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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-30

eide between these two pair Of vases when seen
together than it would be to select either from 3
larger group. Mr.. Mossman calls our attention
to the new de igns in presentation or
" gift cups. We are all pleased to have
our own particular coffee or tea-cup, and
here we can choose for ourselves or another from
a large number ornamented with notices Of kind
import, or, what are even prettier and newer,
embellIsbed with odd or familiar figures. We
notice that the prevailing taste for delicate orna-
mentatiOn that now prevails is extended to these
articles. and we find q simple spray of flowers
laid over a more family traced fern frond or grass
head to be very pleasing. Next to the cups with
their accompanying saucers stand som very
handsome decanters and water carafes. There is
a wealth of design and trained skill displayed in
the manufacture and finish of this ware. There
can be no more beautiful material, when hand
somely finished. than clear glass in which to hold
the water we drink-or the other fluids that
Others indulge in. When there is added to the
surface such ornamentation as the lapidary i'm
parts, and WI see the finished vessels displayed
as they are in Mossman's store we feel that we
need go no further in our search for the beautiful.
There are less expensive articles in pressed ware
that are original and highly ornamental. and We
linger amongst the pretty salt-cellars. preserve
dishes, cracker new, by
the way)-until asked to examine some very
handsome grapeleaE patterned fruit dishes and
stands. Fhe examination OF these, together with
AN Infinite variety of smaller dishes, cups and
objects fashioned as cigar and tobacco holders.
match-safes and other like things, brings US to
where q whole range of cuspideres in china and
m%ajolica, and Of ornamental shape. and on to the
toilet sets displayed. Here we find u re'urn to
old styles, in shape and ornameutation, that is "A
happy one. There is something very pleasing in
the - old blue and the quaint Chinese aud
japanese designs here used. and the pitchers be-
ing calculated to hold a bountiful supply of water,
and the Bowls being of ample size, we can wish
for nothing better in this line. There is one
point we would call attention to. None of the
pots and vases in ~majolica ware can de duplicated
here this season, nor, in fact. for Il year to come.
"a word to the wise" etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-30
cKocKERY AND cLasswARH.

Mr.. 4. 5. MossMAN has been established
in the crockery and glassware business. on the
corner of Nuuanu and King streets, almost ever
since there was n corner there. He has
always been known to have ON hand Just the
kind Of goods in ms line that people want, and
this year his display is u%ncommonly large and
fine. We notice first some beautiful pots
and jars in MajOlica ware. These have been re-
ceIved in pairs and single specimens, and those
who wish to decorate their rooms and verandahs
with their choicest flowers grown in the choicest
receptacles can find here an opportunity to secure
something uew, lasting and beautiful. The de-
signs are ry good and varied; the colOrs rci,
ranging from black and gold to bright and pleas
ant hues. There. too, are porcelain jars glowing
with bright flowers. hand painted on their
smooth surfaces, and rivallIng in form and colOrs
their sisters booming in the jars. From these
fine articles we pass on to an assemblrge of vases;
vases in glass and porcelain of various beautiful
shapes and decorated with charming devices. We
particularly note n pair of tall porcelain jars that
bear on their gracefully shaped sides colored in
green and gold. panel pictures exquisitely
painted and there fixed by firing, so as to be as
i'm perishable as the jar itself. Near tins beauti-
ful pair is another Of totally different form and
finish. These last are of opalescent glass that
transmits a pearly light and lends an additional
charm to the delIcately traced wreath OF flowers
bound lightly together by the slender tendrils of
IA pretty vine. 1t would be more difficult to de-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-30

they can't do much better than to purchase a set
Of ivory or hard-rubber or maybe pearl-haDdled
knives and forks. In all the many ways in which
houses are now decorated, the matter OF pro-
viding handsome fittings to doors and windows is
not overlooked, and we find what may be desig-
mated as builders hardware in elegant designs
and finish: A speciality of Mr.. Waterhouse is
oil cloths. And closely akin to the broad sheets
Of that material-so desirable in this climate
are the pretty mats and PLAQUES with raised
figures, Of which we are shown so many patterns.
Whole rows of comfortable :" squads " and carpet
cushions are ranged in view, and door-mats and
rugs Of honey design and look are on every hand.
The housewife who selects this season Of the year
to renew her stock of zinc ware will find all
known articles and many novelties in this ware
from which to select. For those who have sing
Ing birds there are cages. Not that the cages
are for the birds owners. but for the birds them
selves and if. as We hope. any tird can live hap
PLY 10 confinement, surely these pretty houses
must content them. There are pagodas, cot
tages, Chinese paviliOns and rustic cottages
painted in brilliant cnlors-great care being
taken to use colors that are perfectly harm
less to the bird-and fitted with all the con-
venicnces in the way of baths, feed-cups. perches
and ~roosting places that the most exacting bird
could desire. There are many curious and pretty
devices in hardware. all devised with a view to
make life easier and smoother, amongst which
are, for example. irons for polishing washed and
starched linen. There are very much improved
- steamboat irons and others heavy. highly
polished and =. handy" The almost universal
use of nickel as 81 plating for ironmongery serves
the double purpose Of ornament and protection
from rust. In er"ckery the King street store
shows a great variety, and set after set is shown
u, all Of handsome pattern and some of elegant
finish. Lamps load long shelves and in all the
varied forms in which they are now made, and of
all the varied material adapted to the purpose,
they are fitted for all places and to meet all
requirements.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-30
OOI AND SHOES.

The firm name OF \. l.. RICHARDSON & Co.,
dealers in boots. shoes aud mems wear, has been
known in this community for many years, and
the old stand, at the corner Of Merchant and Fort
streets. is still resorted to by a very large number
Of those who desire frst-class goods at fair prices.
A speciality of the establishment is dress goods
for the feet. and many elegant styles are ex-
hibited. Gentlemen will find the finest dress
boots, and what are even more comfortable and
9 dressy. fine French CATERS fitted TO perfection.
the ladies. too. have here a large variety Of hand
some gaiters, shoes and slippers to select from
Delicate white satin for the BRIDE or the ball
room, kid CATERS as soft and elegant as gloves
for carriage wear or reception occasion, and those
OF stronger make but equally rs handsome for the
street. In slippers are some very pretty designs,
with high heels for those who prefer them. or
low in accordance with the latest decree of
fashion. For the children there ale many suit
able goods. Tiny, cunning little shoeleis for the
baby and little fodder, others a little larger 'nd
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stouter for the school or play, rnd others still
more elegant in finish for misses. To wear with
these shoes are hose Of all kinds. For the
gentlemen especially there are socks in silk and
WOODEN of bright colors, striped, spotted and
plain, all aiding in giving a finish and grace to
the bandsomest dress. The stock Of under
clothing is large and varied, and in a climate
like this too much care como, be exercised in the
selection and wear OF these garments. There are
undershirts in spun material, gauEe. white silk
and heavier stuffs, as balbriggan and merrino, to
be had with without sleeves as may be desired.
or dress shirts there is an abundant stock of the
we'll known star and standard styles, which we
know are well fitting and of good material and
snish. No one can be dressed without they wear
a collar, and the chance to exercise ones choice Is
oforded here. There are standing aud turnover.
pointed. rounded and in all other STYLES. tn finish
the ''dressy" look of the hook at the collar there
are scarves and neckres in great variety. PLAN.
coiOred. striped, figured. spntted aud spreckled
Folded into becoming shapes or left tie the caprice
or fancy of the wearer. And finally To complete
the tout ensemble, there are pretty pins. studs,
buttons, links and other ornaments Tor the shirt
bosom and cuff or the throat and scarf. The obi
cycle - shirts exhibited are admirably suited to
those who bestride that festive steed,
or the more manageable horse, who sport
at tennis. baseball. ar in rowing and yachting.
Made OF warm flannel or close woven cotton,
and finished with lacing in lieu OF buttons, with
broad collars, they are very handsome and be-
COMM. i'm their bright hues and markings. In
connection with sports. we would mention the
heavy hunting and riding boots. They are of
handsome shape and especially adapted to rough
work or play. To keep our foot-gear in good
looks we can get all the fine French polishes and
backing fluids SO neat to apply and SO brilliant
in effect. To enable one to protect the feet from
dampncss are cork soles, and to ease the some
times irksome process of getting on and off our
boots and shoes are shoe-horns and bootjacks.
Gloves for driving and for dress occasions are kept
in great variety, and range from the strongest to
the most delicate in make and finish. Amongst
appliances for keeping garments an sitH~ are the
Argosy braces, which, while they yield readily to
the most violent and sudden cOntortiOns of the
human frame, never cause II necessary button To
leave it's hold-they .re invaluable. In hats for
gentlemen there is ascloice selection. The po-
pular Derby-always neat and becoming-and
the more negHgee soft felts are shown. together
with other shapes and kinds suitable to tall aud
short, old and young. Our young gentlemen can
be fitted and suited /; and the boys, too. find suit
able coverings for their curly heads. Many more
articles might be mentioned, but VT think we
have indicated enough to guide our readers in
their search for fine goods.
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HARDwARE AND IRoNMoNGERY.

II the goods now on hand in Mr.. j. L. WATER
HOUSES stores and warehouses were displayed in
some grand pavilion. the area covered by them
would have to be measured by the acre. Aud Of
the acreage. Hardware in all its multiiUrm shapes
would occupy no small part. We have gone
through the three stories Of the group of stores
aud storehOuses on Queen street, have glanced ut
the contents of the warehouse up the valley, have
already written at length of the stock in No. 10,
and now we would briefly touch upon the class
Of goods to be found in the King street establish
ment. This store is more especially devoted to
hardware and c~rOckery. Of the former there is
everything that is manufactured for the work
shop, farm or household. The cutlery display
embraces every variety Of knife and fork that il
likely to be called for, Us well as all tine edged
tools needed by the mechanical trades IN the
kingdom. Not only these, but full sets of tools
for the amateur and boy mechanic, and for the
pocket and countIng-housc. Very many of these
keen-edged tools are of beautiful finish and Of
great utility. We all know that nothing IL
easier than to lose IA pocket-knife, and as they are
neUer found, and a man feels lost without one, the
demand is never ceasing and extensive. The table
cutlery is handsome, and If any one is looking
about for a really useful gift for their household
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many an awkward pause by examining the con-
tents and giving vent to his admiration Of those
whom he may suspect TO be nearly related to his
adored one. Williams is Just the one to get
these albums from, and to provide the pictures
to fill them with. His stock of frames com
prises many very beautiful ones, and nothing
could be handsomer than they are, except the
portraits they e1shrine.
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saying. aud we only mention that there are
fancy boxes or fancy goods Of this kind stamp.
ed with monograms or delicate emblems' ana
tinted in delicate hues, and scented WIN
equally delicate perfumes. On the shelves
stands medicni works for the household, jar
Wis" Kalani a. Oahu, and other volumes Oh
local as we'll as general interest, and others
"too numerous 10 mention"
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CLOTHING, HATS, AND DRY GOODS.

~ ~ u -. IN
Notwithstanding the fact that there are a
number of establishments in Honolulu filled with
a large variety Of goods for wear and ornamen.
tation, our old friend Mr.. ). MAGNIN has re-
turned from the coast bringing with him a very
choice and varied stock of clothing and Quitting
goodsswith which he has filled not one, but two
fine stores. In the wholesale store in the Beaver
Block. Queen street, there is being placed a stock
selected by Mr.. Magnin with especial reference
to the wants of city and country dealers on these
Islands. Mr.. Magnin has had a long experience
in this market, and has made his selections this
season from the best lines Of goods on the coast,
with the especial purpose OF presenting every
thing new and novel. The ruling fashions in
cut, color and material have been consulted by
him in the line of mems and youths clothing.
and the long lines of jaunty, tasty and fashionable
coats, pants and vests excite our admiration and
afford no excuse to any one for not being we'll
dressed. Especial care has been taken in the re-
lection of goods in this line that are the best to
be worn in a climate like this, and we look to
see more well dressed people in the streets during
the coming season than ever before, and Mr..
MagnIn will probably secure a large share of this
patronage by exhibiting just such articles as are
wanted by all. The retail establishment, in
Campbell's Block, Hotel street, just around the
corner from Fort, is being commodiously fitted,
so as to adequately display the goods DOW being
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-30
CLOTHING ND DKE.s o

The MECHANICS BAZAAR opens its aesthetieally
decorated portal on the corner OF Fort and Mer-
chant streets this seas,n with a fine class OF
goods especially adapted To the wants Of that very
large class who believe in purchasing a good SER
viceablc article of clothing at the lowest price.
The store presents a striking appearance, being
finished in deep maroon with conventional orna-
mentation of gold and blue. The thought
on the part of the decorator is a happy
one, and it is we'll carried out. INSIDE, the
establishment is bright and light, and the goods
well displayed. The shelves and counters are
we'll filled and we do not doubt but that the
enterprise will prove highly successful and re-
munerative. The plan has been adopted of
keeping the store open evenings so that those
who have no time to themselves during the day,
can make their selections at night.
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Mr.. j. E. WIsEMAN wishes US to announce to
the readers of the PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADvER-
TIsER-that is to the people of the Hawaiian
lslands-that he lie prepared to act as purchasing
agent for all who may wish 10 have any or all
the goods mentioned in the preceding articles
obtained for them at the lowest figures. The
residents on the other islands who may entrust
their orders to MIR. Wisenan. will, we think, be
safe in depending upon him TO make a judicious
selection OF holiday and Christmas goods from
the stocks now offered. and be will use his best
endeavors to see that the goods are carefully
packed, correctly addressed. and quickly dis
patched to their destination. Orders, accom-
with the cash, will receive the prpmptest atten-
ton, and should be addressed to No. 81, Merchant
street. We thank our subscribers for the facIli-
ties they have afforded in making up this sum-
mary, aud wish them one and all A Merry
Christmas and A Happy N.sO Year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-15
Protection of OYSTER Fisheries.

The committees appointed by the States
of Virginia and Maryland for the protec-
ton Of the Potomac and Pocomoke oyster
fisheries met yesterday at the Office Of Mr..
John II. Handy, chairman OF the Maryland
House committee, and spent several hours
in informally discussing the questions in
issue. There were present State Senators
William Mayo and ii. A. Atkinson, of Vir-
ginia; State Senator's Bond, Cooper, and
Lancaster, and Delegates Handy, Mudd,
and Costen, OF Maryland. The general
impression seemed to be in favor OF pro-
hibting dredging altogether in the Poto-
mac aud Pocomoke rivers and sound.
The principal matter under discussion
was the determining OF the head-lands on
the Virginia shore. from which, by the
award, the lines. are to be drawn. This
was done in an informal manner, and the
lines drawn so as to conform TO the award.
No definite understanding was reached as
70 any other matter. The indications are
that equal rights shall be conceded in the
Pocomoke sound Is in the Potomac river.
The committee left Baltimore yesterday
on one OF the steamers of the York River
Line for Richmond, where The result OF
their deliberations Will be presented to the
Virginia Legislature and an adjustment OF
the question made Baltimore Sun of yeS-
i5TIGM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-15
A Farmers brutality.
NE HOIsEwiHPS A GIRL IL HIS EMPLOY AM
POVRS gTiOSG BRINE OVER HER,

ne HOUSEWIVES GIRL IL HIS EMPLOY AMI
POURs sTRoSG BRINE OVER HER.
MOUNT HOLLY, y. j., February 13.-Da-
yid {. Wall, a wealthy farmer, who lives
on the road between New Egypt and Ja-
cobstown, had In his employ young girl
whom he had taken from charitable in
stiiution, and who was indentured to
him to do his homework. On Friday q
letter came 10 the girl from her bro
Their, who Is in Illinois and is doing
well. The letter contained $40, with
which she could pay her passage, as he
wished her to come and live with him.
Wall opened the letter and read a part Of
il 60 the girl. but said nothing about the
money. He then went into an adjoining
room and read the letter TO his wife. The
girl overheard the talk and Immediately
demanded the money. Wall took a horse
whip, stripped off her clothing, and
whipped her until the blood flowed all
over her back and she tainted. Then he
went down into the cellar, got strong brine
from the pork-barrel>, and poured it over
her. He was arrested on saturday, and
public feeling is strongly ia favor of lynch
ing him. The girl is in Il precarious condi-
tiOO,
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Lighthouse Matters.

A new plan, which has been adopted by
the Lighthouse Board at Washington, to
enable vessels 10 steer clear of dangerous
points at night, has been forwarded to the
lighthouse inspector OF the Fifth district.
The plan Is the introduction OF fixed red
ray in the lights at Hoopei's straits and
Clay's land. in Chesapeake bay. These
lights interSect each other, as il were,
at Bishops Head, an intermediate
point. and one extremely dangerous to
nayigatOrs. The channel here is very
narrow and the tide very strong, so that
though passing vessel may escape
Bishops Head, il is very apt to run afoul
OF Sharks Fin shoal, which Is near by. BY
the concentration OF the red rays at fixed
point the vessel may be easily guided on
her course by the pilots keeping well in
the white light until he reaches the red ray,
when he may change his course. The above
plan is considered an excellent one, and
enianates from this district; and az il can
not prove otherwise than a perfect safe
guard, |; will doubtless be adopted at
points T., other districts where II NAV prove
necessary.--Norfo,k Viryiniaa.
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NEW YORK. January .. 1882.

Editor of The Journal Of Commerce:
To settle q controversy, please decide
which will freeze irst-hot or cold water,
both exposed to the same temperature:
J. VI. &.
Reply.-The hot-water pipes in a house
are the first to freeze. The reason is that
boiling the water discharges so much OF
the oxygen that the boiled water freezes
sooner than water not thus subjected to
heat. The space of time required for the
bot water to assume the same temperature
az the cold, in freezing atmosphere, is
not sufficient TO overcome Che difference
made by the absence of the gas specified.
This difference Us greatest where water is
subject 20 compression, and the expansion
is limited. Journal Of Commerce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-15

Sir. Lawrence Barrett produced his new
play Of .sPcndragon at the Fiffh-Aven"e
Theatre, New York, Monday night, 10
large and brilliant audience, ana made u
great hit.
The unpleasant appearance OF even the
most amiable and Intelligent face, when
covered with surface irritations rs rom
letter. pimples, or eczema can be dissolved
naturally by Dir. Bcnson's skin Cure, an
excellent toilet dressing. II cures dand-
ruff OF the scalp.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-15

Briefs Chesterfield County Court adj
journed yesterday after two days session.
several minor cases were disposed OF. and
sales were made Of number OF tracts OF
land.
Dancing circles are agitated from centre
TO circumference by pending German to
cyentiate at Cersley's Hall Friday night.
n will be the last and most conspicuous
exhibit OF the season.
Directly the state OF the river will permit
repairs will be commenced on the broken
place in Mayo's bridge. The owners VIII
complete the repairs Themselves.
The mouth OF the Grove shaft, where the
fatal explosion occurred, remains closed.
the hope being TO eXtinguish the fire by the
exclusion OF the air. Some OF the funds
contributed for the relief OF the survivors
of the accident have been distributed
amongst them.
William Eckert, who was recently drown
cd near the Manchester Cedar-Works while
trying to rescue fellow-workman who had
fallen fn the water, was from Baltimore.
lie was about twcnty-eight years Of age.
Rev. III. Melville Jackson Is announced
20 speak at Meade-Memorial chapel to-
night.
The completion OF the Brighthopc rail-
way from Chester to the ancient settlement
OF Bermuda Hundred has created quite Il
iurore on the subject OF railroads in Ches-
teriicld county.