The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1856-07-02
MARRIAGE
Of His Majesty Kamehameha ".

would have few attractions The day was observe
as holiday, and flags were displayed from the ship
ping consular Offices and public buildings.
The church in which the ceremonies perform
ed had been decorated the day previous. ant
evergreen hung from the ceilings the galleries. ant
around the columns and pulpit The front of the
building, the spire and the arch entrance to the
churchyard were also decorated with flags and ever
while the from the church to the pal
ace was strewed with green rushes.
Long before the hour appointed, every seat in the
church taken up. The number inside must have
not obtain admission. At half past eleven O'Clock
the procession from the palace entered the church
led by the BRIDE Miss Emma Rookie, who was &C
companed by DIR. Rookie, her father, and three
bridesmaids, consisting of Her r. H Victoria Miss
Lydia Paki and Miss Mary Pitman. Immediately
following, His Majesty accompanied by his IA
Their the Governor of Oahu, and numerous attend
ants, bearing some twenty Kahilis the ancient in
sigma of royalty
The ceremony.-The marriage w, conducted at
ter the beautiful form of the church of England the
Rev. DR.. Armstrong officiating both in the Hawaiian
and English language. An altar covered with rich
figured silk, with gold trimmings had been erected
for the occasion The service, though entirely new
to all engaged in it, performed with credit to
each The kneeling of the royal bridegroom and
his bride before the altar and exchanging
custom usually observed here in marriage, that it
monies occupied about half an hour
His Majesty who appeared in excellent health
was dressed in uniform, with sword &c. He is
now p years of age, and in the second year of his
reign. it being about eighteen months since he as
cended the throne.
The Queen.-Emma Rookie, the present queen of
the Hawaiian Islands, is the adopted daughter of
age, of chief descent and has received the best En-
slish education be obtained at these Islands 1t
IS not saying too much that she is probably better
tilted and suitable for the station to which she
has been elevated than any young lady in the King
lom. She will carry to the drawing room of the
md well educated society. On the occasion of her
marriage she was tastefuy dressed in the richest
White embroidered silk, selected at Stewards in
New York. which with an elegantly
wrought bridal veil and head dress of white roses
nd orange flowers gave to her appearance an ele-
ance and beauty to which Partisan art could have
dded but little.
The Evening at the Palace.-Cards had been is
ued by the Chamberlain, for the entertainment at
he Palace to all the foreign residents and strangers
the city. The assemblage, however, was not as
arge as we had expected to The broad avenues
nd walks leading to the Palace tastefully dec
rated for the occasion with and Transparent
les. The grounds enclosed around the Palace com.
rise some thirty forty acres, densely planted
18th all kinds of trees, making it at all times a
eautiful retreat. but especially so when illu.
linated this occasion The transparencies,
f which there may have been two hundred bore on
ne side K. E. (Kamehameha and Emma and on
he other. various notices. few of which were
loko Ike Akua ka pono Ike Aupuni. I'm God is
he strength of the Kingdom Ia ku paa Ike Aupuni
lamuli o ka pono (The Kingdom is established in
We the King) E enau ka weo ana ka Haze Ha-
an 6Long may the Hawaiian banner wave.) /
c., &c.
The Palace.-Snce the death of the late King Ka- !
ehameha Ill., the Palace and grounds have under
one great change. The paper hangings furniture
nd ornaments are exceedingly tasteful and give to
lie interior of the building rich and gorgeous air.
which it formerly devoid. It's present appear
nee is credit to the King and the nation. and |
ust elicit the admiration of visitors In the libra
of His Majesty noticed choice collection of |
,me OF the most popular English authors-historcal
nd politica-and if even the half of them are read
nd studied by him. the effect fail be bene-
cial in his administration. The dwelling occupied |
their Majesties which is separate building from
he Palace, has been recently erected, and is also ell
yantly furnished and in keeping with the latter.
The Presentation.-At nine o. clock their Males |
entered the reception rooms, accompanied by the
bridesmaids and grooms. The Queen and the Prin- |
,ss Victoria. noticed, dressed very similar
in white satin covered with silver and wrought /
ce, the former having in addition profusion of
ather ornaments. In the presentation the Amer /
IN and French Commissioners took precedence
he British Commissioner being absent) and after
em the naval officers, consuIs, ladies and gentle
en-. About half an hour was occupied in present
g, after which their Msiesties led in the dance,
hch kept up till about twelve o clock.