The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1883-01-24

Due MaCfarlaue a .1sG gb
II. r. MAcFAELANE. Sec'y n. T. A.
By the above showing it will be readily noticed
that the Association is charged as being indebted
to the Treasurer (Macfarlane d Co.. in the sum
of Sl,l76.S5. The report of the Treasurer was ap-
proved.
Hon. A. S. Cleghom, the President then present
ed the following statement
Since our last meeting, nearly two years ago,
there has been considerable work done in the Park.
Soon after the vote of the Legislature in 1880,
granting US s. 600 for the two years. we hired eight
men, who have been kept at work ever since. We
have had good laborers' house built and also a
residence for our oyerseer. We have purchased
two good mules, carts, harness, and Champion
moving machine, which makes quick work of
weeds and grass; also sulky rake, which will rake
nearly forty acres a day. About 1900 loads of
earth have been carted in the vacant space between
the track stables and the bridge. Part of this
space has been rolled, making it firm and a good
drive. We are much in want of a roller of 400 or
1000 pounds weight, adapted for span of horses.
The Park drives and avenues could then be kept
well rolled and smooth Lately the carts have been
Kept hauling earth from the inside of the track and
depositing IT on some low ground which has here
tofore been subject TO overflow. If this should
prove success, more low land might be covered
IN the same way. II requires four men and two
carts so that for other work the force is small.
Considerable work is required at the northwest end
of the Park: also around Mchee's Island, which
might be made a pleasant resort by deepening
the bed of the pond TO the coral which would give
depth of three feet of water in the channel, and
thereby afford an admirable sheet of water for
boating. Another sheet of water could be made
inside the track at small expense, which would add
much TO the appearance of the Park. The China
men who lease the grass from the Park are doing
good work taking away weeds and old grass, and
keeping the grounds clean. The Association de
riyes much benefit from their labor as if they
were directly in its employ. The buildings and
fences are in good order. More labor could be
used to advantage; but the limited amount at the
disposal of the trustees 2,5o0-prevents our do
ing more at present.
The Minister of the Interior has promised to
help IN making the main avenue from the bridge
to Diamond Head. and We hope before long to be
water is also much wanted at the Park and much
interest Is felt IN regard to the well now being
bored by Mr.. Campbell The park is now stocked
with trees, mostly algeroba and monkeypod. We
ready to plant soon. They do well, and in few
years will afford a fine shelter and add much TO
the beauty of the Park.
The election of Directors was then proceeded
with, resulting follows, the figures denoting the
number of votes credited to each candidate: Hon.
Frank Brown, IS; II. Macfarlane &c; Geo. Lucas,
Is; Cecil Brown, "a I; Dr. McGrew, q W. q. Irwin,
81 Robt. Lishman, Is Hon. A. 5. Cleghorn, 81 I;
Hon 5 G. Wilder, i9 Hon. II. A. Widumann, Is /;
Gov. ]. q. Dominis, 50. Those gentlemen were
therefore declared elected.
The President appointed Hon. L. Preston, Hon.
Il. A. Widemann and DIR. j. S. McGrew as a Com
mittee to revise the bylaws of the Association and
10 report at a shareholders meeting to be held on
the 18th of February.
On Thursday, the 18th inst the Trustees of the
ASSOCIATION met at the parlors of the Hawaiian
Hotel and elected from their number the following
ohcers for the ensuing term: President, Hon. A.
;. Cleghorn Vice President. DR.. John S. McGrew;
Secretary, II. X. Macfarlane; Treasurer, Cecil
Brown