Tuesday evening
was Mr.. Churchill Harvey Elder lately
the popular young financial editor of
the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Mr.. Elder before leaving for the main
land was the motif of several farewell
dinner parties and on the occasion Of
his departure was the exposure of all
eyes of which there were many hun
dreds on the wharf Arriving in an
automobile he fell an unsuspecting
victim into the hands of his many
friends, the entire McRae Stock Com
pany being among them. Between
laughter and tears he was seized, and
in less than a iiffy he was completely
blossoms being even tied about his
legs, so that as he walked up the
gangway he resembled more a Tongan
bride than a practical newsp6perman.
AS the steamer drew away from her
mOorings the company sang Goodbye
Old Pal" and several other touching
little farewell ballads creating quite
a sensation on the quiet dock.
3 & &
handsome dinner was given on
Sunday evening at the Alexander
Young Hotel at which Mrs. Henry
McRae presided. American Beauty
roses formed charming centerpiece,
candelbra of the same delicate rose
pink hue shedding a soft glow. The
dinner was a farewell function given
in honor of Churchill Harvey Elder
and a number of guests enjoyed the
hospitality Of the gracious and beauti-
full hostess.
Halley's Comet, with its quips and
quirks and false alarms, was the motif
of numerous midnight 1oy-rides last
week, all of which terminated at the
observatory at Kaimuki. On Satur-
day night a party of twenty five, in.
Guiding the McRae Stock Company,
motored out, remaining till daylight,
in order to get glimpse of the erratlc
celestial visitor.
Mrs. Carrie Jacobs Bond, the ia
nous musician, singer, and composer,
arrived in the Wilhelmina from San
Francisco to be the house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Tenney fol' some
time. 1t was Mrs Bonds first ilteu-
ton to travel round the world, but
this arrangement was abandoned for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21

Fine Job Prmrlng. C-@r once
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-06
.THE COMpHNION,S TASK
By LAURA A. SMITH

can conceive Of no work moro try
Ing than that Of being a companion.
Yet l know 1t appeals to many wom-
en- Of refined tastes who shrink from
going out and battling with the world.
II gives a home and life apart from
business. The companioniould know
how to sew and mend. She should
know enough about nursing TO supple
ment the work OF doctor and trained
nurse; she should know dietary and
hygiene. and she should know how to
give her surroundings little artistic,
honey touch. Have you not seen an
invalid lying with shades up and
crooked, and everything in the room
twisted and awry? And havo yon not
seen a mlnlstering angel slip In, quietly
lower the shades, straiehten things
out. put fresh flowers about and change
the whole surface OF thIngs7 Some
persons anticipate our wishes and some
have TO be reminded and implored
until We lose heart. The keynote to
being good companion IS to antlcl-
pate the patrons wish.
The true companion should cultivate
a gentle. refined voice and manner. She
should guard against dIsagrceable por-
sonal habits snulIilng, breathing loud,
nervous twltchlngs OF limbs of body.
She should be eXquisltely neat In per-
son and have delicate touch. Ono OF
the very grandest and most sclf-secri-
hcing women OF my acquaintance is
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-06

Mary's example II you arc a COM
panlon.
| do not recommend a young eirTs
acting as companion to the aged or af-
dicted. The effect on her own life will
be too depressing. Age forgets its own
youth and frets at the display OF
youthful spirits. There is likely TO be
friction, for 1t is very hard to so sub
duo ones spirits and energy to suit
those of the enfeebled. Being a COM
panlon Tor this class suits the mature.
settled woman much better than 1t
does the young girl. Do not gain an
IDEA from this practical advice. intend
ed TO help the young girl seeking to
oecome a companion, that do not love
Old people. would rather work among
them and help them than any other
ciasS OF persons, except OF course little
children. Starting Christmas Cheer
Tor the Old Folks" fund aud supply
ing them with Christmas baskets. coal
ana a summer outing, was the most
enjoyable work l recall. When have
time and money, tho dear old people
VIII be my fayorite charity.
Must Play Her Part.
believe a companion must play well
her part, just as an actress does. She
must have or assume an Interest In tho
things which interest her patron Sho
must learn to be talkatIve, but not
100 talkatiye, and above all not too
meek. Tor who really likes or respects
took-meek person2 II I were going to
become companion and could aftnSd
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-06

also one OF the most uncleanly In dress
and person. Hundreds OF poor aud
aged and prisoners call her blessed, for
she works day and night In their be-
half; yet her co-workers shrink from
her touch, she is 30 markedly dirty In
dress and person. Another worthy
woman repelS where she would intctr-
est, because she has a hlgh-pitched.
penetrating voice and scolds and COM
mnnds, where drop OF the oil of
courtesy and diplomacy would win her
cause. Any woman must remembe
how large part the person and the
dress play In working success.
The SuperSensltlve Girl.
While the companion uosld have
patience. tenderness and sympathy,
she should not be oyer-sensitlve. She
should know how and when to e[iace
herself. She must remember that she
Is not keeper. and that her patron
may sometimes wish to entertain q
visitor In private. Quite the funniest
visits mako arc to a friend whose
companion. Mary. must always be IN
ylted TO join US whllo we chat and
dine, nd all conversation must be
explained to Mary. | have never been
there yet that Mary has not taken uD-
bragg and cried or eulked In her room
and spoiled our visit There seems to
be no help for It. Is 1t not silly? /
see my friend but once q year. and
then only for a few hours. and why
should Marys super-sensilveness be
humored? Do not, beg OF YOU. follow
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-06

vHs HE other day I WAS looking
through some old tlles OF a maea-
II zine-I won't tell you what
magazine for you would prob
ably sniff-and particularly Mt some
OF George Du Maurier's illustrations.
And one OF the first was q caricature
of the prevailing women's fashions OF
the day-a gentle scoff of the cartoon
ist at the skirts then worn. skirts so
tight that their wearers could hardly
walk. In fact, tho woman In the car
toon Is represented as saying that she
bad been obliged to rebuild her house
because she could not climb stairs In
the gowns then imposed by fashion.
And that, dearly beloved, was in the
eighties!
So you see all this pother about the
hobble skirt Is not so astoundingly
new. Furthermore, It teaches us that
tho annual editorial alarm about the
garments we arc threatened with Is rs
usual tri1le oyerdone. Every sea-
son we have the same panic. THE
climax of absurdlty in women's
fashions" boots the wise old owl In
his editorial snnctum-lt IS CUSTOMARY
10 call It sanctum. though II you
evor were In one you might have
diAe4tul udluS luI IL 6ul, IL GU
keep your eyes open, you will see that
the really absurd In feminine apparel
is 30 rare that 1t actually causes
crowd when 1t IS seen on tho street,
So, on the whole. VIC don't need to
be afraid Of having to make ourselves
either ridiculous or uncomfortable In
our desire to conform with the modes,
1t is true that the Rue de la Paix has
sent out some rather bizarre designs
in the way OF hobble skirts But they
never will be really popular with
American women. particularly nice
American 5omen. any more than they
are with tho French women who are
actually "of the monde" Houses that
rely on the patronage of the refined
women OF New York are not showing
models Of the extremely narrow skirt.
From two to two and half yards is
considered the correct width at tho
HON. and It Is possible that this will
be increased in later models.
Latitude for all Styles.
And, lest anybody should get the
idea that there will be bizarre note
In this winters fashions, l want 10
dfsebuse their minds at once. One
can form an excellent opinion from
the models that have been shown SO
far and, with few exceptions. they
are charming. Furthermore there is
sufficient latitude In them go that any
woman can pick out what is becoming
to her. More than this you cannot
a5k Of tho autocrat Fashion.
For evening gowns. designers have,
for the most part, gone back to the
Empire period once more Not tho
extreme, high-waisted modes, as seen
IN the court dresses of Napoleon's
ttmo, but the modified style. In fact.
thoy affect moro the costumes such
as our ancestors OF that era wore In
the daytime. In this they are different
from the fashion OF a couple OF sea-
sons ago. which was moulded on the
more classic lines of the court dresses
Of Empire times. although both modes
are modelled on the beautiful. statu-
ary-like lines OF ancient Greek robes
The coming seasons evening gowns
Will not spoil the figure. as did the
extremely high-waisted ones. The
girdle Is barely raised above the
normal waist line Nearly oil the
belts md girdles are much wider than