The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-02-09

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literary society. The first gathering
was given Jan. S0th at the eosey cot
tage of the Rev. Eric Lewis, the new
pastor, and, although il could not be
called a great success, IL at any rate
gave promise of being so in the near
future. There were several good
things on the programme, and the
readings OF MeSSrs. Lidgate, Leon
herdt and RamSy, AS well as the recita-
ton Of Mr.. Towlie, were very amusing
and entertaining, and were conSe-
quently appreciated by the audience
The Rev. Eric Lewis, who, | may say
en- pasSant, is by far the most popu-
lar minister we have ever had here,
gave some very interesting remarks
in regard TO the new sciences and the
advancement OF learning generally.
And besides these, there was an
opportunity given for some very pleas
ant social conversation and y good
time generally. The affair Terminated
at about 10 O'Clock, everyone well
pleased with the evenings entertain
ment.
The Kukaiau and Hamakus mills
have closed down for the present, the
Kukaiau mill having turned out 1000
and the Hamahua mill POO tons OF
sugar 50 far this season.
The drouth has been most uutOCtu-
nate. for had there been an average
supply Of rain Hamakua would this
veSr have had the largest output Of
sugar ever known.
HoNoEAA, Feb. 2-The Waialeale
arrived al Kukuihaele on the SIS. ult.
and the mail was brought TO Homo
5aa overland on the lSt inst. She
will probably leave today or tomor-
row sometime. The sea is rather
rough and may delay the steamer
more than expected. HOnoRaa Is not
grinding aud has not much sugar 10
ship, so it Is expected that the steamer
will not stop long at this landing.
The mail Of the 27th ult. arrived
and as expected brought US still
better product Of the Hawaiian mat
ter now before Congress. If the ex-
queen had been restored, and If she
had put into effect her decapitating
process, there would be left in Hs-
vail only few natives and japanese
The Ilehua and kilaueS HOu are
up the coast, and on their return will
touch st PaSuhau and load sugar.
Mr.. G. :. Hardy sud wife, and W.
5. Smith and wife returned 10 Hams
kua from two month SOjOurn in Ma
kawso by the last kinSu.
Miss B Richard, a teacher in the
Houokaa Government school, has
started choir composed Of school
children TO sing st the Catholic
Church here. It Is hoped that the
mission in Honolulu will raise money
20 buy a suitable organ for theehurch-
Heavy rains have sgain fallen since
the 3Oth ult., and plenty more Is eN-
pected-
a number Of business drummers
from Honolulu have passed through
town lately.
The stone work of the new bridge 10
be built in Kalop3 has been awarded
20 = Hiloite, and 3 few HonOkas
stone cutters have been obtained,
and work on the bridge is soon
10 begin. As soon as this bridge is
completed, smother in kapulens, near
Mr., Chas. Williams residence, will
be built; il will be an arched bridge.
We will soon have several of them.
The past week has seen lively bust
ness in the Hamakua Court House
The honor Of being the first tenants
IN the new jail was given 10 3 num-
Der Of the usual refractory japanese.
The Chinese HKOnohin begins
here on Sunday. Plenty Of noise Is
expected. The firm of hwong zee
Chung has over 10000 fire-eraekers
10 celebrate their holiday. The other
Chinese stores and restaurants, etc,
will also put in fair share Of fire
works
Coffee planters have taken advan-
tage Of the heavy rains 10 set out
some thousand new trees
Mrs. f. Greenfield with her daugh-
ter Miss Madge Is in Ookala having
little vacation They are expected
back today.
NJ. Mattos left by the hinau TO visit
MS brother-in law, Mr. Herbert Swift
Of the National Guard OF Hawaii.
PaSuiIo Mil viii not begin grind
ing February Sd today, As
lately said, but viii wait till
after the Chinese New Year. Mean
while they are preparing land for
more new cane
\ number OF japanese peudIers are
reported around the district peddling
without license. The police should
look around little more and appre-
bend those that have no licenses to
sell.
The homestead patents are nearly
ready TO be issued TO their owners,
they are only awaiting the signatures
Of President Dole and Minister OF In
terror King.
The rain continued today, nor
has il sbated much Just now there
Is 4 cessation, but soon We expect
plenty more. The wind has eouIinu-
ally been blowing quite heavily. This
weeks rain has had no equal for the
three wears, and gulehes which for
near four years have not run are re-
ported running now All the tanks
and cisterus around HOuOkzA, and
upper Paauhau are filed to the br1n-
The main Government road from
Houokaa 20 PauniIO is pool OF water
and mud All are glad snd cannot
conceal their joy, in having plenty OF
water.
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