The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-07-31
Jnpnn corresponding.
Yokou.xA. May a. 1872

A''N'N - ANAs VI uiuNh iNlStth aANS'' ~ NNti'
muncate per present outgoing mail The KiotC
Exhibition was opened on the 18th ult. Tn,
most remarkable feature of the occasion was The
total absence Of ceremony, contrary to public
expectation, as also the absence of foreigners
the total number in the city not exceeding eight
or ten. Three temples are devoted to the pur.
poses Of the Exposition, and contain many OBJ,
jects, both ancient and modern, which must prove
vastly interesting to the average visitor. Still
the scheme can not be termed q success, aud
many have been disappointed in their expecta-
tons. Very few foreign exhibits are to be seen
and what few there are scarcely call for special
notice. 1t was advertised by the native author
tiles that foreigners would be allowed free a6-
mission" to the Exhibition, but contrary to this,
they are charged one rio "a dollarl for admission
I to each OF the temples. It's assigned that the
statement regarding free admission was lin
guis,ic error. The meaning intended to be cou-
veyed was, that foreigners desiring to visit the
I Exhibition could do so without hindrance or OPP
position from the authorities.
A good deal Of " gas " has for some time been
current in Yokohama regarding the lighting Of
the settlement, aud it now seems pretty certain
to endure an illumination. A retort-house has
recently been completed under the direction Of
Governments large portion Of the necessary
plant has arrived and few months will doubtless
suffice for the introduction OF the potent ilumin-
ator
The harbor OF Yokohama has for some time
past worn a far from cheerful aspect, owing to
the unusual scarcity OF shipping, The anomalous
picture OF dozen vessels IL port looks some
what ominous Tor the commercial prosperity Of
the place and to those who have seen hun,
dred toreign bottoms lying at anchor ia the BAY,
the contrast now presented is really startling
As may be supposed, such meagre tcet makes
business very calm among ship brokers, compr.
dores ShipbaiderS, aud Others directly depend.
cut epoa shipping Tor trade; but business gouo.
rally is very dull though It will probay roNve
shortly,
The powagcr Empress Of Japan (hc Mtkado's
mos6erl arrived at 1akio lledol rceeutDy, hav,
ing travelled overland Crom Kjoto, 1SGio is
rapidly becoming the ccu,rc Of attraction tor all
royal perSoaageS aud the mobiles connected with
the Court, while The eNImpevial city OF Hio,o
is fast declining in national Importance, losiag
It's trade, aud dragging many OF It's inhabitants
into a ameutable state OF poverty,
Flower shows are a "a mode at tho Blu1 Gar /
IDEAS, The ladies have recently been exercising /
their skill aud ingenuity in the arrangement oil /
tloral adornmonts, On Saturday last a show was .
held, and three prizes aNauied-lor the two most I
beautiful arrangements OF flowers and for the .
best bouquet,
The Spring Meeting of the Yokohama Race
Club was held on the Sth, 9th and 10Th iusIS,
The fine weather, the beautiful situation OF the
course, aud the usual gayety OF such occasions,
TO render the meeting an enjoyable
one, though the interest manifested in the races
by the sports" was less demonStative than on
previous race days, and several OF the events
were very tame. However, it is to be hoped
hat the spirit of racing will revive before the
A utumn Meeting, aud that the races will still
excite sufficient interest to be termed the event
If the season. The Regatta has been postponed
rom the oath to the 18th inst on account OF
he mails leaving about the former date.
The Government is endeavorng to improve
he breed of silkworm eggs by the engagement
f the most experienced aud skilllul feeders they
an obtain in the county
Although the weather has been remarkably
DOL this spring for Niphon, yet the bathing sea-
on has been fairly inaugurated. ApropoS ,
arty of young gentlemen We're out recently on
eating excursion. When u short distance from I
hore, a bath was proposed and afterwards agreed
pom. While bathing one young exquisite, who
as holder than the rest, swan away from his !
ompanious. Soon afterwards, thinking it about e
me TO turn, he saw with amazement that the O
Oat and the shore were about an equal distance ?
ON him. He was at first undecided how to L
ct but as his companions were laughing and
radually edgiug further away, he concluded TO 4
vim for the nearest wharf or jetty, which, it
ay be mentioned, was totally deserted at the r.
me- lie swan safely TO the landing, and haul p
q himself up, obtained footing on one of the "
wer piles, where he stood, sad and shivering, G
in vain-fOr his clothes. 1t hap at
sned however, that foreign lady had observed ,
5 manly efforts to reach terra .frmd and also "A
marked the rogush trick of his companions p
ID the magnitude of his dilemma, and being b
lturally sympathetic, she left her cottage and ie
Owly advanced to his assistance, which, as he u
as 10 reality under the wharf, she might do with ~
e strictest propriely. She presently asked ',
bat assistance he required. Thanking her for nj
ch mark of solicitude he replied that she OF
ight render very important aid by lending him al
me sort of covering, as he was as naked as an u u,
ympian god. But the way in which cloak or :,
tticOat could be handed to him without UiS- II,
cis ren,eonfre rather puzzled the lady. She,
o, was fully alive to the deicacy OF the situa ST
IN, and though scarcely enjoying the joke, was W
rcby reminded of Don Juan and the lovely 50
aidee. AT last, however, she walked back to %
e cottage, and soon returned with both the TT
rments alluded to. The expedent was then DIS
upon of passing them through a small opening al
the wharf. The young gentleman Of course W
lde hurried, though not very elegant, toilet. so
E then climbed up the timbers, and thanked =
: benefactress in the warmest terms, although -,
IN shivering then he started off for the nearest in
ace of refuge, amidst q suppressed litter on the Of
rt of the lady, and upon arriving at the resi- St
nee of some friends, asked with breathless an
xieiy for the loan of u pair of pantaloons ST.