The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-02-23
FLORAL
PARADE:
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giving effectiveness to the scene both
in Drilliancy and in value of exhibit
ing Hawaiis civilization. Details CIV
en- below leave no necessity of further
description of the schools.
1t goes without saying that the large
cavalcade OF cowboys and townboys
well accustomed to the saddle gave an
element of dash and gallantry to the
parade which will make a division of
this class always an essential feature
on similar occasions.
Last but not least, in this general
review must be mentioned the indis-
pensable Hawaiian band under its
veteran leader. It's melodious rythm
mingling with the snorts of the auto
mobiles and the braying of signal
trumpets gave both martial and patri-
otto tone to the atmosphere of teem-
ing life and joy-making.
Altogether it was a beautiful and
picturesque mode of celebrating the
birthday of the man who was first
in peace, first in war, first in the
hearts of his countrymen," peculiarly
appropriate withal to the capital of
the fairest land enjoying the liberty
that he bequeathed. There were de-
tails that might have been improved
in the carrying out of the scheme, and
the Improvement will certainly be
shown at next Midwinter or Midsum-
mer Floral Parade. For Honolulu Will
surely have the fiesta many times re-
peated. It is a new joy of the Para
disc of the Pacific which has been dis
covered.
A SPLENDID SHOWING.
splendid showing was made by the
larger automobiles, of which full de-
scriptions appear in regular schedule
elsewhere. For the most part the diff
ferences between the big cars consist
ed in the varying types of machine
and the diverse color scheme. In the
latter respect there was much greater
variety of treatment than in the other
divisions of the procession as segre-
gated by classes. Two pyramid cano-
py designs that doomed up, for in
stance, were rescued from sameness
by one being in yellow and green and
the other in pink and red colors. Some
individual schemes were charmingly
variegated.
THE LARGER AUTOMOBILES.
Memories of the old government tug
EIeu were wildly raised by Louis !
Marks in the shape he had construct |
ed upon his machine. When the thing |
was in motion the Illusion heightened, |
for it's throbbing was not unlike that |
of the faithful servant of commerce |
which. for nearly a score of years. |
piled in and out and about Honolulu
harbor With hull of fishtail ferns |
decorated with variegated flowers, the
float was finished off with regularly
Widowed pilot house. An oval-fram-
ed painting of a ship hung in front.
There was fortunately no doubt of the
title to this Eleu on wheels Mr..
Marks. as will be remembered. bought
the original when sold at auction by
the Government of Hawaii, but never
received delivery because the law au-
thorities at Washington said the old
thing belonged to the United States.
H. Fujikawa had car fitted up like
an ancient Japanese war chariot Two
heavily mailed warriors sat in front,
one of them the owner. The decora-
tons were in an American flag scheme,
with yellow tassel button fastenings.
r. A. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by Mrs
Dexter, Mrs. n. P. Eakin and Miss
Olga Heilborn-had his auto decorated
in sole American flag scheme.
An auto put in by the Hawaiian
Hotel was trimmed with bougainvillea
vines in flower, interspersed with
variegated tissue paper ornaments.
E. o. Whites car was fitted with a
Of green adorned with bigno-
mia blossoms
THE RUNABOUT CLASS. II
A grass house of ancient model was
Dne of the most striking objects in this
class. It was entered by H. Hackfeld
& Co., Ltd, in charge of H. Reinecke.
American and Hawaiian flags were
1raped on either side. The axles were
trimmed with cocoanut leaves. Other
were the Hawaiian coat
of-arms (hand- painted fishnets, shells, |
etc. Three Hawaiian musicians sat in (
front, giving instrumental and vocal {
selections on the way. Is
Spencer Bickerton personated George /
in fine makeup, his auto
being made as much like a Colonial I
coach as might be. AT any rate. it 3
was faithfully decorated in the historic ! :
buff and blue. L. NJ. Vetlesen. uni !
formed as a captain of artillery in the
army, accompanied the
Father of His Country"
DIR. Andersons car was gorgeous | {
with a profusion of mammoth pink '
roses upon a basis of ferns. 1t was
one of the most brilliant sights in line. | {
Dr. Anderson was accompanied by his {
wife and daughter.
Geo. P. Denison illustrated the legend >
Of the cherry tree. Branches of the |