The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-12-25

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p In the town of Suva which has been selected
as the capital of FIJI Instead of Levuka. q land sale
was recently held when lots in suitable positions for
business sites realized prices which ranged from
s 1000 to 1900 per acre. The Bank Of New Zsa-
land subsequently paid at the rate Of So. 200 per
acre for a corner lot. These prices we're looked up
on as extreme in Fiji. but they are very moderate
compared with the values put upon business sites in
Honolulu.
q In the vestry Of Bethel Church the children
who attend Sabbath-school held there, were merrily
entertained in true Christmas style on Thursday
evening last. A fine and we'll laden Christmas tree
had been provided, and from the hands Of Mrs.
Damon and Mrs. Dillingham; each child received 0
little token Of that kindliness which the return of
this season awakens in ev cry Christian breast. Ac-
cording to their own account the young folks had q
thoroughly good time
TIL parties who " recommend q Council Of Re-
geucy outright,'-in the event of the departure
abroad of His Majesty the King, are hostile to
the Hawaiian Monarchy, and to the ~indepen-
dence of the Hawaiian Kingdom and when it is
said that the - Heiress Apparent is a lady, who
would probably be glad to decline the burden p"
of the regency, a gratuitous insult is offered to
Her Royal Highncss the Princess Liliu, which is
calculated to rouse the resentment of every true
Hawaiian subject, whether native or foreign
Express.
q The Bishop OF Honolulu held an Ordination
Service at st. Andrews on Sunday last, when DR..
B. O.. Barker, the head master of Iolani College.
Mr.. Abel Clarke of Waialua. aud Mr.. F. W. Merrill
late of Wailuku were ordained deacons.
The last of the series of Advent sermons on
the Incarnation nj Christ was preached by the
Bishop. followed by remarks appropriate to the
occasion. Mr.. Clarke occupies the position OF
master OF the Government school at WaialuA. and
Mr.. Merrill has just received a similar appoint
ment at Kaneohe. The ranks OF the Anglican
clergy in this island will therefore be much
strengthened. In the afternoon the Bishop con-
Armed number Of Hawaiian boys and young
men.-Erpress.
q The pupils at Iolani College gave an enter
tainment on Thursday afternoon, which. in spite Of
the adverse weather, was very we'll attended. Her
Majesty the Queen Dowager was unable to be
present through indisposition, but sent u kind note.
and was represented by several members of Der
household. The programme of the entertainment
included both vocal music and recitations. The
opening song had the appropriate theme Of " We'll
come" The recitations were 4" ~Inschape Rock"
given by James Morse ; /" Sorrow on the Sea" by
Edward Styles Z. The Armada " by J. S. Rick.
ard 'Barbara Fretchie . by John Low " King
Arthur's Far ewell by Eben Low /; Gelert "
by P. Emmsley ''The Deserted Village" by
Joseph Morse. and "Couadeuce in God " by
Anahue. These were very creditably rendered.
especially those by the two Lows and Richard.
The chorus Sweet Echo |" pleased the audience
very much Edward Styles. to whom the Echo "
was given has a sweet voice and sang bis part
we'll. He also sang the solo &" o merry goes the
time u to which there is an effective chorus. The
principal piece of the entertainment. in the prepare.
ton of which much pains had been taken both by
the pupils who took part in it and their instructor,
Mr.. Wray Taylor, consisted of a scene and some
songs and choruses from " 3. n. s. Pinafore."
These were given in costume and were universally
declared to be a great success. The Christmas
carols 9 while Shepherd watched their focks by
night " and 9 Christ was born in Bethlehem " fol-
lowed, and the entertainment closed with two
pretty little choruses cripple little Brooklet "
and e" All among the Barley" In the evening the
boys were themselves entertained by their masters
with a magic lantern exhibition.
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