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

KILAUEA, KAUAI, Nov. 20, 1855.

hILAUEAs hAIAl, 4NON- ", lClD.
FIRE.
EDIroR GAZETTE "A few hours after our mail
had been dispatched for Honolulu last week fire
broke out in Vault Hale, the residence of MIR. II.
A. Macfe Jr. About quarter past seven O'Clock
on the evening of the 18th instant n blaze was OBJ
served from the sKilauea Restaurant in southerly
direction. The plantation bell was rung immedi-
ately as lsignal of FIRE and everybody on the
plantation turned out with alacrity, and fastened
toward the IRE. by the time the men arrived at
the burning building, the flames were apparently
masters of the situation and were rapidly spread
ing, Those in authority assumed the direction of
affairs and in a few moments water was copOusly
applied to the flames, Vault Hale is about half a
mile from the laborers' quarters and though the
roads we're wet and sloppy, the men were on the
spot in less than five minutes from the time the
FIRST bell rang. There was a fresh breeze blowing
and it looked a matter of doubt if the whole
building could be saved. The roof was scaled by
means of ladders and the work of fighting the en-
envy was carried on with prudence and spirit of
determination to conquer. In less than twenty
minutes the flames were subdued, but not until
considerable portion of the building had been de-
stroyed by fire, and few energetic volunteer
firemen injured, one rather seriously, Japanese,
who fell from the roof to the ground. Fortunately
no bones were broken, but he has been lncapacit
ated from work ever since owing to the severe
bruises and Commissions he received Such self-sac
rifcing conduct deserves to be brought to the no
tice of the insurance company on whose behalf he
labored, and ought certainly not TO go uurecog-
nized. All present numbering $50 persons, worked
hard aud did excellent service, thereby saving the
total destruction of much valuable property, as
the entire building would undoubtedly have been
reduced to ashes but for the timely help that
so willingly afforded. Mr.. Mache expressed his
thanks that evening and the following day he
made some substantial recogntiOns of the services
rendered Mr. and Mrs. Macfe and family were IN
the house when the fire broke out, but at the OPP
posite end of the building from which 1t originated.
Before they were apprised of their danger the fire
had made considerable advance. The cause OF
the fire is unknown. II is supposed to have orig
mated in the store adjoining the kitchen and
servants quarters. The bulding is fully insured
in the Sun Fire Office, g. W. Macfarlane Il Co..
agents. Everyone in the neighborhood not insured
has now decided to arm themselves against the
dread enemy and take out policy at once. Thus
it is that Fire Insurance Cos benefit by an occa-
sional blaze.
THE WEATHER.
The weather during the past two weeks has been
decidedly rough on this side of the island. In the
/ papers Just to hand we read of it blowing great
| guns" and of steamers being compelled to return
| TO Honolulu without discharging their freight
| On Saturday last the steamer c. Il. Rishop put
in an appearance at the kilauea landing with her
wonted regularity. Il looked doubtful to those on
shore whether Captain AIacauley would send in
boat or not, but all doubt was dispersed in five
minutes after the vessel was anchored. A boat
was lowered and mails and passengers were safely
| landed; Purser Ross alone getting his usual wet
ting. At the special request and risk of the plant
| alton manager, one boat load of lime was sent on
shore and safely landed. The steamer proceeded
on her way to hanalei and remained in that snug
/ haTbor until Monday morning. when the anchor
was weighed and the vessel headed for hilauea.
/ The weather had improved somewhat, but very
| slightly. Work was however, commenced, and I'M
| der the personal direction of Captain Macauley,
continued throughout the day. An automatic
trash feeder formed part of the freight, and the
landing of this piece of machinery was postponed
to the last in hopes of the weather improving. The
trash feeder is cumbersome article to handle IN |.
boat when the runs mountains high, so 10 speak.
The operation was watched with anxiety from the
landing until the boat rounded the pier and an
amphibious kanaka secured hold of the moor
ing line that was thrown, but failed to reach the
boat During the whole of this operation Captain
Macauey was in the scow. "Alrs well that ends
we'll" The days work was done without
any loss or damage and proves beyond a. q doubt
pletion os the new wharf, can be safely effected
in almost any weather.
HIS MAJEsrY's BrETHDAT.
After writing the above it occurs to me that j
was all done on His Majesty's Birthday. Well
an old adaRe saws ssIhe better the day the better
the deed This memorable anniversary WIS moi
| entirely overlooked. The national flag was sol
EMMY hoisted at the regulation time on the mil
smoke stack and after floating in the breeze fol
the allotted time it was hauled down little The
worse for wear and tear. This flag, though not il
its ftieth year, as Is His Majesty, shows signs OF
age. II is used on all national holidays, and re
minds the passing Hawaiian of duty he owes Il
his Sovereign, which be religious fuhls by taking
a holiday whether he desires it or not. His Mai
esfy's health was drunk in the evening. /, FOL
one, heartily Join in the ALOHA to His Majesty and
wish him many happy and prosperous years Z
come. A good crop combined with good prices
might warrant the purchase Of new flag for th'
18th November, 1886, conditional of course tina
the roads and bridges receive due attention frou
the powers that be-
NAILS.
The early arrival Of yesterday mail was full
appreciated, more so on account Of the steame
having left day later than usual. The Postmas
terGereral has our thanks, and we trust that mai
matters in general viii continus to progress.
AGRIcoLA.