The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-07-06
THE attn ON MAUI,
An Interesting Series OF Horse
Races---ReceptIon and DaIl---
Fine Weather.


he congratulated upon the success
attending the celebration of the
"glorious Fourth" at both Kahului
and Walluku. The celebration really
commenced on Tuesday, Tor de
tachment of the Royal Hawaiian
band which arrived from Honolulu
in charge of Sergeant Naone, gave
concert that evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. r. D. Walbridge, the
genial and highly respected Presi-
dent OF the Maui Racing Associa-
ton. Along the main veranda
were hung large colored lanterns,
and the band was stationed in the
well kept grounds in front of the
house. The music by the band was
enjoyed by number of invited
guests and crowds of people who
were in and around the grounds.
Refreshments were served during
the evening and all went away much
pleased with the affair.
No sooner was the concert over
than the firing of salute announced
the arrival OF His Majesty the King
from Honolulu. His Majesty took
passage on the Kinau Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock, arriving at Maa-
laea Bay shortly before l o'clock.
On Wednesday morning, Hon.
John Richardson, Messrs. II.
G. Treadway, j. II. SIZZLING, G. H.
Tweedie and others were present on
the wharf to meet and welcome the
King who was at once driven to the
Kuihelani residence at Wailuku. A
representative of the BULLETIN sent
specially to Maui for the Fourth
celebration, was also warmly well
coined by these gentlemen, and
driven TO the residence of Judge
VIM. F. Mossman, Waikiki, where
during his stay he was most hospit-
ably entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Mossman. OF the different points
of interest seen by the scribe during
his stay, they will receive attention
in future issues of the BULLETIN.
On Wednesday the Roya! Stand
ard was flying from the flag staff at
the Kuiheani residence, and large
number of Waikiki people and
others called and paid their respects
to the King. At 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon Mr.. j. w. Kalua gave a
luau at his residence in honor of the
King, which passed off WELL In
the evening the band was present
and gave delightful programme
of music from eight to ten O'Clock
at the Kuihelani residence.
The morning of the GLORIOUS
Fourth" opened out exceedingly fine
mt Waikiki. Work was entirely
suspended for the day, and soon
after eight O'Clock the road from
Wailuku TO the race ground at IA
hului was dotted with pedestrians,
horse riders and private carriages.
1t was beautiful drive along the
beach, and very little inconvenience
was experienced from the dust, there
having been very little rain TO speal
of for several weeks on Maui.
THE RACES.
The race ground is situated in ;
very pleasant place close to thu
sea beach, and there was a nice
breeze blowing from the ocean al
day which made it exceedingly en-
joyable. The track, half mile one
is enclosed by high board fence
There are commodious grand stand
judges stand, training stables and
paddock. The course is oral shaped
On Tuesday and Wednesday it wa'
we'll rolled and on the day of tn
5 races was really in excellent condi
ton. One thing about half mil
track makes it convenient, and tina
l is, the public get a good view O
4 each race during its progress. TIT
grand stand was decorated with tin
5 stars and stripes and evergreens, an
Y special accommodation was provide
t for His Majesty and suite. TIL
judges box was also appropriated
: decorated. The grand stand wa
: filed in every part, a large numbe
7, of ladies occupying seats. 1t i
: estimated that two thousand peopl
d viewed the races. People came frol
Waikiki, Hama, Spreckelsville, Pal:
t Makawao, Lahaina and other places
+ The Likelke rode at anchor in I'll
II bay flying the stars and, stripes an
Y Capt. Davis, his officers and ere
i came ashore to see the races. I'll
II Maui Racing Association must /
c congratulated upon the brilliant SUI
e cess attending their third annu'
meeting. 1t was conducted in a
n entirely satisfactory manner. L
officers are: President r, ID. Wa
n bridge; Vlce-President, A.
G Hopke Secretary, l.. nj. Vetleser
d Treasurer, VIM. +. Mossman; Elk,
1t cutive Committee, G. IL. Broad, I
g. Treadway and w. H. Cornwel
II The officials on the day of the race
y were. Judges, G. f. Herner, w. A
d Mckay and c. B. Miles; starter,
q Won Tempsky clerk of the cours
II. G. Treadway; timekeepers,
lie N. Kepoikai and III. III. Pleme
+ patrol judges, r. Won Tempsky al
s. A. Hooking; saddling paddock,
IS Z. Butler and w. j. Sheldon.
The Hawaiian band was station'
As in stand to the right of the graz
stand and played selections of mus
a q L