11 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
1
Severe weather forces cancellation of funeral rites for Princess Kalulani. A notice from the Foreign Office states postponement will be signaled by a blast of the fire whistle. The funeral is rescheduled for Sunday at 2 PM from Kawalahao church with a large procession of clergy officials and dignitaries.
Large crowds attend thestyled funeral procession for Princess Kaiulani in Honolulu. The ceremony features a royal guard, a full church decor of maile and flowers, and a state catafalque with kakobili. The service at Kawaiahao Church includes an afternoon public viewing and a mausoleum rite with specific hymns and a Kala kaua kenikaua performance.
Honolulu mourns Kalulani who has passed from earthly life to join the gods. The verse honors her as beloved daughter of Hawaii, linking her memory to a celestial crest and a farewell from the capital city. Services and further memorials are not detailed in the excerpt.
A complete change of bill this evening at the Orpheum features Jim Post introducing a new one act sketch titled Casey's Mishaps with the entire company. Boyd and Orina perform clever tumbling, Miss Dora Mervyn sings, Miss Ida Francie dances, and Martin's trained dogs execute tricks and leaps for a varied program.
Honolulu Y M C A directors meet at night elect eleven members including transfers from Easton and Los Angeles. Treasurer reports a deficit of about eight hundred dollars to be bridged this month. A.B. Wood and W. C. Weedon named delegates to the International Convention in Grand Rapids May 24-28. Weedon and Coleman authorized to obtain a Washington light for the gym for one month. Privileges for visiting college members during vacation granted. Coleman re-engaged as general secretary for another year. Nominating committee named for officers to be elected April 3. Another committee to plan 30th anniversary events on April 13.
Street blockage at Beretania and Fort disrupted Fort street valley car for a quarter hour as a dray with wood broke down driven by a Japanese. Report notes no authorities on scene and a local driver jabbered while removing the obstruction. Also mentions disbandment talks in Co D, a 1200 dollar horseless runabout to be delivered to Honolulu, and Scindia steamer delays with machinists striking for higher pay. Rev H H Parker to speak at Princess Kaiulani funeral services.
Mise Clark returns with Mies Andrae Clark as modiste for B F Ebler and Co to showcase the latest Parisian ideas in Australia. Patrons will see a refined collection prepared for the season.
Shoppers are urged to visit Egan's Bargain Front for discounts on dry goods with the entire stock slated for sale. Prices are to be noted. readers should turn to page 2 for full details and potential service offers included with purchases.
The Indies responsible for the late Princess Kaia lani request that all floral gifts be sent to Kawaishao church rather than Ainabao.
The WH Dimond reported due with a varied cargo including 500 bbls flour 2408 gallons and 52 wine 6 bales dry goods 10 cs paints and oils 250 akaliddings 500 ca coal oil 1 roll leather 18 260 Ibs oleomargarine 744 Ibs chocolate 2253 Ibs beans 2 cx hardware 539 cils barley 475 rolls paper LOU bbls lime 56 pkge machinery 4 ea boots 1600 ke brau 1600 Ibs dried fruits 1006 tbs bread 135 cs canned goods 3650 Ibs tobacco manufactured.
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