The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-12-25

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In MEMoRIAM.-The flag over the American Con-
sulate was displayed at half-mast during Saturday
last, as a token of respect to the memory of the late
Henry Wilson, Vice President Of the United States.
I PLANTATION SOLD.-We learn that the "Groye
Ranch - plantation at East Maui has changed hands
during the week, Mr.. Sharratt becoming the pur-
chaser for the sum of $50, 0O0-considered TO be q
bargain.
LANDING OF THE PrLGRrMs.-Wednesday last, the
22d inst. was the anniversary Of the landing OF the
Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth, Mass. At Boston
and at Plymouth, this anniversary is always re-
membered.
New STEANER.-The British iron steamer Zeqlan-
dia. $500 tons, was launched in the Clyde in Octo-
Der, and is now on the way to Australia around
the Cape of Good Hope, to take her place on the
California line under charter to the Pacific Mail
Company.
CRIsTENING-The Princess VICTORIA AwEKIU
KAIuLANI LUNALILo, daughter of the Hon. A. 5.
CleghOrn and the Princess Likelike His Majesty's
youngest sister, will be christened at ! O'Clock to-
day, in st. Andrews Church. The young Princess
was born on the 10th Of October last.
NEW RosEs.-On the 18th inst. Or Hoffman, re-
ceived by mail another lot of new and beautiful
roses from the Dingee and Conard Co, West
Grove, Pa. In less than sixty days after sending
the order the plants were here, all rooted and in
good order, and at a very reasonable cost. If you
wish further information. enquire Of the Doctor.
NEws-It appears by the Commercial column
of the Gazette this week that His Majesty the King,
Gov. Dominis, and some $50 others, arrived from
San Francisco by the steamer on the 18th inst.
The same column contains the account Of a col
lision in the British channel, sent to the ADvER-
TIsER from London but which the Gazette appro-
pirates without credit.
IMPORTED STocK.-The bark D. c. Murray
brought thirteen fine bucks Of the MerinO breed,
eleven Of which are for DR.. Trousseau and two for
DIR. Wight. for their Sleeps runs on Hawaii. The
fleece of one Of the bucks weighed twenty-five
pounds. These animals are from tie Berkeley
Ranch, California, for which NJ. McTnerDy is agent
here.
Music THIS ATTERNOoS.-The band will play at
Emma Square this afternoon, commencing at half
past three O'Clock. Following is the programme;
G ; Mar March p%, a. 20: .ie.ma nan
The Rage in London, serio Comic Fantasia Basquit
Princess Victoria Kawekiu Kaiulani LunaulO, Postal March
Fantasia, Opera, Fra Diav0lo.
Selection, Opera, Madame .LeCOcq
? Quicksteps Muligaa Braham
Nf' Annie Laurie Habicht
CANDIDATES for the Legislature are coming for
ward as thick as flies in summer time. This island
is entitled to eight representatives,; and the following
list Of candidates has been handed US. For Homo
lulu-S. W. Mahelona, a. Kalauli, G. W. Pilipo,
lex. Reverened) J. L. Kawainui, associate editor Of
the Kuokoa) S. NJ. Kamakau (the /" historian')
David Malo, W. Pinehasa Wood, D. Kabanu, j.
Koalii, G. Kalaukoa, J. Kakins, and E. Mikalemi.
For Eva and Waianae-S. W. Mahelona. Il. L. NAH,
S. Kaanaana, G. W. Welewele, G.. w. Kaawa, J. h.
Unauna. For Waialua-S. NJ. Naukana, J. n. Kai-
aikawaha, J. n. Paikuli. For Koolauloa-J. Ku-
pau, Fl. Kauaihilo, j. L. Naili, W. c. Lane. For
Koolaupoko-P. Barenaba, W. Pauline, G.. Kailaa,
J. W. Kamai, W. Phi, C.. II. Judd. Several for
eigners are also spoken Of as likely candidates for
Honolulu. A sort of caucus for stump speeches has