Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-03

lege of Hawaii and Mrs. Dean was
one of the largest and most notable
social affairs of the season.
Formally under pleasant, intell1-
gent, cordial, even mirthful conditions
was what the guests enjoyed and In
return they caught the spirit of Aloha
nui'' and welcome extended to them
by the officers of the University Club
and regents Of the College of Hawaii.
At the club entrance Mr.. E. w. SUIT
ton, Mr. A. Lindsay and Mr.. c. r. Hem
enway met the arriving guests, who
were escorted to the dressing rooms.
Joining the long line which wended
its way down the main hall, through
the library and finally past the recep-
ton committee, Senator and Mrs. A.
F. Judd, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Earring
ton, DR.. and Mrs. Dean. Prof. and Mrs.
]. M. Young, Mr.. E. A. Mott-Smith,
President A. F. Griffiths, Mr.. ]. d.
Dole and Mrs. A. r. Gurrey, Jr., assist
ed in the introduction of guests who.
passing this gauntlet Of hospitality,
did indeed enjoy the hearty welcome.
i Thus launched the guests scattered to
the dining hall for dancing, or in the
court between the two makai wings
| for a social chat. +.
The music for the dancing was so
located that the sound was loud
enough for. those occupying the floor
but soft and distant for those enjoying
the promenade on the verandas and
in the court. s.<.. f..
I The lawn of the court made very
pretty natural green carpet. Above
Z pennants of gay colors waved in large
numbers between huge trailing hang
ing baskets of asparagus ferns.
In the banquet hall, where the
large, smooth floor reflected the many
bright lights circular baskets of maid
enhair ferns hung from the ceiling be-
tween the lights.
In the library. where the reception
committee stood, red carnations con-
trasted in the pale, amber-yellow
glass lamp globes llspended over
head. And above and between 1t all
was an old-fashioned Honolulu time
that occurs when so many old-timers
turn out-the fathers and mothers of
the ones who are now at the head of
such institutions as the University
Club and College Of Hawaii
Beside the most modernly gowned
visitors stood the sweet old-fashioned
leaders of % years ago. Upto-date
transparent gauzes and laces sat
shoulder to shoulder with substantial
Yelyets and crocheted lace.
DR. and Mrs. Dean are here to stay
and their work win be part of the
educational history Of Hawaii so fine
" begun by DR., and Mrs. John w. Gill
more. It is not here remiss to men
ton that the Kflohana Art League at!
a reception given for notable 0hioans1
had the pleasure of introducing to its
members and their guests the first
president of the College of Hawaii.
With them were Judge and Mrs. S. B.
Kingsbury and several others of the
Buckeye state.
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Visitors complimented.
Mr. and Mrs. w. N Steele and Mrs.
L. s. Smith Of Modesto, California,
who spent a fortnight in the islands,
were the guests of honor at a prettily
appointed dinner on Friday evening at
which Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wall enter.
tanned at their Makiki street home. Al
graceful arrangement of pink bego-
MAS and tulle formed an attractive
centerpiece for the table and pink
shaded candles cast rosy glow over
the cover. Places were laid for Mr.
and Mrs. w. N Steele, Mrs. L. s.
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Cooke.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Tenney Peck, Miss
Nora Sturgeon, Miss Blewett, Mrs.
Henry Waterhouse, DR.. Afford Wall.
Mr.. NJ A. Franklin and the host and
hostess.
Birthday Party in Manoa.
Howard Benner, celebrating llisi
eighth birthday, was host at a good
time party on Friday afternoon when
he invited score of his boy friends
to help him celebrate the event.
The boys gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Edward Benner and,
after spending the afternoon playing
games, were served delightful refresh.
ments. The guests included Donald
Young, Gordon Young, John Morse,
Grant Morse, Alan Moore, Howard
Moore, Jackie Bodrero, Jack Myatt,
Dick Gurrey, Warren Bockus, John
Gere. Russell Frazier and Harlan and
Edwin Benner.
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Return to the Mainland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Steele and their
Mrs. L. s. Smith, who have
spent fortnight in Hawaii, returned
to the mainland in the Manoa yester-
day afternoon. During their visit here
the trio of Modesto society folk took
a trip to the volcano and were most
enthusiastic over the activity of thei
crater. During their stay in Honolulu
Mr.. and Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Smith
were entertained extensively by Ho-
nolulu society folk. Among those Who'll
planned delightful affairs for them
were Mr.. and Mrs Thomas e. Wall
and Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Baird
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Miss Catherine Benner's Party.
About 20 little girls enjoyed the