The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-12-08

The steamship ST. Paul. sailing in the Oceanic
line to this port from San Francisco and return,
is expected 10 have left San Francisco the 9th
inst and will therefore, probably, arrive here on
or about the 18th inst, next Tuesday.
The barkentine Eiueka arrived out on the 18th
ult, IA days passage from this port. While com
ing into the harbOr Of San Francisco, one of the
Sailors named C. CHRISTENSEN fell from the fore
topsall yard TO the deck and fractured his skull.
The American brigantine COusHclo sailed from
San Francisco for this port on the 18th ult., with
cargo valued nj nearly $4,000. Among the
items Il mules aud li5 hogs, valued s, 900 and
one lot Of machinery, for some sugar plantation.
valued at $4,000.
1t is quite true as the Organ says; In short
the present Government have borrowed more
money than all the Governments that preceded |
them put together This statement evident
ly made by the willy fox, mot the 1drcrtiser ed
itor) when he was mapping.
Mrs. Mary Francis Leavitt who is well known
in this CITY, in connection with energetic and we'll
directed labors IN the cause Of Temperance, has
concluded Temperance mission IN Brisbane, and
as a result of her labOurs has succeeded in estab-
fishing Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
The auction sale Of the effects of Charles
Larisch, lately deceased Mt KoOlau. was conducted
by Mr. l.. j. Leyey of this city in person, and the
realization from the sale Is reported to have been
better than was hoped for. The sale was held on
the 4th inst, at haneOhe, and the attendance was
good
The Holiday season Is coming on and the children
are looking forward 10 rest Little BUYERS are in
all the fancy stores picking up presents for
Christmas. There Is no end OF mystery about the
purchases, What fond hearts the little mystery
shows
The Court at Lahaina is expected to get through
its business tomorrow. The Crown has been sue
cessfu IN most of It's prosecutions, but then the
AttOrney-GeneTal went himself instead of sending |
deputy. See the good of little wholesome news
paper criticism.
The steamers arriving in port Saturday and Sun
day mornings last, reported very heavy sea pre-
yailing in the channel The passengers that
landed here all presented signs Of more or less |
combat with the elements and consequent tribute
to father Neptune.
A second Episcopal congregation with the Bis |
hops assent has been formed in this city. This
congregation has the right under certain condi- |
tons, of nominating its own clergyman and |
managing its own affairs. The new congregation |
will doubtless increase IN number during the next
year or SO.
Master Willie White for some time in the employ
of Mr.. j. L. Msemau. but latterly IN the service
of the lnter-lsland 5 s. Co., made his first trip as
purser on board the Tirglri on the Srd inst. For
a lad Of his years the position is one that reflects
credltably upon the estimation placed upon his |
abilities by his employers.
Complaint has been made Of the neglect of the
scayenger carts TO make their regular rounds dur
ing the past week and as a consequence causing
unusual accumulation Of offal in the front of
restaurants and other places. The nuisance has
been abated during the past few days and it is
to be hoped will never occur again.
The band concert at the Square on the afternoon
of the 9Th inst, fairly well attended and the
musical programme presented was quite enjoyable.
Three new pieces, composition by Godfrey,
"Reminiscences of Auber," one by Lamothe "Our
(quadrillel afforded added interest.
1t is we'll worth the while of those on the other
Islands to send to Messrs. Dat Co. for the local
farce Vacuum 1t is a political skit the char
acters evidently representing the ministry and |
their surroundings The gold law and the gov
errment party are very happily satirized. You
can get the whole affair for 10 cents.
Considerable interest Is felt in the whereabouts
OF the American barkentlne Mary WWL7ebH'm
now overdue at this port from San Francisco. The
vessel is reported to have sailed from the home
port the 18th November, with an assorted cargo
of merchandise valued at $4,000, amongst which
is enumerated l6 horses valued at $500.
Auctioneer Lewis Levey, since arrival at his
new place of business, seems to have increased the
patronage afforded by generous public and in re-
turn he offers TO place himself at their service
the 1lth inst, in regular" cash sale and on
the evening of the 18th inst will preside at the
first Christmas auction sale Of the season.
The Administration have placed peculiar poster
IN circulation purpOsing TO place in nomination
certain gentlemen, whose names are well known
IN the community, seekers Of favor at the hands
of voters. The names are really only intended to
fill a void and at the meeting proposed there will
be brought forward the puppets who are to per-
form their parts IN the Legislative farce of 1886.
Rev. E. c. Oggel is back again to his duties as
pastor of the Bethel church, his health having suf
tcenty improved TO allow of his again undertake
% ne ma
wants Of his flock. The reverend gentleman oc-
cupied the pulpit at the morning service held at
the Bethel the 9th INST, and IN the evening at
the same place delivered post Thanksgiving ad-
dress.
The stockholders Of the Union Feed Company
held meeting on the 4th inst and after the dis
patch of some unimportant business elected the
following gentlemen as officers of the company for
| the ensuing term; President II. x. Macfarlane;
Vice President Bruce Cartwright; Treasurer Fred
! w. Mactarane; Secretary W. S. Hanks: Directors
| j. II. Patty, A. J. Cartwright G. w. Macfarlane,
and f. W. MaCfarlane.
A we'll known resident of Oahu was anxiously
| looked for the other day by the much travelled
| Minister of Finance who desired to inform him
| that bridge lately swept away IN his district,
would be rebuilt after the election. As reason
for this anxiety tbs statement was made that, it
was not pro bono pgbheo as much as 1t was bait
/ 10 obtain the political influence of the gay and
| festive resident.
] brary from the Hawaiian Legation, Washington,
] ID. c. the " L. ). Governments Report on the Life
Saving Service il Is full Of thrilling incidents
of daring and noble deeds. far better reading for
our boys than the stories of wild life among the
| cowboys and Indians, which SO many ford of
reading, but winch have So much TO tell of muir
| der and drunkenness anu profanity.
On the 10th inst Mr.. James Morgan, the well
known linguis will preside at the sale TO be held
at Messrs Adams Cos auction rooms and will
probably be in humor TO give, TO an interested
| audience, his views upon the worth Of various
articles, which will be placed by him before his
| hearers, for purchase. The mantle Of the pro-
specting Ellis seems TO have fallen upon able
| shoulders.
The latest organization which has obtained life
| IN the community Is the Hawaiian Rife AssOcia-
ton the objects of which are 10 encourage prac-
tice IN rifle shooting by the offer of prizes, and to
offer inducements for the occurrence of competitive
drills amongst the military organizations. The
officers of the Association are president DR.. ].
Brodie; vice president Charles Il. Wilson; secre-
tary and treasurer, ]. II. Fisher; the meetings of
the Association will be held monthly.
The "frozeu cheek Of the Advertiser editor is
most noticeable IN the statement that, that paper
| had presented, after much pains and labor undou-
bledy, ''the conduct Of the Opposition III truthful
guise to native and foreign voters. A smile illg-
mines the yisage of unbiased ''kamaainas' when
they think of the possibility of the 4drertiser
| Eisie presenting anything in truthful guisei The
ancient shepherd however may be regarded
now as an illustration of the truthful guse posi-
ton, his character Of fox being lately we'll por
trayed.
At noon on the Sd inst in front of Aliioani Hale,
| by auctioneer Messenger, of the Interior Depart
ment, sold the licenses to sell ava root on the
| island OF Oahu. The licenses were six in number
three being located IN Honolulu, and one each in
the districts of Koolaupoko, waialua and Eva,
and the amount obtained as follows: Homo
lulu, first license, Ako, $1,000; second license, g.