Weird Old Melodies of the Island for His Benefit:
Colourful Event hom A Conneseonoent Hawaii, Aug, 26, One of the most colourful social Jovents held in the Hawaiian Islands since the days of the monarchy, {took place here recently when Prin: cess Abigail Kawananakoa, descendant of the Hawaiian royal family, entertained Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Louisa of Sweden, who are resting in Hawaii before completing their tour of the world. The affair, which was of the nature of a cativo forist, wag held at the home of the Pri Former members of the royal retinue and Hawaiians prominent in the present life of the territory: were also present as guests. As the Swedish notables arrived they were decorated with leis made of carnal tions and the native molle, and escorted to Princess Kawananakoa, Weird chants of the olden days were given by Paloka, an aged musician of the Into King Kalakaua's court, and Pohailii Alohikea, a woman el of the house of the former Kaiolani.
The reception was held on the lanai and in the drawing room of the home, which was decorated for the occasion with koa.wded ealubashes, myriad orders and decorations jof King Kalakaua, " necklaces braided human hair and whitened bones, stone images" of "ancient Pagan gods, displays of native tapa soloth, flowers, and ferns. Soft musie from hidden guitars ud aku Jeles was played as the royal couple took their place in the centre of the room, escorted by four stalwart Hawatians, who wore feather cloaks red and' yellow, and carried the feathered kahili sticks, symbols royalty.
Following the formality of the reception, at which time gifts were presented to the royal visitors by the Hawaiians, the guests proceeded to the huge canopy in the garden where the feast was served. Native musicians and hula dancers furnished the entertainment while the food was served.
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