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More on that wedding celebration up in Pauoa. 1898.

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WEDDING PARTY IN PAUOA.

Yesterday afternoon, May 26, that grand luau was indeed held that was mentioned earlier, to honor the wedded couples in the uplands of Pauoa. There were many important people of Honolulu that were invited; attending was Princess Kaiulani and her father, Princes Kawananakoa and Kalanianaole and his wife, Judge Waikina [Whiting], and many more.

This was one of the beautiful wedding celebrations seen; there were many people who came, along with the abundant foods prepared for the guests who gave their congratulations to the wedded couples who were being honored that day. There too was the Kawaihau Glee Club who entertained the crowd. Everyone ate their fill, and drank till satiated of the waters of Kanaulu. We pray that the days following the youths be full of blessings.

[This is the wedding celebration mentioned earlier.

Also, does anyone know what the “wai a Kanaulu” is a reference to? It seems that it is a phrase that is used widely… ]

(Aloha Aina, 6/4/1898, p. 7)

KA AHAAINA MARE MA PAUOA.

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke IV, Helu 23, Aoao 7. Iune 4, 1898.

Marriage information found outside of the Vital Statistics column, 1898.

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A LARGE LUAU.

Up in the valley of Pauoa, on this past Thursday, May 26, at 2 in the afternoon, a great party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Mano, to celebrate the binding tightly with the gold cord of holy matrimony, some youths. There were two secure unions that happened at the same time, but there were perhaps just a few minutes separating one from the other.

The youths to whom belonged the honor of the day were Mr. Kamaka Kaoheloahi and Miss Annie Aarona, both of Honolulu; they were the couple married first. The second following them were Mr. Henry Rogers of Honolulu and Hattie Kealoha of Kauai. It was 2 p. m. exactly when those invited began to dine. Marriage is a good thing for all people.

(Aloha Aina, 5/28/1898, p. 5)

HE PAINA LUAU NUI.

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke IV, Helu 22, Aoao 5. Mei 28, 1898.

Two more days of performances left for Mai Poina: The Annexation Debate.

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Hawai‘i Pono‘ī Coalition Presents:

MAI POINA: The Annexation Debate

In 1898, Hawai‘i was annexed by the United States in a most unorthodox and deeply controversial manner.

Citizens of both nations debated the issue then as well as today. Join us for an enlivening debate, ripped from the pages of Hawai‘i’s recent past.

February 23, 24, 25, & 26

All performances begin at 7 p.m., except for a 2 p.m. matinee on February 26.

Admission is free, though seating is limited in the Judiciary History Center courtroom in historic Ali‘iōlani Hale – directly ma kai of ‘Iolani Palace.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 534-8880

Co-sponsored by the Center for Biographical Research and the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, as well as the Judiciary History Center.

This is pretty awesome. A hundred years ago, Sun Yat-sen’s son, Sun Fo is leaving for China, 1912.

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Here in Honolulu is Sun Fo, the child of Dr. Sun Yat-sen who is serving as President of the Republic of China. Just as his father was a favorite of the Chinese of this town, so too is he being treated with great affection these days. He is on his way to meet up with his father. This boy was born at Kamaole, Kula, Maui, in 1892, and he graduated from Saint Louis School the past year. He will continue his travels to China aboard the Chiyomaru. This Thursday, he visited with Governor Frear and Queen Liliuokalani.

[It seems many other sources like this one say Sun Fo was not born here in Hawaii… “Sun Yat-sen in Hawai’i: Activities and Supporters”]

(Aloha Aina, 1/6/1912, p. 4)

Eia i Honolulu nei o Sun Fo...

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XVI, Helu 1, Aoao 4. Ianuari 6, 1912.