The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-06

| anu luueeu were silently wondering
who the very lucky man was, who
would eventually claim the lovely girl.
when suddenly, at a bridge afternoon
given at her home to three of her
most intimate friends on Wednesday,
the charming little hostess naivelv re.
vealed a dazzling ring, on the tell.
tale finger of her pretty left hand
which precipitated a perfect pande.
monium of fluctuations, and admira.
ton and confessions, and confirmed
the fact that Mr. William Williamson
had placed himself in line to become
a benedict and had proved what ex-
cellent taste he has, in the selection
of lady for his bride.
The engagement ring-that alluring
and irresistible pledge of bondage
is the talk Of the town and henceforth.
wherever she goes, this popular little
bride-elect will be followed with eager
eyes, for they say it's one of the most
marvellously elegant rings ever seen
in this city 1t consists of a very
large solitaire completely surrounded
by myriads of smaller diamonds, and
surely will not fail in its desired mis-.
sion of flashing its message to all
who gather near
Miss Rhodes is a petite brunette
with soft brown hair which falls back
from regular piquant features, with
expressive brown eyes and an ivory
complexion. She is one of the most
popular bellies of the smart set Of
Honolulu, and in addition to her az.
quisite charm and fascinating man.
ners, she is the possessor of a rich
contraito voice which has been heard
in public on many occasions.
Mr.. Williamson is a member of the
Honolulu Stock Exchange and fig.
ures prominently in social circles. He
is treasurer of the University club a
member of all the leading clubs and
has legion of friends in this CITY.
The marriage will take place in
September.
Admiral and Mrs Rees entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ivers at their
table last evening at the University
Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Mead entertain
ed at their table, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
! Goodale, Miss Catherine Goodale. Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Kimball and Miss
Helen Kimball.
AT the table of Mr.. and Mrs. E. M.
Watson were Miss Irma BaIlentyne
and Mrs. Ernest Miller, son of Senator
Miller of California.
& E &
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Whitehouse en-.
tertained at their table, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marston Campbell, Miss Lydia Nc
Stocker and Mr.. w. McInerny,
Among the elegantly gowned ladies
seen last evening at the University
Club were:
MRS. Jack Balch, who wore a stun.
ming and very severe evening gown
OF black crepe de chine and a largo
Dlack picture hat to match hearing
Dlack and white willow plumes Miss
irma Ballentyne in a very stunning
evening gown of pale yellow satin.
eIaDorately trimmed with pearl and
silver passamenterie, Mrs. E. M Wat.
son in a severe black gown of creme
meteor with ornaments of let Mrs
Corwln p. Rees, wife o; Admiral Rees
IN very handsome creation of black
lace over white satin in which she
was regal, with an added touch of
beauty in the string of exquisite
pearls which were twined i'm her hair
Mrs. R. d. Mead was very beautiful
ly gowned in a confection of white
silk, trimmed with rosepoint lace AMI
cords of pale blue satin; Mrs. George
Z. Bowen, wife of Lieut.. Bowen of
Fort Shafter was a beauty, in annie
blossom pink silk, decollete, with
dainty trimmings of pastelIe passa-
menterie; Mrs. L. NJ. Whtehouse
wore striking robe of black span.
giles with a large black picture hat
with flowing sable plumes.
Miss Lydia McStocker was a very
dainty picture in a soft white net
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