The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-10-29

~ The clipper ship Sonora was advertised to
leave San Francisco about the 25th, for HongkOng,
and viii probably touch here. leaving a mail
~ The next mail hence for San Francisco, viii
be dispatched by the bark Comet, next Tuesday.
Tie n. c. Murray viii follow about the 10th of
next month. -
n The Wonga Wonga left at 4:50 P. N. on Tues
day, for Auckland and Sydney, with a fair compli-
ment of passengers and a full cargo, Notwithstanding
that bag sugar was refused this trip.
- By the schooner Prince, Captain Marchant.
from Kona and Kau, we learn that the weather had
been very unfavorable. and that heavy showers OF
rain had visited that coast.
Ns- After a suspension of some two or three
months in the photograph business. it is about to
be resumed again. Mr.. NJ. Dickson advertises that
he is now ready to take pictures of any size.
r. The Ladies' Fair, for the benefit of the La
dies Benevolent Society, will take place next Thurs
day evening, Oct. Sd. at the Olympic Hall. in Nun
anu Valley. AS the proceeds of this fair is applied
to a charitable purpose. we hope to see a large at
tendance. -
~ The regular monthly drill of Mechanic Engine
Company No. 2 will take place this afternoon. on
Queen street, foot of Nuuanu, on which occasion a
friendly trial of capacity for throwing the best stream
of water, will take place between that Company and
Hawaii No. 4. -
LOST OvERBoARD.-Cartain Dexter, of the Emily
Morgan, we learn, lost his son overheard and was
drowned. The accident occurred during a gale of
wind, the boy falling from the ~taffrail, and could not
be rescued. -
MUsIC-Mr. Maynard. recently from 81. Vincent's
College, Los Angeles. has taken up his residence
in Honolulu. and will devote his time to teaching
music. This gentleman comes highly recommended
as a musical teacher. and no doubt his abilities as
such will be appreciated.
g Last Friday evening, as the Moses Taylor
was coming into the dock, we heard an old salt
remark. that considering the darkness of the night.
and other circumstances, Captain Mcintyre deserved
credit for the skillful manner in which he brought
that vessel to the dock.
SOMETHING NEw-Tbis evening, at the barber
shop on the corner, Mr.. Neill will exhibit a new in
vention for the production of a portable ~gaslight.
1t seems to possess the requisite brilliancy, and is
said to be very cheap. and we have no doubt that
it can be made to combine all the conveniences OF
gas. -
MS- On Thursday forenoon Honolulu was Wis
tied by one OF the heaviest showers we have had
for sometime past. The streets were flooded for a
time, and the streams down the valley were filled
to OVERLOOKING. Yesterday again we bad quite a
heavy shower. accompanied by thunder. We have
heard of no damage being done.
- To show the benefit that is derived from pass
ing ships that touch here for fresh provisions on their
way across this ocean, we publish the exports of the
coolie ship .Macao, which recently touched here.
This vessel paid out 81 ZOO for beef and vegetables,
wholly of island production, which amount was mostly
distributed among the natives.
A SELL-After the arrival of the news on Thurs
day, two friends meeting on the street, says one,
well, so Paris has fallen, eh?'' "You don't say
so,' was the excited reply g how did it come about2
much slaughter? - ooh, no, nobody was hurt,
only some dishes broken "How the deuce was
soaked through the roof of q Chinese rest lurant,
and a lot of plaster of Paris fell from the ceiling"
Disgust and speedy exit of the sold individual.
STEAM CULTURE OF SUGAR.-The steam culture of
sugar, says the New Orleans Picayune. seem to be
a success, and the experiment on the Magnolia
Plantation proves that the deep steam blowing has
been beneficial, as the cane has a dark green color
and thrifty look. though other plantations were suf-
fering from drought. The experimenter is very
sanguine that the crop can be made, with steam
cultivation, with one-third less mules, one-third
more yield per acre, than under the old system. Up
to date, the appearances are decidedly IN 1aVor OF
abundant crops.-Sac. Weekly Union.
STABBING AFFRAY.-Yesterday afternoon, when
the bark Sterling was about to go to sea, one OF the
sailors. named T. Harris, a half breed Indian, who
had been on shore, was taken on board somewhat
under the ln1uenc0 OF liquor. AiteT SebIinS On
board, he was ordered to do something, upon winch
hard words ensued, followed by a blow from the
second mate. James Shields. The Indian being IN
a state of excitement, drew his knife. and STABBED
the mate in the left breast, INJECTING. 1t IS believed,
a fatal wound. DIR. McGrew was called and dressed
the wound, finding that the point OF the knife had
cut the lung. The seaman was locked up. and VIII
have an examination in the Police Court this morn
ing. The vessel will be detained a day or two IN
consequences. Since the above was IN type we
learn that the second mate, Jas. Shield, has died.
CATHOLIC FEAsT.-A large feast of the Roman
Catholics of this town and vicinity was appointed for
Thursday last, but owing to the heavy rain of that
day. it did not come off till the day following.
Although some showers fell during the forenoon, yet
when we passed the church premises between y and
10 O'Clock, the sun was out bright, and we observed
a large concourse of natives assembled under long
booths of rushes, going into the abundant solids with
much apparent gusto. There was music and sing
ing, and everything looked lively and cheerful. We
intended to walk in at a later hour Of the day, put
duties prevented as. We understand it was intended
as a feast of welcome for the return of his Lordshlp
Bishop Maigret. We cordially unite in welcoming
back to Hawaii, so estimable a prelate, as the Roman
Catholic Bishop of this place, after his long absence.
AMUsEMENTs.-At Buffum's Hall, during the past
week, the Carandini family have been entertaining
full houses. This company of singers excels any
thing that has visited Honolulu, both in artistic style
and execution, and only need to be heard to be ap-
preciated. The ladies are accomplished. and possess
cultivated and pleasing voices, while Miss hosina
stands at the head of the profession as a pianist.
Mr.. Small, as a delineator of Irish character and
song, brings forth a full share of applause. The
operatic and ballad selections are the most popular
of the day, and are all rendered with such skill as to
leave no room for criticism. ALI who wish to enjoy a
pleasant entertainment, and can appreciate good
music, we advise attend
- At the Theatre, the Japanese troupe of jugglers
have been performing to full houses.
- On Monday evening next, Rogers California
Minstrel Troupe, assisted by Mr.. NOrthcott, viii
make their appearance before q Honolulu audience,
at the Theatre. 1t viii be remembered that this is q
part of the troupe who performed here some nine
months since, while on their way to China, in the
clipper ship Charger. See programme IN another
column. "
THE LADIES SANITARY FAIR.-This fair took place
last Saturday evening, at the Olympic Hall. as pre-
viously announced, and was attended by a large
number of people. The exertions Of the ladies to
-.Lo 4lo counleta entirely suc-