The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-02-10

End 3sSf FOrsUaH-S. stain,
Seefstary-E. Morris,
TTsastrer-R. Austin.
FROM HuO.-A letter received on the eth, under
date Of the sd instant says 'We are now in Feb
ruary and no rain yet. This is n matter for very
serious anxiety, as there is no water for the mills,
and cane is absolutely drying up in the fields. The
sky is clear, the days are hot, the ground is parched,
the streets are dusty, whilst the nights are cool and
pleasant, with regular land breezes from the noun
tains, without sign Of change"
BENEFIr-The manager of the New York Nam
moth Circus gives a benefit on Monday night of
next week. to Oahu Lodge No. I, Of the Pythian
knighthood. The performance wall be a good one
without doubt, aud as the Circns has earned an
enviable reputation for excellence, and the adj
mirdble arrangement of seats and chairs, we can
safely promise our readers a pleasant evenings en-
tertainment. The benefit is given Tor Il very wor.
thy object. and one that deserves the support Of
all good citizens. =
REPREHENsIBLE.-On the last trip of the steamer
round Hawaii, when off the coast Of South kona,
below Kealakekua, two fires were seen on the shore
as signals for the boat. On reaching the shore, the
natives at one Of the fires ran of, evidently intend
ing the signal as a a. sell" 1t would be well to
instruct these practical jokes that the public will be
apt to lose the accommodation afforded by the
steamer by following such a course. 1t is no joke to
stop a steamer and send a boat on shore for nothing.
SHAPK FIsHrNG-The Yacht boat Henrietta. sailed
Thursday morning for The windward islands on "A
shark fishing cruise. to be gone some 2 months. Her
crew consists oil MeSSTS. JOln ellis. IL. 6llle ana
a native boy. The little craft is only 4 5S-95 tons
burthen, but is a ane seabOat. and in charge Of
good seamen will cross our stormy channels in
perfect safety. Sharks abound on the lee coast OF
Hawaii. some OF them considerably longer than
the Henrietta. This fine little craft has associations
connected with the Pilgrim fathers. She was built
on Clark's Point, plymouth barbor, by a descendant
of the Pilgrims. and was brought out from Boston
last year in the ship Syren.
ANNUAL PARADE-The Fire Department turned out
in good numbers on Saturday last, with their appa-
ratus and neat uniforms. The day was a fine one,
and though the full force of the Department was not
shown. the members in the ranks presented n very
dashiug and effective appearance. The machines
were handsomely decorated, Hose Carriage No. l
especially so, and the whole parade a credit to the
Department. Lunch was provided at the different
houses, and the invited guests cordially received and
entertained. -
ANNIvERsARY BALL.-The Annual Parade Of the
Fire Department on Saturday last, wound up very
pleasantly with q ball, given under the auspices Of
Engine Co., No. l, at Bufum's Hall. The Hall was
filled at an early hour with ladies and gentlemen,
who enjoyed themselves very much until near mid
night, when the programme of dances being ended,
a very handsome collation. was set out, of which the
guests were invited to partake. a noticeable feature
of the occasion was the absence Of intoxicating
liquor, and the harmonious manner in which the
whole programme went off. We congratulate the
getters up on their success.
THE DRoUTH IN HnO.-The proverbially rainy
4 district OF HllO was, at last accounts. having n dry
spell, no rain having fallen for several weeks. When
the steamer left last Thursday, the thickening
clouds over the mountains gave reason for hope to
the planters, who were beginning to be seriously in
convenienced. 4 correspondent writes OH the oath
GA few light showers during last night-this MORN
ing all serene again, and discouraging. If it don't
rain soon. there will be no joking about il. OBomea,
(Austin) Paukaa, (Chung Hoon) and Amauulu,
(Spencer) are boiling Kaiwiki, (F. H.. Harris)
about commencing and Kaupakuea, (AfoDg &
Achuck) will begin with February, but if it don't
rain soon, they must all stop"
CHINESE NEw YEARs.-Yesterday was the Begin.
ming Of the New Year, according to the ancie@
computation OF the Chinese Empire. and the Fea4
Of the New Moon. This anniversary occurs on the
same date every third year, so that the 9th Of Feb
ruary 1875 will be Chinese New Year again. Our
Chinese merchants kept open honse yesterday and
entertained their friends and caller generally with
a feast of good things in their usual style Of gener-
Gus hospitality. One circumstance was noteworthy,
that the beautiful flower known as the "Narcissus."
which was imported especially from China, it be-
ing an e~mblematic plant with the children OF the
Flowery Kingdom. was in full bloom Yesterday.
One worthy custom with our Chinese friends may
be mentioned-they square mp all accounts. 80 far
as possible, and begin their new year with a clean
slate. We acknowledge the receipt Of a package
of sweet meats &c. from our Chinese friends. A
happy New Year to them all.
The LATE GALE on HAw4u.-The westerly esle
which occurred during the week beginning Januafy
22j, and which extended all over the Islands, VWs
severely felt on the west and south side Of HawEi.
A great number Of houses were blown down in PdGa,
and a considerable loss was sustained in Pulu that
was being prepared for packing, blown away and lit
orally scattered to the winds. A very high tide and
heavy swell accompanied the wind in Kona. the surf
bursting the walls of valuable hsh-ponds, rolling
great boulders up into the shore road, and doing ex-
tensive damage. The natives say that since 1876,
there has not been a storm of the like. At Waipio
aud in KOhala houses were blown down. Captain
Reynolds, of the schooner P0udhi, took the gale off
kealakekua, and getting well of shore, was COM
PEELED 10 run for a lee on the Puma side Of the Is
land. The Captain has had some experience of hur-
ricanes and %typhoons IN other parts of the world, but
declares that this one came quite up to any one of
them. The gale carried away his foresal, but ro
other damage was sustained. From Hilo, our coz
respondent reports that the weather was clear, but
the wind very strong, and dust and stones were fly
ing furiously IN the streets.
Coop TEMPLABs' INsTALLATIOs.-The installation
Of the officers of Ultima Thule Lodge, No. l. O g. F
T., on Friday evening last, was witnessed by a num-
erous assemblege Of ladies and gentlemen, among
whom we noticed many Of our most prominent and
respected citizens The very appropriate and i'm
pressIye charges TO the officers were listened to with
attention, and the entire ceremonial had an
extremely pleasing effect upon the audience, who ev-
identity obtained thereby some new and favorable
ideas Of the nature Of the Order. At the conclusion
Of the installation the Rev. Dr.. Damon spoke feeling
" in commentator Of the grand work in which
Good Templars are engaged, aud wished them God
speed. Two OF our prominent merchants, Messrs.
NaI'HlSh AIN g." - HoSei IA a e WOrus
to say Of approval and encouragement. which were
received with evident satisfaction by the brethren, as :
was a short but excellent speech by Mr.. II. VI.
Whitney, and some eloquent remarks by ". {. Jones,
one Of the founders Of the Order 10 Honolulu. Mr..
+. l.. Clarke. late Worthy Chief Templar of Kaahu-
manu- Lodge Of Waialua, but now belonging to Ulti-
ma Thule, responded appropriately on behalf Of the
Lodge, and after p~artaking Of refreshments in the /
snte-room, the company separated, much pleased
with the evenings 81 feast Of reason and flow of souI >,
and more than ever convinced that the Order is a
power in society, and that it yields an influence for
reform that is sensibly felt aud appreciated in this
community.