The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-01-14

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mittee, then requested Mrs. C. w.
Croker to decorate the ladies who
had distinguished themselves by
winning prizes with glittering
medal made especially for the occa-
sion. The medal, formed from the
tops of preserved milk cans, was
attached by a neat bow of blue rib
bon to the breast, and worn through
out the evening with amused but
conscious pride. After this cerc-
lnony the concert was resumed.
SECOND PAUr.
Musical Drivel. Mr.. =. Bcvan
Song-'rhc Devoted Apple, .........
Observation-Disclosures. Miss Bergman
SOng-Drink Puppy Drink. ..........
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. j. ii. Pounds
Reciation-A Curious Legend 900.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. YRS. DIR. Beardsley
Hunting song. ........ Mr.. b. y. BeYan
Song-'ihe Death OF Nelson. ........
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Mr.. Z. Exon
Finalc-Symphony .Mariposa Orchestra
Aud Lang Sync.
Mrs. BHylcy kindly accompanied on
the piano forte.
At the close of the concert votes
of thanks were proposed to the la
dies and gentlemen who had con-
trihuted to the success of the days
amusements. \ cordial vote of
thanks was also passed to Captain
Hayward.
Carriages at Top. m" SO the
programme read, but there were no
carriages. At the close of the con
cert 4 courier from Neptune flew on
board, and communicated that mon
arch's sincere regret that the dis
tinguished and harmonious company
on the Mariposa should be disap-
pointed, but inasmuch rs all his
chariots had been engaged week
ahead for the Mermaid's annual ball
at Coral Hall it was impossible to
Ohlige them. He wished them a
prosperous voyage, however, and
hoped to have the pleasure of hold
ing an equatorial levee on board
should the good ship in due course,
cross the line before midnight. The
equatorial line was crossed about 4
Il. M, December 2Sth, but although
the ladies and gentlemen were in
full evening costume at the time the
sovereign trident did not appear on
the shining waters.
To compensate in some measure
for their disappointment Captain
Hayward ordered supper served in
the spacious saloon at ten o'clock
while Mr.. Watson secured Nep.
tunes courier-a flying fsh-fron
Chief officer Hart, and had it skill.
fully preserved by Professor Web.
ster, a taXidermist, en- route TO Mel.
bourne.
The popular and obliging purser
Mr.. Thos. Smith, and MIR. Hart
Chief officer, contributed MATERIAL,
to making the sports and concert ;
success. Mr.. Wilson, Chief Engi
neer, lent the charm of an approvin!
and smiling countenance.
1t was thought that this despatch
must take the regular course O
post, but fortunate chance enable
it to be forwarded by a courier sea
gull, which is returning to Oahu
Indeed, this chance may be deeme'
providential, on the assumption tina
all chance is providence. Early II
forenoon three objects were discov
cred floating on the placid water
rising and falling with the pulsatioI
of the ocean. Ideas of raft o
RATS suggested themselves, and til
distance was scanned by eager eye
to discover what was on the strang
objects. As the steamer approach
ed it was seen that they were larg
trees with roots attached. On tn
biggest, which was close to the Mar
posa, was seated 4 large sagaciou
looking gull, which flew on boar
and appeared to be perfectly q
home. Around its neck was tied
copper plate bearing the inscriI
toni
Courier Of the Royal Hawaia
Embassy"
AS it was homcward bound 1t wa
deemed proper to send this docr
ment in its care. With some lit
perseverance and a slight acquain
ance OF the Gull language, the stor
, of its life was elected.
, This bird is an experienced an
, intelligent traveller, if it is gul
| When the Embassy, if His Exec
: lency Mr.. Bush failed and Admir-
Jackson and the Hawaiian fleet wei
9 recalled from Samoa, it acted upC
a far-seeing suggestion from Seer
tary Webb although disapproyed |
t Secretary Poor, and visited on i
t own account, the dominions of Il
F., independent and sovereign chiefs
4 the Pacific to whom the Hawaii;
+ Envoy had been commissioned. /
$ experience has been full of strans
Il vicissitude and adventure sin
d then, running fully as much ri'
d from the snares and clubs Of Il
:. called peoples of cognate races"
/. from the bullets of the ever vigila
: and jealous Germans who appear
e be bent upon ciyilizing the chic
e and tribes aforesaid in their pee
: liarly thorough-going way.
st Being a patriotic bird it also pa
n DassinO visit to Ocean Island