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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
5
Local and general itemized notes report a tug of war tonight at the Bristol pavilion between Btare and Regiments at 3:30, the Kilohana Art League exhibition closing, and various Melodic and religious happenings. The Belgic arrival brings news including Rudolph Spreckels and Alfred T. Hartwell, and other society notices.
A Kalaupapa resident writes about life on the settlement, noting monotony and prolonged hardship. The letter contrasts perceived happiness with hidden misery, stating natives are content enough while whites feel less freedom, and visitors misread the daily reality.
Race day events announce start times of 10 a m on the 11th and 1 p m on the 12th with nine bicycle and horse racing purses. Prizes include trophies and cash from 30 to 160 with specifics for each event including handicaps, harness races, and Hawaiian bred classifications.
Tomorrow after noon at 3 30 the Government band will perform The Old Hundred Overture LI of the North Twenty Mr Charles Krenter and the selection Rowe of Castile Balfe Tutermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana with pieces listed in the program.
Vaux in Finer Dccann members of Hawaiian and Pacific Lodge and all sojourning brethren are fraternally invited to attend by order of the W. M. Ed. A. Williams, Becretary.
An unclear snippet mentions Kellogg M telephone 639 and an overitetdent phrase likely reflecting a social notice or personal matter. The readable bits imply a wedding or union related item with names and contact in a historical newspaper fragment.
The program lists pacing and trotting events for June 12 including the Fourth Enterprise Breathing Company pacing, Rosita Cup, Maiden race, and a special handicap. Entries must be filed with the Secretary by 2 PM on Tuesday June 8, 1897, with 10 percent entrance fees of purses. All horses to start unless withdrawn by 9 AM June 10, 1897. General admission pricing and grand stand options noted. Committee: Wilder, Secretary, Hawaiian Jockey Club.
A local dealer announces a large assortment of FL toilet soaps from leading world makers. The catalog promises unmatched quality and price, highlighting long wear due to aging and a vast stock in Honolulu. Customers urged to inspect the soaps crafted from hundreds of compounds.
Advertises Woodbury's Facial Soap as the ideal remedy to eradicate blemishes after noting climate conditions. Prices cut from 50 cents to 25 cents, highlighting a limited time offer.
A manufacturer touts FOLLOWERS SOAP as the culmination of twenty years of study. The company asserts no prior soaps offer such value and presents this product as a milestone in quality and performance for today’s market.
The notice states it is impossible to reach all intending subscribers for a permanent Memorial or Union Day celebration. It invites contributions at a low rate to support the event.
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