Eliza Roxcy Snow

“ On the right-hand wall is written, in large letters, in the native language, "He that endureth to the end shall live;" and on the left, " He will remember the isles of the sea." The stand, the gallery, and the aisles in the body of the building, are spread with neat Chinese mats. ”

“ Hundreds of people were out early in the morning. Prior to this, we had received the announce- ment that the king, David Kalakauna, would honor us with his presence, and now the word is that the steamer on which he sails will land here at Laie at six a. m.
Every possible preparation had previously been made for the reception of His Majesty, and the plantation is now dotted all over with people. The women are dressed in all colors some in silks and satins, some in native manufactured material, and all in their very best. ”

“ Elder H. A. Woolley received His Majesty at the archway, where the king and party dis- mounted, and were conducted into the house, where they had introduced to them President Partridge, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Young, and many of the brethren. President Partridge welcomed the king to the location, etc., who seemed very pleased with the reception given him. ”