Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-07-08

with enthusiasm, shouted, Ring Ring! They've
told the world that fifty five men who knew their
rights" and dared maintain theni," had defeJ
the first military and naval power in the world !
They did it at the risk of thoir lives. Every man
who signed that scroll committed high treason.
and they knewitl When the last name was signed,
and when the first stroke on the old bell pealed
through tho little hail. n dread silence fell upon
them; they their feet, and, with pale faces,
Looked each othor in the eye The silence became
painful 1t was broken by franklin; Now, said
the Boston printer, I've must all hang together or
We shall hang separately"
II was such men who first unfurlod that flag and
made II a power. And II will remain power 20
long as it is upheld by men like thom--men who
care more for Right and Liberty, and Equality than
for all things else. That America still teens with
such men 1861 proved, and will every great crisis
prove.
o, America Loved and longed for The hope
OF the oppressed, and the asylum of the down
trodden God grant tina. all thy sons and daugh
tors-at home and in other lands-may DO
true to thy foundation principles of right. liberty
and equality so that thy government of the PEG
pie, for the people, and by the people, shall nevor
perish from the face of the earth"
"sail ont o. ship OF state,
sail on, Union, sron aud great
with all the hopes of future years.
nRRn nSSW wharf Master Ia sd Ky Keel
What workmcn wrought thy ribs OF steel
Who made each mast, and sail and rope,
What anyils rang, what hammers beat,
Were shaped the anchors OF thy hopci
Fear not each sudden sound aud shock,
Ti- OF the wave and not tho rock;
It's but the tapping Of the sail,
And not the rent made by the gale.
In spite Of rock and tempests roar,
In spite Of falls. lights on the shore,
Our hearts, our hopes are all with thee
Our faith triumphant, DER our fears
Are all with thcc-arc all with thee
Several times the speaker was interrupted by
bursts of applause and when the Grafton was
finished, the appreciation of the large and atten-
tive audience broke out into 4 long continued
storm When the applause had ceased, Mr.. Cart
wright moved n vote of thanks to Mr.. Cruzan
which was seconded and carried unanimously.
The choir and assemblage next joined in singing
the Red White and Blue" Rev. G. NJ. Hyde was
then introduced by the President and pronounced
the following benediction:
God bless our native land, the apd of liberty,
May II ever be the home of all classes and races OF
men God bless the Union of the States from the
Atlantic to the Pacific; may one flag wave over all
from the South to the North God bless this Ha-
waiian natign, foster child of our American inst-
tutionl God bless all American residents in thete
islands, May show that have learned
in our mother land not only to maintain own
rights but have learned also to respect the rights
of others. And SO may Gods benediction rest
ever upon us all, King and people, foreign and
native. Glory to God in tho highest, peace
earth to men of good will Amen"
The band struck up medley of American airs
during which the platform and seats were removed
from the dancing floor which was thereupon given
to the devotees of Terpsichore. Dancing was
tinued until about 130 l.. NJ, when luncheon was
announced. One table was reserved for the invited
guests, and the ladies and children were first given
places at the others. The tables, well supplied
with delicaces by MIR. Lawlor, were set four times
before the vast throng, composed of people from
every corner of the earth had feasted and yet
there was enough for all. Soda, ginger pop and
Toe water free to all, and the grounds
was buster than those who were dealing these bey.
orages out to the thirsty multitude. a moro cos
mopolitan and morrier crowd of people than those
sitting Mt the tables has never been seen in Homo
lulu; Americans, Europeans Hawaiians, South
Sea Islanders and Chinese formed part of a har-
whole nj
the tunai found great amusement in tho merry. 90
Troublesome each for boys and girls-and swings,
while the young men enjoyed themselves With
kicking football There were also croquet and
other games for those who desired such amuse-
ment, while those who felt too warm for exer.ion
strOlled about the grounds or reclined under the
trees After the lunch tables were cleared OF,
dancing again resumed and joined in by poo
pie of all nationnlities, there being among others,
several Norwegian and Portuguese immigrants.
The strains of Hawaii Pono' bv the band at S
p. Al, announced tho end of tho days enjoyment al
the grounds. Everything passed OF pleasantly,
and the special policemen appointed to keep order
had little difficulty in doing 1t isimpossible TO
determine how many visited the grounds during
the day, but it is safe to place the figure at threo
or four thousand.
A grand ball in tho evening, at the Music Hall,
concluded tho days celebration. Invitations were
issued to tho Royal family, the Diplomatic and
Consular Corps and Members of tho Legislature.
tickets of admission were given to all those who
had subscribed to tho Celebration Fund, and TO
several Others Ono extra ticket was also given 10
each subscriber for distribution among their
friends. There wero i'll all about 500 or GOO persons
who accepted the invitation. II seemed in fact, as
If all Honolulu there. Every possible arrange
ment had been made for the comfort of guests.
King Kalakaua, the Princesses Liliuokalnni and
Likelke, Hon. A. $. Cleghorn and many officers Of
received by Mrs Comfy and Mrs. Patty. About
nine o'clock the ball was opened by the King and
Mrs. Comfy, Gen. Comfy and Princess Likelike,
Major Wodehouse, IL. h. Nj. Commissioner, and
Madame Feer, Mons. Feer, Commissioner Of
France, and Mrs; wodehouse the last two named
couples forming the sides. Dancing was continued
from that time until after2A. M. ON the morning
of the 9th. As many seventy couples were on
the floor at II time, and many people went up 10
tho gallery TO witness the brilliant below.
About midnight the company adjourned to the
basement where excellent supper prepared BY
Hart Bros, was served, and which has never been
exceed here. The ball was voted u complete sue
cess by every one present as was the entire pro-
gramme of the day. Every member of each OF tho
several committees did his whole duty aud earned
the thanks OF the Arnorcan residents Of Honolulu,
who we're pleased to see the day celebrated in 10
becoming and patriotic manner, and to SEQ II en-
ioyed by 30 many psople OF different nationalties.
1t will long 1.-Two IN the memories OF those who were
SO fortunate a. to be present
Tho following are the committees and the names
of the gentlemen who composed them
salutes.--C n, Arnold, e. IL. Eldridge.
| Docorntion.--D. 4. Dillingham;, A. q. Brewer,
VIM. Unger. j. U. Garter.
Music.-N u. Jones, J. II. Patty.
| Literary Exercises.-M. NJ. Scott, DIR. G. 4. Rod
GERS L. r. Adams A. y. Hartwell.
Picnic.-t Grounds, tent tables seats and dance
floor 7. q. Jones, II, Z; Hebbard, J. y. Kennedy,
We Allen, 2. u. Eldrdsesi -. -
| John Ross
Amusemeuis.--C. y. Arnold, IL. ". Hebbard, A.
| g. Ellis, w. q. Ashley.
| Finance COMMUNICATIONS Spreckels, A. J. Cart
wright, d. A. Mckinley, Dr. ). =. MoGrew, j. T.
BALL.. ii. Patty, 4. p, Hastings A. G. Ellis, j.
/ A. Palmer
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