Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-01-01


With the presence Of the aged Queen
Liliuokaiani eyidencing the spirit Of
goodwill prevailing throughout the ter
ritory, Governor Lucius e. Pinkham
was hospitable host at reception and
ball at the Capitol and National Guard
armory which Justly deserves the ad-
jective OF brilliant
Queen Liliuokalani, frail and reserv-
ed but with quiet dignity, sat on a
slightly raised dais at the south side
of the throne ROOM" that historic
chamber of monarchical days which
now serves for the stronghold of DEM
oocratic government, the hall of the
territorial house of representatives.
The former rulers of Hawaii and
scions Of island royalty from their
places upon the wall looked out of the
portraits upon a scene strikingly char
acteristic Of the hospitality and cos
mopolitanism Of Hawaii.
The reception In the throne room
and the ball in the National Guard
armory. to which the governor had
invited the people Of all the territory,
came up to the expectations of its
host and guests In every sense of the
word. The army and navy posts, the
marine corps, other fedaral offices, pub.
Tic life Of ell kinds, local society,
tourists, all were represented in the
gay thr0ng.
At the reception, one OF the most
interesting features was that Queen
Liliuokalani received in the throne
room Of the former palace, which was
at one time her home, for the first
time since she left II more than two
decades ago. Behind the dais were
Colonel and Mrs. c. p. Iaukea, Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Dominis and Cap
tain Van Gieson. To her left stood
Governor Pinkham at the head Of the
receiving line and on her right stretch
ed the semi-circle Of others who were
receiving. They included Brig. gen. and
Mrs. John p. Wiser, Mrs c. b.
Cooper, Admiral and Mrs. Clifford ].
Boush. Brig. gen and Mrs. Frederick
Strong, 1.ieut-col and Mrs. B. w. AT
kinson, Capt. and Mrs. G. S. Lincoln
Secretary and Mrs. Wade Warren
lhaker Senator and Mrs Charles
Mrs. T. M Stainback. Treasurer and
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8. B Pratt. Superintendent and Mrs
n. w. Kinney. Surveyor Wall and
Land Commissioner J. d. Tucker
Lieut-coL Charles B. Cooper. assisted
by Lieut.. Charles r. Frazier. N. G. H,
assisted with the introductions.
The ball at the armory commenced
promptly at O'Clock with the banda
OF the End Infantry and 25th Infantry
furnishing music. At about 10 O'Clock
those who had been receiving were
made way for, and entered the spa.
cious hall, The queen, supported by
Governor Pinkham and Col. Iaukea
led the procession. After she was
seated In the place designated for her
the End Infantry band struck uD tho
measured strains OF Hawaii Ponoi."
which received hearty ovation. The
merry-makers danced until a late
hour.
The throne room was not lavishly
decorated, but the stars and stripes
and the nag OF Hawaii were in evi-
dence. and cut flowers and palms were
used sparingly, giving an air of spa
ciousness despite the long receivine
line and the many knots of guests
scattered here and there.
Striking decorations were In evi
dence in the main nall Of the capitol
building. however. and on the lsnsis
as well. The national colors predom-
mated. for flags and bunting were
used In pr0fusions against the back
ground of canvas hung on the lanais
as protection against the storm
which seemed probable early in the
evening Japanese lanterns were ev-
eryWhere. shedding saft glow, aud
the green Of the densely banked palms
was relieved by immense paper leis
The canvas covered archway lead
ing from the mauka steps of the capi-
t0l was beautifed with succession
Of Japanese lanterns The sides and
roof of the archway were decorated
with many colored paper streamers
and green vines were trailed with
good effect against the white OF the
canvas.
II was upon the armory. however
that most time and effort had beer
expended. and the ordinarily bare ap
pearance of the great drill hall was
entirely transformed The large Moor
ish pavilion built in the center of the
floor was happy device for breaking
the usual big expanse, and did not
take up enough room to crowd the
dancers. The interior of the pavilion
was aglow with shielded white lights.
in contrast to the colored lighting OF
the rest Of the building which came
from many hundreds of Japanese Ian
terms hung at varying heights from
the high roof and the balcony ratings.
The big surprise. however. was fur /
nished by the thousands of paper
streamers OF all colers suspended
from the roof and girders, which hung
down to within few inches of the
heads of the dancers. The monotony
had been broken by the use of sew
eral hundred balloons in gaudy colors,
some of which hung high, aud others
of which we're low enough to be
touched by tall men.
The walls Of the building were dec
GRATED with bamboo and palm fronds,
while potted plants were banked at
intervals. and at one end OF the build
ing. palms. banana trees. algarobas
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