The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-09-16
Have we a Poet Among US

Several weeks ago, a g single starr (*) in tn
Gazette for a brief space illuminated the horizon
and the subject of the new hotel, doubtless much t.
his own satisfaction and evidently to the ediicatior
of q double star t**) in our own columns, who tool
up the strain. And now we have a triple star, whC
in sounding rhyme, sings the story of "The GGSstt
and the People, If the 1" stars - keep on multi
plying in this style of rapid progression, the hote
will soon have a whole constellation of its own. Tht
poetry of our correspondent. though not quite equa
to that of Mary Hewitt, makes up in force what il
lacks in polish, and the song will undoubtedly be.
come popular. AS the hotel was not (quite un-
accountably, we think commenced with the ceremo.
mics of laying the corner stone, its final completion
will doubtless be celebrated in an appropriate man.
ner. What could be more appropriate as a part OF
the exercises, than the singing. by the choir of the
Cabinet, led by the ruling genius, to the attractive
melody of " VIII you come to the bower,' &C., OF
the following soul-stirring and hair-erecting verses
The and the People.
QFTER MARY HowTrT)
AIR-"WH you come to the Botoer I haue Shaded for you"
People
"'Tis the nobbiest Concrete Hotel and it has a little steeple {;
The way into our Hotel is up a winding stair
And we've many curious figures to show when you are
90 no, no." said the People " to ask us is in vain
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down
again."
Pm sure you must be anxious. dears, with funds at interest
simple
Come, do invest in our Hotel scheme" said Gazette unto the
People.
. .There are ample verandas built around, cutters the best of
tin,
And, if you like to invest a little, We'll kindly take you in"
40 no, no." said the People, - for its very common tatte,
They never, never make a red who listen to your prattle"
Said the " Reliable " unto the People, dear friends what can
we do
To prove the warm affection we've always felt for your
We have, in all our schemes, nice soft things, on ice;
Now you're very welcome,-won't you take a little slice, ,"
&C no, no. said the People Z" Reliable dear, this cannot be,
We've heard about your schemes and do not care to See"
& Dear People, said the Reliable you're witty and you're
wise
How handsome are your residences how hopeful aEe your
eyes,
We've a natty Hotel plan" quoih the pleasant spoken elf;
" Won't you step up one moment, dears, and see it for your
self!n
" We thank you, dear Reliable for what you're pleased to
And, bidding you good morning now, we'n call another day"
The /" Reliable ~ turned herself about. and went into her den
For well she knew the silly People would soon be back again
So she wove a subtle web in the little Hotel steeple
And got her "hotel bonds " ready-to shove upon the People.
Then she came to her door again and said, with words so full
of honey,
"a Come ither. hither, dearest People, with the gold and silver
money
Your fields are green and sweet you'll have interest with
dividends
Your wits are sound and bright while mine win do to mend"
Alas. alas how very soon the silly, silly Guys,
Hearing her willy, hattering words, began to think them wise
With looks askance, they stood aloOf, then near and nearer
drew,
Thinking only Of their brilliant writ, and fields of emerald hue
Of Interest and dividends ;-poor foolish things. At
= last,
"
dragged them up his winding stair, into his dismal den,
Within the Hotel de Concrete, and they'll meier get out again.
And now, dear. ~coufding People, who may this story read,
To the silly, nattering " Reliable" 1 pray you neer give heed.
Unto an evil counselor, close heart, and ear, and purse,
Heed the story 1 have told, or you'll surely come to worse.
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