THE MALIHINI CHRISTMAS TREE.
The Hawaiian Gazette, Volume LIII, Number 101, Page 2. December 30, 1910.
More images from the Christmas tree at Iolani Palace, 1910.
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Christmas tree at Iolani Palace, cont’d, 1910.
CHILDREN WAITING TO RECEIVE PRESENTS.
CHRISTMAS TREE LADEN WITH PRESENTS.
…two years ago, after discussion, they decided that it would be a fine thing to give presents to the children of this town, whereupon they collected money to purchase gifts and to do everything that would it enjoyable for them.
And in that spirit, the tree was again put up on that day for the children, and it was a joyous thing for those who gave the gifts, and at the close of his speech, he invited them to give three cheers, an invitation that was responded to from the children with enthusiasm. Continue reading
Christmas tree at Iolani Palace, 1910.
CHRISTMAS TREE LADEN WITH PRESENTS
THE FOREIGN CHRISTMAS TREE
Children lined up before the Executive Building to Receive Presents.
The Visitors along with the Children were Drenched in the Falling Rain on that Morning.
Two years have past since the start of the giving of a Malihini Christmas Tree heavy with presents of all sorts to the indigent children, and this year it seems as if there was the most presents collected along with the most children, reaching more than about two thousand, but showers coming down when the presents were being handed out was problematic for the little children and the gifts as well, and many of the presents were damaged.
Within the falling rain nonetheless, the children remained standing in line until they received their gift, and looking at their expressions, the happiness upon getting their present outweighed the difficulties of the rain. Continue reading
Louis Haagen to Kalaupapa, 1921.
ASKS CITIZENSHIP AND DEPARTS FOR KALAUPAPA
Louis Haagen, a Catholic brother, has declared in the office of the clerk of the United States district court his intention of becoming an American citizen. Brother Louis arrived in Honolulu several weeks ago from Belgium. He is 26 years old, was born at Poppel, Belgium, and was in the thick of the great World War from start to finish. Brother Louis left by the Mikahala for Molokai Settlement to join the staff of the Catholic Mission at Kalaupapa, where he will devote his life to caring for the inmates of the settlement.
(Maui News, 1/14/1921, p. 6)
The Maui News, 21st Year, Number 1087, Page 6. January 14, 1921.
Robert K. Bonine film, 1921.
Leper Settlement is Shown in New Aspect
An attractive and unusual film of scenes from the Molokai settlement has been displayed to a party of friends by Robert K. Bonine, Honolulu photographer and pioneer in the exposition abroad of Hawaii through the moving picture, reports the Advertiser. Among those at the “first night” at Mr. Bonine’s studio in the Oregon building were Dr. A. L. Dean, president of the University of Hawaii, Frederick E. Trotter, president of the board of health, and Dr. G. A. Barton. Continue reading
Coconut crab in Hawaii, 1897.
[Found under: “LOCAL BREVITIES”]
Willie Nott is the proud possessor of one large coconut crab and four hermit crabs, and he is at a loss to know what to do with them.
(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 7/27/1897, p. 7)
The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XXVI, Number 4670, Page 7. July 27, 1897.
Escaped coconut crab, 1877.
[Found under: “NA ANOAI.”]
Last we we were shown by Kalua, a coconut-eating crab, which he found in the yard of the Senior Alii C. Kanaina, in a deep hole dug into the earth. Its whole appearance is strange indeed. Its legs are huge, and its pincers are scary to look at, and its whole body is remarkable. Where did it come from? Continue reading
Peter C. Beamer’s store on Front Street, 1906.
Telephone Apparatus
REASONABLE COSTS PAID MONTHLY
HAWAIIAN MUSIC
BIRD GUNS, $8.50 to $16.00. RIFLES, $5.50 to $18.50
Gun accessories of all sorts.
REMEMBER
This is The One Shop on this Island
that deal with equipment of this kind. We have an assortment of Knives and Work Equipment. We clean and remake keys of all types. We are Agents for
White Sewing Machines
YOU PAY SMALL $5.00 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS.
P. C. BEAMER, – – Front Street, Hilo
(Hoku o Hawaii, 8/16/1906, p. 3)
Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Volume I, Number 19, Aoao 3. Augate 16, 1906.
Churches in town, 1856.
PLACES OF WORSHIP.
SEAMEN’S BETHEL—Rev. S. C. Damon Chaplain—King street, near the Sailors’ Home. Preaching on Sundays at 11 A. M. and 7½ P. M. Seats free. Sabbath School after the morning services.
FORT STREET CHURCH—Services at present in the Court House, up stairs—Rev. J. D. Strong, Pastor. Preaching on Sundays at 11 A. M. and 7½ P. M. Seats free. Sabbath School meets at 10 A. M.
METHODIST CHURCH—Nuuanu avenue, corner of Tutui street—Rev. Wm. S. Turner, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 11 A. M. and 7½ P. M. Seats free. Sabbath School meets at 10 A. M.
KING’S CHAPEL—King street, above the Palace—Rev. E. W. Clark Pastor. Pulpit supplied at present by Rev. Messrs. Armstrong and Bishop. Services, in Hawaiian every Sunday at 9½ A. M. and 3 P. M.
CATHOLIC CHURCH—Fort street, near Beretania—under the charge of Rt. Rev. Bishop Maigret, assisted by Abbe Modeste. Services every Sunday at 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.
SMITH’S CHURCH—Beretania street, near Nuuanu street—Rev. Lowell Smith Pastor. Services in Hawaiian, every Sunday at 10 A. M. and 2½ P. M.
[It is interesting to see Tutui street which we see today as Kukui. The King’s Chapel, also known as the Stone Church, is Kawaiahao Church.]
(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 11/20/1856, p. 2)
The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume I, Number 21, Page 2. November 20, 1856.
43rd birthday of John Kekipi Maia, 1922.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF THE KAHU OF KE ALAULA O KA MALAMALAMA.
REV. JOHN KEKIPI MAIA.
On Thursday the 13th of this month of April, held was a service to commemorate the birthday of Rev. John Kekipi K. Maia, the replacement for his father who is at rest, Rev. Kekipi Maia, and his elder brother who is at rest, John E. K. Maia, at the Christian Science [Hoomana Naauao] church.
He has been sojourning in this world for 43 years, and has spent three years as the kahu of Ke Alaula o ka Malamalama and president of the Christian Science of Hawaii began by his deceased father, Rev. John Kekipi Maia. Continue reading
