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The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28
THE WAIKIKI TOBGGGAN.

A New Bathing Contrivance-OtherI Inn
provements Promised, to Cost in the
Aggregate About $4,000.
Our reporter visited Long Branch,
Waikiki, Tuesday and saw the working
OF the toboggan slide at that place. The
following particulars regarding this ino-
walton in bathing tactics were gathered
on the spot, and may be of interest to
our readers.
The platform Of the arrangement is
reached by a flight of steps, and the
chute or slide is twenty inches wide.
This narrow width gives great momen-
tum to the toboggan as it slides over the
rollers for about 200 feet until the water
is reached. Only one toboggan starts at
a time, and it is placed level on the
platform and afterwards its forepart is
depressed by lever to the angle of in
cline when it starts toward the water.
The toboggan itself is a wooden frame
with turn-up end, upon which the
bather reclines, and the pleasure is in
the swiftness of motion over the chute.
When the bather reaches the water his
toboggan skips on the surface for some
distance-from fifty to one hundred feet
in proportion to the momentum &C
quired in the descent; and then he has
to swim ashore and propel his toboggan
to landing. To young person, either
male or female, this pastine cannot be
otherwise than delightful, and it gives an
excitement which ordinary bathing
lacks. 1t is almost impossible that any
accidents should occur on the chute, as
there is no chance to topple over nor is
there any fear of the construction giving
way.
Originally the toboggan is Canadian
Indian invention, and was first brought
into public notice at the Chaudiere Falls,
Province Of Quebec, where an ice slide
forms every winter below the cataract.
Of late years the pastime has undergone
many changes and improvements and
from being an exclusively winter sport,
the same idea has been extended to sum-
mer and to any cline.
Mr.. Sherwood, the proprietor OF the
Waikiki bathing establishment and
chute, informs us that the work of per-
fecting the constructions of his unique
slide and the necessary buildings, will
cost him nearly $1,000; and that he in
tends to make still more accommoda-
tons. There are now forty-two dress
ing rooms for gentlemen and eighteen
boudoirs for ladies. To these accommo-
dations will be added bathing platform
100 feet along the beach by 80 feet wide,
and a trapeze and spring-board attached.
There will also be restaurant; and,
when the whole is finished, we may ex-
pect to have occasionally to report
aquatic feats of considerable magnitude.
1t may be expected that pastimes OF this
nature will be enjoyed chiefly by young
persons; but there is no reason why
the seniors should not participate in
what is really an enjoyable and sanitary
sport. The price OF each "scoot" on the
toboggan is the remarkably low figure
of five cents.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28
CHOICE TREES.
Another Distribution First Come,
First Served.

Another Distribution First Come,
First Served.
This week there will be distribution
of trees from the Government Nursery.
As long as the supply lasts orders for
them will be issued to the public, be-
tween the hours of 10 and u a. m, and
2 and 4 p. m, on Wednesday, the goth
inst, at the Office OF A. Jaeger.
Plants ready to set out are: Arau-
caria brasiliensis; djambu jambosa) /;
lime; vi; cherimoyer; casuarina; mape !;
carob; sapodilla; Mexican almond /;
jujube.
There are also seeds for distribution,
all Of them gathered here in Honolulu.
Logwood, cassia florida, and sappan
wood.
Parties on the other Islands are.re-
quested to send their orders to an agent
or friend in Honolulu, and not direct to
A. Jaeger, because he has enough to do
in this matter without attending to cart
ing and shipping.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28
GATE.
PLAN OF CAMP AUSTIN.

Of soldier, at the same time drawing
from his subject, happy parallel work
that sense of duty and Christian ODE
dience due to the laws of the Redeemer.
After the services were concluded the
battalion reformed, and after returning
to the company grounds were dismissed.
In the afternoon the presented battalion
drill was had in the paddock adjoining
the camp, followed by parade and review.
THEY START FOR HOME.
The battalion broke camp at midnight
Sunday, and accompanied by the Band
marched to the Armory, reaching there
at o'clock Monday morning.
During the two days camp, it. can be
said to the credit OF the Rifles, that
nothing whatever occurred to mar the
discipline prescribed, and the soldier
like bearing OF the men. The Major
commanding, and also the men, can
properly congratulate themselves that
the first enCampment ever held in Homo
lulu, was held by them, and with such
original and praisewOrthy success.
NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
A few camp notices will not be out OF
place:
Under military usages, it is hardly
permissible for a sentry if apprehended
for disrespect to the Officer of the Day,
to say that he mistook him for one of
Paul Isenberg's COWS. Even though
there might be some ground for the mis-
take, it is against tactics.
There was barbecue on Saturday for
the benefit of the boys, and some pala-
table steaks afforded There were some
malcOntents, however, who contended
that the bullock, was only killed to save
it the trouble of dying Of old age.
Sights are to be seen in all camps,
even to the extent of copies of Upton in
slung belts. Upton is very good, but
the author most probably intended the
book to be in the head and not in the
belt.
Drill is, of course, in camp the prime
feature, but drill in the broiling sun for
a couple Of hours, is feature not prime,
and is calculated to dry up the ardor Of
the boys.
The boys are now satisfied that COM
blnation Of blouses, sweat and sore feet
have very little charm; in fact SO little
as to make them forget the goody-goody
language of the nursery.
Berger, the bandmaster, is thinking
seriously of writing a book on tactics
founded upon the movement of his BOYS.
Let it out Berger; if it accomplishes
nothing else, it will be valuable as lite
rary curiosity.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28
Noteworthy Progress.

The value Of sanitary science has been
demonstrated in the case OF the barrack
forces Of the English army. Since sani-
-a-v laws have been enforced the death
- Il tie Guards has fallen, in twenty
- wears. from 20 in l 900 to 6l2. In
- bome army the rate has been re-
.s-r..5 from l. to s. In the Indian army
- f--rner rate OF mortality was 60 in
- ! 010. II has now fallen down to Il.
ms saving mas not only been in human
Sife and the decrease OF human suffering,
hut Il has resulted 70 Oreat britain lal II IN
-. - s,.s-,sI saving Of nearly $S,5O0,000.
Wien such proofs as these are at hand
Q. he practical worth OF the application
ii sanitary science, it is amazing to re-
a. thai there are not two towns OF
-5fies IN the hundred throughout the
,.onntrv where similar dictates OF SAM
-sry wisdom are respected.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28

The New York authorities are re-
solved to force the telegraph com
panies to put their wires under
ground in that city. The effort has
been resisted through every court
by the companies, but the city has
won, and its agents are pulling
down the poles and wires. The un-
foreground system has been in oper-
alton in Europe for some time and
is a success.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-05-28
advertisements.

FILTER PRESSES.
= PAAUHAU PLANTATION,
HAWAII. March g. 1888.
Risdon Iron and Locomotive Works, San Fran
cisco.
Gentlemen-We have used two of your 30
Chambered Filter Presses this season. They
are convenient, easily handled and are working
entirely to satisfaction. / can recommend
no impro yement on them.
Very respectfully yours.
(signed) A. MOORE,
Manager Paauhau Plantation,
These Presses are being carried in stock in
Honolulu and are sold at very low prices
to meet the demand. consignment is now on
the way.
Risdon Iron & Loco. Works,
San Francisco.
For particulars enquire of
JOHN DYER. ................ Honolulu
Room No. Spreckels' BLOCK:
81 1884 W. G. IRWIN & Co., Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
BELL MANSUR
4 Lowell Wedding in which BraIIIe-
boro People nre HnteresIed.

Prom dtspatch Ia the Springfield Republican
About "a immediate relatives aui friends wit
messed the marriage uf DR.. Robert Eddy BELL aud
Miss Grace daughter of Mrs l. A MauSur Wed
ut-Siay evening at the home ~ the bride uu AL.
uAlanrit street The elegant residence was appr,-
urIat-ly decorated for thu OCCASION and promptly
at G5l O'Clock kry Henri r RnS+ uf the John.
street Congregational church began the ceremony.
using the full Episcopal furm. The bride, who
was given away 10y her mother, was accompanied
10y Miss Gale ~ Brattl-boru ~ maid Of honor. and
Misses Fannie Mausur MAY Brazer. Fannie Tai
bot and Sadie Parker II Lowell and MIS- rnm-,
of Brattirblru. as hriirmaIis. Joseph J.. BATTLES
was is.st man. and TIA, ushrrs wen. F. " Stick
nry. + T.. Marble. + G. Church. G. r. Edwards.
j f. Nrsmith aud pr J Y. Meils Between and
O'Clock from pu tu 5,u of the socirty p,-upi- nf
Lowell Young and old. called to tr'ndrr cuugratu.
latuns, aud after br. and Mr.. bell had departed
ON the S45 tram for Boston thu young I--nplr still
held possession of thu housr IN dancing lhr
principals wrr, the recipients Of many elegant
gifts pom their return they arr Ia make their
home with tn bride rs mother un Waunalancit
street Miss Mansur, though quite well known IA
Lowell society, has recently moved here from Yer
mont. pr. Bell is among the most prominent of
the young phi, sicians of the city and popular So
clally. thu Nesper boat club and orick clubs b..
ing largely represented 10 the attendants upon his
wedding aud ia the beautiful friendly rrmrIu
hraucrs.
From another source The Phoenix CLEANS
further particulars which may lee of inter
est 10 Brattleboro friends The bride wore
an empire gown of white faille. en- train.
trimmed with point lace and draped with a
veil of silk Illusion bouquet of roses Miss
Gale wore "a trained costume of pale blue
material, and carried a bouquet of chrysan
themums Mrs Mansur's dress WAS haven.
der faile, trimmed with point lace and
white brocade pearl ornaments Each OF
the Trademarks received favOrs of silver ban.
giles, suitably inscribed the groomsmeu
were remembered with gold scarf pins sci
with pearls and rubies which were present
cd by DR.. Bell at a complimentary dinner
rendered him by those gentlemen at Dung
Hotel, Boston, last Saturday afternoon
Brattleboro friends who were present at
Miss Mansur's wedding, besides the Young
ladies mentioned above. were Mrs A C.
Davenport, Mr. and Mrs f. p Carpenter
and daughter, and C. A. Trip
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20

DR.. Williston Walker has this week en-
tered upon his duties AS professor of history
at the Connecticut Theological seminary,
Hartford.
James Hooker, who returned to Phillips
Exeter academy last week, has been an
pointed monitor Of his German class. DO
sition which the students esteem a high
honor, Charlie Chapin, who has also gone
To that institution, enters the second year
English class These two Brattleboro boys
were agreeably surprised to find their old
friend and schoolmate, Edwin Tucker, at
the school for this year
Margaret Hubbard of Sioux Falls, Oak
who has been spending the summer with
relatives in town, left Monday TO enter La
sell seminary at Auburndale, Mass
Will Collins left Wednesday To enter ON
his course at Trinity college
Listen Ketchum, elder son Of DR.. b. F.
ketchum, has entered ON the course at
Phillips Andover academy.
Mr.. Tilton of Springfield, Mass, who
formerly worked for Jeweler Hubbard has
been in town for few days
Mrs. j. g. Taylor leaves tomorrow to
Join Mr.. Taylor at Fort Payne, Ala
Mrs. Annette johnson has moved from
). W. kimballs house 10 the upper tene-
ment in A. V, Mays house ON Chase street
j, F. White and family, now of Hunting
don, p. O.. came To town Tuesday bring
ing the body of their little son, who died
last May, for burial They will spend some
time among their friends here
Miss Lillian Cole has returned from POUCH
keepsle, n. Y, where she has recently grad
uated from the Eastman business college.
Mr.. William Hyde aud Miss Josephine
Hyde left last week to spend the winter in
Washington, as usual. h. h. Richardson
will occupy their house.
Mr., and Mrs. Hoy came to Brattleboro
last evening, and are at the Brooks House
Mrs. f. II. Thomas has returned from
Bennington, where she has been for the
past eight months.
Mrs. D. V. Ninton aud her sous, Herbert
and George Ninton, and MIR. and Mrs + A.
oeagrave sailed Saturday for Rangoon, East
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
A GOOD THING TO DO
The sinr- aud SIripe- viii wave over
the BrnItIeboro High school.

Elsew here ia this paper Il short commun
ication Is printed, headed "A commends
bic movement the sentiment Of which we
cordially endorse aud We have been glad
to learn, since this communication was
handed IN last week that our Brattleboro
school board decided some time ago H. d.
play the stars and stripes from the High
school grounds, and that arrangement, t.
this effect have already been made Tn,
New York Press ha, been for some tim,
strenuOusly urging the display Of the United
States flag over the school buildings Of New
York city because Of the object lesson Ia
patriotism which would thus be afforded
aud this has brought out the fact that the
national flag is regularly displayed over tn,
central school building Of darlington. thi'
state
The decision Of our committee was reach
ed Independently Of the agitation ia New
York, aud We are glad h see Brattlebur,
one of the first towns u fall into line in 81
good a movement A 90 foot flag staff vii
be erected Just south OF the school build
ing and regulation garrison flags, one fol
fair weather aud one for rainy weather
will Ice displayed on it throughout the ~choo
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
TIE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Pennsylvania flood relief commits
sion has decided on the final distribution of
the fund still in its hands and will give
Johnstowu ) 600, 600 Of the sum. Up to
this time the commission has received -
6O5, IA and has on hand 81 .GG6 1876. In
the Conemaugh valley 500, 393 has been
expended and in other parts of the state
Sl69,21j Various subscriptions are still
being received by the commission
Six firemen lost their lives while on duty
at big fire IN Louisville, Ky. Sunday
night
A railroad wreck near Tioga Junction
Pa, Monday, resulted in the death of two
persons and the injury of % others
A brutal prize fight took place at St Lou
is, Mo, Monday night, in a saloon. In tn,
18th round one of the participants fel
fainting All efforts to restore him TO con
seriousness were unavailing and he dice
Tuesday. The men who conducted the
fight have been arrested.
Train wreckers smashed up a freight TRAN
| Tuesday on the Georgia Central railway
killing three men. They intended to wreck
a passenger train which arrived soon after
A yacht on which were ten prominent
men of Lorain, Ohio, was capszed on LAX,
] Erie OunudN, ana all ON Dodfu were arrow u
| ed
| japanese papers place the total humble
of persons drowned in the floods of Angus
| 20 at 1000 and the number of persons re
ceiving relief at 20, 424
A conspiracy has been discovered among
members Of the city council and polio,
| force of Spokane Falls, W T., to steal tn,
| funds sent for the relief of sufferers 10y tn
/ great fire. The people feel the disgrac
keenly. Arrests have been made and the,
are determined that the guilty officials shal
| be punished
There was a snow fall in upper Michigan
on Tuesday, and broad belt of Western
states had heavy frost Tuesday night
The captain and crew of British vesse
wrecked in the Pacific ocean, and final,
saved after living for % days in an oper
boat without food or water, have arrived a
| Auckland on Tonga vessel The men il
| their desperation were casting lots 10 SEE
who should Toe sacrificed as a victim to saw
/ the rest when they sighted land and wer
cared for by the natives until taken off b,
the Tonga ship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
Dummer-ton Hill.
THE GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION or MR.
AND MRS. ALANsoN MILES

THE GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION or MR..
AND MRS ALANsoN MILES.
\ pleasant affair occurred at the residence
OF James y. Betterley on Thursday Of last
week, the occasion being the golden wed
ding celebration of Mr. and Mrs Alanson
Miles. Mr. Miles lived for many wears in
this locality where he reared "A family of
children, enjoying the respect of all. and
his removal to Massachusetts a few wears
since, was sincerely regretted Recently
Mr.. and Mrs Miles returned t. find "A home
with their daughter, Mrs Betterley, and it
was her tlIal and thoughtful act to arrange
for this celebration of their 10Th wedding
anniversary, seconded in all her wishes and
plans by her husband. The result was
gathering ON the day named of something
more than 40 guests There were present
children, grandchildren and great grand
children, and none seemed Younger or more
buoyant in spirit than Mr. and Mrs Miles
After an hour spent in social chat and rem
lnscence, the hostess appeared and bade
her guests march over to Mr.. Miles Is -
and led 10y the pastor and his wife the com
pany filed away into Father Miles's room
where grateful surprise was in store. 1t
had been given out that no presents were
expected from invited guests, but the chill
dren and grandchildren had procured for
the occasion a luxurious arm chair and IA
large plate glass mirror. These, with gold
COINS and minor gifts, were, in behalf of the
donors, presented in fitting words by their
pastor to the worthy pair. The recipients
were deeply moved by these entirely unex-
pected gifts, and when little Ida. the nine
years old grand daughter. stepped forward
and read IN clear tone a simple but touch
ing retrospective poetIcal address, they
broke down completely After PRAYER the
company repaired 10 the dining room. where
a well laden table was in waiting Promi
nent among the adornments of the table
was large golden wedding loaf bearing
the inscription, 1899 -lSSg. After supper
came another social hour with music and
song after which the good byes were said
to the bride and groom of 80 years ago and
the family of which they now form "A part
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs
Francis Of Pittsfield Mass, Mrs Pearl Of
Wellington, Conn, Mrs. Newell of Bratte
boro, the two brothers Fuller Of Ashfield
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs Linus Miles and two
children, and Mrs Herrick of Chicopee
Falls, Miss Warner of Newfane and Rev.
j. a. Steele, wife and daughter Of Viii
Evansville OF the immediate neighbors in
attendance We noticed Mrs Chester Better
ly aud daughter, Mr. and Mrs Goodell, Mr..
and Mrs. ieo. Washer, Mr.. and Mrs d
NJ Stockwell and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Wheel
er. Others were kept away by sickness
and unavoidable engagements
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20

Announcement was made last Friday of
the appointment 10y Gov. Dillingham; of
Hon. I.oveland Munson of Manchester as
associate Justice of the Vermont supreme
court 10 succeed Judge Veazey, Judge
Munson was born in Manchester in 1913,
was educated at Burr and Burton seminary
in that town, and was admitted 10 the bar
of bennington county in 1866. He was
member of the constitutional convention of
1870, a member Of the house of represen-
tatiyes in 1872 and 1874 and a member of
the senate in 1875 He has been Judge of
probate in his district for several years past
and has had an unusually large experience
as referee in important cases He was
chairman of the committee ou the revision
of our school laws which drew up and re
ported to the legislature of 1855 our pres
snt enactment governing the schools
The new Judge is man of high personal
character he has held himself aloof from
all complications IN politics, and the ap
pointment is approved throughout the state
a. one Of the hest that could have heen
made lie entered upon his new duties on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER,

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If the Goods NJ Ta.,l,s ,,h,, 80. Lo. =
bakery nj Belows FaIls gin o,,e,, a Lraa,j
and ME bakery in the Elii,, strao, No., a.
: I..t.'f ~ - IN P'" u'
a branch OF ms Fellows Fails business Mr..
Trussell will remove to some place down
country
~,
The New \ urk Mail aud Express printed
last Saturday the sermon preached bv Rav
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-20
AN EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT

The time was about q O'Clock last Satur
day night, the location IN the vicinity Of the
water cure buildings ON Elliot street. and n
crowd of 200 or 300 was present. Eight
young hloOds wearing masks had entered
the rear water cure building, their object
being 10 lay hands on one W A. Bemis, eN
laundryman, smuggle him across the Con
nectlcut river bridge into New Hampshire
and convert him into feathered hiped with
a coat Of North Carolina tar next his skin
A team was III waiting, the ingredients for
the dressing were ready, and all prepare
tons perfected for CARRYING out tins exper-
iment IN natural history soon after the
aforesaid party Of eight entered the house,
Il womans voice was heard, II know We
! know We every one some Of We were
my friends hut now We are all my enemies ~
Sounds of a melee followed, and immediate
ly the eight brave % regulators emerged
/ from the building and mingled with the
crowd They narrated how their progress
had been arrested 10y stalwart women, who
/ fought with the herceness Of the ancient
Amazons and prevented them from enter
ing the room where their intended victim
was supposed to Ice secreted The specta
tors finding the fun over, soon dispersed
Lawyer Hit, who has charge of the water,
cure buildings, was notified 10y one Of the
tenants rs 10 what had taken place, and at
once went to the tenement where Bemis was
and ordered him oil the premises But the
youth was afraid Of the vigilantes and he
begged SO hard not tn be left to the mercy
of the cold world outside that Officers Nc
Clure AID ioigman escorted him to Ray 5
livery stable, put him into a team, and the
latter drove with him out of town. The
maiden fair whom Bems returned 10 town
10 visit determined never 10 be- parted from
her lover brave aud true and therefore ac
companied him. The precious pair are said t.
now be in keene Bemis was as badly scared
a would be dudelet as ever wore "A plug hat,
aud even when in the officers charge he
shook like leaf He won't be likely to
show his face again in this vicinity for some
time To come
Bemis was formerly one of the proprie
tors of the Flat street laundry While in
business here he got a bad name financially