The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-06-20

barbecue, the whole to be carried out
by the following committees:
Salutes-W. c. Wilder, Jr.
Literary exercises Prof. NJ. NJ.
Scott, Bruce Cartwright, w. w. Hall
and Theodore Richards.
Finance-Hon. w. Z. Allen, ].
Mort Dat and Edwin A. Jones.
Sports-C. B. Ripley, I. +. Lansing,
J. w. Jones, George w Smith and f,
B. McStocker.
Decorations = George c. strate-
meyer.
Barbecue-W. G. Ashley, and d.
B. Smith.
Rev. DR.. Beckwith suggested the
propriety of holding the literary exer-
cies separate from all others; if this
was done they could fill the largest
building in the city with representa-
tive and enthusiastic American
crowd (applause.)
DIR. Rogers said he would like to
inquire what a barbecue was anyhow
(laughter). He was in favor of any
sort of celebration which had the true
American ring.
Chairman AthertOn stated that Il
barbecue was roast meat and patriO-
1
of July celebration ever held here in
the past, which took place several
years ago, was when they had bar
hecue. He thought barbecue would
be more popular, would takethe place
of the usual expensive ball, which but
few attended, and would give the
] most enjoyment to the greatest num-
| Der. AT the celebration mentioned
$4,000 had been raised, but part of this
had gone for ball, which was given
also. 1t was probable six or eight
hundred dollars would cover the
expenses of the present barbecue.
Mr.. A. NJ. Mellis said that he had
read of trades professions on such oc-
casiOns, and suggested that one be
tried here for the benefit of the mer-
chants, but the plan received no en-
enlargement from the meeting.
Mr.. Emmeluth moved the report of
the committee be adopted, which was
carried unanimously.
DR.. Rodgers said he hoped the sub
committee would see that the barbecue
was held in some central spot easily
accessible. (Applause.) Heretofore,
whenever held at a distance, which
required transportation, the scheme
had failed, as everybody wanted to go
and return at once.
Mr.. Henry Davis said he thought
Waikiki was the only available place
for so large gathering as this was
sure to be.
Mr.. j. n. Wright was called upon,
and said that he had five-acre lot OH |
King street which was centrally |
located, well shaded and watered, !
which all good Americans were well
come to use for the barbecue, if the
place suited them. 1t would take but
Il small amount to make the lot, which
he was using as a pasture, clean and
pFesentable. (Applause.)
MI. P. G. Jones moved that the bar
becue be held at Mr.. Wright's place,
and that the programme of the com
mittee be adopted. Carried.
The report of the committee, with
the amendment of Mr.. Jones, was
then adopted as n whole.
Mr.. p. G. Jones asked to be relieved
from serving on the committee, as he
had served now for over thirty wears
on 4th of July committees and had
never missed year cloud applause
and cries of "you are young enough to
serve thirty mOre'').
Mr.. Lansing said Mr.. Jones was the
daddy of the 4ths of July in Hawaii
and should not be allowed to drop the
bottle now Qaughter).
Mr.. Jones said there was another
reason why he should be let off-this
was the 11Sth anniversary of the bat
lie of Bunker hill and it made him feel
sad and dispirited. as he had grand
,A lii I,oN 4. | .,
clause and laughter). sat any rate,
'll tell you what I'll do" shouted Mr..
Jones, to drown the storm of applause,
if you'll let me off, I'll double my
cloud and continued
lpplause).
On motion of Mr.. w. +. Rowell Mr..
Edwin A. Jones was substituted in his
ather's place on the committee.
Chairman Anterior said he should 1
Ilso be relieved. {
Mr.. Jones said he thought so too.
lie and Mr.. Anterior had been school
'Oys together in AZ and he did not i
hink Mr.. Atherton was fit to serve on
committee at his age, but he moved
hat Mr.. Anterior be released on the C
anne terms he had-let him double t
rs subscription (applause). Both of v
hem could work on the outside just r
s well and, besides, it was a good r
7ay to raise money for a good cause. s
Mr.. Anterior said he would double y
is subscription to be let off 9
applauseI. v
On motion, put by Mr.. Jones and o
eclared unanimously carried Mr..
Atherton was released and Mr.. J. a
Tort Dat substituted in his place. u
A vote of thanks was unanimously S
xluded to Mr. Thomas KrOuse, pro- Y
rietor of the Arlington house for his .,
ourtesy and attention to the Ameri- u
an residents present. q
Several large amounts were sub u
,ribed to the fund during the evening 81
nd lists will be circulated this week Of
raise the balance. About $500 a
ill be needed to carry out the cele- 4
ration as intended. -
AT nine O'clock the meeting formal
: adjourned, although considerable
work was performed after q
ards and the verandas were thronged d
r an hour later. U
The meeting was the largest, most n
and patriotic held in Ho- ii
Olulu during the past ten years.