The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-07-03
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

NOTES OF THE WEEK.
Our readers will find this number of the AID.
vERTIsER full of local and foreign news of recent date
On our first page, is a graphic description of the
Harper's establishment in New York, and Of the
mode in which the famous periodicals of that house
are conducted. On the fourth page, the story of life
on Bakers Island is of rare interest ; SO also the ex
tract from the atlantic giving a description of these
islands, and the telegraphic debate in the House Of
Lords on the Irish Church Bill. We take special
pains to furnish only the latest and most reliable news.
Now that the Overland Railroad brings us so near to
the Atlantic States. England and Europe, we urge
our readers to send the paper to their home CORES
pondents or friends. 1t will reach them as soon as
letters, and do more than anything else to give them
an intelligent idea of what these islands are, of their
progress, prosperity agriculture and commerce
Generally speaking, foreigners of America and Eu-
rope are lamentably ignorant of these islands, and be-
lieve US to be little else than cannibals. A perusal of
this paper will do more to correct their misapprehen-
sions than any number of letters. The paper is
mailed to foreign subscribers for $500 q year, which
includes the Hawaiian and American hostages or
single papers can be had in wrappers, the postage
being four cents each.
FIRE ALARM BELL--By the Idaho the Fire Depart
ment are in receipt of the new fire alarm bell. 1t
weighs 101S pounds and is said to be ofssuperior
metal and manufacture. At a meeting of the De-
%partment held on Thursday evening last, it was de-
termined to canvass the town for the purpose of Sc
curing the necessary funds for the erection of a
tower, as the appropriation for the use of the De-
%partment is getting low, and the following Commit
tee was appointed for that duty LIST Assistant En-
gineer J. A. Hassinger, End Assistant Thos. Hughes.
Foremen Messrs. VIM. Hughes, j. W.. Mcclure, E.
II. Boyd, c. N. Spencer and ]. A. Hopper. Such an
alarm bell has been very much needed in this city,
as those at present in use can rarely be heard above
Kukui street. when the trades are blowing fresh.
V Among the deaths will be noticed that of Mr..
James Currie, a native of England, who has resided
here some ten years. He is said to have brought
with him about twenty-five thousand dollars, which
is invested chiefly in real estate. A year or two since
q cousin of his visited Honolulu, but nothing is
known now of his whereabouts, nor where other rela-
tives of Mr.. Currie reside, if he has any. He is sup
posed to have died intestate, and his property, unless
heirs come forward, will revert to the Hawaiian Gov
eminent, ne having taken the oath of allegiance to it.
q 1t is said that the =. stroke oar'' of the Amer
can boat, in the race between the Harvard and YALE
boat clubs, will be handled by a young Hawaiian, q
native of Hilo, and brother of the Lieutenant Governor
Of Hawaii. The position assigned to him is consid-
cred the most responsible of the four oarsmen, as the
others are guided by the movements of the "stroke-
oarsman, . and if his nerves or courage fail, the race
is lost. Hawaii, therefore, has an interest in this
contest, and may some day take part in an interna-
tional race. -
TUE 6 EorpTtI - Tho ninafu fb.r1 onn.vo~c,r r |
of American independence bids fair to be a very quiet
one. So far as known the parade of the" Good Tenn
plars,' and the race between the boats Cara Bell
and Dauntiess, will be the only features of the day, |
The absence of an American Minister, and
even of the Charge, doubtless accounts for the apa-
thy shown. All that is needed to start q celebration
is for some one to take the initiative. We have heard
of preparations being made upon the other islands
where ministers and other officials are unknown.
THE FRENCH LEGArIoN.-We have to note the al
rival by the Idaho of His Ex. Mons. P. Bolieu, who
is under appointment as Commissioner and Consul
General of France, and as successor of Mons. Be-
ranger, who has been transferred by his government
TO another consulate, and leaves to-day in the steam
er. During his residence here of two years, Mons.
Beranger has gained the respect of the foreign resi-
Tents, and carries with him the good wishes Of all.
VALUABLE IMPROVED SrocK.-We learn that the
bark Paraguay, which sailed from Liverpool for this
port, has on board a Devon and a Durham bull of the
ourest blood, which are to be placed upon the Koha-
q Ranch, on Hawaii.
e The bark Comet, which sailed from San Fran
June 18th, and is now 20 days out, has a mail
md the San Francisco weekly papers of June 18th.
instance shows the reliability of steam, and the
of sails and winds. Up to the hour Of
,oing to press we have no tidings of her.
e Those living in San Francisco or any other
of California, and wishing to advertise in this
,aper or to subscribe for twill please call on l.. P.
Esq.,, No. 16, Merchants Exchange, San
who is authorized to receipt for us.
The WARwIcK.-This fine little schooner is again
u our harbor, after her rough usage on Lanai. She
s now as sound as when new, and after receiving a
uit of metal viii resume her old route. .
MAsoNIc.-The regular monthly meeting of Haw- \
Lodge No. 81, F. g. A. NJ, will be held at their
ooms, Makee's building, on Monday evening next.
tn inst. - f,
q We are indebted to Purser Mcclellan, of then
daho for papers and shipping memoranda. Also to
Preble of the Ellen Goodspeed, for a file of ma
ers. +.
Adyices from Hongkong are to the 18th of Nav. I
he Chinese news is unimportant. The civil war
! Japan continues. The Mikado had sent a now ;
rful feet against the rehelS nj HaIod,a; - :