Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-16

Quarter of a century after and for
the first time since the death of King
Kalakaua, his birthday anniversary is
today being. observed in Honolulu.
today being observed in Honolulu with
ceremonies and celebration in which
the general public Is taking part.
That honor, esteem and love for the
once merry monarch of Hawaii and
for his memory survive and are being
cherished in the hearts Of those who
knew him and were his subjects is be-
ing manifested. That the older folk
have instilled something Of their own
feelings III the minds and hearts of
the younger generation is also appar-
ent.
Kalakaua Day IL not being observed
as. a general holiday but It is being ap-
propriately observed none the less.
Some Of the courts are closed and
some business houses did not open,
city offices were closed at noon,
some employees are absent from their
desks. Appropriately 1t is Hawaiian
day for Hawaiians and equally appro-
priately some Hawaiian customs mark
its commemoration. Naturally inter
est centered much about those who
were of the royal family, about Queen
Liliuokalani and the home of Princess
David Kawananakoa, where a recep-
tion was the chief feature OF the morn
ing program, and many called at the
home of the queen.
Pau riders paraded the streets in
gay attire to the home OF the queen
and thence to the reception. The Ha-
waiian band played Hawaiian airs
and there were miniature yacht races
in the harbor, yachting being sport
the late king Is said to have greatly
enjoyed. The elimination will come
this evening at the ball in the armory
to which hundreds Of guests have been
hidden. To hundreds it is holiday
in all but name. Further, it shows
what may be done in later years now
that start has been made.
Pau Riders Parade
With ribbons and gay costumes waV-
ing in the breeze and riding spirited
horses IA Kaohelelani pau riders pa
raded through the streets Of Honolulu
this morning as part of the celebra-
ton in honor of the Kalakaua dynasty.
Headed by Princess Theresa Wilcox
the gay troupe left the Princess auto
stand on King street at $3.50 o'clock
and rode TO Aala park. From there
they returned on King street to Fort,
over Hotel and down Bishop to King
again and then up Richard to Bereta-
MIA, where they stopped at Washing
ton Place, the home OF Queen Liliuo-
kalani, and paid their respects to the
last native ruler of the Hawaiian ISL
ands.
The riders then followed Beretania
street to Pensacola. on which street
the home of Princess Kawananakoa is
situated. There a reception was held
by the princess for Hawaiians only.
They then disbanded until this even
ing. when they Will attend the recep-
tion and ball at the armory.
The costumes of the pau riders this
morning were very gay. The first
nine wore black and gold, then came
a. rider dressed in purple and follow
ing her four more with green robes.
All wore leis and the horses, too, were
decorated with ribbons and leis.
Hawaiian Band Plays
Because of the illness of Queen Lii
uokalani, who could not take part to-
day in the festivities. the Hawaiian
band, which ordinarily would have
played in front of her residence, play.
ed instead at the home of Prince and
Princess Kalanianaole from Z to s
O'Clock From 8 until noon they play
ed at the reception Of Princess Kawa-
nanakoa.
Sun 6rlghtens Scene
Fer three hours, from 9 to IL this
morning, the suns beams sought out
the broad expanses of Princess Kawa-
nahakoa's home, playing prettily
through the algaroba, coconut and
poinciana trees upon the all-white cos