The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1883-05-09

them TO their old quarters.
The little steamer Rapioidni under the manage
meni Of Mr. VIM. Phuger, made trial trip IN and
outside the harbor on last Sunday. The little
vessel has had entire Oyerhauling IN the mechan-
ical arrangements and will soon be placed IN
active service by the 2. NJ. 5. S. Co.
Lieut. Barkhotkine, the artillery officer on board
the NaycsdHR, is a correspondent TO several of
the Russian PAPERS His letters are now appearing
in the Goos and Kronstadt Gazettei in few
months we may expect to see an account of our
islands, materials for which he was at some pains
TO collect.
A little native girl living at the upper end of
Emma Street, attempted 10 emulate the gymnas-
tic abilities Of one Of her brothers and endeaYored
70 climb a mango tree. The result was fall and
a breaking of the ankle Of the left foot. Medical
attendance was Immediately obtained and the
little sufferer is now doing well.
The artesian well which Mr.. Campbell had
commenced on his land at Kipahulu, is now a
success, water having been struck at depth OF
735 feet and the boring being continued to depth
of 500 feet securing flow of sweet pure water
through a 81 inch pipe, rising fifteen feet above
the surface Of the ground.
A very pleasant and enjoyable entertainment was
given al the residence Of Mr.. McChesney, Au-
waiolimu, on Saturday evening last by the Hawaii
an Minstrels, and a very sOciablo time was had by
those present. We may expect TO have another
treat from the Hawaiian Minstrels when the Band
returns TO town.
Sufficient consideration for the safety of the
stranger guests present at the ball at the Music
Hall on Tie evening of the I'd inst, induced some
kind soul TO place torches along the precipitous
sides of the walk by the DiaLui side of the palace
walk on King street The local resident however
must nightly take his chances of safe passage IN
the dark.
Wby did not Mr.. Gibson 90 70 Kohala last week?
4, H.. -f.af,nrnl In the
Coast Why did the Queen stay instead OF going
10 see the Kamohameha statue unveiled There
are answers to all these conundrums, but we viii
leave 10 our talented contemporary the Daily Ad-
re,tisey the task of supplying them.
The entertainment committee of the Y. NJ. G. A.
propose a public debate in the hall of the new
building ON Monday evening next; The subject
for discussion IS Are communities benefited more
than they are injured by the accumulation Of
great wealth in the hands of Individuals The
meeting will be open 10 all, and the committee
hope that many will join in the debate
The loss which was sustained at Golden Gate
Park San Francisco in the destruction by fire
of large number of plants, the growth OF foreign
countries, will be partly remedled as regards
Hawaiian plants by the donations which Mrs
Sophia Casey lady who has been resident here
and has obtained quite a collection, is carrying
forward by the city Of Toxic.
At Messrs. Lycan & Johnson's store can be seen
picture painted by Mr.. Strong, view from Mr..
Glade's house. 1t is a very good Typographical
view, showing very excelently all the salient
points of a very difficult landscape. The sky Is n
capital bit of painting a regular trade wind day,
masses of clouds rolling over bright blue sky,
which shows here and there, in delicate little
peeps.
Owners of steamers and sailing vessels, and
especially sea-faring men are waiting patiently
for the appearance of that lighthouse OF Barber S
Not lurr NV Gibson his
paper continually asked the question of the past
Ministry regarding its erection; now he has an
opportunity TO answer, especially as all the appa-
ratus is stored in the Custom House.
Akana and Axiom the two police officers who
were lately tried for conspiracy and acquitted with
tho condition that they would not prosecute for
damages, were reinstated in their places on the
force Immediately after the trial. Their position
however did not seem comfortable TO them and
they resigned. They have however again been
induced TO accept position as guardians OF the
public morals and the public peace.
Among the passengers per CITY Of Toxic, were
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Glade and family. Mr.. Glade
will probably stay in Europe for a couple of years.
We trust that the change will be OF beneht to ms
health which has suffered from the effects of over
work A number of friends were down at the
wharf to wish the family bon roYage and we feel
assured that they carry with them the good wishes
of a very large circle of friends.
The Proprietor of the SATURDAY Pres, Mr.. Thos.
g. Thrum was arraigned in the Police Court yes
terday morning a charge Of libel preferred oy
DIR. q. Fitch. Mr.. Dole appeared for the defend
ant and Mr. Russell for the prosecution. The de
PENDANT offering no testimony, Judge Bickerton
committed Mr.. Thrum for tlial at the next term OF
the Supreme Court, when with other journalists he
will present his evidence and defence.
What an absurd TRADE the Advertiser is indulg-
ing in against the Y, N. G. A. The last piece, Of
venom was aimed at the labor committee of that
institution. Notwithstanding what the 7. G. 4.
says, we know that that committee has done a
| great deal of good. The Y. NJ. C. A. is composed
of a body of men who are truly charitable IN the
broadcast possible sense, who do more good in a
week THAI the whole proprietors and editorial staff
of the 4drcrfiser in year Il is outrageous that
such men should have such slurs cast upon them
The third number Of the Chinese Ncrrs published
by firm Of enterprising celestals in this city, is
in circulation and contains some statements which
It would be well for the general public to become
acquainted with, viz: the ability of local firms to
sell goods at cash prices The local news is seem
inry somewhat mixed, the characters being placed
| in a position which prevents our commenting upon
the subject matter Of either the locals or the edit
orial matter. The present prospects of the publ
cation are good. the advertising patronage being
generous.
The alarm of fire at 6:lO last evening was coca
stoned by the burning of a small wooden building
situated in Thomas Square and occupied by the
Chinese on the grounds. The fire originated from
a lamp setting Ere 10 q mosquito net, which being
| pulled down broke two bottles of kerosene oil II
its fall and the oil also catching IRE the whole IN
! terror was quickly ablaze, and the luilding wa.
soon destroyed. The fire engines were on the spot
| as quickly As the means of lOcomOtion permitted
but not in time to render ehectual assistance II
checking the flames. Loss about 800
|
Mr.. Geo. Williams, while passing the bridge OF
King street near the Chinese Theatre at late
hour on Monday evening, heard CRY Tor assls
lance. as il seemed, and III looking over the eide
of the bridge into the water saw woman sinking
| beneath the surface he Immediately rendered
/ assistance and succeeded in saving the drowning
woman, bringing her TO shore. The rescued per
son is the wife Of a respectable tradesman OF thC
city and subject to fits of temporary insanity
| which accounts for her presence at the location
and her critical position.
The Nav number of the AHglfcaA Church Chro.
Hiee is 10 hand and presents 10 its readers inter
| ting matter relating to the Episcopal Church II
Hawaii Hei as also accounts relative 10 the same
from Great Britain, America and the Australian
colonies. Alongthy essay on The Strength OF the
| Church occupies space in the editorial column
| and a lucid and well written article on How tc
In huence Young People for Good commands
attention. The introduction of little more va
riety IN subjects, into the columns OF the Chfoai
! Gle, would undoubtedly add benehcially to its
present progressive career.
4 A-feAl NlAEoAAl hted4utA ~ ANd1t At-1 tt-hNA
/ amongst the passengers some few of our old resi-
| dents who so either business or pleasure
| The departing passengers BY the Ctr Of Tokl,
were no exception to this general rule for we End
that Mr.. Mc1nerny an old aud we'll known resi-
dent takes the opportunity, with his daughter, &c
| depart for a trip 70 the continent of Europe ant
way stations. Mr.. Godfrey Brown the ex Regis
trar Of Public Accounts, also takes pleasure trir
| of some months during which he will do Cali
fornia, Oregon and British Columbia. Mr.. f. o
Hall and wife, vho 90 East. We hope the travel
ers will have pleasant trip and return in renewed
health and spirits.
On Friday last, fire was started by China.
man. near the cemetery on the side of Punchbovl
| TO burn some rubbish. The wind carried the fin
to the adjoining land, and If spread nearly 10 the
pOwder-magazne in one direction and burned