The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-04-21
ISLAND LOCALS.

ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT Tows.
The DiigWitte went to sea last week for short
Cruise to windward. She is expected back soon.
We observe several familiar faces back by the
Australia, among them DR.. ]. Mott Smith, j. NJ.
Morton, II. j. Agnew, and others.
The Lilelike Will leave on Monday next the 18th,
for Kswaihae and return-leaying out HiIo. She
VIII return to port on Thursday morning for
general overhauling, it is said.
The regular monthly meeting of the Hawaiian
Mission Children's Society Will be held next Satur
day evening at the residence of DR.. Hyde, Kulao-
kahua. full attendance is requested.
The Bazaar advertised for some time by ladies'
of the Anglican Church and others, will be held at
the Lyceum the 9th, next Tuesday. 1t prom
Uses to be very interesting and enjoyable occasion
Berger gave another of his enjoyable band con-
certs last Monday evening. What could we do
without the band these days. An extra concert
was given last night at the Hawaiian Hotel.
Mr.. Edwin Brown, a well-known actor, arrived
on the Australia and will remain over till next
steamer. During his stay he will produce several
presentations IN which he is well spoken of by the
San Francisco press.
Every Sabbath at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon at
Kawaiahao Church, the Rev. II. Bingham holds
service for the benefit of the South Sea Islanders
It is a novel and interesting spectacle to see the
crowds who gather to hear the strange words.
We are getting satisfied about the weather,
Sc oil -l,,-
The winds are strong, but perhaps they search out
and bear away seeds of disease. The nights are
cool and refreshing. In short, this is old fash
toned trade wind weather
Contributions TO THE Library Association
We notice In last weeks Advertiser a number of
recent additions to the Library. We are glad to
learn that the contributions still continue to come
In. Within the last few days Mr. b. 4. Bolles has
given about forty volumes. There plenty of
people among us who could give literally of books
from their libraries and not miss them, but who
have not vet done so. We trust the good example
OF others will not be lost on them.
Last Saturday Mr.. Coney's fine residence on the
corner of Palace Walk and Richards street, had a
narrow escape from fire. Cause, unclean fues.
Ignition had taken place and was discovered only
time to prevent serious fire. The fue was full
OF SCOT, which took fire, not uncommon occur
renee IN other countries. Too much care cannot
be taken IN guarding against fire.
Everybody was on the tip-toe of expectation all
day Saturday for the first sight or sound of the
steamer, but no steamer came. Saturday night,
eager ewes watched for that light out at Kaimuki
but no light was visible. The australia did not
come Sunday. nor the Cassie TelfdiJ; and it is to
be feared that the proper observance of the day
was somewhat lnterfered with. Oh, for a sub
marine cable
Young Mr.. Morgan met with serious accident
last Saturday afternoon while driving along Fort
street on the Esplanade. To avoid collision, the
horse jumped suddenly to the left into the lane or
street mauka of Mr., Ways shop; the two-wheeled
cart was tipped over, and Mr.. Morgan thrown
against the house. His arm broke through a win
dow and was badly gashed and cut, and he expert
enced some other knocks and bruises. 1t is
fortunate that no other serious result followed.
Something new to amuse the public is ever and
anon arising The last thing out, quite old in the
States, but new here, is the Is or "a puzzle, 16
small square blocks, numbered from l TO 16, are
placed IN box Just filling it. The "a puzzle con-
slsts IN so arranging them as TO add up each row,
then dlagOnally, and each time produce 81. Then
take out the is, and by Transporting the blocks,
make them read from l to 15 in rotation. 1t looks
very easy. but II Is rumored that some have gone
crazy over II.
Another steamer is advertised to leave for San
Francisco Saturday next, the oath. 1t is the
GHssie Telfai-, well known boat in California
waters. She is advertised under the rather high
sounding name, :" Star Line" If she will make
- Star Lime time, and do as well otherwise,
as those fine Atlantic steamers, she will receive
the public appreciation, and can sail under
any high toned name. Meantime, it is to be hoped
that she Will prove success, and that we shall,
some time In the near future, have steam commu-
nlcatlon with San Francisco oftener than once in
four weeks. We would be satisfied for the present
with one trip every two weeks each way. Messrs
WIl- O. Irwin d Co. agents.
Miss dc We're, recently from Australia, proposes
to let hear her sing before she departs for San
Francisco on the next steamer. She comes with
the praises of the Australian press and is said to
have a sweet voice. The proof of the pudding is
IN the eating, and probably the best way for our
citizens, who love music to find out, is to go and
hear for themselves. If she sings as well as Ket-
ten plays no one will be disappointed. She also
advertises that during her stay she will give vocal
lessons. We need more trained singers than we
now have, with all respect for the Musical Society
Perhaps, however. the building of the Musical
Hall viii stimulate cultivation. Her first concert
viii take place on Friday evening next.
Here, in Honolulu, we often hear of the evil
deeds of those Chinese in San Francisco and else
where, who make trade In their fellows, and
shudder at the deep damnation of such traffic when
1t has, for its end the qualification of lust and the
young girls, VINO. II Is SAID, abducted
from their homes III China, and spirited away.
But 1t comes TO US with shock to hear of the
same thing In our midst. Such thing was re-
ported last week TO have been found even in our
midst. Tai Kau, or Tai Au, one of the passengers
by the HerBliHe. undertook to leave for San Fran
cisco on the city Of Nelg York last week with two
young girls. but she was stopped, probably because
that Celestial who wanted one of the girls was
unable TO purchase her at what he thought fair
price. As the result his virtuous feelings compelled
him to report the case to the police, and the trio
were stopped and lodged in the Station House. ex-
cept the young girls, who were placed in the care
Of Chinese constable The attention of the Chi
nese Consul was called to the matter, but the
woman, Tai Kau, was discharged from insufficient
evidence. The voyage, venture, is probably
broken up, if indeed the conjectures about it are
true. Al any rate, It may as well be understood,
that In Hawaii such things cannot be.
MAUI.
Mr.. Henry NJ. Aexander's infant child died on
the 10th, and was buried from the family home
stead IN WailukE.