The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-07-17


in the annals of this town has there
been recorded a more enthusiastic,
more interesting or more successful cell
ebration of the glorious Fourth of July
than was spent in Hilo this year. All
nationalities combined in their eager
ness TO make the day one of earnest
enjoyment. Jupiter Pluvius kindly held
off the showers until evening, when the
sports of the day were over. Some two
thousand people must have collected
along the beach road, on or near the
grand stand, TO witness the sports Of
the day.
The base ball game between the La
nakilas and the Holomuas was the
event of the morning and drew large
crowd of spectators. The game con-
= cluded with a score of % to u in favor
OF the Holomuas.
a very pretty yacht race between
DR.. Hutchinson's Ashore and Mr.. Sew
erance's Aurora created great interest
early in the afternoon. Over more than
half the course the Aurora had the
lead under light wind. but on the last
quarter. as the breeze stiffened, the
ashore darted ahead to the goal.
After it was seen that the yachts
were well started, the athletic sports
and horse racing began. Eddie Hapai
was the winner of the 400-yard foot
race, while James Sisson claimed first
place in the 100-yard and half-mile foot
races. Honors fell TO Eddie Hapai and
Kalai in the tests at jumping, q series
of running and standing, long and high
jumps being made Albert Horner then
showed his strength in putting the 16-
pound shot further than any other con-
testant.
The small boys enjoyed the scramble
for nickels. and some Of the older peo-
pie created much sport over their will
linGess to try the "Hilo shower" The
ones near enough 10 see the results of
the overturning OF a bucket of water
on the heads OF the unsuccessful riders
in the wheelbarrow were ready 10 shout
with laughter at each failure. The
climbing of the creased pole caused the
usual amount Of fun among the on
lockers.
The tug Of war between a team of
Hawaiians and a team composed most
ly of Scotchmen was the occasion for
some long. hard pulling, and was won
by the former.
During the afternoon the Rival daS
Musas" band was stationed on the
grounds and played several national
airs. The most exciting entertainment
Of the dav-was the horse racing.
The first race was a half-mile dash.
for ponies under Il hands high, and
was won by F. NJ Wakefelds "Dollie.'
The trotting race was between Albert
Horner's Falls" and J. R Wilson's
Minnie" both driven by their owners,
Minnie winning Two straight heats.
One of the finest races of the day was
the running race for Hawaiian bred
horses. II. c. Austin entered Surprise"
against Robert Horner's Bald Face, >"
and carried the race by half a length.
In the following half-mile dash, ]. R
Wilson's Arab" was winner over Al
bert HorneT's BLACK Bess."
The mule race was won by A. B. Loe-
benstein's "Makee:" the scrub race by
Albert Horner's Steel" The last race
was another gain for Arab" over Rob
erI Homer "balo race
The days celebration concluded with
& band concert at Court House Yard,
accompanied by a pyrotechnic display
The Fourth of July ball took place
on the evening Of the Sd al Spreckels'
Hall, and was very largely attended.
The hall was most beautifully and
artistically decorated by Charles Hitch
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bamboos. bunting and handsome flags
Dancing was continued till nearly >
O'Clock in the morning. TO the music of
an orchestra selected from the Rival
das Musas' hand.
F. n. Wakefield gave dinner at the
Severance home on Saturday evening,
complimentary 10 Mr.. and Mrs. c. Nc
Lehman. Mrs. J. NJ Horner, Messrs. Al
bert and Robert Horner and the Misses
Homer. which included several more
guests. and was followed by g most
charming reception, TO which some
twenty or thirty Of Mr. Wakefeld's
friends were invited. After q few games
OF cards. Joseph Marsden entertained
the party most pleasingly with sleight
Of hand performances and tricks: 9th
ers charmed their hearers with vocal
and instrumental music. and all went
home happy after the evenings pleas
ures and an indulgence in toothsome re-
freshments.
Yesterday was an ideal picnic day,
and several carriages laden with lunch
baskets and picnicers were seen going
out Of town.
Mrs. E. D. Baldwin and q few friends
enjoyed the day AT Cocoanut Island
Miss Hapai. Miss Severance and Miss
Lyman went over 10 Sea Comet 10 join
Miss Richardson and Miss Guild, who
expect 10 remain for some weeks
Mrs Wilder and Mrs. Hardy were the
prime movers in getting up the delight
ful social hop of last Monday evening,
held al Spreckels' Hall, complimentary
TO the visiting Hamakuans in town. II
was rather impromp-u. but greatly en-
Joyed by about twenty-five couples.
Old Madame Pele has once more
alarmed the multitude AT 7:I5 last
evening q brilliant rehection.of fire was