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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
JEwELRr AND DIAMoNDs.

MEssRE. WENNEE & Co., "the oldest e9tab-
lished firm of jewellers and silversmiths in the
city," are also amongst the best. Their at
~tractive store, No. 90 Fort stfeet, is filled with
attractive goods, and in the workshop in the
rear skilled workmen are busted in finishing all
kinds of jewelry and silver ware. Some very
fine specimens of work in solid silver are dis
played in the showcase at the side of the en-
under Mr.. Wenner's direction here. In the en-
craving of monographs, notices, initials and
names this firm is celebrated. They execute all
such work with great delicacy and grace, and no
one need send abroad to have such work well
done. There is to be seen now in this store a
very fine collection of seal and s;gnet rings.
Some are in antique style, and others set with
modern taste and brilliancy. Very many odd
and pretty conceits in jewelry have been worked
into scarf pins and chains, ard whether one
wishes to symbolic their taste for the turf, the
field, or the farm, they can get the proper adorn-
ment here. There are, also, beautiful golden
bracelets of novel shape and delicate graceful
forms, as well as sets Of breast pins and earrings
in Etruscan and dead" gold that are worth in
s~pection. One beautiful article is a basket of
silver with a highly finished center of enamel.
Another is a pair of scent TASKS of black glass
set in a silver stand, the whole forming a superb
Ornament for the dressing table. OF Jewels to
be worn in the hair there is a large variety, and
all are of handsome design. Amongst the
choicest treasures in the store are diamonds.
Diamonds set in rings and pins IN bracelets,
ear-drops, necklaces and chains. Unset dia-
monds, too, that one may choose from and have
mounted in any way they see fit. We are quite
sure that whatever style may be selected the
workmanship will be of the best style.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06

fitted in beautiful cases. These cases, orna-
mented as they are in elegantly chased
gold, are jewels in themselves, and to those
who wish TO crafty a friend, parent, or
brother, with the gift Of such a watch as
will be cherished and priced for a lifetime,
the ones offered by Mr.. McInerny will prove
to be just the thing. We are shown some
d~ressing-robes and smokingjackets that are
the ne ptus ultra of comfort and elegance.
To wake up on Christmas morning and find
one of these luxurious garments ready to be
put on, and a pair of such slippers as can be
bought of Mr.. McInerny, at our disposal
to have thoughtful friends and equally
thoughtful purveyors to good taste in our
midst.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
-PoRruGCEsE GOODS.

Messrs. DIAs & GoNzALvEs, dealers in
Portuguese goods, have a neat little store on
Hotel street, next to Mr.. d. w. Clark's
jewelry establishment. Here they have on
exhibition a variety of goods manufactured
in Portugal and the islands belonging to
that kingdom, and many of the pretty
things are novel in design and show much
taste and skill. In inlaid work there are
some handsome tables whose surfaces are
made up of blocks of vari-colored woods
arranged so as to form agreeable patterns of
form n color. There are some writing
desks of convenient size fitted with all the
co~nveniences for letter-writing, and form
ing handsome articles of furniture. In
the sides and tops of some glove and hand
kerchief boxes natural-colored bits of wood
are inlaid so as to form birds, flowers and
landscapes. In others there are represented
a traveller being carried in a %palanquin,
and another on a mountain sled. Various
groups are thus arranged, all exhibiting the
national costumes and characteristics of the
Portuguese. In smaller ware there are
paper-knives, crucifixes, thimble-cases and
other articles of utility ant beauty. There
are some very handsome chains made of
horsehair displayed. These chains are in
white, black and red, and are very light
and strong. There are also sets of jewelry,
comprising bracelets, necklaces and ear
rings, worked in hair to simulate roses and
r~osettes. They are decidedly new and
pretty, and quite in keeping with our
climate. The ladies will be particularly
pleased with the Observation-Disclosures shown.
This style of o-rnamentation is always i'll
vogue, and the work done by the Portuguese
women is very good and tasteful. Skirts
and chemises are shown elaborately fin
ished, and many other articles whose names
we know not. Messrs. Diaz & Gonzales
stock is by no means confined to the lines
we have mentioned, but comprise many
other nice articles suitable for gifts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
STATIONERY.

The well-known stationery aud news dealers,
j. NJ. OAr, JR., Il Co, have filed their store In
the Gazette building with very many beautiful
goods. On the central counter especially ar
ranged to show Christmas goods-aro displayed.
amongst other articles, many amusing and i'm
structive games. The Captive Princess. Tourna-
ment, Path-Finders. Cantaioup, Cats and Mice,
Conversation Cards, Authors, Life's Mistakes,
and many others are here to select from. Tho
mysterious "L'Oracle - in itself is worth the
q fortune" revealed to those who consult It's
mystic pages. There arc portfolio tablets. as
neat and convenient as can be desired. and other
desks, light, well arranged and beautifully en-
bossed with brilliant designs. In pa~per-weights
there are "Kohinoors'' OF light and briiliancy
made of the finest crystal glass elegantly cologed.
The holiday cards are amongst the finest We
have seen. aud in one case va notice every kind
Of cutlery aud ingenious contrivancS that goes
TO the proper fitting out of "A writing table or
desk. The various styles Of paper. note, invi-
tat.on, letter and other kinds, are collected here
in quantity, and we admire the taste shown by
the manufacturers in getting up novel designs.
For the boys who delight in sports there are
base balls and bats Of all kinds. The " Stand.
ard" ball is to be had duly certified 10 az being
of correct size and weight, and bats Of willow,
ash and other woods. fashioned with much art
and Judgment. We look over with much graft
fcation an elegant edition OF Shakespcare'a
works, and another of Longfellow's poems,
wishing the while that we could place them ia
our library. Not the least pleasing feature Of
these beautiful editions is their low cost. Any
one purchasing one OF these volumes will and
that they have secured "A valuable book for
almost nothing. There are for sale inkstanda
in such a variety OF styles rs to puzzle one IN
making a choice, and the stock OF inks ON hand
is, so to speak, inexhaustible. To utilize the
ink there are pens Of every kind, and papor
worked up into every useful form. As for
Diaries, their size, shape, arrangement and cost
are very varied. Calendars of pretty designs
are scattered about, and some few superb albums
tempt the visitor. Mr.. Oats library of the cur-
rent literature of the day is very complete, aud
his arrangements are such that any book, pam
phlet or paper wanted can be supplied on tho
shortest notice and most favorable terms. Eapo-
cially for the little ones are procured "Old
Mother Goose - and her delightful relative.
Jack the Giant Killer, her sister who lived in a
shoe, and she who went to the cupboard, to-
gether with the rest of the family, Cinderella,
and sweet Little Red Riding Hood. For young
and old alike the store is filled, and young and
old patronize II well.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
GROCERIES, AND GOODIES.

While the outer man is being clothed and our
other senses gratifed, the inner man aud our
palates demand that duo provision should be
made for them. TO this end Messrs. s. J..
LEyEY & Go who have succeeded A. w. Bush
d Co. in the grocery business at the old stand
in Odd Fellows Building, Fort street. have On
tirely refttcd the store, and now display a most
attractive line of goods. On one side are the
canned goods, which now embrace almost every
thing that can by any possibility be preserved In
that shape. There arc long limos OF oysters.
clans, Holsters, salmon, crawfish, shrimps and
sardines. There are vegetables Of All kinds that
turn out as fresh and succulent as from tho
garden spices whose varied aroma fiji the
store with fragrance, aud suggest a racy season
ing to otherwise plain fare. Tho many sauces.
relishes and appotizers now so defuy COM
pounded are mustered in whole ranks and COM
panies. Along the front Of the counters are set
barrels OF sugar, loaf, crushed and powdered OF
coffee in the berry, an Of a dozen other things
packed in bulk. We linger around the open
mat of sugary dates, and examine with much i'm
terest the cheeses exposed for sale. OF these
there arc various makes, some plain, bland and
smooth to tho taste, others more spicy and rel
ishing, and still others Of superior richness and
~ "HC A'AAAhJ thDiS ~ hA VIC uukN
we delight to crack-almonds, walnuts, pista-
chlos, Brazil and mfny others-while OF raisinp.
curTnDts and berries there is "A nice profusion.
We have not the space to do more than suggest
that ia the line of standard groceries there Is a
most complete assortment, and we can assure
our readers that Mossrs. Levey a. Co. make IL a
point to keep the very freshest and highest
grade Of goods. They are ever ready TO supply
their customers with guaranteed goods, and 20
make good that guarantee should there be, ut
any tine, an inferior article furnisi ed or sont
out by them in any order they may ill.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06

istic figures. as are many odd puzzles and toys
We find here the old-fashioned = scratch my
back, . fashioned as a hand with long nails on
the crooked fingers, mounted on a long, slender
handle, used as long ago as the time OF Queen
Elizabeth 90 allay any annoying irritation OF the
cuticle felt in the otherwise inaccessible regions
Of the back between the shoulder-biadea. Ivory
spheres within spheres, each one finely carved,
excite our admiration and wonder aud delicate
paper-cutters in sandalwood suggest tho sever
ing OF a leaf " in aromatic pain. Many cnri-
Gus and beautiful articles win be seen BY those
who visit the establishment, and we
a visit TO the store.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
N and Es.

Great preparations will no doubt be made
or all hands for ~feasting royalty during
Christmas, and near at hand is HORNS
BAKERY, the products of which nave be-
come well known in every household. We
all know that Horns bread, in all it's varie-
ties, and crackers of every shape and kind,
besides cake in its almost endless forms, all
are celebrated, and now there comes the
special product of his glories, the Christmas
and the New e cake, rich to the taste,
elegant and attractive to the eye, and re-
dolent of the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
HOLIDAY GOODS IN HONOLULU
AND
WHERE TO FIND THEM.

OF the WEEKLY PACIFIC COMMERCIAL AID
VERTIsER n sketch giving them an idea Of
the kind, quantity and quality of goods APP
propriate to the season, now OH exhibition
in Honolulu. To our " out of town" sub
scribers this will be found to be a great help
In guiding them in making selections, and
we can guarantee, on the part of the houses
mentioned by US, a prompt and careful at
tention to the filling OF all orders with which
they may be favored. PUBLISHERS AID
PRoPRIEToRs p. e. Al
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
LApIEs, GOODS aua cHILDREN,s TOYS.

LADIES' GOODS and CHILDREN'S TOYS.
Probably the richest store of it's class, in
point of variety and quantity of goods, is
No. 10 Fort street. Being daily supplied
with the very best goods opened in Mr.. J.
Il. WATERHoUsE's two wholesale establish
ments, and having at least twice the space
that any other store can boast of in which
to display these goods, il is no wonder that
the two large rooms are as attractive as any
in town.. The show-windows ia themselves
are perfect pictures. There we see grouped
i'll admirable taste some elegant pictures
and ornaments. A pair of light stands for
the Bible or an album are on either side,
and rich gifts fill up the space. The back
ground is filled in with handsome lace cur
tains and silks. One part of the large store
we note as filed with boxes of hosiery.
Every kind and style is here. Gentlemen
and DO US can be fitted with whatever they
may wish in his line, and no doubt the
aides can get just what suits them out of
the large and varied stock. Around the
store are ribbons of every hue and style.
These beautiful bands serve many purposes,
and with the present style of art decoration
as applied to dresses are very effective.
Some of those woven in the jacquard loom
are wonderful products and all are bright
and pretty. Very many "tidies" of fine
workmanship are on view, and we very
much admire the refined taste shown in
their construction. In Cretonnes the stock
is very large and varied. Much can be done
with this class of goods in ornamentation,
and they are, probably, as useful and GER
tainly as pretty and cheap as any. Going
up stairs, the first things we notice are
carpets. Though not in general use here,
mating being preferred in most cases, yet
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
CLOCKS Had JE ~ ELRI

CLOChS - a.
When Mr.. ID. w. CLARK returned from
San Francisco in the Suez last month, he
brought with him a large and well selected
stock OF jeweITy, clocks and watches. He
has these beautiful articles arranged in
handsome plate-glass showcases in his new
store, No. 55 Hotel street. In addition to
these cases n shOw-window has been lifted
ND with a choice selection OF choice goods,
that in themselves form an elegant display.
This Introductory show is in keeping with
the exhibit within the store. a visitor Will
be- sure to note low fresh and bright the
establishment Is, and with how much taste
tine articles are arranged. The prevailing
idea is clocks, of which more anon Watches
are n by no means incOnspicuous feature III
the display, and in one case we nnd the latest
improvements in chronographs or STOP
watches. IN this watch made oy the
Waltham manufacturers-the ~second-hahu
~ completely under the control OF the time
keeper. and can be stopped, started or sent
hack TO start over again by Il toueh- me
moy.ment can be fitted to any style OF case,
of which there are many beautiful ones IN
cold and silver to be had here. II we were
asked what particular thing OF beauty
was TO be found in Mr. Clark's estaoilSh-
ment in tile greatest NdEiStJf We
sav-elocks. Clocks in silver and goIi'
bronzed, enamelled, crystal-cased' velvet
covered and plain; clocks with cathedral
haILs and sweet chimes striking hours hall
hours and quarters; Banner" clocks OF
eIeoaut design, and others of pretty shapes
and finish. AS for price, we can only say
,I,,, fhaf is as varied as the styles OF CLOCKS
themselves. Everybody can and should
L,ve n clock in their house, and all OF these
ar, reliable time-keepers. For those who
Ike 10 note the weather signs there are
,neroid barometers, sensitive and reliabiei
.,d for the toilet table there are just a few
:, o.t superb jewel cases fitted for all the
nr.,tv things the ladies like to wear and we
like to bestow upon them. AS we approach
The entrance we hear the sweet notes OF a
music box playing a familiar air, and we
end that Mr.. Clark has several of these
,Iaasipg instruments, large md small Tor
sale They are an endless source of pleasure
In a household and make nice presents
TuruIae from the music boxes, our atten-
tom Is at once called to the display OF jew
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Cinnamon and spice
And all things nice,

of which cake-and little girls-are sup
posed to be constructed. Some of the de-
signs into which the frosting of these cakes
is worked are very handsome and delicate.
The artist whose business it is to do the
final characterization has all the appliances
for executing fine work, and under his skill
full hands there rise classic temples, elegant
flowers and laughing cupids. For the bridal
feast or the State dinner, the birthday cele-
bration or the grand ball, Mr.. Horn is
always ready to supply appropriate center
pieces or special designs. OF his candies all
know their excellency, and we who have
witnessed the whole process of the transmu-
tation of the pure sugar into the nan
delicious CONNECTIONS and sweeties that load
the trays in t shop, can testify to their
purity and goodness. Pure candy is not in
the least hurtful to the children, for it is
only here and there one can be found who
will devour it in excess. We all nave ga
sweet TOOTH" and Horns candies ought to
satisfy the sweetest of us. The preparing
of chocolate creams is one of Horns spe-
~cialties and who is there that does not
like them when they are fresh? Young
man, remember. When you go to see her
take a box of creams or GO caramels'' with
you. You will be welcome. never fear:
probably on your own account-surely on
that of the creams. The rest is easy. For
the invalid, and those who delight in sweets
of an other kind, we can recommend Horns
Guava Jelly. Clear, aromatic, bland, it
glides over the palate, leaving an agreeable
sub-acid taste behind, unlike any other
jelly. 1t is always a welcome addition and
ornament to the tea-table. There is nothing
in the way of bread, cakes, pies, and the
many kinds and styles in which these are
made that MI. Horn cannot furnish. AL
ways fresh, crisp, light, rich and palatable,
his stock is abundant,-as it must be to
supply his large trade,-and first class-as
that trade can testify. If there ever is u
" horn of plenty" it is to be found on Hotel
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
HOW TO PROPOSE.
opinions From n Bevy of Fair Ones
About Making the Break.
From the Terre Haute Mail.

From the Terre Haute Mail.
bright-eyed girl, who is skillful angler for
hearts. thinks young man, to be successful.
should propose after very short acquaintance
lake the girl by storm, as it were, while she
Is pleased with new beau, and before she has
time to tire of him; then follow the proposal up
10 vigorous courtship, lots offowers and bon
pons drives, theaters, &C., and if she consents
Insist upon short engagement, by all means.
Another well-known blonde beauty. who has
created sad havoc and has had much experience
In this ne says the only successful way to pro-
pose Is when least expected. Allow no time for
consideration, and then insist that the accent
ance must be now or never" She feels sure
that Is the only way that she will ever be cap
tured; but she thinks very few men are bold
enough to try that game
handsome young widow well known in So
clefy circles, who is not so rich as she was. saws
the only successful way to win her is to offer a
me house, horses and carriages, with plenty of
money to keep them up.
darE-oyad girl with tanplo of soft brou,n
hair shading her brow, says: III a fellow is des
perately in love with girl, and is persistent in
MS efforts to win her, he is sure to gain his suit
"idoWers understand this point. and know ex-
actiy now to make love and propose, and YOU
Will observe they are always successful" She
KNOWS one case where widower went in and
hung up his hat, announcing his intention of
remaining until he was accepted, and she had
to marry him to get rid of him. A widower
beau makes her nervous about the result.
One sweet, dreamy-eyed girl, who is lust on
the threshold OF society, says love-making must
be SO sweet that she would wish her lover to be
long time making the approaches, and she
would not shorten the delights of an engage
ment; II they tire of each other it will be better
before than after marriage, She is not particu-
lar as to his style, but he must be tall and
handsome, and sing and dance well; and, above
all, he must know how to make love- This
girls name must be kept a secret.
One society belle who has spent several sea-
sons In the ''feld" says she will give man all
the time he wants to make up his mind to
begin the siege but when he does begin he
i LL go straight through without showing the
white feather" She detests "skjrmishing " II
only gets one wrought up to the fray" moth
ing Is accomplished. and it requires all ones
nervous force to endure campaign" OF this
nature, to say nothing Of the modification of
several HdpfpatS"
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"Certainly-certainly, replied the Squire
with manly tenderness; but somehow when he
felt warm hand in his he extended his olsen
gagged arm. drew close to him the trim little
figure and said a good deal that led to mar
rage within fortnight.
happier couple never was known in COrnal-
bin until one day commercial traveller, of
whom the Squire frequently made purchases.
entered the store as Mrs. Bloker passed out: he
looked at her so strangely that the Squire
proudly asked:
do you know that LADY,"
No said the man: but I've known two of
her husbands"
The Squire turned white and trembling as he
asked:
where are they?"
''Diyorced-they don't suit her." was the an
sWer, TN tell you all about them"
NO. you won't" Kissed the Squire: ''and If
you tell any one else in this town you'll never
sell me another bill Of goods"
Nevertheless, the story got out in some way
and Mrs. Boker, to live it down. was obliged
to remain affectionate and true to the Squire.
which was probably the best thing that could
have happened for both of them.
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Pen Picture Of Roger A. Pryor.

New York Letter in Albany Journal.
The English missed something through refus-
Ing to let Roger A. Pryor figure in court as
counsel for O'Donnei, the Irish avenger He
could not have done anything effective for the
prisoner. Of course, since the doom of death
was certain beforehand, in any view of the con-
sequences of the deed; but he would have been
a figure which the bar over there cannot hope
to duplicate. 1t is likely that, at some exciting
Jnncture Of the trial, or as an unavoidable eli
max to high flight Of oratory Pryor would
have fallen in lit. He is a cOnvulsive man in
action. nervous even when idle, and never
quite In control Of his own physique I have
seen him begin to twitch and jerk in the midst
OF an earnest argument, strive for while to
force composure, and at length drop into q
chair, as historical as girl, and shaking like q
man with st. Vitus' dance. If he behaves in
that manner on ordinary occasions. what would
he not have done If put to mental tension
under the eyes of the whole civilized world?
But If he had succeeded in mastering his nerves.
and thereby been enabled to render calm SER
vice, his personality is such that the English
l do not mean to say that they would have
ridiculed him. On the contrary l think
they would have admired his Oddity and
taken him for an extreme development Of the
merry American orator, He is above the middle
height. and looks like an Indian in straightness
II not In the singular frregularity of his features
he has bright, uneasy eyes, q straightforward
and far-reaching nose, and mouth that is ever
IN motion, especially By the protrusion of the
under lip He wears no whiskers, and his stiff
black hair Is long. His dress is Of the cloak and
SLOUGH hat style, not in the least modified by the
prevailing fashions. Indeed, conventional
clothes would be out of place on such an indi-
yidualized man. He has great ability, and is
rather fascinating to jury. 1t was pity to
send him all the way to England and then fail to
show him.