The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-09-30
THE SURPRISE EXCURSION TO Wal
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hMAE.
Yesterday morning, in accordance
with previous announcement, the
steam schooner Surprise, with
party of eXcursionists, sailed on
trial trip to Waianae and return, for
the purpose of testing her steam,ng
and sailing powers, and to give her
contemplated purchasers (Pacific
Navigation Coz an opportunity of
Judging her fitness for the island
trade.
At $40 O'Clock the schooner let
90 her lines, and steamed to sea. A
crowd of people assembled on the
wharf, gave parting cheer as the
vessel glided into the stream. The
steamer Waialeale and the tug Eleu
blew salute, and the Kapiolani
bath-house people dipped their
flags, as the steamer proceeded.
She was 8 minutes from the wharf
to the lighthouse, and 13 minutes to
the spar buoy.
Having cleared the passage the
vessel was headed for Barber's
Point. All sails were set before
light breeze, and the schooner
dipped her nose to a slight swell. at
the rate of 6s knots per hours. AT
$3.50, Mr.. Whigham, a passenger,
looking very pale, went below to in
spect Mr.. f. b. Thomas's bricks,
$1,000 of which were kindly left in
the vessel by Mr.. Thomas for bal
last. At $40 saluted the steamer
Jas. Makee, off Pearl River, bound
for Honolulu.
The breeze having stiffened a
little, the schooner bounded along
at the rate of z knots, and the view
became interesting. Honolulu in
the distance astern, with Punch
bowl Hill and Diamond Head,
looming up conspicuousIy. On the
right was long line of hills, taper
ing gradually to beach of white
sand. Between the shore and
steamer were half dozen canoes
with fishermen. To the left was a
broad expanse of sea, and ahead was
Waianae point.
AT II 40 anchor Was dropped off
Waianae landing. The landing was
crowded with plantation hands, who
yelled frantically for the schooner
not to come too near. After lunch
aboard. the steamers boats were
lowered, and the eXcursionists
landed.
Parties rambled through the mill,
to the school house, and over the
cocoanut groves and cane fields.
The mill was being cleaned, pre-
paratory to the next grinding. The
cane looks fine. The school con-
Quoted by Mr.. Atwater, is booming,
and the entire surroundings possess
very inviting appearance, with
neatly whitc-washed houses, and
perfect order. Those who visit
ed the school were treated to songs
by the scholars, while others who
met friends were regaled with poi,
fish, and fresh cocoanuts. Having
but little time to visit the place, and
the heat being too intense, de-
scription of the plantation is out of
the question.
At 2.40 anchor was weighed and
the vessel headed for Honolulu.
Sails were hoisted to brisk wind.
Some of the party succumbed to the
agonies of sea sickness. The sun
had set, the young moon had paid
her respects and retired, and as the
gloom of night advanced a melancho-
ly sentiment prevailed.
Wnen approaching the harbor a
small schooner off the port bow was
nearly run down. The guide light
not being very brilliant, the course
was little dubious, and several
knowing seamen gave contrary
orders at the same time. The
steamer bumped against the wharf
at 7.45, and five minutes later the
eXcursionists were landed.
The Surprise is splendid sea
boat, well adapted for rough seas
and strong winds. AS a steamer
she is fair, and wilno doubt make
good island packet. She will &C
on the Marine Railway to be clean
ed and further examined, and il
purchased, will be transferred ir
November next. The price asked
is S22, 900.