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i sunken continent.GEORGE AUCUSTUS SALA.THs distinguished journalist, who. has written for one paper alone, 7.000 editorial articles, spent over three hours in this city yesterday. It was known when the Alameda arrived that lie was on hoard the Australia. A committee from the representatives of the press in Honolulu should have welcomed him, but when the Bulletin reporter wcut to the wharf he was surprised to find only one editor present. The steamer was nearing the wharf, but long before it got up this lonely-looking editor jumped into u boat, followed by the reporter. A glunee at the upper deck being made, sure enough, there was Mr. Sala, wearing his toilet trade mark—a white waistcoat. Three mimitos more and wc were alongside the great writer, grasping him by the hand and extending an aloha. He expressed himself delighted with what he had already seen of the Islands from the vessel. On being asked whether he intended to stay over, lie replied, it was impossible, as he had to meet his wife in Melbourne on a certain day, and as she ruled the roost lie must be there. The pictures we have seen of him are pretty correct. lie has somewhat of a ruddy face and nose, showing that his attention to cookery has not been lost on him. Mr. Sala is a very entertaining conversationalist, full of anecdote and prolific in striking remarks, and soon makes you feel quite at ease in his presence. The steamer was now alongside the wharf and other journalists were quickly on board to welcome him. lie brought with him presents and letters to llis Majesty the King and II. M. Queen Kiumu from the Baioness Burdett Coutta. Mr. Sala was first taken to the Palace where, in the absence of Major Purvis, Vice-Chamberlain, he was conducted into the presence of llis Majesty by the Adjutant of the Household. He was delighted with his* Bhort visit, and thought llis Majesty very entertaining und well-read. Mr. Sala had previously met the King at a dinner in London. The residence of II. M. Queen Kmma wus next visited, where he simply left his commissions and card, not seeing lfer Majesty. After satisfying a wish of his to have a branch of the Hougunvilliu vine, he was next driven to the vicinities of the Chinese Theatre, Oahu Prison und the Pish Market. At the latter place he alighted ami inspected the
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The Daily Bulletin
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Tue, Feb 24, 1885
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