The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-03-06
local Office, L. S. Weather Bureau,
Honolulu, T. H., March D, 1916.
GENERAL SUMMARY


III GENERAL SUMMARY.
n Temperatures during the past week
lave been uniformly above the normal
ind have been accompanied by steady
Ind rather high trade winds 6ood
.libowers have fallen in windward Ha-
l.saii wiudward Maui and portions OF
vino ward Kauai. and lighter showers
= ulost other sections OF the group
1T Ydung cane has been much refreshed
Nv the rain. which has not, however,
ibeeu sufficient in amount to increase
materially the supply of water for
Isauuing purposes in windward pianta-
lions. The harvesting and grinding or
mature cane continue, and considerable
blowing and some planting are beng
lone. Pastures, especially IN leeward
districts and at the lower elevations,
.Aeed rain. The harvesting of winter
.,ineappIes is practically completed IN
HiDahn a fine WELD of superior quahtF
having been secured. Pineapple grow
Hrs are also busy expanding their plan
lsations Young rice is growing well
in all sections, and sisal is in good con
II n. While the showers of the past
yeen have been of great benefit, gen
sral and heavy rain is still needed.
REMARKS Pv CORRESPONDENTS.
n ISLA&-C OF HAWAII.
Is Kaumana-A good rain has fallen
Ind all vegetation has been much pen
lifted by it; water sources have oeeh
sfery little affected, however, as the
asry soil has absorbed all of the moist
ire; we are stripping cane and pow
lg land-J E Gamalielson.
ii Ponahawai-AIl vegetation has been
i;1uch benefited by tue ret snr IA
ihore rain is needed. E. Gamaliel-
Ison
III Hilo-We have had some nice show
Isrs which have freshened up Vegetd-
don generally; the days have been
BARN. but the nights COOL. c. Ly-
flan
4 Papaikou-During the past week we
lave had light showers, which VIII DO
Il vast amount of good; crops are al
lsaady Frightening up somewhat; we
ire blowing land and stripping cane.
~. It. Moir.
II Pepeekeo-The weather has been
showery during the past week; we are
sutting and grinding cane, plowing and
i3arrowing land, and planting.-Jas.
Webster.
Ii Hakalau-During the past week the
Weather has been all that could be de-
|ired;- good rains on five days have
iven us sufficient water in all streams
sor f1uming; we are hoeing, fertilizinS,
ripping and harvesting cane, plow-
Ing land, and planting. M. Ross
|! Papaaloa-The showery and warm
Feather of the past week has been
favorable for young cane; We are cul-
waiting. harvesting and grinding cane.
&c. McLennan.
Iaupahoehoe-Strong trade winds all
|keek have been attended by showers
amounting in all to 2.65 inches, but the
Eater supply is still short.-E. w.
barnard.
Ookala-Good showers, which We're
eeded by the growing crops, fell on
Inc 9th ultimo; the harvesting of cane
;ontinues.-W. G. Walker.
L Paauilo-The week has been one of
Ugh east winds, with some rain;
rowing cane looks well, and coffee
u ripening more freely.-C. r. Blacow.
4 Paauhau-Strong trade winds have
Prevailed all week, with variable tenn
sratures and some rain; we are har-
ssting cane, blowing land and plant
sg.-H. Glass.
Niulii-Strong winds continued dur
lg the week, attended by more or less
loudly weather and LOS inches of rain;
lie are hoeing. stripping, reaping and
finding cane and blowing land
.obt. Hall.
Kohata-Warm, sunny days and oc
tsional showers have been fine for
rowing crops, which are looking
sell: we are harvesting cane and
santfng.-W. o. Taylor
Kohala Mission-The weather has
ZEN partly cloudy, with occasional
MOWERS and moderate temperatures
I3r 3. D. Bond
APUakea Ranch-The rains of the past
eek have benefited pastures; very
Ugh northeast winds prevailed during
lie latter portion of the week.-A.
aSon.
IKamuela-Strong northeast winds
/ I've prevailed, with occa sional light
i5owers.-Mrs E. w. Hay.
/ Honokahau-The weather has been
salmparatively dry during the past
lseek, and pastures are much in need
rain; coffee is looking very WE'LL
III r. Greenwich.
II Fxeaiakekua-The weather has been
aHrtly cloudy, with warm days and oc-