The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-08-26
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MARKET wHAiF-we have frequently, during the
past six months. had oecasfon to refsr othis wharf
as . dilapidated and dangerous affair, the piles being
rotted off and the planking full Of holes We are
glad. therefore. to note that it is now undergoing q
: course Of treatment that will make il second to no
wharf in the North Pacific. A solid wall of coral
blocks. ten feet thick. forms the sides and end. out
side Of which is q row of coppered piles. Within the
coral wall (Which is laid by native divers in nineteen
feet of water) is to be filed in solid with stones and
mud from the harbor, twenty-one thousand cubic
yards of material being required for this purpose.
The wharf runs about ten feet beyond the solid work
on a substantial net work of piles. We have heard
several inquire why the wall has not been carried out
to the outer row Of piles. The Superintendent in
forms us that from where it is now being laid,
in nineteen feet, the rock suddenly shelves off, and
that to build the wall ten feet further out, would
require one thousand more stones than are now
wanted. Most of the piles have been driven through
the coral rock, which is comparatively soft under
water. Altogether, when completed, new Market
Wharf will be a creditable structure for Honolulu,
and q great commercial desideratum. Mr.. r. A. s.
Wood is the energetic protector and ruling spirit in
this needed public improvement. and this will, as the
other new wharves have, reflect credit on his skill.
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BALL ON SHIPBoARD.-Last evening occurred one
of those pleasant reunions on shipboard, which have
become SO fashionable whenever our harbor is honor
ed with the presence of a vessel-of-war. The Captain
and officers of the Hauannah received on board a
large company of ladies and gentlemen, with that
hospitality and polite attention for which their previ-
GUS visit to this port had made them so well remem-
bered. The ship was moored for the occasion along
side the asplapoda uboro n spao,o,, oo,..x
gangway. was fixed from the wharf to the ship-a
great improvement on the old plan of going eff in
boats. The dancing was upon the main deck, which
was festooned with flags of all nations. and entirely
covered in with awnings. Two novel chandeliers,
each holding fifty candles, and formed of bayonets
and cutlasses, shed a brilliant light over the CAV
scene. A raised dais, near the stern, was erected
for their Majesties, Immediately over which was a
with the word /" Aloha Leaves and
flowers were tastefully arranged in all directions, and
the old ship looked as though she ignored entirely
the grim trade of war. At ~ o'clock, a suulptuous
supper was served up on the gun-room deck. two
tables on each side grooming with their burden of
cheer. The dancing was kept up till a late hour, and
the guests departed, well pleased with their hosts and
the entertainment.
CHOLERA Manufacturing the past months of
July and August we noticed a more than ordinary
of cholera morbus in Honolulu, among
both foreigners and natives. while low fevers
have been common among children. All this may,
in a great measure, be traeeable to the extraor-
dinarily hot and sultry weather during some weeks
recently, which we have heard pronounced by .the
oldest resident among our acquaintance, to have
been unparalleled. From the hours of ii A. NJ. till
P. NJ. the atmosphere, for day after day, was quite
causing men to reek with perspiration
while sitting still i'm their offices, and keeping in a
warm bath such as were engaged in outdoor
md mechanical pursuits. The occurrence of a success
of such hot days, coupled with the fact that our
oreign population is constantly increasing, may
account for occasional interruptions in the usual
good health of Honolulu. The best guard and pre-
ventive of this is frequent bathing. a regular habit
simple diet. -
RoDERIcK's REsrAURANT.-This favorite dining
has become one of the institutions of Honolulu.
Since its establishment three years ago, its indefati-
Fable proprietor has been constantly improving his
and facilities for serving the public, till
hey have become as perfect as in the best conducted
aloons we have known in other cities. His patrons
no further assurance of his determination to ex-
el than what they daily witness; but to strangers
md others we would say that if variety and abun-
lance, with neatness and strict attention on the part
f walters, are recommendations, the most fastidious
annot fail to be satisfied.
OAHU CoLLEGE.-The annual term of this institu-
ion opened on Wednesday, the 18th instant. There
IRE about sixty scholars in attendance. In the col
egiate course there are FIVE students. Six native
cholars, from the Royal School, applied for admit
ance, passed a very creditable examination, and
admitted to the preparatory department. If
maintain their position, they will be entitled to
through the entire collegiate course. Their
ames are John NJ. Kapena, Josaias Kaaukai, q
osias Waolani, John Wind, VIM. Kalonalona, Daniel
iaone. -
The JosEPHINE.-This model craft was the admira-
on of all who observed her beating up on Tuesday
lst. From the time she was teegraphed, some f-
zen miles to leeward, till she dropped anchor in the
arbor was not more than three hours, though it was
dead beat against n strong trade. She is just the
wanted here as a coaster, and in sailing quail
es would stand second to none. Why not govern
buy her and fit her up as a steamer, for which
is said she was built. Though rather small, she
light be made to answer for a pioneer and could
robably be purchased for $4,000 or so, while the
achinery could be put into her here.
AMBRoTYpE CoLLEcrroN.-We notice in Mr.. Cart
office a collection of 3S ambrotype like
,sses, set in one large frame, consisting of part of
e members of Honolulu Lodge No. 81, f. and A.
i. The design is to have the portraits of all the
embers of the Society, numbering about sixty. We
that that Lodge is also providing its room
it'll a library of late standard works, which must
Id to the usefulness of the association.
CHINESE GAMBLERs.-Yesterday, four Cinnamon,
epers of a restaurant on Nuuanu Street, were ar
igned before Police Justice Griswold on a charge of
wing allowed and participated in gambling on their I
emises. Messrs. Bates, Harris, Montgomery, Davis G
d Chamberlain appeared as Counsel on one side or a
other, and a good deal of interest was felt and
,usement elected. The trial will be continued this r
'enoon. - G
For New YoRK.-Ihe clipper ship Flying Eagle,