Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-10-04


Maui for many years and got down here jus, in
time to save a loss. Probably the large
amount that came in lately from various parts
by the different steamers had much that had |
been buried in the same way and was unearthed
only because depreciation threatened the
holders. In the exchanging Of coins the bank
has been doing the bulk Of public aeeommo.
dation.
The heaving down Of the Ehukai reveals the
full extent Of the injuries sustained in her re-
cent reef crossing and beeching at Kaena point.
Her keel was entirely worn away and pre-.
sented the appearance Of long section of
brush. One side is also badly battered ne.
cessita,ing re.planking. The work is progress.
ing under the superintendent Of Mr.. AeSan-
der Smith, who has taken out IN. remains Of
the old keel and will affx in new one. The
fairness of the model Of the Ehukai had much
to do with saving her from total destruction.
Thursday. october aud
Mr.. J. II. soper assumed his Official duties
yesterday as marshal of the kingdom.
Mt and Mrs. w H. Bailey, and Mr..
J. W,Girvin OF Waikiki were outward bound
passengers by the Alameda.
c. Brewer and Co. announce a dividend Of
s.. so share now payable Paia Plantation
is now paying its third quarterly dividend Of
| S. share
Mr.. ID. w. c. Nesheld, who edited the
Hawaiian for some time, and, more recently
did work for the Advertiser, sailed Yesterday
on the Alameda.
Now Mr.. Bulletin man. you arc right in
your spelling Of y" conundrum,' but wrong in
your spelling Of Fifteenth" You left out the
n, neighbor; and the Guide put in one too many
Each typo was an "n" out.
1 The Consueo hauled alongside Of the
Planter yesterday and took heigh, from her,
after which she took the Alameds's place at
the wharf to complete loading, expecting to
get away for San Francisco on Friday or
Saturday next.
The Y. NJ. c. A. had recent deno,ion Of
+ the book a" Room at the Top" from Rev. Mr..
Crutan, also eleven volumes Of Barnes
Notes. and "Cruden's Condensed Concor.
dence," from Mr.. J. w. Smith, Kona, Ha.
waii. Also Z" A Pioneer Pastorate and Times,
from Rev. Albert Williams, San Francisco
= The foreign mail yesterday was not large, be
ing only abou, 400 letters. The postal none,
order business for the two foreign mail,
. this week has amounted to over $1,000
and for the quarter it will foot up to about $50
600 The loss on the exchange to the govern
ment on this part of its business will show NJ
small deficit for the tax payers TO make up.
S The floor Of the Kauca volcano il
! higher than ever before. On the south sid
this lava floor is nearly on level with til,
e edge OF the crater. A How--in the direction
e Of Puma probably may be expected at an
time. The new lake on the southern side c
e the crater, within 900 yards Of the old lake
(; 'Halemaumau Both lakes are now in con
, slant action.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Bible Lawn. Party W
occur October 4th, from TO 9 P. NJ, at One
onta, w. w. Halls residence at Waikiki.
!. paper--on the kngship of David will be read b
Mrs. L. McCully,. There will be a bible.read
e ing, the kingship of Christ, by C. S. Mason
d There will also be prayer, minutes fo
i short talks, and singing. The balance Of tn
time will be spent in social intercourse; bathin
d by moonlight, etc.
). Current report has it that the new govern
e mcnt bridges over the gulches between Hill
If and Laupahochoe are being built most il
1t securely, One OF these over the gulch ne
e east Of the Hononinai gulch tumbled of il
C own weight the other day, 1t is reported th
n abutments are being mortared with lime an
,r sand, little or no cement being used. The heay
d composite wood and iron frame work OF thes
m require the most substantial abutments.
Of seems in order for the ministry to send Il
ID engineer to look into this.
" The total amount of sugar exported for II
nine months of the year exceeds the amour
20 for the same period OF last year by near
>" twenty-five per cent This by no means il
dicates thar the sugar crop of the islands f
1884 has gained that proportion in produ
IN ion over that Of 1888; it simply SHOW
" that the planters have fastened their crops
market thi, year The last quarter Of Il
the year may show considerable falling c
:, from the fourth quarter Of last year. In Il
- value of domestic exports it is doubtful
L. however, if, with the large decline in the phi
or Of our staple products, we shall more than no
e. our own.
The community was greatly shocked yeste
day to hear OF the death Of Mr.. Henry Ma
a after brief illness, from an attack Of typhoi
at malaIial fever. Mr.. May was born in Newar
'h England, January 18th, 1896. lie came he
March, 1855, as junior partner Of Samu
IS Savidge, in the business Of keeping grocers ar
IS oilmen's stores. They came here with prac'
in cal knowledge Of their bushes not general
enjoyed by the grocers Of the day; and SOC
,,s built up lucrative business. In 1858 NJ
Of May returned to England, leaving the busine
r.. to Mr. Savidge. tie returned IN 1905 a.
Nv took up the business again, carrying it I
in his own name and interest ever sine
AT the time Of his death Mr.. Nj
:" was believed to he one Of the most solid me
u in the community. His surviving relatives
'" this country are Mr.. Thomas May, Interest,"
in the firm, Mr. Henry May, on Maui, Al
~ Mr. Frank May, in Kau, Hawaii, all nephew
and his neice, Miss Kate May. Mr.. Hen
as May was never married The principal bu
au ness houses in town closed al eleven in resps
&c to the memory Of one Of Honoluus M
es sterling citizens.
&c
The Advertiser OF yesterday morning .
nd dcavon to worry out OF the Guides char
h. that it was "disingenuoas in trying to
anon NJ, p 4 Inr,re the authnrshp of 4