The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-12-24
.THRUM' ANNUAL
IN ITS GATH YEAR
Contains a Number OF Inter-
esting Articles and Much
of Value.

The Hawaiian Annual for 1908, its
34th year, gives a satisfactory impress
sion at first glance, and this is well
borne out by its varied contents. The
almanac feature, that it was in con-
temptation to drop, is continued in
Difference to the desire of island
patrons; its usual statistical tables
brought up to 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 to 1916, a list
that has evidently cost much time in
research and preparation, and will
prove Of interest to our waterfronters
and convenient to newspaper men and
others.
OF the special papers of this issue,
the editors study and search on the
heiaus or ancient temples continue. In
this number is given to the public
descriptive list embracing those of the
Island of Hawaii, 1876 in the circuit,
with a second instalment of tales con-
nected Herewith, with plans of the
two Paao temples of Wahaula in Puma,
and Mookini 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
chnNUS it's his
toric research character by numerous
authoritative references in confirma-
ton or addition to personal notes and
observations.
A paper of unusual interest is Men
zies' account of the first botanical as
cent of Mauna Loa, from the MS. Of
Vancouver's Voyage, found in the
British Museum, now for the first
time in print. In it is given careful
of some of the early GUS
toms, method of cultivation, ETC., of
the Hawaiians which furnishes a new
insight on country and people of the
time.
An account of the volcanic outbreak
of 1907 is the occasion also of a paper
on the differences in "a and pahoe-
hoe lava, flows, compiled from various
recognized authorities, and a handy
reference table of volcanic eruptions
from earliest records to date. Quite
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
these papers.
Governor Frear's admirable inaug-
ural address is here for convenient
reference, as is also Mr.. A. Gartley's
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
nuaFs record of water development
enterprises of the Territory.
The Customs table review for 1907
shows food for thought in it's COM
parative figures of preceding years,
that we'll bears study for an under
standing of our commercial relations
and our own responsibilities.
Arthur Johnstone's contribution Of
Stored Nuuanu recounts in an inter-
esting way many of the noted historic
events that gave fame to various parts
of this renowned and romantic val
ley. Recognition of valuable service
DN the EAApSIIHiCil OidlioI W
ward the agricultural interests of the
Territory is shown in brief notice Of
the reports of its work.
The Retrospect for 1907, as usual,
covers the important events and is
being more and more recognized as
a historical record of current prog
ress in Hawaii. The reference table
of principal articles in the ANIMALS
from 1875. and the Register and Di-l
rectory brought up to December 1,
covering Territorial. County and Fed
eral officials, etc, brings it to a close.
Altogether, the number fully main
tains it's painstaking character as the
reference book of information and
statistics relating to the Territory of
Hawaii, of value to merchants, tour
lists and others and we'll deserves a
place in every office and household.