The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-20
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

SUGAR IS kING.-Whoever doubts it, will be con-
WINGED of the fact by taking q walk down to the
building occupied by the Refinery, or by listening
for a few moments TO the conversation of parties
who visit the drug store on the corner to gather and
retail the current news. Mauka of the refinery an
addition is being put up for the purpose of making
more cooler room, and covering in two large molasses
watts or cisterns which have been built. By conversa-
ton with parties interested, we learn farther improve
ments are contemplated to keep pace with the de-
mand. We hope to soon chronicle the fact that
machinery for a mill has been ordered. After reading
our leader on the state of affairs, and facts relative
TO sugar growing at Mauritius, the most skeptical
can but acknowledge that with capital and sufficient
energy, we may at least send the same amount of
sugar abroad from this group.
NUUANU VALLEY CEMETERY.-We learn with pleas
ue that a movement is on foot to do something
towards keeping the lots in this cemetery in decent
order. Burial places that are left neglected to be-
come overrun with indigo and noxious weeds, attest
very little of that love and remembrance for those
who sleep their last long sleep under the sod, that
years should not fade or extinguish. To keep the
grave in order and nestness, is the last and only
remaining Office of love which the living may extend
to those that have gone before. We understand that
several owners of lots have engaged Mr.. Holstein to
take charge of their grounds, and we have no doubt
that Mr.. HIS lnbors will make a decided difference
jim their appearance. Those wishing TO avail them
selves of the services of MIR. H., will please call at
the Office of Mr.. a. J. Cartwright.
OUR WATERING PLACES We were a little astouish-
cd on taking a ride around Diamond Head, and
through Waikiki, to see the number of cottages now
built, and improvements still going on at the beach.
Where a few years since were a few straw huts
occupied by fishermen, may now be seen neat and
romantic looking little cottages. glistening in coats of
white, through clumps of trees. making cosy re-
treats. where one may enjoy the fresh trades and q
splendid surf bath, after the cares and vexations
incident to a hot, dusty town, and no business.
Commend us to this style of living, say we. From
the enumeration of our medical friend who accompa-
MED US, We fancy the houses were all occupied TO
their fullest extent by some of our fairest and bravest.
The Observation-Disclosures Crane is right we were
not present at the lecture delivered by Mr.. Synge.
The multiplicity of duties devolving upon US, and
forgetfulness, is our only excuse. From what we
hear, however, We are the losers. The lecturer may
congratulate himself upon one fact, that We have not
heard the first word of criticism detracting from its
merits. We learn that Sl37 were the net proceeds,
which, considering the fact that large numbers of
our residents are absent on the other islands, and at
our watering places, speaks well for the libersIity of
those remaining.
RATHER ROUGH STREET SPORT -Yes;erday, in
front of our Office, We noticed a couple of natives on
horseback, with their animals hitched together in
such a way as to draw against each other. There
was no great display of strength, however. as the
horses were poor specimens of even the native breed
the Scotch giant might have taken one under each
arm and marched of with them.
y We would call the attention Of the ladies and
gentlemen of Honolulu and residents Of other islands
visiting the city, to the advertisement of 60 Carriages
to Hire" in our columns of to-day.
Fort STREET SCHooL-The Examination Of this
will take place this day, and the Exhibition
m ~ morrou M II o'clock 4 VI The nuhI;c are