The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-07-30

bers voted Mr.. AhOlo into the chair and then the
House adjourned.
No public treaty requires gold duties. Has Mr..
Gibson private treaty with Mr.. Daggett, that
when the latter saws Z" Hurry up that notice.
hurry is the word +!
The horses offered for sale by Messrs Lyons
Levey, last Wednesday, were knocked down as fol-
lows: Three bays $40, $175 and S125 each. A
pair of working horses 800.
The building in process of erection for the Mu-
tual Telephone Company is nearly completed. 1t
forms addition to the architectural beauty of
that part of Merchant street.
Tiss second trial of the Barratry case was com
menced on Monday. The whole of the day was
occupied in the examination of witnesses; Yester-
day the counsel addressed the jury.
Pond, a pseudo detective, who has been around
Hilo, arrested last Saturday at the instance of
the Attorney-General, for gross cheat, he having
obtained S75 from the A. 6. on false pretences.
His Honor the Chief Justice has oyerrued the
demurrer in the case of Warehouse VS.. John d.
Spreckes and w. G. Irwin, and the case will now
go to jury. 1t will be veritabe cause eeEeJre.
Major Bender carried away two bottles of Homo
lulu water, when he went up TO the Coast, to be
analysed. Has he reported the result, Mr. Minis
ter Something should be returned for that $500
per month.
The Ladies Strangers Friend Society, will hold
their annual meeting at four O'Clock on Thursday,
July, 3lst at the residence of Mr.. b. F. Dillingham;
All members are invited to attend without further
invitation.
Her Majesty, accompanied by several native
ladies visited kakaako Branch Leper Hospital last
Friday. Mr.. Sam Parker, who escorted the party,
gave 500 to the Mother Superior for the use of
the patients.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has been sick
1rra, 1,44.
to attend to his duties in the House, nevertheless
he managed to be present at the examinations at
Fort Street School.
There seems to be a chance OF getting well kept
beef soon. Mr.. G. J. Waller has sent to Scotland
for a refrigerator in which he will keep his car
cases. This will be boon 10 his customers for
the days of tough beef will be over.
The presence of a house blocking up Merchant
street has not been conducive to the comfort of
drivers Where are the police? No building should
be allowed to remain blocking up a roadway for
three or four days. Echo answers where5
The iron rails which were put to protect the
PAIL have rusted away so, that instead of being
protection, they are positive snare, and some
day some one will lean on them and be precipi-
tated into the abyss. This ought to be looked to
at once.
School examinations have been the order of the
day during the rast week. The Government
schools wound up Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. On the latter day, ST. Louis College
closed, and lolani College finished its term on
Monday.
h. Il. H. Queen Emma and suite left by the
hU,dH for Hawaii yesterday. She will be the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Kinnersley and Mrs. James Woods
during her stay in Kohala, A large crowd of
natives were on the wharf to wish the royal lady
bon roydge.
The schooner Jennie Walker. sailed last wednes-
day for Micronesia. The Rev. Mr.. Logan and
family and Miss Martin took passage in her for
the scene of their missionary labors in those
Southern isles. Many friends wished them hearty
God speed.
During the latter part of the week the town was
very busily engaged Cabinet making. Rumors Of
change were thick and every man knew exactly
who the new men were to be- The Emperor walked
mysteriously about and said that he had the names
in his pocket.
The rails of Wilder & Co.'s tramway from the
Punchbowl quarries to the Marine Railway have
been removed, to the joy of those who have had to
bump over the obstruction when driving to Wal
XIX during the past two years, The rails are 60
ing TO Hawaii.
Her Majesty and the Princess Liliuokalani re-
turned from their trip TO the leper settlement on
July 23d. Her Majesty went to Inspect the settle
ment personally, with a view to seeing how the
funds which have recently been collected had bet
ter be bestowed.
The Hon. S. G. Wilder and Mrs. Wilder, gave a
present were, Col. Spreckels, Mr.. and Mrs John d.
Spreckels, Hon. ]. Mott Smith, Mrs. Hasting
| the Messrs Makee, Mr.. and Mrs H. Macfarlan6
| Iheiparty numbered twenty.
The absence of the Ministers from the House
has been severely commented on When there
they don't. seem to take much interest in the
| affairs of the nation; important matters may be
under discussion, but the Attorney General is
smirking over the Wasp editorials
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to Mr.. Furneaux's studio and see his exquisite
| collection of water color views of Honolulu There
are some hundred views or more, many of them
being really little gems. Mr.. Furneau1 is always
glad 10 display them TO visitors.
On Saturday next match game of baseball
will take place at the Recreation grounds between
the Benedict and Oceanic clubs. Game called at
230 pm. Mr. Hewett will supply subscribers to
the Pavilion fund with tickets non subscribers
must expect TO pay an entrance fee.
Captain VIM Tell with the assistance of other
police officers, made large seizure Of opium on
the night of the 9th inst, capturing 90 tins valued
at SlJ00. This is the second large seizure made
by police officers, which fact will be probably
detrimental to the salaries of Custom House of
fcials.
A contrac for copying the records might be
entered into for the sum that is now paid for the
salary of the copying clerk for the biennial period
and the whole five volumes still uncopisd might
would be quite willing to undertake it and make
money on the operation.
The interpreter of the House, Mr. W. L. Wilcox.
is at his post, day in and day out, and many of
the native members have to thank him for the
good speeches which appear in print as their efu
sions. His services are invaluable, and he per
forms his labors with and rapidity, and is
very obging to members of the press.
News has been received that the steamer james
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Inter Island Steam Navigation Company was sue
cessfully launched July 18th. She will proceed 10
San Francisco where she will have her machinery
and boilers fitted, from whence she will come down
to these Islands and enter the coasting trade
Mr.. Frederick Bagot, agent and canvasser for
Mchinneys Honolulu Directory, had his passport
| stopped when about to leave this Kingdom for
San Francisco by the last steamer. A knowledge
Of the case allows the statement to be made that
Mr., Bagot was attempting to leave without paying
| a bill even after payment had been requested on
the day of his departure, and peremptorly refused
by him.
Mr.. ]. S. Quincy, late manager of the Heeia
plantation, died last night at the residence of Mrs
L. Thrum, after short but rapid attack of con-
| sumption. The deceased was well known and
highly esteemed in this community, and was
member of the Orders of Odd Fellows and Knights
| of Pythias. He leaves a widow and large family
OF children and an aged father TO mourn his loss.
The GAZETTE dramatic writer has not given
praise 10 one gentleman, who though he did not
| appear on the stage, was largely instrumental in
the success of the performance; this was Judge
| Bckerton, who acted as stage manager. Only
| those who have practical knowledge OF tue work
| required in setting stage and changing scenery
| know how important good stage manager is.
The thanks of the performers are rendered TO the
genial Judge.
The p. c. 4. has been devoting itself to making
| up lame story about Mr.. Nawahi not paying his
subscription bills to that paper. The public care
nothing one way or the other about the matter,
but Mr. Nawahi states that he has paid up all
bills presented and holds the receipts in Hilo.
| Whether Mr.. Nawahi has paid or not matters not
a farthing, hut men who for political purpose
parade private business relations as the AdrcrfiseI
| does, deserve nothing but contempt.
Miss Austin, daughter of Judge Austin. Of the
supreme Court, leaves Honolulu BY the 1I1Hseda
on Friday. This young lady having completed
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