The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-11-30
ISLAND LOCALS.

ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.
Some more Chinese were "nabbed :" by
The police for gaming Sunday evening last.
Friday the Peoples Ice and Refrigerator
Co, declared its regular dividend of one
dollar per share.
sunday morning, the thermometer indi-
catei CO. above zero. This is the first cold
snap Of the season.
J. Kakina, of Hanalei, Kauai, has been APP
pointed TO take Acknowledgements to labor
contract for that district.
Mr.. J. Simonson has received the appoint
ment of Quartermaster-Serge in the Ho-
nolulu Rifles, vice Z. Langley resigned.
Mr.. !. B. Spreckels of San Francisco, was
entertained at dinner Friday evenings by
Hon. 5. Parker, at his residence, King street.
Those in want OF a diary for 1887, will do
well 10 call at SOper's without delay aud
make their choice from an elegant assert
meut.
The Hawaiian Hotel Billiard Room was
lighted Thursday evening with an electric
light. The effect was dazzling to the be-
holder.
1t seems the electric light has come to
stay. Iolani Palace. and perhaps the Union
Hail, II is said, will be permanently lighted
By this means.
According to official notification, Her
Majesty Queen Victoria has conveyed her
congratulations to His Majesty on attaining
his jubilee birthday.
Advices from the other Islands would seem
to indicate that the recent rains have been
general all over the group and much good is
anticipated therefrom.
The streets are again somewhat destitute
OF the superabundance Of mud with which
they have been covered, thanks to Old Sol
aud the gentle breezes' which have been
prevailing.
If Won want to get good local notice in
the papers, Just fix up your sidewalk little
Al note the result. The next day you will
find that you have laid down granite walk
In q horn.
From Koolau advices state that the recent
heavy rains In that section have rendered the
roads almost impossible, washing away the
bridge at Laie, and seriously injuring the
rice crop In various places.
The Mayor of Charleston has given notice
that 40 further assistance Is needed there.
Mr.. r. W. Laine, Commander of Geo. w.
D. Long Post has received the above intelh-
gance through official sources.
On Tuesday morning, Chinaman at the
Queens Hospital, committed suicide by
strangulation, during temporary delirium.
An inquest was held by Coroner Dayton,
and q verdict of suicide returned.
d. A. Bridges, convicted of manslaughter,
and - Dare's, convicted of highway robbery,
pardoned on the 10th inst, were quietly sent
on board the steamer Australia, Sunday even
ing. Nov. 2lst, destined for San Francisco.
A look at the various windows Of the Fort
street shops would seem to indicate that
Santa Claus had not forgotten Honolulu.
The goods displayed are really be autiful, and
suitable for presents for both old and
young.
S.dvices by the Hall and other sources to
hand, do not mention anything worthy of
nE1tice IN the jubilee line on the other islands.
4he whole affair seems to have been pretty
thoroughly ignored by the "bone and sinew"
Of the country.
Friday, the w64Cher was delightful and
the athletic sports, which had been post
poned from time to time owing to the heavy
rains, came of In a pleasant manner.
large number of citizens assembled to wit
ned the different events.
The Sisters of St. Andrews Priory will
hold their fancy fair next Saturday at 10 a.
n. The articles TO be offered embrace an
endless variety, suitable for presents for
the coming holidays. Admission, adults 30
cents. children half-price.
Oae OF the auctioneers. last Thursday, it
Is said. disposed of a large lot of surplus
LooIHUn stock, embracing turkeys, pigs, etc,
etc. This Is the way to turn presents into
ducats." and call the affair cash trans
action. Money Is what Is really wanted to
run tbings.'
Prof. Van Siyke VIII give another Of his
popular lectures On Chemistry, at the Bishop
Hall Of Science. Punahou, on Friday evening.
Dec. Sd, at 1:30 O'Clock. Those who have
cards OF invitation will do well to avail them
selves of their privilege to be present in
anticipation of a rare treat
To-day at 10 o'clock Messrs. E. P. Adams
S Co. will sell very choice assortment of
household furniture at the residence of Mr.
James Dodd, Hotel street. The ladies viii
make a note of this sale. and Professor Nor
Gan will endeavor TO eaten their eye, and
with pleasure raise the bid.''
Adyices received by the steamer w. 6.
Hall, give glowing accounts of heavy rains
al Pahala, Kau, aud North Kohala, Hawaii.
The cane in the Kau district is looking fine
from its recent soaking. There is an album
dance of water now for fuming, and the Pa
hala mill has started grinding.
The city at the present time has a surfeit
of billiard talent in active operation.
stranger would naturally come to the con-
clusion. by reading the glowing accouts of
these tournaments, that this was enc of the
q - all - industries of the country and was
bel actively prosecuted for all 1t was worth.
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A challenge has been published through
the press, by Messrs. w. H. Cornwell and 5.
Parker 10 Mr.. II. Macfarlane, TO run foot
race with the former. within the next four
weeks. for $3.50 or $500 a side and gate money.
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