Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-01
SCHOfIeLD SOCIETY

Especial star Bulletin Correspondence
SCHoFIELD BARRACKS. Dec IS.
preparations and Christ
mas gaieties have filed the week full
TO overlooking at Schofield. and in
spite OF the t.kona" and succeeding
days of blustery rains. the merry
spirit of the Christmastide prevailed.
On Christmas Eve the different reg
mental Christmas tree gatherings
were held, of which perhaps the cele-
bration in ethe "25" amusement hall
was the more elaborate. Three, large
beautifully decorated trees stood in
the hall. around whose bases Were
placed twelve packing cases, one for
each company Of the regiment, which
held the gifts, Every enlisted man
and child was remembered, and II was
a happy company which parted at the
of the evening. The tree
of the First Field Artillery was plac-
ed in the stage Of the hall in the
Artillery Cavalry cantonment and was
decorated by the ladies of the reg.
iment, under the supervision of Mrs.
Cruikshank. Each of the for
~ children of the regiment was made
happy by a toy and cornueopia or
candy, which was given them by
Santa Claus in person. During the
hour at the tree the children sang a
number of Christmas carols. The Cav
airy children assembled at the hall in
the Cavalry post at Cashier, enjoying
the tree and the songs as the othersJ
-
The Manchuria upon its arrival last
week brought as passengers rs.
Clyde Crusan and two children and
Mrs. George p. Whitsett, sister OF Yrs.
Crusan, and Mrs Henry Lantry. Mrs.
Whitsett plans to make a visit OF some
months and will divide the time be-
tween her sisters ]
Christmas day there were many din
ners in the artillery posts. Lieut.. and
Mrs. Carroll Neal entertained Col.
Samuel Sturgis and Capt. Harry VIII
hams; Lieut.. and Mrs. Ivens Jones
had as guests Lieut.. and Mrs Louie
Beard; Lieut.. and Mrs. Waldo Potter
Lieut.. and Mrs, Harold
Naylor; Capt and Mrs. Arthur Cas-
sells guests were Capt. and Mrs.
James Parker and Capt. Julian Benja-
min. Capt. and, Mrs. Pelham Glassford
for Lieut.. and Mrs Harold
Mari, Lieut. Louis .McKinlay and
Lieut. Kenny Palmer. A large pot OF
blooming poinsettias surrounded by
wreath of Hawaiian holly decorated
he table; small gilded baskets whose
handles we're tied with butterfly bows
of red maline held the bon-bons; poin-
settia place-cards and tiny Christmas.
trees as place fayors completed the
Christmas appointments. One of the
most enjoyable of the holiday festfyi-
les was the progressive dinner given
by artillery people on Christmas night.
The cocktail and canape course was
served at the house Of the bachelors
Of the party. From there the COM
,any went to the Andrews quarters
where soup was served. The house
was decorated with greens and vases
If red African daisies The turkey
Vas met at the DAILY house al which
he party was seated at two tables;
,ne had as decoration a lighted tree
md pink candles, and the other a
arge cluster Of feathery white ehrys-
inthemums and crystal candle-sticks.
rhe salad course was served at the
rruikshank Mc3Iahen quarters which
vas decorated in the mistletoe colors
II white and green. A large bunch |
II mistletoe suspended in the diningl
Dom archway occasioned much mer-
'iment. The last course, dessert, was
erved at the Mcmahon quarters The
able was ornamented with large
;hristmas-tree in the center and vases |
# red Transyaal daisies along the !
ength of the table. Gifts for each |
Iuest of comical nature featuring a |
prominent characteristic Of the RE-
eiver accompanied by an original |
erse, provoked much laughter upon |
eing opened. The party later attend
d the artillery hop. Present were
'ol John Mcmahon, the Misses Car
lie ana Esther Mcmahon, Maj and |
Irs William Cruikshank, Lieut.. and |
Irs. Joseph DAILY, Mrs. Henry Lantry,
Irs George Whittsett, Mrs. Joseph |
Indrews. Lieut. and Mrs. William
odds, Miss Gertrude Hopkins, Miss
Iaricn Smith, Maj william Guignard,
.ieuts Freeman Bowley. Ballard Lyer-
7, Bernard Peyton, Harold HuntleyI
nd Kenny Palmer -. + ~. II
The regimental hop given by the
st Field on Christmas night was a
elightful occasion and partook of the
ollity and fun always associated with
be hospitable army Christmases The
CONS of the Mounted Service Club
ere tastefully decorated with Christ
las wreaths and garlands; many
conces shed soft candlelight;
nd the lighted tree in the dining
pom completed the Christmas ensem.
lie. Mrs. Joseph Andrews had the
ecoration in charge and in everyone's
Dinion succeeded admirably. Christ.
las punch was served during the eve
ing and dancing to the inspiring mu,j
c of the LIST Field Artillery band was
njoyed until late hour. Present
ere Col John ,McMahon, the Misses
arrie and Esther Mcmahon, Mai. and
rs. William Cruikshank, Capt and
rs. George Apple. Capt and Mrs.
larence Deems, Capt. and Mrs. Ar