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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

WE'LL TO REMENsER.-That wealth
may bring luxuries. but that luxuries
do not always bring happiness.
That cheerfulness is the wealth of
the heart.
That sleep is the best stinulant, a
neryine safe for all to take.
That it is better to be able TO saw
no than to be able to read Latin.
That cold air is not necessarily pure.
nor warm air necessarily impure.
That a cheerful face is nearly as
good for an invalid as healthy wealth
er.
That advice is like castor oil, easy
enough to give. but hard enough TO
take.
That there are men whose friends
are more to be pitied than their
enemies.
That nature is rag merchant who
works up every shred and art and end
into new creations.
That an open mind, an open hand,
and an open heart. will everywhere
find an open door.
That it Is not enough to keep the
poor in mind; give them something to
make them keep you in mind.
That men very often preach from
the housetops while the devil is crawl
ing into the basement window.
That life's real heroes and heroines
are those who bear their own burdens
bravely and give helping hand to
those around them.
That hasty words often rankle in
the wound which injury inflicts, and
that soft words assuage it, forgiving
cures, and forgetting takes away the
scar.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

PEcuLIARITIEs OF THE RACCooN.
One pecnliarity OF the coon, which.
like most of his peculiarities. have
escaped the attention Of the natural
lists who write books, is that he never
touches food until lie has quaffed at
some spring or brook, even if he is
compelled to 20 far to find it. Old
coon hunters say that the coon dips
every mouthful Of his food in water
before eating it but like all hunters,
old coon hunters say a good many
things it would bother them to prove.
1t is doubtful whether there are
many people who know that in no
other country on the globe beside the
American Continent can the coon be
found, and that although he is n ia
vorite game in the South. he is no.
where SO gamy and excellent in con.
dition as in the Middle States.
When the coon grows inordinately
fat and large, he lessons his chances
Of falling a victim TO the hunter, for
then he ventures but short distance
from his hiding place. and gives the
dog small opportunity of finding his
trail. 1t is rare for this reason. even
in the days when coon hunting was q
science, that a coon over twenty
pounds in weight. was ever bagged,
although they have been known to
attain weight Of forty pounds.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13


RAT STORY BY AN OLD TAR
"keel-haul-me," he began, 'ef l don't
know more about rats than any other
man as ever climbed the ratlines.
Jest ye sit down>here and lem me git
ready ter tell ys good one.' A
thoughtful look filled his bleary orbs
as he cut another quid and prepared
to varnish the dogs tail. 1t wer'
when the Kingfsher, on which were
an able seaman, that this little affair
took place. We put inter the port
o Bostin, and lay up alongside the
dock. Gay Jim Blowssrl' Chiefs me.
sir,) howled old Cap stemler; les
clim' ashore n'make fas' that hawssr.'
I bounced over the rail, grabbed the
rope, an put it around spils. When,
dash my top-lights ef a thing as would
make a mans hair stan on end hap
pened. Comm over the rail one by
one, an marchin' down the hawser,
wer' whole regiment of rats. A big
fellow with whiskers and green eyes
led the crowd, an they moved Jos
like soldiers. l howled for the capen
to look, an he grew white, tell yer.
When the cargo wer' all off there were
nary a rat foun' on the ship. The
boys all said es how it wer' bad luck
an deserted. 1t wer' months before
the Kingfsher could get a crew, an
then the capen had to swear that he
had got stock of rats to 90 on the
voyage. He didn't lie, but had a
whole bag on hand. When the ship
reached blue water he let EN- loose.
DANCED if they didn't all jumb over.
board an swim fur land. The King
fisher never reached another port, but
went down off Carolines in a squall.
The Capen an eight men were lost.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

You are q very indnstrinRs young
man, Mr.. Grimpe. Very pronpt, too,
and like you. Do you hear that,
Mr.. Grimpe? 1
Yes. SIR
Well. | called you in here upon. a
little matter of business that's all.
You know I'm a business man, Mr..
Grimpe. | like to do everything
straightforward. You're a business
man, too, Mr.. Grimps. and that's Why
| like you. But you are poor. Well.
20 was /, once. It's nothing to be
ashamed Of. Mr.. Grimpe-do you think
it isfs
No, sir
And now. Mr. Grimpe. I hope you'll
excuse me, but 1 advise you to marry
an hsirsss
That is quicker said than done, I
replied with smile.
Well, Mr.. Grimpe. you will take
dinner with me to-day. Now don't
try to excuse yourself: but wait
here is a letter.
took it and left the private office.
| hardly knew what to make of Mr..
Wankeechock's conversation that
morning; but thought that the let.
ter might explain it partly.
Imagine my surprise and JOY to find
that it was from Sarah. But cannot
tell you what was in it. 1t made me
very happy, however, and l was glad
to 60 home with Mr.. Waukeechock to
dinner.
Well, said Bill, when | told him
the story that evening, who'd have
thought of your courting old Waukee-
chock's step daughter
And the best Of it was, didn't
know it.
Just So
And | did marry an heiress a short
time after that; aad as Mr.. Waukss
chock observed, 1t was a very pleas.
ant matter of business.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

AFFECTED b. THE SURPRIsE.-A
very large man, a desperate fellow
who had often boasted that he could
not be whipped. became involved in
a quarrel with a smals man. Well.
after the fight was over, friend Of the
desperate man said:
IVY, Abe, he tore YOU all to pieces.
"Yes."
"Mopped up the township with
you"
That's whut."
"Bit off one OF your ears
That's whut he done.
Ruined your clothes"
"Yas."
Pulled one Of your eyes out"
"BTeve he did"
knocked out couple Of teeth"
Reckon you're right"
He don't weigh 100 pounds eth.
or"
Don't b'lsve he does
az suppose you hate to be whip.
ped p
"Oh, no, Billy, don't mind bein
whipped, ken stand to lose my years
an teeth, but thars one thing about
the affair that makes me mad"
What's that, Abe?"
wy the surprise o the thing.
reckon | hate 'stonishment wus than
any man in the world. Wy thought
could whale that felIer with one
hand, but was never more astonished
in my life. Wy. the way that fool
feller fit shocked me stonished me,
tell you. Oh, 10. l don't mind the
whuppin'. but, Billy, why didn't he
do it gracefully, 90 / wouldn't NV been
SO 'sprized? | don't like that feller."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

n9- A lady wrote to the Msck
Publishing Co.. 52s Washington St.,
New York, and said Please send me
the book with the Wheei Of Fortune
in it, and the Language of Flowers. "
She meant the Ladies Book, which is
full of illustrations and interesting 2
articles. including Rules of Society,
Dictionary of Dreams, Aids to Beauty
Sent for two cents in stamps.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13
A-A woman can't .harpen . psncj

MA woman can't sharpen q pencil
herself worth q cent, but she can get
man to cut his finger and get his
hands all black whiting her pencil
down for her, and then beguile him
into the belief that she has really
done him favor by a ravishing smile
and a tender Thank you.-Somerville
Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13
10 TAXPAYERS.

nRRSONS indebted 10 ME for isxes for the
year 1854 arc requested a. make imme-
diats aymsnt. otherwise shall 10 COM
PEELED 10 collect the same by process oSlaw.
W.. WATHEN,
Late Tax-Collector Of Srd District.
Sept. %, @-d
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

MA girl wrote to her lover: Now.
George. don't you fals to be at the
concert tonight" George wrote back
in the bright lexicon d youth Web
ster's Unabridged) there is no such
word as "fale."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

pA Ella Wheeler Wilcox says
"The fact that man bears an excel
lent reputation among women is no
proof that he may not be the worst
possible companion for q woman"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13
BOAR ROlNC C..

Having located at the -Grea, Mills" am
prepared % accommodate permanent and
transient boariers at moderate rates.
MRa ALEX. ArLBURN.
Aug %. isSS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

Thanking our Patrons for past favors, we
solicit coninuapce Of the same. We as
sure the public that our best efforts shall be
made 70 keep handsome and fashionable
assortment q: all
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

~ Sooth and compose your nerves
with Celery, Beef and Iron.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13
NEW GOODS!
NEW TSORE !

THE firm formerly known as Hrs. Blaia q
Jones has mutually dissolved partnership
and will now be recognized as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13
Eyes. sir"

well, go then. Bat
Grinps, / believe ron snoA
segar. It's a very bad
young man to get into, t.
Grimpe, and | advise you
off," and Mr.. Waukescho
and bowed me out of the e.
It is q glorious thing u
that has been shut up, q
year in a city Office, TO a.
month in the country
trouble is. that at fret i
the coantry was not 1sr
"A = -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-05-13

Having just returned from Raltimore'.with
= we'll assorted stock, ~e are prepared TO Ac-
commodate the most fSStidiCus customer.
Call and examine our stock.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20

position here, with the function Of
Diplomatic Agent added, Consul ,Jiro
Nakamura returning to Japan. The
new incumbent brings to the dis
charge of the enlarged powers of the
office the reputation of gentleman
of culture and education, an excellent
English scholar and great experience
in the public service.
Mr.. Irwin brings with him a Con-
vention on immigration ratified in
advance by the japanese Foreign
Minister, under authorization of the
Emperor. All the negotiations for
the instrument were conducted in
English, and no japanese version of
it has been deemed necessary to send
along. 1t is said to be treaty favor
able to Hawaii in every respect
FEB. 10th.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
PRETTY cAvELS.

A letter was received by Mr.. j. E.
Wiseman, some days ago, from Mr..
Fred. w. Marchant, n brother of our
townsman, Captain Marchant. Ac-
companying the letter were some
knights OF Pythias mementos for
which the sender requested returns
in the form of similar articles made
from Hawaiian woods. Accordingly,
Mr.. Wiseman has had half dozen
beautifully finished gavels prepared
by Mr.. w. T.. Herrick. Four of them
are in four woods each, kou, koa,
sandal and kauwila; the other two
are in two woods each, kou and hala.
" Joe" is also forwarding a lot of
pictures as we'll as copies of the bull
LETIN. The gavels will probably form
part of the apparatus of the Grand
knights of Pythias temple in course
OF construction in Richmond, Indi-
ana, at the opening of which, about
the first of March, Supreme Vice
Chancellor of the world, Howard
Douglass, distinguished Cincinnati
lawyer, is to deliver the inaugural.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
GOOD FOR EAST MAUI.

Old sailors tell us that Paia Har-
Dor, which has been selected for the
shipment of the large sugar crops of
the Hamakuapoko and Paia Sugar
Mills, is small, snug harbor, per-
fectfully smooth inside, but with a
very narrow entrance through the
reef. The channel has been buoyed
out, and is perfectly safe for small
steamer like the Dowsett, which is to
make two trips each week, leaving
here Mondays and Thursdays. This
will give the East Maui people semi
weekly mail facilities from this city.
Paia is the eastern terminus of the
Kahului Railroad, and not more than
three or four hundred yards from the
harbor. Mr.. Cooke informs us that
he intends to erect "A pier one hundred
feet long, with storehouse and every
facility for loading his steamer and
schooners, with quicker despatch
than at any port except Honolulu.
The two mills named are expected to
turn out over 1000 tons of sugar for
this crop.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
A ROYAL PARTY.

Friday, 18th inst, having been the
third anniversary Of the coronation of
their Majesties the King and Queen, a
garden party was given by Her
Majesty on the Palace grounds. The
party was the great social event of
the day and of the season as well.
The Queen was attended, on the
occasion, by the Princesses Liliuoka-
lani and Likelike. Besides the high
officers of state, foreign ministers,
members of the consular corps,
judges of the Supreme Court, and
clergy OF the Anglican, Roman Ca
tholic and other churches, the en-
frances were thronged with con-
tinuous flow of visitors, from o'clock
until 6 o'clock. The guests were
presented to Her Majesty, who was
seated under one of the luxuriant
shade trees of the place, after which
they filed into the Palace and regis
tered their names. The Palace was
thrown open to inspection, to the
great delight of the guests. The
royal crowns, decorations and pre-
sents from foreign courts to Their
MaJesties, and the throne room were
objects OF particular notice and adj
miration. Having "done" the in
terror of the Palace, the guests
amused themselves during the rest
OF the evening strolling through the
grounds. Ice cream, cake and coffee
were served, the walters being as
siduOus in their attentions, and
watching that no one would miss
being served. A noticeable and
highly agreeable feature OF the whole
affair was the perfectly free and easy
informality that prevailed. The
Royal Hawaiian Band was present
and enlivened the oc casion with an
excellent programme Of national and
other music, The elements, too,
were rropitious, the day being one
Of those glorious Hawaiian days
where the zephyrs playing in the
sunshine realize visions of climatic
paradise.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
ALAMEDA AND MARlP0SA.

AS there are various opinions exist
ing between the friends of the above
named vessels, regarding their rela-
tive merits of speed, we give the fol-
lowing account of each vessel on their
maiden voyages to Australia, which,
being taken from the log of both
ships, is authentic -
The Alameda arrived mt Honolulu
nearly 10 hours earlier titan the
Mariposa, owing to the latter having
such extremely bad weather, the
first 4 days only having covered n
trihe over 1000 miles. After leaving
Honolulu the Mariposa arrived at
Tutuila, Jan. 3, 1856, at 4 80 p. NJ,
having accomplished the unparalleled
run of 2,279 miles in 6 days, I hours,
40 min, having gained & hours and
40 min. on the Alameda. On the
morning Of Jan. 9th, at 8 "A. NJ, hove
to for 3 hours in heavy southeast
gale, and had strong head wind and
heavy sea for next 30 hours. Jan.
9th, 1886, 9 40 A. NJ, took Auckland
pilot ON board, having arrived just
2 hours and 81 min. (stcaming time),
in advance of the Alameda, which is
remarkably close time for such n
long distance. The Union S. $. Co.'S
steamer Rotomahana for years has
had the fastest record from Auckland
to Sydney, of 3 days, 81 hours, 90
min., until the Alameda lowered it to
3 days, l6 hours, 80 min. The Mari
posa made same distance Q,2S6
miles) in 3 days, IL hours, 80 MIN
fastest ON record Having gained
4 hours and 36 MIN more, making
total gain Of hours and I min. from
Honolulu, The Mariposas smallest
days work was 200 miles and largest
800, and with all her detention of
bad weather, delivered her mails in
Sydney in hours, % min. less time
than the Alameda, and the Alameda's
steaming time is 2 hours, SO min.
less than the Mariposa, owing to bad
weather encountered fore part OF voy-
age. In n long run OF over 1920
miles, this should be conclusive
enough for the patrons of each, that
there is little or no difference regard
ing their speed.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
HONOLULU RIFLES.
FIRST TARGET PRACTICE.

The Honolulu Rifles held their
first target shooting practice Friday
18th inst. They mustered about
twenty-five strong Notwithstanding
the fact that some of the members
were unable to attend. They marched
with agility to the foot Of Punchbowl
hill, where the target was erected,
and shooting began in the order of
the roll call, with the following re-
suits: Capt. Mcleod, 10; First Lieut..
Hebbard, 10; Second Lieut.. Unger,
ID; Sergt. Pratt, II; Sergt. Bishop,
3; Burgess, B; Bruins, 3; Smith, 5;
Beals, 9; Clark, o; Collins, 4 Dow,
3; Fageroos, 8; Mccarthy, 2; OF
remba, ID; Reist, 0; SEVERN, 8; Wag-
ner, IL; Wood, Z; Winter, 9; G.
Wilder, Is; Young, 0; G. r. Wilder,
D, and King ii, out Of possible
twenty-five ut 200 yards. Mccarthy
and Winter having made the lowest
score of those who hit the target,
fired another round for the medal,
which was won by Winter, who
again failed to score. Some of the
members of the Rifle Association
were present, and were invited to
shoot. DIR. Brodie made Is and Mr.. j..
IL. Fisher II. When the Rifles were
about to march home, Mr.. f. Winter
was decorated with huge leather
medal for distinguishing" himself.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
LUNALlL0 DAY.

A very large number of the lead
ing residents, ladies and gentlemen,
went out to the band concert at Luz
nalilo Home on Saturday afternoon,
to see the institution, hear the music,
and withal do honor to the memory
of the founder, good King Luna
lilo," on his natal day. Great inter
est was manifested in the venerable
wards of the institution, some of
whom have. reached an extreme, al
though in many cases, unknown age.
There have been two deaths among
the inmates since last previous ami
versary, but the silver-haired patri-
arch, noted in our report then as
having seen Kamehameha l., is still
living. Another object of much at
tention, particularly by the ladies,
was II parsonage bearing the impos-
ing name of Robert Bruce Lunalilo
Swinton. A son of the superinten-
dent of the Home, Mr.. Harry Swim
ton, his avoirdupois is in keeping
with his weighty patronymics, though
only three months old turning the
scales ut precisely twenty-five pounds
two ounces. 1t was noticeable that
the grounds showed great improve
ment on last year, the young trees,
shrubs and flowers evincing more
healthy condition. Many of the
visitors availed themselves of the en-
ceptionally fine view to be had from
the tower of the main building. The
reverberations of the band music
among the hills were entrancing.-
Feb. 18th.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
SIR ALEXANDER g. UARl .

The Mariposa's arrival this morning
gives Honolulu the honor of the
presence, for day ard NIGHT, of
Sir Alexander and Lady Stuart, of
New South Wales. Sir Alexander is
the late Premier Of that colony, whose
Government negotiated the present
Union-Oceanic mail cor ract. He has
been long resident in he Colonies,
standing eminent as st itesman, hav-
ing lately received the honor of
knighthood from Her Majesty Queen
Victoria for his distingt shed services
to the Empire. Sir Alexander is now
on his way to London, ms the Com
missioner from New South Wales to
the great Colonial Exhibition shortly
to open there According to state
ment published by us few days ago,
part of his mission abroad is to nego-
tiatc with capitalists in America for
establishing cable communication be
tween the Pacific Coast and the Colo
nics. This we have been unable to
verify from Sir Alexander himself
since his arrival in town, our repre-
sentative having failed to see him
this forenoon. Upon his arrival the
distinguished gentleman was taken in
charge by Mr.. Theo. II. Davies, British
Nice-Consul, the two being old
friends. He was driven about town
by Mr.. Davies, and this afternoon will
he taken out to the celebration of
King Lunalilo Day at Lunalilo Home.
As mentioned elsewhere, compli-
mentary concert by the Royal lla-
waiian Band will be rendered Sir
Alexander and Lady Stuart Mt the
Hotel this evening, beginning at Z 80.
Mr.. Graham, manager, is busy this
afternoon preparing for the decora-
ton and illumination of the Hotel
and grounds. 1t promises to be
very pleasant occasion.- Feb. 18th.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
WEDDING BELLS.

Last evening two nuptial knots
were tied and four persons made
happy. At the Catholic Church
Mr.. Philip Opfergelt, of the firm
of Messrs. Hoffschlaeger & Co.,
and Miss Sadie Clarke, youngest
daughter of Mr.. f. L. Clarke, were
united in wedlock. At the head of
the center isle was an arch of ever
greens, under which the bridal
couple knelt during the ceremony.
The back part of the church was
shrouded in darkness, while about
the altar were numerous lighted
candles, giving the scene a sublime
effect. Although the wedding was
strictly private, no invitations hav-
ing been issued, the church was well
filled with curious women and ac-
quaintances of the bridal couple.
AT 7:45 O'Clock the signal was
given, and while the wedding march
was being played on the organ the
wedding party entered the church
by the side door. The bride, in
handsome costume of white silk and
Breton lace, was led to the altar by
Captain Ross. The bridegroom and
Miss Agnes Clarke came next, fol-
lowed by Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Clarke
and the Rev. j. A. Cruzan
and Miss Neenie Clarke. When
the party had assembled at the
altar the bride and bridegroom
sat on chairs under the arch of
evergreens, while the Roman Catho-
lie marriage ritual was being read
by the Right Reverend the Bishop
of Olba. At the conclusion of the
reading the couple knelt at the
altar, and, after being blessed with
the sign of the cross, were duly
united In the holy bonds of matri-
mony. After the ceremony at the
Catholic Church the party left for
the residence of the BRIDES parents,
where the marriage rite was again
performed by Rev. j. A. Cruzan.
Later in the evening an informal
supper was had at the future abode
Vi MI. ana Mrs. L. OpIerSelt, Luna
lilo street.
Mr.. John Cassidy, superintendent
of the Bell Telephone Co., and Miss
Eliza Emily Emmes, youngest
daughter of the late Geo. Emmes,
were married at the residence of the
brides mother, Kukui street, at
1880 o'clock by Rev. f. G. Oggel,
pastor of the Bethel Union Church.
The wedding was very quiet, there
being present only the immediate
friends and relations of the con-
tracing parties. The bridal couple,
after receiving the best wishes of
the assembly, departed for their
future residence, on King street near
Hon. j. l. Dowsett's s. Feb. 10Th.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-02-20
BIRTHDAY PARTY,

Yesterday afternoon and evening
the residence of Hon. j. 1. Dowsett,
at Palama, was the focus of large
gathering and the scene of gaiety,
mirth, feasting, and social enjoy
ment. Preparations had been made
on scale of magniicence and NUM-
ficence with which the names of Mr..
and Mr.. Dowsett are invariably as
ISOLATED in the minds of a large
section of this community, and the
long list of those favored with an
invitation to come and partake gladly
responded to the call. Mostly peo-
pie Of mature years were in attend
ance during the afternoon: the
young. folks took possession in the
evening. Professor Berger furnished
appropriate music for those who
wished to dance, and all who were
not so inclined found abundant
means of enjoyment in other ways.
Royalty, in the persons of Queen
Kapiolani and Princess Liliuokalani,
honored and graced the occasion.
The purpose of the festivities was
to celebrate the Goth birthday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dowsett's daughter,
Miss Mary Dowsett, and it certainly
was celebrated in way that will
impress pleasant remembrances on
the memories of many for many
years to come, as well as producing
in many breasts sincere wishes for
the young lady's best good all
through life Feb. 10th.