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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
The ChInamen,s Moon Feast.

New York Herald
There was q ftful wailing of agonized
catgut in Mott street the other night, when
the moon feast of the Chinese began.
Gum Wop, the champion eater of moon
cakes, had starved all day that he might
gorge himself at night But in order to
eat moon cake it was first necessary to
look upon and salute the moon. Mr. WOp
put on his shiniest hat and his softest gown
and stood in the middle of the street
watching the sky earnestly. Nothing
could be seen but clouds. Mr.. Wop
looked distressed and hungry. He got a
spy glass and tried to get even a faint
glimpse of the moon, but without success.
His eyes moistened and his chin wobbled
with emotion. For a few minutes he
walked up and down the street, and then
he stuck his hat over his left eye, uttered
long word, shut his fist and went into
the house to eat moon cakes-rules or no
rules.
AS Mr.. Wop did so all the other China
men did, and the wailing sound which
made the neighbors look out at their back
fences was the musical prelude to the
feast Every Monaghan received his
friends with open arms Roast ducks,
boiled pigs, rice, wine-of-a-thousand-tio flow
ers, chicken, dried fish, candies, and jellies
were spread out in abundance. Then came
! the moon cakes They were stout, round
little things, resembling very much the
regulation mutton-pie. The pastry was
| stamped with Chinese characters In red
ink and has reliefs. The interior was filed
with armatic nuts, pork, almonds, ounce
| jelly, walnuts, suet, and spices. While
the revelry was at its height, a reporter
walked down Mott street and entered q
| gloomy old opium shop, in the back room
of which sat dozen or more Cinnamon
around table heaped with moon cakes.
| The reporter was compelled to listen to
| shiverihg chords of Chinese music while
he nibbled suspiciously at the edge of q
moon cake. Candy, which looked very
much like fre-crackers, was handed
| around, and then cigars were distributed
Next came gin "an around, and the Wis
| itor retired.
At the rooms of the Loon Ye Toon the
members of that society sat at the foot OF
| their shrine until they were full of moor
cakes and piety. Then they smoked
| opium to the honor of Buddha and de
| parted. Some of them drank gin and de
| clared that they saw the moon. The fac
that the moon did not show itself was
looked upon as sign of i'll luck.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
Changing tne oysters Flavor.

IWaSh1ngUO4< bLdI.I
An oyster expert thus discourses: You
can change the flavor of an oyster just as
SOUPS the stock or consomme is only made,
and from that nearly all the other kinds
are obtained by the addition of the chicken
or vegetables, or whatever is used. Take
an oyster and change it from salt water to
fresh, or partly fresh, and it makes diff
ference in its flavor The northern oyster
cultivators are studying this feature of the
business, with a consequent improvement
in the flavor and quality Of the oysters.
When the oysterman brings oysters in
from the deep water and throws them over
into fresh water. it is what they call Civ
inc them q drink y
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26

One half of all the telegraph wires II
France are already underground
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL.

of the leading architectural
grounds which stands
of about four fronting Hotel Street This
affords ample for lawn and beautiful walks which
artsay with Towering plants tropical
within this charming enclosure all
management The Hotel afford
The basement of the Hotel contains the
the city, also frslass BAR well stocked with
fine win and liquors
floor the right of which
broad leads from the
the dining These broad
where magnificent view the Nuuanu Mountains be
through wealth tropical foliage that surrounds the
balconies
dispensed Affords and frstcass
respects supplied with water from
we'll premises The Clerks office furnished with
Telephone had with the leading bust
ness firms of the city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
he Revealed HIMSELF.
[Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.I

[Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
A gentleman who had courted and
married his wife in full beard and lived
for ten years with her endowed with the
same hirsute adornment, quietly deter
mined to have it cut off His wife found
it difficult to recognize him, and she sat
staring at his strange appearance for some
time. We'll, he exclaimed, have you
got nothing else to do but sit still? I
suppose you expect me to do all the work,
while you loaf, as usual, he snappishly
said. why, it is you after ALL knew
you the moment you spoke, " she replied.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
sSUNDRIES.

O'ee0 iloA
Sacks Soft Shell Almonds.
Bales Wrapping Paper extra quality,
Cases A1 saohs R s,rF1 Peanuts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
FARMER JOHN.
Horace Lennard in London Societ

Horace Lennard in London Society,"
Grumble, gru1nble, grumble oni
Old habits you easily can't lay by,
Nevertheless, old Farmer John,
l read the truth in your bright brown eye;
Weather and markets heSe all gone wrong,
Year upon year you heaped complaint,
Your past produced but doleful song,
Your faith in the future alasl is faint
0 Farmer John, you're truthful type
OF the land you live In and love SO much
Your smile cannot make the crops grow ripe,
Or send up the markets to such and such.
o serious, serious Farmer joint
IT'S that old, deep feeling Of discomfort
That through plenty and famine has moved US
on
For grumbling brings good government
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26
Why They Wore Heards.
TExchange.1

A Frenchman sent circular to all his
friends asking why they cultivated a
beard. Among the answers nine stated,
"because wish to avoid shaving" twelve
because I do not wish to catch cold; p"
five because wish to conceal bad teeth; "
two because wish to conceal the length
of my nose;" six because am soldier; r"
twenty-one because was a soldier; "
twenty-eight because my love likes it; F."
fifteen answered that they wore no
hRarcs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-26

In 1850 the United States had only IA
cities of over 5000 Inhabitants. now there
are over 300 such cities. The total popu-
lation of this class Of cities was 5000, 200,
now it is $4,000, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
AN OPPORTUNITY

At Armstrong & Co.'s Large and No
table Establishment.
We hardly think the people of New Haven
are generally aware of the extent of territory
occupied by the great Chapel street mer-
chants, H. B. Armstrong & Co. The main
entrance to the establishment gives no idea
of it, and anyone not accustomed to its i'm
mensity might easily lose himself in the null
titudnous halls and show rooms devoted to
their large and constantly increasing trade
In fact it completely eclipses and overshadows
all other similar institutions in the State.
They carry the largest stock Of carpets in
New England, outside of Boston, and buying
exclusively for cash, they command the very
best productions of the country at the lowest
possible rates. Taking advantage of the ex-
tremely low prices now ruling they have
purchased immense quantities of carpets of
every grade and their warerooms are literally
OVERLOOKING 1t may be truly said that no
such stock was ever known in the annals of
New Haven trade. They propose giving
their friends the advantages of making their
selections now and leaving their goods on
storage until wanted, thereby enabling them
to secure their carpets before the inevitable
advance in prices takes place. Wise people
will avail themselves of the privilege thus
literally offered by Messrs. Armstrong & Co.
We commend to the attention of people of
cultivated taste the exquisite specimens of
high art in designing and skill in color com
bination existing in some specialties in first
class goods confined to Messrs. Armstrong &
Co. exclusively. They are elegant beyond
our power of description and must be seen
to be appreciated. Bear in mind that the
above firm are also large dealers in furniture
upholstery goods and wall papers, all of
which are offered at the ruinously low fig
ures now ruling
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
saturday, March z, 1850.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADV EH1lOEMEANAo AO-DA -
American House-Henry B. Rice & Co.
Chocolate Cream Drops-At p MalazlngerS s.
Chocolate Cream DropS-At Ryder $.
Dissolution-J. johnson & Co
Easter Cards-At NorthroPS
Eirhmie Patent Shirt. p. MerWln
Fancy CIont,S--A. W. Minor
Fancy Confectionery-At Ryders
For Rent FURNISHED Ro0m-'R
For Embellishments York Street
For Rent-OnUe ii. f. BALDWIN.
Great TionS-Itwight street hlhk
Lewis Red Jacket Bitters-At Druggists
Mixed Candy-At Ryders,
New PatternS-C. F. BecSiey. =,
New Haven Sewerage Bonds.W T. Hatcn q sons
Painting and Decorating-Hlls q SOohe'
Real EState-H. G. Long. .
F2emoyed-N II. Window Shade Company
Report-N Y. Life Insurance Company.
Salvation Oil-At Druggists.
Sunday Services Church OF the Messiah.
Sunday Services dwight Place Church
Sunday Services-Advent Church.
SUNDAY .services-Calvary Baptist Church,
Sunday Services-Haven Mem, T1ai M. T. Church.
SUNDAY Services -SpirituaiiSts Hall.
Sunday Services-Church of the Holy Spirit
SUNDAY Services-Union Armory.
Sunday ServiceS-St John Street NJ T. Churcn
Sunday ServiceS-Gospel Union.
Sunday ServiceS-Trility NJ. E. Church
Sunday Services Church
Sunday Services-First Baptist Church, Wooster SOP
Sunday Services-First Baptist Branch.
Sunday Services-Humphrey Street Gong. CHURCH
Sunday ServiceS-Christ Church.
Sunday Services-First Methodist Church
Su.1dav Services-United Church.
Sunday Services-College Street Church
Sunday ServiceS--Good SamaI1tanS
Taffy propS-At RyderaS.
Turkey 81. G. Pfaff 6 Son.
Wanted-Job Compositors-This Office.
Wanted-Press Feeders-Munson q Co.
-Singers-Trinity Chapel.
wanted-Ag ents-Beers' Photo Parlors.
Wanted-Situation- Willow Street.
Wanted-Situation-S Spruce Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
For Charity,s Sake.

The Bavarian society of this city have
taken steps for the relief of the German
families of this city who are in want of nee
essaries. 1t is proposed to organize a soci
ETY. which shall combine all the other char
tiles of the city. 1t is expected that about
two thousand five hundred Germans will
join. Membership costs twenty-five cents,
and the money will be used to relieve needy
families A committee was appointed to
take the first steps and circulars will soon be
sent to all the German societies in the city
that they may take the proper action. All
classes of Germans are alive to the work and
it is hoped that the society can begin its
good mission in short time
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
Fine Showing of the New York Life
Insurance ComnanY.

This old, strong and notable life insurance
company has just issued it's fortieth annual
report. Some of the noteworthy points of
the same are as follows: Its total income is
over $14 200, 900 and its payments to policy
holders amount to nearly seven million dol
lars. It's interest income is over five per
cent. on its average assets, nearly six per
cent. on its average reserve fund, and over
100000 in excess of its losses by death
The market value of it's securities is over
81 400, 900 in excess of their cost. Its liabil-
tiles, both actual and contingent, are provid-
ed for, and it has divisible surplus for
other than Tontine policies of over 81 ,OOO,-
600 on four per cent reserve. It shows an
increase of nearly 100000 in assets and
has over $50, 900, 900 in force. For further
information see advertisement in another
column.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Action Regarding The High school
Graduating Exerctses-A Word OF
mendatfOn-Other Business.

Action Regarding The High school
Graduating Exerctses-A Word OF
Commentator Other Business.
The Board of Education held a meeting
last evening in the High school building.
The resignation of Miss Nellie H Cummings,
of Washington school room No. 5. was ac-
cepted: the vacancy will not be filled at pres
ent The Board recommended that Carll's
Opera House be hired for the graduating ex-
ercises of the High school to be held April
10TH The matter was left in the hands of
the committee on schools. A motion was
made and passed that the presentation of
flowers at the graduating exercises be dis
continued.
A petition in behalf of James Say was
read by Mr.. Wood. Mr.. Say has for years
been a sufferer from chronic diarrh9a and
being unable to work has been obliged to let
his taxes remain unpaid. He is an old SOL
der and pensioner, but has not awaited him
self of the privileges entitled him. The city
and town have each abated one-half of the
taxes and Mr.. Wood wanted one-half of
bill of s10061 due the New Haven school
district abated. motion was made and
passed to that effect.
Mr.. Dutton then stated that the Board
had been invited by Secretary Hine to visit
tho schools in New Britain and Hartford
Next Friday was appointed as the day for
the trip.
Mr.. Harrison said that he would like to
speak with great consideration of the exer-
cises given by the English classes in the
High school in honor of Longfellow's birth
day. In his opinion the teachers displayed
good taste and judgment and the scholars
seemed much interested. There will be
public exercises in the Oak street school
No. on Wednesday and in the Webster
street school No. 8. ON Thursday afternoons
of next week. There being no further bust
ness the Board adjourned
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
To RECLAIM Drnnkards

Cyrus D. Albee, the president of the Good
Samaritans' Temperance society, has, as was
recently stated, been engaged by the society
at salary to devote his entire time to the
temperance cause. Mr.. Albee has been sin
gularly successful in the past in his efforts to
reclaim inebriates. He started the Good Sa-
maritans' society in Whittlesey's hall..about
four years ago and from its beginning to the
present time great good has been accom-
plished. Mr. Albee has had q peculiar ex-
perience, which eminently qualities him for
his worS. He is kind and sympathetic,
as well as remarkably persistent, and never
hesitates to extend the helping hand together
with ma erial aid 10 the poor victim of the
into 1icating cup. Mrs AIbee, his estima-
BILE wife, has been and still continues to be
noble aid to her husband in his efforts in the
good cause. Hundreds in this city feel
grateful to her for her kindly acts and help
full words of encouragement
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
The Dog show.

The entries for the New Haven Kennel
club exhibition will close to-day The num-
Der of entries that have been received and
the quality of the dogs that are entered are
sure indications of frst-class show. The
special premium list is large one and in
cludes many valuable prizes. A pretty dog
cradle is in this list. AS no dogs will be adj
mitted to the show except those that are en-
tered, visitors at the show cannot have the
privilege of taking their dogs with them to
the exhibition.
Mr.. G. B. Bunpel's contribution to the
club is a special premium of $50 for the best
kennel of st. Bernard dogs.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

By unanimous vote of the Beers street Ad-
vent Christian church Elder A. j. Wheeler,
the boy preacher of New Hampshire. has
been called to the pastorate of said church.
Elder Wheeler comes to this church from
Lake Village, N. H, his former field of la
Dor, as devoted Christian and minister, and
an earnest worker in every good cause for
Inc the lasting benefit of his fellow men. Elder
Wheeler will enter upon his labors with this
church on Sunday, March Sth, Preaching
afternoon at 2:30 and evening at 7:3O.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
The Blues,

There were about 40 members of the Blues
at the drill last evening which was con-
Quoted bv Captain Embler. Nearly all the
officers were present, and officers and men
are reaching high state of efficiency in drill.
The Blues are making preparation for grand
ball which will be given on March 18th.
Many invitations have been extended to
military officers of the Second and other
Connecticut regiments Other military men
have also been invited, and the replies re-
ceived indicate the presence of many officers
at the ball.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFT1Cr OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March Z. 1851 m.
For New England fair colder weather, followed
by rising temperature and in southern portions by
local rains, northerly winds becoming variable,
falling barometer.
For the Middle States, partly cloudy weather,
light local rains variable winds, generally south
easterly, slightly in extreme northern por-
ton slight changes in temperature elsewhere in the
district, falling barometer.
For the vicinity of New York and Philadelphia,
partly cloudy weather and local rains, slight
changes in temperature.
For Sunday-Fair weather is indicated in the
Middle States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

Hills & Stone, 492 State street, the we'll
known painters and decorators, have just re-
ceived new stock of paperings, paints, oils,
glass, brushes and other articles pertaining
to their line of trade. Their paperings, of
which they have an immense stock, are es-
pecially fine this season and comprise all the
latest and handsomest designs, with elegant
borderings to match. Contracts made with
this reliable firm will be satisfactorily ex-
ecuted See their advertisement
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
Illness of James Stu.r,

James Stuart, who for several years has
been retired from the police force on half nav.
was reported very low yesterday afternoon.
He was unconscious and his death was ex-
pected every moment. Mr.. Stuart Joined
the police force at the time of its organiza-
ton, November 2, 1851. He is the Oldest
policeman on the force Before that time
he was the night watch for many years. He
has always been faithful officer, but for
long time has been able to do only light
duty. His residence is at 90 Exchange
street, Fair Haven.
"That tired feeling" from which you suffer
so much, particularly in the morning, is en-
tirelY thrown off by Hoods SarsapariIia
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
On Church Street.

Carpenters are at work in the fine suite of
rooms on the second floor of the Massena
Clark building on Church street, laying new
floors, putting in folding doors. and other
wise improving them. The entire suite has
been leased for term of years by ex-Sre ak-
er D. R. Wright for his law Office. He takes
possession May 1.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
II NI.zl ~ 7OoE

IAHIFURD, MarCn To, 1850.
Dear Sir-In the matter of the petition of
George F. Holcomb and others to the House
of Representatives signed by you,
please take notice that there will be
meeting of the House members of the Judi
ciary committee to whom said petition was
referred, in the Supreme court room in the
Capitol at Hartford on Tuesday, March 10th,
'S5, at 5 p. m, at which meeting the petit
TONERS may present their reasons why the
petition should be granted. You are re-
quested to be present
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

No one but avillain would put upon the
market as remedy compound conn osed of
ugly ingredients Lewis Red Jacket Bitters
are absolutelyfrse from all deleteriot mat
ter and always cure { hills and Ferers. Try
them once and you will always use hem
They never fail,s
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
What 1t Does.

Almost every lady habitually uses some
kind of hair dressing. It is toilet neces-
sity. Parkers Hair Balsam is the best, be-
cause it gives gloss and softness; arrests
falling out; does not soil the most delicate
fabric; is deliciously perfumed; cools the
head; eradicates dandruff, and promotes a
luxuraint growth. fe1S we sa&w1mo
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
Entertainments.


This afternoon and evening the last oppor-
tunities offered to hear the Quaker City
quartette and see the other fine attractions
at the American. A splendid performance
is given DO the company.
BUNNELL's MUSEUM.
"The Hunchback" will be presented at
Runnell's Museum this afternoon and King
Richard III will be acted this evening. The
company is excellent and the usual large
audiences continue to attend.
WE, US & co.
The New Haven Opera House was packed
last evening to hear Mr.. w. A. Messenger and
his excellent company in his new extrava-
ganza, 'We, Us & Co." No more laughable
play has been seen in our city for months
For three hours the audience were not re-
leased from laughter. Miss Theresa Vaughn
was treat. All the company were anus
ing and the encores were numerous. All
who wish to see the jolliest play of the season
should witness it this afternoon or evening.
The matinee prices are not advanced, but are
so and % cents as usual. Last night at ten
minutes before 8 Mr.. Wall was obliged to
stop the sale of tickets, there being no more
sitting or standing room in the house
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth
for pain, may be relied on to effect cure
wherever an external application can be used.
Price only twenty five cents bottle,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
THE PIGOTT CASE.

Hearing Decided Upon For Next
Tuesday.
Late yesterday afternoon the House mem
bers of the Judiciary committee decided on
e hearing in the Pigott case and to this end
sent letters to each person whose names ap-
pear on tie first page of the petition as
follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

Majors cement for repairing broken arti-
cles. Majors leather cement and rubber &C.
ment for repairing rubber and leather. m2tf
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

lido Crafts, Frederick Miller and Otto
Paulish were brought from Hamden last
evening by Constable Michael Farrell and
locked up in the city prison for safe keeping
They were arrested on charge Of defrauding
a boarding house keeper.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.


New Division 1n9t1tuted-The El0s
quent MIR. Carswell.
Worthy Patriarch George L. Sanford in
stituted new division last evening at Mid
dletown, which promises much success.
Nine new divisions have been organized
since the last session of the general division
in this State. Hon. E. Carswell, of Ontario
has by his eloquence accomplished much
good. He has written, expressly for Misses
Viola and Flossie Sanford, a piece, "The
Deaf Professor which has been introduced
into the programme of music, Rotations
etc, to be rendered by the Sanford orators
and girls orchestra in Cheshire next We'd
nesday evening, in Centerville Monday,
March 16, in Seymour March 49, The peo-
pie in these towns will be delighted with
those wonderful performances
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

Chocolate cream drops and motto lozenges
only Is cents per pound at Ryder's.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-07

Susie Lord, of 85 Adeline street, left her
home about week ago. A companion of
hers, Maggie Early, living at the corner of
Oak and Dow streets, is also missing. 1t is
thought the girls have gone to Chicago with
two young men. The girls are about IS
years old. Nothing has been heard in re-
gard to where they are