The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-03

ped in to tea, custom which is win
ming high favor in many of the oc-
casions of the elite. qThe gowns seen
at t this delightful afternoon were
dainty lingerie CONNECTIONS, Miss Rob-
ertson, the honored guest being most
attractively attired in white marqui-
settle over white silk, and the hostess
looking as ever, very sweet in con-
lection of pale pink lingerie and wear
ing a cluster of rosebuds in her cor
sage.
Those present were Mrs. David
Center, Miss Nadine Center, Mrs.
Harold Hayselden, Mrs North, Miss
Helen North, Misses Williams, Miss
Claire Williams, Miss Magoon, Mrs.
Merle Johnson, Miss Lillian Robertson,
Mrs. w. L. Whitney, Miss Myra An
gus, Miss Jean Angus, Mrs. James
Dougherty Mrs, Elizabeth Church,
Mrs. George Cleveland Bowen of Fort
Shafter, Miss Marjorie Freeth, Miss
Minna Berger, Miss Kathryn Steph-
ems, Mrs. William Campbell
A very informal and delightful gaths
ering of friends enjoyed the hospital
ity of Mrs Frederick Damon on We'd
nesday when delicious buffet lunch
con followed by bridge occupied the
afternoon hours at her home on Thurs
ton avenue.
An artistic arrangement of delicate
pink, carnations distinguished the
luncheon, when covers were placed
for twelve.
Mrs. Victoria Ward entertained on
Thursday afternoon at her romantic
home, the "Old Plantation" with a de-
lightful poi luncheon for a few of her
friends.
Luncheon was served at one o'clock
in the large dining room which was
decorated in tones of yellow and gold,
so appropriate at this season of the
year.
A long table occupied most of the
apartment, and this was deliberately
bedecked in a profusion of greens,
fragrant fresh mountain mails being
strewn over the cloth, and delicate
maidenhair scattered in between. A
large centerpiece was conceived by a
mound of golden brown fruit. At each
place, attached to g name card de-
plotting quaint scenes OF local color
every guest found a long graceful lei
of golden lima intertwined with long
strings of fresh MALE which were
worn about the shoulders during the
repast This was elaborate to a de-
gree, and represented every known
delicacy of sea and land so relished
by Hawaiians.
After luncheon the guests and their
hostess INDUCED in several rubbers of
bridge, and later delicious ice cream
and cake were served. Among those
present were Mrs. McWayne, Mrs. B.
B. Allen, Mrs. Jaeger, Mrs. T. Robin
son, Miss Agnes Mcintyre, Mrs. John
A. Palmer, Miss Ladd, Mrs. Pattie
Berger, Mrs. Charles Lucas, Mrs. R.
R. Reidford, Mrs. Stuart, Miss Kula-
manu- Ward, Miss Lucy Ward, Mrs.
Booth, Miss Kathleen Ward, and Mrs.
Victoria Ward the gracious hostess.
The most beautifully appointed din
ner party of the past week was that
at which Admiral and Mrs. Corwin P.
Rees, U. S. N. presided.
| Palms and other tropical foliage are
always distinctive of the lovely resi-
dence of Admiral and Mrs. Rees on
Ualalxaa street, and are an appropriate
ensemble for the pretty occasions CIV
en- within the portals of this charm
| ing home.
The dinner tables at which covers
were arranged for twelve persons was
tremendously arrayed in the new
French pastel shades of pink and law
ender, an exquisite centerpieee being
| lOIllSu ny SOdlluS DIdo0 nOW6I-
basket vase filled with an artistic ar
rangement of palest rose pink double
hibiscus blossoms and maidenhair
fern while unique and distinctive
feature of the softly lighted table
were the cut glass candle bowls which
were concealed at the base of the cut
glass candlesticks by profusions of
fragrant pale lavender violets shading
into purple, amid sprays of fluffy mai
denhair.
The candelabra were shaded with
pink silk and fringe, and the place
cards bore the family monogram.
After dinner, at which an elaborate
menu was served, the hosts and their
guests devoted the evening to cards
Those present were Major and Mrs
Neville, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Macfarlane
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Frederick Witch