The Hawaiian gazette., 1878-08-21

NOTES OF THE WEEK.
TReal Irish POplin for sale at GRANT & ROB
EETsoSs.
icy The waimanalo, coasting steamer, on her
Initiative trip, made the circuit of the Island OF
Oahu.
E-Received under the reduced Tariff, a large Sc
lection Of real Lace and for sale at low rates BY
GRANT & ROBERTSON.
EE- The Lkelike viii return on Thursday from
Kawaihae. and leave on Friday, August %, at p.
m, for Nawiliwli, Kauai.
E- We have from reliable authority the inform
alton, that the L. 5. Navy Training Ship James
town, will visit this port in a short time
tE-First class assortment of black, gros-grain
and pl-iu Silks al GRANT & RoBERrsoS's Successors
to A S. CLEeHoRs & Co. corner Fort and Hotel Sis.
TT Mr. Louis P Du Bots. hss been appointed
to the position OF First Clerk 10 the Post Office,
made vacant by the resignation of Mr.. l. B. Peter
son
rsg- The sale Of Wagons, Harness, etc, OF the
Hawaiian Stables, advertised by Mr. Barlow for to-
day, is unavodably postponed. Due notice OF the
time when the sale win take place will be given.
~ Mr.. Barlow will SELL on Tuesday next, 27th
inst, at the residence of the u S Consul, Union
street, fine assortment of furniture. This will
afford splendid opportunity to those wishing TO
repleuish their homes.
Eg- We desire To call attention TO the advertise
ment, in another column Of to-day's issue, of The
schooner Nettie Merrill sailing for San Francisco
She will take freight and accommodate a certain
number Of passengers For full particulars, inquire
OF II. Hackleld & Co.
E- Messrs. Griffin d Dwight have recently
opened, King street. opposite the store of Messrs.
Dillinghtm & Co., Confectionery and Fruit Store,
where they keep constantly on hand large and full
stock, all of the best quality. They also keep ice
cream. ginger pop. etc. Give them call
tFs- The Concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band
at Emma Square on Saturday afternoon last, was
enjoyed by large number of our musicloyiBg
citizens. The music was of high order, aud ex-
ceedingly fine. Honolulu has great reason to be
proud OF this excellent musical organization.
rg- The Princess Liliuokalani sailed for the
Wiudward Islands, on Monday last, on the steam
er Likeke on visit The usual salute, suit
ed to the rank Of the Heir Apparent to the Ha-
waiian Throne was given on her departure. We
wish Her Royal Highness pleasant trip and safe
return.
ssy- The Kauaina estate, by decision OF the Su-
preme Court, has been divided follows: To A.
w. Haalilo, brother and sister one-fourth; to Pa
hau W, one-fourth; to Kaaua k. oDe-fourth to
Kilinahe X, one-fourth; the last named person
died before the decision was rendered, leaving four
children as his heirs.
tsg- The government property, consisting of
two lots, corner of Fort and Queen streets, was
sold on Saturday last by Mr.. C. S. Barlow, 10
Hawaiian Lodge No. /, F. & A. NJ, for the OF
$1,000 Fer long, no doubt, a handsome build
ing, suitable to masonic purposes will be erected
thereon
sE- The rains every night ana morning very
refreshing at this of the year. surprising the
experience of the old residents. The seasons ap-
pear 10 be changing, in accordance with the ex-
pressed opinion OF some scientific gentleman-ths
is noticeable not only in Honolulu, but it is the
common observation.
SHIPPING NorEs.-At present there are but few
vessels in the port. and shipping, in consequence,
comparatively quiet. The City of Perth, Undine
sud Ben Ledi discharging cargoes Of general
merchandise, the Victoria is dscharging coal. The
D. c. Murray sailed on Saturday last for San Fran
cisco with freight and few passengers.
HoNoLULU IRoN WoRKs.-This due establish
/ A.
complete in all its arrangements aud well worth a
visit. The work turned out is first class, and will
bear the scrutiny OF the most searching examina
/ ton. They have been aud still turning ou
heavy pieces of machinery for sugar mills, giving
satisfaction to all their patrons. Tue machine shop
and foundry are under the foremanship of Mr.. Web
ster, gentleman Of fine mechanical abilities.
t9y- Scottish gathering was held on board the
ship Ben Ledi on Monday evening, when song ant
dance eulivened the scotchmen present. This was
the first Scottish gathering ever held on board of
vessel at Honolulu, and we noticed that the Ha-
wAiiau Caledonian Club was well represented upon
! the occasion. We hope these harmless festive
gatherings will frequently occur, for although thii
one was ostensibly Scotch, there were represents
tives Of several natonalities present. and the chat
/ was occupied by well and favorably known Homo
lulu man. The fine large cabin comfortabl!
filed.
EF- The performance given by the Hawaiian
Amateur Minstrel Troupe for the benefit of Engine
Company No. l, at the Royal Hawaiian Theater
on last Wednesday evening, was very fine anC
well received by respectable and appreciatiy,
audience. The house was filed TO It's utmost capa
city. The receipts were large and the compan.
realized in net profits the handsome of $500
The guitar solos by one of Honolulu's finest per
formers, were especially fine, and well received an
appreciated, Judging from the applause. The pei
Torrance throughout was very good, all acquitte
themselves very creditably.
THE KEYSTONE SALooS.-This is the name
the new and elegant saloon, corner of Fort an
King street, to be opened tomorrow, by Mr. Henri
Bradley, proprietor. This saloon has been fitte
up 10 style equal to the best in San francisco
The workmanship of the inside fittings, under th
supervision of Mr.. George Lucas, is of high styl
of art, rejecting great credit upon the mechanics
attachments of the workmen engaged, and display
lug good taste in its arrangements. The paintin
I .rinua nv Mr. Tanharr rpherts great cred