The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-14
HAMAKUA NOTES.
What They Think of the ReyO-
luton.
Especial to the ADVERTISER. ]


The Hamakua district on Hawaii,
although but seldom heard from, IS
not far behind the age; indeed one
is surprised to find as much going on
there, socially and otherwise, as there
is in any of the most favored districts
of the islands. With climate that
can not be surpassed, with fair carri-
age roads aud numberless other adj
vantages, Hamakua stands, If not in
the front, very near it.
One is pleased to see these great
natural advantages, but still more
glad to find a people alive to and in
terested In the great questions OF the
day, and what is of far more import
ance the great questions now before
this nation. The great political
crisis which has shaken Honolulu
from circumference to center is felt
in no small degree here, and there
are stout hearts and willing hands
ready to maintain at any cost the
stand taken by the Provisional Gov
eminent.
The noble and independent action
taken by this body of men is worthy
of the highest praise as well as the
gratitude OF the nation, and it will
have the support of the whole popu-
lation. Certainly you can count on
Hamakua district to a man, and If
any help or any men are wanted,
from a Judge to a full private in the
volunteer service, send the word and
the thing Is done. One thing, how
ever, we don't want, and that is the
old monarchy restored. We have had
enough of that. In this day or period
OF the worlds history we need men
at the front who are capable of lead
ing in the great strides of progress
that are now being made in all di-
rectiops.
But I must return to local matters.
The people here are not only inter
ested in great political questions, but
find time to take in some of the plea
sures of life. There are three lawn
tennis courts almost within stones
throw of each other, and this is | be-
lieve greater number than can be
found on Maui and two or three other
islands thrown in. The favorite ten
mis- court, however, appears to be at
Mr.. j. nj. Horner's, where the young
people meet in great numbers and
have most enjoyable time. Besides
the tennis there are frequent card
parties, etc.
One is also pleased to find SO many
beautiful and spacious residences in
which can be found all of the com
forts, conveniences, and many of the
elegancies of modern social life.
In churches and schools Hamakua
is by no means deficient. Mr.. r..
Calender is the officiating clergy
man, and he conducts the English
Church service very acceptably and
impressively. He holds church SER
vice in Hamakua every Sunday and
at Laupahoehoe and Honokaa every
alternate Sunday, and besides this
acts as teacher, conducting a day
school for the white children of this
district. In short, he is the life OF
the community and is much appre-
ciated by the residents, who do all
they can to make things pleasant for
him.
Quite number of visitors are
soiourning q while in the pleasant
wales of Hamakua. At Ookala, Mrs.
E. Ellsworth Carey and children are
making very pleasant visit at the
residence of Mrs. w. G. Walker.
Miss Bond, of Kohala, is visiting
Mrs. G. +. Renton, and is having a
quiet but very pleasant time in their
pretty home by the sea. Mrs. E. c.
Bond and Miss Clara White are the
guests of Mrs. James Renton.
Mrs. VIM. Lidgate and Mrs. c.
McCallum, of Laupahoehoe, spent a
brief but delightful visit with Mrs
Lidgate at Hamakua.
The tragic death of Miss Grace
Stevens, Of Honolulu, who was the
guest of Mrs. A. Horner, has brought
the deepest affection to her friends
and cast a sadness and gloom over
the whole island. A court of inquiry
is now sitting to ascertain the true
cause of the accident. Some very
damaging testimony has come before
it. Mr.. Williams, Deputy Sheriff OF
Hamakua, has been occupied with
the case, and has made a thorough
investigation. He has worked hard
and has undoubtedly ascertained the
true facts of the case.
We are having beautiful weather
here now for the young cane-sun
china ond roiY, with rofbar mora rain
than sunshine.
Most of the mills are ready and
about to start grinding. Ookala and
Hamakua have already started, but
shut down again on account of the
low density of the juice. They
however, will all be grinding in q
week or two.
Hamakua, Hawaii, Feb. 10, 1893.
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