The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-03-05

tory by Mr.. Gilbert Waller on the premises occu-
pied by him at Kalihi
The Portuguese residents in this city propose to
get up a Philharmonic Society. The preliminary
meeting for the organization of the Society was
held last Saturday.
The time for the receipt of tenders for the cree
ton of building on the Aliolani Hale premises,
Of the Interior.
Miss Breeze's usual weekly social was held as
usual, on the 18th ult and the audience present
were treated to vocal and instrumental music,
readings and Rotations.
Road Supervisor Hart has turned his attention
to the sidewalk on the Waikiki side of Fort street
above Beretania street and that former dangerous
locality is now safe for pedestrians.
The band boys seem still to be in disgrace, as ii
WERE the Governor of Oahu, advertising that he
will not be responsible for debts contracted on
behalf of the Band without his order.
Work on the new Anglican Cathedral and also
on the building to be occupied by the Honolulu
Library Association is at a standstill, with no de
finite date for the resumption thereof.
The succulent mango is again in season and in
consequence the dress of the average schOol-boy
is of quality that will wash, careful mothers not
forgetting the experiences of previous seasons.
Mystic Lodge. No. . Knights of Pythias as
the first body of that Order to use the amplifed |
form in degree work, on the Hawaiian islands.
This Lodge is very energetic and progressive.
Notice is given to property owners on the line of
the proposed improvements IN widening Merchant /
street, that the time for the filing of claims for
damages has been extended until further notice.
The band concert originally intended for the |
evening of the Ord inst, and unayOidably post |
poned will take place ct Emma Square on tomor, |
row Thursday evening. Five new pieces VIII |
appear on the programme.
The band gave one concert at Emma Square |
during the past week, on the afternoon of the |
LIST inst, The concert was well attended and the |
various numbers on the programme were well per
formed.
Attention is directed to the sale of elegant fur
niture, which will take place this morning in
of the Fort street stores in the Campbell block
which sale is declared by Mr.. Adams, the auc-
| tioneer, 10 be posjtire no reserve.
| quantity of vine which overhangs the fence
surrounding the property of Queen Emma, on the
corner OF Beretania and Nuuanu streets, Is very
ncUnyenient to pedestrians of medium height, and
the branches should be trimmed.
| The ladies of the Athletic Association are the
only members that practice gymnastic exercises in
i a manner approaching to a system, class of six
under the leadership of DR.. Sarah L. Pierce, meet
ing at the hall every Saturday forenoon.
The Sunday afternoon services held at the rooms
| of the Y. NJ. c. A. on Hotel street, and presided
| over by members of the association was well at
| tended on the afternoon of the 2nd inst and the
exercises were of an interesting character.
Fire Marshal Mcguire deserves credit for the
pains he took to decorate and illuminate the bell
tower on the celebration of Washngton's birthday.
II was the only place in the city that was iuminat
ed, and the labor was performed Gratuitously.
The doctors have finished their examination of
the scholars present at the Royal School and from
n semi official it is learned that dozen or
more of the scholars will have to 60 on temporary
probation before receiving their health certificates
The rainfall at Kaipu Ranch, Manoa valley, for
the month Of February, 7-l0 inches. The
greatest amount that fell during twenty-four hours
was l ITO inches this on the 9th. Thanks
are due TO Mr.. Emmeuth for the above intorma-
ton.
The mine o'clock gum fired off at that hour
during the past week on board the L. s. 5. Hart
ford, will be missed by many who were taking 1t
as local time standard it being far more accurate
than that relic of past ages still in use-the police
station bell
The weather during the past week was warm,
very warm, during the daytime, supcrinduced I'M
doubtedly by the prevalence of the 'balmy south
ern breeze. On several evenings and early morn
ings, rain showers fell refreshing both animal and
vegetable life.
Last evening His Majesty and suite sailed
the steamer FialteJ. for a short visit TO Kona
H. Il. II. Princess Lilluokalani and suite were pas
sengers the BiBGH for Maui The Band was on
the wharf and played several favorite airs as the
steamers cast of feom their moorings.
The destruction which is apparent at every re
turn of the weeks washing from the hands OF the
monopolist Chinese laundryman, might be obvi-
ated if some energetic white man woman would
start steam laundry. The prospect for a good
business in that line is excellent.
Drs Fitch, Aiming and Stoddard left for Molo-
kai on Monday DIR. Fitch will await the arrival
of a number of lepers from the Kakaako hospital.
DR.. Aiming makes stay of week at the leper
i settlement in order TO make himself thoroughly
acquainted with certain phases of the disease.
Now that the police force of the city has been
added to by the enrolment of two spfart looking
Chinese recruits ii is presumable that soHe two
of the many lottery dealers will be arrested. As
vet neither of the two new officers has obtained
record, although they bar, NEARLY obtained a
a months salary.
During the week past the port has been visited
by number of vessels of the whaling fleet, all of
which with the exception OF the two last named
III the following list have again sailed on cruises,
. viz: steam whalers, TJdShsT, and NdY1rhGi: barks,
Mary 4 Susan, Josephine, Napoleon, 1bJ"haIH
Barker and Fiechring.
Oahu prison windows are now provided with
shutters, so there will be no longer necessity to
pull down the blinds One of the principal places
i from which escapes have been lately made IS still
however at the convenience of persons desiring to
decamp BY the way, of what use is the Jail when
no attempt is made to capture escapesE
Mr. George L. Babcock, a well known music tea.
4 cher of Oakland, Call has resolved TO try the
Il effects of the famed climate of this country his
| health, and is now resident of this city. He viii
e during his stay be open to engagements as tea
I, cher of the piano forte He brings with him test
n monials attesting his merit in that line.
There is considerable talk among employees anC
% a few employers relative TO an early closing o.
m stores and offices Saturday afternoons. esIht
climate is such that little more relaxation from
AZ business cares and more indulgence in athletic
t. amusements could not but be beneficial.
e 4 football match was played last Saturday be
Ia tween the Rocky Hill and the Pacific Slope clubs
=, The Pacific Slope scored three games against non
r ON the other side. The last game was hardl
- contested struggle which lasted a couple of hours
,e No lack of energy in our Hawaiian youth whic
v in our climate keep mp game of this kind 70
n. so long time.
IN Messrs Rieden and Wood, now advertise them
+ selves as general commission and purchasin
agents and offer to the people the other island
~ an opportunity to engage them as agents III tn
transaction of business in this chief centre. rh
a new firm hope for trial and promise TO be promT
y in attention, and reasonable in their charges.
'd According TO the . L,tso HaruiiauO the Portu
guese paper published in Honolulu the Portuguese
nj laborers at Honomu Plantation have forwarded {
up the Azores S45S at Papaikou $40. at kolOa Sl1!
SIT appear as the underpaid slaves the San Francisc
p Chronicle would like TO make them out to be.
os fall of about six inches in the sidewalk adjoil
~ | ing Castle d Cookies, caused foreign lady, wi
Of was not aware of the fact, TO perform feat "a
Thursday afternoon more appropriate 10 the gym
as nasium than the public street. Happily the part
al | accomplished summersault was done without il
90 jury, but the yet remains, for some lady le
rs. agile.
re- The clock in the tower of Mr.. Geo. Lucas ne
ok building was illuminated for the first time Il
sh evening of the 10Th ult. The clock figures howey
cannot be distinguished more than block ava
!. but the innovation will undoubtedly prevent Il
policemen stationed along the wharyes from Ia
ing their usual walks TO the Police Station TO a
certain the time
his And now the small boy gazeth with delight
Csc the huge pictures which the dead walls NJ
nc bill boards of the city, illustrating the prlncp
,oT events performed by the artists connected with
his coming show of Sherman's educated horses Al
no | European circus. Mr. Jewell the advance agent
81 the company expects the company here by t
eve MariposI or the sth inst: the first performan
md taking place on the 18th.
cd After period of social stagnation Honolulu Ii
an become suddenly unusually bright. The festiyit
in opened with very pleasant dance given by /
he Henri Mcirew at the Hotel Wednesday Col. Gt
tho Macfarlane gave fishing party at his resideu
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