The Wawapuhi post reminded me of this one.
New “barking sand”.—Ezek. Kahale of Puuwai, Niihau spoke recently of seeing a new one kani at Kahio and Keaku, that is like the sands of Nohili. This is something very new to be seen in that area.
(Kuokoa, 5/30/1863, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke II, Helu 22, Aoao 2. Mei 30, 1863.
There is a new barking sands, it is here at East Koloa, at Makahuena Point, and the lands of that one kani is Wawapuhi. The sand here makes more of a sound than that of Nohilo, and the sands are high up. If the dragging starts from the top until down below, those staying above will hear it. This barking sand is not from before, it is a new thing; the wind blew this sand all the way to Wawapuhi, Continue reading
Hawaiian Idol.—A genuine idol of the olden time, has recently been discovered at Waialua, Oahu, by Mr. Lane. Through the permission of His Excellency ex-Governor Kekuanaoa, this idol has been presented to the Museum of Oahu College [Punahou]. It is about eight feet in length, and resembles the ancient images represented in Jarvis’ History. Mr. Chase has had this idol sketched by Mr. Emmert, and very soon photographs will be on exhibition. Many hundreds of Hawaiians have gathered to see this huge image while it was set up in front of the Kuokoa office, at the Sailors’ Home, Honolulu. Continue reading
A godly figure.—On this past Monday, a godly figure was stood up at the front of the Kuokoa Office, to show the Hawaiians so that they see clearly the nature of the akua kii of the olden days. Continue reading
Image of the wooden kii found at Waialua.—We saw the kii of Kealia, one of the god idols of Hawaii nei, found in the pond at Waialua; its picture was printed in a children’s newspaper, Continue reading
On the 27th of this past April, the wife of Mr. Dole, the teacher at the boarding school at Punahou. She had complication from childbirth; on Tuesday, she gave birth to a son, and on Saturday at one o’clock in the afternoon, the mother died. Continue reading
Does anyone see any mention of earthquakes or tsunami-like activity during this period mentioned in any of the English newspapers?
We received a letter from A. P. Waahia of Makaalae, Hana, Maui, reporting that on the 26th of April, the sea was rough [kai koo] there; the sea was calm and there was no wind, but there was a sprinkle of rain; that night, at perhaps 2:00 or so, Continue reading
Strong Sea.—On Saturday, that being the past 26th of April, there was a kaikoo [strong seas] all around Hilo and Puna, and as a result of this kaikoo, Continue reading
Mr. editor, Aloha oe:—Please kindly allow me some open space in our Pride to report a short story of our mother who grew weary of this life on the night of Thursday, the 25th of April. Continue reading
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