Category Archives: Birth Announcement

It seems that Jack was not all work and no play, 1912.

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Desha Elopes, Weds; Keeps Secret 2 Years

Jack Desha of Hawaii, Harvard’s star baseball player, marries girl of his choice despite opposition of stern parent. Two ceremonies held, and he becomes proud father before his classmates learn the story that he has long left the ranks of single men.

—Photo by Perkins.

Harvard Hears News When He Presents a Candidate for Class Baby

Jack Desha of Hilo and Harvard, famed as a football and baseball player, is a benedict. Further than this, he entered the ranks of married men two years ago by way of an elopement with the daughter of his landlord and was married on New Year’s Day, 1910. It may also be stated that Jack Desha has been a proud father since December 11, 1910, when Evelyn C. M. Desha came into the world.

Friends of Jack Desha in the Hawaiian Islands need not feel disappointed or grieved at the fact that the young athlete failed to confide in them, for it appears that the members of his own class at Harvard, that of 1912, knew nothing about it until Desha as a candidate for the class baby, to which position she was at once elected by the class. Continue reading →

More on the birth of Princess Kaiulani, 1875.

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Letters of Congratulation.

At Lahaina, on the 21st inst., on the news being received from Honolulu of the birth of a daughter to the Princess Likelike Cleghorn, the citizens held or public meeting at the Court House, presided over by Gov. Kapena, and adopted the draft of letters of congratulation to His Majesty, and to the parents of the young Princess. The following is a translation of the address to His Majesty:

“To His Majesty Kalakaua, Sire: Permit us in the name of the people of Lahaina to present our sincere congratulations on the birth of a new Princess. The birth of a new scion of the ancient family of Chiefs of which Your Majesty is the head, affords new cause for rejoicing among Your people. Our prayer is that Heaven may shower its choicest blessings on the infant Princess, that she may be granted a long liife, and become an honor and a blessing to the Royal Family of Hawaii nei.”

Signed by the Committee.

J. M. Kapena, Chairman,  G. W. Napaepae,
A. Pali,  J. O. Kawela,
D. Kahaulelio,  D. Mamaki.

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 10/30/1875, p. 2)

LETTERS OF CONGRATULATION.

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XX, Number 18, Page 2. October 30, 1875.

The birth of the new princess, Kaiulani, 1875.

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On Saturday morning last, the 16th instant, Her Royal Highness the Princess Miriam Likelike, sister to His Majesty the King, and wife of the Hon. A. S. Cleghorn, was safely delivered of a daughter. At four P. M. all the bells of the city rang a merry peal in honor of the infant Princess.

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 10/23/1875, p. 2)

On Saturday morning last...

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XX, Number 17, Page 2. October 23, 1875.

Birth of Keolaokalani, 1863.

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Born.

Born on the 30th of December, 1862, was a son by Her Highness R. Keelikolani, at Hale Halaaniani of Maj. W. L. Moehonua. At 4 in the afternoon was the birth; the mother is in fine health without weakness.

The child has been given to Mrs. Bishop (Pauahi) as a hanai, with our hopes that the royal son lives a long life. They are at Haleakala [the residence of the Bishops].

(Hoku o ka Pakipika, 1/1/1863, p. 2)

Hanau.

Ka Hoku o ka Pakipika, Buke 2, Helu 12, Aoao 2. Ianuari 1, 1863.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

John Kaiama Keka to Esther P. Kamana, Dec. 18.

BIRTHS.

To Jacob Ahwai and Angeline Kahananui, a son, Dec. 17.
To Charles Kekoa and Minne Perkins, a daughter, Dec. 17.
To Sam Maii and Mary Kahikina, a daughter, Dec. 20.
To Nameless and Mary Bush, a daughter, Dec. 22.
To George K. Moore and Maria K. Peters, a son, Dec. 22.
To Mr. and Mrs. John Ke, a son, Dec. 23.

DEATHS.

Polikapu, on Fort Street, Dec. 19.
Keakalaualono, on Tantalus Street, Dec. 19.
Mary Kupo, on Pua Lane, Dec. 19.
Anela Kahinu, on Manoa Street, Dec. 20.
Cecilia Akiu, on Webb Lane, Dec. 20.
William Bell, at Leahi Home, Dec. 21.
Mary George, at Queen’s Hospital, Dec. 21.
A baby of Nameless on Ward Avenue, Dec. 22.
Joe Mikikai, on Insane Asylum Road, Dec. 22.
David Barbara  on the road to the Country Club House, Nuuanu, Dec. 22.
Mohala Moanauli, on Kalihi Street, Dec. 22.
L. Ah Sing, on Kamanuwai Street, Dec. 23.

(Kuokoa, 12/26/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 52, Aoao 4. Dekemaba 26, 1913.

Children born on Christmas, 1920.

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THERE WERE MANY BABIES BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

There are perhaps many more babies that were born on Christmas Day, but there were not reported to the office of the board of health, where births must be recorded; the number reported was just five.

The babies born on Christmas day are these below:

To Mr. and Mrs. Antonio B. Andrade of Edward Street, near Mokauea, Kalihi, a boy, the name not known.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Akana Awana of South Queen Street, a son with the name Christy Ernest.

To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Belisky of Miller Street, a daughter with the name Frances Jean.

To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Correia of Kalihi Valley, a daughter with the name Mary Gertrude.

To Mr. and Mrs. Moses W. Kaululaau of Eighth Street, near Maunaloa Street in Kaimuki, a daughter with the name Nora Kahakalani.

On Christmas eve, a girl by the name Dorothy DeVaughan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leasure of Kamehameha IV Road, Kalihi.

(Kuokoa, 12/31/1920, p. 2)

LEHULEHU NA BEBE I HANAUIA MAI MA KA LA KARISIMAKA.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVIII, Helu 53, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 31, 1920.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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BIRTHS.

To William K. Luther and Rebecca Kaninau, a son, Dec. 11.
To John A. Hoopale and Lily K. Kaawa, a son, Dec. 14.

DEATHS.

William Lonomaikai Austin, at Waikiki, Dec. 11.
Kahalewai Kaakau, on Dowsett Lane, Dec. 11.
Meleana Makolu, on Gulick Street, Dec. 11.
Hilda Kailiponi Bryant, on School Street, Dec. 11.
Charles Ling Loy, on Castle Street, Dec. 11.
Elizabeth Waiamau, on Kahanu Street, Dec. 12.
Henry Kamana Sniffen, on Kawaiahao Street, Dec. 13.
John Lii, on Dowsett Lane, Dec. 13.
William Kahanu, on Ahuula Street, Dec. 13.
Annie Kawai, on Fort Street, Dec. 13.
Windfred Hulihia Kaonohi, at Lanakila Tract, Dec. 14.
Iona Pihea, on Liliha Street, Dec. 14.
Mabel Kepani, at Beritania Street and Miller, Dec. 14.
Mabel Kua, on Alapai Lane, Dec. 15.
Kawai, on King Street, Dec. 15.

(Kuokoa, 12/19/1913, p. 4)

NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 50, Aoao 4. Dekemaba 19, 1913.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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BIRTHS.

To Charles Luitz, Jr. and Ester Kaai, a daughter, Nov. 16.
To Henry Kanoa and Lily Mahiai, a son, Nov. 25.
To Moses Keaulana and Mary Makakauila, a son, Dec. 5.
To Luke Leo Cullen and Miriam Kamaka, a son, Dec. 6.

DEATHS.

Hekekia, at the pier of Kalihi, Dec. 5.
Kaahu Kealoha, at Kamoiliili, Dec. 4.
Kealoha Hoomanawanui, on Houghtailing Street, Dec. 4.
William Pualoa, at Makuna Square, Dec. 5.
David Kalani, at Leahi Home, Dec. 6.
Albert K. Kauhane, at the Children’s Hospital, Dec. 7.
Anderson Menzies, at Mokauea, Dec. 7.
Rev. Paa, at the Insane Asylum, Dec. 7.
Howard Kameeakua, on Peterson Lane, Dec. 8.
Mrs. Halawai Kaaipuaa, on Houghtailing Street, Dec. 8.
Mary Hope, on Insane Asylum Road, Dec. 10.

(Kuokoa, 12/12/1913, p. 4)

NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 49, Aoao 4. Dekemaba 12, 1913.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Joseph B. Olepau to Ahee Nahale’a, Nov. 23.
John Kuhalahala to Hattie Koleka, Nov. 29.
William Kahlbaum to Mrs. Emma Kalau, Nov. 30.
John Kahue to Cecilia Manini, Dec. 1.

BIRTHS.

To Kinchi and Nemi Wong, a son, Nov. 4.
To Samuel Pinao and Rebecca Kaauwai, a daughter, Nov. 12.
To Mr. and Mrs. Miller, a daughter, Nov. 17.
To Henry K. Sheldon and Annie L. Reuter, a daughter, Nov. 30.

DEATHS.

George. Kueneku, at Leahi Home, Nov. 28.
Lily Namokueha, on Kalawahine Street, Nov. 29.
A baby of Mrs. E. Andrews, on Kewalo Street, Nov. 30.
Charlotte C. von Hasolocher, on Alakea Street, Nov. 30.
John Lua, at Leahi Home, Nov. 30.
Mrs. Malie Kahiau, on Manoa Street, Dec. 2.

(Kuokoa, 12/5/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 48, Aoao 4. Dekemaba 5, 1913.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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BIRTHS.

To Charles Lee Sing and Mary Kahele, a son, Nov. 19.
To William K. Kauuku and Lily Pokipala, a son, Nov. 23.
To John Adams and Alice Kahele, a daughter, Nov. 24.
To James Kekahuna and Minnie Peter, a son, Nov. 24.

DEATHS.

Solomon Enoka, on Liliha Street, Nov. 21.
Samuel Apela, on Parker Lane, Nov. 22.
Sarah Bettigrew, in Moanalua, Nov. 22.
Himo Olippe [? Kimo Olippe], at the Children’s Hospital, Nov. 22.
H. P. Haiola, on Ilaniwai Street, Nov. 23.
Kahui Kauuku, on Auld Lane, Nov. 24.
Aberahama Ahakuelo, in Moiliili, Nov. 24.
Rose Namokuelua, in the Children’s Hospital, Nov. 25.

(Kuokoa, 11/28/1913, p. 4)

NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 47, Aoao 4. Novemaba 28, 1913.