The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-02
BY MRS. RIVENBURGH.

kets of maidenhair being pretty
background for the green and gold
decorations, which were reminiscent
OF the Far East" With the true
of an artist Mrs. Rees
had designed the picturesque setting
which called forth the admiration
of all present
The table appointments were dis
tinctly oriental in character. even to
the heavily embroidered centerpiece
which was a revelation of beauty, re.
presenting huge dragons in silks and
intricate designs and color.
The menu, which was characteristic
of an oriental feast, was most COM
plete and boosted many of the rarest
dainties and delicacies of a princes
repast. Among other choice viands
offered the admiring guests on this &C.
casion were birdsnest soup, sharks
fins, and delicious chop suey, which
is the piece de resistance of an orien-
tai spread. Competent Chinese wait
ers in white served during the even
ing, at the conclusion of which Mrs
Rees was the recipient of fattering
praise for her originality.
Those present to do honor to the
occasion were Major and Mrs. Dun
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Focke and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ivers.
The hurried departure of Mrs. H. V.
Murray and her little son was quite
a surprise to Mrs. Murray's many
friends in Honolulu, her trip having
been taken in response to a cable
from her mother, Mrs. E. S. Cunha,
who is quite i'll at sanatorium in San
Francisco. DR.. Murray preceded his
wife on Saturday, Mrs. Murray and
her little boy leaving in the Sierra
last Wednesday. All her friends in
this city are eagerly awaiting news
of the invalid and are anxious for her
return to Honolulu when she will be
accompanied by DR.. and Mrs. Murray
Among the passengers yesterday OF
an incoming liner from the Antipode
were Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Walton
Tully, nee Eleanor Gates, the novelist
and Governor and Mrs. w. F. Frear an,
Miss Frear. The Frears will spend tn
entire summer on this side of the oceaI
The Tullys have been visiting in Hone
lulu.-S. F. Post
On Wednesday evening Admiral anC
Mrs. Corwin p Rees entertained al
very handsome dinner in honor OF
Captain Rodman, commanding the U
S. S. Cleveland and Captain Mcdonald
commander of the U. S. S. Chatta
nooga. The dining room was beau
tifully decorated in palms and firms
with branches of golden shower add
ing a touch of color to the tout en-
semble.
The table was adorned with grace
full clusters of the dainty golden show
er blossoms also represented on the
place cards, and yellow silk candida
bra which shed soft light over the
snowy cloth and Offering silver and
rock crystal making an impressive
picture.
Admiral and Mrs. Rees are leaders
of society in Honordlu, and their de
lightful dinner and luncheons have
become famous throughout our smart
set. Those present on Wednesday
! evening were Captain and Mrs. Rod
man, Captain Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs
Babbitt, Captain and Mrs. Low, U. S
NJ c.; DR.. and Mrs. Lane and Miss
Agnes Walker.
Mrs. S. Klant of Honolulu, who ha
been in the Eastern states severa
| llOuIuSs is 1T Jl6 FdlIluOuJ. one VII
sail Saturday for Hawaii.-S. F, Post.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. Henry Along of He
nolulu are guests of Mrs. Afong's sis
ter Mrs. Henry Whiting, and Admira
Whiting (retired) at their home /
Berkeley-S. F. Wasp.
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The engagement of Miss Leila Par
sons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Parsons of Santa Rose, to Frederic
Dwight Lowrey of Honolulu, has bee
announced, no date being given for tn
weddings. F. Wasp.
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B. F. Dillingham;, contractor {
Honolulu, is at the st. Francis wit
Mrs. Dillingham;. F. Wasp.
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DR.. and Mrs. Walter Hoffman, will
depart for the other islands on tn,