The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-05-01
HILO NEWS LETTER.

The Quickstep brought for Waia-
kea Mill q steam launch which will
be used to tow the scows to and from
vessels, 80 that vessels can be loaded
IN much less time than formerly.
The new hats for the police attract
some attention; they are about as
handsome as log cabins, and look as
clumsy; no protection for rain on
the nose Wonder if they were got
ten up in Alaska.
The Catholic Mission Band SER
enaded His Majesty the King at the
house of Hon. J. r. Baker, on 25th
inst, in the evening.
The canal connecting the Waiakea
and the Waiolama seems now in a
fair way to be completed as the cane
on the land made delay necessary, is
now being cut. There is good
force of men at work.
The Minstrel Troupe of II. B. M.
Ship Champion gave performance
at the Court House Hall, on the 26th
inst, under the patronage of His
Majesty the King, for the benefit of
Hooulu Lahui and Maternity Home.
The house was crowded from pit to
dome. There were 100 reserved
seats, all of which were disposed of.
The receipts we're about $175. The
hall had been decorated with the
English, Hawaiian and American
flags, and the decorators showed
very great taste. The style of the
performance certainly seemed new to
some who were present and was
greatly enjoyed by most of the audi
sence. There was a fine display of
elegant toilets. Ladies came as
though they were to see perform
ance OF an opera. Hilc people are
acquiring some style, and why
should they not. The troupe deserve
many thanks for their entertaining
us. Long may they be able to sing
and play and be merry. The pro-
gramme was as follows:
Opening chorus Ohio States The Troupe
SOng-Dutch Foot Sue. ......J. Carney
Song-E1fty Cents. ......-.......J: Barrett
Songg-Ciear D Dfs, q Re m9aay
song-The Old Man Of 6o.......W. Waters
Song-Tobogganning: .......:;. R. Knibbs
Song-I can't get at it. 49,. F. HUMPHREYS
Song-Nightingale Song of Love.
G: Simpkins
Clog Dance. ....................J. Leonard
Song-Mary McGinnis .J. Mooney
Recitation-The Life Boat. "A. Spendelow
4 Ranio o Sn1e r r FEES FEES
God Save the Queen.
Hawaii POnOi.
The last literary and musical club
entertainment occurred at the house
of L. Severance, Esq, on the 10TH
inst. Every two weeks we have 8
genuine treat to enjoy, and we dc
enjoy and appreciate the efforts Of
those who get them up. This last
entertainment lasted two hours bu
no one tired. Mrs. w. e. Scott has
our many thanks as poor compen
sation for her noble efforts to please
as she had to do with the literary
part, and Mrs. III. G. Austin thu
musical part of the programme. Th'
music was rendered in fine style
We were delighted to have with u
some Maui friends from Makawa'
who contributed largely to ou1
pleasure and they will please accep
our many thanks rendered by tn
writer in behalf of our club.
The first selection was pian'
duet, Mrs. Severance and Mrs. III. c
Austin.
I'd, reading9 Mrs. w. E. Scott.
Sd, recitation, Miss Helen Sever
ance.
4th, vocal solo, Miss Dora Simpson
5th, dialogue, Mrs. III. G. Austir
Mr.. III. G. Austin and Mr.. A. "
Burt.
9Th, recitation, Miss Simpson.
9TH, solo, (guitar) Mr.. Nape.
9Th, reading essay on Shakespeare
Rev. Thos. Gulick.
/ 9th, duet, either and guitar
Miss Rose and Mr.. Nape.
10th, reading, Mrs. w. s. Terry.
, 18th, vocal solo, Mrs. Gulick.
, 18th, recitation, Mr.. w. e. Scot
18th, solo, (bagpipes) Mr.. Jane
Hunter.
We were delighted to welcome 6
, our entertainments Mrs. Willard S
Terry formerly Miss Reamer). He
selection was greatly enjoyed for
was admirably read. We are highl
favored in having so many who hav
the pleasing faculty of entertaining
, Miss Simpsons imitation of a biz
was very pleasing in her recitatio
and must have required considerable
practice to acquire such perfet
J imitation. Every one on leaving Q,
! pressed their opinion of the ente
tainment. The general verdict VIZ
grand, grand treat J. A. NJ.
!, Hilo, April 9th.