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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

Laieikawai and Death of Cook at the Opera House, 1902.

Next Attraction at the Opera House.

There was a very good rehearsal last evening of the Hawaii Ponoi Dramatic Club in their hall on Kaahumanu street. This club will give a dramatic entertainment next Saturday evening at the Opera House. Continue reading

Laieikawai performance, 1902.

OPERA HOUSE [HALE MELE HOU]

Saturday Night, Mar. 29, ’02

FAMOUS PLEASURABLE PERFORMANCE

OF

‘Laieikawai’

prepared from the Famous Story of LAIEIKAWAI, the Woman of the Twilight, the Handsome Beauty of Paliuli. It will be opened by the Hawaii Ponoi Dramatic Club in  the Night of the 15th of March. Continue reading

This sounds like it was a good time, 1902.

THE LAST NIGHT TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF PALIULI, LAIEIKAWAI

Because of the big rain and the muddiness of this past Week, therefore the performance of LAIEIKAWAI and LONO CAPTAIN COOK was postponed to this past Saturday, the 22nd of March, 1902, and it will be performed once again on this Saturday, the 29th. Continue reading

Death of Stephen Kahele Kunukau and Kailaa Kunukau, 1896.

LEFT FOR THE BEYOND.

Left for the other side was our younger sibling and our beloved mother. Our younger brother Stephen Kahele Kunukau left this life on the 15th of March 1896.

He was born of A. H. Kunukau and Kailaa Kunukau on the 19th of March 1877, at Kanaio, Hanuauia, Maui, and he lived until 18 years, 11 months, and 25 days, when he set aside his burdens for all times. Continue reading

Congratulations Waikiki Aquarium, 110 years old! 1904 / 2014.

Waikiki Aquarium, 115 years old this year!

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HOME OF THE FISHES IS OPENED

A Place to Learn and Enjoy for the Visitors.

AN EFFORT BY HONOLULU’S WEALTHY FOR THE BENEFIT OF EVERYONE.

On the Saturday of this past week, the Aquarium of Hawaii, which stands in Waikiki, makai of Kapiolani Park opened for viewing. This opening was not an opening for the general public, but it was for just those who were invited to come see. This Sunday is when it will be open to the public.

Earlier, it was reported in the columns of the Kilohana¹ that a home will be built where Hawaii’s fishes will be kept, and in the end, the report has come true as the building was entered by the invited guests and will be entered by Honolulu’s people on Sunday.

Many years ago, there was a thought to build an aquarium in Honolulu nei, and Dr. Dorn was the one to…

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