The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1870-10-19

ing took Placc % Friday evening last. when the
frisads Of Mr.. Thomas Adamsou. Jr.. late United
States COasul 4, this port, acting by previous
eoncsr, and without Invitation. assembled a, his
residence. To take leave Of him prior to his de-
Parture Tor Washington, he having been recalled
By BIS Government. A gOOdiy company Of eighty
TO one hundred persons were present; while the
ladies. ever ready to sbo~ their good Vill, took
possession Of Mrs AdamSou's harder. and spread
sumpiuous reDast for the guests,
At haitpas; eight o'clock. Rev. :. c. Damon.
Seamsn's Chaplain. called the audience to order,
aud witbou, further ceremony Proi. Alexander.
Of Oahu College. presented Mr. Adau,son gold
headed sanialw0od cane, in the following neat
speech:
ME-ADAsoy: Our friends have imposed upon
ne duty -vbieb. however pleasant IN itself
wish had fallen to the lot Of a filter person. We
have assembled here this evening not merely for
social e1joyueus bat also for a. higher OF Jet.
We wish in view Of yo1r intended departure, to
express our high appreciation both Of your private
character as friend and neighbOr and Of yoar
patriotism aud uafiachiug integrity as repre-
sentative Of that great country to which many Of
rs are attached by so many ties.
In leaving u yOa viii have the satisfaction Of
knowing that You carry with you the esteem and
good wishes Of large circle Of friends We
wish you to have tangible ard enduring ne
meu;0 Of this occasion. - something that will
always remind you Of friends who viii long re-
member you IN these dis,an; Isles Of the Pacifc
Permit re. then. IN their behalf. to present you
with this cane as slight token Of cur regard
FOR you a man and public officer. You viii
End 10 counterfeit metal in the gold that sur
mounts it. an emblem Of the sterling integrity
which we jeligh, to honor
-F0r a that. ard a that. and = that,
Tse Has's the sgwd tor a that
The fragrant Hawaiian wood Of which it Is
composed viii serve to remind you Of the coriiaI
45Ea OF your friends IN Haaaii uei. MAY the
day De far distan, VIXEN you may need it to sup
port y0ur steps May Heavens richest beus-i--
ton follow you and yours IN whatever place your
lot may Be east, aud may you have the happiness
Of leaving this HJ;le uemea,o As an heirloom to
children who will emulate the virtues which il Is
intended To honor.
Mr. Adamzoa. on accepting the gift replied Is
follows;
President ALEx1SDEz, FRIENDS: You have
removed from NJ mind an apprehension OF which
you had 10 idea This morning. frieud who Is
somewhat given to practical joking informed ne
that be lsIt It his duty to warn me that he had
heard that vas to be oEssf before ny departure
His manner was 50 serious that I could DOT doubt
some person had fsIouioas designs agalust me. .
and the anxious thought arose N my mind Is
he stouJer than l." l see that the olgoy- Is not
terrible IL size and nov tia; the Gaming has taken
this unexpected form, it finds NE guprspared with .
4 fitting Response.
If there i any place in this world where .
should be able 70 speak without fear Of harsh .
criticism 1t Is here, where feel myself supported
By partial friends, bat the sight Of so mauy
pleasant faess h=s also the effect to fl ny heart .
with emotions which choke my ut,erance. While /
accept With sincere thanks this Be1utff4I token
Of y0ur kind regard, feel that the flitsring .
terms in which II vas presented apply more FLY F..
% the givers. If have done anything in the .
way Of rsdrsssing wrongs and eor-ec;i-g abuses .
which cane under ny Official notice, it Is perhaps
maiuly due TO the fact that ny hands we're upheld /
my resolution fortified and every effort nobly .
seconded by ;he company before me Without
your kidd assistance. should not have been able .
to deserve 1.-The Of ths praises you have 50
freely given ne
In this community It Is not so very dificult TO .
make an approach to right doing. f5r your hearts
beat warm and true in unison with e-erv Just
sentiment or noble impulse that may BE- deveiorei
amongst yon- Wherever ny lot nay be cast. / /
shall carry Eith he this token Of your eonEIence-
and II vii, trust. be the means Of ar7a-fng me
to exs,tious 10 the end thas may better deserve
your esteem; ard whiie % eHgaged. shan ever
pray for the happiness Of pa. ny good friends
~hose moral support has been more valuable to
ne than even fne gold and fragrant woods
Tie cane l. made q ths ehoieest Kauzi saadzl-
~0od- the same Hhieb, IN former days. vas 80
coveted By the Cbi8ese traders and Is surmouuted
b heavy gold head. on which Is inscribed;
P-s4zufsE 70
T=1ass ADSES0s- T-y-,
3 Fris1ds IN HouoI--z.
0c-1dsr = Is71
The work vas dorz By Mr. Eekart and as Z