The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-05-20

that ii too seems little less than inspired. FITTING
words to be sung over the corse of her that gone
for she truly in her life did say 81 know that my
redeemer liveth." The lovely voice, the friendly
voice, of the singer dwelt gently on the notes OF
the melody and carried the hearts of nearly a
thousand people heavenward. And then came
native hymns and meles sweet and plaintive, and
the vast throng gradually melted away, till the
huge Church was once again left with the dead
and its untiring watchers.
SUNDAY MORNING.
The sun burst forth in splendor, on this, the day
on which Queen Emma was to be laid in her tomb.
II was one of those perfect days, which only this
climate can give day to wish to live in, brili-
ant blue sky, a bracing North East trade, not too
strong but enough TO moderate all tropical heat.
A day, in short, which was truly Hawaiian as
truly Hawaiian as she who was to be carried under
that deep blue sky, among those palms, and tropi-
cal foliage to her last home.
ASSEMBLING.
Long before the appointed hour crowds were
hurrying to the old kawaiahao Church. The roads
were crowded and the streams of people all tended
in one direction. Those who were assembling
came from all parts of the Islands, Far kRu, dist
ant Niihau, Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai Uahn,
and Lanai, all were represented. The people had
flowed in steamer after steamer till the city con-
tanned far larger population than in ordinary
times Kawaiahao Church was filled by ten O'Clock,
far as the available for the outside public was
concerned; of that portion reserved for the
dignatales of the Kingdom was kept vacant. 1t
was a wonderful assemblage, Hawaii, the United
States, Great Britain, Germany, France, China,
Japan, and many another we're present, not by
their official representatives only, but by theirs
many subjects. The large number of foreigner
was really noticeable, they actually outnumbered
the native Hawaiians.
TEE FIRST SERVICE.
1t had been arranged, at the request of bis Maj
esty, that before the Episcopal service was per-
formed, the Rev. H. H. Parker congregational
.yAA 4 -.FE aErnf uhon clCfrld a
eulogy in Hawaiian. Shortly after II pm, their
Maiesties entered the church. At this time the
church was filled to OverfOwing, the only vacant
seats being those of the Royal party and of the
Diplomatic and Consular corps. As their Majes-
ties entered, the congregation rose. The King
was dressed in black, wearing the red ribbon of
the order of Kamehameha. The Queen was in
heavy mourning, page bearing the train of her
dress. The members of the staff followed. The
organ walled few notes modulating gently into
the notes of Handel's angels Ever Bright and
Fair" Theodora's touching appeal How that
long note rang out on the first syllable of AN
gels" how the gentle voice and swelled into
rich breadth of sound Every sound in the great
church was hushed, while the clear, smooth notes
rose on the still air. AS the notes died away the
Rev. II. II. Parker stepped onto the platform and
in an impressive manner delivered the following
ADDRESS.
How strange and how impressive is this array!
How solemn the picture We look upon to-day both
within and without this house. There is gloom
about these preparations that gives an intimation
of pain or sorrow, sorrow is the pain OF the heart;
and yet there runs through them all line of
brightness, as though darkness and light were
struggling with each other. What does it all meanS
Whence does it all come?
In 1886, nearly fifty years ago, there was born to
Kekelaokalani and Naea, her husband, a daughter.
She came of the line of Hawaii's high chiefs-the
Kamehamehas. This little girl was adopted into
the family of physician, Doctor and Mrs. Rookie,
Mrs. Rookie being her aunt. They called the child
Emma, and among the people she came TO be called
Ernmalani, or Emma KaleleOnalani. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Cooke, in 1870 had in hand the training of
the young chiefess and into their family school in
due time little Emma was introduced. In this
school she received tho careful attention that gave
her the bent of mind which made her honored and
useful. Fair as the opening of beautiful morning
were the prospects that beckoned young chiefess
to her future. Never did Hawaiian maiden launch
her boat upon a more promising river, or under
happier auspices, than did Queen Emma when she
entered npon the beautiful intelligent period that
borders between girlhood and womanhood. Gen.
tie breezes and swift, silent tide bore her young
life onward until quite likely before she was aware
of it. she entered the period of womanhood, hon
ored and loved of those who knew her.
In 1856, united in marriage with Alexander Lii
holiho, KamehamehA ". This new relationship
with its honors brought grave responsibilities and
serious cares Clouds gathered in the horizon.
But Queen Emma proved equal to the burden of
her day. Motherhood brought its day of Joy only
to be too quickly followed by the anguish of be-
reavement and widowhood. In 1853, her son, the
Prince of Hawaii was born. But within four short
years she was called upon to part with him. He
died in 1862, and in the following year she became
widow by the demise of King Kamehameha ".
Since the death of her royal husband, twenty
one years ago, Queen Emma's life has been one of
retirement. Sorrow and disappointment have done
great work for her. Instead of breaking under
trial she grew better and more mellow. Her sym
pathy and her love went out TO others who suffered
She was greatly loved of the people. Chiefs and
nns Il y n.
have detained her TO tarry longer with the living
When on the 25th of last month, the word passed
round that Queen Emma was dead, the tidings fell
like 4 shock upon all classes IN this community
We saw old men and women and young people on
the street, who unable to restrain their sor-
row. Loving hands have brought these remains
into this house, and covered them with flowers. 1t
is fitting that chiefs and people should meet to-day
and offer their respects to the memory of the be-
loved Ali who has departed.
How did it come about that the late Queen Dow
ager held 50 supreme place in the hearts of this
people? | answer, she loved the people. Love
begets love. The common people believed that
Queen Emma did really care for them. The Hos
pital that bears her mans will ever remain men,
orial of her regard for the Hawaiian race. So
long as Hawaiian lives when sick, he may go to
the Queens Hospital and have all that love and
skill can do for him, free of charge. The Queen
also disbursed much of her means in a quiet way,
among the poor and the sick. She gave to for
elgners as wei as 10 natives whom she believed to
be in need. The poor will miss her.
Motherhood and womanhoOd were blended in
Queen Emma's nature in such a way as TO make up
a lovely character. That motherly nature was an
other element that drew the hearts of the people
towards herself. She had a quiet motherly spirit
that easily found its way to the heart This was
more especially marked in the influence she won
over the young of her own sex, many Of whom
looked 70 her as they would look to a mother. They
will miss her.
Another SDurca Of her inHuer,ca tho int
she always maintained in efforts for the instruc-
tion of her race. But above all, she had decided
religious faith. She held TO her convictions of the
truth These traits won for her the respect of yerV
many good men and women.
Emma, Queen of the hearts of the people, We
bring to-day our tribute of aloha TO your memory.
Happy are the thoughts you have left behind you,
thrice happy your example of faith of patience
and courage.
Open thy bosom, Maunaala, and receive these
mortal remains to their last long rest. Take o,
Earth, what is thine; thou mayst claim the hon
pred dust, hold It well in thy keeping. Thou hast
no claim on the immortal spirit.
Over the aeeting pageant of today, high above
Ill the disappontments and struggles of this bean
tiful yet beclouded world, / lift up the one name
hat is more grand and more lovely than any other
nauie. The One who loves you, Hawaii, with n
never ending love; who has brought to you n two
fod GIFT sufficient IN its fullness to satisfy every
ia - NOIu llgut, anu
! knowledge of the man Of Calvary which is life
Civilization and Christianity.
On the conclusion of the address Mr.. Turner
,ang IF with all your hearts, from Mendelssohn's
Elijah. 1t was an exquisite bit of music and HIGHLY
appropriate. The fine manly voice sEelled males.
cally through the hall and rendered a fitting tn
butte of song TO the dead Queen. This closed the
performed by the Congregational Min
ster. At the close of Mr.. Parker's service many
1t the general congregation left, but the official
seats filed up rapidly.
OFFICIAL POSITIONS.
The organ loft had been reserved for the Court.
taolng the door 10 the right of the organ sat their
laJesties, the Princess LiliuOkalani, the Chief
ustlce, Mrs. A. f. Judd, the Minister of Foreign
Afairs and the Minister Of Interior Behind them
we're Mrs. c. H. Judd, Mrs p Curtis Iaukea, Mrs
Wilson and Miss Sheldon. Immediately bebin,l
he King stood Colonel Judd. To the left of the
organ were the Princess Likelike, Princess Kahn
AM, Hon, A. ). Cleghorn, the Minister of Finance
Mrs hapenai the Attorney General the Hon God
iTey Rhodes, President Of the Legislative Assem-
Ply and Mrs. Rhodes. Behind these were JUDGE
McCully, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. McCully Miss Kapena
md Mrs Judd. Cols. Maefarlane, Boyd and lam
1ea we're in close attendance.
The DIPLOMATS.
Below, facing the platform, were. ON the left the
diplomatic and Consular Corps. Amoup these
we're the Minister Resident of the United States |
Ind Mrs. Daggett, Her Britannia Majesty's Com
missioner and Mrs. Wodehouse the Commissioner |
i the French Republic and Mrs Feer, Cousuls |