The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
LOCAL BREvITIES.

There are S3S japanese immi.
grants at the quarantine station.
Regular meeting OF the English
Chinese Debating Society this even
ing.
Hawaiian Lodge will meet this
evening for work in the Second
Degree.
A Company drilled at the shed
last evening. There was a good
attendance.
There will be a sale of fancy
articles at Kawaiahao Seminary
this afternoon between 2 and 4
o'clock.
Call DAB when telephone connec-
ton is desired with. the editorial
and local departments OF the AD-
vERTIsER.
The Beretania Tennis Club en-
tertained officers of the Wild Swan
and lady friends at tennis at their
courts yesterday afternoon.
The leasehold OF the Sailors
Home and adjoining property was
sold by Auctioneer Luce yesterday.
F. L. Dortch purchased at $50 per
month.
There were several people inquir
ing after their dogs yesterday. 1t
is claimed by many that tags on
licensed dogs are often stolen by
unknown persons.
Several bus loads of bluejackets
witnessed the field day sports at
Kamehameha yesterday. They re-
turned to the city at dusk singing
various popular airs.
The Lei lima Club committee
on New Years eve dance is at work
already. The boys are determined
to make the occasion the most sue
cessful effort in their history.
Every one enjoys looking at a
nice picture. Nothing is more
suitable for a Christmas present.
King Bros. have a large stock.
Goods at San Francisco prices.
Special business meeting of Co.
D this evening at 7:30. Every
member is requested to be present,
as business important to the well
fare of the company will be brought
up.
Up to a late hour last night
nothing had been heard of the
Monowai. The liner is now a day
overdue. 1t is possible the delay
has been caused by waiting for the
overland and English mails.
When looking around for a suit
able Christmas present, don't for
get that Hopp d Co. carry the
largest and best stock of furniture
and house fittings in Honolulu.
Their prices are the very lowest.
Divide Musin and wife, with Mr..
Scharf, one of the finest pianists of
the world, are expected to arrive
here on the Monowai. They will
give concerts in Honolulu and de-
part for Japan by the City of Pc
king on the 2Sth.
Bluejackets of the Wild Swan
were rather loud in the vicinity of
King and Nuuanu streets at a late
hour last night. 1t became neces-
sary for a policeman to throw one
quite a distance in order to bring
him to his senses.
The program to be given at the
circus Saturday matinee and even
ing will include the exceptionally
realistic production of Dick Tur-
pins ride to York and his ex-
periences while on that famous
journey. Popular prices for child
rem.
o. Sorenson, n. Halstead, W.
Wall and ]. Spencer are devoting
their spare time to sculling. Homo
lulu is sadlyin need of more enthu-
siasts in Aquatic sports. When
such men as those mentioned show
interest, it would seem that scull-
ing has come to stay.
The Y. NJ. C. A. orchestra had
another good practice last night.
The full strength, sixteen members,
were present. The people of Homo
lulu will be treated to something
extraordinary in music at the en-
to be given at the Y.
NJ. c. A. hall on New Years.
All the arrests yesterday proved
20 be those of Chinamen-two for ,
assault and battery, one for larceny
n the third degree and twelve for !
gambling. Two of the latter have :!
he additional charge of bribery !
against them. All but :
hree were bailed out shortly after ! !
arrival at the police station.
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