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THE MATTE PRESS.
ARE THE MINISTERS ExTRAvAGANr AND
WAsTEFULt

ARE THE MINISTERS ExTRAvAGANr AND
wAsTEFULt
The above questions were asked by the Eieie
P"akoin few weeks ago, and as citizen of
Hawaiian birth having waited for some weeks
for an answer to them by the Eifke withou,
success, I wish 10 call them up again for the
purpose Of answering them; for | noticed
that in replying on these points to the argu
ments of the Paf dina the EGie did not make
any satisfactory or rational answer to the Pae
dina as to the reason why Gibson's son-in law
had an increase OF salary. This action of the
ministry is merely an utter squandering of the
money OF the government. Perhaps it will be
said that this money was appropriately spent
| because OF the great amount of work done by
this son-in-law, in travelling about and looking
into the condition of the nation and observing
matters here and there.
Well, il this is the ground for the advance
of salary of the son-in-law, it is the most
| fraudulent and shameless trick Of ALL l have
been informed by friend that this son-in-law
of Gibson made a tour through our Islands to
look into the condition of the people Of our
country. This is a good-for- nothing piece OF
business. Where did the son-in-law study
medicine that he should have the cheek to pass
himself of as a medical man in such tour
This is merely pouring on, money with no re-
turn. This reminds one OF the action of Ger.
tain blind man Of whom it was said che could
not see il he was blindfolded."
Now, il this is the kind of work, To send Out
the son'in-aw Of Gibson to affect the character
Of physician, it were better TO have an END
OF this business, and that Gibson and his col
leagues spend no more money.
To the question raised above answer tina
this work Of the cabine, is only money vast
ing piece of business, seeking their own per
sonal good while expressing the people.
have lived good many years, and know
very well that in past years the pay of tn,
secretary OF the board Of health was only
fraction Of this large sum which this lazy in
efficient son-in-law receives. --knekoa, No,
IS, 1851 J. NALuA.
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THE TREASURY OF rur NATION.

The department Of finance Of the Hawaiian
government has for its head certain Hawaiian
who is thought much Of; but his picture is set
up as jumping jack to amuse the multitude,
and what do we seer For many months past,
and since the proroguing OF the last I.egisla-
'are, ii has been rare thing to see the minis.
ter of finance. lie has no, been much seen at
his Office. Very many persons have desired to
consult him on matters Of business relating to
his Office, but he was not to be found there,
and they had to go away unsatished.
II has been reported 10 US that the auditor,
general has greatly needed to confer with the
finance minister on official business, but has
not been able to obtain an interview with him
and that concerning all that business in regard
to expenditures, which the law relating to III.
auditor -gcneralship and the Office Of 6nancs
commands shall be done by them Jointly, Il
has been impossible TOT them to meet and dis
cuss. And why is ,hisi The reason is thai
tbs minister Of finance has got lost OF gon.
astray. Perhaps he has strayed away onto tn,
plains, or perhaps he has fallen into pit.
the oshee eanno, be filled in an honorabl.
manner BY the present incumbent, is |, no
hes, Sor the King to reqaes, him To return hi
commissioas In oar wish for the prosperit,
Hawaii We feel that this Is the only prope
course io' the King to pursue.
Il is an utter disgrace to the nation and /,
the government TO behold this seemingly erea
man, one who is also the head of one Of IN,
departments u the government, misconsac,in,
himself in tbs sight Of the multitude. relh,,
aboa, like lo~iived boos. As lovers Of Ha
waii, and Jealous Of her honor, VIC have bee,
hsoughi TO shame BY the strange antics Of tn
niinistes Of finance.
When ks~eAApssha w YES Kise. minis
let u finance Who was guilty Of drunkenness
IN Pablie ~as discharged without delay. /
not tAAi good example 10 iollowp would !
mot BE- siga Of good government, On the par
|d u King " him 10 turn on, heads Of dc
pastneni wAo were cosnp, and debsuehed !,
shes hves and gisen up to drunkenness an,
oshes vieesf wosh il moi cause the King
government 10 Be- heh in ~hoie>oaa< ieas q
him to turn oss nea vk.o oandscted sAeun
sslv~ \ c~eA wy = tAiss Mold NJ, HI
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giving many an opportunity TO witness eoloring
whose delicacy and naturalness Is seldom
found in our country. The place Of exhibition
having been arranged expressly for the display
of pictures, has every convenience that light
can suggest, and the rooms have been crowded
every day and evening One very amusing
feature Of this all has been the comments Of
would. be critics, who probably know as much
about such a collection as the average Ameri
can docs Of Choetaw, calling attention with
glib pencil to the incorrect attitude drawn by
the great RaHaelle OF Rubens, critieising color
ing and expression and lastly, questioning the
reliability Of il all, when the collection, worth
perhaps $4,000, has an European reputation
which the ink -slingers cannot injure nor rea-
sonably endanger Probably they are insti-
gated by local daubers, whose bad pictures
have flooded our auction rooms for years, and
whose efforts require gaudy frames to meet
with ready or forced sale.
PERSONALS.
| 1t is gratifying to meet 50 many Of your
good people, and all looking better for the
change. Parmclce of Hollster & Co., and
Scarborough both own up to an increase of ten
pounds each. while the improvement in colol
| is noticeable in both also. And talking ID
your people, Mr.. g. Irwin, shon Of his VII
liam, appears in print as champion Of yout
peculiar institution, his utterances receiving
sufficient attention in Chicago to be wired tC
our dailies, proving the red flag to the terribl,
Chyonfoe bull with the usual below and howl
but how much more it would have howlec
had it known who this sc. Irwin" was. De
ponent dareth no, prognosticate, but beliey,
the fur would fly whether or no.
We are about to lose our most brillian
preacher, Mr.. John IIemphll, Of whose antici
pated resignation you have doubtless heard
and which has now been accepted, and a cal
extended to Mr.. Sprecker Of Oakland. youn,
man OF great promise and to whose efforts tn
Oakland people have given great credit, bu
who are no, at all pleased with the call to tn
! older church. | think Mr. Hemphill, in hi
: frankness, has stated cause for change whic
should more often be acted upon-that is, ha,
ing worked hard for many years. accumulate
much brain work, and that during the be,
years, he felt as though position calling fc
less mental strain, with all these written sci
mons to assist him, his years of usefilne,
could be extended, and while the pastorates ,
fifty years duration are becoming out Of fasl
e ion, it seems as though his stay with us ha
e been fully up to the average. OF one thing
a am assured; he is not afraid TO speak the pur
unadultera,ed gospel, and that alone, If noti
: ing else, should command respect. Talkir
6 of preachers, trust your Mr.. Cruzan continu,
still in health and speaks what call goc
S Omitted States" language as Of yore. Your
" ADoLPHus.
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SELECTIONS

From the AMERICAN TRACT SocIKry's Publications, for
Sunday School Teachers or Family Libraries;
Amusemen,s; Almos, Man; Almost a Woman /;
Ada and Gerry; Among the Alps Beaut. Hands Blue
Badge Boys Band Of Six : Betty and Harry Climbers;
Christmas Jack Crescent and Cross; Crown Of Glory
Christ in German Home Champions Reference Doc.
WI Daughter Of Armenia s DAISY BANK pos Ms.
Edna Harrington Emily Ashton Frolic on Journey ;
A. Seaside, and Friends a, Maple Grove Folded
Fathers House Forestville sheaves Floy Lindsey
Following to Know; Guiding Lights Hope Castle ;
Harry Fennimore; Hes,or Lenox; Hongkong; Helen
Promblem; How Tiptoe Grew Her Little World ;
Heroes Charity; Into Light; Jean Morrison: Japan
Little Mother; LIES Battles Lyn,onville Leonore's
Little Soldier; Name Manning; May stanhope; Miss
Benedict Our Three Boys; Nuts % Crack; Nsllie's
New Year; New Hsme Maj0riss Good Year Person
lows; Signal Flag sibi Grey; Ru,hie's Venture
Summer in Forest Resi's ~ommon Sense; Sin Boys
ssns. s q STORM sfTi @ Paul sasSs
Satisfied; Under Shelter Up Stairs; Tipsoe larry
port; School Girls; Theo and Hugo; TRomy Path
an" Sa Sse %une saS..
MARYLAND; Plain Paths: Peep Of Day; Swallows
Brides Bright Eyes Bible Stories; Dear Old Stories
MoS Sis sss ss:e od b od p s.s
Daily Food; Daily Texts; Daily Light, for evening
and morning Clarke's Promises; HsarI.ife. each
geher with variety d immature books IN cts in tin,
boxes and single Family Bible, vols, text witt
notes; Dictionary Of Bible; Concordance Bible Tex
Books Companion to Bible Sacred, Geog. and AMI
Iect on New Testament; Locke's Commonplace Pocket
book Through Bible Lands; Ad Fideau; Ecce Coelum
| Paier Mundi Gods Word Old Bible Modern Doub,
aoss Home flsasan,riss, New iIS ~ A'
Family 0aarts D1h1ss.
Teachers Bibles, assorted sizes assorted Bibles lg
and small print. with and without reference; assores
Tessamenis from pocket TO large sire.
All orders promptly attended to. and goods fos tn
other islands packed with and shipped according
directions Full Instructions should be guide il
all selections for oahess-
ns~AGAa n Ws~vvu~
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MECHANICAL TOYS.
Extension Beds,eads and Cradles, Marbe-top Blu
reaus, etc
PRESENTATION BOOKS AND POETS.


The following list Of Books presents but portion Of
the stock provided FOR the Of this island
munity, viz
Indian Summer Great Painters; Homely Scenes; Sets
Wild Flowers co and elf Leopolds Shakespeare,
clo and hlf elG, Garden Flowers, clo and tree cir
Little Women ILL., edn clio. and elf Lucille, i'll edn.,
eo., elf and NOR, World at Home American Pictures;
Indian Pictures; English Pictures; Mediterranean
Leaves Etching and Etchers Schiles's Lay Of the
Bell Moritz Rexsehs Outlines to Shakespeare ORA.
matte Works; Princess Beatrice Birthday hook His
tory Of Painting; Paul Lecroixs Science and Ltera-
ture q Middle Ages Eish,sen,h Century and Arts N
and Works Of Gilbert Stuart The cotters Saturday
Night Poes Bells Moores Irish Melodies Songs Of
Seven Library OF British Poets, vols, hh NOR.
Havergais Poems, plain and hand painted covers
Shadow q the Rock Changed Cross, handPain,ed
lands Complete Poems, clio. and hh elf Mrs Brown.
ings Poems, clio. and elf; Jean lngeo~s Poems
Moores Poems; Bayard Taylors Poems; Holms's
Poems Owen Merediths Poems; CamPbelis Poems
Katrina, Her LIE and Mine; Coleridse's Poems
Byron's Poems; 1hompsons Poems Cowpers Poems
Aldriehs Poems; Rogers Poems; Lytton's Poems
Ainsworths Poems Goldsmi.h's Poems; Heman
Odyssey; Pope's Poems; Hsrbsu's Poems Kiks
Whites Poems Sheleys Poems; Songs, sacred and
dc votiona Longisllo~'s Poems Tennyson's Poems
Golden Poems; ward>~orhs Poems; Dantes rosu,s
Drifting Snowfakes. poem New Songs for little peo
pe,' Little People q the Snow The Rose school,
With Me; lie Giysth His Beloved Sleep Qpen Sc
same Excelsior wooing u the Water Whch Pressy
Peggy, and other ballads; Looking Toward Sunset
Iris, stoddards Poems Ihana'oPsis; Sensible III
temporary An; Boston Town; The Shepherd Lady
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CHILDREN's SETS. OR LIBRARIES

Rosedale Sunday Library College Library Choice
Series; Popular Library Cosy Corner Series Kitten
Library Sunshine and Busy Bee Series; Rose Por-
ters Works, vols; Bedtime Stories Good Fortune
Series; Cloverly Series; Mayfeld Library: Knowing
and Doing Library; Jolly Good Stories American
Pioneer and Patriot Series: Hawthorne Juveniles
Tiplet Series; Apron Strings Library; Little Women
Series Jean ingelow Stories Crowells Sunday School
Libraries No. l. 30 vols; Nos and 3, IS vols each,
and No. 4, 40 vols.
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TOYS. NOVELTIES. ETC.

Rocking Horses Shoe Fly Rockers, velocipedes, By.
eices, Tool Chests, Billiard Tables, Chairs, Dolls
Trunks, Wash Sets, Dolls Houses, Heavy Artillery,
Steamboats,, lin Toys in variety, Railroads. Banks,
Dolls and Doh Furniture, China and Britannia Tea
Sets Dolls Sundries heads arms, shoes, hats, etc.
Balls, Tops, Musical Instruments Water Colors.
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LEATHER GOODS, ETC.

Photo Albums, Auto. Albums, Card Albums, as
sorted sizes and styles Of binding Leather Saches,
Leather and Plush Pocketbooks Leather, Tortoise shell
and Plush Gard Cases silk Bags, Cigarette and Cigar
Cases Purses in leather, plush, etc; lnkstands Card
Cases. Paper Weights, Papeteres, in latest styles IL
Illuminated Note Paper and Correspondence Cards,
Writing Desks, Bronze Goods; CHRISTMAS CARDS
in variety OF subecs6gure, floral, fern and emblem.
attic plain and embossed single plain, and single and
double silk fringed NEW YEARS CARDS in SINH.
lar varieties Also, Birthday Cards, and Floral and
Bird Reward Cards
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ART DECORATIONS.

Ebonized Easels Cabinets, Book Racks, Frames,
in a fine variety.
Framed Arotypes; Ideal Heads, plain and hand
painted, assorted sizes; Framed Statuary, as
sorted sizes and subjects Transporter
cies, I sizes; another lot OF
Arotypes. in choicest
and latest subjects,
can be had with or without frames Photo and Floral
Panels, framed and unframed Poets, on gilt
mounts, with d.pain,ing
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COMPLETE SETS by STANDARD AUTHORS
-if"t "a (Au lioth.l ls MAG =

COMPLETE SETS ny STANDARD AUTHORS
History 81 England, by Macaulay, vols
Works Of Charles Lamb, vols
Hallamis Works, 8 vols
Maeaulay's Complete Works, vols
Essays and Poems, vols
Irsias's compis,s Worhs, = vols. -
Dr.. Hollands Works, 70 vols
lsis. from x. t S. i0Sys . ssls
Mns A. u. r. Whiineys Works, "a voi>
Nathaniel Ha~thorns wssss. - sst.
knights History q England, svols 81
Molssrs Dramatic Works, s,ols. 81
Hall Hoas sss i ssss Authors. vols, by charls.
Charles D'slsas' Eassl.s0s Ldisiss, "a VOLS
f" Carbon EdstIoa. IS yol>.
+" Library Ediion, ~ sol,-
s isi,s s.s'ss 49, ksisS,. .sA
ssaa e z Il ass !, i si;sas si Y. .y
franee, Spain and india-s sois
Campaigns 81 the Civil War, vols.
The Kings sesres. sois
Life, Leiiers, Eie., a George Tieknox, ssas.
Hisior, n the Romans under the Empiss, seis
Davis Riss and Fan ID the coafsds'sis Gosssnn'sns
Li,s.4,Sss and Literary Men q crsa. B,i..ia and
issl>ad, WI.
Stands p>cke3 sifh care and Apsrd according &c direc
,iea> fan ns,rsssons shoala b seat 10 guide VI ~
ssisst'oas fz 0<h<ss-
lSftl -.ihI liz
sssoagAs . ssEau,s.
=. los ~ $3.50. IN. J. $500
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s... s.ls !. Z. I. !, , ss q Z. s.a.'
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AGENT FOR THE BEST
Fire and Life Insurance Companies
IN THE WORLD.
John MOTT.

John MOTT.
JOHN MOTT.
AT THE OLD STAND. NUMBER KAA-
HUMANE STREET,
TIN,
COPPER,
SHEET IRON WORKER,
PLUMBING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Artesian Well Pipe all sizes.
Stoves and Ranges
Uncle Sam, Medallion, Richmond, Tip.top Palace.
Flora, May, Contest, Grand Prize. New Rival,
Opera, Derby, Wren, Dolly, Gypsy, Queen,
Pansy, Army Ranges, Magma Charta,
Buck. Superior, Magnet, oseeola, Ala
media, Eclipse, Charter Oak,
Nimble, lnwood and
Laundry Stoves.
GALVANIZED IRON and COPPER ROLLERS
FOR RANGES, GRANITE IRON WARE,
NICKEL PLATED AND PLAIN.
| FhsE Q9 slNf-1f5tN -
Galvanized iron water Pipe, all sizes, ant
laid ON at lowest rates, also cast iron
Lead Soil Pipe.
Aeuse TuynisAinx Goods, all kinds,
/ RUBBER HOSE,
All sires and grades. Lii and Force Pumps. Ci~,er
Pumps. Galvanized Iron, Sheet Copper and
Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe. Tin Plate.
Water Closets, Marble slabs
| and b,~l,, enameled
Il sash.ssands.
CHANDELIERS. LAMPS AND LANTERNS
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.lcw ADVERTISEMENTS.

GEE HoPP Co,
y Maunakea street,
! CARPENTER AND FURNITURE DEALER.
Houses built and the repairing Of houses attended to
/ Terms moderate. u2-ty
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0UR SAN FRANCISCO LkT7kR.
san FRANCISCO, November 40, 1883,

san FRAScfsco, November 20, 1881.
EDITOR SATURDAY Pass: With the ther.
mome,et 50 low that one has but little interest
therein, and ovefeoats, heavy clothes and fires
necessity, while the sun has to be pried W
with a erowbar to make anything like an early
Appearance, one would fain take in" little
Honolulu warmth and sunshine these chilly
days varied only by change Of wind, which il
our disagrceable "norther' drifting dust and
sand, drying up all the moisture and having
but one r,deeming quality, that Of beins
usually the forerunner Of a shower and posi-
bly, a rainaom.
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TO PLANTERS AND OTHERS
INTERESTED IN SUGAR CULTURE.

Lbs aadsTssnsd, patl,sh<rs sseat fos the F. SUGAR
NASk hACAxfNE," the os,ly pable alton devoted TO
this ds1ly b<ss no<, thai tho ia Cos 1855 viii be
forwarded ~ ,k< pessmt<f steamer mad and ii j. de-
susi 10 have intending
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aaiksd in time thsssfassss has been o4snd dieul, to
ehsASs shs Ia during ,hs year tos pat ons o 20
cure tAck numt<rs-
Price Is W. AMMAN, pcssAxs tree.
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ssl.s,iA.. a....ias TO di.saasiass. ANY, u
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ND rHos- 9, rHsvn, AssS
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AAusEsxNrs.

In amasemen,s We have nothing worthy Of
the name. The California gave 1.-THE White
Slave" FOG the last time Saturday night and
,o-mosro~ commences with "Geraldine," a
thoroughly new Irish drama. "uncie Toms
Cabin, with the bloodhounds, takes a new
lease Of lie at the Grand Opera House to. moi.
ov evening, prices IS cents, as cents. 50
cents and rs ccn,s, the latter fos a reserved
seat. The "Meuy War" at the Winter Gar
den and "Somnambalaa at the Tivoli Coz white,
and Encssoas Ainstrcls ios black opera, ill
the lisa Il satcstainnAenis at psesent, which,
you viii adnis : pcs showing. Really the
only sesi&osioss sxhihi, d any Kind since ,hs
Carnival : IL
kANL coaLscTsok o. PAINTINGS
Ard essssviar y "a .AsssesA The osnes,
u. W. AssAw Nail. vsllkno~n se>isieal
Anis. 49, dsHk~n Il sAsskag his osi fsisad.
an N eaAlscsiaA " I'D snd valuable vuka
Seldom sssa osssiie private gallery, bad 'hi'
collection. which sas heqseslAsd Aina ssceasly,
ososghs TO this eoaassy. AnA shssugA ~
Courtesy d oar AIT association, was plaesd b.
eoss rs @smhsn IN study aud saaissaioa,
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A NATIONAL LOAN.

have not heard ye, Il all the Hawaiian
loan has been placed. presume the rate Of
ip,eses, Is satisfactory, bu, to the solidity Of
the security for Its psincipal,' there remain.
sosse question. had thought OF taking hall
the amount myself foa the sake OF old acquaint-
anceship, but feeling some doub, ON tina, score,
declined. Had hoped TO witness the grand
cosonation. though as yet have received M
invitation, but as gloves are the costume, PIE
sumo could 60 on short notice.
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have now several neat HOUSES and COTTAGES
TO let in various parts OF Honolulu and suburbs Also,
some good Building Lots and property to sell.
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In consideration Of the facts developed in this examin
alton and the preponderance Of elements Of inner.
ent and comparative merit adjudged by the
judges leach IN independent iudgmenpbe.
ing equal to 10 per cent more than the
next highest exhibit, they have
found !, exceedingly difficult
to make such a class,hca-
ton in degree will
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CoMETHING WORTH READING
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Enrrovursr Fouso ron rDosr srrxrse woES.
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JOHN MOTT.

AT THE OLD STAND NUMBER KAA-
HUMANE STREET,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-27

bred present, and besides the sociability
which rcigned supreme, the whole was in
terspersed with instrumental and vocal
music, speaking etc., and all enjoyed
themselves thoroughly.
Stockholders of the Moline tunnel com
pany are inclined to be jubilant. Word
came few days ago that in the mine which
they are working in Colorado five foot
vein had been struck, and in a place where
they had least expected it. The next word
rec eived was that it was six feet deep and
now they have it eleven feet. This glad
news came in kilograms at different times
but letter giving details is expected to-
day At any rate the stockholders feel
that they have got little bonanza in that
mine.
1t seems that burglars have been prey
ing around upon the bluff. The other
evening they tried to effect an entrance
into several houses in that vicinity and
were successful in one instance, they hav-
ing gained admittance to Robert 1ouug's
residence, but were frightened away be-
fore they had got anything. That end of
the city has scarcely any police protection
and the Knightssof the Jimmy evidently
realized that, but we are glad to say that
they were in no instance successful.
On the second Monday in January J. w.
War;, secretary of the Moline Building.
Savings and Loan association, " i'll make his
annual statement, in which he will show
what a f1ourishing condition the same is
in. 1t has been organized just 81 months,
and during that time % homes have been
furnished citizens Of this place at an
average cost OF IS per month. They are
now in their tenth SERIES four having been
| issued this year, during which the associa
| ton has done three times as we'll as the
year previous The annual election of
| officers occurs on the second Monday OF
January
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-27
WHO STOLE THE cow?

The other day an elderly woman some
what under the influence" was sitting in
a Second avenue store waiting for street
car when Alderman Reimers went by.
e'There goes the man that stole my COW,
said she, and out she went flying and took
him TO task in the street for his alleged of
Tense, greatly to his discontinue and the
amusement of the bystanders. Subse-
quently it was learned that the woman's
cow had been impounded and the alder
man went to her and notified her of the
fact, in order that she might redeem the
animal, hence the allegation that the wor-
thy alderman stole the COW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-27
A PLEASANT EVENT.

A Christmas tree was surrounded in the
east parlor of the Congregational church
last evening, and very pleasant time, in
deed, was had. The tree which had been
tastefully arranged was well laden with
presents for the little ones of the Sunday
school. W. j. Entriken acted as Santa
Claus, and filled the position to perfection
splendid musical programme had been
arranged beforehand, first came an
Anthem" by the church choir, which was
acceptably followed by violin solo by
Prof. and Mrs. Vaughn. This was encored
and the knocking bird" was produced in a
very artistic manner. After which the in
FAINT Sunday school sang Merry Christ
mas" and for such small children did ex-
cellently. Then the Harmonic quartette
sang one or two selections admirably
Then was solo, Some Bodys Coming"
by Miss Nellie Curtis and then Santa Claus
took a hand and made the little ones happy
followed by general good time of soci-
ability in which all took part. There was
a good attendance and all voted it a very
ENJOYABLE affair. The committee having
the same in charge deserve great credit for
the beautiful manner in which the church
parlor was decorated.