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Queen Kapiolani, 52nd birtday, 1886.

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THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY.

Falling among the great Christian and universal holidays, the birthday of Queen Kapiolani comes opportunely for its celebration. Fifty-two years ago this day Queen Kapiolani was born. The times were then rude and the people untutored, but the dawn of a new and better civilization had broken upon this new life which was destined to rise to honor and distinction among her race and nation. Since Her Majesty’s birth marvellous changes have been worked in this country and the Queen is one of the best exemplars in her own life and person of their potency and virtue. The general public recognition of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Kapiolani is due to her exalted station and personal character.

[It is essential to see how different people portrayed history, to get a clearer view of the past (and the present and future as well sometimes).]

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 12/31/1886, p. 2)

THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume V, Number 310, Page 2. December 31, 1886.

New flag of Queen Kapiolani, 1885.

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[Found under: “LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.”]

This morning, precisely at eight o’clock, a very interesting ceremony took place at the Palace. A few minutes before the hour a detachment of soldiers marched from the barracks with the Royal Standard and a new flag for Her Majesty Queen Kapiolani. As the clock struck eight they were hoisted up on the top of the building, the drum corps playing from the barracks. The Queen’s flag, which was hoisted for the first time, is a very handsome one. It is a white ground, in the centre of which is a red circle with the inscription “Kalaualani,” the whole of which is surmounted by a crown.

[See a recreation of this flag made from available descriptions done by Iolani Palace!]

(Daily Bulletin, 2/12/185, p. 3)

This morning, precisely at eight...

The Daily Bulletin, Volume VII, Number 943, Page 3. February 12, 1885.