The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-06-25
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To the Editor Of the Pacific Commercial AdUertiseT*
KoHALA, June 18th, 1881.
1 have read with much pleasure the announce
ment in your paper of the jolly times expected
on the 18th. The day mentioned is certainly
now passed, and its experiences are now merely
historic. We too, in Kohala, had a jolly time
on the 18th inst, and to begin, in the first place
I must tell you of the public meeting held in the
Court House some weeks ago. The meeting was
called for the purpose of considering the most
suitable way of enjoying Kamehameha Day
Mr.. G.. f. Holmes was called to the chair, Mr..
Brodie chosen secretary by vote of those
present it was decided to celebrate the day by
horse races and athletic sports. A committee
of finance, consisting of f. Leslie, Jas. Rutton,
ST., Thos. Hayselden, VIM. White and Judge
Kaahookauu were nominated and elected. A
further meeting was held the following week MIR.
Thos. J. Hayseld9n in the chair, this meeting
was very largely attended and those present
manifested how interested they We're in the fit
celebration of the day which commentaries the
birth of the conqueror of this island Kingdom,
Kamehameha LIST. The committee on finance
reported progress, and indeed they had made
headway, for [ am informed that at this time
they had collected over $500. This gathering of
those interested was adjourned to meet again on
Thursday 9th. Mr.. Hayselden was called upon to
preside. Our finance committee reported the
amount of S466. 80. Mr.. James Renton, Jr., on
vote OF the meeting, assumed Ine duties Oh
treasurer; next order of business was the cleo
ton of the various officers to conduct the sports,
l Will now give them IN their order.
Programme for Kamehameha Day. The
committee of arrangements consisted of the
following gentlemen. Stewards C. Brewster,
J. T. Downey, D.. S. Kahookano, J. Lambert.
Judges -Messrs. Filder, Kaai and Hayselden.
Starters :-Messrs. j. Renton, Jr., and c. L.
Hopkins. Clerk of Course Mr.. L. h. Atkins.
This national gathering took place on Satur-
day last. and was attended with a success which
under the circumstances did credit alike to the
supporters of the meeting, and those who were
more Immediately connected with It's manage
ment. The insutticiency of our Police force was
something to be regretted; really they were worse
than none at all, and had 1t not been for the
effort of the officers of the meeting, coupled with
the executive ability of one or two of the consta-
bles we might have had to record (what is not
unusual at race meetings. many acts of rowdy-
ism and fighting on the occasion. However there
is nothing to record but one or two quarrels
amongst the Hawaiians, for which, without
doubt, we are indebted to King Alcohol. The
opening of a day that proved throughout TO be
beautifully fine, cooled by the refreshing \. t..
trades, suggested an attendance OF many hun
dreds, nor was there any disappointment IN
this respect, on the contrary, we were surprised
TO see SO many on the ground. The event had
been very generally discussed for weeks prior to
the 18th, and in kohala the occasion was made
q very general holiday. All classes availed them
selves of the chance of ''going TO the races and
so we noticed old and young, rich and poor,
everyone and everybody there. A jolly ride of