The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-11-26
NOTES OLE THE WEEEA.

NOTES OF THE wEEk.
CooL--On Sunday night last the thermometer
touched 81, which was the lowest point in many
years in this city.
sUIcTDE.-A native woman at Kipahulu, Maui
committed suicide by hanging. Cause, depression
Of spirits from long continued Illness.
CHURCH CoLLEcTIoS.--At the Eva Church or
Sunday the 10th inst. collection of 1852 90 was
taken up for the purpose of erecting new ediice
His Majesty sent contribution by bis Chamberlain
Col Judd, Of 500.
~ The Ladies Fair at the Fort Street Church on
the 2Oth inst. yielded the handsome sum of sl4OO
This will aid the fund for The expenses of recent
repairs very much, and speaks well for the lber
zliiy Of our citizens.
~ The PoeIa society of tlsis city viii celebrate
the 18th, next Friday, The anniversary ofihe Recog
milton of the Independence ofthe Hawaiian Islands,
bT Great Britain and France, by having grand
fast at the Hawaiian Hotel, at which we have nc
doubt. good cheer and enjoyment will prevail
~ Miss Zoe Gayton, The celebrated Eastern
actress, having failed TO gather company here,
sailed for San Francisco by the steamer Australia
for the purpose Of bringing down company of
dramatic performers. Miss Gaytnn viii return on
or about the LIST Of January and We are promised
some good plays by herself and company.
THASKseIvISG.-The Thanksgiving sermon will
be delivered by the Rev DR.. Damon, at Fort Street
Church. Thursday the 9th inst, at II O'Clock A. NJ.
The President Of the United States has set apart
the 9Th inst. this year as the day TO be observed
throughout the United States. and II is hoped will
be observed By all good Americans elsewhere-and
Of Honolulu particularly.
THE HEALTH OF THE CIrr.-we are pleased to
state that the typhoid fever and measles have en-
iirelv disappeared, aid the health OF the city is
generally very good. The high trade winds which
have had lately and the cool nights have purified
the atmosphere and thereby restored the health OF
the city, which blessed relief from the fear and
anxiety of few weeks back which so harassed
the people.
rE- The weather during four days of last weel,
unusually bOisterous in this city and vicinity.
II was not confined to Honolulu, as we learn, it
extended to the other islands where it was even
worse than here. very little rain but considers HE
wind. Referred to the Pinafore scribber of the
Adrerttser for confederation or refutaiion as the
spirit OF his "Uncles, Aunts and Cousins" may
dictate.
CRoP PRosPEcrs.-By our advices from the other
islands We learn that the crop prospects for the
planters never were more encouraging than at the
present moment This will be good news for
everybody the islands, because all are interested
10 the success of the crops. Sugar will begin 10
come in in large quantities for trans shipment, and
new life will be infused into business circles.
tE Mr.. E. P Adams will hold sale of Chinese
goods. at bis salesroom tomorrow, at 10 o'clock
A N The invoice is large and comprises a variety
Of articles, for enumeration OF which respect
fully refer our readers 10 the advertisement, to be
found in the proper column of this issue. This sale
offers rare inducements TO purchasers, and the wise
ones will take advantage of them by attending.
Don't forget the sale, time and place.
CHANGE OF CoMMANDERs.-Capt E. D. Crane
has succeeded Capt Bates in command oft he coast
ing steamer Lehua. The new Captain is well and
favoraby known in this community. We have
heard quite a number Of persons expressing their
regret at the removal of Capt. Bates who has made
himself very popular with the travelling community,
by his afiahle and courteous manner, and gentle
manly department. He will certainly be greatly
missed by the patrons of the Lehua.
II There win be running race on Friday next
the 2Sth inst, between the hours of and P. NJ,
at Eva, between the bay illy "Creeper" and the
gelding " Lopine." This race win positively come
off TO insure which goodly sum has been put no
rs forfeit. Sportsmen acquainted with the respec-
tive merits of the animals expecta closely contested
raee. and consequently considerable enjoyment.
Don't forget the race at Eva on the 2Sth, next FRI
day
~ Prof Wells will give an account of his ex-
perience OF thirty years. of constant travel around
the world, on next Saturday evening. The Pro-
fessor is an -Eroraut of great experience, having
made several hundred successful ascensions. Some
very interesting experiments will be given in
Electrical Psychology, Electro Biology, Nitrous
Oxyd Laughing gas) and, If time will permit, in
PhronolOgy. The Professor will make balloon
ascension from Honolulu as soon as the arrange
meuts arc perfected. The place of holding the
lecture will be announced by hand bills.
a Busy DAY.-As is usual on steamer day. last
Monday was a busy day. The steamer Australia
put in appearance off the harbor at an early hour
on Monday morning, which caused our people TO be-
stir themselves. especially those persons who al
ways wait till the eleventh hour TO transact their
business. Those who always take time By the fore
lock were usual serene, while the stay behinds
were fussing, tuning. fretting, and tumbliDg over
everybody, to be in time with the business, which
they could just well have had ready like other
folks week or at least three days ago.
~ The Royal Hawaiian Band will give moon
light concert at Emma Square, on tomorrow
Thursday evening, commencing at half past Z
o'clock The following is the programme:
March-Hawaii Berger
Overture-Emma II Resburgh. Meyerbeer
Selection little Iecocq