I want to publish and distribute a book of Hawaiian Moolelo [Buke Moolelo Hawaii] for all the people of this lahui; and my great desire is for the questions below to be answered, so that the book can be filled with all of the genealogies [mookuauhau]. Continue reading
In the Liberty Theater, beginning on the night of the 4th of the coming month of May, until the 9th, shown will be an opera for the very first time, called the Prince of Hawaii, under the direction and management of Mr. C. E. King.
In this first opera of Hawaii nei, selected was Raymond Kinney, as the prince of Hawaii; Joseph Kamakau, the king; Rose Tribe, the queen; and Harriet Beamer, as the princess. Others who were selected are Judge John R. Desha and Johanna Wilcox. Continue reading
He Inoa keia no Balauna
Komisina ahaiolelo
Na ke Aupuni o Amerika
I hoouna mai a e nowelo
E imi ana i ka oiaio
O na olelo hakuepa wale
A na kolea kauahua Continue reading
Through mele, one can understand the way of life of the people of very long ago, and the stories of the land as well!
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Perhaps the mele of old are almost all lost; those who know them are but few. This is something to be regretful of for in those mele, one can understand the way of life of the people of very long ago, and the stories of the land as well. The means for these mele to continue and not to be lost is by printing them in books and newspapers perhaps; in that way, the new generations can read them and contemplate over it and see the misconceptions of their kupuna and to not follow in their misguided ways. We wish to print the old mele and new mele, as long as they are good, and we ask of those who have mele and the composers of mele to send them to us and we will print them. Write the letters very clearly, and insert punctuation where they…
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O Kuokoa Newspaper, Aloha oe:—Please include this parcel of sadness and grief in an empty space of your columns so that my multitudes will know my dear husband has passed, Mr. Thomas Weston Lindsay. Aloha no!
To all my dear family, friends, and intimates, residing from Hawaii to Niihau, from this column you will learn that my beloved kane, Mr. Thomas Weston Lindsay has gone, he left me and all of my family grieving for him with pain, and my heart filled with love for him. Continue reading
UA LEI NO.
He lei no ka lehua o Hilo, ua lei no;
He lei no ka hinano o Puna, ua lei no;
He lei no ka oo o Kona, ua lei no;
He lei no ka roke o Maui, ua lei no;
He lei no ke kukui o Molokai, ua lei no; Continue reading
Emalia Kaihumua, a sister of “Sweet” Emalia, whose record with the police extends over a number of years, was severely beaten by her husband yesterday, her jaw being broken with a demijohn. The injured woman was brought to the police station, and she was given medical treatment. Continue reading
Those who desired to once again celebrate lei day have decided to hold it on this coming May 1st, and the place it will be held it on Bishop Street. Continue reading
Within that spacious structure at Manamana, gathered together was a huge crowd because of a call out to all to an open meeting of the people on Monday night, December 28, 1891. Before the meeting time, there were songs performed by the Hawaiian band in honor of the meeting.
Here are the people who came that we recorded:
Hon. A. Rosa, J. L. Kaulukou, J. K. Kaulia, J. M. Poepoe, J. E. Poepoe, T. K. Nakanaela, W. C. Achi, J. Kalana, J. U. Kawainui, E. Johnson, I. D. Iaea, W. H. Kahumoku, J. A. Kahoonei, J. Kanui, S. K. Aki, J. B. Kuoha, Paulo Aea, J. Alapai, E. Naukana, J. Heleluhe, Rev. J. Waiamau, E. K. Lilikalani, S. L. Kawelo, S. K. Ka-ne, J. N. K. Keola, J. Nalua, D. M. Aea, G. L. Desha, Umauma, Mailolo, D. Malo, Haili, Lii, F. Meka, Continue reading
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