The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-08-20

members of the Legislative Assembly, at the I,v-
ceum, next Saturday evening.
Richard street has lately been re-cravelled and
re-rolled and is probably as well made street as
there Is IN the city at present.
The Legislature have finally passed, on the
recommendation Of a special committee the
" Austin street railway bill.
The demonstrating match set for to-day is
OF" The moral sunsion of the Hawaiian Hu-
name Society effected the result.
The Legislature was void of a quorum on the
morning of the 18th inst; departure of the MORT
posa assigned as the probable cause.
Don't take the chances of contracting diseases
by using Poi sold by Cinnamon when YOU can buy
Iaro Flour and make your own Poi.
At morning and evening service at St. Andrews
fro-Cathedral the special prayers for the sick were
ohereo up, on behalf Of Queen Emma.
The new incumbent of the Bethel Union Church
seems to be the right man in the right place Large
congregations are present morning and evening.
Capt. Dorenzen, formerly of the steamer LiLEe
took charge of the steamer Likeiike on Monday
last, and Capt. Wiesbarth is in command of the
Lhire.
The Honolulu Stock Exchange will open this
morning for the transaction of business. 1t will
be quite interesting to notice the changes, if any,
in stock quotations.
At the Bethel Union church special prayer was
offered on last Sabbath morning by the Rev. L. c.
Ogeel, the officiating clergyman, for the recovery
Of Queen Dowager Emma.
The familiar strains of the Southern Breeze"
waltz were heard at the band concert at Emma
Square, on the evening of the 18th inst The
usual applause was accorded.
Private letters from Esquimalt, v L. inform US
Of the receipt OF intelligence reporting the safe
rival of II. NJ S. Heroine at her destination. Some
anxiety had been felt for her safety.
Rowing is now the amusement and exercise that
the eX-champion baseball nine indulge in. Hopes
are expressed that they will be victorious on
sea than they have been lately on land.
The police commissioners appointed by His
| Majesty about two years ago, seem to be enjoying
Rip Van Wrinkle sleep, at least no active life has
been exhibited by that body since its birth.
The disbandment of the mounted police is now
an accomplished fact. The property of the
ganization, consisting of horses, guns etc, will
probably be sold at auction. rather expensive
| experiment.
Shark fishing is being INDUCED in by a few
fishermen who lately ATTEMPTED to obtain a record
as Fy fishers. Mullet was once good enough to
fish for but those jolly fishers think sharks are
more plentiful.
A band concert was given at Emma Square ON
the evening of the 18th inst; the programme con-
tanned selections which were well rendered by the
musicians and much appreciated by the large
audience present.
Both of the Royal residences "Iolani' and
| 'Healani," are beginning 10 show the wear and
tear of time and weather. The old coronation
pavilion, in the Palace grounds looks quite youth
tul and gay, IN comparison.
The Academic School for Girls" under the
continued guidance Of Mrs. Z. b. Wallace, will
! reopen on September 18th. This school is select
| character ig 10 he I'D
| vance of each individual scholar.
Strong trades mornings and light rain show
ers evenings was the weather experienced in this
city during the first half of the past week. The
last half, weather "muggy," Thermometer in
dicatory that the mercury was becoming very close
to 90.
His Maiestys boat house has of late been used
| as HIS Majestys bafh-hOuse, indulgence in the
cool waters, that may be found therein, being of
daily occurrence. Lessons in natatoriaI eyoutions
have also been given of late TO a few California
friends.
The Chiuaman who escaped from the chain gang,
| at work on the new Station House, on the of
the Emperors birthday, has not yet been captured.
He was booked for a three yeas job and evidently
did net relish his position. reward is offered for
his recapture.
On Thursday evening last, at Y. NJ, c. A. Hall,
quite an enthusiastic reception rendered to
Rev. Mr.. Oggel and Mr.. Mason, by the citizens of
these two gentlemen was shown, supplemented by
ice cream, cake, etc.
Messrs. Freeth Peacock having purchased the
business formerly carried on by +. 4. Lenehan &
Co., will continue the same at the old stand, Nuu-
anu street, where will be found a large assortment
of goods in their line. They also propose TO con
duct general commission business.
The Privy Council held a meeting on the after
noon of the 10th inst. The session was prOtract-
ed one and, many of the members were also
legislators, the Legislature of the Kingdom was
| secondary in Importance, no business being tran
sacted during tine time of session of the p. G.
Their Majesties attended by the Chamberlain
of the Household paid visit of coincidence to
Queen Emma on the morning of the 18th inst. A
lengthy stay made and DR.. McKibbin was
interrogated to the probable result of the
Queen Dowager's illness.
The Oceanic S. S. Mariposu sailed from this
port for San Francisco, at noon, sharp on the 18th
| inst, carrying a number of well known residents
as passengers, and a cargo of domestic products
valued at SS6.J0l93 A large mail, consisting of
1883 letters and ,322 papers, was also forwarded
Mr. VIM. Foster Clerk of the Supreme Court,
left foi San Francisco in the MdyipOSa He intends
TO utilize his holiday by observing the modes of
procedure in the California courts, and to judge
from the aptitude and intelligence shown by Mr..
Foster in our Court in Honolulu, his time will be
well spent
Can it ever be other than reprehensible in any
one to ring cause to be rung the fire bell when
there is no fire. Ii may seem a smart trick or
good joke to those who in the secret but to all
others, very much the reverse. The Fire Marshal
and the Marshal of the Kingdom should take care
that this does not occur again.
Tree trimming is again in order, and es-
pecialy by parties whose grounds border the
sidewalks of the city; notably Richard, Nuu-
anu, and School streets. Capt John Brown might
accept the duty OF informing property owners in
this matter as it is not healthy TO get hit in the
eyes by overhanging branches, and is besides, if
not injurious, a decided nuisance.
His Majesty the King, in conjunction with the
officers and members of the Honolulu Rifles
and "Kings Own" of the volunteer militia, gave
a luau to the members of the Legislature, at the
late residence of Mrs Long in Pauoa valley, on
the evening of the 18th inst. A large number of
invited guests including members of the press were
present and participated in the festivities.
Competitive examination for the positions of
non-cOmmissioned officers in the Honolulu
Rifles" was intended to be held on the sd of this
month. The examination has been delayed and,
in the meantime, Upton's Tactics are in great de
mand. The sOldierly bearing of a number of " the
first gentlemen of the realm" has been lately
quite noticeable.
Mr. A. 7. Atkinson, editor-in- chief of the
GAZETTE is now sojourning somewhere in the
wilds of Waianae Waialua, or elsewhere, "far
from the haunts of men," and out of reach of
|
vacation he intends to investigate certain gen
ealogical theories and is expected to return well
supplied with information subjects not yet
touched on by the Board of Genealogy.
Canoe yoyaging is not confined in this country
to the quiet aud smooth inland lakes and rivers
on the contrary, ocean voyages on the broad bo-
som of the Pacific, are constantly being made by
the natives, the latest being a canoe trip from
J Haiku, Maui, to this city, a distance of about 8
miles the voyaGer having left the starting point
on the 18th inst and arriving here yesterday morn
! ing.
/ The Minister Of Interior has promulgated ar
ficIal notice that employers of Portuguese Labor
Z would do well to read and ponder over. That this
4 aborers may not be in doubt or darkness regard
/ ing the great interest the Government takes il
their welfare the notice has been printed in Portu
guese. Mr.. Commissioner of Immigration vii
probably have row with Mr.. Minister for this in
0 reference.
! One of the branches of the Sam Hop Hoi
United Three company, a Chinese Secret Society
held initiative exercises at the building OIL
j Beretania street. on the 18th inst, and supple
9 mented the exercises again on the 18th inst OF
which latter occasion the Joss" or god, of tn
: company was placed in position with the usua
NOISY ceremonials of fiddle gong and hre-cracke1
e The objects of the Society are said TO be purel
Z benevolent.
u Mr. James Simmons, the local agent of the Tn
ion Pacific Railway, has forwarded to this office
= illustrated sketches OF tn