The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-11-26
BIRTHDAY BALL.
A Brilliant Gathering at Iolani
Palace.
The Palace, Lanai and Grounds IIIu-
minated by Electricity.

The ball given by His Majesty the
King last night at Iolani Palace was one
OF the most successful Of the series Of
entertainments devised for the gratifca-
ton OF the people in commemoration Of
his fftieth birthday. The Palace and
grounds were brilliantly Illuminated by
electric lights, and the approaches were
tastefully decorated. The grand lanai in
| the Palace grounds was prepared for
! dancing, the floor being laid with can
vas. The decorations were identical
! with those previously described at the
/ time OF the luau, with the exception that
/ an interesting feature were two large oil
| paintings by Mr.. J. d. Strong, illustrative
| of the aspect Of Honolulu jim 1886 and
and 1886, respectively. These were
| hung in conspicuous positions about
/ midway down the lanai, projecting at an
| angle from either side. They are works
( OF artistic merit, but were not seen to
the best advantage owing to the ex-
! treme brilliancy of the electric light At
| the makai end OF the building partition
was erected, forming a separate apart
ment, in which refreshments We're
served. The partition was gracefully
draped with the Royal standard, beneath
which seats were placed for the accom-
mediation of His Majesty and the mem
bers of the Royal family. At the other
end of the lanai was a massive floral
crown composed of tasteful blending
and beautiful roses and other flowers,
and the maiden-hair fern.
ARRIVAL OF GUESTS.
Shortly before 8 o'clock the invited
guests began to arrive, and were re-
ceived at the main entrance of Iolani
Palace by His Majesty's Chamberlain
and the Equerries-in-Waiting, who con-
Quoted them to the ante-rooms. A few
minutes before 9o'clock His Majesty the
King, Her Royal Highness Princess Lii
uokalani, H. r. II. Princess Likelike,
H. r. II. Princess Poomaikelani, Hon.
A. S. Cleghorn, Their Highnesses the
Princes Kawananakoa, Keliiahonui and
Kalanianaole entered the lanai, the band
playing ''Hawaii Ponoi."
THE RECEPTION.
AS soon as the Royal party were
seated, the band struck up with the
grand march, "Makahiki Kanalima, -
lately composed by Mr.. Henry Berger,
Bandmaster, IL honor of His MaIesty's
fiftieth birthday. 1t is fine compost
ton, and reflects much credit upon its
able author. 1t was now played for the
| first time in public. While the march
was in progress, the guests paid their
respects to the Royal host. Among
the number were His Majesty's Minis
tiers, members OF the diplomatic and
Consular corps, and very large number
of our leading citizens, both Hawaiian
and foreign. 1t was estimated that over
five hundred persons attended the ball.
THE. DANCING.
The ball was opened with the Royal
Hawaiian lancers, the set consisting OF
His Majesty the King and H. r. II.
Princess Liliuokalani, H. r. II. Princess
| Llkellhe anu IL IL L lIIlOC ANet " SbiiSlilel
koa, His Excellency Mr.. Gibson and
Mrs. l.. AhOlo, His Excellency Mr..
Abolo and Mrs. Antoine Rosa, Hon. A.
6 Cleohorn and Mrs. Wodehouse, His
Excellency Mr.. Rosa and Mrs. c. 2.
Iaukea. Mr.. Taro Ando and Miss Stella
EaomaiIani. Major s. Parker and Mrs.
T,.o Apdo
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4. Lancers .................." Liliuokalani'
5. Polka " ,atiiEfa2u
:. Lancers "Likelike
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