The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-06-27
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

sioner and Consul General, gave an entertainment 8
= the Court House, in honor of Lady Franklin, whic
{ came of with great eclat- Mr.. Green belonging I
Is the most noble order of Celebs, Mrs. McKibbi
ofhciated as Matron, and received with grace an
n dignity the numerous guests and friends of tn
worthy Commissioner. Royalty honored the coca
sion with its presence, His Majesty Kamehamehi
Nv, and Queen Emma and Fl. r. II. Prince Kane
hameha, with their numerous suites, being presen
en- grdnde tenue. Among the distinguished persons
assembled were the Commissioners of France and
the United States, and Mrs. Dryer; the late Com.
missioner of the latter power, Judge Borden, and
Mrs. Borden; their Ex's R. C. Wyllie, d. L. Gregg
Judges Robertson and Ii, of the Supreme Court, and
Consuls thick as the " leaves in vallambrosa." We
noticed a striking and characteristic feature of our
pOlyglot society, and one which must have been ap-
parent, we think. to her ladyship and her accom-
plished niece, Miss Cracroft, namely, the presence of
our leading Chinese merchants, than whom His
Majesty does not possess more faithful and devoted
subjects, as honored guests. Among the most dis
tinguished and well known of these gentlemen, were
Messrs. Ahee. Chunghoon, Asing, and Ajax.
Nothing could exceed the chaste and tasteful
manner IN which the room was decorated. AT the
SIDE opposite the entrance from the Hall was a dais,
surmounted with a crown, on each side of which we're
silk pennons, one of which bore the entwined cypher of
'. A and the other K. Z. Around the room. along
the architrave, there ran a band of evergreens, re-
lieved with camelias, japonicas and roses. The
draped flags of the high and puissant powers, at
present at peace with His Majesty, reclined on spear
headed stats in each corner. The stand for the
musicians was timely concealed by drapery, and the
railing in front surmounted by vases of choicest
China fabric filled with rarest flowers, the latter in
our opinion paling in lustre during the evening.
when brought in c0otact With Tho ca;, Eoo.. e -
Honolulu bellies. who made this part Of the room
the favorite spot of the evening. Probably the
sweet strain of the piccolo discoursed by the leader
OF the band had something to do with the fasc;na-
ton which appeared to hover over this particular
vicinage.
"A 81 O'Clock the room was well crowded with
ladies and gentlemen, who had paid their respects TO
the worthy host and hostess, and considerable i'm
patience was beginning to be displayed, when, with
the inspiring air of God Save the King, the
entrance of Their Majesties, His Ex. r. C. Willie.
Minister of Foreign Relations, His Elk. d. L. Gregg.
Mrs. Gregg. Lady Franklin, Miss Cracroft. and the
suite of their Majesties, drew attention to the main
feature Of the evening. Their Majesties took their
seats upon the Throne. Lady Franklin having a
seat upon the right of His Majesty, and Miss Cra-
croft on the left of the Queen. After a few minutes.
the oand playing a March, the company in passing
saiuted their Majesties and the honored guest of the
evening. Lady Franklin. This ceremony being
completed, the official ~quadrille was opened by His
Majesty and Lady Frapklin's niece, Miss Cracroft.
d.. b. MS Acting Commissioner dancing with |
the Queen. The ceremonial observances being over.
those of the guests who had conscientious scruples |
against dancing, retired, as did also Lady Franklin
shortly after, while the remainder went in for n
good time, and from appearances, had one. Lam
GERS, Ouadriles, Waltzes and Polka Mazourkas fol-
lowed IN quick succession, under the indefatigable
'haperonage of DR.. Hoffman,, who, with his accus-
'oIned Kindness and bonhommie, volunteered his
services as floor manager. What would be done with
'ut the Doctor on these occasions, let the ladies and
of Honolulu answer. At I-2 past IL.
upper was announced, and the company retired
o a fine spread, laid out in the noble room occu-
by the House of Representatives, when in
ession. The tables literally groaned beneath the
which were placed upon them, and the
and order which were displayed in the arrange
nent, as we'll as the skill in the cuisine, reflect credit
n those under whose supervision this portion
+ the entertainment was gotten up. After supper,
ancing was renewed with spirit, and continued un- j
il half past one O'Clock, when the affair broke I'D.
party decidedly one of the pleasantest Of any we
ave attended in Honolulu. Their Msjesties did not !
stire until a late hour. Lady Franklin appeared 7
be a delighted spectator at the entertainment T
wen in her honor, on the anniversary of the ac- r
ssion TO the throne of Great Britain, of the ROYAL =
ady vino so adorns it. by her Representative, he r
iving as his guest the monarch of a Kingdom,
history is imperishably connected with the
emory Of a man as illustrious in British naval &
mails as that of her lamented husband, Sir JOHN b
sANKLIN. h
R HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, accompanied by r.
Prince Royal. took passage on Tuesday last for 81
avail in the Steamer, intending to pass the next nj
o months in the district of Kona, probably occupy 81
3 the Kings summer-house near Kailua. the -
cient seat of government. This retreat is located g,
the mountain side, elevated some two thousand r,
t above the sea. The house was built, we believe, 10
Governor Kapeau, now deceased, but it was sub f.
luently enlarged. and the premises much improved CT
Rev. I. E. Taylor, who resided there for several n
and from whom the King recently purchased it,
scenery of the neighborhood is extremely wild If
1 picturesque, the house being located in the midst ~
groves of coffee. orange, breadfruit, and other =;
pical trees,-one of the most delightful and heal ..
spots to be found in our group, worthy of being -,
de the Kona country seat of the King of Hawaii. NO
Ex- u. L. Gregg and lady, accompanied the n.
cen, and we understand that His Majesty will "A
the party early in August.
EASTWARD BoUND.-The Comet sailed On Tuesday. tn
ing one of the heaviest cargoes of island produce tn,
t she has ever had. 1t was a gratifying sight to tn,
her going out, loaded down almost to her deck wa
:. too deep, perhaps, for making a quick passage thu
r, but all the better for her owners. She took let
an unusually large number Of passengers for Gel
season of the year among them Lady Jane PEI
nklin and Miss Cracroft, who are returning to
gland; Judge Borden, late U. S. Commissioner;
/. George Brayton, late U. S. Consul at Lshaina; ma
j. Pitman. Esq, of Hilo. and others of cur old Gre
dents, a list of whom will be found in the appro- ma
tie column. - Jec
. In our last issue we stated that the annual
ting of the Queens Hospital would be held on ~
irday evening. A notice in the same paper,