The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1878-11-20
His NIa1esty,s Rirthdax.

reirtenngi tue weather was all mat cOu0 De oeslreQ
The shipping in the harbor displayed considerable
quantity of bunting; the flags ofdifferen: nations
being unfortunately blended, as the position of
the craft flying its colors happened to place them,
presented a beautiful sight. The r. c. Wyhe, lying
opposite the starting point of the boats taking part
in the different races was handsomely and pro-
fusely decorated. Quite number of persons viewed
the from the decks of this and all other vessels
lying at the different wharves with the exception
of the Stonabird, which tabooed account of
the vessel undergoing repairs preparatory to her
sailing to the South Pacific Islands for more immi-
grants. The day was generally observed, business
being suspended, and our citizens one and all en-
tered into the days enjoyment with zest and ear
nestness, in fact everyone enjoyed him or herself
ina way most congenal to his her taste to the full
est extent On the deck of the r. c. Wylie the Royal
Hawaiian Band was stationed, where they dis
coursed most excellent music, during the intervals
between the This feature added greatly to the
days enjoyment, and the numerous compliments
paid to the Professor and his bandboys attested the
appreciation of the music and the high esteem in
which the band is held by our citizens. His Majesty
and members of the royal family were present and
took great interest in the sport.
The regatta was the main feature of the day The
credit of which was entirely due to the active ex-
ertions ofthe Committee of Arrangements-Messr
j. w. Robertson, W. L. Wilcox, F. Brown, and b.
E. Whitney-who were ably seconded in their pa
triotic efforts by the liberay of our citizens, and
happy to state that the result of their abors
was crowned with success. At an early hour our
citizens began to wend their way to the Espanade,
and long before the time appointed for commencing
the whole water front was lined with an enthusi-
astic assemblage awaiting with impotence the
start" Mr.. J. W. Robertson acted as Judge
Capt. A Mcintyre as starter, and Capt. u. Smith,
as umpire.
The yacht race, for which there were six entries
being first the programme, got off in regular
order, the smaller vessels first. There was fresh
breeze blowing at the time, and the result was a
lively contest, in which all concerned acquitted
themselves in 8 creditable manner The only mishap
which occurred in this the sinking of the
yacht Teakettle 10 shallow water. This was caused
by her getting foul of the pile just makai OF the
lighthouse.
The races were all well contested, showing great
proficiency on the part of the crews and exciting
the admiration of the spectators.
We are indebted to J. W. Robertson, ESQ.,, for
the following list of the successful competitors in
1HS ieSSci bo6Sbnci VIII INC auu
prize awarded to each:
YACHT RACE.
l. Kuamanu, time hour At minutes 275< sec
onds. Prize SIS.
2. Pauline, time hour SIS minutes 3211z seconds.
Prize $50
g. Has Hawaii, time hour 81 minutes 1756 Sec
4. Pumpkin Seed, time 2 hours 6 minutes 571f
seconds Prize SIS
5. Poor Jack, time hours 81 minutes Prize S..
g. Tea Kettle, sunk the reef near the light
house on her way home.
Course-StartIng from can buoy In the harbor,
out the channel keeping to leeward of the spar and
bell buoys to a boat anchored off Waikiki, and re-
turn.
6-OARED GIG RACE
l. Waialeale, time % minutes Prize $780,
9. Minnie Burns, time % minutes 2S seconds.
Prize $50.
Course-out to spar buoy and return 10 starting
point.
2-oARED BOAT RACE, AMATEURS.
l. American Eagle, time IL minutes 80 seconds
Prize SIS.
2. True Blue, time II minutes so seconds Prize
Course-From the can buoy in the harbor, to and
around the first can buoy the Waikiki side of the
passage, keeping the buoy on the port side while
rounding aud back to starting point.
Tub RACE.
1. Bob Prize S.
Course-From the steps on the makai side of the
Esplanade, to and touch the judges scow.
4oARED Boar RACE.
1. Minnie Burns. Prize S25.
2. Waialeale. Prize $40.
Course-Same as 6-oared gig race.
CANOE RACE.
l. hapue, time 10 minutes 10 seconds. Prize $40
2 Pilipo, time 10 minutes 20 seconds. Prize $40
Course-Same as 2oared boat race.
SHoREBoAT SAIL RACE.
l. Mocking Bird, time 40 minutes 40 seconds
2. Melon Seed, time 40 minutes so seconds. Prizt
Course-Same as 6-oared gig race.
SCARED WHALEBoAT RACE.
1. Nettie Merrill time % minutes. Prize $50.
2. Onward, time % minutes 40 seconds. Prize $50
Course-Sane as 6-oared gig race.
2-OARED Boat RACE, FOR BoAT-BoYs.
l. american Eagle, time IL minutes 80 seconds
Prize s15
q True Blue. Prize 81
Course-same as amateur 2-oared boat race.
CANOE SAIL RACE.
l. Pilipo, tim &c minutes. Prize $40.
2. Keau, time % minutes 40 seconds. Prize sic
Course-From Brewers wharf TO first can buo
on the Waikiki side of the passage around the sam
keeping it on the port side, and back to Judges
seow.
At IL o'clock noon royal salute was fred frou
Punchbowl battery.
There were also quite a number of private parte
and picnics in and about the city in honor of tn
| day. At Waikiki grand picnic given on tn
| premises of mine host of the Hawaiian Hotel, a
which, besides the many good things provided 70
| the occasion, dancing was INDUCED in, and yer
pleasant day was the result, which will long be re
membered by those who were present.
| The messengers and others connected with Aliio
laui Hale gave grand luau in honor of His Ma
| jesty's birthday, on the grounds m akai of tina
building, and entertained their friends and larg
number ofinyited guests in royal style. An abun
dance of good cheer prevailed, and all present Ell
joyed themselves with zest that did honor to 18th
LAY we celebrate"
| In town, peace and quetness seemed to reign su
| preme until after the termination of the regatts
| when the usual pastime gala days-horsebac
| ridiug-commenced, which very generally II
dulged in by both natives aud haoes Very lttl
! drunkenness was observable on the streets durin
| the day. The police however, succeeded in captur
| ing quite number in the evening, who bad eVi
deatlY INDUCED in something stronger than lemon
ade. We did not hear of any accidents of seriou
nature resulting from the festivities. The day wa
pleasantly observed and the 18th of November, 1871
will long be remembered and referred to with plea
| ant recoections.
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