Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-06-10

OF Honolulu was the military
ball given by the officers and
~ ladies' of Fort Ruger, Thurs
day evening. The memory OF
this affair will not only linger indct-
initely In the minds of those present
on account OF the brilliancy of the
function, for the uniqueness of the
setting made a vivid impression on
the guests-for the exterior of the
club house situated near the sea, was
made to resemble a scene in Venice
The club house is built over lagoon
each side of the fence was hung with
electric lights, shaded by Venetian
lanterns-the long narrow Hawaiian
pleasure boats, resemble some what
at night, the pondolas of Venice, as
myriads of these crafts lighted by
Venetian lanterns piled up and down
the lagoon, with the whole scene soft
~ flooded by a luminous moon, the
representation was perfect Of Vene-
tian picture. The inside of the bail
room was characteristic of the tropics
ordinarily the sides of this room
are not enclosed, but on Thursday
evening the cocoanut palm was artis-
tically introduced to form an enclos-
ure, intermingled with tapestries and
Italian hangings On the west side
was built long and wide gallery
that was used as a promenade. This
latter place was fitted with Turkish
and Persian hangings and rugs. Com
Portable divans and easy chairs were
placed, so that those who did not care
to indulge in the terpsichorean art
could watch the graceful dancers-for
the placing of the palms were so clev-
erly arranged that one could take up
a position and view the distinguished
company-the women in their exquis-
lite gowns and the officers in their
glittering uniforms, with touches of
gold braid and gold buttons and the
civilians in immaculate evening at
tire; as they moved with measured
steps, to the musical Accompaniment
of the Fifth Cavalry Band II was
AANtVu " oBNNNaNlN NiAoN any "SulAl
derive enjoyment from watching. At
one end of the promenade delicious
punch was served by corps Of Orien-
tails. A patriotic touch was given
to the decorations, by meaps OF large
silken American flags, for "Old Glory
is never forgotten by the American
who has chosen to follow the flag.
The dressing rooms and the canopy
from under which the supper was
served, were dressed in flags. Shortly
after nine o'clock the guests began to
arrive and were received at the ell
trance with hospitable greeting by
Major Edward J. Timberlake. com
mandant of Fort Kruger. After leav-
ing the dressing rooms one Joined the
long receiving line and waited their
opportunity to pay their respects to
the receiving party, who stood In the
southeast corner of the room, midst
a bower of tropical palms. Khllim
hangings and Tekke, Saraband, Ber-
gamo and Soumak rugs made an ex-
quisite back ground for the seven
handsome women. Mrs. Montgomery
Macomb assisted the women of Fort
Ruger In receiving their numerous
guests. Mrs. Macomb looked regal in
white satin embroidered in silver and
crystal beads The Generals wife has
won the Honolulu folk by her graci-
BUSINESS and affability of manner-al-
though she has been in the islands bur
few months she is universally adj
mired by all who have met her. Mrs,
Edward ]. Undertake Is another uni
versal social favorite; on Thursday
evening she was radlantly beautiful In
a blue meteor satin with silver trim
mings. Her blonde type of beauty
was set off to perfection in this hand
some creation. Long stemmed Easter
lilies were carried. Only a tall
graceful women and one possessed of
perfect poise could carry such a large
bouquet and obtain the result of add
ed beauty to the toilette. Mrs Harry
tion of white chiffon over white satin
with an inlet band of embroidery of
seed pearls. This costume was one
OF the most admired and most strik-
Ing. Mrs. Johnson was handsome In
white lace over satin, with crystal
trimmings; Mrs. Clark wore gown
OF blue satin with an overdress of
chiffon. embroidered in shades of pink
with a touch of blue. resulting in a