The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-05
THE FOURTH
CELEBRATION
A BIC ONE
HONOLULU HAS A SPLENDID
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE OF
THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

There are few places on the main
land where the spirit of the Fourth |
of July is so fully recognized and OBJ
served as in Honolulu. Yesterday |
however, was a revival Of the old time
idea of celebration, and it was a reve-
lation to most Americans of recent ad-
vent here, to whom the day had come
to be one of Sunday dullness.
Thanks to the energy of half doz-
en- leading spirits, the plans for the
day were carried out for the most part
with most flattering success.
The big general parade scheduled
for 9 o'clock consisted of solely a
march of the Hawaiian National
Guard Companies.
1t had been expected that the four
companies of the goth Infantry, U. S.
Army stationed here, would take part,
but owing to the fact that the men of
these troops have not received their
| light weight uniforms, and wouldehave
suffered severely to have been COM
PEELED to march in their heavyweight
clothing, they asked to be excused.
The specious grounds about the eX-
| ecutive buildings were densely throng-
ed at 10 o'clock when the exercises of
the day began. In fact there were
so many persons present that large
| me icysifu nnah1a m
enough to the speakers stands to be
able to hear what was being said, or
even to see to any advantage, the ex-
ercises.
Judge S. B. Dole, the chairman of
the day, opened the formal ceremonies
at 10 o'clock, promptly, and made a
brief address, in which he spoke of
what the day stands for in the minds
of every true American.
An invocation was then pronounced
by the Rt. Rev. Bisnop H. B. Res
tarick.
Interspersed with the various num-
bers on the program the Hawaiian
Band rendered musical selections, and
the large chorus of local singers sang
patriotic airs, in which many of the
audience joined.
The address of the day was made by
Judge S. B. Kingsbury whose Grafton
was of the greatest interest to all who
were able to hear him.
Senator John C. Lane read the
Declaration Of Independence, in a most
effective manner, and was enthusiasts
tically applauded.
e. B. McClanahan, in reading that
masterpiece of patriotic oratory, Lin
coins Gettysburg address, aroused
great enthusiasm among the audience.
The Flag salute by the children of
the public schools under the direction
of Mrs. Anna B. Tucker was most eff
fective, and one of the prettiest sights
of the day.
The chorus which sang the numer-
GUS patriotic airs was composed of the
following well known singers: Mrs
Bruce McV. Mackall, Mrs Frank j.
Hare, Miss Lisnman, Miss Aylett, Miss
Akina, Mr.. James d. Dougherty, Mr..
James A. Thompson, Mr. Henry Clark,
Mr.. ]. H. Rowland, Mr.. c. G. Living
ston and Mr.. Henry Kaeo.
Among those on the platform besides
those whose names have been men
toned as taking part in the exercises
were: Major Dunning and other Off
GERS of the Twentieth Infantry, Col
= lector of the Port E. R. Stackable,
Senator w. o. Smith, DR.. Jared G..
Smith, Rev. DIR. Hiram Bingham, w.
H. Babbitt, W. w. Hall, R. E. Hosmer,
Mrs. Hosmer, Mrs s. B. Dole, DR.. and
Mrs Wallace, Captain Carter, U. S.
NJ, Judge Lindsay, Frank Hatch, Jas.
> w. Pratt, Judge Robinson and L. E.
> Pinkham. Acting Governor Atkinson
with party of friends witnessed the
exercises from the balcony of the Cap
: itol.
l There were large crowds at the va
rious sporting events of the afternoon
and in the evening very large gath
ering enjoyed splendid fireworks at
the Capitol.
Among the events of the day aside
from the public celebrations was the
annual luau given by w. w. Dimond
& Company to employees, at Niu. The
firms workers gathered in full force
and enjoyed a fine feast at the shore.
FEW ARRESTS.
Up to midnight there had been only
five arrests yesterday, all for drunk
enness. About noon one offender with
too ardent firecracker propensities was
put under temporary arrest. AleXan-
der Garner of Kakaako wanted to use
0 jack-knife on policeman, while in
toxicated, and will have to explain in
police court.
UCfIanfu Smith Nfndfoofad hi. tft1o