The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-28

Agent at Mahukona Viscount Torie and
Mr.. T. Fujita, of the Japanese Legation.
RECEPTION OF GOVERNMENT Of
FICERS. ETC.
At II o'clock the heads Of the several
bureaus of the Government Departments
and the officers of the same attended to
present their respects to His Majesty.
The officers Of the Customs Department
presented the King a splendid cane OF
kaslwiIa wood, with a gold mounted head
bearing the Hawaiian coat-of-arms and
motto, "Ua Mau Ike "a o ka Alma / ka
Pono." Qn Righteousness shall the ma
ton be established) Landscape views
in and around Honolulu are engraved on
Presented to his Majesty
inscription: Presented 10 His Majesty
Kalakaua I. on his hftieth birthday by
the members of the Bureau of Customs"
Then follow the names. 1t was the work
of Mr.. a. Wenner, jeweler, of Homo
lulu, and would do credit to any estab-
lishment in the world. The secretary of
the Beard of Health, Hon. F. l.. Haysel-
den, presented address from the ply
sic,ans and officers of that department,
together with a solid silver box ON
velvet cushion containing $1,000. The box
bore the following inscription on it's lid:
This box, containing 81 900 in gold coin,
kaUa on his jubilee birthday, November
16, 1856. by the officers and physicians of
the Board of Health. Fred. H. Haysel-
den, secretary" On the side OF the box
was inscribed the names Of the donors.
At l o'clock the various societies, re-
ligious, educational and other organiza-
tons arrived in the following order: Flo
oulu Lahui Society, Her Majesty the
Queen; Hooulu Lahui Kaumakapili Con-
gregation, Hopulu Lahui Male Kamalu
Fishermen's Society, children and teach
ers of various schools, Honolulu Fire
Department, Puuwai Lokahi Association,
Poola Association. The native Hawaii
an pupils of the Royal School, some 800
in number, attracted considerable atten-
ton when they arrived headed by the
Reformatory School Band. They were
all neatly dressed in white with red fac
ings. their new uniforms. Their mill
tary bearing was admirable as they
marched eight abreast. The appearance
of some of these societies was pictur-
esque and imposing. One of them was
led by nineteen little children, neatly
dressed, followed by over 100 native wom-
en-, costumed in white, each one waving
a kahih, the rear being brought up by
boys and men. Another society was pre-
ceded by twenty-four kahilis of various
prising it bearing a gift, or hookupu, In
their right hand. The girls of ST. An
drew's Priory School and the boys of
Iolani College marched in regular order
into the grounds and presented q very
pretty sight, did also the Pohukiana
Girls School, the Hawaii Fire Engine
Company, preceded by the Reformatory
School Band, and the Ftshermen's or
Seven Kings" Society. This society
exhibited emblems symbolical of the
reigning dynasty. and attracted much
attention.
AT O'Clock p. m. the public Were re-
ceived and for one hour there was con-
tinuous stream of people pouring in to
tender their congratula tions to His Maj
esty. Many of our leading citizens were
among those who attended. The Ha-
waiians as they passed the King deposit
ed their hookupu of coin in large cal
abash conveniently placed for that pur-
pose.
The military companies came last The
Kings Own led, and their commander
Captain Clark, delivered a suitable adj
dress and presented two handsome Gala
bashes. The Kings Guard followed, and
in addition to a savings bank book con-
tanning their hookupu, presented a hand
some gold-mounted cane and an address
The other volunteer military companies
also did homage.
His Majesty also received many pres
ents in gold and silver coin. also cattle
sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks. sugar cane
sweet potatoes. poi taro, etc. The prin-
cipal gifts are described in a separate ar
ticle
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION AND IL
ELIMINATION.
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proaches were brilliantly illuminated by
electric lights. The Bell Tower and the
various engine houses of the Fire De-
partment were also Illuminated The
firemen's parade and torchlight process
sion was the main feature Of the night
1t was very successful, despite the rain.
The Royal Hawaiian Military Band head
ed the procession Mr.. Chas. B. Wilson,
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department,
read loyal and patriotic address to the
King. to which His Majesty, a former
member of the Department, made an APP
preciative response. There was a fine
display of fireworks after the procession.
REGATTA AND HISTORICAL PRO
CESSION.
The regatta, on the 18th, was success
full despite the unfavorable weather. The
Royal Hawaiian Band and the Reform
atory School Band were posted at favor
able points on the waterfront for dis
coursing music. There were sixteen
events, including yacht race, whaleboat.
gig and canoe races, also a swimming
match. The King takes great personal
interest in aquatic sports, and the regat-
ia, therefore, was a special feature of the
birthday festivities.
On the 18th there was a historical pro
cession through the principal streets. IL
Illustrative of Hawaiian life and customs
fifty years ago and those of today. 1t
was at once suggestive and unique. The
procession filed past the King, members
of the Royal Family, Cabinet Ministers.
and other high officials, who occupied
seats at the head of the Palace steps in
front of the grand entrance. The men,
bers of the newly instituted Hawaiian
secret society-the Naau Society-in their
regalia, occupied places on the balcony
around the Royal party.
GRAND LUAU.
On the 23d a grand luau. or feast, was
given by the King to distinguished par
ty, comprising foreign and native guests.
A lanai. or detached hall, had been erect
ed in the Palace grounds, capable of
seating 500. 1t was $50 feet long by IS