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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-20
THE OTHER ISLANDS.
Hawaii Notes.
hoHALA. Decem

hoHALA, December 10th
Our district during the past week has
been entertaining the Governess. Hon.
Major Baker, Hon Mr.. Kaunamano and
others, and it seems that those who
have met the Governess have been
greatly impressed in her favor. She has
q quiet dignity that suits her position
well, and seems to be very modest in
behavior and dress. She met her sub
jects at the Court House Saturday p. m
when remarks We're made by Hon.
Major Baker, Hon Mr. Kaunamano. DR..
Thompson and others, all OF which
showed great loyalty to the King, and a
determination that the representative
sent at next election should be one who
would do the district credit, and who
would lend his support to the right side.
1t was said by one Of the speakers that
there was bu, one foreigner in the dis
trict that favored the Government party,
meaning the Doctor; but while We know
that he is one, we cannot say he Is the
only one. There are a number Of good
men foreigners who voted for the Gov
eminent candidate last election, and
there will be a larger number doing 50
at the next. All that Is needed is
judicious selection OF a candidate. and
there Will be no doubt as to the result.
The best way Is TO have a public meet
ing and there decide who shall stand.
and make his support by his party
unanimous.
Hon. Major Bakers remarks were
sensible, and recommended themselves
TO all by the sound advice contained,
which, if carried out, would make this
little kingdom what it should be in every
respect, and all his hearers felt that he
spoke from his heart.
Hon. Mr.. Kaunamano OF course spoke
well. He always does, and what he
said it viii pay all those present to keep
in their minds, and, if they Will do as
he advises, all Will 90 we'll
After a number Of other remarks from
other parties present, all Of which over
flowed with good feeling towards the
King, all wished God speed to the party
and dispersed.
One noticeable fact OF the meeting was
the presence OF all the natives OF i'm
portance who acted as leaders for the
Opposition in last election, and it must
have been pleasing to those favoring the
Government TO hear their remarks, say
ing they had experienced change OF
heart, seen the errors OF their past ways,
and hereafter would ever be found in
the right path. KoHALA.
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81. Andrews Cathedral.

Yesterday the services at st. Andrew 5
Cathedral were held in the present
building for the last time, and were un-
usually interesting. At 9:3O O'Clock an
ordination was held when Mr.. Herbert
A Gowen was ordained deacon by the
Bishop OF Honolulu. 4 large congrega-
ton was present and included His Mai
esty the King, attended by His Excel
lency Hon. c. F. Iaukea His Maiestv's
Chamberlain. The ordination sermon
was preached by the Rev. Alexander
Macintosh from the 2Sth St Mat
thew, 10th verse "Lo, | am with YOU
always, even unto the end Of the world. ="
The preacher said This is the promise
which has buOyed up the church from
the day our Savior was taken up into
heaven until now. His presence guided
the Apostles in the organization of the
early church, the beginnings OF which
We're sketched until the appointment and
ordination OF the deacon. Stephen, the
first martyr, was the exemplar of the
order to which the present candidate
was about to be admitted. This order,
first instituted TO serve tables or admin
lister to temporal wants, afterwards be-
came evangelists, preachers and minis
tiers.
Then followed a graphic description OF
the duties OF a deacon and the nature OF
the religion which he was about to
pledge himself to spread. Finally the
preacher made a personal exhortation to
the candidate to run his course braveIy
and we'll to purchase to him a good de-
gree.
In the afternoon a confirmation was
held by the Bishop, the church being
well filled. Fifteen candidates, thirteen
males and two females, were presented
for the laying on OF hands by the Rev.
Alex. Macintosh. The Bishop deliv-
cred an address appropriate to the occa-
sion in English and also in Hawaiian.
At O'Clock in the evening the Rev.
Herbert \. Gowan, the newly ordained
deacon, delivered an able address on the
following words, taken from the gospel
for the day: Through our sins and
wickedness We are sore let and hindered
in running the race that is set before
lis -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-20
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Z There was big rush at Sachs store ali
day Saturday.
The Y. NJ. c. y. bookkeeping class meets
al : O'Clock this evening.
The search Tor Chun HookstuI continues.
both in town and country.
\ meeting of Harmony Lodge VIII be
held at 80 0 o'clock this evening.
Services were held in -. Andrews pro
Cathedral yesterday for the last time.
The barkentine W H Dimond brought
five hundred hogs from san Francisco
The weather yesterday was cloudy and
had the appearance Of approaching rain.
Call at the Pacific Hardware Company :
store and purchase a fairy lamp to tighten
your darkness.
Hon. J I. Kaulukou Marshal OF the
Kingdom, returned from Maui on Satur-
day by the Kinau.
The Kinau leaves at o'clock this after
noon for Hilo and way ports, and viii re
turn on Friday morning.
The barkentines Eureka and Ella both
brought paper mail for Mr. J. II. Soper.
statiOner and news dealer.
Two HawaiianS returned from the Coast
by the barkentine Eureka. One has been
whaling and the other salmon fishing.
Mr.. W. :. Luce. the well-known wine and
spirit merchant. has on hand a fine assort-
ment Of wines suitable for the holidays
Eagan * Co. received a splendid stock OF
new goods by the Australia They Will be
opened this week and everyone is invited
to inspect them.
The following mills commenced griugfng
sugar last week: Hamakuapoko and Paia,
ON the island OF Maui; and Moanui, on the
island of Molokai
Mr.. R A Mactie Is registered at the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and reports the
crop prospects on Kauai a. promising.
The milf viii begin grinding at once.
1t will be noticed by advertisement else
where that Mr.. j. Z. Brown. agent, ac-
countant, etc has located for the present
III the Office Of Mr.. J. L. Wiseman, Mer-
chant street, where he will be prepaid 10 at
tend To al business that may be entrusted
to him.
Several Chinese were arrested about 2
O'clock on Sunday morning Cor violating
the Sabbath. There is a full list of cases
for hearing at the Police Court this morn
ing, composed OF trivial matters such as
drunkenness, assault and battery, disturb
ing the quiet OF the night receiving stolen
property, etc.
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Serious Carriage Accident.

About f o'clock yesterday afternoon u
two-wheel drag was being driven down
the Nuuanu Valley road in the direction
OF the city by Mr. Charles Brown, its
other occupants being young lady and
a little boy about s years Of age. Some
fifty or hundred yards behind it fol-
lowed similar conveyance, in which
were Mrs. J. II. Black, Mrs. w. c.
Clark and another lady. When about
half mile above the ice works the strap
supporting one Of the shafts Of the rear
carriage gave way, causing the shaft TO
fall to the ground and drag This
startled the horse and made it kick and
plunge and overturn the vehicle, pre-
cipitating the ladies into the road They
sustained various bruises, but so far as
could be ascertained nothing worse. The
horse bolted, ran against Mr. Browns
carriage and frightened the horse attached
to that, the upshot being that it also be-
came unmanageable and bolted at a head
long pace down the hill until nearly OPP
posite the ice works, when two men on
horseback were encountered, who are
stated to have stood their horses in the
middle Of the road. The runaway col
lided with one Of these, knocked it down
and capsized itself. The lady and little
boy were thrown clear, the former being
cut about the head and bruised, the
child fortunately escaping with nothing
more serious than a slight scratch on the
face. Mr.. Brown, however, Jared worse,
for he by some means became entangled
in the carriage after it had overturned
and was dragged along the road for sew
eral hundred yards. He received d
severe cash in the left upper eyelid, in
which DIR. McWain, who attended him,
found it necessary TO put some stitches.
The eye is greatly blackened by re-
peated blows and other bruises We're sus-
tanned about the head and body. Mr..
Browns injuries, though not Of a dan
gerous character, will probably neces-
state his being laid up for some DAYS.
Both horses dashed on down the hill,
kicking themselves clear of both vehicles.
which were completely wrecked. and
continued their wild career right into the
city, one OF them carrying a piece OF a
shaft oacillating DANCE rously as it gal
loped along.
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THE STEAMSHIP SUBSIDY ACT.

The remarks in Saturdays "Herald"
upon the Oceanic subsidy, and an al
legged amendment by Mr. Thurston, calls
for a single remark from us. We are in
a position to say that the amendment
referred to was rejected on second read
ing, and being renewed on third reading
By Mr.. Dickey it was again negatived
''Hansard reports" which have simply
been compiled from the newspaper re-
ports OF the day, are incorrect in this par
ticular, as indeed they are in several
other particulars. We do not say this by
way OF rejecting upon the reporters. On
the contrary, the surprising thing is that
such general accuracy was attained
under such unfavOrable conditions. But
it shows how dangerous it is to make
broad charges of Justification and dis
honesty upon uncertain evidence. We
do our contemporary the Justice
of saying that he wrote in the
full belief that the published re-
ports were without inaccuracies;
but the men who instigated the articles
III question were themselves lOt ignorant
OF the fact, and We're prepared to profit
by any perversion OF truth which might
aid their sinister purpose. Their little
game has fallen through, however, and
there is a moral certainty that the sub
sidy will be paid. Public opinion was
too strongly pronounced against repudia-
ton in any shape or form to render fur
ther dalliance with the liability to satisfy
lawful and honorable obligations either
safe or polite Therefore no more need
be said upon that subject. The allega-
ton by the " Herald that men Of re-
putable character in this community
approved of its course on the subsidy
question must also be regarded as a
libellous generality to cover an untenable
position a poll OF the business men OF
the city would satisfy our contemporary
of his error
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Kauai Notes.
NAwILIwHI, December

NAwILIwnI, December 18th.
Weather remains fine.
School is out, and the children are
happy.
Kapaa school closed with big enter
tainment.
Mr.. Walter Darst will start for San
Francisco on or about the Sth January
\ japanese Iaborer was recently run
over by cart OF cane and seriously, if
not fatally injured.
The Chinaman who stole the German
schoolmaster's saddle is now lodged in
the Lihue prison. Two other stolen
saddles were found 10y the police, and
the accused is in Jail waiting trial, which
is set for Monday morning.
The Lihue prison contains about sixty
five men from the Kohala plantation.
This plantation furnishes more prisoners
than all others on the island combined.
AJAX.
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S"nday-schooI Exhibition.

The regular quarterly exhibition OF
Sunday-schools was held yesterday
morning at the Kaumakapili Church.
The place was filed to Overlooking.
many being unable to obtain admission
His Majesty the King was present, at
tended by His ENcellency the Hon. c.
p. Iaukea, His Majesty's Chamberlain.
The exercises, which were under the
direction OF Mr.. \. /. Smith, were cred
itably rendered and complete success.
After the last number His Majesty ad-
dressed the large congregation, and in
the course OF his remarks showed how
young children should be brought up.
His Excellency Mr. AhoIo and Hon. J.
L. kauIukou also spoke. The Royal
School cadets attended in 4 body in uni
form and assisted in the exercises.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-20
POLICE EFFICIENCY AND PRISON DIS.
CIPLINE.

Further reference 10 the notorious case
OF Chun Hook would appear to be war
ranted by the conspicuous failure Of the
authorities to secure him, despite the
offer OF a large reward and the armed
demonstrations looking to his capture.
The arm OF authority is either feeble or
Is strength is not properly directed. 1t
may be, however, that the pDlice force
needs an Intelligence Officer TO guide
and instruct it in the effective discharge
OF its duty. This we suspect is the true
reason why the police fail in so many
cases. The criminal statistics OF the
Kingdom are absolutely misleading.
They are not a true record Of the crimes
committed against property, because not
ten apprehensions and convictions fol-
low every fifty cases reported to the
police. This is caused by the want OF an
effective detective organization, and it
will exist just 50 long as this arm OF the
police force is weak or inefficient
The police appropriation last session
was very liberal and should ensure the
taxpayers some kind OF warranty that
their persons and property will be pro-
tected. 1t does not appear to have
worked in that direction, however. The
practice Of former years continues, and
increased expenditure only seems to
quicken inefficiency.
Laxity OF discipline inside Oahu Jail and
in the control Of working parties outside
has become proverbial The visitation
OF the Jail by the Legislative Committee
was most unsatisfactory, because the
members failed to make themselves
familiar with the internal and external
working Of our penal system. If they
had done so they would doubtless have
recommended important changes Doubt
less the management now is as good as
it was formerly, but that is no answer to
the charge that it is imperfect and lax in
important particulars. Change of sys-
tenn, however, must proceed from the
responsible Minister who should take
the initiative, and not from the officer in
charge, whose duty is to carry out regu-
latiOns given to him. This is u matter.
therefore, for Executive action. The en-
tire question should be patiently and in
diligently considered by the Govern
ment, and when an effective system has
been elaborated, the Jailor should be
instructed to carry it out. Were this
done the Chun Hook escape and Japan
csc hanging incident would not be Of
frequent occurrence.
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The AUSTRALIAN MAIL.

We have 10 acknowledge receipt Of the
official time table for the Australian and
San Francisco mail service Tor 1861.
approved by the Postmaster General Of
New Zealand, through the General Sc
cretary OF the New Zealand Postal De-
partment. Also the time table for the
Oceanic Steamship Company, from the
local agents, Messrs. VIM. q. Irwin
q Co. The day Of departure from sgd
ney is fixed for Wednesday, and from
Auckland for Honolulu and the Coast on
Monday. This VIII enable the through
mail to make connection every fourth
week with a fast Atlantic steamer from
New York sailing on Thursday. BY this
arrangement Of the service, it Is caIcu-
lated that, barring accidents, two days
will be saved in course Of post between
Sydney and London over the former
schedule. The Royal Mail steamers
leave and arrive at Honolulu and San
Francisco On Saturday The sailings OF
the Australia is arranged to alternate
with the Royal Mail steamships.
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Mann NO eS.

LAHAISA, December 10th
The senior member for Honolulu, Hon.
Fred. II. Hayselden, contemplates pay
ing a visit to the island OF Lanai. We
hear that the Government school on
that island is in good hands, and the
lady teacher in charge has already over
thirty under her care. They show that
they have had very careful train
ing, and doubtless at the close of the
term will prove that the labors Of those
in charge have not been idly spent.
Nothing has been lost, but rather gained
by the good selection OF teachers.
1t is noticed that the Deputy Sheriff
has placed his clerk down stairs, and so
the public service is advanced in this
way The public do not now have to
wait fifteen minutes Tor their letters
they get delivery right away. This is as
it should be. The Government, by a
very moderate expenditure, might con-
siderably improve the postal facilities of
our Lahaina Post Office. VIII it be done?
We hope so.
The teachers take rest today, and
they need it, too. Probably no work is
so irksome and wearisome as theirs.
May they enjoy their vacation.
Carol meetings have been regularly
held this week-Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday-also, the usual practice on
Thursday at the church, for Christmas
services. All OF these meetings have
been we'll attended.
I forgot to mention last week that some
attempts were made to break down the
fencing places forthe protection of voters.
1t did not work, though.
The two prisoners who left without
leave the other day have not returned, /.
and probably will not, unless we look |.
them up. Who viii assume the latter
duty?
notice that Hon. F. H. Hayselden /
has just completed a lanai 62x24 at his
The prospect seems gooj-if 7
he stays long enough-that We may en-
JOY his hospitality by many merry
dance and Jolly time. Unfortunately his
visit Is very limited and we may not
reasonably look forward to the realiza-
ion OF what We could wish in the way Of
lanai christening" ANON
Mr.. J. H. Maby, manager of the Volcano
House, who arrived by the Kinau, reports
he crater OF kuauea a active The
weather. report for the week ending De
ember llth was: Thermometer, lowest St
leg; highest - deg. rainfall 35-l00
inches.
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THE OPIUM LICENSE.

1t seems Is if the . Herald " was now
employed to g feel the public pulse " on
various doubtful and shady propositions.
It's first feeler, and perhaps its most I'M
fortunate one, was on the steamer sub
sidy affair; its latest was regarding the
opium license. The side lights which
our contemporary hangs out show this to
a demonstration. 1t may or may not be
true that 4 vote was taken in Cabinet ON
the question OF granting license, but if
it We're We doubt the accuracy of the
" HerAld's report Of that secret Incl
dent. That a license should not be
granted under the present law is admitted
by everybody except those who hope to
profit 10y it, and as the margin OF profit is
conceded 10 be very large this general
characterization includes u good many
people in all probability. For the sake
OF all concerned, however, We hope the
Executive Will resist the money pressure
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which is being brought to bear in favor
Of four years license The fact that
money has been freely offered TO persons
Of supposed influence to exert it ia favor OF
a license j. notorious. This alone should
render the law a dead letter. The Cow
eminent Of the Kingdom should be above
suspicion. II an opium license Is granted
by the Minister Of the Interior, by and
with the approval Of the King in Cabinet
Council, as it only can lawfully be
granted, it viii not be above suspicion
but viii be very much under It. We
seek TO shield the Government from ac-
cusations, grounlle~s or otherwise,
which are certain TO follow the granting
Of a license under the Opium law
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-20
The Street. on Saturday Night.

The impression which would naturally
be gathered from glance at the streets
Of Honolulu on Saturday evening last
would be that the community is in a
highly prosperous condition, whether
that is the actual fact or not Its pur-
chasing power seemed to be extremely
capacious both individually and colIec-
lively. \ busy throng OF well dressed
natives and foreigners was hurrying to
and fro up to late hour, evidently
making preparations for the coming fes-
tive season. Persons i'm the humble
walks OF life We're also well represented.
and with one and all the practice of
economy seemed to be altogether out OF
the question. Stores OF all kinds were
inundated with customers, whose de-
mands Tor articles pleasing to the eye
and to the taste were well supplied.
The principal streets We're ablaze with
lights reflected from the windows, and
the busy crowd presented a scene OF
animation which was enhanced by the
variety of the types OF which it was com
posed.
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The Volcano Pnnoramn.

hlr. Tavernier's excellent representa-
ton Of the principal sight Of the Islands
is growing in popularity - its merits
come to be generally known. On Satur-
day last some POO persons gazed upon
the fascinating scene, the unanimous
verdict being that the painting IS highly
realistic. About fifty Of the pupils Of St,
Louis College visited the panorama in
the course OF the dav.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-20
Myrtle Roaf GIub.

The following are the officers OF the
Myrtle Boat Club, elected Friday even
ing for the ensuing term: President W
c. King; Nice-Presidcut, NJ. d. Mon
sarrat; Secretary, 4. NJ. Brown; Treas
urer, c. T. Wilder; Captain, James L.
Torbert; Trustees. W. c. Wilder, Jr, \.
W. Carter and Alex. Robertson.
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Street Lighting.

A marked improvement was observ-
able last night in the lighting OF the
streets. Hitherto It has been the custom
TO light the lamps At street corners only.
Last evening the intermediate ones,
previously LETT in darkness, were also
lighted
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Outdoor Concert.

Following is the musical programme
to be given by the Royal Hawaiian Mill
tary Band this evening at 80 o'clock at
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House, who arrived by the Kinau. reports
the crater OF kuauea as active. The
weather report for the week ending De
cember nth was; Thermometer, lowest 81
deg; highest = deg. rainfall 35-IO0
inches
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December 10Th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-11
His hest Joke.

"Port Prayon" (Col. David ii. Stroth-
err used TO be well known to the readers
OF Harpers as an able wielder Of both
pencil and pen. But the best thing he
ever got off was probably unintended
and never appeared in print, so far rs
we know.
During the early part Of the war he
was out in the mountains Of western
Virginia, in the command Of some Union
general " ho was stationed there at the
time. One day the commanding officer
learned that a confederate commander
was in the neighborhood with a number
OF men, and would, in all probability,
attempt to destroy the railroad, so he
sent Strother with q detachment Of
troops to reconnoitre, with orders that
if the rebels should be cutting the rail-
road he must drive then. of.
Strother marched gaily away, found
the Johnny Rebs," but instead Of at
tacking them, he rushed rapidly back
to camp. When he drew up at the
generals tent, seeminglyin hurry,
that officer rushed out:
"well," he asked, "did you find
them ?"
"Yes, SIR"
"What were they doing?"
Clearing up the railroad"
"what the devil were you doing while
they were tearing up the railroad ?"
81 was tearing down the turnpike"