The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-12-25
THE KING ON HAWAII.
THE GRAM BALL AT KAIoPIHI.

rEOm u uOLcS Vi u hOudld correspondent
intended for, but received too late for last Satur-
days P. c.. ADVERTISER, we learn that the grand
entertainment of Tuesday evening, the 9TH inst,
was probably the greatest success of the kind the
Kingdom ever witnessed. When the people of
Kohala heard of His Majesty's arrival, they
Immediately invited him through a committee to
remain until they could tender him a substantial
loyal reception and upon His Majesty's consent
ing to delay his departure, an executive commit
tee composed of G. C.. Williams, James Woods,
Dr.. Thompson, DIR. James Wight. D. r. Vida
George Holmes, II. j. Brodie, James Renton,
Judge Hart, Jas. Woods, II. johnson, E. r.
Biven, s. Staines, Judge Hookano, Judge
Kamakaala, James Koni, and others of tie
most prominent residents of KOhala met,
and having appointed other subcommittee
for various duties,- very superior entertainment
was devised and provided for. On the evening of
the festive occasion, DIR. Thompson and George
Holmes waited on His Majesty, at the residence
Of Judge Hookano, and escorted him to the scene
Of festivities at the Dramatic Hall, KaIopihi,
where he was received amid a scene OF unusual
brilliancy. Innumerable torches lighted up the
space in front, and the windows of the fine
building were filled with ladies waving their
handkerchiefs The reception committee COM
posed Of G. G. Williams, D. R. Vida, and Jas.
Woods. together with George Holmes and DIR.
Thompson, then conducted the King to the
Hall, where at least four. hundred people had
gathered to do His Majesty honor. The Hall
owing to the efforts of Mrs Williams, Mrs.
Renton, and Miss Clara Wight was most taste
fully and beautifully ornamented with flags and
AoWers and decorated richly in blue and gold.
! 6ais on which was placed a regal seat, was
su:ruounted by finely illuminated notices !;
" Welcome Kalakaua, our King Aloha
Kalaksua.' Thiriy-eight superb chandeliers
produced a brilliant effect upon tasteful decora-
tions, and elegant costumes. Full dress was de
Tige1r. Dancing commenced ut 8 O'Clock. His
Majesty leading off with Mrs. Vida, subse-
quently the King danced in FIVE other sets, with
Miss Moyle, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Wight, Mrs.
Hart, and Mrs. Ii. G. Sheldon. During inter-
missions in the dance, a party of skilful
amateurs charmed the company with 4 number
ofsongs accompanied on the piano by Mr.. Brodie.
The supper spread in the store of Messrs.
Renton, Biyen & Co., was a feast indeed and in
this department all praise is chiefly due to the
ladies; and particularly to Miss Nellie Thompson,
Mrs. King, and Mrs. Chaplin, who had charge.
His Majesty was escorted to the supper room at
II O'Clock. About 200 guests were seated at
one time. Dancing was continued till 3 O'Clock,
when all dispersed perfectly satisfied with the
work and gaiety of this occasion, which showed
again that Kohala never does anything by halves,
or without doing it well. The THANKS of the
whole district are certainly due to the Amateur
Dramatic Association for furnishing such a beauti-
full Hall, and a~ffording proper facilities for this
most interesting and loyal demonstration. Long
live King Kalakaua
PROGRESS AROUND HAWAII.
The incidents of the Kings reception at Hilo
we have already published.
At Kaalualu the King was received by Hon.
T. Martin, and Hon. Kauhane, and a large COM
pany Of loyal people. His Majesty addressed the
assembled multitude.
At Punaluu the King had prepared to 90
ashore, to meet a large assembled crowd to well
come their Sovereign, but owing to advice of
officers of the steamer, that there was a dangerous
surf on, His Majesty did not go ashore.
At Keauhou, and at Kailua the King received
warm and loyal demonstration of the devotion
of his people.
nv AAOOACuh Ob bhC a vi Adu muS IIIo
Majesty was proceeding to land, and before
reaching the shore, a band of loyal and enthu-
siastic Hawaiians about thirty in number, rushed
into the water, and grasping the g~unwales of the
royal barge with their strong hands, lifted it up
out of the water, with the royal party on board.
and bore them up high and dry, triumphantly on
shore.
When the King stepped on land he was met by
about 200 children. tastefully dressed and garA
landed. who sang songs of welcome and love :
Aloha I Aloha o Father and King.
The land OF Keawe its welcome doth sing.
NAnd afterwards His Majesty was conducted t6a
remarkable tent or booth, constructed out of
cocoanus and pandanus stems, in ancient fashion
like an old moral, such as Captain Cook entered
with KING Kalaniopu and here the Rev. Mr..
Manasse knelt down and called upon the as
sembled people to join him in invoking the bless
ings of the Most High upon their Sovereign, in
which all fervently joined. After this the King
addressed the people, speaking of a contemplated
journey abroad and his desire to strive, wherever
be went, for the best interests of his Kingdom.
When the father and chief spoke of leaving his
native isles, there were loudly uttered au,oes, and
tender alohas, and many a plainly marked tear
coursed down the cheeks of loyal and aHectionate
Hawaiians on this occasion. When His Majesty
proceeded to return to the vessel, the same en-
thusiastic party that had carried the royal com.
pany on shore now lifted up the boat and pas
sengers, and, amid loyal song and cheer, carried
them onward triumphantly into the water. And
loud and warm shouts of aloha went up from the
Hookena shore as King Kalakaua sailed away.
81 OSr neighbors say they will not tolerate
any more jokes. You must prepare to pucker
hereafter when they appear. We poor sinners
make no such promise, but will do what We eau