The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-07-09
new CHILDGARTEN
Necessary Funds Nearly
Raised in Hilo.
Bad Brush Fires Sweep Over
Hawaii - Death OF DR..
TrowbridSe.

HIL0. Hawaii, July S.-Although the 1
committees arranging for a glorious
celebration of Americas great holt /
day, the Fourth of July, seemed to
lack spirit at first, they have mani /
tested q great activity and enthusiasm
for two weeks past in preparing for q
gala day on Monday,
The bounteous rains, which began TO
fall Friday morning, lasted throughout
II days, have been welcomed by ey-
eryone Though we had better not
vouch for the feeling Of tourists on
this point. The streets were deep
with dust; the dry air full of impuri
ties, together with, infected water,
seemed conducive TO fevers. and gar
dens and pastures began 10 look parch-
ed. A number of fine calves died OF
fever. caused by drinking water pois-
oned with impurities. The rains have
been copious enough to freshen every
thing and lay the dust well. Hamakua,
which has been dry for two months
past. has been visited by goodly show
ers these two days past.
AT midnight last Tuesday, the seth
Z
esteemed friend, Chas. ]. Trowbridge.
was extinguished. He had been ailing
for many months, and all that could be
/ done 10 relieve or benefit was done for
I the sufferer. Mr. Trowbridge was
/ born at Decatur, H.. and at his death
/ was nearly - years of age. He leaves
3 wife and six children 10 mourn his
| sad loss. The funeral. which took
! place from the Hilo Hotel. was con-
! Quoted by the Masons. OF which fra
ternity he was a member, the Rev. Mr.
Hill leading in PRAYER. Appropriate
words Of address were spoken by Rev.
Hill. The bereaved widow and children
have the heartfelt sympathy OF the
/ large host of friends.
After two years struggle TO obtain a
building fund for the benefit of the
I public kindergarten. the outlook
brightens. and no doubt before many
moons the little tots under Miss
/ Guilds instruction will be in 2 home
of their own. ]. A. Scott has contrib
uted $3.50 and DR.. Wetmore $500 to-
$50 Melted at the entertainment re-
I Gently given. leaves q shortage of but
$500 necessary for the construction
and furnishing Of z child-garden build
ing. as planned. The officers have de-
cided 10 await the liberality of the
chariIably disposed 10 furnish the de-
felt.
The work Of improving Waianuenue
street progresses slowly. A gang OF
prisoners is macadamising 2 portion OF
the road Mr.. Loebenstein's fine c.
ment sidewalk is about finished, and
adds greatly to the appearance OF his
beautiful grounds II is hoped that the
new street will be fanked the entire
length on both sides with just such
paved sidewalks.
Owing 10 the long spell OF dry
weather recently the seriousness oil
starting brush fires became manifest
a. 0laa this week. when. through the
inability 10 cope with the fires started
: for burning trash. q loss Of severa,
acres Of growing coffee trees and thret
japanese houses was entailed. Thi:
was in the vicinity of II miles
With the aid of q marked coin, The
officers Of the law detected the firm Of
T slN---- - III " &c SOl44A-s LOL.
arrest of the proprietors was effected
and q charge OF selling liquor without
license was preferred. A plea o.
guilty was entered by defendant. who
|, was fined $500 and costs amounting
10 SIS.
; The fires OF Kilauea have disap,
pea7ed once more. The display Iastet
about e week. and drew many sight.
seers 10 the scene This week grea
crowds Of people have gathered at tht
brink OF the great crater. but the latesr
tourists met with disappointment II
not being treated to fireworks.
On the evening Of the path ult. Mrs
J. r Wilson gave a farewell dinner t.
her sister. Miss Cunningham. prior u
her departure for the Coast Th'
guests were: Misses Weight anC
Broderiek. Dr.. Elliot. Messrs- ]. "
and o. Bergstrom.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Pratt celebrated
the ninth anniversary of their wed
ding day last Monday evening.
Mrs. Geo. Beckley and TWO children
and Henry Beckley, are visiting il
Hilo.
Miss Hattie Forbes is visiting he
aunt, Mrs. T. s Lyman