The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-02-15

Pluvius, is rather OVERRIDING the be-
nevolent act when his "bountiful
rain" has just given us two or three
glimpses of the sun since the new
wear was ushered in. For the first
ten days in February the record is ten
inches. The waterfront has felt the full
force of the storm. One of Matson's
lighters, filled with freight for the
Hilo Sugar Company, had very
dangerous time in getting safely in
the Wailuku river, where she was
tied up three days ere she could get
back 10 the Lurline. \ whale boat
accompanying the scOw was not so
fortunate. After being overturned by
the breakers she struck the scow with
such force several times as 10 put her
beyond the field of usefulness in this
world. Fortunately, the men in the
boat were good swimmers, so no
serious results are TO be recorded.
The entire Hilo freight eX Lurline
was landed at Waiakea, where, in the
toughest of weather, a good and safe
landing can be made.
Hilo Bay recently presented a scene
of more activity than it has for some
time. Wilder Steamship Company's
steamer Hawaii towing the Crockett
out TO sea; the Harvester coming
bowling in with a fair wind, and the
Kilauea Hou and brig Lurline safely
anchored; lighters and towboat in the
background.
ATn~c. TUE,
On Feb. eth, after stay of two
months, the barkentine Crockett,
Lund, commander, set sail for Frisco
with a cargo of %, 334 bags of sugar,
manufactured by Halakau, Wainaku
and Waiakea sugar companies.
The steamer Hawaii is loading SUI
gar on brig Lurline.
Another vessel il expected from the
Coast in about two weeks.
Capt. L. johnson of the bark Har-
vester, from San Francisco, brought
his vessel TO safe anchorage after
quick trip of twelve and one-half days.
Part OF the two thirds cargo with which
she was filed was thirty-six mules
in prime condition, consigned to Ono
mea Sugar Company, Hilo, and a.
Lidgate of Hamakua-
Mr. Wallace of the kinau had one
of the small bones in his leg broken
while in n friendly wrestling bout
with Capt Fitzgerald of the Hawaii
on the eth inst, but he is about
as though nothing had happened.
The Papaikou landing has been so
rough this year that the steamers have
been very Unsuccessful in getting the
Onomea Sugar Company's sugar.
Warehouses. sugar room and all the
available space being filled up, Mr..
Goodale, the manager, was forced to
order the mill shut down Saturday
evening, the 10th inst, for want of
storage room, there being $500 bags
stored ready for shipment
The bark Harvester brought one
passenger, who worked his way down.
The brig Lurline, Matson. COM
mander, left Sunday morning, the 18th
inst, for Frisco, with full cargo of
sugar-I0,I75 bags and one Portu-
guese passenger In the steerage.
SOCIAL GLEANINGs.
The gloom hanging over Hilo was
dispelled Friday evening the I'd inst,
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Wilson invit-
ing a number of friends to their home
TO play progressive euchre. Notwith-
standing a stormy night, with few ex
ceptions all responded to the invita-
ton and were rewarded with thor
oughly enjoyable time.
Mrs. II. G.. Austin after :. stubborn
contest carried Off the first prize-a
handsome book mark.
\ consolation priZe''-a pack of
cards with the motto "practice makes
perfect was presented 10 Mr.. Curtis.
The following named were present:
8Ir. and Mrs. J. r. Wilson, Mrs. V.
H Curtis, Mrs. J. Richardson, Mrs.
T.. w. Barnard, Mrs. Turner, Mrs.
Bald win, Mr. and Mrs. III. c. Austin,
Mr. aud Mrs ". Hardy, Mr.. and
Mrs. y. Ct. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. E i.
Richards, Mr.. and Mrs La Blonde,
Miss y. Daniels, Miss f Alsip,
Messrs. Cbas. MatsoD, y. G. WilfoDg
and DR.. Nichols.
Mr.. Young, Miss Alsip and the Misses
Young have returned from the Vol
cano and report Madame Pele to be in
a very angry mood. They descended
into the pit, but dared not go near
the lake on account Of the numerous
overfiows.
Mr.. Young and his daughters ex-
pected TO take the steamer Hall and
stop off at MahukoDa to visit Kohala,
but on account Of the rough weather
they abandoned the trip by the Hall,
and go TO KOhaIa from HiIo per
steamer Kinau, leaving this morning,
the 18th.
The pedagogic part of the comInun-
ity held a meeting at the Union
School on February 5, and the follow
ing programme was carried out Min
utes Of last meeting read by the secre-
tary, Miss Fl. COan; Miss Lyman,
with class. reading; Mr.. l.. r. Ray,
lesson in Tonic Sol Fs; Miss Sever
ance, paper on PestalOZzi; Mr.. w.
Ray, paper on School Management;
Miss Fl. Hitchcock, class on Liquid
Measure; answers to questions from
question box.
Miss Lyman's class performed their
task more than well and reflected
much credit on their teacher.
This il the second meeting Of the
Hill. TaacbArSJ ITnfOu the third ia f(,