The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-03-04
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

TARGET EXCURSION OF THE RIFLES.-M0uday las
was quite q gala day with the Honolulu Rifles. A
9 A. NJ. they left their Armory on Fort square in Z
neat fatigue dress, and preceded by q bard Of music
marched out Of town to the camping ground on .
gentle rise on the plain south of Punahou College
where the day was very pleasantly spent in going
through the various e~volutions pertaining to camp
and field duty. The first duty after arriving on the
ground and stacking arms, was to pitch the tents,
eight in number, and this was done at the roll Of the
drum with the promptness and regularity of old
campaigners. The company then went through q
protracted drill in which their thorough training was
evident and creditable to the time bestowed and
patience exercised on the part of both officers and
men. A l o'clock the company and invited guests
sat down to a sumptuous dinner provided by the
commissioned officers Of the corps. After dinner
more drill in the manual, and then the target prac-
tice. Out of 1O5 shots fired. but seven hit the tar
get, and there was some pretty wild shooting. It
must be remembered, however, that but few of the
men are familiar with the Mimic Rifles, and that the
firing took place Immediately after a hearty dinner
and ct ceteras. The following were the successful
marksmen -
First best shot-sergeant N. Brown, Prize. . silver goblet.
Second e " Sergeant W. r. Seal, Prize, pair revolver.
Third " " Lieut.. J. Il. Wood, Prize, . silver cup.
Fourth " Z" Private R. Baxter Armstrong.
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Al Cartwright. Esq. and DR.. S. P. Ford were
the judges and the awards of prizes were made by
DIR. s. P. Ford, B. W. Field. Esq, and Lieut.. ]. H.
Brown. After the distribution Of prizes, some inter-
esting evolutions in field practice were gone through
with under the direction Of Lieut.. Brown. The
company deployed in platoons to right and left as
skirmishers, loading and firing rapidly as they lodged
behind rocks in ascending a hill, and showing very
satisfactorily how they might have peppered an enemy
had there been one present; then, on the order to
retire from an anticipated charge of cavalry, rallying
and falling back in double quick time upon the
reserve, remembering, with Hudibras, that
So Timely running's no mean part
or conduct in the martial art"
The company thee went through the operation Of
firing by sections. platoons. and by company, and
finally at six o'clock, after a day spent in heaRhful
recreation and invigorating exercise. combined with
the pleasures of social enjoyment, the order was given
to strike the tents, and the homeward march was
taken up. -
LEGAL NoT1cEs.-The Polynesian is by law the
only medium for the publication of legal advertise
ments; and for the benefit of those Of oul N
do not see that Journal we compile a summary o.
them as per Saturdays paper. 1. An application by
Geo. Calls for the appointment of an administrator
on the estate of John Calls of waimea, Hawaii, de-
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2. A notice in Bankruptcy, to the effect that J. P.
Griswold and Thomas Brown are commissioners to
take charge of the effects of J. R. Bond; 8. Notifying
debtors of said Bond to give notice thereof to the said
commissioners who, with the Marshal, are alone au-
thorized to receive on account of said bankruptcy.
MAKING A WILL-Somep people carry their ruling
passions n great way-even to the gates of death. An
instance occurred in a lawyers office a day or two
since that illustrates our remark in rather an amusing
way. A man called upon his legal adviser with a re-
quest that he would draw his will for the disposal Of
quite a little property. On being asked to specify
the items, he enumerated some trifing requests.
"Well, and how about all the rest Of the property %
.I'l keep it myself was the answer. with a chuckle
of satisfaction. "But,'' said the lawyer, " the will
don't operate until after your DEATH sOh, I didn't
think of that % said Moneybags.
A BELL BuoY,-we notice that a new quarantine
buoy is now being made on the wharf to replace the
missing one; which is supposed TO have rusted its fas-
Jennings and foated off to sea. The new buoy will be
moored with good chains to two anchors in about ten
fathoms of water. An old ships bell, weighing AZ
pounds, is to be suspended on the top Of the buoy,
which the motion of the waves will ring. The bell
has a sharp sVlnd, and loud for its size, but will
not be heard at any great distance. This is an inn
provement that has long been needed in the roads,
and was suggested twelve months or more ago.
NOTICE TO WHALE SH1ps.-we are requested by
Capt. Cannon of the ship Jireh Perry, to say that the
pilot, who has for a number Of years resided at Reso-
luton Bay. Marqucsas, and who was well known to
shipmasters and others frequenting that place as
9" Butcher died on the 9th Feb, 1857, on, board
ship Treh Perry. In consequence of his decease the
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tives are, in a great measure, destroyed. and at the
date Of the Jireh Psrry's leaving, the natives were
very much unsettled, and it was with great difficulty
at very high prices that wood, &C., could be OBJ
tanned. -
SISTERS OF CHARrrY.-We learn that - number Of
the !" Sisters of Charity are now on their way fem
France to these islands, where, under the auspices Of
Bishop Maigret, they intend to open a boarding.
for female Hawaiians.-probably on the prem
formerly occupied by the Supreme Court. which
believe was purchased by the Catholic Mission for
object. Charge for board will be made only for
those pupils whose parents are able to pay. They
may be expected here in about two months.
An UNEXPECTED BArH-As Engine Co. No. 2 we're
exercising in front of our Office on Saturday AFTER
noon, a kanaka h~orseman evidently from the coun-
try and not used to city tactics, dashed up in front Of
the company were playing, and appeared
to stand FIRE. The leading hoseman
thinking from the looks Of the kanaka. that both he
md his horse needed a good bath, gave him the bcne-
of one without charge. The fellow took the bath
n good earnest, apparently as much to his cwn
as that of the crowd.
ELECTION AT EwA.-Mr. p. F.. Manini, the member
lect for Eva, having resigned, a new election has
ordered according to law, and takes place to-
morrow. We understand that a spirited contest is
between Mr.. S. p. Kalama, the indepen-
candidate, and Gen. J. W.. E. Maikai, Adjutant
Of the Hawaiian Army, Aid-de-Camp to the
,ommander-in-Chie and nominee of the Ministry.
The LATE STORM AT EAST MAUI-Therea appears
0 have been a good deal of rain at East Maui during
he late storm. A correspondent writing from Ma
axan ava : : On SATURDAY. uirht l2o4h ,lt \ A. -