Hawaiian Kaaos and Meles.—In the native papers published in Honolulu, there frequently appear old compositions by the native poets and historians, which would be highly interesting if translated. the late Judge Andrews, the the preface to his “Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language,” says, Continue reading
The road of Ewa—There are perhaps no other people in the backside of town who are greatly blessed with good roads to travel upon like those who live in the Ewa side and all the way leeward. Leaving town, it is truly a pleasant ride by horse or carriage; the windiness of Moanalua, the descent of Kapukaki, Kalauao, and the rise on that side, and the descent of Waimalu; it is just fine; there are no obstructing boulders that block or hold up the trip. There is great confidence in the efficiency of our Road Supervisor [Luna Alanui], and we hope that the days will not be far away when the roads all over the island will progress as well.
[This is the first time I have come across “maikakaʻi,” which I am guessing is a reduplication of maikaʻi. Any other thoughts?]
(Au Okoa, 1/21/1869, p. 2)
Ke Au Okoa, Buke IV, Helu 40, Aoao 2. Ianuari 21, 1869.
On Fort Street,
MAY BE SEEN THE VIEWS taken of the Late
Lava Flow at Kahuku,
And the Effects of the Late
Earthquake at Waiohinu, Kau.
Views of Kilauea and other places. Also Cards of the Kings, Queens, Chiefs, etc., all for sale at low prices. Also, Oval and Square Frames of all sizes, which will be sold cheap.
H. L. CHASE.
(Hawaiian Gazette, 1/13/1869, p. 1)
Hawaiian Gazette, Volume IV, Number 52, Page 1. January 13, 1869.
Earthquake on Hawaii.—During this past week, earthquakes once again shook that Island, and volcanic ash covered the top of the Mountain, Mauna Loa.
(Au Okoa, 1/21/1869, p. 2)
Ke Au Okoa, Buke IV, Helu 40, Aoao 2. Ianuari 21, 1869.
Only 126 years ago.
“O wau, Liliuokalani, ma ka lokomaikai o ke Akua, malalo o ke Kumukanawai o ke Aupuni Hawaii, Moiwahine, ma keia ke hoike paa nei i Ko’u kue i kekahi hana a mau hana paha a pau i lawelawe ia e kue ana Ia’u iho a me ke Aupuni Kumukanawai o ke Aupuni Hawaii e kekahi poe e koi ana ua kukulu lakou he Aupuni Kuikawa no ka manawa no keia Aupuni.
“Ke ae wale nei no Au mamuli o ka mana oi ikaika o Amerika Huipuia nona hoi ke Kuhina Elele Nui, ka Meamahaloia John L. Stevens, ua kauoha aku i na koa o Amerika Huipuia e hoopae ia mai ma Honolulu, a ua kukala ae e kokua no oia i ua Aupuni Kuikawa ‘la no ka Manawa i oleloia.
“Nolaila, i mea e kaupale aku ai i na hookuia ana o na puali i…
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Supposedly here before.—A haole newspaper of this town published on this past Saturday morning stated that there is a Russian haole aboard the ship amongst the Russian passengers who are searching for homes for themselves; Continue reading
I just googled Maikunu Ulii, and found this record from the National Park Service!
[They had an admittance date for him, but now with this information, they have a death date as well! Keoni Maikunu Ulii.]
The grandchild of Mr. Ulii of Puueo, child of Manoa Ulii, Continue reading
Judge Barnard [Lunakanawai Banada] formerly of Laupahoehoe died in the City of Berkley. He was a kamaaina of this Island, and to him belongs the Stores standing in the famous valley of Laupahoehoe. It was a long time since he moved to that place where he lived last.
(Hoku o Hawaii, 1/16/1919, p. 3)
Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Buke XII, Helu 33, Aoao 3. Ianuari 16, 1919.
And then she turned and looked down at the bottom of the pit, and her Hiiaka sisters were sitting there; at which point she chanted:
THE SECOND KAU OF THE STORY OF HIIAKA.
1. A ka luna i Puuonioni Continue reading
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