The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-10-31
VOLCANO THE
ATTRACTION

Promotion Committee, returned Satur-
H p. Wood, secretary of the Hawaii
day on the Kinau from a trip to the
Volcano. and is now prepared to COM
mend that trip to every tourist who
comes to Honolulu.
Secretary Wood will take care to in
form the travelling public that when
they are in search of some novel place
to enjoy a meal cooked in one Of the
most unique methods known to modern
cookery, the volcano of Kilauea Is the
place to visit.
The day that Mr.. Wood went down to
the crater of Halemaumau, he was ac-
companied by George Lycurgus, mine
host at the Volcano House. George
lugged along a hamper containing
steaks, bacon, eggs, coffee, coffee
pot, skillet, bread and butter, and
other ingredients to start up good
meal. After viewing the crater, which
Mr.. Wood found was one of the most
impressive of natural sights. the party
gathered about a hot crevice in the
lava floor. The coffee pot was placed
over the crack and the water was soon
boiling merrily. The skillet was like
wise put there. bacon sputtered as soon
as laid in the pan, and in short time
the steak was being cooked to nice
turn, George personally acting as chef.
The rest of the party sat around on
lava hummocks watching the interest
ing and appetizing process, and then
enjoyed the novelty of eating meal
cooked by heat from real, live vol
vano.
"The Volcano House is splendidly
kept the rooms are clean and the table
is excellent" said Mr.. Wood yesterday.
''Lycurgus raises all his own vegetables
and he supplies them in great quanu-
ties to the table. 1t is an attractive
place, and the whole trip Is one that no
one should miss. 1t Is the greatest at
traction that Hawaii has to offer to the
tourist.
'I had delightful trip to the Vol
cano," said Mr.. Wood. II was much
pleased with the steamer Kinau. She
has been remodeled and is sturdy YES
SELL and as well managed as any of the
big liners She is kept clean and the
table service is fine.
"Hilo is an attractive little town, and
much improved since / was there last.
The most beautiful thing there is the
Rainbow Falls" / understand the
citizens are arranging to have the falls
and adjacent land set apart as public
park which is an excellent plan.
"I realize more than ever before how
attractive the islands are to tourists.
We have a delightful climate in Cali
fornia, but it is no such climate as Ha-
wall possesses In the interior of Cali
fornia it is extremely hot, but on the
coast in summer it is cool and pleasant,
but there are times when light clothing
can not be worn. The mornings and
evenings in Hawaii are delightful and
| there is no comparison with other
places.
II believe that the climatic condi-
lions of these islands will result in a
largely increased travel this way. There
| is to be an almost unprecedented travel
to California this winter. That means
that many will want to go a little fur
Their. Those who have heen here will
spread the information among their
friends that Hawaii is well worth visit
ing.
''Travel to Honolulu would materially
increase If you had the proper trans
portation facilities. What is needed is
another local steamer in addition to the
Alameda, so that people making up
their minds at the eleventh hour could
find accommodations thereon without
difficulty. 1 believe then that the ho-
tells would always be full 1t would
also be found then that the Alexander
Young Hotel is not so far ahead of the
times after all"