The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-12-29
GERMAN COLONY
H0NORS SAILORS
Crews Of lnterned Geler and Wal
Bound Merchantmen Enjoy
Christmas Entertainment
Every Seaman, From Highest ia
Lowest Receives Present
Typical Of Islands

All the warbound German naval sea-
men, from the captain Of the interned
cruiser Geief to the last stoker in the
engine room, and the members Of the
German merchant marine now finding
refuge In Honolulu were the recipients
Of Christmas remembranees last night
at celebration in the Phoenix Lodge
hall at Beretania and Fort streets.
The entrance to the building, the
halls and stairways and the big lodge
lall, which had been secured for the
occasion, were decorated with the en-
twined Stars and Stripes, the German
double eagle and the flag Of the Hawa.
iian monarchy. FestoonsS of greens
were draped across the room over the
long rows Of tables, and shaded and
eolored lights cast a soft, radiant light
over the scene,
Kaiser Is Toasted
Seated around tables in the center
Of the hall were the sailors Of the
deier, surrounded by hundreds of
friends, comprising practically the en-
tire German colony Of Honolulu. Over
at one side sat the German naval Off.
GERS, Consul Rodiek and the more proni-
nent members of the German colony.
Consul Rodiek made short address,
formally opening the EVENING" eelebra-
tioh, and in his official capacity pro-
posed the toast to tne Emperor Of Ger
many. After this thpeA rousing cheers
were given Captain Rashoff, CONF
mhnder of the Geier, responded with
a toast to the hospitality of the Ho.
nululu Germans, who hal assembled to
ray honor to their countfymeh and
who had provided them with a real
Christmas celebration while far from
home aud friends. Calling upon his
gallant crew for IA response, Captain
Rashoff led three thnndcrots cheers,
which must have found their way 10
the hearts Of those who were entertain
ing them.
Rev. Mr.. Ehgelhardt, pastor Of the
German Lutheran Church, then gave a
short, fofceful address, eulogizing the
German marine, and proposed d toast
to II. He was heartily applauded, and
the sailors eheered him.
Xmas Gifts for Ala
The Royal Hawaiian band, which was
in attendance, then played German
Christmas carols aud German medleyS,
while the distribution Of Christmas
gifts TO the German mariners began.
Everyone was remembered,i from first
to last. The presents had been given
by the Honolulu Germans, and were
intended not only as Christmas gifts
but as reminders and souvenirs Of the
occasion Each German seaman re-
eeived some article typical of Homo
lulu or Hawaii--iewelry, smokers ar
tieles, shaving necessities or Other
mem 3 gifts, bearing the Hawaiian
coat-of-arms, as memento Of the oe
easion
Besides this each sailor was present
ed with o package Of sweets and eithel
a Honolulu penhant or Hawaiian flag
the predominating idea throughout be
ing TO make the event a strictly Ha
waiian remembrance.
National Airs Are Sung
During the distribution Of gifts re
freshments and beverages were passed
70 the guests. The big hall was en-
tirely filed with people, and many wer'
unable to obtain seats at the tables.
| During the evening and at the clos'
of the celebration the assemblage sanl
the various German. national airs.
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