Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-25

BEGoNIA SHOWER PLANNED
At a recent meeting OF the Wo-
mems Society Of Central Union
church, at the suggestion Of Mrs {.
+. Petersen. chairman Of the decora-
ton committee, il vas voted to buili
begonia house adjoining the church
greenhouse. that begonias and ether
Towering plants might be cared for
ana grown for decoration purposes.
This house has now been completed
and the problem of stocking il now
presents itself. The plant shower Of
three years ago was such q success
that IL has been decided to hold
Towering plant shower in connection
with the next social. which will be
held the evening OF May 10 in the
church parlors Not only potted be
gOnias are desired, but geraniums,
ivy geraniums, tubbed oleanders-any
plant which bears bright blossoms.
and Il Is hoped that by thus early an.
nOuncing the plan many who
have no plants just Tow availablel
will start some slips of begonias or
other plants later to be transplanted
into pots and sake tubs for the use
fair will be announced later in con-
nection with plans for the social
which will be the last social for the
spring season, and one of the most
interesting affairs of the year.
RECEPTION FOR MAUI COUPLE
| Especial Star Bulletin cOrrespondeneeD
| WAILUKU, Maui. - Beautiful and
unusual decorations, smartly dress
ed crowd and most gracious hostess
lwere the more prominent features of
last Saturday evenings reception at
the Paia community house by Mrs. j.
s. Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. Worth Aiken,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Hardy. The
afafir was TO meet DIR. and Mrs. Geo.
Aiken, this being the initial social
event for this popular couple since
their arrival home following their
wedding in Honolulu few weeks
ago. st-"
Dancing was the chief diversion of
the evening, following the formal re:
ception and presentation, and ii prov
ed to be one of the most enjoyable
dances of the season. The music, by
Miss Hoffman's orchestra, was Inus-
ually compelling, and it was midnight
all too soon for many of the merry
dancers. Besides the dancing, some
OF the guests enjoyed the more sedate
excitement of the whist tables Dain-
ty sandwiches and coffee we're served
during the evening ,... ~.
There were perhaps 200 guests pre-
sent from all parts of Maui, and some
very striking gowns were in evidence.
The affair was a most delightful sue
cess in every way. s~~e... ~. .z
MISS RUTH WELSH'S ENGAGE
MENT. TO r. Ia COLEMAN,
/ JR., is ANNOUNCED -
i Mr.. and Mrs. James Crawford
Welsh announced hast week the en-.
gagement Of their daughter, Miss Ruth
Welsh, to Robert L. Coleman, Jr. The
news was told by means. of notes to
their friends. The young couple are
very popular in society and are being
showered, with good wishes.
!. Miss Welsh made her debut three
years ago. She Is exceedingly pretty
and has much charm Of personality.
She is identified with the group of
society girls that includes Misses e..
ena Eyre, Einnim McNear, Jean
Wheeler, Margaret Nichols, Emile
Tubbs and Helen IKeeney. Miss Welsh
Is a sister of Mrs. Maurice 4. Harri.
son Miss Agnes Welsh).
Il Robert Coleman, Jr., Is a graduate
of Yale and is a member Of the Bur.
lingame Country Club
/ The wedding win not take place un.
til next year.-San Francisco Chron.
b icle.
THE BUCKEYE CLUB RECEPTION
II Rev. and Mrs. ". d. Westervelt
will act as host and hostess for the
Buckeye Club tomorrow evening at
their lovely Waikiki home.
H IL Is the annual assembly of the
Ohio club and the guests of honor
!! will be Lucien o. Warner, LID, dis
tinguished alumnus and trustee of
Oberiin College. Mr. E. A. Adams,
who is connected with the American
Board of Missions, with headquarters
in Bohemia, and DR.. j. H. Williams,
acting pastor of Central Union church.
/ No cards have been sent to anyone,
but general invitation is extended
10 all 0hians either visitors, service
or town folk. A cordial greeting of
welcome viii be extended to all. d
very informal reception will open the
ieveningis program. Music and speech
es will interest and entertain the
guests assembled and jolly evening
Is anticipated: '4
/ q q =
II AN ENGAGEMENT OF LOCAL
INTEREST
l Betrothal cards have been received
/ by the friends of Miss Mildred Kemp
announcing her engagement to Mr.
George Cornes of this city. Miss
Kemp lived here for year with her
sister. Mrs. Frank J. Lowry, whose
husband is lieutenant in the &. s.
Navy. Mr.. Cornes left on the last
Great, Northern and will bring his
bride back with him.
1t will be Very quiet welding
|. owing to the recent death of Mr..
Cornes mother 1t will take place
in Los Angeles, which is. Miss Kemp
home -
g = 81 r.
MISS JEAN MACAULAY A WHIST