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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1896
Page
1
Macfarlane and Co serve as role agents for G H Mumm and Co for the Hawaiian Islands. The notice lists the agency arrangement and regional scope, indicating representation rights and duties in the islands.
A near fatal squid attack at Waikiki beaches yesterday left Arthur Harris fifteen and two younger companions struggling in the surf. Harris, grabbed by the face and limbs, escaped after a brutal hold beneath the creature. All were treated by Dr. Miner. Harris recovering though badly bruised. Local authorities note such events are rare at Waikiki.
The Anema Girls of Kameha mela School staged a Saturday evening concert at Independence Park. Prof. Berger's orchestra drew hearty applause, and the chorus sang well. Notable performances included Lydia Aholo's sweet soprano, Margaret Sturgeon on violin, Clymer's skilled Schubert Serenade, and Rosina Shaw in Braga's Angel's Serenade. The Canta tnette was strongly executed with a colorful display representing light and the seven colors, drawing a large crowd audience full from the Waiiki end of the hall.
A benefit performance for Lah Sing, famed bareback rider, will be held at the circus in Honolulu. Supported by local citizens and merchants, the elaborate program promises full houses and a showcase of Sing's cosmopolitan experience across the East and Pacific circuits.
Waianae mill grinds cane from 116 acre field with about half harvested averaging nine tons per acre. McCandless Bros. sink two new wells near the pumping station, one over 200 feet with strong water flow, the other 116 feet. Contractors making rapid progress on both efforts.
Mrs. H. M. Whitney was interred at Nunanu cemetery Sunday afternoon after services at the family residence on King Street and the grave service by Rev. D. P. Birnie and H. H. Pawker. A large attendance witnessed the pallbearers W. D. Alexander B. F. Dillingham 8.M. Damon W. F. Allen J. O. Carter and W. M. Gifford. The casket was an iron coffin with silver trimmings and name plate from B. A. Williams undertakers.
Island jewelry proves popular for souvenirs with on demand gold wire items for women and men. H. G. Biart's on Port Street offers quick service while you wait.
A notable shipboard pet era unfolds as Captain Wolters brings on deck a four year old Ulmer breed dog named Sultan. The 180 pound brindle mastiff admires courtly life in Honolulu while his owner recalls Sultan’s regal ties to Prince Bismarck portraits and a gift from Emperor William I. The piece blends animal lore, courtly anecdotes, and sea life with local courtroom quirks and a Washington birthday note.
The new Dimond storerooms on King street were opened this morning with a constant stream of visitors viewing glassware hardware and crockery. Modern conveniences including cash carriers patent stair ladders and electric elevator are in use. The attractively fitted shop invites inspection and offers prompt service from polite clerks.
The New England dinner at Haalelen Lawn will be held next Friday afternoon under Mrs. Jordan's supervision. Dressed in Marthe Washington costumes, a long list of ladies including Marthe Washington, Mesdames Jordan, Warriner, Lowrie, Chapin, Atherton, Gar tenberg, Harris, Wall, Murdy, Beckwith, Fanning, Campbell, Gilman, Angus, Meule ae en Sait Lee une, Weamawrie, E. Hopper, Brocky, Girvin, Gilbert Love, Miller, Whitney, Hartwell, Rios, King and Paty will assist. Admission to the grounds is free. dinner tickets are fifty cents.
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