The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-08-04
DINNER ATT lOLANI PALACE.
His Majesty Entertains Some
Distinguished Guests.

SLlCh OAbLl Il opiGthlCN. III :. W" VI.
Gibson. Mr.. E. L. Steele, Hou. A.S.CIeShorn, Sen
ator j. Miller, Mr.. John d Spreckles, His Excel
lency J. NJ. kapena. Hon. q. W. McMlrlane. Ia
H. A. Widemann, Mr.. W. IL. C0rnwelI, Nj. II.
Macfarlane, Mr.. W. Il. Irwin, Mr.. SlmIei PIrl.r.
Mr.. Cecil Brown, Colonel Boyd, Mr.. Baldwin. Col
onel Judd AMI Major Purvis.
At the close Of the dinner Colonel Claus Sp eek
els proposed the health ii d., Majesty w..Ion va,
received with enthusiastic response. Afterwards
His ENcellency ". NJ. Gibson rose aud spoke A.
follows.
Your Majesty, Mobiles aud Gentlemen. By COM
mand OF His Majesty L AN proud t. have thu priv
lIeSe to offer a toast that sIould claim the warm
est recognition on the part OF His Majestv's Gov
eminent and the Hawaiian People.
We all behe!d on last Tuesday at noon. one of
the nobleSt specimens Of naval architecture enter
ing the harbor Of Honolulu, aud coming 10 these
Islands on a beneicient mission To promote its az
ricultural and commercial development. and the
general prosperity of its people; and We have here
before us, and are honorsd by the presence of the
animating spirits, the enlightened promoters Of the
great maritime enterprise, 50 eventful iii Hawaiian
affairs, the Oceanic Steamship Line, initiated by
the splendid and unprecedented trip Of the Maripo-
sa, whose swiftly marked ocean track will bind like
q magic chain the great Golden State with the cor
al bound Kingdom OF the Pacific. l have the honor
to propose the health Of His Majesty's hOnored
guests.
Senator Miller responded TO the toast. He spoke
highly of the noble ~steamship which had brought
him To these shores. 1t was indeed, as His Majes-
tvs Minister had just said, L most noble specimen
Of naval architecture. 1t was a result OF the recip-
rocal relations between the United states and Ha-
wall. He Was Il cordial supporter Of those recip-
rOcal relations. He dwelt upon the fact that his
great country was receiving a full share of the
benefits growing out Of these relations. The Reel
procity Treaty Is not a mere contest between sugar
rehners, but an exercise of wise craftsmanship,
binding contiguous states with mutually valuable
commercial bonds. He rejoiced that more Of his
countrymen began to see the wisdom of reciprocity.
The United States began this benefcent reciprocal
relation with Hawaii. She will carry it out with
Mexico and other Contiguous states. The senator
spoke lengtuily aud warmly in this strain and con
cluded with the sentiment that the present
friendly relations of reciprocity between Hawaii
and the United States be perpetual.
Afterwards Mr.. f. l. Steele was called upon and
made a few remarks, as President of the Oceanic
Steamship Company. He said it was customary to
speak of corporations a. being without souls but
the Oceanic Steamship Company was
an exception as having a warm generous
and animating soul in the person of
Mr.. Claus Spreckels. When he came here
and saw the beautiful mansion of Mr.. Claus
Spreckels he understood the strong feeling that an
mated him and that bound him to the islands, and
the steamship line would be u most active and
fruitful expression of the good will of Mr.. Spreck-
els and his associates towards the islands by pro-
noting increase of travel and mutual confidential
relations between the two countries. 1t had been
said, had the numerous northern railroads run
throughout the South there would have been no
war, and so if there are frequent, swift aud comfort
able communications between the islands and the
Continent, their relations Of unity and reciprocity
will be perpetual.
Mr.. ID. Spreckels said he had hardly yet got
over the surprise of the most cordial and enthusi-
astic reception extended to him and his associates
of the Oceanic Steam Ship Linz. He felt assured
that there would be no occasion t0 regret the high
hopefulness now awaiting them.
Mr.. VIM. q. Irwin said that he was proud To have
a part in this matter, and ,lould endeayOr to the
best of his ability to meet the expectations of the
public in the Management of tne line on this side
Senator Miller rose again to say IA few words in
reference to the action uf Colonel Spreckels at
Washington. He had changed opinions there, he
had obliterated prejudices and awakened the high
est confidence i'll his purposes and his statements.
He recognized that Colonel Sprackels was u bene-
factor to this Kingdom, n credit to the United
States and a general benefactor tn mankind.
Colonel Spreckels spoke again. He regretted
that he was not an orator like Senator Miller, or
his friend to his right, Mr.. Gibson, but he could
state a few facts in 4 plain manner. He had met
the President of the United Stat les and had discussed
this country with him. He had supposed that un-
due profits and advantages were realized here but
he had pointed out to him how 81, $50, 900 had re-
Gently been spent in Philadelphia for steamships on
island account, and he showed the large proportion
of business Of the carrying trade and Of cash ex-
pended wholly III the United States. When he
bought sugar in Manila the money went to Eng
land, when he bought sugar in Honolulu the mon
ey went to America. America was receiving her
full share of benefits in her relations with the is
lands and the President of the United States and
his Cabinet now appreciates as much.
Hon. H. A. Widemann made an earnest speech
setting forth the mutual benefits of the relations
between the United States and this Kingdom.
Mr.. Samuel Parker and Mr.. Baldwin made a few
remarks and His Majesty rose from the table in the
banquet hall and adjourned to the Green Room at
10 p. m.
The grounds of the Palace were lined with torch
es which, with the brilliant illumination from the
interior of the apartments made a most picturesque
scene. The table in the dining room was most
tastefully arranged the intermingling of flowers
with the massive plate being particularly pleasing |
and attractive to the eye.
The following are copies of the programme
played by the Hawaiian Band and of the menu:
l. March, Mariposa 8" ............. 90. Berger
2. Overture, " Festival " ............ Buck
3. C~avatina, 1" Belisario 90. .Donizetti
+. Waltz, 8 Ny Queen Coote
5. Finale, "Rigoletto "............ ....... Verdi
= lQuickstep, "Kalakaua - e. .... Niohi.,a
= Quickstep, "Kapiolani go. $3.50. "
MENU.
SOUPs.-Turtls, Soup a la Refine.
~FIsH-Mullet, Kumu, Grabs, Anchovies.
ENTREEs-Salmi of Duck, Lawalu'd Pigeon.
RoAsrs-Raast Turkey, Fillet of Veal, Roast
Goose.
~CURRY-Shrimp Curry, Cheese, Salad.
Potatoes, Sliced Potatoes.
Sliced Sweet Potatoes, Taro, Green Peas, Tomatoes,
Corn, Asparagus, Spinach.
W~ISES-Escurial, Chateau Y'Quem, Hockheimer,
Laftte Chambertin, Volnay Mousseu1, Beer, Mar
luez Pombal, Benedictine, Champagne, Cognac.
DEssERT-Iolani Pudding, California Cake.
Fruit, Tea, Coffee.
The Friend and Chilese Churches.
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