The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-20

DIR. Hutchinson and DIR. Derby are
making tour of the island. They will
be on Kauai for some time TO come
lis said that Mr.. John D. Willard will
represent the government on Kauai in
the tax appeal cases.
II is claimed that road grader with
two men and eight. mules in day can
Dc the same work as fifty men with pick
asd shovel 1t might be a great saving
to the road board If they looked this up.
especially when labor is so scarce.
fhe polo fever has reached Kauai.
Beth Waimea and Kauai have teams
practicing regularly, and may Look
for spirited contest between these two
rival districts in the near future.
Scarcity of fish now seems to be
thing of the past on Kauai Between
Waimea and Hanalei there Is estimated
to be from thirty to forty or even more
fshing boats. The japanese have slowly
but surely learned from the natives the
habits of different kinds of fish With
their determined and Industrious ways
they are able to make good living by
fishing.
The amount of soda water manufac-
tured and consumed on the Garden Isle
is surprising. If would take the
trouble TO get statistics in all probabili-
ty Kauai would not be far behind the
worlds record in the amount consumed
per capita. There are soda works IN
Iihue Koloa, Eleele and Waimea. In a
short time two more soda factories will
Palei-
lot of petty thefts are going on now
on this island. 1t is rumored that some
enc has broken into Koloa store and got
away with some jewelry. etc. Two Japa-
aeSe were robbed OF their saddles and
brides near KapaIa a few nights ago.
The trouble between Japanese contrac-
tors and Mr.. Wong Feart of Kapaia has
been compromised
In the suit brought up before Judge
Kahele by Kwong Sing Wal & Co or
Hanamaulu. against Wahine-aloha of the
same place. in regard to fishing rights
the defendant was acquitted
Nr. All Chuck. a rich Chinese merchant
OF Eapaia, has added two-story build
ing TO his store.
The Kamehameha Glee Club gave a
delightful concert in the Y NJ c. a or
Iihue 1t was a rare treat for music
lovers. and we hope they may visit Us
again In the summer. They Will give
concerts in Koloa. EleeIe and Waimea-
Mr.. w. c. Parke returned last Satur-
day to Honolulu He has been making
his annual inspection OF the Lihue Pan
tatfon besides enjoying "A very pleasant
visit with his many friends on the Car
den Isle.
Mr.. Ewart and Miss Ewart were in
IIhue for a few days They report heaFy
rains In Kilauea-
The s. p c. meeting was held as usual
on Wednesday last. Out of respect 40
the How Wong Society they adjourned
until after the Chinese New Year. 7
Mrs Jack" Coney Is back.
The Misses O'Connel are in Lihue now
The marriage bells will ring again this
month In Lfhue. when Mr.. HIS and MISS
O'ConneII are made one
Mr. and Mrs Purvfs have entertained
th- young people OF Lihue in delightful
informal dances
The wiIcoxes are spending lew dhyS
OF Hanalei-
MS. FIohr is visiting her sister. Mrs.
HogR. "a,
The engagement is announced OF Miss
Fsith Wallace TO Col Hayes Miss wal
lace Is very we'll known in Lfhue circles
The large. spacious warehouse OF the
I{hu- Plantation store Is now coTnpIeteu: .
Mr. Lucas the manager. says ne VIII
soon be able to fill any big orders IN the
lines of groceries. feed stuis. ana oUiiu-
ing materials ,,,
Watt and Mr.. Fisher Both paFtieS "-e
very popular in Lihue society.
Mr and Mrs. Francis Gay were IN LII
hue for a few days visit.
Mrs. Christ has arrived 10 take cH''ise
Of the Lihue Hospital. -,
Mr.. NJ F. Prosser has been quite H.
hut - on the road to- recovery !
MIR Baldwin. Of MakaweH. has Deeh
ever to Lihue on a business trip
IL is understood that many Lihue peo.
ple will attend the masquerade pan AZ
waiunea. which takes place on the ZZnd
sf this month -. :
Miss Watt has returned TO Ihhue 70
prepare for her wedding. which Is to take
pIac. this coming summer
As Saturday will be national hol- !