The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14
MANY MATTERS
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upon this subject, but later learned
that the subcommittee on education,
charities and public health of the
Civic Federation have had the matter
under consideration for some time,
and in May, 1907, addressed a let
ter to the Board of Health of the Ter
ritory upon the subject, and since
that meeting the same committee has
addressed communication upon the
subject to the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Oahu.
Upon comforting with Mr.. w. R.
Castle, secretary of the subcommittee
of the Civic Federation, upon the sub
ject, he kindly furnished copy Of
the letter to the Board of Supervisors.
The letter presents the matter SO
clearly that 1 will quote the same, as
follows:
Honolulu, T. H., February 8, 1905
ITO the Honorable Charles Hustace,
Chairman, Board of Supervisors,
County of Oahu.
Dear Sir: The committee on edu-
cation, charities and public health Of
the Civic Federation some time ago
addressed a communication to the
Board of Health, calling attention to
the necessity which exists in Honolulu
for what are known as public COM
fort stations This is a matter which
grows more and more imperative and
urgent from day to day, and, now
that the United States fleet is coming,
the urgency will increase. The let
ter to the Board of Health referred
to above was written in May, 1907,
on =,
difficulty in the following words:
We refer to the very great need
which has existed for years of public
comfort stations. Business men prob
ably do not feel this need particularly,
as offices and other places of business
are ordinarily well supplied with these
necessities; but the general public,
tourists, visitors from other islands,
ladies and others suffer from this lack
very keenly at times. No doubt the
Board of Health fully agrees that
Honolulu needs two or more of these
stations; but when this is granted the
difficulties arise. Where shall such
stations be placed? We respectfully
suggest that one place should be near
the postoffice, say in the space be-
tween the Hawaiian Gazette building
and the old Honolulu Hale. Another
might with advantage be placed near
the fshmarket. Perhaps another
might be located on the waterfront
near the naval wharves.'
The reply of the Board of Health
was an intimation that this matter
is not within the line of duties of said
board, but that it more properly be-
longs to the county authorities. This
is probably true, and we now urgently
request that this matter be laid before
the Board of Supervisors, and, if nee
essary, that a committee be appoint
ed to look into the matter and make
an early report.
1T is generally believed that the
United states fleet will be here not
far from July 1, and there is ample
time between now and that date to
make the necessary preparation for
such requirements.
t'As this matter may be somewhat
new here, will you permit the placing
before you of some information on
the subject with regard to other
cities?
I'm Paris, stations of this character
are located directly upon the sidewalk
and in most conspicuous positions. In
sons few places there is a designation