The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-11-12

and she will be sorely regretted In
local service and society circles.
Mrs. J A. Gilman entertained few
of her friends at an informal but de-
lightful tea yesterday afternoon from
four to six o'clock, complimentary to
her house guest Mrs. Day.
The guests gathered IN the big ar
tistic ha utree uelis on the beach, and
the day being perfect one of cool
breezes and sunshine was greatly en-
ioyed by all. the informality Of the
occasion enhancing its charm.
Tea. chicken salad, cream and fruit
punch were served the hostess and
her guests al fresco and most de-
lightlul afternoon was spent by about
a dozen ladies'.
Il. S. Civil Engineer and Mrs Lew
erenz entertained on Wednesday even
ING at their pretty home on Green
street, in honor of and forewell to
Admiral and Mrs. CorwinsP. Rees, u.
S. H., who are leaving in the near
future for Washington, ID. c.
The house was aglow with softly
shaded lights, potted palms and maid
enhair and golden chrysanthemums
forming a lovely and graceful setting
for the handsome gowns of the la
dies.
The dining room was a symphony of
pink, an oriental hammered brass re-
ceptacle overlooking with delicate
MarmOn Cochet roses and soft lace
maidenhair holding the place of honor
as centerpiece on a rich hand wrought
lace dolly.
Clipped blossoms and maidenhair
fern were strewn over the delicate
cloth which glowed softly under rose
pink silk candelabra, revealing a
wealth of dainty sparkling appoint
ments of rock crystal and heavy sill
yer
The rose fayors were daintily charm
ing and in tune with the color tone.
After a delicious menu the hosts
and their guests repaired to the golden
tinted drawing room where rubbers of
bridge filled the evening.
Those present at this charming din
ner party were Admiral and Mrs. Cor
win p. Rees, U. S. ~, Captain and Mrs.
Arthur Mark, U. S. NJ. c., Miss Kath-
ryn Stephens and Mr.. Fahn, newly ar
rived of the IT, S. lighthouse service.
Mrs. Rees was very handsome in a
rich decollete gown of filmy black
chiffon over black satin, with the real
lace adjoining the bodice, delicately
yelled with white chiffon. Mrs. Rees
wore a display Of rare pearls.
Mrs. Arthur Mark loke dcharming
in a handsome white lace robe and
wearing diamonds.
Miss Stephens was daintily gowned
in fluffy white lingerie.
Mrs. Ramsey was very lovely in a
rich robe of heavy white lace over
white satin, and the gracious hostess
was very beautiful wearing an evening
gown Of Peach-colored satin with Ella
borate motifs of pearls.
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Major and Mrs. Neville and child
are expected to arrive on the trans
port Sheridan on Monday from San
Francisco to relieve Major Charles G..
Long, U. S M. c.
DIR. and Mrs. H. Fl. Lane will be
departing passengers on the Sheridan
on Monday when they will be honored
by a number Of their local friends to
deck them with fragrant "leis" and
wish them good luck in DR.. Lanes new
post in the Philippines.
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An elaborate farewell stag banquet
was given to the officers of the Ma
rine Corps on Thursday evening by
Major Charles G. Long, U. S. M. c.
at his home on Lunalilo street.
Golden chrysanthemums and blue
violets combined to form the basis OF
decoration, blue and gold being the
colors of the marine corps.
A large cut glass bowl of chrysan-
themums formed a charming center
piece while fragrant violets were dain-
tily scattered over the cloth.
The name cards were unique and
appropriate and carried out the mar
tial and floral idea. They depicted
ancient Japanese warriors in sword
play,