28 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1896
Page
1
A week of entertainment features The Frawleys with shows on Tuesday December 1 and Thursday December 3 plus a Saturday matinee December 6. The program promises a quiet homelike venue with nurse services baths massage and electric training options under supervision of Dr Kellogg telephone 60.
The September Nine teenth Century honors Algernon Swinburne with a birthday poem. Entitled The High Oaks Barking Hall July duh 1626 the verses praise a birthplace as a sacred woodland shrine. The lines evoke memory and maternal grace, celebrating the sun first kissing a newborn’s face.
A private missive from North Kohala alleges widespread wickedness involving natives and officers, noting native children are taught to drink and criticizing Honolulu and Kohala. The writer urges action against opium, awa, and other perceived evils, while asking where the officers are and who enforces order.
At a November 27 1896 gathering in Honolulu Annexation Club officers including Judge Hartwell and Thurston voiced support for Hawaii joining the United States. A five member committee drafted a resolution reaffirming the Club’s aim to annex Hawaii while urging orderly transition and adherence to US law. Discussion covered immigration, republican administration, and the value of annexation over a protectorate.
A brief note describes mutual disappointment after a recent cut call between Miss Percival and TL. It then reports Jayasuraya receiving a large invoice for Ceylonese novel ties and jewelry for the holiday trade, with handsome articles on display at No 6 Hotel Street.
Guide on preserving cut flowers notes two methods to prevent decay by keeping stems in water and changing water frequently. Advises trimming ends, using a preservative, and keeping delicate stems separate. Also covers reviving wilted flowers with hot water and sal volatile and suggests wax over stems for wear. Brief medical section on heart stoppage explains circulation and death timeline. Mentions Eb Bergersen as agent at Bethel streets.
The Honolulu Library and Reading Room Association held its annual meeting with a slim quorum. The treasurer reported 620.50 on hand and a total add to the catalogue of 638 volumes, including 90 bound magazines and a valuable imported atlas. The old trustees were re elected for another year. a long list of officers and subscribers followed.
The Sunday program lists Makee Island concert tomorrow if weather cooperates with a Hawaiian band at Emma Square this afternoon at 4 30 offering a list of pieces. Next Monday is St Andrew's day with a special choral service at St Andrew's Cathedral at 7 0 0 led by the Bishop of Honolulu with assistants. Free seats and collection for Diocesan Fund.
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