The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-07-16
THE FOURTH AT SEA.
How the Day was Celebrated on Board
the ;. =. ZeaIandia.


The morning OF the national American
holiday opened up bright and lovely and
as all OF the passengers on board the
5. :. Zealandia had fully recovered from
the effects OF their sea-sicknesS Of the
past five days, every ore wSs in excel
lent spirits AMI intensely patriotic.
The spacious saloon was beautifully
decorated with American flags and
smiling faces, and cordial greetings were
met on every side. 4 notice had been
posted the day before announcing >
meeting Of the passengers for the pur
pose Of appointing 4 committee TO Ar
range an appropriate programme for the
Fourth OF July anniversary.
The meeting was held the evening OF
the third and 4 committee appointed.
They once selected the following ladies
and gentlemen to take part in the enter
tainment. George W. Smith being ap.
pointed master Of ceremonies:
Consul e. ". Griffin Opening remarks
M Liud>ay-Solo- Star Spanglei Banner
Mrs. : y. Hains>-Ovsrture Storm At Sea
Ms. ". \. Green-SOlO Going 10 Market
M J. l. Mclean. .-.-.. VIII o the Wisp
Mrs. ". :. Green-Whisting- Solo.
observation-disclosures. Farmer Boy
Ms : y. HalneS Queen Of the Night
BY the passengers Chorus-God Save the
Queen. and America
The dinner served on the Fourth re-
fieCted great credit on the excellent taste
Of Mr.. 7. K. James, the efficient and
courteous steward, and the bill of fare
was OF beautiful and unique design, an
American and English flag crossed
through q capst4n supported by boat
hooks and oars, being the design on the
back OF the same. The sea was calm,
the air balmy and everyone seemed pos
SeSSed OF abundant appetites, and amid
3 least OF wisdom and e2tableS, and
flow Of wit ,and wine the dinner was
voted grand success.
At O'Clock in the evening the above
programme was introduced. Consul u.
w Griffin delivered the Grafton OF the
evening, paving tributes OF respect to the
foreign powers represented among the
guests, and reminding all that il was due
10 the captain OF the vessel that thanks
should be extended Tor his courtesy in
permitting observance OF the national
American holiday on a foreign vessel.
Mir. Griffin acquitted himself thoroughly
Is an orator and j gentleman, and his
brief remarks were received with APP
plause.
Mr.. Lindsay. although an Englishman,
with the true gallantry OF MS nation, ez-
cellently rendered the well-known ma
tional song, The Star SpangIed Banner
and retired to his seat covered with
glory and bushes" Mrs. 5. y. Haines'
piano solo. storm At Sea, was rendered
with force and fine effect, and met with
8 fat.ering acknowledgement. The vocal
solo. Going 10 Market" by Mrs. W. a.
Green, was al that could be desired,
while the lady's whistling solo, Farmer
Boy received 3 deserYedly enthusiastic
encore. Mr.. J. L. Mclean gave a fine
instrumental performance in "WiI O
the Wisp," and his medley OF " American
National Airs" was thoroughly apprt
ciated by Uncle Sans subjects as well
as BY the other guests present. Mrs. 5.
y. Haines, favored the company with
beautiful selection entitled Queen OF
the Night" and Eas the recipient OF
warm applause. The entertainment
concluded with the two airs so we'll
known in every British and American
home, God Save the Queen" and
America" and after the close OF the
evenings performance, wine and re-
freshments were served, and when at a
late hour the tired but happy guests re-
tired 70 their state rooms, il was the uni
yersal verdict that II had been q day well
and enjoyably spent and one which will
long form one Of the pleasant GASES in
LIES journey.