The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-11-15
NOTES OF iii WEEK.

MICRoSEsIA.-Dr L. II. Gulick has during the
past week, delivered two very interesting lectures on
Micronesia, one at the Fort street Church and the
other at the Bethel. The lectures embraced the
Ladrone, Caroline, Marshall and other neighboring
groups, and were illustrated with two charts, one of
which was executed by the lecturer himself, and in
many respects is more correct than any existing
! charts. \ historical and geographical description of
the islands was given, with many facts of interest re-
( specting the habits and character of the islanders.
The lecturer introduced some articles of the costume
worn by the natives, with specimens of their work
manship, sc. One can detect in these n resem-
blance to the former costume of these islanders ami
other inhabitants of Polynesia, though some articles
evince much greater skill. The lectures will be con-
tinued in two or three weeks, of which due notice will
be given. --
The FAIR.-We would call attention to the notice
of the Fair for the Queens Hospital, found in another
column. We are not fully posted up in regard to all
the plans and arrangements OF the ladies for that
evening, but report says that nimble fingers have
been plying the needle, and busy hands arranging
the decorations. Flora. it is said, will adorn her
temple, while n company Of Amateur Singers will
discourse in the sweetest strains. The Post Office
will be constantly open for the delivery of letters,
; whether the Frances Pllmer arrives or not with the
mail. For aught we know, some fortunate person
may receive a letter from either His or Her Majesty {!
At least, they may look for a royal autograph, We
opine There will Of course, be a b~ountiful supply
of fruits, cakes, and condiments. If the tables do
not ''groan" under their weight, they may attract by
the tempting smiles of the fair young ladies in at
tendance. But enough, gentle reader, You must
come, see and hear for yourself. Oh, that ~grab-box,
we forgot to notice.
CoNCERr-The concert to be given this evening at
the Fort street Church, promises a rich treat to the
lovers of music. The programme which has been is
sued comprises some Of the most celebrated musical
compositions extaut. The performers will embrace
the best talent We have in Honolulu, under the able
leadership Of Messrs. Hasslocher and Wsldau. We
hope TO see n generous turn out on the occasion.
Tickets Isl 90 each) can lie had at the Bookstore, ut
the Drugstore Of Smith & Co, and also at the door.
- The Frances Palmer, with the American
mails. will be due here on Saturday, but the souther-
ly wind now prevailing. may keep her out 4 day or
two. She will bring the mails Of Sept. 81 and Oct.l,
and from the reports received overland, the papers
will be unusually full of interesting news, including
the tour of the Prince Of Wales though the United
States, the election returns. Italian war, &c, sc.
- \ large clipper passed the port, early Wedues-
day morning, westward bound, under full sail, with
studding- sails set. She was thought to be too large
for the Lotus, now due.
REAL EsTATE-we would call attention to the sale
of real estate advertised for Saturday next, embracing
some of the best located property in Honolulu. The
sale will he positive.