The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-09-16

Lodge of Good Templars by the Lancashire Bell
Ringers last night, was a perfect success in every re-
spect. -
NAME DAY OF THE EMPEROR OF RUssIA-Monday
last was the day so termed in Russian chronology,
and was generally observed by a display Of bunting
from shipping and on shore.
REAL EsTATE.-A small lot of unimproved land
less than half an acre-sold at auction on Thursday,
for $1065. 1t is situated on Nuuanu Avenue, and has
no right of way. Its value is enhanced by contigu-
GUS lots. -
"PAPER HUNTING. "A number of young gentle
men-som twenty-fve-all pretty good horsemen,
are going to amuse themselves and lockers on this
afternoon on the plains, with a hurdle, and other
races. Some exciting fun may be expected.
VERDICT SET AsIDE-The Chief Justice yesterday
gave a decision in the case of the estate of Kaiaaka-
noa, setting aside the verdict of the Jury and affirm
ing the decision of the lower Court in favor of Gov.
Nahaolelua, claimant. X. G. Davis, ESQ. for claimant.
PATIENT SKILL - Tuere is to be seen at Whitney's
bookstore, a table top, the work of Mr.. Beck,
manager of the Lancashire Bell Ringers, which is a
beautiful piece of workmanship and skill. 1t is
composed of $50 pieces of different kinds of New
Zealand woods, highly polished.
A HEALTHY PR1soN.-Out of 131 prisoners on the
list of the Oahu Jail on Wednesday last, there was
not a single case of sickness. This is noteworthy at
this time of the year, when we naturally expect
more sickness than at other seasons. Dr.. Hoffman,,
the Physician of the Jail, informs US that the average
on the sick list is generally about ten.
CoMMIrTED.-On Tuesday last, an investigation de
~lunatico inquirendO was held before the Police Mag
istrate in the case of H. Strauss, detained in prison
since July last. and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Magistrate from the evidence of several wit
nesses that Strauss is really insane, and not a proper
person to be at large, he was committed to the Insane
Asylum. -
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-A seaman, named VIM.
Barthwell, belonging to the British ship Royal
Cou TT for an aggravated assault on the first officer of
that ship. The man went on board under the inhu-
ence of liquor, aud walking up to the officer, who
was totally interpreting an assault, knocked him
down, without q word. He was sentenced to twenty
days imprisonment at hard labor.
PLANT TREEs.-The season is now Apr oaching in
which trees may be set out advantageously. We no
tice the praiseworthy task has been begun on the es-
planade, by setting out young algerobas on each side
Of the street, from the Custom House up to the Court
House square. This tree grows rapidly in dry local
tiles, and in a few years more, present foresight
will be rewarded with a shady walk where is nov
only hot dust and hot air. These tree planters are
public benefactors. -
Poor POSITIVE" Why do you oppose giving
the ballot to woman?' asked a lady the other even
ing of our friend Squiggs, who is a confirmed bach
elor. Excuse me, matlam,'' replied he, but I
have not sufficient confidence in their capacity to
conduct government affairs" What evidence in
proof of their natural inferiority to man can you
advance 90 queried the lady, triumphantly. After
a slight hesitation, Squiggs delivered q crusher in
the following shape "My dear madam, one simple
is enough to satisfy my mind, and that is-the
way in which they do up their back hair :"
CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE-The following is the
list of the firms represented in the Cham
Der of Commerce of this city
III. Hackfed & Co, by J. C. Pfuger c. Brewer a. Co., by
II. A. P. Garter Theo. II. Davies, BY himself; F. A. schaefer
81 Co, by F. A. Schaefer Ed HofschIaeger q Co, by r.
himself; Along 4 AeRack, BY Along , walker q Alien, b; ].
: y W1 cssil. 4, " :. G Z g1%D by himself himself ca; ~ P = Cooke = by
BY l B. Peterson Bones & Co, by b =; BOnes A. J. Cart
" i E. Q. Han hnf's : $ Son. ~ E. Q. Han; r. 5 5 Grin,
baum, by L. LouissOn c.. A. Williams, by himself; Dowsett
Co, by ., F; DLlingham Levers & Dickson, BY JIG.
THE MINsTRELs.-After the fulsome and long
MINDED laudation of the Minstrels in the last Gazette,
t would be dd ndMSeam in us to add more. Suffice to
that the Company have performed every night
ince last Thursday week, at first to full houses, and
ince to gradually decreasing ones. Our plsy-going
public is too limited to admit of good houses continu-
lily to see the same thing. AS far as merit goes, the
is not by any means up to the standard of
'thers which have visited Honolulu years ago Frank
'OucS II II Iie VI the stage, ut WitIAnb HDuh VI
would be the play with Hamlet left out. Ar. Barn
yell is a really fine tenor singer Mr.. J osa's postum
and tumbling is good. MIR. BrooBs, the mana
is much Of a gentleman /; and several Of BE ne
no scenes are truly laughable, and well placed on the {
tage. But more than three nights in q week viii {
lot pay, and by notice in another column it viii be
cen that hereafter, the Ministries win perform on
Iondays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. :
TIE RAME.-It is stated in the papers that Ramie
( American growth is soon to play an important part :
Inong the worlds fabrics. The first crop of any mo- /
is expected to be gathered in the Southern r
tates during this month, and consignmentS are T
waited with the utmost interest in the English mark r
|. The machines for cleaning and dressing it have 3
cen perfected, and there can be no doubt that the i
oil and machines of the States will produce a mate a
of such excellent texture that it not only will b
ompete with, but completely eclipse the ramie or p
nina grass Gas it is called in England) of japan and k
ne East Indies. We hope to see the Ramie become "
ne Of the leading articles of export from Hawaii mel \
efore many years have passed. a
How TO DESTROY ANTs.-The coffee growers of r
Jona, Hawaii, complain bitterly of ants over-running 81
nd running their trees. In a French Horticultural 8
appears a method of destroying or banishing 3
ats which is described as having proved quite sue o
At all events it can be easily and inexpen- {
tried, as follows: =
Take two ounces of soft soap, one pound of pot a
h and about two and q half pints of water. Boil a
'e whole together for some time, stirring the ingred- q
nts occasionally. The liquor may then be allowed q
cool. With a pointed stick or dibble make holes V
fe distance from any plants which may be growing v
to avoid any chance of their roots being in F
by the mixture (although this is doubtful), and q
i the holes once or twice with the preparation. By a
lis means NJ. de Forghet was completely successful q
clearing his melon beds of these troublesome in e