The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-11-24

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CHAs. R. BISHOP, Treasurer.
Honolulu, Nov. 18th, 1929.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read
by the Chairman, the Rev. S. c. Damon, from which
it appeared that the House was still holding on its
useful career, under the efficient management of Mrs.
Thrum. Since the home was opened in September,
1856, over t,ceire hundred boarders have there found
a home and quiet resting place. The report dwelt
upon the importance Of the Reading Room and De-
pository, as important auxiliaries in promoting the
usefulness Of the institution. Multitudes of seamen.
not discharged, and not boarding there, visit the
Home, to write letters and obtain reading matter.
Some interesting remarks were made by the Rev.
Eli Corwin, who spoke of the character of seamen,
and the necessity of providing good boarding houses
for them on shore. He closed with some practical
remarks to the business and commercial men of Hon.
olulu, in relation to their duty, and we only regret
some of them were not there to hear what he said.
A collection of fifty dollars was taken up. and the
following gentlemen elected, as Trustees for the next
three years, agreeable to the provisions of the Con-
stitution and Charter.
Rev. S. c. DAMON, G. p. JUDD, NJ. d.
C.. X. BISHOP, ESQ, II. HACKFELD, ESQ,
JAMES BIssET, ESQ, Rev. +. CoRwIY.
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DRAMATIC PERPoRMANcE-On Saturday evening
will be presented the beautiful operate drama. Rob
roy, Win Ill us appropriate SCENERY AM appoint-
ments. Miss C. Hifert, of the Alleghanians, will
appear as the graceful and s~prightly Diana Vernon.
in which character, it is said, she has made quite an
impression in New York and elsewhere. She will be
supported by a first class talented company, among
which are several parties belonging to this city who
have kindly rendered there services On this occasion.
We also understand that a pleasing musical Burletta
is in active preparation to be produced on Monday
~ t. :. -r,kta 49, 900 ~ a. s., Az. n
Hiffert, by a dramatic author, a gentleman now in
Honolulu. We hope the exertions of the company to
offer a few nights good amusement to the public, will
be appreciated by them.
ABOUT AS CORRECT AS Usual
New ESGrSE.-we understand that - Mechanic Engine Co.,
No. 81 Of the Honolulu Fire Department, has sent to San Fran
cisco to purchase a new engine for that Company. Success TO
the Company; but we hope it is no disparagement to wish that
the engine may never be wanted.
We find the above in the Polynesian of last Satur-
day. 1t gives the impression that the company are
procuring an engine by their own efforts, which is not
the fact. The money is furnished by the government,
having been voted by the last Legislature. The
company has sent. not to San Francisco. but to Bos-
ton. for one of HunneInan's best manufacture, and
we have no doubt will obtain a superb machine.
EARrHouAKE.-A severe shock of an earthquake
on Monday morning last, at % minutes past
o'clock, A. NJ, which lasted but a few seconds.
1t was felt by several persons, who were aroused by
it. A gentleman who was awake at the time, says
that the sensation felt was very similar to a person
taking hold of another by the shoulders, and shaking
him suddenly. His native cook was reused by it,
and rushed into the house to inquire the cause. 1t
is very seldom thu an earthquake occurs on this
We would like to have our correspondents
at Hilo inform US. if any shock occurred there
about that time.
GYMNAsTIcs.-The old Bungalow, where the Ma
sonic ball was held, aid which has remained empty
for a long time, and is rapidly increasing in decay
For want of a tenant, has at last been called into use
BY Mr Chas. Derby, who is the pioneer in intro
1ucing in this city the healthful system Of gymnastics.
He has rented the Bun galow and is fitting it up so as
70 form a complete and perfect gymnasium. Its
and lofty interior render it a suitable and
arena for the. cultivation of this noble
md bealthful science, which Mr.. Derby is so we'll
qualified to teach.
ANOTHER CoAsrER.-Another addition is made 10
'ur coasting feet. The schooner Henry, last from
Island. has been purchased by G. w. Macy,
f Kawaihae. and will be placed on the Kawaihae and
kohala route under the command of Capt. McGregor.
The is a staunch and roomy little vessel, and we
Ioubt not will give satisfaction to her new owner, as
Ter sailing qualities are very fair, and she is we'll
dapted for the trade she is intended for. She was
ormerly the East Maui, but was heightened and re-
at Fanning's Island.
FRENCH CONSUL FOR HoNoLULU-We COPY tn
item from the N. Y. .Ne,cs, of Oct. 5, which
aper is the administration organ in New York of the
american Government. The report is not confirmed
y advices France
Get. A. Moerenhount, who has been French Consul
t Monterey for thirteen years, and distinguished
imself by aiding the Americans in every possible
when they first took possession of California,
as been transferred to the same post at Honolulu
SCHOONER LIHoLrHo.-This f~avorite packet has
cen recently thoroughly overhauled and made al
lost new. She has q new main mast,c copper and
Igging. and has been reprinted inside and out. Her
abin. too, has been much improved, and for comfort
equalled by nothing on the route. We notice that
he has been provided with new patent anchors and
cry heavy chains. which add to her safety. In
tort, Messrs. Harris & Co.. appear to spare no ex-
to make her the finest coaster among the islands.
RICE CuLTuRE.-We would call the attention of
lose who are interested in this subject, to the COM
Of Mr.. Holstein in another column. We
ave received from him specimens of the grain grow
g, and also the rice afler having been cleaned. The
has . darker appearance than any Of the varie-
60 imported. and It has been suggested that this
ny Dc attributable to the same cause that makes our
neat OF : darker appearance than foreign grown
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Mozz Boxn.-This ~sek. Messs johnson & Fos-
g. Who hsve already successfully repaired several
nps Win Roxess have built two more; a large one
: the ship Ad9feOn. and : small one for the Tn
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