Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-11-28

between twelve and two o'clock in the
basement of the Kaumakapili Church,
the proceeds to go toward the benefit
of that institution. 1t will undoubtly
prove grand success.
Mrs. Thomas Krouse almost met
with serious accident the other day.
While driving out King street her horse
became frightened at the steam-roller
and almost upset the vehicle, but Mrs.
Krouse with admirable presence of
mind kept control of the horse until
the danger was over.
Attention is hereby called to the fact
that the Pacific Hardware Company has
received an excellent stock of new
novelties in tin wares and holiday
goods, comprising all the latest inven-
tons and Improvements of cooking and
household utensils and everything in
the tinware line that is useful.
Mr.. ]. Thompson, chief engineer
Of the steamer Evalani, owing to sick
ness, was compelled to lay off the last
trip of the steamer, but will resume
his duties by the next trip. Mr.. c.
Wall, chief engineer Of the steamer
c. X. Bishop acted for him during the
last trip.
The King visited the Skating Rink
yesterday afternoon to watch Mr.. L.
f. MAYHEM decorating the place with
flags and bunting The interior of the
rink presents very pleasing appearance
and the arrangements reflect creditably
upon the management and the tastes of
the decorator.
AT Kukuihaele, while at ancho orr, the
HOaiani parted her lines at about half
past two in the afternoon. AT that time
two boats we're at the shore, but owing
to the exceedingly rough weather the
steamer was compelled to make for
Waipio, where they anchored over night.
The boats arrived at about five o'clock
the next morning.
The steamer Lwalani which arrived
yesterday morning reports that a. very
hard and very difficult time was ex-
perienced in loading at Honokaa,
owing to the severity of the weather
What the men generally accomplished
in one hour it took the whole day to
do. The men we're completely worn
out some falling PROSTATE upon the
deck from sheer exhaustion.
A private box has been arranged at
the Rink for the reception of His
Majesty and suit, where they can OBJ
serve the Competitive Drill to the best
advantage. A separate place will also
be reserved for the officers of the Con-
stanfe, who have received compli-
mentary tickets. Invitations have also
been issued to the Foreign Diplomatic
Corps.
One of the "they say" items in yes
terday's Press should have read, "that
the Thanksgiving sermon, preached by
Pastor Cruzan yesterday, was whole
souled and patriotic effort" instead of
patriotic affront." We hope to be
able, in the near future, to do away
with the disabilities which have hereto
fore filled the paper with typographical
errors.
1t is reported that the prisoners at
Oahu jail have been in the habit Of
carrying on an unlimited correspond
ence by showing their letters through
the numerous cracks in the ceilings Of
the cells. The letters were then for
warded by those in sympathy to the
parties addressed. This postal system
will have to be abandoned, however,
as new cement floors are being laid
over the ceilings of the cells.
Mr. J. E. Wiseman, who has charge
of the arrangements for the Competitive
Drill, to be held this afternoon between
two and five o'clock at the Central
Park rink, and also of the Dramatic
entertainment, to be given at Music
Hall next Tuesday-both for the bene-
fit of Kaumakapili church--states that
almost every seat has been Sold Mr..
Wiseman predicts that by ten o'clock
this morning there will not be ticket
left
They say that the merchants OF
Honolulu need more small change ;
that the Benevolent societies Of Hawaii
are doing more material good than all
the political combinations that the
streets are not in so bad condition as
the Government; that the Library Asso-
citation ought to get up another enter
tainment soon to buy new books; that
the coming sugar crop is the only thing
that will keep up the country's credit
that the sale Of holiday goods will be
greater this year than last; that the
band is playing better selections o.
music than ever before; that the fruit
interests of Oahu are developing into q
new industry through the endeavors Of
a few enterprising citizens; that the
Zealandia will probably bring more
interesting news regarding the new
mail service; that the studio of Mr.
Strong, the artist, is attracting much
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