Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-04
SCHOOLSSEEN
BY congressman
ON TOUR TODAY
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After the band had played Hawaii
Ponoi. during which everyone stood at
attention, the history Of the American
| flag was recited by pupils who spoke
flcud and clear and without embarrass
ment. Then, as the Stars an3 Stripes
, were broken from the top of the pole
the assembled pupils gave the impress
siye flag salute.
One of the prettiest as well as the
most attractive features of the recep-
ton we're groups OF various nationali.
ties passing before pretty miss
ldressed to. represent. the Goddess of
Liberty. Among the nationalit1es rep
lresented-a1I were in. costume were
American, Hawaiian, Russian, Span
. ish, Porto Rican, Filipino. Japanese,
Chinese and Korean. One of each
group made a brief speech as he paus-
led before the flag, the sentiment be-
ing that all Municipalities in Hawaii
are ready to stand by Old Glory.
1t was originally intended that there
would be no speeches but some of the
senators and representatives became
so enthusiastic that they were intro
duced and briefly they expressed. the
feeling born in them by the patriotism
displayed by each aad every pupil.
TIE speakers we're Representative J.
H. Moore of Philadelphia. Represen.
EtatiFe A. ]. Barchfeld of Pittsburg
Senator John Shafroth OF Denver, Gov
ernor Pinkham and Delegate Kuhio.
The delegate and governor thanked
the teachers and pupils for the recep-
ton. The others urged the represen-
,tatives of the races to remain loyal to-
the flag. and to grow up into useful
citizens so that they might help to
edevelop the resources of Hawaii.
Many a boy wriggled in pure de-
light when Mr.. Moore referred to them
as the future generals and admirals
of the United States.
Mrs. Swagar Sherley, wife of the
representative from Kentucky, was IN.
troduced to the pupils by Mrs. Nina
+. D. Fraser, principal Of Kaiulani.
Mrs. Sherley is a direct descendant
of Betsy Ross, maker Of the first Am
'erican flag. How many pupils had
heard of Betsey Ross? asked Mrs. Fra
ser. Two thousand hands went upl
into the air.
The reception came to a close with
a cherry blossom dance by dainty Jap
anese maids In costume, and the ehry-
'sansaemum dance by Chinese girls.
Then came the extraordinary procla.
nation by Uncle Joe Cannon, and
with whoop and q snout the pupils
broke ranks.
Many of the members of the party
were equipped with. cameras, and
many roll of films was used in re-
cording the events of the morning.
The school presented each member of
the party with huge polished pod of
the, golden shower, with the colors Of
the school attached. 1t was pretty
testimonial and was greatly appre-
ciated. That the reception win long
remain rooted in the minds. of every
member of the party goes without
saying. Credit is due both the teach
ers and pupils of Knfulani not only
for the beauty and interest of the re-
ception, but for the excellent order
maintained throughout.
At 8 o'clock this morning the men,
bers of the congressional party and
their hosts embarked in automobiles
az the Moana hotel to- spend the morn.
ing visiting a portion of the public
and private schools and the forts.
The route led around Diamond Head
and thence to Fort Ruger where the
visitors kere given a, fairly clear in.
sight into Oahu's defense. Battery
Harlow was viewed with the keenest
of interest, and the mortar firing drew
nearly everyone OF the big party.
The return to town was through
Kapiolani park, where Honolulu's
scenery came in for d generous share
of praise. ], Fort De Russy was then
visited and one of the pig 14-inch guns
was placed in battery in remarkably
quick time. The cleanliness of both
forts, as we'll, as the modernity of
their construction delighted the visit.
ors.
Kawaiahao Seminary, Mills School
and Mckinley High School were then
visited. Following THIS the route ledll
to the lower Punchbowl road, where
the visitors obtained an excellent view
of the city. At ST Louis College the
students were lined siong the drive
ways. and the college band serenaded
the party in and out.
The reception at Kaiulani School
closed the morning tour.
This afternoon the congressional
party is visiting Central Grammar
School, ST. Andrews Priory. Royal
School, Normal School, the Kameha-
meha schools and Fort Shafter. Il