Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-19

OF the Country Club, sympathetic
music, beautiful gowns, sparkling
eyes-all these things tended to make
the dance given on Wednesday by
the commandment and officers of the
naval station in honor Of the officers
of the New Zealand the most bril-
liant affair CT the week. The pretty
little clubhouse was in gala attire and
presented scene of such charm and
beauty as well may be remembered
by those who were present. The pill
lars and treIIlses were surrounded
and hung with palms and bamboo,
while from the chandeliers and ceiling
hung long sprays of golden shower.
The archways and windows were
draped with American, English and
flags of all nations. Tents were erect
ed on the lawn in front of the club
house In which an appetizing repast
was served later a la buffet The en-
tire place was brilliantly Illuminated
with strings of electric lights which
sparkled like diamonds upon the fes-
ave scene.
Unlike most formal functions, the
spirit of fun prevailed, and it was way
In the wee sma' hours when the last
guests-with visible reiuctance-tore
themselves away. Dancing followed
Immediately upon the brief reception,
and so quickly was the ice broken
that after the first two or three
dances, the last vestiges Of formality
had disappeared. Both English and
American guests joined in the fun Of
Raging, and all varieties from the
one-step to the turkey trot were at
tempted.
The most distinguished visitor pres
ent was Her Majesty, Queen Liliuoka-
lani, who attended the ball IN honor
10 Prince George of Battenberg. This
Is the first time since the overthrow
Of the monarchy that the queen has
attended any function other than very
private affairs given by personal
friends II is needless to tell of the
pleasure with which every one wit
messed her arrival, and of the desire
that Her Majesty would grace further
occasions with her presence. -
Guests were received by Lieut.
Il NJ. Stevens of the navy, who in
turn presented them to Admiral G. B.
r. Moore and the ladies Of the re-
ceiving line--Mrs. John T. Myers,
Mrs Richard Cuts, Mrs. Renters,
Mrs. Harry Green, Mrs. w. c. Wise,
Mrs. Samuel Gordon, Mrs. Ernest
Gayler, Mrs. L. M. Stevens and Mrs.
A. B. Owens.
The uniforms OF the officers of both
countries. with their glamor of white
and gold, helped make the ballroom
very attractive. And the gowns we're
beautiful Mrs Myers, who in the
Absence OF Mrs. C. B. T. Moore. was
al the head Of the receiving line, wore
lovely frock of peach colored char
meuse with soft toned chiffon and
touches of gold.
Mrs. Richard Cults was in turquoise
blue satin with real lace.
Mrs. Renters wore beautiful gown
Of white satin and lace.
Mrs. Harry Green was In white with
1raperies of orange colored chiffon.
Mrs. w. C. Wise was in old rose
colored charmeuse with touches of net
on the bodice.
Mrs. Samuel Gordon was stunning
IN q gown OF white chiffon over black
lace with touches of old rose and
black.
Mrs. Ernest Gayler wore charm
ing frock of:yellow satin and gold.
Mrs l.. NJ. Stevens was in a beau
tiful gown of black. lace over white
satin with girdle and panel of dark
red velvet. and rhinestone trimming.
Mrs. A. b. Owens wore handsome
gown of pale blue brocade and real
lace with exquisite coral ornaments. 81
Mrs. Frederick Funston was in
black over white, en- paillot, with
touches OF blue tulle on the bodice.
Mrs. Alexander Halves Jr was stun
ming in her gown of cerise colored
satin with an overdress of beautiful
Spanish lace and pearl ornaments.
The Princess Kawananakoa wore
an exquisite gown of rose point lace
over yellow charmeuse with trimmings
Of sable. Beautiful diamonds gave