The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-07-22


ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. Adams are expected rasssne.
ers by the steamer Alameda today.
Do not omit to read Mr. Marques far seeing
VISION of the Future" in this issue.
The Rev. E. C. and Mrs. Ocrel are enjoying a
pleasant holiday at the Volcano House
From the "feeln of the weather, the therrnorn.
eter has been standing at 1000 in the shade.
The steamer Kilaaea Hon will leave port lRre at
noon to-day, for Hamakna Hawaii and other ports.
There were no concluding exercises at Iolani Col
lege on Monday owing to the death Of one OF the
pupils.
The Hawaiian Mission Children Society will
meet at the residence of Judge McCully, Satur-
day evening July ..
The o. S. S. Alameda Capt. Morse is due at this
port today noon, from San Francisco, with mail
and news dates to the 18th inst.
The heat during the past few days has been al
| most unbearable, but the soda water man has re-
jOiced. Lots of fish for his net 20
The western sky is still illuminated after sun
down, with the red and purpsh tints of the after
glow and the early mornings are bright and rosy"
| pleasant party was given at the residence of
Hon. II. A. widemann, on Monday evening. The
occasion was the birthday Of Mr.. f. c. Maofar-
lane.
The steamer KiHan did not saul last evening IN
til after SIX clock. The cause of DELAY was in ship
ping Japanese passengers destined for the planta-
tions on the other islands.
The American bark Forest Queen, Captain Neil
son arrived ia port here from San Francisco, on
the 18th inst, in Is days passage. Messrs.
! Hackfeld Go. are consignees. f-f HH
A party was given by Mr.. W. 6. Irwin, last Fri
| day evening, at his residence, Waikiki. large
number Of guests were present and dancing was
kept mp till an early hour.
A very useful and comprehensive work of refer
ence riz: the Peoples Encyclopedia,r IN 3 vols,
valued at so, has been presented to the Honolulu
Library, by Mr.. A. J. Cartwright Sen'r.
| The passengers who visited the Volcano by the
new route report themselves thoroughly well
pleased. The arrangements for the comfort of the
passengers are said to be excellent.
Mons Jules Tavernier tho well known artist
will probably have ready and place on public ex-
hibiiOn at the Hotel the 18th inst, his latest
picture on the changes in the New Lake at the
Volcano
The examinations at St Louis College com
monced last Monday and will be continued till to-
morrow. They are giving great satisfaction to the
parents and friends of the institution.
"
The Japanese emigrant ship has returned from
the pleasure trip afforded to those who were IN
vited. Amongst these however tue President the
SECRETARY and the IugDnrOr of the Rnarfi
grafton were conspicuonsy absent.
Nc attempt has yet been made to open the new
streets, Ernest and Germaine, proposed TO from
bunalilo street east and north. The protector of
the idea is to arrive and it is probable that
the work will then be commenced.
A running race, one mile dash, took place at
kHpiOlani Park track the afternoon of the 18th
inst, between the horses Hancock and "Fai-
ana" and was won by Hancock" hands down,
although carrying I20 pounds overweight in 1.f7gl
Builders seem to have no fear Of the authorities
nor any regard for the convenience of the public
by The manner IN which they block up the streets
and walks with building material. Who is the
executive that will dare to abate these common
nulsances.
By the alameda, leaving on the LIST of August,
Mr. and Mrs. John Mott, after residence of p
years in Honolulu, will make a trip TO New York
CITY, to pay a visit to hs7father and other friends
residing in the East. The GAZETTE wishes them
pleasant trip.
1t does seem little strange that members of
either OF the two principal boating clubs do not
utilize some of their floating stock, during the
present beautiful moonlight nights and indulge
their many lady friends in happy excursions upon
the placid waters of the harbor.
The Rev. Ohm Hemphill of Philadelphia preached
an eloquent sermon at the Bethel church last Sun
day. There was large congregation present which
rnuch with the yrOrdq n ulror
In the evening Mr.. Hemphill preached at Kauma-l
kapili, the Rev. II. H. Parker interpreting.
air. n. H. Babcock went forward yesterday, in
the interests of Messrs. West, Dow il Co., for n
trip on Maui and Hawaii. During his visit he hopes
to be enabled to deal successfully with the owners
of discordaut pianos or other musical instruments
that require the attention of skilled repairvr.
The steamer James I. Do,rsstf, has proved her
self in every way to be reliable coaster making
her trip regularly and providing Accommodations to
frelChters and passengers that is fast becoming
appreciated. The vessel leaves port here every
Monday at p. ID. for ports on Molokai, Lanai
and Maui. I'D
The Royal party returned in the Yamaslifro
Ma,H on Thursday evening. The trip was sac
cessfu one several points of interest were visited.
The japanese Commissioner inquired into the
condition of the laborers, and will report 10 his
own government; the result will be known some
what later.
As specimen of the enterprise of the "Great
Newspaper mention may be made that after
laborious effort facts were obtained to warrantthe
publication in its Tuesdays issue, of the state
ment that "the first section OF the new stove
pipe was IN place on the new lime kiln. Vire ~
BaggteVs.
Some thief or thieves made raid upon the con.
tents of n trunk which was on the yerandah of the
residence Of Mrs. McBryde, on School street near
Punchbowl, on the evening OF the 14th inst, and
succeeded in obtaining small amount of jewelry.
The rascals escaped with their booty and there is
little prospect of their capture.
robbery occurred at the Hotel ON Thursday
evening. The room of a Doarder was entered dur
the time the occupant was asleep and $3S OF so in
cash and some small articles were carried off. For
tunately the thieves did not annex considerable
bundle Of notes. No doubt this notice will make
their mouths water.
The public who are compelled by force of circum-
stances, to assist the circulation of the well known
self laudatory morning paper cannot but breathe
a sigh of relief when they remember that the
Spreckels trial is ended and there probability
that no more of that highly edifying matter will
be presented to them as a specimen of ENTER.
prize"
Rev. DR.. Hemphill has kindly consented to preach
next Sunday evening, at a union service In order
that all may have the privilege of bearing this dis
tinguished and eloquent preacher, arrangements
have been made to hold the service in Kavaahao
Church. The Fort Street and Bethel Union
OnuFCnes Will De closed, the Congregations uniting
at Kawaiahao .tt'
The kapiolan boat club yclept the "Fenians''
are progressing well and from present indications
will be hand the occasion of the next regatta
in their boats, 10 take part in the aquatic ex
ercises- Harmony and good will now prevails
amongst the members aud they are pulling we'll
together in furthering the interests of the organi
cation. 49,. Er - Il
The closing examinations in the various schools
have been announced "by authority as follows:
Pohukaina school today, July 22nd; Royal school
July 2Srd, and Fort street school and st. Louis
College July 9th. At Fort street school the eE-
animation hours will be from to u O'Clock am;
at st. Louis College the examination commence
at 4p.m.
GAzETTE's oft repeated request that the light
years stored in the depths of the Custom House,
be placed in position on BARRIERS Point. Ways
that are dark are however better understood by
the present Admin stration and no effort Of theirs
will assist light on-Barber's Point.
Quite a shortage exists in the amount necessary
to meet the expenses connected with the celebra-
ton of the anniversary Of American Independence
Day and many of those who received Invitations
and enjoyed the pleasures have nov good Oppor-
tunities TO forward amounts which they might
have intended to, have subscribed before. A late
list is now being circulated to obtain funds enough
to cover the existing shortage. q q
The members of the Honolulu Rifles have
finally decided in accordance with the DrOpramme