Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-19
Mrs. eerniee walbridss's and the
Misses Parke'S Tea

Mrs. eerniee Walbridae's and the
| Misses Parke's Tea.
50 Mrs. Bernice Parke Walbridge and
| the Misses Parke were hostesses this
week at one OF the most charming
teas" given this season. Everything
! in the appointments Of the reception
on Thursday afternoon we're fitting.
The atmosphere of the ideal home per.
meated everything from the garden
surrounding the house to the roof.
The decorations we're in exquisite
taste, never crowding or being OBJ
trusiye. for most OF the flowers, and
there were loads" OF them were in
low bowls and baskets, some of the
baskets being suspended from the
arches, others in various artistic ways.
The perfume of the stately American
Beauty mingled with that Of the frag.
rant red Hawaiian rose was waited
through the spacious rooms. The mu-
sic and living rooms were generous
ly ornamented with the lovely flow
ers =. ".-... ....I>' d. -.
The dining room was abloom with
delicate pink and pale yellow roses,
sprays of lacy fern adding the bit OF
green that is always restful and cool
Several vases of red gladiolas made
one realize that spring is here. The
hall and library were very lovely with
great masses Of sweet home lilies.
the gift of an old friend, as we're
many of the beautiful blooms used.
The enchanting view from the draw
ing room and dining room OF the Pail
gap and the green OF the hillside were
truly lovely. Il r. -. ri
Many handsome and rare palms
were used on the lanai and were
greatly admired A bamboo covered
extension made charming place to
sop and chat, the sides were made
OF feathery Japanese bamboo and a
very old Japanese holiday flag draped
the front The base was deep Dor.
der of growing begonias. During the
afternoon Signor Michele Gioyacchini,
baritone, sang. greatly to the pleasure
of the assembled friends. His mag
nificent voice was never better. Many
indeed were the complimentary words
heard in praise. of the artistic.
Mrs. L. Tenney Peck accompanied
Signor Gioyacchini in her always fin
ished and artistic manner. Signor
Giovacchini has endeared himself to
all who have heard him by his I'M
falling courtesy not less than his,
vocal ability.
The Misses Parke were assisted in
the reception of their guests by Mrs.
Henry Waterhouse, Mrs. William Ault,
Mrs. Harry Macfarlane, Mrs. Tenney
Peck, Mrs H. M. Won Holt, Mrs. l.. NJ.
Folsom, Mrs. Robbins Anderson and
Mrs. Ranhey Scott. Mrs. F. w. Kle-
balm decorated the home Mrs. James
Gordon Spencer poured tea and Mrs.
Andrew Fuller poured coffee. Miss
Claire Kelly served punch. Miss Es.
ther and Miss Berta Kopke assisted
in the dining room
The guests incluoed Miss N. ]. Adj
ans, Mrs. r. w. Anderson, Miss Ruth
Anderson, Mrs. r. b. Anderson, Miss
B. Anderson, Mrs. Frank Armstrong,
Mrs. Ault, Mrs. c. w. Ashford, Miss
Ashford, Mrs. j. B. Anterior, Mrs.
Frank Atherton, Mrs. Ayres, Mrs.
George Angus, Madame Arita, Mrs.
Walker Atkinson, Mrs. Robert Atkin-i
SUI, MIS- DulicI, MISS rIOIcuCc Dut.
Ter, Mrs. w. H. Baird, Mrs. John E.
Baird, Mrs. Archibald Baird, Mrs. S..
A. Baldwin, Mrs. C. G. Ballentyne,
Miss Ballentyne, Mrs. E. F. Bishop,
Mrs F. T. Bickerton, Mrs. A. w T.
Bottomley, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. L. G.
Blackman, Mrs Bockus, Mrs. A. M.
Brown, Mrs. ]. F. Brown, Mrs. Ken.
meth Brown, Miss Alice Brown, Mrs.
Bode. Miss Josephine Barnard, Mrs..
Willard Brown, Miss Burbank, Mrs..
A. Bryan, Mrs. Frank Batchelder, Mrs.
Walter Baker, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs.
Bostwick, Mrs. Buchly, Mrs. Bucholtz,
Mrs. Chatfield. Mrs. A. N. Campbell,
Mrs A J. Campbell, Mrs. W. H.
Campbell, Mrs A. w. Carter, Miss
Florence Carter, Miss Ethelwyn
Castle, Mrs. A. l.. Castle, Mrs. George
Castle, Mrs. J. B. Castle. Mrs w. r..
Castle, Miss Beatrice Castle, Mrs
Ernest Clark, Mrs. James Cockburn,
MIS- George Collins, Mrs. Harold
Castle, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Cross,
Mrs. C. B. Cooper, Mrs. Coombs, Mrs.