The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-01-22
TRIP FROM MAHUKONA
To THE LAVA FLOW
Especial to the Advertiser.)
Mahukona, Jan. 10, 1907

Mahukona, Jan. 19, 1907.
A delighted party returned here to-
day from the lava flow, having gone on
the steamer Noeau, Captain Peterson,
to a point opposite the flow. The
steamer left Mahukona Thursday even
ing, January II, returning this after
noon. The sea was like glass during
the entire trip and the ride was en-
joyed to the utmost.
We reached Kalae Point at sunrise
Friday morning, all eyes strained for
the first view of the spot where the
lava was said to be flowing into the
sea, reported as being between the
flows of '6S and 'S7. The steamer
doubled back along the coast without
finding the lava dropping into the sea,
and finally ii was decided that those
who wished to take the risk might go
ashore from Kappa, which proved
good place for an anchorage. Arriving
on shore the party found an old trail
which led up to the terminus of the
present flow, now about mile and
half of the sea and about two miles
on the Kau side from the S7 flow.
Reaching the flow shortly after ten in
the morning, we found huge pile of
hot clinkers and boulders in the direc-
ton of the mountain as far as the eye
could reach. These boulders were con-
tinually bursting and rolling down the
side of the flow, which was estimated
to be mile and half wide.
The crumbling mas dislodged in
clinkers and boulders of various size
from foot to ten feet in diameter,
leaving in every case spot varying in
color from a dull red to an ashy gray.
the liquid lava flowing in the center
Of the huge mass.
In the daylight the sight was not one
to attract the attention of anyone at
distance of mile If he did not know
that there was live lava under the
brown exterior. There was little noise
aside from the occasional slide of the
mass as it took on life and went on It's
way cracked and crumbling. The forces
above were pushing along, the lava
rubbing piece on piece created a noise
that became monotonous as time
passed.
A basket lunch had been provided by
the steward of the Noeau and it was
thoroughly enjoyed. Returning short
ly after noon, the steamer shaped her
course for Hoopuloa, where the party
again went ashore. Here We learned
that the flow was twelve miles distant
and that we had landed at the most
accessible point. for walking, in the
morning.
At Hoopuloa the party had an OPP
portunity to see life as 1t is enjoyed by
Hawaiians free from conventonalities.
Here was enjoyed the sweet potato
baked in imu. After two hours ashore
the steamer again took southerly
IL, hot ha In
seen from the summit to the sea. For
tunately there was no moon or conse-
uuence, so the redhot pile was clearly
visible and was an awe-inspiring sight.
Four hours was spent in the enjoyment
of this grand exhibition, the steamer
the while cruising down the coast to
give the party view from every
point. Then the steamer headed for
Mahukona. A better trip and under
| more favorable circumstances could not
be possible. None such was ever made.
The accommodations aboard the No
eau are limited, but this did not inter-
| fere with the enjoyment of the trip.
A private yacht would not have afford
| ed better.
Captain Peterson, First officer Chris
Hansen, Chief Engineer Porter and
Purser Josh. Roadway proved ideal
hosts and did everything possible to
make the trip interesting and the pas
sengers comfortable. Their success
was best evidenced by the hearty three
cheers and a tiger given by the party
as they left the steamer. Following Is
a list of the passengers: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. p. Tulioch, Miss Ward. Miss Rem
ton, Miss Lamb. Miss Atkins. Miss
| Maud Woods Miss Lucy Woods Miss
Bond, Miss Paulsell. Mrs. Angsberger,
Bond, Miss Paulsell. Mrs. Augsberger,
r. t. Durston. H. p. Beckley. Arthur
StiIlman. G. Chalmers, e. ]. Gay. T. H.
Lille and DR.. A. E. Wall. The party
was personally conducted by Mr.. r. r.
Elgin, representing the IL s. n. Co.