The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-06-18
Kauai Correspondence.
KnAUEA, Kauai, 18th, June, 18s.

AALALLA AAANAAT ACNAs pNAGs -
Mr.. ED1roR knowing that you take an
interest in all that goes Oh in the islands, 1 think
you may like to hear how Kamehameha day was
observed here. 1t was a double festival day here,
a. the occasion was taken advantage of to for
mslly open the new reservoir and ditch which
has been some time in progress. Norwithstand-
ing the dizziness Of the weather, the little settle
ment wore quite a holiday aspect.
large Hawaiian flag supported by the British
and American cclors waived gaily in the breeze
from the tall iron chimney of the mill.
Residents Of all nationalities were decked in
holiday attire. At 10 o'clock a procession OF the
officers and laborers OF the plantation was formed
and headed by the local band under the direction
of Mr.. Augsf ID marched along the course of the
hume and ditch to The reservoir. As each ma
tionality represented had brought its flag the
procession presented q most picturesque appear
ance, as it travelled along the winding course OF
the ditch. On arrival at the head of the ditch a
hymn in native and the national anthem were
sung by the hanakas and schoOlchildren. Then
followed Cod save the Queen, 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner 3. Die Wacht am Rhein, and
the Swedish national song all tastefully rendered.
The Chinese did not contribute any song but
fired of large numbers OF crackers with much
apparent pleasure. After Pastor MahOe had
offered up u short and appropriate prayer in the
native language, l opened the slulce gate and let
the water into the ditch. The announcement
that the ditch was open vas greeted with most
enthusiastic cheering and all dispersed APP
parentiy pleased.
The reservoir is formed by Il massive wall Of
stone and cement, stretched across the hIlaueG
river. Some idea Of the solidity of the ObsJrac-
that some of the stones used in building 1t weigh
over pa tons each. The water in the river IS
backed up for about 1000 feet above the WIZ
and q lovely little lake formed. The banks are
steep on either side and covered with tree ferns
and luxurious tropical vegetation.
The ditch is > feet wide by = feet 6 inches
deep and runs into q tiume oil the same width.
This hume leads into the main tume which has
been widened TO $ feet 6 inches and Is 2 feet 3
inches deep. This fume IS constructed to deliver
about 300. 900 cubic feet of water per hour.
The construction of the weir and ditch has
been under the personal superlntendence OF MIR.
brought the undertaking to Il happy termination
IL Il most satisfactory mUnner. The fumes
constructed by Mr.. Anderson the head carpenter
and his assistants, are in every way excellent
and the way IN which the main hume has been
widcued with but little interference to the lrrigG-
ton work of the plantation, IS specially praise
worthy. At one o'clock with the overseers and
other officers and guests L enjoyed q good lunch
which was served in excellent style by Mr.. VIM.
Coffin at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant After
the repast loyal and Complementary tOasts were
drunk. In the afternoon some horse racing was
enjoyed by Il considerable body of spectators.
In the evening n g darkey minstrel entertain
ment' and concert organized by Mr.. Barker and
q number OF white and native employees OF the
Co.. was given Ill the sugarrooms, before a large
audience. Dir. Bankers horseshoe song and
Mr.. Nusker's Soldier song We're both particularly
well rendered. Mr.. Dean gave a solo on the
bones accompanied by the concertina which
was most enthusiastically received. \ quartette
OF native voices, Messrs. Mahikoa, S~palding.
Joe, and Kinney, gave some native harmonies
with great taste. Tn music discoursed by the
amateur reed band was much enjoyed also and
contributed much to the success of the evening.
At the close of the proceedings the hat went
round III behalf of the foundation of n Polyglot
literary association and news room which Is in
contemplation. The evening terminated with
n iuau got up by subscription, and n dance.
You see although we are debarred from going to
the gay metropolis 20 see Pinafore aud other
attractions, We have not given way TO useless
repining but are doing our best to make lie
pleasant where we are.
The dav was apparently enjoyed by all hands.
with an absolute freedom from drunkenness OF
anything reprehensible.
We all regret that the smallpox fingers round
You 50 long, but sincerely trust it is now nearly
over.
Among other things here we have a plantation
hospital under the direction of DIR. Fitch which
proves very beneficial.
r. \. NJ.