Category Archives: Building

Charles Mathews performs at the Royal Hawaiian Theatre, 1871.

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[Found under: “NOTES OF THE WEEK.”]

Charles Mathews in the Cannibal Islands.—This celebrated Comedian, who gave us a taste of his powers last February, writes a characteristic letter, in which he gives his impressions of us. We copy:

Reached Honolulu the capital of the Island of Oahu, and the seat of the government of the Hawaiian group, on Saturday, the 19th; eighteen days, four thousand and thirteen miles and three quarters! (accuracy again—exact as an architect’s estimate £4,000 35s. 1–2d.). Head winds (of course) all the way; longest passage (of course) ever known, and certainly the weariest. Heavy rolling seas, not a sail, or fish sighted, the only excitement we had arisen from the odd novelty of two Thursdays coming together in one week, two 9ths of February, arm-in-arm. At Honolulu, one of the loveliest little spots upon earth, I acted one night “by command, and in the presence of His Majesty Kamehameha V, King of the Sandwich Islands” (not ‘Hoky Poky Wonky Fong’ as erroneously reported), and a memorable night it was. Continue reading →

On the Wailuku Union Church, 1912.

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Brief History of the Wailuku Church.

The first building of the Wailuku Union Church was erected in the early part of 1867. Mr. Christopher H. Lewers, Mr. Edward H. Bailey and several others then living in Wailuku were interested in its erection, and assisted in the work. “The Friend” of a somewhat earlier date speaks of the work of the ladies of Wailuku in raising nearly $400 toward the new building.

Rev. Thomas Gardner Thurston, second son of Asa and Lucy G. Thurston, of Kailua, Hawaii, was the first pastor of this Church. He was ordained in the Kaahumanu Church, and ministered to both English-speaking and Hawaiian congregations, beginning his work in the month of October, 1866.

The Wailuku Union Church was organized, January 15th, 1867. Rev. W. P. Alexander was moderator of that council, Rev. S. E. Bishop, D. D., was the scribe. The papers of incorporation were issued the year before, on October 10th. Continue reading →

New Kaahumanu Church, 1835.

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PERTAINING TO THE CHURCH IN WAILUKU.

Wailuku, Maui, July 27, 1835.

O Tinker—Rejoice with us, at your former place, because our church is complete. It is an adobe structure—but it is good nonetheless. The length is fifteen fathoms in length. Seven fathoms in width. There are five entrances, and they are complete with doors and hinges. There are fifteen windows with shutters. The inside of the building is plastered.

After it was complete, we consecrated the building to Jehovah, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. On that day, the house was filled—everyone could not fit inside. This is how we went about it.

1. We beseeched for assistance in the work that day of Jehovah, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

2. We read the words of God. II. Chronicles, chapter 6.

3. We sang, hymn 33.

4. We prayed.

5. We once again sang, hymn 52.

6. Words of God were explained. This is the passage. II Chronicles 6: 18. “But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth?”

It is said,

1. God’s dwelling with man is amazing.

Because—He is a great God.—He is glorious—powerful—holy—he is good. His soul is immaculate—his thoughts are righteous—his deeds are correct. He is a jealous God, and he is loathe of vice.

And man is small—and weak—he is not good—his soul is unclean. He is rebellious. He is an enemy of God. How can God dwell with men on earth?

II. It is highly desired for God to dwell with man.

God dwelling with man will make man kind and truly righteous. This will make man able to keep the Sabbath—to live righteously in his house—to read correctly his words—and to pray righteously to him. Continue reading →

William H. Bailey donates grand clock to Kaahumanu Church, 1884.

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A Generous Gift.

On the 7th inst, Mr. W. H. Bailey formally presented to Kaahumanu Church of Wailuku, a valuable Seth Thomas Tower Clock for the tower that has lately been erected on that building. It is of the Hotchkiss patent, strikes the hours and runs eight days. The dial is six feet in diameter and can be seen from a long distance. While Rev. Keaweamahi was pastor of the church, the members were very zealous in collecting a fund to erect the tower, which Mr. Bailey was cognizant of, and to encourage them, promised to give them a clock when they had completed the tower. He has now fulfilled his promise, and the people of the town, as well as the church members, are happy in the possession of a good timepiece which repeats the hours through the day and night. The trustees of the church thanked Mr. Bailey on behalf of the church and of the community. Mr. Bailey replied that he felt under obligations to the people of Wailuku, and having lived most of his life there, remembered the old edifice which was now replaced by the handsome structure wherein they were assembled, and felt glad of an opportunity of adding to the comfort of his friends near home.

(Hawaiian Gazette, 9/10/1884, p. 8)

A Generous Gift.

Hawaiian Gazette, Volume XIX, Number 37, page 8. September 10, 1884.

Kaahumanu Church repairs, 1911 / 2015.

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KAAHUMANU CHURCH IN WAILUKU IS REDEDICATED.

On Sunday, this past June 18th, after the cleaning and repainting nicely, and the repairing and patching up of all damaged places, the Kaahumanu Hawaiian Church in Wailuku was reconsecrated before a great crowd estimated to be about two hundred and fifty people who gathered there. The heads of the church who performed the services were the Rev. R. B. Dodge, the one who opened the dedication with a prayer. Rev. J. K. Kahoopii read a passage from the Bible, and Charles Wilcox, one of the members of the board of trustees [papa kahuwaiwai] read a short history about the church along with some information about the old meeting hall which was made of pili grass.

According to Dodge’s speech, the costs to rebuild the church reached $2,500, and the remainder that has not been paid off is $400.

W. E. K. Maikai was in charge of donations; and the total collected was $60.00. J. W. Kalua gave a speech of thanks to those who gave the monetary contributions, on behalf of the trustees.

Rev. I. D. Iaea gave the speech of dedication, and and as the congregation listened, the speech was well prepared and was very appropriate for the service that day for the congregation to hear with great awe. There was a choir arranged earlier by Moses Kauhimahu that sang the hymn of praise full of reverence and awe, and the service was let out with a prayer.

[It seems that the Kaahumanu Church once again needs assistance to do repairs! Check out the Save Kaahumanu Church Facebook page for more information.]

(Kuokoa, 6/30/1911, p. 8)

HOOLAA HOUIA KA HALEPULE O KAAHUMANU MA WAILUKU.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVII, Helu 26, Aoao 8. Iune 30, 1911.

Cornerstone of the new Kaumakapili Church, 1881.

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LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE OF KAUMAKAPILI.

At 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon, September 2, the cornerstone [pohaku kumu o ke kihi] of Kaumakapili Church was laid, before the Princess Regent [Liliuokalani], the Alii of the Land, dignitaries, along with a huge contingent of Hawaiian people who were finely dressed to see the laying out of the new heiau of the Trinity. The ceremony opened like the program below:

1—Hymn . . . . . Choir
2—Prayer . . . . . Rev. Anderson Oliver Forbes [A. O. Polepe]
3—Bible Reading . . . . . Rev. J. N. Paikuli
4—Hymn . . . . . Choir
5—History of Kaumakapili . . . . . Rev. M. Kuaea
6—Song . . . . . Band
7—Speech for the Laying of the Cornerstone . . . . . Rev. H. H. Parker [H. H. Paleka]
8—Laying of the Cornerstone . . . . . Her Royal Highness, The Princess Regent
9—Reading of the contents of the Cornerstone . . . . . J. Kalama
10—Hymn for the Laying of the Cornerstone . . . . . Choir
11—Prayer for the Laying of the Cornerstone . . . . . Rev. S. E. Bishop [S. E. Bihopa]
12—Song . . . . . Band
13—Monetary Donations
14—Hymn . . . . . Choir
15—Closing Prayer . . . . . Rev. L. Smith [L. Kamika]

Here below are the things put inside of the Cornerstone of Kaumakapili on September 2, 1881: Baibala, Buke Himeni, pictures of Kamehameha I, II, III and his Queen, Kamehameha IV and his Queen, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, Kalakaua and his Queen, W. P. Leleiohoku, Liliuokalani, Likelike, Kaiulani, Keelikolani and Pauahi. A picture of the Town of Honolulu, the newspapers, Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Kuokoa, Elele Poakolu, P. C. Advertiser, Hawaiian Gazette, Saturday Press, and the Friend. The books, Arimatika, Helunaau, Palapala Aina Hawaii.

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 9/3/1881, p. 2)

HOONOHO ANA I KA POHAKU KUMU O KE KIHI O KAUMAKAPILI.

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke IV, Helu 36, Aoao 2. Sepatemaba 3, 1881.

The new Kaumakapili Church, 1911.

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CONSECRATION OF KAUMAKAPILI CHURCH.

Tomorrow, Sunday, the new church of Kaumakapili that stands at the corner of King Street and Asylum Road will be consecrated. This is a beautiful church built by the Lucas Brothers [Hoahanau Luka].

According to plans, the Rev. W. N. Lono and Rev. Parker, are the makua that will conduct the consecration. The choir will sing some old songs.

Something great that will be witnessed that day will be the hearing of the ringing of the bell of the first church of Kaumakapili which stood on Beritania Street. The bell was forged in 1840 by Mr. Henry Hooper, and that same year it was brought to Hawaii nei and placed in the steeple of Kaumakapili.

When the second Kaumakapili was built at the same location, this bell was used for meetings. When this church was consumed by fire in 1900, this bell was taken to Maemae Church where it was used until it was brought back to this new Kaumakapili Church. S. M. Kanakanui, a member of the board of trustees, will be the one ringing the bell this Sunday.

(Aloha Aina, 6/24/1911, p. 1)

HOOLAA LUAKINI O KAUMAKAPILI.

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XVI, Helu 25, Aoao 1. Iune 24, 1911.

Keaukaha lauhala house, 1936.

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LAUHALA HOUSE TO BE TURNED OVER TO HOMES COMMISSION

The lauhala house planned at Keaukaha park under the supervision of the Kuhio Improvements club will be turned over to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, it was announced Saturday by James Puuohau, secretary of the club. The board of supervisors has approved of the plan of having the homes commission take charge of the construction of the unique house.

At the suggestion of Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, a member of the commission, the club is planning to establish a clinic building at Keaukaha together with the cooperation of the commission. This building will serve as a health center and baby clinic for the entire Hawaiian community at Keaukaha.

(Hoku o Hawaii, 11/25/1936, p. 1)

LAUHALA HOUSE TO BE TURNED OVER TO HOMES COMMISSION

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Volume XXXI, Number 30, Aoao 1. November 25, 1936.

Lauhala House? Keaukaha Park, 1936.

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LAUHALA HOUSE PLANNED

A typical Hawaiian lauhala house will be erected at Keaukaha park near the beach on the Hilo side of the radio station KHBC on Kalanianaole Avenue, it was announced last week by James Puuohau, secretary of the Kuhio Improvement Club who was recently appointed chairman of the lauhala house building committee.

[Might any of you Hilo people know anything further about this hale, and does anyone maybe have any pictures of this?]

(Hoku o Hawaii, 7/22/1936, p. 1)

LAUHALA HOUSE PLANNED

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Volume XXXI, Number 12, Aoao 1. July 22, 1936.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1903.

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THIS IS THE NEW BUILDING OF THE “SECRET SOCIETY I. O. O. F.” [“HUI MALU I. O. O. F.”] BEING BUILT A LITTLE MAUKA OF THE CORNER OF KING AND FORT STREETS, ON THE EWA SIDE. IT WAS THIS ORGANIZATION THAT HAD THE FIRST BRICK BUILDING BUILT IN HAWAII AT ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN THIS ARCHIPELAGO, THE REASON WHY THE NAME “SECRET SOCIETY” [“HUI MU”] BECAME FAMOUS AMONGST THE HAWAIIANS.

(Kuokoa, 10/9/1903, p. 1)

O KA HALE HOU KEIA...

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLI, Helu 41, Aoao 1. Okatoba 9, 1903.