More from Evelyn Desha and Steven Desha Jr., 1944.
Our Day THE CALM SEAS [of Kona] Kealakekua, Monday, May 1, 1944. At Mokuaekaua [Mokuaikaua], Kailua, was where our prayer was yesterday, and it was carried out as usual. The Holy Communion [ahaaina a...
View ArticleHulihee Palace from Jared G. Smith, sent by the Advertiser to cover the...
Hulihee Palace By JARED G. SMITH Kailua, principal port of Kona, Hawaii is rich in historical lore for it was here that Kamehameha the Great, founder of a dynasty which lasted until 1874, spent most of...
View ArticleMore on Hulihee Palace from Jared G. Smith, 1944.
Hulihee Palace II By JARED G. SMITH Hulihee Palace, Kailua, North Kona, was built in 1837 as the home of Governor John Adams Kuakini, Hawaiian High Chief, wise leader and ruler of his people during the...
View ArticleUpon the opening of Hulihee Palace, 1928.
Story of Hulihee Palace Told By Mrs. Swanzy On Even of New Dedication The Daughters of Hawaii will dedicate the old Hulihee palace at Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, on noon of Kamehameha day, June 11, the...
View ArticleAnyone know who Laulani Koki is? 1890.
Originally posted on nupepa: HE INOA NO LAULANI KOKI Hanohano Hanalei i ka ua nui He pakika i ka limu o Manuakepa Anu hewa i ka wai o Lumahai Kalehuamakanoe o Luluupali Alai e ka noe paa o Naue E…
View ArticleMele Inoa for Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III. 1862.
Originally posted on nupepa: HE INOA NO KAUIKEAOULI. Auhea wale ana oe, kapua hau o Maleka, Ke au nei ka manao, Pehea o Niagala, Kela wai kamahao, wai halulu o ka moano, Nene i na moku, lohe aku nei...
View ArticleVisit to Ahuimanu College and impressions of Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe, 1873.
Ahuimanu College. During our vacation, our pleasant diversion was a visit to the other side of the island to attend the examination of the Catholic Seminary, known as Ahuimanu College. The trip to that...
View ArticleManuia Maunupau, old-time Kona fisherman, passes away, 1940.
Noted Isle Fisherman Who Taught Rulers, Will Be Buried Today MANUIA MAUNUPAU Manuia Maunupau Dies In Honolulu After Long Career On Kona Coast A famous old-time Hawaiian fisherman, one who taught Island...
View ArticleSure victory for the Kona team of Prince Kuhio, 1910.
PADDLERS OF PRINCE KALANIANAOLE. To the Editor of the Kuokoa, Aloha kaua: Please may I have an open column of your paper, and it will be for you to flash across the calmly surging seas from Hawaii to...
View ArticleReminiscences of the Hui Kawaihau, 1916.
THE HUI KAWAIHAU There were several unusually interesting papers read at the last meeting of the Kauai Historical Society. Among them was one by Judge Charles S. Dole on the above subject which was as...
View ArticleSearching for Moses Sam Kahookaamoku, 1923.
If Moses Sam Kahookaamoku is living here in town, it is desired that he immediately go and visit his father, John Mahuna Kahookaamoku of Keao, Kukiau, Hamakua, Hawaii, who has a debilitating illness....
View ArticleAnother sweet song for Liliuokalani, 1897.
Originally posted on nupepa: MAKALAPUA. O Makalapua ulumahiehie, O ka lei o Kamakaeha, No Kamakaeha ka lei o na Liawahine, No na wahine kihene pua. Hui:—E lei ho–i e Liliulani e, E lei ho–i e Liliulani...
View ArticleWords of advice from a concerned Hawaiian, 1944.
SINGING HAWAIIAN SONGS Editor The Advertiser: As a Hawaiian I enjoy listening to the sweet Hawaiian music on my radio from 7:30 a.m. to midnight. But I agree with many other Hawaiians who I have heard...
View ArticleEarly days of Daniel Akaka, 1939.
STUDENT SOVEREIGNS: Daniel Akaka, left, and Hannah Ho will reign as king and queen over the Merry Makers’ carnival to be held Friday night at the Kawananakoa school grounds. They were elected by the...
View ArticleAnother lovely song for a “plumeria blossom,” 1887.
KUU PUA MELIA KE ALOHA Auhea wale oe e pua Melia, Pilia ke ala me ke onaona. Onaona ko maka e leialoha, Ua pulu i ka wai lohi o Maleka. Ma ka leta kuu ike ana iho, Kapalili i ko’u … Continue reading →
View ArticleQueen Liliuokalani is arrested: her crime—having aloha for her lahui, 1895.
Mai Wakinekona a Iolani Hale. Ia’u e nanea ana ma Wakinekona, Pa-e ana ka leo nahenahe, Auhea wale ana oe e Kalani, Ei ae na hauna o ke Aupuni, Nana e hanu mai pau i ka ikea, Na mea nui, … Continue...
View ArticleOn kake and Kauikeaouli and Kalama and Kaahumanu, 1896.
[Found under: “NA WAHI PANA A KAULANA O HONOLULU, OAHU NEI, I UHIIA I KA LEPO A NALOWALE LOA HOI I KEIA AU HOU.”] KAHALEULUHE 5.—Kahaleuluhe was where the Anglican Church stands today, and its stature...
View ArticleA mele hooaeae by Ku of Manoa, 1919.
HE MELE HOOAEAE. Noho no i Puna ka nani me ka maikai, He hale kipa ia na ke ala me ke onaona; Onaona no ka maile me ka hala o Keaau, Ola ai no ke kupa o Kaniahiku, Ku mai … Continue reading →
View ArticleMary Kawena Pukui, 1895—Today.
Speaking of cool things I have seen recently, did you guys see/hear this? Click on the image of Mary Kawena Pukui below.
View ArticleOn string figures, 1909.
HEI OF TIMES PAST. It’s description; a string 2 to 3 feet in length, with ends knotted together at one point; fingers are inserted and the fingers move and the figure is made; recited: Po e kau mai ka...
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