The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-08-23

ship wcathered through a most fear
ful hurricane and storm. IT would
be difficult to- describe what we eX-
perenced during those two mcmora-
ble days, but unboundcd confidence
in the prudence and ability of Capt.
Morse (who is total ahslainer
when at sea) completely treasured
all on board. With sigh of relief,
when all danger was over 4 meeting
of the saloon passengers was con-
vened and numerously attended. 1t
was proposed by Mr.. John Woods
of Preston, England, that Mr.. \.
Holfnung should take the chair and
it was carried unanimously. Mr..
llolinung remarked, "That it gave
him great pleasure to bring forward
The matter proposed, which was TO
the effect that steps should he taken
to express in substantial form the
appreciation of the passengers for
the great courage, ability, and sea-
manship displayed by Capt. Morse
during the trying period of the voy-
age. Few Of the passengers wonld
forget the terrible storms OF August
II and 10, during the whole OF
which time (l8 hours) Capt. Morse
never left the bridge, but fewer
still could appreciate the great
danger which involved all on
board, because sea which could
carry away life boat, the
engine-room sllylight and a
quantity OF hulwari railing, etc,
etc, must be Il dangerous one, and
unless the vessel had been com
m0ded by n man of great ability and
enduring courage might have prov
ed extremely disastrous. II was
well known that the ranks of the
merchant marine were filed by
men of great ability and courage,
whose services were not ALWAYS rs
well paid as they deserved, and it
would, no doubt, be agreeable to
Capt, Morse TO accept token from
his passengers in form which
might be made useful for the pur-
pose OF acquiring some souvenir IN
accordance with his wishes, or ac-
Quirements. 1t was therefore pro-
| posed that purse of sovcreigns be
collected, and presented to Capt.
Morse, with the request that he
would invest the same in the pur-
chase Of memento of the present
voyage, and that an address be
presented to him, signed by the
contributors, expressive of their gra-
titude, under providence, to Capt.
Morse, and his able officers for the
faithful discharge of their arduous
duties" This motion was second
ed by Mr.. Morrison of Vermont, and
was unanimously carried.
A sum OF $50 was promptly sub
scribed and presented to Captain
Morse, who was quite unprcpNred
for this unexpected mark of graft
tude and esteem from his passen-
gers. In presenting the purse of
sovereigns Mr.. Hoffnung made o
very pleasing address, which was
responded TO in appropriate terms
by Capt. Morse, which was followed
by few well chosen, and happily
selected remarks from Mr.. Brodie.
of Glasgow.
There are still many things tc
relate about our cventful passage
and the ability and courtesy of the
Doctor and each one of the ships
officers, but | find writing at sea to
be surrounded by difficulties. The
pleasant little chats with various
friends casually passing through the
saloon tends to scatter ones ideas
and | must also plead guilty of hay,
ing my sea head on. We are still
4 few miles from Honolulu. /,
with few others, shall remain for
six days at the beautiful Island of
the Pacific. Hoping my readers will
be indulgent in overlooking the many
defects of this incomplete sketch of
our trip by the Alameda, | shall
conclude by giving in full the little
address presented TO Captain Morse
with the signatures of the subscrib-
ers. "ADELpuA."
S. S. Alameda, At Sea, August
p, 1890.
ADDRESS,
CAPT. II. G. MORSE, Master S. S
Alameda,
DEAR SIR We the undersigned
passengers by the good steamship
under your able command being de
sirous OF marking our appreciation
OF the conspicuous ability you dis,
played during Il trying and perilou,
period OF the present voyage, which
under Providence, has brought us
safely out of danger, have subscribe
a sum OF money which we beg you
will accept and invest in some souve
mir most congenial to your taste, anc
preserve it as a mcmento OF oul
goodwill, and Of our admiration Gol
your many high qualities, and il
thanking you for your untirinp
vigilance and care for the ship ant
passengers. We beg that you will
also convey our gratitude to the able
and Jealous officers under yOnr com
mand, one and all OF whom have
discharged their arduOus dutie
with unliagging courage and ability
and with patience and courtesy t,
the passengers. We earnestly hop,
, that God will grant you long an'
prosperous career, and have pleasure
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