The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-18
WAS A DAY OF DAYS.
COMPLETE SUCCESS OF rHE FIRST
CELEBRATIoN.
League Flag Raising W iiitary Parade
Reception-Neeting- Decorations
Fireworks.

through with dash. There was no
variations from the proceedings as an
nounced in advance. The weather was
absolutely perfect. The feeling was
enthusiastic. So TAR as could be OBJ
served none held aloof from the occasion.
1t seemed that nearly every body in the
city was heart and soul in the observ-
ance OF the first regular Fourth OF July
for Hawaii. A little coterie which
wandered about in holiday attire at
tempted to wet blanket the affair but
tound its mission the saddest sort of a
failure and was actually compelled to
become an indistinguishable part Of the
gala gathering. During the evening Of
the 10Th and ON the morning of the
18th this worthy contingent circulated
rumors designed to brighten people. The
scare scheme uncarried completely.
Even the roundabout threat OF dyna-
mite explosion at the speakers stand,
had not the least effect. There was no
brooking the tide of patriotism. 1t was
universal and resistless. The senti-
ments of freedom and independence per-
vaded and governed everywhere. Vent
was given to the spirit OF the day by
dCblOnS lullN Nilt
Government and reaffirming the princi-
Piles which actuated the overthrow of
monarchy.
The events OF the day were the flag
raising by the American League, the
battalion drill and review OF troops, the
reception by President and Mrs. Dole,
the great mass meeting and the display
of fireworks.
THE FIAG-RAISING
At 8 O'Clock an immense crowd had
gathered at the corner OF Nuuanu and
King to witness the hosting of 60x30
American flag on l20-foot pole. The
band was in attendance and rendered
such patriotic airs as "Star Spangled
Banner" Marching Through Georgia, F"
"Rally Round the Flag" A great
cheer went up from the throng that
congested two streets as the flag was
hauled aloft. X. H. Sampson, who
served in the civil war as first lieutenant
of Company G, LIST Massachusetts, cavalry,
cracked a bottle of champagne and
christened the flag General Dix
Three cheers were then proposed and
given with will. Twenty-one giant
bombs, furnished by John Egan, were
set off as a salute. Each explosion
brought cheers. General Dix OF New
YORK is the man VINO SAD; II any
man hauls down the American flag,
shoot him on the spot. This was the
feeling throughout that concourse OF
liberty-loving people. As the flag
gracefully swung 10 the breeze winding
itself like thing OF life, and as the band
sent into the air the glorious music so
dear to Americans the world over, eyes
moistened and men with the G.. A. r.
hutton and men and women who are
with them said: at would not go well
with the one who molested that flag.
1t was pretty impressive scene, really
inspiring, conJuring to the surface all
that is best IN the man. For some time
crowd fingered about, and all day the
nag was center OF attraction.
REVIEW AND PARADE.
The review of the troons attracted
about the entire nonulation IN Union
square The hand ~ which Professor
Bergor lately said .tThev will either
fobf or nlav'" led tbe coiImn Of seven
comnanies. fully aceoutred. Colonel
Soper delivered a few commands, and
then Lieutenant Colonel Fisher put the
battalion through a series OF intricate
maneuvers, concluding with the manual
OF arms. Every movement was executed
with the precision and hnish -notlceable
In veteran regulars IN the United States
The troops have profited by their train
ing at the hands OF capable tacticians.
All are PROUD OF the ihliltary Dranch goi
the government. Inc oihcers at the
nead OF the companies Were captains
Good, oamaTa, Lleutehani am, Assem- cap
taims Gunn, Negier ana Wider.
me me OF march was up funchpoWI
street 10 beretanla, tnenSe 10 FORT, &c
hing' 10 Nuuanu, ana Dack TO the gar,
rison on hlng. Inc streets were Amos
impassiple curing the parade' thousands
hiling tlle siuewalks.
AT tlie neauquarlers Oh the american
League 1ne ceieDrah,s once more cen
reren Inc gpanu nag t Ia,spa IN tnt
morning was gwen by the frovisiona
government ana the assembled multi
tuue that coruiai SALUTE denleo u from
certain quarter, Ihe star spanglec
banner was heard again ana cheel
alter cheer aimost rent the ar; Each
succeeding EXPLOSION Oh Patriotism was
niore hearty IMAM 'iie one peiore'
STATE RECEPTION.
The council hall and in fact the en-.
tire Executive building and grounds had
been decorated for the recention Inv
President and Mrs, Dole between the
hours of IL and ~. Carpets were laid
in the great Railways and in the legis-
ative chamber. There were flowers
everywhere. Paper lanterns were
pendant from trees and festooned about
the place. There was an entire absence
of ceremony and formalitv. All were
welcomed and after being received the
guests scattered about and a social, free
from restraint, lasted for a couple Of
hours. The President was attended by
tenant Colonel Fisher and Majors
Mcleod and Potter. The latter pre-
sented lIe guests. IN !1e lm nnta
receiNihg Par,y Mere Iresiueh' D9'e any
wiie, .ne taoihet meinpers anu Ineil
huies anu the JUICES oi .he SuPrsnl'
Mrs Dole was o ass;ste @i' Nv '' Mrs 'a9'Is