The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-05-08
May f. 1895.

1t was on the bay and it was
decidedly peaceful and pleasant.
The harbor was so smooth that
the plash of a playful mullet
sounded like the swish from the
trail of a fast launch against a
liner. y lot OF young people were
out in light boats. In the moon
shine the Japanese lanterns from
these pleasure craft had a sickly
vet attractive cast. Some of the
boats hoated lazily. Some of
them, with splendid power at the
oars held a high, steady speed.
In some of them there was
silence. In some there was low
conversation. In some there was
laughter. In some there was
soft, soulful, enthralling music.
In some there was heavy accom-
paniement to gentle singing. In
some there was eager, abandon
music, both vocal and from the
stringed instruments. 1t was
strange there was no discord be-
tween the music close to the
bosom of the bay and the mar.
tial strains from the brave band
amidships on the white cruiser
that sat still as a marble break
water. A. Jasper Langdon dived
from a wharf. He was at the bot
tom of the bay some time. When
he returned he had in his hand a
letter. 1t contained the remit
lance he had been telling the
hotel. keeper and others about.
1t had been to Hong Kong and
had become mixed up with a
bundle of opium that had been
dropped in the ocean by the
BLACK squad OF big steamer.
Perhaps Mr.. A. Jasper Langdon
will apply for the vacant place
OF chief OF the secret service.
Water direct from the pipe,
can never be just what is wanted
for drinking. Nature always re
quires a bit of assistance. Al
foods must be prepared, and why
not water? Our improved stone
filter, the famous Gate City
meets all requirements, and nc
household should be without
one. We have one in glass, tc
show you the operation by which
all impurities are removed ano
disease insured against.
At this season the thoughts OF
families turn to refrigeratorS
We could say a good deal about
the Alaska and others in our
stock. What we offer is econo
mical and handy cold storage in
Odorless wood, minus meChan
ism, with perfect ventilation and
drainage. We have several sizes
and have pleased all customers
up to date. Our round refriger
ator, made OF, iron, with bras:
doors, is a novelty. 1t is frs
class article and may Just sui
you.
The Wertheim Sewing Ma
chine is still one of our leaders
1t holds its own in the trade
That is because we make tn,
right figure on machine tina
does good work, runs light anc
does not get out Of order W.
recommend the Wertheim ant
+ and people who know and pee
pie who try, it agree with us a
| once.
Now, we carry a safe. W.
exert ourselves to keep a stool
= of Victors always on hand. |
- is quite roomy, is well built c
good metal, is handsome, is Ell
! tirely safe as repository. anc
) best of all, the contents are sal
: from damage by fire il the builc
ing burns, and you know tina
: may happen. The Victor is i
: use in post offices in almos
every state in the United State
= and we have testimonials galore
t 1t is the favorite with small bus
! ness houses, with professions
= men and is much used by ind
: viduals who wish to keep paper
D and valuables at home. 1t
S aking its way in the Island
here strictly on It's merits. Whe
you see it you will recognize &
once q good thing.