The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-03-03

The death of George Lucas, ST.,
will be regretted by everybody in
Honolulu. No citizen was better
known than he He could count
his friends by the score, and when
he made friend it was friendship
that would last forever. Many poor
families will miss the generous bene-
factor who has helped them so many
times while in trouble. There are
few individuals in Honolulu who have
done more in the way of charity and
benevolence in proportion to
their means than Mr.. Lucas.
There was not bit of ostentation
about the man, but, during his long,
useful career, many persons have
been assisted most generously by
him. As a public spirited citizen,
he was never found wanting. As a
mechanic, a number of our most
prominent buildings stand as monu-
ments of his skill. While he was
Chief Engineer of the Honolulu Fire
Department, he made one of the
most active and efficient officials this
city has ever had. It was through
his persistent efforts that the first two
steam fire engines were imported to
these islands, and when he retired
from the office of Chief he still re-
tanned deep interest in the depart
ment, and was made an honorary
member of No. Engine.
AT the expiration of Mr.. Lucas
term as Chief of the Fire Depart
ment, he was presented by the De-
partment with a handsome gold
watch, bearing the following inscrip-
ton: "Ex Chief Engineer George
Lucas. From the Honolulu Fire
Department, July 6, 1882" He was
acting Chief for six months, as the
Department was unwilling to nom
mate anyone else, and only did so
because he refused to serve.
The deceased was a member of
a number of societies, In which
his absence will be severely felt.
He belonged to the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, being a
member of Harmony Lodge of the
same order also of Oahu Lodge No
/ Knights of Pythias, in which he
held the highest office of Past Chan
cellor or Commander also was a
member of the Improved Order OF
Red Men, having held the highest
Office as Past Sacbem. He was &
member of Oceanic Council of the
American Legion of Honor, an In
surance society, in which be held al
endowment policy for the sum OF
$4,000, and he passed the highest
office in this order. He belonged tc
the British Benevolent Society, anC
literally subscribed to it's funds, anC
himself personally often took a sub
scription paper around to helI
build up its depleted treasury. Ht
was also a life-member of the Y. Nj
g. A. As an instance of the deer
interest he took in lodge affairs
the following can be mentioned
In january. Harmony Lodge sen
him check for 5000, being
accumulated sick benefits He re
turned the money to the lodge to b.
disposed of in some other manner
At the next meeting of the society
beautiful engrossed card Of thank
was sent in return for his gen
erous act.
Mr.. Lucas was one of the leading
originators of the Honolulu Librar.
and Reading Room, making hand
some subscription of $3.50 in cash
besides rendering other valuable ser
vices.
The deceased leaves six sons an
one daughter, Hon. L, r., Johr
William, George, Albert, Charles an
Eliza. The family residence on hu
kui Lane was thronged with peopl
last evening who called to expires
their sympathy for the loss of 4 dea
old friend.
THE FUNERAL
VIII take place this afternoon fror
the family home at $3.50 o'clock. TIL
procession will move to st, Andrew
Cathedral where the services will b
held. The funeral promises to b
one of the largest ever held in HC