The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-22

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SHRINERS IN HILO.
HILO. Oct. 2o.-The S. S. Zealandia,
bearing Shriners doomed up out Of the
Hiio rain that had gone seward to
meet it, at about half-past nine on
Thursday morning, says the Tribune.
She was Immediately boarded by those
Hiloites who had been previously dele
gated to perform this pleasurable duty
and who welcomed the arrivals with
alohas and best wishes, assuring them
that everything in the town was at
their disposal, including Olaa stock.
The total number of Arabs on board
was 100, and they report pleasant
trip in spite of a natural propensity to
roll on the part of the Zealandia.
The committee of arrangements in
charge of the expedition are: r. 2.
Goldman, A. F. Gum, j. A. Marsh
George F. Neal, b. D. Pike.
The first newspaper published on
shipboard in the Pacific was the Mos
lem Herald, four-page daily made UP
of the daily happenings of the voyage,
literally supplemented by advertise
ments and boiler plate. The staff con-
sists of George F. Neal, editor; Mrs. S.
E. Reamer, vice president; Mrs. l..
Brown, secretary. The subscription
rates are 81 to pilgrims, the advertising
rates, ''all we can get Gable address,
islam" Phone Nit 101. AS the edi-
torials have no reference to politics it
would seem to be a religious sheet
though it shows no other symptoms o.
the disease except the name.
Following are a few literary gems
culled from the various issues of the
Zealandia's hand press:
Beer is the best drink for people
travelling on the ocean, as it tastes the
same going up or down."
'Lost-What we had for breakfast
and lots of other things
Noble Frank Johnson, sheriff of
Sacramento. arrested the Zealandis
last night at $40 for being a high-roller
standing the passengers up and max
ing them disgorge.'
"A pretty sight was seen this morn
ing when the flying fish swarmed
aboard the vessel. One of them flew
down the throat of Noble Warren
Payne, and that is what makes him SO
dry.
MY mother says if do not get mar
ried as a result of this trip she is going
to leave me home hereafter"
Thanks to the good angel who made
us call at this morning and brought
crackers and oranges. Come again,
Ida,''
"A voice from the other side of the
partition, as hands clasp hands: Why
is kiss under these circumstances like
a straw hat? Because it is not felt u
THE motto of this pilgrimage: Keep
down everything but your courage
~ gave up everything but hope
Mrs. Kennedy.
The Zealandia was to leave this port
Friday afternoon, but the Mystic broth
ers and sisters We're so much pleased
at the Hilo reception that they postpon-
ed the departure until midnight.
The ships officers are: Thomas Dow
dali, commander; John Kougnan, chief
officer; F. Cardell, second officer; F
Howarth, third officer; E. A. Keller
chief engineer: r. L. Zaachman, first
assistant engineer; H. Powell, second
assistant engineer; E. A. Buchanan
purser: G. w. Clark, surgeon; George
Robinson, chief steward.
To provide against accidents and the
perils that assail the pilgrim in strange
and unknown lands, each Shriner has
attached to him as he leaves the vessel
to disport himself for a while on .ha
sandy shore, tag bearing the follow
ing inscription Il Am Out on Hellula
of a Time. Lost the Rope. My Lamps
Are Out. Send Me Aboard the S. s.
Zealandia Berth -. Deck -
ADDRESS TO THE SHRINERS.