The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-12
KAMEHAMEHA DAY.
A Glorious Eleventh Of June,
Complete Report Of the Horse Races,

day anniversary of the great Ka-
mehameha l was observed in this
city yesterday in many various ways.
The weather was all that could be
desired, the sun shining brightly all
day. The town was astir at an
early hour and soon the streets we're
filled with people of all classes in
holiday attire, many wearing leis or
wreaths of flowers. The Govern
ment, diplomatic, consular and many
private flags were flying gaily to the
breeze, while H. b. NJ. S. Espiegle
and other merchant vessels were
prettily dressed with bunting. At
noon salute was fred from the
shore battery at Kakaako and the
Espiegle. The Central Union Sum
day school held their annual picnic
at the grounds of Oahu College and
there were several other private pic
mic parties.
The principal attraction of the day
was the races at Kapiolani Park un-
der the auspices of the Hawaiian
Jockey Club, being the Clubs sixth
annual meeting. As early as eight
o'clock the tram cars were filled
with people going to the park and
the road leading there was dotted
with horse riders and private car
riages. The races commenced at
10 O'Clock and by that time large
crowd was in attendance. The
grand stand and the enclosures we're
we'll filled all day. Their Majesties
the King and Queen, attended by
the Vice Chamberlain. w. Robert
son, and Mrs. Robertson, arrived
on the grounds at ten minutes past
ten and took their seats in the
Jockey Club stand while the band
played Hawaii Ponoi. Princes Ka-
wananakoa and Kalanianaole, MEM
bers of the diplomatic and consular
corps and many prominent citizens
were present. Hon. w. G. Irwin
and Mrs. Irwin entertained large
number of friends in their private
stand. The Hawaiian band was
stationed in the stand next to the
Jockey Club House and under di-
rection of Mr.. Berger played during
the entire day. At noon the band
boys played and sang Hawaii Ponoi.
The Jockey Club entertained a
large number of guests in the most
hospitable manner at its house.
There were many little incidents
occurred during the day which
helped to pass the time away. The
two Clerks of the course were gen.
orally admired for their get up.
Major Parker's boots, which were
new and of enormous dimensions,
attracted considerable attention.
Paul Isenberg, Jr., looked unusu-
ally well in a bob tail coat with red
sash. He carried a lasso on his
saddle in case any of the horses at
tempted to run away. During re-
cess he gave an exhibition of lasso-
ing which drought down the
house,
A few minutes before eleven
O'Clock five young men rode into
the enclosure in single file, each
wearing straw hat with yellow
band and streamers. On the from
of the band were the words "John
sons Guards" The crowd at frs
thought they were escapees from
Hotel Tucker. They were know
among the crowd as johnson
hash house boarders" and 9Th
small pox brigade"
F., A pair of diminutive Shetlan
8 ponies, owned by Hon. Jas. Camp
q bell and attached to small cal
:. riage, attracted considerable after
y ton. No accidents occurred durin
y the day at the park and the race
# on the whole were complete su,
# cess. The officials were Judges
4 Capt. j. H. Brown, F. S. Pratt ar
= Col. Iaukea; Starters: G. B. Wi
. son and j. L. Dowsett, Jr. Ste,
h ards: Major S. Parker and Pa
/. Isenberg, Jr. (; Timekeepers: j.
# Spencer, II. Focke and Z. sub
:, SaddIing Paddock: Capt. Trip
" The races were concluded at fl
'e minutes past o'clock. Followil
sr is summary
<. Ist QUEENS PLATE, S1oo.
ID RUNNING RACE. n mile da
n Free for all.
|, ]. A. Cummins' b m Ka Aolani
l. aged, 1l5.............,L Leonard
Kealia Ranch C f Miss Pritchard 4
o yrs, ll3. .................W Willie
Sc j. Dow's 6 Oscurios aged, III
q ...........F Ferreira
:, Kealia Ranch b m Pauahi aged
ll0. 0............ ,,,,.. HOWSon
Waterford Stables b Camilla, 8
yrs, lO2 Observation-Disclosures. .Kona
4, N. Perry's b m Lalla Rookh aged
10. ...,.,.. ......... Maunakea
Several false starts were mac
Lalla Rookh being somewhat refrs
tory. AT last the flag fell to fl
"a start, Oscurios and Miss Pritcha
'e getting the best of it. Before I
- horses had gone fifty yards Ka A
~ lani shot to the front and soon he
lead Of length. Coming rou
the bend for home Ka Aolani "
7. still leading and finally landed
r, easy winner by good length, HI
{. q length between the second q