The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-07-05

There have been some pleasant little social re-
unions during the week. All have been Of a pri-
vate character.
Mr.. Chas b. Wilson assumed his duties as Super
intcndent of waterworks on Saturday last, ric, Mr.
G ID. Freeth resigned.
The salaries Of Government Messengers have
been raised from 500 to $1,000 for the biennial
period. This looks like prosperity.
Professor Zamloch proceeds to Kauai to-day,
and proposes making tour OF the Island, giving
performance wherever practicable.
Mr.. Keau, in his usual disinterested manner
sought the Assembly to bestOw Sl,Ooo for his es-
pecial benefit in the district of Iwilei.
A runaway saddle horse somewhat excited the
crowd of carriages which we're waiting around the
picnic yesterday. No damage was done fortunately.
Mr.. p. c. Jones property in Nuuanu valley was
put up at public auction last Saturday. bid of
5000 was made and the house was bought in for
$500
Kawaiahao Church was full Of Hawaiians On
Sunday night to listen TO the preaching Of Mr..
Hallenbeck. The Rev. S. Z. Bishop acted as inter
prefer.
Mr.. Hallenbcck concluded his Gospel Meetings
at Fort Street Church on Friday last. he is now
laboring AMONGST the Hawaiians at kaumakapili
Church.
An informal meeting Of the U. $. Veterans was
held Yesterday On the recreation ground.s General
Comfy was delegated TO call meeting Of the
brotherhood at an early date.
Captain Babcock exhibited an apple this moni-
ing tina; he has grown on the Plains. 1t has lus-
cious appearance and speaks well for the fruit
producing property of that neighborhood.
It is with regret that we record the indisposition
of Gov. J. o. Dominis. He has been unable to at
tend 10 his Legislative duties during the past week,
but We are glad 10 learn that he is improving
Tho steamers LissliGe and T,ralaHiare announced
to iea7e a the same hour to-day. There will
probably be another trial of speed. On former
occasion, the T,e1laHi took the palm.
The Band boys did good service yesterday. They
played throughout the out door exercises, and
again in the evening al the ball. Mr.. Berger de-
serves great credit as well as the boys.
Sunday was busy day i'll this city. The unpre-
cedented passage Of the S. S. ZeaoHdfa in L. days
and few hours from Auckland, necessitated
many things being done which ought not to have
been done.
Mr.. Kaunamano said in reference TO a law
school, that he hardly thu necessity of such an
institution as we had too many lawyers already.
He pointed out the large proportion of lawyers IN
the Assembly.
The p. {. H. stated ON Saturday last, under the
head of Late Foreign News" that "Garibaldi's
health is much better.9 This is rather surprising
after the receipt Of kilograms two weeks ago an
nouncing his death.
An announcement was made in the Legislature
on Friday last by Mr. Pahia that there is no native
Hawaiian capable of fulfilling the office of Chief
Justice hence the necessity Of a law school. When
shall such things be
A correspondent from Kilauea, Kauai, asks,
What has become of the GAzETTEY we have not
received copy for two weeks There is some
thing decidedly wrong in the island post offices OF
mail carriers. The fault is not in Honolulu.
In speaking on the subject of education, Mr.. C.
r. Bishop, the President of the Board, said that it
is good thing for people to be obliged TO pay
especially when they perfectly well able TO pay
At the regular meeting of Harmony Lodge No. 3
l. o. o. f., the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: G. W. Pascoe, n. G.: NJ. ID. Mon
sarrat V C.: A. w Richardson, Recording Secre-
Treasurer
A large block Of ice from the new factory of Mr..
Poster was placed at our disposal one day last
week. Ii is reported to be made from artesian
well water which would account for its perfect
He is now prepared 10 supply the
public with this Indispensable necessity.
Mir. ID. X Fyfe has been dismissed from his
position as Tailor Of the prison, and has been re-
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several conflicting statements with regard TO TINS
matter and must wait till next week TO make our
comments upon IT, 1t is matter which requires
weighing.
Besides the sumptuous luncheon spread for all
corners by the American citizens, there were some
private houses thrown open to the numerous friends
of the owners. Among Others, His E1cellency the
Attorney General entertained number OF friends
at his residence. among whom were several mem /
bers OF the Legislature.
A new schooner. the II. 4. Ucato9,7L, arrived in |
port on Monday from San Francisco She is the |
of Mr.. G. W. Macfarlane, and is intended
for the coastne trade. Her dimensions are; Length
70 feet breadth 10 feet. depth feet inches, ton
mage Ito register She is clipper built and evinced
good sailing qualities in the passage from the |
Coast
Express drivers are becoming extortionate. |
When rendered a hack ticket ops cts for a |
journey within the legally prescribed distance. |
m;ny uf them decidedly refuse TO accept of II, |
and State al the same time that they do nothing |
foy less HaH gWaytey. An e1pressman guilty Of |
overcharging ought TO be pcnaliZed IN similar /
manner TO what a boatman IS.
On Friday last the Minister Of Finance pre-
sonted joint resolution asking that the Assembly
authorize him 10 draw fIom the Treasury the sum |
Of $1,000 now due S G. Wilder as per contract /
betwixt the late Minister Of the Interior and the
said s. q. Wilder, and to hand the said amount i
TO the Minister of the Interior, in order that the
claim of s. G. Wilder may be satisfied Read a /
second time and ordered 10 be engrossed.
Zamloch gave a final performance at the Music
Hall last Saturday evening. The programme vas
varied from what il had been the previous Thurs
day. and the magician certainly showed consider i
Of hand tricks are truly wonderful, and the way he
made eggs and half dollars come out of the pockets,
the bosoms and very hair Of many of the audience Il
was surprising indeed. Before leaving the Islands,
MIR. Zamloch intends visiting Kauai, where VIC hope
be will meet with the reward be deserves.
A renowned legislator. who has strong opinions
upon finance, visited one of our stores the other
day TO order TO liquidate a small bill. The
account had run for considerable time and there
was a small matter OF interest attached. Though /
the X. l.. was thoroughly capable OF seeing where
millions, il took clean half hour TO drive into
bis mind what Interest was. The great mind was
so much occupied with loan bills and other meas
ures, that il was difficult to come down to small
matters, and when one bOrrOws, who considers
the interest
We regret to have 10 chronicle the death of Cap
tain Berril resident of these Islands since 1851
The deceased had been in i'll health for some
months past but death was not considered to be
The death occurred early on Saturday
morning Captain Berril was for many years en-
yaqed in our coasting trade, and owned pleasant
in Nuuanu Valley. Some or 10 years
aQo he gave up his command here and went 10 the
Colonies where he superintended the building of
bis schooner. the DaHHtless; this vessel was, un-
wrecked ii the Fiji Islands. For some
irne the Captain was aching Harbor Master al this
port. He leaves wife and three children to
mourn his loss.
Last week we had occasion to comment rpOn
he pIanner in which the mails are distributed in
Inc Island of Maui. BY the last Likrlils we have
gain received complaint that copies of the paper
nave zone astray. We have no doubt about the
nails leaving the central post Office in proper |
shape, and the mishaps must occur on Maui That
here is considerable looseness somewhere is evi-
lent. and VIC have additional testimony from gen
.eman who arrived on Sunday. He tells US that
letter su1nmonng him to appear before the Court
Iuly 9Th. was never delivered to him. and II was
'nly BY accident on July Isl that he heard from
ne of the government officers, that summons had
zen issued for him TO appear. he then pro
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