The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1875-02-24

Jones, who formerly did business in the Sandwich
Islands, his son having business house IN Homo
lulu. Mr. Gilman is also an old friend Of the
King, consequently the social gathering was very
interesting. A large Gag bore the word "Wel-
come" in the language Of the Sandwich Islands
and there were other reminders Of the Kings
distant domain to be seen. The gathering was
wholly informal, and after spending an hour In q
very pleasant manner, nearly all present seated
themselves in large double-seated sIeighs each
drawn By two horses. and set out for Waltham.
The ladies who accompanied the party we're Mrs.
G. d. Gilman, Mrs. s. X. Gilman, Mrs. J. A.
Gilman, Mrs. Eben Sears, Miss Speare and Miss
Rarridan of Boston.
The VISIT TO TUE WATCH FACTORY,
When it became known that the King was to
visit Waltham and the watch factory, an almost
universal desire to see the monarch was express
ed. Early in the morning, people gathered at the
Fitchburg Railroad station 10 the expectation
that His Majesty would alight there. But they
waited 10 vain, and were disappointed to learn
that the distinguished party would come direct
by private conveyance. Notwithstanding, how
ever, respectable crowd welcomed the appear
anee of the party at the factory at IL O'Clock.
On entering the recepliOu-rOom, the,visitors were
received by the Hon. f. NJ. Stone, the President
Royal 4. Robbins, Esq, the Treasurer, and Geo.
Lawton ESQ, one Of the Board Of Directors Of
the American Watch Company. Accompanied
by these gentlemen and Messrs. c. w. Fogg, A.
7. Bacon. Ambrose Webster, Charles V. Woerd
and others connected with the works, the party
began an examination Of the rooms The rooms
visited included the escapement, balance, case.
plate jewellers, finishing, settingup, pinion, dial
painting, jewelmaking, gliding aud engineers
rooms and the Nassau" department. so called
The King, as well as the other visitors, appeared
much interested in the different operations neees-
sary TO completion of a watch. Mr.. Robbins,
who accompanied His Majesty, explained in a
concise manner each process as it was seen. The
visitors were particularly interested IN the stamp
ing out Of the cases and the process Of enamel
ling His Majesty evinced surprise at the extent
Of the works. and was not blind to the attractions
Of many Of the female operatives, than whom no
better class Of corporation hands exists. The
young ladies eyed the distinguished party with
some curiosity, which led one of the royal visitors
to make the inquiry if any of the lady operatives
were reporters. At II o'clock. precisely, the
sleghs were brought to the door, and the party
started for the elegant residence Of Alvin Adams
in WATERFOWL.
THE VISIT TO wArERTowS.
Here, also, the reception was wholly impromp-
tn. The visitor was cordially received By Mr..
Adams and family, and several Of their most init
mate friends. The odor Of the choicest Of plants
completely filed the house, aud there was pleas.
ant music for the occasion The departments Of
the palaiial residence were all thrown open, and
bu; few were devoid Of floral decoration. The
famed art gallery, was, Of course, the objective
point of the visitors, and hour quickly passed
away IN looking at the superb works Of art which
grace the walls of this gallery Shortly after l |
o'clock, the company was served with a sumptu-
Gus lunch and after further inspection of the
grounds and stables, the visitors departed for
Newton again, where they arrived shortly after |
o'clock. At2.2O. King Knlakaua and Governor
kaPena left for Boston 10 a special car.
THE VISIT ENDING.
The remaining hours of the day we're passed in
comparative quiet number Of callers being re-
,eived. During the afternoon, the King received
! most elegant present. The gift consisted of On
'laboateiy wrought sachet, highly oruamented
With the colOrs Of the United States and Hawaii.
This beautiful article was accompanied with a
arge and choice variety of Partisan perfumes.
md forms the most valuable souvenir of our
country which His Majesty will carry with him
o his island kingdom. The donor was Nine
Pauline, Partisan lady, who has establishments
Paris and London, and has lately opened a
ranch at % Temple Place for the sale Of the
ancy articles which delight the feminine heart
Thlle the pOssessor is at the toilet Tomorrow,
he royal party will remain at the Revere House.
eeeiving parting calls and preparing for their
eparture, which will take place at O'Clock.
hey will leave Boston for Niagara Falls OH the
)hicago express, which leaves the Boston and
albany depot at that hour. The proposed plan
} to make brief stops at Niagara, st. Louis and
alt Lake, and leave San Francisco on the United
tates ship Benicia sometime NEXT month