The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-10-19
Rirthday Of the Princess Kaiulani.

The eleventh birthday of the Princess Victoria
Kawikiu Kaiulani Lunalilo Kalanlnuihilapalop
daughter of the Princess Likelike and Hon. A. s.
Cleghorn, was celebrated in Royal style at the
residence of her parents, Waikiki, on Saturday
afternoon, which was attended by large con-
course of officials and citizens. Among those
present were His Majesty and staff, the Prncesses
Liuokalani and PoOmaikalani, Governor Iaukea
General Dominis, Hons. w. M. Gibson, ]. S..
Walker, S. G. Wilder, j. E. Bush, w. G. Macfar-
lane, j. Kaae, and many others.
The Princess Likelike, assisted by Princesses
Liliuokalani and Poomaikaiani, Miss Gardner
guardian of the little Princess, and Miss Brick
wood, cordially and gracefully received ell who
called to tender their congratulations to the little
Princess.
After the reception was over tt guests adjourned
to a permanent lanai, where a splendid lunch
served in native style awaited them, and to which
all did ample justice. table in European style
was set at one end of the lanai for those who de-
sired, but all seemed we'll satisfied with the ar
rangement and quality of the native viands, and
was almost entirely ignored by those present.
Over two hundred guests sat down to the feast.
After all had ample time to partake of the good
things placed before them, His Majesty called the
assembly to order by proposing in neat speech
The health of the young Princess Kaiulani and her
mother the Princess Likelike, in which he hoped
the company present would heartily join. His
Majesty stated that the little Princess was the
only youthful representative of the present royal
line of descent, and it gave him great pleasure
in proposing the toast.
This toast was responded to by Hon. S. G. Viii
der, at the request of His Majesty, Mr.. Wilder
made short but feeling speech, trusting that the
Princess would under proper training, grow up to
be the nations hope, and if she should in the
course of events be called to rule would do so
wisely and well, and concluded by asking all to
join him in saying aloha nui to the Princess Kau-
lani.
Mr.. Wilder's remarks were interpreted into
native by Hon. j. L. Bush.
Hon. S. G. Wilder proposed the health of H er
Royal Highness the Princess Likelike which was
drank with enthusiasm, and was responded to by
her husband, Hon. A. S. Cleghorn, who thanked
those present heartily for their tokens of love- re-
spect and esteem towards his daughter, the young
Princess Kaiulani.
Hon. A. S. Cleghorn also proposed the health of
His Majesty, which was responded to in an appro-
pirate manner.
After this the company scattered about the build
ing and grounds, examining and admiring the
various articles of art and beauty which adorned
the home of the young Princess.
A great many valuable presents were displayed,
showing that the many friends and admirers of
the young Princess had not failed to show some
thing more substantial than their mere aloha.
Among the presents were from His Majesty
of $50 in gold coin and two large kahils of kala
feathers the Princess Likelike two kahiis, made
by herself, besides host of other presents from
many of our citizens. The following poem, ap-
propriate to the occasion, was read by Mr.. L.
Montgomery Mather:
TO HER ROYAL RICHNESS PRINCESS KAIULAyI
Dear little Princess Joy to thee this day
That adds another year to thy young life,
Now bursting fresh tender buds in May,
To bloom we pray, stranger unto STRIFE.
All that is sweet IN fes spring-time be thine,
Lose not an hour of youthful days, too few
Their happy moments will in future shine,
And bring to serious age brighter hue.
Thus may thy course 90 gently on,
As each year its beauties shall disclose.
And when the blush of summer time has gone,
Remaining years be full of sweet Iepose.
After some further friendly and social inter
course the guests took their leave, wishing the
young Princess happy and prosperous career
over life's troubled sea.