The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-21
n. I. J. NJ. S. RINJIO.
Regal Visit and a Magnificent Spectacle.

At . o'clock punctually yesterday evening a
boat was sent from II. /. J. NJ. S. Rinjio to con-
duct His Majesty the King on board that vessel.
where an entertainment was provided for a small
and select number of visitors.
Among those present besides His Majesty
were II. L. II. Princess Likelike, His Excellency
Governor j. O.. Dominis, Hon. A. S. Cleghorp.
their Excellencies w. NJ. Gibson and John F.
Bush, His Excellency the Minister Resident of
the United States, the Commissioner for France
NJ. Feer, Madame and the Misses (2) Feer, the
Chancellor of the French Legation NJ. Bouliech.
Madame Bouliech, the Commercial Agent for
Japan Mr.. J. O. Carter. Mrs. and Miss Carter.
Professor and Mrs. Scott, Rev. DR.. $. c.
Damon, Mrs. Damon, Mr.. and Mrs. Patty, Dr.
Trousseau, DR.. Brodie, Colonel James BOYD Of
His NIuipsty's staff, Major Kiuimaka Of the
Kings Guards, Mr.. q. c. Kenyon.
His Majesty was received by Captain Ito with
due honors, and we learn that the captain ex-
pressed his regrets that he could not man the
yards or go through the customary gun practice
in consequence of the sickness of SO large a
number of his men. The entertainment, how
ever, was exceedingly varied and interesting.
There was "A remarkable display of fireworks
in which the japanese particularly excel, in
Guiding various novel daylight fireworks one
of which was n small ball which was
discharged from a cylinder and shot up into the
air TO an elevation of over one hundred feet, and
then exploding it disclosed a female figure
representing the Goddess of Liberty as a
compliment to the American citizens, the flag on
the dress being plainly distinguishable. Au-
other hrework when exploded disclosed fifteen
colored globes, which foated in space out to sea
and were plainly distinguishable for ten minutes.
About dusk the vessel, which heretofore pre-
scented the usual appearance of a mau-of-war at
anchor, was suddenly illuminated from stem to
stern. This took place so suddenly that one
would imagine electricity had been applied to
cause the effect. The light, however, proceeded
from Chinese lanterns, which threw a soft light
over the vessel. The reflection in the water was
most beautiful. Later the whole surroundings
were illuminated by blue 1Ignt..-
To many minds this scene must have o.IIud
forth visions of fairyland. Before and during
the illumination, rockets and every conceivable
kind Of pyrotechnicS were set off from the bow
of the vessel. One in particular called forth
merited appreciation from the number of specta-
tors who crowded the docks. 1t assembled in the
form Of a rocket and upon exploding il sent
forth a shower of gold.
This was certainly the most magnificent pyro-
technical display ever witnessed in the harbor of
Honolulu and it was most thoroughly enjoyed
by the thousands Of people who thronged the
wharves and who surrounded the ship, every
boat in the place being ON the water.
Refreshments, consisting Of choice Japanese
dainties were supplied in profusion as was "a
variety Of choice wines. His Majesty and the
company left the ship before s o'clock, having
passed a most pleasurable aud delightful
evening.