Moanalua: Mele, Moolelo, and Mokumaia, 1922.

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[From: “MOANALUA I KELA AU A O MOANALUA I KEIA AU.”]

O Moanalua haki ke au,
I Kahauiki hemo ka umoki
I ke kula loa hoi o Kalihi,
I Kaiwiula kikiipau,
Kapalama lo’i laiki,
I Keoneula malu ke kiawe,
Leleo i ka lokowai,
Haaliliamanu honi kaua,
Kapuukolo i ka Nekina,
Hololio laau me ka huapala,
Kamanuwai moa liilii,
Hauna ke kai eha oe ia’u,
Hainaia mai ana ka puana,
Moanalua au ha’i ke au.

He mau hiona no Moanalua...

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LXI, Helu 35, Aoao 3. Augate 31, 1922.

Some scenes of Moanalua:—The picture on the left is the Valley of Manaiki, where the royal assassins lived. The picture on the top on the right is Mrs. J. K. Mokumaia, and below is the Waialamihi Pond.

[This version of “Moanalua” is taken from a long-running column written by J. K. Mokumaia, a long-time resident of the area, on the history of Moanalua, which he called “Moanalua of the past and Moanalua of the Present.” This series which includes many priceless photographs like those above (which will be seen much more clearly when the newspapers are scanned properly) ran in the Kuokoa from 2/17/1922 until 8/31/1922 (although unfinished, it seems to end on this date).]

O Moanalua haki ke au...

O Moanalua haki ke au…

(Kuokoa, 8/31/1922, p. 3)

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Lamance Tulloch to Alice Stupplebeen, June 25.
Ka-la Milikaa to Miss Rose Kahokuoluna, June 26.
George Gomez de Sila [? de Silva] to Miss Emily Thompson, June 28.

BIRTHS.

To Hannibal A. Brit and Juliet McCarty, a son, June 23.
To Henry McIngraham and Mabel Kahimoku, a son, June 26.
To Sam Pa and Kalei Holaniku, a daughter, June 27.
To John D. Robinson and Maraea Maine, a son, June 30.

DEATHS.

Tan Joe, on Smith Lane, June 26.
James Keau, at Queen’s Hospital, June 25.
Sylvester Kekilina, on Kukui Street, June 25.
Charles K. Birch, on Puuhale Street, June 27.
Maria Hong Hoy, on Liliha Street, June 27.
Kuaana, at the Insane Asylum, June 28.
Ainoa Pa, on Kalihi Street, June 29.
Alexander Poki, on Nuuanu Avenue, June 30.
Mary Fernandez, on Hobron Lane, July 1.

(Kuokoa, 7/4/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 26, Aoao 4. Iulai 4, 1913.

A mele for Grover Cleveland, 1894.

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KA HOOLA O KA KAHUI [sic] HAWAII

He ohohia nui loa
Nou e Kalivalana
Peresidena oikelakela
Kaulana me ke kiekie
O ka puuwai hao kila
O ka naauao lua ole
Pookela oe o ka nani
O ka manao akea
No ka ninau lahui
O ka Pae Aina Hawaii
Kau olelo hooholo
E hoi o Liliuokalani
Ma Kona Noho Kalaunu
O ke Aupuni Moi
Mai a Kamehameha mai
Piha olioli na moku
Ia oe e Kalivalana
Hauoli na puuwai
O ka Lahui Hawaii
I ke aloha kamahao
O Amerika Huiia
Lohea he leo aloha
Mai Wasinetona mai
Lanakila oikelakela
Ka Aoao Demokarata
Haneri a oi aku
Na kakoo o Hawaii
Puhi i na Pi Gi
Na hoohui aina
Ua haule na ikaika
A ka poe lehelehe wale
E ka Lahui Hawaii
E i ae hoi ka Hoola
Ke kuokoa mau loa
No Hawaii Aina
Lahui me ka Moi
E o e Kalivalana
I kou inoa hiwahiwa
“Ka Wiwo ole o na Wiwo ole
Ka makuakane o Hawaii
Ka Puuhonua o ka Pakipika
E noho ana i ka puuwai
O ka Lahui Hawaii.”

W. L. Kaleiakalahui.

[THE SAVIOR OF THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE

There is great delight
For you O Cleveland
The greatest President
Famous and exalted
With heart of steel
An intelligence second to none
You are in the heights of splendor
With open mind
On the question of the people
Of the Hawaiian Archipelago
Your decision
To return Liliuokalani
To Her Throne
Of the Monarchy
From Kamehameha
The islands are filled with joy
For you O Cleveland
Hearts are happy
Of the Hawaiian People
With wonderful love
Of the United States of America
A voice of aloha has been heard
From Washington
Great Victory
The Democratic Party
Hundred or more
Were the supporters of Hawaii
Blown away were the Provisional Government
The annexationists
The powerful have fallen
The people who are all mouth
O Hawaiian Nation
The Savior says
Let there be never-ending independence
For the Land of Hawaii
The People and the Sovereign
Answer O Cleveland
Your precious name song
“The Fearless one amongst Fearless ones
The father of Hawaii
The Refuge of the Pacific
Living in the hearts
Of the Hawaiian People.”

W. L. Kaleiakalahui.

The attitude of the Hawaiian nation towards Grover Cleveland on the most part was and is (as seen recently) much different than towards his successor, William McKinley.]

(Nupepa Aloha Aina, 3/17/1894, p. 3)

KA HOOLA O KA KAHUI HAWAII

Nupepa Aloha Aina, Buke I, Helu 11, Aoao 3. Maraki 17, 1894.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

W. M. Holt to Mary Kaleialii, July 3.
K. M. S. Hukilani to Minnie Christian, July 3.
W. Paulaula to Kele Allen, July 4.
W. Lii to Helen Lilinoe, July 4.
Lapana Keawepooole to Julia K. Mauu, July 4.
S. Kanoho to Minnie Jeremiah, July 5.

BIRTHS.

To Harry K. Rees and Emma Noa, a daughter, June 28.
To Frank Kalua and Anai Ako, a son, June 29.
To Pak Tai Keun and Emily, a son, July 2.
To Joe Nailau and Kalei Kahiawalu, a son, July 5.
To David Moke and Emma Kapololu, a son, July 6.
To Joseph Mendiola and Lizzie Kaohi, a daughter, July 7.

DEATHS.

Kamala, on Liliha Street, July 1.
Malamalama Aho, on Gulick Street, July 2.
Ben Holio, at Queen’s Hospital, July 2.
John K. Nakuina, on South Street, July 4.
Lilian Kahele, on River Street, July 4.
Annie M. Hekekia, on Emma Street, July 5.
George K. Laanui, at Leahi Home, July 6.
Anita Gabriel, on Waikahalulu Lane, July 7.
Pearly L. Kawai, in Moanalua, July 7.
Martha Brash, at Leahi Home, July 7.
Emma Merseberg Baker, in Honolulu, July 8.
John Kealohanui, on Robello Lane, July 8.
A baby of Gabriel Lono, on River Street, July 8.

[The online image is difficult to read (see the first image), while the image on the microfilm is very clear (see the image on the very bottom). We need to get the newspapers rescanned so the digital images (and new microfilms) are as clear as possible!]

(Kuokoa, 7/11/1913, p. 3)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913. (from microfilm)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913. (from microfilm)

Mele found everywhere in the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers, 1912.

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[From: “KA LA NUI O NA LIMAHANA MA KEAUHOU, HAWAII.”]

Keu a ka ono, o ka alo piko la,
Kahi momona o ka hiu ia la,
Ha’ale ke kai ke pepenu iho la,
O ka luau keu ka maneo la,
O ka nioi keu ka wewela la,
O ka ina mona keu a ka ono la,
A he ono i ka puu ke mo—ni.

[This mele excerpt is included in an article on a Labor Day celebration which took place in Keauhou, Kona, Hawaii. The writer of the article, Harry Haanio, says that it is a famous song composed by his older brother, who lives in Koloa, Hawaii Island, famous for the iliili hanau, the rocks that give birth.

Would this be what inspired Bina Mossman to compose her famous mele, “He Ono”? There are many, many old oli and mele which get altered and added to in later years. There are countless beautiful poetic pieces in the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers. Composers of today might consider looking within its pages for their own inspiration!]

(Kuokoa, 9/13/1912, p. 5)

Keu a ka ono, o ka alo piko la...

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVIII, Helu 37, Aoao 5. Sepatemaba 13, 1912.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Joseph Ferreira to Sarah Kealoha, July 9.
Frederick C. Field to Mabel Eliza Meyer, July 9.
Manuel Simmons to Miss Lucy Wallace, July 10.
Joseph Manini to Kamaka Pililaau, July 12.

BIRTHS.

To Enoch Johnson and Pahukoa Kaohele, a daughter, June 18.
To William Ponake and Martha Haupu, a daughter, June 29.
To Joe Silva and Kawahamaalea, a daughter, July 6.
To Adolph Pieper and Mollie Fountain, a son, July 11.
To Philipe Kekaula and Miriam Kepaa, a son, July 11.

DEATHS.

Wahakala Fox, on Insane Asylum Road, July 9.
Kaomea, on School Street, July 10.
Mrs. Helen Kaumaea, at Leahi Home, July 12.
Solomona K. Kaupaulu, on Keawe Street, July 12.
David Mookini, at Queen’s Hospital, July 12.
Elizabeth Rice, on Liliha Street, July 12.
Makaena, on River Street, July 12.

(Kuokoa, 7/18/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 28, Aoao 4. Iulai 18, 1913.

The passing of Jack Kuamoo, 1913.

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JACK KUAMOO HAS PASSED AWAY.

He is one of the members of the Royal Hawaiian Band [Bana Hawaii] established by Professor Northcock, a British man, and under his instruction, Jack Kuamoo acquired a superior talent in playing the smaller drums. There is no one amongst the Hawaiian people and amongst those who play the smaller drums of our band these days that can follow after the talent that Jack Kuamoo had.

In 1895, the Royal Hawaiian Band went to America under the leadership of Professor Libornio, a Filipino, and his abilities in drumming smaller drums diminished in the places where we in the band played. He was a known expert in his talent taught to him until proficient, and it is the old kamaaina of Honolulu nei who are the witness to this.

With his death, he left behind three of his old friends still living: Frank Mahuka, living with his children, grandchildren and many of his family in Kalihi Camp; James Pohina, and the one writing this [Samuel K. Kamakea], still with the band today. All of the old ones of this profession in 1870 have died, and we are the old members left alive today. But we are to follow too on the same path, so who amongst us three will be the one to go after Jack Kuamoo.

Because of the unforgettable remembrances of Captain H. Berger for Jack Kuamoo, he was invited by the members of the Band to offer some dirges at the crypt of Manuel Silva, and the loving invitation by the band was accepted, and at half past three in the afternoon of this Wednesday, the band played some mele kanikau for Jack Kuamoo.

We, the old members of the band, are giving our right hand of true aloha, and join with you O Wife who is left without a husband, and grieve with you, and mourn with you, and carry with you the sadness borne upon you; and may the Heavens wash away all of the streaks of tears from you.

We with sincerity,

FRANK MAHUKA,

JAMES POHINA,

SAMUEL K. KAMAKEA.

[Does anyone know who the Professor Northcock mentioned refers to?]

(Kuokoa, 9/26/1913, p. 3)

O JACK KUAMOO UA HALA.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 38, Aoao 3. Sepatemaba 26, 1913.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Paul Howard to Elizabeth Makepa, July 19.
Frank Kameakane Aki to Mary Kamaka, July 19.
Ahu Wong Food to Mrs. Ella Maipuu, July 20.
Alfred K. Doiron to Lily Watson, July 22.

BIRTHS.

To Manuel T. Robello and Maria Kamipele, a daughter, July 17.
To Patrick Gleason and Ammie Jarrett, a son, July 20.
To William Panoke and Martha Panoke, a daughter, July 20.

DEATHS.

Solomon K. Kaupaulu, on Keawe Street, July 12.
David Mookini, at Queen’s Hospital, July 12.
Mrs. Helen Haumea, at Leahi Home, July 12.
Makaena, on River Street, July 14.
Ha’o Kawela, on Keawe Street, July 18.
Holokahiki Kalimahana, in Honolulu, July 20.
George Kaukuna, in Honolulu, July 20.
Mrs. Elizabeth K. Wilcox, in Waikiki, July 21.
Pahu Kiula, on Kuakini Street, July 22.
Hehena, on Liliha Street, July 22.

(Kuokoa, 7/25/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 29, Aoao 4. Iulai 25, 1913.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Henry K. Eli to Eliabeth Wilhelm Vida, July 16.
John AKana to Mary Kaia, July 25.
Simeon M. Ke to Mrs. Rose Ladd, July 26.
Alfred Rodrigues to Alice Mary Harper, July 28.
Berry Sizemore to Maggie Naopala, July 28.

BIRTHS.

To Willie Elama and Margaret Keawe, a son, July 24.
To To Tai and Mabel Kimona, a son, July 25.
To Peter Tai and Rose James, a daughter, July 27.
To Kalaaunui Kahaku and Susie Pilapoto, a daughter, July 29.

DEATHS.

Pauhu Kiula, on Kuakini Street, July 22.
Hehena, on Liliha Street, July 22.
Mary Laniwahine Kaakua, in Kaimuki, 13th Avenue, July 23.
Mrs. Julia Zabalan, on Bishop Street, July 24.
Kahele Jr., on Hustace Street, July 24.
William K. Laa, on Auld Lane, July 24.
Mamie Kiamona, at Queen’s Hospital, July 25.
Clara Townsend Ayau, at the children’s hospital, July 26.
Arthur K. Souza, drowned at Kapena Stream, July 27.
Minnie Wright, on Insane Asylum Road, July 28.
A baby of Kalaaunui Kahaku, at Alewa Heights, July 29.

(Kuokoa, 8/1/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 30, Aoao 4. Augate 1, 1913.