The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1856-10-02
NOTES OF THE WEEK.


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We have rarely witnessed a more sultry and Ian
guild hot term than the past ten days which have
been real equinoctial weather, such as we read of, but
seldom have to suffer. Even old Sol himself refused
a promised tete-a-tete with the Queen of night, and
for once we find ourselves "sold,'' so far as the
eclipse was concerned. Suffice it to say that our
islands lie within the orbit of the eclipse-shadow as
given in the London Nautical Almanac for 1856, but
our " c~hronometer'' probably needs rating.
ESTERPRrzE-We like TO notice every sign of en-
terprize among our merchants. even though it ap-
pears in the dullest season of the year. We were
passing our friend MitcheIl's (H. Haekfeld & Co.'s)
store in Fort Street, when we saw a figure reflect
ed in their new mirror at the end of the store, which
looked so amazingly like an old friend, that we step
ped in to shake hands, and found ourselves surreund-
ed by such a display of the costly, the useful and or
namentaI. rs has never been attempted in Horo4ulu.
Their stock of goods, which were received by the
Oahu from Bremen, were selected expressly for this
market by Mr.. Hackfeld, who is now in Europe.
Ladies in search of the elegant TO finish their toilet,
viii find it fresh and genuine at Hackfeld s. Co.'S.
y SHAuE.-Is there no law in the kingdom to
check the ruthless vandalism that is going on in de-
stroying that beautiful grove Of cocoanuts at Waikiki,
which is justly the pride of our Island, or must it be
sacrificed to the 9 almighty dollAr"' Only on Mon
day last twenty-five eocoanut trees were cut down,
and we learn that over 200 have been cut down there
within six months. For posterity's sake, if for 10
other reason, let that grove be spared.
j MUSICAL SOCIETY," The Ladies of Honolulu have
always been noted for their taste for music, and the
agreeable reunions for the cultivation of this science
and for mutual Improvement which have long existed
here, are perhaps the pleasantest feature of life in
Honolu lu. The " Musical Society," which meets
once a month, is the oldest established here as well
as the most entertaining. 1t meets this evening at
the residence of Chas. R. Bishop; Esq.
FROM KAuUKU.-We notice the arrival last evening
Of His Hon. WI. Lee and Mrs. Lee, Judge Mofitt
of kahuku, and B. W. Field. Esq in Capt. Collins ba-
rouche. The roads were in fine order, and the trip,
though it is the first time ever made with a two
horse vehicle, was found to be a most pleasant one.
The distance is sixty miles. and was performed in
seven and a half hours.
. Our readers out of town can judge Of the dull
ness Of Ho261ula when we say that we are not aware
of a birtE, marriage, death, accident, or even the ar
rivalE a whaler for ten days.
NEoYAL HAwAIIAS THEATER--This popular place of
amusement has been well patronized during the past
week. On Tuesday evening was performed g 0thello, -
Mr.. Wilder sustaining the character of the Moor, and
Mr.. Garden that of Iago, with Miss Louise Graves as
Deslemona. The play was well put upon the stage
and gave general satisfaction, Mr.. Wilder's Othello
shows much study, and was loudly applauded by the
audience. He was well supported by Mr.. Garden,
as Iago, and both were called before the curtain at
the end Of the piece. Miss Louise Graves has i'm
improved since her last visit to Honolulu, and with
study and publication, viii no doubt. in time, make
a first class actress. Tonight viii be played I" Naval
Engagements,' . g Jack Ashore and Loan Of a
Lover and on Saturday evening 'The Mountain
GERS Il. -
Il Q lie an exciting race came of yesterday
morning, about five O'Clock, between the steam tug
-fkamai and the propeller PeIe, having On board
the pilots and a number Of our s~eafaring friends.
The starting point was the wharf. and the .4kamai
having most steam on led off to the spar buoy, the
PeIe following close In her wake Before they reached
the wining point Diamond Head about FIVE miles
from the wharf, the PeIe brought up and passed. the
tug Under easy steam the propeller can make eight
knots and did so on her return from the head. Her
fun speed has not beer tested yet, but it is thought
she can make over 10 knots. We propose that she be
allowed to make q trip to Lahaina, starting in the
morning and returning the following day. Lahaina
residents would doubtless be glad to see her IN their
harbor, and give her . warm reception.