The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-29
TIE RETURN 10 TIE METROPOLIS.


as to what they sho1ld do. So quietly were the
arrangements made, that probably not twenty
persons knew how extensive they we're to be.
The steamer was sigualed as in sight at 10 o'clock
P. NJ, and Immediately the bon6res were lit 10
various directions. extending from Koko Head,
\ ten miles east of the harbor, to Moanalaa, four
miles north. Between the distant points were no
less than twenty-four bonfres, three Of which
we're on the SUBMITS of Diamond Head, one on
| the summit Of Moanalua, while Punchbogl was
literally covered with bonfres-one on each peak
As the steamer entered the channel, the U. S.
ship BeHicid aud the Csylon were both brilliantly
Illuminated with coored lights, and sent up rock
cts and blue lights. On the wharf had been
placed a large transparency in English and Ha-
waiiau, " Welcome to King Kalakaua and near
by was erected tripod, on which about a cart
load Of fre-crackers was hung. which we're set on
FIRE as the steamer neared her BERTH As might
well be imagined this made a most deafening
noise. But beside this, the Chinese residents,
determined not to be outdone, had literally carted
their stocks of fireworks to the Esplanade, and
commenced what was naiveiy termed Celes-
tial display of crackers, double-enders," rock
cts, blue lights and other lights without number.
For half an hour, or from hapast ten till eleven,
the Esplanade was perfect eruption Of fireworks.
Their Majesties landed and entered their state
carriage, which the populaee insisted they would
draw. So the horses were taken out, and with
ropes attached, the people drew the carriage to
the Paace, while the Governor and his wife were
carried in Sedan chair on their shoulders. The
streets through which the procession moved were
Illuminated with torches candles and Transparent
cies, as were the prison and the steeple Of Ka-
waiahaO Church. Arrived at the Palace this and
the grounds were found spendidly Illuminated
with lanterns and blue lights, while the walks
were strewed with rushes, evergreens and flowers.
Across the door of the main entrance was
stretched a wreath held by two kahili bearers
As the King and Qaeen approached, the wreath
was lowered to allow them to pass over it. So
also the Prince Royal and Princess Royal, but
all Others who entered the door we're required to
stoOp under the wreath. Many called to greet
their Majesties on their return and it was several
hours before the crowd dispersed from around the
Palace. On Punchbowl brilliant transparency
had been constructed, which represented the
words i" IA Nor THIS was displayed while the
oval party were entering the harbor and moving
% the Palace. Altogether it was the finest exhi-
'itiOn of the kind ever seen at these islands, and /
loes credit to all who were concerned in it.
AROUND OAHU.
Early on Monday morning, the 18th, the King
md Queen set out on their tour around Oahu
his having very properly been left till the last.
hey left the Palace before six o'clock, and rode
ut past the telegraph station to Mr.. Picos,
1here they took breakfast, after which they went
u via the Makapuu Pail to waiuanalo, which
hey reached at noon. At the foot of the pail,
hey were met by a number of horsemen, headed
: two masked warrors,-masked in the ancient
yle, so that no part Of the face could be seen
at the eyes. The King was unable to discover
ON their voices or otherwise who they were,
ltil they reached WaimanaO, where they uu-
asked themselves and proved to be His Ex. I
ov. Kipi and Hon. J. MoanauIi. Here a sump- &
Ious feast had been prepared by Hon. John A. ..
ummins, one Of the proprieiors Of the estate, to
hich the party sat down. During the afternoon
e people Of the vicinity paid their respects to
e King and Queen, bringing presents with them.
be children on the ranch also presented them !
Ives before their Majesties, and sang some Of
cir juvenile songs. About three O'Clock the
rty mounted horses and rode on to Major
'yd's ranch, some three miles distant. where
ey spent the night. Here as at Mr. Cummins,
2 premises we're rendered attractive with dis
~ Of evergreens and notices welcoming the
7al guests. After breakfast, at which large
mber of guests sat down, the party mounted /
-ses and rode on about eight miles to the resi-. n
ice Of Judge Phi, at Kaneohe. where the Gov
ors party were hating, having arrived from N
'nolulu via the Nuuanu Pail. Here the King re
iressed the people in the Church, and gave Gu
IN advice similar to what he had given on Ha- ~
j and Maui. They we're very enthusiastic on
arrival and departure, and exhibited every evil &c
ICE of hearty welcome. At KuaIoa, Colonel wi
ID, the proprietor of the ranch, had prepared re-
inch for the royal party. at which over one 30
dred and seventy persons dined From tic
re the party moved on to Kahana and Puma w
arriving at the latter place about six o'clock,
re their Maiesties we're the guests Of Messrs.
llan & Co., proprietors of the Aourisbing rice
ltation located here. The entrance to the
nlses was lit up with transparency We'll
e kalakaua surmOunted with most beau
crown, illuminated in various coIors. Be A,
5 the Messrs. Chulan were MFR. aud Mrs.
uck, Mr.. Youugsheong and other Chinese
he number Of about forty, who were very
'us in their efforts to please their guests.
is our King, they more than once said, and
linly they succeeded well in entertaining
After an early breakfast, the party mount
heir horses and moved on. Near the resi-.
e Of Mr.. Lane, an old native. to show his me
l, had at great labor brought numerous ohia VIII
from the valley and stuck them 10 the sand, - o
ont OF his house. forming an enclosure Of now
! trees, and erected laEa under which he ..An
prepared feast. Although having Just left very
reakfast table, their Majesties honored the
farmer with entering his tent aud partaking
mouthfuls, and thanking him for his efforts
on to Hauula, where the people we're assem- N
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