The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-12-10
WILL HAWAII
HOLD HER OWN?

Has the Hawaiian cowboy improved
on the skill of his Mexican teacher
to the same extent as the American
cowboys This remains to be seen
when the best American and Hawaiian
twirlers of the lariat meet IN compe-
tition for the worlds championship IN
the baseball park next Friday and
Saturday afternoons.
The Mexican vaquero was the proto-
type for both the American and Ha-
waiian cowboy. Forty-five years ago
a Mexican named kossuth. in search
OF health and pleasure. came to Ha-
wall and found his way to the Wal
inca plains. Kossuth was the most
expert roper who has ever been to the
islands and his performances were so
wonderful as to make the .Hawaiians
believe him to be a wizard During
the few months that Kossuth was here
he taught the Hawaiian cattlemen all
he knew about roping and told them
all they needed was constant practise
to equal his dexterity and even excel
him with the rope.
Since Kossuth's time. another Mex
lean cowboy, Boronda by name, work.
ed for time upon one of the big
Hawaii ranges. Less clever than Kos
suth. yet, his knowledge was Of great
value to the Hawaiians.
While kossuth was In Hawaii teach
ing the Hawaiians better methods in
roping. other Mexicans were training
the Americans of the Texas ranges.
From Texas the Mexican vaqueros
wandered into Montana. Wyoming and
other northern districts and were the
originals of the American cowboy.
The American developed his skill
With the rope to such a degree as to
eclipse the cleverness of the Mexican.
This week viii tell IL the Hawaiian
has progressed to the same extent The
fact that Ikua Purdy made the re-
markable roping time OF IS "a seconds
two years ago gives ground for rea-
sonable hope that he has.
The Hawaiian has kept to the raw
hide lariat similar to that used by
the Mexican. while the American has
discarded the rawhide for the linen
rope.
Roping is no new thing among the
cattle were very plentiful on the
ranges Of Hawaii. There
were then in existence three big cattie-
raising companies. l. e. the Parker
Ranch, the Purdy Ranch and the Wal
mea Grazing and Agriculture CO. The
Hawaiian has had many years TO de-
velop and gain experience.
While roping and tying steers win
Ne one Of the leading events OF next
Friday and SATURDAY. Il will not over
shadow the other features OF the pro-
srata. Rroncho busting win be equal
y entertaining and exciting. The
.taxe coach holdup. while not calling
or any great show OF skin. win be
pectacular and amusing. In fact
very number win be good.
The grana parade Will take place
MY "a SATURDAY. " win be held
saturday morning ana viii be the
most unique parade that has ever
'assea through the elty's streets. In
the Hawaiian hand. the FIRE de-
artmcnt, stage coach Indians. COW.
ays, soldiers. pa-u riders and horse-
aen az all kinds viii participate. Dur
ne the parade the nre engines viii
i've an exhibition run from Fort
trcct along King 20 Palace square.
ne nre engines WIN not so 20 the
aseeall park. as they win not be
AIKEN out 81 their district They win
ave the parade At the Executive
ullding.
Tickets for the big show have been
cling wen.
With the most expert men OF whom
Wyoming can boast and the clcverest
{ the Hswalians competing for the
-orid's championship. there IL no rea-
IN why the Honolulu Wild West show
nouid not be up 10 the one that made
heyenne famous. Nothing viii De
n undone to make Il 80. and the
how needs only liberal patronage
.om the people OF Hawaii TO make Il
regular annual event.