The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-03-26
Mr.. DESKY is LEADING THE VAN
Whist Engages Minds OF
Society.
Hilo Mercantile Company Starts
Out Gloriousiy-Mr. Fulcher
Not Far Behind.

HILO, Hawaii, March 22.-One of
the busiest men in town just now is
VIM Vanatta, the contractor, who is
experimenting the construction of the
several large and pretentious build
ings. 1t does Hilo people good to see
the actual frame work of the. new Hilo
Hotel. The old house could not oc
commodate more than half the appli-
cants for rooms this week, and pri-
vate families have had to house visit
ors to the town.
C. S. Desky, the rustling real estate
agent, is manifesting a great interest
in the purchase of the lease to the lots
on the corner of Bridge and Waianu-
enue streets, now offered by the Gov
eminent. Rumor says his project is TO
put up a $4,000 building of brick or
stone on that valuable corner. In the
meantime he is not forgetting to con-
thue his boom of Puneo lots. For the
benefit of purchasers he carries pho
tograph of the map of Puneo tract,
which shows that there are but a few
lots remaining unsold. Among the
holders of sites on the hill are Colin
McLennan of Laupahoehoe, Attorneys
Wise and Wakefield, ]. A. Scott, Mrs
L. Severance, E. D. Baldwin, ]. R.
Wilson, Mrs. Sumter, Geo. Beckley and
a number of Honolulu people.
The Hilo Mercantile Company have
given the old store a thorough over
hauling and made the place look quite
fresh. A novelty for Hilo-an electric
elevators promised for the new
store, which is soon to be erected on
the lot adjoining the old place of bust
ness.
The Hilo Band rendered several
splendid selections last Friday evening
during their concert at the hotel
A W. Hobson has sold out his in
terests in Hobson's Soda Works and
Hobson & Co. to w. A Hardy G. Co..
and the business under the new firm
will be managed by Mr.. Hardy.
Tennis players are happy over the
progress made towards completion of
their tennis court. Howard Hitchcock
promises that the dedication of the
new court will be a social function
amongst the friends of the wooers of
tennis.
The organization of whist club for
mankind only was effected last Sat
urday evening, and some 20 members
accepted the bylaws, presented by
their committee, paid their initiation
fee. and elected the following officers:
President, L. T. Grant; vice president,
Dr. H. B. Elliott; secretary and treas
urer. H. B. Smith.
The Monday Evening Whist Club
meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles A. Furneaux this evening.
Miss Mabel Hitchcock entertained
large party of card players on the ev-
ening of March 18th Although the
players were not all quite letter per-
feet on Cavendish's "39 articles of
whist" there was much pleasure af-
forded in playing the game.
The Glib "at home" was one of the
charmingly informal affairs of last
week. 1t was given complimentary to
Mrs. George Ross of Hakalau, and
the jollities of the evening were in
dulged in by guests from Pepeekeo,
Waiakea, Wainaku. Hilo and other
places. Miss Willis. Mrs Glib, Mrs.
Forrest and Mr. Moor contributed
music for the delight of their hearers,
and Messrs. Forrest, Glib and Nc
Kenzie evinced proficiency in dancing
the sailors horn pipe and highland
fling. Others danced the Scotch reel
and lancers. Card tables were pro-
vided for those whit preferred that
amusement. the lanai being comfort
abb arranged for the purpose. There
was feasting, too, and all had right
jolly time.
The regular monthly church social
was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Terry on Tuesday evening last.
The entertainment for the evening was
in the nature of stereopticon per-
Torrance, many interesting views be-
ing presented and explained by Mr..
Terry.
The juvenile dancing class, in charge
of Miss Guild and Mrs Baldwin, num-
bers about % at present. There is
talk of organizing class for adults
who are anxious to learn the mazes
of the waltz.
The young folks will miss one of
their genial companions when Mr..
Campbell goes to Olaa. He is to enter
the store of V. NJ. Fulcher.
c. H. Fairer comes to take the place
of Herbert Smith as manager for T.
H. Davies & Co. Mr.. Smith will have
a six-months' leave of absence, and
will 90 TO England.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Hobson will be glad to learn that the
former is gradually improving, after a
serious attack of pneumonia.
Editor Sparrow goes TO Honolulu to-
day on a business trip.
The April term of the Circuit Court
which conyenes in Kailua, Kona. will
take number of Hiloites from home
Mrs. MacGregor leaves for home to-
day after a six-months' visit with her
daughter. Mrs. ]. R. Wilson.
DR.. and Mrs Leon S. Harvey, who
have been guests of Dr. c. H. Wetmore
for several months past, depart for Ho,
nolnlu today, where they will spend
a short time before returning to their