The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-12-27
ANNUAL
IN ITS 34TH YEAR.

! IlS faW0ltan Annual iOr IVY lts
ssth year. gives a satisfactory impres-
sion at first glance. and this Is well
horne out by Its varied contents The
almanac feature. that II wss In con-
temptation TO drop. IS continued In
Difference to the desire OF island
/ patrons. it's usual statistical tables
brought up 10 date clearly show the
progress and healthy condition OF the
Territory The reference tables OF
steamer and clipper passages are sup
plemented by one covering record
trips between Hawaiian and distant
ports which goes back 10 iSss. a list
that has evidently cost much time in
research ana preparation. and will
prove os interest to our watertronters
and convenient TO newspaper men and
others
OF the special papers OF this Issue.
the editors study aud search on the
heiaus or ancient temples continue. In
this number is given 10 the public q
descriptive list embracing those OF the
Island OF Hawaii. 1S6 in the circuit.
with q second instalment OF tales con-
nected Herewith. with plans OF ths
TWO PaSo temples Of wahaula in PunS.
and Nookini in Kohala. and several
Illustrations, including the place Of
refuge at Honaunau. This subject
comes timely. as much interest is be-
ing manifested in ancient Hawaii by
both residents and visitors This pa
per OF some 80 pages shows its his
toric research character by numerous
authoritative references in confirms
ton or addition TO personal notes and
observations
\ paper OF unusual interest is Mem
zies' account OF the first botanical as
cent Of Mauna Los, from the Ms. OF
Vancouyer'S Voyage, found in the
British Museum. now for the first
time in print In il is given careful
observations Of some OF the early Gus
toms. method OF cultivation. etc. Of
the Hawaiians which furnishes new
insight on country and people Of the
time.
An account Of the volcanic outbreak
OF 1907 is the occasion also of q paper
on the differences in a-a and paho.s-
hoe lava flows. compiled from various |
authorities. and q handy |
reference table OF volcanic eruptions |
from earliest records to date Qvite 1
IN keeping with the subject is Rev. |
W D Westervelt's contribution on |
the lava tree molds and tree stumps. !
Fine Illustrations add interest TO all 1
these papers
Governor Frear's admirable inaug-
ural address is here for convenient /
as is also Mr. 4 Gartleys
paper on the Wainiha electric power
plant. which. with the brief account
of the Waihee canal and Kekaha ditch /
openings. this year. continues the An
1uars record of water development |
Of the Territory.
The Customs table review for 1857
shows food for thought in its COM
parative figures of preceding years.
that well bears study for an under
OF our commercial relations
and our own responsibilities
Arthur Johnstone's contribution OF
StOrisd Nuuanu recountsNin an inter-
sstins way many of the noted historic
events that gave fame to various parts
IF this renowned and romantic val
ey- Recognition of valuable service
" the Federal Experiment Station to-
ward the agricultural interests of the
Territory is shown in brief notice Of
he reports OF its work
The Retrospect for 1907. as usual.
overs the important events and is
icing more and more recognized as
! historical record of current prog
ess in Hawaii The reference table
# principal articles in the ANIMALS
rom 1s75. ana the Register and Df-l
'ecrory brought up TO December I.
,overiug Territorial. County and Fed
raj officials. etc. brings it 10 a close.
Altogether. the number fully main
aims its painstaking character as the
reference book Of information and
satisfies relating to the Territory Of
Hawaii, OF value 10 merchants, tour
SIS and Others" and well deserves 2
lace in every office and household. .