The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-20
Services Are Held in Chapel of
the Schools Which She
Founded.
w. o. SMITH MAKES ADDRESS
Despite Indictment Weather, MANY
Turn Out to Take Part
in Exercises.

Rain and wind marred the memorial
services, held yesterday by the pupils
of the Kamehameha Schools, and par
ticipated in also by the alumni and
aiumnae. But, although the weather
caused the anniversary of Founder s
Day to be cut short, it did not dampen
the enthusiasm of those who strewed
the tomb of Mrs Bishop with flowers,
or impair the earnestness of the trib-
utes
At the chapel in the Kamehameha
Schools grounds, the memorial services
were opened with prayer, and until the
last flower was dropped at the mauso-
leum ON Nuuanu avenue Bernice Pau
ahi Bishop reigned in spirit over those
who gather annually to do honor to her
memory.
The Hon. William Owen Smith, pres
ident of the board of trustees of the
schools, delivered the address of the
day. and songs and music rounded out
the program. The music was remark
able, and the ehoruses of the boys and
of the girls were particularly fine.
tribute to Founder.
Mr.. Smith s speech was a notable
tribute to the princess whose earnest
work for her race has a lasting monu-
ment in the splendid schools which yes
terday celebrated her birthday.
''This is the anniversary of the birth
of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, born De-
cember 10, 1881, - said the orator of
the day. in opening, ''and it is well
to observe anniversaries of this kind.
1t is to remind us and keep our mem
DRY fresh that we observe Christmas
and the birthdays of our friends. In
speaking of Pauahi-I do not know
which name l like best-and her great
love and the work which she has done
for the people of these Islands, the fea-
ture | would emphasize most is her
thoughtfulness for others.
Personally, she was most attrac-
tive woman. handsome in person and
engaging in manners. She was re-
fined gentlewoman, wealthy, unassum-
ing In her girlhood and youth she was
respectful and obedient to her parents
and to her teachers, and much loved
by them and by her companions. She
was unostentatious and avoided dis
play. She became the wealthiest woman
in these Islands. and was prudent and
simple in her tastes, although her
home. wardrobe and Jewels were of a
high order.
E'She was very fond of children, but
had none of her own. She was most
thoughtful and considerate of others,
and of rare Judgment. Many sought
her advice and assistance.
Hawaiis Women.
EsAmong the Hawaiians there have
been number of notable women. First
of these was Kaahumanu, wife of ka-
mehamena l. SIZE was q woman OF rare
character and ability. The King made
her kuhino nui. and she was instru-
mental in breaking up the tabus, even
before the missionaries came in 1870.
'Next to her was kapiolani, who
succeeded her as premier kapIolanl
was the one who defied the goddess
Pele. and to demonstrate this she trav-
eled on foot from kona to Hilo about
100 miles. stopping at Kilauea and open
" defying the dreaded goddess.
'sAfter Kapiolani. Kinau should be
named, who was daughter OF Name
hameha l.. and premier after kapio-
lani. She was the wife of Kekuamoa,
and was the mother of two kings
Kamehameha ". and Kamehameha '.
Queen Emma. wife of Kamehameha ",
ranked among the notable and greatly
beloved ehiefesses.
Princess Pauahi.
ssBernice Pauahi Bishop lived in
different time from that in which haa'
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