Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

A planter was once asked why he did not
take in newspaper because" said he,
"my father, when he died, left me good
many newspapers and | have not read them
all through yet" The planter, of the present
day, however, is too intelligent to act thus
stupidity. Consequently, by reading the ad
vertisements, he learns that the Pacific Hard
ware Co., No. "a and 76 Fort street, are con-
stantly receiving new importations ard carry
one of the largest stocks of goods in their line
to be found on these islands, which they offer
at the ios0eSf market rates.
"Why don't you give US little Greek and
Latin occasionally" asked country deacon
Of a new minister. "Why, do you understand
those languages ?" was asked. "No, but we
pay for the best, and we ought to have it,"
Now, il this deacon also wants the best
6odily food he should go to II. E. McIntre &
Bro, Fort street, corner Of King, and purchase
a supply Of their fine groceries and provisions
especially one Of those Westphalia hams i'm
ported direct from Germany by steamer and
rail, not forgetting an assortment of their fresh
canned goods and fresh roasted and ground
coffees, as well as teas and the thousand and
one other articles in their line.
Mr.. N. 5. Sachs, at the popular millinery
house at No. Io4 Fort street. invites particular
attention to large importation Of new
goods just received, consisting, in part, Of full
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nets, in black, white, and assorted colors, real
ostrich .plumes, in great variety, velvets,
plushes and satins, Of all shades, to-
gether with very complete stock of ladies
and children's hoisery and underwear, among
which will be found children's full regular
made hose, all sizes, in assorted colofs and
patterns, offered at the uniform price OF 81
cents per pair, guaranteed to be of best quality
and worth 50 cents to rs cents per pair. Also
special lot of ladies' straw hats, ASSORTED
cOlors, at one dollar.
Many Of our residents here, are doubtless
familiar with the patent adjustable swing which
is in such general use in the parks and Other
public places, schools, residences, etc, through
ont the United States This swing is arranged
to securely seat four persons in carriage box
facing each other, and is propelled by tn.
weight and position Of the occupants, who car
easily regulate the movement Of the swing tC
any degree Of momentum desired so as te
almost approximate perpetual motion. MIR. E
Z. Mayhem, carpenter, at No. sc, Hotel street
has recently introduced the swing to the resi-
dents Of these islands and is now prepared t.
promptly fill all orders for same. A model O
his swing can be seen at his shop, and il, ais,
can be personally tested at the residences o
Messrs. J. ii. Patty, b. +. Dillingham;, Z. c
McCandless, and at the Casino. 1t would b,
difficult to find any article more conducive I,
the pleasure and happiness Of our families thar
one of these swings, which are furnished b,
Mr.. Mayhem at very reasonable price.
"Ma, lend me pencil; want to draw
some ladies'" "Daw some ladies Why
Johnny, this is Sunday" "well, IN draw
them in their Sunday clothes." This bo,
evidently had his enthusiasm for drawin,
aroused by witnessing the attractive display Il
the art store Of Messrs. King Bros, at No
I'M King street, which will well repa
any visitor to enter and inspect their elegau
line Of pictures, chromos, engravinss, photo
lgaphs, etc. This firm make specialt
Of making to order at short notice, picture frame
ngreat variety Of styles, and alstyles ofcornices
having fine assortment, Of mouldings Away
in stock and giving their personal attention 4
making them in an artistic manner. Pole cor
nices in ebony and polished black walnut wit
fixtures all complete also pa,en, curtai
fasteners, wall pockets, paper and letter racks
hat and clothes racks, picture cord, gold AM
silver wire, picture knobs, hooks. etc.. etc
Also large variety Of cabinet celebrities
siereoscopic views. stereoscopes. graphoscopes
Ietc.