The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-18

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turtles. .
Wednesday was as pleasant a day as coulc
have been desired for the occasion. While the
sun shone brightly, there was a fresh breeze e
temper its heat. Early in the morning. ana IL
fact during the preceding day, Kawaiahao Churcf
and the adjacent grounds were the scene OF Dusy
preparation for the festival. Different
men, appointed for the occasion, were hurrylng
TO and fro, each intent.uponh his own particular
dutv-by no means a light duty, when it Is re-
membered that they had to make preparations ior
the accommodation and entertainment of so many
thousands of persons. The numbers IN and
abont the Kawaiahao premises, between the hours
of 10 and l o'cIock,-have been varlousiy estl-
mated at from five to ten thousand people, but
we think that seven thousand would be pretty
near the truth, an average result arrived at by
several countings of portions of the crowd.
The interior of the old stone church-now
a venerable edifce for these islands, having been
built between the years of 1886 and lS42-was
beautifully decorated with garlands of flowers
and festoons of fern and MALE, tastefully ar
ranged by the hands of the ladies'. The altar
beneath the pulpit was particularly blooming, a
perfect parterre of roses, lilies, and the wild flow
es of the Hawaiian forest. Beneath the choir In
evergreen, were the words,--'' 182O-JUBILEE-
1870, - and below, the national motto, the mem
orable words of King Kamehameha LII. on the
3lst day of July, 1843-'U ia MAU KA EA o KA
ALMA 1 KA PoNo 8" the life of the land is estab-
lished in righteousness. Over the entrance in a
half circle 1S42-Punahou-1S70."
A. ,:,o - sloo n tbo Sabbath school ahil1reO of
the different churches were assembled in the
church, preparatory to joining in the procession.
They alone filled the galleries. To look at the
hundreds of cheerful, bright and healthy faces of
these little Hawaiians, as at the direction of the
superintendent they filed out of the door, made
one think that despite the often-heard remark
that the nation is dying out,-there is yet hope
for young Hawaii.
At precisely ten, the procession was formed on
King street, while the head was at Richard street,
the foot extended beyond the church and the old
mission residences. Considering the large body
to be regulated, the different marshals deserve
credit for the manner in which the details of the
programme were carried out. The military were
for the day under command of Major G. H. Judd,
who acted for Gov. Dominis.
The following was the order of procession
First came the cavalry, a fine body of men, all
expert horsemen, and well drilled. Then fol-
lowed the long line of Sabbath school children,
marshaled by their teachers, the little ones sing
ing as they marched, the familiar air Ito Hawai-
ian words) "Hurrah, hurrah, we bring the
jubilee Next the Hawaiian Mission Children's
Society in carriages. The ~band-playing the
same old tune of Z" Marching through Georgia"
The Artillery Company, Capt. j. III. Brown, in
their light blue uniforms, looking each man every
inch a soldier. The Honolulu Rifles, the elite Of
the military, under their Captain, c. T. Gulick,
makinga splendid appearance and marching with
a precision that would have done credit to veterans.
The Hawaiian Evangelical Association and the
clergy generally, and the members of the Legis-
lative Assembly, in carriages the Lahainaluna
Alumni,-and among these were not a few grey
heads. Queen Emma Lodge of Good Templars.
The procession moved down King street, up
Richards street to Beretania, down Beretania and
Nuuanu, and up King street to the church.
When the procession reached MIR. Dixon's resi-
dence in Beretania street,. the scholars of Kau-
makapili Sunday school were there waiting,
drawn up in file ON each side of the road, and as
the procession moved past, the whole school,
numbering over three hundred scholars Joined in
singing, and continued till the procession had
passed, when they fell into rank. 1t was one of
the most interesting incidents of the day.
At IL O'Clock the procession arrived at the
church, having occupied one hour in the march.
As soon as the immense audience were seated,
His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her
Majesty Queen Emma and followed by his suite,
entered the church, when the audience rose and
standing, while the choir sang God
save the King The scene was a most impress
i've one. On the right of the pulpit were the
King and Queen Emma, both dressed in the
plainest but at the same time the richest manner,
and behind them the members Of the Cabinet
with their blue ribands and insignia of rank, and
the diplomatic representatives of America, Eng
land and France, with the Consular corps, num-
bering some fifteen or more. On the left, were
the venerable ladies, Mrs. Thurston and Mrs.
Whitney, the only ones now living of that band
that first brought the light of gospel truth to
nei, fifty years ago, and the members of
the Mission, old and young. The galleries were
on both sides with the little ones, the
school children, and the body of the church filled
to OVERLOOKING with the grown people. Hundreds
could not get inside, while every available stand
ing place was occupied.
The services were opened by the Rev. DIR.
Lowell Smith, with a most eloquent prayer in
Hawaiian, in which he touchingly alluded to the
history of the past, and recalled the names of
chiefs who had been active supporters
of the Christian cause. The choir then sung
. Blow ye the Trumpet, Blow" with fine effect.
There are some voices in the choirs of Kawaiahao
and Kaumakapili Churches, that with proper
culture, would make the fortunes of their owners
in other countries. A noticeable feature of the
choir was the presence of a Chinaman who sang
an excellently clear tenor, the sound of whose
voice was distinguishable above the rest.
The Rev. Ii. Ii. Parker then introduced to the
the Rev. DR.. Clark, Secretary of the
Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions, who made a most eloquent and pertinent
address, which was interpreted by Mr.. Parker,
much to the appreciation of those who understood
only that language, and who formed the largest