The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-09-07
PRINCESS LlLlUOKALANrS BIRTHDAY!
Events Of a Notable Character.

II. r. II. Princess Iiliuokalani celebrated the
anniversary, OF heT birthday at her Palams resi-
oence, on last thursday. the Srd inst, by recsp-
t.on IN the morning and luau anu other fsStlvi-
ties II tte afternoon 2rd evening. The occasion
vas made the opportunity BY the great number OF
native and foreign residents. who have the honor
and pleasure OF claiming the royal lady'S friend
ship, TO show IN most marked manner their feel
lngs Of Gl0hI.
The first Official notice OF the event was that
taken by the Legislature the II inst, when, by
vote. the Assembly decided 10 adjourn over until
Friday, II honor OF the coming anniversary, also
accepting an invitation 10 be present or the Occs
sion OF the festivities. the action being impaired
20 the Princess By the Secretary OF the Assembly.
Preparations had been made 10 receive visitors,
az the residence OF the Princess ~ 70 O'Clock a. N,
andat that hoar the trst callers came being FOL
lowed by continual relay of arrivals, all bent on
the same object, Of Offering congratulations 5la-
lo- Antoine Rosa. Of the staff Of Governor Domlals,
received the visitors and presented them 70 the
Princess, the royal hostess being attended by Mrs
10. Carter. Mrs. ChaS. B. Wilson Mrs. J. Allan and
Mrs. Junius haae.
the Princess. vas one OF the trst events Of the
Measurable proceedings Of the day, followed by
the gathering together, II the reception room. Of
members OF the first Division OF the Liliuokalani
Educational Society aud who, IN an address, TEEN
ING with Gi0g for their President, admirably read
bv Miss uouiSa RrickEOod. offered their couGratu-
lations and presented elegant set OF silver ware,
consisting OF knives, forks and spoons beautifully
ornamented and inscribed with the name of tine
recipient. Princess Liliuokalani responded IN q
feeling manner 10 the words OF love that had been
spoken, after which, the gathering OF donors dis
psrse1 about the broad yerandahS N anticipation
Of the next event.
At this hour the members of His Majesty's cabi-
net arrived, were introduced 10 the hostess and
then they presented their congratulations on the
occurrence OF the happy occasion. At exact noon
the boom OF cannon announced that salute was
being fired II honor Of Her Highness and soon
thereafter their Maiesties, the King and Queen,
arrived in their carriage, and after being received
with appropriate honorS by the guards we're, under
conduct Of Col. IaUkea, his Maiestys Chamber
lain. Governor Dominis, Majors Rosa, Holt and
Hayley. accompanied to the reception room. At
The intimation Of His Majesty the Princess pre-
scented herself before their MaleStleS and with pro
usr ceremonies was invested with the Gordon and
insignia OF the Royal Order Of hapiolani. His
Majesty II the course OF some remarks indicating
The reason Of the presentation By saying: " This
honor Is conferred N recognition of YOUR high
merit and as an expression Of our nigh apprecla-
sion Of your constant devotion IN the cause OF hu-
Icanity and IN the promoting the general welfare
OF our people.
4 short interval and then followed representa-
tives Of the second division OF the Liiuokalani
EG1catiOa Society, who through their spokeS-
LADY, Mrs. Charles W. Clark, presented the
Princess with an address conveying in It's wording
feelings Of aloha and regard which found vent IN
substantial and tangible evidence IN the shape OF
an elegant silver water set suitably euScrIbed and
consisting Of pitcher, cups aad bowl. The pleased
ton OF the present IN fitting words delivered in
the usual quiet and easy manner which Is a dis
tinguishing characteristic of Her Highness.
Next came the huOnoono Cor Savings Bank
Society. with an address in Hawaiian bv Mrs
Junius haae, accompanied by a magnificent tea
and coffee set, the name Of the recipient neatly
engraved thereon.
The assemblace now INDUCED in an inspection
Of the beautifully furnished rooms and engaged
II the pleasures of conversation until the attention
Of all attracted by the sound of martial music,
and view was obtained Of the Princes Own
Volunteer COCpS, under the command of Captains
Kahaa and Boyd, marching past and wheeling az
the Eva side of the grounds, where the command
came TO parade rest, and His Majesty and Princess
LiIiuokslsni were invited to inspect them. 4 tent
sheltered the royal party from the weather, and
dress parade vsS gone through with, Just before
the close of which q detail OF the men. accom-
panied By Captain Boyd, left the line and, march
ing 70 the tent, presented the Princess with an
elegant set Of silver ware inscribed with the name
Of the royal recipient Captain Boyd expressing the
aloha felt by the company towards q. Il. HighuesS.
The luau was the event next II order, and 10
which all present were cordially invited, Colonel
Isukea, His Msiesty's Chamberlain, arranging for
the proper accommodation Of the Royal ard Min
istegisI persolages. including the American Min
lister Resident and Mrs. Merrill. Ample provision
had been made. and with but little delay some
i've hundred people we're induIging in the Ha-
Eaiian luIuries set before them. After time
roasts we're INDUCED IN, Major Baker being the
POSTMASTER, and responses we're made by His
mann. the Minister Of Interior Hon. W. N. Glib
son. Hon. ]. I. kaGlakou, and others. all teeming
with an aloha for the celebrant of the occasion.
Dancing followed, the hula hula Of the country
being displayed IN more graceful measures than
has been the habit at such entertainments. the
greater portion Of the musical measures being in
accord with the ancient meles sung solely IN for
mer years, TO the lamented chiefess Paaahi. And
then came the hour OF parting another season of
hand shaking by the hospitable hostess and re
neSed expressions OF good will and wishes for
many happy returns Of the occasion BY the depart
ing guests and after their Maiesties had been
safely started their way 70 the Palace the rest
Of the company quickly dispersed for their various
homes.
TIE PRESENTS.
Following we're the principal presents: Star and
Gordon Of the Royal Order Of Kapiolzni, present
ed by His Majesty. & valuable threeistone diamond
ring By His Ex. Gov. DOminis; Three pass books
Of the Hawaiian Postal Savings Bank, one each
from their Maiesties and the third from the clerks
OF the Post Office Department: haud-embroidered
cushion by II. r. Il. Princess Likelike silver and
gold punch ladIe bv Hon W NJ Gibson an
unique, initiated set OF silver and gold coffee
spoons. eleven IN set, each spoon containing in
gold one letter Of the word . compliments
from Mrs. f. Il. Hayselden 4: silver and gold
card case from Hon. F. 4. HayseIden !:
Set solid silver ware, cutlery. from first division
Lilaokaiani Educational Society; set silver ware,
tea az. zee set. from second division OF Liliuo-
kalznI Vocational Society: an elegant japanese
screen, IL black and gold from Hon. Col. C. P.
Iaukea, set cut and colored glassware and
marble French clock, by the Nihoa So
acrostie by IL ". Matheri By Mrs. Strong and
Mrs. Smith; oil painting Mr.. J. D. Strong: silver
sugar tOngs, Miss Edith Turton silver sugar
tOnSs, Mrs Ihos- W. Everett; set silver table
cutlery from the Princess Own Company; fancy
painted and embroidered fan. Miss T. Liliu God
frey set finger bowls and preserve dishes, Miss
Liliu Carter fan, by J.. S. Webb two beautifully
embroidered scarfs. by unknown donors, etc.
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