The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-07

indicated at this time, but it is hoped
that enough has been said to arouse an
intelligent interest. We desire TO enlist
the earnest and sympathetic co-opera-
ton of all our citizens, the ladies in
particular.
THE success of similar improvement
societies in various parts of the East
leads us to believe that like success
waits upon our efforts.
1.-The completion of the sewerage sys-
tenn has afforded a great relief and viii
go far toward correcting those evils
from which we suffer. 1t is also de-
sired that our main country roads, es-
pecially those leading to our valleys,
where there are located number OF
fruit and vegetable growers, places of
resort and public interest, be we'll main
tanned Citizens will feel a just pride
in the result, and others will be drawn
hither Let us all unite heartily in the
work of improvement, andythus advance
the fame and prosperity of the city. !
"An persons here should labor in
some measure for this good cause. Lo-
cal politics and parties have no place
in this work, nor is there any dis
elimination between the rich and poor,
when order, neatness and beauty are
shown forth on all our streets and with
in our private domains. With rich
soil. kindly air. and gently sloping sur
face, nature has been bountiful to Ho-
nolulu and made it beautiful of loca-
ton. We ought to have here one of
the most healthful, comfortable and
delightful of cities, filed with neat and
attractive homes. 1t is not too much
for us to expect.
In Honolulu trees are needed on the
streets for ornament and shade. The
most important work to be accomplish
ed in the street tree planting, through
the residence portion of the city, is to
set the same kind of trees at uni
form distance on both sides of fhe
street.
"A large hole should be dug-ac LEAST
two feet wide, three feet long and
three to four feet deep-then filed in
with good soil, thoroughly mixed with |
some well decayed manure. The poor |
er the surrounding soil the larger and !;
deeper the hole should be dug to insure |
a good root growth. A fine top can
never be obtained if the roots are
and cramped. When the trees
are set, place the base at least three
inches below the surface of the side
walk, press and pack the soil firmly
about the roots. Shape saucer as
arge as possible about the tree.
Fine lawns is what our public and
private places need most-are they at
ractive and beautiful themselves, and
ire the Towering and foliage plantsl
md trees showing to their greatest ad-
Our present garbage service is in
Elective. and too expensive. Persons
whose means are limited will not en-
10y it, this expense should be borne by
he city since its benefits are shared by
esident. 1t must be borne in mind that
ne sewers are to be kept strictly for
heir proper use and that no rubbish
lust be thrown into them. All rags,
Id papers, bones, ETC., can be burn .
j in the family stove, otherwise they =
lust be placed in the garbage can. .
None of these suggestions have been :,
lade with any intention of infringing >
pom the duties of our public officers
: with the Board of Health, but ratl er \
, assist their work and to uphold all
forts now being made for the city's :,
pod. Our Executive and other public :,
Ulcers have so much to attend to, and
is our duty to assist them.
What a beauty spot our Capitol n
round could be ..oade."
t
The steamer Helene arrived yester- C
ay morning from Hawaii ports with II
xty head of cattle. The vessel calledf
the ports omitted on the Kinau's t