The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-04-11
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Maui Appointments Confirmed-The
senate, during the past few days, has
confirmed the following appointments
made by Governor Mccarthy of Maui
territorial officials: George Weight,
as a member of the industrial acct
dent board; Worth o.. Aiken, member
of The Hawaii promotion committed;
George Weight, member of the board
of registration; S. A. Baldwin, mem
Der OF the Territorial fair commission.
Maui People Visit Volcano-Quite a
number of Maui teachers and other
Maui residents visited the Volcano of
kilauea, on the Big Island, last week.
Among these were-Mr. and Mrs. Dan
L. Carey, and their guests, DR.. and
Mrs. c. o. Hansen, of Pasadena; Miss
Helen Blythe, Mrs. William Tougher,
Mrs. j. T. Fantom, Miss Annetta Nix,
Miss A. Lau, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burns,
Miss Burns, Miss Betty Cramer, Miss
Gertrude Judd, Miss Isabelle Dodge,
Miss Barney and Miss Ramsay.
Big Picture Drama Comina-Man-
ager Carroll received word this week
that the big Griffith picture, Hearts
OF the World' is soon to be sent to
Maui. The picture was largely made
on the battle fields of Europe during
the period of the war.
A Brides Shower is being given
this afternoon by Mrs. w. o. Aiken.
at her home, Puuomalei, in honor of
MISS Myrtle Hannah, of Kahului. who
IS soon to be married to Mr.. Reginald
humphreys, OF Puunene. Miss Han
nan mas been the motif of a lumber
OF similar interesting affairs since her
engagement was announced several
weeks ago.
Jumbo Prices Fluctuate-A new
price list on both nor'west and red
WOOD lumber went into effect on We'd
nesday on Maui. 1t shows an advance
on nor'west of $1.15 per thousand.
while redwood declined 80 cents per
thousand. According to the Mer-
chandlse Department of the Kahului
Rallroad Co., the condition of the
lumber market is chaotic in the en-
rene and no predictions of any kind
can be mtde for the future.
"A mountain party consisting of
Mr.: and"Mrs. r. NJ. Morton and son
ENobert and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j..
Lewis, Of Honolulu, Miss Alta Mason,
OF oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. viii. J..
cooper, made the ascent of Haleakala
last sunday, returning the following
Gay. Inc trip was a very pleasant
one. The summit of the mountain
was continuously clear, though a
belt of clouds between the 5000 and
IUOO loot level prevented a view of
the lower country from the top. The
cloud Greet, however, was very won
derful and fully compensated for the
efforts of the trip.
The Industrial Accident Board will
mold its monthly session next Tues
DAY IN the Wailuku district couy
room, at 1870 o'clock.
Easter Vesper Services will be held
at the Paia Community House on
Sunday, April 20, at 1870 o'clock, with
a special musical program in charge
OF Mrs. j. z. Villiers who will preside
at the organ. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend.
Aloha Lodge, No. 3, Knight of
Pythias, will hold an important meet
ing this evening.
Buys Out Theater Business
Through the sale of his interest. in
the string of theaters on Maui Here
tofore run in the name of Weller G.
Vasconcellos, John V~asconcellos is
out of the show business for the time
being at least, the sole ownership
now vesting in H. B. Weller. The
properties include the moving picture
houses in Waikiki, Kahului, Puunene,
Camp l, and Waihee. John Carroll
VIII continue as manager of all of
places.
Dinner and Theater Party-Mrs. F.
IL. Partridge, of Haiku was hostess at
a pleasant little dinner. at the Grand
Hotel last Wednesday evening, follow
ed by a theater party. Those in the
company were-Mr. and Mrs. f. w.
Peacock, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex McNicol
Miss Steuwe, J. A. Harmon, and Mr..
and Mrs. Partridge.
Mrs. George NJ. Weight was the
charming hostess last Saturday after
noon to. about 20 ladies at her home,
the affair being a surprise shower for
Mrs. Charles Cowan, one of the popu-
lar young Waikiki matrons who is
soon to leave Maui permanently. The
guest of honor was the recipient of
many lovely gifts. 30
Angus McPhee and Harry Gesner
went TO Kahoolawe to take part in a
goat drive, last Sunday. They report
taking something over a hundred ami
mails in the drive. Gesner brought
home the head of one as a trophy.
General Heard, U. S. A., command
ant of Schofield Barracks, with a
party of officers and ladies, arrived
on Wednesday evening and made the
trip to the top of Haleakala yesterday
returning the same evening. The
party was joined in Waikiki by Capt.
and Mrs. Frank Brigham, and was the
guest for the trip of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Baldwin.