The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-05-06

its friends cannot bat regret at the inaction OF its
supporters through whose apparent sureness Of it,
allowed their opponents to steal a march" and
deprive RS IF what was really ours. il worked for
in the night way at the right time.
BRIEF MENTION.
MEAN THEFr-The iron drinking cup that has
long been attached to the spring near the foot Of the
pail (where many weary travellers were wont to
quench their thirst from its rusty bowl) has at last
been stolen. 1t were difficult to think a creature
who would commit so d~espicable a trick was ever put
into existence.
The BAND The public have been favored during
the past week with two moonlight concerts by the
Hawaiian Band; that is on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Owing to the arrival of the steamer from
San Francisco, the attendance on Thursday was not
so large as the excellence of the music deserved.
But we hope this viii not deter our friend Berger
from a frequent repetition of these entertaining con-
certs.
Parental NEGLECT.-On Tuesday evening last.
whilst some persons were returning home after listen
ing to the music in Emma Square, they we're attrac-
ted by the cries Of an infant, which was found lying
on the side Of Emma street near the corner of Bere-
tania, where the little creature had probably been
left by its neglectful parents. 1t was taken and
cared for by some natives near by, but whether the
parents have yet been identified we do not know.
DEADLY ASSAULT. Another correspondent on
Maui informs US of a rather serious affrsy between
two negroes, which occurred in Makawao on the
3Oth of April last, wherein the head of one was bad
ly mangled by a club which his antagonist had seiz
ed. Whether or not, the wounds are dangerous, we
are not informed, but the darkey who mauled his
friend with tho cIuh hos haeD ont 10 a. a.,
respondent is certain that if the blow had been ap-
piled to the shins instead of the Uranium, the wound
ed Afric could never have survived.
PE~RsoYAL-Capt. Fuller. the favorite master of
the bark d. c. Murray has enlaureled himself in
the estimation of another portion of the travelling
public as also 10 the friends here of his late passen-
gers-for the extra exertions made to reach port be-
fore dark on Tuesday. which he effected by pressing
all sail till the latest moment, coming around Dia-
mond Head with studding sails set. We consider
ourselves justified in stating that the public in gen.
eral also appreciate such efforts of -ommod
and regard for others, in which we are always more
or less benefited.
F0REsIGHT-On Thursday last, a poster was
ISSUED by Capt. Danl Smith, the harbor master of
the port, requiring that all schooners lying at or
near the Steamer wharf should be removed during
the afternoon of that day, as the San Francisco
Steamer being fully due. would probably arrive
during the night. in which case, this arrangement
would obviate the further possibility of accident
to the coasters, and their boats lying alongside.
This order was suggested by the breaking Of the
schooner Princes boat by the E. Zealandia," upon
her last arrival. and shows a thoughtful apprecia-
ton by Capt Smith, of possible danger to-the pro-
perty of others.
OKoLEHAo.-A correspondent from Maui writes
that the former enormous traffic in this native spirit
that used 10 go on unmolested in the district of Ma
kaWao, has altogether ceased, and everything is
peaceable and quiet. The fines received from prose-
cutions for selling, furnishing and manufacturing
this spirit, have amounted to no less than SO, 900 in
the space of three months alone, viz, from January
to the latter part of March. This rapid stop put to
a murderous traffic, shows at once that where the DO
lice are inclined to do their duty, this same result
might be accomplished everywhere on our group,
from Hawaii to Niihau; and it is to be. hoped that
every sheriff on the islands will emulate the conduct
OF the sheriff and deputy sheriff of Maui.
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a PLEASANT EvENT.-In spite of the unpleasant
weather that prevailed on the island of Maui on
Thursday evening, April 9th, q large number of
invited guests assembled at Mr.. Cornwell's, at Wal
kapu, to " assist as the French say, at the mar
rage of Miss Bella Cornwell to Mr.. Edward B. Friel
Of Honolulu. Representatives were there frem Ulu-
palakua, Makawao, Haiku, Waihee, Lahaina and
Waikiki, Maui; Kohala and Waimea, Hawaii; and
Honolulu, Oahu; filing the parlors and verandahs,
while out on the beautiful grounds were merry
groups of natives chatting, and singing meies around
the many torches and lanterns that cast a rudy
light over the scene. The parlor in which the cere-
mony was to take place was decorated with
garlands of roses and lilies. Centrally in the
room was suspended a beautiful " marriage bell 3"
Of roses with a snowy lily swinging from the
centre, scattering perfume as it sWayed to and fro
in the evening air. While waiting for the Bride,
there was music-not Of the quadrille band, for it
had not yet commenced, but of soft footsteps, with
now and then a clear merry laugh, low and sweet,
but very pleasant to hear in q female voice. Bright
eyes were filed with pleasurable anticipation; and
look where you would, some graceful form met the
eye. Soon tho strains from the brass band at one
end of the vrandsh gave notice Of the approach Of
the bridal party, and in a few moments the group
were at the alter, and the Rev. Mr.. Bridger had
commenced the beautiful and solemn service of the
Church of England. The ceremony finished. friends
thronged around the happy couple and extended
their heartfelt congratulations and wishes. Then a
pause, and then dancing. Later in the evening an
elegant supper was enjoyed, and until dawn the
gaiety was kept up, only ending with the departure
of the bridal party for the RiIauea. They were es-
corted to Maalaea by many friends and much music.
The brides rich dress of white satin was its own orua-
ment, and wac managed with infinite grace. There
was a great variety in the dresses Of the ladies, and
all we're handsome And now,
Long life aud love attend the married twain,
And gather brightness in a lengthenng train;
TIL kind old age, doth find them loving still,
As when they frst essay LIES rugged hill"
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