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HONOLULU, H. 1., JANUARY, 1901.
Vol. 59]
[January, 1901.
THE FRIEND la published the first day of each our lovely domestic life, to see what ligion dominant among the superior
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Tear In Advance.
here, since it arriv- races. The outlook for the coming dewith Christianity has done
All communications and letters connectedBooks
the literary department of the paper,
tre seeds of grace cades seems to be for cruel and bitter
ed
80
with
years
ago
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges,
should be addressed "Rev. B. E. Bishop, Hono- and truth, whose blossoms should unfold struggles for supremacy and control. We
lulu, H. I."
Business letters should be addressed T. O. and whose fruits should ripen as now. may hope that piety and humanity will
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
Entered at the Post Office at Honolulu as second class Those fruits shall go on multiplying and modify and soften.
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matter.
S. E. BISHOP
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Christmas ol 1900
Maunaolu Seminary Opened
Old Memories ol Kailua
Letter from Rev. A H Smith, D.D
Diamond Jubilee of Kawaiahao Church
Be Conciliatory to Conlucianism
Tolerance Towards Heathenism
Death of James A Hopper
A JapaneseLady Editor
Death ol David Lima Naone
"Yellow" Philanthropy
Record ol Events
Births
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Marriages
Deaths
Hawaiian Board
ripening yet more profusely and deliciously, and the nations shall pluck thereEditor. of and eat, to their healing. Westward
has the rich harvest of Christ's gifts extended, more than half around the globe.
1 Soon
shall that harvest cover all the
1
2
earth.
The Babe of Bethlehem became
3
4 the Lord of Heaven, "The Head once
4
5
with
5 crowned with thorns, is crowned
5
now."
His
shall
kingdom
good
in
glory
5
5
5 time prevail in all the earth. All man8
6 kind shall come to dwell in peace, light
8
rule.
7 and gladness under Jesus'
The Meeting at Hana
The Evangelistic Tour ol the North Pacific Missionary Institute—The Work at Hauula
Mormon Jubilee
Central Union Church Parsonage
Our Exemption from Storm
Meat Importation
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Christmas of 1900.
Nineteen centuries ago dawned the
bright Morning Star of the Eternal
Father's light and grace upon our dark
world of sin and suffering. The babe
was born in Bethlehem of the Virgin
Mother, begotten of the Holy Ghost,
Jesus, who should "save his people from
their sins." He lived and wrought his
marvels of power and mercy. He
taught and loved, and died on the cross,
God's sacrifice for sin. His disciples
went forth and preached his Gospel, and
planted and watered the infant churches
Struggling, harried, trampled and broken, yet with undying vitality and vigor,
the People of Christ lived on and multiplied through the long centuries. Today Christianity is the dominant religion
of civilized humanity, and the one
supreme element in society, although
still confronting and warring against
colossal and organized evils, deeply rooted in the baser proclivities of mankind.
We in favored Hawaii, have but to look
around upon our fair and fruitful civilization, our social peace and prosperity, and
Portents of the New Century.
As 1901 begins, we lift up our eyes
and peer into the dim mist of the coming
years, searching for what they have in
store for the nations. We know not and
cannot know. The nineteenth century
opened amid the most portentous horrors
of revolutions and wars. Yet men saw
"the night of war depart, and the star of
peace return." Our own twentieth century also strangely opens with protracted
and severe military struggles of both
branches of the leading white race in
their remote possessions, and still more
portentously, with a dark and cruel wartempest in China. Men had begun to
hope that a reign of peace and good-will
might be near at hand. It now looks as
if calm and sunshine were far away, and
a long period of tempest might intervene.
It will not be strange if white civilization
should have to gird itself for a long struggle with the ignorant and treacherous
races of men.
The saddest thing is that the nations
which are Christian, or nominally so, are
themselves still cherishing ancient ways
of darkness which unfit them to impart
light and righteousness to heathen people. Wickednesses of lust, drunkenness,
cruelty, greed, are formidable and rampant. They bring reproach upon the re-
One thing seems certain, that the coming years will make a demand of utmost
magnitude upon all of Christ's followers
for devoted and heroic activity in His
service. As the struggles go on, they
must be in the front, standing in His
name, proclaiming righteousness, truth,
and repentance. May we of Hawaii, and
our descendants, who enjoy this grand
Christian inheritance, be found faithful to
our Lord. Many American and European men and women, many faithful
Chinese Christians, have lately met cruel
deaths and torture for their Lord's sake.
May we and ours in the advancing twentieth century be not less heroic and stedfast. Let the record of the coming century be bright and grand with the free
giving of life and strength and all for the
"testimony of
Jesus."
Maunaolu Seminary Opened.
The new building of the Maunaolu
Seminary at Sunnyside, Paia. Maui, was
formally opened with appropriate exercises on November 24th. One hundred
and fifty guests at a time sat down to a
bountiful luau at the tables in the dining
room. Hon. H. P. Baldwin, the munificent donor of the building, acted as
chairman. Addresses were made by
Judge Kalua, by Rev. Kekela of Marquesas fame, by Rev. O. P. Emerson and
Rev. S. Kapu. Rev. E. G. Beckwith was
compelled by illness to leave the hall.
Father Bailey sent a splendid bunch of
white roses. He had conducted the
erection of the former building which
was recently burned, and had for sixty
years been a chief leader in the work of
education for Hawaiian girls.
The new building is a large structure
of two stories and nasement, with a wing
on each side extending both in front and
rear. One hundred and two girls are
now boarding in the school. Miss M. E.
Alexander is the experienced and beloved principal.
Nearly $1100 were realized at a concert for the benefit of the lepers. Each
leper received one silver dollar on Christmas day, and tOys were provided for the
children.
�January,1901.
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Old Memories of Kailua.
(Continued.)
Our nearest missionary neighbors outside of the town of Kailua, were the Ruggleses, who lived at Kaawaloa, twelve
miles south. Their dwelling was at Kuapehu, two miles up the mountain, a most
verdant and attractive spot. It later became the residence of Rev. John D
Paris. Kaawaloa proper was a village on
the north side of Kealakekua bay. I was
born there at the house of Mr. and Mrs
Ely, only a few rods from the rock where
Captain Cook was slain, and where his
monument now stands. We often visited Kaawaloa, probably twice a year, going by water in a double canoe, generally starting two or three hours before daylight, so as to carry the land breeze a
good part of the way. There were a
number of paddlers in each of the two
canoes, who would make the long craft
fly swiftly through the sea. The steersman in the stern would give the signal by
a slap of his paddle against the canoe,
pud all the rowers would shift their paddles in unison from one side to the other
We children generally laid upon the
raised platform with the mother, thou eh
sometimes in the bottom of a canoe. We
were apt to be seasick, and then to sleep,
sometimes awaking to see the waves
dashing on a coast of black lava cliffs
We would run up the little bay, and step
ashore upon Cook's rock, whence it was
only a few rods to the nice premises of
the good Princess Kapiolani. These
were prettily thatched cottages on a platform of white masonry which was studded with black pebbles. Kapiolani's
quarters were neatly furnished within.
She was generally there to receive us
with the most cordial hospitality. Immediately behind the house was a precipise perhaps 200 feet high. This seems
to have been caused by a former breaking off of the coast line for many miles.
Great lava flows had subsequently poured over the precipice to the north and
south, so as to enclose the bay. leaving
half a mile of the precipice at the head
of the bay untouched.
The next thing was to surmount the
formidable pali. There were plenty of
natives to carry up the lady and children
in the lack of animals* From the summit, two miles of slope brought us to the
delightful home of the Ruetrleses. wrier*:
we were a train loving! v welcomed. Mrs
R. was a tall sweet-faced woman, of
kindliest character. Mr. R. was a pleasant man of small stature, who was
absent from home tourine amnne the
natives, his health requirine such activity. There was a luxuriant frarden. with
luscious grapes and figs, and coffee trees
in fruit. There were also orange trees
and in the vicinity, many old ohia trees
with the ripe apples bestudding their. Ed our locality to that degree. We burngnarled trunks. The mission dwelling ed a good deal of wood, mostly the yelwas a large thatched house, with several low ahakea, or "false sandal wood,"
glass windows. A matter of special de- which emitted a pleasant odor. Our
light was the company of two very agree- altitude was nearly 2700 feet. Several
able children of our own ages, named rounded green hills lay to the north of
Huldah and Samuel, of whom we were us, which must have been tuff-cones, the
relics of former explosive eruptions. We
always very fond.
The Ruggles family returned to Amer- made another visit to Waimea in 1836,
ica about 1834, and we saw no more of shortly before removing to Oahu. The
them. Mr. R. had done good service fti Rev. Lorenzo Lyons was then occupying
a teacher and preacher for fourteen years. the station having been there over three
Their places were taken by Mr. and Mrs. years. The infant Curtis was running
Cochran Forbes, four of whose grand- about the house. This was a building
children now reside in Honolulu. Mr of thatch, but witn a foreign style of
Forbes was a forceful and zealous mis- frame, with four rooms.
On the route, at Kawaiahae, we had
sionary. There are memories of pleasant
visits with them also, both at Kuapehu again enjoyed the hospitality of the aged
and at Kailua. On one occasion a fast- Mr. Young, who was very bald. I reday is remembered, such as we observed member several fine looking young
at Kailua four times a year by omitting women, his daughters. A coffin was susthe noon-meal. The Forbes were more pended under the ridge of the house. Tt
rigid, and no breakfast was served. Dis- was the old chief's habit, whenever he
covering this, Mrs. Bishop made for the went to Honolulu, to provide himself
safe, and seizing some cold chicken and with a new coffin, in order to be so far
taro. enabled her hungry family to break in readiness for the chance which was
their fast. She was always to be relied approaching. T trust that he was otheron in the commissariat.
wise not unprepared. A still conspicuWe once extended our visiting to the ous object at Kawaihae was the great
inland elevated station of Waimea, in the Heiau of Puukohala, built by Kamehabeginning of 1832, Mr. Bishop being meha in 179t and consecrated to his
delegated to initiate Rev. Dwieht Raid- war-god by the sacrifice therein of the
win, M.D., in his new field. We travel- corpse of his rival Keoua. John Young
ed to Kawaihae by canoe, meeting the had been captured in 1790. Vancouver
Baldwins at the house of Mr. John first came two years later, forty years beYoung, the aged lieutenant of Kameha- fore mv first sight of those arid hills, and
meha. The ladies and children were car- the mighty Matinakea behind them.
This second visit was made en route
ried up the hill for ten miles by natives
in maneles. T particularly recollect the to Hilo and the volcano, via the mounfeeble appearance of Mrs. Baldwin with tain road to Laupahoehoe. The lady and
her voting babe as her bearers passed us children were provided with maneles or
on the road. Tn due time we reached the litters, borne by natives, who were paid
Waimea plateau at that time covered in trade and food. We had pone a few
with dense scrub forest for some miles miles, when by an accident, the writer's
west of the mission station. We found arm sustained compound fracture, which
two good-sized cottages, of which each caused a return to Mr. Lyons' house, and
family took possession. There must further burden of four weeks upon their
have been some hardship from lack of extremely cordial hospitality. There
crockery and furniture. We had an old were hardly any children's books, but I
iron stove which helped keep us warm in devoured a considerable part of Rollin's
the cold rainy mountain winter. There Ancient History while the bone was knitwas also a large fire occasionally lighted ting, and formed a strong attachment to
in the center of the main room, whence both Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, who were
the smoke must have escaped through most amiable as well as devoted and cathe roof. I think we children quite en- pable missionaries. Mrs. Lyons died at
joyed the novel experiences. The Bald- Honolulu in the summer of 1837, amid
wins being new-comers, must have found the profound grief of the assembled misit very hard. On one occasion the two sionaries.
missionaries were absent for several days
Starting again, we camped for the
on a visit to the people of Kohala. That night on a splendid slope of Mauna Kea.
must have been a dreary time for the amid lovely koa glades, and groups of
young wife.
wild cattle. A lone open hut was conFor the Bishops, the coolness brought structed for our large. party, in front of
recuperation and health after the heats of which an immense fire was built for
Kailua. On one morning we were told warmth. Fresh beef had been procured
that "frost" had been seen on the grass from the Paniolos. and abundant steaks
iust beforp sunrise. With snow mantling were broiled on the coals. It was a deMauna Kea nearly to its base on the lightful experience. From LaupahoeWaimea plain as it sometimes did, a hoe. then a populous villape, we prostrong southerly breeze might have chill- ceeded by water in a double canoe, in
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which we were caught in a slight squall Letter from Rev. A. H. Smith, D.D. but perhaps there has not within the cenmidway under the high palis, and the
tury been a more open and shameless
sail carried away, to the terror of the
exposition of the sub-cutaneous lawlessiiiiia,
.\ov.
iientsin,
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lyni, lyoo.
lady passenger and the children. At
ness of Christian Nations (under the
Ueai
ur.
—.uiicu
nas
jjisnop:
iiappciibeautiful Hilo, we were entertained for
outer forms of Law) than has been wita week by Mr. and Mrs. Coan, the Ly- eu in litis uistiactcu empire since mm J. nessed since the Eight Nations planted
mans contributing thereto.
Another wrote you auouc nine luoiiius ago, anu their banners on the walls of Peking,
week was spent in going to Kilauea the attention 01 tne woiui lias Deen turn- which they proceed to loot in the name of
where we passed two nights in a rain- ed in tins uireetion as never oeiore. une humanity, which had been shocked at
storm in a leaky shanty, which our na- ol our oldest anu most vaiueu worKtus violations of international law
in the
tives had imperfectly patched up. Before lias just returned iroin a uiriougli in tne siege of the legations. Instead of that
light on the third day, we were awaked, Lnited States, and he writes trom I'eking "harmony" so much vaunted, there has
and from the brink of the descent, watch- that lor a time he was so dazeu by the been an
evident effort to make private
ed the brilliant fires below. At daylight, new conditions tliat it was very dimcuit capital out of the anomalous conditions,
himself
the
to
to
them.
Une
ol
adjust
we descended to the "black ledge," on
on the part of more than one power, unwhich we went out half a mile, and look- telegrams which we succeeded in sending til there is serious danger that the whole
home
the
the
during
siege,
contained
ed down into an immense elongated
business of setting China right will end
chasm where seemed to be great activity. words:
"All property destroyed." in the fiasco
of demonstrating to the
what
those
lew
syllables mean, the universe the incurable
The features of the volcano I at once rec- Think
imbecility of any
ognized as those familiar in Ellis' picture scores of Mission stations laboriously group of Christian "Powers"—especialcarried
on
and
for years in faith
made twelve years earlier. Those features begun,
if there chance to be eight of them.
had mostly become obliterated at my prayer, and in a moment they are tram- ly Here
in Tientsin there is a panorama
wild
boars, or plunnext visit in 1857. The crater had then pled under foot by
of
Nations
which is a perpetual sugAll
much filled up, and the fires had been dered by savages and then burned to
at the Colum"mid-way"
of
the
gestion
transferred over a mile south to Hale- ashes, the inmates either driven away like bian Exposition, the same polyglot of
noxious
animals,
or
hunted
to
death
like
maumau.
We were off for Hilo before noon criminals unfit to live. We can by no races and peoples, the same unhampered
the same frank exhibiMost of the road between Kilauea and means enumerate all the stations of intercourse, andworst
in each and in all,
tion
of
what
is
Olaa had been handsomely corduroyed which some one of these things has been
over the pahoehoe with the trunks of tree true, but they abound in the provinces for the edification of the Chinese, who
ferns, which made progress rapid down of Chihli, Honan, Shensi, Shansi, Shan- organized the Boxers because they were
and vainly hoped to get
hill. The then large population caused tung and Manchuria in all which vast tired of the Westone
can sympathize with
rid
of
it.
Now
much travel between Hilo and Kau. We territory clear up to the Amur river there
of this Emthem,
the
occidentalizing
if
no
reason
to
homeward,
faces
Hais
that
Chrissuppose
any
set our
taking the
were
an
to
be
extension
of what has
pire
makua coast and Waipio Valley on our tian building, either Roman Catholic or
route. The strongest impression on the Protestant remains standing. Besides already been done. This is one side of
juvenile mind was that of the ocean view- this the reflex waves have extended the shield. On the other hand, China has
ed from the lofty pali, and the mighty through mid-China, to the extreme west- a great abundance of able men from afar,
walls of the great valley with its immense ern boundary, so that for the first time who wish well to the Empire and to all
since the Empire was occupied as. a mis- who inhabit it, and who know much betwaterfall.
Some mention should be interesting sion field, China may be said to have ter than any Chinese, or than all the milof memories of visits at Kailua from almost no missionaries left in the interior. lions of the Chinese race combined what
various missionaries. Such visits were They are massed in Peking and Tientsin, it is imperatively necessary that China
always delightful to us. Yet the ladies Chefoo and Shanghai, and in the latter should have if she is to continue to exist.
and sometimes the children were apt to port in great numbers, especially those Unfortunately not many of these men
be landed from their schooners in sad of the Inland Mission, which a year ago have any opportunity to make their inplight, after the hardships of the voyage. had 814 missionaries in the field. Now fluence felt, though the press of the world
I remember two fair young women being it is said that half of them have gone is no doubt open to them as it never was
brought in in fainting condition in the home, or to Australia, pending the open- before. Modern diplomacy has some excellent qualities, but it has not mastered
litters which tney had occupied on the ing of the doors at present closed.
This is the first time since the crusades the art of reconciling irreconcilable and
deck of the vessel. These were Mrs. Dr
Chapin, and Mrs. Ephrain Spaulding. —which took place so long ago that selfish interests, and until it has done so
The Spauldings made us a long visit, dur- most of us have but an imperfect recol- it is hard to see how the Chinese puzzle
ing which I formed an intense childish lection of the details—that the whole is to be settled. But there is a large and
attachment to Mr. S., who was a sweet Christian world has been moved to co- perhaps an increasing number who beand devout man. An earlier visit is re- operate in one common cause; and for lieve that in His hands are all the Corcalled, made by the Bingham family the sake of the cause, of the Christian ners of the Earth, of which China is unabout 1833. Most of their time was world, and also of, the non-Christian doubtedly a large one, and that God does
spent on the upland above us. Mrs. B. world, it is to be hoped it will be the not mean after halving kept this most anwas much of an invalid. Father Bing- last. If it is ever possible to tell the cient of Empires with its incomputable
ham was a somewhat stately, courteous secret history of the combined move- millions of people all these millenniums,
gentleman, for whom I had much liking, ments of this year, with all the ad cap- to have China divided and become an
and a little fear. The Baldwins repeated- tandttm vulgus pretensions, and the futile Asiatic Poland. Indeed there are signs
ly visited us from Waimea. Dr. B. we and disappointing execution of high that the hopelessness of such a solution
all liked. He was personally active, even promises, it will be a great disillusion to has forced itself upon even the most ambreaking into a run, something rarely the enthusiastic friends of humanity who bitious diplomats of Europe, who have
seen in grown men in Kailua. My child- had hoped that millennial auroras were more than they can do with the regions
ish impressions of all these friends was being woven a few months ago at the already under their rule or within their
wholly favorable, accompanied by the Hague. In former years Asia has seen "sphere." It is too early to tabulate
utmost reverence for their spirituality and a great deal of the "seamy side" of the the losses, even of missionary life, for
devoutness.
much vaunted Civilization of the West. even as I write a circular dispatch comes
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around to all the Consulates and Missions saying that word has come from
some German at T'ai Yuan Fu that several Swedes and British-subjects (missionaries) supposed to have been killed
have been found, and are to be brought
to the coast. They will have an even
more thrilling story to tell than the many
which have been already widely told by
(he refugees of the China Inland Mission, several of whom are now in Tientsin. It may have come to your notice
that the American Board headquarters
in Pang Chuang, Shantung, (from which
for thirteen years I have sent you occasional letters), enjoys the unique distinction of being (aside from treaty ports defended Tientsin and Newchwang) the
only Protestant mission property intact
in all China, from the Yellow to the
Amur rivers! The Boxers had a plan
to make it a Boxer headquarters, and
some of their leaders were friendly to us,
and made a private bargain with our native pastor and some members, in consideration of a feast and the present of a
horse, to spare our place. Later they disagreed among themselves, and with the
capture of Peking the tide turned. It is
still guarded by soldiers, but we think the
danger has probably passed.
Of many of the members we know that
they were swept away by the mandatery
Edicts from the Throne, followed by local proclamations not less so, and many
went through the form of recantation to
save their lives and their property. Multitudes of them have been pillaged, some
four different times, and some are wanderers on the face of the earth with the
cold winter upon them, and their only
Shepherds hundreds of miles distant
We shall try to help them a little, but it
is difficult to get the facts, and the wisdom of the two native pastors and helpers
is taxed to the utmost to know what to
do and how to do it in the unexampled
circumstances. Many readers of The
Friend have been interested in this field
for many years. Will they not all pray
for guidance for the missionaries and the
native Chinese leaders, and for deliverance for the flock into greener pastures
and beside stiller waters in the near
future? We are watching your progress
under the new regime with the greatest
interest.
Very sincerely yours.
Arthi'r H. Smith.
Diamond Jubilee of Kawaiahao
Church.
Upon the first Sabbath of last month.
December 2d, was fitly celebrated the
75th anniversary of the organization of
the first Church of Christ among the natives of the Hawaiian Islands. The
greatest caution had been exercised in
admitting converts to baptism and
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church privileges. But on December
sth, 1825, after six months of probation,
eight of the leading chiefs who had given
clear evidence ol Christian character,
were baptized, and organized into a
Church of Christ. Their names were
Kaahumanu, the Cjueen Regent, Kalanimoku, the prime minister, Namahana,
sister to the Regent, Laanui, Kapule,
Kealiiahonui, Kaiu, and Kalaaiula. Such
was the origin of Kawaiahao Church,
a leading event in the history of Hawaiian Christianity.
The anniversary was observed by special exercises in the Kawaiahao edifice,
both in the morning and the evening,
These were in botn the native and English languages, under the able direction
of the Rev. W. D. Westervelt. Addresses were made by Rev. Henry W.
Parker, who has been the pastor of the
Church for thirty-seven and a half years,
by Hon. E. K. Lilikalani, who spoke in
English, giving a brief resume of the
history of the Church, by Rev. John C.
Hay giving "Aloha from the Denominations," by Hon. W. R. Castle, giving
"aloha from the Descendants of the Missionaries," and by Rev. E. S. Timoteo
giving "aloha from the Hawaiian
Churches," and the recounting of the
origin of the sister Church of Kaumakapili in Honolulu. A letter of felicitation was also read by Rev. O. H. Gulick,
as Committee of the Central Union
Church, the church home of a large
number of the children and grandchildren of the Missionaries.
Among those occupying the platform
were the Rev .Dr. H. Bingham and Mrs.
L. B. Coan, a son and daughter of the
first pastor of the Church, Mrs. Ann E.
(Clark) GuHck, daughter of the second
pastor, and Mrs. Ellen (Armstrong)
Weaver, daughter of the third pastor.
There was also the venerable Mrs. Angeline Castle, who has for 58 years lovingly
co-operated in the work of the Church.
Mrs. Persis Taylor was there, the daughter of Father Thurston, the pioneer colleague of Father Bingham. Mrs. Taylor has several adult grandchildren. On
the platform were also the Revs. O. H.
Gulick, O. P. Emerson and S. E. Bishop,
who pronounced the benediction at the
close of the evening service.
Music was a prominent feature»in the
exercises, including anthems sung by
Kawaiahao and Kamehameha pupils.
The world-admired voice of Mrs. Annis
Montague Turner contributed rich melody. Her youth was passed under the
shadow of Kawaiahao Church, which
she loves. Of all those present, probably
the only individuals who could remember the features of Kaahumanu, or the
great native congregations of the early
thirties, were Mrs. Taylor and Dr. Bishop. Dr. Bingham, now in his 70th
year, must remember something of the
January,1901.
times in the immense old thatched
church, which preceded the present edifice completed in 1840, of which the writer saw the corner stone before and after
it was laid.
In its massive solidity, the Kawaiahao
edifice well symbolizes the solid vigor of
the Christian life here established in a
by-gone generation. In the renewed
beauty of its interior, it exhibits the loving and conserving care of those now
concerned for Hawaiian Christianity. In
its dwindled congregations, it suggests
the sad diminution of the native race,
In the crowding business life invading
its neighborhood, are indicated the stress
and bustle of foreign and commercial activities, which tend to obliterate the past.
Be Conciliatory to Confucianism.
Said Rev. E. P. Thwing, addressing
the Honolulu Ministers Union:
I think we can agree with the suggestion of a recent writer, to hold to the
"true Catholicity that tells the heathen
that all the good, the truth, all that is
worthy and pure in his system will be included in, and conserved by Christianity
Christianity puts away Judaism, and yet
the spirit in which our Divine Master introduced it was, T came not to destroy,
but to fulfill.' A writer in 'China's Millions' the other day tells us that he had
much ado to prevail upon a convert to,
give up Confucius.' I should think so,
indeed; but why must Confucius be
'given up'? The Jew did not give up
Moses when he became a Christian.
Jesus is a Savior, the only Savior. This
is a blessed truth. Confucius never
made the slightest pretension to be such,
but is he therefore not a Sage?
"Take the idea that the hearts of these
people are as a garden. You feel he is
not growing the true life-giving tree. So
you run into his garden, and, with small
explanation and no apology, you trample
his plants under foot, pull them up with
rash haste, call them all weeds and rubbish, pronounce the fruit to be all poison,
and shout lustily for the axe to hew down
his trees. He is sure to get into a rage,
to pronounce you a ruthless destroyer
bent only on reducing his garden to a
waste, and, without waiting to see what
you have to offer, will expel you ignominiously from the ground. Go more
quietly to work. Be in less haste to uproot ,more anxious to plant and cultivate. Take your own good seed and sow
it quietly. Set hardy plants by his. They
will look strange and foreign for a time
and even when he brings them to the
table their taste may be alien at first.
But have patience; toil in the gentleness
of love. Your 'lily of the valley' has a
silent charm of lowly beauty, which will
steal into his heart; your 'Rose of Sharon'—he has seen no flower that has one-
�thousandth part its entrancing loveliness;
and when the 'Tree of Life' bears fruit in
his orchard, that will be fruit such as
his lips were never blessed with."
With a Christian spirit of conciliation,
not compromise, we will seek to win
them to a full surrender to Christ as
King of Kings, and Savior of the World.
With His spirit to lead and guide them
they will see how far superior is the wisdom of God to the philosophy of men.
Tolerance Towards Heathenism.
A local daily fears The Friend tends
towards undue severity, as appears from
the following:
"Rudyard Kipling's new serial 'Kirn,'
in the current number of McClure's, begins with this sentiment:
Oh ye who tread the narrow Wav
By Tophet flare to Judgment Day
Be gentle when the heathen pray
To Buddha and Kamakura.
We commend this sentiment to the
Friend when dealing with the Heathen
party."
In dealing with sincere but erroneous
beliefs, one should be gentle and tolerant,
but not so with the destructive and
poisonous practices inseparately connected with heathenism, such as the lewtl
dances, and the practices of sorcery, both
of which were actively fostered by Kalakaua and his Hale Naua, in his systematic building up of his Heathen Party.
These are the vile things which have
contributed more than all others to the
wasting away of the Hawaiian people.
Gentle tolerance of these hideous deviltries is deadly hostility to this suffering
and dying Hawaiian race.
Death of James A. Hopper.
One of Honolulu's oldest and most
esteemed citizens has just passed away
in his 70th year; having resided here over
forty years. By his skill and enterprise
in several branches of industry he accumulated a large fortune, and has always
been both respected and personally beloved. Mr. Hopper had long been a trustee in the Central Union Church. He
had been absent at the Coast for several
months, dying in San Francisco on Dec*
11, from a stroke of paralysis a few days
previous, his wife and eldest daughter being with him. The funeral was held in
Honolulu on the 23d ult.
"The righteous hath hope in his
death."
A Japanese Lady Editor.
The only Japanese daily paper in Honolulu, is also the only Japanese newspaper anywhere conducted by a woman.
The Hawaii Shinpo has for three years
and a half been very successfully managed by Mrs. Masa Takahashi. She is thir-
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ty-five years of age. She keeps all the on
accounts, and conducts the finances. Mr
Takahashi contributes to the
columns^
Thrum's Hawaiian Annual, 1901.
This issue of the uhequalled Annual
is of superior quality, befitting the new
century. The 47 pages of old and newstatistics of the Territory, with 16 pages
of register and directory, are of greatest
value. One hundred and thirty-five
pages are occupied by twenty miscellaneous original articles by various contributors, all of which are of great interest, many of them rarely so. We may
name especially "Hawaii's Forest Foes,"
by Prof. Koebele; "Geology of Oahu,"
"Honolulu in Primitive Days," "Hawaiian Fish Stories and Superstitions,"
"Lowrie Irrigating Canal," "Farming in
Hawaii," and "The Meaning of Some
Hawaiian 'Place-names'." Such a gathering of twenty choice contributions, as
well as the statistical and other arranged
information is the result of the rare ability and experience of Editor Thrum. A
list of the titles of 126 principal articles
that have appeared in 26 successive issues, indicate what a library of choice
and exact information about Hawaii this
series of Annuals contains.
M. s. steamer tuu ac junaro
having uecn engageu to
labor on tne rionecr .sugar naiuaiion ai
the i'.
lor noiioiuiu,
Before reaching the snip, howweie assaueu Oy sucn leplescntations as to tne hornble siavc.y
i.ahuiua.
ever, tney
they were doomed to in Hawaii, that /o
oi tneni relused to embark, and only 50
came down on the steamer. The latter
are now comtortably installed in good
quarters in the balmy climate of Lahaina, where they immediately entered upon permanent employment, with houses,
fuel and medical attendance free, and the
men receive wages of $20 a month in
gold, for ten hours' labor a day.
The remaining 78 deluded wretches, ill
clad and totally destitute, in a wintry
climate, when labor is in little demand,
became at once dependent on publiccharity and the poor house. Their
wretched fate is wholly due to the violent
misleading of the San Francisco Examiner, which sent out its agents a
thousand miles down the railroad, and
followed the poor people clear to the
steamer, urgently warning them that they
were to be sold as slaves to Chinamen in
Hawaii. In the meantime the Examiner
flamed with "yellow" scareheads denouncing the wickedness of the "missionaries' sons" here who were dragging
these poor Porto Ricans into slavery. No
doubt a large number of the people of
Death of David Lima Naone.
California were persuaded that the £.rThe above named excellent and hon- -ainincr was a noble champion of the opored Hawaiian gentleman passed away pressed.
As a matter of fact, no missionary's
somewhat suddenly on 28th ult. His
presence has been a familiar and hon- descendant is connected with the Pioneer
ored one in political, and especially in Plantation, which is conducted by most
religious circles, and the news of his reputable Germans. When last heard
death brought to us a deep feeling of from, the Examiner's people were noisily
grief. Lima, as we were accustomed to asking whether the planter's agents were
call him, was the most prominent among not going to come to the relief of the sufthe many sons of the late excellent fering Porto Ricans, whom themselves
Deacon Naone, long a leading official of had misled into misery. There is no
Kawaiahao Church. He has for many doubt that the employment and wages
years been the very active and efficient paid here are a great boon to the Porto
Assistant Superintendent of the large Rican laborers, who can earn no such
Sunday School. He was a carpenter by- pay at home, and who get their passage
trade. For several years he has conduct- hither free. It is quite doubtful, howed large contracts for painting houses. ever, whether they will prove capable
Mr. Naone was elected to the Legisla- workers. Our best laborers are the Porture of 1894, and became the Speaker of tuguese, numbers of whom are now bethe Lower House. He was one of the ing recruited in New England for our
three members of the late Registration plantations. They are glad to come, beBoard. He was a cluef leader in Y. P ing guided by the favorable reports of
S. Christian Endeavor work, and a dele- their friends who preceded them. Their
gate to the National Endeavor Conven- wages are larger than those promised to
tion in San Francisco three years ago. the Porto Ricans.
As an ex-Speaker, Mr, Naone was
buried with military honors. Few men
Record of Events.
of his age have done more honor to the
Hawaiian race.
Dec. ist.—Hawaii's Delegate-elect, R
W. Wilcox and Secretary, leave by the
"Yellow" Philanthropy.
Rio Janeiro for Washington.—St. Andrew's church fair, at the cathedral
A company of 134 natives of Porto grounds, proves an entertaining, and
Rico, men, women and children, arrived financial success.—Reception of the
at or near San Francisco over two weeks Young Men's and Young Women's
ago, with the expectation of embarking Christian Associations at Progress Hall
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passes off with much satisfaction both as
to numbers and sociability.
2nd.—Kawaiahao Church fittingly
celebrates the seventy-fifth year of its organization by special historical and musical services, and is largely attended by
an interested audience of natives and foreigners.
3rd.—The Protective League of Honolulu organizes for work with W. A.
Bowen, president; Rev. G. L. Pearson,
vice-president; D. H. Case, secretary,
and Jos. P. Cooke, treasurer.—Regular
meeting of Social Science Club discuss
wireless telegraphy and kindred electrical subjects.
sth.—The People's Ice Company and
the Hawaiian Electric Company amalgamated.—Several small parcels of city
real estate sell at public auction to satisfy a partition suit, realizing $48,000.
6th.—The government accepts and
takes over from the contractors the
down-town sewer system section of district No. I.—Pleasant evening concert at
Pauahi Hall to guests and pupils of Oahu
College.
Bth.—The dredger at work near the
Marine Railway meets a serious mishap
to its machinery through long continuous use, and two of its hands narrowly
escape injury in the crash.
10th.—A delegation of prominent
Mormons arrive per Zeakmdia to participate in the approaching fiftieth anniversary of Mormonism in these islands.—
Annual meeting of the Historical Society
at the Y. M. C. A. hall. After the election of officers the president, Dr. N. B,
Emerton, read an Historic account of the
old fort of this city.—The Republicans
decline to join hands with Independents
in framing a city charter for Honolulu,
but will form a committee of its own for
such purpose.
12th.—Mormons' semi-centennial jubiliee exercises open at the Orpheum.—
The plate-glass window of Frank Kruger, watchmaker and jeweler, corner of
Fort and Merchant streets, is smashed
by some unknown miscreant, but no loss
of goods occurred.—Dr. J. H. Raymond
is the new president of the Board of
Health.—Mysterious death of Miss Clara
Schneider, a domestic employed in the
family of P. Neumann, Esq.
15th.—The concert of Mrs. W. Hoffmann and Wray Taylor, at the Opera
House, for the benefit of the lepers'
Christmas fund, realized a handsome
sum, and the varied program gave delight to the large audience.
16th.—Frank P. Bennett, a noted Indian scout and for some time past a teamster of Camp McKinley, is found lifeless
in his room; evidently a case of suicide,
from a note found addressed to his commanding officer, dated the 13th, probably
the day of his death,—Three Chinese are
arrested for the inhuman act of turning
a sick countryman out of doors to die.
[January, 1901.
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lytli.—The Kaniehaineha schools celebrate Founder's Day by appropriate exercises, a luau, and memorial services.—
The Board of Health begin retrenchment
in expenses of its Bureau.—Policeman
Lambert makes a gallant rescue of lady
and child by stopping their runaway
horse and saving the carriage from a
smash-up.
20th.—A Japanese bicyclist collides
with a heavy dray and falling under its
wheels sustains injuries which cause
death within a short time.—The new Honolulu Meat Market Company opens for
business in the Wavcrley Block, and the
crush of patrons and visitors indicate due
appreciation of the up-to-date enterprise
—The new S. S. Sierra arrives from San
Frandsco en route to the Colonies, belated awaiting the English mail and delayed by an exceedingly stormy passage.
She brings a large list of passengers tor
Honolulu; also the remains of the late
Jas. A. Hopper, whose death occurred
two days before the steamer's departure
for this port.
21 st.—A steady stream of visitors
throughout the day inspect the new
steamship Sierra and arc pleased with its
appointments, —Christmas tree gatherings are led. off by the Central Union
Church Sunday school, so as not to conflict with home plans for the eventful
day.
23rd.—The first lot of Porto Rican laborers, 56, arrive by the Rio Janeiro for
plantation work. —Sunday open air
sacred concerts (,so called,) by the government is precedent for further intrusion
of like character at the Orpheum, to
which the management arc aiming to
charge an admission fee.
24th.—The Ashley property, on Thurston avenue, is secured tor a parsonage
for Central Union Church.—Holiday
shopping and delivery of Santa Claus'
tributes throughout the city causes unusual animation in all circles, and is only
temporarily checked by a heavy down
pour of rain at dusk.—The 2-year old
child of Wm. Boyd succumbs to fatal injuries to spine, sustained by a fall.
25th.—Merry Christmas to all. Special services in several of the churches.—
Christmas dinner to young men at the
Y. M. C. A. hall, arranged for and served by members of the sister association.
—F<x>tball contest between ()ahu College Alumni and Maile Ilima teams, result in a tie of no score.
26th—Board of Health following retrenchment policy discharges Bacteriologist Hoffmann, Dispensary Physician
Howard, Examining Physician Myers
and Veterinarians Monsarrat and Shaw ;
Board declares it will purify Chinatown.
27th —Supreme Court of Hawaii declares vested rights the law of ways over
land; also that adoption of child gives it
no rights as heir.—Japanese woman at
Iwilei nearly murdered by a countryman
sue had given ncr earnings.
2»tli—Evidence accumulates thai Japanese secret societies composed ol paralo whom
sites defeat justice in Hawaii, itueiuing
their criminal members. —David L. \aonc, a leading native, dies.
2yth—Last ot the business trusts "in
restraint of trade" bows to the Federal
law ; the tight against them begun by the
Advertiser some months ago is apparently won.—Murderer Pueo dies at the hospital of consumption, induced by his selfinflicted wounds.
30th—Funeral of David L. Naone
from Kawaiahao Church.—One ol Honolulu's coldest days; the thermometer
it Punahou was at 55 tlegrees this a. 111.;
the lowest known there is 52 degrees,
some years ago.
31st—Fire at l'alama destroys four
Chinese stores and dwellings, all new
buildings.— The Advertiser, recognizing
the value of The Friend's record ol
for lyoo publishes them in their
entirety as the "Chronology of local
events for the past year."—Advices received Of the loss, at Hilo, of the steamer Kilauea Hon.—()rgan recital and midevents
night watch services
Church.
Jan.
1st—New
at Central
Union
Year's Day.— The Ad-
vertiser outdoes all its former efforts in
an illustrated holiday issue of 32 pages.
—Editor W. Horace Wright of the Inde-
pendent is found dead at his desk from
a big dose of carbolic acid.—Annual reception and collation at the V, M. C. A.
to young men of the city.
BIRTHS.
PARIS—Io this city, Dec. lxth,
Edwin 11. Parte, ,i son.
to the wife
of
MARRIAGES.
Chloairo, 111., Nov.
C, N. I'ond, of Oberlln,
Miss Edith o. Rtdredge,
POND—ELDRBDOB—III
Mth,
by
the Rev.
Percy M. I'ond
to
both of Honolulu.
Bng.,
BTARKEY—HUTTER-ln Devonshire,
Dec. Bth, by the Rev. A. E. Robinson, Wm.
1!. Starkly, of Kaupo, Maul, to Miss Lucy J.
Kutter, of Ilminster, Somerset.
11110, Dec. Nth by the
Key. J. A. Cruian, Archibald A. Steele to
Miss Helen Willis.
THOMI'SON-COOK—At Kuwalahao Church.
this city, Dec. 12th, by the Rev. H. 11.
l'arker, Jno. 11. Thompson to Miss Lillian I'.
Cook, both of Honolulu.
CARTY—MERVY-ln this city. Dec. 21st, by the
Rev. Hamilton Lee, Franklyn Carty, of Papaaloa, Hawaii, to Miss Almee Mervy, of
Oakland, Cala.
HKiELOW—BAIN-At Punahou, this city, Dec.
Hath, by the Rev. Wm. M. Klncald, Mr. Oeo.
L. Hlgelow of this city, to Miss Helen Bain
of Wallenbeen, N. 8. W.
AI'BTIN-<;AKM>KK Al KobaU, Hawaii, Deo. 27th
by the Rev. J I" Knlinnn, awMcd b) Rev Sl'Pern
Rev (has Andcraon Aii»lin„ paxlor of the Kohala)
Union Church, Ho Mlkn Helen X (ianlncr of Cleveland
STEELE-WILLIS-In
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Ohio.
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DEATHS.
OKHR-In HUo, Doc. 3rd, Mrs. Vlrla, wife of
H. B. Oehr, born In Northport, Wis., aged
27 years.
Hori'E×ln San Francisco, Dec. 11th, Jas.
Alexander, beloved husband of Ellen Hopper
aged 69 yearn.
Hllo, Dec. 22nd,
C
Steele, Manager Hllo Tribune, Archibald
a native of
Scotland, aged 34 years.
DOIRON—In this city, Dec. 27th, A. A. Dolron
aged 87 years, a long time resident of these
Islands.
STEELE—In
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is under this latter name we are to win
representation and participation in its affairs, the motion for a change of name
This page la-devoted to the Interests of the Ha- came quickly. Would that methods on
wallan Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, l« responsible for Its conthe mainland were as elastic and that
tents.
transfers over denominational lines could
easily be effected.
Editor.i as Hereafter
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
monies collected by subscription papers passed around among
The Meeting at Hana.
the different parishes of the islands of
Maui, Molokai and Lanai, are not to be
of the collectors, or in
On account of the election, which was left in the hands treasurer
the
hands
of
the
of the church
6th,
of
the meeting
the
held November
Maui and Molokai Association was post- circulating the papers; such monies are
to be put for
poned till the 14th. And again, owing by vote of the Association,into
the hands
to the severe Kona storm which swept safe keeping till wanted
for
those islof
the
Board
agent
of
the
deover the group, the meeting had to be
layed till the 19th; from that date it con- ands, who at present is Miss N. J. Malone
tinued nearly the entire week, the S, S of Wailuku.
Rev. S. Kapu, late pastor of the
Association closing as late as Friday p.
at Wailuku, and who for over a
Church
111., when the pastors and delegates from
suspension from the
western Maui and Molokai had- to em- year has been under
ministry, has been
service
of
the
active
bark on the return voyage of the steamer
The meeting was well attended and was restored to full standing.
Rev. Nu a has been doing good worka good one. There was noticeable on the
liana. It is expected that he may go
in
desire
for
of
some
and
unusual
the
part
to
the assistance of Mr. Pali, pastor at
best things. The presence of Rev. James Lahaina.
Messrs. Pali and Nawahine.
Kekela, our veteran missionary to the
veterans
the
of the Maui and Molokai
Marquesas, was felt as an inspiration.
were
Association
both absent from the
noticeable,
was
on
the
of
part
There
also
liana
at home by sickness.
meeting,
kept
some of the leaders, a tendency to talkA student was found for the theologitoo much. But that has always been a
cal school, and a motion was passed to
fault of this body.
the effect that the members of the Assoa
of
speaking
When
Rev. judge in
wish the general meeting this year
pastoral visitation, reiterated his often ciation
quoted saying, that the spring is not sup- to be at Tlilo.
posed to go to the thirsty ox. but the ox
lo the spring, he was rebuked by a quiet The Evangelistic Tour of the North
Pacific Missionary Institute—
brother from one of the inaccessible valleys of Molokai. who said, that by followThe Work at Hauula.
ing such foolish advice he had almost
wrecked his work, but now he had
By Rev. J. Leadingham.
learned better. "He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures, he lesdeth beDoubtless to many readers this moveside the still waters, is spoken of Him ment will require a word of explanation.
who seeks the hungry and the thirsty The change which has taken place in
wherever they can be found and would late years in these islands, involving, as
not let them perish for lack of bis fond, it has done, the transition from the use
loviiir care. Sun-lv the pastors of the of the Hawaiian to the English language
churches-in caring for their people can- in the schools; and the great development of business interests, thus bringing
not find a better example to follow."
The name "Presbytery of Maui and the native population into contact more
Molokai" is no more, it is a part of the than ever with the advantages as well as
history of the past, which perpetuated the temptations of outside civilization,
the names of such Pood men as Alexan- have made it imperative that the standard
der and Baldwin. Hitchcock and Forbes: of education for the native pastors should
in the future the body so lone: designated be raised to such a degree as to fit them
by this honorable and reverend name is for their positions now rendered more
to be known as the Association of Maui difficult by these facts. Accordingly it
and Molokai. The change was effected has been the policy of the school for some
without a iar or a word of complaint. No time to admit only young men of at least
change of method was required, for the a fair degree of previous education, who
methods of the Association of Maui and had some knowledge of English and
Molokai arc practically the same as those were of such an age that they could be
of the three other associations of the expected to acquire more. The object in
croup. When it was explained that the regard to the EnHish was not so much
great body to which we helonp-. which to give them the ability to preach in it as
sent us our early missionaries and which to read it easily, and thus oocn the field
has ever since helped us in our work, of EnHish literature to their use.
does not employ the word presbytery. hut
Such young men as a rule can be
prefers the word association, and that it found only among those who have been
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
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for sometime in the higher schools for
boys, as the Kamehameha, Lahainaluna
and Royal Schools. These young men,
however, have not as a class been in the
habit of looking to the ministry as an inviting field for their life work. The attractions in other directions are much
greater. They easily find employment,
more or less renumerative, in teaching,
or in business and mechanical pursuits.
Even if they should have cherished the
thought of entering the ministry, as some
of them have, the pressure brought to
bear by those who wish to secure or retain their services is frequently more
than they can stand, and they give up
their purpose and go into other callings.
The problem is, therefore, to keep up
the grade of the school and at the same
time secure an adequate number of properly qualified students. Resides the difficulties already mentioned, and also as a
partial cause of them, is a low spiritual
condition among the native churches and
people. The question hence arose, how
can these difficulties be overcome? It
was very clear that unless some way
could be devised, the school so far as
the natives are concerned was destined to
die a natural or unnatural death. The
writer having the chief responsibility in
the conduct of the school, naturally gave
the subject a good deal of attention. The
thought at last suddenly came to him
Why not take the young men now in attendance and go amon£ the churches and
try to arouse a new interest in spiritual
things? Tt seemed that such a movement might, though the religious interest
awakened and through the example of
young men already devoted to the work
of the ministry, be a new and powerful
motive in turning the minds and hearts
of other young men to the same calling,
and result in a great strengthening of
both the school and the churches.
The thought was mentioned to Mr.
Theodore Richards and struck him favorably. After further consideration the
matter was referred to again and Mr.
Richards agreed to join in helping to carry it out. It was then brought before
the Home Committee of the Hawaiian
Board, and by that Committee recommended to the Roard. by which it was approved. A month was then, devoted to
preparation for the tour. Special topics
tor presentation to the people were
studied. Mr. Richards drilled the men
who were to go on the trip in singing
and in the use of small tracts and Scripture texts in dealing with people individually., It was strongly felt from the beginning that if the effort was to succeed
it must be a work of God and not of the
mere human instrumentalities. A short
prayer meeting was held daily for the latter part of the time, in which prayer was
offered up that the Holy Spirit might be
the guide throughout the whole movement, and that both workers and people
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might be prepared in advance for whatever was to be done. Whatever has been
accomplished already we believe to be
due to this agency alone: It becomes
increasingly clear also that where there
is absolute dependence on this divine aid
and trust in it results will be secured.
It had been the plan to start on the
trip immediately after election, but the
excessive rains prevailing at that time
prevented us from getting away. Another question had been as to the place
of beginning. It did not seem desirable
to thrust ourselves upon a community
without the wish of the people and the
pastor, as cooperation is necessary to success. The purpose to make the tour had
been laid before the Oahu Ministerial Association, but it had not been enthusiastically received. This may have been due
to the fact that the nature and method of
the effort were not fully understood. Tt
SO happened that there was a church
building in process of erection near Hauula, on the windward side of the island
of Oahu. The pastor. Rev. S. D. Niuihiwa, had been struggling for a number
of years to bring it to completion but it
still remained in an unfinished state. As
help bail been furnished to this church
from the Pastors' Aid Fund, it was felt
that it would be proper to go to this
field without any formality anil aid in the
manual work of finishing the building,
and at the same time do as much as possible among the people. This plan was
adopted and on November 19th the students took the train for Kahuku, the end
of the line, and from there rode to Hauula, eight miles away, with a Chinaman.
Mr. Richards and myself went the next
day. We took with us blankets, mosqnito nets, books, clothing and such
things as we needed for our work or comfort. We also had a magic lantern and
slides and a. small organ. We slept in
the house of the pastor and each one took
his turn a day at a time in being cook.
We found that the pastor with his own
almost unaided strength had put up the
frame of the building, put on the siding,
the roof boards to which the shingles
were to be nailed, and a part of the shingles themselves. We set about at once
getting the roof finished so that we could
work inside in case of rain, and so that
we could have a place for meeting the
people. There was no government
school at the time in the place, and the
children came to the home of the pastor
and were taught by his wife, a most excellent Hawaiian woman. This gave us
a chance to meet them from the start.
When school was over Mr. Richards
taught them to sing, using some new
songs which are to appear in the new
Hawaiian hymn book that he is editing.
The children were very much interested
in this work, and it was kept up daily. one
of the students taking Mr. Richards'place
whenever he was obliged to be away.
,
,
January,1901.
THE FRIEND.
On the first Sunday a Sunday School was
held followed by a service in the church.
About fifty people were present; a sermon was preached by Mr. David Ai, one
of the students. In the evening another
meeting was held at which the magic
lantern was used. Some of the songs
which the children liar been learning
were thrown upon the screen and sung
by the audience. Resides these songs
scenes from the life of Christ were shown
each one being accompanied by suitable
explanation and application.
()n the following days several meetings were held in the afternoons. At one
of these, after an address had been made
from the words "Looking unto Jesus the
Author and finisher of our faith; who for
the joy set before him endured the cross,
despising the shame, and is now set down
on the right hand of the throne of God,"
the opportunity was given to any who
wanted to be followers of Christ to show
it by rising. After some hesitation and
with a good <deal of deliberation some
half dozen arose. At another meeting a
day or two later a similar opportunity
was given and these same people and
some others arose. From this time a
daily meeting was held at the close of
the exercise in singing with those who
had thus expressed the desire to become
Christians, and others who cared to join
them, for a study of the fundamental
ideas of Christianity. This was really
a Bible study. Verses and passages bearing on the subject of the day were looked up under the direction of the leader
by the people themselves. In this way
they were led to see just what the Rible
had to say on such subjects as, God.
Jesus Christ, Sin, repentance, confession
of sin, faith, the new heart, and kindred
topics. The striking thing about this
exercise was the power of the simple
statements of the Scriptures to interest
those who studied them in this way. To
most of them the Mible was not a very
familiar book.
Those who attended the class were
nearly all young people. There were
about twenty in all, of whom twelve or
fourteen attended with great regularity.
There were of course different degrees
of intelligence and earnestness in the professions they made. Some gave the most
positive assurance they intended to follow Christ and lead right lives. Others
showed by their manner that they were
not so deeply affected.
An instance showing that there was a
quiet but none the less real work of the
Spirit going on was brought to light
just before we left the place. One of the
young people whoregularly attended the
daily Bible-class was a boy of sixteen,
who was one of the most promising of
all the number. He came to me and said
that some of the younger boys wanted
to become Christians. He told me that
one of them had come to him and said,
"I want to follow Jesus. Tell me how
you tlo it." I afterwards found the boy
and spoke to him on the subject, and
found that it was true. Another boy of
the same age also said the same thing.
Owing to lack of time and some peculiar difficulties existing in the community, we were not able to make the careful canvas of individuals that we had hoped and consequently did not bring the
work to as definite a conclusion as could
be wished. There is no question, however, that it was a work of genuine spiritual profit to a good number of people in
the community. Aside from what has
been mentioned, there was a growing
friendliness among the people toward us.
This was especially seen on the last Sunday we were there, after they had heard
that we were to leave on the next day.
The afternoon service of that day was
one for children, led by Mr. Richards, in
which he showed them the graphophone.
and followed this with a short sermon in
Hawaiian. Although it was a meeting
for children, the old people were there as
well. At the close of the service they
lingeied about for a considerable time,
and showed a most cordial spirit and
gave us many expressions of their good
will.
We were in Manilla four weeks. This
long stay was due to rainy weather and
delays in getting material for the workon the church. Even then we were obliged, on account of a mistake made in
the measurement of the spaces for the
windows, to come away before the church
was finished. In the meantime, however,
a better understanding of the work we
were doing had gone abroad, and we now
find that the way is opening on all sides
for further effort.
Mormon Jubilee.
A three days meeting was held in Honolulu in the middle of last month, attended by enthusiastic Mormons or
"Latter Day Saints" from all parts of the
group, in commemoration of the first
landing here of Mormon emissaries from
Salt Lake in 1850. Their leading figure
was President George Q. Cannon from
Utah with one of his wives and three
boys. Cannon was the leader of the first
Mormons in Hawaii, and claimed in a
subsequent publication, to have acquired
the Hawaiian tongue suddenly by
miraculous gift. He was always a vigorous man, and still retains much activity
I last saw him in 1861, when he was entering a whaleboat at Lahaina to go tb
Lanai with others of a delegation from
Utah, in a futile effort to recover for his
church the lands on that island of which
they claimed to have been defrauded.
I had a speaking acquaintance with
several of those early Mormon preachers
and was once horrified by one of them,
who came to my study for a bible, assert-
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ing that Jesus Christ had several wives
>ur interview suddenly ended. That individual bad a sinister face. Sonic of
these men gave the impression ol sincerity, but not of being spiritually minded
Their religion is a carnal one. and seems
to know nothing of dee]) reverence or
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Vol.
whose title adhered to it. Another old- through a gorge so as to do mischief, but
1 never on the open sea.
tinier gniie.
Ala Moana is being graded and opened
An immense excavation now occupies
a broad Straight avenue from the the length of Alexander Young's proFishmarket, through the Naval Reser- jected hotel, extending from King to
vation, past the Marine Railway, the new Hotel streets. The concrete walls of the
heavenlj aspiration although they cm Iron Works and the Sewer I'uinp, to foundation are being rapidly placed.
utter devout prayers. They do not be- connect with the ocean boulevard leading This will be the largest single building
lieve that "(rod is a Spirit." He is a man to Waikiki.
:in the city.
greatly developed, and the Fathei ol all
mankind, by literal, carnal procreation. I
The keels have just been laid of the
Meat Importations.
have had a youth lul preacher express to two largest ships in the world for the
me the most evidently honest wonder Great Northern Railway, to ply between
Recent increase of refrigerating acthat anyone could think of God in any Seattle and the Orient, mainly as cargo
Upon our steam lines is
commodation
other way.
carriers. They have 33,000 tons displace- working a great revolution in our meat
In 1850, I visited a seminary classmate ment or 30 per cent more than the mamyears the local supat his home in Palmyra, \\ V., and there moth Detitschiand. They will, however, supply, for some
of
beef
and
mutton
has been inadeply
of
met several of the old neighbors
have a need of only 14 knots an hour.
Joseph Smith, wh > had known him and Length 030 feet; beam 71, feet. Cost of quate and much of it of poor quality.
his father's family. They all testified to each $5,000,000. I lonolulu will not see Two large concerns, the Metropolitan
the low and dishonest character of that them—probably their depth is too great Market, and the Honolulu Meat Co. arc
now importing several hundreds of tons
Smith family, and that Joe was a knavish for this harbor.
of meats and poultry monthly from San
and tricky fellow, who got a living by his
Francisco and Seattle. The quality is
wits. It was near his home in Palmyra
extra, and the prices not exorbitant.
Our Exemption from Storm.
that Joseph Smith discovered the famous
metal plates which contained the Rook
of Mormon, and which an angel translatDecember in Hawaii has been a month QAIIU RAILWAY & LAND CO.
ed to him.
of
most charming weather. It has been
I'or the past thirty venrs the Mormons a surprise
to us to learn what a furious
have maintained in Hawaii a missionary tempest lias raged to the eastward durforce of perhaps twenty young and ing the middle of the month. A thunder
zealous white preachers, who live famistorm (if unprecedented violence broke
liarly with the natives and manage to over San Francisco. Five large steamers
earn their own living. They are changed
which Kit the Coast, two of them from
every three years. Several thousand of Vancouver and Seattle,
Trains Run Between
speedily encounthe native Hawaiians are enrolled under tered a gale which for three or four days
PEARL CITY, EWA
HONOLULU,
their standard. A majority of these are battered them
a severity beyond
with
AND WAIANAE PLANTATIONS
believed to be perverts from the Roman anything on record in that part of the
Catholic faith, rather than from the Pacific. Everyone ot the five ships had
Protestant. Headquarters arc at Laic their passage to Honolulu
prolonged TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
near the north end of this island, where
the disabling
from
two
to
three
days
by
is a considerable colony of Hawaiians.
of
All experienced damage Trains will leave at 9:15 a. m., and 1:45 p. at.
They live industriously and are well reg- to machinery,
or cargo by the flooding of arriving in Honolulu at 8:11 p. m. and 5:55 p.m.
baggage
ulated. Good profits are gained by their the sea. Rut our section of the Pacific
labor in cultivating sugar cane which is (
ROUND TRIP TIOKErS;
rcean is truly Pacific. Hurricanes, cyground at Kahuku mill. The great Mor- clones,
Ist Class 2nd Class
never found their Pearl
typhoons
have
City
mon church at Laic is a conspicuous edi$ 75
$ 50
way hither. Sometimes in a storm the
1 00
Plantation
75
fice. In Hawaii as in Utah, the Mor- gale will draw around a headland or Kwa
Waianae
150
125
mon leaders display good" business abilU
ity.
Importers of Live Stock
Central Union Church Parsonage.
Certain members of Central Union
Church have contributed to buy the lately finished residence of Mr. Geo. Ashley
for $17,000, and donate it to the church
as a home for the pastor. The house is
commodious, upon an elevated site, on
Thurston Avenue, on the slope of Punchbowl.
MODERN LIVERY and
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MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS IN HARNESS
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BLACKSMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
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The dilapidated old Edinburgh House
has been torn down to give place to a
warehouse for the Union Feed Co. This
was once the residence of (lov. Kekuanaoa, and then of his royal son. Lot
Kamehameha Y. It was later fitted up W.
for the use of the Duke of Edinburgh,
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Husiness
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&
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The Standnr I Oil Co.,
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Honolulu,
I«
Oeo. K. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals.
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HONOLULU, H. 1., FEBRUARY, 1901.
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WILLIAM R. CASTLE,
JOHNSON,
SMITH & CO., Ltd.
I Stoves, Ranges,
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
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M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
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CHEMICALS
AND
Honolulu
Orrir.m Houks:
Ra.m. to 4 p.m.
Fort St., Honolulu.
T.
B. CLAPHAM,
Veterinary Surgeon
and
Dentist.
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHOOL
HENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
(Samuel Pingrec French, A.
.
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
Members of Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and .Sale ot
College Preparatory work,
together with special
U.
F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
received by Every Steamer
Y.
A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
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business. Loans made on approved security
Bills discounted. Commercial oredi* 'granted. CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOP.
Deposits received on current accoun 'subject
Telephone 778
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to check.
Interest paid on specia " Term
Deposits" a* the rate of 3% per annum for three
for six mouths, and 4% for twelve john nott,
months,
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tained in Bank Building on Merchant St., and
Insurance Department, doing a Life, Fire
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and Murine business on most favorable terms, Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, number's Stock and Ma
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HONOLULU, H. 1., FEBRUARY, 1901.
Vol. 59.]
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la published the drat day of each
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was made illustrious by the and Love shall secure that result. Nothth In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate reign
per
Tear In Advance,
Dollars
wonderful
development of Literature, ing else can do it.
immunlcatlons and letters connected with
literary department of the paper, Books Science, Art. Commerce and skilled proExchanges.
and Magazines, for Review and
Stanford
California Contrasted.
should be addressed "Rev. 8. E. Bishop, Hono- duction, and especially by the immense
Buslness* letters should be addressed "T. O. progress of 'Reform in both public and
Through certain disorganizing inThrum, Honolulu. H. I."
social life. The long Victorian age has
Entered at the Post Oflice at Honolulu as second class
been incomparably the brightest and most fluences, Stanford University has recentmatter.
ly lost six of its most eminent professors.
noble in alb English history.
and
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Victoria—Auwe—e-e!
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Successful Work of Francis Murphy
Future American Population
Stanford and California Contrasted
Old Memories of Kallua
Salem Witch Hangings
Hawaiian Witchcraft
Papa Ita the Fire Walker
Is Prohibition a Failure?
Some of Murphy's Talk
Miss Eliza Talcott
Opium is Free
What Honolulu Needs
Dr. E. 8. Chapman
Railway Terminus and Wharves
Steam freighting Line
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Army TransportLine
Ro«rl Above Diamond Head
Rapid Transit Progress
Wireless Telegraphy
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Victoria—Auwe—e—e!
We are fain to lift up voice of loving
and tender lamentation for her who has
gone, a venerated Mother to all who
were born to speak the English tongue,
and hold kindred to the great English
people. For more than two generations
the blameless and illustrious sovereign of
the British Kingdoms, she has at last
passed from earthly sight in the full ripeness of old age, with all her surviving
relatives and descendants around her
couch. We mourn with them as their
kin, together with the whole of the English Peoples. King means a-Kin, the
one who holds the primacy in kinship.
Kings and Queens are the fathers and
mothers of their people as having a constructive primogeniture in blood kinship.
Victoria was the recognized Mother of
the English nation. And not only they,
but all of English kinship and speech,
have claim upon that woman as Mother,
and are called upon to mourn for her.
We note that Victoria had lived longer
than any other British sovereign, and had
.reigned longer than any other, longer we
believe than any other European monarch. She had been more and more
honored and beloved as her years increased. She was illustrious in tbe increasing national renown, in the ever growing
extent of her dominions, and in the constant multiplication and prosperity of her
subjects, among whom England's "farflung battle-line" preserved order. Her
And all this was in a great degree At the same time, we learn that the Calimade possible by the fact that there pre- fornia State University has just secured
sided upon the Throne a woman of dig- six new professors, all men of eminence
nified purity and benevolent prudence. from Eastern Universities. And yet the
We of America also glory in her pure prosperous school with its enormous
name, in her gentle and honorable sway, body of students is sadly pinched for
in her exemplary home and sodal life, money to pay salaries, while its stormas of one whom we too are proud to tossed rival has the Stanford millions to
acknowledge as our kin. We too lament, draw upon. But it takes more than dollars to make a University.
alas, our Mother Victoria!
Miss Jessie Ackerman, the veteran
Successful Work of Francis Murphy. round
the world missionary of the W. C.
U.,
has been for the past few weeks,
Honolulu has been so favored as for T.
two weeks to enjoy the labors of
veteran Apostle of the Blue Ribbon.
more than two weeks Mr. Murphy
the
For
addressed very large audiences once a day
and oftener. He spoke for nine evenings
in Central Union Church. Several hundred persons signed the pledge. He is a
magnetic and most persuasive speaker..
His speech overflows with humor and
sympathy. He has made several talks in
the Y. M. C. A. Hall, as well as in Kawaiahao Church. He has talked in Waikiki Church to the soldiers of Camp McKinley, and to the convicts in the penitentiary. On all these occasions great delight has been manifested at his words.
Mr. Murphy took leave of us on the 30th,
sailing on the Sonoma for Sydney. We
shall hope to hear of important results
from his work in Australia.
and is still, laboring and visiting in these
Islands.
Miss Marcutt of Australia, engaged in
the same work is also here.
The Portuguese preacher, Rev. J. Durao, has again arrived with a company of
64 Portuguese from Massachusetts, to
work on Kohala plantations. They are a
superior class of people. He has "personally conducted" them in a manner
very satisfactory to them, and will continue to minister spiritually in Kohala to
such of them as are Protestants.
Bids for the work of deepening the
of Pearl Harbor were advertised lor on January Bth by Federal Government authorities at San Francisco.
Only $100,000 have hitherto been appropriated by Congress for the purpose. It
is thought that this amount will be sufFuture American Population.
ficient for making a beginning by opening a passage through the sand of the
Director Merriam of the Census bu- bar, 1700 feet long, 200 feet wide, and to
reau points out that at the present rate a depth of 30 feet. It will ultimately
of increase the population of the United have to be enlarged to 500 feet in width,
States will at the end of the century and 33 in depth. The work has been too
reach 440.000.000. It is altogether im- long delayed.
probable, however, that the past rates of
We have taken some agreeable rides on
increase can be maintained. Those rates
steadily declined during the past century the electric cars up Pacific Heights, the
and must continue to do so. Two hun- last time reaching an altitude of about
dred and fifty million may be a reason- 650 feet. It is intended to go about 200
able expectation; and what an enormous feet higher, also to continue the track
imperial body of people that will constit- seaward to the end of the tramway above
Several more good
ute. To unite them in harmony and N'uuanu bridge.
well-being will require :i steady progress dwellings are building on the Heights.
in moral superiority and social regula- Companies of children from the city
tion. We may feel trustful that a grow- schools often ride up where they can
ing and loyai sense of God's Holiness study the geography of the Island.'
entrance
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Old Memories of Kailua.
(Continued.)
Yrey prominent in these recollections,
is an aged native lady named Kckupuohc.
She must have been about 75 years of
■M and still vigorous. She lived about
half way from our house to the church,
in premises of a superior sort, befitting
her rank. She had been a youthful wife
of the elderly King kalaniopuu, or Terreolwo as Captain Cook called him. She
was by her royal husband's side, when
Capt. Cook was trying to lead him to his
boat, and saw the great navigator slain,
kekiipuolic had a strong but rather pleasant face covered with fine wrinkles, of
lighter complexion than .most of the people. Her short, thick, white hair bristled
densely around her forehead, so as vividly
lo appear in my memory to-day.
She
had a husband of inferior rank, a large
fat man much her junior, of whom I remember chiefly his remarkable skill in expectorating, making shots with great accuracy at some yards distance through
the door. The old lady, being royal,
guarded herself from sorcery by the use
of a Spittoon.
Being ignorant of the language, 1
heard nothing directly of her story. My
father often spoke of the circumstances
of Cook's death, as he had gathered them
from many different eye-witnesses. Their
testimony all concurred in imputing it to
a momentary rage provoked by Cook's
extreme violence and injustice.
They
had universally believed him to be an incarnation of the great god Lotto, had
dedicated to him their best heiau, and had
there offered to him solemn sacrifices of
baked pigs, which he seemed to understand and accept. But they had become
much incensed by bis removing the
palisades of the sacred heiau to his ship
for firewood. A boat had consequently
been stolen from his ship and broken up.
Cook, greatly enraged, embargoed the
bay with patrol boats, and attempted to
seize the king and hold him as a hostage.
Just as he was leading the king towards
the boat, the news arrived that a high
chief had been shot while crossing the
bay. The frenzied people immediately
slew the great Discoverer, who was really
the victim of bis own madness.
Another prominent native was N'aihe,
the husband of Kapiolani, who lived at
Kaawaloa. Like Kuakini and Hopu, he
always appeared in our presence, in pants
and a jacket.
N'aihe appears in Hawaiian history aa
an orator, antl spokesman for the king
and chiefs. I never knew of him in that
capacity. He was a rather aged man uf
spare form anil ordinary height, and of
considerable quiet dignity. Kona district
was the residence of quite a number of
[February, 1901.
numbers of the natives owned little adzes
formed of a bent steel plane-iron tightly
lashed to a hard-wood handle composed
of a small branch with a piece of the
tree-stem attached to it.
With these
sharp edged adzes they would deftly dub
away and carve out almost any desired
smoothing of timber. Another common
iron implement was the o-o, or dagger.
The ancient form of o-o, then still in
common use was a long stick of hardwood with a flattened point, held paddlefashion by the squatting laborer, who
would rapidly clean the ground of weeds
and break up the soil two or three inches
deep. The iron o-o was a great improvement, being a thin oval blade-point with
a socket into which the long handle was
inserted. Even this was far behind the
hoe, with which penetrating blows could
be struck, notwithstanding Kdwin Markhain's melancholy lament. The "Man
with the Hoe" had many centuries' ad
vantage over the kanaka with the oh-oh—
but soon became extirpated.
especially the wooden one. I'.ut a HawaiMy recollection is that very few of the ian preferred to dig on bis haunches.
There was a white blacksmith named
people in those early days possessed any
other form of lamp than kukui kernels Rice located in Kailua. who must have
strung upon the stiff cocoanut midribs done a considerable business in hammerso as to form candles about 20 inches ing out o-os and bending plane-irons for
long. These were held in the hand, ami the natives. Mr. Rice was, like nearly
nut after nut successively knocked off all the non-missionary whites of those
as it became burned out. I remember days, of irregular habits, and naturally
at our night embarkations in the Gov- hostile to the missionaries, whose efforts
ernor's canoes near his house, that we tended to restrict immoralities. Poor
were lighted by torches made up of five Rice suffered in his own family. 1 reor six kukui candles wrapped together in member to have heard, without underlauhala leaves, and burning with a great standing what it meant, that Rice had ■■'.
flare and smoke. On our journey in the terrible time in the elopement of his
interior of Hawaii, we encountered stone young half-white daughter. He vainly
lamps which were merely a small hollow- searched for her on the premises of a
ed stone containing some kind of grease white trader, who as he soon after learnin which laid a wick of twisted tapa. ed, had her headed up inside of a cask
The people commonly procured fire by in his shed. Such an escapade, however,
friction of wootl, although some of them in those days carried with it no loss of
had old files, from which they elicited character to a damsel in any native comsparks by strokes from a gun-flint. It munity. Her only inconvenience would
was common to carry fire in a slow-burn- be the flogging her irate white parent
ing tapa-match, especially when they administered. We were all greatly pleaswanted to smoke. I first saw fire ob- ed to hear not long after we left Kaitained from wootl at our cam)) on Ma- lua that Mr. Rice had become converted
una Kea. A long dry stick of soft hau and an earnest Christian, under the minor linden wood was used. A small stiff istrations of Father Thurston, who had
splinter of very hard wood was held in himself, like Dr. Lyman Beecher, been a
the right hand, ami the point rubbed with blacksmith. Doubtless the anvil is as
great force and swiftness in a deep favorable to breeding missionaries as was
groove formed in the soft wood by the the saw and plane in Nazareth, or the net
friction. A brown powder soon appeared at Bcthsaida.
The natives by the way. wove admirin the end of the groove, began to smokj,
and ignited. This was deftly caught into able nets from the splendid olona fibre,
a little nest of dry fibre and gently blown which they stained dark brown with kuinto a flame, which soon grew into an kui juice. The sinkers were pebbles, the
immense camp-fire.
floats of wiliwili wood. Much fishing
Iron implements were not very abun- was accomplished with lxrth seine and
dant at that time among the people, al- hook. The ancient bone hooks had disthough the neolithic age of polished stone appeared. Steel fish-hooks were a leadcutting implements had ended soon after ing article of trade. The fishermen very
Cook had bought "fathom" hogs for a commonly preferred a peculiar form of
knife apiece made of hoop-iron. Large book which they filed out themselves
chiefs of inferior rank, who were supl>orted by the labor of their many serfs
from the produce of the rich uplands.
Occasionally a chair or a camphor trunk
might be seen in the nice thatched cottages of such natives of rank, besides the
mats, tapas, calabashes, and wooden
bowls and trays which constituted their
furniture. Cloth of any kind was scarce.
Kuakini was disposed to monopolize such
trade as came from occasional whalers
lie possessed
touching at Kaawaloa.
large quantities of foreign goods stored
up in his warehouses, while his people
went naked. 1 often heart! my father
tell of once seeing one of Kuakini's large
double canoes loaded deep with bales of
broadcloths and Chinese silks and satins
which had become damaged.by long storage. They were carried out and dumped
into the ocean. Probably they had been
purchased by the stalwart Governor with
the sandalwood which, in the twenties
was such a mine of wealth to the chiefs,
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from large needles; it was without barb,
the point being bent to one side and curved inward. The fisherman's craft was
one of great skill and Special knowledge.
Canoes of all sizes were constantly seen
on the sea, often going out to great distances on the usually smooth ocean, that
vast blue Pacific.
That Kailua storekeeper needs farther
notice. He was agent for a leading merchant at Honolulu. When my father was
building bis house, he used to give his
workmen written orders on the trader for
goods. Many orders read, "Please give
so antl so five (more or less) glasses."
These "glasses" were miserable little
shaving mirrors which distorted the features, sohl at 25 cents each. In the following year, 1832, came back from Boston tlie grave inquiry what meant this
charge against Mr. Bishop of trading
with the natives in liquor, as verified by
these written orders for "glasses." which
the Kailua trader had forwarded as evidence along with other accumulations of
equally strong testimony to missionary
hypocrisy, which a Honolulu syndicate
caused to be published in Boston]
Missionaries were far more obnoxious
in those days than "missionaries' sons"
are now, being even better people than
the latter, ami their white opponents a
rather hard set. Nearly every half-white
youth of early days in Hawaii was
brought up in an atmosphere pervaded
with the most violent vilification of missionaries, and these continual calumnies
were a frequent theme of discussion in
the missionary homes. A newspaper in
Honolulu called the "Sandwich Island
Gazette," teemed with absurd charges
and misconstructions of all kinds, which
I used to read with much juvenile indignation. It was certainly a great hardship for those poor fellows who hail comfortably "hung up their consciences at
Cape Horn," and were living in serene
satisfaction after the heathen ethical code,
to have these perverse missionaries pick
those consciences off from the Horn,
bring them along to Hawaii, wind them
up and set them running. ()ne may forgive "the boys" for displaying some resentment at being caused to feel what
sinners they were making of themselves
among the kanakas. The two elements
could not come into contact without much
noisy effervescence.
Money in those days was hardly a
medium of exchange among the natives,
most of whom were not familiar with the
appearance of coin.
What coin was in circulation was entirely Spanish, in dollars, quarters and
reals, all probably coined in Spanish
America. In my boyhood 1 never saw
a British or United States coin of any
sort. Gold was not at all in circulation.
I did see once or twice a Spanish
THE FRIEND.
doubloon.
Our purchases from the natives were paid for usually with school
Ixjoks and slates, but sometimes with a
few yards of blue or white cotton cloth,
or with fish-hooks or horn combs. Labor was hired in the same way. Up to
1839 on Oahu. the regular wage of ordinary labor was one real or $0,125 a day,
Usually paid by orders on a store. There
was great poverty, although provident
natives in good seasons generally had
plenty to eat. Hut any one who had a
gootl supply of food, would at once be
visited and lived upon by all his kindred.
Thus all thrift and saving was discouraged and unknown. The only way lo prosper was to be a chief with a good tract
of land and a body of retainers or serfs.
Nearly all except the chiefish ones were
serfs cultivating small allotments, held
subject to the will of their masters. The
masters were not commonly severe, yet
there was much cruel Oppression, anil little sense of human rights.
Recurring to the use of agricultural
implements, 1 never in early boyhood saw
a plow, a scythe, or a sickle, and I think,
not a spade or shovel. My impression is
that although the soil of Kona is exceedingly fertile, no plowing is possible on account of rocks. Most of the lava streams
which entirely covered the land were of
the a-a, or clinker variety. Holes would
he made with an ixi into these rough,
brittle stone-heaps and a slip of sweet
potato vine inserted, which would grow
luxuriantly. Much of the lava had undergone sufficient decay to form patches
of very rich soil, in which taro, sugarcane, and bananas grew luxuriantly.
There were many breadfruit trees on the
upland, although their fruit did not constitute any large part of the people's food.
We had no wheeled vehicles, not even a
wheelbarrow. During our last year at
Kailua a black pony came and was used
by the two mission families. The two
clergymen rode it in turn on their short
trips to preaching stations, and the ladies
jogged along occasionally on a side-saddle. None of the natives in those days
had horses, except tbe princely class of
chiefs, and they were generally carried
on large litters by scores of human
bearers.
()bjects much in evidence among the
natives, when visiting or at meetings as
well as in their homes were their fans,
and their fly-brushes or kahilis. The
fans were made from the ends of young
cocoanut leaves.
The broad end being
elastic, threw the air far more efficiently
than the stiff fans now commonly braided. Get an old-fashioned native fan for
comfortable use. Small fly-brushes were
used by all the people. They were about
four feet long, the upper half of the stick
having the tail feathers of fowls tied on.
The kahilis of the chiefs were larger and
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more elalwrate. The long handles were
often beautifully encased with tubes and
rings of human bone and whale-tooth,
also turtle-shell, all finely polished. A
high chief always had two or more attendants armed with such fly-brushes.
These chiefs were often unceremonious in
their visits. At some early date, before
my birth, my mother's little sitting-room
was once invaded by a bevy of ladies led
by a royal dame, all fresh from their
sea-bath, and in nature's array. They
brought their garments with them, and
proceeded to dress while they chatted and
paid the compliments of the day. Those
were the good old times.
(hir parents were simply clothed in
garments of light material, black being
mostly reserved for Sundays. 1 think
their cheaper garments were nearly all
cut and sewed by their wives, and could
not have been very stylish. They very
commonly appeared in the old-fashioned
short jacket. I never saw a frock-coat at
Kailua, only the claw-hammer. I was
a.t one time, about 1835, much impressed
with the unbecoming appearance of some
grey cotton coats of. the latter denomination which the two missionaries wore for
some time. 'The waists were very short
anil the claw hammers extremely scant.
'These coats with vests to correspond
came from an assortment of ready-made
slops sent out by the treasurer of the
American Hoard to our fiscal agent, who
worked them off on the poor missionaries. Mr. Chamberlain's own comment
upon these goods was. that "much of this
clothing tlid not appear to be adapted to
the human form." It had probably been
supplied in Boston by some thrifty contractor, and passed without due inspection.
Mrs. Bishop was an extremely active
and efficient lady. Rising at 4 a. m., accomplishing all domestic duties and
schooling her children before nine o'clock,
she went at that hour into a school adjoining our premises, and taught the native children for six solid hours, occasionally running into the house to see that
all was straight. She had a native male
teacher as assistant. Her husband's
school work was mainly superintendence
of other schools in the town and outside.
A considerable part of his time was occupied in Bible translation, in which he was
aided by Gov. Kuakini and other leading
natives, as "pundits," or experts in their
own tongue. Mrs. 15. pretty thoroughly
wore herself out by her energetic labors,
which caused our removal in 1836 to the
cooler climate of Ewa, ()ahu, with its
refreshing trade-winds. The trades never reached Kailua. Those cool breezes
banked up against Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa with the lofty upland between
them. Sometimes a trade wind of extra
force would tear over the uplands north »
�of Hualalai, and was called, a "Muniiiku," but that big mountain effectually
sheltered Kailua from such rushing gales.
We knew only the land and sea breezes,
with an occasional Kona or westerly
storm in the winter, attended by a heavy
rain.
Salem Witch Hangings.
The antipathy of irreligious and "liberal" men towards Puritanism has in later days laid hold of the Salem delusion
in 1692, in order to reproach our noble
.New England ancestors as being more
bigoted and cruel than other men. It is
well therefore to read what was set forth
about the Salem business by Dr. William
Frederick Poole thirty years ago in refutation of the errors of Bancroft and
I pham who had especially slandered
Cotton Mather. Dr. Poole wrote as follows :
Februay, 1901.
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14
"The storm of terror and death, called
the Witchcraft Delusion, which swept
over Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, left its traces on the
early life of the New England Colonies.
While it raged in Europe, thirty thousand victims perished in the British Islands, seventy-five thousand in France,
one hundred thousand in Germany, and
corresponding numbers in Italy, Spam,
Switzerland, and Sweden. Witchcraft in
New England was of a sporadic and
spasmodic type compared with its epidemic and protracted virulence in the < Mil
World; and yet the thirty-two executions
in the New England Colonies, for supposed confederation with devils, have
filled a larger space in history and in public attention than the thirty thousand
similar executions which occurred in the
mother country. English writers at this
day, when they need striking proof of the
superstitions of former times, take their
illustrations from the records of New
England witchcraft. A full and impartial account of English and Scottish
diabolism has never commended itself, as
a subject of historical investigation, to a
modem English writer. Such a record as
New England has of its later witchcraft
is a* desideratum in the historical literature of old England. The theme is one
of strange and peq>ettial interest: and as
a subject for psychological study it will
never lose its hold on the minds of men.
The recent phenomena which under the
names of magic, sorcery, necromancy, enchantment, mesmerism, fetichism, and
witchcraft are as old as history and universal as the human race. The New
England.Colonists had no views concerning witchcraft and diabolical agency
which they did not bring with them from
the Old World. The prosecutions in England were never carried on with a blinder zeal and more fatal results than dur-
ing the tirst twenty years after Governor
Winthrop and his company landed at
Boston. James Howell, who was later
'Historical Royal to Charles IT. says in
his Familiar Letters. February 3, 1(147:
in a remote district of Maui, and had
raised a Hawaiian family.
He was
known to be a thorough believer in the
supernatural powers claimed by the kahunas, otherwise medicine men or wizards.
There is ample evidence that the kahunas themselves believe in their own magic
powers, although they do not scruple to
reinforce those powers with fraud to any
extent. It seems probable that in common with persons of their craft in all
heathen countries, they have learned to
employ physical and mental laws of an
occult sort, and are thus enabled really
to produce sickness and death, as well as
'We have multitudes of witches among
us; for in Kssex and Suffolk there were
above two hundred indicted within these
two years, and above half of them were
executed.' February 2, 1647, he writes:
'Within the compass of two years, near
upon three hundred witches were arraigned, and the major part of them executed in Essex and Suffolk only. Scotland swarms with them more and more
and persons of good quality are executed to counteract the same.
These practices of sorcery are intimately connected with the worship of the
enty years after the last witch was ex- heathen deities, both the greater and the
ecuted in -New England wrote:
lesser gods. They are thus powerful
"To deny the possibility, nay, actual allies of heathen idolatry. Like all priestexistence of witchcraft ami sorcery, is at craft, they are also allied to political
once flatly to contradict the revealed tyranny, and are destructive to -lolitical
Word of (iod in various passages in both liberty. Whoever opposes the despot
the Old antl the New 'Testaments; and stands in fear of his ally the kahuna.
the thing itself is a truth to which every Kalakaua undertook to propagate this
nation in the world hath, in its turn, unholy terror in order to establish his
borne testimony, either by examples, own corrupt despotic power. For this
seemingly well attested, or by prohibitory purpose he organized sorcery in his "Halaws, which at least suppose the possibil- le .Nana" society, and made himself the
ity of commerce with evil spirits."
chief sorcerer, and caused himself to be
And yet our American School His- habitually worshipped as a god.
tories of the United States continue
A late eminent Hawaiian is believed to
blindly to follow Bancroft and Uphani in have gone to his death in consequence of
representing the pitiful Salem delusion as kahuna machinations. It was probably
daily.' "
Sir William Blackstonc more than sev-
He was an earnest and active
Christian, but that had not sufficiently
emancipated this good man from inherited and deep runted proclivities to superstition, to enable him to withstand the inantipathy to Puritanism, which stops al sistent warnings and admonitions of his
no slander.
friends and associates added to those of
the sorcerers. 'The writer has known a
prominent and honored Hawaiian pastor
Hawaiian Witchcraft.
a product of Puritan bigotry, whereas it
was only a slight sporadic outbreak of
what was at that time sending to baiter
and stake over 300,000 victims in Europe
and Britain. Isut such is the prevalent
true.
The editor of the Hawaiian Star has
an extended familiarity with the conditions of Hawaiian life; he writes as follows :
"The kahuna, in spite of all law against
his or her practice is still with us, and
is every now and again credited with a
death. The curious thing is that there
are Americans and Europeans here who
fully believe in tbe kahuna. It is an odd
type of mind, but one quite understandable. Witches are still believed in by
many people, and the same low type of
intellect believes in the kahuna. This belief or semi-belief is not by any means
confined to the uneducated. There are
reversions to low ancestral type which in
spite of all education have a very
thorough belief in both witchcraft and
kahunaistn. It is very odd, but it is very
true."
We were formerly acquainted with an
Englishman of considerable mental force
who had made his home for thirty years
and employ a sorcerer in a futile effort
to save the life of a sick relative.
Next
to social immorality, sorcery is doubtless
a chief cause of the wasting away of this
to
yield to the importunity of his family
amiable Hawaiian race, both by direct
and indirect influence. It is diametrically opposed to all rational care of health
and to sanitation.
Papa Ita the Fire-walker.
A Polynesian kahuna or sorcerer from
one of the Southern islands, has just been
giving in this city, exhibitions of his power to walk upon red-hot stones, before
crowds of spectators. 'The verified facts
are as follows A trench of six feet wide,
sixteen feet long, and four feet deep was
filled with dry cord wood over which
rocks were piletl to several feet in depth.
The wood was lighted and burned for
:
several hours, bringing the stones to a
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considerable heat. All being in readiness
and an audience assembled within a curtained enclosure, paying one dollar
apiece. Papa Ita proceeded to walk barefooted over the heated stones, hirst the
stones were punched and levelled by long
poles which took tire in the process.
Papa Ita then went around the trench,
muttering incantations to his gods, and
thrashing the stones with a bunch of tileaves, after which he walked twice or
thrice the length of the heated stones
with bare feet.
At the close of the second performance,
a soldier named Murray followed the kahuna over the stones, having only stockings over his feet, repeating the action.
It would appear that the stones were far
from being red-hot.
The city papers 'denounce the performance as a "take" and a fraud. That
this is the truth respecting it, would seem
to be confirmed by the fact that Papa
Has white managers resented Murray's
efforts to prove the fraud, and treated
him with great violence. Fifteen hundred dollars of tickets are said to have
been sold for the first performance.
This fire-walking- is circumstantially
described as a well-known performance in
the South Pacific Islands, and in several
Asiatic countries, including Japan. It is
always accompanied by idolatrous incantations. We have deemed it quite possible that the kahuna, or Tohunga, was
able with no real supernatural aid, but by
the quasi-hypnotic effect of his incantations, to generate in himself some kind of
a trance condition, allied perhaps to hypnotism. He might thereby avail himself
of some occult natural law, not understood by our present science, which would
enable him to repel and withstand the effects of heat. We present this as a mere
conjecture, in the interest of denying any
fancied supernatural intervention of the
gods or demons in whose existence and
power even the Christianized Polynesians
more or less believe.
The performances of Papa Ita, as described by the reporters, would seem to
belong to a lower and vulgar class of
mere deception. The venerable Tohunga,
however, received the venerating homage
of many enthusiastic Hawaiians, who believed him to possess "the great power
of the gods" (Acts 8, 19). He is evidently a very able missionary of the old
native Polytheism. Perhaps be is not
much more so than some of these old Hawaiian kahunas, of whom the majority
of the natives still stand more or less in
awe. Papa Ita is a powerful reinforcement to their destructive influence, which
is a leading factor in the wasting away
of the native race.
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THE FRIEND.
Some of Murphy's Talk.
Is Prohibition a Failure?
Mr. Francis Murphy so speaks of it.
His work in winning intemperate men
from their deadly habit is inestimably
noble and precious. Yet we are not
thereby compelled to adopt all his opinions in respect to other means of withstanding the evils of intemperance. Mr.
Murphy speaks of Prohibition in Maine
as being a failure, because, as all admit,
it has not, after a half century of operation, made it impossible in most towns
for any one thirsty for strong drink to
obtain it. The sufficient answer to this
seems to be that the Maine law does
secure an enormous restriction in the sale
of intoxicating liquors, and an immense
diminution in their consumption. Their
sale and use are attended with great difficulties and disadvantages. These facts
sufficiently prove the law to be effective,
even though it fails extensively to suppress the evil thing. No law accomNo practicable
plishes that result.
amount of police activity can entirely
suppress gambling dens or brothels; but
we cordially recognize the salutary effect
of prohibitory laws in restricting and
minimizing those evils.
Perhaps the most important effect secured by the legal prohibition of the sale
of liquor, is the removal of open and public temptation. 'The tempting drink is
kept out of sight and hidden. It is not
glitteringly exposed to view in gorgeous
saloons. Men cannot easily invite eacn
other to drink. Careless or wayward
youth are not constantly incited to indulge in a popular evil practice. The
bulk of the temptation is removed from
those who have not yet become victims to
the compelling inward thirst. Reformation becomes easier when the temptation
is withdrawn from public view. Like advantages are secured by the legal suppression of brothels and gambling hells. The
bulk of the external and open temptation
is destroyed.
One never hears the dealers in intoxicants favoring prohibitory laws.
They
do not for the simple reason that those
laws suppress four-fifths of their trade.
They may decry prohibition as being ineffective. All the same they recognize it
as their deadly enemy.
As to Prohibition in Hawaii, or in the
City of Honolulu, Thi; Friend is in favor
of it whenever the voters are ready to
enact such a law. We feel sure that prohibition cannot be enforced here until a
majority of our citizens favor it. For this
reason we are opposed to any attempts
by Congress to enact a Prohibitory Law
for Hawaii. It must be done by ourselves, or be ineffective.
Francis Murphy spoke
to
men at Cen-
tral Union Sunday afternoon, the 20th,
and in a powerful exhortation to total ab-
stinence from liquor caused many of his
hearers to weep with him. Among the
more striking sentences uttered by Mr.
Murphy were the following:
This subject is always old and always
new.
Hardly one but has seen some near one
wrecked or drowned inthe sea of drink.
The cup of fellowship is a bottomless
pit.
Liquor darkens tbe palace as well as
the hut.
All who begin to drink are volunteers.
No one is forced to enlist in the drunkard's rank.
Christ is the gold cure for drink.
Be high-toned; be an aristocrat.
The gospel of Christ makes people
have carriages to ride in.
The liquor question is for you to settle
alone.
The poverty that goes with drink is
■ lark
as
hell.
When a man signs the pledge give him
work. It will keep him strong.
Don't live on the doubtful side of life.
When a man takes the pledge tell him
he will keep it.
Boost up the reformed man. Tell him
he's all right.
Throw out the life-line.
is a
saver.—/. C. .Advertiser.
Miss Eliza Talcott.
This able and experienced missionary
has spent several months in earnest and
vigorous work among the Japanese in
these Islands, including many weeks both
on Hawaii and on Maui. She is now
about to sail for her old field of labor in
Japan.
Miss Dudley of the Japan Mission has
also just given Honolulu friends another
glimpse of her pleasant face. Several
earnest Christian women in Hawaii are
bearing good fruit of former training by
both of these noble and capable teachers.
Opium is Free.
By a recent construction of the courts,
there is declared to be no longer any restriction upon the possession or use of
opium. Thus there is opened a most
active agency for the poisoning and destroying of the population of this Territory. Its most destructive effects will he
upon the native Hawaiians, large numbers of whom will fall victims to the
appetite for the drug. The natives have
little control over any appetite that gets
possession of them. The experience of
former years shows that they will rapidly
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[February, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
fall into an extremely excessive use of waiian, American, Orcgonian, .llaskan,
Texan, and so on. 'They are expected
the drug, ami die in a short time.
to land their sugar al New York in sixty
days from Honolulu, returning with carWhat Honolulu Needs.
goes of merchandise lor San Francisco
"Yes, sir," said a progressive citizen and this port. 'Thus are sailing ships
yesterday, "Honolulu needs a charter to around the Cape superseded by mammake it a live town. 'There is not an- moth steamers through the Straits of
other seaport in the world which hasn't Magellan.
a line of saloons and dance-houses on
Army Transport Line.
the waterfront. Look at this Quaker settlement without a single red light burning within rifle shot of the docks. 1 tell
Probably few of our readers on the
you the sooner we have a city the quicker Mainland are aware that Uncle Sam
Honolulu will get civilized."—/'. ('. Ad- maintains a fortnightly line of splendid
vertiter.
large Army 'Transports which call at HoHonolulu has tin) long been afflicted by
nolulu
on their way to Manila, touchtbe
missionaries. It
needs modernizing by a complete organ- ing monthly at Guam. In returning, they
take the northerly route via Japan. That
ization of bosses and ward-heelers.
route is stormy and rough and has caused great suffering to the returning inDr. E. S. Chapman.
valid soldiers. It is not improbable that
Ihe Rev. Dr. E. S. Chapman arrived they will in the future be ordered to
in Honolulu on the 30th ult. in the inter- take the southern route both ways.
ests of Temperance Work. He is the Though longer, there is less wear and
editoi of the Oakland Searchlight, and peril to ships and companies. 'The nusecretary of the California State Anti- merous horse and mule transports find
Saloon League. He hopes to be able to it necessary to rest their animals for a
strike a few blows at the saloon evil in week on shore at Honolulu, after the first
Honolulu. He is announced to preach in severities of the long voyage.
Central Union Church on the evening of
the 3d inst.
Road Above Diamond Head.
Speaking of the difference between Mr.
Murphy's method of temperance work
Last Monday we accidentally stumbled
and his own, Dr. Chapman says: "Mr.
uiKin a new road under construction, of
Murphy and myself are both laboring for
we had no previous inthe same object, but in different fields. whose existence
timation,
which
is full of interest.
but
He seeks to cure the snake-bite, and 1 am
Statements had appeared in the local patrying to kill the snake."
pers that a road was being constructed
Railway Terminus and Wharves.
around Diamond Head, which any one
would naturally infer to be around the
Improvements at the harbor terminus sea-base of the Head, no intimation beof the railway are steadily progressing. ing made that the road was being conGreat wharves have been established, structed around the Upper side of the
with immense corrugated iron ware- great tuff-cone, as is the fact. 'The road
houses, and crowds of large ships. One starts from a point midway of the upper
new slip of 1200 feet length and 100 of side of Kapiolani Park. It completes a
width is being excavated by a dredger half-circle around the splendid cone, terthrough the mud flat. The mud from minating on the shore at Kaalawai, which
this and other dredgings has filled the is in the bight of the western bay formed
whole of the great ponds and shoals east by the junction of tbe very remarkabL'
of the Prison. A street has been built promontory of Kupikipikio with the
and macadamized from a point on the mainland. The road is now almost enroad somewhat makai of the prison tirely graded, lacking chiefly a good balacross the flat to makai of tbe wharves. lasting with the tuff which lies close
above the road along its whole length.
'This adds another to the many interSteam Freighting Line.
esting drives in the suburbs of the city.
The Californian is the first ship arrived It affords much important study to the
to open the new Cape Horn line of steam geologist. A number of instructive exsugar freighters to New York. She is posures of rock are made along the line.
now loading with sugar at the ()ahu It affords easy access to the Kupikipikio
Railway wharf. She will soon proceed peninsula, which is the subject of much
to Hilo to complete her cargo of 8000 questioning and controversy as to its
tons. The Californian is to be speedily origin. We hope very soon to propound
followed by a succession of several very a theory which may prove conclusive uplarge new steam .freighters, named Ha- on the main points of that question.
Rapid Transit Progress.
The streets have been quite extensively torn up during the past three months
m laying the rails for the electric cars.
The buildings for the works arc nearly
completed, and machinery going in.
Manager Itallciitinc promises to have a
good extent of line in operation by April
ist. ()ur past experience of new enter-
prises in Honolulu inclines
him till
June
us to allow
We have got along
comfortably many years with the old
horseless (nuile) cars, and are not as,
impatient as most of our juniors are, to
spin along faster.
ist.
About 400 new
immigrant laborers
from Porto Rico have arrived, and have
been distributed to various plantations.
'The first arrivals are all reported as doing
well, and satisfied with their conditions.
Some 700 moii- are 'expected in a few
weeks.
Wireless Telegraphy.
It is the old story of "hope deferred,"
until hope has nearly died out in this Hawaiian community. And yet many evidences continue that the workers in
charge of this undertaking to communicate between the islands, are still laboring
to complete the arrangements.
It has
repeatedly been intimated that they were
just on the point of despatching messages. Hut no messages have been sent
or received, at least, by the business public. Possibly we may be able next month
to record something more satisfactory.
It is stated that all tlie stations have been
removed to low ground. The one recently on Kainutki hill is now on the
beach over a mile south.
Kahuku Mill Work.
Kahuku Mill, at the north point of
Oahu, produced sugar in 1900 as fol-
lows :
From Kahuku cane
Waialua cane
Laie cane
5,288 tons
236
295
'
'
5,819 tons
The Mormon 60 per cent share of the
Laic sugar was worth in the market
$13,600, which must have gone far
towards sustaining their Agricultural
M ission establishment.
Kahuku estimates 5.419 tons from its
own cane this year.
Record of Events.
Jan. ist.—New Year's illustrated edition of the .Advertiser exhausts the paper
supply therefor and proves insufficient
for the demand.—The New Year opens
with a sad story in the death of W.
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Horace Wright from poison, self administered. - Col. Soper disposes of his seat
in the Stock Exchange for $5,500.—A
Japanese sustains serious injury from an
explosion of giant powder at Pacific
Heights, from which the children of J.
It. Pratt
narrowly escape.
2nd.—First batch of negro laborers arrive from 'Tennessee, by the Zealandia,
for plantation work in these islands; 15
men and six women.— David Center, an
experienced and successful sugar plantation manager, passes away at tbeOueen's
Hospital after a three weeks' illness.
3rd. —A number of citizens meet to
consider the advisability of a Pish Protective Association. Due progress was
made and the chairman authorized to appoint a committee to submit a plan of
organization.— Unknown incendiary attempts to burn the residence of P. \\
Macfarlane. I'crctania street, near Punahou, hut is frustrated by the timely arrival of Patrolman \ ida.
4th. —Republican Lit) Charter Committee submit two reports, the majority
favoring a plan to embrace the whole island of Oahu, while the minority presented one restricted to the Kona district.
6th.—Miss A. L. Murcutt delivers an
afternoon address at the < )pcra House on
I lonolulu's Greatest Need, holding her
large audience in deepest interest.
Bth.—'The Aloha Aina and Kalaiaina
Societies amalgamate with the Indepen-
.
dents,
Langfield. a driver for the
(
is thrown from the
Ice
Company,
>ahu
seat of his wagon and meets a terrible
death beneath its wheels.
loth.—'Timely discovery of a midnight
blaze averts serious consequences in the
lodging structures, etc., near the ( )r--phcum. on Port street.—Francis Murphy,
the Blue Ribbon temperance advocate, en
route to the Colonies, is induced to stop
over for a short season's work in this
city.
13th.—Mr. Murphy begins his series
of gospel temperance meetings at the
Central Union Church, which is crowded
to hear him, in'spite of stormy weather;
at the close of the address over one hundred responded to his appeal to sign the
pledge.
16th.—The ( ity o\ Peking brings the
second lot of Porto Rican laborers, some
400. about half are women and children
—a pitiable looking lot.—Samples of
cleaned sisal fibre, from the Hawaiian
Fibre Co.'a farm, between Ewa mill and
Barber's point, placed on exhibition in
this city attracts favorable comment. —A
seven year old Chinese girl in recklessly
attempting to cross the street ahead of
hack horse is knocked down and fatally
injured, death ensuing in twelve hours.
17th.—Anniversary of the downfall of
the monarchy, a partially observed holi-
9th.—Louis
day.—A spell of unusual high tradewind, causing much commotion among
the shipping. Schooner Mokihana goes
ashore at Waianae.—Preliminary meeting of business men toward organization
of a Honolulu Merchants' Association.—
Quarterly meeting of the Associated
C harities. at which an enlarged sphere of
helpfulness, and two new society affiliations were repotted.— The temperance
meetings conducted by Erancis Murphy
are proving a great help to many.
lyth. — Papa Ita, a Tahitian, gives an
exhibition of walking on hot stones. A
heavy shower just before the performance interfered with its success both
from the kahuna's and public's standpoint.
21 st.— A man who had given his name
as Samuels is found dead in his bed at
the Sailors' Home. Upon an inquest
held subsequently the case is supposed to
be one of suicide.—Schooner I'wilight
returns again to port in distress.
23rd.—Albert Hermanson, in a fit of
despondency, hangs himself: leaving a
helpless invalid wife in sore distress.—
Mr. Murphy closes his series of temperance services al the Central Union
(.lunch, a large audience again attending
on the occasion.
24th. — Papa Ita repeats his feat ol
walking over hot stones barefoot, but the
performance ends in a row between a
soldier, the manager and certain police
officers.— Paul Egry. violinist, gives his
farewell concert at the Opera House. —
E. ('. kaufmann, a member of the band,
fearing arrest takes his life with a pistol.
25th.—Rev. Mr. Cory and his co-workers give an "at home" at the Christian
Church, which proves a social and artistic success, many of the soldiers in port
participating.—The Scots of the city
honor the memory of Burns by a full attendance at the celebration by the Scottish Thistle Club, at Waverly Hall.—
News received of the serious illness of
Queen Victoria. —Sixty-five Portuguese,
from the Eastern States, arrive per Zculandia for plantation service.
26111. —Kukunia, the watchman at Wilcox's poi factory, was attacked by some
person unknown, and horribly butchered
at an early hour this morning. When
found he was unable to speak and died
at the hospital in the afternoon without
having been able to give any clue.—Honolulu Merchants' Association perfects
organization. —Supreme Court renders a
decision declaring the license tax illegal.
27th.—Francis Murphy puts in a full
day's work in various parts of the city
by way of farewell services.
29th.—A two story dwelling near tbe
Honolulu Iron Works, Kikaako, is destroyed by fire, and an adjoining storehouse badly damaged.
30th. —Arrival of the Sonoma, 5 days
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and 20 hours from San Francisco, bringing a large list of passengers for this
port, followed a few hours later by the
Hong Kong Maru, which left ahead.
'The sad news of the dea/h of Queen Victoria, though somewhat expected, shocks
the community.
31st. —Live distributing clerks of the
Post Office struck last evening for extra
pay for overtime work. With three outgoing steamer mails today, the office has
had its hands full.—Francis Murphy
leaves on the Sonoma for the Colonies.—
Prof. VV. I). Alexander, surveyor-general
ever since the establishment of -the
bureau, resigns to take charge of the
toast and Geodetic Survey work at this
point.— Rev. and Mrs. Wm. M. Kincaid
threw open their new home, on 'Thurston
avenue, from 7:30 to 10 p. m. The reception was very general; largely attended and enjoyable throughout.
BIRTHS.
WILDER—At Paris, France, Dec. sth, WOO, to
the wife of Jus. A. Wilder, a sun.
BALDWIN—At tlamakuapoko. Maul, Jan. sth,
UOl, to the wire of H. H. Baldwin, a son.
JUDD—In Honolulu, Jan. 6th, to the wife ol
A. F. Judd, a son.
ANDERSON—Jan. 12th, to the wir,. of H.
Anderson, of Maul, a daughter.
URI'NDAC.E—In this city, on Jan. UU*, to the
wife of N. VV. Itrundage, a daughter.
SMITH —In this city, Jan. 26th, to Hie wife of
A. T. Smith, a daughter.
GUILD—In this city, Jan. 27th, to the wife of
Andrew Guild, a daughter.
HITCHCOCK—In Hilo, Hawaii, Jan. 22nd, to
the wife of E. N. Hitchcock a daughter.
BALDING—At Walnaku, Hilo, Hawaii, Jan.
2:inl, to the wife of E. T. Balding, a daughter.
DEATHS.
CENTER—In this city, Jan. 2nd, at UN Queen's
Hospital, David •Center, or Maul, aged 44
years.
JUDD—In Honolulu. Jan. Nth, infant son or
Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Judd.
LANGFELD—In this city, Jan. Hth, from an
accident, Louis Langfeld, aged —,
McINTYRE—At Honolulu. Jan. 10th, George
.M<-Intyre, aired m, a native of Tahiti.
GARTENBERG—At Walklkl, Jan. 20th. of
heart disease, Mrs. A. GartenberK, daughter
of J. W. Magulre.
CARTER—In this city, Jan. 22nd, Dorothy, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Carter,
aged 1 year and 4 months.
DEXTER—At Woodland, Cal., Jan. 9th, T. J.
Dexter, aged 70 years, 2 months and 18 days;
beloved father of Mrs. C. E. Frasher, of Honolulu.
ROSENBERG—In San Francisco, Jan. 11, I_.uts
P. Rosenberg, relict of the late Fanny Rosenberg, and beloved father of Mrs. 8. W.
Lidercr, of Honolulu, a native of Hanover,
Germany, aged 72 years 11 months and 11
days.
BIRT—In this city. Jan. 13th, Mabel Iretne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blrt; aged
2 years, 2 months.
CLOUD—In this city, Jan. 13th, Ellzalwth
Dowry Cloud, of pneumonia, after a short Illness; a native of Philadelphia.
MARRIAGES.
O'CONNKLL-BEMROBE—At the residence of
the bride's parents, Jan. 1, 1901, Patrick James
o'Connell to Mabel M. Bemroae, Rev. G. _.
Pearson officiating.
LOWELL-M'LAIN—At the residence of Mr. W.
L. Eaton. Jan. 21st. by the Rev. G. L. Pearson, Mr. Walter D. Lowell to Miss Mlna T.
Mrl,ain, both of Spreckelsvllle, Maul.
MASON-MULLEN—In this city. Jan. 2Srd. at
the Methodist parsonage, by the Rev. G. L.
Pearson, Robt. L. Mason to Miss (Tiara L.
Mullen
TAYLOR-MOORE—In Honolulu, Jan. 30th. by
Rev. W. M. Klnca'.d J. Lawton Taylor to
Miss Louise Moore.
HAWK-MARBHICEK-At the Methodist parsonage, this city, Jan. list, by the Rev. O.
Wm. Hawk, of Alameda, CaJ.. to
L. Pearson, Marshicek,
of Milwaukee, Wis.
Miss Annie
�HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU, H. I.
This pace la devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, !• responsible forits contents.
Februay, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
18
•
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
--
Editor.
Statements have been made in the daily
papers to the effect that the annual meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association is to be held next June in Hilo.
It is but just to state that though the
matter has been under contemplation,
nothing has vet been decided. As there
are important matters to come up for
discussion at this meeting which will
make it rather necessary for the Association to be in easy communication with
its Board, it may DC best not to have the
meeting away from Honolulu this year.
The aged missionary veteran. Rev.
James Kekela, is wanted back in the
Marquesas. Were the way thither easy
and inexpensive be would certainly go.
He is restless at thought of dropping
work entirely and yet he seems too old
a man to do much more.
Mr. H. K. Poepoe, who, for the last
six months has done such acceptable
work in the Kautnakapili parish, and
whom many in the parish would like to
see made associate pastor with Rev. Titnoteo, has temporarily entered the work
on Maui. He is at present doing evengelistic work with Mr. Leadingham and
his theological students. His future field
of work is not yet decided. He is wanted Ixith on Maui and Oahu. He will
probably go to the field that gives him
the heartiest and promptest invitation.
of material for the superstructure. There
follows a list of things needed.
The Japanese men who are building
the Labaina Kindergarten will take the
contract for building this church (chapel)
for $<)5.00. The Gilbert Islanders will
paint and whitewash, will the Hawaiian
Board furnish the'material and the $0,5
to put up this church?
The congregation seldom goes below forty.
The church building at Kahakuloa is
in a sad condition. We have on hand
the money to pay for the labor of repair,
but there is needed new material—will
the Hawaiian Board send the material?
The past year Hon. 11. P. Baldwin has
paid for the new seminary building
I almost .fv'.ooo t. the kindergarten at
Labaina, and helped generously in repairing churches, aside from being the
Pastors' Aid Society for Maui and Molokai. Furthermore, his generous help
is needed in the erection of a Chinese
church and school in Wailuku. So I
hope tin.' Hawaiian Hoard will see its way
clear to give aid in the two cases mentioned, al Labaina and Kahakuloa.
'The work ti|>on the settlement building and grounds has occupied my time,
hut I hope soon to tour again on this
island and on Molokai.
The Evangelistic Tour of the North
Pacific Missionary Institute—
The Work at Kaneohe.
RBeyv.Leadingham.
J.
evening we helped the people with Ihe
magic lantern in a concert they had prepared for that evening to raise money
for the trip to Waialua. 'Then on Christmas morning we came hack to Honolulu.
We went the second time on January
y\. being followed by Mr. Richards on
the sth. ()n the first evening we used
the lantern again, showing pictures from
the life of Christ closing with a picture
of tbe crucifixion and one illustrating
ihe words, "Behold I stand at the door
and knock.'' A sermon was preached on
the thoughts suggested by these last two
pictures. Christy redemptive work for
us was dwell upon and the closing
thought was that he now sought admittance into OUr lives. At the close the
opportunity was given to all who were
willing to admit Christ into their lives,
signify it by rising. Aside from the
Church members who rose were eleven
to
others. 'The meeting had heen marked
throughout by a very close attention and
deep interest and those who rose evident
lv did so deliberately and with a clear
purpose in so doing. The following
evening after another sermon, another
opporlunity was given lor those who so
wished to rise and three more stood up.
This made the number of those who signified their purpose in this way to become
Christians, fourteen.
One interesting
fact was that two of this number were
Chinese and two others part Chinese.
The assurances given by most of these
persons in private conversations afterward indicated a sincere desire to do in
reality what they had professed. 'The
Sunday School and morning service on
Sunday were conducted by Mr. Richards
followed in the evening by a testimony
meeting with which this most interesting work at Kaiieohe closed, and we all
Mr. Richards being detained in Honolulu by other duties, four students and
myself went first to Kaneohe on Friday,
December -'Ist. We found that the notice had gone abroad that we would give
an exhibition of the magic lantern in the returned to Honolulu'the next morning.
Miss Malone writes: I found that the evening. Although this had not been our The church at Kaneohe has been supplied
Gilbert Islanders at Labaina were church- intention, it was thought best to do so in for the past two years by one of the stugoers. The women make hats, the men view of the expectation of the people; dents
of the Institute. Mr. Win. Haletish and so their needs are met. 'They do and so we did. using the pictures illustratand
at the unanimous desire of the
ole:
not rank well as workers on the planta- ing the life of the Prodigal Son. The
he was left behind to follow up
people,
were
next
these
evening
pictures
repeattion. 'They are however open to influence
the work by looking after those who had
and I think they will take their place as ed by request, and some others from the confessed Christ, and attending to the
an
were
shown
scenes of Christ's early life
workers. They have worshipped in
other affairs of the Church.
old building belonging to the Hawaiian in addition, the exhibition in each case
church. Through various efforts some being accompanied by the telling of the
The many old friends in Hawaii of
money was raised and $■>..; worth of ma- story and the drawing of lessons from it.
r a ,ni falterial WM bought. The plantation added On Sunday there was the regular Sunday Tod Bean will be
School
service;
but
have
lacked
followed
a
lines
written
by
preaching
lowing
by him for the Asthey
to the amount,
somewhat the leadership and the means and this was followed an hour later by a sociated Charities Century Festival, New
to utilize the material. The women gave prayer meeting, it being the custom of England Dinner Day, at San Jose. Cat.,
nineteen hats for the benefit of the the people in Kaneohe to have both the Dee. 31st, 1000.
church. Mr. E. H. Carleton in charge services on Sunday before the people reof the industrial department at I_ihaina- turn to their homes. It was now within
A RETROSPECT.
luua was put in charge, the minister, two days of Christmas and as the peoEngland Seventy Years
Rev. Lutera and several of the Gilbert ple were busy trelting the children ready Homr Life In New Ago.
Islanders giving their services. It was for a Sunday School gathering to be held
found impossible to repair the church (a al Waialua on December airth and 30th, Sunie pawl thelf three .more years iitnl leu,
small meeting house). There was only WC concluded that it was best to post>{• -mtitil. with pen and tongue.
one thing to do, to remove it. A founda- pone the rest of our work till the holi- To tell how life wns faring when
tion has been made, but there was a lack day season was over. So on Monday The Century was youngr.
'" *' '
"
�Those dlstunt years so tranquil seem,
So free from rush and strife,
Ere Electricity and Steam
Quickened the pace of life.
—
New Kngland hills had never heard
Shrieks from the Iron horse,
No Lightning yet had winged a word,
IJy the device of Morse.
No street curs passing up und down,
No bicycles were known;
Folks could "»t talk from town to town
Upon the Telephone.
No dully papers tidings brought
From all the wide world o'er.
Of battles fought and havoc wrought
Only the day before.
Our mothers from the Mux and wool
Our clothing spun and wove,
And kept their tempting cupboards full
Without the cooking-stove.
The coals were kept from going out
UpOB the health at night,
For matches had not come about
The llres anew to light.
Girls who In household ails were tuught
Anil boys who held the plow,
Head many hours with pleasure fraught
As keen as any now.
Its fields stone walled, and pastures green,
its singing brocks and rills.
The good old days we well may praise
For priceless legacies;
But who can suy "the former days
Were better days than these!"
We lived within a little world,
With its horizon near;
Our narrow sect seemed all that held
A Christian "title clear."
Now, children of one family
We round one table sIL
And In fraternal fellowship
All Christian hearts are knit.
The Pilgrim and the Puritan
Have spanned the continent;
With nobler thoughts of Ood und man
They have enlarged their tent.
Tho' sin abounds, and suffering sore,
In every land and zone.
Yet liiaie.nnd Truth abound Ihe more,
And Christ leads on His own.
Our birthright is a precious boon—
A sacred heritage,
To be Improved and built upon,
I'pon a wider stage
That what our Pilgrim Fathers won.
May bless the coining age.
The huskings mill the apple-bees
Came with the opening year;
Feasts ol'
Ingathering were
these
The harvest homo to cln el.
spelling schc ols of Winter nights;
Sleigh- rides, with Jingling li. Us;
The holidays In haying time
On huckleberry hills;
The
And I" our own home-life we found
Our best perennial joys
Vailed Willi every season's round
To happy girls and boys.
The fireside where we gathered In,
When evening chores were done,
Was witness to a lively scene
Of study, work, and fun.
The presence of some welcome guest.
Or teacher, "boarding sound,"
To talk on common themes gave zest
Alio subjects more profound.
We listened to the legends old
Of regions round about;
RlddlM were guessed anil stories told.
And hardest "sums worked out."
The apple-dish was passed of course,
And from the hogshead rows
The cider-mug was filled for guests
Who such a beverage chose.
The storm might beat and drift without,
Hut all within was bright.
Where books were read and stockings knit
Hy fire and candle-light.
In the sugar-camp,
Or hauling In the hay,
Or washing sheep, or shoveling snow,
Our work was turned to play.
Sometimes, as
The farmer drove hla oxen then,
By hand the corn was hoed;
The sickle cut the fields of grain,
By scythe the grass was mowed.
New England dear! we love It yet,
Its mountains, woods and hills,
19
THE FRIEND.
Vol. 59, No. 2.]
the unspeakable elation of victory; the
gigantic vicissitudes of triumph and deteat ; the tumult and frenzy and divine
sweat; the very scorn of humanity and
all that touches it, life and property and
happiness, the anguish of the dying, the
horror of the dead—all these sublimated
passions not merely seem to raise man for
a moment beyond his fellows, but constitute a strain which human* nerves are
And Naponot able long to endure.
leon's character was profoundly affected
by the gambling of warfare. The star of
his destiny, which bulked so largely in
his mind, was but the luck of the gambler
on a vast scale. He had indeed his full
measure of the gross and petty superstition which ordinarily accompanies the
vice. And so, even in his most desperate
straits, he cannot bring himself to close
the account and sign a peace; for he always cherishes the gambler's hope that
fortune, or the star of destiny or whatever it be called, may yet produce another
transformation, and restore all his losses
by a sudden stroke.— Lord Rosebury.
|(J AHU RAILWAY
Napoleon a Gambler.
_______H____OTk_
Supreme power, then, destroyed the
balance of his judgment and common
sense, and so brought about his fall. Hut
it was not the only cause. 'There was
another factor. He was deeply imbued
with the passion of warfare. It is difficult to realize the full strength of this
fascination, for, though all soldiers feel
the fever of the field, it is rarely given
in all the countless generations of the
world to experience it in its full strength,
as one who enjoys, as absolute ruler, the
sole direction, responsibility, and hazard
of great wars. Hut if common men love
to risk chances in the lottery or with tbe
dice, on the race-course or the stock exchange, if there they can find the sting
of excitement, war is the gambling of the
gods.
& LAND CO.
The haunting risks of disaster;
Trains Kun Betwkrn
HONOLULU, PEARL CITY, EWA
AND WAIANAE PLANTATIONS
TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
Trains will leave st 9:15 a. m., nud 1:46 p.m.
arriving in Honolulu at 3:11 r. m. tun] 5:56 P.M.
ROUND TKIP TICKETS:
Ist Clash 2nd Class
9 75
$ 50
Pearl City
100
76
Kwb Plantation
Waiunae
160
126
Importers of Live Stock
HOARDING
STABLE
LIVERY and
DEALERS
HARNESS
IN
MANUFACTURERS and
WAGON MANUFACTURING and REPAIRING
HLACKSMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
HORSES, MULES, COWS, CHICKENS and VEHICLES
MODERN
HONOLULU STOCK-YARDS CO.
LIMITED.
W. H. RICE,
pre«ident.
W. S. WITHERS, Manager.
�20
Q
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THE FRIEND.
HAWAII, Ltd.,
JJANK OFunder
the laws of the Hawaiian
THE
BREWER & CO., Lt_.
(Incorporated
General Mercantile
COMMISSION AGENTS.
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
Queen St., Honolulu, H. 1.
FOR 1901 !
•
—
111 HECTORS:
Ueo. K. Carter
H Water lions.'
C. M. i'iii>k«
PACIFIC
W. f. Allen
HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
Fort St., lUiiolulu
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
Lubricating Oils, Art
h
C.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
HONOLULU
....
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\y. G. IRWIN & CO.,
THOS. G. THRUM,
Honolulu, il I.
P
I'ublishir
IMPORTERS
J[OLLISTER DRUG CO.,
HENRY
Limited.
AM)
DEALERS IN
Wholesale nntl Retail
SHIP CHANDLERY,
DRUGGISTS
HARDWARE
Dealers
in Photographic Supplies
Hoii.ilulu. H. I.
AND
General Merchandise.
(}ASTLE & COOKE, Ltd.,
Honolulu. H. I.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SUGAR FACTORS.
Agents for
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
The W.iialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
Tb» Kohala Sugar Co ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co,
The Kolob Agricultural Co.,
The Knlton Iron Work*, St. Louis, Mo.,
The Standar I Oil Co.,
Geo. P. Blake Steam Tumps,
Weston's Centrifugals,
The New England Miitu il Life Tim Co. of Boston
.'Ktnn Fire Inaurance Co of Hartford, Conn.
Alliance Asaurance Co , of London.
.
..
LUNCH ROOM,
JJEAVER
H. J. Nol/i'K, l'lmi-itiKiou
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. I.
Best (Quality of Cigarettes, Tobitoco, Smokers'
Articles, etc., always on hand.
KolillUT I..WKK"
fjEWEBS
V J. I.owkey
CM Cools
& COOKE,
Dk.ai.kks iv
LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIAL.
OflonU Fort St.
Yard: Between
Kiug, Kort
Port Street. Honolulu
SUGAR FACTORS
COMMISSION AGENTS.
Agents for
O. lIALL & SON,
Purveyors tv Oci'imii' Steamship Co., iiml the
* Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 81, King Street
and
t'andless.
Exchange drawn on Wells, Fargo tk Co.'l
Hunk, in San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
Attend to General Hanking Business.
Safe Deposit Boxes rented by month or year.
J. WALLER, MANAGER.
SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS AND NAVY CONTRACTORS.
8400,000.0;)
Ordinary and tetm Deposits will be received
Rum Illustrative Nnmlier Replete with Valuable
Interest allowed In accordance with rules
Historic Information pertaining to Hawaii and
and conditions as printed In Pass Books. Copies
Deposits
for Handy Reference.
of terms and conditions upon which
will be received may be had upon application, or
Carofully revised. Statistical and Census Tables, mailed to those desiring same.
Specially prepared Articles 011 Timely Topics,
relating to the Progress and Development of
IRON WORKS CO.
the Islands. Iteseirch aud ( urreut History
concisely dealt with.
M IMOPAOTOMM of
One of the .Most Interesting Numbers yet
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Published. Alike Valuable for Home and
Foreign Readers.
with Patent Automatic Feed
Nothing excels the Hawaiian Annual in tho Double and Triple Effects, Vacuum Pans and
amount aud variety of Reliable Information
Cleaning Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brasa
pertaining to these Isl mils.
and Iron Fittings of all Descriptions, Etc.
Honolulu, H. I.
Queen Street
1-HII K7."> CENTS. M WI.KI) AHKOaI'FOII RIO-NTS
Specialty
]y| ETROPOLiTAN MEAT CO.
....
Chas. M. Cooke, President; J. B. Atherton. VicePresident; C. H. Cooke, Cashier; F. C. Atherton, Secretary. Henry Waterhouse, Tom May,
!•'. W. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenney, J. A. Mc-
(roods
Picture Kriniiiiu.'
CAPITAL
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
27TH Issue.
_*I3T OF OFUCKKS:
C.M.Cojk*
MM
...Manager
l.eoi_». ii. Ruber Uon
Meoretnry aud Treasurer
X Ksxon lll.lioii
Republic.)
and Merchant St*.
the Oceanic
Steamship
Co.
MAY CO., Ltd.
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERS,
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
Hetnil Departments:
Corner of Fort and King Streets.
Waverley Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Telephones:
Shipping Departments:
Fort
Street.
St., 22 and <_
Bethel
Bethel St., '24 and 949
Wholesale and Shipping Depts., 949
QLAUS SPRECKELS & CO.,
BANKERS.
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the
woi Id. and transact a general Banking
Business
Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu,
-
THOS.
----
G. THRUM,
Importing and Manufacturing
___^^___
J I AWAIIAN TRUST AND
[*ORTER FURNITURE CO.,
Importkhs OP
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
AND BEDDING.
HONOLULU. H. I.
for express purpose of acting as
TRUBTEEB,
OUARDIANS. ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS. RECEIVERS
r <A ASSIGN I.
Organised
Corner of Hotel and Bethel Sts.
Wickerware, Antique Oak Furniture, Cornice
Poles, Window Shades and Wall Bracket*)
Low Prices
Satisfaction Guaranteed
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And Publisher of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
Dealer In Fine
Stationery, Books,
Toys
and Fancy Goods.
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1., MARCH, 1901.
[No. 3
59
Vol. 59]
WILLIAM R. CASTLE,
gENSON, SMITH & CO., Ltd.
Jn]MMELUTH & CO., LTD.
227-228 King St.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IMPORTERH OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
Wholesale and Retail
M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
...DRUGGISTS...
Offioe: Brewer's Block, Oor. Hotel A Fort BU.
Entrance on Hotel Street
Honolulu, H. I.
J
#
J)R. CLIFFORD B.
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Iron
Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbing.
********************
HIGH,
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
DENTIST.
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHOOL
WATERHOUSE & CO.
DR. A. C. WALL, DR. O. E. WALL, HENRY SHIPPING AND
Qrnrx Hours:
ka. m. to 4 p.m.
IM
Love Bldn.
St.. Honolulu.
(Samuel I'ingree French, A. 8., Principal)
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
X. B. CLAPHAM,
Vktkrinary Surgeon
and
Dentist.
together with special
Mkmbbbs of Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Sale 0f....
Offioe: King Street Stables; Tel. 1083; calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
SUGAR AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS
obstetrics, and lameness.
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
CO.,
HACKFELD
&
#
Island Agents for Office, Bank
and Sohool Furniture
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Telephone 313
St.. Honolulu
Honolulu, H. I. Queen
Cor. Queen A Fort Sts.,
I
Commercial,
Music, and
Art Courses.
JJ
,
3,
F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy (roods
received by Every Steamer
Jj\ A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Honolulu, 11. I.
For Catalogues Address
A. N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Fort St., Honolulu
President)
AND
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
Matonic Templr
,
OAHU COLLEGE..
(Arthur Maxson Smith, A. M., Ph D
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
work a specialty. Kodak development;
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
At Woman's Exchange
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Honolulu, H. I.
MARKERS and POSTS.
STATUARY
-
W. E BIVENS,
BROKER.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
Scotch and American Granite*,
HUSTACE.
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumbers' Slabs,
King and Bethel Streets,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Office: Corner
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
J} S. GREGORY & CO.,
617 Fort St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES—
Call and Examine.
IJOPP & COMPANY,
And Agent* for
Importers and Manufacturers of
Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St.
Peat's Wall Paper, Barrowes, Screens,
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
Art Mouldings, etc., etc.
CHAIRS TO RENT
MONUMENTAL CO.
616
CHARLES
....
No. 74, King St.
Honolulu, H. I.
Fort Street, above Hotel.
i
Phone No. 602
H. F. HKNDRICK, Proprietor
�CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
BISHOP
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THE FRIEND
FRUIT COMPANY,
CALIFORNIA
George
& CO.,
Andrews, Proprietor.
Importer
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
California and Domestic Fruits andl
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
Wholesale and
Retail Dealer In
Tel. 484.
No 115 Xii g St.
Honolulu, H I.
Established in 1858.
Ja*
Everything in the Harness
Transact a general Banking and Exchange Line kept in Stock at the
COHNKB QUEEN & NUUANU StBIITS,
business. Loans made on approved security
Bills discounted. Commercial credit granted.
Honolulu.
Deposits received on current accoun isubject
Term
to check. Interest paid on specie
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per annum for three
"
Department
....GROCERS...,
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Vol. 59]
THE FRIEND Is published the first day of each manner that seems to them practicable.
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year in Advance.
If they are in error, it is error of judgAll communications and letters connected with ment,
possibly misled by inadequate
Books
the literary department of the paper,
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges, vigor ot conscience.
It is not from any
should be addressed "Rev. S. E. Bishop, Honoto tamper with vilencss, or to
disposition
lulu, H. I."
Business letters should be addressed "T. Q. make
crime easy, as is the case in shameThrum, Honolulu, H. I."
Entered at the Post Ofllce at Honolulu as second class less city governments like those of Chimatter.
and Xew York. ()ur people sin-
cago
cerely desire to narrow the evil down lo
Editor.
S. E. BISHOP the smallest practicable dimensions.
The conditions to be dealt with are,
61 first, a large seaport, with a large tranThe Iwilei Shame
Japanese linmorHlity
ttl
Old Memories of Knilua
ttl sient and fluctuating population of males
ttl
Olcott, Hie Theosophist
immoral character, also an overtt4 of
Honors to Victoria
Prayer
VII
<>4 whelming majority of resident
males,
for
Edward
A
ttl
Anti-Suloon League
tt?> largely Asiatics, of similar morals; secWilcox not to be Unseated
»5
Old-style Kona Storm
tts ondly, perhaps only half the number of
Not Soulless Corporattoni
Records of Events
D6 females, a considerable portion of whom
Marriages, Births and Deaths
tttt
and Asiatics, of lowC7 are Hawaiian!
Hawaiian BoHnl
Scini-Annutil Report Japanese Hoarding School from
the latter. With such
morals,
especially
July Ist to December 31st, 1900
tt7
Dedication of Chinese Church at Hilo
tt7 elements, it is claimed to be limply imMissionary
InEvangelistic Tour of North I'aeilie
88 possible to coerce and resist the imperistitute The Work on the East end of Maui
ous force of human appetites. Practically, it has been found to be so in 'he
The Iwilei Shame.
put. Until a year ago, by police efforts
the wretched creatures had been mainly
section in '•ChinaIn the following remarks it is not our limited to a small of a mile from the
one-fourth
town."
purpose either to defend or to condemn
office. Their operations thue were
the course of the authorities in respect to post
nuisance and stench, \ftcr the
public
a
the loathsome institution which has been
destroyed that section they befire
which
maintained for a large part of a year at came
about the city, to the deep
scattered
Iwilei. Many of our good people, probannoyance of the decent population, on
ably a majority, believe that those in au- account
of whose remonstrances a place
thority have adopted the least of two alfound
for them in the very isolated
ternate evils, both of which possibly
Iwilei, over a mils from the
of
sect
on
could not be escaped. One alternative
now ply their
was to permit the abomination to spread CObt office. There they
insulting
traffic,
without
Opcnl,
horrible
itself indiscriminately through the city as the
exempt from the polare
who
public,
formerly. The other was strictly to segstreets.
regate it in narrow limits at a distance lution of their presence on the
comes, undoubtedly
a
day
When
better
hand,
from the center. On the other
be such general real and remany believe that there should be no there will
that all such abominasolve
for
purity
compromise with so vile a thing; nothing
cleaned out of cvilized
short of war, absolute and exterminating, tions will be
great American cities
should be waged upon it. Two esteemed cities. In nearly all
itself
unabashed on the
this
evil
flaunts
Temperance promoters, Miss Ackermann
gathering
places. Honolulu
public
great
and Miss Murcutt, have lifted up strong has probably less of the evil, and segreremonstrance against it.
Mrs. Helen
gates it. It is indeed a blotting shame;
Cougar vehemently denounces it. and but
we deprecate being belli up by walproposes to denounce our people and
ous
but undiscriminating reformers as
Government in the public journals of the
Honolulu is
United States for our shameless conduct. being exceptionally bad.
merciful, and
be
bad
Mav'God
enough.
The Friend desires to point out that
hearts of this indifferent or
whether the course pursued here as to so turn the populace as to make the
foul-minded
this evil is blameworthy or not. our auour city possib,:
thorities are comparatively not extreme cleansing of
sinners, nor our city as bad as other seaJapanese Immorality.
ports. We object to any one holding
Honolulu up to a public scorn which is
not deserved. Nothing is more certain
With our 50,000 Japanese, chiefly of
than that our authorities, with the ap- »he lower class, constituting one-third of
probation of many good citizens, a-e our population, Hawaii has to deal with
striving to deal with this evil in the best an element of inveterate impurity. We
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cull from the Missionary News of Yokohama the following statement by a veteran missionary:
"The single fact that for the month of
March 1900, according to the records
published by the Police Department of
Xiigata, for the city of Niigata alone,
procurers from Tokyo bought of their
parents forty-three girls to become prostitutes, and twenty-four to become sing-
ing girls, for which sixty-seven girls the
price of yen 8,059.50 was paid, and the
go-betweens received yen 775.15 —this
single fact tells a well-nigh incredible
tale of debauched moral ideals. In the
families of the poor, girl babies are more
welcome than boys, because they can be
sold at such high rates. It should be
added that Xiigata has an unenviable
reputation throughout Japan for its low
moral standards and practice, but this
does not argue much for the moral condition and reputation of the remainder of
the province. The above statement for
March must not be taken as an average
for all the months. March and October
are said to be the months for maximum
sales of 'female slaves,' those during the
rest of the year being relatively slight."
It certainly behooves us here to grip
the great tribe of Japanese procurers and
pimps in a crushing grasp, so that they
shall not reorganize and intensify the
ancient impurity of Hawaii's old heathen
conditions. Buddhism succumbs to the
old Pagan foulness; Christianity batters
it down and sweeps it away.
Old Memories of Kailua.
BY S. E. BISHOP.
Very prominent in that old mission
life were our annual visits to Honolulu in
attendance upon what was called the
"General Meeting." That was an annual
assembling at the capital of all the missionary families, occupying from four to
six weeks. The hospitality of the missionaries residing at Honolulu was severely
taxed in entertaining their rural associates. Many of the latter families secured native cottages and kept house in
them. < )ur experiences at these times
were varied and noteworthy. Especially
so were the voyages to Honolulu and return. In these days of rapid transit from
port to port in large and comfortable
steamers, no idea can be gained of the
wretched miseries of those early and protracted voyages in small schooners. As
a child's experiences I recall them as
among the severest physical sufferings of
They must
a fairly comfortable life.
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have been much worse to the lady missionaries.
As the time of General Meeting approached, Mr. Chamberlain would charter such coasting vessels as were available to convey the missionaries from the
different ports. Nearly all those vessels
were small, varying from thirty to fiftytons, schooners or brigs. They were
mostly owned by the king or chiefs, and
commanded by white or native skippers
and mates. They were usually in very
filthy condition, swarming with cockroaches, and reeking of bilgewater. We
white passengers generally occupied the
decks, on which our mattresses were
spread, but had to dispute our scant space
with a swarming crowd of natives, with
their calabashes and dogs. The cabins
were extremely narrow, and intolerable
for stench. I have made a two-days' passage on one of the larger of these vessels
when the crowd of sitting natives was so
dense that the sailors could pass along
the ship only by walking on the gunwales
of the bulwarks. And many of these
people were constantly smoking the very
coarse tobacco of their own raising.
Added to these discomforts was the
usually violent seasickness which the former aggravated. Sometimes the winds
would favor, and the passage be comparatively short, only two or three days.
Usually there would be calms and adverse winds, and our miseries would be
protracted for a week, more or less. The
native skippers would be indifferent to
making progress, and the helmsman
would fall asleep at his tiller, so
that the morning would find us farther
from our destination than the night before. In those days it was never supposed that a vessel could beat up the
Molokai channel to' Lahaina. That passage was always made around Lanai, occupying an average of three days. A
good part of two days and nights would
be spent in getting past the great bluff at
the southwest point of Lanai. That darkbluff is a very familiar and unpleasant
memory of mv boyhood.
Our vessel
would lose the light sea-breeze after, perhaps sighting Lahaina, when the prevailing current would gently sweep us
back under the frowning bluff, to linger
out another twenty-four hours. It was
tiresome, with a broiling sun roasting us
on the unsheltered deck, where we lay
faint with nausea.
Once I remember a drenching rain
coming suddenly upon us, when all the
passengers hastily tumbled down into the
noisome cabin. The floor-space of this
pest-hole was about eight feet by six.
with a berth on each side. These snaces
were filled by the adults, and we children
were distributed across them. T remember lying uneasily across the limbs of
Mrs. Thurston, who counseled resignation, as she practiced. On this passage.
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probably in 1834, 1 think that we did not
call at Lahaina, but passed outside of
Kahoolawe on to Kailua. Generally, there
was another delay in working up to Kailua, with a strong adverse current
thwarting us between the light landbreeze of night, and sea-breeze of day.
The meetings were in May, so that we
generally escaped all violent winds, and
seldom shipped a sea. But the swell was
commonly high, and the motion of the
little craft most uneasy.
I remember at one embarkation at Kailua observing the p;reat strength shown
by Mr. Thurston as he tossed mattresses
up from the boat to the deck. These
fathers with their sick wives and children, had no time to indulge themselves in
feeling ill. Among our native passengers
on one occasion was a little child of high
rank, attended by a comely maid of perhaps thirteen. The child ordered a drink
of water which the maid brought in the
slender tin cylinder used to dip the water
through the bungbole of the cask. The
child imperiously resented such a container. The maid then distended her own
cheeks with the water, and applying her
lips to the child s mouth, transferred the
contents to the latter. This was received
with entire satisfaction. Doubtless, her
little highness was used to drink in no
other way, when so luxurious a beaker
was available.
I do not think that the natives suffered
from seasickness like the whites. Probably their habit of frequently going out
in canoes, and perhaps their daily tossing
on the waves in bathing, made then insensible to the unrelenting swing of the
vessel. They seemed to enjoy themselves
on the crowded deck, chatting, eating and
smoking their horrible tobacco. To us
the odors were distressing. To me, especially, the smell of tar became so identified with nausea and bilgewater, that in
sitting in the Bethel under Chaplain
Dicll's preaching, the savor of tar from
the neighboring shipyard would always
produce nausea. Only a long voyage
around Cape 1 lorn weaned me of that
peculiar aversion to tar, and made its
odor not unwelcome, F.ut bilgewater I
never came to like, especially that of a
sugar-carrier.
We took some interest in the land
scenery of the voyage, especially in the
easier descent towards Honolulu, with
and not against the trades. On one night
when well outside of Kailua, we were
awakened to observe a strong red light
over the summit of Manna Loa, a reflection on the sky from some glowing lake
or fountain in Mokuaweowco. Tn crossing Hawaii channel, the broken chasms
of lofty Haleakala seemed wonderful in
contrast with our smooth dome of Hualalai. Once we swept rapidly past little
black Molokini, and soon raised the
strange succession of mountain pyramids
[March, 1901.
along West Maui, landing quickly at Lahaina with its rich groves of breadfruit
and cocoanuts. Lahaina always brought
us warm hospitality from the family of
Rev. \\ Richards, who was fellow passenger with my father around Cape
Horn in 1823. Many things combined
make Lahaina a delightful stopping
( hie was the prevailing
greenness
in contrast with the aridity and black
lavas of Kailua. Another was the noble
to
place!
grapevines hanging around the substan-
tial stone mission house. These would be
loaded with ripe fruit. Maternal prohibitions failed to keep our craving fingers
from the rich clusters.
Bat the most interesting thing at that
house were some of its inmates. There
were three cheerful boys of the age of
myself and Asa Thurston, named Wil-
liam, Charles and James, with whom we
bail glorious times. There was one memorable night when we five boys were all
in one bed. and talked to a late hour. It
was there that I was introduced to my
first absorbing knowledge of real juvenile
stories, in the youths' Companion of
sixty-five years ago. I still take that paper, and quarrel with my granddaughters
for the first reading of it. 'The seven
children of that delightful Richards'
bouse long ago joined their parents in
the better land, except the oldest daughter, now residing in a I loston suburb.
William died young as a missionary in
China. Father Richards was a very influential missionary, and left a strong
mark upon the political and educational
systems of Hawaii before bis premature
death in 1847. lie built the first stone
mission house in the Islands, a very commodious one. in which all my children
were afterwards born.
Mr. Richards also, in conjunction with
the notable Governor lloapili, built the
first stone Church in the Islands in 1831.
It was a very substantial and commodious structure, which I remember attending before the rough masonry had received any coat of plaster. 'The new galleries were crowded with people. We
walked to church through the cocoanut
grove north of the edifice. The trees
were then young, and I wondered at the
nearness of the great fronds and the
clusters of nuts to the ground, being used
only to the more ancient and lofty trees
of Kailua. 'Those lloapili trees, in their
turn, are now aged. As we decorously
walked, the three Richards boys solemnly
marched abreast in front of us. There
were then no other missionaries in Lahaina, except Miss ()gden, a nobly good
woman, whose
motherly aid greatly sup-
ported the rather feeble Mrs. Richards.
Mr. Spalding and Dr. Chapin came there
in 1832, a little later. Probably Rev.
Lorrin Andrews had just started the
Scminarv at Lahainaluna, of which I had
charge forty years later.
�We heard much of Hoapili-wahine, or
Kalakua, but 1 do not remember to have
seen her. She was of royal birth, and a
wife of Kamehameba. to whom she bore
Kinau, the mother of Kaniehameha IV
and Kaniehameha Y. She was a firm
and devoted Christian, and earnestly
sought to suppress the moral disorders
of that seaport. She and Mr. Richards
leaned much Upon each other. I have
beard that on one occasion the missionary
sought to relieve the old queen by bleeding, but was unable to find the vein in the
mass of fat enclosing it. ()n another occasion, he asked her why she did not
plant cocoanuti upon an unoccupied tract
at the north end of the town. She wanted to know of what use they would ever
be to her at her age. "Hut where will
be the nius of your grandson, Lot?"
(Kaniehameha V). 'The old lady instantly dispatsbed her schooner to Puna
for a cargo of the nuts, which became
the immense grove now bounding Lahaina on the north.
We usually, after a day or two in hospitable Lahaina, made the remaining run
to Honolulu in a night, or little more,
with the fresh trades behind us. This
town was not then an attractive place.
By May or June there was much heat
and dust, and no verdure in sight. The
small mission herd hail thoroughly depastured the plain which extended unbroken by house or tree to l'unahou,
while brown l'unehbowl with its dry
Mr.
slopes frowned darkly above.
Chamberlain's great oxen stalked slowly
about with skinny ribs and projecting
hip bones. There are still two buildings
standing of that old mission colony. One
is the ancient Bingham home, which was
transported around the Horn in 1821.
The other is the Stone Chamberlain
house, still retaining its antique little
'These reminiscences seem to have got
They
away from Kailua to Honolulu.
seem likely to continue in that inviting
field. Honolulu was a hard-looking old
camp in those days. A drawing ot it 111
the early thirties, afterwards engraved at
Lahainaluna, is to be seen in the Honolulu Reading Room. It gives some notion of the facts. Most ot the dwellings
were native thatched cottages, chiefly
pili-grass. They were irregularly scattered in enclosures of rotten adobe walls.
( )ne main street, now King street, of good
width, extended from the present corners of South and Bethel streets. Quite
a lane followed the course of Merchant
street. Tort and Xuuanu streets had no
existence. There was a lane up Punchbowl to Beretania, and along Beretania
to Union. A number of other narrow
lanes ran here and there. There were
irregular fragments of street near the
waterfront from Port to Xuuanu, where
were three or four stores of traders,
mostly stone or adobe structures of one
story.
There were scarcely any trees in the
town. A few ban trees were in some
premises. About 1836, Pride of India
appeared. Occasionally cocoanuts and
pandanus were seen. The only drinking
water was drawn from the shallow wells
dug through the coral to tide level. Being slightly brackish, it was distasteful
to us, who were used to mountain water.
Probably it was rather insanitary. The
mission doorvards were nearly devoid of
vegetation, the manienie, or Bermuda
grass, not having become common. Nothing could be less attractive than the general aspect of the town, of which its present inhabitants can form little idea. ()f
foreign-built houses there were few in
1832, when my definite memory begins.
The King lived chiefly at Lahaina, but
had a house on the Tort-wall here, and
perhaps near the present Capitol. Xear
the south corner of that enclosure was a
fairly good stone house occupied by Auhea, or Kekauluohi. the mother of the
late King Lunalilo. A dwelling-house of
some importance was that of the liritish
Consul, Richard Charlton, later occupied
by his successor, General Miller, which
stood there for seventy years, adjacent to
windows, and surrounded by the same
coral walls. 'The garret of this was the
"Depository," where were a variety of
goods for the needs of the missionaries.
Mr. Chamberlain was an extremely busy
and rather precise person, yet cordial and
agreeable, and admirably fitted to his position. Having often to arbitrate between
contending claims of the sisters to the
scanty supplies of necessary goods, he encountered some grumbling, but bore it the
patiently, although sometimes thought to
lie rather arbitrary. I recall one complaint that he allowed two barrels of llotir
a year to each of the Honolulu families,
while the rest of us got only one. It
seemed on the whole, however, that he
was justified by the fact that the former
households had to entertain much more
company. At one house, the printer
Shepard's, where we took tea, when we
got home it was remarked as a waste of
precious flour, that hot short-cake was
the chief food served. I have had a weakness for that viand ever since.
ex-queen's premises.
'This Charlton was a conspicuous person, a beefy, red-faced Britisher, loud
and aggressive. He made himself much
feared and hated by nearly all classes of
the population. His actions are largely
set forth in the histories of Bingham and
Jarves. I well remember him. having repeatedly gone with my mother in her
calls upon Mrs. Charlton and her sister,
Mrs. Taylor, who were very estimable
English ladies. In the presence of the
ladies Mr. Charlton laid aside his violent
deportment, and aggressive language. He
was notorious as a reckless falsifier of
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truth. He was a man of loose life, and
a free drinker. There was probably no
white man here more obnoxious to the
missionaries or to the chiefs, and few
persons more disreputable in public and
private life. Charlton was bete noir to
all decent or quiet people in Honolulu.
Cp to 1838 there was only one church
edifice in Honolulu, except the Seamen's
Bethel, which was built in 1834 or 1835.
The immense thatched native church was
conspicuous at Kawaiahao, standing seaward of the present building, and at
right angles to it. It was certainly very
large. 1 have some very definite memoires of church attendance there, sitting
centrally near the high pulpit, where
Father Bingham presided in much dignity. He was animated and impressive in
address, and manifestly of weightiest
authority with his congregation. But his
sermons were much protracted, and many
of the natives fell asleep. The audiences
were large, and nearly filled the great
length of tlie building. The pulpit was
in the center of the Waikiki side. Near
by were two or three old-fashioned high
pews, occupied by royal chiefs, and a
few settees in front. The body of the
people sat on mats on the ground.
\\ ell in front was quite a company of
singers, led by Doctor and Mrs. Judd,
among whom were several large and
fleshy women. I remember thinking that
their voices were inharmonious, and
much given to improper slurring of the
notes.
The people were dressed much
like those already described at Kailua,
and with little if any more array of clothing. I have less recollection of individual chiefs there than of those at Kailua.
I recall having once been conducted to
the famous Regent Kaahumanu, at her
bouse. She was sitting in a large chair
on a dais, probably a State occasion, and
seemed like a great personage. Probably not many weeks later, I well remember seeing her on her deathbed in Manoa
Valley. It was night. She lay in a dying state on a high pile of mats, in a
thatched house, with many people around
her. She passed away that evening,
which the record gives as June 5, 1832.
I was then five years old, and retain a
number of particulars vividly stamped on
memory. < me of these was in the Bingham's parlor, at a reception of the "new
missionaries," just arrived by the Ay rick, from Boston. Among those young
recruits, I especially recall the marked
features of the Rev. W. P. Alexander,
who was sitting on the Ewa side of the
inner door of the parlor. Among the
newcomers were the Lymans, Armstrongs, Hitchcocks, Forbeses, Emersons, and others, since prominent in Hawaiian annals. The long years have
lapsed, and their grandchildren have
come to the front, with many of their
little ones, a fourth generation, around
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them. That was a reinforcement to the
mission of exceptional strength, both in
mental ability and evangelistic fervor.
men, the
Through several of those
powerful revival work of Charles G Finney began to spread its high spiritual
kindling in the toiling workers in Hawaii. They gladly responded to that
quickening breath which cheered and inspired them to fresh and apostolic fervor.
The earliest memory whose date I can
give is that of a visit with my father to
the United States sloop riiucnncs, in
November, 1829, when I was two and a
half years old. Rev. Charles Stewart
was the ship's chaplain. The memory is
that of a fearful being at the door of the
captain's cabin, an armed sentry; and of
Messrs. Stewart, Bishop and Captain
Finch, seated near a large round table,
laughingly soothing the terrified child.
Stewart's books are the most instructive
records of Hawaii in the twenties.
Arnold, or like the tricksters lilavatsky
and Olcott, there is no room for respect.
The radical defect of Buddhism as compared to Christianity is that it is devoid
of knowledge of a personal God, whom
the devout soul may habitually worship
and commune wfth as bather. Lord, Creator, Supporter, Redeemer, One who is
Almighty, I'tire, Loving, Righteous and
altogether perfect, One who imparts
himself to the worshipping soul, uplifting, illumining, strengthening, pardoning, healing. Such a God and such relations to him are assured by the Bible
and by Christian experience. Tar away
from all such light, Buddhism lies in
saddest darkness.
Olcott, the Theosophist.
queen is a great and sorrowful event. \ll
flags were half-masted for many days. A
great memorial service was held in our
largest Church edifice, that of Kawaiabao, on Friday, the Bth of February.
'This was attended by an assemblage of
over a thousand whites and Uawaiians,
including the Governor and chief oficials
of the 'Territory. Eloquent and feeling
tributes were paid to the memory of the
departed sovereign by the Reverends
Honolulu has lately had a visit from
Col. E. S. Olcott, who gave a few talks
here to those interested in Theosophy,
and also lectured to the Japanese Buddhists in their temple. Col. Olcott and the
late Madame Blavatsky were closely associated as the founder's of the creed or
system known as Theosophy. It must
have been more than twenty years ago,
while Blavatsky and Olcott were notably
figuring in India as Thaumaturgists or
workers of wonders, much after the
manner of Spiritists in America, that circumstantial accounts were published, not
now in our possession, of the detection
and exposure of the precious couple in
certain acts of fraud in their "materializing" of spirits. We do not distinctly remember the details. But the exposure
was thorough and complete, made in
public by individuals of the highest character. The facts were at the time generally accepted, and apparently crushing
to the pair of imposters. But fraud,
crushed to earth, commonly rises again.
as in the case of Joseph Smith.
In his various talks here, Olcott told
how he had endeared himself to the Hindoos by the revival of Buddhism which
he had brought about, and how he had
reconciled, by his Buddhist catechism,
the two warring divisions of Buddhism
in Japan and India. He vigorously dissuaded Buddhists here from regarding
or accepting Christianity, which was far
inferior in its teachings. He "had been
a professed Buddhist for 27 years." He
on
touched lightly
Reincarnation.
Whether Olcott expects all Theosophists
to become Buddhists does not appear.
We have some respect for Buddhists
who grew up in that faith. But for
adopters of it, like the debauchee Edwin
Honors to Victoria.
Especial honors were paid in Honolulu
by all classes to the memory of the deceased sovereign. 'To all of English
blood and speaking the English language
the passing of Britain's most illustrious
Usborne of St. Clements, 11. 11.
Parker of Kawaiahao (in Hawaiian),
and W. M. Kincaid of Central Union
Church. 'These were preceded by the
impressive Episcopal funeral service by
the Rev. T. 11. Lee of the Anglican
and
Cathedral.
Appropriate psalms
hymns were chanted or sung. The whole
was a most hearty and feeling tribute
from all our people to one so greatly
honored and beloved, not only by all of
English kin, but by many diverse nationalities. It was a day of deep and sin-
John
cere mourning.
the following Sunday, a special service was held by the Bishop of Honolulu
in the Anglican Cathedral, in especial
honor of Queen Victoria, as the head of
the established Church of England. In
his discourse the venerable prelate dwelt
at length upon the consolation to be derived from the fact that Edward VII had
succeeded to the throne, so 'bat "men
once mote breathed freely," and "it was
felt that the light men mourned had not
vanished to be seen no more."
()n
A Prayer for Edward VII.
The following was the special prayer.
composed and offered by the Bishop of
Honolulu, in behalf of the new Sovereign of Great Britain. It may be though'
somewhat peculiar, as promulgated by
[March, 1901.
the official chief of the Episcopal Church
in this democratic American Territory:
"Almighty Cod, Who rulest over all
the kingdoms of the world, and disposest
of them according to Thy good pleasure; we yield Thee unfeigned thanks,
lor that 'I boil art pleased to place Thy
servant Edward VII upon the Throne of
Great Britain. Let Thy wisdom be bis
guide, and let Thine arm strengthen
him; let justice, truth, and holiness, let
peace and love, and all those virtues that
adorn the Christian Profession flourish
in his days; direct all his counsels and
endeavors to Thy glory, and the welfare
of his people; and give them grace to
obey him carefully and willingly for conscience sake; that neither sinful passions,
nor private interests, may disappoint his
cares for the public good; let him always
possess the heaits of his people, that they
may never be wanting in honor to his
Person, and dutiful submission to his
Authority; let his Reign be long and
prosperous, and crown him with irnmor
tality in the life to come; through Jesus
Christ our Lord Amen.
"Most gracious God, Who has set Thy
servant Edward upon the 'Throne of his
Ancestors, we most humbly beseech Thee
to protect him on the same from all the
dangers to which he may be exposed;
Hide him from the gathering together of
the froward, and from the insurrection
of wicked doers; Do thou weaken the
hands, blast the designs, and defeat the
enterprises of all bis enemies, that no secret conspiracies, nor open violences,
may disquiet his Reign ; but that, being
safely kept under the shadow of Thy
wing, and supported by Thy power, he
may triumph over all opposition; that so
the world may acknowledge 'Thee to be
bis defender and mighty deliverer in all
difficulties and adversities; through Jesus
Christ our Lord." Amen.
Anti-Saloon League.
Such a League is being organized in
Honolulu as a result of the labors during
the past month of the Rev. Dr. E. S.
Chapman, the Secretary of the Anti-Saloon League of California. Dr. C. came
here for a rest from arduous labors in his
own State, but was persuaded by outMinisterial Union to do some work here.
Resides many other addresses, during
the third week in February he held a series of evening meetings in Central
Union Church, which were attended by
large audiences. Dr. Chapman is a vigorous, genial, magnetic speaker, of great
vigor of statement and cogent logic, and
a large element of humor and sparkle,
His work in California is along the line
of Local Option. It has been successful
in closing the saloons in several counties,
and is progressing with every prospect
of ultimate general victory over the ene-
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my. The contrast is extremely marked
of the business prosperity in "dry" towns
with the suffering conditions of adjacent
towns still cursed by free liquor,
It is to be hoped and expected that our
League will now go on to labor with
energy and patience in what must be a
severe war, but is sure to win the victory
in good time. The Liquor Traffic is
strongly entrenched in Hawaii, and cannot be dislodged without long effort and
education of the people. We have had
for half a century the "High License"
system, confining sales to a limited number of saloons. It has been intimated that
the present Legislature may enact a
"Government Dispensary"
system
with
Local Option appended. If this should
be done, it would be an immense improvement upon the present Open sa-
loons.
It is a long entertained opinion with
us that prohibition of the traffic in intoxicants cannot be enforced without the
earnest support and co-operation of the
population of the section regulated. Local Option, or a vote of such population
to prohibit, will secure enforcement of
the law.
Aside from such prohibition, the evils
of the traffic can be immensely mitigated
by closing the tempting saloons and
Strictly confining the sales to unadorned
Government stores, where the beverage
is supplied in bottles to be drunk off
from the premises. 'This measure is
found to cut off two-thirds of the consumption. It also removes much of the
temptation to illicit liquor traffic, and to
the brewing of cheap and poisonous
"swipes."
Wilcox Not to be Unseated.
Pit
Wilcox amounts to nothing at
Igtofl does not qualify his right to
e."—/'. C. Advertiser.
larties in Hawaii with one accord
Ite the attempts made to unseat
te Wilcox in Congress.
He was
ly elected, and no sufficient disation can be proved against him.
Old-Style Kona Storm.
For ten days of February, from the 4th
the 13th, Honolulu experienced a rain
and wind storm of unusual length and
severity. Our rain guage recorded seven
inches of rain during that period, similar
to the heavy rainfalls of last ()ctober and
November. There were also several days
of heavy gales. During some of these
the sea broke clear across the bar at the
harbor entrance. Both on this account,
and the impossibility of loading freight
and passengers at the outside ports,
coast steamers were detained in this harbor for days together. The wet weather
has developed all weak places mi the city
to
65
awakening much
complaint, to visit them before we left, but as they
whether merited or not, against th< au- were not all found, a list of their name's
thorities in charge. 'This evil has been was left in the hands of the pastor, Rev.
much aggravated by extensive disturb- Kaaiakamanu, and on Monday, Feb. 4th,
ance of the streets recently in laying we returned to liana. A meeting had
many miles of sewer-pipe; also, by break- been announced tor the evening, but, owing up large portions of street surface ing to bad weather, only a few came, so
lately in laying track for the electric it was turned into a song service, with
tramway.
short talks from two or three of our
We continue to have reason for grati- party.
tude for our absolute exemption from
()n the next day we went to Nahiku,
destructive hurricanes, such as occasion- leaving Mr. Poepoe behind, as before.
ally visit nearly all other sections of Ihe The people of Hana again furnished us
Pacific ()cean.
with horses, and Rev. Mr. Hanuna and
one of his parishioners went with us to
Not Soulless Corporations.
take them hack. We found Xahiku a
very wet place. It rained almost continEwa Plantation has voted an appro- uously while we were there, and as the
priation of $s(xx:> for social, benevolent bushes and other vegetation grow down
and religious purposes among its labor- nearly to the water's edge, it was very
ers.
muddy and difficult of getting about. As
Waialua Plantation follows with a sim- we were not provided with rubbers and
ilar appropriation of $2,000.
raincoats, we did not get into the homes
of the people as much as we usually did.
Ewa Plantation still heads the list of On the first evening there was some hesiprosperous concerns. During n;oo, 2,(134 tation on the part of a few of the people
acres were harvested, yielding 27,700 about coming into the meeting. They
tons of sugar, an average of 10.52 tons evidently did not understand what
we
per acre. Ratihhis averaged 12.5 tons were there for, and hence preferred to
acre,
per
'The 1901 crop consists of 3,01 1 stay on the outside. 'This feeling quickly
acres, and 1002 of 3,379 acres. An ulti- passed away, and the rest of the meetmate output of 35,000 tons is expected. ings were well attended, notwithstanding
When present improvements are com- the wet weather. On the last night, one
pleted, the pumping capacity will be hundred and fifteen people, counting ba(>7.tx>o,ooo gallons every 24 hours.
bies and children, were packed into a
small church. The attention given to the
Wireless telegraphy is reported as still presentation of the (iospel was very
giving forth faint signs of life, more than marked, and in the two last meetings
which will be needed to make the major- twenty-seven people signified a desire to
ity of people in this Territory believe that receive it. We were not able to stay to
it is not an altogether defunct enterprise. follow up this work, as we would
have
There are two other concerns in Hono- liked to have done, but the list of names
lulu which have long failed to meet the was turned over to the pastor at Keauae,
growing needs of the community. ( hie who has Xahiku also under his charge.
is the Electric Light and Power CompaOn Saturday morning Mr. Poepoe
ny. The other and most defective, is
rode
over from Hana to join the party,
the Mutual Telephone Company, Perand I rode his horse back to liana to be
ceased
to
try
sonally, we have long since
at the communion service on the
to get connection by telephone.
More present
following day, 'The others crossed in a
of
our
skilled members
family occasion- canoe from Nahiku to Keanae, where the
ally succeed after patient effort.
last of the work on the east end of Maui
was to be done. 1 greatly regretted that
A Profitable Railway.
I could not go myself, as 1 wanted to see
the
place and meet the people. The rest
The ()alui Railway and Land Co. has of the
company remained there from
again doubled its capital stock to the aturday
till 'Tuesday morning, and resum of $4,000,000, on which amount it is port
a cordial reception and an interestd
paying dividend! at the rate of over per ing and successful work.
Meetings were
cent. Owners two yean
of $10,000 held on three
successive
evenings, bestock now own $40,000. A paying In- sides three during the day time
on Sunvestment The wonderful development day. 'These meetings were well attendof plantations has created an immense ed, and a
considerable number showed,
business for the railway.
by rising, their acceptance of the truth.
'This closed the tour on this most inter(Continued from page 9.)
esting part of Maui. On Monday evenEnglish-speaking people of the place. In ing I took the steamer at Hana. The
Nipahulu seventeen people signified, by others were taken on board in the mornrising, a desire for a better life, five of ing at Keanae, and we all came to Waiwnom had never made any profession of luku, which will be the next center of
Christianity before. An effort was made operations.
streets,
,
.
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THE FRIEND.
66
The trustees of Wheaton College, at
at the last commencement, conferred the degree of M. A.
upon Miss Helen S. Norton Miss Norton was formerly a member of the faculty
of the college.— Livingston Republican
Wheaton, Illinois,
( Mich.).
Many old friends of Kawaiahao Female Seminary affectionately remember
Miss Norton as a former principal of
that school.
Record of Events.
Feb. 2nd.—British residents gather at
their Consulate to pass resolutions of
condolence upon the death of Queen Victoria and arrange for a memorial service.
—Pledge signers meet at the Y. If, C. A.
hall and take steps toward organizing a
Gospel 'Temperance League.
3rd.—Miss Ackerman gave a touching
address at the Y. M. C. A. hall on evils
existing in certain sections of this city.—
20th anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Society at Central Union Church
by a special evening service, addressed
by Dr. E. S. Chapman, of Oakland, Cal.
4th.—Heavy wind-storm prevails. —A
large pile of heavy timber, on the Esplanade, is toppled over by the high wind
and catches a native in the fall, inflicting
serious injuries which prove fatal within
a few hours.
6th.—'The storm interrupts the regular
weekly departures of island steamers. —
M. L. Stevens, a reporter on the Advertiser staff, is shot by the editor of the
Republican, on whom he had called for
redress for an article reflecting on visiting lady friends. The wounded man is
conveyed to the hospital and Mr. Gill delievers himself up.
7th. —The Road Department's new
rock crusher, with a capacity of 150 cubic
yards per day, begins duty at the Palama
quarry.—Death of Thos. W. Gay, manager of Mokuleia Ranch, Waialua, after
a long illness.
Bth.—lmpressive memorial services at
Kawaiahao in honor of Queen Victoria,
very largely attended; addresses by the
Revs. Jno. Usborne, H. H. Parker and
W. M. Kincaid.—Steamers China and
Mariposa arrive almost together from
San Francisco, though the latter left a
day after the China.
ioth—Bishop Willis holds a special
Victorian memorial service at St. Andrew's Cathedral.
nth.—An eighteen foot shark stranded over the reef at Kakaako is killed with
a charge of dynamite and divided among
the attacking party of South Sea islanders.—The Independent Charter Commission complete their labor.—Miss Murcutt
delivers an interesting lecture at the Y.
M. C. A.on the Passion Play to a crowded audience. —Miss Yarrow's residence is
visited in her absence by a friendly sur-
prise party who proceed to furnish and
decorate it in a tasteful manner.
14th.—The transports Solace and Indiana with returning troops from Manila,
including many sick and disabled, came
into port for a short stay en route. —'The
Gospel Temperance League of Honolulu
completes its organization, elects officers
and adopts its charter and by-laws.
Miss I). Griswold gave a thoroughly enjoyable concert at the Opera House to a
small but appreciative audience.
17th.—Dr. E. S. Chapman begins his
series of anti-saloon addresses at Central
Union Church and has a packed house to
bear his stirring and impressive words.
Like evening services were held up. to the
20th, at the close of which many of the
audience signified their desire to aid in
forming an anti-saloon league and
strengthen the Temperance work so far
accomplished in our midst.
10th.—Honolulu has its first Mardi
Gras ball; a charitable affair for the benefit of the Eye and Ear Infirmary, which
was taken up and entered into with such
spirit by society folk of the city as gave
it an artistic as well as financial success.
'The scene of gaiety was the Drill Shed.
20th.—First 'Territorial Legislature
convenes, and proceeds to the election of
officers. 'The upper house adjourned to
await the arrival of Senators Baldwin
and Paris.—The new steamer Ventura
arrives en route for the Colonies, and
brings a large passenger list for this port.
21st.—Representative Beckley introduces a resolution in the House Opposing
Secretary Cooper's right to a seat on the
rbxir to record its proceedings for transmission to Washington, as apparently required by the Organic Act. After considerable discussion the subject was laid
over till Saturday.
22nd.—Washington's Birthday, a legal
holiday, partially observed in business
but not in mechanic circles. 'The militia
entertained officials, legislators and others, by a drill and parade in the afternoon.—Schooner Surprise is driven on
the reef at Koloa. Kauai, with little hopes
of her rescue.
23rd.—The House resuming takes up
Beckley's resolution, which carries on a
solid Independent vote after a hot debate. Secretary Cooper is removed from
the House by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The
Senate hears the Governor's message.
24th. —Four Japanese are thrown from
a wagon on the Valley road and sustain
serious injuries.—Misses Ackermann and
Murcutt give farewell addresses at Central Union Church which were listened
to with interest by a very large audi-
—
ence.
Zcalandia arrives from
Port Angeles with 765 Porto Ricans for
plantation labor. —Oahu Railway & Land
Co .double its capital stock on the showing of its last year's business, the same
25th.—The
be distributed pro rata among its
stockholders.
26th.—Professors Skinner, Abbott and
I laniard, scientists en route to Sumatra
to observe the eclipse next May, lecture
at I'auahi Hall, a good sized audience attending. —'The lower house begins its introduction of bills. The various committees are announced.— The Wireless
Telegraph Company is reported to be
nearly ready for business.
27th. —Among many bills introduced
in the House today is one to create a
Court of Claims, which passed its first
reading.— Much friction in the Senate in
getting into working order.—Several
plantation corporations have their annual
meetings and present reports of a most
successful season last year financially,
with even brighter prospects for the current year.—Messrs. Dole and Frear, of
the Cullom Commission, declare that the
Commission by the < )rganic Act, intended entirely to exclude the use of the Hawaiian language in the sessions of the
to
Legislature.
28th. — The I louse has a busy day, and
the Independents of the Senate pass a
rule limiting members to two speeches of
ten minutes each on any measure. — Mrs.
J. B. Atherton and the Ladies' Aid Society hold a delightful social season and
afternoon tea for new comers' acquaintanceship at the pleasant Atherton home
stead. — Dr. Chapman delivers a most interesting lecture at the Y. M. C. A. hall
on the confirmation of bible history by
the recent discoveries in Egypt and Palestine.
MARRIAGES.
lIANSKN-WIIITIINoroV—On Feb, Hid, ill "Valines,
Kauai, by the Rev. W, M. Mamie, Helen, daughter n(
w. K. P. Whlttlngtnn, late of Batb. England, to
Qustav n Hansen ol Kekaha, Kauai.
PRKBCOTT ADAMS—In thli city, Feb. 7111, by Hi<Rev. W. M. Kineiiid, P. 0. Present! Id Mis* Bthel
brew Adams.
IIIM.I.KY HHOWX-111 thU city, Feb. Bth,by the Rev.
o. 1,. Pearson, John Brown in Nellie K. Hlngley.
.10XKS-rllAMMKKs—in this ciiy Feb. 11111, by the
Rev. B, 1.. Pearaon, Mi. Henry M. Jones to Dolly
Mac Chambers.
AtJSTIN-ANIIKKSON—In this city, Kill. Ulli, F. 11.
Austin to Mrs. Ainv Anderson; Rev. Win. M. Kin(Hill ollll'iHtillK.
tli, by tin- Rev.
HII.L-FI'RMAN In Ihti city, Feb.
A. K. Cory, Mr. .1. B. Hill of Honolulu to Mis. Ailterntan Furman of California.
BIRTHS.
KICK At I.ihuc; Kauai, Jan. Btth, to the wife of \\
H. Rice. Jr., a son.
THRUM -In this city, to the wife of f. Win. Thrum, a
daughter.
RYAN—In this city, Feb. nth. to the wife of P. i.
Kvan, a son.
ShaW On Kill. 20th, at the Kaplolanl Maternity
Home; Honolulu, to the wife of .lames E. Shaw, a
daughter.
RODOBRS—AI Maternity Home, Feb, Stth,
of Henry Rodger*, a son.
to the wife
DEATHS.
ia Clin-.
LONG- At Kihei, Maui, Feb. Ist, of pneun
Long, a long time resident of these islands, afM M
veers
(JAY—At Mokuleia, Waialua, Feb. 7th, after a loiik
illness, Tbos. \\. (iav, aged 55 years.
lIEHUSTROM—IB this city, Feb. 14th, after a short illyears.
ness, 0. Herßstroin, aged
McCLENDoN—At Wailiiku, Maui, Feb. 17th, John Mi
Clcndon of Alameda, California, afed 80 years.
Mi I liiHE-In this city: Feb. 20th, James Norman.
infant son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas F. McTlgbe, afM
2 years 8 months.
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HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
This page la devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, i% responsible for its con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
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THE FRIEND.
- -
Editor.
The letter which is inserted below is
one received in reply to a donation of a
bell made to the Kiti Church, Ponape,
by the Hawaiian Hoard:
Kin, Caroline Islands,
Dec. sth, 1900.
Rev. (). P. Emerson.
Dear Christian Brother: —I beg to
acknowledge receipt of your very kind
and welcome letter. All Christian friends
here join me in expressing our grateful
acknowledgements for money paid for
bell; and we beg to tender our thanks for
same,—and may God bless and protect
you is the earnest wish of your Christian
loving friends, here on Ponape.
1 beg to remain your brother in Jesus.
11. Xani'ki.
Honolulu, Feb.
8th, 1901.
In submitting this semi-annual report,
we wish to take this means and opportunity of thanking all our generous and
kind hearted friends who have assisted
us in our financial difficulties.
The high duties imposed on Asiatic
food stuffs have led the merchants to
raise their prices and which has increased
our financial difficulties.
We wish also to thank Drs. lga Mori
and S. Kobayashi for their kindness in
having attended the sick children free of
charge.
\\ c have at present 36 beds for children and every one is occupied. ()n account of lack of room we are compelled,
much to our regret, to refuse the many
applicants.
There are three children who are being supported free of charge, while four
are paying half rates owing to the poverty of their parents.
We are informed by the teacher of the
Japanese day school that the first two or
three rows of each class are almost entirely occupied by the children of our
boarding school. We are thankful to
note the improved conduct and behavior
of the children in our care.
Some time ago during a prayer meeting, the children were told about the
Okayama Orphanage in Japan, the number of children, the suffering they often
go through on account of lack of funds
to purchase necessary food supplies and
etc. Prayers were offered for the 300 or
more orphans of the above orphange.
The children were greatly moved and
during the prayer meeting, a boy proposed that they all deny themselves of
their regular fruits or cakes given to
them three times a week, at least once a
week, and with the money thus saved, to
forward to the Okayama Orphanage.
This proposition was heartily and
readily agreed upon and was forthwith
carried into effect. A box called "The
friend of the Orphans" was made and
hung in a room. Since then the children
have continued to make self denials.
They are given cakes or fruits only twice
a week now and the balance of the money
is dropped in the "Orphans' Box" and at
the end of each month, the accumulated
sum is forwarded and donated to the
above orphanage. Prayer for the guidance anil help for our work and asking
for assistance and means to protect, giveshelter, anil guide many more children
from being led into (lark places and
under bad influences are daily offered
morning and evening by the children.
The financial report of the six months
ending December 31st, 1900. is hereby
plain and inexpensive is very attractive
and is nicely finished. On the occasion
in question it was prettily decorated with
ferns and flowers. Mr. F. W. Damon
presided, and with him on the platform
were Rev. Mr. Gulick, Rev. Mr. lJaptiste,
Rev. J. A. Cruzan, Rev. Mr. Keliipio,
Rev. I yeda, Rev. E. W. Thwing, Messrs.
W. S. Terry, Lai Hip and Vee Kui.
Following is the program :
Hoarding School
i. Anthem—Hilo
Glee Club.
2. Invocation.
3. Scripture Reading—l Kings 8:22-30; Hebrews, 10:12-23—Key. Mr- {aP~
tiste, Mr. Lai Hip.
4. Singing, "The Childrens' Clorious
Friend" —Chinese S. S.
5. Historical and Financial Statement
—!\lr. F. W. Damon.
6. Presentation of keys 011 behalf of
the Building Committee —Mr. \V. S.
submitted.
Terry.
T. ( )kimika,
7. Hymn, "I Love to Tell the Story"—
Principal Japanese Boarding School. Congregation.
8. Reading of Declaration of DedicaBoarding
tion
— English, Rev. Mr. Cruzan; ChiSemi-Annual Report Japanese
..
School from July 1st to
December 31st, 1900.
RECEIPTS.
$I 998.30
From Hoarders
Hawaiian Hoard
60.00
110.00
Mrs. S. X. Castle..
Mrs. M. S. Rice
35-00
)r. Iga Mori
5.00
Ur. J. P.. Atherton.
50.00
...
'Total Recei .its.
.
EXPENDITURES.
By Provisions, Ker.$1,148.25
osene ( HI, etc.
Fuel
49-*5
22.80
Washing
Wages (COok and
General Servants 1
163.00
Sundry Petty Expenses
34*95
..
$1,2
rS-
'
nese. Rev. .Mr. Thwing.
9. Prayer —Mr. Yce Kui.
Hoarding School
10. Singing—llilo
Glee Club.
Sermon (Chinese) —
ii. Dedication
Rev. Mr. Thwing.
12. Hymn. "The Light of the World
is Jesus" —Congregation.
13. Remarks in Hawaiian and Japanese—Rev. Mr. Culick.
14. 1 )oxology—Congregation.
15. Benediction—Rev. Mr. Uveda.
A most interesting account of the origin and growth of Chinese mission work
in Hilo was read by Rev. Mr. Damon,
and the financial statement of the receipts
and expenditures. These two papers
were found so instructive and valuable
that they are here published. Mr. Damon said:
"It is with grateful hearts that we are
here met today to join in the suggestive
Total Expenditures
$1,418.25 and inspiring exercises connected with
the dedication of the first Chinese Church
$ 15995 erected for the worship of the true God
Deficit
K. and <). E.
in the district of Hilo. As one passes
f. Okiwhra,
along the beautiful shores, which here
Principal Japanese Boarding School. for miles skirt the blue waters of the
Examined and found correct.
Pacific, he is impressed by the presence
A. K. O/AWA,
of the numerous churches which dot the
Auditor.
landscape. From the luxuriant and verdant growths, which make of Hilo a veriDedication of Chinese Church at Hilo. table garden city, rise the towers and
spires which point the eye and lift the
MOST INTERESTING EXERCISES ACCOMPANY heart upward to Him who is the Creator
THIS WORK OF PROGRESS.
and Father of us all. To this goodly
company of sacred edifices we rejoice
The dedication of Hilo's first Chinese that today another is to be added, and
Church building, just erected on Pona- our Chinese friends, here gathered with
hawai street, took place on 3d ult. at 2 those of many different nationalities, who
p. 111. The exercises were very interest- by their presence testify to their friending and largely attended by members of ship and sympathy, do, we trust, recognize the Divine guidance and goodness,
all denominations in Hilo.
The interior of the Church though which has rendered this possible.
...
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THE FRIEND.
[ March* 1901.
"For many years the, Chinese have funds, which would enable us to purchase age, labor and material, $475; foundation
a centrally situated lot, and erect suitable stones, $10; electric lights, $75.70;
buildings for the use of the Chinese Mis- chairs, $60 ; plumbing, $11.25 ; tank, $35 ;
sion. Today we witness the attainment furnishings, $16.75; labor, $18.60. Toof this long cherished desire. To the tal, $4,751.
Building Committee, consisting of Mr.
W. S. I erry, chairman ; Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Evangelistic Tour of North Pacific
Walsh, Mr. Lai Hip and Mr. Yee Kui,
Missionary Institute—The Work
and to the Finance Committee here in
on the East End of Maui.
Hilo, namely, Messrs. McClusky, chairman; Lai Hip, Chow Yuen and Wong
RBEVY.JL. EADINGHAM.
How, should special thanks be extended
for their helpful services.
On Jan. 15th three young men and
"The Church building and the adjacent myself left Honolulu on the steamer
parsonage have been erected by the Oahu Maui for Hana. We reached our destiLumber and Building Company of Ho- nation on the morning of the 17th after
nolulu, who have most efficiently done being thirty-eight hours on board of the
their work, and have shown a most steamer. To me these were thirty-eight
friendly spirit of co-operation. The land hours of misery. We found Rev. E. M.
and buildings are held in trust by the I lamina at the landing with a cart and
Hawaiian Board (under whose fostering saddle horses to take us and our baggage
care it is carried forward) for the Chi- to the places where we were to have
nese work. To the kind friends, who rooms during our stay. The young men
have by their liberal and generous dona- were taken into the new parsonage just
tions rendered it possible for us to com- finished, and
I was comfortably provided
latter church for the Chinese, and many plete this undertaking, free of debt, most for at Judge losepa's. We boarded for
came under its beneficial influence. This sincere and grateful thanks are given. the most part at the Hana Club house,
same church, too, has co-operated with The splendid aid, which has been afford- except when the young men would get
the Hawaiian Hoard in the missionary ed us by a number of our leading sugar hungry for poi, when they would go elsework, which has been carried forward corporations is also most warmly appre- where for a few meals.
here among the Chinese by different ciated. It is a noble evidence that efforts
The church at Hana is a large stone
Evangelists, who have labored for the for the moral and religious improvement building about one hundred feet in
good of their people. Tenderly would we of those dwelling here, are deemed length by fifty in width. It has recently
recall the interest of kind Christian worthy of encouragement, and we trust been repaired at a cost of six thousand
friends, some of whom have now passed this noble example will find many fol- dollars and is now in fine condition and
to their rest above, in the enlightenment lowers. Cod grant that this Church, to one of the best native churches in the
and christianizing of the Chinese. Of be this day dedicated to the worship of Islands. It has the disadvantage, howEvangelists, who have been stationed the Almighty Cod. may be a center from ever, now too frequently found in native
here in other years, we recall the names which shall radiate beneficent influences churches, of being too large for the conMessrs. Wong Yee, Mo Ileng and Chun to the Chinese of this region, and gregation that gathers in it. This, with
Wen Pen. Of late years the Mission throughout the group, and reach even to a pulpit platform elevated above the
work found a center in the hospitable the great empire from which they come! heads of the people and distant from
home of Mrs. L. T. Walsh, on Front May the little band of those who have them, destroys much of its usefulness as
street, who has so earnestly devoted her- here professed Christianity, grow to be
a place of worship. In our meetings we
self to the uplifting of this people, both a useful and influential body, and help used a table placed on the floor and close
Redeemer's
ill connection with the Kindergarten, and to advance the interests of the
to the front pews. It seems to be a fact
in many other ways. Not a few friends Kingdom !"
that contiguity in space is one element of
have given their kind aid and support, FINANCIAL STSIT.MKNT—RECEIPTS AND success in evangelistic meetings.
PLEDGES.
but we may be permitted today to menWe began our work in the same way
tion the names of Mr. Herbert Smith,
Waiakea Mill Company $s<x>, Hilo
that
we had in former places, by visiting
hioinea
<
How,
who
are
Sugar
Wong
Todd,
and
Company
Mr.
$500,
Sugar
Mr.
in their homes, by gathering
people
the
no longer resident here, but the fruits Company $500, Honomu Sugar Company
children for practice and instruction
the
C.
C.
Kennedy
devoted
and
consecrated
efforts
from
friends
$51x1.
of whose
$500,
and by holding evening serstill abide. Mrs. Walsh continues her $500, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Lvman $100; in singing,
The
magic lantern was. as usual,
vices.
Mrs.
$100:
I.
the
ones
and
those
and
Mrs.
S.
Terry
work
for
little
Mr.
W.
good
in drawing the people into
great
hell)
a
our
RichardL. Richardson $60. Miss Elvira
of older growth. Mr. Nee Kui.
and our experience has
the
meetings;
the
here,
$50.
under
Richardson
Ivy
now
son
Miss
John
laboring
$5,
Evangelist,
that
be made a powerful aid
been
it
may
Hoard,
well
Deacon
is
$50, John T.
A. Scoff $100, 11.
auspices of the Hawaiian
of religious truth.
known to many of you. Mr. Lai Hip Moir $50, Win. McClusky $25, James in the presentation
drawing
people was in
in
Our
success
most
active
Mrs.
Damon
C.ibb $25. Mr. and
F. W.
continues to lie one of our
anticipated. In
than
we
had
fact
greater
we
are
$100,
School
work
How
Lai
Hip
Wong
$100,
$150.
Sunday
helpers. In
the people, our young
greatly favored in having the kind co- Oahu Lumber and Building Company visting among
the Japanese teacher stationed
has
friend
men
met
$11,
$5,
who
a
Herbert
Smith
McClusky.
Mr.
$200.
of
operation
rendered most important assistance for Mrs. L. T. Walsh $5, RufttS Lyman, Jr., in liana under the Methodist denominato $10. Miss Alice West $5. Chinese friends tion and told him of our meetings. As a
some time past. We are also grateful
Pomeroy.
in Hilo $325. Chinese Church members consequence, he came in the first night
have the valuable aid of Miss
will
which
we
trust
school,
(Honolulu) $150, other Chinese friends with fifty to seventy-five of his people
night
"A
and wanted the privilege of explaining
Church,
be
under
will
(Honolulu) $125. Total, $4,751.
find a home in our
the pictures to them; but as I was to
EXPENDITUEKS AND LIABILITIES.
the charge of Miss Esther Pomeroy.
church,
lot,
was
felt
that
the
labor
and
speak through an interpreter, I was
$1,200;
About two years ago it
Church
time had come to make an effort to raise material, $2,812; plans, $36.70; parson- afraid that a second talk in an unknown
found a home in Hilo. Perhaps at no
point in our Islands have they been united more closely with the life of the people than here. Some of the leading families, whose residence is here, have Mowing
in their veins the blood of this most ancient people, in many respects OM of the
most remarkable branches of the human
race. The Chinese, too, were among the
first to contribute by their patient energy
and toil to the upbuilding of the great
sugar industry, which today is the basis
of the material prosperity of this land.
They have here enjoyed many opportunities and advantages, and have probably
experienced fewer hardships and difficulSome
ties than in many other places.
have bein led to a knowledge of Christianity and accepted its precepts. There
have been Chinese, who have been members of the Hath Church and at one time
quite a number were connected with the
Foreign Church. Por a number of years
a Sabbath School was maintained in the
�tongue would destroy the effect of the
1 told him, therefore, that 1
thought it was not best, but that, as
there had been no meeting appointed for
Sunday evening, if he would bring his
people at that time, I would show the
pictures again and he might speak as
long as he chose. This plan was afterward carried out, with one hundred or
more Japanese in attendance.
We worked in Hana for ten days, a
growing interest being manifested as the
work went on, so that the last meeting
was the best of all. A goodly number Ot
people expressed a desire to lead a better
llie, and in a number of instances this
was expressed with great earnestness. In
view of this interest, it was thought best
to leave one of our number behind to
help the pastor, while the rest of us went
on to other places. Accordingly. Mr.
Henry K. Poepoe was left, and he worked at Hana while the others went to
Kaupo, Kipahulu and Xahiku. He visited from house to house and worked especially with those who had expressed a
purpose to lead a Christian life and with
those members of the church who had
been drawn off into other connections.
As a result, twenty-six people were led
A
to seek membership in the church.
communion service had been appointed
for Feb. lOth to receive them, but. owing
to a very severe Kona storm which raged
on that day, they were not all able to get
out, so that the work in liana closed
with the baptism of twelve children and
tut- admission of thirteen new members
to the church. I had the pleasure of assisting at this service, having returned to
Hana from Xahiku for that purpose.
On Jan. 28th, leaving Mr. Poepoe behind at Hana, the rest of us started for
rupahulu and Kaupo. We went overland
on horses, which the people of Hana
kindly provided us with. We had not
intended to take the lantern with us, on
account of the difficulty of carrying it,
but the people of Kipahulu were so
anxious to see the pictures that they sent
a man with a pack horse over to Hana
to carry it and our baggage for us. I "11--der the circumstances, we could not. of
course, refuse- to send it, so it was packed
securely and taken along. We stopped
over night at Kipahulu and held a meeting, in which we showed a part of the
pictures of the life of Christ. The next
day we went on to Kaupo. ()n this trip
I had my first experience in crossing
meeting.
THE FRIEND.
J
reached the next gulch the
water was
running down the path in a stream, making it more slippery and difficult to
travel. One of the young men rode his
horse serenely over the whole distance
without dismounting; the other one did
nearly as well. For myself, after 1 had
ridden through the first gulch 1 had more
confidence in my own ability to walk
down the path without slipping or falling than I had in that of the horse, so I
subsequently walked over the worst
places. We made the distance of eight
miles in four hours. It was a tedious
journey, but well worth making for once
at least.
We found the people much scattered
and most of them far from the church.
The church building was in good condition, having been recently repaired, but
the people have no permanent pastor. At
present they are being served temporarily by Mr. Inaina, a former student of
the North Pacific Missionary Institute.
We saw at once that it was not possible
to have evening meetings, SO appointed
meetings for the afternoons, which were
attended by only small numbers. The
people were visited in their homes as far
)ne morning we rode our
as possible.
horses through the lantana bushes, which
cover the country nearly everywhere, up
high on the slopes of the hills, to where
quite a number of houses could be seen,
intending to visit from house to bouse in
the afternoon. We found, however, that
many of them were old and not able to
make the journey without great difricultv, so we asked permission to invite
them into one of the houses and hold a
meeting with them there. The permission was given, and about a dozen men
gathered in. A preaching service was
held, with reading of Scripture, singing
and prayer. The people showed a good
deal of reserve at first, but as the service
proceeded this melted away, and at the
close they were exceedingly cordial and
kind in their expressions. It turned out
that they were all Catholics but one, and
*
they afterwards told
one of the students
that they at first took us to be men out on
some political errand. The visit to Kaupo lasted from Tuesday afternoon till
Friday morning. It would be impossible
to say how much good resulted trom it.
An increasing confidence and friendliness on the part of the people seemed to
show that it was not in vain.
()n Friday morning we returned to
Kipahulu. The weather was fair and the
gulches dry, so that the trip was not so
difficult as the first. At Kipahulu we
were glad to welcome Mr. Richards, who
had been detained in Honolulu until this
time, and whose absence is always regretted for various reasons, especially as
be is our leader in music. While in Kipahulu before we bad made appointments for services for the three evenings
which were now to follow. The news of
these services had gone abroad, and the
people came in on horseback from the
surrounding country, and we had the
church well filled at each one. In addition to these, there was held on Sunday
tne regular morning service and a service in English in the afternoon for the
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MODERN
gulches. Between Kipahulu and
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sides are zigzagged along steep paths
paved with rounded cobblestones and
boulders of different sizes, making the
footing very uneven and insecure. To
make matters worse, after we had crossed the first one, .there came on a heavy
shower of rain. We protected ourselves
RICE,
as well we could with our umbrellas and W. H.
kept from being drenched, but when we
deep
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
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F. W. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenney, J. A. Mc-
Safe Deposit Boxes rented by month or year.
Lubricating Oils, Art Goods
P'cturo
CAPITAL
Candless.
Exchange drawn on Wells, Fargo
Co.'a
Bank, in San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
27TH Issue.
LIST OF OFFICERS:
C. M. Co3ke
President
George H. Robertson
Uin>t«r
Secretary and Treasurer
■ Faxou Bishop
Republic.)
..
GROCERS,
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
Retail Departments:
Corner of Fort and King streets.
Waverley Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Shipping Departments:
REAVER
H. J. NOLTE, Proprietor
LUNCH ROOM,
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Telephones:
Fort St., 22 and <*2
Bethel St., 24 and 949
Wholesale and Shipping Depts., 949
Bethel Street.
Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
SPRECKELS & CO.,
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
Quality of Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' pLAUS
Best
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
Articles, etc., always on hand.
BANKFRS.
Tbo Kohala Sugar Co ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co,
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the
Robbkt Lewkks
F.J. I.owßiv
C. M. Cooks
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
world, and transact a general Banking
The Fulton Iron Works, St. Louis, Mo.,
Business
&
COOKE,
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Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu,
Dealers
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Geo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals,
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1., APRIL, 1901.
Vol. 59 I
ILLIAM R. CASTLE,
•ATTORNEY AT LAW.
gENSON, SMITH &
227-22» KiniHt.
M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
J
Wholesale and Retail
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Offioe: Brewer'i Block, Cor. Hotel & Fort BU.
Entrance on Hotel Street
..
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Honolulu, H. 1.
..
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
Masonic Temple
])R. A. C. WALL, DR. O. E. WALL,
Sim. to 4p.m.
Fort St., Honolulu.
Bldg.
B T S.
HENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
.
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
r
£
B. CLAPHAM,
t
Veterinary Surgeon and
Office: King
Dentist.
Street Stablee; Tel. 1083; calla
day or night promptly answered; specialties.
obstetrics, and lameness.
JJ.
Dealers in InvestmentSecurities
Mbmbbbs of Honolulu Stock Ekjhabob
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Sale of..
SUGAR
AND COMMERCIAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Honolulu, H. I.
J} F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St., Honolulu
All'the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
received by Every Steamer
J\
A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Honolulu. H. I.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
President)
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHuOL
(Samuel Pingree French, A. 8., Principal)
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
together with special
Commercial,
STOCKS
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
Island Agents for Office, Bank
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
Queen St.. Honolulu
,
AND
Music, and
Art Courses.
For Catalogues Address
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
HACKFELD & CO.,
Cor. Queen A Fort Bts..
...OAHU COLLEGE...
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
DENTIST.
Lore
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Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Iron
Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plnjnbing.
(Arthur liaison Smith A. M., Ph D
CLIFFORD B. HIGH,
Orrict Hours:
Jn]MMELUTH & CO., LTD.
CO., Ltd.
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TKUBT MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
J)R.
[No. 4.
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A. IN. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
Kodak development
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
At Woman's Exchanob
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
MARKERS and POBTB.
Honolulu, H. I.
work a specialty.
STATUARY
W.E. BIVENS,
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
BROKER.
Scotch and American Granite*,
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
HUSTACE.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumbers' Slabs,
Corner King and Bethel Streets,
Office:
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S.
GREGORY
&
CO.,
J$
Sl7 Fort 8«. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES
Call and Examine.
JJOPP & COMPANY,
And Agents for
Importers and Manufacturers of
Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St.
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens,
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
Art Mouldings, etc., etc.
CHAIRS TO RENT
MONUMENTAL CO.
CHARLES
....
No. 74, King St.
Honolulu, H. I.
616 Fort Street, above Hotel.
Phone No. 602
H. K. HKNDBICK, Proprietor
�CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
BISHOP
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CALIFORNIA
George
FRUIT COMPANY,
Andrews, Proprietor.
& CO.,
Importer Wholesale mid
Retail Dealer In
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
California and Domestic Fruits and
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Tel. 484.
N.i ii.', Xii g St
Honolulu, H.I.
Established in 18fi8.
Ys>
Everything in the Harness
I
Cohnir
Transact a general Banking and Exchange
business. Loans made on approved security
Quxsit A Nudamu Stints,
ILine kept
.
IjOHNNOTT,
<
Telephone No. 121.
P. O. Box 462.
gALTER & WAITY,
MERCHANT STREET
Bet Fort and Alakea St., Honolulu.
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
M
House
in
"mSffie.l.
Schuman's
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73
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Religious Tendency of Japan
7S
73
Death of Mrs. Maria Kckela Martin
73
Postal from Rev. F. M Price....
74
Old Memories of Kailua
Graduates
75
Kamehameha
78
Rev. W. A P. Martin, L. L. I)
.Monotheism the Primitive Religion
78
78
Kahuuaisin
A...78
Honolulu Y. M.C.
76
The Territorial Legislature
Legislative Tangle
77
C C. Moreno Dead
77
Wireless Telegraphy
77
77
Government Dispensary Bill
77
Mystic Shriner Visitors
77
Successful Entertainment
77
College Hills
78
Record of Events
78
Births, Marriages ami Deaths
7!i
In the Konas
Evangelistic
of
the
North
Institute
The
Tour
Pacific
79
The Work at Wailukuand Lahaina
M)
Letter from Rev. A. C. Walkup
«i
Episcopal Troubles in Hawaii
Loss of Rio dc Janeiro
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Religious Tendency of Japan.
Rev. Sidney L. Gulick points out with
much clearness, that the political and social system to which Japan has become
completely committed and which she is
splendidly developing, necessitates Christianity as its basis. He calls this new
system "Constitutionalism," and says:
"Of wdiat religion, now, is Constitutionalism the product? When we consider that it rests on the two fundamental
assumptions (i) that each individual human being is of inherent and inestimable
worth entirely apart from all accidents of
birth and social rank, and accordingly
has certain inalienable rights, and (2)
that the rule of reason should be universal in the State, we realize that Constitutionalism ultimately rests on the Christian system of ideas and practice. So far
then as Japan basis her laws and legal
and other practices on the principles of
Constitutionalism, she is clearly neither
Shinto, nor Buddhist, nor Confucian, but
Christian. Now a careful study of the
actual practices of New Japan will convince any candid student that Japan is
thoroughly committed to Constitutional
ism, and that in many important respects,
she deserves the title of Christian as truly
as any of the nations of the West. In
her political, military, naval, judicial,
scientific, educational, industrial, commercial, and diplomatic relations, conceptions
and practices. Japan is in line with the
more advanced people of the Occident.
Japan has become an integral part of
Christendom, and is no longer to be reckoned as a heathen nation, notwithstanding the fact that millions do not yet recognize it, and would perhaps vigorously
deny it, and notwithstanding the further
fact that many millions of her people are
still worshipping Buddhist and Shinto
deities, which are either mental abstractions or deified men. Notwithstanding
the polytheism and superstitions of millions of individuals, the intellectual
framework of the State and the determinative characteristics of the entire social
order are Christian in substance and origin, although not yet recognized by the
people.
It is manifest that the power of the old
religions long to hold or mould the life
even of individuals has passed away.
The ignorant millions, being behind the
times and unable to grasp the real significance of Japan's modern transformation, are still more or less bound by the
old and traditional religions: but their
Popular
bondage is rapidly breaking.
education is making the old religious
forms and conceptions unacceptable to
the rising generation. Active Christian
preaching is dispelling long prevalent
misunderstandings, and is commending
to those who must reject the old religions
because of their puerilities and superstitions a superior religion which satisfies
at once the head and the heart of the
educated and the morally serious minded. Universal practice of the principles
of individual worth, individual rights.
and individual responsibility is last dis
pelling what remains of the distinctive
features and practices of the old religions."
Death of Mrs. Maria Kekela Martin.
Martin passed away at the
Queen's Hospital on the 18th. after
severe suffering from cancer, and was
buried from Kawaiahao Church the following day. Maria Ogden Kekela was
the oldest child of the eminent Hawaiian
missionary Rev. James Kekela. On the
departure" of her parents in 1853 to the
Marquesas,'she was adopted in infancy
by Miss Maria Ogden. whose wise and
affectionate training developed the excellent native dualities of the child into
high moral anil religious character. She
was married to Mr. Henry Martin, a
leading Hawaiian of Kau. She was the
mother of Mrs. Ceo. Dawson. Mrs. G.
C. Hewitt. Mrs. Sam. Kauhan". Mrs.
Henry Bertlemann and two children vet
unmarried. Her aged parents, Mr. and
Mrs.
Mrs. Kekela, arc now living in this city
after 47 years of faitTiful service on the
island of Fatuhiwa.
Postal from Rev. F. M. Price.
Guam, Feb. 1, 1901.
Dear Db. Bishop:—t had in mind a letter to yon by this mail but it is too late.
We are finding doors open for all the
work we can do. Several have spoken
ahout sending their children to school,
and three families visit us and we are
gradually getting a hold upon them. Our
desire is to awaken no antagonism, but
by love and kindness open hearts to receive the message we bring. The people
are very peaceable, the governor and his
officers treat us with great kindness, and
our little services are will attended. The
Ford is with us and we believe in our
mission. Perhaps you will write us a
few words, but do not feel obliged to. I
hope yon will all pray for us. We need
Regard to Mrs.
Divine guidance.
Yours,
Bishop.
Francis M. Prick.
Mrs.
Price of same date
A letter from
speaks of repeated illness of Miss C'hanlicll. and some sickness of all of their
party from a "kind of grip which everybody has to have on coming here." also
of "the awful devastation which met us
on our arrival. The whole island was
brown and hare as if it were winter.
Flouses unroofed, trees blown down and
destroyed, crops ruined and fruit all destroyed. It yas not a very pleasant welcome, but we found a house with a hole
in the roof and went in. We have fixed
it up into quite a cosy home now. It is
in an unhealthy neighborhood, and as we
have bought a fine site for our schools,
we hope in the course of six months or so
to get out of Agana. It is a high point
running out into the sea and large
enough for both schools. It is a mile and
a half from town, and will necessitate a
conveyance. But we feel that health was
most, and we must be out of town. The
nearer good places we could not buy.
There are fine roads here for wheel or
carriage, so we enjoy our wheels very
It is very difficult to
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and were not seasick much."
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�THE FRIEND.
74
Old Memories of Kailua.
By S. E. Bishop.
(Continued.)
Before transferring the locality of
these rerubiiscen;es from Hawaii to
Oahu, a number<*of incidents and items
have suggested themselves to be added.
Among these arc the various forms of
vegetation in our rather barren yard at
Kailua. There were two or three young
kou trees, perhaps ten or fifteen feet
high which we children would climb.
The bright orange-hued flowers held a
trace of honey, and their rather fleshy
texture was not unpalatable to chew. The
large, glossy, cordate leaves formed a
thick and beautiful foliage. The small
nuts contained sweet kernels which repaid some effort to extract by pounding
between stones. The kou used to be the
most beautiful tree in the Hawaiian Islands, as well as supplying the choicest of
ornamental woods. Lahaina was once
fringed with these massive spreading
trees. ( >ne of the finest was in the yard
of Mr. Richards, on whose great low
boughs we boys loved to climb. About
[860, a minute insect called "red-spider"
came to infest the under-side of the leaves
to such an extent, as in the course of a
year, to destroy every kou tree, not only
in Lahaina, nut throughout the group.
The timber of the dead trees was cut
and used for furniture, much being sent
to Germany. The chiefs' great calabash
bowls of kou are now rare and choice.
Young trees of the species exist here and
there. They have always succumbed to
the insect pest before attaining any considerable size. Perhaps Professor Koebele might discover a lady bug antidote.
Another climbable tree in our yard was
a castor-oil of unusual size, which lasted
four or five years. This Palma Christi
was a common weed in the group although an imported plant. A number of
papaya trees flourished and bore their
melon like fruit. Among the rocks were
pockets of soil, through which certain
trees and plants sent down deep roots so
as to survive the long dry seasons. We
had two healthy shrubs called "Pride of
Rarbadoes," whose rich phunv blossoms
resemble those of Ponciana Regia, or
"Flame Tree." Of other flowers. T remember none at at our home. There
were beautiful Damask roses at Kuapehu. On reaching the Atlantic States in
May, 1840. the variety and brilliance of
the garden flowers was an endless marvel.
Kona shore was never a land of flowers.
Yellow ilimas were the brightest. Even
now the imported flowers have hard
struggle to thrive on Oahu except in high
altitudes, where they do flourish wonderfully. Exceptions are the lantana, and
the tropical Ponciana and Bougainvillia,
with some luxuriant creepers, which
often form great curtaining splendors.
Kailua was quite exempt from dust.
Strong wind was rare, and the great
stone heaps absorbed any loose earth that
might be flying. ()n the lower and dryer
uplands, perhaps a mile distant, were a
few clumps of lauhala. One of these,
conspicuous in the distance from our
back door, simulated in the twilight the
shape of a lion, and was an object of
childish uneasiness, despite the knowledge that it was only a tree. High on
the mountain laid the great forest of tall
trees, as they seemed to us, and below
them the uplands checkered into patches
enclosed in heavy walls or piles of rocks.
In the distance to the south, laid a long
slope on which were many scattering
trees. South Kona looked as if a fine
attractive region. I have never visited it
except along the coast. ()nce in the evening I saw a huge meteor sweep past overhead and apparently plunge into those
southern lands.
We were taught a little astronomy, although
in those days the nature of
"shooting stars" and
comets was unknown. The Thurston children repeatedly came down, and in the early evening
we picked out on a globe and in the sky
a number of constellations, and learned to
know the larger planets and stars. At
Honolulu we saw and studied a fine
Orrery, with a full assortment of moons
in lively revolution. Dr. Judd had there
also a little electrical cylinder machine,
from which l'ersis would bravely lead off
in taking small shocks for the string of
children holding hands. The connection
of electricity and magnetism was then unknown. 1 believe the Doctor had a Leyden Jar. Of geology we never heard.
The globe had been created in six ordinary days, and there was no mystery
about it. Still we got a grounding in
scientific ideas which opened the way for
the broader modern outlook.
We had
some notion of the spacial immensity revealed by astronomy, but none of the immensity of time as now disclosed. Six
thousand years was the limit of past
earthly chronology.
Speaking of mountain fruits, we children had met with wild strawberries on
the high slopes of Mauna Kea, also with
ohelos at Kilauea. My acquaintance with
the akala or mountain raspberry came later. In 1867 seven or eight miles above
Kailua. in the wet depth of the luxuriant
forest, F came upon a giant cane of raspberries forty feet in length hanging
through a tree-crotch. On the end hung
a cluster of berries that occupied the
space of nearly a bushel basket. T picked one raspberry which measured over
seven inches in circumference. This
fruit was of fine flavor, but absolutely
devoid of sweetness. 1 fancy that the
seeds of these berries had been at some
[April, 1901.
time transported from the abounding
berry fields of the American coast by
migratory geese or other birds to whose
feet or feathers they had become attached. Violets also have been found on the
extreme summit of West Maui." In 1836
1 saw a Sumach thicket in remote Hamakua, which must have preceded Cook's
Breadfruit, taro, bananas,
discovery.
sweet potatoes, and sugar cane were
doubtless imported by the early Hawaiian immigrants.
Among the familiar objects at Kailua
were the wide strips of wdiite bark of
wauke or paper mulberry, which were
often spread out upon the black lava, or
upon beds of pebbles, in the process of
preparation for pounding out into tapa
cloth. Quantities of lauhala or pandanus
leaves were also laid out in preparation
for weaving into coarse mats. A locality
much frequented by us was a rocky cove
at the shore where we often bathed wearing flannel gowns. After the bath we
stepped a little inland to a house where
the native women would empty over us,
to wash out the salt, calabashes of brackish water from a little pool or well four
or five feet down, a sort of cave in the
lava. There was a variety of animal life
in the small pools of the cove, and an
occasional live shell. The beach sands
abounded in damaged shells of no special
beauty, but desired by children.
Among weeds on the shore, in the
moister season, purslane abounded, also
mustard. I'epper-grass and wild tomatoes appeared about 1835. Indigo was
introduced into gardens on ()ahu a little
later, and in the course of fifteen years
became a detested weed, nearly disappearing, however, after 1870. Guavas
were choice garden fruits in the later
thirties, not becoming wild until some
twenty years later. Calling at the end of
1839 at Eimeo, near Tahiti, I wondered
to see the hills overgrown by wild guavas.
Our ship took on a supply of gnava firewood, some of which went to the captain's lathe for "scrimshawing," in which
much sperm-whale jaw-bone and teeth
were also consumed. This reminds of a
long walk over the black lava knobs north
of Kailua which we once took to a little
sand beach where lay the vast rotting
carcass of a whale, probably killed and
lost by some whaler cruising in those
waters. We used to look from the village off to those black points in the north
where in storms enormous clouds of
spray like great ships flew up from the
angry attacks of the waves.
While in those days, horses were rarely seen in Kona, there were quite a number of those animals in use on Mauna
Kea in catching wild cattle, by "Paniolos" or Spanish cowboys, with whom
were also natives and half-spaniards.
These cowboys manufactured their own
heavy Spanish saddles and bridles, with
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their lariats, all of cowhide save the
wooden saddle frame, and the cruel iron
bits and spurs, made by some "armorer"
or smith. The wild Mexican breed of
cattle could be handled only with the
merciless lasso, and the high pommeled
saddle to enable the trained pony to lean
back and keep up the strain on the noosed
beeve, or bipi. The Australian tame English breed of cattle required only the
whip, and so the Australian saddle has no
pommel. Horses were always called Lio
by the natives, probably a shortening of
the Spanish "caballo" (cabal-lceo).
My father wrote and received a good
many letters. All were sealed with wafers or wax, envelopes being unknown.
U. S. postage was 25 cents for every
piece of paper, large or small. The proper folding of a letter-sheet was quite an
art, and the portions of the outer page
which were turned inside would be carefully filled with writing. Stamps being
unknown, "Raid 25 Lents" would lie
written with a pen by the postmaster at
the seaport. At one time several large
volumes of an Encyclopedia with many
wonderful plates, came from some where
to engage our interest. Among the plates
especially wonderful were some illustrating anatomy. That particular volume
soon mysteriously disappeared, no doubt
being deemed unadapted to the childish
mind. But an enduring fascination in
that subject was then created. Such is
forbidden fruit!
We were not rich in toys. At a visit
to Honolulu in 1835, we were enabled to
see a considerable assortment of cheap
toys sent out for the Mission children.
We awaited the distribution with intense
anxiety, our desires being especially fixed
upon a Noah's Ark with its inhabitants.
How deep then was our chagrin and resentment when the Mater, with a view to
utility, selected for us a diminutive iron
skillet. I think that was one of the most
serious grievances of my early life; but
no remonstrance availed, or was tolerated. That skillet became prominent in the
domestic economy as a glue-pot. Utility held much place in our education. I
learned sewing with my sister, and became somewhat skilled with the needle.
an art not wholly useless in later life.
But 1 never learned to throw a ball
straight, indeed never saw a ball game before reaching America.
Most prominent in our education was
religious instruction, although for some
reason we never made the slightest ac
quaintance with the Shorter Catechism.
Indeed I doubt if either of our parents
had ever learned that famous ct impend
of doctrine both having passed their
childhood in the pioneer life of the OnonFamily
daga and Genesee frontiers.
prayers came twice a day. The father
was most sincere, devout, and impressive
in petitions and discourse. We all read
verses in turn. I began to take my turn
THE FRIEND.
soon after being four years old. Some
"Practical Observations always followed
The Bible
from Scott's Commentary.
became an exceedingly lamiliar bonk,
both in its history, and in its general
system of doctrine as in those days interpreted. Indeed I have not very radically diverged in later life from those old
conceptions of Divine truth. S.nging
was confined to our Weekly prayer-meeting; but a considerable number of the
"\ dlage Hymns'' were memorized In
childhood, and have never been forgot-
'
ten.
The instruction of the natives was conducted exclusively in their own language.
1 remember only one child, to whom my
father taught English, and she was .1
grandchild of the Governor, Nearly
every new missionary undertook to teach
some English to the natives, but soon
became satisfied of the futility of the effort. Foreign visitors very uniformly
censured the missionaries for not so
teaching the natives, and opening to
them the wide treasures contained in tin.
It was simply imEnglish language.
practicable. Even now after more than
forty years of diligent teaching of English in the common and high schools,
not one native in five so taught can read
an ordinary English newspaper. Much
success however has been secured in
hoarding schools, where the pupils are required to converse only in English. The
language lias gradually made itself at
home in such schools, and new pupils fall
into its use almost spontaneously.
I have lung regarded the must serious
error of the missionary work as pursued
in these Islands, as being the failure to
begin by establishing, as fast as possible,
training schools for the thorough civilizing and Christianizing of youth to become leaders of their people in all good
things. We can see how much has been
accomplished by such means in the Gil
bert and Marshall Islands by a very small
number of white missionaries located on
Kusaie. Each trained native couple becomes a light to the people. Many of the
older missionaries were deeply impressed
with the importance of that line of work.
Rut. unhappily a theory prevailed in the
Hoard of Missions in Roston. that the
true work of the Missionary was to
"preach the Gospel," and not to impart
education beyond what was necessary to
read ami understand the Bible, except
that a few native preachers and teachers
should receive special training. The Rev.
Dr. Rufus Anderson whose influence was
paramount, always frowned upon creating any such system of boarding-schools
as have gradually grown up here under
American Mission auspices during the
past forty years. Mr. Edward Railev and
Miss Ogden established one girls' boarding school at Wailuku about 1840, but
through Dr. Anderson's malign influence
this was allowed to die out. At his visit
75
Vol. 59, No.
here in 1863, he supported the creation
of one boarding school for training wives
for pastors and missionaries. ( huy older
girls were allowed in that school. 1 personal!) witnessed Dr. Anderson's severe
manifestation of disapproval of boarding
schools fur female children. He was a
good, mainly a wise man, and of immense
capacity for controlling and ruling; but
wedded to bis own theories. Had training schools for young boys and girls been
conducted forts- years earlier, 1 believe
that Hawaiian civilization would have
been greatl} accelerated.
Kamehameha Graduates.
on
In tin lower house of the legislature
the 13th, some remarks were made
b\ a prominent member disparaging to
Kamehameha School, saying that "more
graduates were seen as police officers and
Hack .drivers than in the regular professions." This was strongly resented and
contradicted by one of the graduates.
Mr. 11. S. fownsend, for some years
a teacher in that school, and later the Inspector General of Schools, contributes
to the Advertiser the following statements :
"Since the opening of the school in
one hundred and thirteen young
men. all of Hawaiian blood, have become
its graduates. ( >f these, seventeen are
now engaged in mechanical occupations,
thirteen are doing clerical work for private employers, eleven are school teachers, nine are doing clerical work for the
government, nine are ranchmen, seven
are employed in mercantile businesses,
eight are laborers, seven are students, six
are overseers of laborers, two are printers, two are policemen, one each is a district judge, a deputy sheriff, a tax collector, a hack driver, a parson, a musician, and a bartender. Two are believed
1887,
to be dead, and
eight
are not at present
employed, two are physically unable to
work, and several have recently had employment, wlncb for various reasons they
have left.
"()ne of the policemen enumerated is
doing special work and the same time
studying law. The hack-driver is running an automobile, and the training he
received in school ought to make him especially valuable to his employers. Several of the ranchmen are carrying on the
business for themselves; the same is true
of those engaged in mercantile pursuits.
Several of those engaged in mechanical
work are contractors, employing mechanics. The term laborer has been used in
rather a wide sense here, in some cases
covering work which cannot be regarded
as unskilled, though it is not strictly
mechanical.
"It will be observed that the above accounts for every young man whomever
carried away a diploma from Kameha-
�THE FRIEND.
76
meha School. Full details arc in my possession, and are available to any interested party."
The foregoing is a most encouraging
record of a successful history of Kamehameha School in turning out capable
men from native Hawaiian boys.
Old Hawaiian friends and missionary
have been most glad again to
meet Rev. Thomas L. Gulick and his
noble wife, who have been able to spend
a fortnight among us, while en route
home from around the globe with Mr.
S. T. Alexander's party. Mr. Gulick has
given a number of good talks upon observations made in Constantinople,
Egypt, Calcutta, Bombay, Darjeeling
ami other localities in India. We trust
they have now safely reached home in
I Kvon, Pa.
Cousins
Rev. W. A. P. Martin, L. L. D.
Dr. Martin is the very distinguished
President of the Imperial University at
Peking, and author of several works relating to China, where he has labored for
nearly half a century. He passed through
Honolulu a fortnight since on his return
to Peking. He was the guest of Prof.
W. D. Alexander, has first cousin. Dr.
Martin's mother being the sister of the
late Rev. W. R. Alexander. We were
favored by an interview with this eminent missionary, who experienced the
famous and terrible siege, lie now returns in expectation Ot reopening the
University, wdiose present chief aim is
the training of selected Chinese youth for
high positions in Government and Diplomacy. A permanent fund of four million dollars is invested in the Russian
Rank for the support of the University,
the buildings of which have escaped injury. Dr. Martin was far from being
in accord with the policy of the European
Powers at Peking, or even with that of
the Washington Administration, which
he regards as too weak. He believes that
the interests of the native Christians are
too little considered by the lowers. Dr.
Martin is nearly 74 years old, but still
vigorous and alert.
(and the history of others is beyond
reach) shows that the actual process undergone by the human mind in its religious development is precisely opposite
to that which this theory supposes; m a
word, that man was not left to construct
his own creed, but that his blundering
logic has always been active in its attempts to corrupt and obscure a divine
original. The connections subsisting between the religious systems of ancient
and distant countries present many a
problem difficult of solution. Indeed their
mythologies and religious rites arc generally so distinct as to admit the hypothesis of an independent origin ; but the simplicity of their earliest beliefs exhibits an
unmistakable resemblance suggestive of a
common source.
"China, India, Egypt and Greece all
agree in the monotheistic type of their
early religion. The Orphic hymns long
before the advent of the popular divinities
celebrated the Pantheos, the Universal
Cod. The odes compiled by Confucius
testify to the early worship of Sliaugte,
the supreme ruler. The Vedas speak of
'one unknown, true Reing, all-present,
all-powerful: the Creator, Preserver, and
Destroyer of the universe'? And in
Egypt as late as the time of Plutarch,
there were still vestiges of a monotheistic
worship. The other Egyptians,' he says,
'all made offerings at the tomb of the
sacred beasts;, but the inhabitants of the
Thebaid stood alone in making no such
offerings, not regarding as a God any-
thing that can die, ami acknowledging no
God but one that they call Kueph, who
had no birth and can have no death.'
Abraham in his wanderings found the
God of his fathers known and honored in
Salem, in (ierar, and in Memphis; while
at a later day, Jethro in Midian, and
Balaam in Mesopotamia, were witnesses
that the knowledge of Jehovah was not
[April. 1901.
objection to the Kahuna is that he works
through an alleged idolatrous power, and
he has as much right to hold that view
as a Christian has to trust in Jehovah's
power to heal.
We believe "Christian Science" to be
an unwholesome delusion ; but it has no
resemblance to, and is not to be compared with Kahuna sorcery. The main objection to the latter is that its alleged
healing power consists in measures either
propitiate the alleged demons who are
causing disease, or else in measures to
drive out those demons by some force
either spiritist, or physical. The whole
Kahuna system is either fraud of most
injurious and mischievous nature, or else
it is a tampering with occult and diabolic
powers of fearful malice by men in alliance with those powers, as themselves
allege.
The whole Kahuna practice is violently
hostile both to Science and to civilized
Religion. The only civilized treatment of
it is absolute suppression.
Honolulu Y. M. C. A.
The Y. M. C. A. reports having in
four years "doubled its membership and
working force." This must be more than
50 per cent in excess of the relative
growth of population. Secretary Coleman, after long and acceptable service,
now leaves for post-graduate study. Mr.
Henry C. Brown, for two years assistant
in Central Union Church and Sunday
School, is to succeed Mr. Coleman. Mr.
Albert J. Coats, for two years Physical
Director and Assistant Secretary, also
leaves to finish his college studies. A
successor has been called.
The Territorial Legislature.
The members of both House and Senyet extinct in those countries."
are chiefly native Hawaiians, a maate
To these statements of Dr. Martin, we
would add that clear testimony to the
original monotheism of the Aryan Race,
which is contained in the name of the
Supreme Deity of the Greeks and
Romans, Jupiter, or Zeus-pater, which is
identical with the Indian Sanscrit Dyauspitar. meaning "Heaven-bather." Greece
had forgotten the Monotheism
Monotheism the Primitive Religion. and Romeancestors;
but it remained emof their
Evolution, a theory of highest value- balmed in the name of their chief God
when rightly applied, has been perverted i Jupiter, the Heaven Father.
to support the false opinion that Monotheism, or the doctrine of One only and
Kahunaism.
supreme God, was a late development out
from Polytheism and Fetichism, instead
A recent local editorial appears to favor
of being the original religion of mankind, divinely communicated to them. some proposed legislation to remove the
Kahuna pracAdversely to that false theory of Evolu- prohibition against nativesorcery
doctors.
tion, sonic years ago wrote the Rev. W. tice, and to license the
on
a
general
step
advocates
this
It
A. P. Martin, L.L.D.. President of the
which
is permitting
liberalism,
of
ground
passed
just
has
University
(who
Peking
practitioners of "Christian Science." It
through Honolulu) as follows:
also
sets forth that the chief ground of
of
civilized
nations
survey
"A' wide
jority of them not versed in Legislative
proceedings. It has necessarily taken
them a long time to get shaken down to
efficient work. Hence it seems premature to criticise their proceedings. To illustrate the difficulty they labor under, it
may be mentioned that so simple and
needful a Rill as No. i, providing $45,--000 for legislative expenses, including
pay of members, was wrestled with for
thirty days or one half the session, before it became a law! There is an exceptional amount of necessary and probably many unnecessary bills to be acted
011.' and very little time to transact the
business.
So far as can be judged from outside,
a good proportion of the native members
are well-intentioned, some of them men
of principle and public spirit, but most of
them insufficiently equipped with knowledge and business capacity. Some among
them are deliberately corrupt, but we
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Enlisting the king's interest in a native Home Rule party was somewhat
visionary scheme for raising ten million unexpected. What was to be expected is
dollars Dy taxing a million immigrant now realized, that a strong corrupting inChinese at $10 a head, he got hmiselt fluence has been organized against this
appointed Premier. Ihe various diplo- excellent measure.
matic representatives resented this with
such energy that Kalakaua became
Mystic Shriner Visitors.
frightened, ami sent Moreno to Europe.
1 here was also an uprising of the lorThe hospitality of Honolulu has been
eigners, the first of a series of revolu- very happily tested the past month by a
tionary proceedings of the foreign com- great tourist crowd of members of the
mercial element, which culminated in the fraternity of "Mystic Shriners" with
overturn of the monarchy in 181)3. The their wives. They arrived March
by
King sent to Italy under .Moreno's the Sierra whose accommodations 13they
charge, for military education, the noted nearly monopolized. For their use, the
Robert Wilcox and two other youths. A splendid new "Moana Hotel" at Waikiki
year ago Moreno quarrelled with Wilcox beach was opened for the first time. A
in \\ ashiiigton for declining to subsidize large variety of entertainments and luaus
with his scanty funds the former's doubt- have been made for their enjoyment, and
ful aid as a lobbyist. Moreno will have most of them have visited more or less
a brief remembrance here as one of the on Maui and Hawaii. They appear withconspicuous frauds who have coruscated out exception, to have been delighted
Legislative Tangle.
in Honolulu, from Jean Rives to Julien with the Islands and this city, and to be
As Tnii Friend goes to press, the Hayne, but none of whom climbed so well disposed to commend Hawaii as a
delightful resort for tourists.
muddle and confusion in the legislative high or tumbled so suddenly.
proceedings increases. A great source
of the trouble is that the Native "Home
Wireless Telegraphy.
Successful Entertainment.
Rule" party prepared an extensive proThe "Inter-Island Telegraph" early in
The Kapiolani Maternity Home took
gram of "Reform" measures of very
revolutionary sort, including Taxation March was definitely advertised to trans- occasion ten days ago, of the presence
and Municipal ()rganization. The bills mit messages from Honolulu to Molokai, of the great crowd of "Mystic Shrilldrawn up were very lengthy, but ill-di- Lanai and Maui at 20 cents a word. It er" tourists, to give on their grounds on
gested, and full of blunders, both verbal is understood to have become a financial Beretania street a "Euan" entertainment
and legal. There is little legal talent in success and a great commercial conven- which netted a large profit. Four thouthe House or Senate —none whatever ience. No doubt the island of Hawaii said two hundred eighty-eight dollars
among the Home Rule majority. There will soon become a successful part of the and sixty cents were received, netting
is only one capable lawyer among the system. We believe that this island group $3,841.60. The piece dc resistance conthirty Representatives. The committees, presents the first success of the Marconi sisted of seven long tables spread with
to whom the great and weighty bills are telegraph as a paying commercial system. tempting native Hawaiian viands to be
eaten with the fingers. This constituted
referred, are overwhelmed with work, for
During the past week, the Telegraph the "luau" proper. < )ther tables supplied
which they have no capacity. It is difficult to see any way out of their muddle. Co. have announced that they will de- foreign delicacies. A fancy table receivTo pass their bills as they are is to in- liver messages to the island of Hawaii. ed $521. Tickets brought $1,247. A
voke utter failure and derision. In pop- The connection is made across the Ha- most profitable booth was one where the
ular parlance, these native Hawaiians waii channel from Maui to Mahukona, ex-queen wrote autographs on ribbons at
To complete instantaneous $1.25 a set. ()ver $500 were thus realiz"have bitten off more than they can 38 miles.
chew." They have thrown the white men communication with the entire group it ed. The Shriners were present in strong
overboard, and are about as helpless as only remains to establish connection force, and had a pleasing view of polishthey would be in handling the engines of across the Kauai channel, a distance of ed 1 lawaiian life.
a steamer after dumping out the white about 70 miles. We may live long
"College Hills."
engineers. Flow far or how long the enough to get wireless telegrams across
Territory is to be at the mercy of these the ocean from the American continent.
This is the Twentieth Century and who
incompetents is yet to be seen.
The old Punahou pasture of over 150
can foretell its inventive progress?
acres, inland of Rocky Hill, has been laid
out in streets and residence lots by the
C. C. Moreno Dead.
trustees of Oahu College. On the 23d
Government Dispensary Bill.
ult, an auction sale of lots was held on
This notorious person died suddenly
temperance
ground, and nearly $70,000 realized
the
The
interest
has
the
powerful
12th
of paralysis in Washington on
ult. He "had led a precarious existence been feeling much encouraged by the in- for about one-eighth of the lots, a little
there for ten years." Some 20 years ago troduction into the Legislature with more than upset prices being obtained.
or more. Moreno succeeded in being great prospect of success, of a Bill to cre- Strict conditions are imposed to prevent
somewhat conspicuous. We believe a ate a Government Dispensary system, any use of lots impairing values as a resiTt promises to become a
town in California is named after him. similar to that in South Carolina, from dence tract.
He was able at that time to get some which its main provisions are imitated. favorite suburb of the city, being about
legislative action on a grand Pacific Its intention is to abolish saloons, and all three miles from the postoffice. A good
steamship scheme. After exhausting his private traffic in intoxicants, also to sub- proportion of the residences will enjoy
resources as a "bummer" in Canton, he mit to public vote in each district the commanding views of ocean and mounarrived here and applied himself with question whether intoxicants shall be sold tain. Conditions of soil and climate are
great success to flattering King Kala- at all, in other words, local option. That the finest possible. Altitudes range from
kaua, who lacked discernment of char- such a measure should be favored by the 200 to 300 feet above the sea.
think not any considerable proportion. A
month's active work was done in caucus
by the majority before the session began,
in which various laws were prepared for
enactment, but from which work no results have yet begun to be accomplished.
Some of the measures proposed need the
most careful preparation and scrutiny,
for which there is insufficient time, such
as taxation reform, and especially the
proposed Municipality laws. The latter
are urgently demanded by the anti-Dole
party, including the great native majority, in order to decentralize the government, and deprive it of power. It remains to be seen how much of such legislation can actually be worked out by a
body of men who though in Overwhelming majority, find so much difficulty in
carrying out their plans.
acter.
�[April, 1901,
THE FRIEND.
78
Record of Events.
March Ist.—The Research Club discusses the proposed dispensary liquor
bill, which meets with favor.—Legislative
committee leaves for the Molokai leper
settlement for a two days' investigation.
2nd.—The sad news received of the
sinking of the S. S. Rio dc Janeiro at
the entrance of San Francisco harbor,
Feb. 22nd, with loss of 104 lives, among
whom were a number from this city all
the cabin passengers which joined her at
this i>ort being reported among the
;
missing.
4th.—Anti-Saloon League organizes
with Theo. Richards, president; Rev. G.
1.. Pearson, Mrs. J. M. Whitney and
Franklin Austin, vice presidents; J. M.
Moore, secretary, and J. B. Athcrton,
treasurer.
sth.—Florence
Roberts with a dramatic company from the Alcazar, San
Irancisco. opens for a short season at
the opera house.
Mb.—Austrian training ship Dunau
arrives from San Jose, Guatemala, en
route to Japan.—Whaling bark Andrew
Hicks touches off port to send a badly
slashed sailor to the hospital, the knifewielder being in irons.
7th. —The Tramway Company has a
bill introduced in the legislature to grant
them a fifty-year franchise on the streets
of this city.
Bth.— Music lovers of this city enjoyed
a rare treat in the Trcbclli-Newell concert at the o|>era house, which was justly
tilled by an appreciative and enthusiastic
audience. —The Morris collection of over
100 paintings is placed on exhibition at
the art gallery of the Pacific Hardware
Company, to which the public arc invited.
(nh.—The manager of the Automobile
Company inaugurates the new vehicle
service for the city by placing same at
the services of the representatives of the
press.
10th.—Dr. Chapman has an evening
union farewell service at the Central
Union Church in which the need of the
Anti-Saloon League, recently formed,
and its work is ably presented. Many
new pledges are secured for its financial
support.
~th.—The Moana Hotel, Waikiki's
new attraction, opens to the public with
a banquet to the press.—Mile. Trcbelli
gives another of her delightful concerts,
at Progress Hall, accompanied by Mr.
Ncwell, pianist, to a crowded house.
3th.—The .Sierra and Coptic from
San Francisco. Mioii-cra from the Colonies, and the British cruiser H'ars[<itc,
from Victoria, make a lively steamer day,
especially with the arrival, by the first
named, of the long looked-for Shriner
party, some 230 in numlier. besides quite
a list of other malihinis and kamaainas.
A committee of local Shriners engaged
,
the tug Fearless and met the visitors off
the port with welcome greetings. The
Hawaiian and Moana hotels were gaily
decorated for the event.
14th.—The visitors have captured the
town and are captivated with it.
15th.—The visiting and local Shriners
in regalia and evening dress, with some
thirty-live local initiates, starting from
Progress Hall, headed by the band, paraded several of the principal streets, circling the Executive building en route,
where a halt was made to secure a group
picture on the front steps of the edifice.
In the evening Aloha Temple of this
order was established.
16th.— Important real estate sale of the
Rooke properties. The lot on Fort street
through to Union street was bought by
C. Wolters for $80,500, and the adjoining V-shaped piece reaching to Hotel
street was secured by lirucc Cartwright
at $22,400. The Queen Emma Hall lot
did not find bidders at the upset price of
$95,000, so was withdrawn. In the competitive drill of the militia Company F
carries off the honors. —The annual Maternity Home luau and fair realized a
large sum for its day's provision and attraction for a city full of strangers, the
net proceeds being $3,841.60.
18th.—The long overdue bark Olympic
arrives badly damaged, having been dismasted by a whirlwind when hut 500
miles out from San Francisco. Two men
fell overboard with the wreckage: one
was recovered hut the other was not seen
again.—Shriners banquet at the Moana
hotel by Aloha Temple.
19th.—Mr. and Mrs. 11. A. Isenberg
hold a' reception and ball at their Punahou residence in honor of Captain Hans
and officers of the Austrian warship
—
Donau,
20th. —Aloha Temple Masonic ball to
the visiting Shriners at the Drill Shed —
tastefully decorated for the occasion—
proves a brilliant society function lasting
beyond the "wee sma' hours."
21 st.—News received of the deaths of
ex-President Harrison at his home in Indiana, and Celso Caesar Moreno at
Washington.—The much talked of Dispensary Liquor Rill before the Legislature and referred to committee has publication for the enlightenment of the public.—The Kilohana Art League give a
successful Wagner musicale at their
rooms, which was well attended by an
appreciative audience.
22nd.—The Tramway fifty-year franchise bill is turned down in the House,
and in a subsequent attempt to reconsider, it meets unanimous defeat.
—Opening sale, by auction, of lots
23rd.()ahu
tiie
College Tract, Manoa. Some
in
forty residence lots were disposed of at
prices ranging from $600 to $2,800 each,
realizing a total of $68.975.—Mr. S
Danion throws open his Moanalua horticultural grounds to the visiting Shriners.
-
25th. —Governor Dole cedes to the'
United States Government, on behalf of
the Territory of Hawaii, the Customs
premises at the potts of Honolulu and
Kahului.—The Temperance League meet
at the ( >rpheum and discuss the Dispensary Rill.—Mr. P.arbour Lathrop
gives a cotillion party at Rrogress Hall
in, honor of Misses May Damon and
Katheryn Widdifield.—The dramatic season closes with "Nell Gwynne" as the
attraction for Shriner night, the house
being crowded, and specially decorated
for the event.
27th. —The Mariposa leaves with many
passengers, including a first switch off
from the Shriner party ; a second division
going next day by the ZcaJandia.—President Russel of the Senate resigns the
gavel.
at
29th.— The death of a Japanese woman
the Japanese hospital under suspicious
circumstances causes the Health officials
to take precautionary measures, subject
to culture developments.
30th.—Shriner excursion party visit
the < )abu sugar plantation for inspection
of Hawaii's principal industry.—Joint
resolution passes the House extending an
invitation to President McKinley to include Hawaii in his prospective Western
tour.
31st. —Rededication services at the
Moiliili church, recently restored through
the efforts of I). P. R. Isenbcrg, to the
memory of Mr. W. H. Rice, its first
builder.
BIRTHS.
RICHARDS In llilo, Hawaii, February 12, to the wife
of E. H. Richards, n daughter.
VIHA In this city, March 4, to the wife of II C. Vlda,
h son.
HOW ARD-In this city, March 9, to the wife of (ieorge
A. Howard, Jr., a sou.
WALLACE—In this city. March 10. to the wife of K. R.
G Wallace a son.
MARRIAGES
"AXTON-BMITH-111 Hilarity, Man h7 hy the W. M.
KincHid, H. K. I'nxtoli and Clara M. Smith.
RHODEH-McCARTHY-In this city. March
18, at the
Cathedral, Mr. CO. Rlkmlcs to Miss Clara McCarthy.
DEATHS.
,
Cl.APl'—February 21, Ht Holyhead, England, Alice,
wife id Capt. E. Bcobell elapii, K. W., third (laugher (if the late O 11. Luce, E»(| of Honolulu.
WAtiDRON—In tliis cltv, March 11, Marguerite, beloved
wife of J. W. Waldroii, aged 24 years, a native of
Uyrpool, Kngland.
IIRCNS- At lier residence, Xuuanu Kvenue, Jlarch 10,
Mrs. M. HruliM aged IV'i.
HOWARD—In this city, March m, the Infant nun of
Mr. and Mrs. Oen. A Howard Jr.
W ARD-In this (dty, March Uth., Mn. Elisabeth Ward,
years.
a niitivc of Scotland, aged
ROESiiH- !■ this cltv, slarch »7, Mm. Annie, wife of
Charles Boesch, the contracior, aged 0 years 7
—
months.
( (il.ltl'RN March 19, at
-
his residence at falama,
Marcus R. ( olburn, aged 41} ears 7 inonthi.
MVHRE-In Honolulu, March 19, at the queen's Hos|iital, Mrs. Ben lia My lire, age 55, a native of Norway.
March 24th, John Mclean, a
Mi'LEAN In Honolulu,
native of New York, aged lift)-nine yeais.
MOORE-In Lahaina, March 27, John A. Moore, a
native of (ieorgla, aged 6» years, the father of Mrs.
s. It llcupv and Mrs. Johns. Bishop.
�HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU, H. I.
This page Is devoted to the Interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, Is responsible for its con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON - - Editor.
The Oahu Association meets Monday,
the first day of April, in the Palama
church. The Kauai Association meets
the following week.
The dedication of the new Li hue
occurs Sunday the 7th
of April. Rev. Mr. Desha is to preach
the sermon in native.
church-building
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of twenty-five miles, there is only a rocky
trail. Few travel that way without registering a vow not to pass again. The
road is bad from start to finish. Between Kiholo and Huehue it has the attractiveness of a stairway making a rugged ascent towards the sparsely wooded
slopes of llualalai, with a couple of lava
(lows to be crossed.
Between Kiholo
and Puako the country is Hat, hut as uneven as a troubled sea. For eight miles
or more the track passes over absolute
Stone, without a pocket of soil or a tuft
The Association was most hospitably
entertained at Kainaliu by the Johnsons
and Roys and others, and on Sunday
there was a large gathering at the church.
All the Sunday-schools Of Kona participated in the exercises, which lasted for
over four hours.
The pastors reported a shortage in
their salaries owing to the fall in the
price of coffee. Several church-buildings had suffered from the violence of the
storm. The small one at western Koliala
was reported as partly blown over.
of grass in relieve the clanking hoof all
It seems to be about decided that the
the way. This is the cruel How that came meeting of the general June Association
in the days of Kainehameba the hirst and this year is to be held in Ililo. The Hadestroyed the much prized fish-ponds of waii churches arc anticipating the event.
Kiholo.
It was voted that Rev. C. W. I'. Kaeo
The traveller that crosses it looks receive ordination at that tune.
in vain for relief or shelter from the
aw fill, stonily surface of the rocky The Evangelistic Tour of the North
stream of lava that has congealed and
Pacific Missionery
Rev. Mr. Uyeda, minister of the Hilo
Japanese church, returns to Japan for a
well-earned period of rest after six years
of faithful service as a missionary oi" this
Hoard, and Rev. Mr. Kodama, of SpreckInstitute—The
elsville, goes to Japan to bring bis wife turned black.
Work at Wailuku and Lahaina.
to I lawaii.
It is as if a sea of ink on a stormy day,
when the waves were tossing and rolling
By Rev. J. Leadingham.
Rev. Mr. Desha has been granted a and breaking on every side, were sudshort leave of absence to accept Mr. Lyd- denly solidified with the force of the
We reached Wailuku in the midst of
gate's earnest invitation to make a brief storm everywhere apparent along its
the heavy Kona storm which prevailed
tour of the island of Kauai and engage wild heaving surface.
for so long during the middle pari of
in evangelistic work. The Hawaiian
lint there are compensations even
Hoard is to assist in bearing the expenses aluiig this road. There are glorious views February. On account of the heavy
of the trip. Mr. Desha will be accompa- of Loa and Kea and llualalai and the rains which were falling almost continunied by Messrs. Lydgate and Emerson intervening country. Where there is soil ously' and the consequent bad condition
of the streets and roads, but little was
and by the pastors of the churches.
round the rocks and sands of the shore done
fur nearly a week. Some visiting
the rock-rose blooms and gives forth its in the homes of the
people by the young
Rev. S. K. Kaili, pastor at Hanali fragrance.
men and preaching in the churches on
Kauai, writes that the new meetingAt Puako, not far from Kawaihac, one Sunday was all that was accomplished.
houses of llaena and Wainiha, which comes
to an oasis, which under the super- We also delayed our special meetings for
are at the two extremities of his parish,
are built and need only a few more intendence' of Mr. Vredenberg, is being a few days hoping mat Mr. Richards,
made to produce fine sugar cane. Wells who had been obliged to go to Honotouches to make them ready for occuhave been
and the subterranean lulu, might return and be with us at the
pancy. Mr. Kaili is deserving of great waters of thedug
slopes have been beginning. In this, however, we were
mountain
praise for the energy he las shown,
It is a surprise in that arid disappointed as he was detained longer
tapped,
the
of
leadership
Mr. Lydgate, in
under
region to come upon flowing water, and than we expected; so as a meeting had
completing this work.
see it spread over cane fields through the bciii announced for the evening of Wedirrigating ditch. There are about 41x1 nesday, Feb. 20th, we began. A good
Action of possibly far-reaching im- acres
of rich level wasli from the hills, audience gathered in the church and we
been
taken
the
Haportance has just
by
of which are already covered showed a part of the pictures of the life
seventy
waiian Hoard pending the approval of the with fine cane.
of Christ and preached a sermon at the
M.,
the
which contemplates
A. H. C. F.
The upper Kona road is a joy to the close. The next night another meeting
sale of the Hyde and Emerson premises,
and also of the lot on which is located the traveller. It reaches northward nearly was held with an audience not so large.
N. P. M. Institute. The grounds of the to Puuwaawaa, and it is said that it We showed more pictures and preached
Kawaiahan Seminary may also lie dis- reaches southward almost around the another sermon ; this was done also the
posed of. The plan contemplates the pos- island to within a few miles of Puuwaa- following night. We had learned by this
sible building of the two schools in less waa on its northern side. When the sec- time that we were working under differexpensive and more favorable localities. tion of road in front of this remarkable ent conditions from those which prevailAt all events, the valuable property which hill is completed, it will be possible to ed in the country districts. The native
is no', being used, and also that which is drive entirely round the island of Ha- church in Wailuku had been without a
being used under unfavorable conditions, waii. We passed along this Kona road pastor for two or three years. The peowill be thrown into the market for the for nearly fifty miles and all the way we ple were like sheep without a shepherd,
purpose of securing a revenue for the saw changes—the coffee industry per- and like them too under such conditions
work of the Roard. These are choice lots haps receding and the sugar industry had become wild and scattered. Then
for business purposes and should invite being developed. Kainaliu, once a cattle too Wailuku is a place which supports
pasture is now a cane field. A storm had three saloons and two wholesale liquor
the attention of the speculator.
ravaged the Konas just before we came houses, and these places are exerting
and laid low many a fine tree. The cof- their natural and usual influence. NearIn the Konas.
fee trees were stripped of their leaves ly all of the male population, so far as
To approach the Konas by land from and of their first blossoms and looked we could discover, drank to greater or
Kawaihae takes nerve, for all the way, bare—but before we returned they were less degree. Wailuku is also the center
I of a strong Catholic and Mormon infrom the landing to Huehue, a distance budding again.
�fluence. Under these circumstances we
found it hard to reach beyond a limited
circle. The people were, shy and did not
relish preaching that dealt with sin and
the sterner facts of the Gospel. Many
would stay through the exhibition of pictures, but when the sermon began would
rise and go out. Even those who stayed
through were less responsive and evidently less affected by the truth than any
people we had yet met. Of course there
were a few exceptions among the old
staunch members of the church.
With the return of Mr. Richards on
the following week, it was possible to
have better singing. We also tried a
change of programme, by having three
or four short talks in connection with the
pictures instead of a sermon at the end;
but so far as inducing people to take a
decisive stand for Christ was concerned
this plan did not have any more effect
than the other. There were meetings,
however, of decided interest. ()ne of the
most so, perhaps was a union meeting of
the Hawaiian, Chinese and Japanese
churches. It so happened that Rev, EL
W. Thwing was on Maui visiting the
Chinese mission stations at the same we
were in Wailuku. With his help it was
ease to get the Chinese to attend. A
programme was arranged consisting of
reading of the Scriptures in the languages of the different people present,
music, including two hymns whose tunes
were familiar to all and which each race
sang in its own language. Then short
addresses in I lawaiian, Chinese, English
and
[April, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
80
Japanese. This programme
was car-
ried out with promptness and spirit and
every one in attendance appeared to be
much interested. ( )ne evening was also
giver to the Japanese in their own
church. The pictures of the life of Christ
were shown, Mr. Tanaka. the pastor, giving an explanation of each one. On this
occasion the Japanese church was filled.
These pictures and also those illustrating
the life of the Prodigal Soil were shown
on another occasion to a crowded house
of Chinese, Mr. Thwing and Ah Lin. the
Chinese pastor, giving the explanations.
The last meeting in Wailuku was held
in the absence of the writer, and was a
temperance meeting planned and carried
out by Mr. Richards. Printed notices
had been circulated a few days in advance and a good audience gathered in
the native church. Mr. Richards made
an address, at the close of which some
forty people, native and foreign, signed
the pledge and donned the blue ribbon
Those who were present spoke of the
meeting as an earnest and enthusiastic
one, and certainly such meetings arc
needed in Wailuku. It is to be hoped
that the Settlement work and Kindergarten under the direction of Miss N. J. Malone will meet with hearty support and
become a means of stemming the tide of
intemperance and meeting the moral
needs of the place.
The temperance meeting mentioned
above was held on the evening of Sunday, March 10th. On Monday Mr. Richards and the young men took the stage
for Lahaina, where they were joined on
Tuesday evening by the writer, who returned at that time from Honolulu. The
people in Lahaina proved to be more susceptible to spiritual influences than the
people in Wailuku. Large audiences
gathered in the beautiful native church,
and for the most part were attentive to
what was said and done. ()n Tuesday
evening a sermon was preached by Mr.
David Ai, one of our students, at the
close iif which an appeal was made to all
who wished to admit Christ into their
lives 10 signify it by rising; a number
rose. Wednesday evening was the regular time for the Salvation Army meeting, led by Captain Ramberry, who comes
over periodically from Wailuku. Not
wishing to interfere with this appointment, our party joined forces with the
Army people, holding first a street meeting and afterward coming into the
church, where Captain Hamberry made
the principal address. ()n Thursday
evening we had the meeting again in our
own bands, and at the close a number of
people rose to signify their desire to
leave the sinful life, five of whom had
not been church members previously. On
Saturday evening a union meeting was
held somewhat similar to the one held in
Wailuku. Mr. Thwing and Ah Lin had
come over and the pastor of the Japanese Methodist church came in with a few
of his people. These all made short addresses; also brief remarks were made
by Rev. Mr. Weymouth of the English
church, who had come into the meeting.
At the close of this meeting Mr. Richards, Mr. Thwing and myself took the
steamer for Honolulu as matters connected with the work of the Hawaiian
Hoard were needing our attention. We
left the young men of the party to finish
the work in Lahaina, and then to return
to Wailuku to work in the smaller places
round about where we bad not gone on
our first visit. .Among the pleasant
features of the trip to Lahaina were visits
to the Labainaluna Hoys' School, and an
enjoyable dinner given at the home of
Rev. Mr. Pali, the venerable pastor of
loaded down to the copper line. We will
then have been about thirty days in Marshall Island work, visiting at Marshall
Islands and supplying 21 teachers. Rev.
Jcremia was with us on the trip, and I
am planning to send him to the X. W.
Islands on the chiefs' schooner, also sending the supplies boxed to the remaining
teachers.
I have been favorably impressed by
what 1 could sec at the different islands.
In fact 1 have not seen such heathenism
as the pioneer missionaries commenced
work amongst. 1 should say the people
were evangelized and civilized as much
as we would expect on such scattered
atolls. They have given up heathen "figleaves" and long hair and are neatly
clothed. The missionaries and teachers
have improved on God's work with Adam
and Eve in giving clothes versus skins.
(Gen. 3:21.) Evidently a large proportion attend worship, and a large percentage of the population are church
members or Christian Kndeavorcrs. The
footing up of the statistics of the eleven
islands visited is 2860 church members,
and 2306 Christian Kndeavorcrs. The
pastors and teachers come into the cabin
and select their goods, and as neither
they or I can use German, nor I their
Marshall, they showed their good sense
in using English. The white missionaries are forbidden to teach one word of
the detested but necessary English. The
trading firms all use the English to a
large extent. The English won't down,
and they use the English with more ability than their figuring.
My latest wind from Mr. Porte was
October 20. Now the "Hercules" has
taken on his supplies. Williams' supplies
might have been sent, if we bad known
the vessel was to return back from \*amerik. Now I think I must try and call
at Pleasant I.on my way to Kusaie.
How to get scholars to Kusaie and teachers out is a problem under the new regu-
lation in the Gilberts.
The "one man" remnant of Micronesian Navy with a vessel carrying two
and one-fourth passengers, not to mention the 60 or 70 tons of supplies to be
distributed, will take time even with a
gas engine.
We had a true Marshall
storm from
Ebon to Millc. The schooner
"Jaluij" capsized and sunk in the lagoon;
the "Hercules" lost a boat from the davits
the native church. The whole party was
under Xamerik. while we made 200
King
comfortable
also provided with
rooms
to windward in four days. The
miles
and beds in the house of Judge Kahaulcdamage was the salt water sifted
only
lio, for which our thanks are due.
into the engine room, and rusting
springs, ftc. The engine has helped us
from Rev.
C. Walkup.
Letter
A.
Schooner Hiram Bingham,
Jaluij, Christmas, m/xi.
*Rbv, 11.
six times.
Rev.
at
Jeremia had a sabbath day's
Namerik, communion, baptisms,
work
mar-
kings, etc. Also a Sabbath each at Mille
Bingham, D. D., and other and Malwonlap. A mail steamer is ex-
Dear Friends of Mission Work:—ln two pected from Sydney Jan. 20th, then west
days more we hope to be off for Gilberts to Kusaie, and on west and back to Syd-
�THE FRIEND.
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ney, leaving the Gilberts out. it is six him in trust. The prospect of a long and
months and no word from Kusaie. Two bitter litigation is one that meets with no
favor in the American Church and will
numbers of the newspaper are due.
The contributions from eleven islands not be permitted. Hishop Willis is aged
foot up $1,039.80, and the sales of Hymn and will not live many years longer, and
books (no other books came) $565. Re- then an amicable settlement can be easily
ceived $85 of 1899 books. Total $1,690. arrived at by the Hritish and American
Twice as much as average in Gilberts. prelates.
"During the entire administration of
1 hope to send word after reaching the
Gilberts, and not much behind this. The the present Bishop of Hawaii there has
type-writer has been balky today. Ex- been a conflict between the Bishop on
cuse. 1 shall hope to write more to you one hand and the priests and laity on the
before leaving this port. The people are other. The Bishop is an autocrat in
gathering for their Christmas service. So ecclesiastical matters, stubborn to the last
good-by.
Yours in Christ,
A. C. Walkui-.
Episcopal Troubles in Hawaii.
The following statements are attributed in the S. F. Call to the Rev. Geo. Wallace, who was formerly for many years
Rector of St. Andrew's Cathedral in Honolulu. They appear temperately to express the views which seem to be held
by a large majority of Episcopalians in
Hawaii:
"One of the most embarrassing questions that will come before the triennial
convention of the Episcopal Church in
October next will be the settlement of
future relations to the church in the
United States. Heretofore the church in
the islands has been fostered and supported by the S. P. G, the great missionary society of the Anglican Church,
which furnished a bishop and has contributed largely to the temporalities of
the distant diocese, whose diocesan was
subject only to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Since the annexation the English
society has relinquished all authority and
withdrawn its contributions, for the reason that it has no right or disposition
to exercise jurisdiction in what is beyond doubt American territory. The
future existence of the diocese of Hawaii therefore depends entirely upon the
action of the church in the United States
at the convention.
"Bishop Potter, on a recent visit to Hawaii, could, not promise to continue the
present diocesan organization of the islands. There are only about iooo members in the whole territory and as there
is no prospect of an increase, manifestly
a bishop must be supported by our own
church, which is not disposed to embark
upon an unnecessary enterprise.
"There would be no difficulty whatever if Bishop Willis of Hawaii would
resign and transfer the valuable property
of the Hawaiian diocese to the American church, and allow that organization
to determine its future. Bishop Willis
is, it is said, averse to any proposition
that does not carry with it his continuance in office. In him vests the title to
all the church property which, he claims,
belongs to the Episcopal Church, held by
degree and exceedingly opinionated. The
Bishop is independent of the laity as far
as salary is concerned and has managed
to acquire title to all the property of
the diocese.
The people have nothing
whatever to say and only a small element
ever attend church. Bishop Willis has
incurred the hostility of the wealthy
American element by persistent opposition to annexation.
"This conflict, which is exciting such
deep interest in the church in the United
States, is without precedent in the whole
history of the church. All attack upon
the prerogatives of bishops is a dangerous proceeding and cannot be permitted,
yet the alternative is presented of a dependence of an American Church governed by an unpopular English Bishop,
who is hostile to everything American
and cannot be persuaded to resign or to
transfer the temporalities to a legitimate
successor."
gers could escape to the boats. Twentyseven passengers and fifty-three of the
crew were saved, while forty-three passengers and sixty-two of the crew were
lost. About two-thirds were Chinese and
Japanese. The exceptionally large proportion of those lost in so smooth a sea
was owing to the fog, the violent current,
and the coldness of the water, in addition
to the extreme rapidity with which the
ship sank. Only one boat escaped destruction.
The esteemed Afong family of Honolulu are called by this disaster to mourn
with their widowed sister the death of
Mr. W. A. Henshall, a respected member
of the Honolulu bar.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewers and Miss
Lewers had been intending to be of
the Rio'j. company on that disastrous
voyage, bin 'or little reason, changed to
another steamer, and thus happily escaped. This is the first serious accident to
any steamer between Honolulu and San
Francisco.
Hilo
Railway proposes to connect with
feet depth in the harbor, by means of
a wharf 600 feet long. Railway connection is now completed to the Puna coast,
as well as half way to the volcano.
QAHU RAILWAY & LAND CO.
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the Pacific Mail liner Rio dc Janeiro, in
the early morning of February 22. Enveloped suddenly in a dense fog inside of
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drifted by the rapid tide, the noble ship
struck upon a rock, slid off, and sank in
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1., MAY, 1901.
Vol. s9 .]
R. CASTLE,
gENSON,
[No. 5.
j JT]MMELUTH & CO., LTD.
SMITH & CO., Ltd.
227-228 King St.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
Jm M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.ST.,
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT
Office: Brewer's Block, Cor. Hotel & Fort Sta.
Entrance on Hotel Street
J)R. CLIFFORD B. HIGH,
...DRUGGISTS...
JtjSjljtjCjCjtjCjtjtjljCjCjljljtjljljlJi
Honolulu, H. I.
J)R. A. C. WALL, DR. O. E. WALL,
Orncs Houks:
Ba.m. to 4p.m.
Fort St., Honolulu.
Love Bldg.
..
,
...OAHU COLLEGE..
Mazson Smith A. M., Ph D President
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
Temple
Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbing.
(Arthur
DENTIST.
Masonic
Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
1Stoves,
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Iron
Wholesale and Retail
T. B. CLAPHAM,
Vetehinary Surgeon and Dentist.
King Street Stables; Tel. 1083; calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
obstetrics, and lameness.
Office:
JJENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
Membbrs of Honolulu Stock Exohanob
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Kale 0f....
AND
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHUOL
(Samuel Pingree French, A.
Commercial,
SUGAR AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS
Music, and
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
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HACKFELD & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Hodolulu, H. I.
Cor. Queen & Fort Sts.,
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
Island Agents for Office, Bank
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
Queen St.. Honolulu
,
]} F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St,, Honolulu
the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
PHOTOGRAPHER.
8., Principal)
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
together with special
Art Courses.
For Catalogues Address
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Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
work a specialty. Kodak development
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
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At Woman's Exchange
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Importers and
Honolulu, H.I.
MARKERS and POSTS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS:
STATUARY
Honolulu, H. I.
W. E. BIVENS,
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Hawaiian Blue Stone.
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Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumbers' Slabs,
Office: Corner King and Bethel Streets,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
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And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S. GREGORY & CO.,
617 Fort St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES —
Call and Examine.
JJOPP & COMPANY,
And Agents for
Importers and Manufacturers of
Wareroom
and Yard; No. 641 King St.
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens,
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
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MONUMENTAL CO.
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above Hotel.
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Street,
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�84
THE FRIEND
(California Fruit company,
(CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
George
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
Andrews, Proprietor.
Importer. Wholesale and
Ri'tail Healer in
California and Domestic Fruits and
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Tel. 484.
No. 115 King St.
Honolulu, HI.
Established in 1858.
1^
Everything in the Harness
\
Transact a general Banking and Exchange Line kept in Stock at the
Conner Queen <t Nuuanu Strbbts,
business. Loans made on approved security
Bills discounted. Commercial credit granted.
Deposits received on current accoun I subject
to oheck. Interest pnidaon specia "Term
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per annum for three |
months, 3%% for six months, and 4% for twelve
Honolulu.
CALIFORNIA HARNESS
Telephone 778
:'jOHNNOTT,
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SHOP.'
Honolulu
Kin* Street
Honolulu
II
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Regular Savings Bank Department main- TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
WORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tained in Bank Building on Merchant St., and
Insurance Department, doing a lAfe, Fire
FITTER, ETC.
Telephone No. 121.
and Marine business on most favorable terms, Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, number's Stock and Ma
terial. House Furnishing Goods, Chandeliers, Lamps, etc.
in Friend Building on Bethel St.
P. O. Box 452.
gALTER & WAITY,
....GROCERS....
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
"Cheapest
Tel. 680
House
in
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Bet. Fort and Alakea St., Honolulu.
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Orpheum Block
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THE LEADER IN
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Millinery, Dressmaking,
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Imported Suits and Novelties.
Telephone: Office, 846.
Hotel St, Arlington Block, Honolulu, H. I.
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�HONOLULU, H. 1., MAY, 1901.
Vol. 59.]
glimpses.
THE FRIEND is published the first day of each tial
That nature is to 111 lull
month in Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year In Advance.
of mystery. Some features of that naAll communications and letters connected with
been measurably disclosed in
the literary department of the paper, Books ture
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges,
to our finite faculties. The
ways
adapted
should be addressed "Rev. S. E. Bishop, Honolulu. H. I."
and
loveliest revelation has
brightest
Business letters should be addressed "T. Q.
been graciously made in the person of
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
Entered at the Posl OBoS at Honolulu as second cla!>B the Son of God, in whom we behold a
have
mat tor.
wonderful image of the Father. "Great
is
the Mystery of Godliness," (1 Tim.
S. E. BISHOP
Editor.
3:16) the wonderful disclosure in the
Walkup's Report
w» Gospel, of what is so hidden and obscure
Kamoliilll chapel
*r> as to the nature and character of God.
The "Mystery Of GodllllGSS"
85
Church Dedication Ht Lihue
Hfi Jesus was no mere Teacher or Prophet.
Old Memories of Hawaii
86
Prayer for King; Edward VII
kh He was the personal representative of
(Jrow
ivy
Anti-Missionary
ID
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Delegate Wilcox at Home
Unprecedented Governor*! MessM^' 1
Two leading elements in the Divine
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Ignominious Leg slHtive Failure
HH character are luminously illustrated In
Sailors' Home l'rosperom
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Record of Event!
S9 the character and activity of the Son of
tio
Births, Marriage! and Deaths
91 God. One is the tender, compassionate
Vessels for Micronrsia Missions
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Two Weeks on Kauai
91 Love of (rod.
The other is his perfect
Gilbert Island Report for 1900
91
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Naval Artesian Well
|g Holiness, his devotion to the mainten93
Porto Riean Laborer!
Ktwalo Reclamation
H3 ance of Righteousness.
He is Father
No Manama Canal fur Us!
U3 and
Lover. He is also Judge and Ruler. The two characters are complete
We would call especial attention to the and perfect in the Infinite One. They
report by Mr. Walkup for the Gilbert are inseparable from his absolute and
Islands. It is gratifying that be reports boundless perfection, and are mutually
so very favorably respecting Rev. S. Ma- interdependent. Yet the two apparently
hihila. our only Hawaiian Missionary clash, owing to the varying attitudes of
now remaining in that group. The latest the weak finite creatures. It
is an undate from Mr. Walkup is March 6th, a happy error for any of us to doubt the
hurried letter "off Xamerik." He was Father's
Love because he is the Holy
then working in the Marshall Islands
It
is an equal error for us to
Julge.
after a good rest at Kusaie.
deny His firm justice because He is the
compassionate Father. He who tenderKamoiliili Chapel.
ly pronounced pardon to the weeping
harlot, also uttered doom against hypoMr. Paul Isenberg, Jr., rendered a use- crite and traitor.
ful public service, as well as rendered a
It is our highest good, the good of
becoming tribute to the memory of his
souls, to come into a deep knowlour
grandfather Rice, in restoring the old deedge
of this Revealed Mystery. We
cayed Chapel at Kamoiliili, which has so
long been a prominent landmark in that want to know all God would have us
eastern suburb of Honolulu. It was re- know, all that he has placed within our
dedicated with suitable services on March finite reach. Such knowledge exalts
purifies. But truly and effectively
31st. The missionary teacher, Mr. W. andknow,
we must act in full accordance
1 I. Rice, then in I'unahoti School, labored to
with
that
divine revealing. We must
actively in the building of Moiliili Chapel
about 1846. It was then central to a labor earnestly to put away impurity, inlarge population, which has died out. justice, selfishness and greed. We must
( )tiier races are succeeding, and
will be cherish love and compassion towards
neighbor and brother man. So can we
served by the renewed edifice.
draw nearer and nearer to our Father
and dwell in the joy of His presence and
The "Mystery of Godliness."
the light of His love. It is good to draw
The nature of the Infinite One. in near to God. This brings heaven down
whom "we live and move, and have our to earth, illumines all darkness, and
being," is necessarily beyond our feeble gives peace in the midst of anguish.
"He is my soul's sweet Morning-star,
powers of apprehension, and can only
be understood in very narrow and parAnd He my rising Sun."
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Church Dedication at Lihue.
From the Pacific Commercial Advertiser we take the following report of the
dedication of the new church in that central town of Kauai.
Easter was an especially marked day
for the residents of Lihue, tot it was the
date ( April 8) of the opening of the new
church. The dedicatory services were
held in the afternoon, a large audience.
numbering 300, composed oJ whites and
natives, being present, completely filling
the main auditorium and the Sunday
School rooms which open into it by lifting doors. Mr. Lvdgate. minister of the
foreign congregation, had the general
conduct of the services, being assisted by
Mr. Kaulili, the minister of the native
congregation. It is probable that in coming days distinction between these two
bodies will lie less and less, leaving only
the necessary one of language, till even
tins, with the existing school system,
must in time disappear, and the church
have one minister for all. In the dedicatory service the two languages were
blended, Mr. 11. Iscnberg, minister of
the Lutheran church at Lihue. reading
the Scriptures in English, and Mr. Kopa,
minister of the native church at Waimea,
reading them in native. Messrs. Lvdgate
and Kaili (minister of the church at Ilanalei) made the dedicatory prayers, and
Messrs. Desha and Emerson made the
addresses.
X'ext Sunday the respective services
are to be separated, the service in English, conducted by Mr. Lvdgate, is to liegin at 10:30, and the service in native,
conducted by Mr. Kaulili, is to begin at
11 .30 a. m.
(
hie of the most impressive parts of
the service was the singing of the beautiful dedicatory hymn, written by the
venerable Judge Hardy, who has so long
been a resident of the Island.
The residents of Lihue are to be congratulated upon the possession ot so
beautiful a church structure. It is the
gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wilcox, and
was designed by Ripley & Dickey.
The land on which it stands, as well as
the parsonage and parsonage lot, is the
gift of Mr. G. X. Wilcox; the deeds,
which were read at the services were
made out giving the property to three
trustees in trust for the people of the
community. The trustees named were
Messrs. Ralph Wilcox, Charles A. Rice
and Judge H. K. Kahele. The power to
fill a vacancy in the board of trustees is
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[May, 1901.
lodged with the highest judge resident tion. This gradually abated in the cooler was retrodden and moulded into huge
breezes of Ewa, with abstinence from bricks to be dried in the sun. So tough
school work, although the energetic mis- was the resulting concretion, that it was
sionary still applied herself to active lab- nearly impossible to drive a nail into a
ors among the women, who met on our well made adobe. I have always fancied
that makuikui grass to be worth study as
speaks the native language fluently, premises in great numbers.
understands the Hawaiians, and is trustOur predecessors at Ewa were Rev. a valuable fibre plant. It has nearly beed by them, and combines with his min- and Mrs. Lowell Smith, specially capable come extinct, being a favorite food of anistry to the foreign church the oversight, and devoted missionaries who had been imals. Probably it can still be found in
also, of the native churches of the Island. only two years in the field. Mr. Smith Ewa among the cliffs.
He has just been called to the pastorate had built a comfortable house of adobe
My father's cdws were the first cattle
of the old native Koloa church, and is to bricks, thatched with grass, and well that had ever run on the Ewa uplands.
combine this charge with those already plastered inside and out. He had also Waiawa valley above us lay knee deep
entrusted to him. In his call to the Ko- erected the adobe walls of a church, cap- with the richest of grass, where our cows
loa church, all the residents of the dis- able of holding an audience of about one rioted. Our goats took to the higher
trict, native, white and half-white, co- thousand people. I think the roof also ground, where they flourished, being
operated. Here is a possible and fortun- was on Mr. Smith took up his residence driven in and penned at night. This flock
ate forecast of the future of the native in Honolulu, at first engaging in organ- of goats was suddenly multiplied in a rechurches of the Islands—strong men, izing and superintending day-schools, markable manner. One day they were
familiar with both languages, being but soon organizing a second parish in found missing, and no trace discovered
placed in the large, important centers, the capital, and building the old Kauma- by any search. A flock of 200 goats had
with the outlying parishes under their kapili church. The architecture of this been driven over from Waialua to Honocare.
as well as the Ewa church was simple lulu and our poor little drove of thirty
The church has two rich memorial and homely. The adobe walls 15 feet absorbed on the road. The skins of ours
windows, after famous pictures by Hoff- high were covered by a steeply pitched were speedily identified in town by a pemann, one, Christ blessing the children, roof, which extended out in a verandah culiar mark on the ears. The thief was
the gift of Mother Rice, in memory of on all four sides, in order to protect the brought before Governor Kekuanaoa,
her husband, Mr. W. H. Rice, and the base of the mud walls from being des- who sentenced him to make scriptural
other, the good shepherd, of Mrs. Hans troyed by rain-drip. The timbers of the reparation, namely fourfold. He had to
Isenberg, in memory of her mother, roof were long beams dragged from the sell a fine horse, buying with the proMaria Rice Isenberg.
mountains entirely by human strength, ceeds 120 goats, which he very hiunbh
Mr. Lydgate, to whose suggestive the labor being secured by volunteering, delivered. An enlarged stockade had to
be built for their accommodation. The
mind must be given the credit of start- under the leadership of the chiefs.
()ur removal from Kailua was with kids would often stick their noses being the movement for the new church,
has already collected on the shelves of many impedimenta. There were four tween the poles, when hungry hogs on
the Sunday School room, the nucleus of cows and heifers, and a flock of a dozen the watch would bite off their muzzles.
a good circulating library for the com- goats. A good sized canoe was brought
We made constant use of goat's milk
munity. It already comprises 200 care- for use in transportation between Hono- for the table and cooking. Kid's flesh
lulu and Pearl River. Among other was a savory diet. .Goat's mutton was
fully selected volumes.
things were a few cuttings of tree-figs too rank and went to the use of our naTHE BENEFACTIONS.
from Kuapehu, the ends of which were tive servants. Cow's milk was all reMr. G. N. Wilcox, the church lot.
Mr. G. N. Wilcox, the parsonage and inserted into sweet potatoes to prevent served for butter, some of which was
lot.
drying. From these proceeded a small contributed to our hospitable friends at
Mr.' and Mrs. A. S. Wilcox, the church grove of fig-trees, which afterwards the capital. The herd gradually multicomplete, including seating and kitchen. yielded abundant fruit. The mission plied and in a few years became large.
Mrs. M. S. Rice, memorial window, house was located on the west bank of Mrs. Bishop, finding herself incapacitated
"Suffer the Little Children."
the Waiawa creek, about one-fourth mile for teaching, finally devoted herself to
Mrs. Hans Isenberg, memorial win- northwest of the present railway station butter-making, which brought in a good
at Pearl City. There was nearly an acre income, relieving the American Board of
dow, "The Good Shepherd."
Mr. G. N. Wilcox, the pulpit and com- of ground enclosed in an adobe wall. their support. As the result, the mismunion furniture.
Some distance seaward was a glebe of sionary couple when aged, had accumuMrs. S. W. Wilcox, the lamps.
a couple of acres of taro swamp, a little lated enough for their own support, and
Mr. C. M. Cooke, $250 toward general below where the railway bridge now left about $7,500 apiece to their two
crosses the creek. A small cattle pen was children. A third of this, however, grew
expenses.
Mr. W. H. Rice, 50 per cent discount enclosed about twenty rods north. An from avails of city lots in Rochester, N.
on hauling bill, $127.
old wall of the natives separated the up- V., originally a piece of primeval forest
land from the planted lands and kept out inherited by Mrs. Bishop. As missionthe pigs and afterward the cattle. Copi- aries went forty years ago, these old peoOld Memories of Hawaii.
ous springs of most delicious water ple were counted among the "rich misabounded
throughout the district of Ewa, sionaries" who had "robbed the poor HaBy S. E. Bishop.
a small one being in our own grounds.
waiians."
Adobes furnished an excellent material
I was in Ewa three and a half years,
(Continued.)
for cheap building. The rich soil was being then sent "home" to the States,
Rev. Artemas Bishop, in the summer very clayey. A species of bunch grass after the custom of missionaries' chilof 1836, removed with his wife and two called makuikui, thickly covered the low- dren. During that time I witnessed a
children from Kailua, Hawaii, to Ewa, er uplands. The dry fibre of its leaves constant and arduous devotion of my
Oahu. A chief cause for the change of lay in great accumulations of many years' parents to spiritual and educational labor
parish was the impaired health of Mrs. growth. This very tough fibre was gath- for the native people. My father's parBishop, in whom hard work as a school- ered in great quantities and trodden by ish was a large one, extending from Salt
teacher in a very warm climate had pro- the natives into the wet clay. This fib- Lake to Kaena Point, including the disduced some degree of nervous prostra- rous mortar after standing over night, tricts of Ewa and Waianae, with a pop-
on the Island, at present, Judge Hardy.
The residents of Lihue are also fortunate in the possession of so able and successful a minister as Mr. Lydgate. He
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illation of seven or eight thousand, exclusively Hawaiians. Owing to their
contiguity to a large sea-port, the moral
condition of the people was more corrupt
than at Kailua. In Ewa, a considerable
body of hopeful Christians had been
gathered into the Church. Most of the
people gave a friendly attention to religious teaching. The proprietary chief of
Ewa was the pious Premier Kinau, whose
influence secured the general adherence
of the people to the missionary. It was
otherwise in Waianae, whose proprietary
chief was Liliha, or "Madam P>oki," who
had long been hostile to the Protestant
missionaries. The Waianae people were
accordingly averse.
We had a most excellent near neighbor in Kanepaiki, the old head man, or
Konohiki of Ewa, for whom I formed a
decided affection. He was very efficient
in completing the unfinished church, and
in building a large adobe school-house,
not far from the present District school.
In a year or two, a very competent
teacher came from Lahainaluna Seminary, a fine-looking native, named Hooliliamanu. He grew to be high in the King's
favor, and became a "Hulunianu," or
member of the King's personal staff.
Here and there, in the vicinity, lived native men or women of a class above the
common makaainanas, although hardly
chiefs, yet in possession of such "ilis" of
land as to enable them to keep a few dependents. Of such was a kind old Deborah, who had a very lazy horse, always
at our service when needed for a trip to
town. Throughout the district of Ewa
the common people were generalh well
fed. Owing to the decay of population,
breadths of taro marsh had fallen
into disuse, and there was a surplus of
soil and water for raising food.
The dwellings of the common natives,
I think, were in poorer condition than
those in Kailua. Doubtless the moister
climate caused more decay of the thatch.
The people were also probably more
drunken and dissolute. As in Kailua,
there was no dwelling of a native not of
the old Hawaiian style. Three miles
west at Waipahu, stood a partially
framed house, occupied by Mr. Thomas
1 hint. The clothing of the common people was mostly in the old native costume.
A few more men were cotton shirts when
out on a week-day, and now and then
legs were encased in pants when at
church. No beasts of burden were in use
All burdens were carried on the old native yoke or mamaka, just as Chinese
now carry them in the streets of Honolulu. As in Kailua, numbers of lean swine
hung around the outer walls of the villages, or were occasionally enclosed in
pens. Owning no land, and dependent
on the caprice of their superiors, the common people were shiftless and indolent,
living from hand to mouth.
Money wages for labor were nearly
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THE FRIEND.
unknown. Perhaps along the wharves in
Honolulu, laborers might earn a real or
hapawalu a day. Domestic servants or
ohuas were glad to be employed for their
keep. It needed quite a number of them
to perform the work of a small household. Expenses were light. In the later
thirties, the missionaries began to be paid
regular stipends of $400 for each couple,
and a small addition for each child. This
was found to be comparative opulence,
with our very plain way of living. Our
servants cultivated the little glebe,-and
so fed us and themselves. Pigpen, cowpen and goatpen contributed, with broods
of fowls and turkeys. Supplies of bananas, sugar cane, melons, squashes and
other eatables were bought for books,
slates, etc. A very common article was
pia, or arrowroot, which came in the
form of balls in a dirty condition, imperfectly separated from the fibre of the
tubers. This we would wash and strain,
leaving the snow-white sediment to be
dried in the sun. Pia was a favorite diet
with the little mission children in Honolulu, and probably wholesome. I had a
special aversion for it, owing to an unhappy infantile experience. It was with
a distressing loathing that I used to see
the little tots gorging themselves on their
home steps with the brown jelly in their
tin cups. It was colored with molasses.
But those little Clarks and Judds all grew
tip healthy. A chief use of pia was for
starching clothes. To separate the starch
from the potato-like tubers required only
grating, straining and washing. The
tubers grew wild, probably an imported
plant, with an arrow-shaped leaf.
Our family made repeated trips to the
home of Rev. John S. Emerson at Waialua during those years. There was then
no road save a foot path across the generally smooth upland. We forded the
streams. Beyond Kipapa gulch the upland was dotted with occasional groves
of Koa trees. On the high plains the tiplant abounded, often so high as to intercept the view. No cattle then existed
to destroy its succulent foliage. According to the statements of the natives, a
forest formely covered the whole of the
then nearly naked plains. It was burned
off by the natives in search of sandalwhich they detected by its odor
when burning. There were no bridges in
Waialua. I think we crossed the creeks
in canoes, swimming the horses. The
Emersons were living in the then new
stone house, which is still standing, much
dilapidated. The wooden upper story
was added later. At one time I spent
several weeks there very pleasantly with
my mother. Both Mr. and Mrs. E. were
very kind. Mr. Emerson heard my Virgil lessons, and inducted me into the mystery of scanning hexameters. He was an
apt teacher.
The only disagreeable thing I remember was a certain monotony of diet at
supper, which consisted chiefly of pai-ai
and molasses. Mr. E. made his own molasses, grinding a few bundles of cane in
a little wooden mill turned by oxen, and
boiling down the juice in an old whaler's
try-pot. The syrup was so thick as to
run with difficulty from the bottle, and
extremely sweet. All our molasses at
Ewa was supplied by Mr. Emerson. On
one occasion the missionary took his oxcart, and with several natives, we went
some distance along the beach to the
northward, where we broke out and loaded the cart with a quantity of large blocks
of creamy sandstone, from 12 to 15
inches thick. It was found beneath the
sand in the water, and was in so soft a
condition as to be cut like cheese. After
a few days' exposure, it petrified to great
hardness, just as lime mortar does by carbonating in the air. After getting It to
the house, all hands went to work to hollow and shape the blocks into conical
drip stones. I was furnished with mallet
and gouge, and hollowed out a passable
drip stone not very well proportioned.
Such stones were much used for filtering
and cooling water in those days.
Our journeys to Honolulu were infrequent, at first by canoe, but latterly on
horseback, my father having become the
possessor of a horse or two. The road
was only the native trail, winding up the
various pal is on the way. There were
no bridges in these islands until after
1840. We emerged from Moanalua valley a quarter mile above the present road,
fording the fish pond beyond Iwilei, and
wading through the mud flats near the
prsent Railway wharves. Every two or
three months, Mr. Emerson would call
at our house on his way to town. Rev.
Lowell Smith was also a frequent guest,
loving to visit his old parish, and helping
to inspire the people in spiritual things.
He was an alert and genial missionary,
very single-minded and full of zeal. In
riding, he always wore a thin black clawhammer coat, with the skirts carefully
pinned forward to keep them from contact with the back of the horse. Those
old Ewa missionaries would have marvelled could they have had a vision of
present conditions, with swift railway
trains sweeping through the country, vast
cane fields intersected by rail-tracks and
huge irrigation pipes climbing the uplands from the immense steam pumps.
My father, who died in 1872, never saw
a railway, nor even a large steamer. During half a century his only trip abroad
was on a missionary errand to the Marquesas.
The lochs or lagoons of Pearl River
were not then as shoal as now. The subsequent occupation of the uplands by cattle denuded the country of herbage, and
caused vast quantities of earth to be
washed down by storms into the lagoons,
shoaling the water for a long distance
seaward, No doubt the area of deep
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anchorage has been greatly
diminished. In the thirties, the small
pearl oyster was quite abundant, and
common on our table. Small pearls were
frequently found in them. No doubt the
copious inflow of fresh water favored
their presence. I think they have become
almost entirely extinct, drowned out by
the mud. There was also at Pearl River
a handsome speckled clam, of delicate
flavor, which contained milk white pearls
of exquisite luster, and perfectly spherical. I think that clam is still found in
the I'.wa lochs.
But the greatest change in Fwa n ii.
the almost extinction of the native population. Some 4,000 Asiatic laborers liavi
taken their places, and few Hawaiians
are to be seen. The few who remain have
abundant means, renting their lands to
the industrious Chinese. The greatest
destruction of Hawaiian population took
place in the summer of 1853, by an invasion of small-pox. This broke out in
Honolulu. Rev. A. Bishop immediately
water and
weaken the hands, blast the designs, and
defeat the enterprises of all his enemies,
that no secret conspiracies, nor open violences, may disquiet his Reign"; that
"supported by Thy power, he may triumph over all opposition."
The first of the above three petitions
savors too much for the American mind,
of subserviency to royal station and
authority. The second is repugnant to
the principle that it is often a duty of
citizens to use violence in resisting the
tyrannies of kings, as did Cromwell ami
Hampden. The third petition assumes
that the king will always be in the right.
As Americans, we cannot pray that King
Edward may triumph over us, if we
should happen to be in opposition to him.
We respectfully recommend that the
prayer be materially changed, and made
suitable for the .American citizens of
Hawaii to offer in behalf of our honored
neighbor the King of England What is
manifestly needed here is a Bishop of
healthy American instincts to preside
procured a supply of vncctne matter, over an American Church.
which proved to be spurious, lie then
proceeded to inoculate the people with How Anti-Missionary Stories Grow.
small-pox, thus saving hundreds of lives,
A visitor to New Guinea missions reand himself coming down with varioloid,
having formerly been vaccinated. Put cords the following:
"One of our party, who seemed surmore than half the population of Ewa
perished in a few weeks. The earliest prised at the number of people who came
cases were pathetic. A young woman in to the service, told in a facetious way of
Kalauao was visiting in Honolulu, and how. when the mission was started, tocontracted the malady. She hastened bacco was given to each one who would
home in terror and summoned her friends attend service. After a time the workand kindred from all the villages of Ewa ers thought they ought to come without
to bid her farewell. They all came and the bribe, but the natives replied: "Xo
kissed her. then returned to their homes tobacco, no halleluiah." We began to
and all died. The young woman herself question this statement, and found out
that this was a stock story, told at all the
recovered.
The population of the other islands islands where missionaries were at work.
were nearly all saved by means of thor- Later we found one of our passengers
ough vaccination before the pestilence had heard it, and was writing it as a
had time to spread, although about 80 fact."
We hesitate to reprint this amusing
died at Lahaina before they could be protected. I was then living there. At that story, in little doubt that some slanderer
time no one had thought of objecting to will again repeat it as a fact.
vaccination.
Dr. Ament Homeward Bound.
Prayer for King Edward VII.
Our greatly esteemed friend, the editor
of the Anglican Church Chronicle, appears to have in view the March issue of
THE FRIEND, in some strictures upon the
unreasonableness of objecting to prayers
in I (aw aiian churches for the King of
England. We hasten to assure our good
neighbor that we highly approve of such
prayers, if suitably worded. Our objection was solely to the kind of prayer promulgated, which contained expressions
repugnant to the democratic minds of
Americans. It was for this reason that
we reprinted the prayer in full
Such expressions are the three following: "that his people may never be wanting in honor to his Person, -and dutiful
submission to his Authority"; "Do thou
We felt it a privilege to greet upon his
Way home the other day. this distinguished missionary, who proved himself
so faithful and valiant a father and protector to his flock of Christian converts
after the siege of Peking, through which
he passed. We have no doubt that he
will effectively expose the slanders, and
confound the misconstructions to which
his noble activity in behalf of the Chinese Christian sufferers has subjected him.
personally testify that up to 1840, twenty
years after the arrival of the missionaries,
very few of the natives ever wore shirts,
except at church. Moreover the decrease
of population was more rapid (hiring the
forty years before the missionaries came,
than it was in the forty succeeding.
'7^°—estimated population ....400,000
1820—estimated population
140,000
1836—first census
108,579
1800—census
69,800
Our men-servants, when about the
house, always wore a shirt, but 110 pants.
1 hey were usually healthy, being under
the missionaries' sanitary regimen. The
only material modification in female attire, was in clothing to cover the boson..
which had been always left exposed. A
leading cause of depopulation was the introduction of syphilis by the white discoverers, syphilization preceding civilization.
....
Dispensary Bill Fails.
Ihe bill for confining the sale of intoxicants to Government Dispensaries,
is in South Carolina, failed to pass the
Senate, where it was introduced. Some
strong temperance men opposed it on the
ground that it opened the way to extensive manufacture of intoxicants; that
some of its provisions were obscure: that
it was not maturely prepared, and therefore liable to be set aside by the courts;
and that it had not been submitted to
public discussion, nor expected by the
people. Although we looked upon the
measure with favor as likely to diminish
greatly the consumption of intoxicants,
probably
it was
an
immature
measure,
and the public not prepared for it. It
may well go over to the next legislature.
Recent Decrease of Hawaiians.
Last year's census tables show the following decrease of Hawaiians since the
census of 1896:
Hawaiians in 1896, 31,019; in 1900
29.834.
Part Hawaiians in
1900,
7,835.
1896, 8,485; in
This is a decrease of about one per
cent per annum.
Caucasians
number
28,533, °f whom
1.2.357 an-' bom abroad.
The whole population was
of
whom 86,594 were Asiatics. Of these
17,044, or only 20 per cent, were females.
()f the Asiatics, Ihe Japanese numbered
61,122, or over 70 per cent, and nearly
40 per cent of the whole population.
Caucasians have increased in four
years 6,095, or over 27 lx*r cent. This
Missionary-phobia.
increase is largely in births among the
TheAY;,' Yvrk Sun recently devoted a Portuguese.
column or two to showing that the mortality of the Sandwich Islands was in
Delegate Wilcox at Home.
ronseouence of the missionaries teaching
Hon. R. W. Wilcox, Congressional
diem to wear shirts, which were destrucDelegate from Hawaii Territory, re-
�Vol. 59, No. 5.]
turned home
early last month. He
speedily entered upon his special errand,
which was to persuade the Independent
I lome Rule Party, composed of native
Hawaiians, by whose votes he was elected, to adopt a certain measure, which he
found to be necessary to his usefulness
at Washington. This measure was nothing less than that they should all at once
join the Republican Party, by tacking
the name Republican at the end of their
present title, becoming the "Independent
Home Rule Republican Party." This
would enable the Delegate to enter the
next Congress as a genuine Republican,
and to enjoy all the advantages of such a
relation. At present he was debarred
from advantages in either the Republican
or the Democratic parties. Mr. Wilcox
thought this measure would enable him
speedily to secure statehood for Hawaii.
There was much opposition among the
Home Rulers to this proposition of Wilcox, and a strong faction among them
held out against it with much bitterness
and obstinacy. The majority, however.
finally accepted the proposition, and now
call themselves "Independent Home Rule
Republicans." Put this is with the explicit understanding that they shall have
no connection with the existing Republican organization in Hawaii. Indeed,
Mr. Wilcox himself warns them against
so doing. A reliable report of his speech
gives the following words from Mr. Wil-
of a special session for this purpose.
I he methods of the present session have
been wasteful of both time and money,
and there is little to show for a large
expenditure of public funds.
"Under the circumstances it seems to
me that it is unreasonable for the Legislature to look for botli a special session
and an extension of the regular session
as well, with the inevitable accompanying large expenses.
"The delay in enacting the appropriations has continued to so late a period
that all expectations of such legislation
before the expiration of this session by
limitation of time appears now to be
hopeless, and the calling of a special
session to be imperative. Such limitation of time will, I submit, take effect
on Tuesday, the 30th day of April.
"I cannot therefore accede to the request of the Senate, failing such appropriations."
A special session will be called, with
solely to pass an Appropriation
Pill. It is probable that no Governor
in the United States ever before issued
a message to a Legislature so charging
them with waste of time and moncv. or
had occasion to do it.
power
Ignominious Legislative Failure.
The First Legislature of the Territory
of Hawaii convened on the 20th of Feb"Resuming bis main subject again, the ruary for a sixty days' session, with an
speaker emphasized the point that, al- overwhelming majority of the Native
though the name of the party should be Home Rule party, and every
prospect
changed as suggested, under no circum- of a destructive victory over the
power
stances were the members to have any- of the Republican Governor Dole. The
here;
if
to
do
with
the
Republicans
thing
chief means of such victory was to be
they did they would be lost. They were in the enactment
of City and County
to keep their own central committee, comlaws,
which should divest
Municipality
posed of sixty-five Home Rulers, and not the Governor
most of his power, by
of
or
Demlet
a
haole
Republican
to
single
ocrat into that committee, but to preserve placing official appointments and expenditures in the hands of the native
it just as it is, always."
It will remain to be seen how Con- majority of the voters, organized to put
gress and thi' Administration will look down the power of the whites, who have
Upon an accession of Hawaiian Republi- been controlling public affairs for over
cans of this stripe to the ranks of their eight years. About a month was occupied in caucus by the Home Rulers in
Party.
cox :
preparing the proposed legislation besession commenced. Such
however, was the incapacity developed
by the legislators that their sixty working days have-been consumed without
their being able to mature their ill-constructed Bills, and the whole of their
formidable scheme for "decentralizing"
the Government of the Territory has
ignominiously lapsed.
This incapacity for business has been
largely displayed in garrulous verbosity,
quarrelsome contention about trifles
introduction of numerous bills either
trifling- or absurd, and wordy contention
about them, and general failure to really
do any business. The two white men
of some capacity in the party failed in
Unprecedented Governor's Message. fore the
A Committee of the Hawaiian Senate
waited upon Governor Dole with a request to extend the sixty days' session
of the Legislature to thirty days additional, as he was empowered to do
This request the Governor refused, in
the following terms:
"The law provides for a special session of the legislature in case there is
an adjournment of a regular session
without the enactment of the necessary
appropriations for the conduct of the
Government during the succeeding biennial period. The Legislature therefore has the power to compel the calling
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leadership, and were themselves much
devoted to cranky fads of their own.
Rather severely these Hawaiian legislators have been compared to Kipling's
"Bander-logs." Certainly the immature
childishness of the Hawaiian character
has been unfortunately illustrated.
The Legislature seems now to have
fallen very much into the power of the
Governor, which they aimed to overthrow.
Sailors' Home Prosperous.
A delayed annual meeting of the Sailors' Home Society was held April 20th.
at which W. F. Allen became President.
The principal report presented was that
of the efficient superintendent. Captain
Isaiah Bray, covering the period from
April 15, to December 31, 1900. During
that time 371 availed themselves of the
advantages of the institution, besides
transients. Sixty-four boarders defaulted to the amount of $235.10. The number of men shipped from the home was
242. Gross receipts were $2,807.36, and
Many
gross expenditures $2,684.06.
liberal subscriptions have been made to
the Sailors' Home.
"The seafaring men do not like the
dormitory scheme, but prefer rooms, and
1 recommend that an addition of twentyfive rooms be made as a means of increasing the revenues.
"Incoming vessels are now visited by
a Home runner; a boat has been purchased and by this means the vessels are
easily reached and the masters and sailors 011 the ships are made acquainted
with the fact that Honolulu has an admirable institution where seamen can find
comfortable quarters ashore. A regular
shipping business is also conducted, although it is not remunerative. A careful
record is maintained of all sailors entering the Home, with their nationality, last
ship, capacity, ship joined, where bound
and date of sailing."
The Home is near the waterfront and
Xaval Station and presents a most attractive appearance, with its pleasant
grounds fronting those of the market.
Record of Events.
April 2nd.—Hawaii is to be misrepresented at the Buffalo Pan-American
Exposition by a Midway exhibit in which
hula dancing and singing is to be the
strong attraction, under W. Maurice
Tobin, who takes with him a party of
Hawaiians on a six months' contract.—
Death of W. Seaborn Luce, a well known
kamaaina, after a lingering illness.
3rd.—Wireless telegraph reports the
loss at Puako, Hawaii, of tne Stmr.
I'polu on the 2nd.—Robt. McKibbin, a
long time prominent physician of this
city, passes away at Makawao, whither
he had gone recently for a change.—
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The Senate committee reports adversely
on the Dispensary Bill.
4th.—Reception at Kamehameha
school to Mr. and Mrs. Dyke, the new
principal succeeding Mr. U. Thompson.
sth.—Good Friday; more generally
observed as a holy day than has been
the rule in this city.—Arrival of the Sonoma, somewhat belated by loss of the
use of one screw the past three days
from the bursting of the high pressure
cylinder head. She brought many passengers, including a number of returned
residents.
7th.—Easter Sunday; special services
in all the churches, the attendance gratifyingly large, and the music fine.—The
transport Lawton arrives off port, from
Manila, with two cases of small-pox
among the troops. The ship is placed
in strict quarantine'and the patient! sent
to quarantine island.—President Raymond of the Poard of Health reports the
result of investigations on the recent
supposed case of bubonic plague as being confirmatory.
Bth.—Senator Russel presents a minority report strongly in favor of the Dispensary bill.—Farewell reception by the
ladies of St. Clements' Guild at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Jno. LNbOflie
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Walker
and Mr. and Mrs. Tom May, which wis
largely attended by their many friends
Qth.—Congressman Hill.
Judges
Cooper, Willard, Ladd and Kincaid for
the Supreme and trial courts in the Phil
ippines arrive by the transport Buford
for a few days sojourn en route.— Federal Grand Jury meets and hears the
charge of Judge Estee upon the work
of the term.
10th.—The Chamber of Commerce
puts itself on record as opposed to the
Dispensary bill.—Officers of the transport Garonne entertain the officers of the
lhtford at the Moana hotel and find
pleasure in throwing bouquets at Honolulu all the evening.
nth.—The Honolulu Steam Laundry
is absorbed by its younger sanitary rival.
—Executive Council considers favorably
a project to improve Kakaako and Kewalo tracts, beautify the Beach road and
deepen the water along its front to
about eight or ten feet for bathing and
boating purposes.—Our solons propose,
as a revenue measure, to tax sugar plantations ten dollars per ton on their annual product.—The visiting officials
honored the House with an hour's visit
and each indulged in brief remarks.
12th.—The House has a hard day in
wrestling with the County bill.—The Department of Public Instruction will send
an educational exhibit from Hav.'aiian
schools to the Buffalo Exposition, in
charge of Miss Rose Davidson.—-Concert at the opera nouse by friends of the
May,1901.
THE FRIEND.
Bcretania Tennis Club, for its benefit,
proved a delightful and successful affair.
13th.—Transport Kilpatrick arrives
from San Francisco with several cases
of small-pox and measles among her
troops. They desire to land, but the
Board of Health objects.—P>y the ,l/<;/'--tposa a delegation of the order of Ella
arrive to institute that branch of fraternity in these islands.
15th.—The Governor vetoes the reduced dog-tax bill.—Order of Elks instituted, with Dr. C. B. Cooper as the
Exalted Ruler.
16th.—The Medical Association pro
test against the anti-compulsory vaccin
ation act and asks the Governor to veto
it, which was eventually done.
17th.—The Dispensary bill fails to
p.ass in the Senate.
18th.—Minister Conger, wife, daughter and niece arrive by the Nippon Mam,
and enjoy a brief sojourn here, en route
to the States for relaxation from the
arduous strain of the Peking seige.
20th.—Maui and Oahu Polo dubs
meet in contest at the Moanalua grounds
of Mr. S. M. Damon, which a large
gathering of society folks witnessed.
Contrary to general expectations the
older, visiting team lost the game.—
Annual meeting and election of officers
of the Sailors' Home Society, with reports of the superintendent, Capt. I.
Bray, and others.
22nd.—House bill to legalize gambling meets its death on second reading.
— Meeting of the Par Association to
consider a plan for the larger Judiciary
system needs of the Territory, for submission to Congress.—Polo teams nice:
again in contest and repeat Saturday's
victory.—At the election of officers of
the Y. M. C. A. but one change is made
in the old board, that of Recording Secretary, to which J. M. Moore was
chosen.
24th.—Death of Jno. N. Wright, a
well-known resident and veteran of the
G. A. R.—Arrival of U. S. Treasury
agent with funds for the redemption of
Hawaiian Government Bonds.—A case
of smallpox is reported among the Porto
Rican laborers, at Lihue, Kauai.—Rapid
Transit lines are to be extended to include the College Hills and Kaimuki
Tracts.
•
25th.—The Tramway Company loses
its case in the Supreme Court, denying
its right to double track any street; or to
change now from animal power to electricity, having failed to avail itself of that
right within the years 1890 to 1897,
granted by special act of legislature.
26th.—Plans maturing for a school
children's May day festival to be held at
the Executive grounds.—Odd Fellows
celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the order by an entertainment in Progress
Hall.—The Senate has a warm session
and the Home Rulers defiantly pass the
County bill on its third reading without
admitted needed amendments.
27th.—Governor Dole declines to the
House, as he had also done to the Senate,
to extend the session.—Francis Murphy
Hall is Opened by the Gospel Temperance
League, in Waverly block, for anti-saloon
social attractions.
28th.—A Japanese girl meets her
death, at Moiliili, from burns through an
explosion.—The day opens with a brief
but heavy thunder' storm, doing some
little damage among the shipping*n port.
29th. —Judgment is rendered in the
First Circuit Court against the promoters of the Kamalo Sugar Co. for
$155,000.—Dr. Raymond resigns as President of the Board of Health, contemplating making Maui his future home.—
The Senate, after various threats by the
majority of turning down all the Governor's appointees and slating Home Rulers for responsible positions, conclude to
confirm all except the Treasurer, Supt.
Public Works, the Commr. of Public
Lands.— Reception at Mrs. Dillingham's
in honor of Miss Reynolds, Sec. of
Worlds Y. W. C. A., which was largely
attended.
30th.—The Senate passes 1 louse bill
granting Liliuokalani $25o,cxxi by a strict
party vote of 9 to 6, subject to approval
of Cong/ess. Home Rulers of the I louse
decline to acknowledge this as the sixtieth and last day of the session, yet continue to waste time in useless wrangle
and refuse to deal with important bills—
studiously avoiding the loan act the past
two days.
BIRTHS.
CRAWLEY-To the wife of J. T. Crawlcv, I daughter
April 21»t.
CRANE-In this city, April 22, to the wife of Olias. s
Crane, a son.
VKTI.ESEN At Lahaina, Mini, April 21st, to the
wife of 1.. M. Vutlesen, a son.
COOKE-In Honolulu, April 27th, to the wife of J. P.
Cooke, a son.
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MARRIAGES.
JORDAN-ASBKRRY-In this city, April Ktli, by the
Rev. Silas P. Perry, F. H. Jordan to Miss Florence
Asberry.
BRABCH-WAITY—At Central Union Church, this
city, April lflth, by the Rev. W. M. Kincalil, Man
rice Braseh to Miss Mabel Watty.
DEATHS.
EHLERS—In Hanover, Germany, Feb. 22d, Pauline
Augustc (nee V<tss) bcloveil wife of A. Ehlers.
HINEB—In Winston, Queensland, Australia, Feb. 24th,
Miss E. E. Hlnes, a sister of Mrs. Ernest Kopke of
this city.
LUNING—In Los Angeles, Cal., March 18th, J. W.
Luning, for many years a resident of Honolulu.
DOUGLAS—At Watsonvlllc, Cal., on March 24th, Susan
Jane Douglas, wife of Thomas s. Douglas of Honolulu, and daughter of the late Jeremiah O'Neill.
LUCE—In Honolulu, on April 2d, William Seaborn
Luce, in his fifty-first year.
McINNIB-In this city, April 2d, at the Queen's Hos-
Oeorge Mclnnis, a native of Prince Edward
Fiital.
slanda.
April Bd,
Dr. Robert
McKIBBIN—At Makawao, Maui.
McKibbin, aged 70 years.
3d,
the
infant
Honolulu,
April
BRUNDAOE—In
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Brundage, aged 2
months 19 days.
ING ALLS—At Clifton Springs Sanitarium, N. V., April
years
7th, Mrs. A. B. Ingalls, aged
PHILLIPS—In this city, April Bth, Andrew Brown
Phillips, aged 19 years and 9 months, son of the
late John Phillips.
WRIGHT-In this city, April 24th, John N. Wright,
aged 71 years; a native ofDc Ruyter, N. Y.
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Vol. 59, No. 4.]
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
This page Is devoted to the Interests of the Haand the Kditor, apwaiian Board of Missions,
by tha Board, I* responsible for Its con-
Sointed
>nt».
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
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Editor.
Vessel for Micronesia Missions.
Rev. Walter Frear writes to Dr. Bingham as follows, under date of April 13:
"The Carrie and Annie just bought for
our work this year will probably leave
here in about six weeks or so, and stop
The
at Honolulu, I think.
purpose of building has been given up for
this year. I had plans made. The last
two months have been full of vessel problems with me. The Carrie and .-lunie
is not large, but the best that has seemed
possible. She is a fine sailer, built of oak
and strong. Cheaper than chartering."
Friends may soon prepare their messages for Kusaie, lionabe, and Ruk.
* * *
The meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association will be held this year
in Haiti Church. Hilo, Hawaii, commencing Thursday, June 6th, at 10 a. m.
Rev. D. P. Mahihila, missionary of
this Hoard, stationed on the islam! of
Maiana. Gilbert Islands, says that he
does not think that the Hawaiian Board
should withdraw its work from those
islands. He does not think the Gilbertesc youth trained for the ministry in the
mission school at Kusaie have strength
enough of character to withstand the
temptations of that semi-heathen life
and so become the religious leaders of
their people.
He makes a call for more Hawaiian
missionaries. "Where," says he, "is
Rev. Kaaia, the prophet of Tapiteuea.
where is Kaai who was at Apaiang, and
Kuikahi and Kaauwai and Nuuhiwa who
were with me in the theological school?
The land is invaded by false teachers,
images are set up and to them offerings
are made of cuts of tobacco and knees
are bent at these altars. The worship of
Mary is put in place of the worship of
Two Weeks on Kauai.
The meetings began Thursday, April
with one held in the Y. M. C. A.
building in Mr. Rice's yard, Messrs.
Lydgate, Desha and Emerson giving the
addresses. Most of those present were
Hawaiians. The next meeting was held
in the mission church at Koloa. A "bus"
full of people went over from Lihue and
there was quite an audience present.
Scattered through it were a number of
foreign residents. Mr. Lydgate is pastor of the church.
sth
The next meeting came on Sunday in
the new church. The dedicating exercises being at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
and there being also a service of prayer
in the evening, which was well attended.
On Monday Mr. Lydgate held his
theological institute, seven native clergymen and two laymen being present. Expositions of parables were given and
afterwards plana of sermons formed on
them were criticised and corrected.
These exercises closed on Tuesday
morning, after which the sessions of the
Kauai Association began. Rev. Kaili,
pastor at Hanalei, was elected chairman. All the pastors of the island were
present with the exception of Rev. Kaauwai, who was in attendance on the
legislature as "representative from his
district. Some of the reports from the
churches were encouraging; some things
were not so. Meeting houses had been
built and repaired, hut these good works
had not stopped the gambling and immorality.
One of the best church reports was
given by the superintendent of the Waimea Sunday school. She is a graduate
of Kawaiahao Seminary and is married
to a white man and has been for a number of years a teacher in the public
school. She has both Hawaiian and
Chinese blood and is highly respected as
a Christian leader. With her came the
wife of the Chinese preacher at Koloa,
who is also of mixed blood. She was
the delegate to the Sunday School Association and brought her baby with
her.
The sessions of the Sunday School Association came after the adjournment of
the Kauai Association of churches.
Two week-flay evening meetings for
prayer and conference were held in the
new church during the stay of the Conference in Lihue and one afternoon meeting was held at an outstation. This afternoon meeting met in the Mormon
Chapel as the one belonging to the native church had been blown down during the late storm.
At one of the mornings during the
stay of the delegates at Lihue a dinner
was given them by some of the ladies of
the foreign church, and on one afternoon there was a gathering to witness
the baptism of some children. Among
those baptized was the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lydgate.
Thursday and Friday evenings of the
second week were spent in and about.
Hanalei, union meetings being held for
Chinese and Hawaiians. An afternoon
meeting was also held at Kaena, where a
small meeting house is being built.
We were fortunate to have the Rev.
Mr. Thwing with us at these meetings.
His addresses in Chinese were listened
to with marked attentions by at least a
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hundred of that race. Hanalei is a rice
field all the way from Kaalawai to Wainiha, in every valley the Chinaman and
his rice field is in evidence. The same
is true of the southern side of the island.
The former salt marshes of Mana arcnow rice fields. At Waimea, at Hanapepe, at Koloa, and in the intervening
valleys there is rice and there are Chinamen. Such a week of meetings, with
Chinese as well as natives, as we spent
with Mr. Thwing at Lihue and Waimea.
as well as at Hanalei, we consider well
Spent. We have seen no class of people
respond more quickly than did these
Chinese, From the first greeting "have
\ou had your rice," to the further talk
on their faults and needs, Mr. Thwing
can win his hearers. The spirit of reform is abroad among this people and
such men as Mr. Thwing are absolutely
necessary to meet the needs of the hour.
Gilbert Island Report for 1900.
By Rev. A. C. Walkup.
The "Hiram Bingham" has been an
important factor in making it possible
give this report. We reached TapiJanuary 18, on the vessel's third
trip from San Francisco, just two weeks
after the "Morning Star" left the group.
Since then we have visited at 26 islands
60 times. This has required us to travel
9,064 miles, and 1,062 have been by the
use of engine. We have been 101 days
at sea or 09 miles a day. In English
miles 11,384, or 113 a day. It has given 236 days in harbor; or, as at a few
of the islands anchoring outside, and
at others "off and on."
We have visited at 54 stations, or outstations, 113 times. We have travelled
on the vessel in lagoons, 804 miles, not
to speak of pulling ashore hundreds of
times in the skiff and often a mile or
more. All this has required anchoring
and getting under way 103 times. We
have carried five families on vacations,
and to their work. Also Mr. Heine
from Rutaritari to Jaluij to commence
his work of teaching. Moreover Rev,
Jeremia, the native Bishop of the Marshall Islands, made a tour with us.
We have delivered 154 cases of supplies to the teachers, and 8 of them wcie
very large cases of dry goods, which we
had to break up to handle and store
away in cabin.
On our way to Kusaie I increased our
crew to 10 boys, 8 of'them to be left in
the Training School, while tiiree families are ready to go with us to the work
I think the shareholders in the 'Hiram
Bingham" ought to be reminded that
this is the ninth year the boat has bevi
afloat, and we have been 871 days at
sea, sailing about 63,450 miles, or
to
tctica
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weeks,
72,514 English miles, or nearly three was to stop at the island a few
bought
But
still
betCatnolics
have
the
and
also
the
globe.
times around the
ter, it has given me 1,292 dayr, of home lot next to our mission lot, and the
life among the islands., Is this the last, Bishop and Lady Superior have left Nonouti, and arc to make another effort
as well as the least of the "Navy"?
As to the Islands.
A great blessing has been the plenshowers for the- last 20 months.
This is bringing a large crop of food and
nuts.
The trading vessels are racing
from island to island. The people can
not only clothe themselves now. but
they can buy books and give to support
the work, if they have the will. At
some of the islands I have found such
call for Bibles that I have sold 74 of the
140 for benevolent distribution. Now no
Bibles come to replace them.
Butaritari is the darkest and most discouraging of the islands at present. The
scripture truth, "So the last shall be
first, and the first last" has a good commentary in comparing Butaritari and
Apemama, a few years ago, and now.
Here the first Resident Commissioner
lived for a time, but the laws have become a farce. There are plenty of fines
and birds for the gaol, from among the
common people, but none from the very
worst class, the chiefish. The chief mag
istrate is the Prince, Tabu. Our teacher
Taokai, a chief from Apaiang, and intimate friend of Tabu, is continually
preaching from the old prophets on this
evasion of the laws. The king, Bureimone, while hating the dance of the
heathen, that is allowed them Holiday
seasons, smuggling in as much other
heathen deviltry with it as they can, is
himself not so far from heathenism as
we had hoped. Both the king and the
prince have not only been upbraided, but
fined by the Commissioner for old heathen kingly customs still in vogue, after
40 years of instruction.
I suppose they might be classed
among Paul's "carnal" Christians. But
I have hopes for any man who is making the effort that this man made to be
restored again to church fellowship.
Not one of our three teachers in the
principal villages can gather over 20
scholars for school, and 4 or 5 of these
regular for Sabbath work. The attendance is from 5 to 20 at each village, or
40 to 50 in a union meeting. We have
28 faithful Christians scattered in each
village as lights. Butaritari is doubtless more favored than Sodom. Although I was at the island some 90 days
in the five visits, I did not seem to be of
much help to the teachers; but I found
my time fully occupied in mimeographing Sabbath-school lessons, and care of
the boat and engine, and rebuilding one
of the mission houses. I am anxious to
get there again as the Commissioner
teous
here.
Makin and Kichit. These arc two islets
separated from Butaritari by four miles
of sea, and their government is dependent on Butaritari. I made two visits, of
four days each, in a boat from Butaritari,
and also called twice with the vessel for
a few hours each. The work is quite encouraging, although weakened the last
part of the year by a visit from the king
and his party, gathering and carrying off
some $3,000 of nuts, not respecting tin
rights of individuals to the land, and this
besides eating up most of their Babai
and other food. It will be six months
before they can get nuts for clothes and
books and contributions.
Timau, the teacher at Makin, had a
vacation to Miriam's home at Apaiang,
but we would like to give them a year
at Kusaie, and ordain him as pastor of
the (lock.
The couple left at Kiehu ought to
have a larger place, and Timau has a
couple in training who could hold Kiehu
as an out-station.
Marakci. 1 have been at this island
four times, but was able to anchor only
three times, as the anchorage is outside
and close to the breakers. We rolled
heavily each time, but we held on seven
days in all, and wanted to another day
on our last visit, as it would be Sabbath.
But the wind changed, swinging us to
the breakers, and we got away from the
danger.
On our visit in April, the heathen
were dancing in open and full swing six
weeks before the Queen's birthday. Yet
neither that, nor the Catholic priests seriously affected our work, but in the two
months when all the people were gathered at the principal village building a
stone gaol-yard, some of the young were
ensnared by the promiscuous plays on
the beach, and lost to the work for the
present at least.
The teachers, at the time of this gathering for public works, had a combined
school of over a hundred. The vanity of
native officials has shown itself several
One, the Commissioner left
time.
orders that girls must not sleep in
the mission yards. But the haughty officials tried to keep the yards clear of all
persons, except at the time of worship
Rev. D. Nauto pressed his protest, and
his yard was left open to all in daytime
The assistant teacher at another village
was not a match for the policemen, and
none dared to visit him bringing food.
The result was his large family got
hungry and wanted to go to their home
island.'
May,1901.
The Catechist left last year is a native of the island, and has some fourteen
boys and girls under his charge (his station is in a back district and not all the
laws have reached so far) besides eighty
day scholars at times. There are two
more districts on Marakci not supplied
with teachers.
Pastor NautO had a severe affliction
in his wife being helpless several weeks
on her back. Put the angelic disposition
of a Christian couple was shown in their
taking the family to their house those
weeks and caring tor them. The church
work is steady, four received, (») members, and an average congregation
180.
The contributions and book-sales an
a little slow.
ApaiauiT. I have been at this island
Vive times, but one of them only over
night to take Mr. Tabwia to Maiana.
He has not been in commission now for
about five \ears. but has gathered a congregation at the south end, and has
built a church. 1 have promised him a
field for next year. In the mean time he
wished to visit his grandchild and help
the work on Maiana. The catechisl
Tarakabu has taken that as his field, as
he was living in a village too close to
the old mission. Here at the old station Solomon, left last year also, is, as a
native expressed it, asleep. Thus the
work fell low. as only children of steadfast Christians attend school and Sabbath school.
The young couple I brought from
Kusaie in June was stationed at the village vacated in taking Mr. Morning
Star Kaure to Kusaie. Xow these three
arc our only schools at Apaiang, as the
Home Mission Band has failed in getting support for teachers.
The efforts of this P.and are comically
enterprising, if not succesful. hirst they
got permission of the Women's Board of
Apaiang to collect and use their debt of
—about $150, in the hands of parties that
have lands and plenty of nuts. Their
proposition to go and gather the nuts
was answered by the promise to pay in
Although
instalments semiannually.
this promise was from the chief magistrate, and another chief by birth, it was
not fulfilled.
Another effort and only
partly successful, was drift-wood from far
off Queensland. This drift-wood was set
afloat by Gilbert island laborers on
sugar plantations, where an Australian
society have a missionary to work among
<
the natives. The first drift-log to reach
the islands was six pounds (S3O), but the
king of Apaiang snatched it. and only
gave up one-half of it to the Band. Then
a log of eight pounds ($41.50) drifted
into the hands of our teacher at Apemama, but the Apaiang Band heard of
it, divided it, and sent for it. But the
�bearer has decided that it is for the general work of the group. We hope this
mission Band will have one or more
teachers working soon.
The government has no schools, as
the competition between the Catholics
(who have several hirelings called
teachers) and Protestants are said to be
sufficient. At Tarawa, the Commissioner's headquarters, I have called six
times, and only met the Commissioner
once, on my fifth visit. * * * Rev.
Tcraoi has four other helpers, six schools
in all, and about 170 children, but they
are small, and the parents are indifferent. Along this 30 miles of coast, our
Christian families arc much scattered,
and only such a patient, faithful pastor
as Tcraoi could bear to wait for latter
rains and fruit.
Maiana. At this island I have made
five visits, but inside to anchor only
twice, when 1 feel safe and prolong my
stay. Rev. and Mrs. P. Mahihila had
a vacation of two months on Tarawa and
Apaiang, and returned refreshed. Mr.
Tabwia took their work and became a
favorite. Then later the catcchist Tebaou, a son of Mr. Tabwia, also had a
vacation, his father looking out for the
work. The work at this station has
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dredged from the adjacent reef, and part
brought by steam railway from Manoa
valley. It is to be hoped that a spacious
Park will be reserved near the sea.
now, have better incomes than the common people on other islands.
(To be Continued.)
Naval Artesian Well.
No Panama Canal for Us!
The Naval wharves and grounds are
"The Panama canal is a good enough
now abundantly supplied with water from canal for Hawaii, which cares nothing
an artesian well on the grounds, which is for the rivalarics that exist between Nic1,200 feet deep. The flow is reported to aragua and Panama on the subject. The
be 1,500,000 gallons a day. The second point with this Territory is to have the
of the new slips was recently completed, 1Atlantic and Pacific joined by a shipbetween the main body
500x150 feet, and 31 feet deep, excavated canalthesomewdierc
two American continents. The
in hard coral, which has been used to fill .of
many acres of tide lands, lying inland particular site is immaterial.—P. C. Adfrom the Marine Railway, and beyond it.
One strong reason for preferring the
route for the Isthmian CanaL
Nicaragua
Porto Rican Laborers.
is the shorter distance to North Atlantic
Immigrants from Porto Rico are pour- ports. Another reason is the prevalence
of calms west of Panama which detain
ing into Hawaii at the rate of 900 a sailing vessels for weeks. But a far more
month. About 10,000 in all are expected. important reason is the prevalence of pesThey arrive in rather wretched condition,' tilential fevers at Panama, especially the
but are said to improve rapidly on the very malignant "Panama fever," also
sugar plantations. It is too early to ven- yellow fever, neither of which are comture an opinion whether their descend- mon on the Nicaragua route. It would
ants will form a desirable class of Amer- be a serious calamity to have a dozen
ican citizens. Happily the proportion of steamers monthly bringing infection to
females is large. What provision will Hawaii from the Isthmus.
be made by the Roman Catholic Church
for their spiritual needs, is not learned. QAHU RAILWAY & LAND CO.
Their children will he taught English in
our public schools. Propably these peo
MMs^jnuJaJL
pie, having a large admixture of negro
blood, are inferior in mental capacity to
our Portuguese population.
been very encouraging, although for a
time they had a great trial by the impertinence of the Catholics who purchased
the premises next to the station. Purchasing this property was the entering
wedge for the Catholics to land, and
they made a great effort to capture the
Kewalo Reclamation.
whole island, but only succeeded in getting a few renegades, and the hatred of
There is a swampy tract lying at sea
This native
the native government.
level'in
the southeast part of Honolulu,
government has decided not to have a
even
a
on nearly square mile in extent, commonly
Catholic officer, or any dancing
holiday, and to attend the Protestant known as Kewalo. It is being much
built upon, which should not be permitted
worship,
This gives us a very large congrega- for sanitary reasons. A scheme is likely
tion now. and not all wheat. Mr. Cor- to be soon carried into effect to fill the
rie, an English trader, has been friendh whole section two or three feet, so as to
to our work, and now 1 hear has been' be dry land. Part of the material is to be
appointed Government agent, will setthat the laws are enforced, and quiet
reigns. Our other catcchist, Teriba. has
been afflicted by an island disease, and
'
Trains Hon ISf.twekm
HONOLULU, PEARL CITY, EWA
AND WAIANAE PLANTATIONS
TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
Trains will leave nt 9:15 a. m., and 1:45 p. m.
arriving in Honolulu at 3:11 p. m. und 5:55 p.m.
BOUND TRIP TICKEIH:
Ist Class 2ndClam
Pearl City
S 75
8 60
75
Ewa Plantation
1 00
1 50
1 25
Wnianae
Importers of Live Stock
above all intellectually is hardly capable
MODERN
STABLE
LIVERY and BOARDING
for the large village he has, and must be
relieved soon.
MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS IN HARNESS
Apemama. Here I have made three
WAGON MANUFACTURING and REPAIRING
visits. Mr. Murdock, a Government
BLACKSMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
agent, has given the people a good training on public works, and in selecting offiDEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
cials only who are faithful and true in
HORSES, MULES, COWS, CHICKENS and VEHICLES
executing the laws. No white traders, or
Catholics are on the island, or either
Aremuka or Kuria islands owned mostly
by the king and chiefs of Apemama.
Trading vessels trade direct with the peoLIMITED.
ple, and make the price of goods about
RICE,
President.
W.
H.
W. S. WITHERS, Manager
at
Thus
one-half of prices other islands.
the former slaves, who are the renters
HONOLULU STOCK-YARDS CO.
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BREWER & CO., Lra,
OF HAWAII, Ltd.,
THE
General Mercantile
(Incorporated under
COMMISSION-AGENTS.
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
Queen St., Honolulu, H. I.
FOR 1901 !
President
Manager
Maaijaasxj ami
X Faxuu lilsiioi>
Treaaiirsr
DIttICTOBSi
C. M. ce ooki<0oki<
PACIFIC
W. F. Allan
lleo. K. t'sucr
H Waterlioua"
HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
Port St., Honolulu
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
concisely dealt with.
One of Hie Most Interesting Numbers yet
Nothing excels the
with Patent Automatic Feed
Hnwniinn Annual in the
amount and variety of Reliable Information
pertaining to these Islands.
• • • *
MAILEIi ABBOAD SORBSCUNTS
THOS. G. THRUM,
Honolulu, 11. 1.
Publisher
J.
]£ # O.
1 [ALL & SON,
AM)
DEALERS IN
Port Street, Honolulu
SUGAR FACTORS
Steamship Co.
MAY CO., Ltd.
..
LUNCH ROOM,
BEAVER
H. J. NOLTF. Piioi-niETon
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. 1.
llest Quality of (igarelles, Tobacco, Smokers'
Articles, etc., always on hand.
ItollKHT Lkwkiih
K.J.
GROCERS,
Retail Departments:
AM)
(WSTLE & COOKE, Ltd.,
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
H. I.
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
HARDWARE
General Merchandise,
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
The Kohala Sugar Oo ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.,
Honolulu,
G. IRWIN &CO.,
J | KNRY
SHIP CHANDLERY,
Honolulu, 11. I.
Agents for
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Wholesale sod Betail
DRUGGISTS
Dealtfi in Photographic Supplies
SUGAR FACTORS.
Queen Street
Agents for the Oceanic
LiMiriiii.
] IOLLISTER DRUG CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Double and Triple Effects, Vacuum lans and
Cleaning lans, Steam and Water Pipes, liraea
and Iron Fittings of all Descriptions, Etc.
COMMISSION AGENTS.
IMPORTERS
Honolulu. 11. I.
MANIIFAi'TI'ItKItS OF
Published. Alike Valuable for Home and MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Pacific Mail Steamship ('<>.
Honolulu, 11. I.
No. 81, King Street
and
JJ
Foreign Benders.
Oil", Art Goods
Picture Framing » Specialty
O.
MMyOQOuQO
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Lubricating
SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS AND NAVY CONTRACTORS.
Purveyors to Oceanic Steamship Co., and the
....
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Chaa. M. Cooke, l'n alilent; J. B. Atherlon. VicePresident; C. 11. Cook*. Cashier; F. C. Atherton, Secretary. Henry Waterhouse, Tom May,
F. W. Macfurlane, B. D. Tenney, J. A. Mc-
Ordlnnry and tetm Deposits will ho received
Is an Illustrative Nnmlier Replete with Vnlunble
in accordaJice with rule*
Historic Information pertaining to Hawaii and Interest :illowed
and
conditions as printed in Pill Honks. Copies
for Handy lteference.|
of terms and conditions upon which Deposit*
will he received may he had upon application, or
Carefully revised Statistical and Census Tables, mailed to those desiring same.
Specially prepared Articles on Timely Topics,
relating to the Progress and Development of
ONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
the Islands. Research and Current History
PRICKTI CENTS.
MEAT CO.
METROPOLITAN
WALLER, MANAGER.
CAPITAL
Candlesa.
Kxohange drawn on Wells. Forgo & Co.'a
Bank, In San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
Attend to General Hanking Business.
Safe Deposit Boxes rented !>v month or year.
27TH ISSUK.
LIST OF OKIICBIJS:
O, IL Osaka
Oi'oi'u*' '1- Uuliei'tsoii
the laws of the Hawaiian
Republic)
Lowkky
Corner of Fort and King streets.
Wnverlrv Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Telephones:
[Shipping Departmental
Bethel Street
Fort St.. 22 and "»2
Bethel St., 21 and
Wholesale and Shipping Pepts., 948
1)49
(3JLAUS SPRECKELS & CO.,
BANKFRS.
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the
CM Ciiiikk
world, and transact a general Hanking
The Fulton Iron Works, St. ljouia, Mo.,
Business
JEWERS & COOKE,
The Htnndnr I Oil Co.,
Hawaiian Island!.
Honolulu,
i"
Pumps,
Steam
DiaUSM
Geo. F. Blake
Weston's Centrifugals,
BUILDING
MATERIAL.
LUMBER
&
rpiIOS. G. THRUM,
The New England Mutuil Life Ins Co. of lioston
Office: 82 Fort St.
/Ktna Fire Insurance Co of Hartford, Conn.
Between King, Fort anil Merchant Sts.
Yard:
of
London.
Assurance
Alliance
Co
Importing and Manufacturing
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,
PORTER
JJAWAIIAN TRUST AND
FURNITURE CO,
Impohtkkh ok
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
AND BEDDING.
HONOLULU, H. I.
Organized for express purpose of acting
aa
ADMINISTRAGUARDIANS.
TORS, EXECUTORS, RECEIVERS
TRUSTERS.
»ar» r*a*«J**
Corner of Hotel and Bethel Sts.
Wickerwnre, Antique Oak Fnrnituro, Cornice
Poles, Window Shades and Wall Brackets
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Low Prices
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And Publisher of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
Dealer In Fine
Stationery. Books,
t
and Fancy Goods.
FORT fcn N 'Near Hotel *t) HONOLULU.
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Vol. 59
J
r. castle,
attorney
.
IJENSON,
at law.
Merchant Street, Oartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREI'ULEY INVESTED
M. WHITNEY, 11. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
J
Office:
Brewer's Block, Cor. Hotel k Fort Ste.
..
GISTS...
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Ware, Brass Goods and IroP
j Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbing
! Sanitary
J(JlJlJ(J>JlJ>Jijtj(j(jljlj(JljiJlJlJljS
Honolulu, H. I.
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
J )R. A. C. WALL, DR. 0. E.p,WALL,
in.
tort M* Honolulu.
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHvJOL
I J ENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
(Samuel PlnajrM Irciich, A 11., Principal)
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
T.
Dealers in Investment Securities
I*- CLAIMIA.M,
Dentist.
Stable*; Tel. 1088; calls
Vktbiunakv Surgeon
ami
Mint— of IloNoi,ui,t; Stock Exohanoe
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Sale 0f....
i
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
togethei with special
Offioa: King Street
day or night promptly anaweredj specialties,
SUGAR AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS j
obstetrics, and lameness,
Agents for the liritish-Ainerican Steamship Co. i
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
HACKFELD & CO.,
I
Island Agents for Office, Rank
and School Furniture
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Telephone 313
Honolulu
St..
Honolulu, 11. I Queen
Cor. Queen ft Fort Ste.,
, i A.
Commercial,
Music, and
II
JI
F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Kort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
received by Every Steamer
Y.
A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Honolulu, II I.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
A. M., I'll D, Prealdent
AND
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
Masonic Temple
-i
B U 3
an rw King at.
IMPORTERS OF
OAHU COLLEGE...
HIGH,
sh. in. to
1)
j
JTjMMELUTH & CO., LTD.
(Arthur Ma*Min Smith
DENTIST.
OPFICI Horns:
Lets Bldg.
SMITH A CO., Ltd.
Wholesale and Retail
Entrance on Hotel Street
|3 R. CLIFFORD B.
[No. 6.
HONOLULU, 11. 1., JUNE, 1901.
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Art Courses.
For Catalogues Address
N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
il
work a specialty. Kodak development
i MONUMENTS,
and printing.
At Woman's Exciianok
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Honolulu, H. I.
MARKERS and POSTS.
\\T
STATUARY—-
E. BIVENS,
BROKER.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
Scotch and American Granites,
HUSTACE.
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumbers' Slabs,
King and Bethel Streets,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Office: Corner
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S.
&
CO.,
\\ GREGORY
M 7Kurt St. shove Hotel.
Estimates
given on work free of charge.
|
—BUILDINO SUPPLIES—j
] [OPP & COMPANY,
Call and Examine.
Ami AgSatfl for
Importoru and Manufacturers of
Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St.
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens,
Alfred
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY.
Hartman Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
Art Mouldings, etc., etc,
(MIAIRS TO RENT
MONUMENTAL CO.
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No. 74, Kiug St.
Honolulu, H. I.
61G Fort Street, above Hotel.
Phono No. Ml
H. K. HKNDRICK, Proprietor
�THE FRIEND
CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
BISHOP
George
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
COMPANY,
Andrews, Proprietor.
Importer, Wholesaleand
Hetail Dealer in
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
94
(CALIFORNIA FRUIT
& CO.,
California and Domestic Fruits and
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Tel. 4M.
No. 115 Xii g St.
Honolulu, H. I.
Kktahlihheil In 1858.
Everything in the Harness
Transact a general Banking and Exchange
business. Loans made on approved security
CoKNER QuBEN & NUUANU STBBBTB,
At
Line kept in Stock at the
J
Bills discounted. Commercial credit 'granted.
CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOR
Deposits received on current accoun subject
Telephone 778
639 King St
Honolulu
to check. Interest paid on specia " Term
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per annum for three i
months,
for six months, and 4% for twelve JOHNNOTT,
"H*jff. ■■!.
months.
TIN,
COPPER
AND
SHEET
IRON
Regular Savings Bank Department mainWORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tained in Bank Building on Merchant St., and
Insurance Department, doing a Life, Fire
FITTER, ETC.
and Marine business on most favorable terms, Stores anil Ranges o/ nil kinds, number's Stork anil Ma
tcriiU, House Furnishing (iV«/(, Chandeliers, Lumps, etc.
in Friend Building on Bethel St.
Honolulu.
Telephone No. 121.
.
P. O. Box 452.
$ALTER & WAITY,
....GROCERS...,
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
"Cheapest
Tel. 680
House
in
Orpheum Block
1
7
Bet. Fort and Alakca St., Honolulu.
Stylish and Up-to-date Surreys, Phaetons, Buggies, Runabouts, Itoad-
s*Tli\WWW~7-2
Town ; '
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Studebaker Bros.' Mnfg, Co.
P. O. Box 300
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OPTICIAN.
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All Goods and Work Guaranteed.
41 Years' Experience.
P. O. Box 827.
- - KILLEAN,
—
507 Post St
,
Honolulu.
F RNIT
"
&,
Westcott Carriage Co.
h. h. wiuuai,
Manager.
UNDERTAKING
MISS M. E.
TH* LEADBU IN—
CHAIRS RENTED FOR
Millinery, Dressmaking,
Hair Dressing and Manicuring,
Imported Suits and Novelties.
Telephone: Office, 846.
Hotel St,
Arlington
Block, Honolulu, H. I.
\ltjTlW
MONUMENTS.
Call, 84n
Nos. 531-ISS Foar SrssßT, Hono lilu.
All European
at
.
if
Specially Low Prices
—
FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY
at
L. B. KERR & CO.
QUEEN STREET.
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cousness. wisdom, loving-kindness in this
A people, even moderately Christianized, and pervaded with some degree
of Christian sentiment, become a reformlulu. H. I."
ed and civilized people. Living ChrisBusiness letters should be addressed "T. G.
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
tians "shine as lights in the world." We
Kntereil at the Post ofliii- at Honolulu as tscond elaSi must Christianize the nations, in order to
matter.
redeem them, both for this life and the
Editor. life to come.
S. E. BISHOP
THE KRIEND Is published the first day of each
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year In Advance.
All communications and letters connected with
the literary department of tho paper. Books
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges,
should be addressed "Rev. S. E. Bishop, Hono-
- - - -
.
Way Convert Noa-Chrlatianii?
Mrs. Isabella Chamberlain lyman
11. S. TUB lawHill to Mindanao
old Memories of Hawaii
Infant Mortality of llawaiians
New Piinahoii f reparatory Bulldins
I'uleinaii Farewell Ueeeptioti
Opium Cursrat I.ar«*'
Why the County Hill Failed
.luilKe Alfred Ilartwell
Maui News on Legislature
Iteeonl of Events
Hirt lis. Deaths and Marriages
Hawaiian Hoard,
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101
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Mrs. Isabella Chamberlain Lyman.
(
)l)ituary.
In her sixty-fourth year, ami after
forty years of married life, the noble and
beloved wife of Judge Frederick S. Lyman of Hilo has gone to the blessed rest
of heaven.
We recall the terrible day of continuous earthquake in Kau. on April z, 1868,
Prognui for the Masting of the Hawaiian Evangeliwhen the young wife led the prayers of
101.
cal As-oeialol) at Hllo, .little G-l.!, 11101
the
natives gathered on a hill, and calmKeanae
101
alii
Association
St.
If
Social Settlement st Wailuku
101 ed them while tin- rocks were heaving
I albert Islands Report for IHOO
Mi and tumbling around them.
During
Missionary Journal Kuaaie,
I No.
HONOLULU, 11. 1.. JUNE, 1901.
95
.
Why Convert Non-Christians?
103
thirty-two subsequent years of residence
in Hilo, Mrs. Lyman has been a leader
in spiritual things. Few women anywhere have been more truly such a
leader. Her spiritual endowment was
large, her disposition sweet and winning,
and her faith and consecration ardent
and deep. A very devout and gracious
soul has passed on to the rest of the
Lord.
Mrs. Lyman leaves four sons, three of
them married, and two daughters of
adult age. The eldest are twin brothers.
She was herself the youngest of seven
children. Three brothers and two sisters survive her, the oldest brother, Warren P, Chamberlain, Est)., aged 72, and
the oldest sister, Mrs. Maria J. Forbes,
aged 69, both residing in Honolulu, and
resting after long and laborious lives.
Another sister also is here, the well
known and still somewhat active city missionary, Miss Martha A. Chamberlain.
Our especial sympathy is tendered to
the husband, left to walk on alone. Yet
he and all the bereaved family, possess in
a rare degree the shining example of one
passed "beyond the veil" in clear assurance of life in Christ.
Robert E. Speer answers as follows:
"The primary business of the missionary is a religious business. Missions are
the product of the conviction that Christianity is a divine life in man, and that
every Christian is different from other
men, not in this or that external, but in
the fact that he is alive and other men
are dead. The Church may have become
so much like the world as to have lost
sight of this truth, but the New Testament is falsehood and delusion if there
is not in the Christian the power of a
supernatural life which is absent from
the non-Christian. It is to give men that
life that the Church sends out missionaries, and all kinds of accessory and
blessed consequences How from missionary work because the life of Christ planted in men cannot be restrained from producing such results."
It is Christian teaching that ungodly
and impenitent men are dead in soul. As
Paul said to the Lphesian disciples, "You
hath He quickened (or made alive) when
ye were dead in trespasses and sins." Missionaries go to impart the life of Christ
to dead souls. Those who receive Christ,
H. S. Townsend to Mindanao.
receive the mighty power of Cod into
Prof. Henry S. Townsend, the princitheir inmost being. It springs up in
It
also
of Kaahumanu school of this city,
pal
them producing everlasting life.
causes those heathen and unfruitful souls lias accepted the important position of
to bear lovely and noble fruits of right- Division Superintendent of the schools of
6.
a |H>rtion of the great island of Mill
danao, some 500 miles south of Manila.
I lis division contains about one million
people, with jcxi.txxi children within the
school age.
Mr. Townsend came here years ago as
a young man fresh from eollegc. lie has
been ever since in educational work, in
the common schools, in Lahainaluna
Seminary, in the Kainehameha School,
and for five years as Inspector General
of Schools. He has distinguished himself by mental ability, thoroughness and
determination, and by zeal and activity
in improving the standard of education
in Hawaii. His long experience in introducing the Hawaiian children to the
use of the English language, especially
fits him for a similar work with the native tribes of Mindanao.
Mr. Townsend has here proved himself a man of earnestly benevolent Christian spirit. Nothing less than this could
induce him now to break up bis pleasantly settled home in Honolulu, and remove
his family to the remote and little known
field of Mindanao. He must encounter
there immense difficulties. Indeed we
doubt whether the very barbarous, if not
absolutely savage condition of a large
portion of the tribes will permit the establishment of schools outside of a few of
the larger towns along the coast. lie
will have the great advantage of the
whole force of the U. S. Government behind him, such as no missionary could
enjoy. Our missionary people in Honolulu will feel the deepest sympathy with
his undertaking, and interest in its success.
Mrs. Townsend, nee Hitchcock, is a
grand-daughter of one of our earlier and
most successful missionaries. Key. Dr.
Hiram I'.ingham of the Gilbert Is. mission has long been solicitous to see the
missionary work in Micronesia extended
to the great island of Mindanao lying
just beyond the Micronesian island
chains. Mr. Townsend may explore and
open the way which shall lead to such
missionary enterprise.
Old Memories of Hawaii.
By S. E. Bishop.
(
Continued.)
I think that at Ewa. we saw much tea*
of the higher class of chiefs than while
living at Kailua. Their residence arts
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at Lahaina, or at Honolulu, where I seldom saw them. I do not remember ever
in my childhood to have seen Kauikeaouli (King Kamehameha UO or his sister Nahienaena, both of whom I often
heard mentioned. There was one chief
whose face was familiar, named Kealiiahonui, who was conspicuous for his
stature and personal beauty. He was
brought to Honolulu in 1823 by the then
tyrannical Regent Kaahumanu, who took
him and his father, King Kaumualii of
Kauai as her joint husbands. At her
conversion in 1825, she put away her
younger husband. I was also familiar
with the person of Auhea Kekauluohi,
the mother of King Lunalilo.
The Premier Kinau, half-sister of the
King, 1 often saw. On one memorable
occasion, she and her husband, the redoubtable Governor Kekuanaoa, visited
Waiawa where we lived. They had been
making a sort of royal progress around
the island, and were travelling in great
state. They had come through that day
20 miles from Waialua, and were received by the Konohiki and people under a
great lanai covered with cocoanut leaves,
where they sat upon the large sofa on
which they travelled. This sofa was
mounted upon an immense platform
composed of long poles crossing each
other in such a manner that fifty men at
once could lift and trot off with their
royal load. The mission family went up
and paid our respects in company with
the principal people of the district.
There was a great gathering of people,
both those of Ewa, and those who accompanied the chiefs from Waialua.
Our people prostrated themselves and
crawled up into the royal presence.
The head man of Waialua was quite
conspicuous in active attendance on the
great personages, and was got up in superior costume. Our own head man, Kanepaiki, seemed to be absent, until I at
last espied him squatting at some distance among the common natives, dressed
in an old dirty shirt and malo. Expressing my surprise, my father explained that
the high chiefs would think much more
of him for his humility than of the ostentatious gentleman from Waialua. I had
never seen Kanepaiki so poorly dressed.
Possibly the fact of Kinau being owner
of Ewa made some difference, relegating
him to the position of a mere servant,
whereas the Waialua man had been acting as entertainer.
Kinau was a tall and portly chiefess,
weighing from 250 to 300 pounds. Her
features were coarse and unattractive,
yet not forbidding. She then had three
sons and a daughter. Two of the sons
became the Kings Kamehameha IV and
Y. An older son, Moses, died in youth,
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controllable nature, of which I once witnessed a sample in his childhood. We
were embarking for Kauai early in 1839.
in company with Mr. and Mrs. Amos
F. Cooke ,and the old governor of Kauai, Kaikioewa, who was the official Kahu, or guardian of little Prince Moses.
The youngster had made up his mind to
go with his guardian. He came down to
Robinson's wharf where we were about
to set sail, and laid hold of the side of the
brig, yelling and howling. His guardian
all the time continued to dissuade and
expostulate. No one dared to use force
upon the furious child. This continued
for more than two hours, until nearly
night. Finally his father, the governor
Kekuanaoa, sent down a file of soldiers
with orders to arrest and convey the little
prince home to the palace near by. This
released us from further detention, and
we set sail. It was a tiresome, but very
curious experience. To Mr. and Mrs.
Cooke it was doubtless an instructive experience, since about a year later, as I
think, they were placed in charge of the
"Royal School" for the children of the
Chiefs, over whom they maintained a
family rule of gentle but firm discipline,
to which the little princes had been
strangers.
To revert to the royal visit at Waiawa, several days had been previously
occupied in preparing food for the entertainment of the chiefs and their great
retinue, taxing all the resources of the
people. Probably the food was taken
from the patches, always the best ones,
which were set apart for the use of the
Landlord, and cultivated by the weekly
labor of all the natives. Not far inland
from our house were dug three immense
"imu" ovens. These were deep and
broad pits, holding 20 or 30 barrels each
of taro. One or two cords of wood were
piled in each pit and covered with lava
stones perhaps two feet deep. The burning of the wood brought most of the
stones to more than red heat. When the
wood was consumed, the hot stones were
levelled and the taro piled upon them, together with sweet potatoes, and large
hogs wrapped in banana-leaves. The interiors of the hogs were first filled with
red hot stones, as well as cavities opened
between the shoulder-blades and ribs.
Other meats were added, such as goats,
fowls and fish, the smaller being wrapped
in ki-leaves.
As soon as the piles of vegetables and
meats were suitably laid up in the pits,
the whole mass was covered deeply with
fresh grass and rushes. The earth dug
from the pits was then piled upon the
grass, covering it deeply, but leaving a
small opening on the summit of the
mound. Into this was suddenly poured
water to the amount of three or four
June1, 901.
barrels. The earth was instantly piled
into the opening, sealing in the violently
escaping steam generated by the red-hut
stones.
The ovens were then left to
"stew in their own juice" for several
hours. On opening, the contents were
found to be most thoroughly cooked by
the steam. The meats were peculiarly
savory. Probably there is no more satisfactory plain cooking in the world, nor
any performed with greater economy of
fuel, than in the Hawaiian Emu. A heavy
task remained, to clean the taro and
pound it into poi. Much of the taro next
to the stones had become baked into a
tough but savory crust. 1 believe that
the New England "clam-hakes" are cooked in a similar manner, with drift wood
in pits in the sands of the beaches.
Our visit to Kauai on the occasion
mentioned above, extended from Koloa
to Hanalei. Koloa was occupied by Mr.
Gulick, Hanalei by Messrs. Alexander
and Johnson. Mr. Gulick lived in a large
thatched cottage of native style. ()f
special interest at Koloa was a silk farm
conducted by Mr. Titcomb who had a
few acres of Multicaulis mulberry which
were very flourishing. He had also a
considerable quantity of silk-worms,
which had to be fed on fresh mulberry
leaves. We saw the worms making cocoons, and the various processes of
reeling the silk from the cocoons, into
beautiful and glossy skeins. That plantation failed, doubtless in part from lack
of reliable skilled labor.
There was also a little sugar plantation
at Koloa, managed by Mr. Hooper, who
was a partner of William Ladtl and P. A.
Hrinsmade, merchants of Honolulu. The
crop could not have exceeded one or two
hundred tons. The mill had small iron
rollers, driven by water-power. The
boiling train was composed of rather Hat
pans. The syrup was crystallized in
large jars like conical flower-pots, with
a hole at the apex, corked with canebagasse, which when opened, allowed the
molasses to drain out. A large pile of
sugar gathered from such pots awaited
transportation. I gratefully remember a
generous hunk of the brown crystals
graciously bestowed on myself by Mr.
Hooper, who must have been a good sort
of man. I think that sugar plantation
generally brought some profit to its owners, and had a history continuous with
the modern and very profitable Koloa
Plantation. It was the earliest manufactory of sugar in these Islands. At the
time of our visit, the native labor was
hired at twelve and a half cents a day,
payable in coarse cotton cloth at 25 cents
a yard. The natives were eager for the
wages, never before having earned any.
No coin was used, only token-money.
Mr. Gulick raised colts, and his rum-
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erous boys all became expert horsemen.
The oldest, Halsey, was then eleven years
old, a boy of great brightness and loveableness. Very interesting was a business training for his boys, instituted by
Mr. G., who made money tokens of his
own, with which the boys traded with
him and each other. This cultivated in
them ideas of property value, and of
traffic, which were serviceable throughout life. Orramel, the second boy, was
then an alert lad of nine, old enough to
be a playmate. Five brothers of this
family became remarkable as a peculiarly
active and successful set of foreign missionaries, all still surviving except I lalsey.
Mounted on good ponies by the kindness of Mr. (iulick, we made a two days
ride to Hanalei. I remember that Mr.
and Mrs. H. (). Knapp were in our party.
Mr. K. was a brother of a lady who came
to Kauai a few years later, Mrs. Dr. J.
W. Smith of Koloa. I remember that he
was very neat in his dress, and wore
gloves when riding. Mrs. Knapp afterwards became the stepmother of San ford
I'.. Dole, a lady of very calm and quiet
efficiency. The ride was a delightful one,
through a rarely beautiful country. At
the last descent into the splendid Hanalei valley, messengers from Mr. Alexander met us with a large bucket of cow's
milk, which I was thirsty enough to
drink, although rather disliking its flavor,
being used only to goat's milk. The
Pnshops found hospitable quarters with
the then young Alexanders, who had a
comfortable stone house. They had three
little boys, the oldest now my honored
friend and "puluna" of the Coast Survey,
and the youngest the genial sugar-king,
Sam.
We bad a canoe ride up the beautiful
river. The great green mountain towering over the rear of the valley made a
lasting impression. I have not since seen
the place in 62 years. We returned the
following week as far as Liliue. There
were one or two deep streams to cross
in canoes, swimming the horses. At
W'ailua. we were entertained with very
warm hospitality by the ex-queen Debora
Tapule, who had formed a great affection
for my own mother in Waimca in 1824.
On leaving she gave us a large package
of choice tapas and fine Niihau mats.
She lived in a very large thatched cottage, with a most clean and comfortable
interior. Reaching the little bay near
Liliue, we spent there sonic 36 hours. It
was long before the days of sugar plantations and cattle ranches. The natives
were numerous and the only inhabitants.
A schooner bore us speedily to Honolulu
with a fair wind, which was unusual in
sailing "to windward."
While at Ewa, we increased our ac-
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quaintance with the few white families
residing in Honolulu, not of the Mission.
Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. Taylor have already been spoken of. We were once at
dinner at the house of a Mrs. Capt.
Hinkley, and repeatedly at that of Mrs.
Capt. Carter, a most sociable and active
lady, whose many descendants have
greatly prospered here. We had much
acquaintance with the families of Messrs.
Ladd and Hrinsmade, who had some
church connection with us, unlike most
of the foreign residents. We saw much
of the sister of Dr. Wood, who married
Capt. Little, and after his loss at sea,
became Mrs. Hooper, a very lively and
agreeable woman. I remember being at
the house of Mrs. Corney, whose two
aged daughters still reside in Honolulu.
There were several prominent white men,
whose faces were familiar, Consul Jones,
old Mr. Reynolds, and old Mr. Pitman.
James Jackson Jarves himself barely of
age. brought his girl-bride fresh from
America, to our house, and spent a fortnight in a very jolly honeymoon time.
Jarves afterwards edited "The Polynesian," wrote Hawaiian History, and became prominent in the literature of Art.
Mrs. Captain Dominis one afternoon
made her appearance in a boat on the
creek near our house, bringing her little
son, and made us a very agreeable visit.
The better class of whites in Honolulu
in the thirties were wont to gather on
Sunday mornings at the Seamen's Bethel,
where Chaplain Diell held public worship. A number of half-white youth also
attended, some of them pupils of Mr.
Andrew Johnstone, who taught the
Of course our in"Charity School."
timacies were with the circle of Missionary families. Of these were the Binghams and Dr. Judd's genial household,
the very kind and hospitable Chamberlains, the families of Messrs. E. O. Hall
and Henry Dimond, who had charge of
the Printing and Binding departments,
and after 1837 the families of S. N.
Castle, and A. F. Cooke. The Lowell
Smiths have already been named. Besides these, the families of Rev. Ephraim
Clark and Rev. Reuben Tinker were intermittently resident in Honolulu. Altogether it was a large circle of warmhearted and enthusiastic missionaries,
bound together by the warmest of united
activity and purpose.
Of this mission circle, Mr. and Mrs.
Bingham held a certain leadership, by
virtue of longer experience, and of some
superiority of intellect and capacity. All
looked up to Mr. Bingham, as the strongest man of the Mission, and a leader.
He possessed much calmness and courtesy of manner. The highest testimony
to the mental and moral qualities of Mr.
and Mrs. B. was in the immense personal
influence which they acquired over the
minds and hearts of the leading royal
chiefs. This ascendancy made him extremely obnoxious to the majority of the
foreigners, who detested moral restrictions. As a child I always held him in
high honor and regard, with much liking, mingled with a little awe. There
was another missionary couple on Oahu,
whom we often met, and of whom I have
the pleasantest memories, the Rev. B. W.
Parker and wife of Kaneohe. Mrs. Parker, now in her nineties, is the only white
survivor of the adult residents of Honolulu in 1836, when we came here.
My father was of habitually even
temper. One of the very few occasions
when I ever saw him betray angry excitement, was in 1836, when we saw passing opposite our house at Ewa on the
public road one morning, a company of
perhaps forty Catholic natives, who were
being led over from Waianae to Honolulu under guard, to receive at the capital sentence to labor on the roads for
their crime of worshipping images, contrary to the royal statutes. The good
missionary was grieved to the heart, and
deeply roused, to see men and women
in his parish suffering ignominious punishment for the practice of their religion,
even though he believed them to be sadly
misguided. He immediately mounted his
horse and rode to Honolulu to expostulate with Kinau and Kekuanaoa. His
remonstrances, however, were ineffectual.
The native rulers had adopted a determined policy of suppressing by force
what they deemed to be real idol-worship, forbidden in the second Commandment. I cannot personally testify that
all the Protestant missionaries were
equally opposed to that persecuting policy, although I suppose that they were so.
This arbitrary course of the chiefs was
put to an end in the following year by
the visit of a French war-ship.
Infant Mortality of Hawaiians.
Not only is the birth-rate among the
native Hawaiians very low, but their
death rate is extremely large, and especially so among their infants. Recent
statistics show the death rate of Hawaiian infants in Honolulu to be nearly
three-fifths of all infant deaths in the
city, although Hawaiians do not furnish
one-third of the births.
This evil condition is no doubt due in
considerable degree to the impaired constitution of these infants from inherited
disease, and the disorderly lives of many
of the parents. It is also owing to improper food. It is common to see natives
feeding young babes on sweet potatoe, poi
and other food unfit for their tender condition, The enfeebled mothers are very
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commonly incapable of supplying the natural nutriment. Many lives of such infants have been saved by benevolent
white neighbors giving tltcm cow's milk,
suitably prepared.
The outlook does not appear bright for
arresting the decimation of the Hawaiian
race, winch has gone on uninterruptedly
for 120 years. 'The chief existing obstacle to its arrest is the fact that males in
Hawaii outnumber females by one hundred per cent, from which the casy-natured natives are the chief sufferers./The
only antidote is in whatever elevates ancl
strengthens the moral condition of the
native females. 'The best work is done
by Christian 'Training schools for the
girls.
New Punahou Preparatory Building.
It is announced that Oahu College is
about to erect for its Preparatory Department a new building on the College
grounds opposite to Pauahi Hall. It will
tie built of concrete, two stories high with
basement, i.J4 feet frontage by 82 feet
depth. Besides the completest supply of
rooms and offices for all needs, there will
In on each nf the first and second floors
four large class-rooms, eight in all, of
>j by 45 feet. An auditorium of 50 by
j\ feet will be on the second floor with
seating capacity for over 600 persons.
The property hitherto occupied in town
at the head of Richards street will be disposed of at very large advance, also the
Miller property beyond the former, which
was bought for a new building. The
great advance in land values in the center of the city helps to furnish means for
the new building.
It is only needful to continue and
maintain the high missionary and evangelical character of Punahou in the past,
in order to secure the Divine blessing upon the College, and render it more and
more a powerful center of Christian light
and soul-healing in this mid-Pacific.
Coleman Farewell Reception.
The Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A.on
May 6th, united in a delightful farewell
reception given in Progress Hall to Mr.
and Mrs. 11. E. Coleman. Mr. Coleman
has served most acceptably for four
years as General Secretary of the Honolulu Young Men's Christian Association.
The assemblage was very large. Decorations of hall, and refreshments, and music
were exceptionally pleasant.
Opium Curse at Large.
[June, 1901.
greatest of these evils is the setting free Home Rulers decided to cinch matters
of the destroying traffic in Opium. Cn- and escape a very dreary job of listening
der the Republic, as much of the time un- to a long bill by passing it at once. The
der the Monarchy, the traffic in the fatal Republicans were prepared to give the
drug had been under very rigid and suc- bill earnest consideration. Hut it sexm
cessful restriction. Quite recently it has became evident, and indeed was so anbeen found that no statute whatever is nounced that the Home Rulers would not
now available to prevent unlimited opium consider any amendments, much less
selling and smoking. ()pium "joints" adopt them. They passed the bill on
are now freely and fearlessly open in all third reading without its ever having
parts of the city occupied by Chinese, and been read before them, or by them. The
very large numbers of Asiatics are in- bill went to the governor as it was when
it left the house.
dulging their appetite for the drug.
Past experience justifies apprehension
"The defects in the bill were admittedof the most destructive effect upon the ly so important that Robertson, who was
native llawaiians. Unlike the China- one of the hardest workers for the bill
man, who can restrict his own indul- in the house, if not the hardest, remarked
gence, the Hawaiian has no control over on hearing of the Senate's action, that the
the gratification of his craving for opium bill was so imperfect that the governor
when once formed. He plunges into con- could not sign it.
tinuous excess, which in two or three "Governor Dole is now accused of killyears, usually ends in a very wretched ing the county government act. but sonic
death. Large numbers of natives, old of its friends say that the senate killand young, have already begun that fatal ed it."
'The fact that this extremely imporcourse. 'The already excessive mortality
among Hawaiians is now certain rapidly tant bill was passed with such vital defects, without ever having been read by
to increase.
It will probably be two years before the Senate, is a conclusive comment upon
any restrictive legislation can be obtain- the incompetency of the native majority
ed, even if it can be enacted without a of the 'Territorial Legislature.
change by Congress in our Organic Law.
Why the County Bill Failed.
The history of the failure of the pet
measure of the "Home Ruler" majority
is given in the "Hawaiian Star" substantially as follow
The first crude bill, which was the result of over a month's caucusing of the
Home Rulers previous to the session,
proved to be a hopeless compilation. A
new bill was substituted, and several
weeks hard work done on putting it in
shape, chiefly by white Republican members.
"When the last section was reached it
was discovered that several sections were
omitted or imperfect. There was no general provision for elections under the act,
the disposition of moneys collected by
the county treasurers was not provided
for and there were other acknowledged
defects. With the idea of saving a day
which would have been required for further amendments in the house, the representatives decided to send the bill to the
senate as it was, leaving to the Upper
house the task of amending.
"First and second reading in the senate
were 'by title.' ()n third reading it was
proposed to read the bill through according to custom, but the reading did not
s:
progress beyond section two of chapter
one. When this section was read Cecil
With the many benefits secured by An- Brawn objected to Waimea as county
nexation, some evils come to this new seat of Lunalilo county.
There was
Territory of Hawaii. Doubtless the wrangle of the usual senate kind, and the
Judge Alfred S. Hartwell.
Mr. Hartwell has for many years occupied an eminent position as the "Nestor"
of the Hawaiian Bar. He nobly earned
in the Civil war the title of Brigadier(ieneral.
Coming to Honolulu about
thirty-five years ago, he served some
years on the Supreme Bench, and later
as Attorney-General. He has always led
the Bar as a legal expert and reliable
counsellor, has educated in his office several of our ablest lawyers, and has always borne an unspotted reputation in
public and private life. Several of his
daughters have families. His position,
socially and publicly, is of the highest.
This eminent and excellent citizen was
the other day summarily sentenced to imorisonment for thirty days for "contempt" by the Judge of the First Circuit
Court, together with his two younger associate counsels. The Friend abstains
from expressing any opinion as to the
merits of the charge of contempt. But
we do contend that such a person as General Hartwell should have been exempt
from such ignominious treatment. From
a young judge to his superior, a dignified
reprimand should have sufficed, or at the
most, a fine. The sentence of imprison>Hiit was indecent and cruel.
Tn interposing the Executive pardon
to shield the eminent lawyer from the
Gourt, the Actimr Governor took a very
rrrave responsibility, for which he will
doubtless be called to strict account. But
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whatever the technical merits of the case,
say emphatically that Mr. Cooper 111
that act, showed himself to be possessed
of the instincts of a gentleman, and
would have indicated the contrary had he
not issued that pardon.
WC
Maui News on Legislature.
The editor of the Maui News, after n
visit to Honolulu, wrote as fol-
recent
lows :
"An hour spent in the senate chamber
gives one who is familiar with such matters a very clear conception of the real
trouble which the present legislature has
had to encounter, and it is a solemn truth
that there is more need for pity than
blame. The Home Rulers arc trying to
do their duty, and their earnest but fruitless efforts are pathetic almost to tears.
'The truth is that they do not know either
what or how to do, and it is unfortunate
for them and for the people of the Islands
they were elected."
The blame is with Congress, who
blindly gave the undeveloped and childish
masses of the llawaiians unqualified suffrage, instead of the limited suffrage
which was all that had previously been
permitted them. 'The natives are to be
pitied, still more this unfortunate 'Territory which has fallen into the hands of
such incompetents.
'The former Kings never permitted the
childish masses any considerable voice in
the government.
The chief voice was
reserved for the Nobles, appointed by the
'The revolution of 1887
Sovereign.
changed the Nobles to a Senate, elected
by voters of the moderate income of $6 o.
Congress blindly threw overboard this
necessary and wholesome limitation.
Hence the present gabbling and fum-
bling.
Record of Events.
May Ist.—May-day observed by the
school children of Honolulu for the first
time, by a parade to the Executive
grounds for brief, appropriate exercises
and collation, followed by games.—Last
day of the Legislative session is sought
to be disproved by the Home Rulers regardless of the Organic Act; attempt is
made to pass left over bills ending, after
repeated attempts to get a quorum together, by adjourning sine die at neatof Fire
midnight.— Commissioners
Claims appointed, consisting of F. \V.
Macfarlane, A. N. Kepoikai. A. C. Lovekin. J. G. Pratt and F. J. Testa.—For
the $45,000 session of sixty days but j()
bills passed of the 126 introduced; of
these, 21 only were signed, seven were
rejected and one vetoed.—Mrs. Ellen
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I2th. —'The Colon brings another batch
Weaver succeeds Mrs. M. J. Forbes in
the management of Lunalilo Home.
of Porto Rican laborers.
jnd.—Proclamation issues for a special
13th.—A special Grand Jury is selected
Legislative session, to convene May Bth. by the order of Judge Humphreys, and
for consideration of the Appropriation receives charge to investigate the Govbill, ignored at the regular session.— ernor's allegations of bribery against the
Judge Humphreys appoints as bailill of Legislature. 'This jury is found to conhis court. ( )scar Lewis of Coast notoriety sist of one friend of Gov. Dole and fourteen prominent political opponents, six
as an infamous sailor's crimp.
of them defeated candidates for the legisand
4th.—Win. H. Wright
Jas. 11. lature.—The
newly organized Buckeye
Finance
are
of
the
appointed
heads
Boyd
a
enjoy
Club
social
gathering at the resiand Public Works Department, respecM.
dence
of
Whitney.- Governor
Dr.
Lawn
ParJ.
tively.—The Gleaners'annual
Dole, disabled by nervous prostration, rety, at the W. R. Castle grounds, was well
attended and netted a goodly sum for its tires to Waianae mountain. Secretary
mission work.—The first test case of the Cooper becomes Acting Governor.
15th.—The Senate is requested by the
new law against employing minors in
saloons finds it defective.—A cloud burst Grand Jury "to furnish a certified cop)
overtakes a gay May-day party in the of any writing from the Governor to the
Waihee valley on Maui, and sweeps away Legislature or a Committee thereof, in
two children of their number in the effort which a statement or intimation is made
that members of the Legislature had been
to cross the stream.
or received bribes intended to inof the firm of T. 11. offered them
7111.—Employees
in their action." Foreman
fluence
DaviesA Co., Ltd., present T R. Walker J. O. Carter reports to the Court that cerwith a loving cup and engrossed address tain persons
subpoenaed as witnesses in
as a souvenir of their esteem. K. S.
the
had refused to testify
bribery
charges
Boyd is appointed Commissioner of Pub- and wished to know the duty of the jury
"Lands,
and
E. A. Mott-Sniitli. Win. in the matter. Judge
lic
Humphreys stated
Auld, F. C. Smith and Dr. C. L. Garvin the
the case and asked who the
law
in
members to fill the Hoard of Health persons were. 'The
comprised
quota all of whom subsequently received Attorney-General Dole, party
Secretary
Cooper
senate confirmation except the last- and L. A. Thurston. 'The two forniei
named.—'The Mvbre residence on Punchrefused to testify as, holding official posibowl slope is totally destroyed by fire.
tions they had already been investigating
Bth.—Extra session convenes. By the the matter and to divulge their knoul
Mariposa Delegate Wilcox returns to his edge at this point would thwart all plans
Washington post; Beckley sails with the of fixing the charge on the guilty parties
Home Rule petition to the President for Mr. Thurston declined as his knowledge
Dole's removal, and Saml. Parker takes was through the confidential relation of
the Republican party endorsement of attorney to his client whose business
(iovernor Dole's course.
would suffer by the disclosure.
Tin
gth. The message on appropriations (irand Jury was further instructed in the
is submitted to the Senate and House, premises and to cause the witnesses to
w hereupon Emmeluth s wrath at the fail- appear again for questioning, and if they
ure of his County bill to receive signature still refused to testify, to report the same
is expended in denunciation of Gov. Dole to the court.
it)th.
till time of adjourning.—'The Kainniki
Moth the Senate and House
of
Hornet
is
have
a busy day wrestling with approdestroyed
residence
E. C.
by fire, with all its contents. The origin priations and accomplishing nothing.—
'The Grand Jury also has a busy day:
of the fire is a mystery.
loth. —A Chinese boy. getting sudden- officials, solons, newspaper men, ami
ly beyond his depth in the Nuuanu others appearing before it.
stream, drowns in sight of his school17th.—Citations issue for Acting Govmates before help can reach him.—Em- ernor Cooper, Attorney-Genera! Dole and
meluth continues his severe attacks on 1.. A. 'Thurston to appear before Judge
Humphreys at 10 a. m. on the 21st. to
the governor.
nth.—The Attorney-General, replying show cause why they should not be into a Senate enquiry, sets forth clearly terrogated, etc.
that the extra session can deal only with
18th.—Pais Plantation, on Maui, had 1
the subject for which it was called, viz.: fire on the 15th destroying out buildings
appropriations.— The Bar Association and contents that came near being much
meets to consider a proposition of merg- more disastrous.—The tug Pcarlcss gives
ing the Supreme and several Circuit an exhibition of her firc-a|Jparatus powei,
Courts of this Territory into one judicial throwing at times six streams.
iQth.—Purser Beckley gives a silver
body and oppose it. They adopt a resolution requesting the appointment by Pres- wedding feast to a host of friends at his
ident McKinley of a third Circuit Judge. Diamond Head premises.
—
:
—
—
—
•
�20th.—Fire Claims Commission gets
ready for business in the Chamber of
Commerce rooms. — Ex-Sttpt. of Public
Works McCandless is also "cited to show
cause," etc.—First view night of the Kilohana Art League draws out a large
patronage that enjoys the very creditable
exhibit. —C. Jackson, a negro, is fatally
injured from an attack by a cell-mate in
the police station.
21 st.—Court matters deepen in interest. Attorney-General Dole ably defends
the position of the officials in their discretion in witholding such facts as they
may have from hearsay. Amicus curiae,
T. H. Fitch, questions Cooper's right as
Acting Governor and endeavors to weaken Dole's plea. Further consideration
continued. —Walter G. Smith, editor of
the Advertiser, is indicted by the Grand
Jury for perjury. His arrest follows and
bail is fixed at $5,000. His offense consists in testifying one day that he knows
the name of a corporation which was
asked by legislators for money, and the
next day denying that he knows of any
such corporation. Court and jury believe that he is seeking to shield a prominent corporation in Honolulu. Subsequent developments exonerate the accused Smith.
22nd.—The Attorney-General concludes his defense and gets scored by the
Judge for certain portions of his address.
'The case was taken under advisement.
'The case of Mr. 'Thurston was then called, in which he was defended by A. S.
Hartwell and opposed by Frank Thompson, At the close of law citations and
argument the Court rendered its decision to the effect that sufficient cause had
not been shown and accordingly imposed
a fine of $100, and further ordered him to
appear before the Grand Jury in session,
at once, and furnish it with the name of
his client, failing which, to be committed
to jail for contempt of court till willing
to comply, such imprisonment not to exceed the Grand Jury session. After a
brief recess, Mr. Thurston, by his counsel, stated that "he could not disobey the
injunction of his client and give his name
without submitting the matter to the last
court." A mittimus was made out in due
time and on committment a writ of Habeas Corpus was sworn out before Chief
Justice Frear and Mr. Thurston released
under a bond of $500.—Mounted Patrolman Jno. W. Wulbers succumbs to the
serious injuries sustained a few days
since in catching a runaway horse.—Arrival of stmr. Samoa from Apia, inaugurating a direct steam line between the
two ports, the promoters planning a three
weeks', service.—Central Union Church
votes to enlarge its seating capacity for
its increased membership.
-•4th.—The Advertiser publishes a list
[June, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
100
of nineteen Hawaiians who were licensed
29th.—Bar Association meets and after
as attorneys by Judge Humphreys be- the election of officers considered a resotween
April
17th and
May 15th, all but lution condemnatory of Judge Hum-
one of whom are legislators. Hark phreys, deeming it in the interests of the
Nuuanu arrives after a long and stormy administration of justice in this 'Territory
passage from New York, having been that he be removed from the office of
thirty-eight days off the Horn. In one Judge. After long and warm discussion
hurricane one man fell from the rigging the motion to adopt carried on a vote of
and was killed.
vj to 7.—Thurston's case is argued before
Smith,
of
Walter
G.
—The
case
Justice Frear and taken under ad25th.
charged with perjury, opened in the First visement.—Death of Capt. Jno. Rice, a
Circuit Court at 10 a. 111. 'The accused well known veteran of the water-front,
was present and had as counsel A. S. after a long illness.
Hartwell. W. A. Kinney and S. M. I'.al30th.—Decoration day; generally oblou. 'The judge declining to say whether served as a holiday except among the
or not he would try the case, Mr. Kin- mechanical trades. 'The afternoon was
ney presented a motion for a change of devoted to G. A. R. memorial services,
venue on the ground of prejudice and with Thos. 11. Fitch as orator.—Battlebias of the judge against the defendant. ship Oregon arrives from Japan en route
supported by affidavits of Walter G. to San Francisco. On letting go the an
Smith and J. 11. Fisher. In his reading chor the cable broke in the hawse pipe,
of Smith's affidavit Mr. Kinney was or- the em\ flying back and striking boatsdered by Judge Humphreys to stop, di- wain J. E. Murphy with a force that
recting that it be stricken from the files, drove him against the machinery, suson the ground of its insult to himself, taining serious injuries.
and ordered the three attorneys to appear
at 2 o'clock and show cause why they
BIRTHS.
should not be convicted for contempt of
court. At the time set each made writ- OLESEN—At Lahnlna, Maul. April 29, to the
ten return in explanation of the situation, wife of C. B, Oleaen, a son.
Maternity Heme, April IS, to
denying any ulterior object or intention TOWNSEND—At
the wife of George Townsend, a daughter.
lioi/TH—
At Maternity Home, April si, to the
of contempt. 'The judge refused to acwife of Oscar llolth, u son.
cept this, stating that Mr. Smith's am la NoW'KLL—In this city, May
9, to the wife "f
vit was false in all but two or three A. M. Nowoll. a son.
points. Ile thereupon sentenced the three
attorneys to jail for thirty days. The
High Sheriff took them in charge to his
office till committment papers were made
out. shortly after which Acting Governor
Cooper issued a full pardon to each and
they were released. —Attorney 'Thurston's
client in the bribery investigations arrives
from I lawaii.
THOMPSON—In this city, May 24, to the wife
of Jas. I*]. Thompson, a 808.
IU'HII —In Honolulu, Tuesday, May 2S to the
wife of W. M. Hush, a daughter.
DEATHS.
ATWATER—In New Haven, Conn., May 4, of
typhoid fever, Frederick Sanfird, eldest son
i.r W. (>. Atwater, of Honolulu, H. T., aged
thirty years.
statement of A. W. MOREHEAD—In this city. May 14, Miss Elizabeth Morchead.
Pearson is published showing that Oscar LYMAN—In Hilo, Hawaii, May Kith, Mrs. F.
Lew is, a bailiff of the First Circuit Court, S. Lyman. aged ■ years and six months.
Honolulu, 11. T.. May 23, Mrs.
approached him with a proposition for his M'QREOOR—In
Sarah McGregor, a
of Ireland, aged 72.
( Pearson's) selection of men for the next SMITH—In this city. native
May 29, at her residence
on
Kins
Mis.
Olivia
street,
beloved
jury term of court which he would see wife of 11. s. Smith, and sisterSmith,
of Ittv. Victor
27th.—Sworn
called, in return for which Pearson's inMorgan.
Honolulu. May
fluence was asked to secure him a liquor RICE—In
aged
years; a native
saloon license near the Sailor's I Tome,
and to get his partner, Turk, a position as
water-front policeman.—Jacob Coerper,
Attorney 'Thurston's client, appears before the grand jury and makes affidavit
that cash was asked of him by members
of the I louse for their support of his
Kona Railroad franchise.—Thurston's
Habeas Corpus case is deferred.—Republican Central Committee endorse the
recommendation of Edgar Caypless for
third judge of the First Circuit Court.
28th.—'The Smith case comes on again
and is assigned to Judge Gear's court.
Jtailiff Lewis of the First Circuit Court
gets his walking papers for his jury
"packing" proposition.
—
29th, Capt. John Mice,
of this city.
MARRIAGES.
COOKE—LEFTERTB—In Brooklyn. N. V., on
Thursday, April 25, at the residence of the
bride's parents, by the Rev. T. u. Jackson,
assisted by the Rev. T. Y. Swift. Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. James Lefferts. to C.
Montague Cooke. Jr., of Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands.
BTEPHENB-CULVER-In this city, May
r..
by
Itev. A. E. Cory, Oscar L. Stephens and Miss
Maud E. Culver, both of Honolulu.
DE FREEST—FARMER—At Honolulu, Oahu,
H. T., May 8, Samuel dc Freest to Miss Addle
llelene Farmer, Rev. Geo. L. I'earson officiating.
HITCHCOCK—MITRFHY—In Hilo. May 14th.
by the Rev. Father Maxiam. Chas. H. W.
Hitchcock to Miss Margaret Murphy.
WAITY—LONG—In this city, May 26th by tho
Rev. Wm. M. Klncald, H. T. Walty to Miss
!_,. Long, of San Francisco.
�THE FRIEND.
Vol. 59, N To. 6.]
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
This page Is devoted to the Interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Kdltor, appointed by the Board, Is responsible for its con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
-
-
Editor.
FOR THE MEETING OF THE
HAWAIIAN EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION
AT HILO, JUNE 6-12, 1901.
PROGRAM
Jun,. o—l a. m. and 1:31) p. m.,
of the Sunday School Association; 7:30
p. m,. Union Prayer Meeting, iiaili Church,
Friday. June 7—9 a. m. and 1:30 p. m., meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association,
llaili Church; (1:30 p. m.. Union meeting of the
Y. P. S. C. E. at the Union (Foreign) Church.
Saturday, June S—9 a. m. and 1:30 p. m.. meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association;
7:30 p. m., a concert at Haill Church.
Bandar, June 9—ll a. m.. sermon by Rev. W.
M. Kincald at the Union Church; 2:30 p. m.,
ordination of C. W. P. Kaeo; 3:30 p. m.. The
Lord's Supper administered; 7:30 p. m., Union
Meeting, I lit lit Church.
Monday, June 10—9 a. m., meeting r»f the Hawaiian Evangelical Association; presentation
of the representatives of the different missions:
Hi a. in reading of the annual reports and
election of Secretary and Treasurer and members of the First Class of tho Hawaiian Hoard,
iiaili Church: 3 p. m., Inspection of the Hilo
Boys' Hoarding School; 7:30 p. m.. Union
Prayer-Meeting, Halll Church.
Tuesday. June 11—A trip by cars to Puna;
Reception given by the ladies of the Union
Church In their parlors to the Delegates of
the Hawaiian K\ angelical Association.
Wednesday, June 12—9 a. m. and 1:30 p, m..
meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association; Examination of students of N. r. M. I.
for licensure; 7:30 p. m.. Exhibition of the
Graduating Class of the Hilo Hoys' Hoarding
S. hool, liaili Church.
Thursday,
meeting
.
Wants—A stove for the parsonage at
Keanae. Maui, costing about $15; also
a second hand English dictionary for our
translator, the editor of the Hoahana.
A man in an active pastorate feels the
need of a carriage—he has the offer of a
brake at a low figure, $20 would secure
it for him. It would be a great kindness for him to be aided to that amount
and the money would be well spent by
the giver.
A new house of worship has been built
at Puuloa, wdiere about forty natives reside. Being too far from other centers
they have concluded to have a meeting
house of their own. They will be under
the pastoral care of Mr. Kzcra. who will
give them occasional visits, meantime
they will conduct their own meetings. A
dedicatory service was held there Sunday, the 12th of May. At this time the
debt of $173 on the building, was paid.
Maui Association at Keanae.
To the lover of scenery and good air
Keanae is one of the most fascinating
spots he can visit. It is not a populous
region, for most of the country is given
over to wildness and deep vallies that
support luxurious forest-growths. The
northern rim of Haleakala catches the
clouds and turns them hack upon this
region of venilure and makes it perpetual.
It is a splendid watershed, deluged with
frequent rainfalls, yet its soil is not
scarred or washed away. Millions upon
millions of gallons—and at times we
might say, hogsheads—of water are
hourly precipitated into the sea. After
each cloudburst scores of waterfalls can
lie seen along the Steep front of the high
plateau. It is here that the I'aia and
Haiku plantations and the Hawaiian
Commercial (and Kihei will also in time)
find an assured and never failing supply
of ahundant water—more and more of it
we are told is being diverted each year to
plantation uses. The ditching and fluming now having reached nearly 25 miles
inland from the heart of Sprcckclsville.
Most of the people live on a tongue of
land that thrusts itself out from the high,
precipitous shore into the wind-swept
ocean—a sort of repetition of Kalaupapa 011 a small scale. This tongue of land
is given over mainly to the cultivation of
rice. When we first visited it twelve years
ago it was a taro field. Very soon after
we noted the encroachments of the Chinaman and his rice. Kcanae has a narrow carriage road built at considerable
expense, which runs from the landing inland towards the upper Nahiku region
for about four miles, and terminates at
the hanks of the Wailua river. We are
told that about three more miles of roadway would connect it with the new Nahiku and liana road, but there is no appropriation for it.
The people at Keanae have done some
very necessary repairs on the interior of
their Church. A new flooring has been
laid, but much yet remains to be done
to the roof to make it safe, the outer side
of the walls should also be plastered.
The meeting of the S. S. Association
began Saturday, but Sunday was the
great day, there being a Sunday School
concert in the morning and a protracted
meeting in the afternoon—in all about 5
hours of service. The Association of the
Churches sat Monday and Tuesday, all
but two of the pastors being present.
The most important matters brought
up were three cases of discipline.
Messrs. Kawaliamae and Kapa, for entering the fellowship of the Hoomana
Xaauao (Kek-ipi's). and Rev. J. K. losepa for adultery.
The two brethren first named were received back into the fellowship after
some pretty strong statements on their
part of their mistake and of their utter
repudiation of Kekipi and all his ways.
The last named charge, that against Rev.
J. K. losepa, was based on a confession
made by him to his own pastor and board
of deacons, and he was dropped from the
ministry. It is a great grief to us to find
101
such charges made against a man of
long-standing influence in the ministry,
hut it is a comfort to know that we arcso well supported in our endeavors to
keep the ministry pure. In the present
case of discipline the ayes and nays were
taken, and all but two voted to support
the motion for dismissal from the ministry. The man is of high-standing, long
a minister, then a sheriff and finally a
judge—a man who has taken a firm
stand against bribery and corruption in
politics—to see such a man fall in his
home-life is sad indeed.
A prayer and conference meeting held
Wednesday evening was largely attended.
Indeed the people of Keanae were so
much pleased with the effect of the meetings, that they have asked the association to meet there again next .November.
"Fathers and Brethren; I come before you to make my confession that I
was once of your number and that I left
you for another fold. Educated together
with some of you at the same theological
school, I wished for further light and
sought it elsewhere, but I did not find it.
"I declare before you now that I come
back to you more than ever convinced of
the truth of the old teaching. • As for
this new teaching (Hoomana Naauao), 1
repudiate it; it is not biblical, it is not
spiritual, it cannot enlighten—its assumptions are false. So I ask you to forgive
me my error and receive me back again
into your fellowship."—Kawahamae at
the Keanae meeting.
Social Settlement at Wailuku.
On visiting Wailuku we were much
impressed with the changes we saw.
Some fine new residences have been built,
and building lots are being opened up.
.Among other things, there is a new hotel.
What impressed us more than any thing
else, was the new social settlement, at
the head uf which is Miss N. J. Malone,
and to whose ability and energy, more
than to any one else, its conception and
establishment is due. The following is
her statement:
"The Directors of the Wailuku plantation have given one and a half acres of
land to the Hawaiian Hoard for general
religious and educational purposes and
also pledge $50 per month towards the
support of the Kindergarten. The Hawaiian Hoard pays the salary of the settlement worker. Two good workers,
Mrs. E. A. Knowlton and Miss M. Huntington have been secured. The Kindergarten has an enrollment of 52. The
reading room is open day and evening.
There is industrial work for the girls in
the club-room afternoons. Evenings—
Sunday, English Service; Monday, Civil
�102
THE FRIEND.
I June,
1901.
Tuesday, Book-keeping; startled me, as I had been thinking and
Ilanaha. This has become a ''bonanza"
Wednesday, Happy Hours; Thursday, planning "to get off on them one of our island, where stones and soil are worth
Chinese; Friday, Japanese; Saturday, dull teachers.
two dollars a ton. The Pacific Island Co.
Music."
Nonouti. In March our school and discovered phosphate of lime, and have
Wailuku has had a hard name in the even church work was hard pressed by two shipping stations. They have over
past, but through the working of this the general lawlessness of the people, a hundred (iilbert and Kllicc Island
institution we look for a decided change caused by drinking sour toddy. Since laborers, and the Commissioner sent
for the better.
July Mr. Murdock has been on the island, along a policeman and laws to keep them
and a great change is noticeable. Before in quiet and order. Only steamers can
Gilbert Islands Report for 1900. his arrival, the chief magistrate, one of load, as they have failed in laying moorour deacons, barely escaped severe in- ings, except a few yards from the breakjury, if not death. As he was attacked ers. The natives have sold about
By Rev. A. C. Walkup.
2500
by three drunken law-breakers, his tons, or three
steamer loads.
saved
friends only
him by a general fight. The
( < oncludcd.)
I landed in May is in the
When Mr. Murdock arrived, he found bottom cement
of
a stone cistern of some 25 feet
Catholics,
against
The young man Paul, who is king only the heathen, and also
in diameter, and ten feet dee]). The l.
in name, lives like a private gentleman, this magistrate and good government. I. Co. distills the sea water, when there
council,
Teria's
having no part in the government at pres- The president of the
is not enough rain to keep their tanks
ent. The family prayers of the Chris- father, was a tool in their hands, also
full.
teachers,
whom they had when This change has come at a time
tians in villages are united, and nearly all eleven schcxil
twenty months of rain has made
Thus he dissubsidized
extra
by
pay,
the people of the villages attend,and those
quite a paradise. The natives,
the
island
all,
and resisted the Bishop,
that have spirit and ability commit Sab- missed them
although island food is plenty. feast on
b.iili school lessons. The people seem who has now removed to Butaritari.
The work of the teachers has been store food, come off to ships in boats,
hungry for the gospel, and the Sabbaths
and just before Christinas too clothe in white linen, and one Christian
growing,
that we have been with them as many
attend the afternoon services as in the fast.
Two assistant natives of XTti has gone back to smoking.
"Blessed is the man that endureth
(Kllicc
Is.) introduced a Sanioan play,
a
come
forenoon, and few
ten and twelve
miles. We have 58 at least to examine and all the people, even Catholic natives, temptation" was our text one Sabbath.
for church membership on our next got crazy playing it, until Mr. Murdock 1 met here Mr, John Arundel, the vicevisit.
wisely prohibited it to all except the chairman of the company, lie is mil
customs
children.
Heathen worship and
are
Evidently the discipline of the from London, and is a generous gentleprohibited by law now, and even if Rob- public works is bearing fruit, as the na- man, and will do what he can not to let
ert Louis Stevenson could return, he tives now tell our teachers they were the "bonanza" upset the good work of
could not upset our work, as he did ten right in trying to get them to work in our teachers. Here is the place where
years ago. 1 wish the outcome of the cleaning up and building better houses. some old men bought an old edition, but
persecutions in China might be as quick The children from two districts are now large type, of Xew Testament, and were
and complete as here in Apemama, so attending the day school at one station, having an afternoon school with the pasdark and like China until about two years and it gives good employment to some tor to learn to read.
On niy way to Kusaie, I had the Gcrago.
girls to teach them, girls who were waitAranuka. Here all the three visits ing to go to Kusaie.
inan permission to call at Pleasant Island,
found the work growing. On the second
Tapiteuea. In my three visits I have where fourteen years ago we left them
visit I organized a church of 18 mem- found the school work and young people Gilbert teachers. Although those teachbers. There is only one village and 214 active, but not so many of the old people ers only stayed six years, and the island
people in all. Of these 145 were in the attending the services. Thus on hearing has been eight years with no teachers,
sunrise meeting, and the same in a. m. that Rev. Kaaia would not return, I took Mr. cle la Porte found some thirty or
and also P. u. meetings. The govern- Mr. Tabwia to help the two younger more that had kept up worship against
ment house is as clean as a church could
and hope he may get the old much opposition. Now Mr. dc la Porte
be, and a notice up forbidding all persons CatechistS,
to
people
attending
I think I see has congregations of 300 and 400.
from sleeping, or eating, or spitting, or why the old people again.
as four
Conclusion. In regard to touring on
dropped
smoking in it. This native governor (not sabbaths out of six, they haveout,
been skip- the "Hiram Bingham," it was rather upa chief) has now made a profession givAnd set by the failure of the expected new
ing up tobacco himself. This is only ping about to hold union meetings.
months
every
they steamer to show up at Butaritari in July.
two
sabbaths
three
A
laws.
legitimate fruit of the present
end Thus I waited and waited. Not even a
have
union
with
the
south
meetings
strapping young man of over six feet,
word by mail ( via Sydney) to let us
island,
of
the
miles
distant.
This
run35
came
and
shook
paralyzed,
but partly
know
the reason. Finally I got some of
about
and
distances
tired
them.
ning
long
hands, and said "pray for me." I think
(Gov't pub- my letters Nov. 4th, and knew the supof
The
Work"
"Religion
must
a
revival.
be having
they
work, Ed.) has not reached this isl- plies were shipped via Jaluij. I waited
Kuria is also owned by Apemama. I lic
and,
and the schools have not been scat- for a vessel to come from Jaluij, but it
was there seven years ago, and all were
had no supplies, and only a letter saying
tered, even at night.
are
for
a
now
waiting
heathen,
they
two chief Magistrates were teach- they were at Jaluij, and I had to do the
The
teacher.
Marshall
"Hiram
On my last trip and on my way to ers trained at Kusaie, and also the secre- Bingham" work. aI turned the
Star,"
and
"Morning
taries,
scholars
from
our
schools.
into
A
Banaba, I anchored there. The publicwe came on to Kusaie expecting to go
of
danced
Newlarger
crowd
heathen
Apemama
teacher,
one
of
our
school
Christians, and some others were soon on Years than formerly, as they got permis- on and do the Ponape work. Here 1 just
board, and I went ashore with them for sion of the Commissioner for time to received my official letter, and with a sigh
the evening worship. Some 40 were practice and call Up the Devil. 1 am in of relief, can go back to the Gilberts via
present, and 21 gave me their money for hopes Tabwia will be well liked, and can Jaluij, and then change my boat back
new Hymn and Tune books, and said ordain him as their pastor. The Hawai- to the "Hiram Bingham."
My ideal wav of touring is two tours
they wanted a capable teacher. This ian had three separate churches.
Government;
I
�a year, of about two weeks at an island,
and the third tour in the A. B. C. F. M.
steamer.
In regard to supplying the schools at
Kusaie with scholars and taking out new
teachers, only a steamer and tours by
both the Training and Girls' schools will
ever be satisfactory. To try to do a little in the "Hiram Bingham" as we did
in 1893 and again in 1900, is inconvenient, to say the least.
In regard to the Commissioner's laws
as a school-master—he has his gallows
ready, and his boldness to administer
punishment to all transgressors, shows
somewhat his faith in his laws. He
wrote to Tibwerc in the sand with his
cane, thus—two holes, one as Earth, and
one as Heaven. The roads of both Protestants and Catholics he represents as
curved lines, hut his road is a straight
line. Paul says, when faith is come, we
arc no longer under a school-master. Oh
that we may not chafe at good laws,
although enforced by a Jehu.
In regard to Pastors. Only four of
our islands now have native pastors, and
the fifth, a Hawaiian, soon to take a
change. The other six islands must be
supplied, and then on all the islands we
need to have more pastors and smaller
fields. My plan in consultation with Mr.
Channon, was to give our oldest Catcchists a year at Kusaie, then send out
and ordain. The years have passed by,
and now shall I take Rev. Teraoi and do
as Paul and Barnabas did a few weeks
or months after first preaching the Gospel, ordain elders for the churches?
In regard to schools; now if only
children can attend the schools, it will
change the work of our Catechists. Formerly they were much with the people in
school, and work, and touring, all helping on the evangelistic work by their
schools and scholars. Now I think some
of the Catechists must develop more into
Evangelists and Pastors; and tne to the
more secular work of school-teachers.
Our pay-roll this year with the new
Catechists will be about $1,200. 39 assisted in all. Our collections must increase, or we must turn some over to the
native governments as teachers to sup-
-
port.
103
THE FRIEND.
Vol. 59, No. 6.]
given them a bath and in consequence
were somewhat covered with
they
!
mildew,
and almost past the reading
The following are extracts from the stage. They no doubt had put them in
Journal for 1900 of Miss Wilson at Ku- the sun to dry, but sea water does* not
saie, taken from The Pacific:
dry out the way fresh does. * * *
The months of March and April were I September 14th the
"Queen of the
full of care and anxiety. Owing to the Isles" arrived here from San Francisco.
lack of rain the streams had become foul As they headed for the harbor on this
and there was much decayed matter side of the island we knew it must be
around, which was evidently the cause that they had our provisions on board.
of a great deal of sickness. There were i
But we Were utterly astonished when we
a number of cases of dysentery in our heard there were missionaries also, for
mission; two serious cases in our house, this is one of the trading vessels that the
from which one recovered after a long less decent people have to do with it, the
illness, and the other died in less than a better they are off. We had waited so
week after being taken sick. Every pre- long for something to come that we did
caution had to be taken in regard to the not say much about what did come.
water and food to keep it in check. The 1
There were days when it seemed as if I
girls were told to report at the very be- 1could not stand it to wait
any longer for
ginning of it, and after a long fight it was
niy letters, and a few times I went off
overcome. What troubled us most was, and had a cry all by myself. I tried to
there was very little of the right kind of be brave, but this hunger of the mind
medicine in the mission to fight it with. was so- hard to bear. ()nly by making
It is hard to tell a year ahead just how myself keep my mind off of self, could I
much of certain kinds of medicine to get, keep from giving way. Another month
for perhaps this year it will be a run of and it
would have been a year and a half
a certain kind of sickness and next year since
had had any provisions.
we
something else. *. *■
I have made a small beginning on the
Marshall language, picking up what 1
RAILWAY & LAND CO.
can of it day by day. I have a class of QAHU
small girls who are very bright and interesting. One day Link wore was asked,
"What is the principal musical instrument in heaven?" With a mischievous
twinkle in her eye she answered, "The
Tuains Run Between
accordion." She knew that of all things
HONOLULU/,
PEARL CITY, EWA
I disliked the sound of the accordion.
PLANTATIONS
WAIANAE
AND
May 14th the "Hiram Bingham" arrived from the Gilbert Islands.
They brought us a mail that had been TAKE AN OUTI. G SATURDAYS.
put on board in San Francisco, Novemwill leave at 9:15 a. m., nml 1:45 p.m.
ber, 1899. So it was rather old when it TniiiiH
arriving in Honolulu at 3:11 p. m. and 5:55 p.m.
reached us. They were delayed in Honolulu quite a while and then went
ROUND TRIP TICKETS:
through the Gilberts before coming here.
Ist Class 2nd Class
$ 75
3 50
The paper and package mail was almost Pearl City
100
75
a thing of the past. Some high seas had Ewa Plantation
1 50
1 25
Waianae
Missionary Journal—Kusaie.
*
....
* * *
Importers of Live Stock
MODERN
BOARDING
STABLE
LIVERY and
MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS IN HARNESS
WAGON MANUFACTURING and REPAIRING
BLACKSMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
HORSES, MULES, COWS, CHICKENS and VEHICLES
In regard to Advance. All the islands
will soon be supplied, and shall we pray,
and plan, and hope, to. take a share in
the advance on to Mindanao? Some of
the many who have been and arc now
in school (Mr. Channon has about 35 at
present) would doubtless be glad to
volunteer for such service. Samoa is
famous for sending and helping on to
New Guinea, why cannot Micronesia
help on to Mindanao?
W. H. RICE, President.
A. C. Walk™
HONOLULU STOCK-YARDS
CO.
,
LIMITED.
W. S. WITHERS, Martyr
�THE FRIEND.
104
C BREWER & CO., La,
(Incorporated under the laws of
Republic.)
General Mercantile
COMMISSION AGENTS.
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
Queen St., Honolulu, H. I.
FOR 190 1 !
I'reaiilent
*.. Mrtiuiu*'!
M. ('■> >k«-
Georga n. Kulirrtinn
ti Faxon Hialiop
C. M. t'oukt
**tjcretary uml Treaaui-er
MKEGTOKS:
OM, U. tarter
W. F. Allen
II Wuiprlioiiai'
PACIFIC HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
Fort St., Honolulu
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
G.
J.
MEAT CO.
HONOLULU
pertaining to these Islands.
• • • •
PRICK7tGIKTB.
M.UI.F.DAHKOaI PORHCKKTB
THOS. G. THRUM,
Publisher
Honolulu, 11. I.
J}.
AND
Agents for
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
The
JV.sialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
SUGAR FACTORS
General Merchandise.
LUNCH ROOM,
J3EAVER
H. J. NOLTE,
..
Proprietor
TEMPERANCE COFFEE
Oceanic Steamship Co.
MAY CO., Ltd.
GROCERS,
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
H. I.
SUGAR FACTORS.
Fort Street, Honolulu
Wholesale and Retail
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
DRUGGISTS
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
I.
G. IRWIN & CO.,
IJENRY
Limited.
and Deal re in Photographic Supplies
Honolulu, H. I.
Ltd.,
CJASTLE & COOKE,
Honolulu,
\f
-----
COMMISSION AGENTS.
SHIP CHANDLERY,
HARDWARE
Wholesale and Retail
and Iron Fittings of all Descriptions, Etc.
Honolulu, H.
Queen Street
Agents for the
O. HALL & SON,
Purveyors to Oceanic Steamship Co., and the
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
No. 81, King Street
Honolulu, H. I.
J]OLLISTER DRUG CO.,
$400,000.00
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
MANAGER.
SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS AND NAVY CONTRACTORS.
....
Is an Illustrative Numlier Replete with Valuable Ordinary and teim Deposits will be received
In accordance with rules
Historic Information pertaining to Hawaii and interest allowed
Copies
and conditions as printed In lass Books.Deposits
for Handy Reference.,
of terms and conditions upon which
will tie received may be had upon application, or
Carefully revised Statistical and Census Tables, mailed to those desiring same.
Specially prepared Articles on Timely Topics,
relating to the Progress and Development of
IRON WORKS CO.
the Islands, Research and Current History |
with.
concisely dealt
M mOT U'TI'KKKS OK
One of tho Most Interesting Numbers yet MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Published. Alike Valuable for Home and
Foreign Readers.
with Patent Automatic Feed
Nothing excels the Hawaiian Annual in the Double and Triple Effects, Vacuum Pans and
amount and variety of Reliable Information
Cleaning Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass
Lubricating Oils, Art Goods
Picture Framing a Specialty
METROPOLITAN
WALLER,
CAPITAL
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Chas. M. Cooke, I'rtaldent; J. B. Atherton, VicePresident; C. H. Cooke, Cashier; F. C. Atherton, Secretary. Henry Waterhouse, Tom May,
F. W. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenncy, J. A. McCandless.
lOxchange drawn on Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
n.ink, in San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
Attend to General Hanking Business.
Safe Deposit Boxes rented by month or year.
27TH Issue.
LIST OK OFI K'KIIS:
<:.
JJANK OF HAWAII, Ltd.,th* Hawallaa
THE
HOUSE.
Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Best Quality of Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers'
Article*, etc., always on band.
Retail Departments:
Corner of Fort and King Streets.
Waverley Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Telephones:
Shipping Departments:
Bethel Street.
Fort St., 22 and 92
Bethel St., 24 and 949
Wholesale and Shipping Depts., 949
QLAUS
SPRECKELS & CO.,
BANKFRS.
Tb« Kohala Sugar Co ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.,
Draw Exchange on the principal parte of the
F.J.Lowkby
CM Cooks
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
Rohekt Lkwekk
world, and transact a general Banking
The Fulton Iron Works, St. Louis, Mo.,
Business
COOKE,
&
The Standar I Oil Co.,
Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu,
Dealers in
Geo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals,
BUILDING
MATERIAL.
LUMBER &
The New England MutualLife Ins. Co. of Boston
G. THRUM,
Office: 32 Fort St.
Mtnn Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford, Cguu.
Yard: Between King, Fort and Merchant Sts.
Alliance Assurance Co , of London.
Importing and Manufacturing
HEWERS
-----
THOS.
JJAWAIIAN TRUST AND
pORTER FURNITURE CO.,
Importers op
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
AND BEDDING.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
Organized for express purpose of acting as
ADMINISTRATRUSTERS. GUARDIANB.
TORS. EXECUTORS, RECEIVERS
Corner of Hotel and Bethel Sts.
Wickerware, Antique Oak Furniture, Cornice
Poles, Window Shades and Wall Brackets
Low Prices
Satisfaction Guaranteed
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And Publisher of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
STo
Dealer in Fine Stationery, Books,
and Fancy Goods.
FORT b'l.. 'Near Hotel «t) HONOLULU.
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H.
WILLIAM R
-
1., JULY,
CASTLE,
JJENSON,
JTJMMELUTH & CO., LTD.
SMITH & CO., Ltd.
227-229
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
...DRUGGISTS...
Offloe: Brewer's Block, Cor. Hotel & Fort St*.
Entrance on Hotel Street
Honolulu, H. I.
£)R. CLIFFORD B. HIGH,
Officii Hocks:
Love
Bldg.
T.
B. CLAPHAM,
Ba.
in.
to 4 p.m.
FortSt., Houoluln.
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
King Street Stables; Tel. 1083; calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
Office:
obstetrics, and lameness.
#
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Cor. Queen A Fort Bta.,
J3
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHUOL
JJENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
(Samuel Pingree French, A. 8., Principal)
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
togethei with special
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
Mkmukkb op Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Sale 0f....
SUGAR
AND COMMERCIAL
Honolulu, H. I.
F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy
received by Every Steamer
(roods
D Preaident
AND
SUPPLIES.
Commercial,
Music, and
STOCKS
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
HACKFELD & CO.,
,
OAHU COLLEGE...
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
J)R. A. C. WALL, DR. O E. WALL,
JJ
jtjtjtjijijijijtjcjijijijijijijijijijija
Honolulu
Temple
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Iron
Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbin
(Arthur Maxson Smith A. M., Ph
DENTIST.
Masonic
St.
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Wholesale and Retail
M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
#
King
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
J
[No. 7.
1901.
103
Vol. 59-]
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
Island Agents for Office, Bank
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
Queen St.. Honolulu
Art Courses.
For Catalogues Address
1
A. N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H, T.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Home'Portraits, Views and Plantation
work a specialty. Kodak development
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
SCHAEFER
&
A.
CO.,
J?.
At Woman's Exchange
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Importers and
Honolulu, H.I.
MARKERS and POSTS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
T
STATUARY
Honolulu, H. I.
W # E. BIVENS,
and Italian Marbles,
! GeorgianScotch
BROKER.
and American Granites,
HUSTACE.
Hawaiian
Blue
Stone.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Mosaic
Tiling!
Plumbers'
Slabs,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Office: Comer King and Bethel Streets,
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S.
GREGORY
&
CO.,
J$
617 Port St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES—
JJOPP & COMPANY,
Call and Examine.
Importers and Manufacturers of
And Agents for
Peat's Wall Paper, Barrowes, Screens, I Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St.
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
CHAIRS TO RENT
Art Mouldings, etc., eto.
MONUMENTAL CO.
616 Fort Street, above Hotel
No. 74, King St.
Honolulu, H. I.
Phone No. 602
H. E HBNDRICK, Proprietor
j
—
....
:
�CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
104
THE FRIEND
FRUIT COMPANY,
"CALIFORNIA
George
& CO.,
BISHOP
Andrews, Proprietor.
Importer. Wholesale and
Retail Dealer In
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
California and Domestic
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Tel. 484.
Fruits and
No 115 Kit g St.
Honolulu, H. I.
Established in 1858.
«Jj\
Everything in the Harness
cohnzb quibn k
nuuanu
Line kept in Stock at the
Transact a general Banking and Exchange
business. Loans made on approved security
stkkkts,
Bills discounted. Commercial credit (granted.
Deposits received on current accoun subject
Honolulu.
Interest pnid on specia
\?,nT*-'v?~?
CALIFORNIA HARNESS
Telephone 778
"
Term
to check.
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per annum for three |
months, $}£% for six months, and 4% for twelve
c.'t'J
KnsgSt
NOTT,
i JOHN
'
** I
SHOP.'
Honolulu
noli] In H. I.
f strict
Ho
TIN,
COPPER
SHEET
IRON
AND
Regular
WORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tained in Bank Building on Merchant St., nnd I
Insurance Department, doiuu n Life, Fire j
FITTER, ETC.
months.
Telephone No. 121.
Savings
Bank
Department main-
nnd Marine business on most favorable terms,
in Friend Btdlding on Bethel St.
P. O. Box 452.
gALTER & WAITY,
Sloven and Ranges of all kinds, PliiMihrr'r Stork nnd Ma,
terial, House h'.trui'fhint, 00-Ms-t. Chandeliers, f.umpg, etc.
Schuman's
VMMHH
....GROCERS...,
Ki.,
Bet. Fort and Alakea St., Honolulu.
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
"Cheapest
Tel. 680
House
(x.T±£kcmffM
Town : '
in
P. O. Box 300
Orpheum Block
—
J~
R. COUNTER,
WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND
OPTICIAN.
QI T Y
-
- -
PU R NITU BB STO R E
-Aitktod.rd-
All Goods end Work Guaranteed.
41 Years' Experience.
P. O. Box 827.
Stylish and Up-to-date Surreys, Phae-
,
,
Westcott Carriage Co.
»■
» »--ffiff||r
UNDERTAKING
507 Fort St Honolulu.
MISS M, E. KILLEAN,
—
THB
LKAHF.It
IN
CHAIRS RENTED FOR
Millinery, Dressmaking,
Hair Dressing and Manicuring,
Imported Suits and Novelties. Telephone: Office, 846.
Hotel St.,
Arlington Block, Honolulu, H.
)NUMENTS.
Cull, 84!>
No*. 531-531 KoKT STBIBT, lluxii
I.
All European Goods—
at
M<
M'l.r.
—=
flf
Specially Low Prices
FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY
-
«-»
L. B. KERR & CO.
QUEEN STREEt
�HONOLULU
Vol. 59.]
*
11.
1.. JULY,
1901.
RIEND Is published the first day of each
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate hardly for a single night. The AmeriTwo Dollars per Year in Advance.
All communication* and letter* connected with can Board arc (training to the utmost
Book*
the literary department of the paper,
next
Exchanges, their meager finances to provide for
and Magazines, for Review and
should be addressed "Hey. S. E. Bishop, Hono- year a coinfort able "Morning Star," vet
lulu, H. I."
Hiißlnes* letters *hould be addressed "T. O. ; one far too small and with too little
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
auxiliary power for the ever-tfrow in^
Bntered at the fust onice at Honolulu iis second clhsh |
THE
,
r
matter.
S. E. BISHOP
- - - -
needs of the prosperous work. We need
tti pray not only for laborers to he sent
Editor. forth into the harvest, but for the Opening of the hearts and |>urses of God's
IDS
people for their support.
10E>
Board., id
Noble Mission Pros****
The Protective League
Tlilrtleth Annual sleeting of the Wnintiii's
Memoir nf l)r. Hyde
Dedicatory Services of New Herman l.tnlicriiti
Churcli
Western ('iirnlinc Mission*
Miirtyrtloiu of Key. .Ihiiu's Cltiilnicrs
Ivvilei Stock*.le Hrtikcti Ip
Alleged annexation Scheme
"The student."
Costly Peiirl HarborLand*
Kccnr.l of Events
Hirtlis, llctillisiiii.l Marriage*
The Hilo MeuthiK
The "Currie itntl Annie"
-siiiKle Men's Hotel
study of llHWiiiiitii fishes
Progress in Suiritr Mills
..
.............
...
.
105
The Protective League.
10-".
This institution has recently been organized in Honolulu, with the following
objects, as stated in Article 2 of its constitution :
"To secure the enactment and enforcement of laws for the moral welfare of
Honolulu, for the protection of children
and the promotion of public decency, and
also to exert moral pressure on public
In short, to
affairs when necessary."
become a medium through which cases
of great persona] abuse, or suffering, or
injustice, or public indecency, or other
wrongs, may be taken up for careful consideration and help.
A leading object is the rescue of children from cruelty and subsequent provision for them. Such cases occasionally
well-ordered
incur, even in our fairly
city. The President of the Society is the
highly esteemed and prominent citizen,
W. A. Bowen.
106
109
lot'
109
109
100
110
11(1
111
11113
.US
1111
Noble Mission Progress.
Especial attention is asked to the 6n«
report in this issue, by Rev. F. M. Price
upon the splendid progress made of late
by the churches and people of the Mnr'.loclc and neighboring Islands. Tilt labors of our missionaries there ami of
the native teachers trained by thcni
have been wonderfully fruitful of spiritual life, of moral improvement, and of
the culture and decencies of civilization.
This work has been going on for about
twenty-five years.
The work in the Kuk lagoon began
some fifteen years since, and is less advanced. It has been hindered by tile
more warlike and brutal character of the
natives. Especially now that peace is
established by the Germans, progress
will doubtless be rapid. < >ur missions
in Micronesia are most encouragingly
fruitful. Our churches in .America and
in Hawaii arc cheered thereby to increasing efforts.
The visit of the little mission schooner
Carrie and hinie during the past week
has elicited feelings of pain that so p tor
a provision has been made for the needs
of the grandly extending work in
Micronesia. It is sad to see those sweet
and noble missionary women cramped
in with their little ones into such poor
and narrow quarters, for a long voyage
Our people Avottld be loth to fare o
.
Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the
Woman's Board.
The Woman's Board of The Pacific
held its 30th annual meeting on June 4th
in Central Union Church. Vice-president
Miss M. A. Chamberlain presided.
Among the leading exercises were the
annual reports of the secretaries and
treasurer: reports from the respective
heads of Hawaiian. Chinese, Portuguese
and Japanese work. In the afternoon a
very concise and complete "History of
ThirtA Years" was read by Mrs. R. W,
Andrews.
The Treasurer, Mrs. Dillingham, reported total receipts for the *car as
$3,382.80, and expenditures $1,674.80.
During Mrs. Dillingham's incumbency of
30 years, $29,730 have passed through
her hands. One of the older officials is
Mrs. S. K. Bishop, Who Avas recording
secretary for eighteen years* nnd n ww ■>
vice pi. id- nt.
[No. 7.
105
TheF
r
i
e
n
d
.
,
A leading work of the Board is that
for Japanese women, of whom now over
ten thousand reside in these Islands.
Mrs. So is the faithful and winning
worker in this field, supported by the
Woman's Board. She labors in cooperation with the very able and devoted missionary of the American Board, .Miss
Eliza Talcott, who after most successful
experience in Japan, has spent more than
a year in very active labor in Hawaii.
For over two years Miss Mabel Sunter
has been employed by the Woman's
Hoard in active house visitation among
Chinese women.
Mrs. C. M. Hyde, now on the Atlantic
toast, was re-elected President of the
Hoard.
After the usual publication of the Annual Report, The Friend expects to present notes nf its contents.
Memoir of Dr. Hyde.
Charles McEutn Hyde, A Memorial,
prepared by his sail. Henry Knight
Hyde. Ware, Mass.
This little book is brief and compact,
but written with care and completeness.
It is a great satisfaction to possess such
a statement of the earlier life ami antecedents of our lamented friend, as well
as of his later labors and experiences.
His character was a most symmetrical
tine, and his life from early years, one
of thoroughly ordered efficiency.
The author has executed his task with
excellent taste and good sense, and with
much of his father's literary skill.
Dedicatory Services of New German
Lutheran Church.
This new and beautiful little church
located on I'.eritania street, a little
It was
west from Punchbowl street.
built for the Germans of Honolulu by
the mitnicihcence of Mr. J. F. Hackfeld
and Mr. Paul I sen berg, 'hie Rev. Hans
Isenberg came from Kauai to conduct
the dedicatory exercises, and to instal
the new pastor, the Rev. W. I'elmy, recently arrived from Berlin. There won
present as invited guests the following
pastors: Rev, \\ , M. Kincaid of th
Central Uniott Church. Rev. A E, Cory
of the Disciples' Church, Rev. 11. .11.
Parker of Kawaiahao Church, and Rev.
Mr. Kitcat of the Anglican Church
I bi ext i. ises Averc ( onducted. in Gei
is
�Mr. Isenberg made an address
in English, thanking the friends for
their Christian couttesy and kindness.
Rev. W. 11. Kincaid* feelingly responded from the platform grasping the
hand of Mr. Isenberg. He also greeted
the neAv pastor, Mr. Felmy. Mr. Isenberg then installed Mr. Felmy as pastor, after the rites of the Lutheran
Church, after which Mr. Felmy made an
address of some length in German.
The neAv church is artistic in form and
elegantly decorated. An orgain is expected from Berlin.
man, but
Western Caroline Missions.
Report of Visit by Rev. F. M. Price.
Mr I'ricc was absent from his station
Guam for ten weeks. His
report was
waiting at Ponape on the
It is addressed to the Corr.
Secretary of the American Board, but
was first sent via Manila to the Rev. Dr.
Bingham, by whose favor we are permitted to print it.
Ponape, March 29th, 1901.
Rev. Judson Smith, D. D.,
Boston. Mass.
Dk.ak Dr. Smith:—l beg to submit
the following report of our trip to the
Caroline Islands:
We left Guam on Capt. Melander's
littie schooner, the Tulenkun, February
15th. and reached Ruk on the 22(1. Our
reception at the Kinamua station Avas
very cordial. Both schools sailed out
in the boat, and greeted us with a song
composed especially for the occasion byMr. Stimson. On the 25th we started on
a trip in the lagoon to the various mis
sion stations, Kuku on Fefau, Moloue on
L'tet, and Ires. We saAv teachers from
other stations.
We found a very prosperous work at
Kuku, Avhere Jonatan and wife have
made a good impression. There were a
goodly number of candidates ,but they
were advised to wait. In the mean time
Jonatan aabs advised to give them instruction in special doctrines and practices.
At Moloue. Aye found the work in a
very sad condition. This was at one time
the most promising work in the Ruk lagoon. It was here that Arkela did a
marvellous work with the young people.
One of the brightest girls in Mrs. Logan's school, with attractive personal
qualities and an independent singer, carried into her work an unusual amount of
earnestness and ability. But her hus
band's fall into sin ruined, perhaps forever, her bright and promising young
life, and she is now among the lowest of
Ruk women.
at
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THE FRIEND.
106
v. ritten while
return home.
At one time there were 103 pupils in
the school at Moloue; but two teacher;
failed them after Arkela and Ned Avere
taken away, so that now there are only a
few who are even trying to do right. The
chief and leading men promised to receive another teacher, and we hope a
brighter day is dawning for these people,
who have been greatly sinned against by
incompetent and unworthy men.
The station at Fanupenges has been
abandoned, also the one at Lepon, where
Tim and I ;ani were. The two are now
at Lukinafau on Ctet. where they are
much loved.
The work on lowtr where
Josef
was,
has taken a new start under Anion and
Alice who are well spoken of. The old
station at Fauna which Mr. Snelling
broke up four years ago, has been revived under the lead of Pisalil and Loti.
I'isalil is the son of chief Xoah of Kutua,
and was married three years ago to Loti,
a bright young school girl. They are
tiding good work now.
There is little change in the condition
of the work on Cman. where Moses is,
on Sapora of Fefau where Manasa slill
holds the fort, on Fausan of Tol, where
Joses and Karoline are at work, and on
Elm and Rerc on Taloao near the mission station. Indirectly, German rule has
been helpful to our Avork on Rnk, and
several chiefs are iioav asking for teachers since there is no fear of Avar. The
training school at Kinamue is considerably reduced in numbers, and some boys
that we hoped much from have gone
astray. This is inevitable in a change of
leaders, and no blame is to be attached to
any one for it. Mr. Stimson is now gathering from the Mortlock churches recruits for his school; and if he continues
; n good health, the number of pupils will
he as large as heretofore ; and as it is now
possible, in the growth of the Avork, to
'ie more particular in making a selection,
I believe the school will be better than
ever before. On the Avhole the Ruk
work is encouraging and the future full
of promise.
On Friday. March Ist. Aye sailed aAvay
for the Mortlocks. and going southeast,
visited in turn, Kama, 40 miles from
Ruk, Losap and Pis, 10 miles farther on,
Yamaluk. 70 miles farther, Etal, 3-, miles
beyond Xamaluk. the Satoan lagoon in
Avhich are Motr, Kutu. Ta, and Satoan,
a feAv miles from Etal, and lastly Lukunor and Oniop, 20 miles beyond Satoan.
Enthusiastic congregations of from 125
to 500 people, greeted us on every island.
We preached to them, examined candidates, baptized those approved, married
waiting couples, baptized infants, celebrated the Lord's Supper, looked into the
affairs of the churches, and corrected
abuses as far as possible. (Mr. Stimson
vvill send statistics.)
The trip was very pleasant, Avith nothing to mar the enjoyment ,save sea-sickness. The people Avelcomed us with
songs and hearty hand shakes. The
teachers rallied round us to a man, and
all evinced great pleasure at our coming.
It is six years since my first visit to these
islands, and my mind continually contrasted the "then" and "noAV." 1 beg to
call attention to the following points:
Church Buildings. —There arc now
i.
12 churches in this field. Two fine new
church buildings have been erected since
niv first visit, one at Lukunor, a very
large stone building, and one at Oniop.
Both these buildings have foreign board
floors. Nine churches have been rebuilt,
enlarged, or otherwise improved. At
Kama. the building now has a corrugated iron roof, and floor of foreign lumber.
At Losap the building is greatly improved, having floor and sides of foreign
boards At Satoan a large building now
shelters the congregation, constructed
entirely of native material. And Etal,
.
Motr, Kutu and Ta have made repairs
and remodelled, so that now they have
very good buildings. Pis has a very dilapidated house of worship, and Xanuluk is but little better. The improvement
in buildings is almost universal and very
marked. Two of the churches are now-
purchasing bells.
2. Improvements in the arts of civilized life are also very marked. Clothing
is worn by all, and there is considerable
taste displayed in ornamentation. The
girls are wearing prettier dresses, and
their hair ornaments are more appropriate. A group of young misses in the
Motr congregation was especially attractive. I have often described this audience in my addresses in the home
churches, and as 1 sat before them a few
days ago, and looked into the bright upturned faces of the boys and gills, and
recalled what I had said about them, 1
felt that I might have said much more
than I did. Only, the girls and women
have discarded the crownlets of deftly
woven leaves and flowers, and substituted
circular combs, often embellished with
red or blue ribbons, and wreaths made of
bright colored beads. Of course these
latter are more "civilized" and obtained
with far less trouble than the old ones,
but I think I like the wreaths of flowers better. The improvement in dress is
especially noticeable in the old people.
They are neater and cleaner.
People are putting up better buildings,
and improving their homes, and living
more comfortably than they did a fewyears ago.
3. Intelligence. The growth in intelligence and appreciation of spiritual truth
�is most marked, and most delightful.
Moses said to the people at Motr, "I noticed when I visited you a fewv years ago
that when the missionary came and talked
to you, your faces were turned away and
you were looking at other people or out
at the trees ; but now I see your eyes fastened on the speaker, and your faces show
that you are interested in what he says.'
He spoke of the same thing to me sev-
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draw from the Board." This is true. and rapid strides forward, and Motr has
For two years the churches have had no lone Avonderful things. The Gospel has
visit from the missionary in charge, yel aad great poAver over all the people, the
the Avork has gone on in the usual way, lame of Jesus is more than an empty
and although some abuses have sprung sound in the churches, and you have no
up. there is much to cheer the lieart in eason to be ashamed of the gospel of
their present condition.
Christ in the Islands, for it is still the
of God unto salvation to everypower
—The
evidence
of
Spirituality.
5.
lines,
love
to
one
that
believeth.
spiritual
in
growth along
God and Jesus, in earnestness in prayer, 8. Individual and special cases.—
eral times. It impressed him.
in appreciation of the spiritual life, is not Time and space will not permit me to
He said to me "When you and I made wanting, although not as marked as we speak of individual cases as I Avould like
our first visit here six years ago, two of would like to see it It is always more or to do. I can mention one or two only.
the Churches were gone into the heathen less disappointing when we examine You will remember Justinia, avlio did
dance, and the people had lapsed into them closely in these deeper things. I such noble Avork on Pis as I reported to
the old heathenism! now tiiese same thought there Avas more seriousness at you in '96 or '1)7. It is sad to report
churches are strong, and the people are the Communion service; but in no case that after such faithful service she has
well instructed in the way of life." This amounting to tenderness. In some places fallen into grievous sin. Her faithless
did not impress him more than mc there was levity among the young peo- husband Avas the cause of it. He Avas a
Everywhere there Avas evidence of an im- ple. Mr. Stimson contemplates a tour of very vile man and Avorthless In every
proved intellectual condition. In the the churches with a week's service in way. Finally worn out by his unfaithsinging and the reading of the scriptures, each place, with special reference to fulness, she left him and married anas well as in responses to questions, this quickening and deepening the spiritual other man. She came to the service and
fact impressed itself upon us. There is life. This will be of great value. I hope her sad face haunted me. After the seralso an increased eagerness to learn, and it may he done soon.
vice, she came up and took my hand, and
the schools ;-re better attended. The
/Is to the Teachers. —They are not her first words were. "May I come
6.
people have caught a vision of better what they ought to be. In some Avay back?" She had left her husband and
things; they have tasted of the good word they must be led on to higher things, in consorted with another man, her husband
of life, and they can never be what they knowledge and moral and spiritual ear- had gone with another woman, and the
once were. They are not on the moun- nestness.
case was dreadfully complicated. What
tain top, but their eyes are turned upnow all profess loyalty to the could I say to her as she Avatched my
They
ward, and they see, or rather feel, the
American Board. The following paper face to read the answer before I spoke?
approaching of a better day.
Poor woman! She found release from
was signed by every one of them:
Public
—This
the
test
husband but not peace. She Avas too
Sentiment.
is
her
"We
are
d!
teachers
of
4.
the American
of advance in the work. Nothing perma- Hoard. That Board has taught us in its enlightened a woman to be happy in a
nent is done until public sentiment is cre- school, taken care of us for a long time, sinful life. She desired to hg released
ated. Not much need be said about this, and been very kind to us from early from her former husband and married to
though there are evidences of an im- years up to the present time. We there- the man-the is now with. 1 talked with
proved public sentiment in almost every- fore enter into a mutual agreement, and this man. He said he wanted to be a
thing affecting the welfare of the peo- with the American Board and all its Christian. lie had a kindly face Arple. Certain forms of vice have gone in- missionaries, that we will always remain rangements will be made to adjust her
to hiding. Certan ideals are beginning under the rule of the American Board domestic affairs as far as possible. Bur.
to take definite shape, and higher stands only ; that we will not submit to any other who is sufficient to manage a case like
ards of conduct are set up. Polygamy, person nor follow after him: that we will this without making any mistake?
adultery and fornication are disgraceful; be faithful in the work of this Board
Another interesting case is of Poas,
fighting and quarrelling meet with re- only, and take care of its property, lands, the old chief of Ta. In my first report I
proof. Stealing is intolerable; the use goods. &c. We beg our missionaries of gave an account of this man's remarkable
of tobacco is a mark of degeneracy; im- that Board to forgive our past offences conversion, and his promise to put down
pure and profane language is relinked, and care for us as they have ever done." the heathen dance on his island. The
and anger is no longer an excuse for givdance Avas suppressed, and lie continued
Signed by
ing way to torrents of wicked speech.
Sbrima of Kutu, Fgra of Motr, Ropi in the good way, living consistently, as
Proper marriage is approved by all, and of Ta. Joni of Lukunor, Bili of Satoan. all testified, and encouraging his people
the pure and morally clean home is ap- Sami of Ftal. Moses of Oniop, Joas, chief in good things.
preciated. Public sentiment is far ahead of Oniop.
On this visit I did not see him. His
of the practices of the people, and takes
This would seem to settle forever the son told me that he died very peacefully
its start from the church and the teach- question as to whom these teachers be- a.few months ago. He said that his
ings of God's word. Daily teaching, long.
father on his deathbed urged his people
morning ami evening public prayers,
7. The Churches as a whole are in to support the Christian religion and by
singing of Christian hymns (now almost good condition. —At Pis, in the Losap no means to neglect it after his departtheir only songs) and the influence of the lagoon, there is the poorest church, be- ure. He also told them that the misSabbath day, have all had a share in cre- cause they have a very poor teacher. sionaries of the American Board were
ating a public sentiment Avhich is both in- There is a very marked improvement at their proper leaders, and advised them to
structive and corrective. It is very large- Losap, where I located Alpert two and a be faithful to Mr.
Price's teaching.
ly this that has held back the teachers half years ago. He has done well, but "Then," said his son, "he closed his
from destroying the churches during the his wife has fallen, and the work is grea;- eyes, as if in a peaceful sleep, and withtime of trouble and division among them. ly imperilled. There has been less im- out our knowing it, he was gone."
One teacher said to me "The people have provement at Lukunor than in any other may be foolish, but I count the privilegeI
never been with us in our efforts to with- island. Kutu and Ta have made long of having led this old chief
to the Savior
.
.
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July, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
by personal conversation and appeal, as
the happiest of my life. Intellectually
and socially there was no special tie uniting us, hut I truly loved this old man.
and when I knew that he had yielded his
life to my Lord's control. I felt tiiat we
were united by the tenderest of all ties,
that of mutual love for our common Redeemer, and mutual interest in the
growth of His Kingdom.
The chief of Satoan, Fab, is also dead.
is the man, who, after 1 had preached
on Sunday morning to his people on the
Two Ways —of Life and Death—arose
and exhorted his people to walk in "the
way of life" as it had been pointed out
to them in the sermon. He lived to a
good old age. and died in peace—so they
He
sa\
REMARKS.
There is a marked increase in the
i.
material Avcalth of the people on all the
islands. 'This is not due so much to an
increase in products as to prudence and
industry in taking care of the wealth
found on their respective islands, and
labor to increase the productiveness of
the land. 'They are learning the value of
material wealth. There is no reason,
therefore, why many of these churches
should not come rapidly to self-support.
'The Lukunor, Oniop, Satoan, Xamaluk. and Kama churches are' abundantly
able to support their own pastors. 'The
Kama church does this now in offeringtor the American Board work. Lukunor
expended $160 on the church building
last year. a.id (liiiop spent trearlv as
much —fully as much per member for the
same purpose. Both these churches have
ordered bells of the trader. Losap has
also spent a goodly sum. and Kama has
put not less than
$300 on its church
building during the past three years. The
ability of these churches points to a desirable end. I speak of tins because I
so thoroughly believe in this principle of
self-support, and feel that these churches
ought to he led to this state for their own
gtxxl. The amount of money saved would
be small; but the amount of moral power
gained would he incalculahlv valuable.
2. The rapid increase in the population forces a serious problem upon us.
What shall be done with the people?
Christianity has purified the fountains of
life, and the islands are overflowing with
babies and children. The German government will wrestle with this problem.
Ponape, April 2nd. You will be interested, perhaps, to hear of the work in
Ponape, from one not directly connected
with it. On the Kith of March, Cap*.
Melander dropped Mr. Stimson and me
on this island and stood away for Kusaie, promising to return in three weeks
or more, so that willing or not we must
remain on Ponape for a short time.
Last Monday, March 25. Gov. Hahl
invited Mr. Stimson and myself to go
with him on his steam launch to ()-a,
where Mr. and Mrs. Gray reside. Mr.
Stimson returned with the governor 011
the same day, but 1 was glad to remain
with the (irays until Friday. Such delightful people they are, and abounding
in joy in. the Master's service, it was a
constant pleasure to be with them. I Hi
Friday Mr. < iray took me around to Kiti,
Henry Xanapei's place, where we remained over Sunday with Miss FOSB and
Miss Palmer. Mrs. Gray, brave little
woman, staying at O-a to "hold the fort."
We had an enjoyable visit with the ladies
and with the people. A communion service was held on Sunday, lasting ovcl
three hours, and although we were tired,
the people did not seem to be so.
I have spent a week at the colony,
made a trip around the island, visited the
old and new station at ()-a, walked ovei
the ruins at Metalanim, passed several
days at Kiti, and seen the various places
where the Catholics, as well as ourselves,
have work started, and now beg to note
the following observations:
1. The population of Ponape has
been greatly reduced. The governor believes that it is a dwindling population,
save in the districts where the chiefs have
embraced Christianity. The best estimates give to the group inside the reef.
3,200 people. This decimation is due to
the increase of drunkenness, the stronger
liquors being drunk, and to social vices
which have multiplied since the departure
of the missionaries. The Governor t-avs
thai the population is now on tiie increase
in the Christian communities, both Protestant and Catholic.
2.
The resources of the island are as
greal as of old, but it is said that the people are forsaking the cultivation of the
land, and that vegetable products are not
as plentiful as they were when the Spanish came. It is difficult to see why this
should be so; but it is probable that the
increase in the price paid for copra, and
the high wages paid for labor have relieved the people from the necessity of
raising fruit and vegetables, and as a
rule the average Micronesian does not
take kindly 10 the cultivation of the sod.
Much land lies idle, overgrown with
brush, which might be made to produce
largely if proper work Avas done on it.
I'he German government may induce colonists to Come hither and develop tiie resources of the country, but that is in the
distant future, if it ever comes to pass.
J. The arts of civilized life are increasing here as in other parts of the
group, and new and better houses are be-
ing built. Henry Xanapei's place is remarkable for the evidences of taste and
appreciation of comfort which its im-
provements display. Being entirely the
work of a nat've, it is an earnest of what
others will sometime accomplish. The
government stimulates improvement in
mam Ways, and Ponape is sure to become more and more civilized.
4. The (rovernor has won the hearts
of the people, and seems to be a just,
kind and wise ruler. 1 le favors the missionaries and their work, and, while not
partial, he shows his sympathy Avith OUT
work. * * * He says he desires all
resident officials to have their wives with
them, and be is building comfortable
houses for them; but some of them are
single men, and openly immoral—not a
good example to this people whose prevailing vice is social impurity.
5. The reception given to the missionaries was cordial, and there is evidently a growing appreciation of the importance of their work. Mr. Gray has
large audiences at O-a, where he is living in one of the church buildings, and
lias a class of more than fifty whom he
is teaching English. He is very busy,
and is an indefatigable worker. The
work will he difficult here, but the Protestant churches are strong enough to
exert a wholesome influence on the Catholics, and no such abuses exist there as
are said to exist in Guam. Still the old
heathen dance is being revived, the governor and the Catholic priests favoring it.
While we were there, one of the oid
teachers, Julius by flame, now a Catholic
teacher of a school, threw off bis clothes
and joined in the old dance in the presence of the governor and others of rank.
It will be seen that the missionaries have
lifficuit problems and many subtle foes
10 contend with
The religion that insists on a pure
morality will not be popular in Ponape,
while one of an impure morality flourishes: and there, as here, the Protestant
following must be small and the growth
slow.
This is not different from what the
Master said it -would be, but different
from what it has been hitherto in the
islands. The time of testing has come.
Simple faith in Jesus Christ, and a pure
life, with the sanctions of the Christian
Faith, must constitute the great attractiveness of the religion preached, and
not a popular cult. We shall be driven
to depend more on the Spirit's aid, and
work and be satisfied with calling out
"the elect" from the world. May the
Good Shepherd cause His sheep to hear
His voice in the preaching of the Gospel!
After BUUIy trying experiences, we arrived in Guam April 23d, having been
absent nearly ten weeks. We are glad
to be at home, and hope now to carry on
our work without interruption.
"Blessed be the Lord, that hath given
rest unto his people Israel, according to
.
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109
all that he promised ; there hath not failed whether any reasonable efforts of the
one word of all his good promise that police will avail to stamp out the
he promised' by the hand of Moses his abomination, or whether the pollution
will only be scattered broadcast throughservant."
Rejoicing in all the promises of our out the city. It is certain thai nothing
God, and especially in the hope of the can suppress this evil but the most dilipromise of His coming, I remain, Yours gent and determined efforts. 'The presvery truly,
sure on the one hand of greed, and on
Francis M. Prick.
the other of irrepressible human passion
is tremendous. Yet good men are loth
Martyrdom of Rev. James Chalmers. to think or say that so foul and infamous a thing should be tolerated and
regulated. We are now to see what can
This distinguished missionary explor- be done to suppress it. It can hardly
er and pioneer came to his end on earth be doubted that in any large American
on April 7th at the hands of cruel and city a majority of the voters are in favor
treacherous cannibals in central New of regulation rather than of suppression.
Guinea, who murdered and devoured him Therefore the law is constantly violated,
and three young white missionaries, be- with the tacit consent of the police.
sides eleven young native converts and Will it be so here?
students. In the last moments of his
life, "he made no appeal for mercy, but
Alleged Annexation Scheme.
talked to the savages of the future, and
implored them to seek deliverance from
'The Home Rulers in the Lower
their error, through the Word of God."
For many years his praise has been in House passed a Resolution denouncing
an alleged proposition to annex Hawaii
all the churches of Oceanica.
hones
and to the State of California as a part
A punitive expedition found
relics of the murdered missionaries, and thereof. They were in a state of high
destroyed a great number of savages and indignation thereat, and even denounced
their villages.
The thought arises, their absent leader, Judge Humphreys,
would it not be better for the subduing as having gone to San Francisco and
and civilizing force to precede the visit Washington to promote that project,
of the missionary instead of following
him? For example, how much more
rapid has been the progress of Christianity in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands
since strong governments were established there by the British and Germans.
Until that was done, the savage lawlessness of the people almost fatally obstructed the Avork of the devoted missionaries.
But the enthusiastic messenger of Christ
may not always Avait for commerce to
open the way for him. He, on the contrary, often opens the way for commerce.
It was well for the pioneer missionaries
to Hawaii that the Islands had already
been brought into subjection to the strong
and safe rule of Kamehameha.
It looks as if the zeal of Dr. Chalmers
for carrying the Gospel to the savages
had borne him beyond the due bounds of
prudence to the disastrous extermination
of his entire missionary hand of Avhites
and natives. Such lives are too few and
to precious to be needlessly sacrificed.
And there are more heathen subdued and
open to the Gospel than it is possible for
all our missionary forces to minister to.
Economy and prudence are called for as
Avell as bold enterprise.
"What the Chinese in Honolulu can
do for China."
The Chinese Christians irr Honolulu
can go back to China and help their own
people to become Christians. It is a hard
task, indeed, but when Aye come to think
of those who had their heads cut off just
because they wanted to follow Christ,
we can realize that Aye arc not doing as
much as those people.
The different newspapers is another
opportunity which OIW Honolulu tMiine.se
have, for these papers enlarge their
minds and tell them the daily history of
the world. Why could we not send'some
of our papers hack to our relatives to
wake them Up, so that they may realize
the importance of inventions, mining and
various other things which would
strengthen our country?
We can also help China by going back
and opening schools. Most of her schools
at present teach only the classics of Confucius, the history of China and some
poetry. 'They have no such courses as
science and medicine. So here is a fine
chance for our Honolulu Chinese to do
something for China.
Let us all as brothers work together
in harmony for the up building of China
and then the time will come when we all
shall be happy in our native land and the
hard laws which have been laid upon us
The Senate subsequently declined to shall all he abolished.
Young- In.
concur in the resolution, evidently thinking it unwise to make so much of the
May it prove that Young In and manyothers of that school shall develop the
subject.
would
favor
in
Hawaii
true martyr spirit for the salvation of
persons
Few
so absurd a proposition. The same is China.
probably true of the people of California.
Costly Pearl Harbor Lands.
If any citizen of Hawaii has advocated
it, it can hardly have been with sincere
public spirit.
"The Student."
We are glad to acknowledge the receipt of two numbers of "The Student,"
issued by Mills Institute. It is a very
neatly printed paper of six pages of the
size of The Friend, with a few well executed phototypes. It represents chiefly
the interests of the Chinese Educational
work in Mills Institute, but has also an
outlook for Japanese work.
The fact is stated that during the nine
years of Mills Institute "between two
hundred and fifty and three hundred
young men and boys have been connected with the boarding department." The
work of this school with its high Christian and educational force has assumed
dimensions which indicate a great future,
and an important influence upon the
Iwilei Stockade Broken Up.
needed enlightenment of China.
We append from The Student some
By the order of the Executive, the
concentration of shame at Iwilei has thoughts of a Chinese pupil of Mills Inbeen removed. It remains to be seen stitute on
Our Washington friends appear to be
surprised at the high valuation placed upon the lands wanted at Pearl Harbor for
a Xaval Station. In fact, no exorbitant
price seems to be asked for those land,.
They are now planted with cane, and
arc actually Avorth from $500 to $1,000 an
acre for that purpose. If condemned for
Government use, a jury would doubtless
so appraise the value of Ford's Island
and of the Waipio Peninsula. It was a
mistake on the part of the Federal Government not to have acquired those lands
for a moderate sum ten years ago. Possibly the needed space may be obtained
on the coral lands below Ewa Plantation,
though less favorably located than Waipio Peninsula. The lands for the shore
batteries ought not to be expensive, being of little use for any other purpose.
Unquestionably there is no other defensible harbor in this group, and few better
harbors anywhere.
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THE FRIEND.
Record of Events.
June ist. —At the regular Saturday
evening temperance meeting at Francis
Murphy Hall, a large gathering enjoyed
the varied entertainment, President F. H.
Austin taking the occasion to announce
his creed.
2nd.—Death of Jas. H. Hunt, chief of
the Fire Department, at the Queen's Hospital after several weeks' illness.—Dedication of the new German Lutheran
Church, Beretania street, this city; Rev.
Mr. Fdmy, pastor.
3rd. —Accidental drowning of a Chinaman in a pool at Ainahau, Waikiki.—Argument before Chief Justice Frear i: 1 the
'Thurston habeas corpus case.
4th.—Thirtieth annual meeting of the
Woman's Board; an all day session for
presentation of reports, election of offi
cers, etc.
sth.—Sudden death, from heart disease, of a native agent of the Board of
Health just after handing in a report.
Arrival of the U. S. Fish Commissioners, under Dr. David Starr Jordan, for
the study of the varieties of Hawaiian
fish.—Closing exercises of Kawaiahao
Seminary.
6th.—Plans are maturing for a "Single
Men's Hostelry" of six stories, to occupy
the Hopper homestead premises, with
fronts on Punchbowl, King and Likelike
streets, at an estimated cost of $175,000.
Bth.—The transport Sheridan arrives
en route for Manila, with a large corps of
school teachers. —Another social evening
entertainment at Murphy Hall, the success of which encourages the hope of
early enlargement.
9th. —Asai, a Japanese, assails two fel
low countrymen with a knife, seriously
Avounding one of them.—Stmr. Kaiulani
has a native boat-steerer killed, on the
4th inst, at Kukaiau landing, the boat
being crushed on the rocks. At Honohina a Japanese sailor fell from the sling
and broke his neck.
10th.—Fifty-tAvo acres of land are
ceded to the U. S. Agricultural Department on the Tantalus slope for an experimental station.
Annual
nth.—Kamehameha. Day.
at
race day the Park, and Sunday school
picnics in various directions. A deputation of old HaAvaiians decorate the Kamehameha statue with floral leis.—Stmr.
Colon arrives with another batch of
Porto Rican immigrants, 767 in all.
12th.—In the Thurston habeas corpus
"contempt" case, before Justice Frear,
the sentence was declared void, no legal
cause for the petitioner's imprisonment
appearing on the record.
|
—
13th.—Am .ship /. B. Thomas arrives
in command of the boatswain, the Captain, Wm. Brown, having been lost overboard in a gale, April 23rd.
14th.—A Portuguese stevedore has his
skull crushed in by a piece of coal from
the discharging bucket of the Balaclutha.
—Flag Day: its first observance in this
city as a partial holiday and appropriate
school exercises.
15th.— Pastors and delegates to the
annual meeting of the Hawaiian Board,
at I lilo ,return by the Kinau.
17th.—Oil portrait of the late Chief
Justice Judd unveiled in the Supreme
Court room ,with fitting addresses.—
Fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of exGov. A. S. Cleghorn.— Annual meeting of the Sons of the Am. Revolution
and election of officers.
1
19th.—Midnight fire on the bark
Olympic, from spontaneous combustion,
causes anxiety and excitement on the
waterfront. Stmr. Hanalei and the Fire
Department soon subdued the Ham s
with but slight damage.—A horse driven
to the Pali becomes frightened and
makes a wild leap with the buggy and
dashes headlong over the precipice. Fortunately the driver and his two companions had alighted and Avere in no danger.
20th.—High school commencement exercises take place in Progress Hall. Dr.
David Starr Jordan gave an interesting,
practical address to the graduating class.
20th.—Haydn's Creation was given at
the Opera House by Prof. F. A. Ballaseyus of Oahu college and a corps of the
city's musical talent, assisted by a number of his pupils. The oratorio was well
rendered and enjoyed by a fair sized
audience.
22nd.—Mrs. Gunn's class of little tots
give an exhibition at the Drill Shed in
a fancy dress hall which naturally attracted a "full house."
23rd. —The Zcalandia, which left yesterday for San Francisco, returns to port
for further repairs on her boilers.—Dr.
Jordan addressed the Kamehameha pupils at the memorial chapel on"The value
of Higher Education.—The Automobile
Co. suspends its service till better batteries or motive poAver is secured.
24th.—Commencement exercises of
Oahu College at Patiahi Hall. Miss
Ethel M. Damon, of the giaduating class
of eight, delivered the valedictory.—
Schr. Carrie and Annie arrived from
San Francisco, en route to the Micronesian mission stations with needed supplies.
25th.—The House waxes eloquent in
a resolution denouncing the rumored
scheme of annexing the Territory of Hawaii to the State of California.—The
Sierra arrives from the Colonies.
I July,
1901.
26th.—The Sierra departs at noon Avnh
one of the largest lists of passengers
known from this port, taking not only
those booked for her but most of the returned Zcalandia's in addition. As she
left port the Sonoma, from San Francisco, came in.
27th.—Loss
■ Walna,
of schr. Goiden Gate at
Lanai, reported by wireless
telegraph; no particulars received.
28th.—A new steam fire engine arrives on the 11. H. Dimimd for the Honolulu Fire Department.—The Gibson
garden fete at Oahu College
grounds, for the benefit of the Y. W.
C. A., gathered a goodly attendance, but
Play
frequent
showers
interrupting the per-
formance resulted in great disappointment, financially and otherwise.
29th.—Cruiser
arrives
Samoa.
—Residence of Mis. H. Alexander and
old Boys' Boarding School, MakaAvao,
AAcre destroyed by fire yesterday.
30th.—The police authorities experience difneu'ty in their eff.irt to supp ess
a gang of Portuguese gamblers near the
junction of Emma and Punchbowl
Philadelphia
from San F. ancisco, en rouie
tj
streets.
BIRTHS
to the wife of W. W.
Dituond, a son.
FAGERKi OS In this city, June IS, 19111, to the wife of
Y. J Fagerroos, a daughter.
BERGSTR. M-In this city, June 21, 19111. to the wife
of J. AY. Bergstrom, a son'
DIVtOND-On Sunday, June 2,
MARRIAGES.
DAVIS KIRKI.AND—At the residence of the bride's
Kshulii', Maui, on May 31, 1901, by the
iv. E. <;. Beckwith, I) H. Davis to Miss Jessie
Kirklanri. No cards.
O'NEIL—SCHMIDT—In this city, June sth, by the
Rev G. L. Pearson, Geo. D. O'seil to Miss Kiiimu
Schmidt.
KTMEY-ROSENBERG-In this city, June 13. 1901, byRev Dr. Pearson, a- the residence of Capt. «. L.
Soule, Bertha Rosenberg of San Francisco, to 8.
Kubey, of this city. No cards.
NICKLASB-LUTZ-At the German Lutheran Church,
this city. June 15th., by the Rev Mr Felmy, Mr
Nicklass to Miss Maria Lota, of Wiirteinburg, Ger.
BA\KIN-DE POI-In this cltv, June 18th., by the
Rev. G. L. Pearson, Jno. M. Rankin to Miss Mary
dc Pol, both of Oakland, C'al.
SEDGWICK-BARROW-At the residence of J. B.
A herton Esq., this city, June24th., by the Rev. W.
M. Kirn-aid, I'hos K. Sedgwick to MissGrace Barrow.
STRAI'M SCRMGER-At the Ingleside, this city,
June 24th., by the Rev. G. L. Pearson, Andrew I.
Straum to Mrs. Ura Scrimger.
MORGAN KERSBACII- In this city. June 25th., at
the residence of Dr. J M Whitney, by the Rev. W M
Kincaiii, O. E Morgan to Miss Grace Fernbach.
VANE—GII.ETTE-In this city, June 25th., by the RevW. M Klncaid, Geo. Plavf'ord Vane to Miss Mabel
R. Gelette, of Oakland, Cal
IM>LLOWAY-BkOWN At Waimea, Hawaii, June
2«th., by the Rev. -. L. Desha, Mr Carl Holloway to
Mrs. Irene Ii Brown.
Sarents,
—
FORBES—WATSON-At Maunaolu Seminary, Maknwao, Maui, June 27th ,by the Rev. E G Beckwith,
Win. J. Forbes to Miss Kate Dalles Watson.
DEATHS.
In this city, June 2, at the Queen's Hospital,
James H. Hunt, age forty-eight
PERKINS—At San Jose, Cal. June 12, Mrs. I. 8.
erklns, wile of Professor Walter Perkins, and
mother of Philip H Dodge of Honolulu
SMITH-In thi» city, June 15, W. A. Smith, aged fifty
II (NT-
year*.
�Vol. 59, No. 7.]
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
This page la devoted to the Interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, le responsible for it* con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
111
THE FRIEND.
- -
Editor.
The Hilo Meeting.
One of the most hugely attended and
most successful series of meetings ever
conducted by the Hawaiian Evangelical
Association was held untler the auspices
of that organization at Haiti Church,
llilo, during the Week beginning June
6th, and ending June 14th.
When the delegation arrived there,
everything was found ready for a most
hospitable welcome. Rev. Mr. Cruzan
of the Hilo Church, took charge of the
American brethren at once, having madi
every provision for our entertainment,
and Rev. Mr. Desha of Haiti church, immediately took charge of the Hawaiian
brethren as his guests. The Portuguese
brethren were entertained by Mr. Bap
tiste, of the Portuguese church, while
Mr. Guliek arranged with the Japanes.
friends for the accommodations for the
Japanese delegates, and the Chinese
brethren Avere most beautifully entertained by the Chinese friends there.
It Avas a truly representative body,
each island having sent its quota of pas
tors and delegates for the churches, the
Sunday schools and the societies 01
Christian
Endeavor,
The representative body was composer
of four races, there being present about
seventy 1 lawaiians, fifteen whites, seven
Japanese and six Chinese —three of the
whites being Portuguese people. Tin
entire delegation numbered about one
hundred ; of these sixty-seven Avere mm
isters and evangelists. This large body
was daily augmented by the attendance
of residents in Hilo and vicinity. The
interest of the audience Avas at all tim s
deep, and sometimes it rose to positive
enthusiasm. It Avas the conviction that
of all meetings of recent years this has
been the most fruitful, both to the association in the locality and to the work at
large.
While some werje doubtful at first of
the Avisdom of the change in the place of
meeting, it has come to be the general
conviction that it was a wise move, which
may be suggestive of a policy for the
future.
The place of meeting was the historic
cTiurch of Haili, which has been repaired
and beautified so that it is now oie of the
most comfortable churches in the Islands.
The meeting was called to order by
Rev. J. M. Lydgate, the moderator of the
previous year. According to the custcrm-
ary rotation, the Island of Hawaii furnished the moderator and scribe. Rev. W.
M. Kalaiwaa and C. M. Kamakawiwoole.
Making up the roll-call and the reading
of statistical reports occupied most of the
day.
An act of justice Avas performed by
the association in the restoration of
Moses Lutera to full standing as a minister, the title of reverend having been
taken from him during a period of temporary insanity On motion of Mr. Lydgate it Avas voted that the second Sunday
of April of each year he set apart by the
churches for services commemorative of
the missionary fathers.
On Saturday the entire convention and
many friends, including Queen Liliuokalani, to the number of about 400, wen!
m a railway excursion to Kapoho, Puna
die residence of R. A. Lyman, where
they were generously entertained by
•heir Puna friends.
A very enthusiastic and successful concert was given Saturday evening in Haili
Church, about $200 being cleared towards the expenses of the convention.
Sunday was hardly a day for rest, five
successive periods of services being observed in 1 laili church. In the morning
the Sunday school exhibition was given
and there Avas a sermon preached by Rev.
W. X. Lono; in the afternoon the ordiu
ition of Rev. C. W. P. Kaeo, the blind
preacher, Avas a most impressive service,
Followed by the sacrament of the Lord's
Supper; in the evening a large and enthusiastic union service, in which varotis races were represented, took place at
he church.
Monday morning Avas devoted to th
introduction and reception of delegates
epresenting ihe Avork of the Hawaiian
board among the various races in the
Islands. This Avas followed by Treasurer Hall's annual report, giving the
'mount of receipts as $31,000, and disiirscnients as $35,000, showing a deficit
)f $4,000, Avhich, taken with a debit balance of $3,000 at the opening of the year,
nafces a total debt of about $7,000. Mr.
Mall tendered his resignation because of
mcrcasing demands of the board, and of
his OAvn private business; his resignat'on
was accepted with suitable resolutions
appreciative of his efficient and faithful
service the past eighteen years, and he
was retained as a member of the board.
Mr. Theo. Richards, for like reasons,
tendered his resignation as president of
the Young People's Society of Christian
Endeavor, and Mr. Moses Nakuina wis
chosen to succeed him, appropriate res>lutioni of regret at Mr. Richards' resignation having been passed.
Mr. Emerson then presented the vo-uminous report of the secretary, inc'ud
ing detail reports of the various depart-
.
ments, showing an ever-enlarging effort
the needs of our growing populaIn the afternoon Mr. Emerson
was re-elected unanimously to the position of secretary, with the understanding
that he should be relieved of a considerable portion of the routine office Avork, in
order that he might devote more time to
the work in the field, and Mr. Richards
was chosen treasurer in the place of Mr.
Hall, with the expectation that be would
make a special effort to enlarge the financial constituency of the board.
The association adjourned early to attend the closing exercises of the Hilo
Boarding School in the classroom, on
die lawn and in the shops, where abundant evidence Avas given of the efficiency
of the school. A bountiful ltiati, furlished by the ladies of the Haili Church,
and the revieAving of interesting meni)ries of the school, closed a very pleasant
ifternoon.
< )f the various matters which came up
for discussion on Tuesday, perhaps the
most important Avas that relating to a
memorial to the missionary fatiiers. On
jehalf of the committee appointed for
his purpose last year, Mr. Emerson reported that this was a matter not to be
iccomplished in a single year—that much
.arcful study was required on both the
financial and artistic sides; that not less
.ban $10,000 would be adequate for a
itting memorial, and he recommended
.hat collections be taken in all the
hurches for this purpose on Forefathers'
Jay, from year to year.
In the evening the association Avas entertained by the ladies of the foreign
church Avith a varied program, folloAved
iy refreshments.
On Wednesday a large and representative committee was appointed to consider methods of securing a closer relation between all the churches of our
»rder, Hawaiian and foreign, and the
various missions of the board.
Attention was also given to the need
if special evangelistic work among the
Hawaiian churches, and Rev. E. S. Timeteo was unanimously chosen to this
work, subject to the approval of the Hawaiian board and his church.
Rev. S. L. Desha, representing the
hoard of trustees of the Hilo Boarding
School, presented a request that the Hawaiian board establish a coeducational
school on the land now owned by that
school, and a resolution was passed approving of the project and appointing
Desha a committee of one to secure funds
for this purpose.
The matter of rotation of pastorates
was discussed at considerable length,
and the final conclusion was strongly adverse to any change in this respect. On
motion of Mr. Lydgate the association
to meet
tion.
�THE FRIEND.
112
approved of the action of the Kauai association in formulating a catechism fo.
Sunday school use; the Hawaiian board
was asked to publish the same, and the
churches were requested to adopt it for
general use. In the evening the graduating exercises of the boarding school
took place, when diplomas Avere given to
two Hawaiian and tAvo Japanese stud-
ents.
'The association adjourned Thursd.iv
noon ,to meet next year at Lahaina.
In the evening the ladies of the HaTi
Church entertained the association most
pleasantly and graciously with music and
refreshments, to which there was a
quick and enthusiastic response on the
part of the association. 'The audience
fairly bubbled over with delight and g">od
humor at the sallies of Hawaiian wit and
pleasantry. The most unqualified praise
is due to the Hilo people and to the Haili
and Foreign churches for their generous
hospitality and their unfeigned interest;
and most of all, to Rev. S. L. Desha, for
his large faith, persistent endeavor, untiring industry and rare tact, which went
a long way towards making the convention the great success that it was.
Rev. Bunji Tsuyumu, minister to the
Imabari Church, lyo, Japan, but who
has been given a vacation of three years
for study in Union Theological Seminary. New York, is making a four months'
stay in these islands to give his assistance to the Japanese work.
Preaching services are to be held every
night ibis week (last week in June) in
this city. Considerable interest is manifest, fourteen having expressed a desire
to become Christians and study the Bib'e
at last evening's meeting. Y. P. C. E.
workers propose to visit every Japanese
quarter in the city and do personal Avork.
Messrs. ( Ikumura and Tsuyama are assisted by such speakers as Mr. IshMa,
Mr. Inotie and other Christian Japanese,
(ireat good is hoped for from this effort.
Mr. 'Tsuyama is to stay about two
months longer.
Kusaie, March 27, 1901.
Dear Mr. Emi-:rs<>\.
1 want to thank you sincerely for the
generous help given us by the Hawaiian
Board for Gilbert Island Teachers this
year.
As we have no more Hawaiian missionaries we need more Gilbert Island
teachers. We can and are meeting the
demand from the training school but the
American "Board can not furnish fund. 11
support them. We pay the teachers only
$35. So you see that $300 given by H
Board supports nearly nine teachers an 1
does a large work.
I .will
havr .five
01 six more well
•"•-■■«
(..•
'-•*'••"-
•'
July, 1901.
trained men ready for next year if funds years ago. They were fishing in winter
time, in a landlocked bay where there
can be found.
I sincerely hope and pray the Hawaii- | was no port, when a stout northeaster
an Hoard will feel towards us as last came down upon them, with snow and
year and send us again the $300.
; sleet. 'They could not ride at anchor
We have a large training school, 45 J and their only hope of escape from the
scholars, three assistant teachers (grad- rocks and breakers of the lee shore was
uates). The work is going well in most in making to windward and clearing the
of ihe islands—some of them finely 1 headland of the bay, which reached out
think from Mr. Walkup's report, which I like a great horn to cut off their retreat
you will get through Mr. Bingham. As and impale them. 'The seriousness of
1 lure is no Star I have not made a tour their position was greatly enhanced by
this year as last, but it is all right; God the dropping of the mercury below the
knows best. I am very busy printing. I freezing point. Every wave that dashed
try to reach 'he teachers by my little pa- upon them in the storm left its coating of
per if 1 can't go to them and that may be ice. 'Thus their boat Avas greatly lmpedeven better. We are now printing Sun- ! Ed in its progress through the raging
day School Quarterlies, blank church let- jwaters. 'The hatches were battened down
land the splendid boat was given all the
ters and book reports.
The Hawaiian Mission Children's So- ! sail she could stand under. Back and
ciety also se.i me through Mr. Hall $,(> forth through that wild sea tiie crewlor school, which saved me from debt stood to their posts and with numbed
this year. Will you please thank them hands worked the icy ropes and sails, till
lor me. I don't know who are proper their oil suits were stiff with ice. The
parties to write to. I should be very glad struggle wat kept up for an entire day.
of the same help again. The grant from Slowly the boat crept to windward, makAmerican Board is only $3715. We sup- ing or losing at each tack, till at last, just
port 45 scholars and pay assistants' sal- as night was falling, they cleared the
aries on thai. We can do it only because point by a few yards and were safe in
school is largely self-supporting, raising the open sea.
'This ability to make to windward will
all our own food and some lor girls'
school as well.
stand the "Carrie & Annie" in good stead
Oh how sad money is so hard to raise during her trips through the iagoons and
not know the privilege and blessing in channels of the Marshall. Gilbert and
free giving of life ami money.
Caroline Islands. Capt. Foster knows
I hope Hawaiian churches are pros- the good qualities of these Gloucester
boats, having had experience with them
pering.
I am yours in Christ.
in his early life. He does not minimize
J. M. Channon. the dangers of the voyage he is about to
make. Where the Star was avoiU to
with auxiliary steam power he will have
The "Carrie and Annie."
to go without it, and depend upon skill
()n the morning df the
24th of June and sails and the good qualities of his
the "Carrie & Annie," under the com- boat, to make his way safely through tormand of Capt. (i. I. Foster, arrived from tuous channels against tides and head
San Francisco, having been out 17 days. winds.
We have heard him question the wisBesides Capt. and Mrs. Foster and children, there were aboard Dr. and Mrs. Rife dom of attempting Ebon channel, which
and children. 'The "Carrie & Annie" is to is narrow and long and straight to Avindtake the place of "Morning Star" No. 4, ward. Capt. Garland has written on the
which was sold.'She is a staunch schoon- chart over against this channel, "'Don't
er of iy.) tons, having been built in Essex, attempt it except on slack tide." and
Mass., of seasoned-oiled-oak for the Capt. Bray has added "and don't forget
Gloucester trade. She was intended for it."
a fishing boat to be sent to the
The Captain is under orders to make
"(icirgcs."
Kusaie first and land Dt. and Mrs. Rife
'These Gloucester boats are the finest and children and all supplies destined for
sea boats of their kind.
They sail in the missionaries on that island. From
rough water and at stormy seasons. They Kusaie the voyage will continue to To
are built for speed as well as strength, so nape, and thence to Ruk.
that they ma) bring their catch quickly Returning to Kusaie the Annie make.1.1 port ami put it on the market; hence the tour of the Marshall islands. Seventhe Carrie is a fine sailer, and finds no ty days are expected to complete this
trouble, as did the last Morning Star, In tour, after which comes a tour of sixty
working to windward.
days in the Gilbert group. Somewhere
Apropos the sailing qualities of the during these tours, or between them,
Gloucester boats, we recall the story must come a visit to Mr. dc la Porte on
vim It a Gloucester fisherman mid us Pb.as.mi Island. Then after completing
�the tours of the Marshall and Gilbert
Islands, will come the work to be done
for the Ponape mission, and finally the
tour through the Mortlock islands and
the Ruk lagoon. Unless there are later
orders to the contrary, from Ruk the
Carrie will sail direct to San Francisco,
where she will be sold and be replaced by
Morning Star No. 5, Avhich is now contemplated to be a boat of 200 tons.
The Rapid Transit Electric Railway is
making great progress, and five miles of
the road are promised soon to be in
operation. In February they promised it
to be ready by April, and we then gave
them until June. Now there is no reason
apparent why they should not have their
cars running by August.
The old bridge on School street across
the Nuuanu stream has been removed,
and a steel bridge of two spans has been
erected, much wider than the old one.
'This is the first steel bridge creeled in
this city.
One is surprised to see the length of
new wharfage already completed by the
Oahu Railway, amounting to many thousand feet, and able to accommodate a
great number of the largest ships. The
former wharf room of the harbor seems
likely to be doubled. Great areas of
swamp and tide land are being converted
into available dry land by the dredgings
from the new slips.
Single Men's Hotel.
A truly philanthropic enterprise, which
will also doubtless be a paying one, is
that of a building soon to be erected on
the site of the Hopper residence on King
st,
between Punchbowl and Likelike
streets. It will be a fireproof five-story
structure, with basement and roof garden. It is intended to lodge 251 single
men, with the best conveniences and luxuries P.ed rooms will average nine feet
square. Abundant baths, toilets and
wash basins are distributed on each floor.
'The great court and roof-garden with
loggias,afford delightful lounging places.
T.illiard and entertainment rooms are
supplied, with a large grill room for
meals. Charges will be at the lowest
rates, for men with small earnings. The
.
three street frontages amount to 410
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be required, be replied that nothing less
than a mill of at least three and a half
tons a day would answer, at which the
hair of the directors rose in horror. "In
less than one man's life," continued the
speaker, "'we see here today a mill which,
when finished, will be the largest sugar
mill on earth, with a capacity of 500 tons
per day when fully completed.**
That ambitious Haiku .Mill Avas established about 41 years ago. It was sixteen years before the shareholders received a dividend It was one of the first
steam power mills on Maui.
The eminent President of Stanford
University is now in Honolulu, with a
company of associate experts in Ichthyology, for the purpose of making a thorough study of the fishes to be found
around the HaAvaiian Islands. Already
a considerable number of species have
been found hitherto unknown to science.
It is well known that our public markets
abound in many varieties of highly colored and variegated fish of great beauty.
Part of the work of the experts will be
that of reproducing on paper the colorings and markings of the various species.
Portable aquaria are also employed to
Mr. Dooley has been expressing his
study the habits of the living fish. Among
of Rev. Mr. Sheldon's recent
opinions
the results of the labors of these gentlemen will doubtless be an economic one, venture in journalism.
He tells his
by throwing light upon the means of in- friend Hinnissy that Mr. Sheldon went
creasing and improving our supply of ed- to the wrong shop for his inspiration,
ible fishes.
that "news is sin and sin news," and
that there is not "army news in bein'
Progress in Sugar Mills.
good." Apparently Mr. Dooley believes
that the newspaper is an abnormal rather
Last month, at Spreckelsville, Maui, than a normal phenomenon of life.
on the occasion of setting the key-column
of the new sugar mill, lion. 11. P. BaldRAILWAY & LAND CO.
win made a short address, premising his (JAHU
remarks by slating that the new mill had
been christened the "Punene Mill." and
thai hereafter the plantation would be
known as "Punene Plantation." He then
gave a short sketch of the sugar industry
Trains Run Between
on Maui during his early boyhood, statHONOLULU,
PEARL CITY, EWA
ting that many years since. Mr. BeckPLANTATIONS
Beckwlth,
AND
WAIANAE
of
Rev.
E. G.
wlth, a brother
was sent by a syndicate of•Honolulu people to look up Haiku as a sugar planta- TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
tion. Mr. Beckwith carried back to Hop.m.
nolulu a glowing report of the possibili- Trains will leave nt 9:15 a. p.m„ and 1:46 p.m.
and 555
m.
arriving in Honolulu at 3:11
ties of Haiku, but with some hesitation,
stated to the directors that his estimate
ROUND TRIP TICKETS:
for a mill of the proper size might be
Ist Class 2nd Class
50
$ 75
deemed by them as rather large, and Pearl City
75
1 00
when asked what capacity of mill would Ewa Plantation
126
.
Waianae
150
*
Importers of Live Stock
MODERN
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MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS IN HARNESS
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BLACKSMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
HORSES, MULES, COWS, CHICKENS and VEHICLES
HONOLULU STOCK-YARDS CO.
feet. Cost of building estimated at $175.W. H. RICE,
-000. This will he a great boon to the
young employees of this city.
LIMITED.
W. S. WITHERS, Manager
�Q
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JJANK OFunder
the laws of the Hawaiian
THE
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Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 81, King Street
JJOLLISTER DRUG CO.,
E.
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AND
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IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
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JJENRY
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METROPOLITAN
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MEAT CO.
....
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F. W. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenney, J. A. McCandless.
Exchange drawn on Wells,, Fargo & Co.'s
Bank, In San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
Attend to General Banking Business.
Safe Deposit Boxes rented by month or year.
LIST OF OFFICERS:
President
C. M. Cooke
Manager
George rt Robertson
Secretary anil Treaaurer
B Faxou Bishop
IJIKKCTOKS:
Geo. R. Carter
W. F. Allen
C. M. Cooke
H Waterlionst
Republic.)
General Merchandise.
GROCERS,
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
..
LUNCH ROOM,
BEAVER
H. J. NOLTE, Propbhtor
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Retail Departments:
Corner of Fort and King Streets.
Waverley Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Shipping Departments: Telephones:
Bethel Street.
Fort St., 22 and °2
Bethel St., 24 and 949
Wholesale and Shipping Depts., 949
Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. I.
SPRECKELS & CO.,
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
Quality of Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' QLAUS
Best
The W'aialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
Articles, etc., always on hand.
BANKFRS.
The Kohala Sugar Co ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.,
Draw Exohange on the principal parts of the
F.J.Lowbby
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
Hoiibkt Liwiw
C. M. Cooks
world, and transact a general Banking
The Fulton Iron Work*, St. Louis, Mo.,
Business
COOKE,
&
The Standar 1 Oil Co.,
Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands.
)P.AI.KKS
V
I
I
Oeo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugal*.
LUMBER
&
BUILDING
MATERIAL.
The New England MutualLife Ins. Co. of Boston
G. THRUM,
Office: 32 Fort St.
./EtnaFire I nanranee Co. of Hartford, Conn. Tard: Between King, Fort and Merchant St*.
Alliance Assurance Co., of London.
Importing and Manufacturing
LEWERS
....
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THOS.
HAWAIIAN TRUST AND
pORTER FURNITURE CO.,
Importers op
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
H. I.
Organised for express purpose of acting as
HONOLULU,
GUARDIANS,
ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS, RECEIVERS
*f*- l-sWc
TRUSTEES,
AND BEDDING.
Corner of Hotel and Bethel Sts.
Wiekerware, Antique Oak Furniture, Cornice
Poles, Window Shades and Wall Bracket*
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Low Prices
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And Publisher of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
T
Dealer in Fine Stationery, Books,
and Fancy Goods.
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THE FRIEND.
Vol. 59.]
[No. 8.
HONOLULU, 11. 1.. AUGUST, 1901.
113
R. CASTLE,
JJJENBON, SMITH
& CO., Ltd.
& CO., LTD.
i«7-229 Kiiik St.
ATTORNEY'AT LAW.
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Oartwrigßt Block
TRUST MONET OARBFTJLLY INVESTED
J ■ M. WHITNEY, M.
D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
...DRUGGISTS,..
Office: Brewer's Block, Cor. Hotel A Fort Sts.
Entrance on Hotel Street
Honolulu, 11. I.
OrpiCl HoOM!
f. B.
f
Ha. in. to 4p, tn.
~
Fort St.. Honolulu.
CLAI'IIAM,
and
Dentist.
King Street Stables; Tel. 1083: calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
obstetrics, and lameness.
Offioe:
#
HACKFELD & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Cor. Qaeen
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Members
op
Honolulu Stock
togethei with special
Exchange
Commercial,
SUGAR
Fort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
received by Every Steamer
P
#
A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
I
Telephone 313
For Catalogues Address
I
JA.
Honolulu, H. I.
work a specialty. Kodak development
and printing.
At Woman's Exchange
,
N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation :
—-—i
Music, and
Art Courses
;
]J. F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
MONUMENTS,
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Honolulu, H. I.
-
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W. E BIVENS,
President
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
attention given to the
Purchase and Sale 0t....
Island Agents for Office, Bank
I)
(Samuel Pingree French, A. 8., Principal)
Particular
AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
A. M., Ph
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHuOL
I [ENRY WATERHOUSE 6k CO.
and School Furniture
St..
Honolulu
Honolnln, H. I. Queen
,fe Fort Sts..
...OAHU COLLEGE...
AND
Sugar Factors, Stock Broke™ and
Dealers in Investment Securities
Vetkiunaky Sukgkon
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SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
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SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
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Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbin^
mm Smith
])R. CLIFFORD B. HIGH,
MMontfl I
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Wholesale and Retail
MARKERS and POSTS.
:
STATUARY—-
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
Scotch and American Granite*,
HUSTACE.
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumber*' Slabs,
Office: Corner King and Bethel Streets
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu,
H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We
import
direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
]5 # S. GREGORY & CO.,
617 Fort St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
B UIL pIN G SUPPLIE S—
JJOPP & COMPANY,
Call and Examine.
And Agents for
Importers and Manufacturers of
Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens,
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
Art Mouldings, etc., etc.
CHAIRS TO RENT
MONUMENTAL CO.
above
BROKER.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
....
No. 74, King St.
Honolulu, H. I.
616 Fort Street,
Hotel
Phone No. Mi
H E. HKNDRICK, Proprietor
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CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
**
FRUIT COMPANY,
Andrews, Proprietor.
„
Importer. Wholesale and
Ketall Dealer in
r. n
Bi, A.xt
NX ER
S.
Commission Merchants
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
CALIFORNIA
George
& CO
California and Domestic Fruits and
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Tel. 4M.
i""—'
Elitalilitlieil in 18.S8.
No. 115 Kin* St.
TT
Everything in the Harness
COHNEB QUEEN &
NcrjANU
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Transact a general Bunking and Exchange Line ke Vl m Stock at the
7*-?\_»- «j
business. Loans made on approved security
Bills discounted. Commercial credit ' granted. CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOP
Deposits received on current accoun subject
Iclephone 77S
__»_-._,_,
Howtalu
to check. Interest paid on specia
Term
Deposits" a( the rate of 3% per annum for three
Xii. X street
for six mouths,» and 4%
,TOHN NOTT,r
months, 3V_%
/o for twelve
fj
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Honolulu H.l.
~ ' /A '°
""Regular Sav,nos-Bank Department main- TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
WORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tamed in Bank Building on Merchant St., ami
Insubance Depahtment, doing a Life, Fire
|
FITTER, ETC.
and Marine business on most favorable terms, j st„r,, ami K.u.gr, „s all **•_*, numbtT.Stoel «__ v„
trHal, Umite furuirhiuy <;<i->tte. Chandeliert. l.ampt. <<.-.
in t> nemi Building on .Bethel St.
StRKRTS,
Honolulu.
Telephone No. 121.
P. O. Box 452.
&
Honolulu, 11. I.
_
WATTY,
....GROCERS...,
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
itiid Fancy Groceries
"Chkapkst
Tel. 680
M
HOUSE sn Town
P. O. Box 300
Orpheura Block
R. COUNTER,
WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND
PITY
OPTICIAN.
P. O. Box 827.
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V)7Ko»t St
.
MISS M. E. KILLEAN,
THE LKAPEIt
IN
Arlington
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"**"*-
H. Wiumms,
UNDERTAKING
Honolulu.
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CHAIRS RENTED
Millinery, Dressmaking,
Hair Dressing and Manicuring,
Imported Suits and Novelties.
Telephone: Office, 840.
Hotel St,
WesUott Carriage Go.
FUR NIT U R E S T ORE,
_AU
All Goods and Work Guaranteed.
41 Years' Experience.
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Block, Honolulu. H. I.
M(
iNUMENTS.
Call. BtP
Nos. S3l-M5 Kokt Stbsst, llono
Mir.
All European Goods—
at
Specially Low Prices
FOR FOURTEEN DAYSJ_ONLY
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L. B. KERR & CO.
QUEEN STREE'i
�The Friend.
Vol. 59.]
HONOLULU, IT. 1., AUGUST.
115
[No. A
mjoi.
THE h RIEND Is published the first day of each to say that of these critics tlic fundahis labor of converting the heathen, in Unmonth In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
is, that the mirac- assured knowledge that his risen Lord is
Two Dollars per Year In Advance.
canon
ment—
rule
and
All communications and letters connected with
In his weary labor
the literary department of the paper. Books ulous and supernatural are impossible, sending him forth.
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges, and
he
also
knows
that
the
Lord is reigning
implies
the
in
Bishop,
whatever
be
"Rev.
S.
HonoE.
should
addressed
is
and
due
time
give
complete suc,
will
in
lulu. H. I."
interposition
Business letters should be addressed T. O.
cannot be his- cess. That Lord is patient; he hastes
incredible,
and
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
necessarily
Entered at the Post Office at Honolulu as second class torical. It must be a myth, and is to be not.
He awaits the slow processes ol
matter.
_
im
S. E. BISHOP
- - - -
.-
Editor.
of Christianity Certain
Grest Revival in Tokyo
Old Memories of Hawaii
Hawaiian Board's Appeal
House Warming
v W. CA. Henry
Waterhouse
lienor for
(I
w oolcy
Hon. John
Two Eminent Citizens Gone
Victory
The Strange
Woman
Legislature Adjourned
aad Disaster
Doubtful Evidence
cirami Jail Delivery
Record ofEvents
Hi iHis, Marriages Mild Deaths
The. New Kalllunknpili Ministers
M ork Among the Gilbert Islanders ill Hawaii.
Peace With (Tod
Christ ihe Power of God
Qood Traits of Chinese in Hawaii—
Telegiam Brutally Interpreted
lir
Shut
Jordan's Work
Successful Brickyard
in pish....
hlectric Road to Tantalus
Pearl Harbor Activity
Coolnessof Hawaii
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Victory of Christianity Certain.
Lately in The Independent, where one
would not expect to meet it. a contributor
was permitted to speak of the Christian
Revelation and Religion as something
now past believing, in the present light
of Modern Science and Modem Criticism. There is no doubt thai such unbelief is now extremely widespread
among cultivated people, and even among
many members ot churches, who regard
Christianity as only one somewhat beneficent stage in the mental evolution of
mankind. They regard other religions,
such as Buddhism, as having equal
authority, that is, none at all.
Of course, such minds regard as chimerical any expectation that Christianity
can ever convert the whole of mankind to
its belief. They regard the aims and
hopes of Christian Missionaries as vain.
They arc unbelievers. Jesus ot Nazareth, to their minds, was a wise and benevolent teacher who was slain by bigots,
and died like other men. but among
whose disciples, unfounded myths grew
up.
Such arc the results fancied to be attained by leading schools of Biblical criticism, especially prevalent in Germany,
hut of late years much in vogue in England and America. There is space only
miraculous
Bible
God's
therefore
discarded.
Therefore the transcendent miracle of
the ages, the bodily Resurrection from
the dead of our Lord Jesus Christ was
impossible and untrue. Intelligent science necessarily denies and discards it.
And with that alleged hut incredible fact,
all Christianity, as an authoritative Revelation and Religion, disappears. Christianity may be useful and beneficent, but
it is an exploded superstition. It never
can conquer the world. It suffices to say,
in passing, that physical science has no
voice in such a question as this, which is
wholly beyond its province. Neither
Physiology nor Biology nor any other
Ology can indicate whether God can 01
cannot raise a man from the dead. The
arguments of the critics to the contrary
are wholly metaphysical, and totally inconclusive.
The present writer has to say, only for
himself, that the fact that Jesus rose from
His tomb on the third day, bodily and
alive, and that he subsequently ascended
bodily to heaven, is a fact to his mind
more absolutely certain than any other
fart in history. I hclicve it, for one
thing, on the enthusiastic testimony of
the Apostle Paul, who wrote 80 fervidly
of it in Philippiaus 3:10-14, and in so
many other passages. No one can doubt
the certainty of Paul, nor that he was a
thoroughly competent witness. And he
was only one of many witnesses of
Christ's resurrection, who gave all their
lives, and all their inspired force 10 making that fact known for the conversion
and salvation of men.
I know that fact to he true, witii an
absolute certainty that is not exceeded 111
respect to any other fact in the range of
my knowledge. This certainty grows in
part out of a long continued range of inward spiritual experience conforming
thereto. Now, since the Lord Jesus
Christ did actually rise from the tomb—
since he did bodily ascend to Heaven,
then He is stilKreigning thcic, Me is still
persistently and patiently supervising and
promoting His avowed design or conquering the world of mankind to Himself.
The Christian missionary goes forth to
evolution, lie has planted the seed, and
he waters it. Rut he waits for it to grow.
As says Isaiah (4-2:4) "lie shall not fail,
not be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth ; and the isles shall wait
for his law." Yes, all the earth shall own
him Lord. India. Africa, China, Arabia,
and Persia, every continent. And the
Isles too shall submit to His law, Hawaii
and Japan, Luzon and Mindanao, Borneo ami Sumatra, and Madagascar.
"lie shall reign from pule to pole,
With illimitable sway."
Lord rose from the dead; he
reigns; he is with his servants "to the
end of the world." We are assured, and
know no doubts. The star of promise
leads us on.
(
)ur
Great Revival in Tokyo.
Through the kindness of Rev. 0. 11.
Gulick, we have received a most interest-
ing pamphlet, containing "Incidents of
the Revival Meetings in Tokyo, Japan,
in connection with the Twentieth Century special Union Evangelistic Move
incut of the Japan Evangelical Alliance,
May and June,'lOOl."
In Toyko, 51 churches united in this
movement, including 6 Episcopalian, 16
Presbyterian, 10 Methodist, 2 Congregational and o liaptist. There was great
concord and co-operation of the Evangelical Churches of the various denominations. Thus was proved to the world
their real unity in Christ, and the Spectacle presented to the people of Japan of
a great body of Christians at work for
one common purpose.
This pamphlet records a large number
of remarkable cases of conversion, which
took place among all chassis, under a
manifest special power of tiie Holy
Spirit.
The whole number of converts and
"Seekers" who had been actually enrolled
as the fruits of this special work is given
as 5,207. Seventy-four Pastors and
Evangelist! labored in the work, including twelve Foreign Missionaries. The
number of other special workers is given
as
360.
It is hoped and believed that this Re-
�116
THE FRIEND.
vival work may extend widely In many
sections of the Empire. The Missionaries are filled with faith and zeal; the
pastors are greatly quickened; and we
know that the Holy Spirit is ready to
lend I lis needed aid.
Old Memories of Hawaii.
By S. E.
Bishop.
(Concluded.)
Among the interesting incidents of the
three and a half years of my boyhood
spent at Ewa, was a series of visits from
a large party of Methodist missionaries
on their way to labor among the Oregon
Indians. They had come around Cape
I lorn as far as Honolulu, and were dci.-lined here seeking passage to the Columbia and Willamette rivers. This may
have been in 1838. Many of them s>journed with us at Waiawa for more or
less time. Two quite pretty and lively
young ladies are remembered, who were
on their way to marry missionaries already on the ground. There was also a
maturer and most agreeable lady, Miss
Pitman, who was to marry a leading missionary in ( Iregon, A Dr. White, I think.
was at the head of the party. I believe
that several of these good people helped
to make important early history in Oregon.
I think that none of the Oregon mis
sionaries of the American Board came
out by this route, nor were their names
familiar. An exploring pioneer, the Rev
Samuel Parker, spent some time among
us, on his way home, and is well remeni
bered. The name of their station, Walla
Walla, was familiar. At that time Hawaii had some commercial intercourse
with the Columbia River, or "IxconinKw.i." as our natives called it. Some
"spruce" lumber was imported thence.
My first taste of an apple was one from
( h-egon in
1839. My father was enthusiastic in once more tasting the familiar
fruit of his boyhood after 17 years. I
did not relish it. Landing in Newport,
R. 1., in May 1840, from a six months'
voyage in a whaler around the Horn, I
eagerly invested three cents in four russet apples. After biting into two of
them, I threw the whole over a fence
But I had been for several weeks luxuriating upon luscious oranges bought in
Pernambuco for 25 cents a hundred.
However, I failed to appreciate the finest
apples, peaches, or plums until after the
long sharp cold of winter. I longed for
sugarcane, bananas, and melons. By
February apples began to taste good.
To my own mind the most exciting
event of that Ewa period was the arrival
in May 1837, of the "Mary Frazier,"
with a great reinforcement of new missionaries. There was a company of thirty-four persons, including five ordained
men, nine teachers, one physician, and
one secular agent, with their wives, besides two single ladies. Five of those
families, Bailey, Castle, Cooke, Johnson
and Wilcox, became permanently identified with these Islands. The ottiers had
all left in less than twenty years, except
Miss Lucia Smith, who became the second wife of Rev. Lorenzo Lyons. The
venerable Edward liailey. who was the
youngest man of the company, is their
sole survivor, at the age of eighty-seven.
Such a large and strong accession to our
already most successful but lllUCl overworked mission, was a cause of the great-
est gratification and excitement. The assignment of these new people to their
various stations much prolonged '.he
work- of the General Meeting of 1837.
< if the live onlained men, none proved
to be of more than average ability, except the Rev. Thomas baton, M. !>., who
had great natural force of mind and character,
lie was a product of the great
Revival and Anti-Slavery movements of
those days, and had himself set tree hiinhcrited slaves. Dr. Lafon was r.u enthusiast in anti-slavery matters. [it
found much fault with our old missio saries for not paying fixed wages to their
oliuas, or servants, lie denounced it as
a form of slavery. My parents felt that
to be unreasonable, as our servants were
envied by all the common people for thttr
advantageous and coveted positions. The
zealous Doctor's expostulations so pre
vailed, however, that from that time on.
the missionaries paid their servants ii ed
wages. It is probable that Dr. Lafon >
zeal for freedom nitty have somewhat
contributed to hasten the emancipation
of the Hawaiian makaainanas rrom seri
dom, and their endowment with their kuleana allotments in fee simple a few years
later.
Dr. Lafon returned to America in four
or five years, afterwards becoming enii
nent as a very benevolent medical prae
titioner. Among the fruits of his stren
nous influence lure was the strong opposition which he enlisted among our
missionaries against the compromising attitude of the American Board tow aids
what the Abolitionists denounced as the
"hellish sin of slavery." In the course of
a few years this led to the withdrawal
from their connection with the Hoard, of
the Revs. Reuben Tinker, and J. S.
Green, and of Dr. Lafon himself, all 0
them among our best missionaries. They
felt unable longer to receive pecuniar)
support from a Hoard so implicated with
the sin of slavery. Only Mr. Green found
means to maintain himself in the field;
the other two good men left the Islands.
[August, 1901.
The consciences of the rest of the missionaries failed to be awakened upon the
subject enough to make them abandon
their work.
I here pass on to record what I can
recall of the greatest event of those days,
and one that did more than any Other Ii
give permanent shape to the subsequent
history of Hawaii. That was the intense and pervading Religions AwakenTo ente
ing of the years IS3B and
very deeply into the tremendous tide of
feeling which enveloped and uplifted the
whole nation for many montOS, was not
possible at my age of eleven, with m*
'39.
nearly entire ignorance of the native language. There was a great multiplication of religious meetings, attended by
< Hir great
enormous congregations.
chinch on the bill would hold I,o:>0 pc 1
pie, with 400 more standing in the encircling verandahs. It finally became
necessary to cover the north side of the
church yard with a lanai, which wou d
seat 0,000 pei I]ile. On several occasions
this space was well tilled, the preacher
Standing near the church door, so as to
be heard by those sitting inside of the
church.
(
hie Sunday morning, before tlie removal to out-doors, an impression stll
vivid was made on my mind by a strange
intensity of tone, and exaltation ol feeling in my father in his pulpit. Ordinarily he had no forcible eloquence, h
usual manner being rather mild and coliquial. < )n this occasion, he was eni rely carried out of himself, an 1 sp ke 111
an impassioned strain of intense fey >r,
finally calling out in a strange thrilling
one to the crowd of sensual Sinners he
fore him, "U'oki! ti' Id" (Stop! stop!) I
have always felt that he was for the t me
1 veritable prophet, uplifted above his
human capacity by a supernatural inspiration. I have many times afterwards
witnessed such a Divine afflatus taking
possession of preachers in times of Revival, when the Hoi) Spirit was present
in great power. At similar times it lias
Seen my own experience to be in the
same way uplifted quite out of my usually inefficient deliver}', and to be swept
forward upon a Divine tide which seized
upon hearer.- and preacher alike. The
supernatural and divine character of the
phenomenon is matter of personal con\ iction and certainty.
During those marvellous months, that
strange and wonderful mental and spiritual Uplift prevailed the whole Hawaiian
nation to its remotest extremities. Every
missionary experienced it in his own field
and his own spirit. The revival spread
like a lire from island to island, c ivelopii g the whole people. It was a ventab.c
national Pentecost, in which hundreds
and thousands every week were converted
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manifestations of Peter managed it. if not by sprinkling,
must be guessed at, subject to reasonable
limitations of propriety. It would seem
as if the method of applying the water
<•{ baptism must allow of much latitude.
It had always been the practice of
the missionaries in Hawaii to enforce a
probation of six months upon candidates
for membership in the Church, before
their admission by the rite of Baptism.
ness of heart," which was mere juvenile During that probation, they were known
incapacity. Four years later in Roches as "pOe llooikaika," or strivers. Usually
ter. I became intensely wrought upon many of them would fail to stand fast
through the six months without lapsing
under the preaching of Finney.
A very notable incident of tlwse days into the prevailing sin of unchastity.
("hiring this Awakening my father. like
was my father's administration of bap- most
of his brethren, did not deviate from
tism to four hundred converts on one
old
rule as to probation. I believe
the
ordinance
the
occupySabbath morning,
that
Mr.
Coan and Mr. Lyons baptized
ing two hours' time, K.ich person retheir
converts
very promptly, and experat
name,
ceived a Christian baptismal
in
much
falling
ienced
tended by the application of water to the Idle records show awaythoseconsequence.
two ardent
that
forehead. Then- had been a thorough
preliminary organization of the 400 peo- souls baptized as many converts as .all the
a
ple into groups of ten or twelve each. rest of the missionaries together. For
bach group was in charge of a lima, who whole generation those two churches ol
precedence among
held a list of their names in the order in Hilo and Waimea held
which, they sat. These forty group- oc the Hawaiian churches in strength and
cupied a. large space in the great lanai. activity.
From the time of his entrance in 1535
The pastor moved among them with an
upon
the
a
missionary labor in Hawaii, Titus
font,
deacon
carrying
attendant
sponge being in the minister's hand roan had shown exceptional spiritual ferWhen he approached a group, they knelt vor, combined with a rarely winning
lie would anywhere have
down before him. Taking the prepared manner.
or revivalist of unproved
evangelist
succession,
an
list, he named them in
applying the wet Sponge to the forehead of usual force. When he first arrived at
each person when named, thus: "John i [onolulu in 1835, he held meetings with
Zcbcdcc. Martha, Timothy, Dorcas, ccc. us children of the older missionaries.
into the which are recalled as very moving anil
I baptize you till (oukoueachapau)
convert
had winning. We youngsters used to hang
name. &c." Generally
selected, a I'.ible name for himself, the Upon Mr. Coan's words, and formed a
r correcting any injudicious choice, lee-) personal attachment to the new missuch as [scariot, or llerodias, or Beelze- sionary. Three of the older ones made
public profession of religion in 1X36, in
bub.
I later became aware how
The ordinance was deeply impressive, consequence,
old Calvinistic theology had
die
rugged
from
and was witnessed by 6,000 people
deWaianac and Ewa. In his parish of served to impedeto my natural aspiritual
free
childdiscourage
and
velopment,
Hilo, the Rev. Titus Can used mucl
taking hold upon the lovely and graless ceremony in administering baptism like
cious
Divine Power. Put the fault lay
to over 5,00 persons in one year, and i
in
the
strenuous and ungracious home
service,
lb'
sprinkh
lat a single
and not in Mr. Coan's attracteaching,
each group with a brush as a whole
tive
invitations.
name-.
without calling off their individual
It might have been impossible to read
I think that the older pioneers of our
the whole 1,200 by any other method Mission had but limited experience, if
I low the twelve ap istles and then help mh of the intense Revival activity which
ers baptized three thousand disciples on so roused ami multiplied the American
the day of Pentecost we ate not toll churches between 1X25 and iS)S. Those
Utcr witnessing thai two hours' sprink levoted and faithful fathers, however,
11; g f four hundred,
1
I hope my Baptist 'aid die;i foundations. In their second
brethren will exercise chanty toward! lecadc there came to them, bringing
some incredulity mi my part about the 'resh spiritual fire from the great Finney
three thousand Jews having been im- ■evivals, such men as Lorenzo Lyons,
lon Dibble. Reuben Tinker, Lowell
mersed in one day. To have immersed
his four hundred, would probably haw smith and Titus Coan, men who aboundexceeded any of my father's fairly go d ed in the divine afflatus, and spoke
organizing capacity, without some sac- traight to the hearts of the already list
rilicc of decorum, such as making them ming heathen. Thus, from diligent early
dive off a bank, a score at a time. 1 low seed-sowing, and later divine watering,
to Christ, with intense
feeling. In my father's great congregations, such emotional excitement was not
attended by any outcries or noisy expression, but there was much weeping, as I
recollect it. As I recall those days, 1 dp
not seem to nave participated in the popular excitement, except as a much interested childish spectator. My mother
seemed much troubled about my "hard-
'
.
burst forth the great Awakening of Hawaii, which revolutionized the life and
thought of the old sluggish, sensual,
childish heathen race, and lifted them all,
people and chiefs, up to a new and exalted plane of hope and purpose. It was
this spiritual revolution of the llawaiians, which made not only possible, but
inevitable, the immediately following political evolution, in which the serfs were
freed and endowed with lands, just laws
were enacted, Royal power limited by a
liberal Constitution, and Representative
Government established. All this was
accomplished by the cordial cooperation
of Monarch and Chiefs, within less than
ten years after the great Revival. That
was the turning point in Hawaiian history. Having been effectually Christianized by their great Pentecost, and imbued
with pervading .and reverent moral sentiment, the Hawaiian, spontaneously proceeded to seek organization tinder civilized law and order. The great religious
Awakening of
1838-9 was
tlius the de-
cisive shaping of Hawaiian political life.
It rendered Hawaii thenceforward the
bright center of Christian Civilization in
the Mid-Pacific. That Civilization had a
vitality and strength that surmounted the
efforts of later degraded inonarchs to resuscitate the old heathen idolatry and
despotism.
In closing these reminiscences of my
days of childhood, mention needs to be
made of the remarkable concentration of
spiritual force which I witnessed in the
"< ieneral Meetings," which were held
yearly in Honolulu, to which all the Mission families gathered. Their daily sessions were held during from four to six
weeks of each year in the old school
house which still stands in the rear of Kawaiahao Church. Often some forty or
more of the missionaries besides their
wives were present, as well as many of
the older children. As a boy I was often
present in those meetings, with deep interest in many of the discussions. Much
business wag transacted relating to the
multifarious work and business of the
Mission. New missionaries were to be
cited, and older ones transferred. Expenditures upon schools, printing, dwellings, etc., were decided on. Assignments
»f work were made in translating, revisng, and writing books. Annual reports
to the American Board were agreed up>n, including advice upon changes of polcy and management.
While serious differences of opinion
vould arise, and warmth of discussion
occasionally appear, I think it never grew
to bitterness. There always prevailed a
spirit not only of forbearance and harmony, but of Very warm fraternal affection. Such is my recollection of what I
heard and saw. The general impression
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continues very deep upon my memory, of Perhaps your name is on the church
a lofty and profound Spiritual enthusiasm list. (If it is, nothing more need be saitl
which pervaded all the conference and —you are committed in His Name to
counsellings of this noble band. They such a cause as ours)—but if not, this
ware ardent believers in the conversion appeal can be stated—states itself—on
of the heathen to Christ. They felt a purely business grounds. The cause of
great courage in witnessing the wonder- civilization—the comfort of these Islands
ful work going on in their churches. They as a residence for ourselves and children
had a very fervent faith in a coming tri- —depends on Christian work.
Get your children interested. A good
umph of the Gospel in all heathen lands.
The business of their Lord and His Gos- habit is as strong as a bad one, and the
pel stood supreme in all their thoughts. habit of systematic giving is none too
In the expectation of His victory they common; people don't readily acquire it
were hopeful, joyful, ardent and fervent when they are middle-aged. Link a
child's interests to missions and tlicre is
That old school house witnessed many some hope for them and for him, too.
rare hours and days of most consecrated
and blessed conference, which deeply
Y. W. C. A. House Warming.
stirred even our childish minds and spirits. Memory has doubtless retained chiefThe new home of the Young Woman's
ly what was best and highest. It is re- ( hristian Association was a busy place
membered as a living realization of the on the afternoon of the 17th ult. with
some 500 guests. The rooms are in the
hymn:
"To each the soul of each how dear; upper story of the Boston Building. Mrs.
What tender love, what holy fear!
Brown received, assisted by Mrs. H.
Their ardent prayers together rise,
Waterhouse and Mrs. A. B. Wood.
Like mingling flames in sacrifice.''
Noon lunches will be served daily to
In November, 1830, at the age of near- the women workers of the city.
ly thirteen, 1 left this scene of high missionary activity, to embark on the whaler
Honor for Henry Waterhouse.
"William Lee." for a voyage of six
months to the United States, where I reMr. Henry Waterhouse of Honolulu
mained twelve years, taking College and attended the Jubilee Convention of the
Seminary courses, and returning again Young Men's Christian Association in
around the Cape to Honolulu with my Boston. It was held from June nth to
wife after more than thirteen years' ab- 18th, and was attended by delegates from
sence. We hope to celebrate our golden all parts of the world, but especially from
wedding ten months hence.
England. Sir George Williams, the
(The End.)
founder of the Society fifty years ago,
in spirit.
Hawaiian Board's Appeal.
Theodore Richards, treasurer of the
Hawaiian Hoard, has jus: sent out cards
to people in Honolulu interested in the
most worthy work of that society. The
card is an appeal for money to carry on
what the society has mapped out and
spaces that are to be marked by those
favorably disposed are marked all the
way from fifty cents to $20. Of course,
this does not restrict anyone to the last
amount named. These interesting statistics, bearing directly on the work of
the Hawaiian Roard, are printed on the
card:
There are 67,486 Japanese on the Islands. Most of these are working for us.
There are 29,834 Hawaiians, besides
part Hawaiians, who will always deserve
much credit at our hands.
There are 28,926 Chinese, by registration who have done much to make Hawaii what it is commercially, as have also
the 17,000 Portuguese (and over) win
have come to stay.
Accompanying the card is the following:
was present.
Mr. Henry Waterhouse was chosen
Vice President. He himself explains it
very modestly as follows:
"I afterwards found out that the people in the States, having heard of the
kindly treatment that has been given to
the soldier boys while passing through
here, both coming and going to Manila,
had determined as a compliment to the
people of the Islands to elect one of their
delegates to the position. The compliment was not a personal one, you sec,
but was intended as a tribute to the Christian kindness of the people of the Hawaiian Islands."
Mr. Waterhouse has for some years
been the Vice President of the Hawaiian
Hoard of Missions, which expends $36,-000 per annum.
Hon. John G. Woolley.
Honolulu has enjoyed an interesting
visit from Hon. J. G. Woolley, who was
i year ago the candidate of the National
Prohibition Party in the United States
and received some 200,000 votes for
President. On the afternoon of the 14th
nit. Mr. Woolley addressed a large audience in Central Union Church, whose attention he held by profitable instruction
and abundant wit and humor. His theme
was "The Ditties of Citizenship."
( >ur own belief is that prohibition of
the sale of intoxicants can be effectually
enforced only by communities of limited
extent, where a decided majority exists
in favor of such prohibition. We favor
Local Prohibition. National Prohibition
by U. S. law, seems to us chimerical, and
harmful, because it will leave the traffic
practically unrestricted. Cnless the local
communities will unite to prohibit, it is
better to have "High License," as in Hawaii.
We strongly favor the Local Prohibition movement inaugurated here by Dr.
Chapman. Auxiliary also to Temperance Reform is the Murphy movement,
now in active operation here. We see
little hope for good in any schemes of a
National Prohibition I'any. Still, it
must benefit us to think more about our
duties and opportunities of service as citizens.
Two Eminent Citizens Gone.
The past month has witnessed the
passing away of two of Honolulu's most
prominent citizens, both by the sudden
stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. Paul Neumann had long been a
leading legal practitioner, formerly in active public and political life in California.
He had been deservedly trusted as a legal
adviser by Kalakaua and Liliuokalani, to
whom his counsels are known to have
tended towards moderation.
Mr. William C. Wilder had long been
the able and successful head of Wilder
& Co., and a leading business man of this
city. He was for some years President
of the Senate under the Republic of Hawaii.
Poth these men are greatly missed and
lamented.
The Strange Woman.
Lately calling here on their way to
Japan was a noted siren of rank, with a
fool in her clutches. Whereat the Hawaiian Star, after citing a list of baleful
historical beauties, moralizes forcibly as
follows:
"It is a list of extraordinary beauty, of
brilliant talent, of exquisite taste in dress
according to the age in which each lived.
But it is a list of dead men's bones, murder, poison, ruin, suicide and all kinds of
horrors. It is a list of false ideals and
ruined hopes. Curious that what seems
a God-given gift should prove so fatal,
should be but the apples of Sodom, the
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Dead Sea fruit, so fair to the eye. and but
dust and ashes in the mouth.
"Let all of us who have good, pure
honies, and who may be bothered about
the "res angusla domi," the means of
carrying it on. thank God that it is pure
and good, .and that even poverty can give
true happiness which wealth and vice
cannot."
The wise man said "Her house is the
way to hell, going down to the chambers
of death."
Legislature Adjourned.
The First Territorial Legislature finally closed its labors on the 29th July, after
passing an Appropriation Bill which has
become a law. The amount appropriated
for the expenditures of two years from
July Ist is $3,523,530.52.
We append the opinions, as to the
character and conduct of this Legislature,
of the ablest and most experienced member of each House, as reported by the
Hawaiian Star:
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lative work. I noticed this most in committees. They appeared to be afraid of
us and tried to go it alone. Naturally
they wound up in all sorts of trouble.
Finally they began to realize that we
knew what were were about and were
proceeding on the correct lines. But then
the session was about over. The failure
was due to the inexperience of the Home
Rulers .and their distrust of the men who
could and would have helped them out."
The sum of the matter is that the very
ignorant and incompetent native major-
of voters, animated by hostility to the
whites, elected a set of incapable and inexperienced legislators, who wasted about
one hundred actual working days, mostly
in fruitless haranguing, and disputing.
The fault is in Congress which extended
the franchise to persons ignorant of any
language except the Hawaiian.
ity
Sad Disaster.
Many of our Christian and missionary people lately took much satisfaction
in meeting Mrs. Zahriski and daughter
of I'latbush and Brooklyn, N. V., who
were Hearing home from a two years*
lour around the globe. Now the tidings
come that on July 6th. these two ladies
while visiting the Yellowstone Park, both
fell into one of the boiling mud pots.
They were submerged nearly to their
waists, and so injured that recovery
seemed impossible. One's sorrow and
horror at such disaster and suffering becomes deep when one has met and felt
esteem for the sufferers.
Mrs. Zabriski's son, a physician, who
had been escort on the long tour, separated from her in San Francisco, as if feeling that all perils of the journey were
Representative A. G. M. Robertson
says:"I admit that the Legislature accomplished very little, hut when the
Home Rulers attempt to lay the blame
for it ~11 our side they are nor doing the
square thing. The cause of failure was
first, the lack of leadership among the
Home Rulers; and, second, the presence
in the Legislature of men without legislative experience or ability. While the
Legislature was a failure, I think that the
country got about as much out of it as it
might have expected. Very little can be
expected of a judge who knows no law;
very little of a department head who ballad no experience in the business of his
particular fine. The same may be applied
to the Legislature. The people put in a past.
lot of men there without any experience
and without the ability to carry them
Doubtful Evidence.
much better acquainted with Chinese as
witnesses than he is with sailors. We
personally had some acquaintance with
sailor-men forty years ago, and believe
that they are now more largely
of the lower classes of Europeans, thaj,
they were then. We are certain that their
testimony against officers is to be received with much distrust. Judge Estee
will do well to exercise the same caution
in dealing with such witnesses as with
Chinese, or he will needlessly distress
well-meaning ship-masters and officers
and hamper commerce injuriously. The
sailor is sadly in need of greater protection, both on land and at sea. Bat his
own reckless character renders his protection difficult. Courts need great sagacity in dealing with him.
Grand Jail Delivery.
Judge Gear of the First Circuit Court,
has delivered a decision, which, if carried
out. sets free 24 of the worst criminals
in Oahu Prison. Four are for the crime
of rape, and five for murder in the first
and second degrees. The reason for
their release is a technical one, that they
were convicted under the old Hawaiian
law, by a majority of nine or more of
the jury, and not by the entire jury,
which is contrary to the L T S, Constitution. That Constitution, Judge Gear
claims, went into effect with the Newlands' Resolution in 1898, by which Hawaii was annexed. The Supreme Court
of Hawaii had held that such effect did
not take place until the Territory was organized by the (hganic Act of 1900.
(iear now interprets the recent "insular"
decisions of the l\ S. Supreme Court as
reversing that of the Hawaiian Court.
Perhaps the latter court may take fresh
action on the subject. Meantime we
laymen are hardly entitled to any opinion,
how ever sorry we may be to have such a
.
gang of murderers and burglars set at
through.
()ur new Federal Judge Fstee, is, no large.
"As for the House, I wish to deny emphatically that the Republicans obstruct- doubt, a sound jurist, and one who deed any sensible measure of the Home sires to execute justice. Yet much indigRecord of Events.
Rulers. On the other band T, personally, nation has been expressed against Judge
and every other member of the part) Estee and his Prosecuting Attorney
July ist.—Dr. H. C. Sloggett succeeds
gave them the benefit of our experience. Baird, for their ignominious discharge Dr. C. B. Cooper as President of the
This was particularly true of the first.
weeks of the regular session when we e:i
deavored in every possible way to keep
the Home Rulers on an even keel and to
work with them. They themselves were
at sixes and sevens all the time on account of a lack of leadership and were
floundering around all the time from a
pure lack of common horse sense."
Senator Baldwin says: "Twenty-one
regular bills and two appropriation bills
were signed, and they cost nearly $100,-000. If that is not failure, I don't know
what failure is. The trouble was the inexperience of the Home Rulers in legis-
of a jury on account of their acquittal of
Captain Sodergren on a charge of abuse
of sailors, in the face of much testimony
of sailors against him. The jury included
several w-ell-known and highly esteemed
citizens. They simply did not believe
that the sailors were trying to tell the
truth. These gentlemen undoubtedly
knew a great deal more about sailors
than did the Judge or his Attorney.
( )n the other hand, in the cases
of
Chinese claiming to have been born here.
Judge Estee exhibits a remarkable distrust of Chinese testimony. He is very
likely justified in this, He is probably
Hoard of Health.— Mission schr. Carrie
and Annie sails for Micronesia with her
several passengers and needed supplies.
—A bicycle collission on Fmma street results in the death of one rider, a Japanese. The reckless scorcher was arrested
and subsequently charged with man-
slaughter.
2nd.—Sudden death of Paul Neumann,
the prominent lawyer and "genial friend
of everybody," from paralysis of the
brain; aged sixty-two years. The Court
adjourned out of respect and offices
closed at noon, and the funeral service at
4 p. m., held at the Masonic Temple, was
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largely attended.—The Hopper h me
stead is to be Rescue Home for VYome I,
Under charge of the Salvation Army.
3rd--The Attorney-General enters a
nol. pros, in the case of Editor Smith
on an indictment for perjury.— I'M Pol-
litz, the visiting San Francisco broker, is
investigating the field, having a local refinery scheme in view to utilize the entire product of the islands.
4th. —"The day we celebrate" was not
observed with Honolulu's usual patriotism, the old timers stepping aside to give
the boasting new comers a chance to
show how it should be done —and they
dii! nothing. The principal event of the
day was the boat races at Pearl harbor, in
which the Healanis won against the
Myrtl s in both the senior and junior
5tS.
;th. —I'ar Association ami Court pay
t 1 the memory of the late Paul
umann and pass resolutions to be
••
-
spread oti the Court records
6th.—Word received of serious fire in
the cane of the > .kala and Kukaiau plantations, which started on evening 01 the
3rd mat., destroying me 295 acres; the
result of carelessness of a native.
7th. Fire discovered at 5 a. m. on
bark C. D. Bryant, at the Irmgard wharf.
The Fire Department and the tug Fearless responded to tin- alarm and by strenuous effort had it under control In- 10 a
m. Much cargo damaged. During the
excitement of discovery several of the
ere
left the vessel, taking their effects
with them, refusing to render any ;■
ance whatever. Subfour of
them were placed tinier arrest cha
with refusing duty.—Murder of a Japanese reported from Kui. Hawaii,
Bth. — Internal revenue officials report
having
registered
28,926 Chinese
throughout the islands, of which 13,576
are in Honolulu, with 3,007 more on
( >ahu outside this city.— Summei Scho >1
<
—
-
>
-
at the fort street edifice, with a
I] attendance of teacher-pupils.
loth.—Chamber of Commerce joins
with the Merchant-' Ass clarion to test
the constitutionality of the income tax.
sworn return.- for which must be filed by
the etrd. of the month. —Am, bark St.
James, coal laden, reaches port dismasted
1f all her light spars.
Ilth.—Another pali accident ; the force
of wind at the gap tearing a buggy from
uih.— Unexpected arrival of the Sier- hut the ship had to be abandoned some
ra from San Francisco.—Sad news re- three miles below the pomt —An emceived of th-' death, in New York, ol ployee of the Electric Light Company
Mrs. Saml. Parker.— Funeral services of gets a 2.000 volt shock from a wire by
the late \Y. «'. Wilder front the family accidentally connecting the circuit, seresidence. \ large gathering or citizens verely burning the hand and being
paid their last tribute of respect; inter- knocked senseless, but fortunately for a
ment in the Xiiuanu Cemetery,
short time only.
i rth.--"Fair and luau at the drill shed I
2~th.—E. F. Hornet, a jeweler, is refor the benefit of the new Catholic*chapel, ported missing.—A fifteen year old
St. Augustine's, at Waikiki, is largely at- daughter of Mr. (livens, alone for a short
tended and results in the net sum of time, is found dead in her room from a
5i.704. — I'aia plantation has another cane pistol shot evidently fired by herself,
tire, of 40 acres.
whether accidental or otherwise is not
tub.—Residence of G. Cordes, at Ka- i known.
Itlii. totally destroyed by fire, with all its] 28th.— Rapid Transit Company make
contents.—Mcßryde investigation party its first trial run of a car for a few blocks
return with glowing accounts of the very satisfactorily.
plantation's condition and prospects,
29th. The Legislature completes its
15th.—The legislature at hist gets supplementary labor on the Unpaid Bills
igti the appropriation bills, though Appropriation and adjourns, at last.
imp rtant omissions will require a
30th.—Reception of welcome at the
houie of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Whitney in
supplementary act.
(■nit.—Condemnation suits are entered honor of their son, W. L. Whitney (reby the L". S. Government for Pearl Har- cently returned ) and his bride.
bor properties for suitable land for it.-| 31st. —Transport Thomas arrives with
naval station, —A busy steamer day.— 1 an army of some 500 teachers, en route
i )r. David Starr Jordan departs for San for Manila. Several more educators join
Francisco, having made a shorter stay. the ship at ibis port.—Last day of inthan was expected.—Carnegie is appealed come t ix returns make a rush day at the
to in behalf of the public library of this. Assessor's office.—Trial trip ot Rapid
Transit cars to Punahou gives satisfaccity.
17th.—A Chinese taro planter, in Ma-J tion to officials and a large party of innoa, is found, brutally murdered.—The vited gUCsts.
\\ . C. A. have a "house warming" in
BIRTHS.
their new found "happy home" in the
MrNM hi I. In ihis .-in June .11). 1901. I" the wife of
n building,
'. \\ M.-Nio.il. ii -..ii
At Saitlehu, Kail, .Inly 8. 1901. to the wife
21 st. — Dr. G. C. Adams of the First LINCOLN
i.i I. 1/ L nc -In, ii -mil
nil,, Park, California, July MT,
ROhINsON
1901,
rregatit nal Church of San Francisco,] i<itbe \iii<- In
aon.
oi \nbi.-\ R ildns in
idly,
Moolo:
this
In
.iiilv 128. 1901, to thewifeof v
exchanging with Rev. \Y. M. Kincaid,
I M lore, ii -I Miichter. .Inly
hed morning and evening at Cen- HARRY
In tlii- elti.
l' 3, li'Ol. to the wife of
W I' B irry, a .1 .u
tral Union to large gatherings.—Col.' li RBY In this city, July N, l"oi to the « lie ol li
French of the Salvation Army occupied A. .1. Ii irby, i to i.
die pulpit at the M. E. Church. —The reMARRIAGES.
mntCK In On- City, .lull" 9. I'.Klt. ,it
V.'. M. C. A.convention, at Boston, sI.I.MONSHi. residence of An Wood*, Nuuanu avenue, Rev.
I.li u5,,,, ~ in, ■: -, ti 11tr. Harry wax well Sk-niuiis
vas reported on by Mr. H. vVaterhouseJ 0.
i" Mi*« Laura laje Burdtck. of Sturifis, Mich
I.Hooko Walalua, Oahu, July 4lh, Mi>f its vice-presidents, at the regular Ada M 1.1:1:1/
(Jerti In Mr
I ruins May Hronfca.
en ice of the Association.
siol T-Mc IN'I 'VIII-: In il.i- city, July 7» 1901 by Kev-.
W. s It:,',-. Alidn-w Heott, ~, 1,,,, ~, (-,,.■ ~, \| Bs
22nd.—Tin- hire Claims Commission Isabella A Million- Honolulu.
At i\
Andrews' Cathedral, tliis
already have demands filed amounting to HANNA-CIARK
city, .lul> lit, bj the Bl Rev Blahnp Willi., Mr.
in- N llanna to Mi— Alice < lurk
iver $2,000,000,
E\V t'ROSH- In thii r iv. .1 1 v ;t ".mi. b) the Rev.
11..1
II
II Parker, T Le*lie dc Cew to Mlaa Annie ('rots
23rd. —The transport Grant and the Kr'Nl
WELL mill' \i Hi,. |(. m„n Catholic Cathe./ M "ii arrive together from San
dral, by th,- lit Rev. Rlah<ip ol PamH>ol a, I. X
Krntwell
to Mi»« Anna K■l- 1■
cisco; Minister Conger is returning M eiiv ciiii-;
i |;l I-i h, ihla r iv. Jul) _|, ISOI, by
W 11 B i-.-, hiivi.l B. M -i.i nachie in Milatter
tinRev
b) the
-hip to his post at Peking.
lorem p Frl is
KLACKOTAI) At the r, si.l.-n.Mr .1 \ ,|i,
24th. — Important nal estate sale of A'■
in tlii- iv, July -'1. 1901, by the Key. \v. M. M.,—i,
VVidemann Estate properties, most or .liilins
W. A-cli to Mis.- A E. Blackatad.
which was bought by several of the heirs
DEATH.
city, July 11. linn. Oharlotta X
a good figures, though under expccta-j BLAKE In thli Blake,
ot n.-itrv
wife
of Koioa, Kauai Bister ..f
'i- His.
.1 11.. B M iii'i.i I-: H.Boyd,Mm I ieorge Robertson,
X
Mrs.
Mnssraaii
and
25th. Deputy Sheriff ('hillingw ortii smith- In tliis. .- tv, Jul)is 29,n lKatelalll.
ill. Edna Wall, Infant
I-'. c Smith.
captures two illicit stills at Kali hi, and daughter hi Mr. andMn
MiOMILI.AN lii Oakland, June 24. iwi Margaret,
irn ~ts five persons implicated in the but-i wife oi Hugh Macmlllan, formerly oi Honolulu, a
natlveol England, aged SI
and' month*
—
.
the horse and harness and dashing ii
against the cliff.—The Hamakua lire is
raging in the forest, doing a vast amoum
of damage owing to their dry summer.
A party of brokers and capitalists leave
for a visit to the Mcßryde estate. Fuji- mess.
hara, the Japanese under sentence for
26th.—Wireless telegraph reports the
murder, breaks jail at Hilo.—Death of Am. bark Empire <<n lire at Mahukona,
Hon. W. C. Wilder from a stroke of apo- Hawaii, with cargo of coal from Mewplexy experienced on the 9th inst.
I cattle. Stmr. Kinatt tried to render aid,
—
—
.'
,
•
•
'
years
.
XXI' ANN In tin- city. July I. UOl.ol paralyalaof
ln- brain, Paul Neumann, aged 82 ye.irnj n nativ
iI'rus-in.
smith Found drowned July i. iii l. near Kilu-i,
Maul, .In- Smith, h team luua oi Wailuku plantation
hi;..l VJ year*.
Wii.iiKK ai his residence this city, July nth, of
apoplexy, Win. C. Wilder, agadSt years.
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59, No.
121
8.1
HAWFU AN
HONOLULU,
BOARD.
H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian Hoard of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Hoard, is responsible for its con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
- -
Editor.
Mr. Theodore Richards, the Treasurer
of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association
and its board, has issued a striking card
by which he Is trying to make better connection between the work of the Board
and those who ought to give to it. The
people to be helped are 67,486 Japanese.
29,834 I lawaiiaus, 28,926 Chinese and
17,01x1 Portuguese and some other importations not mentioned.
The workers to be supported—you
know some of them; and the givers—do
you n a know some of them also?
With the card Mr. Richards issues an
appeal based on church relations, business grounds and on the training of the
children in systematic giving. Oh "Ibisiness Grounds" he writes, "The cause of
civilization—the comfort of tliese islands
ami a resilience for ourselves and children depend on Christian work."
Rev. E. S. Timoteo. late minister of
Kaumakapili church, has resigned bis
pastorate to take up evangelistic work
under the direction of the Hawaiian
Hoard.
le was appointed to the position
at the meeting of the Hawaiian F.vangelieal Association held in Hilo, an appointment which he has received in the past
for several successive years. Till now it
has not been thought best for him to give
himself entirely up to this work. But bis
services in the past, though fragmentary,
have been so helpful that now there
seems to be a warrant for its continuance
I
His first work was done in Pahala,
where, in addition to his other
duties, he tenderly cared for about forty
Gilbert Islanders. For three years since
his recovery he has been caring for the
colony at Puiinoa, Lahaina, where there
is a church building set apart specially
for their use. This structure wtien allotted to them was in great need of repair,
later it became untenable. Lutera then
set to work to raise money for the necessary outlay of rebuilding. About $100
were collected, additional lumber was
bought and be and his people took down
the old structure and put up a new one
in its place. Much credit it due to this
little company of Christians for what they
have done. During Mr. Lutera's illness,
when he was considered insane, bis title
the
the
21st
of
S
unday,
July,
On
church at Waianae held its quarterly S to the order of the ministry was taken
S. exhibition. It was a pleasure to find from him, but it is our opinion that the
a full house and participate m such a time has fully come when it should be reharmonious service. Under the wise stored.
Our other mission to this people is
leadership of Key. Mr. Kaaia the troubles
in the church seem to have been healed. located in this city, quite a colony of
These Sunday School exhibitions are them are living on the sea-wall on the
being ably conducted by Mr. Moses Xa- east side of the barhor, where they have
kuina, the general S. S. superintendent built a rude structure for purposes of
of this part of the island. In his work he worship. Charles Isaiah, a Samoan, a
is greatly assisted by Mrs. Xakuina, his resident of this city and married to a Gilbert Islander, has for some time been a
energetic and efficient wife.
leader among them. Last November he
Lutera, pastor of the Gilbert Islanders was commissioned by us to be our misliving at Lahaina, writes that they are sionary to them. He is a capable man
preparing to dedicate their new chapel on and has done good work. He reports a
the 28th (July). The work of construc- congregation of seventy, about four-sevtion, painting, etc., was done mainly by enths of whom arc women and girls.
Lutera himself aided by his parishioners. They attend Kawaiahao Church Sunday
The story of this faithful worker among mornings and in the afternoon they have
the Gilbertese on these islands is told be- their own service, with Isaiah as leader.
low.
Week-day services are also held.
were advised to unite in a call to both
candidates, Lono to be the senior pastor
and Poepoe the junior. This they easily consented to do, and a committee was
appointed to extend the calls and to arrange for salaries.
The church seems united and pleased
and the future is hopeful.
Lono is at present the minister of the
Kekaha church in North Kona, Hawaii.
He is easily one of the wisest and most
eloquent Of the native pastors. He was
for years a missionary to the Gilbert
islanders and was much beloved by them,
returning home on account of ill health.
Mr. PoepOe, but lately a student in the
\\ I'. M. 1., is a growing man.
Kau,
Twenty-three of this company of ChrisWork Among the Gilbert Islanders in tians are members of Kawaiahao Church
and are regular attendants at its meetHawaii.
throughout the entire year.
He goes into the work of his choice
There are two settlements of Gilbert
with peculiar qualifications for it; a vet- Islanders in the Territory which are
eran, not a novice.
specially provided for by this Hoard, with
It is probable that his work will begin pastoral care by those speaking their own
in the district of Koliala.
language; one is located at Lahaina on
the island of Maui, and the other is iii
Kaumakapili Minster.
this city.
The New
Pastor Lutera, who has spiritual
ings. Eight children have been baptized
and the Sunday school numbers about 50.
This community, though living in poverty, is industrious. The chief industry
is hat-braiding. Out of their small earnings they have made generous contributions to Kawaiahao church and to their
brethren in Lahaina for the church building newly raised there, and have also contributed to this Hoard. Our missionary
to them should be liberally supported and
encouraged in his good work. For many
years this people has had the affectionate
supervision and care of Dr. and Mrs.
Bingham, who now, in their impaired
health, cannot do what they have done in
the past.
Last Sunday, July jXth. Kaumakapili charge of the colony at Lahaina, is a man
of large experience with this people.
During several years of residence in the
Gilbert Islands as a missionary, he acquired a fluent use of their language and
Board.
had his sympathies thoroughly enlisted
The venerable Waiamau. a former by them. In 1891, on account of the
minister of the church, was asked to pre- failure of his wife's health, he returned to
side and two names were proposed for Hawaii, and ever since, with the excepthe consideration of the church, those of tion of a temporary pastorate at NapooAtuona, (Id. of Hiwaoa, Marquesas)
Key. \Y. X. Lono and Mr. 11. Poepoe. A poo, Kona, Hawaii, and a short period of
The 27th May, 1901.
ballot being taken it was found that Lono nervous trouble and mental aberration,
Dkar
Emerson
Mr.
:
was elected, he having 26 votes and Poe- following his wife's death, he has been a
poe 24. The church members, so evenly faithful worker for the Gilbert Islanders
Greetings to you. I write to lei you
divided and favoring separate candidates, resident here.
church took .action in calling two ministers to take the place of Key. Mr. Timoteo, who has resigned to become an
evangelist under the direction of the
�THE FRIEND.
122
Ilapuku. Because of his indisposition
he has asked me to do this.
ft is some little time since we have
hcaifl from you but we trust you have not
forgotten us.
baffrer is afflicted with an influenza,
from which many of the people of the
island are suffering. He is an old man
and is ready for the call of Cod at the
time of His own choosing. He is being
treated by a French physician. As yit
niy bather's general health does not seem
to be broken. We trust it is Im! a temporary feebleness from which he may recover.
has kept up his work wonderfully
:1I; reaching out in his visits quite a
itance over the island (Iliwaoa).
I will close with sending you the greet
,r s of my father and mother and husnd, John Kekela-- indeed we all unite
sending you our loving greetings, from
nere, daughter of Key. /. Ilapuku.
IH».e
-
develop the race but to recreate it. It
is hardly correct to say that he put a
fresh force at its centre unless it is
understood that He Himself is the force.
And the result has been that today multitude! have a more exulting faith in His
Personality, in His Presence, in His
power; than ever Xapoleon's legions had
in his. For the whole Church Tor nineteen hundred years bears witness that
through Him we have access in one
Spirit to the Father. By His incarnation, by the triumph of His perfect righteousness over the power of evil, by His
Resurrection and His Ascension, He created a new order into which we may
to
[August, 1901.
many lands that were but tule marshes
from time immemorial have by them been
reclaimed and made productive. As native labor gradually died out Chinese
were brought in to take its place, and
probably it is largely owing to them that
the Islands occupy the position in the
sugar world that they do.
"We meet tbeni in till walks in life.
sometimes at the top of the ladder and
again as the \ ilest-of the vile. They are
Christian clergymen, teachers, doctors,
merchants, sugar barons, goldsmiths,
artisans of every description, gardeners,
hucksters, fishermen, laborers, and with
the exception of lawyers 1 think they run
the gamut of all professions or trades.
We have seen one of them carry off the.
prize for the best essay in English, we
have seen them lead in athletic sports, and
we know of their success as merchants
and importers. If it were not for the vile
habits of gambling and opium smoking,
acquired by the lower orders prior to
i oiiiing to the Islands, and
for which
they ale frequently punished, tiicv would
be deemed the most law-abiding people
amongst our polyglot population, There
is an innate respect for maintaining their
commercial good name found amongst
the Chinese that has never been attrib-
order which exists independent
of our will. Entering into that order we
have an immediate, personal, and direct
knowledge of the Divine object of faith;
entering that order we receive the beginnings of that communion which will
endure through the eternal ages of tiie
life of Christ in Cod. We obtain a direct
Later intelligence received on the 31st vision of the glory of Christ, we know
announces the death of the venerable the exceeding greatness of the Divine
power which raised up Christ from the
issionary I lapuku.
dead. We find Christ directly in the
pages of the Gospel as the Church will
Peace With God.
find Him to the end of time, for the
Church receives the things of the Spirit
glassy sea of green,
of ( mil while outsiders count them fool uted to any other race.
with (iod's noontide keen,
ishiuss. do deny this is to call the long
"No people understand better the motre be for sin a screen?
story of God's grace a dream, and to con- to 'that in unity is strength' and the thou.'.sence none can flee ;
test the incontestable sign."—W. Robert- sand and one small companies which have
rom God to < iod must be.
been formed amongst them for carrying
son Xicoll.
re with God must I
on every possible enterprise, legal or ilattests the fact. A people who ini strife or harmony ;
legal,
Good
Traits
of
Chinese
in Hawaii.
re my changeless past
dividually endeavor to get their moneys
me from out the vast ;
worth will not give way to dissipation. It
Mr. J, W. Girvin writes in the /'. C. is
t first and Thou art last!
rarely an inebriated Chinaman is seen.
Advertiser of July 6, of the many excel"Their
charities are as broad as their
low before thy face.
lent qualities of the Chinese residing in
•lightness I had place,
these Islands. We quote with hearty ap- peregrinations and these extend to every
valley on the Islands. There are several
c past unscreened from Thee,
proval, the following paragraphs:
om whom 1 cannot lice,
the
"The natives took kindly to
Chin- eleemosynary societies among them to
ese, who appeared to learn the Hawaiian whose attention any particular case of
uld peace abide with me!
distress is brought and these invariably
language with great facility. They made look
om Thee in heart estranged,
mto the matter and the party is
in many
husbands
anil
fathers
and
good
nstant 1 unchanged
either
assisted to return to China or bis
instances had large families. Being great
wants relieved. The penal
i heaven, Thou, God, dost know lovers of children,
immediate
especially
boys, they
heaven were deepest woe,
laws
contract
of the late Hawaiian govdenied themselves much in order to send
are variant so.
ernment
were
seldom called into action
their children home to China to be eduthe
refusal
of Chinese to fulfill
through
cated, and to supjxjrt the grandparents.'
God, Thy likeness give,
to
labor,
their
and invariably
agreements
It was the rule to send the children home,
if Thee let me live;
(iod, for sin atone,
and where an exception occurs it is prob- when such was the case it was found that
the laborer was being imposed upon by
ably accounted for in the extreme pov- some
love awake my own:
one having .a little brief authority,
throne.
of
erty
Face Thy great white
the individual. Today there are
through
or
some misunderstanding. Emhundreds of Hawaiian born Chinese livlabor
ployers
<>f
invariably speak of the
ing in China.
Christ The Power of God.
"It is generally admitted thai the Isl- Chinese as the best and most desirable
class of labor, who once having knowingdid not come so much to give ands are much indebted to the Chinese, ly
entered into an agreement carried t
to
through
of
life
as
life
itself.
le
who
their
industrious
habits
give
y
have out to
1
the letter."
> be Himself the new Center for redeemed land that for years had fallen
It is especially noticeable that Chinese
rent
tax
JCtions of humanity, the Founda- into disuse and made it
and
pror its faith, the Conqueror of its ducing property. As the natives dimin- fathers arc apt to raise large families of
children, where most of a Hawaiian
ty, the Opener of the'"eternal ished in numbers and taro lands dried up
children would die from impropHe was the Resurrection and the for lack of use the Chinese leased them father's
care, or lack of care.
er
it the mere teacher. I Ie came not and turned rhem into rice patches. Also
!
R;t
enter, tin
* * *
�Telegram Brutally Interpreted.
The notorious Russo-Chincsc horror
ai
lilagovestchensk in Manchuria is thus
"General Gribgki, it will be remembered, was in charge of lilagovestchensk
in August, [900, when that city was attacked by Chinese bandits from Aigun
who from the opposite side of the Amur
tired on the Russian city. The presence
in their midst of a large body of peaceable Chinese was regarded by the Russians as a grave peril, and instructions
were asked from St. Petersburg.
"The now historic telegram "Fling
Chinese across Amur" was wired from
St. Petersburg, and. during the temporary absence of ( icneral dribski. the message w.as literally interpreted by the Chief
of Police, whose bloodthirsty Cossacks
men,
women and children, to the number ol
nearly s,<x>o. and literally flung them into the water, none of the Chinese cseap-
To "fling into the Amur, certainly
did not literal!) interpret "fling across,'
which evidently meant "forcibly and siul
denly to transport across."
Dr. Starr Jordan's Work in Fish.
Dr. Jordan reports as follows:
"During the time the bish Commission has been here it has captured 235
kinds of fish. Color notes have been
made of twenty of these, so far. <>f the
different fish we have caught, seventx
are new to science. Thirty-five of these
were found in the waters of Honolulu
and twenty of Hilo. Something like fifteen were found to be eeimnion to both
places."
Dr.
but the fish
Jordan has gone home,
work. Import
commission continues its
ant publications may be expected to follow, beautified with colored plates ol
many of our variegated fish.
Successful Brickyard.
The brickyard in operation for a year
past over two miles up Xuuanu Road,
below the Emma Place, seems to be a
complete success, the bricks sustaining
the heaviest testing pressures. The output is becoming very large. The local
deposit of brick-clay covers many acres
to
frreat depth.
The coarse hut kindU features of the
aged Mary Mahiai, pictured in the AdThere appears to be a definite plan to vertiser, with her great slnx-k of white
extend the Electric Road now running hair, remind one of old days at Kailua.
two and a half miles up Padfk Heights.
to Tantalus. This scheme is in cooperaA fine three story brick block is
tion with the Government and the Bishop planned for the north corner of Fort and
Estate who own valuable lands back of Beretania streets, with 125 feet frontage
I'auoa Valley, suitable for cool moun- on Beretania and 11 on Fort. There will
tain residences. These lands at a height be seven stores below and thirty-six
of i ,2txj feet or more, can be reached by rooms on each of the upper floors, suitextending the present track along the able for offices or for lodgers.
western precipices of I'auoa, and around
The daily consumption of soda water
the high Upper lands of the valley, tor an
additional distance of three and a half in Honolulu is estimated at 25,000 butmiles. It is a delightful prospect, that tles, or $1,250 a day. Several people
sometime next year we niay be able so make money in the business, and injure
easily and cheaply to slip up into those no one liv it.
cool mountain recesses. Hood for Deskv!
The Rapid Transit Co. have made a
few short trial trips with their new ears
Pearl Harbor Activity.
with entire success, as reported. They
The Cnitcd States has instituted suits expect to begin regular trips in a fewagainst several large estates and corpor- days over the four miles from Punahou
ations, for the condemnation of lands at to Wyllie Street.
It is learned thai more than one year's
Pearl Harbor, which are required for the
uses of the intended Naval Station. Near- delay in their plans was caused by a serly 800 acres are called for. till of it lying ious defect in their franchise which bad
adjacent to the Last Loch. The govern- to he remedied, while kept secret.
ment occupation of these lands is apparently soon to begin. It is also under QAIIU RAILWAY & LAND CO.
stood that operations are near at hand
upon the dredging ou( of the Bar, and
opening the Harbor entrance. Perhaps
we shall next year begin to see large
ocean steamers entering Pearl Harbor.
Thais* Kin BsTfUX
HONOLULC,
PEARL CITY, EWA
Coolness of Hawaii.
WAIANAE
PLANTATIONS
AND
While men struck down by heat were
dying by hundreds daily in New York TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
and Chicago, Honolulu has experienced
no marked increase of summer heat. OtiriI Trains Will leave at !»:15 _. m.. and 1:4.1 P.M.
climate is tempered by a cool ocean cur- arriving iv Honolulu nt :t:ll i>. m. and B4fl p.m.
rent, while the Atlantic States arc reap-!
HOUND TRIP TICKETS:
ing the oven-like heat of a deforested
Ist Ct,ass 2np (Y ass
country laid bare to a burning sun. I [ere TearlOitr
$ 75
$50
Ewa Plantation
1 00
70
0O are nearly unknown.
Electric Road to Tantalus.
explained :
gathered the Chinese together,
123
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1 50
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Importers of Live Stock
LIVERY and
BOARDING
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.MODERN
BLACK SMITHING and HORSE-SHOEING
DEALERS IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
HORSES, MULES. COWS. CHICKENS and VEHICLES
Oahu Sugar Co. has just launched a
huge scow or pontoon 90 by 45 feel, ll
has four railway tracks, to carry 24 cane
cars. It is designed to convey Hie sugar
cane grown on Ford's island in Tear!
harbor across one mile of lagoon to the
W. H. RICE, President.
tracks of the Oahu Mill. A good tug
will be needed to tow the pontoon.
_
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LIMITED.
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Fort St.. Minitiliilii
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
( ROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Ordinary and trim Deposits will ho received
Is an Illustrative Numlier Beplute with Valuable
in accordance with rules
Historic Information pertaining to Hawaii U)d IntercHt allowed
and conditions ns printed in i'asfl Hooks. Copies
fur Sandy lleference.
of terms and conditions upon which Deposits
will lie received may be had upon application, or
Carefully revised Statistical and 'ciikuh Tables, mailed to those detllißg same.
Specially prepared Articles on Timely Topics,
relating to the Progress and Development of
IRON WORKS CO.
Hie Islands. Kesearch and Current History
concisely dealt with.
MANI'FACTt'IiKKS OK
One of the Most Interesting Numbers yet MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Published. Alike Valuable for Home anil
Foreign Headers.
with Patent Automatic Feed
Nothing excels the Hawaiian Annual in the
Double anil Triple F.ffpcts. Vacuum Pans and
amount ami variety of Baliable Information
Cleaning Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, lirass
pertaining to these Islands.
ami Iron Fittings of all Descriptions, Etc.
• • •
Honolulu, H. I.
Queen Street
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PJcturp Framing a Specialty
MEAT CO.
METROPOLITAN
G.
WALLER, MANAGER.
4*
THOS. G. THRUM,
Publisher
Honolulu, H. 1.
J.
SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS AND NAVY CONTRACTORS.
Purveyors to Ooeanic Steamship Co., ami the
IMPOBTEKS AM)
DEALERS
DRUGGISTS
HARDWARE
and Dealers in Photographic Supplies
Honolulu. H. I.
IN
,
Fori Street, Honolulu
SUGAR FACTORS
COMMISSION AGENTS.
for the Oceanic
Co.
MAY CO., Ltd.
(mil
ltetuil
GROCERS,
Retail Departments:
AND
Gekejlax Mekchandise,
gEAVER LUNCH
Steamship
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
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Honolulu, H. 1.
Agents for
T
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SHIP CHANDLERY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SUGAR FACTORS.
\\ G. IRWIN 4 CO.,
lIKNRV
Limited.
Wholesale mid lietail
CASTLE & COOKE, Ltd.,
.
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Agents
]£ # O. 11ALL & SON,
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
No. 81, King Street
Honolulu. H. I.
JJOLLISTER DRUG CO.,
8400,000.00
Chas. M. Cooke, President; J. B. Atherton. VlceI'resliient; C. 11. Cooke, Cashier; K. <*. Atherlun, Secretary. Henry Waterhouse, Tom May,
1". W. Macfarlane, B, D. Tenney, J. A. McCandless.
Kxchange drawn on Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
Hank, In San Francisco and New York, aiid their
correspondents Ihrouß-hont the world.
Attend to General Hanking Business.
Safe Deposit Boxes rented hy month or year.
PraaMssri
PIIfKCTOKS:
Oi-u It. Carter
11. \\ ult-i-lniiiM*-
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
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M„nu_eiSncrfitary mill rrnaHiirei-
CAPITAL
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
1.1.5T OF OFKCKKS:
«'. M.C.ikr
ifporice/I. KuherUun
X Kaxnn liiahop
]JANK OP HAWAII, Ltd.,
THE
11REVER&CO, Lts.,
ROOM,
11. J. NOLTE, I'liniiuKiiiu
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. 1.
Corner of Fort anil King Streete.
Wavetiey Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Telephones:
Shipping Departments:
liet liel Street.
Fort St., 22 and <l_
Bethel St., 24 and 949
Wbolnaale ,-mil Shipping Dcpts. iWfl
SPRECKELS & CO.,
The Ewa Plantation Co.,
Beat Quality ot Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers'
The Wsinlua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
Articles, etc., always on band.
BANKERS.
The Kohala Sugar Co
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.,
on the principal parte of the
Exchange
Draw
KoiiKitT Lnwaas
i..l. i.owkkv
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
C.M Cooae
world, and transact a general Banking
The Fulton Iron Works, St. lxmis, Mo.,
litiHiness
T_EWERS & COOKE,
The Htandar 1 Oil Co.,
Hawaiian Islands.
Iliirmliilii,
Dkau.ks iv
Geo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals.
LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIAL.
The New England MutualLife Ins Co. of Boston
G. THRUM,
M Fort St.
/Etna Fire Insurance Cx>. of Hartford, Conn. Yard: BetweenOffice:
King, Fort and Merchant Sts.
Alliance Assurance Co., of London.
Importing and Manufacturing
QLAUS
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HAWAIIAN TRUST AND
PORTER
EURNITURE CO.,
Ihi'outkiis of
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
H. I.
Organised for express purpose ot acting- as
HONOLULU,
TRUSTEES,
TORS,
GUARDIANS,
EXECUTORS,
ADMINISTRARECEIVERS
AND BEDDING.
Corner of Hotel nnd Bethel Sts.
Wickerware, Antique Oak Furniture, Cornice
Poles, Window Shaded and Wall Brackets
Ijow Prices
Satisfaction Guaranteed
STATIONER. ROOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And ruhlislier of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
Dealer in Fine Stationery, Books,
and Fancy Ooods.
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THE FRIEND.
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HONOLULU, H. 1., SEPTEMBER,
125
WILLIAM R. CASTLE,
JJENSON, SMITH
JH]MMELUTH & CO., LTD.
& CO., Ltd.
MMM King St.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CARKKULIiY INVESTED
Wholesale and Retail
M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
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VkTKIUNAKY SIUH'KON
AND
Dentist.
CHEMICALS AND
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHUOL
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SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
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Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
togethet with special
Commercial,
..
Siutßr Factors, Stock Rrokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
M km units of Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Kale of
Office: King Street Stables; Tel. 1088; calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
SUGAR AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS
obstetrics, and liiineness.
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
and Tlie Union Ansiirnnce Co., of London
HACKFELD & CO.,
Island Agents for Office, Bank
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
St.. Honolulu
Honolulu, H. I. Queen
Cor. Queeu &. Fort fits.,
Music, and
Art Courses
For Catalogues Address
H
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DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy (foods
received by Every Steamer
J?_ A.
SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
HIOTOGRAPHER.
President
AND
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
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SIKIAIt HOUSE
])R. A. C. WALL, DR. 0. E. WALL,
Love
Honolulu, 11. I.
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Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Irop
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A. N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
work a specialty. Kodak development
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
At
Woman's
K.wiiwhk
Honolulu, 11. T.
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
MARKERS and POSTS.
STATUARY
Honolulu. 11. 1.
E. BIVENS,
| Georgian and Italian Marbles,
BROKER.
Scotch and American (iranitee,
HUSTACE.
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
Sugar Stocks aud Krai Estate.
Mosaic Tiling, Plumbers' Slabs,
Office: Corner King and Bethel Streets
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu,
H.
I.
No. 112 KiugSt.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
]$ S. GREGORY & CO.,
«17 Kurt St. abort Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
] fOPP & COMPANY,
—B UI LI)I N G SUI'PLIE S
Call and Examine.
Ami Agents lor
Importers and Manufacturers of
Wareroom
and Yard; No. 641 King St
Peat's Wall Paper, Bnrrowes, Screen*.,
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
CHAIRS TO RENT
Art Mouldings, etc., eto.
MONUMENTAL CO.
No. 74, King St.
616 Fort Street, above Hotel
Honolulu, H. I.
H. _. HBNDRICK, Proprietor
j Phone No. 5W
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
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126
CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
BISHOP
CALIFORNIA
George
FRUIT COMPANY,
Andrews, Proprietor.
& C 0.,
Importer Wholesale mid
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
l'••in■ 1 Healer In
California and
Honolulu, Hawaiian Inlands.
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
Domestic Fruits and'
Produce.
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Tel. 4M.
No ll. Xli k St.
E.Uullblicil in UM.
Honolulu, II I.
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Transact a general Itmikiiig and P.xcliange
business. Loans made on approved security
Hills discounted. Commercial credit 'omitted. j CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOP.
Deposits received on current tu'coun subject
lelcphone 778
m_<_ftt
Honolulu
to check.
Internet paid on specia "Term
Deposits" a' the rate of '1 per annum for three
Street
Kiojr
months, Bo% for lixjaoDUis, and 4"„ for twelve iJOHN NOTT,
Honolulu h.I.
months.
Streets,
Honolulu.
itegular Savimik Bank Dki-aktiiknt
Telephone No. 121.
gALTER A WAITY,.
Tel. 680
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Millinery, Dressmaking,
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Honoi.i
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All Goods and Work Guaranteed.
41 Tears' Experience.
P. O. Box 827.
C*i •£_■ __r_lf
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WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND
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Hocsk
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TIN,
main-
WORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tained in Bank Building on Merchant St., and
Inhukanck Dki-aktmknt, doing a Life, hire j
FITTER, ETC.
and Murine business on moil favorable terms, Stores mid Rangen nil kinds, I
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Bethel
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FOR FOURTEEN DAYS£ONLY
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QUEEN STREE'i
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The riend.
Vol. 59.]
I loxoi.ClA', 11.
127
THK FRIEND is published the first day of each
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year in Advance.
All communications and letters connected with
the literary department of the paper, Honks
and Magazines, for Review and Exchanges,
should be addressed "Rev. S. K. Bishop, Honolulu, H. I."
Business letters should be addressed "T. a.
Thrum, Honolulu. H. I."
Entered at the Post Ofllee at Honolulu a* Hceotu! ilhbs
matter.
S. E. BISHOP
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The Sermon on the Mount
No Omniscience in Jesus
Thing! Old umi New
True Life :s in Christ
Mongol iinii Polynesian Crossed
Source of .In ininesi' Characteristics
Rgregloui Sinn dcin of Hawaii
Prof, Townsend off to Muni in
Mehuka'l Sliiie_iiiHii*-liip
Dent
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Mrs. Sainue 1 l'nrker
Honolulu Home for Incurablei
Amerh'Mii Kpiseopal Supervision Askeil For
Alfred Stead on Hawaii
Francis Murphy KeturiiH
A Sound Conversion
..
Helress-Huntere
Spendthrift tiunrdiMiisliips
\: 0. Hall & Son Burned out
Honolulu Stnckyardf, Murned
Governor Hole lie turned
KHpid Transit Operating
Hird Island Excursion
Kerord <if KveiitH
Hirths, Mh rrlages mid Deaths
Pleaaant [■land Noten
To Kben Hidden -Somewlieivs
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More* Japanese Laborers
Water Famine
Land
Growth of Sugar in Hawaii
Niniuini Brickyard a Sueeess
Reclaiming Bwamp
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The Sermon on the Mount.
Rev. (irii. 11. rlepwortli in the.V. Y.
Herald adopts ;i very common and popular way of talking (without thinking)
:
when he says
"Nothing is wanting to transfigure the
world, to bring a millennial glory to the
earth, like sunshine over the hilltops, absolutely nothing except the "Sermon un
the Mount." Throw theology lo the
winds, live in the fifth chapter of Mat
ihew, anil you will do blessed work until
Mm fall asleep to Wake in heaven."
Probably, in naming the fifth chapter
Dr. Ilepworth merely used a form of
speech, not intending lo exclude the
sixth and seventh chapters, which arc
equally parts of the one discourse, the
sixth, especially, containing the "Lord's
Prayer."
"neither
will your Father forgive your
trespasses." "Wide is the gate, ami
broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and mam there be that go in thereat." "Strait is the gate that leadeth unto
life, and few there be that find it." "Then
will I profess unto them. I never knew
vim: depart from me, ye that work in-
Editor. iquity."
127
....127
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12*
Surely one does not escape from troublesome theology by confining his attention to the Sermon on the Mount, lake
especially the leaching that "few there he
thai find" eternal life. It looks as if
those who talk like Dr. Ilepworth are
nut only unthinking, but unreading. Personally, our own method of escaping the
usual appalling deductions from this
teaching of Christ's early scrimm, thai
must of mankind lose their snills, is in
believing that such a fate consists in a
speedy extinction of being, and not in
eternal torments, which we do not believe that our Lord intended to teach.
But lie certainly did not teach the Universal salvation of all men at the last.
Our Lord's teaching followed the universal Law nf Development, lie began
with the more elementary principles of
Divine Truth, and as the years went on,
gradually revealed more advanced truth.
Many things he deferred to reveal until
after His Resurrection, because the disciples "could not bear them now." Under
the illuminating Power of the Holy
(ihust, the apostles learned and transmitted to the Church much that is not perhaps so clearly stated in the Four Gospels. Is it a rational or wise course for
Christ's present disciples to ignore and
neglect all his rich later revcalings, and
confine themselves to his more elementary teachings?
Evetl those simple teachings of the
Sermon on the Mount require to be deeply pondered, and with a very humble and
childlike spirit. At the same time, one
needs to exercise wise common-sense, and
not in pervert our Lord's real teaching
by a stupid literal construction of metaphorical Of Orientally fervid language,
where literal construction obviously involves absurdity, such as Tolstoi falls into.
Those best interpret Christ who
humbly and honestly put his words into
It would he inferred by one ignorant
of the facts that this wonderful discourse
contained no perplexing or distressing
theological problems. Hut in fact, :t
asserts in the must pungent manner those
things which have caused the greatcd daily practice.
trouble theologically: we mean the rem
ediless loss and destruction of the soul.
No Omniscience in Jesus.
ye shall in no
I''.. g. "unless *
case enter into the kingdom of heaven,"
In maintaining this position, it is to be
"shall he in danger of hell-lire," "that premised that we hold in the most posthy whole body should he cast into hell," itive manner to the Divine nature of our
* *
I No.
1., SEPTEMBER,
9.
Lord. IK* was (iuil incarnated in human
flesh. Such was unquestionably the absolute belief of his disciples and Apostles
after his resurrection, when he resumed
his Divine existence.
But during the
period of his human life on earth, everything seems to forbid the idea that he re
rnained in possession of his Divine attributes and powers. It is well to have
no misconception on this point.
No
apostle, more enthusiastically and emphatically than Paul, asserted Christ's
Divine exaltation. Vet in l'hilippians 7
he says that "he emptied himself" lieaulon ekenose. What was this kenosis, or
self-empty ing? It was evidently a complete dissociation from all the attributes
of Infinity, so as to pass through the sue
cessive Stages of human weakness as in
fant, child and man.
(iod is Omnipotent, almighty. He :s
imniprcsent, everywhere at the same
moment, pervading all existence. He is
(Imniscient, knowing perfectly anil absolutely all things now existing, with all
their qualities, from the largest orbs to
the minutest microbes and atoms—
knowing also all thing's that have existed
from a past eternity, and all thai will
exist in a future eternity. < If these three
attributes, of which only the Infinite
Deity is capable, we may he certain that
the man Jesus was divested and devoid,
SO that he ceased to exercise or possess
them.
The whole of our Lord's biography
implies this. He "grew in wisdom ami
stature." In Mark \-t, :,<;_. he is recorded
to have told his disciples, "< >f that day
and that hour (his second coining I
knoweth no man, no, not the angels
which are in heaven, neither the Son, hut
the leather only." Much effort has vainly been made to explain away the plain
meaning of these words.
It may well he held inconceivable and
impossible that any being in human conditions should be able to contain infinite
knowledge or exercise the thoughts of
infinity. Every thought of the mind is
attended by a perceptible action of the
brain attached to that mind. If those
thoughts become too many or too active,
the brain becomes strained beyond its
capacity and is deranged. The brain of
the man Jesus, like that of any other
man, necessarily limited and circumscribed his thinking, lie coiihl not think
the thoughts of Infinity. Even the very
limited knowledge of an archangel, exercised by him, would have disintegrated
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and shattered to atoms his weak human
brain. But Infinity f
What degree then of supernatural
Knowledge and Power are we to attribute to Christ, so that we may believe and
trust in him as "The Way, the Truth,
and the Life?" The answer is that after
assuming his prophetic and Messianic
work, he became plenarily inspired by
the Holy Spirit, which descended upon
him at his baptism. "For he whom God
hath sent, speaketh the words of God:
for Ciod giveth not the Spirit by measure
unto
him.' John 3:34. God imparted to
his human Son, in the most abounding
degree, all the Knowledge and all the
supernatural Power which he needed for
his great Prophetic work.
We may therefore regard the teachings
of our Lord as infallible on all Moral and
Spiritual subjects, the knowledge of
which it was his work to impart to us.
Hi is "The Truth."
Things Old and New.
By
Rev. G. Campbell Morgan.
"And yet once again, in this new statement what have we new to say about
atonement ?
Nothing new. The old
things, but perhaps out of our new sense
of God we shall now say to men, not only
atonement is necessary because you arc
sinners, but because God is what He is.
To me there is the strongest point in the
necessity of atonement. I remember Dr.
Weston saving from this platform once
something that has lingered in my memory like a tone of heavenly music. He
said in the beginning of Genesis we read
a great question. God said: 'Adam,
where art thou?" 'Now,' said Dr. Weston, 'that was not the inquiry of a police
man ; it was the wail of a father over r.
wandering child.' I have never forgotten it; it has been with me ever since,
that great statement from that saint of
God.
"It is the old Gospel. A bloodless gospel is no gospel for ruined men and women. It is there with its heartbreak, its
objectionableness to all the fastidious
nonsense of a corrupt and neurotic age.
its dynamic of life to the wounded and
weary and bruised sinner on the highway. It is the Gospel of the cross and
blood, but it is the Gospel of the grace of
God. I pray you d6not overmuch make
it the Gospel of the necessity of sin; it i?
the Gospel of the grace of God. Oh, for
the breadth of it. Oh, for the glory of it
to so enwrap us that we cannot speak
without emphasizing these sides and
these facts of the great message. Things
new and old; they are new things fresh
as the morning, sweet as the summer
time, because their oldness is rooted in
God."
[September, 1901.
THE FBIEND.
True Life Is in Christ.
You will find every truth you need to
lire by in the words of Jesus Christ. You
will find every duty you ever, have occasion to do required in the words of
Jesus Christ. There will never be any
occasion to a sane man to take it because
it is later or newer. The guess of a modern scholar is not so new or so true as
the teaching of Christ Who is living in
living men, translating itself into life,
guiding, inspiring, rewarding life in the
name of modern thought, advance
thought, scientific thought, the latest
thought, in the view of science, criticism,
education, all advance of thought and liberty. Ileis at the front who clings most
loyally and completely to the life and
teaching of that young man who was able
to say, as no one else has ever been able
to say, "1 am the truth," and "he that followeth Me shall have the light of life,"
and "I give unto men eternal life." It is
a coming back to rest there. Gentlemen,
I mark your life; I know your earnestness. If I had authority, as 1 have not,
to control your life from this day to the
day of judgment, 1 would say, make your
life only, truly, fully, constantly the life
of God's eternal light and life and truth,
as revealed in Jesus Christ.—Dr. Alexander Mackenzie.
Mongol and Polynesian Crossed.
One who has lived long in Hawaii has
opportunity to observe some remarkable
conditions peculiar to these Islands. One
of these is the strangely valuable result
of the crossing of the two very diverse
breeds of men, the Polynesian and the
Chinaman. There arc now considerable
numbers here of the offspring of Chinamen by native Hawaiian women. As a
general rule, such persons are apt to possess a marked superiority of personal
force and ability. They are vastly superior to the native Hawaiian. They are
often superior to the abler Chinese race
from whom they derive their strongest
qualities. In the admixture each race
seems to have made a greatly needed O >ntribution to "the qualities of the other one.
What does the Chinese blood contribute to the Hawaiian? Much more, we
should say, and of greater value, than U
takes from the latter. The Chinese blood
lends to the Hawaiian a most remarkable
strain of the qualities of a profoundly
developed and trained civilization ingrained into the Chinaman by at least
5,000 years of tense and arduous existence in densely crowded communities
where the struggle to live has necessitated the extreme of frugality on the one
hand, and of carefully directed labor on
the other. The Chinaman, incomparably
beyond all other human races, is pervaded through and through by habits grown
hereditary and instinctive, of patient, unremitting toil, of carefully and exactly
ordered occupation, of precision, of
promptness, of punctuality, of conformity to rule and law.
In all these qualities so intensely developed in the Chinaman, the 1 lawaiian
is deplorably lacking. His race has for
unknown thousands of years, led an easy,
simple life, following the impulses of the
hour. He is nearly incapable of hard,
continuous, unremitting toil. He is fitful, disorderly, unreliable. He is by nature averse to exactness, to
promptitude,
to punctuality. If carefully taught any
process, he will diverge from it at an
early moment; while the Chinaman once
shown a method to follow, will never
change it, even if a change is obviously
necessary. It has been pertinently said
that "a Hawaiian cannot plant a straight
row of beans, while a Chinaman cannot
plant a crooked one."
These remarkably developed j;ifts of
character, the Chinaman usually imparts
in a very high degree to his half-Hawaiian off spring, who is apt to be much
more Chinese than Hawaiian in his nature. At Lahainaluna Seminary many
years ago, we had several boys of mixed
blood as house-servants. None of them
knew a word of Chinese, or ever saw
their Chinese fathers. Yet in every case
they fully possessed the Chinese exactness,
precision and industry, in the strongest
contrast to our easy-going Hawaiian
youths. The Chinese strain is so intense
that it imparts itself with immense power
to the undeveloped Hawaiian nature.
()n the other hand, the Hawaiian blood
lends a very important service to the
Chinese strain. It makes the offspring
less mechanical, less paralyzed by custom, more capable of looking for and accepting what is new. The mixed man is
a more receptive man. He is bolder and
freer. He is more capable of initiative,
of conceiving and working for what is
new, than is the pure Chinaman, whose
nature is bound and chained in the fetters of ages of habit. The Hawaiian is
by nature brave, bold, generous; the
mixed offspring is a braver, more enterprising man than the pure Mongolian.
He will be a better soldier, a better seaman, a better whaleman, and probably
not inferior to his parent as artisan or
tradesman.
/
Source of Japanese Characteristics.
The "icople of Japan are of very mixed
breed, but with a somewhat predominat-
ing Mongolian strain. There are several
peculiarities conspicuous among Japanese people which I cannot attribute to any
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race with which lam acquainted. One is
their very common short stature, unlike
either the Chinese or the Malayo-Polynesian races. Another is a very common
absence of bridge to the nose, derived
perhaps from some interior race of the
northern coasts of the Continent. The
Mongolian features however are rather
in the lead. Next to this is manifestly a
very large admixture of the MalayoPolynesian element, as proved by very
marked facial similarities. While many
Japanese faces are undistinguishable
from Chinese, an equrl number greatly
resemble Hawaiians.
Farther evidence of this Oceanic admixture of blood conies from the location
of Japan, such as from the most ancient
times to have received a continuous drift
of seafarers from ()ceanica, whose most
active and migrating population were the
early ancestors of the Polynesians. The
great Kuro Siwa current, or Gulf Stream
of the Pacific, tended to transport these
seafarers to the shores of Japan. This
Polynesian admixture of blood brought
both good and evil to Japan. Probably
thegood predominates.
As the natural consequence, we find
the Japanese to lie unlike the Chinese in
the qualities which Oceanica would impart. They are very brave. They arc
adventurous. They are extremely receptive of new things. They are versatile, facile to adopt novelties with success.
Like the Polynesian, there is a strong
tendency to fickleness, the opposite of the
Chinese fixedness. A very unhappy contrast to the Chinese, is the much lower
esteem for female chastity, which conies
from the Polynesian strain. On the
whole, the Japanese population is one of
great ability and high promise for social
and moral progress. Their progress will
be more rapid than tho Chinese, although
it is not likely to be as solid and thorough. At present, the Chinaman is, on
the whole, much the most capable and efficient man as either laborer, artisan, or
commercial assistant, because of his vastly greater patience, exactness and fidelity. In statesmanship, in literature, in
science, in warfare, the Chinese have
been paralyzed by hide-bound tradition.
We do nut know what they may prove
capable of. Japan in comparison is the
land of promise and cheer. /■
Egregious Slanders of Hawaii.
lidcly
printed in a Middle West syne of papers, as coming from a Hou correspondent of July 26, appear
enormously untrue statements as
ollowing:
The stockades of Honolulu, before
were broken up, contained 1.800
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prostitutes, or one-eighth of al! the 14,-500 women on the Islands.
The facts are that there were only
about 200 women in the stockades, while
there are over 50/XX) females in the
Islands. The slanderer multiplies the
shameful fact by twenty. In reality the
proportion is far less than in any large
American city.
2. "There is child slavery." It is
common for white men. while idle themselves, to work their children ten hours
a day. This is circumstantially stated W
be a prevailing custom, prompted by employers of labor.
This second statement is pure fabrication, without a shadow of foundation.
We do not assert that no children are
made to work in Hawaii, but that child
labor is far less common here than in the
homes of American farmers. Child slavery in aUy form is unknown here.
()ur readers may select their own epithets to characterize the fabricator and
circulator of the foregoing pieces of
malignity. We hope that the author's
name will be disclosed, for general public
meledietion.
Prof. Townsend Off to Manila.
By the Transport Thomas, in company
with her precious freight of 500 teachers.
Prof. H. C. Townsend and family took
passage to Manila. Mr. Townsend has
appointment as a Divisional Superintendent of Education. He will probably be
located on the great island of Mindanao.
Prof. Townsend has been for 20 yean
in educational work in Hawaii, having
arrived fresh from college in 1881. He
served with some distinction in the Legislature of 1887-q, after which he be
came Vice-Principal of Kamehameha
School for two years, and then for five
years principal of Lahainaluna Seminary.
For a few years later he served as Inspector-General of Schools, contributing
important service to the progress of education in Hawaii.
Mrs. Townsend was married in 1889
a daughter of the late Judge David H
Ilitchock of Hilo. During the past two
years, she has been editor of "Hawaii":
Young People." It is a severe trial to
them both to leave their happy home :i
Honolulu. May they be true missionar
ies of mental and social progress in their
new and great field of labor. Their ex
perience of work in developing the Ha
waiian race ought to be an efficient qua!
ification for the work before them.
We look with wonder and hope, no
unalloyed with doubt, at this experiment
on a large scale, of schooling in Knglisl
the children of alien and depressed race?
in the Philippines. Is this to be a successful portion of our American share of
"The White Man's Burden?"
task it is certain not to be.
A light
Twenty years ago twenty per cent of
of the New York Central
Railroad were discharged yearly for
drinking. Now only about one per cent
yearly are so dismissed. This registers
a decided advance in public opinion on
the temperance question, at least where It
comes to the employment of men in responsible engineering or commercial positions. This means, of course, not that
the employers are less strict, but that employees are more abstinent.
the employes
Mahuka's Statesmanship.
A very brilliant policy has been propounded by a member of the present
Legislature, one Mahuka, with evident
confidence in its reasonableness. His
own language, in a letter to the Hawaiian Star, is as follows:
"'The policies I have already outlined
fur the good of the country (Hawaii nei)
are ( i ) to abolish all laws forbidding
and restricting the Chinese immigration;
(2) to import 10,000,000 of Asiatics into
Hawaii.
"Now, if we could get 10,000,000 of
these people from Asia, an income of
$50,000,000 would enrich our Treasury.
And in one year all of our industries—
sugar, rice or whatever it may be—would
be prospered from Hawaii to Kauai."
This statesman appears to be unaware
that Congress makes the laws restricting
Chinese immigration.
His ideas of numbers also seem to be
misty. He has borrowed his scheme for
ten million Chinamen from the Royal
Statesman Kalakaua, who propounded a
similar plan twent) years ago, when
Moreno was flattering him. It is evident
that both Mahuka and Kalakaua failed
to discern the force of an additional
cipher at the right. One million and ten
millions differ little from each other to
their intellects; or for that matter from
one hundred thousand.
We escaped from Kalakaua's grand
statesmanship several years ago. But
Congress has remanded us back under
that of Mahuka and his ilk.
It may be pointed out that with one
thousand Chinamen on each l)oat, ten
millions would require ten thousand passages to be made, or one boat each day
for 27 years.
At $20 per head, the cost of their importation would be $200,000,000, to be
paid by whom?
Hawaii contains 6,449 square miles.
'Ten million people would find standing
room at the rate of 1,500 to the square
mile. Three-fourths of the land is arid
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desert or mountain ridges, leaving 1,612
square miles, which might produce food
iv wet seasons required, if possible, to
sustain nearly ten persons to each acre.
But great minds like Kalakaua and
Mahuka have a noble Contempt for such
base reckonings.
It is perhaps possible for Hawaii nei,
by intensive and skilled agriculture, to
produce sufficient food for one million
people, if no sugar is exported, and no
protracted droughts occur. 'The probability is that a large population will be
maintained by the needs of the growing
Pacific commerce, and a large part of
their food will be imported.
Death of Mrs. Samuel Parker.
Whites, as well as Hawaiians, generally unite in lamenting the death of Mrs.
Harriet (Napcla) Parker, the excellent
wife of the eminent Hawaiian gentleman, Col. Samuel Parker. Mrs. Parker
passed away unexpectedly, after a brief
illness in New York City, during a visit
to the Atlantic States. 'The sorrowing
family have transported the precious remains to the ancient homestead at Mana,
on the slope of Mauna Kea. in the island
of Hawaii. Mrs. Parker possessed much
culture, and loveliness of character. She
was 45 years of age.
Honolulu Home for Incurables.
'Through the very benevolent exertions
of Mr. Alexander Young. Bishop Willis
and others, this greatly needed institution seems about to be placed on a permanent basis with suitable buildings and
endowment. Bishop and Mrs. Willis
have heen especially active in providing
for the temporary Home in Kakaako.
The Rev. Geo. C. Adams, D.D., has
ministered with great acceptance for
seven Sabbaths in the pulpit of Central
Union Church, the pastor of which, Mr.
Kincaid, has supplied Dr. Adams' pulpit
in San Francisco.
American Episcopal Supervision
Asked For.
At a meeting of the Episcopal Church
Defense and Extension Society, presided
over by the Rev. John Usborne, a very
respectfully worded memorial was adopted, addressed to the General Convention
of the American Episcopal Church which
is to assemble in San Francisco in October.
The request made is that measures be
taken, "to have established in this 'Ter-
ritory the Protestant Episcopal Church
United States of America, under
American Episcopal supervision." Any
of the
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other course will "result in alienating ;■
A Sound Conversion.
large hotly of loyal church people, both
old residents and new."
Rabbi Levi, whose stories nl "slavery"
Such change frbm Knglish to American supervision is obviously the inevil in Hawaii wen' too black for even the
Examiner's headlines, is now one of the
able tendency.
most strenuous cheap-labor men who ever
cocked a knowing eye at a sugar plantaAlfred Stead on Hawaii.
tion. The change is radical but not mysterious. Since he was here wiping the
A very intelligent and mainly correct eyes of the (ialicians with one hand and
letter about Hawaii has been published shaking a list at the planters with the
by the son of the noted journalist. Will other, the Rabbi has observed Broker
iam 11. Stead. He seems to have been I'oliitz unloading some cords of sugar
somewhat misled about the character ol stocks upon ihe members of his San
the old native dances, the "hula-hulas," Traucisco synogogue. It is one of the
of which he says that "the undesirabli admirable traits of the Rabbi to stand
elements of the dance were largely intro- with the tribe of Judah under all circumduced by ihe imagination of the civilized stances; hence his conversion from an
moralists." "'The dance as now danced: enemy of the planting interest to its
doubtless, is far worse than in the olden warm and helpful friend.— -P. C. Advertiser.
days."
We wail to hear of a similar converknow
of
We
no ground for supposing
that tho lewd and obscene elements so sion of the .s'. /•'. Examiner from its mischaracteristic of the present hula-hula information about the planters starving
have not always funned a leading feature the Porto Rican laborers.
of those dances. They have always char
acterixed both the posturing, and the vile
Heiress-Hunters.
chants accompanying them. To describe
the beauties and graces of the posturing
Much amusement has grown out oi
and to omit the grossly obscene elements Certain lake statements of Chicago rewhich are prominent in il. is exactly par porters, who represented our excellent
allel to the work of a naturalist who t iiliiniissiniK'i' to Buffalo, Miss Ruse
should describe the beautiful striped fur Davison, as saving that there was oppoi
and graceful movements of a polecat, but ttinity for attractive young Americans to
should make 'in mention of the horrible marry wealthy Hawaiian ladies. To her
stench which is the chief characteristic greal annoyance, Miss Davison al once
of the beast.
began to receive numerous inquiries from
impecunious aspirants for the said heiresses'
wealth. Since her return, each
Francis Murphy Returns.
mail brings additional applications, many
of which have been published here. To
Mr. Murphy returned on the evening
man here, person
of the 2~th ult. from his long and very one ofa these, a young
heiress, has sent an
Hawaiian
ating
successful campaign in Australia. He amatory reply, professing to have an inwas received by a large procession orcome of $30,000, also enclosing her phoganized by his friends and supporters of
which is that of the late Printhe Blue Ribbon League. Mr. Murphy tograph,
cess
Ruth
who weighed 350 pounds, and
does great and good work in reclaiming
of face and figure
peculiarities
whose
and reforming men who have fallen vic- could
no stretch of euphuism be called
by
tims to drunkenness. We in Honolulu "graces."
are rejoicing in the redemption of many
such persons, some of whom have beSpendthrift Guardianships.
come earnest Christians, humbly depending on Divine Grace for their strength
It is a not uncommon thing under Hato stand. We hcartilv join in the welwaiian
to
law. for grown men and women,
come
this .Apostle of reform.
At the same time, our support is also who are squandering their property, to
given to any wise and reasonable effort be treated like minors, and placed under
to restrict tlie sale of liquor, or to sup legal guardians, whose duty it is to give
press the saloon. Our immediate duty them a suitable allowance, and conserve
is to rescue those who are perishing in their property. Otherwise they might
the fire. Put is not the less our duty to sixm become destitute.
'The other day in the ease of a guardian
help extinguish the fire. To borrow Dr.
Chapman's comparison, Mr. Murphy charged with unfair treatment of the
seeks to cure those bitten by the snake. spendthrift ward, the advocate of the latDr. Chapman seeks to exterminate the ter, an able lawyer, but a recent arrival,
snakes. We have only "God speed" fur indulged in language as follows:
both.
•'He said a spendthrift trust is known
.
�nowhere except in Hawaii, lie characterized ii as the off-spring of puritanism
and that il must have come around the
Horn. If it had attempted to come overland, it would have perished in San Francisco for want of sympathy. He said it
was born and conceived in missionary
puritanism, Kanaka ignorance and the
avarice for commissions and fees. Its
scope once extended to a King on iiis
throne, l.inialilo was allowed to retain
his scepter, hut he could nol spend his
money for wine."
In the ease of the late King Lunali. >.
his father. Kanaina. was the mover :o
put his son's large' estate under guardian's control. The amiable Prince early
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and
faithfully administered without
charge for thirty-eight years by the successive heads of the firm, Edwin O. Hall,
ami William W. Hall.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. It
seems to have begun in the basement.
There was happily no wind, and the Fire
Department were able 10 confine the very
fierce conflagration wholly to the one
building. 'The roof of the adjacent store
of Lewers & Cooke was ignited, and the
store deluged with water, with injury
mainly to goods. Had wind existed, it
would have been impossible In save the
adjoining large lumber yard, which
would have created a conflagration of all
the large and costly buildings down to
developed :i strong alcoholic appetite, the waterfront. A vastly greater disand a disposition for reckless squander- aster lias mercifully been averted.
ing. He was in the line of succession to
Honolulu Stockyards Burned.
the throne, and il was most necessary
that his imperiled estate should be preserved The Prince himself was entirely
Fifteen days after the Hall \ Son fire,
content with the salutary arrangement, the Honolulu Stockyards establishment
lie onlj lived one year alter coming t 1 was burned, with nearly equal loss.
ihe throne, and then had sole control of There were' several coincidences. The
ihe Royal revenues, lie always got all (ires in both cases were in the early mornthe liquor be w anted, very faithfull \ and ing. They bulb were saved from exhonorable paying up his little debts when tending to other buildings, while involvhis monthly allowance came in.
ing total loss of the buildings ignited.
Il is not unlikely that Dr. Judda great Both lire's were mi southwest corners of
financial ability contributed to the enact- King street, one six blocks east nf the
ment of the salutary spendthrift law, so other.
And both were lately creeled
adapted and so necessary to the careless buildings.
Hawaiians. a majority of whom are
The Stockyards establishment was a
quite incapable of administering and pre- large one. with a full outfit of horses an !
serving their own property. Any old res- carriages for general livery work, also
ident knows of dozens oi well t" do 11:1 with extensive entertainment for private
lives and half-whites, who have heen pre- rigs ami for hacks. Eighty-eight valuserved from destitution by this good law. able In use's were' destroyed, the' poof
It seems not improbable that a trifling crazed wretches clinging to their stalls.
modicum <>f "missionary puritanism" in The) were feci tn sharks outside the harthe make-up of our brilliant and genial bor. Marine burial followed vivi-crcinalegal visitor who uttered the foregoing timi.
Nineteen hackinen, and fifteen
remarks, would have ensured him a more private owners Inst their horses anil rigs.
solid success in life than he has attained. Fifty-four horses owned by the Con pany, were' burned. The lire was an CXereniely tierce and rapid one. but our effiE. O. Hall & Son Burned Out.
cient fire department prevented materia!
Honolulu is twice sorry for the disas- injury to adjacent buildings. Insurance*
to cover about two-thirds
trous lire which so suddenly destroyed are understood
Had
wind arisen, the losses
of
losses.
the beautiful hardware store Of E. O.
have been manV-fold.
would
Hall & Son on the early morning of
August 6th. We are sum for the vcyv
Governor Dole Returned.
heavy Idfca to the firm, which is estimated at more than $50,000 over their insurance. We also regret the destruction 1 i Governor Dole returned to the Cap
what was the handsomest two-ston ita! on the -'4th nit. and resinned his
building in the city, situated upon its duties on the ,V>th. He appears to be in
principal street-corner. The large and vigorous health, well recuperated by bivery elegant and commodious block was lling outing of nver three months, which
completed and occupied only a few was made necessary by over-taxation of
months ago.
The' long-established and ilu- nervous system. The Governor has
esteemed firm had appeared to be in every spent the pas: two months and more on
way happily conditioned. 'They have the the' mountain slopes of Mauna Kea and
most earnest sympathy of the Honolulu Htialalai. hunting wild cattle, pigs, turpublic. 'The Treasurcrship of the ll.i keys, g-oals and sheep.
'The Secretary of the Territory, linn.
waiian Hoard of Missions has been ably
11. I'.. *( iMiper, who has been acting as
Governor, is soon to visit Washington,
to make his official report. He expects to
be absent nver two months.
Rapid Transit Operating.
The
Rapid
Transit
Co. formally
opened their new road on August 31,
with a short address from Gov. Dole, aud
by running a procession of nine cars
from the central power house, first up
Liliha street to near Wyllie in Xuuar.u
Valley, and returning thence, to Punahou and College Hills in Manoa Valley.
The route westward is through I hue!
street, and eastward through Alakea and
Lunalilii streets and Wilder avenue, in
all about live miles. Additional track
will be gradually added in various directions. The ears were overcrowded from
the first, and on subsequent days. 'The
cars are splendidly built, each seating 4H
passengers.
They run with extreme
smoothness mi the extra-heavy rails.
Bird Island Excursion.
A parly of Kauai people lately visited
Nihoa
or Bird Island, a lonely rock of
about Jixi acres surface, some |_0 miles
west of Kauai. 'The editor visited il in
■85, with a large party. It is inhabited
by from half a million to a million fishing birds, who occupy every nook and
cranny. < >ne can scarcely step except
upon a nest, and the birds rise in the a r
like swarms of gnats. 'There we're about
fifteen different species, varying from the
great albatross-like "gmicvs," to those
little larger than a pigeon.
Nihoa is a surviving peak not yet
wholly subsided, of an ancient volcanic
dome, like the large Hawaiian islands.
There is considerable vegetation of the
ancient indigenous plants of Hawaii.
Among them flourish a number of the
I.lmilt native palms. A few springs are
found at the shore, but the water is bitter with guano.
Record of Events.
Aug. ist.—Tax Appeal Board sits to
consider many protests at assessed valuations of property,—'The income tax returns, time limit of which closed yesterday, are said to fall below expectations.
>\u\.—'The cruiser Philadelphia arrives
from Samoa, en route fur San Francisco.
Dedication of the new organ of Kawaiahao Church by a varied classic program which drew a full and delighted
audience.
4th.—Funeral services, by the Rev. H.
11. Parker, of the late Mrs. Saml .Parker
whose remains were brought home by
the S. S. Peru a few days since.
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sth.—The Salvation Army Corps celebrate their seventh anniversary of work
in these islands by a jubilee service at
the Y. M. C. A. which was largely attended ; delegates from the other islands
also being present. —Sudden death of a
Japanese woman arouses suspicions of
foul play.
6th.—The fine two-story brick structure of E. O. Hall & Son was discovered
on fire at 3 a. m. and in a short space of
time was totally destroyed, together with
its large stock of hardware, etc. The adjoining store of Lewcrs & Cooke also suffered serious damage by fire and water.
Fortunately no wind prevailed else an
extensive conflagration might have resulted. The loss of Hall & Son is placed
at $140,000 with insurance of $91,000,
while Lewers & Cooke's loss of $20,000
is fully covered.
Bth.—Tidal wave to the height of four
feet visits Kailua, Hawaii. A native hut
at Keauhou was washed away, but no
niher damage reported.
9th. —Special term of Supreme Court
sits to hear the test cases of income tax
appeals.—The plumbers' strike, which
has been on for the past three months, is
adjusted by arbitration and a compromise agreement settled upon for oneyear ; the wage rate to be $5.50 per day.
ioth.—Dr. McCrew secures the Hackfeld residence at private sale, reported at
$25,000, and Geo. R. Carter buys the
Suhr mansion, on Judd street, for $30,-000.—Movement in progress for Saturday afternoon store closing during the
summer months that the clerks may have
an outing.
12th.—The banks agree to advance
$150,000 to the government with which
to meet registered claims. —A cyclist :s
seriously injured in trying to avoid colliding with a carriage.—Xahiku Plantation, on Maui, will suspend operations
and sell their cane for seed.
13th.—Recent heavy surf carries away
much of the sewer pier, but fortunately
without damaging the outfall pipes.—
Rose Ranch, Ulupalakua, is to lose its
identity in consolidation with Kahikinui
cattle ranch. —King Bros, store burglarized by party or parties unknown.
14th.—Annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and election of officers.
—Police officers for the second time
within a few days visit the Ciermania
Billiard Parlors and capture a number of
gamblers—with conclusive evidence. —
Three released Japanese criminals under
the recent habeas corpus proceedings are
rearrested to await grand jury indictment.—M. T. Dbnnell, a resident of this
city for many years, passes away at the
Hospital.
15th.—Honolulu Home for Incurables
apply for a charter of incorporation.—
Septmbr, 1901.
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Schr. Alice Kimball, wrecked some three
months ago at Kahului. Maui, is steered
to this port with'a jury rudder.
16th.—Judge Ciear releases, on habeas
corpus proceedings, a self-confessed
murderer.—The four sailors of the C. D.
Bryant, charged with desertion in time
of danger and tried in the Federal Court,
had six verdicts against them and received sentences of from one to three
months.
17th.—The new plant and warehouses
of the Union Feed Co. just completed at
Kakaako were opened today with ceremony. Miss Irmgard Macfarlane starting the machinery in motion. Manager
I'. W. Macfarlane and S. Hoffman conducted the guests throughout the premises.
iStli.—Ceo. Scott, an Artillery Sergeant at Camp McKinley, ends his life
with a rifle. 11l health assigned as the
cause.
rath. —Kona-Kau
26th.—The Supreme Court, Galbraith
dissenting, pronounces valid the convictions of the felons released by Gear, and
they are returned to hard labor. —The
Supreme Court, (ialbraith dissenting,
rules that the income tax law is valid.—
S. T. Alexander proposes to build a new
road to Tantalus, by way of Round Top,
after government plans, at his own expense.—The Honolulu Iron Works completes for the Olaa Sugar Co. a Lilllc
quadruple evaporator of 350,000 gallons
each 24 hours; the largest piece ot machinery so far constructed here.
27th.—Work already in progress for
the rebuilding of Hall & Son's block, to
be three stories in height.—'The Oriental
Life Insurance Co. is granted its charter.
—Francis Murphy returns from the Colonies by the Ventura and is induced by
the temperance workers to stay a while
in this city. 'The planned ovation of a
torchlight procession in his honor is de-
Railroad charter ferred.
approval of the Executive Council.
28th.—The Sonoma arrives, belated
mat- through a railroad accident, with a very
— Planters meet to consider labor
ters.—'The Hongkong-Mam makes a large list of passengers for this port The
nine days' run from Yokohama.
teamsters' strike is still on in San Fran20th.—The Oahu R. & L. Co. receives cisco and threatens to affect our food
a perpetual lease for a right of way from supply.
the I'. S. Government and withdraws
_yth.—The Rapid Transit Co. officials
from the contest in the condemnation suit and a number of invited guests have a
of Pearl Harbor lands. —Two more life- trial trip in one of their open cars over
sentenced prisoners arc released on their electric line from Liliha street to
habeas corpus proceedings. —Planters College Hills.
Everything worked
conclude their labor questions and come smoothly. —Gerardy, the celebrated 'celto an understanding as to wages of labor- loist, recently from the colonies, gave his
ers.
first concert at the Opera House, assist21st. —'The Honolulu Stockyards builded by Mrs. L. Tenney Peck and Mrs. W.
2 a. 111., and
ing is discovered on fire
C. Whitney, and delighted Honolulu's
is rapidly consumed with nearly all its
music lovers.
contents together with adjacent buildhis of30th.—Governor Dole resumes
ings. The fire department did good wCrk
street deson
School
ficial
duties.—Fire
in preventing its spread. A large number of horses perished. The estimated troys three cottages; narrow escape of
loss is placed at $75,000, with insurance sick inmates from a horrible death.
31st -.-Rapid 'Transit excursion train
to only half the sum. —Lewcrs & Cooke,
of
eight cars in line traverse the length
Ltd., recognize the services of the firemen
of
the road preparatory to inaugurating
a
at the 1 lall fire by sending them
check
regular service on the morrow, Sept. ist.
for $250.
meeting by Francis Mur—Temperance
22nd. —The Oriental Life Insurance
at
Kawaiahao.
phy
Tor
a
a
organization,
applies
Co.,
local
charter of incorporation. Capital $200,BIRTHS
-000.—House delivery of mail matters m
this ''ity. August 16, to tin- Hid- of Riibort
the city inaugurated today.-—Reception LAMB—In
t. Lange, b daughter.
and social as a farewell to Rev. Dr. and HOOGS-In thiscity, August fl, to Mm wife ol William
Mrs. Adams at the Central Union Church H. Iloogs, a son.
MARRIAGES
proves a delightful affair.
Rev. VV
TODD-DK CKW-In Honolulu, August IS, by
11. Rice, Albert E. W. Toilfl to MissMlnnle F. Dc Cew
24th. —Governor Dole returns from M<-KI.ROY-LANGFI_LD-In
this city, August 17, (U
his long sojourn on Hawaii much imto
the re«iilem-e of the bride, Mr. B. F. Mctlroy
proved in health.—Midnight fire in cane Mr*. H. L. Langlicld.
this city, Rt St. Andrews'
field of the Honolulu Plantation; prompt KNIUHT-HORNKR-In
Cathedral, August 29, by Rev Y. H Kitcat, A. P.
Ida
Knight
Mlsi
Homer.
soon
under.—Hamakua
to
gets it
action
forest fire is still raging.
DEATHS
city, August 4, Edith, daughter of
'FRENCH-In
this
of
the
German
Lutheran
—Organ
25th.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert French, aged seven years.r
church, recently received from Germany SMITH—in
this city, August 11, Thos. Smith, fathe
by way of the Colonies, was dedicated of Stephen and Thos Smith.
DONNELL-In this city, August 14, M. T. Donnell,
today.
aged 6« yerrs, father of Mrs. C. t. Carlson.
meets
.
�HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU,
BOARD.
H. I.
This pace Is devoted to the Interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, Is responsible for Its
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
133
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Vol. 59, No. 9.]
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con-
Editor.
News has been received of the death
island of Hivaoa, on the 28th
of June, of Rev. Zakaria Hapuku, missionary of the Hawaiian Hoard to the
Marquesas. 'The passing on of this good
man conies after forty years of faithlul
service at the post where he died. Hewas one who in his youth came under the
influence of David Main, who helped in
the formation of his character. Rev. J.
S. Green is also mentioned as one of his
spiritual fathers.
When Hapuku settled at Atuona he
and his family were, for a number of
years, almost constantly in the presence
of petty tribal wars. I hit he lived to see
the days of long continued peace come to
his people and to see them look to him as
their beloved spiritual leader.
at Atuona,
wards, 'Yes, it was very fine, but not so
fine as we used to have on Spanish feast
days.'
Governor Schroeder is a kind man and
popular with the people. There are those
among the marines, however, who do not
like him. Some of them constitute a bad
element, although there are those who
are decent fellows.
The Castinos are a great help—Rose
is a very industrious and capable young
woman, of unusual energy and fidelity.
She plays the organ at our services and
teaches a class in the Sunday-school. 1
have great respect for her. The brothers
are faithful attendants at our services.
"What shall we do for a chapel? We
are losing all the time because we have
no room. 'There is not an available house
in Agana large enough for our work.
Last Sunday night there were more than
twenty Chomorros who stood outside during the evening service for lack of room,
and we cannot invite the marines in because we have no room for them. A
small chapel is an urgent need—a necessity—but we have no appropriation to
meet the need.
P. S.—We have occasional opportunA letter dated Agana, Guam, July
of
letters to Ponape which
ities
190,
and
addressed to Rev. O; 11. Gu- may be sending
distributed
regular steamers
lick. has been received from Rev. Mr. to other islands of by
the Caroline group.
the
from
it
we
take
exfollowing
Price;
Two schooners have gone that way withtracts:
in the last month. The German Goverof
hamsounding
"I write in the midst
nor told me that a regular service would
mers with my paper on a board. I find
be provided soon between Saipan and
it necessary to be present with the Cho- Ponape, and all Japanese schooners leavmorro carpenters, for if I leave them
this' port stop at Saipan and these
even for a short time they may do some- ing
averaged more than one each month
have
thing wrong. They are better workmen since our arrival. There
are- three Japthan the Caroline islanders, but not any
anese firms doing business here, antl a
our
more reliable. We hope to have
who has a brig is making reghouse finished by the time the recruits Chomorro
ular trips to Japan. It is safe to say that
from America arrive, so as to save them letters
may be sent to Ponape via Saipan
from the awful Guam fever due to living at
least
four times a year and that occain Agana. Our mission premises arc sional vessels
will go direct from Guam
everything that could be desired for our
to
Carolines.
the
work—beautiful, healthful and convenient—the gift of our Master to us, as we
believe. Our work is improving slowly.
Pleasant Island Notes.
Our present room for services is entirely
too small and some stay away in order
By letters received by Rev. O. H. Guto leave room for the Chomorros. We lick from Rev. and Mrs. Dc la Porte,
are slowly getting a hold on a few of the under date of June 4th, we learn of their
marines. The Governor and his family- welfare and of the progress of mission
are friendly. I think the navy people ary work on that lone island.
had a hazy idea of what a missionary is
No vessel had touched at their island
and were ready to cry us down. They for about four months, when within a
seemed to think we were public censors, week, about June Ist, two steamers from
watching for things to criticize in dtJ Sydney brought them light and cheer.
conduct of public affairs. What they Mr. Dc la Porte writes:
think now I do not know, but some of "Our people are still showing much inthose who at first were our severest crit- terest in the Gospel, and about 150 are
ics are now cordial and frieijdly."
now waiting to be received into the
The officers spent nearly $500 in fire- church of Christ, though of course many
works on the glorious Fourth, with the of them will have to wait some time yet.
These people meet every Sabpurpose to outdo anything seen here before, but they were not a little disap- bath afternoon, after the regular services
pointed to hear the natives say after- for special instruction. About twelve we
12,
* * *
feel justified in baptising, and God willing we hope to perform this rite about
four weeks hence, thus establishing the
nucleus of the Church of Christ on Nauru. Many are now trying to live consistent Christian lives, and especially among
those who are attending our day schools
we notice a change for the better.
Strangers who are visiting this island are
struck with the difference in the appearance of those who come under the influence of the mission, and those who do
not. Our heathen priests, witch doctors,
and fortune tellers are losing ground continually. *
Fortune telling is practiced by many.
They simply take a leaf and make knots
in it, or a number of small stones over
which they murmur a few words, and
the oracle is complete. In order to study
this custom I went one day to one of the
dark districts of the island. Coming to
one of these Amen Kawai, or fortune
tellers, I asked him to show me how h*.was practicing his art. He was quite
proud to have such a customer. Soon a
large number of natives gathered to witness his performance. I put three questions before the Nauru oracle: Ques.
Will a ship come soon? Ans. Not within ten days. Ques. Will the next vessel
bring us news from my father and
grandmother? After a little delay came
the answer, Yes. I asked him repeatedly if this was true, always receiving an
answer in the affirmative. You should
have heard the shouts and jeers of the
people when I informed them that both
my father and grandmother had been
dead these last ten years. My Amen
Katvai murmured some excuse about the
missionary's ctini being too strong, and
then he slunk away among the howling
crowd.
Until now it has been almost impossible to get any good fish. Nearly all
good fish is tabooed. White people and
women can not eat of the better kinds of
fish. The former fry their fish in frying
pans, which is a bad thing, because as
soon as the fish find out that they are to
be fried in a frying-pan they will leave
the island. Since I gave our people a
lecture on the folly of this superstition,
more fish is coming in, and several of our
people have already told us that they had
given their women fish which they had
caught themselves. This means a great
deal on Nauru, for no women can, according to their custom, eat of the fish
which has been caught by the husband or
son.
The Sabbath is fast becoming a day of
rest on Nauru, even the heathen are refusing to work on that day.
Our Sabbath services at the three stations are well attended. At the main station we have generally an attendance of
* *
* * *
�Septmbr, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
134
400, at the Sabbath morn- Ellis, Christian friends who came to them human deal better than the rest of us, or
else, or else, Lbcn, they have a pretty
at the Ewa station we from Sydney.
services,
while
ing
Nauru
Hymn-book
of
copy
dangerously high opinion of themselves
we
hold
'The
the
count about 100 people. When
Doesn't it strike you. Uncle Lb, as you
services at the Mcnen station we take our containing the first thirty-one Christian
congregation from.the main station hymns produced in the language of that look over your statement of belief, over
along. We are planning to have every island people, is a most striking proof of there in "somewheres," that it sounds
second Sabbath an open-air service in the diligent and successful missionary work. better in a living man and strikes a little
nearer the truth to say. as so many men
afternoon at another point on the island
almost as good as you have said, in efabout seven miles from here. We intend
To Eben Holden—Somewheres.
fect :
later on to establish a school and services
Eben Holden, the wise and witty Yan- I've done a good many things I'm
there too. which will give us four Stations
ashamed of,
kee who divides with David llarum the
on the island.
of
the
haven't
alwuss kept my tugs tight,
novel-reading
pubsuffrages
great
staI
Last February we opened the Ewa
lic, when the time of his departure is at 'Though I've tried
of
an
attendance
tion day school with
50
expression to the following
have sometimes wronged my fellowchildren and about as many more adults. hand gives and original, but not overmen,
interesting
barge'
to
our
day
This is in addition
of faith:
Ilut I'm sorry for it:
school at the Oro or main station. We orthodox, statement
And I trust in the mercy of a good Go.l.
are teae-hing school there three after- 1 ain't afraid,
done,
ever
I
I'm going off somewheres,
o'
nuthin'
noons per week after our regular school 'Shamed
tight,
Alwuss
1 don't know ihe way,
my
tugs
kep'
work
we
at < )ro. It is mainly for this
nec'ssarv.
Never
swore
'less
'twas
Put
I trust in One who does,
is
the
station
our
as
Ewa
need
bicycles
fish
'twas.
'n
bigger
ketched
a
And
I ain't afraid.
Never
about four miles from here. The people
a
boss
nearer orthodox than your stateFr
n
lied
trade.
That's
are
the
worst
heathen
at this new station
hey
to,
tear
ment.
Uncle
Eben, and it lacks something
shed
a
didn't
1
on the island, but we trust to win many Fr
[olden. of the uniqueness of yours, but tlietl
but
Eben
cheated
anybody
Never
I
Master
there
100.
precious souls for the
you know. Eben, when we come to die
somewhere. Pill—
The Ewa people have put Up a small Goin' off
the
neither
we're all pretty much alike, and we have
Dunno
way,
school
house.
church which, also serves as
it's
east
er
north
er
south.
a
if
way of forgetting our own virtues and
DunnO
the
main
at
station
Our large church
trail,
mail
hack on the goodness of our
falling
er
is finished. It is about 75 by 35 feet, and Er
< >ne is tempted to think. Uncle
Father.
I
Put
ain't
afraid.
the
to
top
has a height from the ground
1 would be thankless, ill-mannered and Eb, knowing your story, that you meant
of bell-tower of 50 feet. It has also :i
you did
raised floor made of nice clean gravel undiscerning to deprecateamiUncle Eb, to do something the same; that
bis "cheerful temper
imagin
i- not intend, being the kind of man you
with
people
mats,
thus
all
giving
with
covered
tion that was a very wilderness of oddi- were, to base everything on your own
an equal chance of seeing and hearing.
ties." The story of his sturiliness, sacri- goodness and nothing on your Heavenly
our
Naupublished
we
During March
devotion shows him to have Father's. And knowing you so well.
ru Hymn-book, of which I am sending fice andbetter
a
man than his creed. Nor Eben, for a true and humble man and no
been
It
contains
thirtya coin to Honolulu.
native Pharisee, we'll believe that you meant
one hymns, and was received with great is the creed itself without its
you better and humbler than you said.
trust.
Put
when
of
and
juices
grace
slow
to
job
joy by the people. It was a
to take it seriously—and I suppose ( )nk Who Likes You Better Th.v.n
bexik
on
come
this
of
seventy-five
copies
print
Your Creed.
seriously—what a painfully
our type-writef, but we were more than it is meant and
a
fruitage
of
distorted
The Congrcgationalist.
inadequate
when
saw
we
rewarded for our labors
well-spent life it is!
the joy of our people.
Dear Uncle Eben, there are a few
More Japanese Laborers.
On April sth God blessed us with a things that one brought up in the old
Paul
have
named
son
whom
we
little
school, before Christianity was discov'The immigration of Japanese laborers,
Godfrey Dc la Porte. Mrs. Dc la Porte ered to be a failure, would like to ask which had been suspended for several
and the little one are doing well. Our you concerning that statement of belie! years by the action of the Japanese govAugusta has now a little playmate.
nl yours that you made just as you were ernment, has again been renewed, and
1 must now close my letter as the ves- going off somewheres.
about 300 new laborers have already arsel (the S. S. Archer) is to leave this
afraid," you said. That's well, rived. One effect of this movement is
ain't
"I
afternoon.
that's trustful, that's Christian. Put said to be a hurrying back to the planThe "Friends" and other Honolulu pa- why? Because you have never done any- tations to secure employment, of the old
pers are welcome guests, they take our
thing wrong. 'Put, Unck Eb! That laborers who had left in expectation of
thoughts back to fair Hawaii."
isn't like you. You are the last man to an advance in wages. It now lix>ks as if
Mr. Dc la Porte's address is Rev. Ph. be called a Pharisee. And yet that is just the scarcity of labor for the sugar planA. Dc la Porte, Pleasant Island, Care of what you make yourself out to be in this tations would be relieved. It seems a
The Pacific Islam! Company. Ltd., 1 1-2 last word of yours. "Lord, 1 thank thee pity that we cannot supply the need with
Maquarie Place, Sydney, X. 5. W.
that I am not as other men are, swear- Chinese, who are "in many respects the
when 'tisn't nec'sary. ketching fish superior class of population.
Dela
Mr.
of
ing
In another letter
June 3d,
are, lying in boss trades
Porte speaks of the discovery of a very bigger'n they other
Kilauea Volcano for two months past
Pleasfolks." Look out,
cheating
on
and
extensive deposit of phosphate
That has been steadily increasing in smoke anc
ant Island, and that a bimonthly steam- Uncle Eb, for self-righteousness!
to beat. 'The lava seems to be Hearing the
ship service is to be established between is the last reputation you would likemen
surface, and likely very soon to hreak
And
yet,
Eben,
when
of
leave
behind.
Sydney.
and
the
port
this little island
o'
ever
out.
This slow and steady progress
they're
they
that
nothiu'
ashamed
say
He also speaks of the great pleasure
to a long continuance o
a
deal
seems
favorable
either
there're
good
done,
the
visit
of
in
why.
family
had
have
he and his
action,
superbetter,
a
when
resumed.
Mr.
T. Arundel, and Mr. and Mrs. better, a wonderful deal
from 350 to
:
I
—
—
J.
�135
THE FRIEND.
Vol. 59, No. 9.]
Nuuanu Brickyard a Success.
Water Famine.
In consequence of the emptying of reservoirs by two heavy fires, our gardens
are put on short rations of water in this
dryest and hottest part of the year. This
is necessary, but we feel strong reason lo
complain of the management of the
Water Department, in that so little use
is made of artesian wells and pumps. Instead of two pumping works of comparatively small size, why do we not have
four or five, and those of a size comparable to the ones common on Oahu and
Ewa plantations? Some of those have
ten wells each, and of twelve inches
diameter. Is our city of 45,000 people
less worth irrigating than half a sugar
plantation ?
Reclaiming Swamp Land.
This large establishment is
located
over two miles up Nuuanu Valley, on the
main road below the Emma Place. They
claim to have clay in sight for at least
150,000,000 brick, being an area of four
or five acres, and over 100 feet in thickness. At their selling price of $16 per
thousand, this would add $2,400,00:1 10
the productive resources of Oahu, saving that amount of importation.
The machine power and steam for drying are furnished by a 150 horse-power
engine and boiler. The finished bricks
disintegrate only under a pressure of 130
tons to the sqquare foot. 'This is the first
successful manufactory of bricks in these
Islands. This "Honolulu Clay Company" is incorporated for $100,000. 'The
names of many leading business men appear as officers.
A tract of several acres of depressed
swamp, lying between Peretania and LiThe immense new warehouses of the
liha streets, is now being filled by a dis- Union Feed Co. were formally opened
charge of mud through over 5,000 feet for business on the 17th tilt. 'There is a
of pipe leading from the Railroad dredg- steam power plant for hoisting and
er. It is intended to elevate this land grinding.
The new establishment is
several feet above tide level. This ground located on made land between the Honois in the center of a large district densely lulu Iron Works and the Sewage Works
populated by Japanese and natives. Effective sewerage and sanitation can be
applied when the work is complete. The
material for filling is excavated from the
new Railway Slips and delivered through
over a mile of 15-inch pipes. Many acres
of swamp land west of the railway station have already been filled in from the
same source of supply, thus furnishing
additional yard-room for the growing
business of the (). R. &L. Co.
A third fire occurred on the 30th nit.
which came near destroying the stables
of Mr. W. If. Rice, to which had been
taken the horses rescued from the Stockyards thirteen days before. Kauluwela
school house also narrowly escaped destruction.
Three Portuguese cottage<
were
destroyed.
Many persons will be confirmed in the
common superstition that disasters cum,'
by threes, like the three high waves of
the ocean which usually run in close succession. After the second fire last month
many persons asked, where vv ill the third
one be?
Growth of Sugar in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian Islands exported sugar
as follows, in tons:
1887
1891
1895
at
Kakaako.
the table felt called upon to ask her
humble guest what made her ask such
strange questions.
"Well," was the innocent reply,
"mother told me to behave like a lady,
and when ladies call at our house they
always ask mother those questions."—
London Spare Moments.
"Christian Scientists believe in ignoring physical distress."
"Pshaw, Christian Science girls race
up to the ice cream soda counters just
like all other girls."—Chicago RecordHerald.
"What is the remedy for poverty?" demanded the lecturer in thunder tones.
He panted for a reply, and during the
pause a man in the rear of the hall
called out:
"You might try the gold cure."—Detroit Fret Press.
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INVESTMENT COMPANY, Ltd. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
AND BEDDING.
HONOLULU, H. I.
Fort Street, Honolulu
Wholesale and Retail
I.UPOUTEHS AND DEALERS IN
1 ii.ALKiis inGoo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals,
BUILDING
MATERIAL.
LUMBER
&
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(Xtice: 32 Fort St.
_3tna Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.
Yard: Between King. Fort and Merclu.nt Sts.
Alliance Assurance Co , of London.
JJAWAIIAN TRUST AND
H. I.
SUGAR FACTORS
JJENRY
Limited.
HARDWARE
Agents for
Honolulu,
Iff. G. IRWIN & CO,
Agents for
SHIP CHANDLERY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SUGAR FACTORS.
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COMMISSION AGENTS.
and Deal-rs in Photographic Supplies
Honolulu, H. I.
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Published. Alike Valuable for Home and MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
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amount and variety of Reliable Information
Cleaning Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass
pertaining to these Ihl roda
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1., OCTOBER, 1901.
Vol. 59.]
WILLIAM R. CASTLE,
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
J
.
BENSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
M. WHITNEY, If. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
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Office: Brewer's Block, Cor. Hotel & Fort Sts.
227-229
Wholesale and Retail
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Honolulu, H. I.
SUPPLIES.
Honolulu
DR. A. C. WALL, DR. O. E. WALL,
X.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fort St., Honolulu.
JJENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
B. CLAPHAM,
Veterinary Surgeon
and
Dentist.
Members op Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Hale of
Office: King Street Stables; Tel. 1083; calls
day or night promptly answered; specialties,
SUGAR AND COMMERCIAL STOCKS
obstetrics, and lameness.
Agents for the British-American Steamship Co.
and The Union Assurance Co., of London
HACKFELD & CO.,
Island Agents for Office, Bank
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
St..
Honolulu
Cor. Queen & Fort Sts.,
Honolulu, H. I. Queen
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PREPARATORY
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(Samuel Pingree French, A. 8., Principal)
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
together with special
Commercial,
Music, and
H.
B.
King St.
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Ire*
Work, Sheet Metal Work and PlumbirT
SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
Temple
OFFICE llofRs:
jJJMMELUTH & CO., LTD.
(Arthur Maxson Smith A. M., Ph D, President
DENTIST.
Bldjr.
10.
OAHU COLLEGE...
J)R. CLIFFORD B. HIGH,
Love
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IMPORTERS OF
Entrance on Hotel Street
Masonic
SMITH & CO, Ltd.
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F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort St., Honolulu
All the Latest Novelties in Fancy Goods
received by Every Steamer
J\ A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Importers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Honolulu, H. I.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Home Portraits, Views and Plantation
Art Courses
For Catalogues Address
A. N. Campbell,
Business Manager.
Oahu College,
Honolulu, H. T.
work a specialty. Kodak development
MONUMENTS,
and printing.
At Woman's Exchange
TABLETS, HEADSTONES,
Honolulu, H.I.
MARKERS and POSTS.
W.
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E BIVENS,
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
Scotch and American Granites,
(CHARLES HUSTACE.
Hawaiian
Blue Stone.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
Mosaic
Plumbers'
Tiling,
Slabs,
King and Bethel Streets,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Office: Corner
Coping for Lawns and Cemeteries.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 112 King St.
We import direct from the Quarries,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S. GREGORY & CO.,
617 Fort St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES
JJOPP & COMPANY,
Call and Examine.
Importers and Manufacturers of
And Agents for
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens, Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
CHAIRS TO RENT
Art Mouldings, etc, etc.
MONUMENTAL CO.
616
BROKER.
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Honolulu, H. I.
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Fort
above Hotel.
Pkons No. 602
H. B. HBNDKICK, Proprleter
�(CALIFORNIA FEED CO, LTD.,
BISHOP
FRUIT
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George
COMPANY,
Andrews, Proprietor.
& CO,
Importer. Wlmleoalcand
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
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And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
Krtstl Dealer in
California and Domestic
Produce.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Transact n general Banking and Eichnnge
Counek Queen 4 Nuuanu Stkbkts,
Deposits received on current nt-coiin subject
to check. Interest pnid on specia "Term
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per annum for three
P. O. Box 452.
gALTER & WAITY,
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
"Cheapest
House
in
Orpheuin Block
CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOP.
I'cli'iihonc 77S
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All Goods and Work Guaranteed.
"Experience.
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MISS M. E. KILLEAN,
— THE LEADER IN
,
Honolulu
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Honolulu.
Westcott Carriage Co.
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Manager,
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No-i s:il-ri3l four Stbbbt, Hono
All European Goods
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Arlington Block, Honolulu, 11. I.
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Millinery, Dressmaking,
Hair Dressing and Manicuring,
Imported Suits and Novelties. Telephone: Office, 846.
Hotel St,
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Regulnr Savings Bank Department mainWORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
tained iv Bank Building on Merchant >St, and
Insurance Depahthent, doing n Life, fire
FITTER, ETC.
and Marine boainaaa on BOH favorable terms, Moeti amd Ranges of oil Huttv, number's Stock and Ma
in Friend Building on Bethel St.
terial, Houh f- u truthmo Qo*kls% Chandeticr*\ Lumps, tie.
Telephone No. 121.
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Honolulu, 11. I.
Line kept in Stuck at the
business. Limns made on approved security
Hills discounted. Commercial credit »granted.
Honolulu.
Tel. 680
No ll. Kli.nSt.
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QUEEN STREEt
�TheFriend.
HONOLULU, 11. 1.. OCTOBER, tool.
Vol. 59]
thought. They teach us that God will
controls all events, and that no life, great
or small, falls without his knowledge.
The murderous deed of tin- wicked man
was permitted by the All-wise Ruler. It
so teemed best t<> Him who rules in
heaven and on earth, who foresees all
consequences, and who makes the wrath
Editor. of man to praise him. We may humhly
how to the Divine Will. We may eon
I'm.-' lidently trust His grace and wisdom.
ISI however son 1 the stroke, or dark the
THE FRIEND Is published the flrst day of each
month In Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year In Advance.
All communlcatlonß and letters connected with
the literary department ot the paper. Books
Exchanges,
and Magazines, for Review and
should be addressed "Itcv. S. B. Bishop. Honolulu, H. I."
Business letter! should he addressed "T. Q.
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
Knlcroil at the Pott Oflli-c at Honolulu ns MBOOrI class
inn Iter.
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S. E. BISHOP
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Murdered President
How Deal with Anarchists?
.iiiiiu-s ilyile PrattOone
Mrs, lliirrict Treiidwcll Slelsiin
Our
Witnessing (orChrlirl
More Cuspid Needed..
llow Korests Conserve Moislnre
Might SChOOHI Closed
Indigent Ollbert Islanders
Very SsllKuinc Hopes
Personals
deception io Sixty Sve Missionaries
Missinnill ies'Sons Slimdered
Rigid Law and Mo Janice
British PaclAeCable
Ri rd ol Events
Births, Marrlagei and Deaths
Rev. John Welsatait
Pearl rishlns
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Our Murdered President.
A great distress and sorrow has befallen the American people, The strong
and true man who presided over OUT
Government, and who was greatly honored and deeply revered, has suddenly
fallen in death. The blow has come upon our great nation as a benumbing
shock. We are stunned, bewildered, and
amazed. We mourn in dee]) grief for
the pure, wise and fatherly man who was
the Head of the nation, and whom we
trusted and loved. The whole people are
bereaved and suffer heart-break.
The bitterness of this sorrow was enhanced by the fact that the disaster was
inflicted by the hand of a malignant man.
It was not from incurable illness, nor
from accident thai could not be foreseen
or averted by human wisdom. It was
of human malice,
the deliberate
selecting for its victim the one who was
highest and most valuable to the people.
To the ordinary view—We niav say, to
our instinctive thought — it seems not to
have been by the Divine ordering, hut
subversive of (iod's benevolent will; and
our souls revolt at it, and rage for vengeance upon the miscreant.
Bttl an enlightened knowledge and an
elevated faith reveal the error of such
doom.
We are admonished thus to feel and
trust as with hushed breathing we listen
at tent to the last words which win' heard
to issue from the fainting lips of the
dying President. They were words of
tender love and holy faith. "Good bye!
good bye all! It is God's way. God's
will he done." These words conic to us
with the clear sincerity of that great,
sympathetic soul sinking into the parting
of death—passing under the veil. They
come from a spirit whose vision is being
cleared from the mists of earth and illumined by the light of an eternal world.
They proceed from a mind wonted to devout belief and aspiration, and in the
habit of recognizing the Divine Hand in
all events. It is indeed wise and well for
us all to aeeept the truth of these sacred
words. "It is God's way. God's will he
done." Let us humhly yield and trust
God's wise ordering. So shall our souls
he at peace, and all waves of revolt ami
passion he calmed.
Very warm-hearted too seem those last
words. How kindly the farewell, how
wide reaching to us all —to all the people.
"Good-bye all!" The dying man's heart
went forth to all the nation, whom he
knew would mourn him. And he then
ministered to US comfort and peace from
his own trust in God's Way and Will.
These are precious heart-words of lofty
faith and consolation, which we may well
carry enshrined in our heart memories.
William McKinley has departed this
life at a time auspicious for the luster of
his fame. Under his presiding influence
and the execution of the policies he advocated, the United States has advanced
by great strides to an unprecedented
height of political and martial renown,
and has taken a place of first rank among
the great Towers. Under his influence
and policy, the nation has also rapidly
grown to a greatness of productive and
financial prosperity unknown in its own
137
[No.
10.
history or in that of any other nation. He
was spared long enough to see and rejoice in these great mercies of God to his
country, Whatever clouds may darken
that prosperity, whatever future disasters
may mar it. our great President who has
gone was permitted to witness the attainment of his aims and consummation of
his hopes in a degree which is rarely
given to national leaders. For this we
may rejoice.
How Deal With Anarchists?
For the first time in America, has the
deadly work of the malignant European
product, the anarchist, fully displayed itself in the deliberate murder of the chief
Ruler. It now becomes necessary to defend our chosen rulers against them, to
employ what precautions are possible in
safeguarding those threatened, and to increase the penalties of such assassinations
as may he expedient, including all persons shown to he accessory thereto.
But remedies of physical force need
the great supplement and reinforcement
of moral force. A great power to this
end is the deep and honest grief of the
whole nation. The worst anarchists cannot he insensible to the united sentiment
of the whole people. That will go much
farther to deter the evil minded ones
from fresh attempts than any amount of
severe penalties that may he threatened.
It is not indeed likely that anything will
quench the hate which the anarchist associations have learned to cultivate against
all who exercise authority, however
righteously. Net moral influence goes
farther than any other.
The anarchist finds the chief justification of his murderous creed in the injustice, dishonesty and oppression of men
in power. Were those in authority habitually just and upright, the anarchist doctrine would die of inanition. For this
reason it may he said that corrupt statesmen like Quay and his allies, are direct
fosterers of anarchical teachings, because
they give those doctrines a strong pretext. Quay has exploited the State of
Pennsylvania, selling; its precious franchises to robbers for his own corrupt
ends. If all rulers were like Quay, it
would go far to justify the anarchist in
abolishing rulers by assassination. But
if the good citizens arc alert and active in
abolishing such corrupt statesmen by
legal means, the anarchist plea is destroyed.
�THE FRIEND.
138
ied her first husband, Mr. Charles McDonald, and one son, Charles Hatfield
McDonald, named after Dr. Chas. Hatfield, of New York, the leading minister
in the city of that day. Miss llattie Me
Donald, a daughter, still living, was also
horn at Honolulu during the missionary
multitude like him. To rid America of stay. .Mrs. Stetson was a member of
vermin of the Quay type is far more the First Presbyterian Church, an earnneedful than to rid us of anarchists.
est Christian worker up to the tune of
losing her eyesight several years ago.
James Hyde Pratt Gone.
The funeral was held at the residence
One is led to regard Quay as a far
more injurious and malignant person
than the Buffalo assassin. The latter
murdered one grand and honored man.
Quay is systematically murdering the
honor, integrity and political virtue of a
whole state. And he is only one of a
This venerable gentleman passed to the
other life on the evening of the jKth lilt.
at the age of eighty-live. He had maintained excellent health and activity, until
badly shaken three months ago by a fall
from a fractious horse. From this shock
he seemed to have recovered, hut it seems
to have impaired his vitality, and he
gently passed away after a very few days
of weakness. Mr. Pratt was an earnest
Christian', a ruling elder in the Presby
terian church, a man of clear judgment,
great and successful business experience
and wide acquaintance with men. ( Nit
intercourse with him has necn a great
pleasure and satisfaction, hoth socially
and
spiritually.
Mr. Pratt was one of the California
pioneers of '4<>, and the fust notary public in San Francisco. He was later con
nected with various hanks in Albany and
elsewhere, retiring from active business
in ifjSQ. Mrs. I'ratt (nee Boyd) is a
sister of Mrs. A. F. Judd, which has led
to many long visits being made to Honolulu, and to the settlement ami marriage
hereof a son. Dr. J. S, B. Pratt, and later
of Mr. Robert J. Pratt. Another son is
Dr. Henry /.. Pratt of Rensselaer, X. Y.
Mr. Pratt was a second cousin of drover
Cleveland, and intimate with him, although strenuously opposed to his Hi
waiian policy.
Mrs. Pratt, who is much the junior of
the deceased, has been an active Christian worker, and especially successful in
labors for the elevation of the poor whites
in the Carolina mountains. With two
sons and grandchildren here, we trust
I lonolulu will continue to enjoy her pres
ence.
Mrs. Harriet Treadwell Stetson.
Mrs. Harriet Treadwell Stetson, widow of ("apt. John Stetson, died Friday
morning, July i<), at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Capt. Wm. 11. Cloke,
Hazelwood avenue. Railway, with wIIORI
she had resided most of the time during
her latter years. The deceased was born
in New York city, and was OjO years,
seven months and 13 days old at her
death. In 1835 she went as a missionary to the Sandwich Islands, remaining
eight years. During that time she bur-
[October,
kioi.
life and in all his actions, how can the
man who stands outside the church he
blamed for staying outside?"
More Gospel Needed.
The C-ongregationclist has been printing a large number of answers to the
question "What is the matter with the
Congregational Minister?" The following answer strikes us as probably a very
true one:
last Sunday afternoon, Rev. 1". C,
'With a good many of them, the matMooney officiating. The hearers were ter is that they have nothing in particular
the four grandsons. There were a num- worth preaching. The only tribute which
ber of beautiful floral tributes. The in- some of them pay to the Bible is to find
terment was in the Railway Cemetery.
their text in it, which they use as a point
Mr. McDonald, the missionary hus- of departure, to get away from as soon
band of the deceased lady, was perhaps as possible. The average layman knows
held in higher esteem than any other one that the higher criticism has disproved
of the teachers in the great reinforce- some things and shaken others; but he
ment of 1K37. Captain Stetson, the whal- cannot understand why his minister
ing captain, was also highly esteemed should shy at religion altogether. Is the
tor business ability and Christian, char "old, old story" really past the retelling?
acter.
Have sin and its penalty, have repentance and the need of forgiveness gone
Witnessing for Christ.
out of date, or is it merely impolite to
speak of them? The one thing which
We reprint some very sound words re- St. Paul set before him, to "preach Jesus
ported from a talk at the Y. M. C. A. Christ and him crucified," is the one
by Prof. Theodore Richards, who is will thing which a considerable number of
worthy to he heard on that subject:
Congregational ministers seem to have
"To be a witness for Christ means not taken a vow to say nothing about. One
only to preach about Him, hut to hear a hears sermons from Congregational pulcorrect and consistent testimony of Him pits which might as well have been spokthrough one's life. Such witnesses were en from a Unitarian or a Cniversalist
hard to find in law courts. Many good pulpit, or from
the platform of Parker
people were fearful lest their testimony .Memorial. Is the diet of doubt so stimdo injury and are perplexed by circumulating that the ( ongregational pulpit has
stances. It is still more hard to he a nothing better to offer? There is no
straight and forward witness for Christ body of laity anywhere more tolerant of
through one's life, in the streets, in busi- divergencies of belief in the ministry than
ness, etc. By doing so, one puts oneself
the Congregational laity; hut when it
aside, so to speak, in a class by himself.
goes to church on Sunday it likes to hear
People would consider such a man a lit- religion and not warmed-over philosophy
tle unsafe, cranky, perhaps. To bear wit- or half-baked ethics or ill-digested socialness for Christ in Honolulu would cost ism
or rhapsodies about nature. If you
anyone something. And yet, that is the
put your question the other way around,
only way a man can he a straight and and ask, "What is the matter with the
honest witness.
('ongregational layman?" I should say
"Hut one great aid toward being a
that he craves some spiritual nutriment
good witness was given the Christian by
is weary of sawdust."
and
F.
Cod through the Holy Spirit. When
The seat of the trouble with the youngChrist went away, He left somebody that
He could be reproduced in the lives of er Congregational ministers is in the
men through the Holy Spirit. He made false teaching they have received in a
it possible for us to hear consistent testi- majority of their Theological Seminaries, whose Professors have wretchedly
mony of Christ through our lives.
"NO one could witness without living departed from sound Christian faith, led
his life just as Jesus Christ did. Xo one away by the fantasies of Higher Critcould say, "Here now I've done this job icism, and resulting unbelief in the teachof Christian work. Now I'm going to ings of Christ and his Apostles. A contake a rest for a month." To imitate siderable proportion of the graduates of
Christ the Christian has to go into al! those Seminaries discard the doctrines of
kinds of activities, and he has to bear the Virgin Birth and Resurrection of
witness of Him in them all. Any one Jesus, of his Atoning Sacrifice, and of
who falls below that falls below the Regeneration. Such remaining fragments
standard. If the Christian does not beat- •of the Gospel as they arc able to preach,
witness to Jesus Christ through all his have little savor or jiower.
�Vol. 59, No. 10.]
How Forests Conserve Moisture.
In the September Atlantic, John Muir
felicitously writes as follows;
"Why, then," it will he asked, "are the
Big Tree groves always found on wellwatered spots?" Simply because Big
Trees give rise to streams. It is a mistake to suppose the water is the cause of
the groves being there. (>n the contrary, the groves are the cause of the
water being there. The roots of the
immense tree fill the ground, forming a
sponge, which hoards the bounty of the
clouds, and sends it forth in clear perennial streams, instead of allowing it to
rush headlong in short lived destructive
Hoods. Evaporation is also checked, and
the air kept still in the shady Sequoia
depths, while thirsty robber winds are
shut out. *
To the dwellers on
the plain, dependent on irrigation, the
Big free, leaving all its high uses out of
the count, is a tree of life, a never-failing
spring, sending living water to the lowlands all through the hot, rainless sum-
* *
mer,
for every grove cut down a stream
is dried up. Therefore all California is
crying, "Save the trees of the fountains!"
But besides the conserving power
which forests exercise upon moisture already fallen on the ground, they perform
an equally important office in attracting
rain. It is done in this way. Prom bare
surfaces of land, heated by the sun. warm
currents of air constantly ascend and dissolve the hovering clouds, so that they
are unable to shed rain. Hut from lands
clothed with forests, no such hot currents
arise, and the gathered clouds freely drop
their showers. There is no doubt that
far more rain actually falls upon any
country clothed with forest, than upon
one which has been denuded. Thus forests are the life of the land. Destroy the
forests, and you wither up the country
and make it desert.
llamakiia on Hawaii has been dried
up and destroyed. This has been done
by the great flocks of sheep in the Waimea district inland.
These "hoofed
locusts,'" as John Muir calls them, have
for fifty years been gradually devouring
the undergrowth of the woods inland of
Hatnakua, until the trees have died by
the denuding of their roots. Where sixty years ago was a broad, marshy belt of
woods is now an open waste.
file
streams are dry, anil llamakua withers
in drought.
Night Schools Closed.
Por several years, night schools have
been maintained in this city by the Board
of Education, for the benefit of persons
whose occupations debarred them from.
attendance on the day schools. The partially compelling motive for the recent
closing of these schools has been the
shortage of school funds and necessity of
economy in order to provide for the great
increase in the number of pupils in the
day schools. A special reason, however,
was assigned, that most of those attending the night schools were Asiatics. This
reason seems to have been very generally
disapproved by the white community,
and justly, we think, on the ground that
it is in the highest degree for the public
interest that the Chinese and Japanese
should be brought into close touch with
English speech and thought.
The alien races sojourning with us eertainiv have the strongest claim Upon our
Christian benevolence, to provide for
their enlightenment and social elevation.
It may be said (bat it is not the province
of the Civil Government to make such
beneficent expenditure for these alien
people. It is wholly a matter for private
Christian beneficence. Hut it may be
clearly shown that is in the highest dc
gree for the public well being that
these Asiatics forming three fifths of our
population, and of indispensable value is
laborers, should be supplied with mental
and moral culture. Xo money can be better spent for public education, than in
disseminating American knowledge ami
thought among these Asiatic denizens of
Hawaii. Let the night schools be reopened for their benefit as soon as pos
sible.
Indigent Gilbert Islanders.
Rev. Dr. Hiram Bingham
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Christians. Another and larger colony of
Gilbertese exists in Lahaina, which is
under the spiritual care of Rev. Lutera,
an excellent former missionary at those
Islands. These people seem to be rather
lower in the scale of humanity than the
Hawaiians ever were, owing in large part
to ages of residence on small sand spits
or atolls, with poor diet. They number
some 40.01H) in their own group, now
under efficient British protection.
Very Sanguine Hopes.
The Independent speaks as follows:
"I las the world yet observed that in the
government of our new possessions we
an taking lessons from no previous colonial system, but are making an abso-
lutely new departure, based on the principles of self-government learned at
home? Whatever risk there may he in
this we are confidently taking. We are
not going to Java or Borneo or Sierra
I.ernie or the three < iuianas. or even to
Algeria or India, to learn how to govern
an alien race. We have beard much of
the colonial experience of (ireat Britain
and Holland and France, but we are discarding them all, and are establishing
free popular government in the Philippines just as fast as we can. We have
done it already in Porto Rico, and are
getting our minds made up to give that
island statehood as somi as it wants the
boon. Such elections as we provide
under our new system in Luzon are unknown in Bengal. We are inaugurating
a true Philippine republic under the wing
of the United States, 'fhe world does
found some not yet understand —perhaps we do not
special occupation last month in superin- vet ourselves understand —the magnifitending the removal of his poor proteges cence of this novelty in the government
of the Gilbertese colony to new shelter of alien colonies. What will be its effect
provided for them at Kalihi shore. They in China, in India? If self-government
had for some two years been occupying proves a success, as we must believe it
a nest of wretched shacks constructed of will, in the Philippines, will not Java and
refuse material Upon a few acres of sand Sumatra and Tonquin and Burmah and
India want the same? Are we not likely
near the mouth of the harbor. A number of sanitary and other considerations to learn that liberty will do not for
made their removal necessary. The men
pursued fishing, and the women braiding
of hats, in which they have some skill
earning a very scanty livelihood.
'fbe colony numbers over a hundred,
being a remnant of a large importation
of Gilbertese laborers over twenty years
ago, most of whom were returned homt
by the Hawaiian Government. A majority of these people are old and somewhat feeble. In their new location the)
continue to have fishing facilities, and
will he better sheltered.
Dr. Bingham and the Hawaiian Hoard
have very faithfully supplied the spirit
nal needs of these poor people, who cam
here formerly as almost absolute heathen
Very many of them are now devout
Anglo-Saxons and Latins alone, hut
equally for Malays and Mongolians and
negroes? 'file presumption of success
belongs to liberty, and what our example
of liberty has done for the American eon
tinents it may be expected to do even ill
Asia."
We know very little of the peculiarities and capabilities of the various peoples
inhabiting the Philippines. Our acquaintance with the capacity of the Hawaiians
for representative and repUblilean government does not encourage us to expect
success for republican institutions in the
Philippines. We tend strongly to the
belief that such self-government is adapted only to races that are highly developed
morally, and are measurably free from
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140
the bondage of degrading vices and enslaving superstitions, such as probably
enthrall the Filipinos, in common with
other depressed races of Asia. The proposed "novelty in the government of alien
colonies" may he "magnificent " but unless the greatest caution is exercised, we
(ear the experiment will prove even mere
disastrous than it is in South Anicriei.
"Liberty" is a good thing fur mature
and reliable adults, hut we keep children
under guardianship and control.
flic
great majority of the races of ma.lkitld
are hut children in character and intelli
genre. They are very unlit for self-gov-
ernment.
Personals.
On
the 28ih of September, Mrs. Per-
sis Goodale (Thurston) Taylor arrived
at the age of eighty. She was the third.
or perhaps the fourth white child horn in
the Hawaiian Islands, and is the first one
of them to have attained such advanced
age. 'fhe venerable lady is in excellent
health, and a constant attendant on important public meetings. Several of her
grandchildren are grown up. and one is
married.
Rev. Hiram Bingham, D.1)., completed his 70th year on the 16th of last
August. Dr. Bingham is still a vigorous
missionary worker, although with 1 dig
impaired health, and of late years suffering from new and serious malady. We
regret to say that Mrs. Bingham has become extremely feeble and helpless in
body, though with courage and faith ever
bright.
We had the satisfaction on the 28th tomet
the Rev. Mr. Stimson, who is the
er of the Ruk and Mortlock mission,
of which Rev. P. M. Price recently gave
such interesting report in 'fill-. Pkiknd.
Mr. and Mrs. Stimson first went to Ruk
in August IH9H. This missionary impressed us as a man of more than average
good sense and courage.
Tin Rev. A. P.. Cory anil his wife
sailed hence on the 38th for their intend
ed missionary field in China. Mr. Cory
has been in Honolulu for some two waras Acting Pastor of the Disciples'
Church, During this time he has gicatlv
endeared himself to our Christian people
by a sympathetic and magnetic spirit.
and deep piety as well as mental force,
'file most earnest good wishes attend him
hence to his new and great field of labor.
Reception to Sixty-five Missionaries.
On the evening of the Mitli ult. a remarkable reception took place in the Y.
October,1901.
M. C. A. hall, given by our Christian with so much fire and so much tinder, is
people to the missionaries, 45 in number, any man such a fool as to suppose that
who were on the steamer China, in tran- the suppression of the evil traffic is withsit to the Orient. .Addresses of welcome in the limits of possibility? // is not.
were made by Rev. < >. 11. Culiek of the
'fhe problem of the Goverrunent is
Japanese work, by Rev. Dr. Bingham, bow best to regulate and restrict it.
and by Mr. P. W. Damon. Responses None of your great cities make any atwere made by Dr. Ahrnfelter from tempt to suppress it. There is more or
Korea, Mr. Atwatcr, of the American less regulation of it by the police. In
Hoard's Mission in China, and Dr. llavt Hawaii, for forty years there has been a
of the Methodist Board in China.
practical licensing of the foul traffic
The majority of these missionaries under medical inspection. fhe present
have been on a year's furlough since the government inherited that system from
Boxer troubles. A few are new recruits. the Monarchy, and did not change il.
All were full of zeal and courage to re- ( >nc of our ablest and purest men mainnew the great work of the Gospel in their tains that it is the best system available.
various fields. It was a season of prec- fhe officials have been absolutely honest
ious interchange of thought and purpose in pursuing that course. Whether th.y
between comrades in the great work.
have been wise, is of course open to
question.
Of late years the traffic has fallen
The editor of The Friend has sent to
into the hands of Japanese procurchiefly
The Independent of New York City the
or masters, and their female victims,
ers
following article:
who are "slaves" only so far as their
Dole Government Pure.
moral debility renders them such. Dur'fhe object of this paper is to repel ing some recent years, the traffic was
certain aspersions against the present conducted mainly in the slums of China
government of the Territory of Hawaii. (own. within one-fourth mile of the postit'liee. Being spread over considerable
which have been published by Miss Jesthere were mam grievous abuses
area,
Ackcrnian,
sie
and widely circulated in
'mil oppressions which were beyond the
the United States.
In a recent letter to the Woman's Jour- reach of the police, 'fhe burning of
year and a half .ago, scatnal, Miss Ackennan. writing from Japan, Chinatown one
brothels
all over the city,
tered
those
uses the following expressions: "Three
hundred women have now at least the where they became an insufferable nuisright to claim their bodies as their own ance to the decent residents.
What happened then was, that certain
personal property, and to withdraw from
what became a State fostered 'industry." private parties erected stockades and bar"'fhe officials of the Territory, racks in the district of Iwilei, one mile
who arc probably as corrupt a set of men from the post-office, There the whole
fhe police
as ever bartered public morals for a traffic was concentrated.
it
and
supervision
etc."
maingave
especial
price,
I have no doubt that Miss Ackennan tained order, 'fhe inmates occupied the
is entirely sincere in these expressions. barracks only two-thirds of the night,
But I wish to assert that she has been living elsewhere. They were in "slaventirely misled, and has made accusa- ery," only as must of their class in Amertions which are quite untrue. There has ican cities live in a species of slavery,
been no "State-fostering" of the "indus- which is voluntary. Altogether, it was
try." fhe leading officials of the Terri- if course a most foul and vile condition
tory are not "corrupt." but are men of if things. The vice of the city was coneminent personal and political purity. centrated into a small area. There Miss
They have never taken any "price" for \ckcrnian visited and observed it with
the "bartering of public morals" which most natural horror. A year earlier she
is charged. Every one of the offenses might have passed amid the same amount
if vice in Chinntovvn, and scarcely have
alleged is absolutely untrue.
What an' the facts in the ease? Lis- perceived it. Today she might traverse
ten. Honolulu is a large seaport, fre- various shuns of the city and not perquented by a great transient population civc the same vice, which is now widely
if seamen and travellers and, in later listributed through the city by the aboyears, of soldiers. There is also a resiitton of the Iwilei stockades.
She rejoices in that abolition, and her
dent population of white, native, and
\siatic males, who are at least lift\ per iwn part in it. If the actual traffic and
*nt in excess of the females. Most of its horrible pollutions had been at all
hese men are determined to gratify their diminished, there would he more reason
lominant appetites. Pour-tiflhs of the to rejoice. The truth seems to be that
females of Honolulu are of Polynesian those evils are only being more widely
uid Asiatic races, upon whom considera- lisscniinatcd. Vet Honolulu is not a
ions of chastity have slight weight. Now Sodom, any more than Boston or Phila-
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delphia. We have many "righteous amounting to over $30,000, comes from
men." and not least among these are our the pockets of these men. Their annual
excellent Governor S. I!. Dole, and many gifts to such causes cannot average less
who arc associated with him.
I ban $100,000.
Honolulu, September 20, 1901,
There is probably no difference of sentiment among these religious and benevolent men and women as to the utter deMissionaries' Sons Slandered.
merit Of Mr. Humphreys as a judge or
politician. Upon the Iwilei question,
We have not regarded it as coming inwhich he has adopted as a convenient
to the province of fin; Friend to expose
stalking-horse, there is among them great
and denounce the numerous and very difference of opinion, with equal
conadroit misstatements with which Judge scientiousness.
A portion of them beAbram S. Humphreys has been success- lieve with a great
body of Temperance
ful in deluding Attorney-General Knox.
that all Government toleration of
We consider il a misfortune to Hawaii, people
sin, whether in saloons or brothels, is a
to .Mr. Knox, and to the cause of
Jus- wickedness. Others with equal contice, that no adequate rebuttal was made
scientiousness, and some of the best and
of those false statements at Washington.
purest of these people, believe that the
Mr. Humphreys was lighting for his official life, and we would not judge him system of regulation and medical inspection existing here for forty years is intoo harshly for employing the most avail-,
dispensable to prevent the widespread
able weapons, short of malicious slander. and
destructive infection of all classes of
Put we fail to see a rational motive
natives
and foreigners by loathsome and
such
for
a slanderous misrepresentation
disease.
painful
as tin1 following, to which we now conIt
without saying that the latter
goes
fine our attention :
is the decided opinion of the great mass
"The so-called 'missionary clemenl'i
does not derive its name, as might be of thi' community who are not controlled
There are few
supposed, from the inclusion in that fac- by religious sentiment.
who do not deride the idea
lure
persons
tion of the moral forces of the communthat Mr. Humphreys is sincere in his opity, or of missionaries residing in the position
to that system of regulation,
Islands, but from the fact that the facis a very difficult one for
question
fhe
tion is controlled by the descendants of
of
and moral culture.
religious
persons
the original missionaries (and those who
We
have
discussed
it in our
already
have intermarried with them) who have.
by reason of their occupation of the article for the New York Independent.
Islands, acquired great wealth and con- printed above.
'fhe editor has no special rcsentmen'
sequent influence, fhe present members against
Mr. Humphreys for representing
of the so-called missionary element are
as
a
him
"lay preacher." His well-known
iioik' iif them engaged in evangelical
The
work, but in business and political af- address is "Rev. S. P.. Pisbop. D.D."
of
a
"newsas
him
scinilful
denomination
fairs. .Astonishing as it may seem, this
may be answered
so-called 'missionary' faction is the one paper correspondent"
some
of his article!
saving
that
fifty
by
which established, protects and upholds
during
have
been
the hist eight
published
the infamous and illegal protection of
of
New York.
in
The
years
Independent
prostitution in (he Islands, including
child prostitution, and the most hitter attacks upon me have been made by this
Rigid Law and No Justice.
clement."
Judge Humphreys defines "the socalled missionary element" as composed
Judge Estee of the U. S. District Court
of descendants of original missionaries here, has overruled the decision of the
and those who have intermarried with Territorial Supreme Court, and sustained
them. He states that "none of them are that of Judge Gear of the Circuit Court,
engaged in evangelical work, but in busi- which pronounced illegal the convictions
of a large number of felons in the Terriness and political affairs."
There are now immediately engaged torial prison.' These persons were tried
in evangelical work in Honolulu six sons in accordance with the laws of the Reof missionaries. Rev. Messrs. Bingham, public of Hawaii, during the "transition
Bishop, Damon, Emerson, Gulick and period," between the "Xewland's ResoParker. Several daughters of mission- lution." annexing Hawaii in 1898, and
the Organic Act of 1900. Having been
aries are also employed in such work.
'fhe wealth and influence of the many indicted without grand juries, and conmissionaries' sons engaged in business is victed by less than unanimous juries,
employed to a rare and exceptional de- their trials are now declared to be illegal,
gree in religious and benevolent work, because contrary to certain provisions of
'fhe larger part of the annual outlay of the Constitution of the United States rethe Hawaiian Board of Missions, lating to those two points. The Supreme
14
Vol. 59, No. 10.]
Court construes the subject liberally, the
Federal Court very rigidly.
At the time these felons were tried, it
seems not to have occurred to anyone
that the Xewland's Resolution required
the changes of procedure now pronounced to have been necessary. The result is that it becomes necessary to rearrest all of these dangerous wretches,
and to try them again for their abominable crimes which no one doubts that
they committed. Thus an enormous ad-
ditional labor is entailed upon our courts
and juries, together with a very large expense, and the prospect that after the
lapse of two years, essential evidence will
in some cases he found lacking. The
whole proceeding illustrates how subversive of justice legal technicality is apt to
become.
British Pacific Cable.
The visit, early last month, of the cable
surveying steamer Britannia, has given
us the present facts as to the progress
made towards laying the British cable
from
Vancouver to Australia. This
soon to he accomplished, fhe
work is
surveys of the ocean bottom along the
adopted route are now entirely completed. In January next, it is expected that
the work of actually laying the cable will
be commenced by the steamer Anglia,
which will then proceed to lay the sections between Queensland. Norfolk 1.,
Xew Zealand and Piji, respectively 834,
961, and 537 miles, 'fhe two longer sections which remain, are from Fiji to
Fanning'a 1., 2iY)i, miles, and from l-'anning's I. to Vancouver, 3561 miles. The
whole distance is thus 7,uK6 miles. The
deepest sounding taken between Australia and Farming's I. was 3150 fathoms.
The cable will pass about 220 miles
east of Honolulu. In order, for war purposes, to have cable stations only upon
British soil, the enormous stretch Of
3600 miles is made from Vancouver to
Farmings, which is 1 kxj miles beyond
Honolulu. This additional length requires cable of double weight and expense, which will be $700 per mile.
When the United States took the Philippines three years ago, we were sanguine that by this time the first section of
an American cable to Manila would have
been completed. Put so far no positive
step has been taken by Congress, beyond
a preliminary survey of the route. Whenever a cable is laid, it will transmit all
important news, and we shall he robbed
of those customary agreeable anticipations of news whenever a steamer from
the Coast is signaled, which form so important a part of our pleasures.
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142
Record of Events.
Sept. ist.—The public show their appreciation of the Rapid Transit line by
crowding the cars on all runs throughout
the entire day.—Waiahta, Oahu, was the
scene of a double I lawaiian tragedy yesterday, a murder and suicide.
2nd.—Labor day, observed as a holiday, with street parade of various trades'
organizations, etc., followed by .speechmaking at the Executive grounds. The
afternoon was given over to athletic
sports at Kapiolani Park, and a hall at
the drill shed in the evening rounded out
a full day.—Liliuokalani celebrated her
birthday anniversary by holding a reception at Washington Place with luaus to
a large number of guests.
3rd. —British cable ship Britannia 0:1
her surveying service between Vancouver and the Colonies via Pannings'
Island, arrives from the latter point.
4th.—Jaeger-Robertson wedding and
reception at Ainahau, residence of the
bride's grandfather, Hon. A. S.. Cleghorn; a brilliant social event.
sth. —Gerardy's second concert, at the
Opera House, was a delightful musical
treat deserving of a larger audience.
7th.—Tracy McDonald, a well known
driver receives fatal injuries in a runaway accident.
Bth. —Pirst collision between the rival
street cars, the trolley overturns the
tram, injuring four passengers and badly damaging the car.
9th. —Native Sons and Daughters of
the Golden West in this city observe admission day of their State by a feast of
oratory and music at Progress Hall.
Judge P.stee giving a reminiscent historic
address. —A span of dray horses run
away ; one of them falls and sustains serious injuries so that it has to he shot.
10th.—The Oregonian from New York
via San Praneisco arrives with a large
cargo of needed builders' supplies.—
Movement in progress for the consolidation of the Wilder's and Inter-Island S.
X. Companies.
12th.—Judge F.stec, in the Osaki Mankicho habeas corpus case held that the
Constitution of the U. S. was in complete effect here on the passage of the
Xewlands resolution. In other words,
"the Constitution followed the Hag."
Notice of appeal is given.—loo Japanese
laborers arrive by the Nippon Main.
13th.—The Court of Pire Claims detect many fraudulent cases among those
filed for adjudication. —Hamakua's forest fire is reported still raging, will small
prospect of relief till rain falls. The situation is serious throughout the whole
district, and lack of water causes much
suffering.
14th.—A partially paralyzed Japanese
strangles bis youngest of three children,
then in fear and remorse he brings it to
the police station and delivers himself up.
16th.—Burglaries are reported more
frequently of late than for some time
past. — Real or possible capitalists seek
a franchise to store the waste waters
of die Kohala range, for distribution
to needy sections of Hamakua and Kohala. 'fhe scheme contemplates an outlay of over $2,01x5,000.
17th.—Sudden death of U. S. Marshal
Daniel A. Ray.—(apt. Chiney is run
over by a Japanese hackdriver and badly
hurt.—By the City of Para, at near midnight, with Porto Ricau laborers from
Port Los Angeles, the startling news is
received of President McKinley having
been shot by an avowed anarchist, at
Buffalo, on the 7th inst., and his condition was critical.
18th.—Report by the Centura of the
President's unproved condition relieves
the shocked feeling of the community
which they awoke to this morn.—Puner"il services at Central Union Church of
tin late Marshal Ray, Rev. J. P. Krdnian
officiating.
19th.—A party of forty missionaries
by the China en route for work in the
Orient, are welcomed by fellow laborers
here, and a reception held at the Y. M.
C. A. in their behalf.—A Japanese carpenter falls from his staging and fractures his skull. He is taken to the hospital, hut death soon follows.
joth.—'fhe P. S. Government withdraws its claim for Ford's island in the
condemnation suits now before the Federal Court.
21st. Regatta day; wholly given up
to aquatic sports. A fine day for all
events except the yachts. In the contests between the Myrtles and Healanis
the former came off victor in all hut one.
fhe water front was crowded with enthusiasts, and clubs of the red, and blue
kept open house and entertained with
generous hospitality. — The Mission
Children's Society held their regular
monthly meeting at W. W. Hall's residence and dealt, largely, with interesting
6,748 bad been presented, with damages
amounting to $3,167,132.90.
25th.—Public offices all closed throughout the day and the city puts on the garb
of mourning. Business is suspended, and
meetings of the Chamber of Commerce,
the Bar, Ministers L'nion, and citizens
generally at the Drill Shed voice Hawaii's grief and sympathy in the loss to
the nation by the death Ol President McKinley. A committee is appointed to arrange for a Memorial service.
27th.—Preparations in progress for
public memorial services and the suspension of of business, tomorrow.—Farewell
reception at the Christian Church to Rev.
and Mrs. A. P.. Cory, who leave shortly
for Mission work in China.
jSth.—Impressive public memorial ser-
vices at Kawaiahao Church, commencing
at 10 a. 111. Addresses by Governor Dole,
Revs. A. Mackintosh, if. 11. Parker, and
W. I). Westervelt; Mr. Parker's eulogy
being in Hawaiian. The capacity of the
church was taxed to admit the audience
of various nationalities. —All business
suspended, notwithstanding the arrival of
mail steamer.
20th. fhe churches of all nationalities
and creeds throughout the city hold memorial exercises at either morning or
evening services; also the Y. M. C. A.
afternoon service was of like character,
—
all of which were deeply impressive and
the large congregations at each bore evidence of the public's sorrow.
—
reminiscences.
23rd. —Wireless telegram from Hamakua reports the forest fires as "soil
burning but under control."—Death of
Rev. J. Waianiau, for many years pastor
of Kauniakapili church.
24th. — Noon wedding of Mr. R. Ivers
BIRTHS
HAWKS-In Newman, Cal., Sept. 1, to the wife of 11. H.
Hawks (i Mnry Dower, of Honolulu), a son.
KINNEY--la tills eily. Sept. 9, to the wife of Rowcll
Kinney, a daughter.
PEARSON—In Ihis eily, Sept. M, 10 the wile ol 0.
Pearson, a daughter.
MORIiAN-Iu this eily. Sept 21, to the wife of James
P, Morgan, a daughter.
ROBINSON In this city, Sept. 23, to the wife of W. J.
Robinson, u daughter.
NOTT-11l this city, Sept 22, to I lie wife ol Samuel F.
Noti. a daughter.
MARRIAGES
WII.IU'K-OSS— At Honolulu, Sept, 3, by Rev. W. H.
Rice, George W. Wilbur, of Maui, to Miss slgrid 11.
Ors.
Sept. sth, hi St.
KILBEY-ANDRKWB -In this eitv,
Andrew's Cathedral, hv the Key. Y. 11. Kitcal, E.
Kilbey
Koliie
Andrews.
to
Miss
H.
JoHNSON-CAMEHON-In this city, Sept 10th, by the
Kcv. .1. P. Erdman, ('apt. Saiu'l. Johnson to Miss
Olive Pearl Cnnicron.
IVEKB-S('OTT-At St. Andrew's Cathedral in this city,
Sept 24th. by tlie Rev. Ales Mackintosh,sir, Richsrd
Ivors to Miss (lertrude, eldest daughter of Prof, and
Mrs. M M. Scott.
Miss Gertrude Scott at the St. AnDEATHS
drew's Cathedral, Rev. Alex. Mackintosh
Honolulu, Sept I. at tlie Queen's
officiating.—Arrival of the transport Mi'DONALD—In
Hospital, from Injuries received in mi BCeidcnt, Sept.
It'arren with the sad news of the death 7, Tracy (''Mac", McDonald, aged 00 years.
in this city, Sept. 18th, Daniel A Ray,
of President McKinley, which occurred HAY—Suddenly,
U. S. Marshal, aged years
Pain,
CAHI.KY
Maui, Sep! 17, Clara Louise, beloved
In
on the 14th. The Courts adjourn and
daughter of Kdward 11.and Clara Ellen Carley, aged
time
at
half
mast.
—The
mouths
and
24 die s
Hags are placed
10
city, Sept. 28th. at the residence of his
of tiling claims before the Court of Fire I'KATT—InJthis
Hyde Pratt, born
8 B.
East
to
—
Claims ended at 4 p. m., at which time
son. Dr.
Pratt, Jos.
Bloomfleld, New York, aged 84 years,
In
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Vol. 59, No. lO.]
We loved him for his goodness as well so densely wooded back of the Kohala
as for his wit, his wisdom, and gracious plantations.
We traced the stream that supplies the
personal qualities.
This pare la devoted to the Interests of the HaMr. Waiamau was happy in his home village of Waiinea with water to its
waiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, Is responsible for Its conlife. He was blessed with a companion source and we found it to end in an open
tent!.
who was helpful in bis ministry and who country where cattle and hogs were
Editor. made his home-life happy. He was the feeding and rooting, and where the trees
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
father of fourteen children, six of whom and shrubs and most of the fern-life were
living and some of them possessed of dead.
are
The Oahu Association meets in KaThose who know of these conditions
of their own.
families
waiahao church at 10 o'clock Wednesday,
and who are mostly concerned with them,
of
the
()ct. 2nd.
the
missionaries
All
BOARD.
HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU,
I.
H.
--
Hoard and all ministers cooperating with
The autumnal meeting of the Hawaii
Association, which was appointed for
us are earnestly invited to be present.
Paauhau, was held instead at Kohala.
Sept. 12-14. The change was necessiRev. John Waiamau.
tated by the drought which has SO long
prevailed on the I bunakua Coast, < HySent.,
of
On Monday, the 23rd day
after a long season of feebleness, died ing to the scarcity of water it would have
Rev. JohtJ Waiamau, who has been easily been very difficult to have entertained
one of the first men of the native niin- man or beast. Even at Kohala it was
hard, owing to the protracted dry weath;vr yer, to secure fodder enough for the aniKohala,
Sept.
horn
Xiulii.
in
He was
26, 1837, was a pupil of Rev. Klias Pond, mals. The entire portion of the island
also of Rev. D. P. Lyman, and later be lying along the roadway extending from
attended Lahainaluna and was under Niulii to Mahukona and from Mahukona
Revs. J. P. PogUe and C. P. Andrews. to Laupahoehoe lies under the blazing
He was a member of the famous class sun. 'fhe verdure is parched and the
which graduated Revs. < >. Xawahine, A. roads are deep with dust, fhe only exPah, 11. Manasc. W. X. Lono and ception is that part of the country adothers. He took his theological course jacent to Waipio gulch and the Kohala
with Pathcr Alexander at Wailuku and mountains, extending from Waiinea to
the men mentioned above were with him. Kukuihacle, where are to be found many
lie was settled at Pihue, Kauai, March hundreds of cattle and horses feeding on
15th, 1865, later at Kailua, Hawaii, and green grass and drinking running water.
finally, in 18X4, at Kaumakapili, in this Many of these animals, we were told,
city, where he was pastor till the end of were brought there from llamakua to
save their lives. This favored region is
the year 1896.
like an oasis to the rest of the country.
a
influPew men have exercised wider
Even the water-holes on the slopes ol
ence over the churches than Mr. WaiaKea are drying up and the cattle,
a
Mauna
mau. He was a wise man and bad
noble presence and an effective address. wild and tame, are dying, 'fhe power of
I lis manner was kindly and he was loved the drought is something fearful. Mr.
Win. Homer's pipe at Kukuihacle supby his brethren.
He was especially effective in council. plies drinking water for the people of
When some knotty, difficult question was llonokaa and Paauhau. Water carts are
being discussed and everything was in a going night and day. 'fhe mills of Ha
snarl, he would rise and state the case makua and Kohala are grinding, hut the
with such dispassionate clearness as to cane which is being cut is that which
carry conviction to the most prejudiced should have formed the next year's crop.
The planters are grinding it now, half
of his brethren.
Last July the pastor at the leper set- grown as it is, with the hope of saving a
tlement was in the city on a leave of ab- little of the crop from destruction. This
sence, and it happened that he was de- means that there will he no cane to cut
layed in his return. In excusing him- next year. Only the youngest cane, that
self he said, among other things, that which has not begun to form a stalk has
he was staying with Mr. Waiamau and any proper greenness, and even it is bebe was getting such help from him by ing seriously stunted and the fields which
way of counsel and instruction in mat- ought to have been planted in July are
ters of church government that he fain yet unolanted.
In addition to these conditions, which
would prolong his stay.
Mr. Waiamau was once unpleasantly come of extreme lack of rain, there are
under the influence of King Kalakaua, those created in Haniakua by forest fires
but he saw his mistake and drew back and all over Hawaii by the ruinous access
in time to save himself. No man felt which cattle have to the forests and
more keenly than he the issues of the day watersheds.
The slopes of mountains Kea and lluaand he forgot himself in his desire to
are rapidly losing their forests, and
was
a
and
lalai
patriot
He
people.
serve the
reformer and stood for clean government. the same is true of the watershed once
prophesy gloomy things. It is plain that
on Hawaii the industries are crowding
each other, 'fhe cattle interest is working the ruin of the sugar interest. It is
incumbent on the government to do
something to harmonize them.
fhe most important action taken by the
Association was that which concerned the
disaffected brethren who left the Kohala
Church under the lead of Mr. Kaiinana
and established a service of their own.
After several years of separation they
have expressed a desire to return again
to the fellowship of the parent church,
fhe Association responded to this desire
expressed by a delegate from the Iv.iiinana party and removed the vote of suspension from church membership passed
by the council at the time of the division.
This happy result is largely the fruit of
Mr. Timoteo's three weeks' work in the
Kohala district. Mr. Kaiinana, lately deceased, was a man of moderation and (if
gi od purpose and on his death bed expressed a desire for the reunion of the
factions. Ibis reunion was made possible by the fact that the heat of political
strife has cooled and there are really no
more living issues to keep apart the Kaiinana people and those who had stood
fast to the old church.
( )n Sunday the Sunday school celebration gathered an audience of about
220. It was good lo see the people coming again to the old lole church.
flic association also voted to invite the
missionary workers among the different
races to he present at the next meeting, to
be held at Kailua, and present reports.
Pearl Fishing.
1 have been greatly impressed by this
parable of the goodly pearls. My imagination has been stirred by the action of
the merchant who was in search of them,
who. when he found a rare one of great
value, sold all he had and bought it.
I have seen a seeker after pearls in the
literal sense as well as in the figurative.
While a missionary in the Gilbert Islands
I used to be greatly interested in the operations of the native fishermen. There
was a large shell fish they would bring up
from the floor of the lagoon, the meat of
which was good to eat, and in it they
sometimes found a kind of pearl. I used
�myself to hunt for these pearls and find
them—not very fine ones to he sure, but
such as made me ever wish for better.
It was an interesting and difficult process that the fishermen followed in getting their pearls and one that may he
suggestive to us. 'fhe shell fish in which
they were found rested at the bottom of
the deeper waters where divers could not
work, for the shells were large and could
not easily be picked up. There was also
the danger which the fisherman had to
guard against of being caught in the
jaws of these huge bivalves, as they lay
Sometimes hidden on the floor of the sea.
'Pouch them and they would close with a
snap like a steel trap. Woe betide the
unwary fisherman who should have a
hand or a foot caught in those serrated
jaws, for it would he crushed and held
as in a vice. Hence the fisherman resorted to strategy. On a calm day when the
water was clear he would peer down into
it and locate his shell and then take an
iron bar and let it down by a rope
through the dee)) quiet water straight into the open bivalve. Upon this bar the
shell-fish would close like a damp and
hold to it till taken up into the boat ( raft)
and its tendons were cut with a knife.
Sometimes the smaller bivalves were
taken and placed in pockets of the rocks
in shoal water, there to he kept till grown
or till wanted for food, and strangely
enough the bivalves when thus transplanted were very wary, they would not
open as wide as those in the deeper water
—their meat could rarely he got at without breaking the shell. The fisherman
who wished to save the shell of his fish
would creep upon it unawares and thrust
his knife or spear into the slightly opened
aperture and cut (he tendon before it
could close.
Xow this is a lesson for us—yve are
searchers after pearls, after the shining
qualities which make up character; we
need the priceless pearl of a perfect character. If ever more we seek to be better
and yet better our characters shall grow
till they are perfect. All else is for this
end—there is hut one pearl of perfect
character, it is the Christ-like character.
How those poor Gilbert islanders toiled
for their earthly gems: how careful and
wary and patient they were to find them
and how they rejoiced over those of large
commercial value. So our toil and con-
tention is for the pearl that is priceless,
which things of earth cannot buy—how
patient we ought to be in our search for
it.—Rev. W. N. Lono at the Kohala Association, Sept. 19, 1901.
[October, 1901.
THE FRIEND.
144
Letter From Rev. A. C. Walkup.
By favor of Rev. Dr. Bingham.
"Hiram Bingham," Nonouti, June
22,
1 <pi.
Rev,
11. Bingham, D.
I)..
Dear Brother in the Lord's work.
It has been eight weeks since we lefl
Butaritari to tour. One week each for
Marakci. Apaiang, Tarawa, and Maiana,
minus the sailing time, but had to use
engine to reach Maiana. We left one
couple al Marakci, one at Tarawa, while
Rev. Tcraoi is taking a tour with us. 'fhe
other couple at Maiana to fill the place of
fallen catcchist Tebaoa. fhe sin had
been several weeks before our visit, and
we took liim to his home island Apaiang.
Prom Apaiang we tried for Peru to visit
Mr. Coward (L. M. S.) but ran under
( Inotoa the seventh day, and anchored.
Saturday and our sixth Sabbath we gave
to Onotoa. The sth, 6th and 7th of
June, we were ashore at Peru with Mr.
and Mrs. (ioward. 'fhe ;th and Bth Sabbath we gave to Tapitcuea. We have
been often in the valley of humiliation in
these weeks, and the visit at Peru was a
welcome rest with enthusiastic workers.
Mr. Coward came with large plans,
and has accomplished much in the few
months, lie selected a village site where
only a few fruit trees were growing, and
has cleaned it off and laid out a school
village. He is much perplexed with the
older Samoau missionaries, who have
been a hindrance to the revival of the
work, lie wishes a vessel like this, only
larger, but he has no captain or engineer,
and such officers, unless missionaries,
would be a great hindrance. If missionaries, they could find work for the layingii]) time at I'unafati. May Cod grant
him such help, is my prayer. Rev. Tcraoi
and 1 each spoke the Gospel as the Spirit
gave us utterance, 'fhe last meeting we
had only church members and seekers.
We spoke with power from 1 Thess.
5 :2 v The new village is named "HongOrongo," (news or tidings). Mrs. (i.
says, the best of tidings. They are workers, and they hope to raise up some good
Gilbert Island workers.
Many at Tapitcuea and Nonouti are
seeking the way of life. What a pity
that so many of the laborers are untrue.
%
At both places the Church has sent out
three couples to out-villages—something
like Luke, Chapter 10. And the results
are revivals. Wonderful are the Lord's
ways to "make his paths straight."
Butaritari, July 19.
We were at Xonouti the sad June. We
gave them the ijtb and 10th Sabbaths of
the tour. We ordained the catcchist Uatioa; he has stood fire as a teacher 13
years.
We admitted 13 lambs to the
Church for the new shepherd to look
after. They voted 21 letters of dismissal
to other churches, of those teaching and
in scliuol at Kusaie. Xow many who
have been with the Catholics for years
are attending our worship.
At Abemama the spiritual side of the
work was not so encouraging. ( >f the
58 Seekers of last year only 14 were admitted to the Church. Altho the contributions for the six months were $150.
Prom Abemama we ran for Tarawa
and left Rev. Teraoi to seek again his
flock, as many fell at .annual dancing prolonged. Here the people are tired of the
"religion of work," and are hungry and
wicked, and some are said to transgress
to get imprisoned and fed. Prisoners arc
fetl by their relatives, and if food does
not come, they are taken to goal also.
From Tarawa we ran here, and found
a mail (via Sydney ) 21 Feb. latest home
date, and not a word about the new
steamer? A chartered vessel as the
Loongana cannot take all the copra away.
X'ow the Loongana is due again. Will 1
have mail up to May ? < >r will it have
gone on to the West by the new vessel?
When will we get teachers from Kusaie
to till the six places vacated? How much
longer will we have to wait for honks?
X'ow the people have money but no
books. Here and at Abemama and now
at I'.anaba the people are living on food
from vessels. ( hie party at Abemama
took 50 bags of rice.
I have Makin to visit, and then hope
to get a mail before leaving or sending
this rambling talk. I see more are attending the services at the villages on
Butaritari, and it may be as the Commissioner sent the "Prince" Magistrate to
Tarawa to prison, and made the clerk the
Magistrate, 'flic Samoan dancing plays
of Bible characters, are being used by the
heathen in these Northern islands, and
this Magistrate, as well as Mr. Murdoch
at Xonouti has been wise and placed
them under the laws of heathen dancing.
Butaritari, July 19th.
I have two manifold sheets that I will
send you and others, but this will be
yours and truly. I low 1 wish 1 could
grasp your hand again. 1 see by the
Jan. FRIEND you were present at Kawaiahao, and I trust may still have good
health. My mother is reported quite well
in February in her 87th year. Children
well also, and will soon be grown up, and
I fear away from my comprehension.
May the Lord keep them.
I had the privilege of carrying the box
of books for Mr. Coward from Onotoa
to him at Peru. They had COtne by a
steamer gathering labor for Panaba.
Cannot we petition the A. P. S. to grant
us Pihles for those five Islands on same
terms as on our Islands? Or as Mr.
�THE FRIEND.
145
Vol. 59, Xo. 10.]
Anti-Locust Fungus.
(ioward orders from you', and as long as If we go on to Ponape, we can send a
he returns a dollar, what is the difference mail from there—thus I will close this
of southern natives coming north and
buying of our agents. 1 would like to
have them get their Piblcs for $1.00 (now
$1.25). They are buying the "Anene na
P'ana." but as yet none of the Samoans
can teach a "P'ana." fhe natives can
only sing the Sanioan tunes and by tinear. They were agreeably surprised to
hear our sailor boys singing tunes by
note.
It is wonderful how fruitful the southern islands are in such times of rain as
the two past years have been! 'fhe contributions and "karea" to the "pastors''
011 Onotoa sum up $450 this year.
The day we were at Peru Mr. Coward
received Si7o.
fear it will be a damper
on their enthusiasm to see two years
without rain, and nuts all gone. X'ow
I
plenty of pandanus food.
27th. Mrs. (ioward writes. "Mr. G.
and I so longed to get Cod's word among
the people, that we made the offer of 4
shilling Bibles for a week to all the villages, and do vnii know, we sold 01
copies! So we have 63 shillings to make
good. Put it is a joy to do il. \\ c
prayed God to bless every copy. And
'my word shall not return void' is the
promise. We are going to do the same
we think at < (notoa and Xikunau as they
arc so dark, and God will make it up !•>
us, —we ci mid not put our money in a
better Savings Bank I"
They offered Bibles to the School when
1 was there f( 1 Si.
I think Mr. Coward ought to be helped
if it is allowable?
Mr. Prear has not written as to the
Carrie and Annie touching at Honolulu
or a wind about Books. Surely they will
rattle-tongue talk for a while.
Yes. I think if we had two or three
good teachers to assist on Xonouti most
of the people would welcome us. In tact
two or three of the strong Catholic villages have come back, fhe Catholics are
building and talking about large schools
but the fruit thus far the
here at B
people all know is only "lying." The religion that will stand alone, and stand the
baptism of lire, is the only one worth
planting or watering.
In our worship this a. m.. we read 2
Peter 2:1;. 12, 14. 'fhe Prince is back
from Pctio, but not back to his office of
magistrate. Tebeio has it, my first mate
in 1893. Up and down is the story of
ibis Island, and others, Good bye. Love
to all old friends.
,
A. C. Walkup.
Manual Training.
A vastly important discovery appears
have been really made in South Africa. It is that of a fungus which rapPhis
idly infects and destroys locusts.
fungus has been most successfully cultivated and distributed to districts infested
by the destructive swarms of insects. A
few locusts are artificially infected.
These very speedily infect the rest, and
the whole swarm perishes before it can
devastate the crops. It is reported that
the American authorities in the Philippines have been procuring this remedy
from South Africa, and have used it successfully in the southern islands.
Probably every insect pest has its natural remedy, else all vegetation would he
destroyed. It is the work of science and
skill to discover and multiply the remedies.
to
Il is satisfactory to learn that President Maxson Smith of (lahu College fav-
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department, and thai for girls as well as
for boys, The main thing to be soughl
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Well, I wish we had not the long voyvery properly given at Kamehameha
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Let < lalni College now make a
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City
JVnrl
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July 28. —We painted and polished our
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Toys
and Fancy Goods.
'Near Hotel St) HONOLULU.
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Friend (1901)
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Title
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The Friend - 1901.10 - Newspaper
Date
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1901.10