Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-03
COLLEGE Banquet.

College Banquet
On last Saturday evening the stu
dents Of the college Of Hawaii hell
their third annual banquet in the bis
banquet hall Of the University Club
The long tables were arranged in the
form Of an N" which was decorated
in the green and white of the college
colors Down the centers Of the
tables, ferns were banked. forming
against the snowy cloths a solid
green foundation over which white
geraniums were thickiy scattered. In
the center Of the bar OF the H" was
a large silver loving cup, from which
four Hawaii banners were draped and
which was filled with a sheaf Of tall
white Easter lilies.
The place cards, menus and pro.
grams we're combined in a folder or
finished in green and white. Mem.
bers OF the faculty and Of the board
OF regents sat down with the students
End Prof. T. A. Jagear, Jr., who was
their guest
Directly after the cafe poir" Miss
Miriam Clark as toastnistress for the
evening arose and anneunced the
opening OF the program Miss Clark
had the honor OF occupying a posi-
ton which is usually usurped by men
for the Instances are few and far be.
tween where the students OF coed.
Vocational college have chosen mis-
tress OF ceremonies for their banquet.
Miss Clark performed her duties in a
very proficient manner and, tall, fair
haired and gcwred in simple white,
she made most attractive figure at
the head OF the table.
The Alma Mater sung by the
double quartet was followed by a very
clever toast by Leslie Hicks, who re-
presented the students. Two selae-
tons OF Hawaiian airs were given
Ky the string quartet and most in
teresting toast from the faculty was
given by Prof. w. A. Bryan Miss Der.
nice Smith read a numerous and ex.
ceedingiy clever original selection in
verse-form called Masks and Wigs"
II told OF the recent little play given
bl the girls OF the college. contrast
ing its modest results with the bril-
liant success OF q wonderful prodnc,
ton amid the most perfect surround
ings, which she prophesied for the
future Of the college Miss Dorothy
Raab played q very pleasing piano
solo and Prof. T. A. Jaggar. Jr.. deliv-
cred short and ELOQUENT address It
is peculiar to an affair Of this sort,
which means partings and goodbyasl
that the merriment viii wane and
the seriousness which lies beneath as.
sert itself So was It Saturday even.
ing. and try as they would, the pathos.
OF the occasion crapt into the toasts
and speeches, and when Mr.. Bryan;
ended with toast to former Presi-
dent John w. Gilmore. itwaa drunk
in silence Prof. Jaggar chose for his
topic the graves which are undecor-
ated on Memorial day- citing instances
Of explorers principally who had gone
to their deaths at the far ends Of the
earth, and ending with vivid account
OF one OF the most tragic and har.
rowing events Of all times. the death
OF Captain Scott and his party. When
he took his seat, there we're tears M
the eyes of many of those nreseht
Owing to Illness Mr.. Donaghho was
unable to be present. whereupon Mr.
John M. Young was called upon for a
few remarks. The Lamp OF Learn
ing was then formally hand I'd by Mr..
Paul Lemke Of the senior class into
the custody OF the juniors. who were