The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-06-17
NoTEs OF THE WEEK.


CH1LpREs,s V1srr TO TIE ROYAL PRIEcE-On
Saturday afternoon last. agreeably to notice given.
the foreign children of Honolulu met at 81 o'clock, at
the residence Of Mr.. b. M. Whitney, and proceeded in
q body to the Palace, drawing a small carriage. The
procession was headed by a lad bearing a beautiful
silk flag. which with two other flags had been made
for the occasion. The carriage had been beautifully
decked with flowers and ribbon. and surmounted by
a boquet crown, made of roses and white jessamine
flowers, and on the sides of it crowns were painted.
The procession, as it moved along through King street,
was the very picture of Juvenile simplicity and sport.
All the little girls were dressed in white. As the
procession approached the palace, the large gates
were thrown open, and the youthful throng marched
up the broad walk and steps into the large audience
chamber of the Palace, drawing with them their little
present and followed by many of their parents. In
the center Of the room the cradle had been placed.
and as soon as the children were all arranged around
the room the infant was brought in by its nurse, ac-
companied by royal kahiii-bearers, and followed in
a few minutes by His Majesty, who was accompanied
by Prince Lot and several of the chiefs. On the en-
trance of the King, he was addressed by Master
D.. Henrique Everett, a years old) in the following
neat speech
xi SIRE r., You W, would IaS scarce Sm expect one s, Of , my age to to speak peak, to "a e
see your little boy the Prince Of Hawaii. We desire to present
him this little carriage as a mark Of our respect.
His Majesty replied nearly as follows:
thank you. Master Everett. and your little companions for
the present you have made to my infant boy. appreciate it as
another expression of sympathy so generally manifested in the
parents example, and I feel highly honored that both should
have 30 kindly remembered my boy.
A pillow and the three silk flags were also presented
to His Majesty for the young Prince. After the adj
dresses were finished the children ~thronged, around
the cradle to see the babe. and almost every one
- =. - I---x- It,
a fat, healthy and exceedingly beautiful boy, and
many of the children who visited him, feel as much
interest in him as if he belonged to their own family.
We are certain that the result of the visit of the
children will be beneficial in exciting in them a lively
interest in the welfare of the royal prince.
The cradle in which he was shown is one of the
finest specimens of cabinet work that we have ever
seen made from our native woods. 1t is in the form
If an eggshell cut in two, lengthwise, and in its
design and execution is creditable to the maker, Mr..
Fischer. 1t is said to have cost $500.
THE RIFLEs.-This fine body of volunteer soldiery
parade to-day, at 81 o'clock, A. NJ. proceeding to
the camping ground makai of the stone church,
where they will go through with camp duty and tar
get practice. A good dinner has been provided, and
we learn that two of our liberal men-merchants-<
have presented the Quarter master with 200 lbs Of
ice to keep the company cool. A good time may be
anticipated. We would suggest that the House Com
mittee on the Military be present at the parade, that
they may see with their own eyes, free from the dust
of the war office, the only kind of army needed here.
Strawberries AND PEACHEs.-Those who are un-
able to leave Honolulu even for a few days to feast
on the rich fruits of Makawao, will prefer obtaining
them as preserves rather than dispense with them al
together. Mr.. Colburn. who has preserved fruits for
sale, has sent US a jar of each, put up by Mr.. Cover.
They are truly, delicious but do not surpass the
fine samples received by our better half, last week,
from the /" Gem that presides over the peach groves
of Mount Pleasant. We can recommend the pre-
served peaches offered by Mr.. Colburn as superior to
anything of the kind imported.
RUNAwAY.-While Mr.. Theodore Gulick, accom-
panied by his sister Mrs. Halsey GuEck. was driving
down Fort street in Il carriage on Tuesday morning
last, the horse took fright from the breaking of one
of the traces and became manageable. Mr.. g.,
with great presence Of mind, took out his knife and
at much peril to his own safety, cut the remaining
trace, while the horse was at fall speed. thereby dis
connecting the carriage from the animal, which pur-
sued his course up King street. The carriage was
left with its occupants unhurt in the road.
4 Coop ExAMrLE.-A correspondent at Kailua,
HAWAII, speaking OF the late WISH u tudt pidCt " tuc
Hon. Levi Haalelea, says " Mr.. Haalelea deserves
great credit for having at all times during his sojourn
here. thrown the weight of his influence in favor of go
briefly and industry. If all the influential natives
and chiefs, when they go on a jauut would do like
wise, much good would result to the people"
SEVENTEENTH OF JUNE.-To-day is the anniversary
of the battle of Bunker's Hill-a day dear to the de-
cendants of the men who were engaged in its me-
morable struggle. The great battle of Waterloo, upon
the decision of which hung the fate of Napoleon,
commenced too on the 18th of June, and OH the 18th
of June occurred that desperate attack by the Allies
on the Russians before Sebastopol.
CHALLENGE AccEp1Ep.-we understand that the
friends of Tandyke have accepted the challenge Of
Boston, alias Hulupala. to run him on the 9Th of
July, the same heats. weight. and distance that he
ran on the 22d of May with Catch-me If you-ean.
COFFEE PLANTATION FOR SALE.-we would call at
to the advertisement of q coffee plantation for
1t is favorably located at Hanalei, Kauai, and
,an probably be had at a bargain.
PAINT SHop-Mr. NJ. r. Harvey, we'll known as q
superior painter, has opened q many-colored paint
on King street. His reputation stands high
Is a skillful workman.
EGYPTIAN MILLET.-We have received some speci-
mems of this grain from Mr.. Fuller, who imported it.
t is preferable for food for fowls to any other kind.
To are obliged te defer sew !
communications which we have received.
HA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF MOBILES. "a