The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-23

FOREST FIREs.-At a tima like the present,
when everything is dried up to finder by the
drought, the frequent fires upon the mountains
are fraught with great danger to the pubic III
t%erests, and every e~xertion should be made by the
authorities for their extinguishment. For the last
few weeks there have been frequent fires on the
hills at the head of Nuuanu Valley. and If they
should sweep down into the low grounds they
would destroy the grasses and young bushes ana
trees which, through the care OF the last TWO
years. have been enabled TO gain a toOthold.
This embryo forest. if allowed to thrive, is the
only chance We have that the Nuuanu stream will
ever regain its former volume. Now, when
these fires are raging, it is q public duty which
ought not TO be neglected by the authorities, to
bring them at once under control. This can be
easily done by sending q sufficient force of men
with axes, shovels and other implements to fight
the fires by cutting down and dragging away
the withered trees and dead bushes out OF the
reach Of the devouring element. and digging up
the grass in its front. so as to leave nothing to
feed the flames. There is q heavy responsibility
in this matter which those to whom it belongs
will have to bear. We bear of forest fires on
Maui and Hawaii. and what we have here said is
equally applicable to those islands. No doubt
we shall soon hear OF similar fires on Kauai.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN THEATRE-This week closes the
entertainments Of one Of our greatest attractions.
the performances of Mr.. John Jack, wife and Miss
Ingles. Their sojourn in Honolulu has been a con-
tinual pleasure to those who admire frst-class act
ing; and their high talent, spirit, and naturalness,
and evident desire to please, has made them favorites.
The play of " East Lynne " on Saturday last, was
very artistically presented to a crowded and appre-
ciative audience. The Lady Isabel and Madame
Vine of Miss Firmin were splendid and natural Ier-
sonations of a woman's wifely attachment, jealousy.
and moiherlove, and affected the audience
most sensibly. Miss L zze Ingles surpassed herself
in the character of Cornelia, and Mr.. Jack in eight
different characters proved himself, as always, the
eminent actor. On Thursday. the benefit rendered
by the Caledonian Club of Honolulu TO Miss Firmin
proved a substantial and no doubt most pleasing
token of respect to the fair beneficiary, and was in a
delicate manner recIprocated by Miss Firmin's rem
deriDg one Of the sweet original Hawaiian melo-
dies in Hawaiian character. The house was crowded,
the performance of the best, and the applause of the
most enthusiastic. Tonight, Mr.. Jack, universally
acknowledged at present, the best representative Of
the - Fat Knight," will give an opportunity to all
lovers of the immortal poet, to see one of the most
unique creations of his genius as it should be seen.
Miss Firmin as Prince Henry will, as may be ex-
pected, Re a superb delineator of that waggish and
lrrepresslble young gentleman. As we 20 TO press
we hear that high influence is at work 10 induce Mr.. |
Jack, who leaves in the steamer, TO favor the people
of Honolulu with a repetition OF East Lynne as a
farewell performance on Monday night. We are
certain that many and hearty good wishes follow
them on their voyage.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.-This is one Of
those mutual aid organizations that are peculiarly
characteristic of the age in which we live, having
for their object friendship, charity and benevolence.
Hawaiian Tribe No. / was instituted March IL, 1877,
the Ritual having been brought here by Mr.. j C..
Young from California, duly authorized by the
Grand Body Of the United States. The progress OF
Hawaiian Tribe during the first year Of its existence
has been rapid, for it numbers already eighty mem
bers, among whom His Majesty the King may be
as holding an Office and as eVlucinR a
lively interest in the Order. The following are the
officers for the present term PTophet-George
Sachem H. L. Sheldon; Senior Saga
Cook; Junior SOgdmore-D. Kalakaua;
Chit of Records-HenryS Smith; Keeper Of YAM
West; SannGps-C. F. Horn and J. II.
Bruins, Sr WGrriOrs-J. G. NJ. Sheldon, j. +.
Flynn, II. J. Insell; s. NJ. Whitman; Braues-W. J.
John Mott, Geo. Lucas, T W. Fehlbehr;
Guards-Chas. Bent and John Duncan; PoW HOwS
j. S. Smiihies and Len. r. Patten. The Tribe
celebrated its first anniversary on Monday evening
asst by a " Social" at Armory Hall, at which was
present a large and brilliant party of ladies and gen.
lemen. The affair was declared by all present to
been one of the pleasantest ever known here,
where pleasant reunions are the rule instead Of the
exception. Berger's cotIllion band afforded excel
ent music; the dancing was kept up until a late
r rather ~early-hour; and, thanks TO the energetic
Ind efficient committee Of arrangements, everybody
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Among the dancers
His Majesty the King, II. r. II. the Princess :
Iikelike Cleghorn, several foreign officials. officers !
+ the war ships in port, &c. General Comfy, U S. ,
Minister Resident, sent the following polite note to
he committee: "LEGATIoN OF THE UNITED STATES. .
18th March, 1873. Gentlemen Please !
make my compliments TO the Tribe, and present my [
egrets that the engagements Of the day will prevent u,
ne from smoking the Pipe with them this evening.
the Great Spirit smile on you, and fill your /
carts with peace and your pockets with wampum. '
aithfully yours, JAMES NJ. Comfy" %
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Mr.. EDITOR In your last issue are some re- q