The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-07-04

the view Is much improved
There is expected 10 be trial Of speed this after
noon between several Of the yachts, in the harbor
His Majesty's yacht HealaEi having been put IN
trim for the occasion, will most probably show all
others the proper course to sail.
Rumor was current during the week that a
change abont to be effected in the I rsyEsi Of
the Hotel management but it is a pleasure to state
that Mr.. Greeley, who even during his short stay
has become so popular, is still to remain in charge
The Premier and His E1ceeney the Minister of
Finance paid visit to the Nuuanu reservoir on
the morning after the fire and cannot now say that
they are in Ignorance of the requisites necessary
for an adequate water supply for the lower part of
the city.
Base ball at the Makiki grounds at O'Clock
this morning. A large number of ladies and gentle
men have signied their intention of being present.
as also delegation Of the officers of the warships
IN port. Refreshments will be served the
grounds.
The Custom House is a renuneratiye branch of
the public service Last week no less a sum than
| $4,000 was handed over to the Treasury. The
earnings of this excellently managed department
of the Government serve to keep our shaky Cabi-
net on its legs.
Persons DESTROYS Of procuring a superior dog Of
the Kangaroo Hound breed, will notice the adve-
| tisoment of Mr.. II. b. Bailey, Makawao Maui, in
| another column. At the late Agricultural Show
this breed of dogs attracted great attention and
was awarded prize.
The cali for meeting at the house of Engine
Co. No. ON last Friday evening of all interested
IN proposed parade of the Antiques, was we'll
| attended and much enthusiasm prevailed The
General Committee had allowed so for expenses,
from the general fund.
The Br. bark Tt,apiay, Capt. Paulsen. 80 days
from Newcastle. N s. W, bound for San Francis
co passed this port on the lat inst Afterwards |
the captain landed in a boat at WaianAe on this |
island and obtained fruit and fresh meat and then
proceeded ON his voyage.
The band concert at Emma Square on the after |
noon of the JOth ult was poorly attended but the |
music was most excellent. Three new pieces, a |
waltz by Cungl, march by Tamshauser, and a |
selection from Sullivan's Operetta Of lolRnihc, |
merited especial mention.
His Majesty has appointed as members Of the |
Priyy Council the following gentlemen P. p. IA |
| noa, Governor of Kauai b. II. Austin, Justice of /
the supreme Court, H. kuihelani, District Judge /
Maui, J. L. Kauukou, District Judge kOOlaupOkO,
and Col. g. W. Macfariane.s q -H
Il. +. Bickerton, Esq, Judge Of the Police Court,
intends to take a trip to the Coast by the July
steamer, TO be gone about two months. Judge
BiokertOn we'll deserves season of rest from his
/ arduous labprs. W. l.. Wilcox, Esq, will fill the
position during Mr.. Bickerton's absence Y
The steamer SHes has been taken of the Ocean
ic' line, the time for which she was chartered by
the company, having expired. She sailed on the
18th nlt from this port for Hong Kong carrying
large number of Chinese, passengers, The
MaJ5posa is the next vessel due in the Oceanic
line. at ~
Miss Sara King, principal. of the kindergarten
school on Nuuanu street near Kukui street, direct
ed an exhibition of the exercises taught in the |
establishment, on the morning of the 18th ult.
Quite number ofpeople were present and wit
messed the little PrOdgies going through their
exercises.
The clipper ship SEaHdor has had a number of
visitors ON board during the past week. and the
neat and tidy appearance Of the vessel and the !
many improved nautical appliances have interested
all who made the boat voyage from dock to ship.
Capt. Palifair has been most attentive TO the CON-
pany who have visited his vessel.
The enterprise displayed by Mr.. James Camp
bell in the erection of the new buildings on Fort
street, near Merchant, is deserving Of all praise
as the work is one that tends to enlarge the bust
ness operations IN this portion Of the city the new
stores and offices offering facilities which will be
undoubtedly taken advantage of.
Mr. and Mrs Hamburger gave their final piano
recital at the Y. NJ. G. a. hall on the evening of
the 3Oth ult., TO appreciative audience The
performance displayed tie abilities of the instru-
mentalists IN manner that won them golden
the City of Sydney for San Francisco on the 2nd
instant.
The business arrangements for the Fourth Of
July as carried ont under the care Of Mr.. Wise
man, reflect great credit upon that gentleman The
neat invitations and ball tickets printed IN the
popular "red, white and blue were brought out
under his supervision. By his indefatigable oXcr-
tons he has taken great deal of the work of the
hands of others.
The schooner Msetoo, which ran ashore at Niu
near Coco head on the 18th ult has since been re-
ported as having become total loss. The wreck
was sold on the 18th ult TO A. Vera for S232.jO.
The MectOo was formerly the Sarah 4Ha and came
TO this port from San Diego with load Of mould
ing sand; the vessel was valued at $500 and in
sured for Sl.OOO II
The energy and enterprise displayed by Mr.. L. I
Way the carpenter and Mr. I. Rowe the painter
in Immediately rebuilding the sites of their /
burned shops is Indicative Of their business abili-
ties and is the more commendable as neither party
insured. In this issue they return thanks to
all who assisted in removing their stock on the
occasion of the fire. Lr.
A chinaman in the employ of Hon. w Green, i
while clearing the yard of that gentemans resi- j
dence of rubbish set fire to pile of it, the flames {
communicated to the surrounding dry grass and v
the safety Of the residence was threatened. Assis
lance sent for to the police station and Depu
ty Marshal Dayton sent captain of police and SIX
officers to the who rendered effective assis-
lance and quelled the impending confagration. 7
The brigantine CoAs,s,o, Capt Cousins arrived I
in port here on the LIST inst, 16 days from San t
Francisco Capt Cousins reports having had Z
pleasant weather with light winds during the en-
tire passage. BY the Cotsseio the genial chief :
clerk of the Interior Department, Mr.. J. A. Has
singer with his family again return to the city and
present an appearance that warrants the belief =
that the holiday has been most beneficial TO them Z
m their renewed health and spirits. ?. p ..
Mr. E. D. Preston, of the Z. 5. Coast Survey, Y
has been occupying the tent erected on the E,ol 4
a l.. l.,
week, being engaged in taking stellar transit oh a
servation in connection with the workings the s.
pendulum situated across Hotel st. in the gymna-
stun room Of the Y.M.C.A. building. Each nights il
work was a duplication of the other, and com n
menced on Wednesday, ending Friday evening. p
Only one evening thoroughly favorable for the {,
stellar observations "Wednesday the others being
cloudy, with rain. n
The members of Mgaroba Lodge /. o. G. 7. Il
wishing to convey their sentiments of esteem and
regard to Mr.. Amasa Pratt previous to his depart e
ure from this city for his post at Columbus, Ohio
assembled at Knights of Pythias hall on the =
evening of the 3Oth ult, and presented him with .
silver goblet appropriately inscribed. The recipi- :
ent responded in fitting terms accepting the =
offering presented and hoped that the Lodge and Z
its cause would prosper. The goblet is the handi-
work of Messrs Broce & Spear and reflects credit u
on the engraver of the firm, the work being most y
elaborate y
The ship Sla,ioH is now alongside the Oceanic Il
5 s. Cos. shed and open to the inspection of wish
tors She was chartered by Messrs. G. W. Mac VI
farlane Go. while on the stocks to bring cargo b
20 this port and she has brought the heaviest cargo II
from Europe that canie TO the port of Homo a
lulu. The Sl,aRdoH is an iron ship of 1881 tons u
register, length keel 2i6 feet beam s fec. and Il
p feet depth Of hold. The house of Messrs G. W. IT
Macfarlane Co. have the credit of having made
the largest expectation and importation made OF
at this port the largest expectation being the sugar
cargo forwarded by Mr.. Henry Macfarlane in the q