The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-11-29

strciEth. during her later years. from
taking nny active part M ilfs's duties,
Mrs Banning in her mental activity
was untirirg
The htat thought OF IN day wne
hers. The harmonious notes IN lifo's
music fell on her ears, while her heart
reached ont ever en- its welcome to ola
friends There was no mistaklng the
aloha For her az the last. there was
mo shadow from this silent land"
Her life went out
"As sinks behind the hill !
The glory OF the setting star
clear, suddenly and still"
Mrs II. a. p. Carter. or Gussie Judd
as We love to remember ller. was called
early to fill position wide reaching In
It's influence, and of great value to Ha-
wall, and how nobly did she I'LL i'll As
the wife of our representative In WASH
ington. she was for many years the
magnetic center OF an admiring circle
Her rare personality made It's i'm
press on all who knew her-all felt the
pose the strength of the woman,
while the charm of the girl, the bright
ness and sweetness of the "Gussie"
of Punahou days always remained.
To quote from Mr.. w. o. Smith in his
beautiful tribute to Mrs. Carter at the
memorial service OF the Cousins So
ciety: "All through her varied expert
ences, the beauty of character she
showed. marked her as a distinguish
ed woman. She willlivei in the memory
Of those who knew her as a cheering
thought and inspiration--so lovable-
so strong" An inspiration indeed ls
her life. for not only by her social gifts,
but by her patience, her triumphant
cheerfulness and thought for others,
during years of illness and suffering,
has she endeared herself forever to our
hearts. Like a halo, are the sweet
memories that Surround her name.
In the death of Mrs. Haalelea (nee
Ululani Amoe Ena), a link with the
past has been severed. Descended on
the mothers side from the old line of
Kaikilani or "wahine Ali Puma -
as her great great grandmother was
called, married at an early age to a
high chief of Hawaii, and being herself
prominent figure in the court circle
Of Kamehameha Fourth, Mrs. Haalelea
ever retained that courtliness of man
ner for which the aliis of Hawaii have
been so distinguished. Her affection
for the old days was strong as life it
self, having had it's growth in the
most picturesque and romantic period
of island history, yet, in her gracious
acceptance Of the inevitable as it came,
she showed herself superior to circum-
stance and change. Devotion to what
ever she undertook to do was a mark.
ed trait in her character, as her years
of faithful service in Kawaiahao church
will testify, and If one had Mrs. Haa-
lelea for friend, they knew on whom
they could rely. This quality of stead
fastness was developed at a very early
age. 1t was early in the fifties when
Levi Haalelea, while on a visit to Hilo,
first met the young girl who was to
become his wife. An engagement took
place after which he left for Homo
lulu, promising to return at a certain
date and claim his bride. The sacred
ness of a promise was strong in the
girl of sixteen and as the time passed
and he failed to appear or to send any
word she wrote breaking the engage
ment.
The chief, whose heart was really set
upon the fair Hilo maid, was greatly
distressed. Hawaii was a far away is
land in those days, with neither wire
less telegraphy or steamer to bridge the
distance. Chartering a schooner, how
ever, as quickly as possible, he set sail
for Hilo. Arriving there, a reconcilia-
ton soon followed, and wedding
shortly after was the result
The honeymoon, spent at the old
country seat of the King at Kailua, a
spot unique in its setting, with its
mountain background, and it's frontage
on the beautiful bay where the tabu
balls still guard the premises, was all
ways bright spot in memory to Mrs.
Haalelea. She could tell OF swimming
to Kamakahonu, the other side of the
bay, the place where the great Kane
hameha breathed his last. A pic
turesque way of annihilating distances,
but feat requiring strength and skill.
In after years Mrs. Haalelea travelled
extensively and was a most discrimi-
rating observer of other lands and GUS
toms. She gained friends everywhere,
for the rich memories of the past added
to her ready wit and intelligence
made her delightful companion. Her
place in the social life here can never
be filled.
Are not our hopes stronger that such
as these belong to US? Not only have
they lived among as, but they are
ours, for memory is possession" and
",rhe muster roll of life eternal has no
gaps"