The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-01-06

avoke from their drunken stupor, simultaneously
came to the door Of their respective apartments, but
without seeing each other Some slight noise from
: the Scotchman attracts the attention Of the IRISH
man. who thinking it is a keeper Of the prison, pro-
ceeis 10 address him in imploring tones "Arrah
sir, an wud We be so koind as IA let me owt O. this.
av ye PLACE? Sure an III behave meself dayeent. 1
Will. an IN 90 away payable, an III nlVer come
here no more, sure | won't, for I'm not used to
kapin sieh company.' A pause, during which the
~Scotcbman's eye twinkled with humcr, but he said
nothing, when Pat commenced again IN dolorous
tones, bewailing his sad fate, and begging to be
allowed to go away payable" At length the
Scotchman spoke, personating the officer: "Neel,
mon, I'm right glad to see that ye're penitent for
the outrageous manner in whilk ye behaved yoursel.
Moo, if yen promise that yen ne'er come here ma
mair, an yen pay me a hunder dollars. why, I'll
cen let We 60" "a hundthred dollars :" shouted
Pat, in a rage " Oh. you murtherin, thievin, ks-
naky scoundhrel! Come here, till l break your
head :" ''Ten dollars more for that remarked
the Scotchman, sententiously. Tin dollars more
for what?" inquired Pat, cooling down. For
calling me a damned scoOndrel." "Sure, an |
niver mad use of the wurrd sur it was yourself,
now. that called me the scoundhrel." "Neel, mon,
there's nae use in wastin' wards ABBOTT it it's plain
to me you're no gentleman to use such language,
and so I'll cen let ye bide awhile, where We are. 3"
That Scotchman was a wag aud a bit of a phiIOso-
pher, who could find something to chuckle over even
in a prison. -
TARGET PRACTIcE.-The annual parade of the
Honolulu Riaes. Captain c. 7. Gulick. for target
drill, took place on New Years day, the company
mastering some t~birty-six rank and file, and turn
ing ont in fatigue dress. \ part of the fine band,
4 - Il. l. - 20 A. I ? = EI.-
fShip California, was hired for the occasion, and at
about 9 o'clock a. VI the company took up the line
of march for their camping ground. On this occa-
sion. through the kindness of Mr.. [. a. Castle. prep
arations had been made to occupy his grounds at
Kulaokabua, where the commanding officers
marquee. Quartermaster's and company tents We're
pitched. The company were then supplied with
ball-cartridge. and marched out to the practice
ground. where three shots each were fired at the
target at a distance of two hundred yards. Altho'
but comparatively few shots struck the target, yet,
when the general unreliabiIity of the muskets used
is taken into consideration. the practice was good,
and showed a decided improvement over previous
years. The prizes shot for were a handsome silver
medal appropriately engraved. and a fve-dollar
gold piece. The first prize was won by Lieutenant
Quarter Master. NJ. T. Donnell, the second by pri-
vate F. L.. Clarke. After the target practice was
concluded. the company returned to their camp,
where they found an abundant lunch spread in the
tents, to which they did ample justice. The band
vas then called upon for some music, quadrille
parties were formed (the fairest looking I" sager
boys" being detailed as - ladies y and a compile
of hours were passed very pleasantly in dancing
under the shade of the trees. The camping ground
was a beautiful one, and all united in thanking
their brother soldier for his hospitality in extend
ing to the company the use OF his fne lawn. Late
in the afternoon the company were called together
for the homeward march, the tents were struck. the
prizes distributed. and with a final salute in honor
of " the household they marched back to the
Armory and were dismissed.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The installation of the
elective and appointive officers of Oahu Lodge No. 1,
K. of P, for the ensuing term took place last We'd
nesday evening at their Lodge Room in Hotel street,
when the following knights were duly installed in
their respective Offices
]. A. Hassinger, W. C.
J. II. Black, v c.
II. L. Sheldon, K. S.
T.. Tannatt, F. S.
ID. Dayton, B.
+. l.. Clarke, G..
X. Rycroft, | S.
J. Dodd. o. S.
fHsndOnts--Benj Whitney, H. r. Powers, r.
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The Trustees elected are-1st. j. NJ. Oat, Sem,
End, Geo. Williams, 3rd, H. l. Nolte.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Geo. Howard, (who fills
the Office of V. P, for the present term) assisted by
the acting Grand Officers, having duly instructed
the officers in their duties, congratulated the Lodge
upon its condition and prospects and took occasion
to refer to the purposes for which the Order was in
stituted. Founded on naugbt but the purest and
sincerest motives its aim is to alleviate the suffer-
ings of a Brother, succor the unfortunate, zealously
watch at the bedside of the sick, soothe the dying
pillow, perform the last sad rites at the grave of a
Brother, Offering consolation to the afflicted, and
caring for the widow and orphans. Having these
principles in view, we will endeavor to ~exemplify
them by practical tests and if, by the Grace of God,
we shall successfully carry out this object, we will feel
that our mission has not been in vain" The Lodge
being duly closed, the members, by invitation of the
newly elected officers. partOok of an elegant collation..
" His Majesty the King was the first toast drank,
which was responded to by the W. c., who, in thank
ing the members, spoke of the good influence exerted
by such societies as this, where all were taught
friendship and obedience to the law, as well as
wisdom in governing and being governed. Many
other toasts, besides songs and speeches filed up the
time until a reasonable hour, when the members sep
arated well pleased with the occasion and its sur
roundings.