The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-06-18

~ ANA1AO NANS wv AoOO
author of the witty and admirable poem on
Punahou, is a bright illustration of the educa-
tlonal influences of these islands
e Mr.. William French residing at Tientsin
China, of whom we made mention in our ac-
count of the Kings Tour, in last Saturdays
issue, is not as stated the brother of Mrs. John
E. Bush; but of Mrs. Paakaiulaula, the wife of
Mr.. A. w. Bush.
20 Turkeys are quoted at So, Sc, and ST each
In the Shanghai Market report of the North
CHINA DAILY .VecS of March 26, 1881 And eggs
are quoted at seven cents a dozen. An export
of our turkeys to Shanghai, for a return cargo of
eggs would pay very well at this time.
- A statement appeared in a local paper,
that no representatives of the Customs Depart
ment were present on the arrival of the P. M. S.
S. City of Sydney. That Journalist must have
gazed through glasses darkly, as we know of two
good men, and true who were present and en-
dowed with the proper authority.
r The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Rowe
marshaled by Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Dat, raided the
residence of the first named parties ON the even
ing of the 18th ins3., and surprised them in a
manner consistent with the rules laid down in
such cases. The usual festivities were enjoyed
in by all present and were continued till a
late hour.
- The Band will play in Emma Square this
afternoon at 40 p. NJ. The following is the
programme.
overture-Romilda and
-. ....-. Waidteufel
Polka-The Herye
The Band will give an extra concert on Monday
evening, June Goth, at the Hawaiian Hotel.
- 1t is rumored that a Company of Volun-
teers is about to be organized with the title of
''The Royal Volunteer Rifle Corps" (The
Princess OwD0 and that a miIitarU Ohicar hos
consented to take the command. This is as it
should be. We hear also that a meeting for the
enrolment of Il limited number of members
will be announced so soon as the Royal sanction
has been obtained for the formation of the
Corps, and preliminary aid secured from certain
quarters.
~ Amongst the passengers i'll transitu per
Mee-Foo are several Chinese from Lima, who gave
us heart rending stories of the condition of their
fellow countrymen in Peru, resulting from the
late war. One in particular, who passed by
Honolulu about eight years ago, en- route for
Peru, with a capital of S25, had, six months ago,
$4,000 to his credit. He is a poor man to-day
and goes home at the expense of the Six Com
panies of San Francisco, not having enough
money to pay his passage. There are many old
and infirm Chinese returning to their homes under
the auspices of the same institution. The
Chinese Peruvians regarded with envy the con-
dition of their cOuntrymen in this Chinese par
adise.
~ No special record appears to have been kept
of the strata pierced by Mr.. Loo Ngawk's arte-
sian well. The following items of information
on the subject have been courteously furnished
by the contractors for the work, Messrs. Cooke
& Peddler: There were about 6 feet of rich,
alluvial soil on the surface, below which was
the usual layer of black sand. Then followed
about 100 feet of coral rock, resting on 20 feet
of hard, black lava. Coral and clay alternated
for the rest of the depth, until the handbook,
which encases the water-bearing strata, was
reached. An exception to this occurred at the
depth of about $50 feet, when a layer some 20
feet thick of hard, crystalline rock, of marble
like texture was found.
- A Portuguese and a native inspired with
the love of horse-racine after the official pro-
gramme was concluded on Saturday last, match
ed their fiery steeds against one another for a
mile dash, $35 aside, cash down. The preli-
minaries being satisfactorily arranged, they start
ed off, but on nearing the quarter mile post they
encountered a hurdle that had not been counted
on, and the consequence was "a spill" for the
Portuguese who had the lead at the time. The
native got through the difficulty and won the
race. The Portuguese claimed a foul, and sug-
eested that So be added to the stake and the
race run over again. The generous hearted Ha-
waiian, elated with his temporary victory, con-
scented. 1t resulted in the foreigner leaving
the track with $50 in his pocket, and the native
empty-handed
rF Claus Spreckels Esq. and Mrs. Spreckels
arrived per Steamer City OF Sydney, on Sunday
morning at 3 AN. Mr.. Spreckels then proposed
to get on board the Steamer Kilauea Hou, and
I, proceed direct to Kahului, Maui. But the Pre-
sident of the Board of Health, present at the
time. objected; and insisted that inaSmuch as
Mr.. Spreckels had come ashore, he must go into
quarantine for six days, to complete fourteen
DAYS. since his departure from San Francisco.
Mr.. Spreckels considered that there was no oc-
casion for his going into quarantine, as he had
! not had any intercourse with the town, and
- ~ IT, 1-G L. IL IN
NJ. Mr.. Spreckels received a permit to depart
per Kilauea Hou; but wishing to remain in town,
and visit his new mansion, he delayed his de-
parture and left per Likelike on Tuesday after
noon.
H. B. NJ. S. THETIs.-This vessel, one of Eng
lands cruisers, arrived in port on
the 18th inst, from Tahiti, which port she left
on the 18th of May. The Thetis is commanded
bv Captain Prescott William Stephens, carries
IA guns, tonnage 1,870; horsepower, $50, and
has a complement of 225 persons, all told. She
will leave here for Yancouver's Island on or
about the Goth inst. Following is a list of the
officers
Captain omnanding.-Prescott William Stephens.
Lieutendats.-Veasey Knox, d. L. Dickson, j. n. Pely,
w. n. L. Gale, A H Horsley.
Sub Lieutenants w. ]. Grogan, Ernest L. Austin.
ChdpLain.-Lorenzo Shepherd, B.A
.SdT SuTgson.-J. F. Parr.
chief Engiaeer.-w. A. Stewart.
P1yndSter.-W. W. Blaney.
S~ar9eon-EdwardF urgeson.
En1iaeer-John Anderson. -
assistant Eagineer-Alfred D. Watson.
Gunner.-Jonn Mills.
Curpenter.-T. q. Howper:
Decentralization Clarke.
PdyHdser Ckrk.-A. II. Horner.
Assistant Cf6N|. 2. 2 TEz1e.