The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-07-05

The singing of Yankee Doodle by Abraham
Tarbotham, alias Mr.. P. c. Jones, was yer,
good, and the audience Joined with enthusiasm
in;the chorus. In the midst of the festivities
the startling apparition of an Indian warrio
of mighty frame, armed with tomahawk
entered the hall. From the plumes of feather
on his head, to his moccasins, his makeup wa,
perfect, but whether it was Powhattan or Capt
Jack we were unable to learn. The decoration
of the dining hall, consisting of flags, flower
and festoons of male, were executed with grea
taste by Lieut.. Delahantie, and a posse o
seamen from the U. s. s. Lackawanna. Thu
ladies request us to convey an expression o
their thanks to Captain Greer and Lieut.. Della
hantie for the services so kindly rendered
ToRcH-LIGHT PROCESSION.
Young America and Young Hawaii coulC
find no sleep on the approach of the Centennial
and shortly after midnight of the third, hav-
ing armed themselves with torches and trans.
parencies they formed into line, making {
procession of at least 5OO persons. They frs
marched to the Hotel, where the ever-genia
and ever-ready Consul, Dr. Scott, welcomed
them with few words respecting the future
of America and of Hawaii. The boys res
ponded to the Consul's hattering remarks with
moving first to the palace gate, where three
cheers were given for His Majesty. After this
they marched through the principal Streets
and up the valley as far as the upper bridge,
where a halt was made in order to give the
procession rest. Then down Nuuanu to
School, to Fort, to Beretania, to Nuuanu, to
King, to the place of starting. A large num-
Der of transparencies bore appropriate notices
The procession was the largest and best organ
lied that we have yet seen here, and the boys
acted we'll their part in Observing the great
anniversary.
THE ANTIQUES AND HORRIBLEs.
This grotesque and mirth-provoking compa-
ny turned out about six o'clock A. NJ. and made
the tour of the city all in fancy costume, and
mounted on animals or in vehicles. Starting
from their head quarters on Fort street they
marched up to School street, under command
of Grigadier Beneral Frederick Macfarlane,
dressed as a Yankee militia officer The flying
artillery headed the line, representing a cannon
captured at Yorktown in l77G. Then followed
an ancient coach, representing "Hard Times, y
the Hawaiian Dandy being the principal figure
on one side of the vehicle being the word
Treaty." and on the other, " No Treaty"
Then came frame with large liberty bell
suspended, all mounted on cart, with several
of the band boys as musicians, the bell serving
as one of the instruments for the players. Two
female figures were admirably disguised, but
so perfect was the imitation that even female
spectators were deceived by them.
The Minstrel troupe, about dozen in num-
Der, were drawn on a large wagon, and acted
their parts most admirably, singing favorite
melodies and adding much to the attraction of
the turnout.
There was clown, magician, two or three
apes, and other characters, the whole making
a company of about IS in number As we sta
ted before, they marched up Fort street, then
turning into School street paid their periodical
visit to the Publisher of the GAZETTE. whose
lady supplied them with lunch of coffee, etc.
After several melodies by the minstrels, and
a round of cheers, they proceeded on to Nuu-
anu street, stopping at the residence of Mr..
Peter c. Jones, Jr., whom they greeted wit
cheers and then moved on to King street,
themselves at the Bonanza" they
started for the Palace. Their Majesties the
King and Queen were in waiting, expressing
themselves as feeling highly pleased with the
out of the Antiques and Horribles;
after three rousing cheers for His Majesty the
King they proceeded to the residence of Mr..
5. NJ. Carter, where they found second lunch
for+hem. At both lunching places
large number of spectators were gathered, who
had a capital opportunity to witness these an
.ique oddities. The time occupied in making
the rounds was about two hours, and they
created amusement for both old
and young.
THE EXERCISES AT KAwAIAHAo CHURCH
Commenced at IL o'clock, a. M His Ex H.
A. PIERCE, President of the day. The Royal
Band was stationed in the eastern gallery and
opened the exercises by performing "Hail
in Berger's usual inimitable style.
The Rev. H. H. Parker, pastor of the Kawaia-
lao Church, followed with an eloquent prayer.
after which the whole immense au dience rose
and Joined in singing "My country, It's of
.hee, etc." to the tune of America. The
Declaration oil Independence was read by
Pres. Pratt of Oahu College, in a most i'm
Dressive manner, after which the large and
skilled choir rendered Whittier's Centennial
Hymn with fine effect. Then came the event
Of the day, the Grafton by DR.. G. W. Woods,
which was a most scholarly and eloquent pro-
luction, and was received with frequent
bursts of applause. For the benefit of those
who did not have the pleasure of listening to
he Grafton, we give it entire in another col
1mn, and are confident that our readers will
Deruse it with much interest. The "Star
Spangled Banner" was rendered as a solo |
sung by Mrs. j. H. Patty, in an exquisite man
ler, her full melodious voice filling the build
ng without apparent effort. The chorus was
sung by the choir and the audience with great |
spirit, the Band Joining in on the last verse |