The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-11-17
MS MAJEsTYs BIRTHDAY.

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MS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY.
The celebration of His Majesty's
birthday commenced on Thursday
evening with the pretty decorations
of the Bell Tower. This was fol-
flowed by the band concert in Emma
SCARE, which attracted large au-
dience, the native songs being much
admired. After midnight the city
was invaded with sundry string
bands that called at private houses,
arousing folks from their peaceful
slumbers. At six a. m. salute OF
twenty-one guns was fired, and at
seven O'Clock yesterday morning,
the police force, headed by the
Royal Hawaiian Band, marched up
King street to the palace, where a
few selections were played, saluta-
tations given and exchanged, and a
return march was made to the sta
ton house.
The shipping in harbor was deco
rated with bunting, and, as early as
eight o'clock, the harbor was
sprinkled with boats of all kinds.
THE REGATTA
Commenced with the
Yacht Race.-1st Prize $75 or Silver
Cup; second $25. If 4 boats start,
the third boat saves stakes.
Sarah-Hawaiian flag. IS. L. Ayelet
Healani. w il. Wilcox
Consuelo-Red burgee...W. II. Christie
Restless-Red flag. at. r. Wall
Pauline. ..................J. Murdoch
Kahihilani. ni.............W. F. Williams
Kapiolani -. ................J. F. Colburn
All the yachts came to the start
ing post, the Healani at once getting
ahead, and maintaining her lead all
through the race. Her time was lii
48 min 20 sec. The Kahihilani came
in second, and the Restless third,
but the latter was allowed few
minutes extra time, in consequence
Of difference in tonnage, and con-
sequently takes second prize. She
was beaten by the Healani by "a min
3 sec.
2-Six-oared Gigs.-Prize $50 or Silver
Cup.
Liliu-Haw'n flag. Prince Keliiahonui
Melie-Haw'n flag. ..S. Nolan
Tillie-Blue flag. g........Col. G. H. Judd
Kanoelani-Haw'n fag.....O. Stillmau
The Nellie and Kanoelani were
ruled out, only the Liliu and Tillie
coming to the line. The former
won easily in 21 min, % sec. The
Chinese were delighted at the victory
gained by boat manufactured by
one of their countrymen.
2-Two-oared Boats.-Prize $40.
Pualii-Red & White. Myrtle B. Clul
ShcO Fly. ...ko
Both started, the Myrtle Club get
ting away with good stroke; they
maintained their position all through
finishing in 9 min, A sec.
4-Four-oared Gigs.-Prize $50 or Sill
yer Cup.
Red White s. Blue-Blue s. White fla,
........ Myrtle Boat Clul
Pualii-Red & White flag. "A. w. Carte
The Myrtle Club were again vic
torious, winning by length, in 2:
min, 38 sec.
5-Six-paddle Canoe Race.-Prize $25.
Ihiihilauakea--Wh e........... Kahul
Ohuli-Red. ......... Waiohiki
Leleanae. e...............E. X. Lilikalan
Lapakahoc-Blue... ...... ..Pu,
Only the Ihiihilauakea and tn
Leleanae started, the latter winning
after close race, in min, 40 sec
6-Six-oared Whaleboat Race.-Priz
$50 or Silver Cup.
Kinau. ....Alex. McGrego
Ke Kaa-Red. ...............Ka Kahalewal
A good start was effected, but TIN
Kinau soon obtained the lead ant
held it to the finish. Time 20 min
So seconds.
7-Chinese Boat Race.--Prize $40.
There were six entries, but only
three starters. This race causet
considerable amusement, from tn,
style of rowing adopted by the celes
tials. The boats arrived at thei
destination in the following order
Ho Lee, All Man, Hoy Yean, bu
the latter received the prize as thu