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Hawaiian music in Aotearoa, 1925.

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NEW ZEALAND IS JOYFUL WITH HAWAIIAN MUSIC.

A news item published in the newspaper Auckland Star on the 20th of April past described the enthusiasm of the people of New Zealand for Hawaiian songs, given at the concert held by Ernest Kaai and his band which is going around New Zealand.

When one of the concerts opened in the theater, the interior of the theater was decorated with greenery, and the theater was darkened, and when the music began, accompanied by the voices of the singers, it was as if the scene then was the coming of light at the break of dawn; and the audience held their breath when Aloha Oe was sung, as the instruments played along. Continue reading →

A mele by Kaikioewa, 1919.

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A MELE HOAEAE.

Aala mapu ka hanu o ka lauae i ka pale [pali],
Mapu no i ka pali o Waialoha;
Aloha wale ai ke kapa huki palai,
Palai kahuli lole uka o Alakai.
Noe wale mai no Kalehuamakanoe,
Noe Kalehuamakanoe wiwo i ke anu,
Anu aku i ke ala kipapa laau,
Alanui kui lima kanaka o Maunahina e.
E hina hookahi la hoi owau wale no,
E hina pu ae no kaua i ke ahanui,
Ali’a la ha’o-e!

—Kaikioewa.

(Kuokoa, 6/13/1919, p. 2)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVII, Helu 24, Aoao 2. Iune 13, 1919.

English announcement of officers and writers of the Kuokoa, 1867.

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English Column.

To Our Patrons.

The Kuokoa wishes all its English speaking Patrons and Friends, a Happy New Year!

The Newspaper Kuokoa, entering on its sixth volume, may now certainly be considered one of the permanent Institutions of these Islands. We purpose that it shall continue true to its name of “Independent” in every proper and noble degree;—more and more developing Hawaiian talent—contributing to good morals, and civilization, and above all, to the holy religion of Jesus.

We are happy in being able to announce that President W. D. Alexander of Oahu College, and the Rev. O. H. Gulick Principal of Waialua Female Seminary, will take part with the Editors of the last two years, in the Proprietorship and Editorial Supervision of the “Kilohana Pookela o ka Lahui.” All who understand aught of the labor, responsibility, and risk, involved in the preparation and publication of a good Newpaper in the Hawaiian Language, will have no difficulty in understanding that this enterprise is engaged in only from a sense of obligation to assist in elevating our Hawaiian Fellow Countrymen.

In addition to the above editorial force, the columns of the Kuokoa will be greatly enriched by the assistance of a large body of Special Contributors.

Mr. C. J. Lyons, whose very valuable contributions have added to the variety of our News and editorial Columns during the last six months, will assist still more systematically than before, having special charge of the preparation of Foreign News.

The Rev. Mr. Kuaea, Pastor of Waialua will write often. S. M. Kamakau, the native Historian of Hawaii nei will continue his invaluable series on Kamehameha V. The Rev. C. B. Andrews, of Lahainaluna, will write on Agriculture and Education, as heretofore. Messers. G. W. Kanuha, and D. Malo, will enliven our pages with contributions in general literature.

And last, but not least, the Rev. L. Lyons, the rightly called “Watts of Hawaii nei,” will continue to tune his harp to the beautiful songs of Zion inspired by the muse of Waimea, and will accompany them with his poetical annotations.

We are thankful to all Subscribers and Agents for their help during the year past, and we bespeak the same, and more, for the year 1867!  L. H. Gulick,

Business Editor.

(Kuokoa, 1/5/1867, p. 3)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke VI, Helu 1, Aoao 3. Ianuari 5, 1867.

Officers and Writers of the Kuokoa, 1867.

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa

HONOLULU, JANUARY 5, 1866 [1867].

Editor [Ka Luna Hooponopono] – – L. H. Gulick [L. H. Kulika].

Junior Editors [Na Hope Luna Hooponopono] – – J. Kua, J. Kawainui.

Writers for the Kuokoa.

C. J. Laiana [Lyons],
Rev. M. Kuaea,
G. W. Kanuha [Oniula],
Rev. L. Laiana [Lyons],
S. M. Kamakau,
Rev. C. B. Anelu [Andrews],
D. Malo [Lokoino].

[Here we see that G. W. Kanuha calls himself Oniula, but does anyone know more about this D. Malo who calls himself Lokoino?]

(Kuokoa, 1/5/1866, p. 2)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke VI, Helu 1, Aoao 2. Ianuari 5, 1867.

Google Translate, 2016.

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I was excited when I read the news this morning in the Honolulu Star Advertiser. I thought I might have been able to give this site up… I guess we all have to start somewhere!

The LBK-A-LONO

This extension of the Kona and Kohala, and called the name of the heap after Thomas–Bright–of–the–Carlton, one of the highest structures of Hawaii is famous in the history book of kings lieutenants of Hawaii Corr.

For the coming retainer with the troops camped in this place, and set the marshals heap and called the name of “The Ahu–a-Lono,” after the name of Thomas King structures. So shoot the name of this heap of stones until this day kiahoomanao operations built by the renowned chief retainer for the new generations of this I remember the famous works of the our fathers have gone through the sacred name of Thomas.

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Ok, that was unrealistic, but:

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I am sure there will come a day that it will read better. I applaud Google for this first step!

Kamehameha School’s “Handicraft,” 1889.

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HANDICRAFT.

The hand wields the scepter.

PRINTED BY BOYS OF KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOL.

HONOLULU, H. I., JANUARY , 1889.

As a convenient medium of communication with the friends and patrons of Kamehameha School, it is believed that Handicraft will receive a cordial welcome. It will be our aim to foster the interest of the public in our school, and to keep prominent the subject of manual training.

We shall make this emphatically a Kamehameha journal. While taking note of all educational matters in our little Kingdom, we shall specially aim to serve the interests of this school, and to promote its growth and development.

[The priceless issues of the Handicraft are just one of the many cool items from Kamehameha Schools’ history found on their Archives page.]

(Handicraft, 1/1889, p. 2)

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Handicraft, Volume I, Number 1, Page 2. January 1889.

Kalihi fire, 1889.

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The glowing fire on the Kalihi mountains Thursday night Feb. 21, was caused by workmen burning off the grass on the site of the new reservoir in the upper Nuuanu Valley. The fire could easily have been controlled in the first instance. As it was, it was allowed to run up a narrow ridge, and thence to spread along the flanks of the mountain until it became an extensive conflagration, destroying many vigorous young koa trees and persistently working itself down into the valley. On Friday morning, two teachers and about twenty of the largest boys in the Kamehameha School went up to the fire and after a vigorous battling with the dense smoke succeeded in hemming in the fire, and finally subdued it. The utmost care in such a dry season should be used in preventing the setting, much more the spreading, of fire in the grass and bushes above Honolulu. A few such fires would make it unnecessary to build extra reservoirs.

(Handicraft, 2/1889, p. 3)

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Handicraft, Volume I, Number 2, Page 3. February 1889.

William Huddy, one lucky man, 1916.

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SAVED

We received news from Kauai telling how the life of Judge William Huddy [Wiliama Huddy] of Hanalei, Kauai was barely saved, as told by Judge Lyle Dickey. Perhaps that Judge was heading home, and in the valley going down into Moloaa, he came up against an overflowing stream, and he and his horse got caught up in it; and only by sheer luck was the life of the Judge saved, but the horse he was on died. This Judge of Hanalei is the older brother of Dr. Huddy of Hilo nei, and a old-timer of the Island in the west that snatches the sun.

(Hoku o Hawaii, 2/17/1916, p. 2)

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Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Buke 10, Helu 37, Aoao 2. Feberuari 17, 1916.

79 years ago, Inter-Island Play Day for Women, 1937.

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LOCAL GIRLS TO GO TO MOLOKAI

Under the leadership of Eliza K. Osorio and Irene K. Silva, directors of the Hilo Women’s Athletic association, 31 local girls will leave for Molokai this Sunday on the steamer to attend the fifth annual Inter-island Play Day of Women which will be held on Molokai on March 23, 24, and 25. The play festival was held two years in Hilo and a year ago on Maui.

Girls making the trip from Hilo are: Margaret Brown, Harriet Brown, Yok Lan Mehau, Christine Almeida, Pua Ho-a, Betty Watai, Elsie Watai, Mary Cootey, Virginia Asau, Margaret Kimi, [Napua] Harriet Stevens, Continue reading →