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ESTABLISHED 1904. YOL. 13. NO. 36. LIHUE. KAUAI, TERRITORY OF HAWAII, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1917 SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.50 PER YEAR 5 CENTS PER COPY H a .-, SALVATION AMY KAMA Tho Life Saving Salvation Army Band completed its Season" by the Tour of Kauai,- following that ..of Hawaii and Maui, during the last week. Landing Wednesday morning at waimca tney were entertained by Mrs. Cox during the day and gave one of their unique sacred enter tainmcnts in the evening, at the Waimca hall, which was crowded for the occasion. During Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they were the guests of Mr. Alex. McBryde at Lawai, where, on , tho huvn, anu in the sea, and on the shore, they literally " had the time of their lives." Thursday evening they played at Lihue, Friday at Elcele, and Saturday at Koloa, mostly to crow ed houses and enthusiastic au diences. Sunday morning they conducted the service at tho Lihuo Union Church, and in the evening gave a sacred concert at tho Tip Top. While in Lihue they were quar tered at the Armory, which with its equipment of cots, blankets, etc. was placed at their disposal by the courtesy of Dick Oliver. While there, as elsewhere, they took care of their own cbmmissariat, as they were abundantly able to do. Mondav afternoon the children of tho Lihue Union church gave them a reception on .the church lawn and inducted tho Band girls into the mysterie's of base ball and "Ory, ory, outs in frco," also showed them how: to get away with soda water and sandwiches. Tuesday thcywere the guests of Mrs. Byandt and. opier Waimca ladies on an auto tour of! the Island. They had also. been inVitcd' to spend the day and lunch at Papalinahoa, by Mr. and 'Mrs. .S.W.Wilcox, but alas there was no time to get it in. . ' They left by the Kinau moic than pleased with the treatment they had received, and with the assurance that "Kauai is allright, even though it hasn't quite all gone Salvation Army yet 1 " - ' The Return of the Weoweo Every Hawaiian that is tho least of a fishermen, and every Hawaiian is that, is very much excited just now over the appearance of th "weoweo" on tour coasts, and every path thereto is lined with fishermen, and fisher-Inaidens too, with rod and lino, in the late afternoon wend ing their way to the best point of vantage for 'fish ; and later in tho evening they come trooping back, fairly ladpn down with tho catch; and there is fish-feasting and rejoic ing in many a simplo home far into the night. The "weoweo" is a little red fish about three inches long, which when broiled or fried are "ono loa," delicious.. They are caught with hook and line, and though sm.all they aro fine fishing, as they bite greedily; you caii pull them out in a steady string like a belt conveyor, ofter they once get started; but when they once take a notion to stop, it is pan, no more! In Ilawaiian story the weoweo is a prophetic fish that always por tends the death of an "alii" or high chief; it never fails; and there are all kinds of interested specula tions as to who it will bo this time. I Owing to the dearth pf aliis ip these ,7t haole days some think that it means tho downfall of Governor Pinkham. The Ukulele it seems after all is Hawaiian only by adoption. It was brought to the Islands by tho first Portuguese immigrants from the Azores where it is known as the Braga. Tho name ukulelo was giv en facetiously by Edw. Purvis, tho brother of tho Mr. Purvis whom wo know so well, who was the royal chamberlain at the timo and a very cifted wit. Ukulele means "jump- I', ing mite." or flea. i The Picnicof the Band girls on tho P- ..r.m Ann f i Min in it in tivn fin I flxpmitivaof Mrs. Lvdirate: it was all B arranged in a few hours when it was learned that they had a little spare v' time. " Out of the Ordinary Mr. and Mrs. Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Clapper, and Mr. and Mrs. Wood accomplished a strenuous andd i , i , , unusual wceK-cnu ouiing last wcck that will put them. at tho head of ths list for some time. Starting in the small hours of the morning on Saturday they mado Ilaena lalo by daylight and Hana kapiai, over the hazardous cliff trail, by 9 o'clock. Hero they camped on a bit of sandy beach in the shel ter of an overhanging cliff that pro tected them, in imagination at least, against any weather that there might havo been, From this head quarters they explored and enjoyed the wonders and beauties of this little known and interesting region. They also fished ; but to little pur pose; tho fish were on a vacation too. They returned early Monday morning very much impressed with the charm of tho region but also with the conviction that one ought to give it more timo after going so far. The Ball Games The second series of the Baseball season started off Sunday afternoon with two games, ono being between the Lihues and MeBrydes, at Ele slc, and tho other tho Makawelii and Makees, at Makaweli. There were good crowds at both places, and the best of weather favored the contests. The Lihues, crippled by the loss of their pitcher and catcher, put up a game fight at Eleele, but blew up" in tho fifth and sixth innings, letting tlicir opponents in for six runs. Tho final score was six to two in favor of the homers. The game at Makaweli was sharp ly contested throughqut, and closed 3 to 2 .in favor of the home team; the visitors having full bases at the time.. The "Makawelis mades all of their runs, in a single inning'. , It is interesting that' the victors in the first games of the first series are-losers in the first games of the second series, indicating that some fast baseball is m prospect. Kawaihau News Tho Keaha Store is enlarging its premises, due, doubtless to its in creasing trade. Prof. Leslie Clark, Director of the County Farm, together with family have now taken up residence upon tho premises. Mr and Mrs. Kopke are tho latest motor enthusiasts and may be seen at any time of the day and night, enjoying their car, which recently arrived. Miss Mary Jensen, principal of Kapahi school, has returned from attending Summer School in Hono lulu. We aro pleased to sco her smiling countenance again. Mrs. J. M. Kuhns and infant daughter leave by this evening's Mauna Loa" and proceed by the S. S. Maui" to tho Coast, upon, a visit to her parents in Missouri. They expect to return before Christ mas. Judging from tho number of visitors tho Hawaiian Canneries' beach is a very popular bathing re sort, especially with tho ladies. Tho Boys" aro no doubt respon sible, to no small extent, for these congenial gatherings. Church Resumes After a few weeks ol vacation the Lihue Union Church will resunfe activity this coming Sunday when there will be appropriate opening services of a special character. Every ono is cordially invited to come that wo may start off with spirit and enthusiasm. 1 he various committees aro re minded of their regular duties; and tno clioir will meet for practice Thursday evening as of old. J. M. Lydqatf. Halemanu Nei Credit should be given Dr. A. R. Glaisyer as tho author of the vers es "Halemanu Nei" which appear ed in the Garden Island last issue. Local and Personal Notes Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wilcox went 10 lwn 0,1 y rciur j i r. . 1 i - -1 this wcck. Hans Hanson of Waimca went to town by tho Kinau Friday to enter tho II. M. A. school. W. H. Curtin, representing Fred L. Waldron, Ltd., ismakirigabusi ness tour of tho island. Mrs. G. B. Lcavett returned from town last week where she helped to start her sister successfully on her married life. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers and Mrs. Chanvborlain returned from Hawaii last, week, after visiting the most interesting portions of that is land. Asa result of the "Advertiser" nilot car exploration party it is re ported that there are some 850 miles of main roads suitable for auto travel in these Islands. Mrs. McClusky, the wife of our new High School principal, is niece of Mrs. S. W. Wilcox. Her father is Judge Fred Lyman of Hilo. So.shoi8 kainaama loa." Mrs. G. T. Gregg, accompanied by her son and daughter went to town by tho Kinau Friday. She will enter her daughter in Punahou and her son m theH. M. A. school. ' The sugar crop of the Islands is estimated at 643,000 tons, nearly all of which lias been already har- vested. Of this some 13,000 tons is refined locally and "will be used for home consumption. Miss Frances Thompson of Maka? weli has been spending' the summer with Mrs. Richard Hughes, former ly of Elcele, but jaow living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Hilo. Mr. Do Vis .Norton, Hawaij rep resentative of the Promotion Com mittee has been spending a week or so as the guest ot Mr: and Mrs. Fred Carter at -Hanalei He left on the Kinau Saturday. Ker. W. JS. Potwme, lor many years a resident of these Islands and on various occasions a visitor ,to Kauai in the interest of the Epis copal mission work, died a few days ago at Santa Rosa, Cal. Friends returning from Califor nia report the Purvis family as being comfortably located in Borke ly whore they aro enjoying the amenities of metropolitan life. They were never better in health. Friends returning from the Coast by tho Matson steamer Maui, roport that there were 125 teachers and some 50 ordinary passengers aboard, and that the." Sierra will bring even a larger consignment of teachers. The salvation Army Band girls who have beerr making a grand tour of the Islands this Summer now say that Kauai is the best. Up to coming here it was Maui, but Kau ai has "..put it over" everything in tho treatment of them. Mr. II. II . Brodie is back again at Hanapepe ready for a new year of school work mytho old surround ings, but with now life and enthu siasm. He is glad to get back to the cool breezes and the refreshing air of Kauai, after the heat and dry ness of California. Mrs. Frank Crawford biaved a horse-back ride to Kipukai last Wednesday, to spend a fow days with Mrs. It. L. Wilcox. Although a "malihini" Mrs. Crawford took hor-first riding lesson over the Kipu pass avmonth or so ago. Doesn't that constitute her a member of the "kaniaaina" class? It wasn't entirely good fortune that steered tho bridal bouquet to Chas. S. Dole the other day at the church wedding. Rather was it tho result of a long reach and strenu ous endeavor.. Mr. De Lacy came in as closo second. His endeavor was equal to tho occasion, but not his reach. PoorTeddiel Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wilcox, ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. Mc Clusky and family, returned home by the last Kinau. It will be re membered that Mr. and Mrs. Wil cox accompanied their daughter Mabel as far as San Francisco about a month ago, remaining on the Coast only a week or so. Upon their return they went -on to Maui to yisit their daughter Mrs. Digby Sloggett and family. They enjoy ed their vacation month very much. A Pretty Afternoon Wedding The Lihue Union Church was tho sceno of a charrning afternoon wed ding, Thursday Aug. 30th, when Mr. E. Livcsoy of tho wireless was married to Mrs. Jossphino L. Deas pf Waipouli by Rev. J. M. Lydgate jn tho presence of some 40 or more pf their intimate friends. ,Tho church was very effectively decorated in palms, ferns, and largo masses of white lilies by the sisters pf the bride, Mrs. Cheatham and Mrs. Israel. The bride was simply but very prettily gowned in white silk crepe de chine. Tho bridal bouquet, the work. of the sisters, was a very original and effectivo combination of white flow ers, ferns and white silk streamers, starred with white narcissus. After the ceremony the bride, standing on the stops of the church, threw tho bouquet out to tho guests assembled on the lawn. It fell to Mr. Chas. S. Dole. Tho bridal couplo motored to Ha palei where they will spend a weeks honeymoon at Pilikai, the Isenherg beach home. A Loss to the Community Miss Daisy Sheldon left on the Kinau last Saturday for Honolulu, where she will teach during tho coming year. Her transfer will take from the community one who has earned the respect and regard of all who know herj one who was always ready to help in every way within per power in overy worthy enter prise and in every public endeavor. a faithful and efficient worker in Sunday School and Christian En deavor; a stand by in tho church pholr, rain or shine; a reliable and willing member of the Mokihana Club; and a ready respondent to any and every demand of a public kind that came' up ; thq words of tho Master are her best charactcriza tion, She hath done what she could," which is the highest praise that can bo given to any one. We are glad of the assurance that she is to remain in Honolulu only one year; w shall be glad to wel come her back. Death Of Mrs. Hackbarth Mrs. Gustavo Hackbarth of Ka- paia, in a fit of temporary aberra tion, came to a sad end this last week. Sometimo during the night of the 29th. she wandered away from homo, and was not found until the morning of tho 31st. when she had been dead for somo timo. She was the capablo and faithful mothor of a large family, most of whom aro grown up and married and by whom her memory will bo tenderly cher ished. 1 The Latest Engagement Miss Frances Thompson, princi pal of Makaweli school, is engaged to Mr. Henry Lyman of Puna, Ha waii. Miss Thoirjpson is a charm ing and gilted woman, and will grace her home with all that goes to mako for refinement and culture. Mr. Lyman is a son of tho late muus layman 01 11110, and owns a n.-t t -i argo sugur estate in the district of Puna. Tho Garden Island" ex presses good wishes to the happy couple. An Interesting Visitor Miss Dorothy C. Rowell, a niece of tho late Wm. E. Rowell whom many of 'us knew so well, is on Kau ai on a brief visit, mainly for tho purpose of overhauling the library and other literary remains of her grandfather, who for long years was a missionary m charge of the work at Waimea, and was an unsually gifted man. Miss Rowell is the daughter of George Rpwoll an older brother of William. Mi6s Rowellcame to tho Islands from New York some years ago, and devoted Herself to the de clining years of her undo. Miss Ruth Johnson, sister of Mrs. Douglas Baldwin returned to Hono lulu by tho Kinau on Friday, The Civic Convention Arrangements havo been perfect ed by J J. Belser, chairman of the civic convention's sub-committeo on transportation, which will land Kauai delegates to the convention at Honolulu on the morning of Satur day tho fifteen of September, which is Regatta Day. and take them homo Tuesday night, after the final banquet at tho Moatia hotel. Just when tho Tuesday night boat will sail deponds on how good a representation Kauai sends to the convention. The Inter-Island Steam Navigation company, while willing to do everything in its power to oblige and assist the convention, does not feel it ought to inconveni ence a majority of its Tuesday night passongers for the pleasure of the minority. ' But if Kauai sends the delegation expected by the central committee, the shoe will be on the other foot. Then tho delegates will be in the majority and tho boat will be heldl until 11 o'clock. Raymond C. Brown, chairman of tho central committee, says he expects Kauai to send forty. One estimate of seventy-five lias reached him, but he. wants to be on tho safe side. Whichever proves to be the cor rect figure, it is certain that this years convention will- be the best attended the Islands have- ever known. Maui and Hilo both are counted on to send forty delegates each, while from Kohala and Kona on' the Big Island a dozen more are expected. From Honolulu the re presentation will be ninety. Provision will be mado this year for a limited number of members at large to cover some persons who, for one reason or another are not members of tho constituent organi zations and who arc yet interested in Civic Convention matters Such persona can receive the necessarT credentials by communicating with Raymond C. Brown, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Hono plu. Something We Need Some of the teachers returning from the coast tell with interest of the School Survey which has been mado recently- in San Francisco, 11 Ml 1 1 1 which win unaountccuy icau to a more or less thorough rcconstruc tion of the schools of that city.' The survey, .which extended over several months, dealt not only with the actual teaching, but with the course of study, tho equipment of the teachers and tho methods em ployed, finding, we understand.much to criticiso in each department. The survey was so unostentatious ly conducted that very many of the teachers involved didn't oven know that it was going on. Never theless it is reported to be a most thorough and exhaustive mvestiga- tidn. Such an investigation, im partial, thorough, and conclusive in its findings should bo conducted on these- Islands, that we may have some intelligent knowledge of where wo stand. To Get Films of Kauai Mr. O. C. Gilmoro of the Prismic Film Co. of New York has been on Hawaii and Oahu making films of Jho interesting things there for moving picture uso. We under stand that tho pictures aro taken in tho natural colors and are uncom .monly fine. Mr. Gilmoro wo understand is coming to Kauai to complete his set here, wo bespeak him a hospitable reception and good weather. Mrs. Katherine Burke returned by tho Mauna Loa Friday morning. She spent tho summer at the Cali fornia University attending various courses or lectures and breathing tho inspiring air of that great aca demic institution. Whilo in Lihue the Salvation Ar my Band girls were treated to auto rides by Judge Dickey, with his car full to overflowing, he took load after load of happy youngsters to sco tho Wailua Falls etc. Sgt. Sharpe, Quartermaster Ser geant of the Quartermaster's De partment, has been in Lihuo since last Wednesday giving instructions in property accountability and res ponsihility. IIo returns to Hono lulu tonight. THE NEW HIGH L Mr. Wm. McClusky, tho new principal of the Lihuo High and Grammar School, arrived. last Wed nesday with his family, and are at present the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wilcox. Mr. McClusky is a man of excel lent equipment for tho position; in ability, education and winning per sonality, and of much experience as an educator both aboard and on these Islands. He was recently Supervising Principal for the Island of Maui, and before that was prin cipal of various large schools in the Territory. Appointed to the position of Statistician of tho Board of Educa tion, he pcrferred to remain in the more direct educational work, so ho effected an exchange with Mr. Avery that ho might come here. Ho eivcs every assurance of suc- cess'in hisdliosen work; wo welcome him to it, and to a position of in fluence and usefulness in the com munity; in all of which he will bo materially assisted by a gracious and attractive wife. A Scientists Conclusions Dr. Campbell whose visit to Kau ai wo chronicled a few weeks ago, has completed his investications here for the present, and has found what he considers pretty conclusive evidence of the land connection of these Islands with the East Indian Islands and tho Malay Peninsula. His study has been devoted to the liverwort mosses, which show many forms almost identical witli those of Java especially, which would seem to indicate a continuous-land connection at ono time, ages ago. This indication is con firmed by a striking similarity of some notable plants of the higher orders, for example, the kukui, the puhala, the ie-ic, etc. These are common throughout tho Pacific, a distribution that would seem to involvo lines of land travel for their dissemination. Dr Campbell will devote somo considerable time to the careful study of his data before formally publishing his results. Manufacture Of Liquor The manufacture of distilled liquor will cease ncxte Saturday, September 8. After that date it will be unlawful to distill any grain, feed or fruit for tho purposo of making distilled spirits There will bo on hand, however, a large stock which will bo sufficient to last a couple of years or so This however, may be commandeered by the President if ho so elects. Change of the Mauna Loa During the slack season whilo there is no grinding, the Mauna Loa will mako hut ono trip a week. She will sail as usual for Honolulu on Tuesday ovening and return Fri day morning; and then remain ovor in Kauai waters until the following Tuesday. When tho bridal party loft for Hanalei after the ceremony the oth er day, it was discovered that tho back of the car was decorated with a big poster "Just Married" in letters largo enough to be road two or tliree blocks away; and a goodly array of old shoes that had done much servico along the Homestead roads. They immediately mado a strenuous effort to remove them but were prevented by their friends, and set out anyway, on their jour ney with these things very much in evidence. The Band Girls were conveyed to tho church lawn Monday afternoon in autos belonging to Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. Wedomeyer, Judge Dickey and others, who found tho girls very appreciative of their kindness. There were 45 children on the lawn and some dozen Lihue mothers and friends. They made lots of noise at least the children did. 5CH00 PRICIPAL TT