The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-02-22

he Islands, be viii proceed % Tie United ct1teI
By next steamer most probably IL Is hoped tha
neaitn, and that at the end that time ne NAV D,
able TO resume his labors.
The Fort Street Church Ladies' Society hay,
been for some time preparing for Literary and
Musical entertainments 10 procure funds for tn.
purchase OF an Organ for their Yestry Some O
the best talent IN the city is on the programme
and the entertainment promises to be frstclass il
every particular Thursday, March 2nd, is tn.
date fixed for the Concert. The programme vii
be given in our next issue.
Amateur cooks had it all their own way at tn,
but end of last week. and some marvellous dishes
were connected. BY the way II is a curious fact
that many of our BOYS have more talent in tbs
culinary line than our girls A question put upon
the matter the other day. revealed that CAMPING
expeditions had made the tn9eHluts pHsr practi.
caliy acquainted with the mysteries of making
stew, boiling potatoes, preparing coffee, and one
yenturesome youth declared he could tackle a
pudding This is practical at all events.
The corner lot on Merchant and Fort streets. e1.
tending from Doctor Hofmann's former store
round to Queen street, has been purchased by Mr.
Campbell for $4,000. He intends putting up a
new set of stores, which are 10 be the handsomesi
IN the city; they will be built of stone from the
quarries on the Honolulu estate this stone is
capable Of taking hne polish. and very fine work
can be done whit. Mr.. Campbell is nov possessed
OF one Of the finest properties for business pur-
poses IN the city. As our trade increases these
business sites will become very valuable.
The Honolulu Athletic Association, in order to
get on a working basis as soon as possible. are de-
sirous of collecting the initiation fee and dues of
join the Association may apply to any
member of the Board of Directors The
initiation fee is 81 and the dues s. annually, if
paid in advance, or $50 quarterly paid in
advance. Mr.. A. NJ. Hewett Is authorized to re-
cept for dues etc, from the 18th TO the 25th of
February, inclusive, at which latter date the ten
days grace allowed for the payment of the same
expires.
The Rev. DR.. Damon has presented to the Board
of Education, for the Hawaiian Museum. num-
Der of maps, charts, portraits. etc. which were en-
grayed by the students At Lahalnaluna, under the
direction of the then Rev. and later judge Dorrln
Andrews about the year $40. Such erlgravlngs
rare and interesting, and the copper plates
which they, or the most of them, we're printed,
were are sorry TO say, destroyed some years ago
The Board of Education very happy to receive
such gifts, anything belonging TO the ancient or
olden times of HAWAII mel for the Museum.
Under the auspices of the Athletic Association.
game of cricket and baseball match were PLAYED
on the Makiki plains LawD tennis was to have
also formed portion of the afternoons amuse-
ment, but the players did not put in appearance
We hear that shortly the meetings of the Associa-
ton will be held in Thomas Square, it is being
leveled and prepared for practical use This piece
of public land will at last become a benefit to the
public. From the number OF people who drove
out to the games at Nakiki, 1t is very evident
that considerable interest is being felt in the pro-
grcss Of the Athletic Association.
Chinatown was brilliantly Illuminated on Thurs
day evening. Hotel street between Nuuanu and
Maunakea streets was fairly ablaze with lanterns,
and John evidently making preparations for
the next day. Very few of the Chinese stores
were open for the purposes of trade. The large
Ihlnese restaurant. where one can get such deecta-
bic celestial cookery, the very scent of which is so
apetising. was closed for the evening, but sharp
nose could foretell the coming banquet of shark S
fms, rotten cabbage, ancient fish. and other delica-
cies which would make Johns heart merry on the
morrow.
The new blocks of buildings at the corners of
Fort and Queen streets are progressing rapidly
Messrs. Wilder Co.'S Is in such condition that
a very fair idea, of what its appearance will be.
can be formed. 1t gives every promise of being
the handsomest place of business IN town. Mr.
Campbells property, being more extensive is not
in so advanced a stage, but over a portion of it
the roof Is already raised and the fronts are being
pushed along fast. When complete, there will be
very fine set of offices for hire in Of the best
localities III town.
The Amateur Musical Society holds its annual
meeting for the election of officers, and transac-
tion of other business, at the Music Hall Friday
evening, of the 9th The members doubtless
recognize the importance of having the entire
voice Of the society upon the important matter of
choosing officers for the coming year. IL is to be
earnestly desired, that with a choice of officers
favorable to the entire society, and with more
favorable circumstances to affect the work of the
society than have affected it during the past year
the next year may indicate some progress in must
cal culture.
Mechanic Engine Co. No. q at its meeting last
week, passed the following preamble and resolu-
tons on the death Of Mr.. James S. Lemon. Mr.
Lemon was for many years an active and efficient
officer and member of their Company
WBEREAs.-lt has pleased an Advise Providence TO
remove from this life the 2ti February, 1852 BY
death, our esteemed brother fireman James ). Lemon
and
Whereas.-In memory Of :he deceased 1t is proper
that we should record our high appreciation Of his
sterling qualities and merits r fireman. either as
private or officer OF the company. thereto De-
Reso'roa,-ThHt in the demise Of jar =. Lemon,
Engine Company No. has sustained fhe los ~ a
jealous and valuable member the Depart1 active
ex-Chief-EnsinecT. and fireman, and the Comu nifty
true and loyal citizen, and
Res0tred,-GhHt mourn the loss OF our eafn ed
Delegate James !. Lemon, whose efforts for the sre
Of the Company always characterize tF HE
promptness and untiring energy.
RefOiued,-That we, the members Of said Company do
hereby tender TO his wife and children pur earnest
sympathy in their affection the loss Of one who was
kind husband and father.
Resoired,-That copy Of these resolutions be for
wsrded the wife Of deceased and a 90 10 fv-1
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