The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-05
Over 500 Passengers for the
WaialIa Excursion.
TEERE WAS A RUSH FOR TICKETS
All Enjoyed the. Trip-TweIve Cars
Well FiIled-NO Accidents.
A Basket Picnic.

One of the big attractions Of the day
was the grand excursion to Waialua
on the Oahu Railway. Between i've
and six hundred people availed them
selves of the opportunity of riding
over one of the scenic sections of the
Island.
Long before the hour scheduled for
the train to leave large crowds began
| to congregate at the Honolulu depot
of the Company. The ticket office
window was pressed by a throng of
eager people anxious to obtain their
tickets, and even the offices were
crowded with those who wished to be
first served, so as to secure good seats.
1t was soon learned by the enthusiast
tic pleasure seekers that there was no
need for any anxiety on that point, as
the passenger agent, r. G. Smith, had
made every provision for the comfort
able conveyance of all the sightseers.
At $50 o'clock Is minutes after the
announced time, seven coaches and
five observation cars drawn by the
new big engine of the o. r. & L. Co.
drew out from the depot comfortably
filled with city people going to the
country for a breath of fresh air and
view of the magnificent stretch of
country just opened up by the pro-
gressiveness of Manager Dillingham;.
The ride through the plantations
and country residences brought forth
many expressions of delight from the
passengers. Oahu plantation was of
considerable attractiveness and every
one was surprised at the luxuriant
growth of cane and the general lay
out Of the new plantation. Eva seem
ed to be the special pride of the ma
jOrity of the eXcursiOnists.
After leaving Eva the train travelled
through a beautiful stretch of country
and skirted the sea coast. At II O'Clock
Waianae was reached. Ample time
was given for the eXcursionists to view
one of the oldest plantations on the
Islands.
Then the train pulled out for Waia-
lua. To almost everyone this was the
goal, as very few of the excursionists
had ever seen this lovely place. The
track around Kaena Point drew forth
volumes of praises showing clearly
that all the passengers appreciated the
difficulties that had to be contended
with in laying the track through this
section. The scenery through this
part of the road captivated all. The
high cliffs on the one side and the blue
sea on the other had charms for every
one of the excursiOnists.
At 1890 Waialua was reached and
the view and the balmy air of this |
beautiful spot fairly won the hearts |
of all
After a stroll about the beach and |
through beautiful plats of ground the |
lunch baskets were brought out and
the excursionists fell to eating with a |
relish that told of good appetites. |
After luncheon was over the people |
wandered whittier they pleased
At 2:3O o'clock, the conductor shout
ed ''alI aboard" and an enthusiastic
crowd started back for Honolulu.
On every hand were expressions of
admiration and delight by happy and
we'll pleased crowd of people. The
city was reached after a pleasant run
at 5:55 o'clock.
Waialua promises to be a favorite
recreation place for the city people and
as soon as the Railway Company COM
pletes its hotel at the place it will be
the thing to go to Waialua and enjoy