The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-02-18

the early part of the night of the 18th inst on the
morning OF the 18th, its presence was shown, on
the plains, by number of blown down trees.
The Thermometer scored "a ON the morning of
Feb. IL at the residences of Rev. \. U. Forbes on
Beretania street and of Hon. II. NJ. Whitney on
King street, and 80 on the morning of the 18th
inst.
The p. NJ. S. 5. ctr Of Toxic will leave San
Francisco for Yokohama about February 18th call
ING at this port en- route about March 9TH and
taking up Consul Irwin and family who will return
10 Japan.
Captain W. II. Aldrich, of the Honolulu rifles
went forward to San Francisco on the steamer
MaIIpOsu ON the 18th inst. On his return he will
probably bring IN his charge the new uniforms for
the RIFLES"
Captain Chas. H. Tierney late of the brig
Hazard went forward by the Mdrigosu to San
Francisco He Will probably return here at an
early date as the popular commander of one of
the passenger packets.
Mons. Jules Taverner has been so indisposed
during the past week that he has not been able to
continue work on his promised masterpiece OF
late he has improved sufficiently to allow the fin
ishing of some sketches for Harper & Brothers of
New York.
Captain Rose, late of the Royal yacht, has COM
missiOned II. NJ. ). Triumph at Portsmouth, and
she was TO leave early this month TO relieve the
S,riftstpe flagship on the Pacific station. Captain
Il
ranked Commander.
Superintendent Wilson of the water works makes
it his business TO take two trips of inspection,
daily, especially with eye to discover those who
ransgress the irrigation privileges. several prom
inent citizens have of late received the usual pre-
liminary warnings.
United States gold could not even be bought at
the Treasury this week. At the bank it could only
be bought at 20 per cent premium. One person in
need of a small amount of gold succeeded in get
ting it of friend at ten per cent! And yet some
say silver Is not in excess.
The anniversary of Washington's birth occurs
on the 22nd, inst, and is generally celebrated by
Americans in some way or other. As 1t falls ON
Sunday this year, probably no special notice will
be taken of it. Will the American Minister enter
tain on Saturday or Monday.
On Friday a large number of Japanese under the
guidance of native cicetOae made the tour of the
town, and inspected the principal public buildings
and stores. After these distinguished strangers
have got through their sight seeing it may not be
inappropriate for them to go to work
Mr.J. o. Carriers lively and clear statement of
the illegal course of the Ministry concerning the
currency, published in the Guide of yesterday de-
serves careful attention. The statement is mod
crate in tone, In fact it omits to mention several
important breaches of law made by the Ministry.
The Ze1iqadja although delayed in Sydney a
whole day behind her regular sailing time, arrived
in port here on schedule time, the 18th inst At
ter landing 100 cases preserved meats 2U sacks of
potatoes 10 cases miscellaneous merchandise and
six passengers the vessel sailed again, at $50 pm
for San Francisco.
Col. Jim Williams, the well known and much
travelled photographer, has returned TO town again
from a trip TO Maui, and brings with him some
beautiful pictures of island scenes, and views of
the crater of Haleakala. Mr.. Henry Armitage, his
afable assistant is prepared to open the views for
public inspection.
A nice pot of guava Jelly home manufacture, put
up by Mr.. Jones of Maui, has been left at the
office. On sampling the article it was found to be
of superior quality and well favored. Nothing
like getting into new industries. Mr.. H. X. Myers
of the California Produce and Provision Company
is the agent.
Mr.. and Mrs W. .. Smith and family left by
the MaJipOsa on Saturday last. They proceed 10
the Coast where Mr.. Smith intends to stay for
| several years. Mr. Smith will return here by the
steamer due March 22d, and stay four weeks in
order TO settle up his business He will then re-
turn to the Coast for good.
Coronation Day. more properly Accession
Day, the 18th inst. the third anniversary of the
Coronation of their Maiesties of Hawaii, was duly
observed as public holiday, the schools, govern
ment offices and some of the business houses be
ing closed, flags displayed on the consular staffs
and salute from the battery at noon.
1t is requested to say to ladies of all classes,
whether member of the Society or not, to attend
| the meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union tomorrow Thursday at 2:SO p. NJ. in the
| Y. NJ. C.. A. parlors. The ladies have several
| schemes ON foot, which they hope will commend
| themselves to all who are interested in the tenn
perance cause.
As part of the celebration of the New Year
there Chinese procession through town the
participators in which consisted of demon, a
| cymbalist, gOngbeater and tom-tOm striker, and
| a standard bearer. At various places halt was
made and demon dance gone through with
much to the seeming pleasure Of assembled Mon
goians.
The celebration of the Chinese New Year was
commenced in this city on the afternoon of the
18th inst and the air resounded with the noisy gong
| cymbal. tom-tom, fire cracker and bomb at various
| intervals until the morning of the nth " Open
house - was not general this year as last and
the hard times seemed TO have affected even the
economic Chinese.
The single scull champions of the Honolulu Clul
are resting on their oars and have been ever snct
the reception of the last single scul The boat is
wrapped up in cotton batting to protect the polsl
and the owners feast their eyes once a week upOI
the symmetrical proportions of the pretty shell
The hopes that Hanlan might leave his laurels il
Honolulu are shaken.
The wooden building occupied by DIR. Brod
his office, formerly situated on Fort street, ha
been removed TO the corner of Miller and Bere
estate. and will there do service for the brother
BrOdie in seceiving orders for the treatment o
man or beast. The removal of the house wa
successfully accomplished under the management
of Mr. C. j. Hardee.
So the Government Advertiser Publishes an in
situation that the .iierf Government tug, sup
piled by friends of the Government, smuggle'
opium into Maui. BY the way, why did not tn
Captain of the 4ierf report that she was ashore a
Mani The Marine Railway will probably rovea
/ the damage done. Like the investigation regard
ing the stranding of the ship III Dorado, this vii
also never be published.
Another little mess with the japanese. Th
planters were at first notified that they would hay
to pay the passages of the women. Some firm
however having worded their letters most CAREFUL
and If being clear that they only bound themselye
to pay the passag es Of the men, the Governmeu
has had 10 retreat from its position and pay th
2 passages Of the women itself but why this col
slant on-friciiOn-friction. Never anythin
E done properly.
! Professor Alexander Agassiz, a gentleman an
I scholar, who has been willing few pleasar
weeks on these islands, has signihed his Willing
l ness 10 comply with request made by the Boar
| Of Trustees Of the Honolulu Library Association
to deliver lecture in aid of the funds of that IL
! stitution and the event will take place (IhuI
| dayl Feb. 18th, at the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall. I'll
= subject will be one of interest to the public an
! the information CLEANED will repay attendance
An opportunity is now offered to persons desi
ing TO purchase lot of land suitable for homl
| stead, in the list Of eleven lots which Mr.. + ]
Adams will sell, by order Of Mr. d. Macfarlane Q
l the 18th of March. Intending purchasers have II
| privilege of now picking out one of the describe
lots at the upset price without waiting TIL the au
| ton date. u privilege which has already bee
|, | avaied of by some who can appreciate good ote
| Plans and prices at Mr. E. p. Adams auctio
| rooms.
The driver of hack No. 81, was arrested at miS
MONT If the llth inst, for overlooking his expires
~ having no less than six young native girls an
: two native boys crowded into his wagon. The pa