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THE FRIEND.
IONOLUtU, H.
1., NOVEMBER. 1900.
[Xo. u.
89
Vol. 58, Xo. 11.]
WILLIAM R
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CASTLE,
BENSON,
SMITH & CO., Ltd.
JH_MMELUTH & CO., LTD.
'."J7 22H Kini; St.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IMPORTERS OF
Merchant Street, Cartwright Block
TRUST MONEY CAREFULLY INVESTED
J
Wholesale and Retail
M. WHITNEY, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST.,
...DRUGGISTS...
Office: Brewer's Block, Lor. Hotel <fc Fort St..
Entrance on Hotel Street
Honolulu, H. I.
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J)R. CLIFFORD B.
HIGH,
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SUGAR HOUSE CHEMICALS AND
SUPPLIES.
DR. A. C. WALL, DR. O. E. WALL, JJENRY WATERHOUSE & CO.
Office Hours:
T.
B,
8». m. to 4 p.m.
Fort St., Honoluln.
CLAPHAM,
Veterinary Surgeon
and
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OAHU COLLEGE..
Honolulu
love Bldg.
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(Arthur Maxon Smith, A. M., Ph D,
DENTIST.
Masonic Temple
Stoves, Ranges, House Furnishing Goods,
Sanitary Ware, Brass Goods and Iron
Work, Sheet Metal Work and Plumbing.
Dentist.
SHIPPING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Sugar Factors, Stock Brokers and
Dealers in Investment Securities
Members of Honolulu Stock Exchange
Particular attention given to the
Purchase and Sale 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
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Island Agents for Office, Bank
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
and School Furniture
Telephone 313
Queen St.. Honolulu
Cor. Queen & Fort rtts.,
Honolulu, H. I.
AND
PUNAHOU
PREPARATORY
SCHOOL
(Samuel Pingree French, A. B.)
Offer complete
College Preparatory work,
togethei with special
Commercial,
Music, and
Art Courses.
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F. EHLERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS.
Fort -<t., Honoluln
All theLatest 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
President)
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.
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W. E BIVENS,
BROKER.
Sugar Stocks and Real Estate.
STATUARY
Georgian and Italian Marbles,
Scotch and American Granites,
Hawaiian Blue Stone.
QHARLES HUSTACE.
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, ,
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
And sell at AMERICAN PRICES.
S.
& CO.,
J3# GREGORY
617 Fort St. above Hotel.
Estimates given on work free of charge.
—BUILDING SUPPLIES—
JJOPP & COMPANY,
Call and Examine.
And Agents for
Importers and Manufacturers of
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens, Wareroom and Yard; No. 641 King St.
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY. AlfredHartman
Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
Art Mouldings, etc., etc
CHAIRS TO RENT
MONUMENTAL CO.
616 Fort Street, above Hotel
Honoluln, H. I.
Np. 74, King St.
Phone No. 502
H. E. HKNDRICK, Proprietor
....
�CALIFORNIA FEED CO., LTD.,
BISHOP
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THE FRIEND
(CALIFORNIA FRUIT COMPANY,
& CO.,
George
BANKERS.
Commission Merchants
Retail Dealer in
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
And Dealers in Hay, Grain and Flour.
Andrews, Proprietor.
Importer. Wholesale and
California and Domestic
Produce.
Fruits and;
No lir> King St.
Honolulu, H. I.
| Tel. 484.
Established in 1858.
3j^
Everything in the Harness
Cohnbh
Transact a general Banking and Exchange
business. Loans made on approved security i
Bills discounted. Commercial credit 'granted.
Queen & Nuuanu Streets,
Honolulu.
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gALTER & WAITY,
Keep always on hand
a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries
M. R
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Orpheum Block
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Town
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All Goods and Work Guaranteed.
41 Years' Experience.
_07 Foht St Honolulu.
P- O. Box 827.
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Westcott Carriage Co.
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FURNITUrT "
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Manager.
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UNDERTAKING
IN
Imported Suits and Novelties.
Telephone:
Honolulu, H. I.
Rebidencand Night
Cull, 849.
Office, 846.
Nos. 511-531 Pour
All European Goods
at
Honolulu
Bet. Fort and Alakea St., Honolulu.
Millinery, Dressmaking,
Hair Dressing and Manicuring,
Hotel St., Arlington Block,
King 8t
P. O. Box 300
OPTICIAN.
THE LEADED
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COUNTER,
WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND
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Schuman's
iffiHfflßSHr
....GROCERS...,
Tel. 680
Telephone 778
KW Street
months, BJ-£% for six mouths, and 4% for twelve JOHN NOTT,
Honolulu H. 1
months.
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TIN,
COPPER
AND SHEET IRON
Regular Savings Bank Department maintained in Bank Buildiug on Merchant St., and
WORKER, PLUMBER, GAS
Insurance Department, doing a Life, Fire
FITTER, ETC.
and Marine business on most favorable terms, Storet and Ranges all kindt, Plumber't
of
Stock and Ma
terial, lluuie Fnrninhing ffoodo. Chandelier/, I.am in, etc.
in Friend Building on Bethel St.
P. O. Box 452.
House
CALIFORNIA HARNESS SHOP.
Deposits received on current accoun 'subject
to check. Interest paid on specia " Term
Deposits" at the rate of 3% per mm urn for three i
Telephone No. 121.
"Cheapest
vSfc~-^T*
Line kept in Stork nt the
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Smiicr, Hono lulu.
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$
Specially Low Prices
FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY
at
L. B. KERR & CO.
QUEEN STREET.
�The Friend.
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Shensi Mission Deslroyed
Hawaii Ke|ire-eiile.l at St. Louis
Old Memories of Kailua.
Kiunclliuilcha School forOirls
A
Milllliwllll Newspaper
Ohhu College
Independents Proscribe Dole Appoint*-!
Inleresting Legal Question
Record of Events
Births
Marriages
ii.
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College and embarked for the mission
from San Francisco,
Clap]), Rev. Dwight 11. and Mrs. Mary
|. (Rowland). Mr. Clapp was born in
in Middlefield, O. He graduated
from Oberlin College in 1879 and from
Oberlin Seminary in 1884. He embarked for the mission field in September,
1884. Mrs. Clapp was born in 1845 in
Editor. Clarksfield, (). She studied at Lake Erie
Seminary, Painesville, O.
Davis, Rev. Francis W., was born in
91
'.'! 1857 in Sparta, Wis. He gra-mated from
92 Oberlin College in 1880., and embarked
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month in Honolulu, H. I. Subscription rate
Two Dollars per Year In Advance.
All communications and letters connected with
the literary department of the imper. Books
Review and Exchanges,
and Magazines, for "Key.
S. E. Bishop, Honoshould be addressed
lulu, H. I."
Business letters should be addressed "T. O.
Thrum, Honolulu, H. I."
Entered «t the IM*l Oilier lit Honolulu m>. MCO-d ___■
matter.
S. E. BISHOP
[No.
HONOLULU, 11. 1.. NOVEMBER, 1900.
Vol. 58.]
•
Deaths
Hawaiian Boanl
The Meeting at Kukuihaclc
The Kauai Association
The Story of I'ingelap
Prosperity of Krec Kindergartens.
l'earl Harbor Bar
Almost to tlif North l'olc
Pacific Heights Electric Railway
Mercy aske<l for High Sheriff
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1890.
"1841
for the mission field in September of the
same year. He visited the United States
in 1897 and returned to the mission field,
leaving Mrs. Davis in this country, < )ctO
9fl
M
M her,
96
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iByy.
l'atridge, Mary Louise, was horn in
1865 in Stockholm, X. Y. She studied
96
)berlin Col97 at Mt. Holvoke College and
97 lege
for the mission in
and
embarked
97
97
Trice, Rev. Charles \\ am! Mrs. Eva
98
98
(Keasey). Mr. Price was born in
98
in Richland, hid. He studied three
98
98 years at Mierlin College, graduated from
Shensi Mission Destroyed.
From"The Pacific."
Some weeks since we published the
names of the martyred missionaries ot
the A. P.. C, F. M- who w* death at
Pao-ting-fui. Now, from the Shensi
province, conies the intelligence >hat that
entire mission has been wiped out. '1 he
ten adults stationed there and their three
children arc a part of the price of China's
redemption. These are the names of
those who have thus contributed to "fill
up that which remains behind of the sufferings of Christ:"
Atwater, Rev. Ernest R. and Mrs.
Elizabeth (Graham). Mr. A;water vvas
born in 1865 in Oberlin, (). He graduated from Oberlin Co'lege in 1887, from
()berlin Seminary 1892. Embarked for
the mission August, 1892. Mrs. Atwater
was Miss Elizabeth Graham born in
Xewry, Ireland, in 1870. She v;r, a
student of the Royal University of ireland and taught school in London. England, and in Weston-Super-Mare, near
Bristol, England.
Bird, Susan Rowena, was born in 1865
in Sandoval, 111. She studie 1 in Oberlin
.893.
J.
1847
<
<
1889, ai/1 embarked
that same year for the mission field. Mrs.
Price was born in 1855 in Constantine,
Mich. She studied at Oberlin College
and married at Altoona, la., 1873.
Williams, Rev. George L., was born in
(Iberlin Seminary in
1858, in Southington, Ct, He graduated
from Oberlin College, 1888, from Oberlin Seminary, 1891. He embarked with
his wife for the mission field July, 1891.
Mrs. Williams returned last year and is
now in this country with he.- thr ee children.
Of these, Mr. and Mrs. Price and Mr.
and Mis. Atwater, with their '.hildren,
together with Danish and British missionaries, were murdered on their way to
the coast, whither they were traveling
under Chinese escort. These were from
the Fencho-fu station.
The others,
whose location was at Taku, about forty
miles distant, had not left their post and
were slain there. Consul (,oodnow of
Shanghai is reported as esr'mating the
total probable loss of Protestant missionaries. British and American, up to
date, as ninety-three; seventy others, stationed in Shansi and Chili provinces, are
as yet unaccounted for. But later intelligence adds to the number of the martyrs. What a glorious harvest is yet to
be reaped in those blood-stained fields,
where so much of God's precious seed is
being sown!
[The Sbcnsi Mission was founded by
the students of Oberlin College n 18.80.
Obeilin is gloriously lionored in tbe martyrdom of those ■Offerers, and will doubtless more than replace then by fresh
volunteers. Ed.]
Hawaii Represented at St. Louis.
We clip from the Boston Herald the
following report of an incident at the
meeting of the American Board at St.
Louis on October loth:
This evening phenomenal interest was
given to the proceedings by the introduction of Mr. Peter Cushman Jones of Honolulu, who brought the greetings of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association, and
thereby connected the current history of
Hawaii with the history of the American board in the Sandwich Islands since
October 23, 1819, when 17 persons, two
of them ordained, sailed from Boston in
the brig ThadtieUS to begin a mission
there. Among the number were three
native Hawaiian*, educated at the Cornwall (C"t.) mission school. On arriving
at the islands it was unexpectedly found
that the people had abolished idolatry,
and were ready to receive Christian
teachers.
The greetings presented were as follows:
to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions: Greeting
—The Board of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association desires to convey to your
honorable body, by the hand of their beloved associate, Peter Cushman Jones, its
earnest congratulations upon your expected prosperous entrance upon the 20th
century.
We have ourselves closed the 80th year
since your most favored mission to the
heathen of Hawaii was established. Its
work has resulted in the complete maturity of Hawaii as a Christian civilized
and most prosperous territory, and in the
induction of the descendants of those former heathen into the fullest privileges of
the citizens of the United States of
America.
We rejoice to learn from our beloved
brother that he goes not empty-handed,
but carries from Christians here some
token of their loving regard for your
great work.
May that work go on in ever-increasing activity, until the blessed light of
Christ shall have filled, not only Hawaii,
but all the peoples of the earth with his
�THri FRIEND.
92
In behalf of the Ha
waiian Board, respectfully yours,
redeeming power.
Skwkno
Honolulu, Sept.
c.
Bishop.
Committee.
10, lyoo.
President Capen read the following
list of remarkable donations to the board
for its "aoth century fund," and gave a
brief account of the personality and his
tory of each donor
Mothers of the mission—Mrs. Mary
Castle, $kxx>; Mrs. Mary S. Rice, $500.
:
ing his subjects in person. The thatch
was of the very durable la-i or ti leaf.
Most of the native huts were thatched
with the stiff pili-grass. The better ones
were thatched with latt-hala (pandaiius
leaf) or with la-i.
Kailua was the capital of the Island.
It is situated 011 the west coast, twelve
miles north of Kealakekua where (.apt.
Cook perished. It lies al the base of the
great mountain ilualalai, X275 feet hipb.
The entire coast consists of lava Rows
from that mountain, ot greater or less
age. Here and there in the village were
small tracts of soil on the ,ava, where
Mission children—Charles M. Cooke,
$1000; (ieorge \. Wilcox, $IOOO; Albert
S. Wilcox, $500; Henry P. Baldwin, grew a lew
cocoanut,
kou, an 1 pandainus
trees.
There were no gardens, for lack
of water.
leat and general aridity char-
$250.
Married mission children —j. 1!. AtherI
ton, $1000; S. M. Damon, $1000; I'.. F. acterized the place. Put it plcaseu the
Dillingham, $1000; 11. Waterhouse, natives, on account of the broad calm
ocean, the excellent fishing, and the
$250; P. C. Jones, $1000.
Mission grandchildren—J. P. Cooke, splendid rollers of surf on which they
$150; Charles li. Atlierton, $125; Alice played and slid all day.
Xorth of the town, the whole region
11. Jones, $125.
Great-grandchildren Edwin Austin seemed to be occupied by an ocean of
black billowy lava which at sonic recent
Jones, $100.
period had (lowed down from the mounTotal—s9ooo
[It is learned that additional subscrip- tain. This bounded that end of the viltions for fjOOO were also reported by Mr. lage. A vast breadth of this lava-sea had
invaded the ocean for miles beyond tiie
Jones. I'M. I
older shore line of Kailua. A wide
tongue of lava had bent around and parOld Memories of Kailua.
tially enclosed the little cove with its
deep sand beach where was the chief
By S. E. Bishop.
landing of the tow 11. ( );i this lava
'The writer was born near Kailua, and breadth, back of Kamehanieha's house,
passed his first nine years there, until was a heiau, or temple-platform of stone,
removal to Ewa in 1836. Life in an where were standing live tall wooden
early missionary's home was peculiar. idols. We used occasionally to go there
Recollections of it will no doubt interest and look at their huge shark-mouths and
other grotesquenesses. I suppose that
many persons.
In the early thirties, Kailua was a large out of respect to the deceased Conqueror,
native village, of about 4000 inhabitants these gods of his had been permitted to
rather closely packed along u» rods of survive the general destruction of the
shore, and averaging 20 rods inland. It idols ot Hawaii. No tiotib: the fear of
had been the chief residence of King Ka- them was still strong in the minds of Unmebanieha, wdio in 1819 died there in a people. I never heard what finally berudely built stone house whose walls are came of them, but have beard that after
probably still standing on the west shore we left Kailua, Gov. Kttakim suffered a
of the little bay. Xear by stood a bet- relapse into idol-worship, and that Father
ter stone house occupied by the doughty Thurston descended upon the formidable
governor Kuakini. All other buildings old chief, and berated him with such
in Kailua were thatched, until Rev. Ar- severity that he submitted and repented.
temas Bishop built his two-story stone
I well remember the tremendous Govdwelling in 1831 and Rev. Asa Thurston ernor. He was an enormous man, of
in 1833 built his wooden two-story house great stature, and proportioned like Mr.
at Laniakea, a quarter of a mile inland. Paul [senberg, Jr. His weight was esMany of the native cottages were com- timated at 500 pounds. I used to see him
modious and neat inside, belonging to mounted on a strong "calico" horse
natives of more or less rank. But the whose back bent under his ivcight. and
great majority were small, ami betokened which seemed to trot with difficulty. All
great poverty, both outside and within. the natives, high and low sOod in great
There was an immense church on the awe of Eum, and crouched abjectly in his
same ground where now stands the old presence, crawling on hands and knees.
stone church. This was erected by Gov. Kuakini paid us occasional visits, occupyKuakini about 1828. It was a wholly ing a very broad arm chair my father bad
native structure, framed with immense made. He used to take some notice of
timbers cut and dragged from the great the small boy, whom many of the natives
—
interior forest by Kuakini superintend-
I November,
1000.
long and tedious, if infrequent. His
wife, Keoua, was like himself, a royal
chief of highest rank, and not quite
equally ponderous. I remember seeing
the princely pair lolling on their own
pile of rich N'iihau mats, with many attendants busily kneading their bodies and
limbs (lomi-lomi). Ages ot nourishing
diet and'massage for digestion had bred
a royal Hawaiian race of immense stature and girth.
Lite relative rank of other natives
could be approximately estimated by
their stature and corpulence. There were
quite a number of large fat n en and women of some rank among our neighbors.
The leading women met weekly a: our
house, most of them wearing the lei-palaoa, consisting of a thick bunch of finely
plaited hair passed through a large hole
in a hooked polished piece of whaletooth, and tied around the neck, forming
an insigniimi of rank. They also carried
small kahilis to brush away the Hies.
Any chief of high rank was attended by
one or more lly-biushcrs, b) a spittoonbearer, and other personal attendants.
The spittoon bolder was the most honored, being responsible to let none of the
spittle fall into the possession of an evilminded sorcerer, who might compass the
death of the Alii therewith. Broad, elastic cocoanut leal fans were in constant
play. Hawking and spitting were con-
tinual in any gathering of natives, and
were apt seriously to disturb public worship at church.
I!ut the great crowd of the common
people were miserably lean, and often
1 Hey were
very squalid in appearance.
too much in the "sea to appear filthy, although the heads of both high an low
were thoroughly infested. It was a daily
spectacle to see them picking over each
other's 'leads for dainties. Their vicinity
rendered necessary the frequent use of a
tine-toothed comb on us children, much
to our discomfort. But I believe our ancestors at no remote period were little
better off.
The people had ample cultivable land
in the moist upland from two to four
miles inland at altitudes of 1000 to 2500
feet. It is a peculiarity of that Kona
coast that while the shore may be absolutely rainless for months, gentle showers fall daily upon the mountain slope.
The prevailing trade-winds are totally obstructed by the three gre.it mountain
'
domes and never reach Kona.
There are
only the sweet land breeze by nigh', and
the cooling sea-breeze by day. The latter comes in, loaded with the evaporations
of the sea, and tloats high up the mountain slopes. As it rises, the rarification
of the air precipitates more and more of
its burden of vapor, so that at 2000 and
3000 feet, there are daily copious rains,
called after his name. But his calls were and verdure is luxuriant. The contrast is
�immense and delicious between the arid
heat of the shore, and the moist, c 101
greenness of the near-by upland. The
soil is most fertile, being formed from
the decay of recent lava-llow 5. There the
natives found their chief means of subsistence, and in good seasons, were sufficiently fed. In bad seasons there were
droughts and more or less of "wi," Of
famine. The uala or sweet potatoes, and
the taro. which constituted their chief
food grew best <>n the lower and warmer
ground, where was more liability to
drought.
'The chief causes of destitution were
the careless oppression of tin. chiefs, and
the attendant shiftlessncss of the people.
Xo one owned his land, and occupied it
solely at the will or caprice of his thief,
who might and often did without o.icc
deprive him of the produce of h toil,
and even of the land itself. 'The villag.'
was much infested by miserably Kan
pigs, whose scant food came In civengering. Occasionally a pig c. as t hened
in a pen. But the eye of the cllijf's retainer was usually upon any such pigs,
and it was likely to be snatched away,
even after being cooked. No one dared
Hence the village was
to remonstrate.
a place of great and squalid poverty. No
man or woman could earn .he smallest
coin. Xo money was in circulation, The
women very commonly plai'ed mats of
lau-hala, and there was much beating of
tapa, or bark-cloth. It is a dreary memory of childhood, that dismal resonance
of the tapa-mallcts all around the village.
The common multitude wore no foreign cloth. 'Their few garments were
wholly of tapa. 'The younger women
were rarely seen uncovered beyond decency, although old crones went .about
with the pa-11 only. 'The smaller children had nothing on. The men always
wore the half-decent inalo, and nothing
more. At meetings, they wi re the little
kihei, or shoulder cape. Bi fore 1830.
simple cotton shirts would not tinfrequently be seen in the church. I never
saw but two llawaiians wearing trousers
in Kailua. One was Kuakini. the other
'Thomas llopu. from the Cornwall school,
who came out with Bingham and 'Thurston. 'The national female costume was
the pa-U, which was worn by all at all
times. It was a yard wide Strip of barkcloth wound quite tightly around the
hips, reaching from the waist to the
knees, and secured at the waist by folding over the edges. Foreign cloth was
also used. At one great ceremonial', a
queen had her body rolled up in a pa-it
of 100 yards of rich satin.
The drinking-water of tin people was
very brackish, from numerous caves
which reached below the sea level. The
white people, and some chiefs had their
water from up the mountain, where were
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numerous depressions in the lava, full of
clear, sweet rain water. The: c were also
many tunnel-eaves, the channels of former lava-streams. The air from the sea,
penetrating these chill caverns, deposited
its moisture, and much distilled water
Tilled the holes in the floor, .sometimes
the fine rootlets of obia-trees penetrating
from above, festooned the ceilings of
these dark lava-ducts as wi:h immense
spider webs. If in a dry Season, water
was lacking on the open ground, 't could
always be found higher up on the mountain, in such caves. Twice a week one
of our ohuas or native dependants went
up the mountain with two huewal, or
calabash bottles, suspended by nets from
the ends of his maniaki or yoke, similar
to those used by Chinese vegetable venders. These he Tilled with vwcet water
and brought home, having 'irst covered
the bottles with fresh ferns, :u attest his
having been well inland. Tl c contents
of the two bottles filled a five-gallon
demijohn twice a week.
Tor cooking and cleaning purposes,
the brackish water sufficed. I liked it for
drink as a child, although it later became
revolting.
>ur people took our cl'.thes
up the mountain to be washed. 'The
wealth of clothing hung out >n the lilies
was a wonder to the people, who had
none. ( )n one day when in\ lathe was
about to sail to Honolulu, his six new
shirts were hung out on the line together.
A great amazement pervaded the minds
of the villagers at the incredible opulence
of their spiritual father, and the premises
were surrounded with crowd; to gaze at
the marvel. Our house occupied about
an acre of land, half of it in yards for
our native ohuas. and for domestic animals, cows, pigs and poultry. The other
half where the children played was surrounded by a high wall topp 1by a projecting paling to bar out native intruders.
Four men and their wives constituted our
force of servants. For wages they received their living. We had a block of
land up the mountain, where the men
cultivated food for us and themselves, 1
believe it is the same land now owned by
Miss Baird, as reported in the October
Friend. We had up ther: nourishing
orange trees and grape vines, and were
well supplied with taro, sweet potatoes,
bananas and sugar cane. Very oddly we
had not learned to cook bananas.
The position of house-servants to missionaries was one greatly coveted by the
natives, who were miserably poor. They
were exempt from the grinding oppressions of the chiefs and their retainers.
*
•
They always had abundance to eat and
wear, and were people of importance in
the community. My personal nurse in
infant years was Maunalua, the wife of
our very capable and energetic cook Ka-
laikini.
They left us in
1832
to
be
schooled at the new Lahainaiuna Seminary. Kalaikini had great business capacity, and became an excellent mason and
builder in Lahaina. Under my father's
guardianship, most of his numerous
children had survived, and a large family
grew up. 'The like was the case with a
majority of the old native servants of the
missionaries, while most of '.he children
of other natives died in infancy hrough
mismanagement. A grand-daughter of
Kalaikini is now a millionaire of much
social position, and wide tra\el.
At one time, in the twenties, the two
mission families at Kailua had a severe
experience of famine with the people, and
were unable to procure the ordinary- food.
It was a blessed god-send when rain
came, and a plentiful crop of wild mustard sprang up, furnishing abundance of
boiled greens. I think we always had
enough food to eat, such as sweet pota-
poi. goat's milk, bananas, sugar-cane, fresh pork, chickens, turkeys
and fish. Irish potatoes we never saw,
nor beef, except salted, procured from
whalers. Wild cattle abounded on MaUnakea, on the other side of the island.
We anil the Thurstons each kept a few
cows which grazetl on the sparse herbage
of the lower slopes, They were from the
wild stock introduced from California by
Vancouver, and yielded little nilk, which
was reserved for butter. A good flock of
goats gave a good supply of milk for the
table, and the kids were delicious eating.
My stepmother was a good cook, and we
often had puddings of rice an 1 of
or
arrow-root, which was an abundant wild
product of the country.
Rice came from China, g 'tierally becoming very wccvly. Our scanty supplies of Hour came from Boson, or'ered
by our fiscal agent, Mr. Levi Chamberlain. Coming around Cape Horn, before
the art of kiln-drying it had been learned,
it was commonly mouldy, and fuil of
large white worms. After careful sifting, the good lady would proceed to mcoporate* into the flour an equal bulk of
boiled sweet potato thorough!.' rubbed in,
so as seldom to betray its presence.
The
bread was fairly light, and far better than
no bread, though we children got little
of it, and no butter at all. Mrs. Thurston's bread used to be mucn darker I
think she worked poi into it. Sour muk
was abundant and helped, with salaeratus. to make the bread light. Mr. Chamberlain allowanced each Mission family
on one barrel of flour per annum
I tenieniber witnessing my father and Mr.
'Thurston in the act of dividing a barrel
of Hour, which may have been an ex'ra
bonus. They sawed it in half. The inside was solidly caked, mouldy for two
inches in, and thoroughly wormy. It was
all eaten except the mouldy exterior
Messrs. Thurston and Bishop both entoes, taro,
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joyed vigorous health, and labored hard
in their calling. What we children saw
was for one thing their daily toil at their
tables in translating the Scriptures from
the original Greek and Hebrew into the
Hawaiian vernacular, their manuscripts
being forwarded for revision after mutual comparison, to Mr. Richards at Lahaina, or Mr. Bingham at Honolulu.
'There was also much preparation of
school-b(x)ks and of hynms.
These
studies, however, were constantly interrupted by calls from natives nt all hours,
very commonly for medicine. Mr. Bishop, being centrally located had most of
this work. He had shelves full of medicine bottles, also a chest of drugs which
when opened dispensed a sickening odor
of aloes. A prominent drug was red
precipitate of mercury, which he used to
dust upon the fearful syphilitic ulcers
which disfigured so many of the people's
limbs and faces. Salts, blue-ptll and
calomel were leading drugs which 1
heard much of. Blood-letting was a constant remedy, in which bather Bishop
was an adept. Binding the arm, he
would prick the lancet into the swollen
vein, and the dark blood would spurt
three feet into the basin held to receive
it. That is obsolete practice, yet he undoubtedly relieved much misery, and saved many lives, for the people confided in
him, and could not be frightened by their
kahunas from seeking his ministration,
although multitudes of them perished by
the malpractice of these sorcerers.
Both these missionaries, m addition to
the regular Sabbath and week day services of the town, alternately Held similar
services in the villages within six miles
each way, going by canoe, or often on
foot, having no horse until 1835. They
also ditl an arduous labor in superintending the very inefficient work of the
native teachers in the schools of the region. Every few months was held in the
great church a grand field-day, called
Hoike, or exhibition, when a'l the pupils
of the schools in the district assembled,
and displayed their acquirements. We
children thought these high times, when
platoons of gaily rigged women and half
naked men would stalk to the front, and
pronounce the assons prepared. Sometimes they would be commended, but occasionally a stern rebuke would be administered to the teacher. These performances would often last all day, and
the attending crowds never seemed to
weary. Great progress was made in
those schools, through much and long
toil, which has culminated in the present
universal literacy- of the Hawaiian peop'e
(To be continued )
[November, 1900.
Kamehameha Schools for Girls.
We are glad of the opportunity of presenting a number of facts respecting the
interesting school for girls maintained
in Kapalaina upon the Kamehameha
foundation created by the bequest of Mis.
Bernice Pauahi Bishop. 'They are taken
from an article written by Mrs. Weston
Coyney for the /'. C. Advertiser.
The school accommodates 75 pupils of
12 years ami over. Any girl with a trace
of Hawaiian blood is eligible. They
come from all the islands. Twelve were
graduates at ihe last commencement.
('ne will complete a
normal course in
Milwaukee next June. Main new ap
plieants have been refused admission for
lack of room.
Miss Ida Pope is the able principal, of
long experience in the education of Hawaiian girls. She is aided by eight assistants and three subordinates. 'The
school was oper.ed Dec. 19, 181)4. The
building is an imposing one, architecturally Moorish in conception, with double
lanais and archways.
'The location is
sanitary and cool. It commands entraining views from ts Upper lloors, of mountain and ocean.
'The general housework of the school
—cooking, laundering, and the care of
public and private rooms—is done by the
pupils,
(lames—tennis, croquet, basket and
tower ball—afford ample relaxation and
recreation.
Mondays are holidays.
Saturday evenings the pupils gather in
the assembly hall or gymnasium for literary or social entertainments.
"The object of the school," quoting Miss Pope, "is to furnish a carefully
arranged, practical education to Hawai
ian girls of thirteen years or over, qualifying them for service at home, for wageearning in some handicraft, or as teachers in the Government schools. The
number of nunils is limited to eighty.
The tuition is fifty dollars a year of forty
weeks ftwo terms of twenty weeks
each). A limited number of full scholarshins is nrnvided by the nip of Bern
Pau»hi Bishon and of half scholarships
by ii.> C R. P.Uhop
Trust.
"Tlie school has offered two coii rS',c —
:
mi
Kncdisli and
9
Vo«-niit
coitrcp
TU,.
sehool-rooni work includes drill in the
-.iMninn Kr.,,,,-i, cs nlrrebra, Hawaiian and
'"'"''"l hist.irv literitnrp. elemental-
science, r'uhrnciw n'lvsiolon-v I>or-in<chemisl rv and n'<vsiVs
"Tn flic normal work the nunils
n<--ir-ttced in t''i' Mi-enn'-nrorv ■*hool; th"v
liiv., rci'i'M cd flip K-orU- of flip nrpvioii"
<rrn<lp
ln..p
.'hi'h'od methods, rufr* n*
yoolorrv-
and the normal course has been discontinued for the present. 'The work is
Specialised and allows three and a half
hours daily for school-room work, which
is supplemented by graded courses in
sewing, dressmaking, cooking, laundering and hospital practice.
"Gardening is a new venture. It is
hoped that a department of horticulture
will be established. In five years there
has been but a Limited area of the rockribbed' Kamehameha earth cleared for
cultivation, a green lawn, some trailing
vines, a llovver and vegetable garden, te 1
what has been done out of doors. We
hope to see a fruit orchard, where the
mango, orange, lime, papaia and pear w 11
flourish, and a garden that will supply
vegetables for the table and flowers in
abundance. We cannot make farmers of
Hawaiian girls, but we can train them
to beautify their homes and supply their
tables with tlowers. fruits and vcgeiabl s,
raised by their labor: and we can give
them an insight into the keeping and ear
ing for well-ordered homes and grounds.
This year a workshop has been comple ed
and added to the manual training department. It is a really royal workshop,
for it is built of great solid blocks of native stone, cemented, and has a concrete
floor and ceiling. 'The windows are wide
and high and simply screened by mosquito bars, which enables the girls to accomplish their work in comfort. It is
refreshingly cool. Altogether, it gives
one the impression of being a model
workshop.
"We have not the slightest idea of
making carpenters of these girls ;we are
simply striving to prevent the usual waste
of material seen in many houses. If
these girls are taught to drive a nail
straight, to repair the many broken articles around a house and to convert soap
boxes and supposedly useless bits of
w
I into useful and pretty things, we
shall have accomplished some go id."
'Those words tel! the story !
'The girls have weekly studies and talks
on nursing and hospital practice; care of
the body; cleanliness, common ailments,
simple remedies, what to do in emergencies, drowning, fainting, suffocating, poi
soiling; treatment of cuts, burns, bruises,
sprains and broken bones.
The gymnasium is a fine room
thoroughly equipped in every respect for
this work. Here are conducted combination movements, fancy marching, independent drills daily with poles, wands,
merry bells or dumb bells. During the
term talks are given on gymnastics explanatory of their hygienic effect. And
there are special talks on morals and
histn"- manners
In the sewing room the course begins
tisvcholofv. The
school grade has been advanced one year with plain sewing and terminates with
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dressmaking. Millinery is shortly to be
added to this course.
Lacemaking was begun this year under
a special tcachc.. ami a spacious room
at the top of the building (in the dome,
with windows on every side) has been
fitted up for this new department The
weaving is beyond praise. Most of the
work is sold am: provides pocket money
for the girls. The kitchen deserves special mention. It, like the new workshop,
is built of solid masonry. It is consequently fireproof. It is equipped with
the latest improvements and has many
labor-saving devices. 'The laundry is a
model of its type. Scores of merry girls
were ironing snowy garments, whose
prim Starchiness vouched for their drilling in this almost lost household art.
Their work wa.-. most creditable. And
their bright pleasantness iii this phase of
so-called "drudgery" was even more
marked.
The care of dining rooms, the correct
setting of a tabic and its decorations, arcto a certain ext'.nt, taught in the school
by actual observation. Naturally, they
lack the necessary tine china, iiapery and
silver to complete the scheme. But the
dining room is ,111 exceedingly nice one
and ferns and p >ttcd plants give a pleasing effect. Consequently the air is quite
fragrant.
'The religious life has been awakened
the formation of a Young Women's
Christian Union and is a prominent factor in the school. Committees for religious, missionary and social meetings, on
work among new students, on membership and athletics, are formed in every
department and encourage the development of Christian character.
Church
service is held every Sunday morning in
the Bishop Memorial Chapel and the
three schools gather tin-re for worship.
The Blakeslee Course of Bible Study is
used in Sunday school.
Discipline is maintained by appealing
to the honor of the pupils, refraining
from force as .1 corrective.
The entrance hall must not be forgotten. Tor in it. occupying the central position of honor, is a most beautiful polished table of koa wood formerly owned
by King Kamehameha \ and presented
to the school by Bcrniee Pauabi Bishop.
Needless to say, this is no ordinary table.
It is of selected wood and hand-polished
by the old Haw/aiians, whose methods
were superior to that now in use by the
younger genera;ion. It would bring a
fabulous price in the market today.
There are other relics of value presented by Mrs. Bishop; but none that impresses one as being quite so beautiful as
this table of royalty.
by
..
A Micronesian Newspaper.
'Through the kindness of Rev. Dr.
Bingham, the FRIEND, which is the oldest journal in '.he Pacific, has occasion
to extend the clasp of greeting to the
youngest newspaper in this ocean. It is
a four-page octavo sheet, printed quarterly in the Island of Kusaie. No. I, of
Volume 1, is before us. This is the first
newspaper ever printed in any part of
Micronesia. It is in the vernacular
tongue of the Gilbert Islands, of which
mission the editor, Rev. 1. M. Cliannon,
is the chief teacher in the Gilbert Island
Training school. He is assisted by Mote
f, Tint, and .Albert Randolf, a halfwhite in the school (Mote probably
stands for Moses).
There seems to be a variety of short
articles on the first page; on the second
an article on 'he "King's Daughters;"
on the third is an account of a debate in
the school. <hi the fourth page is a
column of news items, a few lines for
each of the preceding five months, ending
with a report of the death of Mrs. Channon's mother, icn months before. It
seems that Mr Channon had news from
his children in America, eight months
old, his previous dates being eighteen
months old.
The title of ihe paper is TE MAX X
RAOI. This means "'The Messenger of
Peace." We shall all pray and hope that
it will grow to be a great power for lov-
ing-kindness, among those lately very
savage tribes. The paper is printed on
a small press which, with a supply of
type and paper, has been lying unused at
the station for 22 years, since printing
could be done to better advantage in
America.
Oahu College.
Number of Registered Voters.
.
The number of voters registered en
the different Islands is as follows:
I lawaii
2,715
2,0^8
Maui group
-(
<)ahu
5.70-I
Kauai and \iihau
.
7.ty
ll,2l0
Oaliu lias more than half the voters
of the gHMip.
Independents Proscribe Dole Appointees.
A peculiar feature of the plans of the
"Independent" Party headed by Wilcox
is that they propose in the Senate to refuse to confirm any of the large number of officials who have been appointed
by Gov. Dole. Should the Governor persist in his choice, as lie may be able �«!
do, they propose in that case to cut down
the salaries of all those officials to 25 per
cent of present pay. Messrs. J. (). Carter and E. C. Macfarlane are nominee i
to the legislature by the Democratic party. Having a strong record as Royalists,
they were nominated also by the Independents, and asked to sign a pledge
not to confirm any of Dole's appointments. 'They emphatically refused to
sign the pledge, and their names wen
forthwith erased from the Independent
ticket. 'The Advertiser describes the Independent program as "one of chaos,
revenge and plunder." Present appearances are that they will carry the bulk
of the vote of the natives, who are ignorant and who deeply resent the dethron"
ment of the native sovereign. They Sic
likely to elect Wilcox as delegate to Congress, and what is likely to be even more
disastrous, a large majority in the legis-
lature.
P. S. Latest indications favor the
success of the Republican ticket.
'This institution has Opened its Kail
school and flattering
Interesting Legal Question.
prospects under the new President, the
Rev. Arthur Maxson Smith, Ph.D.. with
An important question upon which
several additions to the corps of in- our 'Territorial Supreme Court has renstructors.
dered two opposing decisions, is whether
The Trustees of the College have be- the provisions of the Constitution of the
gun to grade and lay out in residence lots the provisions of the Constitution of the
the beautiful tract of land of 130 acres in United States became applicable in Hathe rear of Rocky Hill, known as the waii as soon as the Islands were annexed
Punahou pasture. Being located fairly in 1898, or not until the Territorial Govup in Manoa Valley, and enjoying its ernment was created in June 14, 1900.
cool, moist climate, and at the same time If the former is true, then all convictions
in easy reach of the city center, this sec- for crime between the two dates have
tion promises to be the most desirable of been illegal, in which the Jury was not
our surburban tracts. 'The Rapid Tran- unanimous, as was the case with two persit Co. have engaged to run their cars sons named Edwards and Marshall. Edthither.
wards was convicted of a vilely infamous
A large and needed addition to the crime, but has been released by a decision
funds of the College promises to result of a majority of the Supreme Court in
from this measure.
his favor. One Justice being ill, his
term with a full
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96
place was filled by a member of the bar.
In the case of Marshall, who was convicted of a gross and malignant libel upon the late Chief Justice, a different
member of the bar was upon the bench,
and rendered an opposite opinion to the
previous one, resulting in Marshall's
breaking stones for one day in striped
clothing. His case was then carried before the Federal District Court, and
Marshall is now out on bail. The Chief
Justice, and a new Associate Justice took
opposite sides. The contest before Judge
Kstee seems likely to occupy a considerable time.
P. S. It has just been decided against
Marshall.
London has just completed six miles of
underground railway, which has cost the
city forty dollars an inch, or over fifteen
million dollars in all. Over 800,000 passengers have travelled upon it in a single
day. The locomotives and electric plant
are all of American design and construction.
Record of Events.
Oct. Ist.—Enthusiastic rally at the
Drill shed under the auspices of the
Young Men's Republican Club; a crowded hall, impressive addresses, ami glee
club singing gave good indication of a
lively time in politics the coming month.
2nd.—Hon. H. Waterhouse is chosen
in place of B. F. Dillingham, senatorial
nominee, absent from the islands and disqualified because not registered.—Supreme Court renders decisions affecting
would-be voters, viz.: must have lived in
Hawaii one year; and residence on a
coasting steamer does not establish a voting residence in the precinct.
3rd.—Festival of Yom Kippur, or Day
of Atonement, observed by a number of
the Jewish residents of the city.—Alexr.
Young's fine new steam launch arrives
per Rosamond, from San Francisco.
4th.—Ten "hello" girls of the telephone service go out on a strike.—A new
Waialua Hotel Company files articles of
incorporation, with stock of $12,000. —
Death of Robt. Moore, a well known kamaaina of 34 years' residence.
sth. —Manager Cassidy of the Mutual
Telephone Co. is succeeded by J. H. Corcoran, the expert recently arrived.—
Prince David arrives from Hilo by
special steamer sent for him, to register,
then returns to complete his campaign
'
and nominated David Kawananakoa as
their delegate to Congress.
oth. —Registration closes with a big
day's work.—U. S. District Attorney
Baird, while riding a bicycle, is run down
by a Chinese hacknian and severely injured.
10th.—'The Independents hold their
convention and decide upon candidates
for the legislature, choosing one foreigner on the senators' and two on the representatives' list.
11 th.—Judge Estee awards $8,342.30
as salvage against the Ditnrcggan, to the
tug Fearless, her officers and crew.—
Welcome reception at Central Union
Church to their returned pastor, Rev. W.
M. Kincaid.
12th.—Young Women's Christian Association hold a delightful reception in
their new quarters in the Progress block,
some 200 ladies being present.
14th.—Registrar Taylor reports the
total number of registered voters for all
the islands as 1 1,216.
16th.—Honolulu, and likely the whole
island, is treated to one of the heaviest of
rain storms. Much damage experienced
at the Honolulu plantation and Assistant
Engineer Xaoue drowned.—Benjamin
Steigemann, in a fit of jealous revenge,
shoots his wife and then himself. Both
were removed to the hospital for surgical
aid, but the man lived but a few hours.
The woman lingered on till the 18th, then
died.
17th.—The public are beginning to
realize the octopus character of the
plumbers' trust that has entrenched itself
in this city by virtue of the Board of
Health rules relative to sanitary conditions of buildings, etc.
18th.—Brilliant Republican speakers
entertain a big turnout at the ()rpheum,
with an overflow audience as enthusiastic
entertained by orators from the steps of
the Chinese church. —Brilliant wedding
at St. Andrew's Cathedral of Fredk. C.
Smith to Miss Alice Wall, Rev. Mr. Lee
officiating.
21 st.—The Zealandia. with the excursion party of Mystic Shriners, 190
strong, arrives via Hilo, for a brief visit.
The Masonic body here had made preparations of welcome, the Hawaiian Hotel
and Masonic Temple being tastefully decorated. From 3 to 5 p. m. a reception
was held in their honor at the rooms of
the Temple, which was largely attended
in spite of the inclement weather.
22nd.—Masonic party visit Waialua's
tour.
plantation and Haleiwa.—Annual meetBth.—The transport Hancock arrives ing of the Hawaiian Planters' Associato remove the soldier dead.—Henry tion for the presentation of reports, elecGrube, a veteran resident, passed away tion of officers and consideration of imyesterday, aged 73 years.—The Demo- portant cmestions affecting the sugar in*
crats met in convention at the Orpheum, ( dustry of these islands.
[November, 1900.
23rd. —In spite of a drizzling rain the
visiting Shriners are entertained by the
Blue Lodges of this city with a strictly
Hawaiian luau at Prince David's, at Waikiki, during the afternoon. During the
forenoon Governor Dole held a reception
in their honor at the Executive building.
—Planters' Association annual meeting
concludes its labors.
24th. —Transport Grant arrives with a
large complement of ladies on board, en
route for Manila.—S. S. Queen arrives
from San Francisco in place of the Australia, withdrawn temporarily to initiate
the 'Tahiti steam mail service. The Aorangi, from the Colonies, and America
Mam, en route for the Orient, give the
city front a lively steamer day.
25th.—The Shriners and their ZeaInnaia depart for San Francisco and arcgiven a big send-off.
27th.—Jno. McAuley, engaged in
blasting at Krhei, Maui, is instantly
killed by a premature explosion.—Deputy
Sheriff Chillingworth has a desperate encounter recapturing an escaped prisoner.
30th.—S. Johannavitz, engaged at the
X'ew England bakery, meets instant
death from an electric wire at 3:15 a. m.
in the discharge of his duties. The wires
of the city, for some cause, were found
to be dangerously overcharged, ami further danger was averted by shutting
down at the power houses.
BIRTHS.
£AYIDGK—In this city. Oct. 2nd, to the
o' Willlan Savidge, a daughter.
SI'KWART-At Honolulu, Oct. 10th, to the
r.l T. McCants Stewart, a daughter.
BOOTH—At Haill, Pauoa, Oct. 11th, to the
of C. W. Booth, a daughter.
KARRATTI—In this city, Oct. 11th, to the
of Georg? H. Karrattl a sen.
EMERSON—In this city, Oct. 15th, to the
of J. S. Emerson, a son.
M'KICOLL—In this city. Oct. 23rd, to the
ci D. W. McNlcoll. a son.
wife
wife
wife
wife
wife
wife
MARRIAGES.
SVENDSEN-MYHHE-ln San Francisco, Sept.
yth, by the Rev. F. 11. Chcriiigton, Capt. E.
H. Svendsen of Bergen, Norway, master of
the Norwegian steamship Horda, and Helga
Myhre of Honolulu, H. I.
CIIURCH-STEYN-ln this city. Oct. 10th, by
the Rev. Mr. Uaborne. Fredk. J. Church to
Miss Elizabeth K. Steyn.
I .VLMER-I'OTTS—In Honolulu, Oct. 11, Frank
L. Palmer, of Honolulu to Jeanle I'otts, of
Vancouver, B. C.
!■ MITH-WALL—At St. Andrew's Cathedral,
tils city, Oct. lxth. by the Rev. Mr. Lee,
Fiertk. C. Smith to Miss Alice Wall.
VANIMON-I.OUD— In this city, Oct. 24th, at
St Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev. Y. H.
Kitcat. C. Melvin V'animon to Miss Ida Doud.
DEATHS.
SCRIMGEOUR—At Forest. Ontario, on Sept.
!'th, Mary Jane Scrlmgeour, in the fifty-third
yiar of her age.
More—ln this city. Oct. 4th, Robert More, a
native of Glasgow, Scotland, aged 52 years
It months.
GKUBE—In this cltv, Oct. 7th, Henry Grube, a
1' ng time resident of these islands, aged 73
"cars, a native of Germany.
SANFORD—In this city. Oct. 12th. from Iniurles in an accident at the Honolulu Plantayears.
Ion, Danl. Sanford. aged
JEI.MNGS-Oct. 25th In Honolulu. Edward Jellings. son of B. Y. Jellings, and the late Mrs.
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�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, H responsible for lta con-
tents.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
The Meeting at
- -
Editor.
Kukuihaele.
The autumnal meeting of the Hawaii
Association was held this year at Kukuihaele, September 13-15. There was not
a large attendance, as several of the older
pastors were absent, but there was an
unusual degree of harmony manifested
throughout the meeting. Only once was
there a long debate and a marked division of opinion. It came in connection
with the resolution, which was finally
passed, that the churches be advised to
secure as speedily as possible titles to the
sites of their meeting-house lots and to
have them made in the name of the Hawaiian Board. The more intelligent pas
tors were strongly in favor of the resolution, but when the vote was taken the
bouse was found to be divided evenly,
and the final affirmative vote was east by
the moderator.
A rather larger grant than usual was
asked of the Hawaiian Board towards
meeting the salaries of the pastors. This
was done because of certain unusual
shortages. For example, the salary of
one of the Kona pastors had decreased
during the past year about $75.
It was voted that the Secretary of the
Hawaiian Boartl be asked to secure the
services of Mr. Poepot. late of the theological school, hi place of David Ai, resigned, for the churches of the districts
cf Puna and Hilo, and it was further
voted that Mr. Hill be asked to have a
general care of these churches and also
of those in the Hamakua district. Furthermore the association voted to ask the
Board to send Rev. E. S. Timoteo (if he
could be spared for a time from Honolulu) on an evangelistic tour to the
churches of Hamakua, Waimea and Kohala. The pastor at Hamakua Hikina
promised to receive him first and give
him a good start.
()ii Sunday morning there was a gathering of the Hamakua Sunday schools at
the Kukuihaele church and an interesting
and profitable service was held. ()ver
$80 was raised towards back pay on the
pastor's salary, also $16 for the Sundayschool.
Kukuihaele is a very pleasant region to
visit and the association was very hospitably entertained. All along the Hamakua roads the dust lay thick, the sky
not clear and the atmosphere dry, but the
sugar cane looked well and the streams
were full. The Hamakua roads, by the
way, are not so fine as those in the Hilo
district. They are not as well ballasted,
neither are the grades as easy. The
drive from Laupahoehoe to Hilo is free
of dust and very enjoyable. From Kukuihaele to Hilo thero is almost a continuous stretch of sugar cane covering an
extent of over fifty miles. Only two or
three white men have done anything with
coffee—sugar cane is more profitable, yet
with the right culture coffee can undoubtedly be made a paying crop. It has
been suggested that the coffee land needs
fertilizing. The plant soon exhausts itself as a heavy bearer unless it is fed.
When I was a child I would sometimes
leave the house and go out into the uplands to find my father as he was cultivating some patch of mountain taro. I
would go up to the usual places and
sometimes I would not find him there;
then I would go further into the woods,
shouting and calling his name. All would
he silence at first, but I would press further into the lonely forest still crying
father! father! Then a faint replywould come and I would stop to listen to
see if it were my father's voice or simply
an echo from some wild glen—only the
echo of my voice. How glad I was and
how much relieved from suspense when
at last I heard my father's voice ring
through the forest in reply to my anxious
call. Ah, then 1 would run to him and
he would quiet my fears and I would be
at peace.
There is a name I have heard in all
your singing, a name spoken over and
over again, as if some one were being
called—it is the name of the one person
we all are seeking—it is the name of
Jesus. Do not cease calling that name
till you find Him. There are other voices
we hear in the wilderness of this world,
as in our loneliness and anxiety we cry
out for some one to befriend us, but it is
only the voice of Jesus that has power to
still our fears—that voice will be heard
in the soul of every one that earnestly
seeks him.—Rev. W. N. Lono at the
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like ships' boats, are in danger of destruction when they are left to themselves
and are not bound firmly to us and made
safe by our constant, loving care. All
tiiese things we are doing for the children, the watchful home life, the regular
Sunday-school work, the daily and hourly protection we throw around them, are
the bands that lift them up out of the
stormy waves and keep them safe from
harm.—Rev. W. N. Lono at the Sundayschool concert at Kukuihaele.
The Kauai Association.
Several important resolutions were
passed by the Kauai Association (Oct.
17-18). One was an invitation to Rev.
Mr. Desha of Hilo to make an evangelistic tour through the island. With this
was coupled a request that the Hawaiian
Beard assist in bearing the expenses of
the tour.
A resolution was also passed that all
possible aid be given the N. P. M. I. by
way of influencing worthy young men to
enter it with a view to the work of the
ministry. To this was added an expression of confidence in Mr. Lydgate as one
fitted to become a teacher in the Institute. This latter part of the motion was
not passed without protests on the part
of some of the pastors, who feel that perhaps the needs of Kauai should keep Mr.
Lydgate there.
Another resolution was passed as a
safeguard in the holding of monies collected from the public for church building purposes, etc. It is as follows:
In view of the fact that this Association grants authority to church building
committees to collect monies from the
public and is consequently responsible for
the holding and use of such monies, be it
therefore resolved, that all -uch money
as soon as collected be placed in the
hands of the Agent cf the Hawaiian
Board on this island (Mr. Lydgate), he
1o place it in a bank for safe keeping till
such time as it may be needed, when he
shall have power to draw and use the
same with the consent of the pastor or
Sunday-school concert at Kukuihaele.
treasurer of the church by which the
When I used to cross the seas on my money was raised.
way to Micronesia I would notice how
The Story of Pingelap.
snug everything on the ship would be
made for the long and perhaps stormy
By Rev. Francis M. Price.
voyage. I marked especially how securely the boats were lashed to the ship's
One day, in the year 1871, as the
sides. When putting out from a port
they were always hoisted up to the davits Morning Star was on her way from Hoand made fast; they were never left to be nolulu to Ponape and nearing the latter
dragged through the water behind the place, a small green spot appeared in the
ship. The heavy seas would have soon distant horizon, flashing like an emerald
dashed them to pieces had they been left in the dark bosom of "old rx:ean " As
there, but when firmly secured at the the ship drew nearer the green spot took
sides of the ship they were safe from the form of groups of lofty bread-fruit
harm.
trees and fronded cocoanuts, covering a
I have been thinking that our children, landed area of about three square miles,
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against whose rocky shores the restless
sea broke into white Spray on all sides.
This was the island of l'jngclap, a lo.ie
spot, sixty miles from its nearest neighlior, Mokil, and 150 miles trim Po.iape,
whose secluded people were living in
—al ignorance ol God and any suggesHow-11 of a Christian civilization.
traders had visited them, but brought no
hope of better things.
Mr. Sturges was on board 'he Star, ie
turning to Ins work after a period of rest
in America, and as he stood on the deck
watching the island and thought of her
lost and uncared-for-people, his heart
was moved to do something for them.
Turning to the captain, he said: "Can
you not heave to and send us ashore?"
"Certainly," the captain said, and soon a
boat put off for land, while the ship stood
off and on, for the island has no anchor-
age.
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and brought home five young men to
11is bus.ne.ss
work on Ins plantation.
tailed and be turned these young men oil
to smlt lor themselves in a strange land,
150 miles lrom Home. Some 01 tiiein
lound llieir way (shall we not say weic
led.') to the mission school, aim auc. a
lew months two ol them wen: converted
and baptised, taking the names ol
v nice iheir ma. is
Lamas and Telit.
were touched ny divine love, incy desired to be sent back home that they nngiu
tell their triends and neighbors vvnat
great things the Lord nail none KM
them." 1 nere was no objection; i'ie
Chief could not well rellise his own people a happy return home.
Besides, i'omas was Hie son of an 111
llueiitial priest and medicine man on
Pingelap. So these earnest young men
weiii home to tell the wonderful story
that bad wrought so powerfully in their
own hearts and the people heard them
gladly. he old priest, nowever, seeing
that his craft was m danger, did not like
the growing influence ot the new religion, and, finding that he could not
seduce the boys to sin, he began to oppose them openly. Ac can Utmost near
nun saying to the people: "Our old ways
are good enough for us. This religion
may he all right for white men, bin we
are another sort. Can you not see that
these men are trying to change all our
old customs? It used to be that a man
might have as many wives as he desired,
litu these striplings say that even a chiei
may have but one wife, Our spirits will
lie angry; we shall all die with some disease and our island will sink down into
the sea if we do not drive these boys
away." Then some one was taken sick
and the wily priest charged li upon I omas and It-tit ; somebody's canoe upset
during a storm at sea and they were to
blame of course: and so every sickness
and every sort of accident or misfortune
was fastened upon this new religion.
Finally the old priest called the people
together to witness the greatest possible
display of his power; he would kill Tomas and Tent by incantation. Proceeding to do so Ik- worked himself up into
such a frenzy of anger and excitement
that he lost consciousness and fell down
in convulsions.
'The frightened people
tried to restore him and failed. At last,
some one suggested: "Send for Tonias
and Tefit, perhaps they may be able to
help him." Tonias and 'Telit were away
with their friends being killed; doubtless
anxious, perhaps praying. A messenger
soon brought them, and seeing how the
case was tbev knelt down beside the old
man and offered up audible prayer to
Jehovah, while the crowd stood in re-
Going ashore the party found the people "living like (logs in kennels," and as
I
morally degraded as their lives were impoverished. The "old, old story" was
told them for the people speak the Ponape language, especially ii iw Poiiape
had received the gospel and were prosperous and happy, and the chief and people, with one accord, asked tor a Chr.s
tian teacher. The chief promised to receive the teacher kindly, provide a house
for him and care for bun "as a father
for a son;" and the missionary went
away rejoicing that "God ha 1 opened a
door of faith' unto Pingelap.
Not long thereafter another ship drew
near this island and sent a boat ashore,
but for an entirely different purpose.
This was the schooner of Captain Haves,
the South Sea pirate —one of the most
notoriously wicked men that ever curse I
the Pacific ocean. When he learned from
the natives that the Morning Star had
visited them and that they bad agreed
to receive a Christian teacher, he at once
concocted a scheme to defeat this plan.
The result was that he went away rejoicing, because he carried in his pocket a
written contract made with the chief of
Pingelap, which the chief had signed by
making "his mark,' in which it was
agreed that Captain Hayes was to furnish the people with drink, trinkets, etc.,
to the amount of $10 annually, and the
chief was not to allow a Christian teacher
to land on his island for ten years
When Mr. Sturges returned with his
teacber the chief refused to have anything to do with them and he went back
to Ponape with a heavy heart Captain
Hayes had seemingly triumphed and the
Pingelap people were still "without God
in the world, having no hope." But
prayer was made earnestly of the church
unto God "for Pingelap," and that pray- spectful silence with awe-stricken faces.
It was probably the first really public
er was strangely answered.
prayer
went
to
that had ever been offered in
Pingelap
A Ponapean trader
Pingelap, and it was not in vain. While
they were yet asking the Lord heard and
the old priest arose in the presence ot the
multitude. There was only one sentence
in the mouth of every one on that island
thereafter: "1 he new religion is true.
The death knell of heathenism on Pingelap was struck m that prayer. Later a
better educated teacher and his wife were
located on the island and I ollias and
Telit returned to the school to complete
their special training. And so the lialilean conquered.
Mr. Sturges writes of a visit made to
this island two years later as follows:
"I could not restrain the tears as I witnessed such a mass of humanity—very
many with long beards, white as the
driven snow, and as many as 400 children
seated so prettily before the stand, and all
so orderly and well behaved. 'Why do
you weep?' they asked. '1 was thinking
of the way you rejected me two years
ago.' 'O,' they replied, 'then we did not
know, but we know now.'
It may be interesting also to read the
testimony of Captain Haves who, on occasion of another visit to Pingelap, wrote
as follows:
"I went ashore to see my agent and
much surprised to find what a
change had come over Pingelap. All the
natives from far and near were thronging
into the church, which could not accommodate them. Most of them were dewas
cently dressed and conducted themselves
throughout the service with extreme
quietness and decorum, and sang in a
manner which was quite refreshing.
They have entirely given up smoking and
would not, I believe, take tobacco as a
gift. They have erected a tine house for
their missionary, are improving the style
of houses, repairing and cleaning up in
front and 1 must admit that the aspect of
the town has undergone a most astonishing and wonderful change."
The effect 011 Captain Haves himself
was for a time most striking. He seems
to have been overwhelmed by the evident
hand of (iod in all this. He visited the
missionaries ami professed conversion.
I le had formerly lived in Cleveland.
()hio, and had been brought up religiously, Doubtless, this was for him the call
of Cod to repentance unt 1 life, but
though affected for a time be soon fell
back into the old way "and the last state
of that man was worse than the first."
When the Morning Star was wrecked he
jumped upon his deck ami proi>osed
three cheers. A few years ago he was
shot by one of his own sailors and was
probably cast into the sea, which he had
so long cruised, finding an unwept and
dishonored grave.
Three years ago the wrier visited
Pingelap on the Robert W. Logan.
There was a large stone clv.rch, 40x75,
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attentive
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people. Tonias, will open this month, and on Maui new
kindergartens are being formed. Paia
and llamakuapoko have already organized at an expense of $1,500 a year to tht
plantations, and Lahaina, liana and Waiiuku will soon establish schools in connection with the plantations at those
places. Hilo. too, lias its kindergarten.
We hope for a closer affiliation with these
for twenty years 'he pastor ol the church,
sat in the pulpit by my side, iressed in a
white duck suit—a fine, man!'-. Christian.
He conducted the services of the day in
a dignified and reverent manner. Near
the pttlpit, on a long bench, sat the deacons, and most conspicuous >f all among
them was the king,—a tall, stout man,
wearing a heavy blue, army coat, with
two rows of large brass buttons, and, al
though the day was very hot, buttoned
up to the chin. 'The chuivh now has
about 300 members and the day-school
250 pupils. The simpler arts of civilized
life are gradually being introduced.
Walking about in their village one sees
women sitting in their home; making the
famous "Pingelap hats," and bears here
and there the hum of the sewing machine. Wooden houses with floors are
replacing the old huts and the church, in
which they assemble daily at sunrise and
sunset for public worship and in which
the children gather for school, is the center of the social, political and religious
life of the community.
And vet it is only thirty seven years
since Tonias and Tefit, yet children in
the faith, knelt under the eoeoairit trees
beside the old medicine man and lifted
up holy hands to Jehovah, their God,
"Who deliverest the poor from him that
is too strong for him, yea, the pOO" and
needy, from him 'hat spoileth him."
<>o8 Thirty-fifth street. Oakland, Cal.
schools in the future, as it will be help
fill
to
all."
are hoping soon to get numerous lifts to
the delicious atmosphere and verdure of
that elevation overlooking the city and
half the Island. It will be our favorite
outing. We are much tempted to buy a
lot and build a new home Up there, almost
in town, and yet far above it in a temperate zone. Just think of a three mile ride
for a nickel, to make half a mile as the
bird flies, and then to be high up in a sort
of celestial atmosphere. 'This must become a most favorite residence section.
Pearl Harbor Bar.
Mercy Asked for High Sheriff.
Lieut.-Col. Ileuer of C. S. A. Engineers is looking at the bar of Pearl
Harbor, to see whether the sum of $100,-(kxi already appropriated is enough to
justify work upon excavating a narrow
passage through it, say 200 feet wide at
the bottom, such as the one in Honolulu harbor. Much additional clearing
would ultimately be necessary in the interior channel. It is intended to have a
clear passage through the bar of 500 feet
wide. It seems possible that a begin
ning may be made Upon this long delayed
A certain circuit judge lately addressed
the High Sheriff of this territory a
mittimus for the execution of a Japanese
murderer, closing with the following
words: "Hereof fail not: and may God
have mercy on your soul." Such a message seems calculated to inspire solemn
thoughts in the Sheriff's mind, whether
the judge was justified in administering
such a serious admonition to him or not.
The Governor has returned the mittimus
to the judge for correction.
to
and much needed work.
Almost to the North Pole.
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& LAND CO.
The Duke dc Abruzzi, nephew of the
late King of Italy, has achieved a great
success, by having reached a point some
hundreds of miles nearer to the Xorth
Pole than was gained by Xatisen. He was
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Prosperity of Free Kindergartens. only about jio nautical mile, from the HONOLULU, PEARL CITY, EWA
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AND WAIANAE PLANTATIONS
The following extracts are from the for the winter. It is becoming evident
annual report of the Tree Kindergarten that the whole region of the Xorth Pole is TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
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and Children's Aid Association:
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"During the year 524 children have distinguished
of
Mt.
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ascent
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Hrrivinfl- in Honolulu nt 8:11 p. m. and 5:55 p.m.
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Japanese, South Sea Islanders, ll;.wm
ians and Portuguese I'alama. with [II
on the roll, has a majority of Hawaiian*.
but includes Japanese. Chinese, Portuguese and Swedish. The school at camp
No, 2, which will be called the Vineyard
Street Kindergarten, has 105 children.
Here the Chinese have headed the lid
but Hawaiians, Japanese and American
children are in attendance. After the
plague the Japanese Kindergarten met at
cam])
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Thanksgiving Day
Prayer lor Material Mercies
Boys' Brigade Work
Old Memories
Results of Election In Hawaii
The Heathen Party
Hawaiian statistics
population of Hawaii Territory
lienor to Henry P. Ha 1.1 win
Success of B. F. Dillinithum
Rer-ordol Events
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H.D., H.l>
Rev. M. L. Gordon,Thanksgiving
Christian Japanese
Kclea: The Surf-Rider
Associated Charities ol Honolulu
olaa Plantation Prospering
Conversions on Transport Logan
Exceptional Rainstorm
Diabolical Ammunition
Prayer for Material Mercies.
Love debarred from helping, when others
are free to help? The whole conclusion
of these free-thinkers is unphilosophical
( )ur Lord taught his disciples to pray,
"Give us this day our daily bread." Tlie
llolv Scriptures abound in directions to
pray for material mercies such as rain,
fond and healing, and in recorded
Editor. answers to such prayers. This is common alike to the Old Testament and the
lnl New.
Christian people in all past ages
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Thanksgiving Day.
Our grand Puritan Holiday was well
observed ii) Honolulu in the various
churches. The Evangelical churches
united their forces at Central Union
Church, with a crowded house, and a
grand musical display. Rev. Mr. Pearson of the M. E. Church preached
eloquently on our causes for thankfulness, taking occasion for a vehement onslaught on the Saloons as the giant evil
of our country. In this connection we
regret to note that one of our leading
dailies lent countenance to the destructive drinking habit by giving claret to its
newsboys at their Thanksgiving dinner.
l)o not teach the hoys to love the red
wine!
It has been indeed a year of blessings
both in Hawaii and in the whole of the
United States. Among the mercies noted
by the preacher was that of a Presidential
election so devoid of the extreme bitterness of calumny commonly experienced. Another mercy not alluded to, was
the wonderful deliverance of that great
throng of Envoys and Missionaries from
their terrible and protracted peril in Peking. We believe that we shall come to
see that the great events in China are the
prdttde to a wide opening of that vast
empire to the Gospel of the Son of God.
Yerilv the Star of Day is rising high,
and the Morning of Deliverance seems to
be dawning on Earth's darkness.
There
is, however, a
considerable
'diss
of fair-minded Christians now who nave
come to hold that all changes in the material universe are so strictly under the
regimen of natural and changeless law
that God will not change any results of
such law in answer to our prayers; hence
such prayers for material blessings are
useless and absurd, although spiritual
blessings may he asked for and received.
It is with pain that there is observed
more or less tendency among some Christian preachers to adopt this form of unbelief, and even to plume themselves on
it as an exercise of "freedom" in thought,
otherwise "Free-thinking," as Unbelief
used to he called.
Their reasoning is erroneous and their
conclusion unscientific. The admitted
invariahleness of the working of natural
law justifies no such conclusion. Beyond
and above the laws of Matter is avast
realm of Thought and Voluntary action
which operate upon Matter, and in accord with material laws, modify and
change results. The engineer changes
the course <>f rivers. The physician resists the fatal action of poison. The forester reclothes the land with trees, and
hrings rain. Naked and starving people
are constantly fed and clothed by hencficent voluntary effort. Material forces
are everywhere harnessed by human wills
to work out vast results. The invariahleness of the laws of Matter does not hinder, hut promotes all these hencfieent
changes. And we are continually soliciting or praying to others to do this and
that good thing for us.
But if we so pray to men. why may we
not also pray in like manner to the infinitely mighty and infinitely merciful Father to operate upon Nature for our good,
even as his human creatures do? Is Almighty God paralyzed and made incapable of action by changeless laws, while
all his rational creatures can act so powerfully upon Nature? Is the Father of
and absurd.
But besides this unquestionable possibility of direct personal action by the
Almighty wholly in accord with the invariable laws ot Matter, He also has at
his command human minds and wills.
lie may grant your prayer for food by
instigating a neighbor to bring the food
to you. He may grant your prayer for
the healing of a sick child by inspiring
the doctor with the rijrht method of cure.
And still more, we are taught, and have
no reason to doubt, that Cod has innumerable hosts of angelic servants at his
command who are able to act upon matter in ways that engineers and scientists
have not yet learned, and do not possess
strength or capacity to employ. Rain,
drought, pestilence and every other process of the material world are not only
not improbably, but are almost certainly
within the scope of the force and skill of
those higher orders of rational beings.
Then let us pray without doubting
Cod's capacity and power to grant any
petition whatever that lie sees it wise to
accept. It is the height of absurdity anil
folly for unbelief to think that God is
paralyzed and cannot help us in any need
whatsoever. Such a conclusion is not
only unchristian; it is unphilosophical
and unscientific.
Boys' Brigade Work.
Mr.
John D.
Waldron from Xorthfield
has been employed to take charge of the
Manual Training department of the Hoys'
Brigade. For six years Mr. Waldron
was in charge of the carpenter work at
Moody's Mt. Hermon Training school,
lie has also been in home mission and
pastoral work in Western Massachusetts.
A shop at the junction of Heretania
and King streets has been well fitted up
with benches and tools, and some forty
pupill are taking lessons three times a
week, (hiring six hours a day. Although
especially for the boys enrolled in the
Brigade the institution is free to all.
Now it is time that the Public High
School and Oahu College should each
add I Manual Training department. It
is a shame that our higher grade youth
should not eniov the essential training
which is in reach of every native boy.
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102
Old Memories of Kailua.
By S. E. Bishop.
(Continued.)
My earliest memory of our home, was
that of two thatched cottages, set closely
sitle by side, and raised up on a low stone
platform. < me was thatched with la-i,
the other with pili-grass. ()n my fourth
birthday, in February, 1831, my father
led me a few rods inland to sec the stone
house he was building. I remember the
awe with which I gazed into the gloomy
depths of the still open cellar. A Mr.
Castle was the carpenter. Most of the
lumber used was koa, from the forest
inland. The lloors were of wide hoards,
sawed by hand, under Mi. Castle's sup
erintendence.
He afterwards made
shingles for the house out of the same
timber, although it was at fust thatched
with la-i. The shingled roof yielded a
supply of rainwater m the rainy season.
'I Ins was stored in casks in the cellar.
The bouse was well built and commodious, with three rooms in each story, and
verandahs on the seaward side. There
was also an ell inland, containing the dining room and kitchen. In the kitchen
was a brick oven, also an old iron stove
of antiquated form.
In the fireplace
were the usual equipments of crane and
pendent hooks for kettles.
Dr. Andrews succeeded us in 1837 in
the occupancy of the house. In 1838 his
son was born there, Dr. Geo, I'. Andrews, now of Honolulu. < )f the live
years spent in this house, I have vivid
and many pleasant recollections. From
the upper verandah, my older sister and
myself often watched the active gambols
of the crowd of natives sliding on the
great rollers of the surf, which we could
see through the stems of a grove of coconut trees. That now nearly forgotten
sport was then in its fullest activity. In
the absence of horses, equestrian sport
had not displaced it. Each one swam
out with the light surf board under th
arm, diving under the incoming comb-
down the
steep
hill of the
wave,
which
ever came pushing up under them. It
required great skill to maintain the precise position on the slope of the wave
which was necessary. and sometimes a
less practiced one would be overtaken by
the comber and left behind. Put
majority of the performers were able to
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kneel on their boards, and many of and stalagmites of small dimensions.
them to stand erect after getting started. From the mouth of the cave a continuaThis was a universal sport of the chiefs tion extended inland, but the entrance
and common people alike. The ponder- of ibis was blocked by debris. 1 rememous chiefs had very large boards of light ber a visit from a shipmaster and his
wood. In the Bishop Museum may In' wife who started to explore the cave, flic
seen today an immense surf board of the lady came on with us, hut the brave cap1, on which the tain, who would coolly rush his boat on
cork-like wili-wili w
famous Paki used to disport himself at a whale, dared not push into the dread
Lahaina fiftj years ago.
doubt wheth- darkness, anil retreated. I think Mrs.
er Kuakini with his 500 pounds was agile Thurston kept her milk pans in the cool
enough to attempt it. In handling canoes mouth of the cave.
the natives were most adroit. Kona, with
There was a large cow-pen. of great
its great koa forests inland, abounded in interest to us children, with its calves,
canoes. There were 110 boats. The peo- and the well made frames to hold the
ple were skilled fishermen, and often went necks of the cows while milked. Their
many miles to sea, in pursuit of the larg- legs were tied to stancheons to prevent
er deep-sea fisfl. A name given to Mt. kicking, and then the indispensable calf
Hualllai belli,'! us, was "Kilo-waa," or was applied to induce the cow to give
Canoe-descrier. The canoes were of down her milk. Two quarts per cow was
elaborate form and smoothness. Most considered a large yield. They were
of then were single canoes with outrig- from the wild, long-horned Mexican
gers. Many large ones, however, were breed, which can be handled only with
rigged double, six or eight feet apart. the lasso and heavy whip.
with a high platform between them. All
A very large black boar in a pen was
the fastenings were of carefully plaited also an object of interest and much fear,
sinnet or cocoanut fibre, the lashings be- lie may have been of some improved
ing laid with great care and skill. file breed. Most of the native pigs were of
mast was stepped in the platform. The the razor-back species, with immense
common people had mat-sails. Those of heads and bristling spines. Their dogs,
Kuakini's canoes, were of sail-duck.
which were their meat as well as pigs,
I think il was a year later than ours, wire of small size with upright ears. I
that Mr. Thurston built his wooden never saw, except in a picture, a dog
house at Laniakea, a quarter mile inland with drooping ears until perhaps ten
and perhaps
feet higher. It was a years old. Cats we kept in plenty. An
vcrv rocky, arid site. The walled en- old black puss was a beloved pet, who
closures must have occupied two acres after a protracted absence, when we
A little hack in the premises was a lofty reached home, came running and jumped
pile of clinker stones, which may have all over us. Not long after she mysterbeen natural, or perhaps a heiau or place iously disappeared. The Thurston cats
of idol-worship. Around the base of this were yellow.
< >n the road between our house and
pile on the barren rocks grew a number
of the singular pilo-pilo plants vcrv lux- the Thurstons', was the goat-pen used by
uriant. They have large plumy flowers both families. It contained a large flock,
which emitted a strong odor like prussic which were driven down to it every afacid. file fleshy legume was on the end ternoon to be milked. The gambols of
of the long pistil, and could be pickled the kids were entertaining. In milking,
as a caper. During the shorter moist the goat was laid down on her side. A
season, the common weeds of the place little to the north of the road was a well
were mustard, and a thorny poppy with some fxi feet deep, which the missionaries
large white flower, 'flu's was probably had dug through the lava many years
introduced from Mexico with cattle. before, but the water found was brackish.
Purslane abounded. A common weed in Nearer the shore the road led past some
Kailua was the No-hu, which we bare caves, or rather lava-bubbles, which were
footed children held in dread on account of sufficient area to form convenient
>>f its large seeds with four sharp prongs. places for beating tapa. The mallets were
one of which was always in a vertical po- generally hammering away.
I have delightful recollections of our
sition.- The bright yellow flower was a
vcrv pretty one; we called them daisies, intercourse with the Thurston children.
■md tin' running plants briars.
There were three, Pcrsis, Lucy and Asa.
Just hack of the Thurston house was a later were born Mary and Thomas.
deep pit. which was the mouth of an im Persia is the only survivor, now the venmense cave extending to the shore, end erable Mrs. Taylor in her Both year, who
ing in a pond of brackish water at sea- has had great experience of social and
level. We occasionally joined a party of religious activity, Lucy was a t,nrl of
visitors in exploration of this cave with the sweetest amiability, who (lied in New
lamps. There were one or two difficult York City, February 24, 1841. Asa was
Oassages, and one loft\ chamber, with a nearly my own age, a boy of great activsmall opening above, admitting a glimpse ity and a pleasant playmate. After gradof light. There were many stalactites uating at Williams College, he married
•1
Reaching the point where
the waves began to comb over, they adjusted themselves adroitly on the front
of the wave in a prostrate position on
the board. With a few rapid strokes of
the hands and feet, they were in motion.
and the wave itself did the rest, shooting them forward. The sea spurted in
front of the darting board, while the surf
foamed over them behind as they slid
ing rollers.
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in Honolulu and left one son, the dis- age of books from the hill and 1 trotted
tinguished Lorrin A. Thurston. Both back with them. We were strictly enof the families were under very careful joined not to speak with natives on the
and systematic discipline. ()nce a week
Our mother always went to her large
on Wednesdays was a holiday afternoon native school at Q a. in., and finished
when the live children played at each leaching her own children before that
house on alternate weeks, and at 5 o'clock hour. Latterly we had to rise at 4
attended a half-hour's English prayer- o'clock, and work an hour with slate and
meeting, alter our elders had been to the pencil on the arithmetical problems ol
native prayer-meetings. The religious "Colburn's Sequel," in which we delightinstruction at both houses was very thor- ed. We had one tin whale-oil lain]) beough ; we were all very familiar with the tween us, with a single wick. Both of us
Bible, and a great deal of religious ex- became near-sighted, but otherwise had
hortation was addressed to us, perhaps sound eyes. Soon alter 5, we had breaknot wholly adapted to our tender minds. fast. (hir step-mother was a notable
( hir parents diligently did their duty acworker.
Before 4 o'clock her voice
cording to their old-fashioned Calviiiislic would be heard calling. "Mr. P>. I think
lights.
it's past 4! Look at your watch!" Mr.
We children were not permitted to I!, would open his tinder-box, seize steel
learn any of the native tongue until later and Mint, deftly strike a light, and peryears. The reason of this was to prevent haps pronounce it half past three, lie
mental contamination. There was no re- himself rose at 5. I saw my lust "luciserve whatever upon any subject in the fer" matches
Mr. B, split and
presence <>f children in the social and do- flipped his own sulphur matches, and
mestic conversation of the native people. burnt his own tinder. The natives proflic vilest topics were freely discussed in duced lire by swiftly rubbing a hard
their presence, and the children grew up pointed stick into a groove in soft dry
in an atmosphere of the grossest impur- wood. They also used an old file with a
ity, fhe same strict tabu was enforced gun-flint.
in nearly all the mission families. It
For some reason I was once sent up
grew out of very unhappy experiences in
tin.' hill with the books al an unusual hour
in
families
of
the
missionaries
the
early
I found the three
the Society Islands, a visiting deputa- Inline' daylight.
at their lessons, seated at a
tion from whom hail earnestly exhorted Thurstons
built around a post in the center of
our younger missionaries strictly to keep table
the silling room. They were using a
from
the
natives.
apart
their children
I
remember that when I lust attended a tallow candle, which was a novelty lo
public school in Rochester at the age ol me. Each one was enveloped in a large
thirteen, I was confounded by the preva- tapa, after the manner of the natives 111
lent grossness of speech among the boys, ci'ol weather. Tapa, like newspaper, wis
a g I defense against cold, whether as
when by ourselves, although they never blanket
of wrapper.
Its defect was intalked so before the other sex.
to
resist
moisture.
We had few
ability
An exceptional feature of the family
life was the diligent early literary instruc- toys. There were cask-hoops to drive
with a stick, small kites, also little bows
tion of the children. Both of the moth- and
arrows. We had jack knives and
ers were able teachers, although Mrs
to whittle. My knife was prone
learned
Theurston was disabled by maternity and
I
lose.
to
engaging
some serious ill health from
Sunday was a very solemn day. We
actively, as Mrs. Bishop did, in teaching
the native schools. The children of the were all rigged in our best, and went to
latter were thoroughly taught. There church at i; a. in. There was Sunday
was some concert between the two fam school for an hour. During the last few
ilies, and a degree of rivalry. Before months at Kaitua, I was promoted to tin.
leaving Kailua at the age of nine. I had function of teaching a class of natives,
been carried with the other four children to the extent of hearing them each recite
through all the Arithmetic I ever learned, a number of verses which they had memand into Elementary Algebra. We had orized. There was always a large conalso all gone through Blake's Natural gregation in the immense church KnowPhilosophy, a very good elementary hook ing no Hawaiian, we white children came
on Physics, for which I hail an especial provided with books which we diligently
turn. We had made some progress in read during the sermon. Mr. Thurst >r
easy Latin. My sister and myself, in the and Mr. Bishop did duty in Kailua m
old fashioned way, had "parsed" through alternate Sabbaths, the other one walktlk' whole of Pollok's "Course of Time." ing to outstations a few miles distant. ()n
We were all adepts in spelling. There the quarterly Communion Sabbaths they
was some Botany and some exercise in officiated together, when there were usuDrawing. Altogether it was ipute a Utile ally a large number of natives baptized.
University. Books were scarce, and These were great occasions. I well rewere daily exchanged between the two member the impressive appearance ol
families. Asa brought down the pack- the two stalwart missionaries walking
together in their black gowns and white
"bands."
During our absence at General Meeting in Honolulu in 1835, the great church
was burned by some incendiary, and the
services were then conducted 111 a large
canoe shed of the Governor, which was
vacated for the purpose. There must
have been something of a Revival of religion at that time, as an unusual number
of people were baptized, ami sonic of
them were weeping. Some young missionaries had recently arrivetl, fresh from
Finney's
great revivals, among them
litus Coan and Lowell Smith, and had
imparled the llauie to their older brethren. The energetic Kuakini immediately
set about building the great stone church
now standing on the site of the old one.
We did not remain at Kailua to see it
completed. 1 remember that the COfiKra
were built up with large squared blocks
of pahoehoe lava, which were transported by the people from some heiau at a
distance. They were smoothly hewn,
regret to
evidently with great labor.
record that about in iKK<>, King Kalakaua held a grand political meeting m
that church, and caused his henchman
orator, Kaunamano, to proclaim that
while the worship of Jehovah was proper,
Hawaiians must not neglect the worship
of the lesser gods, who were so much
nearer, and exerted so much power over
their lives. Ibis was done in order to
promote sorcery and bring the nation into
political subjection to the king hints f
as the chief sorcerer. He had in fact
made himself a god, and taught the people to pay him divine honors. The sacrilege of that idolatrous proclamation at
Kailua was the greater, in that the spot
was the one where the first proclamation
of Christ in Hawaii had been made in
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1820 by Bingham and Thurston.
Growth of New Zealand.
I lawaii has much interest in New /'ea
land. ( fee reason is that that is the i.carest Colony to us of the English race apart
from North America. It is inly twelve
days steaming away. Another is that
New Zealand is the most ad.ance' section of the English race in its social adjustments, especially in successful legal
arbitration of all labor dispu'ts. I: ;< on
the whole a Christian, Cod-fearing, Protestant land. And its splendid temperate
climate and natural resources, as well tt>
its insular isolation, point it out as to hecome one of the foremost lioiiks of civilized culture and strength in .He coming
years.
The population of New Zealand has
grown from 256,939 in 1871 to 796,350
on Dee. 31, iS</> This is an increase cf
210 per cent in 28 years. There remain
nearly 40,000 of the fast decreasing
aborigines.
The white population
is
�104
THE FRIEND.
nearly equally divided between the north survives who is so intimately familiar
and south islands. The north grows the with those old times.
most rapidly. The populations of the
cities are as follows: Auckland, 66.501;
Chnstchurch, 55441; Dunedin, 49,791;
Death of Rev. William H. Tubb.
Vv tlhngton, 47,862.
All of these are
somewhat larger than Honolulu.
This well-known Christian worker was
called
away to his rest and reward on the
Mr. Gilman's Reminiscence.
at the Queen's Hos18th of November,
had been greatly suffering for
He
pital.
Very apropos of Hawaiian Independ- some weeks from a complication of malence Day, which was observed here as a adies, sciatica being especially prostrating
holiday last week, comes the following
him. Mr. Tubb had come to Honolulu
reminiscence, dated November Bth, from to
about
a year and a half ago, having been
Mr. G. D. Cilman, ex-Consul-general of
live years previous superintendent of
for
Hawaii at Boston :
the Congregational hospital and jail work
"I recall a pleasing incident in Mr. in San Francisco. He has been here an
Richards' life. One Sunday afternoon 1 active religious worker, applying himwent to native church as usual. Mr! R.
to the help of workingmen, sailors
was in the desk. King Kamehameha 111 self
others not in contact with the
and
was,
were
text
"E
and Court
there. The
churches.
Ile had a zealous and cheerna hoahanau, c pule oukou 11a makou."
ful missionary spirit. Ile supported him( Brethren, pray for us.)
have
not
forI
labor, having when taken
gotten the impression of that sermon. His self by his own
ill, a large contract for house painting.
maimer was unusually tender; his heart
Mr. Tubb left adult children at the
was full of sympathy, [he King and
Coast. His funeral was held on the 19th
were
the
ones
who
only
Court
could have
Church, several of our
understood his emotion. (The embassy at Central Cnion
city Pastors taking part.
was kept secret.)
"That evening as I was sitting under
the lanai of Halekamani, I saw the little
Harsh Dealing With Bishop Willis.
company of King ma (company) includllaalilio
the
beach
toing
walking along
ward the landing. Mr. Richards joined
them at the foot of the lane in front of our
The following from The Churchman is
store.
of interest here:
After some two months' delay the
"A boat was there—in the offing the
Hooikaika; soon a low wail from one and Standing Committee of the S. P. G. have
another as they honi'd (rubbed noses replied to Bishop Willis, of Honolulu, dewith) Haalilio. Mr. Richards entered the clining to accede to his request to conboat—l laahho followed; and the mission tinue the grant to the diocese until our
of the two to European Courts had be- General Convention shall have met in
gun, (July 8, 1892). The trials, the dis- 1901. They remind him that his mission
appointments, and at last success; (The was none of their sending, that they took
Independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom it over in a crisis, and now that they have
recognized jointly by England and an opportunity of being rid of it, they are
I;ranee, November 28, 1843) all( months very glad of it, and bid him make the best
after the ship bearing Mr. Richards and terms that he can with the American
the deatl hotly of Haalilio sailed into the Church. The Church Times thinks the
harbor of Honolulu. (March 23, 1845.) incident not a pleasant one to crown the
A royal burial followed. But Mr. Rich- two hundredth year of the Society's exards as I remember never seemed to re- istence, but since it is quite clear that no
cover his full strength, and really gave bishop is permanently needed at Honoluhis life for chiefs and people lie loved so lu, it seems to us the Society does wisely
well." (In November, 1847.)
to stop throwing good money after bad
The bracketed notes above are the ed- as soon as possible.— P. C. Advertiser.
itor's. While in college in 1844, he visProbably the language used was less
ited Mr. Richards and llaalilio at the res- abrupt and discourteous than what is gividence in Easthampton, Mass., of the en above. There seems to be a fixed purHon- Samuel Williston, who had seven pose on both sides of the Atlantic to push
years before legally adopted two of Mr. off from his seat the excellent Bishop,
who with all the peculiarities attributed
Richards' children.
Such an impromptu reminiscence as to him, has been a forceful and devoted
the foregoing is intensely interesting. Mr. worker. He has been very long in serCilman residetl in Honolulu in close rela- vice, and advancing years would in any
tions with chiefs and missionaries be- case soon make his retirement desirable.
tween 1841 and 1849, a period very moWe have none but the most fraternal
mentous in the political history of Ha- good wishes and prayers for the prosperwaii. He was after that in successful ity of this important branch of our Lord's
business on Maui until 1861. No man Church in these Islands.
'
Brutal Treatment of Slave Child.
A Committee of the Honolulu Protective League have caused the arrest of Ng
Mon War and his wife for gross cruelty
to a Chinese slave girl of eight years. The
Committee was headed by Rev. W. M.
Kincaid. The woman is held for assault,
and both are held in the federal Court
for the felony of holding a slave, under
bonds of $2,500.
file Protective League was organized
November 19th, with forty representative
men of all walks of life as members. Its
object is "To secure the enactment and
enforcement of laws for the moral welfare
of Honolulu, for the protection of children, the promotion of public decency, and
also to exert moral pressure on public affairs when necessary." The League has
begun well in its first outward efforts.
The Chinese accused are of a superior
class, the man being clerk to a leading
lawyer. It is understood that quite a
number of other girls are held in slavery
in Honolulu. Some have previously been
rescued and educated.
We are glad to felicitate the Rev. J. F.
Durao on his appropriate marriage to
Miss Mary Madeira at the Portuguese
Protestant Church in Honolulu. Mr.
Durao has been for some time in service
as a missionary of the Hawaiian Board
to Portuguese in Kohala. The pair take
their honeymoon trip to New Lngland.
where Mr. Durao goes on special business.
Strange Case of Poisoning.
A deplorable event occurred between
two and three weeks since in the fatal
poisoning of three Portuguese men
named Medeiros, Silva and Labral, by a
preparation of white hellebore which they
mistook for wine. An aged gardener
named Antone Silva was found dead in
his house. He had been in the habit of
making wine and furnishing it to his
neighbors, flic three named came with
others neighbors to see the corpse. They
searched for wine, and finding bottles
containing a brown fluid, drank freely
and repeatedly. It proved to have been
an insect poison prepared for plants, being white hellebore dissolved in methylic
alcohol, and sweetened with dark sugar.
Three who partook died, and others were
sickened. Two of the deceased left large
families of children. Death often lurks
in strange places for incautious searchers.
The bottle has numberless victims, but
rarely stricken down so suddenly.
Wireless Telegraphy in Hawaii.
There is again bright hope awakened
for the success of wireless telegraphic
communication between our Islands. Ex-
�Vol. 58, No. 12.]
pert Cray, recently suent hither by Marconi, immediately discovered the mysterious cause of the many months' delay, to
be merely the insufficient grounding of
the wires in dam]) soil communicating
with the sea. This necessitates the removal of the various station-houses and
masts from their present sites to the vicinity of the ocean, and will cause two or
three months' farther delay. Messages
have, however, already been successfully
exchanged with Molokai.
Results of Election in Hawaii.
As Tin-: Fbjend predicted, Wilcox
was elected as Delegate to Congress from
Hawaii Territory. The vote stood as follows :
4,002
R. W. Wilcox, Independent
3,750
Samuel Parker, Republican
1,050
David Kawananakoa, Democrat
Independent Senators elected
9
0
I democrat Senators elected
6
Republican Senators elected
Independent Representatives elected .20
Democrat Representatives elected
1
..
.
....
Republican Representatives elected ... 9
hold
than
As the Republicans
more
one-third of the Senate, it is not likely
that any measure can be passed over the
(iovcrnor's veto.
The Independent ascendency will enable that party to carry out their pledge
not to confirm any of the appointments of
(iovernor
105
THE FRIEND.
Dole.
As the one Democrat is likely on most
occasions to vote witfl. the independents
against the Government policy, the opposition hold over two-thirds in the House,
and a large majority in the Senate.
The Independent vote is almost purely
that of the native Hawaiian voters. It
is a distinct expression of their resentment at the overturn by the haoles (white
foreigners) of the sovereignty of the natives. It is also a protest against the domination of the United States.
In the person of Mr. Wilcox, statesmen
in Congress will enjoy an object-lession
as to the capacity of the majority of the
native Hawaiians to exercise the right to
The Heathen Party.
'5,46<
(
58,50.
Alolokai and Lanai
rule, I'iie Fkik.nd avoids participating in political discussions except
when moral issues are involved, as they
were in our Revolution of 1893, when the
was dethroned. She was then enQueen in
gaged
reviving and establishing on a
despotic basis the ILathen Party of Hawaii, which was powerfully promoted by
the late King Kalakaua. The Hon. R. W
Wilcox, the Delegate-elect of Hawaii
Territory to Congress, now appears to
posture as leading his "Independent
Home Rule" party into an identification
with that defunct Heathen Party, embracing as the former undoubtedly does,
all that baser native element which clings
to the degraded past in opposition to our
grandly developed Christian civilization.
()n the night of the 21st tilt, a luati
banquet was held in the Drill Shed. It
had been arranged for with donations solicited by Mrs. Wilcox and her associates.
( Her one thousand natives attended. At
the close of the feast a heathen hulahula
dance was enacted of the grosser lascivious description. Mr. Wilcox personally
conducted the performing females to their
places on the stage. By this act he publicly identified himself with the ancient
heathen lewdness which has destroyed
the bulk of the unhappy Hawaiian people,
and continues to waste the surviving remnant. During the electoral campaign he
continually denounced the "missionaries,"
a term which has come to designate all
social elements attached to morality and
decency. Inflated by victory at the polls,
he now seeks to head his people in a
downward orgy of vice and debauchery.
As a
.
Hawaiian Statistics.
A number of interesting facts are included in Governor Dole's last official report to Washington. In 1896, out of
(>.t,27 owners of real estate 3.995 or over
63 per cent, were pure I law aiians, and
"J22 part Hawaiians. Yet at that time the
pure Hawaiians formed only 28.5 per
cent of the whole population. This disposes of the absurd calumny that "the
missionaries deprived the natives of their
lands."
The total valuation of real and personal
property in Hawaii subject of ad valorem
assessment in 1900 is $97,491,584, or an
average of $()$$ for every man. woman
and child. The commerce of Hawaii between January Ist and June 14th, 1900,
was as follows: Imports, $10,683,916:
exports, $14,404,496.
The knowledge gained thereby
may be of good service in determining
how widely to extend suffrage to weak
and "undeveloped" races in Porto Rico
and the Philippines. "Manhood suffrage"
has been the motto of Americans. They
may come to learn that among the weak
races, manhood in years and stature is
very commonly attended by childhood in
Population of Hawaii Territory.
judgment and volition, and that real manhood needs to be certified by some visible
The following results of the United
achievement and success in life.
States Census have been received:
The Democratic Party in Hawaii seems lawan Island
46,843
to suffer even more adversity than in
auai
20,562
America.
iihau
172
vote.
Maui
>ahu
Total
2,541
154,00
,4.ooi
The population of Honolulu is 39,306,
and increase of 31.4 per cent since lfyo.
Honor to Henry P. Baldwin.
Beginning with nothing, Mr. Baldwin
has in thirty-five years placed himself at
the head of the sugar planters in Hawaii,
both as to skill, and as to profits made in
the business. Ile has attained this position solely by ability, without encroaching upon other men, and has always been
held in the highest esteem for integrity
and generosity. He is especially distinguished for his constant and munificent
aid to benevolent and missionary work in
all departments, as becomes the son of
one of the most honored of our departed
missionary fathers.
Mr. Baldwin has recently appeared in
what is a most unusual attitude. Some
two years ago, a new sugar plantation
was organized by himself and others, the
Kihei Sugar Co. The capital stock was
three millions. Mr. Baldwin furnished
the larger part of the land, for which he
received $900,000 in paid up shares, or
$152 per acre. The stock was eagerly
taken at the time, but has since declined
in market value, while awaiting crops and
dividends.
Now Mr. Baldwin most un-
expectedly and without solicitation comes
forward and returns to the Company
$450,000 of his stock. He makes this
immense gift upon the ground that
changed and unforeseen conditions have
convinced him that he received too much
for his land. Others who are competent
to judge express a certainty that the plantation is worth all that it was capitalized
for, and is certain to return large dividends to the stockholders, and that Mr.
Baldwin is under no moral or other obligation to divest himself of any part of
his shares. In any case, his action is an
almost unprecedented exercise of conscientiousness, which is most refreshing
to one's soul in these days of enormous
accumulation by greedy and oppressive
men. What doth it profit a man if he
gain a billion, and forfeit a clean conscience and Cod's approval ? No institution will need to reject Mr. Baldwin's donations, as some have done Rockefeller's,
as being money acquired by cruelty and
fraud.
Oahu Plantation has expended for new
during the year ending two
months ago, al>out $205,000. Fifty-two
miles of water ditches have been dug connecting with mountain streams, and with
reservoirs of 600 million gallons aggregate capacity, $67,539 were paid out for
wells. The incoming crop of sugar is essteam pumps
timated at
20 orvi rnnQ
�THE FRIEND.
106
[ December, 1900.
Success of B. F. Dillingham.
as delegate to Congress, Prince David cipal share holder.—Pleasant reception at
being distanced. Ot Senators and Rep- the residence of Mr. and Mrs. 11. A. IsenFew things in Hawaii
more re- resentatives, the Republicans carried all berg, at Punahou, in honor of P. Iscnmarkable than the successful creation of hut one of the former ticket, and came olf berg, Sr., and Mrs. and Miss Isenberg.
21st.—Evening reception at the resinew values of property on Uahu by the with even honors on the latter.
labors of Mr. B. F. Dillingham during
9th.—Returns from the other islands dence of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilder in
the past twelve years. These are a series give victory, almost throughout, to the honor of Mr. Chas. T. Wilder and bride.
of five new sugar plantations, all made Independents; Wilcox having sufficient
22nd.—The Protective League rescues
possible and promoted by the creation ot gains to overtop Parker's. The complex- a cruelly used Chinese slave girl from
the Oabu Railway, which its projector ion of the legislature promises to be her alleged owners, and institute proceedpersistently carried out through a long seven Republicans to eight Independents ings against them.—Lawn party and
series of obstacles and discouragements. in the senate, and nine Republicans, twen- Bazaar of the M. E, C. Aid Society at
The stocks of these various plantations ty Independents and one Democrat in the llaalelea Lawn is largely attended and
and of the railway aggregate more than lower house.
proves a social and financial success.
Nov. 12th.—Track laying of the Rapid
1 heir extwenty millions of tlollars.
23rd.—Enjoyable muskale of Miss D.
istence would certainly have been long Transit line begins at last; beginning on K.
Oriswold at the Opera House.
delayed but for Mr. Dillingham s fore- Wilder Avenue, near Punahou.
—A haekman is assaulted and
24th.
telesight and ability. He has more than de13th. Difficulties of the wireless
robbed by his passenger, off W'aikiki
served any pecuniary reward he may graph system are solved by expert Gray,
have reaped. There are probably tew ex- recently arrived from Kngland, and mes- road.
25th-26th.—Another heavy downpour
amples in any country ot larger financial sages to and from the Molokai station
of
rain deluges the city and in fact the
benefit being conferred upon the com- pass satisfactorily. Hall & Son fill the
whole
island. Land slides reported in out
stock
marthe
wise
of
an
first
transmitted.
—The
by
inmunity
enterprise
order
dividual.
ket indicates a strong upward tendency. districts. Road damages heavy in and
A late run down the railway line and
14th.—Leaders o the Home Rule Par- out of town.
back showed an admirable condition of ty, with ex-queen Liliuokalani, take train
27th.—A leper passenger from San
the road and rolling stock. The splen- for a big luau at Laic to celebrate the Francisco by the l Hitta awakens the audid passenger cars, the numerous swift Independent victory. Master Builders' thorities to prompt action in his arrest
and heavy trains, and the perfect time Association organized, with J. ( Hiderkirk and detention at the Kalihi receiving stakept, all indicated superior management as its first president.—Win. Haywood, UOll, for return to the coast.—Cruesome
in all departments ot the railway. We Esq., Collector of Revenue, is chosen to find of a body, long dead beyond recognienjoyed seeing magnificent exhibitions ol represent the Hawaiian Planters' Asso- tion, in the shrubbery near the old halfsurl after the recent storm.
ciation and Honolulu Chamber of Com- way house, Nuuanu valley.
.are
—
—
Record of Events.
of the city
of a reduction to
eight hours per day— without reduction
of pay —in accordance with a notice to
that effect two months ago.—Judge
Humphreys decrees that Kanialo promoters must pay over $35,000 ami restore
$120,000 of paid up stock to the corporaNov.
Ist.—The carpenters
(put work in demand
tion.
3rd.—A lively day of the political campaign in rival speeches and ending up
wit 11 Republican luaus. —Enoka, an intoxicated native, falls under the wheels of
a King street tram car and is instantly
killed.
4th.—A Calician laborer on the cars
connected with the naval dredging work
at Kakaako fell under the train and both
legs crushed.
He was taken to the
Queen's Hospital, but died from the
shock.
sth.—Master and journeyman carpenters compromise,
day to Dec. Ist.
deferring the eight hour
mass meetings and
torchlight processions of the campaign;
the Republican turn out being the finest
demonstration vet seen here.
6th.—Flection day: everything passes
off quietly. Through the increase of voting ixx>ths by direction of Covernor Dole
the crush in the large precincts was
avoided. The result on < )ahu gave Parker a plurality of over 200 over Wilcox
—
merce, at Washington.
15th.—A heavy Kona storm prevails.
Much trouble experienced during the
night with "live" wires of the city.—
Three Portuguese meet sudden death
from drinking what they supposed to he
wine, but on a chemical analysis, subsequently, proved to be a preparation for
insect poisoning.
17th.—The grocery corporation of H.
May & Co. move into their specially prepared quarters in the new "Boston Building"—their old stand—and hold a general reception to the public throughout
28th.—Fifty-seventh anniversary of
the recognition of Hawaiian Independence; a national holiday unobserved in
any of the business circles. —W'm. Spooner, an old resident, is found dead in his
house, having passed away, apparently
from natural causes several days ago. —
Movement afoot to form a committee to
draft a municipal charter for consideration at next legislature.—Marx-Castle
wedding at W'aikiki; Rev. 11. H. Parker
officiating.
29th. —Thanksgiving day. Services at
the
various churches; collections in all
the evening.
18th.—The Zealandia brings news of will he for the Victoria Hospital for Inthe presidential election; the victory of curables. —Three football contests claim
the Republican ticket in the election of attention of the public for the afternoon.
McKinley and Rixtsevelt.—Serious fltxid
damages to the Mcßryde Sugar Co.'s
BIRTHS.
pumping plant reported. The American
Honolulu, Nov. 10th, to the
Sugar Co.'s plant, at Kaunakakai, also WAKEFIELD—In
Wife Of Janus Wakcliel.l.
daughter.
meets like fate.—Death at the Queen's EINI.EY—In this city, Nov.a llth, to the wife of
Bert C. Kinli-v, n son.
Hospital of Rev. Wm. IT. Tubbs.
SAMSON In this eßjr, Nov. Kith, to the wife of
i:. 1.. Samson, a son.
19th.—Attempt to blow ti]) the resi- llltl'llN—ln
this city. Nov. 27th, to the wlf.' of
Captain W. C, Bruhn.a son.
dence of Manuel Peters, at Kalihi, by
In this < Ity, Nov. 20th, to the
some unknown miscreant.— Movement to WIDEMANNwife of Carl A. Wldemann, a son.
organize a protective league on Parkhurst
DEATHS.
lines for this city meets with success.
20th.—'fhe Mclntyre brick row. corner lII'SN'KM. —In Honolulu, Nov. lxth, Nellie, heof Fort and King streets, is next in the loved tluUKhtrr Of Mr. and Mrs. I.ollis UtlHlit'll.
order to give way for modern business
MARRIAGES.
structures. —Kihei stockholders reduce
their capital stock $500,000, largely the MARX-CASTLE—At the Waikikl residence of
<i. P. Castle, Honolulu, Nov. 2Sth, by the Rev.
amount voluntarily relinquished by H. P.
11. H. Parker, lienj. 1.. Marx to Mies Mary OO|M Castle.
one
o
its
Baldwin,
organizers and prin-
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THE FRIEND.
107
of December be everywhere given to cob Chamberlain, D.D., Mr. John H.
earnest consideration of the great need, Chapman, Rev. Francis EL Clark, U.D.,
H. I.
and to faithful request for God's great Mr. William Deering, Rev. Charles A.
This page Is devoted to the Interests of the Hablessing,—special public and private in- Dickey, D.D., Bishop C. 15. Calloway,
waiian Hon I'd of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Hoard, li responsible for its contercession being thenceforth faithfully D.l)..' William R. Harper, LL.I)., Hon.
tents.
continued. It is also suggested that Benjamin Harrison, Gen. (>. (). Howard,
Ilulhert. D.D., Rev. A. 15.
Editor. churches and individuals mark the ad- Rev. 11. W.
Rev. O. P. EMERSON vent of New Year's by watch-night pray- Leonard, I'fA)., Rev. George C. Lorimer,
Further, all believers are invited to I).!)., Rev. Joseph W. Martin, D.D., Hon.
Appeal of the Evangelical Alliance for er.
devote the week (January 6th to 13th in- Thomas |. Morgan, Mr. John R. Mott,
the United States.
clusive I of the new year and the new Rev. F. A. Noble, D.1).. Hon. William J.
century, to special prayer for one anoth- Northen, Rev. P.. M. Palmer, I).!)., Rev.
To all Christian People.
er, for the Church Universal, and for the J. P. Sankey, D.1)., Hon. Charles A.
Schieren. Mr. Robert I'".. Spcer, Mr.
At the close of the last century a Con- unsaved world.
faith,
Booker T. Washington, Prof. E. J.
believers
of
prayer
If
unite
the
in
of
observed
cert
Prayer was
by many
that faith includes the life Wolf, D.I).
Christians of both the old world and the remembering
new, and the united intercession was fol- and the works, the Kingdom will trli>rRev. M. L. Gordon, M.D., D.D.
lowed by unusual spiritual blessing. Ac- iously advance.
the
of
Suggestion
for
Week
Prayer.
cordingly, by more than one ecclesiastical
Dr. Gordon, of whose death Nov. 4th,
fellowship abroad, and by some ol our (January 6th to 13th, inclusive.)
Boston, we learned by the last
near
serSunday,
6th.—Appropriate
Jan.
own Christian leaders, the wish for a
week's mail, was for twenty-eight years
similar World-Wide Union of Prayer has mons and services.
Monday—Prayer for a better realiza- a member of the American Board's Misbeen earnestly expressed, and various
tion
of spiritual truth and a belter esti- sion to Japan. Entering on that field ()ct.
of
united
movements in the direction
with his young wife, he took
prayer during the coming months have mate of spiritual realities; a clearer sth,his1872,
labors in Osaka, the second city of
Christ,
vision
and
redeeming
up
of
the
of
been
entered upon.
actually
the actual need and the divinely intended Lilian: but a few years later was transThese are times of both hopefulness glory of the world
which He redeemed, ferred to Kyoto, where he was associated
and dread. < hi the one hand, there are
for a Church which, with Messrs. X'eesima, Davis, Berry and
Tuesday—Prayer
unwonted tokens of the coming of God's through
in Christ, and by the in- others, in building up and developing the
faith
Kingdom. Light is everywhere breaking dwelling of the
Holy Spirit, shall be Doshisha. which as a College and a
forth. In realms material, intellectual, wholly Christian, doing Cod's
Theological Seminary was a strong arm
spiritual, there is onward movement. ( )ld winning the world to Christ. will and of the mission work, and which notwithignorances and superstitions and tyranWednesday—Prayer for such Chris- standing the peculiar vicissitudes of late
nies, are breaking up. The rights and
character and life as shall be plea- \cars, still promises much for the entian
duties of the individual, the office and sant in the home, honored in business lightenment of Japan.
welfare of society, the mission of the relations,
welcomed in the neighborhood, Dr. Gordon's childhood's home was in
Church, the largeness of the Kingdom
helpful in the church. —personal religion Western Pennsylvania, whence in early
itself, are better and better understood. being
thus manifested in its rightful at- manhood, as did two or three other memThe brotherhood of man, the Fatherhood
bers of the mission, he enlisted as a
tractiveness.
true
of God, the unity in Christ of all
relations volunteer in the army of the Republic for
right
for
Thursday—Prayer
Christians, are taking on new meaning in
society and the nation, with the Cold n the suppression of the great Rebellion.
and. new power. In spite of adverse
Rule
He was a graduate
Andovcr Theobeyed as between man and man.
forces. Cod is magnifying the witness for and all social and political action guided ological Seminary, and of
also completed a
I limself in every land.
by justice and good-will,—the Christian course of medical study. Upon entering
( )n the other hand, there is a perilous
ideal.
die Tapan field his predilection was for
unrest. There is a vast questioning of
Friday—Prayer for all international medical work, but ere long a sense of the
truths and faiths. There is haughty self- relationships and rill international action, need of the people for the gospel took
assertion. There is a disposition to count that they may be based on the Christian him into the more direct work of preachthis present world of controlling m >mcnt. principles which apply to the individual ing which he continued through life,
The sense of the Word's inspired supre- —the reitrn of the Prince of Peace.
though later called to he a teacher of
macy, of sin's fatal demerit, of God's
Saturday—Prayer for all missionaries, gospel preachers in the theological school.
infinite grace in Christ, of love's atoning and all missionary organizations, that beScattered all over Japan today are the
sacrifice, of eternity's decisive awards, is ing wholly inspired by Christian devot'on preachers who for longer or shorter pefar too weak. The veritable kingship of and wholly guided by Christian wisdom riods have felt the power of his influence
our Lord, the real sovereignty of His they may speedily and triumphantly ful- as a teacher of the gospel and as a living
teaching and commands. His divine pre- fill the Saviour's last command.
example of what a Christian is, and what
eminence as the way, the truth, and the
Sunday, Jan. 13th.—Appropriate ser- a preacher should be. Eight of the eleven
life, are far too lightly held.
mons and services.
preachers and evengelists of the HawaiWilliam E. Dome,
Meanwhile,
the
ian Board, now laboring for the Japanese
world-movements
President.
sweep on. Nations are in commotion.
Upon these islands, were among his
L. T. CIIAMTtK.RI.AIN,
Civilizations are in conflict. The coming
scholars. The best of bis life's work was
Secretary.
accomplished as a teacher in the theologcentury will be, in many ways, a decisive
ical department of the Doshisha. A work
century. What then so urgent as true
New York, November 2d, 1900.
intercession with Him who, holding suThe following names are published by whose results upon the life of Japan,
preme control, has promised to hear and permission as names of those who heart- eternity only can compute.
ily approve the Appeal,
answer united prayer?
Being a thorough student and coming
Bishop E. G. Andrews, D.D., Rev. early to the field, he acquired a thorough
It is therefore recommended, as stimulating and emphasizing the movement Henry Clay Bird, D.D.. Hon. David J. knowledge of the Japanese language
for united prayer, that the first Sunday Brewer, Mr. Samuel B. Capen, Rev. Ja- which he spoke idiomatically and to the
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
-
�full satisfaction of his Japanese hearers.
in, or about i&)3, Dr. Gordon published
an interesting ami valuable little hook entitled "the American Missionary m
japan."
Eighteen months ago he was passing
through these islands with his wife—be-
ing on a furlough for bis health, and lor
a visit to his two younger children in the
States. Stopping over to see a little of
the group, in company with the superintendent of our Japanese work, he visited the stations on ( laliu, Maui, and Hawaii, and spoke with great acceptance to
large numbers of the Japanese.
After his departure for the mainland,
the Hawaiian Hoard gave him a call to
enter its field as a missionary for our
teeming Japanese people, who now con
stitun half of our population.
To the great joy of the Board, and its
Japanese constituency, he accepted this
call, expecting when his health should be
restored by (he tonic of the air of his native land, he would Join us here for years
of work.
Bttt Providence has otherwise decreed,
and his work is already completed.
Dr. Gordon was a man of m isi sterling
character, and of winning manners. (>i
quid and cheerful mien united, with earn
est ami effective purpose His life asso
dates of the American Board's Mission to
Japan and the large number of those who
have been under his instruction, as well
as the wider circle of those who have
sat under his clear and loving gosp.l
preaching, will deeply mourn his departure. Moth Hawaii and Japan, .are losers
by his death, while heaven is the gainer.
The sympathy of all acquaintances will
be with the bereaved wife, the married
missionary daughter in the Japan mission, the son who has just graduate 1 ii:
Cambridge or Boston from a course in
He first wrote "Hawaii
People." As a romance, it displays a high grade of fancy and sentiment. Many of the situations are superbly drawn. Kelea, the forceful heroine, is a quite characteristic Hawaiian of
the princely class. Ihe gentle Pu'aloha,
as the writer says, "is presented by way
of contrast, ami exerts a refining influence impossible in pagan life." This is
so, "clean" living having been unknown.
The period ol the story is that immediately preceding the discovery by Capt.
Cook. I'he battles, personages, etc., are
historically correct. "Writer's license" is
freelj exercised, but not BO as to destroy
verisimilitude; for example, the use ol
Awa as a stimulant, instead of a narcotic.
Kahniopuu (Cook's Tei reoboo ) was HOI
the bitter and vindictive chief here described. We do not need to name any of
the numerous minor errors. The degree
if accuracy actually attained is remarkable in a writer not enjoying long in
timacy with the Hawaiians. (>n the
w huh', aside from some indispensable
euphemism, the writer need not be
charged with making too bright a picture
d semi savage life.
The Hawaiians
were remarkably cultivated for a "naturerace," which had always lived renin.e
from civilization, and possessed neither
metals, pottery or the loom.
The descriptions of scenery arc vivid,
and illustrated by a number of choice
phototypes. In the incident of the hero's
defiance of the goddess IVIc, a painter
skilled in depicting living lire, might find
a subject worthy of his best powers. The
hook is one adapted to introduce a
stranger in a fascinating way to the ancient customs of the Hawaiians.
cient customs.
and
its
Associated Charities of Honolulu.
medicine, and with the younger daughThis organization went into full operawhose wistful eyes follow the loved tion last August. Sixteen societies arc
now affiliated with the Associated Charione to his heavenly home.
O. 11. H.
ties. They are as follows:
Free Kindergarten and Children's Aid
ter
Christian Japanese Thanksgiving.
the grounds of the N. P. M. In
there was a union celebration by
the Sunday Schools of the Methodist.
<
)n
st it tili-
Disciples, and Congregational Churches.
There was a tug-of-war. Japanese fencing, lantern race, potato race, and flag
catching, after which sports a lunch of
rice and susi in small baskets was served
to the children, two hundred of whom
were present. Thanks for Cnion !
Kelea: The Surf-Rider.
I
[December, iyoo.
THE FRIEND.
108
A Romance of Pagan Hawaii.
is liook of 400 pages is written by
C S. Twomblv who visited Hawaii
V4. and carefully studied the an-
Society.
Woman's Board of Missions.
I [ospital blower Mission.
Missionary (ileaners.
Japanese Benevolent Society.
Japanese Church Benevolent Society.
Portuguese Ladies' Benevolent Society.
Ladies' Society Central Union Church.
Stranger's Friend Society.
Woman's Christian Temperance I nion.
Noting Men's Christian Association.
Portuguese Charitable Society of Ha
waii.
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society.
American Relief Fund.
Young Women's Christian Association.
British Benevolent Society.
The membership fee is $5. There are
124. members enrolled on the books; they
include most of the representative men
and women here.
The officers of the association are:
President, S. B. Dole; first vice president,
Mis. Andrew
Fuller; second
vice
presi-
dent, Rev. Alex. Mackintosh; secretary,
Mrs. J. M. Whitney; treasurer, Ceorgc
R Carter; manager, Mrs. E. F. Berger.
The central organization is composed
of members from the local charitable societies. There are two from each, including churches, secret societies, and, in
fact, every organization engaged partly
oi wholly in benevolent work.
All applications for assistance, either
to a local society or any of its members,
must be returned to the manager of the
central organization, Mrs. Berger, for invest igat ion before assistance can he rendered. In this way. as may readily be
seen, fraudulent applications have been
reduced to a minimum—nor are they
often attempted.
It was found tube absolutely necessary
to appoint a sub-committee, in order that
proper investigation of cases be made and
so avoid fraud ami over assistance. Many
applicants had taken to trading on the
sensibilities ami emotions of the wealthy
classes and herein lay one of the chief
reasons for organization; to stop this
mock charily which had ceased to he a
virtue and to adopt more stringent measures.
The society meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
Mrs. Berger says that since the organization started last August in the ncighborh lof 236 applications had received
substantial aid of some sort and that 486
people altogether had applied for aid.
The office of the society is centrally located on Hotel street, next to the Y. M. C.
V An immensity of work is transacted
there and through its far-reaching arm
large sums of money are being saved to
individuals and societies through its
ipiict system of executive order.
Olaa Plantation Prospering.
Olaa, southwest of Hilo, has what
promises to he neatly, if not quite, the
largest plantation in these Islands. It is
especially favored by the combined advantages of (Treat fertility of soil, copious
rains, and vicinity to a large seaport. Recently several immense springs of water
have been developed by tunnels in the
uplands. Their combined flow is
24 million (rations a day. This is ample for the
needs of the mill and for fluming cane. A
superior railway is completed from Hilo
to the mill site, nine miles, and will soon
be in operation several miles farther inland. A branch also extends fourteen
miles to the Puna plantation.
There are 21.000 acres of land. There
is a nrosnoet of cropping 10,000 acres a
venr. or 70,000 tons. For the first crop,
of 11101, t.ooo acres are crowing. The
mill will have n capacity of it;o tons of
sugar a day. This may suffice for the
�first two or three years, after which
larger works will become necessary. The
railways of this plantation already reduce
the stage journew to the Volcano to little over one-half, and will probably leave
not over ten miles staging to the Crater.
olaa, Puna, and other plantations connected by rail with Hilo, promise a rapid
growth to that city.
Conversions on Transport Logan.
The Evangelist Rev. A. K. Cory, was
sent last August by
the Honolulu
Y. M.
109
THE FRIEND.
Vol. 58, No. 12.]
three days. The storm was not as des- las very powerful ammunition of the adtructive as one eleven days earlier, which versary.
wrought extensive damages on Maui, especially in lao Valley, in the Kula farms,
An English paper tells the following old
and in Kahului, which became a lake. As story as of something having recently
over nine inches of rain fell here in ( >ct- happened. The Dartford magistrate sent
ober, this additional 13 or 14 inches in a boy named Mace to a truant school for
November is likely to give lyoo the larg- two years, whereupon this colloquy enest rain record for nine years. The dam- ( sued:
age done last week to Honolulu streets is
Clerk—"You are bound to ask the
estimated at $6,ixx>. This was largely father what is-his religious persuasion."
due to the inadequacy of the Punchbowl
Chairman—"Do you go to church?"
ditch, which gave way at several points
Defendant—"No, sir."
ami flooded streets supposed to be proChairman—"Do you go anywhere?"
tected. During the nine months prior to
Defendant—"No, sir."
< October 24 only 22.4 inches of rain had
Chairman—"Does the boy go any-
C A.on the I'. S. A. transport Logan to
Manila. There were 1.655 soldiers on
board. Col. Harbach furthered the work fallen at School street.
nf Mr. Cory as much as possible, In
three weeks he preached thirty-three
times, and held ten bible classes. The in-
increased that his audiences at
Many
unfolded their hearts to him.
A Young .Men's Christian Association
organization was effected with 185 members, and scores of others joined before
the vessel reached Manila. The company
chairmen were men chosen for their
Christian belief and not because they
were good fellows. The officers treated
Mr. Cory in the kindliest manner and
showed their interest in the work by various deeds which assisted him materially.
Tin- officers asked for the names of the
chairmen and promised to look after and
help them in their work. When his sermons on "Personal Purity" were delivered the largest audiences were gathered
together.
< iiic old sergeant who had been in the
service twenty-eight years was the hardest man Mr. Cory had to deal with. He
scoffed at religion, laughed al Mr. lory's
attempts to win him over. I le saitl Christianity was not for men of his kind. But
he liked to sing and sang with the boys
during the meetings but disappeared as
soon as the prayers were being said. ( )ne
night he got wedged in by the crowd and
terest so
times numbered a thousand men.
could not get out. He listened to the sermon and the prayers. The night before
Manila was reached and just as the meeting was about to be dismissed the old
gray-haired sergeant stepped forward and
looking Mr. Cory in the eye, said, "I want
to come to Christ." The nun of the audience bowed their heads in silence and
prayed for him. Many wept while the
sergeant in tremulous tones asked Cod to
forgive him for the wicked man he said
he had been.
Exceptional Rainstorm.
I where ?"
Diabolical Ammunition.
( >ur hard-working and devoted brothers and sisters of the Salvation Army
were subjected to a big alarm on a recent
Sunday night. While in the midst of
their rousing services, a terrific explosion
resounded as if in the building, and fairly broke up the meeting. A search failed
io discover the cause. Daylight revealed
that a barrel of molasses standing in the
backyard had fermented and blown mil
the head. Il was not alter all one of
Satan's War Cries, nor an impious attempt io dynamite the gospel workers,
but only a demonstration of the adaptcdlu'ss of the saccharine fluid to produce
the drunk-making swipes so popular in
Defendant—"No, sir."
Clerk—"Then we shall put him down as
belonging to the Church of England."
—
Country Minister (to boy fishing)
"What will your father say, little boy,
when he discovers that you have been fishing on Sunday ?"
Hoy —"1 tliinno, sir; it depends on how
many fish I ketch."— Exchange.
OAIIU RAILWAY
Hawaiian slums. A favorite recipe for
the drink is 40 gallons water, 4 gallons
molasses, 1 gallon sour poi for yeast,
half a pound of plug tobacco broken fine
and half a bar of brown soap. Stir \vrll
and let il work for three days. Three
pints of this concoction will make a man
joyful, and oblivious to consequences.
Much revenue will accrue thereby to the
brewers, and many cases of disorder for
Judge Wilcox to dispose of, besides useful work for the Salvation Army, who
have reason thereby to account molasses
& LAND CO.
TitAiNs HtiN Barwasnr....
HONOLULU, PEARL CITY, EWA
AND WAIANAE PLANTATIONS
TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
Trains will
arriving in
leave ut
(1:15
a. m.. mid 1:45
p.m.
Honolulu it :!:l I c. k. sad 5:55 p.m.
BOUND
Pearl City
Ewn Plnntiuion
Tlttl' TICKED):
IhtCijAhh 2nd Class
Waiunne
8 78
1 00
8 50
150
75
126
Importers of Live Stock
MODERN
LIVEBT and
MANUFACTURERS
BOARDING
STABLE
and DEALERS IN HARNESS
WAGON MANUFACTURING and REPAIRING
BLACKSMITHING and HORBE-SHOEING
DEALKRB IN HAY, GRAIN and FEED
HORSES, MULES, COWS, CHICKENS and VEHICLES
During the last week occurred much
the heaviest downpour that has come to
Honolulu for certainly nine years, and
probably for more than twenty. Over
five and a half inches of rain fell on W. H. RICE, President.
111(1 SOVtMI
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1
111
HONOLULU STOCK-YARDS CO.
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LIMITED.
W. S. WITHERS, Manager
�110
THE FRIEND.
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THE
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General Mercantile
COMMISSION AGENTS.
JJANK OF HAWAII, Ltd.,
of the Hawaiian
(Incorporated under the laws
Republic.)
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
FOR
Queen St., Honolulu. H. I.
1900!
26th Issue.
C. U. Cooke
President
DIRECTORS:
Geo. R. Carter
Treasurer
W. F. Allen
H Waterliome
PACIFIC HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
Fort St., Honolulu
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY AND
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PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
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Historic Information pertaining to Hawaii
for Handy Reference.
Carefully revised Statistical and Census Tables,
Specially prepared Articles on Timely Topics,
relating to the Progress and Development of
the Islands. Research and Current History
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Lubricating Oils, Art Goods
P'ct.urp Framing
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THOS. G. THRUM,
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Honolulu, H. 1.
SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS AND NAVY CONTRACTORS.
J£.
G.
Publisher
J. WALLER, MANAGER.
DRUGGISTS
HARDWARE
and Dealers in Photographic Supplies
Honolulu, H. I.
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SUGAR FACTORS.
Agents for
The J3wa Plantation Co.,
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.,
The Kohala Sugar Co ,
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.,
The Koloa Agricultural Co.,
The Fulton Iron Works, St. Louis, Mo.,
The Standar J Oil Co.,
Oeo. F. Blake Steam Pumps,
Weston's Centrifugals,
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jEtna Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.
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JJONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
MANUFACTURERS of
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
with Patent Automatic Feed
Double and Triple Effects, Vacuum Pans and
Cleaning Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass
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SUGAR FACTORS
COMMISSION AGENTS.
Co.
MAY CO., Ltd.
General Merchandise.
GROCERS,
PROVISION MERCHANTS,
TEA AND COFFEE DEALERS.
..
Retail Departments:
Corner of Fort and King Streets.
Waverley Block, Bethel Street.
Wholesale and
Shipping Departments i
REAVER
H. J. NOLTE, Proprietor
LUNCH ROOM,
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE.
Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Best Quality of Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers'
Articles, etc., always on hand.
Robbbt Lewkb*
F. J. Lowbby
C. 11.Cooke
HEWERS & COOKE,
Dealers in
LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIAL.
Office: 32 Fort St.
Yard: Between King, Fort and Merchant Ste.
PORTER
FURNITURE CO.,
Importers of
INVESTMENT COMPANY, Lid. FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY
HONOLULU, H. I.
Deposits
Wholesale and Retail
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
SHIP CHANDLERY,
Honolulu, H. I.
and term
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Limited.
Wholesale and Retail
CJASTLE & COOKE, Ltd.,
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Ordinary
and Interest allowed In accordance with rules
and conditions as printed In Pass Books. Copies
of terms and conditions upon which Deposits
will be received may be had upon application, or
mailed to those desiring same.
Agents for the Oceanic Steamship
O. HALL & SON,
Purveyors to Oceanic Steamship Co., and the
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Honolulu, H. I.
No. 81, King Street
JJOLLISTER DRUG CO.,
$400,000.00
Safe Deposit Boxes rented by month or year.
Manager
Secretary and
....
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Chas. M. Cooke, President; J. B. Atherton, VicePresident; C. H. Cooke, Cashier; F. C. Atherton, Secretary. Henry Waterhouse, Tom May,
F. W. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenney, J. A McCandless.
Exchange drawn on Wells, Fargo ft Co.'s
Bank, in San Francisco and New York, and their
correspondents throughout the world.
Attend to General Banking Business.
LIST OF OFFICERS:
C.M.Cooke
George /I RoherUou
X Faxon Rialiou
CAPITAL
AND BEDDING.
Corner of Hotel and Bethel Ste.
Wickerware, Antique Oak Furniture, Cornice
Poles, Window Shades and Wall Brackets
Low Prices
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Telephones:
Fort St., 22 and 12
Bethel St., 24 and 949
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QLAUS
SPRECKELS & CO.,
BANKERS.
Draw Exchange on the principal parte of the
world, and transact a general Banking
Business
Honolulu,
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Hawaiian Islands.
XHOS. G. THRUM,
Importing
and
Manufacturing
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER,
NEWSDEALER,
And Publisher of the "Hawaiian Almanac and
Annual."
Dealer In Fine Stationery, Books, Toys
and Fancy Goods.
FORT ST., (Near Hotel St.) HONOLULU.
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