Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-23

waterfalls trickle down to add their
quote to Father Neptune's domains.
The railroad trip was not ccnclud-
ed until Mr.. Thurston, as host to the
visitors, had escorted them TO the
mammoth new wharf in Kuhio Bay.
where three vessels, including a pair
Of ocean greyhounds will find ample
accommodation within the near fu-
ture. With the removal Of two small
sandbars and the erection of the
sheds, Hilo viii boast harbor that
has no superior on the Pacific ocean.
Upon the return from the wharf
the party was met at Waiakea by Man
ager Wright Of the Volcano Stables,
who, together with a corps Of assist
ants. became master OF ceremonies on
the trip to the Volcano House, where
Sunday, the first night on the island
was spent.
Having hardly recovered from the
vastness of the beauty of the railroad
trip, the newcomers, nevertheless,
were ready for additional surprises,
which came in the automobile trip
towards the eternal fire OF Kilauea.
Tropical scenery that brought sur
prise and pleasure greeted the eye
along. almost, the entire trip. Beau
tlfnl flowers. that one is used to find
ing in cultivated gardens, blossom In
wild profusion along this thirty mile
road. and, incidentally. the road Is
about as fne as any that can be found
in any section OF the United States.
smooth as glass, void of dust and
thanked by foliage that is a constant
panorama of beauty, it is trip which
one never wearies CT Not dull
moment Is spent along the entire
read. It's conditions makes for com.
fort. an its beauty for enjoyment, a
combination that is hard to find, and
one which the tourist is ever seeking
Arriving at the Volcano House. Man
ager Lycurgus succeeded Mr.. Wright
at entertainer and performed his du-
ties equally as well. The latter had
brought pleasure to the eye during the
trip from Hilo, while the former took
ere of the inner man in style that
befitted the visit of the booster or.
ganization from Honolulu.
siehtseers Early are Astir.
Following the repast, which was a
most welcome one, Professor Jaggar
director Of the Kilauea observatory,
delivered an interesting lecture on
Madam Pele. adding to the entertain.
bent with beautifully colored illus
trations Of the worlds premier vol.
canos. The lecture tended to Whet
the visual appetite for a view of
the Madam uyhirh woc ~ a0mo tho
following morning. A tired. though
pleased aggregation courted Morphe-
us at an early hour, ayailing them
selves OF blankets, and enjoying
well earned rest in anticipation OF
more pleasant surprises on the NOR
row.
Lcng before the sun had cleared
her eyes of the cobwebs of the night,
the party was astir, and ready, once
more. to do justice to the efforts of
the Volcano house chef In fact, sew
eral members Of the party were up
before three O'Clock, and of on the
trip to Kalapana, which is one of the
treats CT Hawaii that the writer must
make a second pilgrimage in order
to enjoy
The glories of Kilauea. her vastness
and awe-lnspiring grandeur have oft
been told by ADLER writer's, consequent
ly we will dismiss that portion of the
sightseeing tour with few words on
the journey from the Volcano House
to the mouth of the crater. Another
pleasant surprise was in store for the
first-tripper. Seven miles of road were