The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-04-20

ed as a partner with Mr. Isenberg.
have had in this way an opportunity Of
approaching his many good qualities
and his integrity of character. His
kindness of soul made work with him
a pleasure. He was a true friend Of
mine; his loss was great shock to me,
for in all our work we had ever been
harmonious. The lesson of his life was
to be kind honest, and just to all be-
ings. If all men were like Mr.. Isenberg
our difficulties in life would be very
much lessened.
Mr.. f. Weber, manager of Lihue Plan
tation, next addressed the assembly in
German to the following effect:
Honored Friends, a year ago among
the friends of the man whose monu-
ment has just been unveiled expression
was given to the wish to erect some
memorial to him in token of their gra-
ttude and in acknowledgment of his
services for the welfare of the country.
This wish has now been fulfilled, and
how reasonable that wish was will be
apparent from a brief review of the sue
cess and of the character of him we
revere.
At the beginning of his labors, nearly
fifty years ago, this country was still
IN the most primitive condition. The
fields now cultivated, were at that time
with few exceptions, barren rock
strewn plains producing nothing for
the sustenance of man; and he by his
energy and by his earnest labors sue
ceeded in improving this place to such
a degree that it has now become a
dwelling place for a multitude.
His direct influence upon the develop
ment of this country's industry cannot
pass unnoticed.
The success of his activity in the ear
ly years in this plantation induced 9TH
ers to follow him. And so arose on
these islands one plantation after an
other and herewith commerce and in
dustry increased in extent from year
to year.
As we gaze upon this monument we
are aware not only of the external sue
cess of his labors; but the personality
Of the man himself, his amiability in
intercourse, his readiness to assist 9TH
ers with counsel and deed, his chris
tlanity, and his care for the prosperity
Of the German community, cause his
memory to endure in our hearts.
For us and succeeding generations
may this man be an example worthy of
imitation, and let it be our duty to
maintain and extend what he has left
behind, in his sense and spirit.
Judge Kahele said that he personally
was not well acquainted with Mr.. Paul
Isenberg, but his father was. Indeed
his father and Isenberg were like
chums; they were about the same size,
and had it not been for color might
have been taken for relatives. He call
ed to mind the friendly relations that
subsisted between Mr. Isenberg and
the Hawaiians; how he celebrated this
relation by yearly luau, and how the
people were drawn to him, because in
this way and in other ways they were
shown his love and his appreciation Of
their services. He had been a father to
them in counsel and help.
Mr.. Paul Isenberg assembled the ros-
ira and said: Ladies and gentlemen,
fellow citizens and friends: 1 am proud
before you today and to thank you in
the name of the Isenberg family for
what you have done. To me, my dear
fellow citizens of this island, it seems
that 1 can say the only words know
Thank you," and not for myself only
but for my dear mother at home and
for my dear brothers and sisters. If
the truth was known amongst you, no
words of appreciation could tell you the
manaO in our hearts for erecting this
beautiful monument to my dear good
father. 1t proves to me- fellow citizens,
that these good words have often
thought of it-should be the motto of
Kauai: Love and good fellowship"
1 not only want to thank you, fellow
citizens, for what you have done, but
l also in the name of the Isenberg fam
lily want to thank those who have spok-
en- such beautiful words today. 1 want
to take this opportunity here of thank
ing the press; it is no more than right
that 1 should here publicly thank them
in the name of my mother, brothers and
sisters for the beautiful remarks that
they made when father passed away.
And one thing more; never will for
get what was said to me, when the
news came, by a friend: my boy
there is only one thing I can say; your
father was a good man." Fellow citi-
zens, hope and pray each of his sons
will follow in his footsteps, and I hope
and pray every young man living here
will follow in his footsteps.
Singing of Hawaii Ponoi and Star
Spangled Banner by the Kapaia Band
brought the ceremony to a close.
Father II. Valentin, guardian Of
Manuel Pederozo an insane person, has
filed am inventory showing cash in