The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-03-08


aRvTTAEE-At Honokaa. Hawaii. March lst, 1852
af -vpho.d fever, NJ. JsNr- W AENITAsE, native o
Elu Ellanl. aged - years The deceased had resided
ID lesr Stands for the past ten years and univer
saiig respected hy 90 who knew him.
Meeting Of the Shareholder of the Music
Hall
ON Monday evening the shareholders Of this
liuiIdInr met al the Music Hall. The following
gentlemen we're present: Messrs. 5. 6. Wilder
Haszsure-. Bickerton widemann. Cleehorn, Pres
son. W @. smith, n. Berger, Nolte, n. Emerson
O. Brown. IRWIN, II. Macfarlane, Smithies. W.
Wilder, schmidt. j. Robertson, Bodies, G. J,
Fishsl J. A. Hopper, Dayton, j. Patty and Captain
Brown Mr. :. q. Wilder occupied the Chair.
Mr.. Messenger, Secretary. read report for the
last siz months Mr.. Bickerton rendered a state.
meui uf accounts and gave an explanation Of the
various items The receipts from September LIST
ISL 10 March ID. lss2 have been Ssl6.75, the cur
rent expenses S749.73, leaving balance of $500
m the hands 81 the Treasurer. The report was
accepted Mr.. Preston made some remarks upon
lhe arbitration with reference 10 Mr.. Thomas
claim. The gentlemen appointed 20 arbitrate had
presented a very full report. they had spent con-
siderable amount Of time IN thoroughly eTRmin-
ING the building. and in testing the contractor g
sork The award had been that Mr.. Thomas was
20 receive $3.50 in addition TO his contract price
fdr extras. Mr. Preston considered that this was
hv no means e1horbItant
Mr. Midemaun. moved. and Mr.. H. Berger,
w
ture that the government take over the building
lrr uaviur ns debts. Mr.. Widemaun, after the
discussion which followed withdrew his motion.
Mr. Preston pointed ont that His Majesty had
purchased a box IN the building and that any sale
dr transfer u the building would have to be made
with the Kings box a charge upon II.
Mr Bickerton said that II such move were
made d ought TO be distinctly understood that the
building must be kept as a place for public
amusement or profit There were street rumors
that ID WIS some ones intention 10 turn It into q
museum. The place ought 60 be kept for such
entertainments as plays concerts, lectures, and on
Sundays it might lie advaniageously used for re
liEi0us meetings; the suggestion had been made,
and % was a good one: It was frequently dOno In
aths- countries. why not IN thisg The Hall had
suffered from unforeseen and unavoidable misfOr-
.uua, b Ind had as II were a black eye The
stual pIz had dealt It heavy blow. A company
ucre here who wure just on the point Of making
money. when the place had 10 be shut up. II had
.sui % bad name among the theatrical profession In
consequence. An effort was being made 10 attract
theatrical people here. agents had been COmmuni-
Gated uith Iu the Eastern States and in the
Colonies. Under the circumstances the showing
for the -lX months was not really bad. The
speaker was DESTROYS that the place should be
haated along for year more, 50 as 10 give fresh
people a chance Of coming here: he felt confident
III the ultimate success be was opposed TO Mr.
Mldemauns motion AID he hoped that IN some
way the interest on the debt might be made up,
a. 30 allow the building TO carry on for year.
Mr.. Midemaun. had no fear Of its being turned
iuto museum, It was not suitable for IT, and
great expense would have 20 be incurred IN order
io ID Il for that purpose. He agreed with Mr..
Bickeuon about the black eve, and he thought its
prospects might improve
Nj. Preston pointed out that there were several
tudesmen who had 10 be paid. he did not wish
30 see the place closed. He would move the meet
ing be- adjourned for four weeks. The motion Was
not seconded.
AR Bickertuu thought that ossfsfu,,ce might be
obtained from the Legislature; II was the custom
elsewhere TO subsidi1e places Of amusement; be
cited France. Germany and Russia as examples
Mr. " q. smith made enquiries from the
Chairman rs 10 the financial liabilities Of the
Huiding be- learned that there was mortgage
pom Il IT $4,000 and that there were other debts
amounting 20 over Sl2OlQ more. he advised
waiting for short time He himself had not
been aware Of the financial condition OF the place
until three DAYS ago be was quite sure there were
q number of Others who were 8 much in the dark
~ be- had been. u was only matter Of short
time 20 dscidc whether this was an institution
which was fitted for the wants Of the place. He
thought the difficulties under which II labored
should be put before the public; they were the
Judges IN the matter; for himself be considered
the Music Hall as very important institution, II
Lad it, mission a civilizing and refining force,
but If the community at large could not see this,
# they were unwilling 10 support It, why II would
have 10 BE- dropped.
Mr. Messenger was Of opinion that a committee
should be appointed 10 set 10 work among the
citizens % rouse them 10 the necessity Of action
in the matter: the affair should be thoroughly
ventilated IN the press, II should be brought before
the public eye He did not see why the Music
Hail should not receive assistance from the begis
laturCs money had been voted for a statue, money
had been voted to assist a railway and even
marine railway, and why should not money be
voted for place where the tired and weary man
could come and enjoy himself for a few hours
after his hard days work. He thought that the
place ought 10 have assistance.
Mr.. Cleghorn thought that no action should be
entered upon until after the Legislature. He con-
might be obtained from that quarter. The assist
ance might not be large, but II would be sufficient
10 carry on.
Mr. Nolte said the building would have done
better had been built 50 that it could easily be
turned into ballroom, he cited Platt's Hall in
san Francisco as place on which II ought TO have
been modelled on
Mr. W. o. smith called attention to the fact
that though 800 shares had been promised, only
20 had been paid mp Il would be well TO interest
people on the other islands in the matter: be felt
sure that support could be got from them be
ready to take a few more shares himself in
order 30 assist the association, and he was sure
that others felt as he did on the matter.
Mr.. Midemanu asked that the Treasurer should
be authorized to collect the money due on partially
raid up shares the amount was not large, but II
would be something
On thu motion OF Mr. Preston. seconded by Dr.
Emerson. the meeting proceeded TO the election of
Trustees The following gentlemen were elected
Mcssrs. Clcghum. Hassinger, Preston, Irwin,
Bickertun, 5 g. Wilder. W. o. Smith, Widemann
and Godfrey Brown. Five of these gentlemen,
VIZ. Messrs- Cleghorn, Preston, IRWIN W. o.
Smith and Godfrey Brown were appointed a com
mite OF Ways and Means TO report in four weeks
from date. They were 10 try and raise money,
and interest the community IN the Music Hall.
motion was made that II the sense Of the
meeting that all balances on partly paid shares
should be collected by the incoming Treasurer:
Mr. Preston said that all persons who had partly
paid up were legally bound 10 pay up the remain
der some general conversation followed with
regard 10 q floor for covering the parquette. II
was thought that this would enhance the value Of
thu place considerably. Allusion Was made TO the
style Of entertainments 10 be given, il was the
opinion Of the majority that discretion should be
used IN the matter: nothing low or vulgar oeght
30 be- allowed ON the 5oaIds What was required
was good entertainments, which all Glasses of the
community might attend, and which sbonld have
ana elevatine influence. The meeting then ad-
iuumed.