Kalaupapa, almost twenty-five years later, 1891.

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[found under “Letters from Our Friends.”]

J. A. Kahoonei [of the newspaper “Nupepa Elele”],

Much aloha between us and the family.

The news from the port of Kalaupapa is that the rations-bearing schooner of the Board of Health arrived; there was eight-hundred pa‘i ‘ai or more which were left at Halawa for a whole month or more and then dumped into the ocean by the luna; a lot was wasted, being thrown into the sea [a me ka moku?] because of the great spoilage—it was rotten and too sour to eat.

It has been very stormy these past days with rain and wind.

A. Kalaupapa

(Nupepa Elele, 2/28/1891, p. 4)

J. A. Kahoonei, Aloha Maikai kaua a nui...

Nupepa Elele, Buke XII, Helu 29, Aoao 4. Feberuari 28, 1891.

More from Kalaupapa—the early years of the leprosy settlement, 1867.

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About the Leprosy Patients of Molokai.

Looking through H. M. Whitney’s newspaper [Pacific Commercial Advertiser? Nupepa Kuokoa?], of these past weeks, we came upon Dr. Bikinika [?]’s letter stating that he went to tour the Leprosy Hospital in Kalaupapa, and witnessed the plight of the leprosy patients—the lack of doctors and the lack of other living necessities. Later, we saw another letter in the same paper confirming the many difficulties of the patients in Kalaupapa. We did not imagine we’d see another letter, by R. W. Meyer of Molokai, speaking about things relating to the patients, and saying that there indeed was a crate of beef on the street, adding, “The beef was spoiled, but it was no more spoiled than what they eat, so it is fine for them.”

And in the Au Okoa of this past Monday, we again saw talk of the leprosy patients, as follows: “We are always facing many difficulties these days; there are problems with sickness, food (‘ai and i‘a), and clothing; we are troubled because we have no medical care—do not imagine that there is a life for us, for that is not at all the case, not at all.” And it is perhaps because of this statement above that the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Hutchison went there to see the difficulties of those people.

After much consideration of these problems shown above, we are stirred to respond with the question, “Is is right for the Government to continue the Leprosy Hospital in Kalaupapa, Molokai?” We say, “No, it is definitely not right to totally separate the leprosy housing there, and instead, to set aside a place here on Oahu, someplace close to Doctors; and the cries of the patients for lack of food, clothing, and so forth, can be immediately looked at. Being that this is not an extremely contagious disease like smallpox, they should be returned to Oahu. It can only be spread by living together, eating together, sleeping together with one or more of the people who have leprosy.

(Kuokoa, 2/23/1867, p. 2)

No na Lepera o Molokai

Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke VI, Helu 8, Aoao 2. Feberuari 23, 1867.

Film of Kalaupapa 4th of July celebration, 1915.

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FILM OF MOLOKAI SHOWN.

Before a few invited people, the haole film maker, R. K. Bonine showed views of the celebration of the fourth of July at the land of the patients on Molokai, on the night of this past July 4th.

Superintendent McVeigh was amongst the audience, and was much appreciative of the quality and clarity of these views shot on film; and when he returned to the land of the patients this Tuesday, he took with him the movie to show before the patients.

The movie taken by Mr. Bonine was 800 feet in length, and as he agreed before the patients of Kalaupapa to show the movie he shot before them, therefore, he wanted Molokai’s people to see that movie first before him showing it to Honolulu’s people at the Opera House in the future.

The first scene in the movie is the port of Kalaupapa, with the skiffs of the steamship approaching the harbor; accompanying this first scene is the store of Kalaupapa, with a oxcart pulled by four oxen—this scene shows everyday life at the land of the patients.

The scene following this is the infirmary, which is far away, and some other things; and then it moves to the celebration of this past fourth of July.

In the parade are five police, all the way at the head of the parade, with their uniforms; following behind them are the automobiles and the Chinese carts [kaa bake?], and American flags wave everywhere like the ones decorating those vehicles.

After the parading cars were those pa-u riders with their skirts fluttering in the wind; and after them were the various singing groups all dressed up in their uniforms, the girls of Bishop Home, the boys of Baldwin Home; and following that was the cowboys and the pa-u riders of Kauai.

The entertaining horse races of the day is another good scene, along with some other views of the land of the patients; and when that small crowd saw these scenes, they were full of appreciation for Mr. Bonine, and the patients will certainly not fail to give their thanks for the movie.

(Kuokoa, 8/15/1915, p. 3)

HOIKEIKE IA NA KIIONIONI O MOLOKAI.

Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LIII, Helu 33, Aoao 3. Augate 13, 1915.

Hawaii State Library—the early years, 1915.

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Picture of the Library of Hawaii Opened to the Public

The Library of Hawaii is a building that was built and now stands for the benefit of all people living in this Territory; within it, there are books to read and look at of things of your interest, in all different subjects.

This beautiful structure stands on the corner mauka on the Ewa side of King Street and Punchbowl, so as not to be mistaken by those unfamiliar with where this building stands; and it’s doors are always opened to the public to enter to read books, or to get books for them to read at home.

The Library of Hawaii was opened on the first day of February, 1913; it has been two years that it has been open to the public, this past February.

According to the statement of the caretaker of the library, within these two years, the number of patrons who registered reached about six-thousand eight-hundred; they took out many books and newspapers to read.

In 1914, this past year, 87,032 books were lent out, and from within that number, 27,373 were lent to children. The number of patrons who sat and read within its reading room was 47,279.

The doors of the Library of Hawaii are always open from 9 in the morning to 8 [?] in the evening, and should someone residing in Hawaii wish to get a book to read, he must fill out his name on a ready made form, and he will receive a paper [library card?].

On the 9th of this past February, the regular meeting of the treasury board of the Library of Hawaii, and at that meeting was heard the reports of the many different committees, and also about a consideration of a number of grand plans relating closely to this library, and they were put in the hands of a special committee.

(Kuokoa, 3/5/1915, p. 5)

KE KII KEIA O KA HALE WAIHO BUKE O HAWAII I HAMAMA I KA LEHULEHU

Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LIII, Helu 10, Aoao 5. Maraki 5, 1915.

Holua sled found in Hookena, 1905.

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The Holua-Sliding Sled

—:OF THE:—

Princess

KANEAMAMA

—:OF:—

Hookena, South Kona,

Hawaii.

On the 6th of this November, found in a hidden cave in Hookena, South Kona, on the island of Hawaii, was a holua-sliding board of ancient times of Hawaii. This surfboard [sic] was found by our companion and good friend, Mr. N. K. Pukui, one of the young gentlemen travelling about for the group, “The Hawaiian Realty and Maturity Co.” When he found this board, the kamaaina of Hookena told him, this finding of the sled was new to them.

It is believed that this holua board was left in that cave for two-hundred years, from the time of Keawenuiaumi, the King of Hawaii.

According to the understanding of the oldsters of Hookena, they remember the words of their parents and grandparents, that it was a holua-sliding board of a chiefess of Hookena from long ago, named Kaneamama, and her older sister was the kaukau alii of Keauhou. These women, they were women who loved recreation. While Kaneamama was ruling Hookena, she declared to her people [kanaua? kanaka?] that they were to build a sledding course. This course was completed, and that chiefess rode upon this board. It is said that there is no sled equal to this one in any museum all over the world. This sled was made from breadfruit wood, and it is a thing of beauty to behold.

A surfboard was also found. These boards can be seen in the Office of the Group, “The Hawaiian Realty and Maturity Co.,” here in Honolulu.

(Na’i Aupuni, 12/6/1905, p. 2)

Ka Papa Heeholua

Na'i Aupuni, Buke I, Helu 9, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 6, 1905.

On the term “heiau,” 1866.

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“HEIAU.”—We heard this word associated with the luakini [church] of Kawaiahao. It did not come from an “enemy,” but a friend called it that in public. But this is what we say: that word is associated with idol worship of the old days; it is not changed into a name referring to the truly sanctified places by this generation now living. The name luakini, that is what is transformed for the Christian religion by our fathers. Therefore, O Friends, do not call the house of God, a heiau.

(Kuokoa, 11/3/1866, p. 2)

"Heiau."

Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke V, Helu 44, Aoao 2. Novemaba 3, 1866.

New Women’s Hats, 1875.

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Hoola Luahine—In these recent past days, women have been seen wearing tilted to the side, high-crowned hats made with skill, and when looking at this, it is becoming to the youth and to the elderly as well; and for this reason, this type of hat is called, a “hoola luahine [reviving old lady].” We are appreciative of this endeavor; it decreases the money spent on foreign hats.

(Kuokoa, 12/4/1875, p. 2)

Hoola Luahine

Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XIV, Helu 49, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 4, 1875.