The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1883-05-16
A Suspended Statue.


the advent of some l5O, more or less, Hawaiian
braves" who made their appearance on the rocky
shore At Mahukona upon the arrival of the liz.
Ike, and proceeded to distribute Themselves arund
promiscuousiy, to the surprise, and perhaps. ad-
lniratlon oil the woman and children belonging to
the aboriginal portion Of our population. The
sudden influx of 80 large number Of the Hava-
nan army corps among rs, had the effect Of al least
reminding the foreigners of scenes in other lands
ana a considerable stretch Of imagination would
nave been sufficient TO cause one TO think that the
~. 1I Of All the Russia was vroth with this model
htile kingdom, and had taken this occasion to
pour horde of his blood thirsty Cossacks upon
our peaceful shores, so much did these heavily
osercoated and swarthy warriors seem like repre-
sentatives Of the Russian bear.
This unusual display Of military strength Is
attributable at this time TO the double object Of
acting as heralds Of the Kings visit to Kamehame-
has former home well As 10 assist as his escort
and protection during his brief stay here for the
purpose Of observing the ceremonies incident 10
the erection and unwilling OF the last named illus
trops centleman's statue
This noteworthy event will form quite a striking
contrast 70 the usual lethargic nature of every
day life in kOhala, and will serve 10 bring larger
number oil the old residents together, than have
heretofore met for many years.
The statue was transported by rail from Nabu-
kona TO the Star Mill Station, the point nearest 10
the place chosen for its final restare and eIhibi-
ton.
The site selected being in the enclosure which
a.. -. - N-.saA7AAN NAAeA
surrounds the g vernmenf school houses. and
beng upon an elevation of ground several hum
uieus oil teet above sea level, and the govern
inent roadside 1t is deemed the most eligible
location Of any in the district to commemorate The
NE ana times OF the nov almost mythical old
NaIrlor. Doubts being felt, to the strength and
ABILITY OF bullock teams 70 haul the statue to its
destination. AID was asked from the Kobala Plan
tatlon. and was granted IN the shape of one of
tnef traction engines. Shich with a large cane
wagon Was despatched "a SATURDAY morning 10
the scene of the transfer
II was soon demonstrated that steam power
!luleio4sly used Is frequently more efhcacious
man brute force, and by the timely help of some
dozens OF the soldiers. who could be found in
large numbers basking near by in the sunshine
ine clumsy boz WIS quickly and safely deposited
on the c'ane-car' and drawn by a combination Of
steam power and wire rope TO favorable poiut
Tor starting. Connection was then made 10 the
engine, and the journey from the railway up the
long and irregular road was begun. About an
hours time served To cdmplete the iouruey and
the precious burden was safely and speedily paced
az the foot of the pedestal which II is to stand
by a singular miscalculation, sufficient time had
mol been allowed for the pedestal nodded of green
concrete % dry a. hmly was deemed advisable
before receiving its burden its erection was there
week.
Meanwhile, the military and other officials
amused them-elys by circulating freely around
through the district, their numbers being daily
added To, 10y the arrival of representatives from
all the natiOuaties residing on the island as also
number OF foreigners who hold public position
on Maui and Oahu.
On Sunday morning 1t was announced that His
Majesty King halakaua, had arrived at Mahukona
on the hussiGu corvette NuVsslIHrk. and depu-
tatl0n OF our mos, prominent residents, including
planters, mill owners and managers, was convened
70 receive him.
The innovation upon usual Sunday law,
caused by the running of railway trains and other
acts Of Jubllation upon that day IN honor Of this
occasion, shows clearly how fast d" Hawaii nei,'
Is approaching her neIghb1rs in the striving after
Measure rUlHz- of the ttV mr.
The Royal party were landed at the terminus Of
their railway journey at early hour IN the
afternoon and were duly escorted to their visit
ing places by an ludlscrmluate band of soldiers
and civilians, who crowded around regardless Of
dust or discipline 4 miserable attempt AZ a
welcoming cheer having failed, the august Cayal-
cAde dashed up the road "pell NELL in utter con
tFa7' To all military OF professional tactics. and
was soon greeted 10y their eNpectaut friends N the
iEee anu easy style peculiar 10 the kaualys
when be feels merry by artificial means.
The rest OF Sunday and Monday following was
spent III O cornwall and hilarious manner by all
concerned. The braves who we're allowed
fuTiuugh seemed 10 be greatly admired by the
NO.hlnE cias-e particularly the women and
children, partly account Of their tasty uniforms
and also because % the martial music afforded
by the army blnu of four guitars which they
carried everywhere with them. The sight of ma
Instrument sOiauuu- for the sweet sounds emitted
hN 10 under tine skIllful manipulation Of the Span
tsh seuoritas naturally calls up memories of the
ullcet tones produced by them, but there the
similarity ends.
On Monday evening a concert Was given by q.
number uf The attaches OF the King. As usual
the Royal Hawaiian Band WIS present, and under
the superior direction Of Mr. Berger, gave the
hoEala people taste o. genuine melody. and the
selections being of choice nature that part Of tie
performance will not soon be forgotten.
The rendering Of several oomet solos bv Nr.
nlehiels was really exquisite and were received
With much enthusiasm by the audieucI. There were
also several beautiful songs rendered by one %
tle Russian officers which contributed largely 10
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