The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-08-23
ON BlARD TIE ALAMEDA. 4"

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residents Of Sydney, rs it was the
one on which Mr.. and Mrs. A. lloif.
nung and their daughter Miss l..
Horfnung took their departure for
Europe. Dnring their short soiourn
OF three and half years in Sydney
both Mr.. and Mrs. lloffnung won
for themselves the affection, as well
as the esteem, of wide circle of
friends who proved their devotion
on this occasion in marked and
gratifying manner AS u stranger
/ was very much impressed by the
scene and marvollcd to behold such
display of exquisite lloral designs.
The presentation of pretty gypsy
baskets flied with the choicest
spring flowers intermingled with
ferns, and bouquets of spotlcss
camelias would gladden. any heart,
offered rs they were from devoted
friends. The designs were most
artistic and presented every posi-
bic variety imaginable: chief among
them was the coed ship alameda"
formed principally Of tiny daisies.
There were also horseshocs innn-
merable and fragrant basket of
fresh vioets which saw Mrs. IIoff-
hung accept with special gratica-
ton as the clowning Offering after
very many acts of kindness from
the lady who sent it, The whole
was a very good representation Of
Flower Show, and frightened up
our gallant ship for many days as
we sieered away from home.
Apart from the wealthy and intuen-
tial friends who thronged the ship
to bid farewell and wish Good
speed" to Mr.. and Mrs. H0ffnung,
/ was pleased to see steamer
chartered by Mr.. Ioifnung's EN-
ployees, from those holding the
most honorable position down TO the
lowest in his Office, who showed by
this act, and by their few, earnest,
and hearty words of good bye"
the pleasant and kindly feeling
which evidently existed between
master and man. The band on
board the chartered steamer which
accompanied us to the Heads played
most appropriate selection of airs,
which touched many a heart leaving
"home" and friends behind, and it
was with keen regret that we saw
this last link between us and land
veering homewards, leaving us 10
plough our way across the deep,
wide sea alone. 1t must have been
truly gratifying 10 those on board
the chartered steamer TO see his
Hawaiian Majesty's Charge d'Af-
faires," Mr.. IIoffnung, standing
on the top rail of the bulwarlls rs
long as they were in sight, waving
and showing in an unmistakable man
ner that he valued, and fully appre-
ciatcd this last mark of affection
from his loyal-hcarted and faithful
employees.
The scene is changed. Five long
and weary days and nights pass Of
rough and trying weather. All OF
board suffer more or less in spite Of
the thoughtful care of the attend
ants. However, as we approach
New Zealand all seemed to be as wei
as ever, and ready to join in con.
certs and other amusements for The
general entertainment of all or
board. Notwithstanding our grow
ing attachment for the Alameda
most of us were glad to find "terr;
tirma" under our feet once more
and during our few hours at Aucll
land made the best of our time visit
ing Mount Eden and other charming
spots. The air seemed so pure anC
fresh, it was as reviving as spring
day in Tasmania.
Our next stopping place was Sa
moa, but alas! it was l o'clock il
the morning when we arrived there
fore too dark to sec the beauty o.
the island. However, about a dozer
Samoans came on board to chez
and edify US by their war dances
and somewhat discordant melodies
Their attire was exceedingly airy
but Of brilliant hue. Their thict
black HAIR bleached to n fashionable
brown by the use Of lime, cut quite
short and forced upwards, as il in {
vain attempt to make it curl, wa'
rather a set-off to the tawny anC
somewhat fine face of the Samoan
A rather amusing incident occurred
before our duslsy friends returned t.
their island. A boy of twelve en-
gagged on board offered ore of th,
natives his coat in exchapg,
for four peculiarly shaped nipple
ments of war. The bargain wa
concluded and the boy wisely dis
appeared below. Presently tn
happy possessor of the coat, WIFI
was an enormous man, impatient t,
see if the coat was perfect fit
found to his horror and disappoint
ment that it was so small that h
could barely get one sleeve on. Tn
merriment of the passengers, myscl
included, at the grief of the Goa
victim increased his rage and fury
and the bowls and threats in Til
Samoan dialect were truly awful
Fortunately for the boy, at thi
stage the natives were ordered o
shore, but up to the last, the flash
ing eyes of the disappointed chic
expressed vengeance and grief M
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