Speaking of cool things I have seen recently, did you guys see/hear this? Click on the image of Mary Kawena Pukui below.
Still photo taken from a film by Vivienne Mader, ca. 1930. Image number SCP 103645. Bishop Museum Archives.
From “The Auntie of the Bishop Museum,” Honolulu Advertiser, August 17, 2005, Pages E1, 3.
The past Monday of this week, was the 62nd birthday of the Alii R. Keelikolani. Continue reading
This past Monday, celebrated was Mrs. Elizabeth Lahilahi Napuaikaumakani Webb turning 86 years old. A party was held on her birthday, held at the home of Mrs. Clement K. Parker Sr. of Waikiki. Continue reading
This coming Sunday, the 10th of January, is the birthday of the Prince W. P. Leleiohoku, and it will be the twentieth years of his life. He was born on the 10th of January, 1855, on the day of the funeral of King Kauikeaouli, Continue reading
THE CALM SEAS OF KONA
KAHALA, Honolulu, January 5, 1945—The nurses and all the employees of The Queen’s Hospital gave a luau in the memory of the birthday of Queen Emma Kaleleonalani, on the grounds of the hospital. There were many people who were invited, and there were many who attended. We two [Evelyn Desha and Stephen Desha Jr.] were among the invited, and my companion [Mr. Desha] was invited to speak on the life of Queen Emma. There were many who entertained at that luau. Singing groups with their hula girls. Something that really made the two of us happy was our meeting and shaking hands with Admiral Nimitz, General Smith, and Governor Stainback. The ideas below are some that were spoken of by my friend on that afternoon.
On this day, Queen Kapiolani has made 46 years old, and they have been ruling this land for eight years. She has gone off from the royal court today, perhaps to enjoy the calm of Ehu [Kona, Hawaii], and we pray that her days are lengthened and their reign is blessed from here on.
(Ko Hawaii Paeaina, 12/31/1881, p. 2)
Ko Hawaii Paeaina, Buke IV, Helu 53, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 31, 1881.
