The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-07-24

Mr.. Hill has not formally accepted
ne call extended to him by the
First Foreign Church, but it is under
stood that he intends to do so. He
expects Mrs. Hill from California
soon.
A very pleasant picnic was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. ThuTston on Wednesday
| the 18th inst, at Cocoanut Island, by
Mrs. Luther Severance, assisted by
the Hilo ladies. Mrs. w. H. Ship
man prepared luau which was thor
oughly enjoyed by everyone. The
country and city people were all there,
with number of tourists. All were
| loud in their praises of Hilo's favorite
picnic grounds. The day was trifie
warm, but that only increased the
pleasure of bathing.
On the evening OF the 18th, dane
/ ing party was given at the home OF
James Glib at Wainaku by Mr..
| Hutcheon to the members of the Hilo
| Literary and Social Club and their
friends The night was a perfect one,
enticing out many of our ''stay at
homes They, with the rest, were
well rewarded by very sOciable and
enjoyable evening.
HERE AND THERE.
The Union School building is re-
ceiving coat of paint.
The Nakatskassa bankrupt stock
was sold at auction Saturday, fair
prices ruling.
Anlacre of land at Papaikou was also
sold the same day for Sill.
Several slight shocks of earthquake
have been felt during the past week.
Halemaumau has dropped down a
distance of about 800 feet.
The much talked about traction en-
CINE from Kohala for Mr.. J. r. Viii.
son, to be used for road building, haul
ing freight, ETC., arrived this morn
ing per steamer Hawaii and is being
landed at Waiakea.
Seventy-six cabin passengers came
to HilO per steamer Kinau on the 18th
inst, and over forty are booked to re-
turn on her today.
Assessor H. c. Austin started Oh his
trip around the island on the 18th
inst. on business connected with his
office.
DIR. Williams has been busy during
the past week examining the health of
all the school children, and searching
for marks of successful vaccination, as
none without these will be admitted
to the schools at the beginning of the
new term.
The barkentine Annie Johnson was
to leave San Francisco on the 18th
instant; any time after the Goth, she
may be expected at Hilo.
The Pepeekeo Sugar Company's mill
broke down this morning. 1t is very
unfortunate, as they hoped to finish
taking off the crop tomorrow, the Goth
instant.
Judge and Mrs. S. L. Austin re-
turned from Hamakua this afternoon.
The closing exercises of the Hilo
Union School took place Friday, July
18th, at 10 A. NJ. The rooms were
prettily decorated with flowers, ferns,
and bright pictures. Everything
passed off pleasantly, the children
striving to do their best to please the
large number of friends present. The
following was the order of exercises:
Song-"In our Work"
Prayer.
Song-"The Rain"
Recitation Sarah Canario.
Song-"The Buttercup Meadow
History Recitation.
SOng-"Blue Bells of Scotland
Recitation-Slate and Pencil Story.
Birds"
Dialogue-"The Stolen Birds nest"
Ruth.n
Fan Drill
Significantly Evening Bendeth."
Lesson.
kindergarten Songs.
notwithstanding Baby's Toes"
SOng-"Wake up Little Daisy"
Geography.
Me Not"
Dialogue-"Playing School,"
Recitation-Catherine Howard.
Hawaii"
Dialogue-'The Magic Bottle"
Song-"The Queen of Night"