The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-08-23

ONhlS w 0NtOhNA bbI SahNAoN ~NaONN
festival. Hilo was gay. The Band
struck up at the residence Of Her
Royal Highness, and the loyal peo-
pie paid their respects. In the
evening the Band played at the
court house yard, to the delight of
everybody. An immense crowd was
present.
The following day active prepare
tions were continued for the APP
preaching festival. IIilo people had
collected generous sum of money
to feed all the visitors and the Sum
day school people. Mr.. Nawahi,
Mr.. Rrown, and others, had made
arrangements TO satisfy everybody,
and there was no hitch.
Thursday was rather showery.
Band playing, and in the evening n
grand concert at the Hall church,
for the benefit of the Sunday School
Association. A crowded house, and
a good sum realized. The pro-
gramme was good; not too long;
one hour and half about. The
ladies-in-watng of Her Royal High
ness added materially to the concert
by singing several beautiful duets.
The Band also assisted. The Hilo
choir made good hits.
Friday, as usual. Invitations
were out from Mr., Scott and his
charming lady for reception to
Her Royal Highness in the evening.
Mr.. Scott is the successful manager
of Wainaku plantation. He has just
built n new residence, beautifully
located on a slope. Wainaku is
about two miles from Ililo. The
road is good, though billy. AS
there were but few expresses, some
had to go on plantation mule teams.
My dear reader, if you never went
on a mule team, you don't know
what fun it is. AS there are no
springs, you get the full benefit of
every stone in the road. Well, all
went merrily, although the rain
marred the pleasure somewhat.
Everybody felt jolly, particularly
the young folks, after nice dance
as a finale.
Saturday came. This was "the
day we celebrate. From early
morning groups of people moved
towards HALL church, to get good
seat. The church was tastefully
decorated. The building is large
and cool, roomy and has good
acoustic properties. There were
present about 1000 people inside,
and perhaps from 200 to 800 out
side. All good-natured and orderly.
The meeting was called to order,
and the first general hymn sung,
accompanied by the Band. A good
effect. Rev. Mr.. Forbes, of Homo
lulu, offered the prayer. Then came
No. l. Sunday school from Ma
kapala-9 members. Singing and
reciting pretty good, but not so
good as at the last festival at Hoo
kena. One good soprano held the
school above board. Additional to
this school were three old men. The
reciting was good; but the singing! !
Every one of the three sang in diff
ferent key. Most amusing. Mr..
Kipi Is good teacher.
No. 2. Sunday school from
Niulii-22 members. Fine female
voices. Good speaking, but rather
high pitch.
No. 3. Sunday school from
Kahei-l7 members. The women,
eight in number, were all dressed
alike. The lady teacher is very
smart and bright. Quick questions
and quick answers. Sang only one
verse of each hymn. Surely the
best school!
No. A. Sunday school from
Haena-5 members. Plain speak.
ing and good singing, but too much
of them.
Here came the second general
hymn, by the whole audience and
the Band; and then lady from
Honomakau exhibited her power OF
voice.
No. 5. Sunday school from Pa
auhau-3 members. The Others
could not come, the roads being too
bad. Here was the finest lady
singer of the whole schools. Beau
tiful voice.
No. 6. Sunday school from He.
lani-S members. Nice soft sing.
ing-fine harmony. Good speaking,
No. Z. Sunday school from
Kalapana-2S members. The ex.
hibition of this school was the event
Of the day. A fine recitation from
the life of Joseph. Fine singing
forte and piano. Real chorus
soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. A
very smart teacher. This schoo
put Kahei into the shade.
No. 8. Sunday school from
Waiohinu-10 members. Coco
speaking, and prompt questions and
answers. Singing good and even
but no males. Only two voices.
No. 8. Sunday school from Pu
ula-lS members. A long recita
ton about the commandments
Pleasing country singing. Anyhow
it seems that the schools from tn,
leeward side of the island sing bette
than those from the windward.
A break occurs here by the thirC