207 South King Street

Kuokoa Building Aperila 15, 2013

THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE NEW HOME OF THE KUOKOA ON KING STREET.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 14, Aoao 2. Aperila 11, 1913.

MARRIAGES.

Phillip Paul Frendo to Alice Lei Brickwood, March 22.

BIRTHS.

To Willie Brown and Polly Mitchell, a daughter, March 24.
To Edward Pulawa and Dorothy Campbell, a son, March 25.
To Louis James and Emma Silva, a daughter, March 25.
To John H. Akana and Eliza K. Brown, a daughter, March 27.
To John Kaimi and Jennie Iokua, a daughter, March 28.
To Charles Kalaiwaa and Lizzie Kamakaokalani, a son, March 29.
To Frank Nakapalau and Elikapeka Lelemanu, a son, March 29.
To Daniel Kelii and Kupuna Akana, a daughter, March 30.
To Clement Enoka and Minnie Hookano, a son, March 31.

DEATHS.

Mrs. Paepae, on Punchbowl Street, March 26.
Kaiaka, at Lunalilo Home, Mar. 26.
George Mahunalii, at Leahi Home, March 26.
Sam Makaalu, on Keauhou Street, March 28.
Alexis Kalanipoo Komomua, on King Street, March 28.
A baby of Kalaiwaa, on Kunawai Street, March 29.
Lewa Kalai Iokia, on School Street, March 30.
Rose Manners, on Hustace Street, March 31.
Mrs. Julia K. Sanford, on School Street, April 1.
Mrs. Mahuna Kalei, at 1624 Piikoi Street.

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

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 13, Aoao 8. Aperila 4, 1913.

DEATHS.

Moeluhi, on Kamehameha IV Road, Aprila 6.
Peter Kamaka, at Lunalilo Home, Aprila 8.
Hilda Kauahi, on Kama Lane, April 8.

(Kuokoa, 4/11/1913, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 14, Aoao 2. Aperila 11, 1913.

That Royal Descendant of the Land has Passed.

KEANU DIES ON THE SHORE OF WAIKIKI.

Right after 8 o’clock in the morning of Monday, June 30, the dead body of Keanu (f.) was found out near the residence of the Princes Kawananakoa and Kalanianaole at Waikiki. On that morning she was seen coming out of the Princes’ place, and went all the way to the ocean. There she put on her muumuu and went into the ocean. From here, that was all that was known of her until her body was found. It is believed that she had a stroke [ma'i huki] while in the water, and while being so afflicted, she could not help herself.

Keanu was a chiefess, the daughter of Kamehameha V and Princess Ruth Keelikolani [Ruta], and it was he who housed her at Pualeilani, Waikiki, and it was there that she lived until this unfortunate accident.

She had a regal stature, and she became an important presence in our chiefly circles. She fearlessly appeared at royal audiences with elegance, and some who had not seen her before thought she was an actual queen.

Some time ago, her husband went into the mountains, and since then nothing was known of him. Keanu lived in sadness, and it was this that made her lose her senses. She left behind children who grieve in their love for her. How pitiful.

[Anyone have more information on Keanu?]

(Kuokoa, 7/4/1902, p. 1)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XL, Helu 27, Aoao 1. Iulai 4, 1902.

KEANU DIES ON THE SEA SHORE

Shortly after 8 o’clock yesterday morning the body of Keanu, a high chiefess and reputed daughter of Kamehameha V, was found upon the beach at Waikiki, opposite the premises of the late Queen Dowager Kapiolani, now occupied by Princes David and Cupid. The woman had probably been dead about an hour when discovered, and her death is believed to have been due to apoplexy. She was well when she left the Dowager’s premises early in the morning. She wen across the roadway to the bathing beach, donned a muumuu and entered the water for a swim. Just how soon she was overcome is not known, but it is evident that she was upon the beach when the attack came. The fact which led to the belief of apoplexy was that the face was much discolored. There is nothing pointing to foul play and it is not believed that she was drowned.

A jury was empanelled yesterday morning and the body viewed at the morgue. An inquest was to have been held last night at the police station but was postponed until this afternoon.

Keanu was a woman of imposing appearance and always commanded the attention and respect of Hawaiians wherever she went. She had the manner and dignity of a chiefess of the royal blood and was looked upon by the natives generally as one to whom homage was due. She was a great friend of the late Princess Ruth and in later years was much with the late Queen Dowager. She has been residing on the premises at Pualeilani for several years and was protected by the two Princes, as well as by the Dowager before them. For some time past she had not been right in her mind. Several years ago her husband went away into the mountains and nothing more was heard of him. She leaves several children.

At the breakfast and reception given by Queen Liliuokalani last year Keanu was among those who called and her appearance was much commented on at that time, for, believing herself fully entitled to respect and homage, she swept majestically along amongst the throng as if she were a reigning queen.

(Hawaiian Gazette, 7/1/1902, p. 4)

Hawaiian Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Number 50, Page 4. July 1, 1902.

Aloha all.

I would like to state again that all comments, questions, and corrections are greatly welcomed, but it would be most helpful if they are appended under the corresponding posts here at http://nupepa-hawaii.com.

This would allow for an open dialogue among readers (and potential future readers?). Hopefully, one day, this page (and others like it) will take on a life of its own and I will no longer feel the need to put up anymore posts myself!

Mahalo a nui!!

Support Local Businesses.

New cracker machines were installed at Love’s Bakery at Pauahi and Nuuanu Streets, and now being baked are light soda crackers [barena huina-ha liilii palupalu] and saloon pilot crackers [barena poepoe]. These are better than the crackers from outside of Hawaii. Hawaiians should purchase what is produced locally.

(Kuokoa Home Rula, 3/19/1909, p. 1)

Kuokoa Home Rula, Buke VII, Helu 12, Aoao 1. Maraki 19, 1909.

DON’T DECREASE THE PAY OF THE TEACHERS.

To the Editor of the Kuokoa, Aloha oe:—Please allow me some space in your newspaper for my humble thoughts dealing with the salary of teachers and the age at which children of the public should attend school.

It is wrong to cut the teachers’ pay because a well-educated teacher has a gift from God; it is not something readily gotten. And our children will be hurt should we let those teachers go and employ teachers for little pay.

The children of the people should be enrolled in school when they turn six (6) years of age. For there are many women who assist their husbands by endeavoring to take care of the many duties for the good of the family. And they are not able to care for and keep their children from the harm of the streets! As for the Chinese and the Japanese, they are fine. They have schools and their children are kept from wandering about.

I beseech all of you leaders who make Laws and who regulate public funds, do think carefully about these thoughts written above.

For knowledge is the backbone of man and his nation; it is the basis for fame and wealth.

Consider that the income of the majority of the Hawaiians is limited, and they are counting on the light of education for their children. The plantations of the old days are not to be reached out for, for those days are past. So all of you, please put effort into the schools, and don’t feel hesitant in investing more.

Sincerely,

MRS. A. A. MONTANO.

Honolulu, Malaki 22, 1909.

[Times have changed. Hopefully we learn from the past...

This letter is written by famed composer, Mary Jane Kekulani Montano.]

(Kuokoa, 3/26/1909, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVI, Helu 13, Aoao 4. Maraki 26, 1909.

NA KAMALEI O HAWAII.

Aia i ka nani,
Poiu o Palani,
Na kamalei o Hawaii,
Aia i Verdun,
I ke ala hiilani,
I ka welelau o na pu,
Aia ilaila, aia ilaila,
Na mamo pukoa o Maleka.

Halihali aloha,
No ka maluhia,
E kaua ana i ke kaua,
Aia i Palani,
I ke ala hiilani,
Na huaka’i koa imua;
Aia ilaila, aia ilaila,
Na kamalei o Hawaii.

Ua ku’i mai ka lono,
Ua ike’a ka pono,
Ua maa na koa i ke kaua,
He koa wiwo ole.
Na ka manu aeko,
Na ka hae ulaula, keokeo me bolu.

MARYJANE KULANI MONTANO.

May 31, 1918.

[This is yet another composition by Mary Jane Montano, although not widely known today. This was composed in honor of the Hawaiian boys who were fighting in World War I, and alludes to the Battle of Verdun.

In the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers, you can find countless examples of Hawaiian boys going off to war outside of Hawaii nei, starting with America's Civil War, and on down to the present.

The mele goes somewhat like:

THE BELOVED YOUTH OF HAWAII.

There in the beauty,
The glory of France,
Are the beloved youth of Hawaii,
There at Verdun,
On the exalted trail,
At the point of the artillery,
They are there, they are there,
The young fighters of America.

Carrying aloha,
For peace,
Fighting the fight,
There in France,
On the exalted trail,
The marching soldiers go forth,
They are there, they are there,
The beloved youth of Hawaii.

The news has spread,
The good has been seen,
The soldiers are seasoned,
Fearless warriors.
For the eagle,
For the red, white, and blue flag.

MARYJANE KULANI MONTANO.

May 31, 1918.]

(Kuokoa, 1/3/1919, p. 8)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVII, Helu 1, Aoao 8. Ianuari 3, 1919.

Waa of the Olden Days

There is a tiny waa of the old sort, like those of the time of Kamehameha or perhaps before that; it is being displayed at the store of McInerny [Makanani] on Fort Street. The small waa is in good condition, and is truly beautiful to see. Antiquities are something those of today have much interest in. Canoe building will be demonstrated as a means to earn some money for that festive day of June, the holiday for Ka Na’i Aupuni, Kamehameha.

[Anyone know what became of this waa?]

(Kuokoa, 6/6/1902, p. 1)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XL, Helu 23, Aoao 1. Iune 6, 1902.

MARRIAGES.

John P. Keala to Margaret Kapehe, April 2.
Joseph Kuahine to Edna Moa, April 11.
James Marsh to Helen Kini, April 12.

BIRTHS.

To Sam Kalama and Emily Hatton, a son, April 11.
To Abraham Kamaalea and H. Thomas, a daughter, April 12.

DEATHS.

Samuel Hanapi, on 8th Avenue, Kaimuki, April 12.
Edwin Apa [? Edwin Aoa ? Edwin Ana], in Iwilei, April 12.
Solomon Williams, on Kukui Street, April 13.
Daniel Kuinae, on Smith Street, April 13.
Lukela Kauakahi, on Christiev Lane, April 13.
Willie Conley, at the children’s hospital, April 13.
Joseph Keawe, at Lunalilo Home, April 14.
Kaiewe, on Waikahalulu Lane, April 15.

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

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 15, Aoao 4. Aperila 18, 1913.

Mele for the Hawaiian Boys

Seen below is a mele composed by the Honorable W. J. Sheldon for the fifty Hawaiian boys who gave themselves to join the war on the side of the nation of America. It is a song put before the Royal Hawaiian Band, to be played before the public.

It is believed that if these Hawaiian boys head out to the training camp in America on Tuesday, this song would have been sung for them in their honor. But as their trip is postponed until the arrival of a military ship, therefore the boys have been set back until next month. It is still believed that this will be one of the songs that will be sung to honor them. Here is this mele to glorify these Hawaiian youths:

WIKIWIKI OVER THE TOP

He kama oiwi Hawaii oe,
He aa,  he koa wiwoole;
Imua no ka pono oi ae,
A inu i ka wai awaawa.

Hui.

Ku kilakila Hawaii,
Iwaena o ka Pakipika,
O Hawaii no ka oi,
Wikiwiki over the top.

Hawaii no oe a ka imiloa,
Loa ka imina lanakila,
Hanohano oe e Hawaii,
I na oiwi o ka aina.

O ke Akua pu me oukou,
E na kama oiwi Hawaii,
Uumi ka hanu a lanakila,
A lei i ka hanohano.

Hakuia e Wm. J. Sheldon.

[Which went something like this:

QUICKLY OVER THE TOP.

You are a native son,
Daring, a fearless warrior;
Forward for the greater good,
And drink of the bitter waters.

Chorus.

Hawaii stands tall,
Amidst the Pacific,
Hawaii is the foremost,
Quickly, over the top.

You are Hawaii, of explorers,
Far reaching is your search for victory,
Proud is Hawaii,
For the oiwi of the land.

God be with you,
O Native sons of Hawaii,
Be patient until victorious,
And wear the honor like a lei.

Composed by William J. Sheldon.]

(Kuokoa, 5/17/1918, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVI, Helu 20, Aoao 3. Mei 17, 1918.

Some Hawaiian Boys Aboard the Warship St. Louis

The picture above [now cropped and and to the right] is of some boys, who left from Honolulu on the warship St. Louis in the past months for the war. And according to the letter written by Joe Kalaukoa to his father Joseph Kalaukoa, who is in the police force of this city, all of the Hawaiian youths are doing well and are all being well taken care of by the officers.

One of the activities of these Hawaiian boys aboard the warship is playing music to entertain the ship’s captain; everything he wrote to his father was uplifting, because there has been no difficulties faced, and he has no fear for them and is forevermore hopeful that there will come a time that the child will again see his parents.

In the picture, standing to the left is Antone Gomes; to the right is Eddie Ladd, and the one seated is Joe Kalaukoa.

(Kuokoa, 7/13/1917, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 28, Aoao 2. Iulai 13, 1917.

ALLY PAMA KUA

HAWAIIAN BOY IS TORPEDOED AND DIES.

The picture [above] is of a Hawaiian sailor, named Ally Pama Kua, who just died at sea when the steamship Kansas was sunk by a torpedo from a German submarine. This, according to a telegraph sent to this town from New York, on the 11th of this month.

The Kansas was torpedoed while it was carrying a full load to France from New York. When the steamship was sunk, A. P. Kua drowned, along with him was a American haole, and two others. As for the captain and the rest of the sailors, they all were all saved.

Because of this sad news received in town, it caused the family of Mr. Kua to be heartbroken. However, there is one thing that made it better, and that was the knowledge that the death of this Hawaiian boy was because he sacrificed his life for his country.

Ally Pama Kua was twenty-seven years old when he met with this tragedy at sea. He is the child of Fritz Wilhelm Kua of the corner of Makiki Street and Beritania Avenue. Aside from his father, he has three sisters and two cousins who are left behind grieving for him.

Ally Pama Kua was employed for a long time as a sailor aboard the steamship Kansas, from when it was sailing Hawaiian waters. And when it became a ship transporting food and other goods for France, he continued working aboard it, all the way until he met with his death on the ocean.

The last word that his family here heard from him was when they received his letter from Philadelphia written last February, and within the letter, he spoke of his marriage to a French woman.

(Kuokoa, 7/20/1917, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 29, Aoao 2. Iulai 20, 1917.

JOHN A. K. K. MILES

WORKING IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA

The picture above is of a Hawaiian boy who is working in the navy of America at St. Pedro, Los Angeles, as a secretary in the department of the payroll of the military.

The name of this Hawaiian youth is John Adams Kalahanauokalani Kalakaua¹ Miles, a child of Jennie K. Miles and the older brother of Legislator Willie E. Miles of this city.

He was born in Kohala, Hawaii, on the 16th of November, 1885, and therefore he will make 32 on the 16th of next month.

When he was but four years old, he was taken from Hawaii nei, and after working at various jobs, he joined the military of America. And today, we see that he is in the service in Los Angeles, where he resides.

¹One way names were given traditionally was after important events, whether happy or sad. This is a nice and clear example of a commemorative name. John A. K. K. Miles was born on November 16, 1885, on the birthday of King Kalakaua. He was therefore named literally “The birthday of the royal one Kalakaua”.

(Kuokoa, 10/19/1917, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 42, Aoao 4. Okatoba 19, 1917.

MADE DAILY.

Sold at Food Markets  10¢
Small Packages  5¢

(Kuokoa, 7/24/1914, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LII, Helu 30, Aoao 2. Iulai 24, 1914.

FRANK GERTZ,

103 Fort Street

BOOTS  SHOES

I HAVE RECENTLY UNPACKED EXQUISITE FINERY

Shoes of All Fashion

For Women, Men, and Children; well selected by Mr. Gertz in America.

REASONABLE PRICES BY CASH PAYMENT

Merchandise arriving constantly on every steamship.

(Kuokoa, 3/31/1888, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXVII, Helu 13, Aoao 3. Maraki 31, 1888.

No more
problems
when you
smoke

FATIMA

TURKISH
BLEND
CIGARETTES
Cameron & Cameron Co.
RICHMOND, VA
LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO CO., SUCCESSOR.

FATIMA
CIGARETTES

Large package of 20 fine
cigarettes for 15¢

The value of the cigarette is in the tobacco—not in the package. And instead of gold tips you get 10 more cigarettes.

The rich flavor of the tobacco comes in the blending. You’ll discover the tobacco value at once.

[This ad is interesting for so many reasons!]

(Kuokoa 7/5/1912, p. 8)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVIII, Helu 27, Aoao 8. Iulai 5, 1912.

Cemetery database makes family searches easier

A new Oamaru cemeteries database has the potential to provide insight into the past, a supporter of the initiative says.

The database is available through the Waitaki District Council website and allows users to search for people buried in the Oamaru Old and Lawn Cemeteries by surname and/or first name, and shows information such as the age of the deceased and what block and plot they are buried in.

North Otago Museum archives curator Eva Garbutt says tracing family history is becoming a popular pastime, with more people than ever wanting to unearth their roots.

“In the past year the demand for putting our cemetery database online has increased as more and more people are getting into doing their family history.

“Now people will be able to search for their ancestors buried in the Oamaru cemeteries thanks to the wonderful

efforts of our volunteers, who have spent many hours putting the information from the original burial registers into a digital and searchable format.”

Waitaki District councillor and historian Helen Stead is a huge supporter of the database and says she is delighted it is up and running.

“I think it places us in the research and genealogical world, because people can look at the database that relates to Oamaru from anywhere in the world.”

Mrs Stead also believes the database could unlock dozens of stories about Oamaru’s past that have been lost with time.

[For the entire article from The Timaru Herald, click the link below:

Cemetery database makes family searches easier]