The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-09-27

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In addition to these were the fol-
lowing invited guests: Hon. A. f.
Judd, Chief Justice and Chancellor
of the Kingdom; j. L. Dare, At
torney-General; p. Z. Kanoa, Minis
ter of Finance; Hons. w. G. Parkc
and ii. NJ. Whitney; DR.. Tucker,
G.. p. Castle, II. +. Avery, j. M.
Oat, IL. f. Hebbard, w. Unger, M.
Gilbert, ID. Logan, and w. Hill, the
three last named representing the
three daily papers-ddUertiSer,
Herald, and BULLETIN.
Friendly and informal chat occu-
pied about an hour very pleasantly,
at the close of which the veterans of
the war, with their friends the in
vited guests, seated themselves
around a long table in the aDte-room
to partake of refreshment, prepara-
tory to the attack of toasts and
music that were to follow. The
crockeryware on the table was tin
ware-tin plates and panicans.
They looked bright and new, as if.
they had appeared in camp for the
first time-no doubt cleaner and
nicer to eat and drink out of than
the old soldiers present had been
accustomed to in camp at the time
of the war. That kind of eating
utensil was thoroughly appreciated
by the BULLETIN representative, for
although not an old soldier, he is an
old gold-digger and backwoods ex-
plorer, and has been used to such
vessels. Baked beans were album
dant and delicious, but hard tack
was wanting, so foraging expedi-
ton was sent out, which soon re-
turned with enough for the whole
camp. There was no lack of coffee,
and of excellent quality, too. Spirit
uous liquors and strong drinks of
every description were kept out of
camp, but of cool and refreshing
beverages that do not inebriate there
were more than enough. Everybody
seemed TO enjoy camp life and camp
fare, and ate heatily.
After a good square meal, the en-
tire company adjourned to the ad-
joining hall, and took up their posi-
tions in readiness for the flow of
oratory which was to follow, and
which was indicated in q neatly
printed programme.
A detachment of the Royal Ha-
waiian Band was stationed at one
corner Of the hall, to furnish the
indispensable patriotic music. This
important department was under the
management of Comrade Dickey,
who attended enthusiastically to his
duties.
st-Commander r. w. Laine
occupied the Presidential chair, and
opened the proceedings with a brief
address, in which he uttered words
of cordial welcome to all present,
and expressed the hope that the
present Camp Fire would renew old
associations and create new ones.
This Post has been in existence foul
years, and is the only one outside OF
the United States. The Post were
thankful to the King for having
kindly permitted its establishment
here. His Majesty was present al
the previous annual celebration, ant
he (the speaker) regretted His
Majesty's absence on this occasion
The Kings kind act in giving th'
Post five guns to place in thei1
burial lot in Nuuanu cemetery wa
remembered with gratitude. Th
G. A. r. organization was referre'
to as peculiar in its character, neces
sarily lessening its numbers as it
members pass away, and ultimatel
disappearing altogether when til
veterans of the war are no more
buta way of perpetuating its memor.
was pointed out in the formation o
an organization of the sons o
soldiers. Reference was also mad
to the formation of "Ladies' Relic
Corps" which the Post-Commande
hoped would become an accomplishe
fact.
A list of "dry" toasts followed
the first being His Majesty til
King, which was responded to b
the Band playing the Nation'
. Anthem.
The Queen, Heir Apparent, an
the Royal Family followed, responc
q ed to by "Aloha Oe."
"The President of the Unite
: States of America was responde
q to by Comrade Geo. w. Merril
q United States Minister Residen
who said that he supposed the cor
n pliment to the President was il
tended for the country of which
was President--a country for whit
the veterans present had risked the
lives The President strongly syr
pathised with every organizatit
and every movement that tended
unite the country. The preservatit
If of the Union, Zone and inseparable
j, was his wish and policy. Amer
e cans have just right to be proud
IS two things-they have saved
t, country intact and proclaimed liber
=. to the world, These are two mo
k important epochs in the world
1t history.
o His Excellency j. T. Dare, A
e torney-General, responded to t
h HAmerican Army. Navy. and VOlu