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A general reluctance is felt in attempting to forecast the 
advent of more prosperous times than has been the lot of this 
Territory for some years. Still with the present indications of 
agricultural prosperity it is not difficult to gauge with some 
degree of accuracy the measure of the tide of success which 
has set in. In the face of reduced sugar yields in other coun- 
tries, Hawaii is not only turning out her predicted crop, but is 
on the majority of plantations greatly exceeding estimates. 
The coincidence of a record harvest with high prices is a most 
fortunate one, and its effect is already beginning to be shown 
in the increased dividends of the plantations. The increasing 
extension of the pineapple industry, the building of new can- 
neries, the development of new centers of agriculture activity 
in various parts of the islands, and the projected establish- 
ment of tobacco and other plantations are all gratifying signs 
of the splendid future which is awaiting the Hawaiian Islands. 
When we are able to look back upon the present year, there is 
little doubt that 1908 will be regarded not only as one of the 
most successful years from the material view of revenue, but 
on account of the inception of many industries and projects 
which will rank high in the economical future of the Territory. 
A Chinese vegetable gardener, named Wing Hop, who, 
many years ago, is reported to have been employed by Luther 
Burbank, is now said to have immortalized himself by produc- 
ing an odorless onion. It is supposed the idea was conceived 
from a chance remark made to him by Burbank that a fortune 
awaited the producer of such a culinary delicacy. Many have 
examined the latest addition to our growing list of modern 
agricultural triumphs and all report that the new onion is 
lacking not only in smell but also in the endeared odor of 
yore. Whether an onion, such as is described is still an onion, 
is a question the proof of which remains in the eating. 
ASSISTANT ENTOMOLOGIST WANTED. 
The Australian Sugar Producers' Association is instituting an 
investigation of the 'grub' which causes great destruction to the 
cane throughout Queensland, with a view to discovering some 
specific to adequately cope with it. The special work will be 
under the direction of the Government Entomologist and Vege- 
table Pathologist, Mr. Henry Tryon, and it will be necessary for 
the Government to appoint an Assistant in the Entomologist's 
