The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-11-08


Hon. j. S. Walker has at last been gazetiod as
Auditor General. An oversight the part Of
some Government official prevented the announce
Inent sooner.
We are glad to hear that Miss Mossman has
sufficiently recovered from the effects of her fall
50 that she has been able to resume her duties at
Fort Street School.
The old planking on the Litslts wharf is now
being removed and will be replaced with new.
The piles along the edges of the wharf TO be
Strengthened and strengthened
Iorrin A. Thurston, Esq, has been admitted TO
the practice of law on examination by the justices
of the Supreme Court. We hear that he passed
his examination very creditably.
The ladies and friends of the Bethel Church
held their usual monthly social in the vestry room
of the Church on Thursday evening last. An en-
joyable time was had by those present.
A meeting of the Teachers Association will be
held in the School Room, Fort Street School To-
morrow Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock. All
members are specially requested to attend.
correspondent on Kauai whose address we
have mislaid may depend upon our treating of the
subject he desires at an early date Circumstances
prevented our touching the matter this issue
The remains Of the late Right Rev Bishop
Maipret WINS removed from vault in the Catholic
Cemetery and deposited under the altar Of the
Roman Catholic Cathedral on the evening OF the
I'd inst
The meeting of members OF the Grand Army of
the Republic held at Knights of Pythias Hall on
the md inst, was very well attended and the ranks
were recruited by the addition Of several new
members.
Another Richmond appears in the field of
auctioneers, in the shape of Mr.. Frank S. Pratt
who is having one Of the stores in Beaver Block,
Queen street, fitted up for the purpose of carrying
| On the auction business.
On Monday evening last passers-by noticed the
Foreign Office at Aliiolani Hale, illuminated up to
O'Clock: Query-Was it editorials Of brilliant
order that were being COZ Jccted, or was it only
discussion Of high politicsg
The easierly end of the old Fish Market rre
sents bright and clearly appearance since the
replacement of the old low and dirty looking stalls
/ by new light and lofty ones. The rest Of the
market yet remains in sfafH gro.
The South Sea Islander is acquiring taste for
military pomp: we observed South Sea Island
woman in a white jacket with military cuffs and
the regulation sergeant stripes. Who says that
Hawaii is not a great civilizng influence
BY appointment of His E1celency the American
Minister Resident the position of American Con-
sular Agent at Mahukona, Hawaii is now filled by
Mr.. Charles L. Wight, who has been officially re-
cognized by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
We hear that Capt. Roper, who came TO this port
in command of the 1Iyer Head, and who gained
some nctoriety in San Francisco, is now running
his vessel between Hongkong, Mauritius and the
Cape he has had enough of the trade in this di-
rectiun
question box will be used at the Fort Street
Church this evening at the pray meeting. Those
in attendance are requested to write ont and bring
to the meeting any question pertaining 70 the
Bible the religious life and conduct. These
will be collected and answered.
A correspondent from Maui complains Of non
delivery mails three letters post marked October
3lst were not received till Saturday November 4th
The delay was evidently in the Waikiki office. the
I. NJ. &. had better give the valuable official in
that place little friendly advice.
Trial by Jury" the little operetta which it is
the intention of some of our amateurs TO offer to |
the public at no very distant date, is progressing
very we'll Mr.. Marquee has scored the music TO |
suit the parlor orchestra, 50 we may expect very |
complete performances when 1t comes of.
About this time call and interview Capt Luce,
who in a notice to taxpayers places himself " at
home at his office makai of the Government |
House ON November 9th. The reception will last |
until November 30th after which the recalcitrant
or negligent taxpayers will receive cards from the
sherihs.
The Chinese city post seems to be hourishing;
we often notice the celestials examining the old
kerosene tins which serve as p. o. boxes. Why |
should the Caucasian be behind his Asiatic brotherI
We believe that city delivery would answer very
well and would pay expenses, at all events the eX-
pertinent might be tried.
The rains Of the last week have filled up the res
ervoirs and have started many of the minor streams
and water runs Complaints about water have
ceased. We should not forget, however, that dry
season will como round and the water authorities
should be prepared for 1t.
The wrecked Niagara still remains off the en-
trance to the Channel. On Thursday morning
the vessel after rolling somewhat, finally settled
well down on the port side and now remains II
that position. most favorable one to enable til
incoming seas TO use their force in rendi ng her
asnnder
The duties Of the Secretary of the Board of
Health are at present so onerous that be has OBJ
tanned an assistant clerk. Possibly the salary of
the assistant paid out of the Secretarys salary
possibly too it is additional item of unappropri-
ated expenditures. The taxpayers must not let 81
and my colleagues hear them grumble.
There is a lull in the work connected with the
Young Mems Christian Association building and
the reason assigned is a scarcity of skilled artis-
ans During the time being it would be advisable
to give employment to fOtskifled labor by having
the bricks. which are piled in dangerous manner
on the foot path removed inside the fence.
Considerable comment is being INDUCED in
lately regarding the ability Of the mud-digger at
present lying up in ordinary at the end Of the
Mail Dock, to contest for the championship honors
of power and speed with the tug Pee. The talk
may result in bringing about trial between the
two rivals on the coming Royal birthday.
Captain Dutton in company with Professor
Alexander left for Molokai Monday the Cap
tain will visit the Leper Settlement and will also
make tour of the Island for the purpose of ex-
we believe, complete the investigations which the
Captain intends to make.
A lamp post at the corner Of Emma and School
streets would be somewhat of an advantage the
uu lucky pedestrian might then have some chance
Of seeing his way and Of avoiding barking his
shins or breaking his nose. at present on these
dark nights it is difficult to get through without
one OF the other of these accidents.
Hammooks are being prepared for cur gallant
" armed force We hear that 80 are at present
under way. We are not quite sure, but VIC believe
there Is some talk Of organizing this body the
lines of the celebrated regiment known as the
% horse marines,n hence the hammocks and horses
have already been provided IN part.
We hear that il is the intention Of the Library
Committee to make arrangements for having Ice
lures delivered fortnightly the first of the series
viii most probably be given by Captain Dutton,
who will speak on Erosion, specially applying
his lecture to the formation of island valleys
A numerous audience is likely to be present.
Amongst the --latest departures from the circle Of
bachelors, whose name at one time this city was
legion, is that of Mr.. I. A. Dudoit who now enters
the list Of taxable benedicts, having been joined
in vedlock in this city on the 2nd inst 70 Miss
Emma A. Duncan. The usual compliments are
presented by the Ga-effe TO the happy couple.
Persons, who throw down iron hoops, should be
careful not to leave them on the road, they are
excessively dangerous for horses. What came
near being bad accident On Saturday was caused
By one of those miserable things: and the conse-
qucnce was a sudden start and rear, which gave
The rider heavy fall fortunately no bones broken
considerable number Of noisy DRINKS returned
along the valley ON Saturday evening. Since the
Of the new liquor Law each succeeding
Saturday becomes more noisy. doctor who has
much 10 do with native practice tells Us that he
hardly entets native house on Saturdays without
finding one or two and sometimes even all hands