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

New Years eve was bright and beautiful, and
being the Sabbath, was observed with due de-
corum. Near midnight was heard the bells toll
ing a melancholy farewell to the old, and at mid
Soon appeared serenadIng parties-frst the native
singing welcomes in their peculiar plaintiye tones,
then the band then our new friends appeared
after the manner of Portugal, accompanying with
guitar their salutations-and last the Celestial
style, by crackers and bombs.
At the appointed hour, appeared In procession
a union OF the Sabbath Schools dressed in white,
each school with its particular uniform. The
children looking bright and happy, innocent and
pleased.
The ladies OF HIlo gave a festival for the bene
tit Of the foreign church which was to have been
held both day and evening, but under estimating
the liberaliIy al a IIllo public. failed to supply
an insufficient quantity vi good things, and con-
sequently they dad not realize as large proceeds
Us they otherwise might. The evening festival
wac dispensed with, and an impromrtu dancing
party took its place. but from which nothing sub
stantral was realized for the church finally, find
ing the thing Was 4 little to - exhausting 3" they
became accordingly tired, and dispersed.
In the mind Of Il good citizen it Arose that it
would be a good thing to ommence the new year
with JOY and gladness, and he caused to assemble at
his residence those who are fond of terpsichOrean
pieasure-and regardless of torrents OF rain. a
goOdly number arrived. Among the guests was
Her Ex. K-kaulike, the Governess of Hawaii.
who elevated alike by her presence aud partici-
patton IN the epJDyments OF the evening. The
dancing-haii was decorated with the Hawaiian,
American and German flags. and the evergreen
male hung ia graceful festoons Roses were seen
in nook and corners, the . tiny little > Rose
under the immediate care of the matrony Rose
the blushing ROse-tbe Rose Just budding
towards maturity and the white Rose most con-
spicuOus Of all-in full maturity, not yet with
cred by age who will no doubt retain it's integ-
rIty to ornament anniversaries to come. After
partaking of q bounteOus repast and supplied with
plenty of the - beverage which exhilarates but
not intoxicates, the more sober minded retired
from the scene-leaving younger ones to shake
rhe fantastic toe I'LL the small hours of the morn
ing. when after a decorous nights pleasure, all
retired wishing a Happy New Year to the enter
lainers.
KoHALA.
The brothers Kynnersley gave a fine enter
tainment at the Club on Wednesday last, which
was attended by all the society people of the
district. Dancing was kept up till morning,
and the supper served reflected great credit on
the popular hosts as well as on the finished
caterer.
A Cinnamon at Star Mill caught his arm in
the centrifugal machine on Thursday, and so
badly mangled it that DIR. Thompson was
obliged to ampntate about halfway between
elbow and shoulder. The patient seems to be
suffering but little pain, and will probably make
a good recovery.
The railroad is at last in the Multi mill, and
will prove a great benefit to Judge Hart in the
transporting of cane from his fields to the mill.
1t is not often that a man strikes it as lucky
as that. We wonder what new enterprise
will now claim the attention OF Mr.. Wllder's
energy. We wish him success in whatever he
does undertake, as he works for the public good
as well as his own.
Plenty of rain and plenty of sun, so that the
planters fairly burst with merriment when they
see how their cane grows; We bespeak large
old-fashioned crops for 1888 and 1884.
Had q look over Kohala plantation cane q few
days since, and must congratulate Mr.. Chapen
on the splendid condition of the fields and the
splendid promise of cane.
We note quite n number of new style car
riages, very comfortable in appearance, and
drawn by one horse, perambulating the streets.
Glad to see it, as nothing demands frst-class
roads like carriage riding.
WAILUKU.
New Year. passed of well. The Hamakuapoko
Sunday Schools came up by special train to Wal
luku the Sunday School here going down to
meet them at the depot. They all marched up
to church and after addresses, singing, ETC., bad a
Iuau in a tent erected for the visitors home. The
same day a baseball match was played between
Kahului and Waikiki. The former coming of
victorious without much effort.
We had a cold snap here, and for three days
Ilaleakala was splendid. the whole summit glis-
tening with snow.
see that in Honolulu q crowd is still going
for the Ministry; we here, let them squabble,
and to all appearances our community is per-
fectly satisfied with the powers that be.
A plank sidewalk is being laid down in Main
street, and will supply a much felt want it is
only people who have to tramp through Wailuku
mud, dragging a ton or so of real estate on each
boot, who can appreciate the delight of a good
sidewalk in muddy weather.
Last Saturday night Mr.. Girvin had an auction
of toys and fancy goods. The sale vas we'll
attended and brought very fair returns.
M~AKAwAo.
Everything is quiet at Makawao. Alexander
and Baldwin's Hamakuapoko and Haiku mills
are grinding. Good rains have fallen, and there
is plenty of water. The young cane is looking