The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-07-06
The Fourth in Honolulu.

Thursday was one of those really beautiful day
for which Hawaii nei is noted. the rays of tn
tropical sun tempered by the cool trade-win
and an occasional passing cloud. Althoug
there was no attempt at a celebration on a gran
scale Of the anniversary of Americas natal day
yet for that very reason perhaps, the enioymen
of the day was quite thorough and general. Be
fore and after midnight of the Sd, bands of youth
Young Hawaii and Young America-perambu
lated the city and gave proof of their vocal pow
es and knowledge of melody by serenadin,
prominent citizens. The Band was also out on
similar mission until a late hour. At sunrise
salute Of II guns was fred by a detachment o
the native artillery with a park Of guns stationed
at the head Of Emma street; at noon SO guns and a
shutdown q again. The shipping in the harbor
the Consular residences, and fagstafs every
where, displayed the flags of all nations-promi
nent of course being the stars and stripes. and
numerous private residences were decorated with
g the red. white and blue" Stores and places
OF business were generally closed at an early
hour. nobody (but chinamen) apparently attempt
ing any work on the 4th. The natives, as usual
made a thorough holiday of it, indulging al lib
tum in their favorite pastime of horse-riding.
From y to l o'clock, His Excellency the
American Minister Resident received the calls OF
officials and others at his villa at the head OF
Liliha street. England, France, Germany, Russia,
Austria, Italy. Portugal, Chile, and other nation
At the lunch table, which was sumptuously
spread, a number of toasts and sentiments ap-
p~ropriate to the occasion, were duly honored.
The Day We celebrate was responded to by
Capt. Thos. Spencer. of Hilo, who gave His
E--A- II
propriately acknowledged by the Attorney Gen
eral. Major Wodehouse, the British Commission
er, gave the president of the United States, y in a
few happily chosen words, followed by Gen.
Comfy. who was equally happy in responding,
and who gave The Queen of Great Britain
Mons. DalOs. the French Commissioner, returned
thanks for the toast OF - President MacMahon."
The picnic at the residence of DR.. ]. NJ. Whitney,
Pauoa Valley, attracted a large gathering of families,
including several hundred children. For these, an
abundance of good things had been provided by the
care and forethought of the ladies, and an extremely
agreeable occasion it was. After the little ones
and children of a larger growth'-had fully en-
joyed the feast of dainties, the Rev. DR.. Damon was
called to act as Chairman, and then there was some
s~peech-making. The Hon. II. A. P. Carter, who has
recently made the journey across the great continent
of America, was called upon and doubtless still felt
the inspiration of that land of which the poet sings ::
Land of the forest and the rock,
OF dark blue lake and mighty river.
OF mountains reared on high to mock
The storms career and lightning's shock,
My own green land forever!
Oh never may a son of thine,
Where'er his wandering feet incline,
Forget the sky that bent above
His childhood like a dream Of love ~
Mr.. Carter made an of-hand address in his usual
ly f~elicitous manner; Prof. A. Pratt, of Oahu Col
lege, spoke eloquently on the influence of woman;
and interesting and appropriate remarks were made
by the Rev. DR.. Boyd. Rev. Mr.. Bingham, Judge
McCully (Who read Longfellow's I" Launching of the
Ship'), Judge Hartwell, Messrs. Dole, Mott, and
Spreckles. Everybody enjoyed themselves thorough
ly, andhof course none more so than the happy-faced
groups of little ones.
Heaven lies about US in our infancy"
In the afternoon, from four O'Clock till shutdown.
Berger with his band discoursed sweet music at
the pavilion in Emma Square, giving, besides the
standard American national music. some fine oper-
attic selections, which were much appreciated by "a
large audience of ladies and gentlemen. In the
evening there were fireworks here and there at pri-
vate residences, where the young folks kept up the
day: and an occasional illumination. Dr.. Scott,
the U. S. Consul. received calls in honor Of the
day. The cottage in the Hotel grounds. occupied
by Paymaster Carmody, Us. N, and DR.. Rodgers.
displayed the Stars and Stripes during the day,
and in the evening was handsomely illuminated
with Chinese lanterns. A select party of ladies
and gentlemen enjoyed the dance until IA late hour
in the spacious hall over Mr.. C. E. Williams brick
store. There were numerous hauS and picnics
ont of town. and a horse race or two at Kapiolani
Park. Altogether. the one hundred and second
anniversary of the declaration of American indie
passed off in Honolulu in a very rational
and agreeable manner.