The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-05-05

We learn that Mr. G. W Macfariane. chief pro
moteT Of the well boring enterprise. intends dis
patching Mr.. Pierce the well borer, to San Fran
cisco for two more sets Of tools, 10 operate ON the
Island of Maui, and Joint Stock Company will be
ozganired for the purpose. Every aid and eneour-
community t. this important enterprise, which
promises q rev era in the Development q our
island resour e.
T1lENrxloAl s-on Saturday evening LAST, the
Ticket Of cave Man" was presented At the
Roysl Hawa an Theatre 10 crowded house. with
Mr. Edwin ruwne As Bob Rierley,s and Miss
MAY Iaighs as May Edwards in whhio eharac-
tiers they received the unqualified applause of the
entire audience, and by their artistic ability as
actors have established themselves as fayorites
with the Honolulu public, Miss Lizzie Ingles as
Mrs willouchhy." and Miss Amy Nelson as the
precocious . Sam willoushbyH produced rOars of
laughter. Msssrs. Bradley and Francoeur both
sustained their characters with marked ability.
Mr.. Morton tan amateurl as ~HackShaw," the
detective. acted his part with credit. Altogether
the play was pat on the stage IN good style, and
the large audience seemed entirely satisfied with
/ the result Tomorrow night Morton's comedy of
All that Glitisrs is not Cold and the roaring
farce Of Z" Paddy's whims' viii be presented. with
/ Nj. Edwin Browne IN both casts
| THE Library and Reading Room Association
held its regular monthly meeting in the Reading
/ Room, on Saturday evening last. Bills rendered
were approved. The Trsss1rer's statement showed
receipts Of $S2. and expenditures SIS, for April
/ hundred books had been given and as many
more bought during the past month, making the
1 whole number l.4a0 Hon. A. ]. Cartwright was
elected an honorary member. The fair to be held
in the roou,s on May soth will necessitate closing
| the rooms few days for preparation. paper is
30 be prepared for the occasion giving on the frs
psce diagram of the tables, and original articles
! IN other columns contributed for the paper. A
committee Was chosen TO present memorial 4
regard the aims, success and needs of the Insti,
tuElon- Though noInlnSlly for the benefit of the
members of the Association. II is virtually open
the pu bile. and strangers and visitors are cordially
welcome TO the advantages It Affords
SUNDAY last was the Easter Sunday of the Greel
Church and was duly celebrated ON board II. !
Ms. S, the Ljigsitts. There are many prett,
customs In Russia on this day. When friend
meet, no matter what their sex or station In life
they kiss one another thrice, repeating Christ i
risen = and the reply He is risen indeed" Their
is great interchange Of colored eggs, which Gus
( tom has with the advance of luxury grown into
/ habit OF giving presents similar 10 our Christina
gifts On Easter eve very imposing ceremon
takes place In the churches: il Is PARTICULAR
! striking az St. Is2ae's Cathedral in ST. Peters
; burg. The building, an immense one capable o
holding many thousand people, is filled. At firs
there is but dim light, but at Il O'Clock, whe
the priests after thrice walking round the build
J ins announce that Christ has risen. every meubs
! Of the congregation instantly lights taper. III
! candles IN the chandeliers flash out, the dom
blazss with q ring Of tire and what was befor
sombrs and dark Is perfect blaze OF hrillianc,
In Greek churches there Is no organ but there
: always magnificent choir. As the church
I hghted the choir bursts forth with an anthem {
praise Later. the metropolitan proceeds 10 tt
steps OF the cathedral and from thence blesses Ii
crowd of peasants. numbering from 5 900 to 1000
? who are assembled IN the square without, eac
-7ith his Easter visnds before him. little pyrs
mid OF Gurus. a sweet cake and half dozen CO
orgd eggs The Greek Church Is very strict
fasting, and not 4 cake or curd is touched Il
= the molly man has given his benediction- To 81
= such a vast crowd with bowed heads resting
+ perfect silence, the moonlight lifting up the part
c0lOEed groups 10 hear the feeble words OF Il
, irirm old patriarch trembling on the crisp frost
L air: 10 watch the fickerine lights Of the massiV
pile, AZ the doors of which he shuts, Is a sisi
! ( 1syar TO be forgotten