The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-08-20
HIS MAJEsTY's RETURN.
MEETING AT THE LYCRUM.

the Iyceum on the evening o; the 10th inst.
Among those present were HIS Ex. H. \ 2.
Carter. Hon. A. F. Judd. Or. J. Mott Smith.
Rev. NJ. Kusea, Messrs. Lilikalsni, J..
Kaulukou, W. Pinahasa Wood and VIM.
Buckle. Mons. Batari. Col. Allen, Messrs.
+. F. Bickerton and W. O. Smith. Capt.
Fuller, Mr.. r. W. Kawainui, Ia. Rodgers.
Messrs. A. W. Bush and J Boyd
Consul Lsine. Captain Babcock and others
The advertised hour was so p. NJ. but 1t was
somewhat after that time when the two hundred
people present were called to order and the meet
ing opened by His Ev. the Minister Of the Inter
Tor, who said
You all sre aware OF the object Of tins meet
ing. Some months ago our Ming left Tor q tour
round the world, followed by the best wishes of
this community and Of en- his people. He took
his course TO CALIFORNIA; xAd thence westward
through Japan, China, Malaysia, India. and
thence round the world. The tdinRs have
come to US, by the sparks OF the telegraph. Of the
uniform courtesy with which he has been re-
ceived. Wherever he has gone, his bearing and
greeting have been received with enthusiasm.
and he is regarded as the representative Of the
civilization Of these islands. We followed him
with pride from the East on to Great Britain,
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| independent sovereign, and this pride Of ours is
the same as though we were millions instead Of
thousands. Not to he bohindhand in preparing IA
welcome which shall compare favorably with
| others he has received. we must act in unity. and
at once, in order that this demonstration 10 greet
| His Majesty shall be effective, and one Of which
we shall be proud" Mr.. Carter then proposed
that the Hon. c. r. Bishop be tho President Of
the meeting.
The Rev. NJ. huaea seconded the proposition,
he took this opportunity to remind his Hawaiian
friends that this meeting was not a mall thing
but a very big thing. The object was to recog-
nize what the King had done by his travels round
the world. Whatever His Majesty had seen in
his tour would be a good thing for Hswaiians on
his return. The motion was carried unanimous
ly.
The Hon. Chairman fully and clearly OK
planned the object Of the meeting and said the
first thing was TO choose a Secretary and Inter
prefer. He would nominate b. w. Kavaiuui and
John Sheldon. Carried by reclamation. Mr.
Sheldon then proposed az Vice-President Hons
J. NJ. Kapena, II. A. p. Carter, II. Waterhouee.
NJ. Kuaea, S. X. Kaai and NJ. Mahuka, who were
unanimously elected.
His Elk. Il. A. p. Carter said, he would
suggest that on the day OF reception the route,
from the wharf to the Palace, be decorated in
accordance with the plans that had been sub
mitted the decorations to consist of arches.
flags and evergreens, according to the taste of
those who erected them. A number of resolu-
tons had therefore been prepared, which the
Secretary would read.
Mr.. Justice Judd suggested that the resolu-
tons be read and dealt with separately. This
being carried the first aud second resolutions
were read and adopted, as follows
WHEREAs-The time draws near when this
nation may hope to welcome to it's shores our
beloved King Kalakaua, from his tour around
the world, during which He has been the
recipient of many brilliant and hearty recep-
tions, and
WHEREAs-Such nm occasion is a fitting one
for us His people To show our appreciation of
those receptions and of our attachment To Our
King and to the Throne and Government under
which we live Therefore be il
|. ReSolUed-By this Meeting. that a grand
public reception be arranged for the purpose Of
greeting our beloved Sovereign on his return TO
his Kingdom and subjects.
2. Resolued-Tha we cordially invite to Join
in such demonstration all the people of different
nationalities living with MS under the mid and
benefcent rule of Our King. also the Fire
Department, the Ahahui Poola, Ahahui Hawaii
Opiopio, all Lodges, Societies. Unions and
trades.
The third resolution was then proposed as
follows. That the people Of tho different
districts of the town and Of this Island are
invited to organize themselves with their
different leaders and marshals, with appropriate
banners and decorations, to join on that occasion.
also that the people of the other Islands bc
invited to attend by delegations with appro-
pirate flags. &c, or to erect arches along the
line of His Maiesty's route from the landing TO
the Palace.
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other Islands were not sufficient. He thought it
better that they contribute what they wanted,
and let them erect arches, DC, with notices
designating that they emanated from Hawaii,
Maui, or any other place.
The original resolution was however carried.
without the proposed amendment.
On the following resolution being proposed
4. ResolUed-Tha the Board of Education be
requested to allow the public schools 10 attend
and aid in welcoming His Majesty.
Mr.. Carter warmly supported the motion.
He said if anything would please the King on
his return, it will be to see the children; if we
can line the streets on both sides with children
it will please the King more than all he has seen
in all the countries nc has visited. The Resolu-
ton was carried, as also the following
5. ResolUed-T the President and Vice
Presidents of this meeting, be a committee Of
the people 10 welcome His Majesty with appro-
pirate addresses in the English and Hawaiian
languages.
In reply TO Mr.. Kaulukou the President stated
that the addresses would be read and presented
on the landing of His Majesty.
Mr.. Kalama proposed that an arch IN an
cient Hawaiian style be erected near the landing.
and that as soon rs he passed this arch it was 10
be pulled down.
Mr.. Judd considered the arch impracticable.
The space would not permit Of it, as there would
be n great crowd Of people there, and if an old
Hawaiian custom the foreigners would not uu-
derstand it he for one should not.
The next three resolutions were then put and
passed as follows
6. ResoEred-That a Committee of Five be
appointed to attend to the decoration Of the
Streets, and 10 confer with and cooperate with
Committees of all associations, who intend to
- - o-aa3.nn arohoc n p 10 contribute IN any