The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-06-01

Chief Justice Harris heard three admiralty
suits against the Higlfyey last Saturday.
Monday was Decoration Day, and in conse-
I quence ;he flags q the American Consulate and
Others were at half-mast.
The Storm Bird VIII take quite a cargo Of South
I Sea Islanders when she sails The South Sea Is
land scheme has not panned out successfully.
We see the names of sir. and Ms. F. A. schaefer
4 in the passenger list of the Kalrluaa. We wish
I them pleasant voyage and safe return.
At waianae the cane is growing finely. Indeed
according to some the manager can't sleep at night
in consequence of the continuous cracking.
The Band gave one OF their musical treats at the
[ Hawaiian Hotel on Monday evening last, it was
well attended by our music loving citizens
Her ROYAL Highness the Princess Likelike has
been spending a short time at the residence Of
Her Ercollency Ruth Keelikolani beyond Diamond
Head
We learn that all the cabin accommodations on
the bark Ruiaiasa which sails tomorrow for San
Francisco. have been engaged by intending pas
sencers.
The h1ols who did the ''box trick" has returned
TO the capital lie states that the trip was not as
inexpensive has been stated it cost s. 20 to put
that box" on board.
Mr. Hart has discharged eighteen Of his South
Sea Islanders. He is not impressed with them. Ii
no work turns up for them they will be returned
10 their homes by the Storm Bird
The ice machine has come to n complete stand.
stin it is supposed that a valve has broken. Il
viii DE ten DAYS or so before it can be put into
proper working order.
Another spent han cruising about at its own
sweet will brought up against 4 Chinaman, who
WIS following his peaceful ayocations. This is
the second instance within few days. The police
should look into the matter.
A large tract Of land has been fenced in Just
under the Roli, about four hundred acres 1t is
TO be used pasture land for the cattle belonging
10 the kaneole estate. We hear that the cattle ON
this estate are very fine and fat
The annual meeting Of the Hawaiian Mission
Childrens' Society will be held Saturday even
ing June 4th. at the residence OF DR.. c. NJ Hyde
The election of officers and other important bust
ness calls for a full attendance Of members
The telephone company are putting upnew posts
along the valley road to accommodate the wires
Of the numerous new subscribers. The work pro-
crosses very slowly however, there has been
much delay IN getting material from the Coast.
The officers and members Of Company A.
Hawaiian Guards, enjoyed sociable" at the
Armory on the evening OF the 27ih inst Songs
reeitations. etc, INDUCED in by the members
OF the Company. and the evening was highly en-
joyed by the invited guests.
some one has been amusing himself with chalk
ing the telephone posts up the valley road with the
words. The Chinese must Go. " 1t has evidently
been done by some youngster. The police had
better keep their eyes open and prevent such
nonsense being chalked over the country.
We hear that new trial has been ordered in
the case Of the Eugenia NJ. Briggs vs. the New Tea
land Insurance Co. TO recover the amount of in
surance consequent the loss of the vessel. This
viii be the third trl2l-the two former decisions
were IN favor of the owner Of the lost vessel.
Owing to the uncertainty of the Mail steamer for
san Francisco coming inside the harbor the
Postmaster-G General has deemed it advisable to
close the mail for the East on Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock. Letter writers will take due notice,
and have their correspondence In readiness.
Pinafore was repeated last night for the benefit
of the Library and Reading Room Association.
The audience was not very large. The little
operetta went of extremely well, in spite of the
thin house. On Saturday II will be played for the
last time for the benefit of Fire Company No.2.
The Band have had new set of instruments
imported. There are 80 pieces in all, and cost
Sl,7O0. Some of the large brass Instruments
struck us as fine specimens of workmanship. We
understand from Mr. Berger that these are the
finest instruments that have been brought here
they ought with care to last about 1--WE years
The annual election OF officers for the Honolulu
Fire Department takes place Monday evening
next. The Pacific Hose nominates Geo. Lucas for
Chief Engineer: John Mott, First Assistant
Robert Levers, Second Assistant. The two former
have served in the d. partment for many years,
the latter is TO Office, but he Is an old citizen
and has been active member.
We understand that orders have been sent to
Maui to hold searching inquiry into the cause Of
the death of the Chinaman at Olowalu, the circum-
stances of which will be found among our Maui
items The days when mans death 10y accident
would cause little or no comment, and no inquest
held seem to be slowly but surely passing away.
We commend the action of the Government in /
the matter.
Strolling along Nuuanu Street we glanced into
one Of the Chinese carpenters shops and saw a
very fair piece of wood-carving. 1t is the Hawaii
m coat-of-arms and is TO be placed in the veran-
dab ceiling of the Palace. The faces and figures /
are very fairy executed. Mr.. Chun Moke is GER I
tainly not half such "moke =" One might be 1
disposed 10 think him.
From various sources we hear good words con-
corning the conducting of the Police Court of
Honolulu. No Court can avoid now and then |
making mistakes in regard to law as well as fact
but what is particularly commendable here is the /
evident intention on the part both of the Judge I
and the prosecuting officers to attend thoroughly
and impariially 10 the public business brought I
before 1t. We consider that the Police Court as I
now conducted is a credit to this or any CON- 4
munity.
Our California packets are Just now absorbing |
the bulk of the passenger traffic between here and
San Francisco. 1t is doubtful at present
whether the next steamer will take any passengers
from here. and there Is probability that if she |
does. they will be subject to quarantine Of seven
DAYS after arrival over before being allowed to /
pursue their way BY taking a sailing vessel they
avoid this detention, being almost sure to be at
sea the stipulated time required by the quaran- 1
tine regulations of the port.
The case of Father Iarlin was heard before /
Judge Bickerton on Monday. The evidence given
was of a similar character to that which we re-
ported at the inquest, going perhaps little more
into detail. Messrs Russell and Dole appeared
on behalf Of the defendant and Mr.. Preston for I
the Crown. The case was remanded until to-day. |
Judge Bickerton made some remarks upon not /
protractlng the case unnecessarily most of the
witnesses working men, whose time was their /
money, and who received no compensation for
their loss
Another artesian well has been sunk makai of
Mr.. C. p Wards premises on King Street, and
fine flowing stream of sweet water has been
struck This well was projected by an enterpris-
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