HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1028, 6 April 1894, Page 6

HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

« I Referring to the celebration of the first [ anniversary of the Hawaiian Provisional Government the Gazette of January 19th says :— j The greatest anniversary in Hawaiian history has come aud gone. January 17th, a day that will live in tho memories of all loyal people in the group, a day that by us and our descendants will be considered a day of rejoicing and gladness, a day that will be celebrated by everyone. The celebration of the day started early in the morning, and a regular 4th of July noise was heard from all quarters. Guns, fire-crackers, bombs, tin horns, and every- other available instrument that would make a noise was used. At 9.30 the parade of the military forces started and drew an immense crowd, estimated at at least 4000 people, who watched their evolutions with great interest. 4 The reception of the President and Mrs Dole was also a big attraction. The raising of the big American flag on the flagpole of the American League also took place during the morning. In the afternoon the band concert at Thomas Square attracted a large crowd. But fche crowning event of the day occurred in the evening. Palace Square was not only crowded, but it was absolutely jambed with a seething mass of hnmanity. Fully 7000 people were present at the evening's celebration, and they were amply repaid for their trouble in going. There has never been such a crowd on any previous occasion in the history of Hawaii, aa

assembled at the mass meeting last evening, and the fact that it waa, in spite of the number a most orderly gathering, is a matter of congratulation for the people. The Executive Buildings and the grounds were a bowar of loveliness. Thousands of lanterns were scattered about, suspended on trees, shrubbery, and every available point, while the building itself seemed covered with tho soft radiance of innumerable lampß. Stretching from the ground on one side to the ground on the other, and extending to the highest point of the flagpoles on the Executive Building, was a row of delicately coloured lanterns. At the top of eaoh flagpole was a circlet of -lanterns. Across the entrance to tho . former palace, a vow of brilliant red lights was extended. Each balcony *as illuminated, and the whole building and ground looked like a glimpse of fairy land. All along the front of the grounds of the Executive Building a row of lanterns, lighted by incandescent electric lights, made a grand display. In front of the speakers' stand two loug lines of flags of all nations were crossed. The stand itself was lighted by a number of lanterns, and decorated American^ags. A few chairs were placed in front of the stand, but the great majority of the listeners stood. Before, the speeches began, a great many fireworks were set off in the Executive Building yard. This display was magnificent, and is an immense credit to those in charge. There were firecrackers, sky rockets, dynamite bombs, red and green lights, and many other kinds of fiery illuminations, both before and after speech-making. They were fired from all parts of the grounds, and from the top of the building, and were greatly enjoyed by thousands present.