The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-09
Thousands View the Remains Of
Princess KaiulaRi.
IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT AINAHAU
ahIii Bearers and Guard OF Honor
sic for Sunday.


m. and p. m. all that was mortal OF
the dead Princess lay in state At Alma
hau. All day long the beautiful ave-
nue. leading To- the residence was
crowded with people who came to pay
their last respects to the memory OF
one who was beloved by all.
Throughout the spacious grounds
were scattered groups OF the Hawaiian
race, mourning for their dead ALL.
Through the 'shrubbery. under the
magnificent banyan tree wnich lifts it
self into the air in front of the house.
they moved with trembling lips and
tear-dimmed eye. True. spontaneous
grief reigned in every heart.
Out upon the air. striking strangely
upon the ears of a stranger, rose the
waiiing here and there OF some OF the
older natives just as in years gone by
they mourned for their departed dead.
Ningling with the wailiug OF the old
natives and the chanting OF the meles
fioated up the mournful dirges OF the
band. Seated in front OF the home,
under the branches OF the spreading
banyan, the members of the band
poured out their melody.
Grouped about the entrance to the
room, where reposed the remains OF
Princess Kaiulani. were men with the
rank of petty chiefs. About their
necks they wore the cape of vari-col-
ored feathers, the insignia OF their
rank. With them stood two officers
of the National Guard, Capt. Chas. VII
cox and Lieut.. c.. Rose, who directed
the people into the proper apartments.
In the front room OF the house. lead
ing from the yeranda and facing the
sea. was the bier on which lay the re-
mains. Spread upon the bier. which
was raised about three feet above the
polished floor. was n pail OF thick vel
vet. royal purple. On the sides of this
pail, worked in gold. were the coat OF
arms of the dead Princess. over this
pail was spread a shroud OF white
satin. Upon this Shroud in n robe OF
whitest satin and chiffon. repOsed in
peace the dead Kaiulani. Calm and
peaceful, as natural as one may be
with the touch OF death upon her. she
lay. Scattered about her upon the dais
were orchid and orange blossoms OF
pure white.
On each side OF the catafalque stood
four retainers. Every two hours they
were replaced by others. Slowly and
regularly. with perfect rhythmic uni
son, they waved above their dead mis-
tress the royal kahilis. Dressed in
somber black, with their insignias
about them, they stood mutely and
steadfastly.
At the head stood Col. Soper. Mai.
1 D. Inf nj an
berg. in full regalia OF the military of
the country, the Guard of Honor.
AT the head and GOT OF the bier wee
feather capes. one OF the marks OF
rank amongst the Hawaiians. These
capes are made of small golden-colored
| feathers. The feathers are each less
than half an inch in length and are
| fastened 10 n groundwork OF fine net,
so as TO resemble the richest OF yellow
satin.
In the room OF the dead were placed
in artistic arrangement eight large
regal kahilis. These are large feathsI
lcylinders, about three feet in length
and one foot in diameter. They ar
made OF most beautiful and costly
feathers OF all shades. black, white
scarlet, gray. yellow and others. Thess
are peculiarly royal insignia. They
ItOp poles SeNeE1t Ieet IN 4euEbus
/ The decorations OF the room wers
draped with black. Near the entrance
was placed large portrait tn colors o
Kaiulani, which was crowned with Z
lei OF royal yellow and draped Will
crepe.
Two crowns OF flowers stood on Cush
ions, which were placed on two table
! at the head OF the bier. These crowu
are OF white carnations and mailc an'
ilima. the royal flower.
Out from the darkened room of deatl
the silent ushers Lead. The adioinini
room is also darkened and heavy Wit
the scent OF flowers. Here. piled II
lavish profusion, Is n wealth OF aowers
: The piano was covered with wilder
ness OF ferns and MALE. Floral piece
OF every shape and blossom wcr
grouped about.
Right here might be mentioned IN
names OF the ladies who performed 81
fcient service in taking care OF tn
flowers. Mrs. Berger. Mrs. Irene
Brown, Mrs. Geo. G. Beckley, Mrs. I
d. Tenney, Mrs. Noonan, Mrs. Creigh