The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-02-21

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will be held next Thursday evening at the usual
time and place. \
~ We are requested to say that the Rev. DR..
Hyde will occupy the pulpit at The Bethel Church
tomorrow forenoon.
ga large and varied collection Of eorsls,
shells, mats aud other eurios from the Micronesian
Islands. will be sold to-day at public auction see
notice.
At the concert Of vocal and instrumental music
last evening, there was a full attendance. The sing
ing was exceptionally good. We have remarkably
good talent here in yocalization and voices which
with culture would delight audiences even in Europe.
Y The brigantine Morning Star, has again te-
turned to port from a cruise among the islands Of
the Southern Seas. The report OF Captain Bray
will be found in another column. We understand
that the vessel will undergo some extensive re-
pairs.
E-Tbe exhalations o. volatile matter through the
tubular organs ofMadame Pele have the
residents Of the district Of Kohala, Hawaii, during
the last week; that Is 90 say. the smoke from the
volcano was very thick and hung over the whole
district 50 says a correspondent in that region.
wAsmIYGToS's BRTmDAY.-On Monday the Esd.
inst. at Z 80 p. NJ. AT the rooms of Mechanic Engine
Co. No, ,, the American Relief Society will celebrate
the anniversary Of the birthday Of him, who was
= first in war, first in peace, and FIRST in the hearts
of his countrymen.' All good Americans are invit-
cd 10 attend.
GAyBIERs CArTUKED-A squad Of police under
the direction OF Captains Bartholomew and Nc
Keague. made a raid upon the Chinese Theatre, on
Thursday evening, after the performance. and sue
ceeded in capturing thirty-fve Ceiestlals who were
engaged in gambling. A lot OF opium was also
captured, but the owners are unknown. This Is n
move in the right direction.
Go SLow-A party of heightened hoodlums,
whose names have been handed into us. made
night bideous with their screams aud vociferations
on the evening Of the 18th inst, on and about
the region OF Emma and Bereiainia streets. The
language used was disgusting, and as they are
among the first to openly condemn such actions Ia
others. we shall deem il our duty il a like occasion
again occurs, like this mentioned. to publish facts
and incidents which may assist In reducing some
of their egotistical notions.
y By a notice in the By Authority column Il
will be seen that applications for the purchase OF
building lots on Kulaokahua plains will be receiv-
ed at the office of the Minister of the Interior until
Tuesday next, at 3 O'Clock =. NJ. after which, no
more applications can be received. To those OF
our readers who are in want Of a nice homestead
lot, we would say,-apply promptly. By reference
to the map at the Interior Office we End that there
are a few choice lots on Beretania aud King streets
not yet applied for. A word TO the wise, &c.
70 The difficulties Of some Of our inter-island
communications by sailing vessels, are illustrated
in the case of the schooner H. A. Briggs. which \
has been about two months trying to land her very
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without success. Captain Briggs broken down by
nights and days OF hard work ard exposure, Is now
retired, temporarily, and Captain Christian took
charge Of the schooner for the present trip 10 the
windward side Of Hawaii, for which she leaves to-
day.
MUsIc-The band will play at Emma Square
this afternoon, commencing at ~hali-past four
o'clock. The following is the programme:
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oratorio March-David and Absaiom new. Longhurst
P~olka-Myrtle Wreath. .stasny
The next moonlight concerts will take place on
Tuesday. Feb. oath. and Thursday, Feb. 26th. at
the usual place and time.
The THEArRE.-The much talked Of, and long
rehearsed, ''Pinafore,'' was produced at the Theatre,
for the first time in this country, and by the Clayton
Combination Company, on the evening Of last Satur-
day, the 18th inst, to a crowded house and In the
presence of His Majesty aud Suite. The play Of
''PInafore' is Of the opera boufe style, and was
written as a satire on the manner in which positions
and promotions we're obtained, at one time. In the
English Navy. Pinafore has had an unprecedented
run in Eastern cities, and many ofthe expressions
found in the score had become popularized 20 that
extent as to become monotonous. The rendition by
the Clayton Combination, is pleasing, as a novelty, |
but as a representation Of the spirit in which the
play was written, is very incomplete. The Admiral
is made q buHO0n, by a natural actor Of that charac-
ter, none Of the official dignity consistent with the
position being understood, or introduced. The make
up of this parsonage is also outre, not alone in age,
but also in the absence Of The distinctive p~araphar-
MALTA which adorns an Admiral. The Captain 10 too
youthful. and lacks action. Josephine 10 In the
hands of a good singer, but a poor actress. Butter
cup, as deineated by Miss Ingles, Is fair. the concep-
ton being good, but the acting lacks life. Mr.
voice stands him in good stead, as Dick
Deadeye. Mr. Morton as Ralph Rsckstraw, has an
part and performs it ia a manner that
study. The sisters, cousins and aunts perform
their parts well, especially in the choruses. Little
Harry, as Midshipmite, is a general favorite. The
localization in the Admiral's song. composed by Mr..
Perkins, would be a feature IL Sung as written.
ut each performance. The musical portion Of thcN
under direction Of Mr.. Berger is we'll rendered, \
many of the airs are fast becoming popularized.
Only n few more representations Of the play will be
so prospective visitors should not delay too
Iong Tonight Pinafore will again hold forth.
HoSoLULU, Feb. IL, 1880.