Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-02


- HERE have been many brilliant
functions in 1914, but the last one
of the years entertainment, the
New Years ball at the National Guard
aTmery. at which Governor Lucius +.
Pinkham was host, vas the most bril-
liant. Shortly after the governor,
members CT his cabinet and heads Of
the army and navy in Hawaii received
the thousand or more guests who
called. all air Of fcrmaiity deUarted
and the dancers devoted themselves
&c having a yoll;cking good time
The armory itself was transformed
{ into beautiful bower. The national
flag and the emblem q the former
kingdom of Hawaii played a part in
the decorations with pleasing effect
Quantities Of ferns and vines were
banked around the walls, making a
pretty background for the guests as
they rested between the dances.
Beneath white satin canopy, over
whicl rested an immense Hawaiian
ccst Of arms, Queen Liliuokalani, Gov
eTnor Pinkham and Col. and Mrs. Cur
It's p Iaukea watched the dancing
during the seven ne. The supports of
the canopy were wound with loolS of
MALE and ilima, Hawaii's national
flower. Contrary to her usual custom.
the Queen remained at the affair I'M
I'll nearly midnight. and seemed very
much amused at the new dances,
many OF which she hal not seen be-
fore
Early in the evening Governor Pink
ham sent his New Years gift, bou-
qnet OF roses. to the Queen, with lit
tie note conveying to her his wishes
fer her happiness through the coming
years.
While the affair was one of the most
brilliant Of the years society func
tons. IL was essentially a democratic
one and people from all walks of life
took this opportunity or meeting the
governor Of the territory. And every
che expressed delight that the gov
ernor should choose as the night of |
the FIRST large public function at which
he was hest the night in which the
old year met the new
There were many wonderful crea-
tons In the costumes wcrn by the
ladies present at the function, made
for this special occasion by Honolulu's
exclusive nodistes. This was partic-
ularls noticeable in the gowns worn
by Queen Liliuokalani and the ladies
who assisted the governor as he re-
ceived his guests. Following a GUS
tom she originated many years ago.
the Queen wore lavender Her robe
was OF delicate lavender satin embel- |
lished with real lace and brilliant
stcnes.
Those In the receiving line were
Governor Lncius z, Pinkham and Mrs. |
G. b Cooper, Gen. and Mrs William
II Carter. Admiral and Mrs. C. B. +.
Moore, Col and Mrs. ]. Walter Jones,
Lieut. col c. B. Cooper and Mrs
James ID. Dougherty, Secretary and
Mrs. Wade Warren Thayer, Attorney
General and Mrs. Ingram AZ Stain !
back, Treasurer and Mrs. Charles j. |
Mccarthy. Superintendent and Mrs.
Charles r. Forbes, Auditor and Mrs |
J HI Fisher. Surveyor and Mrs. Wal |
ter e Wall. DR.. and Mrs, ]. S. B. Pratt. |
superintendent Of Schools and Mrs. II. |
w kinney. Land Commissioner |
Joshua ID. Tucker, High Sheriff and |
Mrs. w. p. Jarrett Mayor and Mrs.
Joseph Fern. AIayor-elect andc Mrs.
John G. Lane.
The introductions were made by |
Maj. a. NJ. Johnson, assisted by Capt
James ID. Dougherty, Capt. Wv. Kolb, /
Capt Paul Super, Lieut.. Charles Fra
zier and Lieut. J. D. Reardan
The ushers were Mai. A. w. Nicely, |
Capt Laurence Redington. Capt: Hen
~ Van Gieson and Capt r. w. War
ham.
The committee of decorators includ-
ed Capt Henry p. 0'Sullivan, Capt.
James D. Dcugherty, Lieut. Perry NJ.
Smoot, assisted by Charles Herbert |
Mrs. c. b. Cooper wore handsome
costume of apricot satin ornamented
with real lace
Mrs J. Walter Jones was attractive {
in. black crepe de chine with black
jet ornaments
Mrs. Wade Warren Thayer wore
stunning costume of black satin with
bodice OF white lace.
Mrs. G.. B. T. Moore was simply
and effectively gowned in white satin
and lace. 1
Mrs. l. NJ. Stainback was charming
in costume Of pale blue satin trim
med in white lace.
Mrs John c. Lane wore a gown of