The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-02-26
King Kalakaua Entertained at the Pacific
Yacht Club House.

Although His Majesty, King Kalakaua did not
come here in his official capacity, he has received
attentions from our citizens as numerous as on
his previous visit six years ago.
The distinguished visitors have no cause to com
plain Of the hospitality of their friends in this city,
rs the latter apparently vie with one another in their
attentions TO the King and bis suite. The fact that
His Majesty is travelling incognitc has been taken
advantage of by some of his friends to give entertain
ments which they believe will be Of special interest
to him when formality, due to a King, but which
can be waived in the person of g Prince, does not
interfere with the pleasures OF their guests Such
an affair took place yesterday afternoon, when
Commodore R.. 5. Floyd, of the Pacific Yacht Club,
gave an informal entertainment in honor of His
Majesty. Commodore Floyd is one of those gentlemen
who has enjoyed several years Of warm personal
friendship with King Kalakaua and yesterday he
invited the latter to a sail on the bay and a dinner
at the Club House, near Siucelito Invitations were
extended to about thirty gentlemen, all friends and
accquaiantances Of the King and members of the
Pacific Club, to participate in the excursion arranged
for the honored guest. The tug Millen Griffith,
under command OF Captain Haskell, was chartered
TO convey the guests to Saucelito, owing to the I'M
certainty of the winds at this season of the year. An
awning was stretched over the deck of the steamer
and canvas placed around and above the guards to
protect the guests from the wind, while cushioned
seats were supplied for their accommodation. The
Hawaiian national ard other flags foated from the
f~ag-poles.
THE TRIP ACROSS THE BAY,
Shortly before noon, King Kalakaua, accom- ranied
by Colonel Judd, drove down to the Pacific Mail
Company's wharf and embarked on board the
steamer, where they were welcomed by Commander
Floyd. Here His Majesty found a company of
acquaintance, among whom were: Commodore
Marlborough, Commodore L. H. Allen, Captain
Stewart Menzies, Admiral Con O'Connor, William
Sherman, Sub-Treasurer J. W. Brown, Commander
j. V. Coleman, G. ]. Denny, the artist Captain T.
Frazer, Charles NJ. Plnm, Sands W. Foreman,
George VI. Pixley, Henry G. Langly, Captain Kelley,
Lieutenant Commander j. J. E. Hawkins, Captain
Kelley. George II. Matter. NJ. Z Kuopt an j. N. H.
irwin. The lines were thrown of. and the band
played while the steamer headed for the centre of the
stream. As the vessel passed along the wharves,
persons on the different vessels saluted the tug, and
dipped their flags. The new bulkhead was closely
examined BY the King, and then a run across the
bay was made in a short time. On approaching the
wharf of the Pacific Yacht Club, the scene was a
beautiful one, and greatly enjoyed by all. The
yachts Ariel, owned by Commodore Floyd, and The
Cousins, the property of Messrs. Meuzies, Coleman.
O'Connor ami Hawkins, were gaily decked with
signal flags. while the National ensign and other
bunting were displayed on the club house. The
party disembarked and walked to the house on the
hill. where half an hour was spent in examining the
buildings and surroundings. The King was par
ticularly struck with the location, and expressed
himself warmly at the elegance, taste and comfort
discernible in the club house and the grounds. The
elegant oil marine painting, recently presented to
the club by Mr.. Denny, was critically examined,
and fivorably commented upon. The guests then
sat down to
AN ELEGANT DINNER
Ser we'd in the main room, Commodore Floyd sitting
at the head CT the table and V~ice-Commodore Mac.
Donougb at the other end. At the right of the
former was seated His Majesty. and Colonel Judd
occupied IL seat on the left OF the host. Owing to the
fact that the King had an appoint ent in the city
at five o'clock, the different courses (about a dozen
in number) were partaken of rapidly, while cham
pague in unlimited quantities was served to the
guests. During dessert, Captain Menzies announced
that at a meeting of the Board of Directors, held on
Thursday evening, His Majesty and Colonel Judd
were unanimously elected honorary members of the
Club which announcement was received with cheers.
Capt. Menzies took occasion to express the honor the
of the Club felt in entertaining such a
distin guished guest, and proposed the toast. of His
Majesty, King Kalakaua. The King responded
briefly, returning thanks to Commodore Floyd and
the members of the Pacific Yacht Club for the
elegant entertainment and for their action in electing
a member OF the Club which be considered a
great honor. and would always remember the whole
affair as one of the most pleasant incidents Of his
visit to San Francisco. He also expressed the hope
that on his return next August that he would again
have the pleasure of meeting the members of the
Club on such an occasion, with the additional
of the presence of the ladies. His remarks
were warmly applauded, and at their conclusion
rousing cheers were given.