The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-02-17

Bearer of the Palaoa-
Bearer of the Puloulou.
Bearer of the Torch of Iwikauikaua.
Bearer of the Kahili of Phi.
Bearer of the Jewels and Decorations.
Bearer Of the Scepter.
Bearer Of the Crowns.
The Kings Chamberlain.
Bearer of the Sword of State.
Their Majesties. the King and Queen.
Rearer,s of Her Maiesty's train.
Kahiii Bearers.
Ladies in Waiting. -
The King then received the homage OF
the Chancellor, the Ministers, the Mobiles,
the Associate Justices. Privy Councillors,
and Circuit Judges.
After which His Majesty received the
Diplomatic Corps, the Naval Officers. and
Consular Corps; also the Police Justices,
the Members of the Legislative Assembly,
and Members of the Bar.
The Choir comprised about seventy voices,
and they we're undo the musical direc ion
of Mr.. Wray Taylor, organist ofS1 An
drew's Cathedral. They had all undergone
a thorough training, and they performed
their parts with credit to themselves and
their prsceptor. They labored undera slight
disadvantage owing to the direction of the
wind. 2
4 On the conclusion of the ceremonies, the
band played Meyerbeer's celebrated "Coro-
nation March," and as the people dispersed
there was a general feeling of appreciation
expressed with the successful manner in
which the whole Proceedings had been con-
Quoted. Flags were displayed in every
direction, and the harbor presented an I'M
unusually gay appearance with four full
dressed men of war, and twenty-five mer-
chantmen. The mter-island steamers and
schooners also put brth all the bunting they
possessed.
LONG LIVE THE KING!
The sword of State placed in the Kings hands
as the ensign of Justice and Mercy, is an exact
: counterpart OF that OF England. 1t has a straight
{ blade, OF fine Damascus steel inlaid in gold with
the Hawaiian coat d arms surmounted by the
crown and bearing the motto of the realm. The
bilt, guard and cord and tassels are OF gold. tho
hiIt and guard beautifully engraved, as are the
gold mountings of the purple velvet sheath.
The ROYAL mantle is the one which was worn
by the FIRST Kamehaneha, and is one of the most
J. superb emblems OF loyalty ever worn by King
/. or Kaiser. 1t is a semi circular cloak about four
II feet in length, covering an area of 25 square feet
when spread out, and is made OF the small gold
en-hued feathers of the 90. These feathers,
IL each about the size ,f ones little finger nail are
fastened to a fine network of fibre made from the
= bark of the OIona. in such a manner that they
:. overlap each other. There are at least 5OOo Of
- these feathers used in the cloak, and, as there are
:, but two taken from eich bird. which have to bs
+ shared 10 the dense woods, where they are by nc
ii means abundant, it will be seen that the first cos
of the cloak is very great, and that the keeping
of it in order an endless task. This mantle il
th only worn Dy the reisning Sovereign. There ar
ne shorter cloaks andcafas worn by Aliis or chiefs
he their length being regulated by the rank of TIL
wearer.
ar The onIy material that approaches this uniau
mantle iu gTsoefd1ness and dignity of drapery or
folds is royal velvet but even the richest velvet
lacks the golden simmer and gloss of the feather
cloak OF the King OF Hawaii.
The Ring. the ensign of kingly dignity, is of
Etruscan gold. massive-weighing nearly an
ounce-and bears on its broad surface a shield
IN which Is set a carnelian, engraved-intagfo-
with the Hawaiian coat of arms. The seal 10 sur
mounted with the crown. and below is u ribbon
bearing the legend Va mau ka ca O ka ANA ka
Pono, with the star of the crown of Hawaii
pendent. On each side of the shield are the swo
supporters, two Hawaiian chiefs, carved in full
relief, bearing spears. Outside of each sup
porter Is a solitaire diamond of one carat weight. ;
The Sceptre, the Ensign of KingIy Power and
Justice, is ofgold. abou. 2 feet 4 inches in length. i,
divided by the design into three parts. The base
and shaft are shaped as an Ionic column, bound d
sround with the Re imam iIIet. The shaft of the 5
column has the laurel leaf entwined about its
dolished surface, and the capital is finished with
three rams heads. symbols of strength. The '
central part. by which the sceptre is held. is .
covered with imperial velvet, and the third, or y
upper part of The shult ia aurmonuked. hv N
Globe on which is psrched a dove with out =
wings, the emblem of Peace. Il
The Crown is composed of a flles or band of Sc
gold one inch in width. set, on each edge. with lo
l92 small diamonds Midway in the frlet are
set 20 opaIs, alternating with 8 eneralds and az dl
many rubies. save at the back, where there are &C
et in the place of the emeralds and rubies 6
;ukui nut jewels of a deep reddish black. highly a
u
At the front and back, and ON each side, the "
is surmouuted by a golden Maltese cross, in r
he arms of which are set fortyeight diamonds,
ach arm having three. In the center of the n,
ross 10 front of the crown is a magnificent dia- -
aonl of about six carats' weight, and on the
others u little smaller. A splendid car -,
uncle giows IN the center of the cross at the r.;
ack. Between the crosses are short curved bars "a
'rmlug twelve points, from wnicn sprnIg taro be
caves 10 frosted gold, beautifully yeined. and
ach one holding a diamond in its center. Be- Wi
"een the points are set twelve other fine dia. 90
SpriugIng from the flIet, over the SIP
rimson velvet cap of maintenance, are eight bars ed
gold, whose surfaces are studded with half. ed
'und knobs. as in the crown of France. These
ght bars diminish in width, and finally unite at WI
'e base OF a globe of dark red enamel. These
ght bars are e~mblematical of the union of the wa
lands OF the group under one rule. The globe d
they uphold is banded horizontally with u GU
role OF pearls, and another like band passes over on,
e upper halt of the globe. Surmouutins the
hole Is u golden Maltese cross, in which, is set poi
ur brilliant diamonds. The Queens crown ia sn'
ecisely similar, except tia it is "a triAe smaller. lac,