The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-11-24

only one Of the boats, thatentered by hon.SAm Far
ler and owned by Captain Babcock, was whale
boat, the other two being practically racing gigs
The non arrival of the steamer Alfnedd and also
ON account Of the prevalence of very boisterous
weather, prevented the steamer hRdH sailing as
advertised, yesterday afternoon. The vessel
will sail to-day, at p m.
His Ezcellency Governor John o. Dominis, in
pursuance of his functions Governor of the
Island of Maui, paid visit of inspection thither
on the nth inst, returning TO this city again by
the hiHaH on the 2lst.
The episode of the loss of the schooner Ea Mo-
with her crew, was lost sight of during the cele
bration Of the 10th inst. little charity extended
to the families Of the missing sailors, on that day,
would not have been amiss.
An impromptu fair and h,aa will be given at
kaumakapili church On the 2Sth inst, the proceeds
from which will be gathered into the Golfers of the
church for the express purpose OF being used TO
defray the expense Of the latest tower TO the eel
fee.
Tenders for moving the water pipes lying around
loose on the Esplanade and also for removing the
safe and fixtures from the old Office of the Super
intendent of Water Works to the kapuaiwa build
ing on Queen street are now asked for by the
Minister Of Interior.
Rev. L. C. Ogcel has not yet sufficiently recov-
cred TO allow him 10 resume his active duties
pastor of the Bethel church. He is however daily
increasing in strength and hopes are entertained
that the reverend gentleman will soon be enabled
to again fulfil his duties.
Rev. A. Clark, teacher in the Government school
at Waialua Oahu, died Mt that place on the after
noon of the 22nd inst. Right Rev. Bishop Willis
performed the funeral ceremonies. The first ser
vices took place at st. Andrews Cathedral on the
afternoon Of the 2jrd inst.
Captain J. A. Mehrtens of the police force has
been confined 10 his house for the past three weeks,
suffering from an extended attack OF malanal
fever His condition is regarded as precarious and
it will probably be some time to come before he
will be enabled TO resume active duty.
Mr. Lewis Leyey, the we'll known auctioneer,
will offer the public the opportunity TO obtain
number of bargains at the auction to be held by
him at his rooms on Queen street on the 18th
inst. Articles both useful and ornamental will be
offered and at prices to suit the purchasers
Chicken thieves are still prevalent although it
was thought by many residents that the fowl raids
would cease after the passage of His Malestys
birthday. Marshal Soper and his force has good
field now to secure captives, the successful issue
being of great benefit 10 the general public.
Rev. A. d. Miller Of San Francisco, occupied the
pulpit in st. Andrews Cathedral at the morning
service last Sunday. and Rev. George Wallace at
the evening. At the Bethel Church, Rev. S. e.
Bishop preached the morning sermon, and IN the
evening Mr.. S. d. Fuller conducted the services.
The prevailing weather is inducve of lung
troubles, coughs and colds, at present making sad
havoc with the usual quiet and order which is part
and parcel of every well regulated family. Hap
PLY the pleasant sunny days are in the majority
and the damp unpleasant weather will be of short
duration.
Hulas have been given to crowded grounds, at
the Palace, during the past week and .the per
fomances have been greatly enjoyed by those
present the Adre'fiscy gentlemen being delight
ed with what they saw" The absence of respect
able people from the daylight indecency is we'll
worthy of note.
The Yosemite skating rink is still well patron
lied, notwithstanding the prevailing hard times,
the general urbanity and care which charaoterizes
manager Wallis actions With his patrons, making
the place popular resort. The Central Park rink
has, seemingly, closed its doors for good, on ac-
count OF lack of patronage.
In accordance with a custom which has been SO
long established as 10 doubt any change therefrOm
His Exoellency the American Minister Resident,
Hon. George W. Merrill, informs American resi-
dents that next Thursday the 26th inst, will be
observed as American Thanksgiving Day, and APP
propriate services will be held, designated by
notice in another column.
The German bark C. r. Bishop arrived in port
here on the 18th inst, l3S days from Bremen. The
vessel brings full cargo of miscellaneous mer-
chandise, also three families of German immi-
grants, and is consigned TO Messrs. Hackfeld d
Co. During the voyage to this port the c. r. Bishop
was four different times in company with the bark
Martha Duris from Boston for here.
There we're no signs of the steamer 4idmeda due
| from San Francisco at noon yesterday. Private
letters received here. and information given by Mr.
]. ID. Spreckels to MIR. Henry Warehouse, state
| that the Alameda wonld very probably not sail
| from San Francisco until the 18th, owing to
changes being made in her saloon accommodations,
| therefore she may be looked for about Thursday.
I |
| competitive drill Is fixed to take place at the
| Central Park skating rink on the evening of the
18th inst, to be partaken in by all the volunteer
/ militia and n detachment from the Household
/ troops. The judges announced are Major Benson
of the u 5. Army, and Coils Purvis and 0fergilt
| of His Majestys staff. fee of twenty five cents
| will be charged for admission and, the band will
play.
The p. NJ. 5. 5. city Of sydHey arrived in port
| here on the sd inst, from the Colonies en- route
| to san Francisco, bringing news and mail date;
/ from Sydney to the 9TH inst and from Auckland
1 to the 18th inst he vessel proceeded on her wa,
again, from here at midnight on the same date
| The Citg Qf Sydney viii be oyertauled on her ARR
! val in San Francisco and afterwards placed on tn
| China route.
Mr. ]. L. Wiseman, Secretary of the Regatt;
| Committee, who had charge of the celebration OF
the 10th inst, has presented his final report, tn
showing OF which Is as follows; Receipts subscrip
tons, $685. gate money, S4l-25; entries, $123
total Of Sl,l59.50 The expenditures were casl
prizes, SS2T-prize cups. $225-total $S32.75 leay
ing balance of over S300-which has been place
| in the hands of the committee
The steam barkcntine Morning Star sailed iron
this port the afternoon of the 10th inst, he
mission Of religious enterprise, to the Souther
Seas. Before departure, religious services ver
held on board, conducted by Rev. A. o. Forbe
and Rev. C. M. Hyde. The vessel will be gon
about 4 months, and on her return here, it
stated that Capt. Bray will resign and return 4
his home in the Eastern States.
Hon A. $. Cleghorn, as Inspector of Immigrant
paid an official visit to Spreckesyille Maui on th
2lst inst, 10 investigate complaints by some of tn
japanese laborers engaged on the Spreckesvill
Plantation. After careful inquiry the Inspecto
General arrived at the conclusion. that the CON
plants were frivolous and in no Way reflected o
| the plantation management Everything wai
however, amicably arranged before taking his dt
parture and report the matter will be pres
ented to the President of the Board of Immigra
ton.
The American bark Martin Darts, Captain Ber
son, arrived in port here on the 18th inst, II
days from Boston. The vessel brings a geners
cargo to Messrs. G. Brewer 4 Co. The captain II
ports that the rGasslge was pleasant one unit
} within week OF port- During the voyage I'll
German bHrk e. X. Bishop, also bound for thi
) port, from Bremen was sighted four diderer
Times and finally spoken, when it was Rscertaine
that both vessels we're bound for this. same, Dor
The. Martha Daris arrived IN port here looking