The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-11-20
The Sixteenth of November.

Tuesday last. which was His Majesty's thirty
ninth birthday, was an exceptionally beautiful day
for even this proverbially delightful climate. and the
entire population appeared to have turned out TO
enjoy the holiday. Royal salutes were fired OF sun
rise, noon and sunset, from the battery on Punch-
bowl, and at an early hoar every flagstaff in the
city and the shipping was decorated with bunting.
At 10 o'clock. the representatives Of foreign coun-
tries residing here, and the various oonsuls, called
at the Palace to congratulate His Majesty, who was
attended by H. r. II. Prince Leleiohoku, the Cabinet
Ministers, and members Of His staff. From III to
II. government officials and citizens generally were
presented.
Before the reception, a handsome silk flag. the
work Of several Honolulu ladies, was presented 10
the volunteer corps known as "T'he Princes Own
of which His Majesty is Captain, by the Princess
Lydia Kamakaeha Dominis. The flag was received
by Adjutant John E. Bush, the Prince making the
following address on behalf Of his sister
"OFFICERs OF THE sPRIEcE's Own This
beautiful banner, the flag Of our country, has been
placed in my hand to present to you as a standard
for your company, The Princes Own Sacredly
and yigiantly guard it. In time Of peace preserve
its honor nnsullied; and if the public tranquility
should be disturbed-if war should assail our gov
eminent, and the Princes Own be called upon
to stand for the King and the law, may this flag
inspire you with true courage and a determination
never 10 surrender IL 10 an enemy
After the reception Of Visiers was over, the troops
under arms, consisting Of Company A. of the House.
hold, and the Princes Own, were marched from The
Palace grounds into King street. and formed for
review. His Majesty assumed command Of the bat
talon, which was marched and cOunter-marched
and exercised in the manual. The drill was gener-
ally very creditable, considering the amount Of prac-
tice had. especially the bayouet exercise, which was
a novelty to most Of the spectators. At the close Of
the review, general orders of the day were read, in
which the men were reminded that as soldiers ID was
their duty to conduct themselves with decorum, and
with a proper regard for the public peace and que-
tude.
At 2 P. NJ, the esplanade was crowded with people
on foot, ON horseback and in carriages, while many
gathered on the decks or perched in the rigging Of
ships alongside the docks, to witness the sports Of
the day-the boat and canoe races. For these con-
siderable preparation had been made, and the result
was a fnll afternoons enjoyment by about every
body-except perhaps those who had entered for the
sail-bOat race, which was necessarily abandoned for
the want Of a breeze. The following were the races.
l. Canoe race, two entries; won by Panui, prize
s25.
2. Amateur boat race, 2 oars and coxswain; four
entries; first prize of s25. won by Wilson and Bent
second prize of s15 by Dole and wundenberg.
3. Canoe race, two entries; prize Of SO won by
Keiki.
4. Shore boats, two oars and coxswain; five en-
tries. First prize Of $40 won by Honolulu
second Of SIS by {" Pensacola"
3. Five-oared boats; four entries. First prize
S25, won by Honolulu second sl5, by " Carry
the News" 4
6. Swimming race for men; and anne for boys.
These we're productive Of a good deal Of fun The
prizes in the former were $40 and ~, in the latter,
81, So, and SO.
7. Whaleboat race, seven entries. First prize,
S25, won by Onward" second, S15, by cat
8. Another Whaleboat race, two entries. The
prize of $50 was won by &" Queen Victoria, - manned
by a crew from II. b. N. s. PetersI.
The closing sport Of the day was the climbing of
CREASED pole extending over the water, the frequent
tumbles into which Of the ~aspirants for the prize.
erected a vast deal Of amusement.
The public were especially under obligations to
Captains Newell and Thompson of the ships SyTen
and Gaherer, who placed their vessels st the dis
posal of visitors, well fitted with awnings and chairs
for ladies'. The band was stationed on the forecastle
Of the former ship, and in the cabin Of the latter
q lunch was provided by the regatta committee.