The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-02

Chlna's foreign news regarding de-
velopments in the Hawaiian situa-
ton at Washington was rather start
ling to friends of the Provisional
government and annexation as trans
mitted through the telephone from
Kau last Thursday. The message
told of the appointment of a new
minister and consul-general to re-
present the United States at the isl
ands; that annexation was dead, and
that the United States desired the
Provisional government to hold an
election to determine the wishes of
the people regarding protection or
what! Also that seven men-of- war
would be stationed here while per
manent form of government was be-
ing established, etc. The or what,
was interpreted to mean, or the
restoration of the ex queen. Though
very little stock was taken IN the
story in the form received by think
ing men, still all were anxious for
further intelligence, and expressed a
sense of relief when the overland
mail arrived on Friday afternoon to
find that the New York Herald was
responsible for the dispatch, and that
Uncle Sam had not as yet pronounced
his ultimatum.
"Chicago's Big Fair" was the sub
ject of a lecture and magic lantern
exhibition given at the court house
last Saturday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Terry, principals of the
Hilo boarding school. Thirty three
views of the Fair, showing the build
ings, grounds, exhibits, groups of
statuary, Ferris wheel and other at
fractions in the Midway Plaisance,
besides a few island scenes, were
successfully thrown upon the large
screen. Mrs. Terry described the
scenes as they were presented in an
able and pleasing manner, giving
facts and figures and explaining
what could not be shown by the
pictures. The selection of views was
excellent, giving the spectator COM
prehensive idea of the beautiful
"White City" without entering into
tiresome details, and the stiffness of
the large audience, broken only by
an occasional question, testified to
the interest taken in the entertain
ment.
An accident occurred at the foreign
school on the 21st inst. Ruth Rich
ardson, daughter of Mrs. Jules Rich
ardsop, was swinging on the branch
of a tree in the school yard, where
the scholars are In the habit of play
ing at recess time, and let go her hold
expecting to alight on her feet. but
instead fell upon her hands breaking
the right arm near the wrist joint.
The fracture received immediate at
tention, and few weeks of quiet
will bring her around whole again.
Hiio's favorite resort, Cocoanut
island or "Makuola," was the scene
of a very enjoyable picnic on Satur-
day, given by MIR. and Mrs. w. Il.
Scott i'm honor of their Hamakua
guests, MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Horner.
The day was perfection itself, and
the invited showed their apprecia
ton of the opportunities for a good
time by turning out in full force
Last Sunday was children's day at
the foreign church, and pleasing
Sabbath school concert was given
with the assistance of the choir in
stead of the regular morning SER
vice.
On Tuesday the church social was
held at the residence of MIR. L. >.
Lyman and in spite of the rain,
which came down in torrents early In
the evening, an unusually large
number of people gathered to enjoy
the company of their friends and
take a new hitch in the tie that bind
communities together.
MIR. Lohr sang "The song that
fills my heart" very effectively, and
the choir rendered selection of
church music
VIM. Hanson will be sent to the
insane asylum by this trip of the
Kinau, where it is thought his malady
will succumb to the regular treat
ment.
Miss Townsend, q sister of Henry
s. Townsend, of Lahainaluna, died
of consumption last evening about
seven O'Clock at the residence Of MIR.
A. Is. Loebenstein, which has been
her home for several months the
funeral will take place at two o'clock
today.
Il6 circuit court OIuCldIS ASorc ~
day for Kohala to hold the October
term, to begin next Wednesday,
Sheriff Williams and Daniel Porter
going by steamer and Judge Austin
and wife overland.
President Dole and a party from
Puuhue ranch have ridden round
the base of Mauna Loa, and will
spend a few days at ''Hitchcock"
camp. Puakala. E. n. Hitchcock left
here Tuesday to meet the party and
prepare the camp for their reception
Several of the Hamakua mills
have started grinding to save cane
which is being ruined by the long
continued dry spell.
Mr.. f. S. Lyman goes to Honolulu
on business by this trip of the
steamer.
Any kind of printing at the GA
zETTE Office equal to work done
abroad.
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