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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
8
An old-fashioned sale listing white and red table damask 60 inch at 50c and 65 inch at 60c, red damask 56 inch at 40c and 60 inch at 45c, oilcloths all colors at 15c, plus ladies stockings formerly 88 per dozen, at the Mi. G. Silva establishment.
Shipping notes report the steamer Mauna Lea arriving with a large freight and passenger list from Hawaii, while four sailors from the William H Macy deserted overnight. Helene’s captain Freeman was removed ill, and Newsboy and Robert Lewers sailed for San Francisco with carloads of sugar. Several vessels and cargoes are listed, including Iwo launched and Edith L awaiting regatta preparations.
The General Committee on the Fourth of July held a meeting last night to review parade and display plans. Major Mac Leod said the parade would be more elaborate, the fireworks display to be moved to night, and illumination of boats offered as part of a water carnival with help from the Philadelphia water carnival veterans. W. H. Hoogs was elected grand marshal. Invitations extended to warships, the Government, Ka mehameha, St. Louis College and Portuguese bands to participate. the event is expected to exceed all previous parades in length.
A letter urges setting the Fourth of July celebration for Monday July 5, aligning with U S custom when July 4 falls on Sunday, and notes a planned ball that evening to avoid Sunday conflict. Another brief ad touts Palama Grocery on King Street with two reasons to shop there, including Balvitation Army tea and free delivery between Diamond Head and Moanalua.
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