The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-11-17

kdpul Church society, Bible, kdWalahaC
Church Society; gold-headed cane, Mama
lahod Guards; pair of pretty flower vases
pupils of ~. Andrews Priory; hand
painted scene ~ glass, with easel in form
of bulru-hcS. Sisters of 81. andrews Pri
DRY; fancy table. with manipulated scene
on top, Mi~~ NowIein; metal table. plush
top. with jewel pendants, Mr.. and Mrs. Z
r. Hendry; pair crystal goblers and water
bottle. Bishop o. Honolulu and Mr. vii
lis; pair OF elephant tUskS. mounted on
stand Of native wood, His Excellency Mr..
Gibson. In addition 10 the foregoing list
there were about one hundred and fifty
calabashcs OF all sizes, hundred or more
hahilis, ii set OF China ware, cushions, nap
kin rings, pair OF slippers, two birthday
cakes ice pitchers, cake baskets, etc.
The officers and physician, a. the
Board oil Health presented Hj- Majesty
with very handsome gift. 1t consisted
OF solid silver box, resting on cushion
Of blue velvet, md containing fifty $50
gold pieces. Accompanying it was port
folio containing letters from the officers
and physicians OF the Board, expressing
their loyalty and devotion to the King.
ON the top of the box WAS engraved the
following insctiuti~n This box, contain
ing 81 900 in gold coin, is presented 70 His
Majesty KIM kulakaua on his jubilee
birthday, November Is. lSS6 10y the Off
Gers and physicians of the Board of Health.
Fred H. Iayselden, Sec" On the side OF
the box WAS Inscribed the names of the
donors. representing The four principle
islands. The presentation va made by the
Clerk OF the Board, Mr.. il. Tesla, the
Secretary, Hon. r. II. Hay>cideu, eading
the following address:
To His Majesty King Kalakaua Sire:
Speaking in behalf OF the officers and ply
sicians engaged in the service OF the Board
OF Hcalrh, beg to offer our warm and
loyal congratulations on the anniversary of
Your Maiesty's fiftieth birthday, and at
the same time present for Your Maje>ty's
acceptance a small cash box as an expires
sion OF our loyal devotion to Your Royal
person.
We desire to rejoice with Your Majesty
on this memorable jubilee celebration at
the general welfare OF the people, for al
though disease and death still claim their
victims, we have reason to believe that gen
er;tl good health prevails and it shall be
our constant aim and purpose to SO
endeavor in the exercise OF our
several duties that the liberal
means provided by the Legislative Assem-
bly, shall be made most available for the
promotion Of the public health, so that
general wel-being shall prevail, and Your
Maiesty's noble motto of " HoOulu Lahui,
or Increase the nation" shall become
happy realization under Your Maiesty's
benefcent reign.
God bless Your Majesty.
FRED. II. HAYsELDEN, Secretary.
Honolulu, November rs, 1856.
The gift by the Custom House employees
was much admired. 1t is a cane made of
kauwila wood. with a go!d-mounted head.
On the top of the head is the Hawaiian
coat of arms with the motto Ia mau Ike
Ell o ka alma ka pono" in gold letters ON
black enamelled ground. Round the sides
are engraved several landscape views in
and about Honolulu. 4 gold band bears
the following inscription: Presented to
His Majesty Kalakaua |. on his fiftieth
birthday by the members of the Bureau OF
Customs. Hon. John N. kapena, Geo. L.
Boardman, y. Fuller, w. Chamberlain, G.
Markham, [. q. Tewksbury, q. w. Miles,
f. n. Mossmun, c. Nawaakoa, II. w
Aud, 0. Stillman, J. w. Robertson, J.
Markham, ]. Crowder, G. Parmenter, b.
Whitney"
The cane l. one of the finest specimens
of work ever turned out of IL jewelers. store
in this city, and reflects much credit Oh
Mr.. Wenner, whose handiwork it is. 1t is
enclosed in a neat case made of native
wood.
His Majesty also received many pres
ents in gold and silver coin, also cattle,
sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, sugar cane,
sweet potatoes, poi, taro, etc.
THE TORCHMGHT PROCESSION.
Towards O'Clock the rain, which had
held off during the day, poured heavily
and continued more or less for upward of
half an hour, but was powerless to damp
the ardor of our gallant fire companies,
who assembled almost TO a man at the Bell
Tower at the appointed time to render
homage to their Sovereign. Under the di-
rection of Chief Engineer Chas. b. Wilson
the men quietly fell into their places, the
customary discipline by which they are
alike in action and on parade
marking their every movement. The Hon.
J. 4. Cummins, Marshal of the Day, led
the procession, which WAS headed by the
Royal Hawaiian Military Band. Next
came the Pioneers headed by the Chief of
the Department and Assistants, the SeCre-
tary, Engine Surveyor and other officers.
The Honolulu Engine Company No. 1 fol-
lowed with their engine polished to the
pink of perfection, decorated with flags
and banners and illuminated with a blaze
oflight, from which internationally there
shot out rockets of many colors, bangolas,
Roman candles, etc. The Mechanic En-
CINE Company No came next in order,
rivalling the dazzling appearance OF that
which had preceded it; the Reformatory
school boys in their nautical uniforms the
Hawaii Engine Company No. T. whose
engine was encircled with an effective floral
display and notices; the Pacific Hose
whose truck was decorated with
and the Protection Hook
and Ladder Company. The men were at
tired in the regulation dress of
the Department, a red flannel shirt,
black helmet and trowScrs, floral
and evergreen wreaths depending from
their shoulders, and each one bearing a
glowing torch. The Chinese Fire Com
pany followed, every member swinging
Chinese lantern, and the ROYAL School in