The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-06-29

chosen words by DR.. Campbell and
drunk to the strains of the national
anthem, which the whole company
Joined in singing. The Refreshment
Committee was composed of Francis
Gay. DR.. Campbell and R. w. Hamil-
ton, who were ably assisted by several
ladies of the district.
After supper, dancing was resumed
and kept up sufficiently long for one
to hear next day of many persons hav-
ing got home by something very like
daylight
James Scott, of Makaweli planta-
ton, deserves praise for the way in
which he discharged the duties of floor
manager, which helped in no small de-
gree the comfort and enjoyment of
the evening
Over 100 persons were present, fully
one-half of whom were ladies, many
of whom had come long distances for
the British ball To describe dresses,
etc, would take up more space than
can be encroached upon, and most
likely bring more trouble on a certain
head than it cares to risk, suffice it to
say that as the ladies arrived, every
one looked more charming than the
other.
The day following the ball (Satur-.
day, the 19th) had been made pub
lie holiday, thanks to the management
of several of the plantations in the
district, and was devoted to the ath
letic sports.
Thanks again to the kindness of
Messrs. Gay & Robinson, these were
held in their pasture, and the cdp-
mittee desire to express publicly their
thanks, not only for the use of the
grounds. but for the very great assist
ance rendered in preparing for the
meeting. Messrs. Anderson, Cowan and
Ogilvy had charge of the sports, and
when it is said that at least 1000 per-
sons turned out, it can be well under
stood that the whole thing was a grand
success.
One of the principal features of the
day was the opening event-a grand
paper chase. James Campbell, as mas
ter of the hunt, had a very great deal
to do with its success. Both ladies and
gentlemen entered, and after hard 10
or u miles ride over c rough bit of
country, and an exciting and close I'm
ish, the gold medals fell to Mr.. and
Mrs. Munro, of Makaweli. Mrs. Munro
was known before to be rider, but
her fame has now greatly increased,
and she well deserved the many COM
pliments she received.
The other events on the program,
and the winners of the same are de-
tailed below, and the committee did
not forget the little folks, who had
races and prizes all to themselves, and
seemed to enjoy themselves thorough
ly.
The whole scene was one which Will
not be easily forgotten. The natives OF
the district. in their full holiday at
tire. were there in very large numbers,
and the Japanese and Chinese seemed
also to be enjoying themselves. Things
were made more lively by so many
persons of all ranks being on horse
back. everything with four legs being
turned into use, from Kekaha thor
oughbreds to Hanapepe japanese
boneshakers.
While all the members of the
Sports Committee already mentioned
worked hard, John Anderson deserves
very special mention for his share in
! the success of the gathering. An ath-
lete himself, he succeeded in working
everybody else up to the thing, and
without his hard work, both before
and at the meeting, it would never
have passed off as it did.
God Save the Queen.
Following were the winners of Sat
urday's events:
Three-legged race. First prize, Al
len Wright and Kuolu; second, Koa'
puku and Kanaloku.
Running high jump. First prize
John Anderson, ft. 7 in; second, Ka
hu, 4 ft. 6 in.
Boys race (under - years.. FRS
prize, Kapahu Pokipala; second, Man
uel de Camera; third, ]. Clement.
Hurdle race (120 yards). First prize
Kahu; second, Allen Wright.
Putting the shot (21 pounds. Firs
prize, John Anderson 27 ft. 9 in; sec
ond, Naumu, 81 it. II in.
Girls race (under IL years.. Firs
prize. Ida Iakona; second, Mary Ma
kuaole; third, Lillian.
100 yards dash. First prize, Johl
Anderson; second Kahu.
Rescuing dummies (horse race owe
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