The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-04-11
IN M e nj ORIAM.
Special Service at ST.
Andrews Cathedral.
For Those Lost at Samoa. The
Decorations. An Eloquent
Sermon. The Build
ing Crowded.

lost their lives in the recent naval
disaster at Samoa, and more particu-
larly for Capt. G. M. Schoonmaker
and Paymaster f. II. Arms of the
Vandalia, who were regular attend
ants at the services of the above
congregation during the stay of that
vessel in Honolulu. Mr.. Arms for
over a year was valued member of
the choir, scarcely ever missing
service or rehearsal. Both gentle
men had a very large circle of
friends in this community who deep
ly regret their untimely end. A
short biographical sketch of those
gentlemen may not be out of place.
CAPT. sCHooNMAKER.
Capt. Cornelius NJ. Schoonmaker
was native of New York, and was
born April 2, 1889. He was ap-
pointed to the naval academy from
his native State, September %, 1854,
and graduated as midshipman, June
9, 1859. At the beginning of the
year 1860 he was attached to the
steam frigate Minnesota, serving in
her until August /, 1861, when he
was commissioned Lieutenant and
shortly afterward was transferred
to the steam gunboat Sycamore.
The vessel belonged to the East
Gulf Squadron, but in the following
year Lieutenant Schoonmaker was
again transferred, this time to the
steam gunboat Octorara, of the
West Indies Squadron. He remain
ed with her during the years '63
and '64, participating with ability
and distinction in the battle of Mo-
bile bay and the capture of Fort
Morgan. In 1865 he served on the
steamer Augusta. December oath
of the same year he was commits
stoned Lleutenant-Commander and
made executive officer of the Juan
ita of the South Atlantic Squadron,
remaining with her until 1867, when
he was ordered to the PisCataq1a OF
the Asiatic Squadron, upon which
vessel he served for two years. On
February IA, 1878 he was promoted
to the rank of Commander, and Oh
October Z, 1886, reached the rank
of Captain. In April of last yeal
he relieved Capt. II. l.. Howison il
the command of the Vandalia. Dur.
ing the long period through which
he served his country, Captain
Schoonmaker saw fifteen years o;
-. sea service, vast amount of shore
duty, distinguishing himself in thu
latter by his zeal and ability a
much as he had done by his valol
and good judgment when ailoat. HI
leaves a wife and several children
whose home is in the East.
\ PAYylAsTER ARMS.
S Paymaster Frank II. Arms was al
old and honored officer of the U. 5
o navy. He was born in Connecticut
: and entered the naval service, Apri
e IA, 1864, as Acting Assistant Pay
n master. He became Passed Assist
: ant Paymaster, July 23, 1866, ant
o on October IA, 1871, was promoted
!. to Paymaster. He had been on dut,
d on the Vandalia since May, 1887
!, He leaves a widow and family whit
e reside at New London, Conn.
L THE DECORATIONS.
{ The interior of the Cathedral wa
L very tastily decorated with th
J choicest of flowers, and with ferns
u palms and evergreens. On the alta
le table were two large bouquets c
l, white flowers, while on either sid
u of the altar stood immense potte
J. ferns and palms. In the centre {
the chancel hung magnificent flor'
l. green's. On the desk of the Titan
stand was bank of maiden ha
A. ferns with the letters S. and A
II (standing for Schoonmaker an
of Arms) in gardenias and heliotrop'
20 while on the kneeling cushion WE
n the word "Vandalia" artistcalI
n wrought in tube roses and hello
i trope. Around the neck of I'll
~ eagle on the lectern was wreatl
i, and smilax was twined around I'll
# stand, clear to the ground. On I'll
II front of the pulpit was An immen'
,s wreath of white oleanders with I'll
N letters U. S. n. of roses and hell,
Il trope in the centre. Two beautifl
n bouquets stood on the pulpit desl
In different parts of the Cathedra
,e in prominent places, were exquisit
"a floral designs, such as anchors,
Al sickle and crosses. The whole effe,
" of the decorations was exceedingl
striking.
THOSE PRESENT,
At O'Clock the hour set for IL
- service the Cathedral was crowde
20 in every part by persons of {
~ ~ nationalities. A large number
% % extra chairs had been proyide'
~ ~ Among those present were noticed
-, - III. r. ii. Princess Kaiulani, ii. |
81 81 Prince Kawananakoa representa-
90 His Majesty the King, and attende
by Mr.. j. w. Robertson, Vic
- Chamberlain; Hon. j. o. Domini
el Hon. A. S, Cleghorn, His Hsnor Il
~ ~ Chief Justice and Mrs. Judd, Ho
Oo y. c. r.. Bishop, His Elk. Jono. Aust
~ Minister of Foreign Affairs, ii
~ ~ Excellency Geo. w. Merrill, U.
~ Minister Resident and Mrs. Merri