The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-07-27
ISLAND LOCALS.

ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.
The Legislature adjourned at noon July 18th,
till August 9Th.
Rain squalls and showers have delighted the
thirsty earth during tie week.
An article on taxation from the pen of the Hon.
S. n. Castle will be found on page T.
Consular Flags were hoisted On Monday in honor
of the birthday of the Emperorot emma.
The Ma,iposa will be due here from the Colonies
en- route for San Francisco on Saturday July 3lst.
letter saved from the wreck of the Oregon was
received by Messrs. GOnsalyes & Co., by last mail
The French schooner Hampionia will be sold at
auction tomorrow by Mr.. L. ]. Levey at Brewers
wharf
DR.. Brodie is visiting his Ranch at Waialua He
has been taking some excellent Photographic
views.
The members of the Honolulu Rifles are ordered
to meet at their Armory on the evening of the 2oth
inst, for both business and drill.
Inc base ball match on Saturday resulted in a
victory for the Honolulu club over the Hawails by
II to 3. The former only played eight innings.
The Kinau has been thoroughly overhauled and
takes her place on her usual route. Yesterday she
left for the Volcano carrying number OF tourists.
The Band has provided the general public with
several concerts during the past week which have
proved sources of pleasure to the audiences attend
ing.
Dr. and Mrs D. Mott Smith were to leave Wash
ington July 18th for Europe, where they will re-
main for some months, visiting both England and
the Continent.
A Variety Company under the management of
Mr.. Mills, who played successful engagement
here short time ago, will probably arrive by the
return ofAHStrGlia.
An interesting lecture was delivered on Sunday
evening at Fort Street Church by the Rev. A. d.
Bissil. The subject was 'India'' and the large
audience seemed deeply interested.
Mrs. s. B. Rose, Miss Grace Rose, Master Sam
uel w. Rose, were passengers for San Francisco
per tern "W. S. BOVINE" also Mrs. J. Z. Wise
man and daughter and Mrs Still and daughter.
Bon Uoyage.
The well known, and former favorite race horse,
LangfOrd jr., the property of Messrs. Kynnersy
Bros, of Hawaii, died at the Hotel stables during
the past week, from the effect of inflammation of
the lungs.
The bark Star Of DeDoa has been registered at
the Custom House and sails under the Ha-
waiian flag. She left this port the oath inst
under command of Captain A. Lowell, with load
of lumber for Jaluit.
The Morning Star after being repaired, sailed
for the Micronesian Islands, Saturday morning,
July 9th. A large number of people attended the
services which were conducted by the clergy of the
city, before the vessel left.
private letter from San Francisco says. "W.
IL. Dimond is a candidate for Governor of Cali
fornia. His election would help the Islands, and
in various ways benefit us. l hope he will be
elected 1t would help the Treaty."
Mr.. Atkinson, Editor of the GAzRrrE leaves for
weeks vacation to-day. He gees round the ISL
and. The party will consist of Miss Ethel Wode-
house, Miss Atkinson. Miss Kapiolani Atkinson,
Captain Hayley and Alatau Atkinson jr.
The schooner Rosario, E. W. Christie Master,
sailed July 22d, from Kahului for San Francisco
with full cargo of sugar valued at S24 ,5335l
The Jno. d. SprecLeis from Hilo, and the Ida
ScliRuRer from Seattle we're both expected on the
24th. m
Attention is again directed to the notice pub
lished by Mr.. Hayseden, Tax Assessor for the
district of Honolulu, and taxpayers have but
few days to comply with the provisions thereof.
In this issue is published officially copy of the
notice.
Among the passengers on board the bark Mary
WinkieBdH, due from San Francisco about July
3lst are Prof Martin Kellogg of the University of
California, and his wife. Prof. X. visited these
ISLANDS ABOUT year ago, Oh VI MS uehtIs
and his present trip is for the same object
new instrument the Herophon is on view at
Messrs Hackfeld & Co.'S. 1t has been prepared
for this market and in addition to operate and
dance music gives selection of Hawaiian airs
such as Hawaii Ponoi, Lunamakaainana March,
Aloha De &c. As the instruments are sent all over
the world, the Hawaiian airs will become popular
in many lands.
On the oath inst, before foreign jury in the
Intermediary Court, Judge Judd presiding, the
case of the King against Alb Sing ct ais charged
with violating the Sabbath by lrrlgating cane on
that day. was tried. After trial the jury retired
returning in about five minutes with verdict of
not guilty. This case is remarkable as being the
first on that charge tried before a jury in this
country.
News comes from Lahaina that native named
James Kumanu, a resident of Lahaina has been
missing since July sd. On the evening OF the 22d
the wife left the house and on returning the next
morning she discovered blood on the floor, but no
signs of her husband. Search was made and a
blood stained cane knife found, but no clue to
the missing man had been discovered up to the
date of the mail leaving.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. +. Horn, confectioner,
sent can of delicious Ice cream 10 the GAZETTE
office which was INDUCED in by sail hands" who
pronounced it of superior quality and flavor. 1t
disappeared on short notice, which was evidence
that its quality was first class. Mr.. Horn has
recently ttted up a neat and cosy saloon on his
premises Hotel street, to accommodate all who may
desire to regae themselves and their friends these
hot days, with q superior article of ice cream at
prices to suit the times