The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-11

Mr.. E. @. Macfarlane is improving
rapidly, but will probably not return
by the Australia. He needs perfect
rest and care.
1t is learned by the very latest in
formation from the mail steamer
to day that Hon. w. g. Irwin is
getting steadily better,
At last we have Hawaiian Mail"
wagon, imported from America in
stead of being built here. 1t fills a
long felt want at any rate.
Cricket Smoker this evening on
which occasion Robert Scrimgeour
celebrates the 18th anniversary OF
his arrival in this country.
A coroners' inquest was held this
morning by Marshal Brown on the
body of John Milton, who it 10
alleged was killed at Iwilei.
Take in the Cricket Smoker this
evening at the American League
Hall. All you can masticate aud
carry dear boys for one dollar.
Col. George w. Macfarlane arriv-
ed in his steamer China this morn
ing. Tae colonel looks slightly
fatigued and was not open to inter-
viewers.
There will DO special dinner and
dance at the Hawaiian Hotel this
evening. The Hawaiian Quintet
Club will furnish the sweet and en-
PERTAINING music.
Charming Katie Putnam offers
Dads Girl" for favorable endorse
ment tomorrow evening, She de-
serves much larger patronage than
is being extended to her.
The Philliss, Marons and Town
Swells will play their baseball game
at $3.50 on Friday afternoon. The
quarters admission fee will be
donated to the Strangers Friends
Society.
The Regimentsl officers have ap-
pointed Major Mccarthy, and Cap
tains Paul Smith, e. O. White, o..
Bsrgstrom and T. B. Murray to ar
range for battalion encampments at
Remond Grove.
Col Fishers friends state that he
is in nowise responsible for any I'M
fortunate incidents in connection
with Yesterdays funeral program.
He, himself, was but an invited
participant acting under orders and
not giving them.
The British Vice Consul begs to
be allowed to use this means OF OK
pressing sincere thanks for the many
beautiful flowers which were pro-
vided by kind friends on the CO.
easion Of the funeral of the late
British Commissioner and Consul
General.
Mr.. Fl. z. Austin OF Kauai receiv-
ed very cheerful letter from his
wife who through some mistake was
reported dead. The friends OF Mrs.
HI. u. Austin will be glad to learn
that she is o. X. and has no inten-
ton Of making Harry" more than a
grass-widower.
"Love Finds a Way" was present
ed at the Opera House last night by
the Katie Putnam Company. The
play was greatly enjoyed by the
audience and all the members show
cd their ability as frst-class actors
and actresses. Honolulu wants some
more "Lime Kiln" however, and
topical songs with an overdose OF
annexation should be avoided
Katie's manager ought to know that
the majority of her patrons are not
annerationists. Do drop politics
Ed. Renear, a pleasant yong man
about 18 years OF age and who
weighs close on to 40 pounds, is al
present in town, and although not
particularly noticeable for his age
characteristics or weight, is so from
the fact of his holding champion
ship records in swimming in the
United States and is open for bust
moss of like nature, with any aspiring
Fawaiians, for long or short dis
lance swims. Clifford Mayne, an
other aqueous athlete is Mr. Renear'
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