Religious instruction in government schools curtailed
A government circular revokes permission for church agents to use government school buildings after 26 o clock for religious instruction, citing no public funds for sectarian schooling and the aim to keep schools secular. It reiterates daily prayers and moral instruction led by teachers, condemns indecent language, and stresses abstinence from alcohol in moral lessons. Signed by John Emmelloth Rev, John T. Waterhouse, and Joseph B. Atherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST the Heart of Education
Belioo
Sale of Lease of Government Lots on Esplanade Honolulu
Government notice of lease sales for Lot 47 and Lot 48 on the Esplanade Honolulu Oahu with upset prices 00 00 and 160 00 per annum respectively. Lot 49 left as none. Leases for ten years payable quarterly in advance to be completed as specified in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esplanade
Honolulu
Oahu
Law change sets Hawaiian time to standard meridian
Drafted in Honolua on January 1 1806 the department orders all public spaces to adopt Hawaiian Standard Time. Time is to be three hours and thirty minutes behind Greenwich Mean Time to ensure a uniform schedule across the Hawaiian group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auoll
Greenwich
Controversy over Hawaiian District Magistrate pick sparks protests
The Samoa Times quotes wide criticism of the appointment of G de la Vergne as District Magistrate, praising former officials Charles L. Hopkins and Rev Dr Shirky W. Baker. It covers turmoil in Tonga, clubbing of students in Tuisili, land disputes, fears of anarchy, opium policy, and calls for Treaty Powers to amend political conditions as annexation looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. de la
Fong Sgo
Charles L. Hopkins
Shirky W. Baker
University of Chicago
Tonga
Dr. Baker
Blaine
Robert Louis Stevenson
Baker
South Seas
Wesleyan Church
Australia
Tuisili
Brata
The
Samoa Times
Laban
Tuisila
Bussard
Swnon
Apin
Esemn
Sisnes
Bergstrom Wins Company D First Lieutenant Seat
Second Lieutenant Rowell and Sergeant Bergstrom were the only candidates for the vacant first lieutenancy of Company D. The first ballot decided the contest with a 26 to 9 victory for Bergstrom. Colonel Mc Lean demonstrated a Driggs-Schroeder rapid firing gun and explained its superiority to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Bergstrom
McLean
Driggs- Schroeder
Out of Tire and Posterity in a Humorous Note
A letter from Honolulu dated January 9, 1896, criticizes a funny writer’s style and compares it to The Time magazine while praising Punch as a future venture. It remarks on the idea of hoarding newspapers for posterity and speculates on taste. Also noted is a Thursday concert at Thomas Square with a program including marches and overtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tongs
Epivor Evesixe Bonieris
Tonoraln
London Punch
J.T. Spacker
Honolulu
Brown & Kubey
Reloading outfits and guns at Hawaiian Hardware
Timely topics urge hunters to gear up for upcoming holidays and ducks in ponds and woods. Hawaiian Hardware Co offers reloading outfits, shells, ammunition for all bores, gun and ammo fitting, and dog loans, plus a range of aluminum ware, silver and plated items, lamps, glass, and other gifts. A new Tribune wheels consignments and a fresh factory shipment arriving by Australia are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hawaiian Hardware Company
Australia
Commissioner Offers Valuable Taro Lands and Homestead Lots
In pursuance of an order by the Hon. W. A Whiting, judge of the circuit court, Wong Wa Foy et al are named. The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at the native entrance to the Judiciary Building, on the twenty fourth day of December, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Whiting
Piet Jndge
Circuit Court For
First Circuit
Wong Wa Foy
Estate sale of Onbit lands and heirs interests notice
Court auction to sell real estate in Onbit Island belonging to the estate of Inte Pexnia Kaxot intestate. Includes Kapankolo and adjoining parcels with multiple lots, leases, and undivided interests. Cash payment, deeds at purchaser cost, subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Onbit
New Year Races January 17 1898
Local page lists racing events scheduled for January 17 1898 with entries from regional clubs. Details mention track names, entry times, and prize amounts for several heats and spectators’ arrangements. Guides readers to attend or follow results as the day unfolds.
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Chey Hall
Serfoijuseud seenTar
Sohiool
Board of Education
Loa
John Emmeloth
John T. Waterhouse
Joseph B. Atherton
George C. Potter
Foreign Office
Pricn
Aenou
Lorna
Adlvanioe
J. A. King
Ioterior
Interior Oitlew
Tenaary
Drranewest
Tie Iormion
Honolua
the Interior
Louvre
Nugage Street
Seattle
Edward & Harry
Daniel Logan
Company D
M Ofunny Man
Thomas Nature
Thomas Square
Mureh
Bolton
Abbey
Frank B
Peterson & CO
Hawaiian Hardware Co
Spreckels’ Bank
Fort Street
Kapankolo
Hamoluta
Texas
Kinopa
Lens
Nupuhi
Malal
King
King Sarret, Below Manutinken Street, To Queen Street
Freud
Matanelama
Kale Jon
Koolanpoks
Kukoi
Mulomalama
K.P
Wana
Lora
Moanama
Pubiki
Lesa
Inga
Liliha
Kaaipa
Manoa
J. Brevenson
Marie Apai
Kaloliki
Hi Haalilo
Kaloilki
Hannah Hooper
Adminetratrix
Oarit
al Oy Lenam
Lor
Luslnea
Manoe
Amama
Kabolwal
Manon
Mokun
Pekolo Kakol
Rotonti
Makulu
Manna
Henry Smith
Arlington
T. Herouse
Gypecia
Atandante
Tae
Hawaiian Jockey Club
Cieneral
Grovade
Gensant Song
Mmeh
Charles David
Ista
David Dayton
David Dasakes
Alma
Waikiki
Haussinger Street
Hawaiian Safe Deposit and Investment Company
Eagle - House
Nuuanu Ave
Woodward & Brown
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