The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-07-04

the view ~ much improved
There is expected TO be trial of speed this after
noon between several of the yachts, in the hsrbor.
His Majesty's yacht HedluHi 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 IL
change was abont to be effected in the pcrsOHei of
tine Hotel management but 1t is 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 Excellency the Minister Of
Finance paid a visit 10 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 sgnifed their intention of being present,
as also delegation of the officers Of the warshps
| in port Refreshments will be served ON the
grounds.
The Custom House is a remuneratiye 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 Cabl-
net on its legs.
Persons DESTROYS of procuring a superior dog Of
the Kangaroo Hound breed, will notice the adve-
t1gpmgut r. IL.
another column At the late Agricultural SHOW
this breed of dogs attracted great attention ana
was awarded prize.
The call for a meeting at the house Of Engine
Co No . on last Friday evening of all interested
| in proposed parade of the Antiques, was Well
attended and much enthusiasm prevailed. The
| General Committee had allowed $50 for expenses,
| from the general fund
The b. bark Tepgplar, Capt Paulsen, 80 days
from Newcastle, n. S. W, bound for San Francis
co passed this port on the lst inst Afterwards
| the captain landed in boat at MaianAe on TINS
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 5Oth ult. was poorly attended but the
music was most excellent Three new pieces, a
waltz by Cung'l, march by Tamshauser and a
| selection from Sulivans operetta Of lolanthe,
merited especial mention.
His Majesty has appointed as members of the
| Privv Council the following gentlemen 7. =. ka-
| noa. Governor of Kauai, b. n. Austin, Justice OF
the Supreme Court H. Kuihelani, District Judge
| Maui, J. l.. Kauukou, District Judge hoolaupoko,
and Col. g. w. Macfarlane. r
| R.F. Bickerton, Esq, Judge OF the Police Court,
intends TO take trip to the Coast by the July
! steamer. to be gone about two months. Judge
! Bickerton well deserves season of rest from ms
| arduous labors w L. Wilcox, Esq, will fill the
| position during Mr.. Bickerton's absence.
The steamer Snez has been taken of the Ocean
| icr line the time for which she chartered by
| the company having expired She sailed on the
\ 18th ult. from this port for Hong Kong carrying
| large number of Chinese, as passengers, Inc
| MaTTposa is the next vessel due in the Oceanic
line.
Miss sara King, principal. of the kindergarten
school on Nuuanu street near Kuku street, direct
ed an exhibition of the exercises taught IN the
| establishment. on the morning OF the Soth ut
| Quite a number uf,people were present and wit
messed the little prodigies going through theii
exercises.
The clipper ship SEaador 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. Paifair has been most attentive to the com
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 bt
undoubtedly taken advantage Of
/ -
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamburger gave their final piano
recital at the Y. NJ. C. a. hall on the evening OF
the Goth ult., TO an apprecietive audience The
performance displayed tie abilities of the instru
! mentalists in a manner that won them golden
| opinions. The Professor and his VIE sailed II
the City Of Sydney for San Francisco on the md
! instant.
The business arrangements for the Fourth Of
July as carried out 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 eXer
| of III
| hands OF others.
The schooner Noetoo, 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 S-1525O
| The MeetOo was formerly the Sarah AnH and came
to this port from San Diego with load of mould.
inc sand: the vessel was valued at 800 and In
sured for Sl.OO0.
The energy and enterprise displayed by MIR. j.
Way the carpenter and Mr.. L, Rowe the painter
in Immediately rebuilding on the sites of then
burned shops indicative Of their business abili
ties and Is the mure communicable as neither parry
| was insured. In this issue they return thanks &c
| all who assisted in removing their stock on the
occasion of the fire.
A chinaman in the employ of Hon. WI. Green
while clearing the yard of that Gentleman's resi-
dence of rubbish set fire to pile of IT, the flames
communicated 20 the surrounding dry grass aId
the safety of the residence was threatened. Assls
| lance was sent for TO the police station and Depu
tv Marshal DAYTON sent a captain Of police and SD
officers to the scene who rendered effective assis
lance and quelled the impending ooniiagratlon'
The brigautine Cons,,lo, Capt Cousins arrived
in port here on the LIST inst, Is days from San
| Francisco Cant Cousins reports having had
| pleasant weather with light winds during the en-
| lire MASSAGE BY the CotsHeiO the genial chic
clerk of the Interior Department, Mr.. J. A. Has
singer with his family again return TO the city ant
| present an appearance that warrants the belize
that the holiday has been most beneficial 10 then
| in their renewed health and spirits
NEED. Preston, Of The L. $. Coast Survey
has been occupying the tent erected on the Eo
corner of Alakes and Hotel streets during the pas
week, being engaged in taking stellar transit 90
seryation in connection with the workings of thu
pendulum situated across Hotel ST. in the gymna
sum room of the Y.M.C.A. building. Each night
work was a duplication of the other, and com
menced on Wednesday, ending Friday evening
Only one evening was thoroughly favorable for thi
stellar observations "wednesday the others BENZ
cloudy, with rain
Tie members of Algaroba Lodge l. 0. G. 1
wishing to convey their sentiments of esteem anC
regard to Mr. Amasa Pratt previous to his depart
ure from this city for his post at Columbus, Ohio
assembled at Knights Of Pythias hall on thi
evening of the 30th ult., and presented him with
silver goblet appropriately inscribed. The recipi
ent responded in fitting terms on accepting TIL
offering presented and hoped that the Lodge ant
its cause would prosper. The goblet is the handi
work of Messrs. Broclie & Spear and reflects credi
on the engraver of the firm, the work being mos
elaborate.
The ship ShapdoH is now alongside the Oceanic
5. S. Co.'S shed and open to the inspection of visi
tors. She was chartered by Messrs G. w. Mac
farlane d Co. while on the stocks, to bring carg
TO this port and she has brought the heaviest car
from Europe that ever CAME to the port of Homo
lulu. The ShaRdoa is an iron ship Of 1891 ton
register, length on keel 2i6 feet beam IS feet AM
q feet depth Of hold. The house of Messrs. G, W
Macfarlane d Co. have the credit Of having mad
the largest expectation and importation ever mad
at this port the largest expectation being the 6uga
! cargo forwarded BY Mr.. Henry Macfarlsne in tn