The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1879-04-16
Installation of Her Royal Hfshness
the Princess LilIeIike ms Gov.
erness of Hawaii.

The party consisting of Her Royal High
ness and her husband Hon. A. S. Cleghorn,
His Ex. John NJ Kapena, Mrs E A. Kapena,
ard Captain J. Boyd of the Governors staff,
left Honolulu on board the steamer Likelike
on the evening of the 9Th inst, and arrived at
Hilo on the 10th. On their arrival at Hilo
they found an immense concourse of people
assembled ready to receive them, who well
coined Her Royal Highness and escort with
demonstrations OF enthusiastic joy. They i'm
mediately proceeded to the Protestant Church
Haili, according to previously arranged pro-
gramme, where meeting was organized, lead
by the Rev. 7. COan, who opened the meeting
with prayer.
His E1cellency the Minister of Foreign
Affairs then read the commission from His
Majesty, appointing Her Excellency the new
Governess, after which she read the following
beautiful address 10 the people in Hawaiian !;
and which was also read by His Excellency
the Minister of Foreign Affairs in English, for
the benefit of those present who did not
understand the native language.
LOYAL HAwAiIANs
II has pleased His Majesty the King our Gracious
and Well-beloyed Sovereign, 10 confer upon me-
the appointment Of Governess of this. the largest
Island OF our Group, the cradle of our Chiefs, at
whose breast the Kings aud Noble Families of this
Nation have been nourished.
Il has not been unusual for you to be under q
GoFerness, my venerable cousin Her Highness Ruth
heelikolAni occupied this position for q number Of
years, and trust that my Official acts and nv in
uercourse with you will DC such as to commend me
to your acceptsbility as was the case with the
Honored Chiefess before me.
On entering upon the duties of this office, per-
nit me TO assure You Of nv sentiments of sincere
SORROW and regret the demise OF your late Coy
ernor
have received the appointment Of Governess OF
Hawaii, with no small degree Of satisfaction, not
merely because here wss the ancestral home of nv
ioreisthers, but mainly because il is my earnest
desire 10 join together with you 10 the advancement
of every good work which shall have for its object
| The progress and prosperity OF all.
On the accession Of His Majesty 10 the Throne
OF Hawaii, be expressed bis ardent desire that the
people OF our land might increase and prosper.
But these good wishes of our King cannot be ac-
complishrd, even by wise administration of The
affairs OF our Government, unless all heartily
assist In the good work by strictly observing the
laws of health and by carefully attending on oul
children. 0EG
! During the past few years, we have witnessed
1 the beginning here of Of prosperity, in tht
rapid increase OF important agricultural Industries
whereby our hitherto waste lands are becoming
utilized and afording fatieriug prospects for the
future.
trust We shall all industriously improve the op-
portuuiies Thus afforded for our material progress
and while living in peace and order, under oul
wholesome laws, provide for ourselves and families
comfortable and happy homes.
People of Hawaii: In conclusion allow me tc
assnre you of my respectful regard and SINGER,
I aloha towards you. / pray Almighty God to bles
and keep you that He will smile upon our indus
fhaf nil h. -, -.
grant long life to our Sovereign Lord the King.
The Rev. 7. Coan and several native min.
listers OF the Gospel made speeches in respons,
to the address, in which they heartily concur
red in the sentiments of the same. The meet
ing was closed by singing by the Englisl
School children who were present, and thu
the ceremonies of installation closed to tn
great delight of the people, both natives ant
foreigners.