The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1911-08-25
WHAT EXCUSE For
MOSQUITO SPOTS?
Tourist Asks Pertinent Question
Charmed With
Hawaii.


what excuse can Honolulu oiTor to
visitors FOR the existence Of the acres
OF mosquito.hreeding swamps which
line the route between the city and
beautiful Waikiki bcachf'' asks the
Rev Thomas +. Potterton, D.D., min
lister Of the Church Of Our Father,
brooklyn, who has been spending tho
past several weeks in Hawaii on his
regular summer vacation. Mr.. Potter
ton, who is a widely travelled man, hav-
ing toured through every continent with
the exception of Asia, finds Hawaii de-
lghtful, with much to offer to the tour
ist, but he also finds that much that
might he offered is withheld, for reasons
unaecountable to him.
While in Hawaii, Mr.. PottertOn has
taken in the neighhOrhood of FIVE hum
dred photographs, from the best of
which he will have lantern slides made
for use in his work as a lecturer.
Preaching the Gospel in the Universal
list church of Brooklyn is his vocation;
leeturing about places he has seen and
people he has visited is his avOcation,
Il nODDN III MllitH ne mas inaut u utcAA-
ed success, being one of the regular lee
turers of the board of education of the
city of New York. The views he has
taken in Hawaii will be shown the COM
ing winter t5 thousands of people and
the impressions he has gathered will be
related before many audiences.
Courtesy Impressive.
1.-The thing that has impressed me
most, aside from the hospitality of the
people, was my visit to the volcano, -
he said yesterday. "Of course, the inn
preston that is the best, and the most
tasting is of the courtesy and kindli
ness of your fellows.
1.-The volcano itself is so unique that
it stands peerless and alone-a class by
itself and not comparable to anything
in the world. The work of the scien-
fists there should be zealously com
mended, as they endeavor to get at the
secret of Nature in one of her awful
moods. The volcano is not only Ha-
waii IS greatest attraction, but is one
of wonders of the world.
81 have been charmed by the scenic
beauty of the Islands, and interested
in their commercial development. The
canefelds and pineapple industry, both
worthy of attention.
Rather Warm. But
"The information has come to me
that the past two or three weeks have
been unusually hot in Hawaii; and yet
these days have been infinitely more
comfortable than the August days of
New York. You may well boast of
your empire of climate
''Recurring to the matter Of court
esy, | want to bear testimony to the
unfailing politeness and intelligence of
the motormen and conductors of the
street railway. The first day in Homo
lulu was spent by myself riding upon
the street ears, and in asking questions.
The cars were clean aad comfortable,
and the men ready to give me desired
information. Such conditions do not
prevail in some cities might name.
Some Suggestions.
Because of my deep Appreciation
of many eOurtesies extended to me and
the pleasant memories that will be en-
tertained of happy Hawaiian days, l
am willing to yield to the notion that
some suggestions for the further en-
richment of Honolulu would be kindly
received.
''It seems to me that a hotel built
for the tropics and placed amidst trOp-
ical foliage and flowers, centrally To-
Gated in the city, is not only needed,
but would prove paying investment.
Swat the Mosquito.
"You can not advertise too much
the charm and beauty of the only Wal
kiki beach. But what reason can you
offer for the existence of the fine breed
ing place for mosquitoes, passed on the
way to the beaehl The best way to
keep yellow fever out of Honolulu is to
swat the mosquito and not tolerate a
breeding place.
cit has been borne in upon my mind
that You need badly some decent amuse-
ment resorts in Honolulu. 1t may be
true, as one of your citizens said to
me, that a show half good would be
satisfactory, but what can the people
do with entertainments that are no
good except to help the stranded actors
out into the Pacific Oceap2
AS believer in clean amusements,
and especially dramatic performances,
am wondering if amateur talent could
not be developed and good dramas rem
dered Mt regular intervals for the pleas
ure and therefore real good of the peo-
pie
tYou have an attractive city and a
delightful people; and some day hope
to return to Honolulu for another chap
ter of life enjoyment.