The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-07-15

Tae statement is made. although as yet not veri-
fed by any Government notice, that, on or about
the middle of August, a ship load 800 or more OF
Chinese is expected to arrive here from Hong Kong
Mr. p C. Jones was presented on Monday last
with handsome cocoanut walking cane, bearing
the inscription presented TO Mir. p. G. Jones by
his book keeping class" graceful compliment
The Pacific base ball club, which had obtained
a local renoWn as the "kckers," quietly suocumbed
TO omniPotent fate on the 10th inst and disbanded
Some of the members will fall into line with other
clubs.
The Rev. Alexapder Macintosh and Mrs Mack
intOsh leave for four weeks trip TO England by
| the steamer due here August 2nd. Mr.. Maclln-
| tosh is not in good health and needs complete
| change.
| AT a meeting of members of Pacific Hose Co.
| No. held ut their rooms on the evening of the
18th inst, Charles Purdy was elected BY accama-
| ton, to the position Of assistantfofeman of the
company.
Thanks are due to the Saturday Press for a
pamphlet containing full account Of the Fourth
OF July exercises. The matter is compiled from
the columns of the paper and ID issued in an at
tractiye form. r-
The Rev. D. J. HemphilI of Philadelphia, well
known divine. accompanied by his wife, arrived
| here by the MaripoSa on the Sth inst. The new
corners will be the guests of Mr.. j. 7. Waterhouse
during their stay.
| The exercises at Pahukaina school, of which
Miss Corney is the principal, will take place next
week, as follows Tuesday, July 2lst, from 10 TO
u O'Clock, calsthenics, Rotations, singing; July
! 22nd, general studies. ----
Advices received by last steamer state that II.
b. nj, S. Triumph was expected to arrive at Esqui-
mRult during the second week In August. b. h.
NJ. S. Satellite arrived at San Francisco and would
leave soon for Acapulco.
| Tp,o ,,aatipc, IF 4ba Eriand
Society will be held tomorrow Thursday after
noon, at 4 O'Clock, at the residence Of Mr.. L. c.
Damon, Beretania street. full attendance of
the members is requested. IS. 81 ~ HF&
The newly elected officers of Mystic Lodge No.
X. of p for the ensuing term are, j. a. Mehrtens,
C. c.; II: Armitagee, Y. C.; I. NJ. Lewis, p; Hugh
Gum, NJ. at A.; John A. Palmer, NJ. of F.; j.
Savidge, l. g.; H. Zerbe, .. G.
A trotting race, mile heats, best in 8, between
L. b. Thomas Mack" and j. Shanes Dick
took place at kapiolani Park on the afternoon OF
! the 18th inst, and was won by Dick - in three
straight heats time-S.ll; SlO2l Slo@,
The running race, mile dash, for purse of 500
between Col Spalding's "Rosita" and w. IL. Corn
wells MAY D." took place at Kapiolani Park on
the afternoon of the 18th inst, and was won by
"Rosita' by length, in the fast time Of 1s4I3S,S
The ownership of the Chinese theatre has changed
bands and the new proprietors are making the ne
cessary alterations to enable them TO present the
interesting intricaces of the Chinese drama in
manner unsurpassed by any company In the
world"
News was received by the steamer Cty Of Sydney
that the wife of Mr.. Harry Lewis (of Lewis d Co,
of this city died il San Rafael ON the 2nd inst.
The deceased lady was well known inthis city, and
the sad news has cast a monrnful gloom over
wide circle of friends.
Captain O'Conner, commanding officer Of the
new volunteer military company the Queens
Own has caused to be printed neat looking certi-
ficates of membership, and warrants for the non
commissioned officers which are to be issued 70
those entitled to the same.
Messrs. Sorensen d Lyle have removed the old
boiler from the Likelike, and the steel boiler
| will be placed on board this week. The engines
are also receiving a very thorough overhaul aud
when completed the LaLeiile will be IN line cOridi
1 ton for many years to come. - ~
| The Japanese steamer YdHdsliirO Mare with
their Majesties and two members of the Cabinet,
accompanied by the japanese Commissioner, sailed
from this port for Kailua Hawaii aud other ports
| on that Island, on the 18th inst. The King Will
| probably remain away two weeks this trip.
Mr.. II. II. Gross the San Francisco agent for the
| Harden Hand Grenade arrived here by the steamer
Ma,iposu. The full efficacy of the well advertised
ENEMY of Fire" will probably be shown in public
exhibitions. by the gentleman, aided and assisted
| by the local agent Mr.. z. X. Myers, during his
| stay here.
The o. S. S. Mariposa, Captain Hayward arrived
here on time, on the Sth inst from San Francisco.
| Among the returning residents the names of the
/ following are noticed: Mrs. L. G. Dickson, Miss
| Dickson Miss Z. Coney, Master Allen Judd and
| w. H. Greig, and Messrs, h. A. Parnalee and j.
r. Kynnersley.
The members of the "Honolulu Rifles are max
\ ing every endeayor to reflect credit on them
selves at the forthcoming parade, probably the
letter end of August, drills being now held three
times each week. Valuable time has been wasted
and the boys will have TO work faithfully and
earnestly to pull up.
At the annual election, for officers of the Fire
Police, held at the rooms of Engine Co No. >, IN
this CITY on the 9th inst the following uiembers
were elected officers for the ensuing term: Captain
| Thomas Krouse, first sergeant Charles Bindt,
second sergeant Mark Kennedy, secretary aud
treasurer Phil Braun.
The in accuracy of the local papers that pretend
to publish accurate reports of the proceedings in
the Police Court was exhibited during the pas;
week by the suppression of the names of parties
arrested and fined for using giant powder. The
would be shapers of public morals should not
shirk their self-iuIposed public duties. "
The band concert at Emma Square, on the after
of the 18th inst was quite atreat to the large
audience assembled. The programme contained
selections from the works of Rappey Rossini, erdl
Godfrey, Waldteufel and WARDROBE and the yari-
Gus numbers we're well played by the musicians
| ltdutToulp ltIE OcAAtts HN
The first encounter between the rife sharps
Unger and Higgins resulted in a victory for Unger
Ia surprise to friends of both parties.) On the
afternoon of the 18th a second contest took place
between the slme two shooters, distance 200 yards
40 rounds each, and was Won by Higgins the score
at the close standing: Higgins lGO, Unger l5I
It's pleasant to welcome the Hawaiian school
boy with his 'blushing honorsn thick upon him
Mr. Willie Greig has returned having graduafed
| at Heald's College. Mr.. GreiP was formerly a gu-
| oil of Mr. Atkinson at ST. Adams College. His
aloha for his old school was shown by being pres
ent at the closing exercises of that establishment
A marty of excursionists. including members OF
the Royal Family will leave this city by the steam
| or Piantsr on or about the 10th inst, bound on a
trip 10 the island of Nihoa situated about 100 miles
| 10 the northward of the island of Nlihau. The
projectors of the excursion have made arrange
ments that will ensure the comfort OF all who akt
the trip; the time used is expected not to exceed
SIX days.
F.A Schaefer Esq, Consul for Italy gave
dinner at his residence Rosebank, Nuuanu Val
ley, last Monday evening. The guests were Al
Ianciarez. the Italian Charge TAhaires at Toxic
His. Ex. Governor Dominis, Hon. A. B. CleShorn
NJ De Souza Canavarro, the Portuguese Com
missioner, NJ. Bouillach, Chancellor of the French
Consulates, I. h. Davies Esqre, her brltt9nnit
Maiesty's Vice Consul, DR.. Trousseau and AlataI
L. Atkinson.
Yesterday the steamer KiRaH sailed ON her second
trip to the volcano, via Hilo, and had quite mum
Der of passengers ON board for madame Pele
, domain This new route TO the great Crater of HI
lauea is sure to become popular when It becomes
: more generally known abroad, that one OF tn
Greatest wonders of the world be visited will
| the greatest case and comfort and the best Of at
tention while at the Crater, including guides-ai
for the moderate sum OF nifty dollars
The Mariposa will sail at noon to-day sharp
for San Francisco. Amongst the passengers al
, ready booked to leave are found the names of
/, | Alex Dov-sett K c. Washita, G. W. Baldwin, II. a
Gross, c. Z. Chaplin, Lyle Dickey. Miss A. NJ. Pay
son, Mrs. o. G. SWAIN Mrs F. Oeding and child
Mrs ]. N. Griffith, Miss H. Hoyt, Mrs. q. ID. kln
new Prof Martin kellogg, VIM. d. ArTness MS
- Alnrnnder A. HofnunQ and wife. MS