The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-09-03
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token Of our sincere regard.

CouluStiDcllI w thS cOClSty w heep
the object of the Association con-
stantly in view.
Their Majesties arrived at the
residence of the Princess at few
minutes of noon and were received
with proper bonors by the guard on
duty, the guests present rising on
the entrance of the royal pair.
Princess Liliuokalani, by request of
His Majesty, presented herself be-
fore him, who addressed Her Royal
Highness in the following words.
Your Royal Ilighness-This aus
picious occasion gives me unfei2ned
pleasure in affording me the oppor-
tunity of bestowing Our Royal favor
upon you, and in comforting an
honor worthy of the recipient. This
honor is conferred in recognition of
your high merit, and as an express
siun of our high appreciation of
your constant devotion in the cause
of humanity and in promoting The
general welfare of our people. l
am most happy to avail myself of
the opportunity of doing you honor
on the anniversary of your forty
eighth birthday. recognize in your
life career most honorable and full
of usefulness 20 our beloved people.
The event ills me with glad emotion,
and the more so when l consider
that this mark of distinction is con-
ferred upon you rs woman and a
member Of my Royal Household.
In congratulatiDg Your Royal High
ness, Her Majesty the Queen joins
me in fervent prayers to the AL
mighty that your valued life may be
prolonged, and that your example
will continue to inspire noble ideas
worthy of honorable works, and that
your memory will be preserved in
immortal remembrance till time shall
be no more.
His Majesty then proceeded to in
vestIIer Royal Highness with the
Gordon and decor a;ion of the
Royal Order of Kapiolani, the
insignia of which Order was also
displayed by His Majesty. Her
Majesty assisted in the placing of
The decorations, which were banded
to the royal donors by Col. Iaukea,
His Majesty's Chamberlain. This
was very solemn and affecting
ceremony, which made an impression
on the spectators that will not be
soon forgotten.
Another short interval, and then
followed representa-, lives of the second
division of The Liliuokalani Education
al Socie,y, who through their sp okes-
lady, Mrs. Charles w. Clark, pre-
sented The Princess with an adds ess
conveying in its wording feelings of
aloha and regard, which found vent
in substantial anG tangible evidence
in the shape of an elegant silver
water set, suitably inscribed, and
consisting of pitcher, cups and bowl.
The pleased aud surprised recipient
expressed her appreciation of the
present in fitting words, delivered in
the usual quiet and easy manner
which is distinguishing character
istic of Her Highness.
Next came the Kuonoono Society
with an address in Hawaiian by
Mrs. j. Kaae, accompanied by a mag
niticent tea and coffee set, with the
name of the recipient neatly en-
graved thereon.
The Princes Own volun.
teer military company presented a
set of solid silver spoons and a fish
knife.
In addition to the gifts of the so.
cieties already mentioned were @
great variety of pretty and costly
presents from individuals, prominent
among which are the following: An
elegant embroidered sofa cushion,
the work of Princess Like
like, presented by the Princess
a diamond ring, by His Excellency
Governor Dominis; a carriage robe,
by Miss Helen 'leohIrn; large
silver soup ladle, by His Excelency
w. M. Gibson; a set of silver coffee
spoons, by Mrs. f. II. Hayselden
a Japanese embroidered screen, by
His Majesty's Chamberlain, Col. G.
p. Iaukea; a silver card case, by
Hon. +. II. Hayselden; set of GU
glass preserve dishes, by Miss Lilir
Carter; silver salad fork an(
spoon, by Hon. and Mrs. Samue
Parker; sugar tongs, by Miss Edit
Turton; silver bouquet holder, by
Miss l.. Hart; picture illustrating
Hawaiian life, by Mrs. j. ID. Strong
an elegant fan, by Mr.. j. S. Webb
vase with flowers, by Mrs. J. Patty
pin cushion, by Miss Benson;
vase, by Miss A. Smith; II beanti
full china cup and saucer, by Mrs
DR.. McGrew; a large and bcauti
fully ernamented cake, by Mr.. II
Fart; prettily painted fan, b,
Miss +. Liliu Godfrey: a PLAGUE
by Miss Il. Ladd; two beautiful
fans, made of corn-hus,l and squasl
vine, by Mrs. Meek and Mrs. Achi
two beautiful table scarfs, by an un
known donor; and many othe
pretty and valuable gifts.
Among the people who called t.
tender their congratulations to He
ROYAL Holiness were the member