The Hawaiian gazette., 1891-10-27
MAUI HAPPENINGS.

On Tuesday, the 9Th inst, the Maui
Telephone Co. held meeting of officers
and directors. 1t is reported that a
dividend of 1 per cent. was declared.
on Thursday, the Sth, during the af.
ternoon, Mr.. 6. P. Wilder, of Kahului,
opened the new warehouse of Wilder &
20. by most successful luau. Fifteen
or twenty whites were present as guests
and about $50 natives, employees of the
company, with their friends.
On Sunday, the 18th inst, the native
Sunday Schools of Makawao district held
a convention at Hamakuapoko. Repre-
sentatives from Huelo, Paia, Haiku.
Kula and Hamakuapoko made total of
about $50. Reverends Kuia of Paia.
Inaina of Hama, and Kamakela of Kula
conducted the meeting.
The brigantine Consuelo sailed from
Kahului last week for San Francisco,
taking $500 bags of sugar.
On Wednesday evening, the 14th, the
annual meeting of the Maui Rife Asso-
citation was held at the residence of the
Rev. I. l.. Gulick. Officers elected and
reelected are as follows: President, F.
w. Hardy; Vice-President, L. A. An
drews; Treasurer, N. Ormstead; Secre-
tary and Captain, L. w. Zumwalt; Ex-
ecutive Committee, Messrs.N. Ormstead,
I. L. Gulick, c. II. Dickey, II. Laws and
l.. A. Andrews. 1t was voted to pur-
chase three permanent prizes. one OF
which Is to be known as the Ladies'
Trophy" and can be competed for by
the fair ones at any of the monthly
shoots.
During the evening OF the 10th instant
occurred the October Literary and Social
of the Makawao Foreign Church. "Cen-
tipede Villa" the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. II. Dickey, of Haiku, brilliantly
illuminated with gayly colored lanterns,
was most attractive sight to guests ar
irving over muddy roads under dark
and threatening sky.
Despite of unpropitious weather the
famous Dickey hospitality and the fact
that Miss Gregory and Mr.. D. d. Bald
win had the preparation of the enter
tainment attracted a large attendance.
The programme of the evening was as
follows: Duet-piano and violin-by
Mrs. G. D. Loveland and Mr.. Gilhus.
Recitation, a most amusing piece en-
titled "rhe Rugges Family invited out
to Dine" clearly and attractively deli
vered by Miss Maude Baldwin. Solo
an old Scotch song-by Mr.. Nichols.
1.-the Sewing Bee"-a clever bit of
iarce-was prettily executed by Misses
Gregory, Beckwith, Maude Baldwin,
May Baldwin, Mrs. Howie and Mr.. G.
DIckey. Quartette.-Mrs. Beckwith and
Messrs. Beckwith, Dickey and Baldwin
rendered "Minnie Brown" as though
they thoroughly appreciated the qualities
of the dainty darling of which they sang.
There was nothing personal about this
song intended for Mr.. Gilman, of Homo
lulu, although he was among the
audience.
A long intermission followed, in which
sandwiches and coffee were served.
After refreshments the remaining num-
Der OF the programme was the Family
Album" with its living pictures.
Miss Gregory acted the part OF the
reminiscent old lady exhibiting the
photographs of her relations and friends.
Pictures-the first opening of the i'm
mense album showed the features OF
Mrs. C. d. Loveland representing My
Mother"
Then followed my Father" by Mr..
Geo Beckwith; "My Lamented Hus-
band" by Mr.. c. d. Loveland; "My
Grand-niece" Miss Lottie Baldwin;
"My lO-year old niece Miss Grace
Dickey; "The Coquette" the breaker OF
100 hearts, Miss May Baldwin; The
Dude" Mr.. F. W. Hardy; "My son
Sam" cowboy, Mr. l.. W. Zumwalt;
"Mary Ann Jones" Mrs. Hall; "The
Village Beauties" blonde and brunette,
by Mrs Laws and Miss Maude Baldwin;
''The Lover OF Minnie Brown" by Mr.. j.
Gilman; "Me Old Beau" by Mr.. G. II.
Dickey; "lhe Twins" by Messrs. B.
Baldwin and Hare, etc.
With aohas to Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey
and thanks for delightful evening the
guests departed at 10 80 P. N.
A rainy week and muddy roads for
Maui.
October II, 1891.