The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-05-06
May I, 1895.

1t was ON the bay and 1t was
decidedly peaceful and pleasant.
The harbor was so smooth that
the plash of playful mullet
sounded like the swish from the
trail of fast launch against a
liner. A lot OF young people were
out in light boats. In the moon
shine the Japa uese lanterns IRON
these pleasure craft had slckIy
vet attractive cast. Some OF the
boats floated 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.
t 1t had been to Hong Kong and
S had become mixed up with a
e bundle of opium that had been
dropped in the ocean by the
/ BLACK squad of big steamer
l. Perhaps Mr.. A. Jasper Langdor
lie will apply for the vacant place
Z OF chief of the secret service.
Y Water direct from the pipes
}, can never be just what is wanted
q for drinking. Nature always re.
quires a bit of assistance. All
:. 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, &c
- show you the operation by which
all impurities are removed and
; disease insured against.
&c At this season the thoughts OF
families turn to refrigerators.
~ We could say good deal about
es the Alaska and others in our
ID stock. What we offer is econo,
'r mical and handy cold storage in
a a odorlesS wood, minus meChan.
* ism, with perfect ventilation and
al drainage. We have several sizes
"a and have pleased all customers
he up to date. Our round refriger
D. ator, made al iron, with brass
is doors, is a novelty. 1t is first
x, class article and may Just sui
you.
'st The Wertheim Sewing Ma
IS chine is still one of our leaders
,g 1t holds its own in the trade
as That is because we make tn
at right figure on a machine tina
it does good work, runs light ant
tn does not get out Of order. w
ST. recommend the Wertheim ant
and people who know and pee
-, pie who try, it agree with us
once.
Now, we carry safe. w
nd exert ourselves to keep a stoc
all OF Victors always on hand.
is quite roomy, is well built c
on good metal, is handsome, is er
it'll tirely safe as repository. anc
best of all, the contents arc sal
from damage by fire if the bnilC
sh ing burns, and you know tina
ed may happen. The Victor is j
e. use in post offices in almos
every state in the United State
&c and we have testimonials galore
,s. IT is the fayorite with small bus
ne ness houses, with professions
men and is much used by ind
viduals who wish to keep paper
p and yaluables at home. 1t j
no making its way in the Island
st here strictly on its merits. Whel
lie you see it you will recognize a
once good thing,
+, THE HAWAIIAN HARD