The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-06-21
THE FOURTH WILL BE GELE-
DRAFTED WITHOUT HIS AID.
a SPLENDID PROGRA NINE.
After-Dinner Speeches-A Pavilion for
Dancing, Etc.

The general committee OF the
Fourth of July celebration met last
evening at the chamber of COM
merce to hear reports from the sub
committees. Mr.. J. B. Atherton
called the meeting to order about
8 o'clock. The following gentlemen
were present: A. J. Cartwright,
George Stratemeyer, T. F. Lansing,
F. B. McStocker, w. G. Wilder, Jr.,
c. B. Ripley, J. W. Jones, E. A.
Jones, D. B. Smith. Col. W. F.
Allen and w. w. Hall.
Mr.. Wilder, for the committee on
salutes, reported progress. He had
seen Colonel Soper regarding the
cost of the salutes, but that gentle
man had not given his answer.
In the absence of Professor Scott,
w. w. Hall reported for the liter
airy committee. Mr.. Scott had ex-
perienced little trouble in getting
an orator for the occasion, but
that difficulty is over with,
az Mr.. w. A. Kinney has kindly
consented to deliver the annual
address. Among those who re-
fused to speak was United States
Minister Blount, who gave as
reason that under the present
political circumstances he could
not accept.
The committee recommended
that four or five after-dinner
speeches be delivered on the
grounds.
Mr.. Ripley, for the committee on
sports, reported progress. He read
two communications, one of which
was from H. G. Walker, who wish
ed to enter his yacht, Coral Queen,
in the second-class races, if any
were to be held the other was
from the Pacific Wheelmen, who
offered to give masquerade par
ade on the morning of the fourth if
the committee would pay their ex-
penses.
Mr.. J. w. Jones said that he had
seen the captain of the Myrtle boat
club about having the club take
part in the regatta. He received a
favorable reply. He also saw the
captain of the Healanis who said it
was doubtful if his men would take
part in the days sport.
Mr.. Stratemeyer, for the commit
tee on decorations, reported pro-
gress.
Mr.. Allen, for the finance COM
mittee, roughly estimated that it
would require about $2125 to pay
the expenses of the day.
Mr.. Cartwright said that $4,000
could be easily obtained. He was
in favor of making the coming
Fourth a memorable one to prove
to the people of the United States
that the Americans residing on
these islands are earnestly patri-
otto. His remarks were received
with applause.
After little discussion the pro-
gramme for the day was settled on
as follows:
PROGRAMME.
Sunrise: Salute of Is guns.
1-6 a. NJ: Parade of antiques
and horribles.
2-S A. NJ: Boat race in the har-
Dor.
80 a. NJ: Start of yacht race.
Ill A. NJ: Exercises on barbe-
cue grounds.
5-12 noon: Salute of A guns.
6-2:30P. NJ: Barbecue.
7--2 to 4 P. NJ: Field sports at
base ball grounds.
81 P. NJ: Base bali game.
1t was decided to have an illum-
mated parade in the evening in
which the Pacific Wheelmen will
take part. The general committee
was in favor of erecting a dancing
pavilion on the barbecue grounds
for the benefit of the people who
desire to dance. The music will
be furnished by the Hawaiian band.
The general committee will meet
again on next Monday evening at
the Chamber of Commerce to hear
further reports from the sub-com-