The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-13

Inc NOW IeaT was uNneTeu In DIV q Couple Ol
bands making night hideous all through the dis
trict, the more noticeable band being that which
consisted of a very large drum and a very small
tin whistle, the former instrument being particu-
larry melOdious.
A few cases of fever still crop UP, but they
have be n of a miider form, though similar to
the first ones, and tend to prove that the fever
is not typhoid. The first suff erers are now pro-
nounced out of danger.
Yet another schooner at Honoka, a this time
the Luka with the long-loOked for goods of VIM.
Holmes, the stOrekeeper. Everybody is on the
verge Of insanity from their eagerness to see this
new display which it is said will surpass any
thing of tie kind ever known here. Mr.. Holmes
hello an auc ion sale on the last day of the old
year to clear out his old stock and is now busily
engaged in unPacking the new.
As there has been so much shipping lately
here, it is rumored that the Custom House
authorities intend to make this u port of entry,
but perhaps it is only n rumor.
The Honokaa Mill starts grinding next week
and Will continue work, bar accidents, for the
next SIX months. All the crops are in splendid
condition and there Is every prospect of last
years high returns being surpassed. 1t is
estimated that the present crop will produce
1000 tons of sugar.
The past week has been one Of clOudless skies
and social enjoyment-thus exhibiting the effect
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mental condition of man.
On New Years Day we had two social re-
unions Of the Votaries of Terpsechore. One of
democratic festivities and hilarity at onr 'rlend
Roses, and one OF cold water etiquette and enjoy
ment at the Court House. They both passed off
TO the satisfaction of all parties. If there was
more genial. warm-hearted, and whOle-souled
enjoyment at Roses, 1t vas counter-balanced by
the decorous, staId and cold water character of
the party at the Court House. In their own
way they enjoyed their party as much as the
more genial and spiritual guests of our friend
Rose.
Mr.. Arnold, our General Road Supervisor, is
at work. The new bridge at Wainaku is COM
pleted in that substantial and durable style that
will make 1t last a century, if kept in proper
repair.
Hilo looks lively in our Christmas times since
Mr.. Shipman has returned from San Francisco
with an extensive assortment of goods suitable
for the market.
The natives enjoyed themselves as they do on
all holidays whether st. Patrick's Day or the
Fourth of July.
On New Years Day there was a very credita-
bic exhibition of the different schools in the Hilo
district. The singing and recItals were highly
creditabie, but Tor musical talent and sweet
voices, | was charmed by the school of OnOmea.
The procession marched through the streets in
excellent order.
The aguacate trees (~alligator pears) are in full
blossom and promise an abundant yield.
Another correspondent writes:
The HoLIDAYs.-The Christmas and New Year
holidays are now among the things Of the pass.
HilO as well as elsewhere has had a merry and
happy time for the past few days. Our weather
has been almost remarkably good. On Saturday
evening the teachers of the Hilo Foreign Sabbath
School planned n pleasant evening for their
scholars, and early that evening the school num-
beriug about 60 met in the pleasant parlors of
the parsonage. and a Christmas tree displayed its
I.-.T- I,n,bs vuai,had d,un with n LARGE puu,-
Der OF gifts for the waiting children. Bright
eyes sparkled as their owner = names were called
out and all went home feeling as though Santa
Claus was their best friend. a handsome COLA
ton was served up for the old folks who also had
gathered to see the fun.
On Monday morning the ladies of Papaikou
Plantation presented the children, Portuguese,
Norwegian and halEcastes in attendance then on
the Government School with a Christmas tree
we'll loaded with gifts for each scholars, and the
happy expression Of the little faces Showed that
Sinta Claus was a great favorite of even the little
-. Gees - and 60 Wegians."
Christmas Day in town was a pleasure day to
all and not one drunk to mar the day.
On New Years the ladies of Hilo gave a lunch
for all in the Court House :he proceeds going
to pay for necessary repairs on our little Foreign
Church. Ii was well attended and early the
tables were cleaned of the good things so album
dainty provided by our good ladies. We cannot
stop to praise all the excellent things made by
their fair hands, but if anyone can beat the DELI
cious custards made by Madame Wilhelm, let
them try again and we will try too. A pleasant
im~promptu dance was held in the evening and
though the rain kept many away still the young
folks seemed to be having n good time
\ grand party was given by Mr.. Rose at his
home for ali who hailed from the "Fader Land"
and | hear enjoyed the good things provided, till
the wee sma hours.
CouRT.-Our Police Court seems to be taking
a rest for a few days. Is there not a plea for no
license in this. Drunkenness is rare on our
streets now, but just give us a licensed dramshop
and see where we would be. That our Premier
in the CablBet may still Withhold the license for
this town Is the petition Of all cur respectable
citizens. But there goes the first whistle of
friend Sans %steamboa and | must close. W.
From Christmas to New Years, nothing of i'm
portance occurred. except the completing Of one
% the three contemplated new bridges to replace
the three washed away by the late floods. This
bridge being Of greater span, and tue abutments
so placed as to act Us a dam to tons Of water IN
the event of a food will insure permanenee and
consequently, economy.