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The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
EUROPE.

Chi.sro. Aug ia Tribune London special
SAVE. Ia The engagements al Lovaiz yesterday, the
Russians lost 800 killed and wounded and the Turks
nly 100 IL scarcely possible 10 believe that the
assailanis shonid have hoped % drive Osman PAsha
from bis position with force 50 inadequate as That
described that they should have retired Win no
greater lOss than that above stated. II is more
fhAn likely the advance was only tentative, and that
the real sirlEgle began on the following day, and
NAV nov DC going on al PlevnA large Russian
array rnder lie CEErCVitch Is facing Eyo1b P4sha
on the len, and Mehemef Ali on the right. The
former Is threatened from the direction OF Rsshgar
and the latter from Osman BaEar. Eyonb IS be-
Geyed TO nave IS hAtiAiOns OF infantry, O. squad
rouS q cavalry and Is batteries OF artillery, while
the army Of Nehsmet Ali Pasha contains about Co.
coo .uen Of all arms SnleimAn PAsha Is believed
10 be eneeAvoring to force the passage of the Bal
kaas. as 70 form the centre Of tue Turkish line
Grand Duke Nicholas has removed his head QUAR-
tiers from Bella 70 BulgerenL
CHICAGO. AuEnst ia Times London special
says. Communication with the front has been al
most wholly severed Tor four days decisive
battle T. believed 10 be In progress The Russian
position Is prrcArous, and they are no further sd-
ranced than they were three months ago
London. Angus; IA dispatch from Bucharest,
ssrs lhat The 6rAnd Duke Nicholas was nearly cap
rnred AZ the late defeat of the Russians al Eski-
Sarhra- A dinner had been prepared for him at
Kerantrk but he departed without partaking OF it.
A dispatch from Vienna says that Ahmet Pasha.
Who surrendered Nik0p0iis 10 the Russians, and
Was afterwards confined AZ oruAl, has committed
suicide
A correspondent with the Dobrudscha army tele-
,-sobs thai ulaaFiAl feEsy is doing its work. Hun
ereds Of sick arrive a. TeherSayods daily, the ma
torizv froG the neighborhoOd OF Nejidjie, where S
steanainr swamp poisons the water sud air alike
Drsen.rT also counts many victims In proportion
- he season advances. sickness increases.
vIenua, August 1.-THE passage Of the Danube
t,r the main BODY OF the ROnmanian army has been
postponed Until large Russian reinforcemons arrive
Athens, August 14--Eighi thousand troops Of
the reserves have Joined the army; also ten thou
sand Tolun,eers, and many Greeks from abroad.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

rF- We acknowledge the receipt OF q neatly
printed pamphlet containing "a sketch OF the
Firemau's Fund Insurance Company of California"
1t contains fue wood-eut OF the elegant Office Of
the company on the corner of California and San
streets and interesting sketches OF the history
OF the institution from its commencement, as well
of its principal officers The gross assets OF the
company at the beginning of the year were S7OS,-
62lS4 and the total losses paid since organization
amount TO over S, 900, 600.
TAKING PICTURE.-For a week past News
Letter War-msp, representing Russia as an enor-
nous squid or devil-dsh, endeavoring to grasp in
its folds the nations Of Europe has been on exhi-
bitiou in front of the bookstore, and during the
whole of that time there has scarcely been a mo-
meut during the hours of daylight when there has
not been crowd Of natives before il lost in ad-
miration. 1t was u subject they could understand
and appreciate 1t appealed 10 the feelings OF their
higher naiure-of their sGGu. The squid ought to
be Incorporated in the national coat-Ofarms.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
COMMERCIAL.
EoNoJrrr 4rcUyT %. 1877.

H0NOLCLC. AUGUST % 1877.
1 r-iuclnal item OF importAncs Daring the past "eeE
ls tu se Ia-, credit he'd by AZ Adams at The
serve Ne-srs Hnckf-ld Co which eoutuued for four
cav ane b have bcen ne largest held for many
ysa-s We hra- reported ihAt over $4,000 worth was
Eal1
~ Cur iat ne ouly foreign arrivals arr the steamer
C-ar ~ gors su rosie Tor tbs colonies 3 instant
anz sle An uhaler bark Hunter, from Panama on the
-s,l F Ha airrn. with . hbis sperm since leaving
slers me An. hark ". ID AlRy. from san Francisco,
- NJ 1Flh-
ne a-rz-.urez have been siraEner ciiy Of New York
g. au-zlsrs and sgdasy, tHs ga the An brig ".
d. ss--r f- Frlasro. on tie "a WithA cargo Of
lr- f-i,s eala-s 900 the Hawaiian Schr, Gio'
,s..l ausasi ~ raausc and Washington Islands. Sn
a. rt and t1 atl bark Monitor Tor Portland oregon,
O. -he zsl ne urltsh ship Ab-uu4 Tor Portland
l-sral al uI PROBABLY leave Tor hat port Monday
urrE
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

Larceny OF SLooP.-On Wednesday night of
last week, boy from the ship Altoona in the har-
Dor, put his trunk and q small quantity of "hard
Tack on board the pleasure yacht Pauline belong
ing to Mr. W L. Wilcox, and put to sea He was
not acquainted with the management of the craft
and consequently was unable to keep her of before
the wind. so he drifted rather than sailed and by
noon on Thursday had not got further than Pearl
River There he was seen by an inward bound
coaster, and hailed. AS soon as the schooner
reached port Mr.. Wilcox was Informed OF the
whereabouts of his yacht, and he Immediately
chartered small vessel and started of in pursuit.
He overlook the runaway about O'Clock in the
afternoon some FIVE or six miles off BARRIERS Point,
and informed the youthful pirate that he claimed
that boat And does she belong to youy" replied
the young cnlprit; "Sure il l had known that be-
fore 1 wouldn't have taken her." But his regrets
were rather late, and he transferred to the
other craft aud iroued and the two vessels headed
for the hRrbor, which they reached about o'clock
in the evening. The sailor was brought up for
trial on SATURDAY.. and on Monday he was sentenced
TO pay fine OF five dollars and TO eight days impH-
sOnIneut.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

By the P. NJ. S. S. City of New York, which ar
rived Thursday last the e3rd instant at O'Clock
m We are In receipt of foreign dates to the 18th.
Our thanks due to the San Francisco Merchants
Exchange for files OF late papers, and to Purser
Beardsley for memoranda
AMERICA
Portland, Aug. 9-The bark Edward James Is
loading for Houolulu. The ship City OF Annoy has
almost finished cargo of salmon for Liverpool.
The snip British Army has completed a cargo for
Europe. She carries away "a as cases OF salmon.
New York Aug n.-Advees from Buenos Ayres
state that fearful floods occurred In the far south.
Millions o. sheep and cattle persisted, aud hundreds
OF families were rendered homeless.
Columbus, Aug. ll.-At the workingmen's mass
meeting held tonight, resolutions we're adopted
denouncng the Republican aud Democratic parties,
aud the Hayes Administration, and appointed an
Executive Committee 10 take steps toward calling
State aud County Conventions to nominate 4 full
workiugmen's ticket.
Philadelphia, Aug IA meeting of workingmeu
tonight called ut the Union Hall 10 concert
measures 10 form new political party, through
which the working men of America hope ard ex-
pect make their collective influence felt. Nearly
all the trades were represented. The meeting Was
private, and all reporters were excluded.
Washington, Aug. ll.-o'Sullivan, who has al
ways been prominently interested in the proposed
Inter-Ocean Nicaragua Canal, al the State De.
partment yesterday diplomatic business connee-
ted with that enterprise. He says the work will
cost $50 900 900, and can be completed within five
years. No appropriation will be asked OF Congress
but subscriptions will be opened in all parts of the
world. lie speaks confidently of the success of the
work, the surveys for which have already been
made by the United States Government.
Washington, Aug. II. Commodore Kirkland
will be tried by Court-martial in October for send
ing Insulting letters to the Navy Department while
al Moutevideo, and abusing subordinate officers.
New York, Aug. IA Nashville dispatch says
that there was meeting Of workingmcn held there
favofiug the issue of ten millions Of greenback:
monthly till the distress in the country is relieved
opposing contracts; iayorng the reconciliation OF
silver and asserting that they ignore both parties.
Boston, Aug. 14.-The English steamship Johr
Bramall sailed from New Haven some time on SAT-
urday night, with a valuable cargo of ammunition
for Turkey. No report OF her sailing was made 10
keep the Russian authorities in Ignorance.
New York, Aug 16.-A letter from Ben. Butlel
was read at the workingmens meeting in Phiadel
phia, in which he says: Workingmen cannot b,
compelled 10 take National Bank notes for pay, bu
can demand greenbaeks, gold or silver coin"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
IuPORTS.

Fuul san Franeisao-per Helen W Amy. August eth-
.rs.an O. T. TSes aricutl impl'ts = baks IA cs
iris no doors, = pkg wtuduWs 81 bdis pekeis 100
esss hE earks, canned goods 200 hxs candies
- - chiurs ue 6 clocks, coil cordage 10 6 cloth
ue drieG apples J. pkg drus G dry goods 80 SKIS
g trr pkg furniture Is pggs gisssVre 6 Iced and
ir $ - ardu are Is hat. IS hay, ri leather,
SO IA. milk 80 tins matches marble, pkg
.r shres M bars 81 coal oil. 10 bales OAkum
rrl sfar-. O. prors.ns hams beef hams, c.
rnts go pests. powder 10000 lhs rice, lS bols
szl1au h bs szluou g saidl-ry, bx soSp, = pigs
81 rs.nl--r : c. Stationery - eords woods. pkgs
ssi.aszrr ~ gals CaiifuTuia wine, yeast Powder
--Nalue, Sl1.c5A
rr,us san Ffaneisas-Per CITY or New York Aug Esd
81 rkrs nsur and 1881 DO general mdse
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

SMOKED BEEF. BY advertisement in to-day's
issue it will be seen that Messrs. Schaefer & Co.
will shortly be enabled to supply superior article
Of smoked aud dried beef Of home manufacture
Mr. Eckart, who has been recently home on a visit
has imported the necessary apparatus, and has
commenced at waimea, Hawaii, the enterprise of
preserving beef We have tested the article and
find il exceedingly sweet and delicious, aud we
predict for 1t constant and ever-increasihg de-
mand, 10 the exclusion of foreign prepared beef.
We wish the ENTERPRISE every success. Cattle can
be raised here with SO little expense, that there is
no reason why we should not export large quanti-
ties Of preserved meat every year.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

that Mr. Derby, in addition to his managerial cares
has been instructing class of boys and young men
10 gymnastics On Saturday evening next, in ad
ition TO the usual entertainment at the circus the
class will appear aud perform some difficult feats
on the rings, bars, etc, also proving Mr.. DIS pet
theory of how much better it is for our boys to
spend an evening two in 3 week In physical cul-
ture than in moping over book at home, or worse
vet, in running the streets. We hope It will
awaken an interest in gymnastics, and that more OF
the boys and Young men will take advantage OF
Mr. DIS class, and try and improve themselves
physically, that they may grow up strong and well
formed men.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
uoxoIrIr AUGUST q 1s77.

Mr. EDIToR,-Can you inform me on what prin-
cpe the Police Judge OF this city administers uSt-
iees Has be Que scale for the poor friendess
kanaka and another for the white man who has in
huentiai friends, Happening TO be in the Police
Courtroom few days since, was reminded of
Nsss's cartoon Of Justice in New York city, with
the bandage over one eye only The man who
stole the sloOp, worth $500 or $780, from the har-
Dor last week ard went TO see with it, was sen
fenced 10 eight days Imprisonment and to pay
fine of IS; and in the same hour poor native boy
who had distracted pair Of pants worth perhaps
s., was sentenced TO six months imprisonment.
Both judgments may have been founded on law
and equity, but Wss unable TO see it.
Yours, PHLo-JUsTlCK-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
Po.T oF 40 NOEULU.
ARRIVED


lE- g--Jahu BulI. from Lanai
l-p * Ciy 81 New York, Cobb, DAYS A Is hours
fas1i ga frauctsas.
z.--t1ar kllauss. Eeyaoids from Wiuauard Porte.
A. uL az Huuier, hrit, tim l'arlaiua-
san Dr. Helen ~ klmy DAYS frau san Francisco
4->allr kauiaa- WIDEST from Kahului-
s1ir N-ftie M-rriI Crsue. fraai Lahains-
~slr Autie. ksiGa. rrua AasiiNll. hGuAL
---7i.r aauuaEau7al. faEr. far AAsliiSlii-
e-tr FaI-s Qu--l. feui, from ilAnalei' Kauai
S-ilr Eessaiu1ai Maiaili fruu ks.iHivSi- Kauai
Gissauui Arl.nl- weeks fdT Tanning and Wash
iurtsn Isiaua.
aS-Srflr Male Mn-ri-. KsNIahAnui. frun MoiokAi.
SAILED
a--sehr KeEaulualii. Msisihi. Sc Hsnalei. Kauai,
~--- usl.ala. PzssAius. f1r kutEala. Hawaii
.I-<-1- karE EIIel. kaziuz. FROM Hila-
-s- kulsulanE Maua g. knhaiA
rsnr arrirE. Buli. iar kAiaupApa, MolnkAi-
slr MHriau. Christian. Cor kuiua and Naimea
pm CRY % Nrs Aarss Chi. frr Auckland
Hr.r r.. ~ M~ver. hrrru- fus san tranciscu-
--sI b ~ slu0p AlbAIra-s. Con EAruest kicu lr
Tlcturla-
Sfslf LlE-siko. Marchsnt- Tor Windward Ports.
a~-~cilr Ia Mol y iibur. Sc kahuiuL
S1llr Mauual1aHai, f-ke, iar AAsiiiWih
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

New MAP or HAWAII NRI-Copies of the new
map of the Hawaiian Islands, cnIorcd and mounted,
have just been received from Philadelphia, aud can
be obtained at the office of the Board of Education
at IS each. a specimen copy can be exhi-
billion al the Bookstore.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

ALMOST KILLED.-A Hawaiian named Naehu,
while galoping down Fort street yesterday after-
noon on mule, was precipitated over the animals
head, because the latter thought best TO make a
sudden stop. The man received a severe cut on the
forehead, which DR.. Rodgers sewed up in artistic
style The mule was Gninjured.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

IMPRovEEENT.-The old stone building on Queen
street opposite Captain Oats sail loft, which has
stood for 4 number of years rooless and dispidst-
ed, has recently been leased by the Honolulu Iron
Works Company, who are about to turn it TO valu-
able use. The old coral stone walls have been
covered with roof OF corrugated iron and the in
terror has been neatly finished off for offices and
Ware-rODms
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
MEMORANDA.

Ispa-s ofP II Ciiy o. NeV York, " Cob5 Command
sr-Icfi Szn Francisco August is.h Fine wealth
r duriu ettrr trip dou arrived Honolulu the sd
a. Lay-so n bil4lad Hsad from 80 a
A BEAEDsLET. Purser-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

SCHOLARSHIP FoUNDED.-The daughters OF the
late Grin Sage of Ware, Massachusetts, have given
10 Mills Seminary $1,000 to found scholarship for
the daughters of clergymeu. The term of this
institution began on August LIST with large attend
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

~ The answer given in the last Advertiser to
our query in regard to the authorship OF certain
quotation, was correct As some one Of the I'D
Tertier correspondents appears to be possessed of
innate facility tor guessing conundrums, we
will PROFOUND another. In what book, chapter,
and verse of the Old Testament is the text Let
every tub stand on its own bottom" to be found?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

SERVICE AT THE CIRcUs.-A religious service
will be held at the Circus at halfpasi on Sunday
evening next consisting Of short addresses, aud
singing accompanied by music from the band.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

tE The lease of the Hawaiian Hotel, for Eve
years, viii be sold tomorrow at noon in front of
AIiiolaui Hale
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

New ScHooSER.-A new schooner "the wailele,"
is reported TO have arrived at San Francisco from
Port Ludlow, where she was built BY the Hall
Brothers for Mr.. Frank Cook. She is fine little
vessel of As tons register. Her dimensions are 20
feet inches long, 10 feet beam, and X feet OF
bold She viii be put on to the Maliko route rpou
her arrival which will be shout the 5jh of Sept.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

~ See the advertisement of Messrs. A. S.
Cleghorn & Co. in regard 10 clearing-out sale in
the Fort street store.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

~ The time during which bids for the two
steamers will be received by the Government, has
been extended one week
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29

TF- The steamer Likelike may be expected back
on Saturday evening
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

E See notice of lecture by William n. Arm
stroug Esq.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice of Foreclosure ofMortgagt

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pur.
~ suant to Power of Sale contained In u certain
deed of mortgage, dated 18th February, lse, made be-
tween KAAunioa X, of the part aud VIM McCandleS
of the other and recorded In Iber Is III
and las in the Registry 0ce In Honolulu to the
payment VI hundred aud fifty dollars in from
the date thereof with interest after the rate OF and
quarter psr cent month from date until paid
the said William McCandles Intends oreclose sid
gage aud after the time limited by Law to the
marfgaged property to be sold by public auction In Homo
luu for breach of the conditions contained In the said
deed. such property being described as folLlws:
All that certain piece parcel OF land situated at Kappa
lama, Honolula, aforesaid, and being part OF the
land described In Royal Patent No. $685. kueana No. 1j
dated 2nd September A D. 1882 awarded to kauhiwa
deceased and being the same conveyed TO said Kaau
K, from T. Mkalemi by deed dated 18th of December
1853, recorded in Iber IS pages Az and 413 in the
Registry 0fce, Honolulu, containing Ii-l00 chains
Dated this 18th day of August A. ID 1857.
RICuD. +. BICK ERTON,
65s 1t Attorney for Mr. McCandles.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
CASES FOR THR COMING WEEK

Before Mr. Justice Judd.
Tuesday, Aug 2S--Esiate of Hao Naone %,
deceased Petition Tor letters Of administration.
W r. Castle for petitioner.
"wednesday. Aug. 29-Lupo GouselveZ (wl VS..
Manuel GonselveL Petition for separation. J. NJ.
Davidson for petitioner.
Before Mr. Justice MeCully.
Thursday. Aug. S0-Estaie Of Keakua, deceased.
Order for administrations TO show cause why they
should not render their accounts. W. r. Castle Tor
-.-sffFTua~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
EBIREII-
Supreme Court.-Iu Probate.

Al Fisui ooialu, On tie "a inst TO the wife Of VIM
.rret ir- o. ssn-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORE

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORE.
IN close Mortgage.
Notice is hereby given that l, j. R. Williams, the
mortgage named In that certain ndenture of mort
gage, executed by Levi Chamberlain and JOHN
Michel the LIST day of October, 1875, and
corded 10 the Office of the Registrar of Convey
auces, in Honolulu, in Liber A page 81 intend TO
furecUse the said mortgage, according to the terms
and conditions therein named, default having been
10 the payment Of Interest," and to sell the property
named in said mortgage at public auction upon the
29ih day of September, 1877, at IL O'Clock noon of
said day, at the Office OF E. 2. Adams in Honolulu,
Oahu.
Schedule of property named In the mortgage:
Now on the Halawa Plantation at said Eva, viz,
One sugar mill of three rollers with pinions, length
OF rollers being thirty-iour inches, and diameter
twenty inches, one large steam engine complete of
twenty-five inches by ten inches cylinder, small
portable engine and steam boiler seven feet in
length by twenty six inches diameter, two centri-
fugal machines complete, one large boiler twenty
feet 10 length by FIVE feet diameter, two CHARTERS
wheels with shaft complete, each four feet and six
inches in diameter, counter shaft with two last
and two loose pueys, and one fly wheel for large
engine, copper worm, one water tank, two
sliding hampers, thirty to forty thousand bricks
(mGre or less). sundry TOOLS blacksmths bel
lows, cooper's anvil etc, thirty-siX coolers, one
force pump, two pumps, counter shaft for driving
pump, oLe round damper, four furnace fronts with
doors and furnace bars, lot of steam and water
pipes, steam cocks and techc valves, holding-down
bolts for engine, mill aud centrifugal machines,
two steam guages, lot OF square iron braces, aud
one msndril Tor centrifugal machines, and all the
appertaining J. r, WILLIAMS
E. P. ADAMS, Auctioneer.
w. R. CASTLE, Attorney. SIS st
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-08-29
N EQUITY.
BEFORE Mr.. Justice Judd.

Friday, Aus. Sl--Jones and Biekertou, Rssiguees
ag Padeken W James Wight. Bill for foreclosure.
" C. Jones for complainant; A. 3 HHrtweh Tor
deicldsni.
WauuSu Sugar Company vs.. ". c. Parke, admin
5sfrator Of the estate OF {. kauaina, deceased. a
: HArtEen for compliments; E Preston for de-
fcudAnL
SATURDAY, Sept. Motley rs. NahAolelua and W.
n Gibson. a s HAriwen for complainant; E
Pr,xtou lei NahscleluA; J. " Davidson for W. NJ.
f.fhznn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-13

London ladies wear heeless boots.
Rising 1.-The sick man ofthe (yleast." "
A train wrecker-The man with big
feet,
Motto for cat show-"Come to the
scratch"
Deadwood papers are delivered "te
any part of the city" for twenty-five
cents.
Women have been known to remove
their jewelry under the excitement of a
camp meeting sermon on charity and
humbleneS, but no one ever saw them
throw away real hair switch.
Ifyou could find an uninhabited coral
reef island, with plenty of cocoa palms
and bread fruit on it, and put hand
some young fellow ashore there, if you
touch there year afterwards, you would
find him walking under the palm trees
arm in arm with pretty woman.
Boston Adveyttser, At one Of our well
known auction rooms bedstead stood
out side of the door, while within carr
riage awaited purchaser. The fact was
announced by placard, which, being
placed upon the bedstead, gave to many,
however, the wrong impression. thread
as follows Buggy, for sale"
Deacon Rathfel asked his family phys
sician last week doctor, you have had
such an extended experience at deaths
beds, and have seen so many people go
hence, that would like to ask you what
class are the most resigned and die hap
piest." The aged man cleared his
throat, and said, "Well, deacon, | have
not seen so many deaths, but 50 far as l
have been able to learn, the people who
die the happiest are those who are
hung"
The Colorado stone giant, with a tail,
was found at Pueblo in that State, about
one foot under the surface. The earth
beneath it for one and half inches re-
sembled the ordinary alkali soil, and
then limestone shale was encountered
Nothing else to indicate the presence of
man was found in the cavity. The statue
| Weighs SSO pOuluS' 4hC PlOpOlIOHS vi
the figure are good, with the exception
that the arms are longer and the hands
larger than natural. Believers in its
genuineness as a work of antiquity.
"point with pride" to the fact that since
its exposure to the air the surface Of the
figure has cracked in several places.
History shows few instances of cour-
age, endurance and perseverance equal
to that exhibited by Henry NJ Stanley
in his African explorations He is a
worthy follower of Livingstone, though
the methods of the two men are directly
opposite. Livingstone conciliated, while
Stanley is by nature fighter. Despite
desertions, treachery and disease he
fought his way through thousand miles
of African wilderness, where no white
man has ever dared to set foot, His con-
tributions to geographical science are
beyond price, and as representative of
the press the fraternity are proud he is
one of their number.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-13
A PORCELAIN FIDDLE.

Venice is considerably excited over
very unusual sort of fiddle, the only
one of the kind, probably, ever made.
The manufacturer of this porcelain fiddle
was formerly a workman in Saxon por>
celain mandatory. After his return,
old and feeble, to his old home, he at
tempted to carry out long cherished
project for making fiddle, the box Of
which should be Of china. With the aid
Of boy, it is stated, he has in fact sue
ceeded in producing a fiddle of this kind,
which has tone of rare purity and as
tonishing richness, combined with charm
ing harmony and extraordinary power.
The box part, or resonator, is exceeding
ly light, and the strings are made of
metallic wire, while the bow, departing
from the usual form, is curved, making
almost semi>circle. The success of
this clever Venetian, who has enjoyed
the advantages of the skill acquired in a
German porcelain factory, may be the
means Of directing musicians to the adj
vantages of the clear, ringing, but fragile
china and glass for various similar uses
in acoustics,-.SefsHtJfc AmerIcGH.