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On the search for the Japanese consul, F. Schmibu, 1895 / 2014.
We see in “Hawaii’s Story,” some of those present at the Queen’s trial were: “The diplomatic corps, Mr. Albert F. Willis, minister of the United States, A. G. S. Hawes, British commissioner, Monsieur...
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More on Consul-General Shimizu, 1895.
[Found under: "KELA A ME KEIA."] Some well to do Japanese of Honolulu nei gave a large party outside of Sans Souci [Sana Susi], Waikiki, on the afternoon of this past Friday for the former Japanese...
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Consul General from Japan, S. Shimizu, found, 1895 / 2014.
With the kind help of Bishop Museum volunteer Mr. K. Suzuki, the mystery is solved. The Consul General Representative for 1895 from Japan here in Hawaii nei who appears in “Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s...
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Seizaburō Shimizu, 1908.
After finding out what the given name of the Consul General from Japan was in 1895, it was easier to find other information about him, like this picture from the Chicago Daily News. It seems he served...
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One of the early students at the Chiefs’ Children’s School, Jane Loeau, dies,...
Passed On.—On the morning of the 30th of July, Jane Loeau left this life, and her spirit returned to He who made it. Loeau reached the age of 45; she is of an alii family of Kauai, and it is said that...
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More on Jane Loeau’s passing, 1873.
Death of a Chiefess.—Jane Loeau, a descendant in the female line of the ancient chiefs of Kauai, and a reputed granddaughter of Kamehameha I., died suddenly in this city on Wednesday last. She was 45...
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More on the passing of Jane Loeau, 1873.
[Found under: "Nu Hou Kuloko."] At 11:30 in midday, on this past Wednesday, July 30th, Mrs. Jane Loeau Kaelemakule died, one of the royal descendants, at Puiwa, Nuuanu, at perhaps 27 years old. In the...
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Short biography of Jane Loeau by her husband, S. L. Kaelemakule, 1873.
A History of Jane Loeau. In the year 1847, Jane Loeau was boarding at the school of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke [Kuke], and she married John Robert Jasper [Keoki-pu], and he died. In the year 1855 perhaps, she...
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One more on the passing of Jane Loeau, 1873.
The Death of Jane Loeau. On Wednesday, July 30, Mrs. Jane Loeau Kaelemakule died, at Puunui, in this town. She died quickly; she had a pain in her chest after bathing in water; this is the ailment she...
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150 years ago—The beginnings of the Kaahumanu Society, 1864.
Ahahui Kaahumanu. I am V. K. Kaninaulani, along with A. Pauahi,¹ and L. Kamakaeha, are the Officers of this Association, of the Town of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Because of...
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Marriage of Pauahi and Charles Reed Bishop, 1850.
Queen Liliuokalani reminisces in “Hawaii’s Story”: “[Bernice] was one of the most beautiful girls I ever saw; the vision of her loveliness at that time can never be effaced from remembrance; like a...
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Words of praise for C. R. Bishop on today, his birthday, 1896.
MEMORIALS. ….¹ There are many kinds of memorials [kia hoomanao] to remember people by. A person is remembered for his deeds, in memorials built as pillars and monuments, in reminiscences, and preserved...
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More on Mrs. Heleluhe going to take the place of Kahele Nahaolelua, and name...
MRS. HELELUHE HEADED FOR AMERIKA. Because Mrs. Kahele Nahaolelua has been away from the presence of the Queen due to her illness, Mrs. Vakeki Heleluhe has been ordered to seek out the Royal One in...
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In anticipation of King Kalakaua’s return from his tour around the world, 1881.
HONORING THE ALII, KING KALAKAUA. All of the Associations, the Secret Societies, on this island of Oahu, and the other islands, people of all ethnicities, who want to join in giving glory by putting up...
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Alekoki, 1896.
KAHI WAI O ALEKOKI. (An expression of affection by King Kalakaua.) Aole i manaoia Kahi wai o Alekoki Hookohu ka ua iuka Noho mai la i Nuuanu Anuanu makehewa au Ke kali ana ilaila Kai no paha ua paa Kou...
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The Queen’s protest to treaty, 1897.
THE COCK CROWS, HAWAII HAS DAWNED. Liliuokalani Moves the Pebbles on the Konane Board of Hawaii. When the Queen heard that the treaty which Her lahui greatly feared was put before the Senate, this was...
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Excursion of the Princess Regent Liliuokalani, 1881.
On the morning of this past Sunday, the Princess Regent [Kahu Aupuni] returned from the island of Kauai aboard the steamship C. R. Bishop, accompanied by Her Royal Younger Sister [Likelike], Miss...
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On koa haole and uses, 1881.
[Found under: "NA HOOHIALAAI O KA MALU ULU O LELE."] Pertaining to the Koa [Haole] Tree—The “fruit” of this tree is a fruit that is not of interest, however the seeds are much desired. They are used to...
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Chinese New Year song in Lahaina, 1866.
[Found under: "Ka Happy New Year o na Pake"] Iolidane:—Tahiti Tune. 1 La hauoli a pomaikai, No ka lahui o Kina, Ti ka char sow san nin fat choi No ka makahiki hou, Hape Nuia. Hape Nuia &co E na...
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Ti ka char sow san nin fat choi? 1866.
Aloha La Konohi! Is there anyone that knows what dialect the Chinese lines are from in the previous mele post? Also, might there be someone that might offer an interpretation or translation for the...
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