Marble memorial to Lorenzo Lyons, 1886.

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A CALL TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS ALL AROUND THE ARCHIPELAGO.

By the kindness of the Father, God, and Lord Jesus Christ, taken from the circle of our living was our dearly beloved father, Rev. L. Laiana, and he left behind his benevolent works for which our people are greatly indebted, as a monument [kia hoomanao] before our eyes, and before all of the Sunday School students around the Archipelago [Pae Aina].

Therefore, at the meeting of your Executive Committee [Komite Hooko], held on the 9th of November, at Kaumakapili, it was unanimously decided to erect a Marble Monument for the father, Rev. L. Laiana, and to enclose it in a fine iron fence.
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Pāʻū riding a hundred ten years ago and more, 1906.

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PA-U PARADE ON MONDAY

The Riders Expect to Have a Very Big Turnout.

The Association of Pa-u Riders, otherwise known as the Hui Holopa-u Maile Alii, is making great preparations for its parade of Pa-u riders on Monday, June 11. This society formed by Mrs. Kaimana [Kainana] Puahi and others interested in the preservation of the old Hawaiian manner of horseback riding with the picturesque pa-u immediately following the floral parade of Washington’s birthday, of which parade the pa-u riders formed one of the most attractive features. The ladies have since devoted much time to practice, and to the making of appropriate dresses, and have been helped by the members of the Promotion Committee, by Manager Charles Crane of the Hawaiian Gazette Co. and by many others, to all of whom the members of the Hui Holopa-u Maile Alii wish to return their most sincere thanks.

OBSERVATIONS OF THE DAY.

The program for the day is most complete. At 6:30 in the morning, the members of the hui will meet at the Waikiki residence of Mrs. Puahi, at which time all will don the pa-u. At eight o’clock the line will begin to form, Sheriff A. M. Brown being the marshal of the parade. At 8:30 the procession will move to the Kapahulu road, thence to Beretania street, thence to Washington place. Continue reading →

Pāʻū riding for Kamehameha Day a hundred and ten years ago! 1906.

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PA-U RIDERS HONOR DAY

Picturesque Cavalcade Revives Old-Time Custom.

The Hui Holopa-u Maile Alii have every reason to be satisfied with their first parade as a society, which occurred yesterday in celebration of Kamehameha Day.

The custom of pa-u riding is an old and kingly one and it was eminently fitting that the initial gathering of the club should take place on the anniversary of the birth of Hawaii’s greatest king.

About 30 riders gathered at the residence of Mrs. Kainana Puahi at Waikiki early yesterday morning. The costumes, which were uniform, consisted of yellow skirts, white waists, and straw hats encircled with ilima leis. Each rider wore a black ribbon as a sash, bearing the word “Kaonohiokala,” done in gold. The word means “the eye of the sun.” Continue reading →

Fun Star-Bulletin feature on paperboys, 1916.

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ALERT STAR-BULLETIN NEWSBOYS—No. 1

SHIGETARO SARUHASHI.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Saruhashi of Kalihi-uka. Shigetaro is 16 years old and a Hawaiian-born Japanese. He attends the Royal school and is in the 8th grade. “Chicken,” as he is familiarly known by his customers and fellow newsboys, is a good hustler, disposing of 125 Star-Bulletins each afternoon. He covers the corner of Hotel and Fort streets and along Hotel to River. He has been selling papers about five years and has built up quite a profitable business by his energetic work. He belongs to the Boy Scouts and is “right there” when duty calls.

(Star-Bulletin, 6/19/1916, p. 14)

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Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Volume XXIII, Number 7456, Page 14. June 19, 1916.

Lai Toodle? 1878.

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From Kawaiulailiahi.—In a letter from S. D. W. Kawaiulailiahi of Kanahena we saw that a Chinese laborer of the Captain Makee & Co. was beaten by a supervisor [luna hana], and when he decided to go to bring charges before the Judge of the Honuaula district, he was found by the boss [haku hana], and was beaten again. He will also complain about how the luna of that sugar plantation make them work.

(Kuokoa, 10/26/1878, p. 2)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XVII, Helu 43, Aoao 2. Okatoba 26, 1878.

Memorial Day advertisement, 1907.

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Flowers for Memorial Day.

You can find Daisies, Marigolds [Hope Oioi],* Ferns, and many other varieties, for a very reasonable price at the Nursery of S. K. Nakapaahu (Hawaiian Nursery) mauka of Auwaiolimu. Therefore, don’t forget to visit to buy your flowers there for the coming Memorial Day [La Kau Pua].

*Marigolds are usually known by the more common “Okole Oioi”.

(Aloha Aina, 5/25/1907, p. 7)

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Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XII, Helu 21, Aoao 7. Mei 25, 1907.

Kamehameha School graduation a hundred years ago, 1916.

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HOLD  CLOSING EXERCISES ON CHAPEL LAWN

Three Departments of Kamehameha Join in Commencement Tomorrow Eve.

Joint commencement exercises will be held on the Bishop Memorial chapel lawn at 8 o’clock tomorrow evening by the Kamehameha Manual school, Kamehameha Girls’ school and the Kamehameha Preparatory school.

Song, “Hawaiian Hymn,” choir.
Invocation, Rev. J. L. Hopwood.
Response, “O Savior of the World,” Girls’ Glee Club.
Song, “Kaahumanu,” Boys’ Glee Club.
Address, “The Power That Makes for Living,” Rev. George Laughton.
Presentation of candidates for and awarding of diplomas and certificates.
Hawaii Ponoi.
Benediction.

Following is a list of the candidates and their courses:

English—Sarah Ahin, Ah Moe Akana, Annie Akiu, Tillie Brandt, Elizabeth Ellis, Elizabeth Kamanoulu, Mary Kanewanui, Emily Keapo, Edith Koki, Tillie Peller, Eva Saffery, Phoebe Wilcox.

Dressmaking—Rosalind Mokumaia.

Electrical Work—John Ah Chong, William Akana, Hiram Anahu, Charles Kamakawiwoole.

 Machine Shop—Edward Akiu, Alfred Amasiu, Clarence Blake, Arthur Irvine, Charles Mock Sing.

Painting—John Gibson.

Carpentry—Obed Kaikaka, Joseph Wright, Ioane Kanakaole, Samuel Keliinoi, William Keliinoi.

Candidates for special certificates:

Machine Shop—Godfrey Bertelmann.

Electrical Work—Harry Bertelmann, Abraham Kaapana.

Forging—Louis Kamaha.

Candidates for promotion from the boys’ preparatory school:

William Coelho, Charles Dudoit, Harry Kaahea, Daniel Kanuha, Edward Like, Edward Worthington.

[Congratulations to the class of 2016! Make Pauahi proud!!]

(Star-Bulletin, 6/8/1916, p. 8)

HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES ON CHAPEL LAWN

Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Volume XXIII, Number 7537, Page 8. June 8, 1916.

Annie Freitas composition on trip to see Kapiliula, Maui, 1921.

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KAPILIULA SONG

Ikemaka i ka nani o Kapiliula,
Hoohihi ka manao me ka makemake;
Ia wai kaulana o ka aina,
Makaikaiia e ka malihini.

Ua inu ia wai ono hu’ihu’i,
Ia wai kahe mai i ke kumupali;
O ka nee a ka ua me ka makani,
Mea ole nae ia i nei hookele.

Ilaila kamau kiaha bia,
Olu ai ka hele ana o ia kula loa;
Ua lei i ka pua a o ka lehua,
Ua ai i ka hua ohelo papa.

He nui na ono a o ia uka,
O ka lua leko me ka hoio;
Ku au mahalo aku o ka nani,
I ka papa auwai a ke aupuni.

Moani ke ala o ke kiele,
E kono mai ana ia’u e hoi;
Kau aku i ke kaa otomobile,
Olapa ka uwila i Kipahulu.

Aina a ka nani me ka maikai,
Kaulana i ka makani lawe huapala.

Kipa aku i ka hale kamaaina,
Ai i ka opae mahikihiki;
Ilaila hoohihi kahi manao,
I ka hanu aala o pua roselani.

E hoi kakou ua ahiahi,
E ike i ka wai a o Kumaka,
Ilaila makou miki wahi poi,
Ohua o ke kai ka’u i’a ia.

Ua lawa ka iini me ka makemake,
I ka ua Apuakea o Hana;
Hainaia mai ana ka puana,
E hoi ke aloha i Kapiliula.

Haina hou ia mai ka puana,
Malihini kaahele puni o Maui.

Composed by MISS ANNIE FREITAS.
1315 Miller St., Honolulu.

[Annie Freitas sounds like she had a really good time on this huakai!]

(Kuokoa, 6/3/1921, p. 3)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LIX, Helu 22, Aoao 3. Iune 3, 1921.

Fishing rights to Hamohamo leased by Auwae, 1895.

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FISHING RESTRICTED

Whereas I have received the lease to the fishing rights for the seas of Queen Liliuokalani located at Waikiki Kai, that being the fishing area of Hamohamo on the makai side of where the Calvinist Church stands, then going east until the border of Kaneloa, to the seas called Niau, I therefore restrict Octopus [Hee]; but as for the other fish, they are open to all others. Therefore, abide by this or you will be in trouble.

Auwae.

Waikiki Kai, Oct. 28, 1895.

(Leo o ka Lahui, 12/13/1895, p. 4)

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Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 1356, Aoao 4. Dekemaba 13, 1895.

Kapu on Queen Liliuokalani’s ocean at Hamohamo, 1906.

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Proclamation of Prohibition!

ANNOUNCING so that all may hear who go swimming or fishing perhaps at the Sea of Hamohamo at Waikiki Kai, Honolulu, Oahu; Queen Liliuokalani prohibits: There is to be no collecting of Pakeleawaa Seaweed, and Huluhuluwaena Seaweed, Opihi, Alealea Shellfish, Ina, Haueue [Haukeuke], and Pipipi, facing the front of the Royal Yard [Pa Alii]. It was her very own Royal hands which planted and fostered all of those things mentioned above, and those who take these Restricted things will be arrested and punished by the law. All of these things planted by the Queen, some were brought from Hilo, and some from Lahaina, some from Molokai, some from Kauai, and some were from here in Waialua, Oahu.

Heed this Restriction.

J. O. Carter, Agent.

Honolulu, T. H., Mar. 1, 1906.

(Na’i Aupuni, 3/26/1906, p. 3)

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Ka Na’i Aupuni, Buke I, Helu 102, Aoao 3. Maraki 26, 1906.