The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-10

comforts OF uISJ-CldSS nOIel WIFI
all the joys and unbounded freedom
of the country.
Haleiwa can be reached by train or
by auto, and the roads, with a few ex-
Whether the trip is made by train, by
automobile or by carriage it is a
scenic ride all the way. The varied
scenery of the island of Oahu is too
well-known to need recapitulation at
this juncture, for even those who
have only skinned through the city
and its environs know that all classes
of scenery can be found within half
an-hour's ride of the center of the
town, scenery that ranges from the
rugged beauties of the awe-inspiring
Pail to the beautiful, grassy slopes
that stretch away like acres of green
velvet. The journey to Haleiwa,
therefore, never becomes dull, for
every moment fresh beauties burst
into view along this sinuous route.
The scene that greets one as soon
as the hotel and its well-kept grounds
come into view, however, is different
from anything seen en- route, for on
the summit of a slightly slipping
ground, is the Haleiwa Hotel, well
named The House Beautiful for it
is indeed a beautiful addition to the
landscape. Running through these
grounds is placid river, an arm of
the Pacific, and close by is the rugged
coast-line of Oahu. Spanning this
river is a rustic bridge that leads to
the coast, where dip may be enjoy
ed from the beach that makes a well
come break in rocky littoral.
About the grounds are dotted many
tropical trees that form welcome
shades, while there are clusters of
shrubs that enchance appreciately
the beauty of the grounds, and sum-
warehouses; afford Ravens of refuge
from the rays of the sun. The river
too donates it's need to an already
picturesque scene, for a thoughtful
management has provided canoes and
cutriggers in which many happy hours
can be spent. The grounds are about
as complete as they can be made.
There are excellent golf links, and a
wel-kept tennis court. In short the
grounds are actually private domain,
where the guests can find all outdoor
amusements, which even include
fresh water and sea bathing.
The hotel is in perfect harmony
with the beautiful surroundings, for
it is indeed an architectural triumph.
1t has a wide, bow fronted porch,
which is adjoined by a long, wide
sun, where all the comforts of the
bracing sea- breeze may be enjoyed,
either in the heat of the noon-day
sun, or in stormy weather, for this
veranda, being wide, enables the
guests to sit where the rays of the
sun or the effects of the rain cannot
reach them. 1t is a well-kept hotel,
and the exterior somewhat prepares
the visitor for the many comfortable
devices and superb furnishing that
greet him on every hand Immediately
he crosses the Threshold. In the
large reading room, are the latest
magazines and books, including liter
ature descriptive of all other parts of
the world, while the musical guests
find an excellent piano at their dis
posal.
Elsewhere it is the same; the key
note is comfort, and that the manage
ment has succeeded in their efforts
to please their guests is shown by
the amount of patronage that is be-
slowed on the hotel. All throughout
the year is the season" at Haleiwa,
for the delightful climate of this won
derful island, makes such a place as
Haleiwa the mecca of all those who
seek rest among pleasant surround
ings. Saturdays and Sundays, Of
course, are the busy days, as the
business men of Honolulu, just the
same as the tourists, spend their
week ends at Haleiwa, and all legal
holidays find happy band of trippers
in full possession, to the exclusion Of
dull business cares.
giving establishment is the cuisine.
In this direction there is nothing lack
ing from the excellent service and the
we'll appointed tables, to the happy
location on the wide veranda that
overlooks the grounds, with the blue
Pacific stretching away in the dis
lance.
Everywhere in every part of the
building is an indication of the pro-
gress of the artizan, for the hotel is
fitted with electric lighting, the bath
rooms, where hot water is gained just
as readily as cold water are models
of comfort and cleanliness, and judged
by the appointments throughout one
would think that Haleiwa was situat-
ed in the center of big city, instead
of miles away from a comparatively
small one. The awakening to the fact
that the hotel is in the country comes