Show Hawaii Plans Fete On The Kona Coast The Fall is of the a good all-tim- e HISTORIC days of Captain James Cook famed British navigator and explorer who is credited with the discovery of the Hawaiian Islands will be relived on the Kona Cost next May when a three-da- y festival will take place to pay tribute to his memory Long a favorite with Hawaiian kings and in more recent years a popular vacation area the Kona coast is renowned throughout the Pacific as the spot where Captain Cook first landed ’n Hawaii Here on the edge of Keala-keku- a Bay is a monument standing in memory of his landing in 1778 and subsequent death in 1779 Here too in the tiny village of Kealakekua is a coffee plantation named for the historic figure time to see Utah's Canyons It's not so crowded then The Great White Throng is one favorite sights for visitors to Zion National Park This is view from near Scout's Lookout THERE are daily the bay where boats afford a look at some of the world’s most beautiful underwater coral gardens far below the surrounding cliffs where ancient burial caves are said to be lodged Much of the activity of the Captain Cook 'Festival which will take place May 7 through 9 will center around Kailua-Kon- a a quaint resort mecca several hundred miles north of Kealakekua Once the playground of the alii (royalty) this seaside village is the locale of many fine TODAY cruises to Southern Utah Means Color kJOUTHERN UTAH is the land where you either wear dark glasses or your eyes go on the biggest color binge this side of a paint store catalogue A bit exaggerated of course but the fact remains that the “circle tour” through Zion Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Parks Kaibab National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah and Arizona serves up shades and shadows and colors— both pastel and riotous— to the point of disbelief Probably the only man in history to ever remain unmoved by the sometimes crashing sometimes melodious symphony of color presented in this vast land was a Mormon rancher named Ebenezer Bryce after whom the pink canyon park is named When asked for his reaction to the fantastic beauty of the area tradition reports him to have replied: “As I remember it was a bad place to lose a cow” glass-bottom- ed resort hotels ‘the stately lluli-he- d top-notc- h FESTIVAL events will open with a ceremony on May 7 at the Captain Cook monument atTCealakekua to be followed by an inspection of naval ships which will be anchored in Kailua Bay and an international luau to be held at Hale Halawai the town’s seaside meeting hall The second day of activities will be highlighted by a band concert and Polynesian pageant A fishing tournament canoe and kayak races and Captain Cook treasure hunt will be featured on the third day which will be climaxed with a fireworks display and Buccaneers’ Ball Invitations have been extended to Great Britain Alaska and the Pacific Basin countries to participate in the event g SPECIAL TOURS to historic and scenic sites in the Kona district are being planned There are many regularly scheduled daily flights connecting Hawaii’s capital island Oahu with Kona which is located on the west coast of the southernmost island of the Hawaiian chain r PLAN YOUR ESCAPE FROM WINTER' MW ?) Hawaii Is THE wonderful place to be this winter— a Matson cruise on SS Lurline is THE wonderful way to go there and return For 4Vz days and 5 nights each wa enjoy regal pleasures in Matson’s First Class comfort Be pampered entertained and waited on round-the-clo- ck It isn’t costly either Economy rooms with bath nearby start at $414 round Y bath from trip rooms with $567 And the price includes 10 full days of gourmet dining parties and a wealth of other luxuries SS Lurline (formerly SS Matsonia) sails every 12 days from San Francisco or Los Angeles Seeyourtravel agent or prite 77 SOUTH WEST' TEMPLE - DA (Temple Square Hotel Bldg) Salt Lake City November 17 1963 203 Market St San Francisco e Palace century-olchurches " and an ancient heiau (temple) Sportfishing as well as sightseeing is favorite pastime with visitors to Kailua-Kon- a for the waters of this coast of Hawaii's most southernmost island are noted throughout the world for their marlin fishing A I 3S b E j 19 ' |