Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-10

rainbow patterns for the sbahies- -all
of these helped to add to the charm,
and picturesqueness OF the scene
Special cars in rapid succession
were run uu Nuaanu avenue by the
Rapid Transit Company, but ca
was crowded to overdowing. And
most always the Japanese men stood
while the Japanese women were seat
go. Japan today rs on or I IS good be,
Umbrellas II pemsnd.
Rain which began shortly after
o'clock failed to dampen the ardor OF
the crowd. In trice the ever con.
venient japanese umbrella went up to
shelter the holder. and the scene alone
both sides of Nuuanu as the loaded
cars went by was one Of bobbing UNI
brellas.
Decorations at the consulate, Nun.
anu and Kuakini streets. were highly
artistic, and showed hard work from
many hands. For the entire distances
around the compound the long fenca'
surrounding 1t was draped with broad
bunting Of red and white, while on
the top of the fence. arranged at dis.
tances of q few feet apart, Japanese
and American hags alternated with
each other
Before an immense crowd IN the
compound. Consul Arita, attended by
his staff, unveiled the picture of En-.
peror Yoshihito, the ceremony beins
followed by the singing Of the national
anthem. The picture. is Especial pho
from Toxic few days ago.
Cable to Emperor. Y
One of the features Of the morning
program with the despatching Of the
cable bearer with greetings from Ha-
wall Japanese to the emperor, The
message was signed by Consul Arita
and expressed good wishes and pros.
perity for the new reign.
In the compound back of the con-
sular building, many booths have beer
erected for this afternoons program,
which is scheduled to consist OF vari.
GUS amusement features From the
large fiagpole in the center Of this plot
long ropes are strung to all parts Of
the yard, and covered with Japanese
lanterns and flags.
There is booth for jiu jitsu.. an.
other for wrestlers, small theater
facing the compound, whose stage set
ting pictures the mountains and tenn
pies of Kioto, and small bar where
Japanese men drink toasts and bow
in honor Of the emperor. This ba.
seemed especially popular this morn
ing, long crowd of Japanese passing
through it This is one OF the customs
followed at the real coronation exer.
cises.
Immense Arch at Gate.
In front of the eonsul's house the
scene was one of vivid coioring In
spite of the umbrellas and the rain
soaked flags. Over the gate an i'm.
mense arch Is feet high was decorated
in red and white bunting, with a
huge yellow carnation In sthe center
and Japanese characters which signi.
fy that today is coronation day. Along
the road in front of the arch automo-
biles whizzed by, bringing fresh visit
ors to the scene, while In and out
among the crowd trudged weary moth.
ers in gay kimonos, holding sleeping
children on their shoulders and lead
ing other children by their hands.
Everyone smiled at the weather. 81
think pretty quick stop" said one son
of Nippon who was leading three tired
children through the crowd, and his
sentiment seemed to be the feeling of
all. No one minded the weather, 1t
was coronation day and that was the
main thing.
Chrysanthemums were worn by
every person present at the exercises
this morning and also nearly everyone
wore the little flag and badge 1t is
these badges which have been sold at