The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-08-31

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After the game WAS over, which occupied one
hour and three quarters, the two clubs joined in a
lunch which hal been provided by the Pioneers, and
was spread in a tent near by. After the lunch,
another game was played 10y both clubs jointly, in
which the same skin was shown as in the match.
- There can De no more healthful and vigorous
sports than base ball and cricket, and we would en-
courage all our young men to make themselves skill
full in either or both games, which can only be done
10y frequent practice.
HAWAII ClRCuIr CouRr-His Honor Judge Davis
will leave ON Monday on the steamer, 10 hold the
September term of Court at Waimea and Hilo. The
Attorney General being detained here to attend the
Legislature, A. F. Judd, Esq, has been deputed to
act as Crown Attorney, and viii accompany the
Judge. Col. Jones also leaves 10 attend the session
on Hawaii. -
AMERICAN RELIEF FUND AssoCIATIoN.-A meeting
Of this society was held, agreeably 10 notice, on
Thursday evening, at which after a fun discussion of
the proposed amendment Of the Constitution 50 as to
enlarge the sphere Of usefulness Of the Society, it
was decided by a large majority not 10 make any
change. Relief, therefore, can only he given TO
" sick INDECENT Americans, for which object the
society was specially formed.
SUIcIDE.-A Chinaman, named Along, committed
suicide on Thursday morning, 10y cutting his throat
with Il razor. He had been sick for several months.
and given evidence Of mental alteration. A short
time before he committed the rash act he said he
wished some one would choke him TO death. He had
served for several years as a cook and clerk, and
until recently was considered as an Industrious man,
somewhat above the common class.
SCHooLs.-By notice in another column. il viii be
seen that the Fort Street Private School, under the
charge of Mr.. NJ. L. Beckwith and Miss Anterior,
will reopen ON Monday next. The autumn term of
Punahou College commences also next week, on
Wednesday. President Alexander has not yet re-
turned, but is expected in the bark ID. c. Murray,
now due. -
OFFICIAL-In the matter of the will of Harrison
W. Marsh, of New Hampshire, T.. S. A, deceased, in
Honolulu, application has been made by A. F. Judd,
Esq, for probate of the will, and Tuesday December
3lst set for q hearing. Akin applies for letters a
administration on the estate of Along, hearing set for
23d of September. -
y HEAVY CARGo.-The brig Woodland, which
sailed for San Francisco on Tuesday, took l ,197 OH
pounds of sugar, or nearly GOO tons. The only cargo
of sugar that ever left here exceeding this, was that
of the steamer .9jar, which sailed April 4, 1866, and
took ,23i. 345 pounds.
A NEW BASE BALL CLUB will soon be organized, TO
be composed entirely of pure Hawaiians. Judging
from their skill in other things, the new club stands
a fair chance to carry off the Champion Cup, which
we hear Will soon be set up for competition. The
Pioneers and Pacihcs will have to look out for their
laurels. -
= \ meeting of the Agricultural Society was
held on Wednesday. at which a Committee reported
in favor of purchasing a taro patch on Emma street,
opposite the residence of \. S. Cleghorn, Esq, for a
nursery.