The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-06-12
kA ~ En- a MEHA DAY.
Royal Weather.
POPULAR RECREATION.
FULL ACCOUNT OF THE RACES.

Yesterday was the thirteenth ami
versary of the natal commemoration
of Kamehameha l. The morning
opened out gloriously fine, and no
better weather throughout the day
could have been desired. Early in
the morning there was considerable
stir around town, showing that
something unusual was going to take
place. All the flags were floating
merrily in the breeze, the Govern
ment offices and business houses
were closed and the day was given
up to q general holiday. The Ha-
waiian Jockey Club had arranged
a good programme of races to take
place at the Park. Those who did
not care to go to the races spent The
day in various ways, some picnicl-
ing, others in riding, while a good
many stayed at home to enjoy a rest
from the cares of business. The
valleys were full of small and large
picnic parties. There was also a
large party at the grounds of the
Oahu College, all enjoying them
selves hugely. The races, of course,
drew out an immense attendance,
and the scene at the Park was a gay
one. Below will be found n full
account of the races.
THE RACES AT THE PARK.
The races were held under the
auspices of the Hawaiian Jockey
Club. AS early as nine O'Clock the
road leading out to the Park was
dotted with carriages, horses and
pedestrians, all going to the races.
AT different stages were mounted
police, who were instructed to pre-
vent fast riding or driving, and very
little of it was noticed. At the
Park the arrangements, which were
in charge of the interchangeable Joe
Wiseman, were well nigh perfect.
The high fence recently erected
proved to be great boon. Quite a
number of refreshment stands were
erected near the entrance, all of
which did thriving business during
the day. His Majesty the King
arrived about ten minutes before
eleven O'Clock, attended by Col.
G. II. Judd, and was received with
the National Anthem. He occupied
his usual place on the Royal stand.
There were also present H. r. II.
Princess Liliuokalani, H. r. III.
Princess Likelike, Hon. A. S. Cleg-
horn, His Elk. the Attorney General
and Mrs. Neumann, His Elk. the
Minister of Finance, Senior Cana.
varro, Portuguese Commissioner
the japanese Consul, j. Nakamura
Esqr.; Hons. J. IL. Cummins, San
Parker and many others. The
Royal Hawaiian Band was station
ed adjoining the Royal stand
and played selections at intervals
during the day. Beyond it was
another stand Hastily decorated will
flags and evergreens, and occupied
by the Makee family. The large
stand opposite the Judges box wa
crowded. The members of the pres
had been very thoughtfully provided
for in this stand, by having specia
seats assigned them, but only tn
representatives of the BULLETIN ant
advertiser availed themselves of TIN
Clubs forethought. The course wa
well-lined with spectators and tn
! attendance throughout the day wa
very large. The weather for racini
was all that could be desired, bu
the track was not in as good orde
: as could be wished for. A nice
, cool and refreshing breeze was blow
: ing all day. The officials were
! Judges Capt. j. II. Brown, Messrs
! Cecil Brown and Il. S. Pratt; Time
keepers, Messrs. c. o. Berger an
j. A. Spear; Starter, Mr.. w. H
Buchanan; Clerk of the Course
Capt. A. b. Hayley Saddling pad
: dock, Mr.. j. /. Dowsett, Jr. Th
judges rang the bell at fiftee
: minutes past ten o'clock for the fir
race, but owing to the trouble I'll