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August 31, 2018 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Emerald Bower of Hilo

Lydia Bingham Coan, second wife of Titus Coan, assembled his letters and told some of his stories in a Memorial to her husband. She speaks of “‘Emerald Bower,’ as they called their Hilo home, was a place of many hospitalities, and for nine years, with the delightful Dr. Coan, Mrs. Coan enjoyed the many social, literary and pastoral experiences of missionary life.”

“After the death of Dr. Coan in 1882, she returned to Honolulu to enter into the home of her brother, Dr. Hiram Bingham, Jr., in Punahou, near the old home of the Bingham family.”

“When Dr. Bingham died in 1908 the American Board gladly gave her a life tenure of the Bingham home, called “Gilbertina,” where with the loving ministrations of her devoted niece, Miss Kate Reynolds, she happily passed her declining years. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 1915, Mrs. Coan took a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia.”

“Though this disease was soon arrested the frail body could not bear the strain of recovery, and on August 31st Mrs. Coan entered into the rest for which she had long been waiting.” (HMCS) Following are passages from her memorial and remembrances of Coan and Emerald Bower.

“From Boston he wrote to his parents: “December 3, 1834.- ‘We have now been here nearly two weeks, waiting for the ship to be ready. We hope to go to-morrow. Twelve missionaries sailed to-day for Southeastern Africa. There are eight of our number, making twenty in all, who met in this city at the same time.’”

“‘We received our instructions together on Sunday evening, the 23d of November, in Park Street Church. The meeting was crowded, solemn and impressive. The people of Boston take a deep interest in the cause of missions, and are very hospitable to missionaries. We have been kindly entertained since our arrival here.’”

“‘Our ship, the Hellespont, is a very good one, of 340 tons burden, but she is deeply laden. We shall be pent up in small rooms, but they will be large enough to hold our Bibles and our God, if our spirits are contrite.’”

“To His Brother, Heman Coan, Honolulu, June 26, 1835. – ‘My eyes at last behold these ‘isles afar off,’ and my feet tread on these long desired shores. And I would here first record the goodness of God in guiding us through all the perils of the deep and in bringing us to the field of our labors’”.

“‘On the morning of the 5th inst., just six months from the time we lost sight of our native land, we first descried the island of Hawaii, at the distance of sixty or seventy miles. On the morning of the 6th we made this island (Oahu), and at 10 A. M. dropped anchor in the harbor.’”

“‘All the missionaries of the islands, except two, with their wives and little ones, were assembled in general meeting at this place, according to their annual custom.’”

“‘On hearing of our arrival, Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain and Armstrong came off to the ship in a boat, to welcome and to take us on shore. When we landed, we found the band of brethren and sisters at the seaside awaiting our arrival and ready to embrace us. Every heart seemed to feel more than it could utter.’”

“‘After services Mr. B. introduced me to the governess and some of the high chiefs, who expressed much joy at the arrival of more teachers on their shores. When we turned from our interview with the chiefs, the common people pressed around me in crowds, each one striving to grasp my hand and express his warm welcome.’”

“‘I long to go into the work. I think this is my proper field of labor, and I would not go back for the world, unless I knew it to be the will of God. There is pressing need of laborers here. Thousands who are anxious for instruction must die without it unless help can be obtained.’”

“‘Our location for the present year will be at Hilo, on the island of Hawaii. Our associate is to be Rev. Mr. Lyman. We shall probably be two hundred and fifty miles from medical aid, and can expect none. We have only to trust in God. Dear brother, live near to God and labor for souls. If we are faithful to our Master we shall soon meet in joy.’”

“Mr. and Mrs. Coan remained a month in Honolulu. Then, their location having been assigned by the mission, and an opportunity of reaching it presenting, they went forth to their appointed station.”

“Hilo was to them at the first, ‘a picture of loveliness,’ and forty years later Mr. Coan would write: ‘The ecstatic romance with which I first saw these emerald isles has not abated by familiarity or by age. The picture is photographed in unfading tints upon my heart, and it has become to me the romance of reality.’”

“‘Where can you find within so small a space such a collecting, such massing, such blending of the bland, the beautiful, the exquisite, the gorgeous, the grand and the terrific as on Hawaii?’” Of Hilo he notes, “our lovely, our inimitable landscape, our emerald bowers, our crescent strand and our silver bay”.

“To Mrs. E. Coan. March 8, 1867. – ‘I have just reached home in the dear old Emerald Bower. I went about fifty miles north to meet Bro. Bond, of Kohala, and the native pastors and delegates of N: Hawaii at the meeting of an ecclesiastical association.’”

“‘Thence I went to Waimea, seventy miles from Hilo, to see our dear Brother Lyons, who has not been able to leave his station for more than three years on account of ill health.’”

“To His Children. February 1, 1881. – ‘This is a joyful day. The heavens shine with glory. The earth glows with beauty. The sea sparkles with brilliants. The radiant orbs sing praises. The bland zephyrs murmur sweetly. The rippling rills leap and laugh.’”

“‘The emerald fields rejoice. Silvery notes of praise rise from glen and forest, and mingling strains of harmony and love ascend to the Creator from all his works.’”

“‘I am this day four score years old. God gave me a happy childhood, a cheerful youth, a vigorous manhood, and now a calm old age. My health is good, my spirits buoyant, and my heart is happy in the companion of my choice. My faith is firm, my hope anchored, and my love for you all is deathless as the soul.’”

“‘My experiences have been varied, and I look back upon my life as marked with many mistakes, numerous sins, and much unworthiness.’”

“‘But I also adore the grace of God in his pardoning love, and humbly trust that the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, will cleanse me from all sin. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to the salvation of every true believer.’”

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August 19, 2018 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

‘A City in a Grove’

“When the whalers began to frequent (Honolulu Harbor) place in numbers, a town soon sprung up, and by the year 1820, Honolulu contained some six or seven thousand inhabitants.”

“To-day its population is reckoned at 17,000, a larger number than the capital of the important British Colony of New Zealand could recently boast.”

“The First view of Honolulu, on approaching it from the sea, has been variously described by visitors, some of whom have expressed great disappointment, whilst others have gone into raptures over the scene.”

“Unless, however, from exaggerated descriptions the traveler has been led to expect something extremely wonderful and unusual, I do not understand how anyone can fail to be charmed with the view of Honolulu …”

“… and its surrounding scenery as seen from the deck of an approaching vessel, especially after many days’ confinement on shipboard, with nothing but the waste of waters around him.”

“It is true that the hills of Oahu have not the same luxurious clothing of vegetation that is common in many of the island groups of the Southern Pacific. It is true also that the town has no characteristic buildings of a striking nature to arrest attention.”

“Nevertheless, Honolulu is a prettier place to look at from the sea than nineteen out of twenty port tropics or elsewhere. It has rightly been called ‘a city in a grove.’”

“Until trees were planted it cannot have been an inviting-looking place. No visitor of former days, up to five and twenty years ago, has anything to say in praise of the city, however delighted with the surrounding scenery.”

“Dusty streets, insignificant houses irregularly built and located, with hardly a tree to be seen anywhere, presented no feature worth a second thought.”

“All this is now changed, and by nothing more so than by the growth of the trees, now universally to be found throughout town and suburbs.”

“A few of the more important building tower above the trees; but for the most part the houses and stores are completely hidden by rich evergreen foliage.”

“This alone gives a character of its own to Honolulu which, charming as seen from the sea, is still more delightful when its cool shade is experienced in the streets and gardens of the town.”

“The first evidence of the commercial activity of the port to which the visitor is introduced is the large and substantial wharf or dock, as (according to an imported custom) it is usually called.”

“Here the large steamers of the Mail Service can lie alongside with ease. On the wharf is a huge landing shed, and behind this a large building of stone, occupied as a warehouse for bonded goods.”

“Facing the Esplanade Wharf are the Custom-house buildings, the entrance to the Custom-house itself is on Fort street. The department occupies half the upper floor of one of the buildings. They are all solid-looking erections of stone, and form a block by themselves, having open ground around them on three sides and a wide street on the other.”

“Of these the first was built in 1860, a two-story, fireproof building, sixty feet by sixty. It is here that Customs Department are located, and hence the building is usually known as the Custom-house’”

“Immediately alongside of this a similar warehouse was erected in 1867, and quite lately, in 1878, it has been found necessary to add another large bonding store, 200 feet in length by a width of 50 feet. This latter building has, however, but one story.”

“The isolated position of these warehouses and the substantial manner in which they have been built of stone, with slate or corrugated iron for roofing, renders them the safest stores in the town, and they are recognized as such by all the insurance companies, who take risks on their contents at lower rates than on any other stores.”

“Outside the shed I found quite a crowd of vehicles with their chattering Kanaka drivers looking for a fare. I chartered one, and I and my belongings were quickly bowled over the level streets to my destination.”

“Of course, I went to the Hawaiian Hotel, that pride of all the white inhabitants of Honolulu. It used, I hear, not to be so highly esteemed by a dissatisfied section of the natives, because it was built by the Government and cost a considerable sum of money, ($120,000 or so), to raise which the Government of the day ran the country into debt.”

“Next day I undertook a voyage of discovery through the town and found out the Government Buildings, and the King’s palace, and many other places of more or less interest. A new palace is in course of erection, and it is estimated that it will be completed before the beginning of 1881.”

“From the palace I went to the Government buildings. This is a plain structure, but of handsome proportions, and a decided credit to the Kingdom.”

“The great central hall and staircase of the buildings is lighted by a lantern tower, which is one of the most conspicuous objects in any view of the town from sea or shore, and is a relieving feature in a design otherwise rather homely in its character.”

“The Library is a highly creditable one. As might naturally have been expected, it is particularly rich in works upon the Hawaiian Islands or in which descriptions of the Islands, their people, language, fauna and flora, or anything relating to their history, are to be found.”

“I closed my afternoon’s excursion with a visit to the O‘ahu Prison. This is situated at the west side of the town and immediately at the mouth of the Nu‘uanu Valley. Its position for healthiness cannot be surpassed, subject as it is to every breath of the trade winds.”

“Built in 1857 of coral stone, cut from the various reefs by the prisoners themselves, and modeled after the Charlestown prison, near Boston, it so far has proved large enough for the criminal population of the country.”

“All prisoners whose sentences are over three months are sent here; also prisoners committed for trial to the various terms of the Supreme and Circuit Courts. There is cell accommodation for 170, and the usual average of prisoners is 150 to 155, one half of whom are natives, the other half foreigners and Chinese…”

“Prisoners are employed making roads, wharves, bridges, in fact any public work which may be going on at the time. In consequence of prisoners being thus employed, with the exception of such as are kept inside as servants, or on the sick list, or awaiting trial …”

“… no one, to look at the prison in the day time, would suspect that at night every cell was occupied, as from 6 A.M. to 5:50 P.M. all that can work are at work.”

“Looking seaward from the prison I noticed a building which had been erected upon the reef, and on enquiry found it to be a Quarantine Station. This building had been erected by the Government in the anticipation of its being required for purposes of quarantine, but it was not until the 28th of March, this year, that occasion occurred to put it to use for its proper purposes.”

“On the next day, on which I had leisure to pursue my examination of the town, I visited some of its educational establishments. There are plenty of native schools everywhere in this Kingdom.”

“Is it not the proud boast of the Kanaka race and of its teachers that it is ahead of all those nations which pride themselves on their advances in what we call western civilization in the proportion to the total population of those who can read and write their own language …”

“I never saw any theatrical representation in Honolulu. Neither tragedy nor comedy, burlesque nor opera can be said to be naturalized here yet. Nevertheless there is a theatre Royal, where occasionally a passing company angles for a few dollars with various results.”

“There is another public institution in Honolulu which does credit to the country, but which I did not visit. This is known as Queen Emma’s Hospital, having been named after his Queen by Kamehameha IV.”

“There is in Merchant Street another valuable public institution not supported by Government. This is the Sailors’ Home, which is maintained by a society organized in 1853, called the Sailors’ Home Society.”

“There is one public institution which every town ought to be able to boast of, more especially every tropical town, which I miss in Honolulu. There is no public park in or about the town.”

“The only open spaces in the town are Emma Square and the ground around the Government buildings. Emma Square is of no great extent.”

“The last, perhaps the most important place I have to mention is the bank. Messrs. Bishop & Co.’s premises are of stone, and handsome building at the corner of Merchant and Kaahumanu streets. This is the only bank on the islands.”

“On the first Saturday afternoon after my arrival in Honolulu I went, as every stranger does, and as a very large number of the residents do also, to the fish market. The place is on Queen street, just beyond Messrs. Brewer & Co.’s premises, and covers a considerable area between that place and the wharf which goes by its name.”

“This is the market of Honolulu. Not only fish, but fruit and vegetables and butchers’ meat, are to be purchased here. On Saturday all the country people come into town who can, and on the afternoon of that day the place is so crowded by pedestrians, that it is almost impossible to move about in it.”

“And now, before quitting Honolulu, I must not forget to mention two facts which do credit to the paternal Government which takes its municipal affairs under its wing. Water is laid on over almost all the town, and the streets are lighted with gas.” (Bowser, 1880)

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July 17, 2018 by Peter T Young 1 Comment

‘Hometown Proud’

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) was founded in 1926, bringing together independent grocers across the United States to ensure that the trusted, family-owned local grocery store remained strong in the face of growing chain competition. (IGA)

Unlike the chain store business model, IGA operates as a franchise through stores that are owned separately from the brand. (IGA)

“Instead of trying to set up the ramifications for how these local businesses should be run – say, specific building designs, like you might run into at a McDonald’s – it instead offered different kinds of help to those retailers. “

“That help, traditionally, has come in the form of marketing and access to a consistent supply chain. After a few years, the company even began making its own canned foods.”

“And though IGA helped its members, when it came down to it, the owner of the store was still the guy in the stockroom, writing reports and cutting the checks.” (Smith)

“This organization has helped independent grocers in 46 states to increase their sales and modernize their stores. IGA has become the world’s largest voluntary foodstore chain.”

“It has given its members the same tools as those of their larger corporate competitors, and there are several markets where IGA independent grocers are the sales volume leaders.” (Sen Mike Mansfield, 1966)

One such Hawai‘i IGA store was the Hale‘iwa Super Market. Kasaku Sakai had the first store in 1907; it was situated where First Hawaiian Bank is now located and it was named K Sakai Shoten. (Miller, MidWeek)

Former plantation workers Kasaku and Tomi Sakai served the Hale‘iwa community and plantation workers for many years. “It used to be a horse and buggy days they used to go out plantation camps Dole and sugar plantations. Take orders and deliver them.”

Later, Kasaku’s illness forced his son, Charles Sakai, to take over the small general store. (Advertiser)

In the mid-1950s, Charles and his wife Myrtle Sakai moved the store across the street (where Pioneer Ace Hardware now stands) to expand it into a supermarket concept and a cash-and-carry system. (Advertiser)

In 1975, they expanded the business again and moved back across the street to its last location on Kamehameha Highway next to the town’s courthouse. (Advertiser & Miller, MidWeek)

For over 100 years four generations of one family ran the Haleiwa Super Market; at its peak, the market employed more than 60 people. It shut down in 2009 and a Long Drugs replaced it.

Today, the Independent Grocers Alliance includes nearly 5,000 Hometown Proud Supermarkets worldwide, with stores in 46 of the United States and more than 30 countries, commonwealths and territories around the globe. (IGA)

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July 16, 2018 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Mission Memorial Building

“Impressive ceremonies marked the laying of the cornerstone yesterday afternoon of the Mission Memorial building in King street, ewa of the YWCA Homestead, being erected at a cost of $90,000 as a monument to pioneer missionaries and to be the center of the missionary work in Hawaii in the future.” (Hawaiian Gazette, July 20, 1915)

Designed by architect H.L. Kerr and built between 1915 and 1916, these structures were commissioned by the Hawaii Evangelical Association in preparation for the centennial commemoration of the arrival of the American Protestant missionaries to Hawaii in 1820. (C&C)

“‘Various forms of memorials have been suggested, but instead of some monument of beauty, perhaps, but which could be put to no practical use, why not something which would be of lasting value and usefulness …’”

“‘… and what would combine all so well as a building whch would be the center of activity for the Hawaiian board, where work along the lines of those whose memories are now being revered, should be directed!’”

“‘Then came the idea of combining the old with the new in a building which would honor the work of those who had gone before and provide place for the workers of the present.”

“The object met with a hearty response from our friends and we were offered free of charge two sites, one ii out the Atherton estate and one from the Mary Castle Trust. Both were in the section of the city formerly known to all as the ‘Mission,’ but this one which was chosen by the board was the one offered by the Mary Castle Trust and was ground which had been hallowed by actual missionary work.”

“‘The main building is to provide offices for the secretary and the treasurer, the superintendents of the various branches of the work, the book rooms for the board as well as the rooms for its regular meetings; provision as mentioned for the Mission Children’s Society; a meeting place for the Christian Endeavor Society, etc.’”

“‘The building in the rear and connected with the main building will provide an auditorium with a seating capacity of 600, and this we believe will be the center of much active Christian work in the future.’” (Lowrey, Hawaiian Gazette, July 20, 1915) (A third building, the Christian Education Building, was added in 1930.)

“It will only be a short time before this building, in red brick, on old colonial lines, will be up and from the street you will see across the front the words ‘Mission Memorial.’”

“This will bring to the attention of many people in years to come the work which was commenced on these Islands in 1820, and may the work which shall be done in, and directed from this building, in all time to come be worthy of what it commemorates and may the work extend on all lines to the bringing in of all races to the melting pot from which shall issue a happy, contented, God-fearing and God-serving community.”

“Among the documents placed in the metal box which, was encased in the cornerstone is an album of portraits of Hawaiian missionaries presented by the Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, reports of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association, year book of Central Union Church, …”

“… copies of The Advertiser, Star Bulletin, the Friend, Ka Hoaloha, Ke Kuhunaao, Tomo; facsimile of contract with owners of brig Thaddeus made in 1819, list of donors and financial statement, copy of deed of building lot, program of this year’s conference of Hawaiian Evangelical Association and copy of program of cornerstone laying.” (Hawaiian Gazette, July 20, 1915)

“The handsome new Mission Memorial Building of the Hawaiian Board of Missions was dedicated July 16th (1916), with interesting ceremonies.” (Missionary Review, 1916)

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June 26, 2018 by Peter T Young Leave a Comment

Pantheon Saloon

“If you want to eat go to a restaurant. If you want to drink go to a saloon, and if you want a good drink of the best beer on the market go to the Pantheon. No silver mugs (glass is good enough for a thirsty man), no clam chowder. In fact no Chinese hash house in ours.”

“Just plain Enterprise beer. No first awards or medals needed. If you got one glass you want two and you don’t care whether you drink it out of a silver mug or a pail. The quantity of Enterprise beer consumed in Honolulu equals that of all other beers combined. Call at the Pantheon. James Dodd, Prop.” (Evening Bulletin, October 8, 1896)

Dodd opened the Pantheon in 1878 … ”Mr. James Dodd has leased the premises known as the Bartlett House, at the corner of Hotel and Fort streets, to be called hereafter the Pantheon Hotel.”

“The premises have been renovated, repaired, painted and papered throughout, making them look almost as good as new. Mr Dodd has had experience in the hotel business, and from his urbanity of manner and good business habits we doubt not but the new place will be well kept.”

“He intends to have, in connection with the hotel, a finely arranged livery stable with a full complement of carriages and saddle horse for the accommodation of the public.”

“This latter arrangement will be a great convenience, and we hope Mr. D. will be well supported in both undertakings.” (Hawaiian Gazette, October 30, 1878) (An associated advertisement in the same paper noted, “The best ales, wines and liquors constantly on hand.”)

He later replaced the building … “The old Pantheon building that has stood on the corner of Fort and Hotel streets for so many years is a thing of the past.”

“Mr. James Dodd has caused it to be torn down, and on its site he intends erecting a building with a fifty feet front on each street.”

“The new building will be one story in height with a seventeen foot ceiling, and will be opened as a billiard and bar room when completed.” (Pacific Commercial Advertiser, March 24, 1883) “Mr James Dodd’s Pantheon Saloon is nearly finished building. It is very handsomely designed.” (Daily Bulletin, May 23, 1883)

Then, “Disastrous Conflagration. Last Tuesday night witnessed one of the most disastrous fires that has ever occurred in this city. … In a few moments, … at 12:35 am, the bells pealed forth their alarm, but several minutes elapsed before the engines were started on their way to the fire.”

“Engine No. 1 was manned by only Jim Ward and 3 or 4 boys until Mr. Evans assisted, and although there were from 20 to 30 men running alongside of the engine, on the sidewalk, scarcely any of them could be prevailed upon to assist in dragging the engine, which unnecessarily delayed its arrival at the fire. …”

“By the time the first alarm was sounded from the Bell Tower, Mr. J. B. Warner watchman at Dodd’s Stables assisted by Joe Wiseman and Jim Sherwood, had connected the 2-inch private hose, belonging to the Pantheon Stables, with their water pipe …”

“… and mounting a ladder entered the second floor of Fishel’s building and played on the fire for nearly twenty minutes before any of the engines could get a stream of water on the building.”

“This doubtless saved Dodd’s Stables from catching fire by keeping the fire from making rapid headway until the engines got fairly to work, as It was not until 12:58 am – 23 minutes after – the first stream of water was started. …”

“It was only after frequent attempts, during which several bystanders were thoroughly drenched with water, that they finally succeeded in getting ready for operations …”

“… and their first performance was to play from their station opposite the Parisian restaurant on Hotel street, over the rear of Dodd’s stables and Pantheon saloon, drenching many of the lookers-on of both sexes who were on the side walk hemmed by ropes stretched across the street and along the sidewalk, so they were unable to escape in time.”

“This proceeding was totally unnecessary, as by this time the upper portion of Fishel’s building had fallen in and Dodd’s stables were past all danger of taking fire. The Pacific Hose Co. No. 1 and Protection Hook and Ladder Co were stationed on Hotel street opposite the Pantheon saloon and did effective service. …” (Saturday Press, January 24, 1885)

Then, later that year, “About half-past 2 o’clock yesterday morning, Mr. James Dodd, who was sleeping in a room in the second story of Campbell’s block, Hotel street, immediately opposite his extensive stables, was awakened by the crackling sound of fire and the pungent smell of smoke.”

“Looking out of the window, he saw a bright flame rising from near the northwest corner of the large building known as Bertleman’s mill on Fort street.”

“As this locality adjoined his stables and was on their windward side, Mr. Dodd knew that for the third time his property was in danger from fire, and made all speed to the stables. …”

“The night was clear and bright, and, fortunately, there was but little wind, so although the Pantheon stables on the side next the fire were deeply charred, they were saved from destruction.”

“On the north side of the burning mill, however, the flames communicated with a dwelling-house standing but a few feet distant, and it, with a smaller building in the rear, was totally consumed.”

“This dwelling was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. McShane and some lodgers. None of the occupants of this house or of Rose Cottage succeeded in saving anything but a little clothing and a few trifles….”

“A noticeable feature of the fire was the admirable order preserved by all. Though there was the Pantheon Saloon standing unprotected, and in such imminent danger of being burned that in many cities the crowd would have felt themselves justified in trying to save its contents …”

“… and secure unlimited drinks at the same time the place was not touched, and even when the suggestion was made that the firemen and sailors might have a bottle or two of whisky distributed among them, the idea found no supporters and nobody got drunk.” (Pacific Commercial Advertiser, May 4, 1885)

Dodd died … “There are many a poor fellow who will miss ‘Jim’ because the hand of our late fellow citizen was always in his purse, and ready to help some who deserved help and very many who did not deserve it.”

“Mr Dodd was born in Ireland in 1848 and was Irish to the backbone. He had live an adventurous life and finally settled in Honolulu in the early 70s. As owner of the Pantheon saloon he became very popular and through his excellent business and successful operations in stocks and real estate he made considerable money.” (The Independent, January 22, 1900)

Later that year, the Pantheon faced fire again … “The Pantheon saloon block will be destroyed by fire this morning. Orders were Issued last night by Chief Hunt to have everything in readiness for the application of the torch by 6:30 o’clock.”

“The condemned area extends from Ed Williams’ undertaking parlors to Hotel street, thence to the lanai of the New England Bakery, taking in the whole block which Includes the Uncle Sam restaurant, the Owl lunch rooms, the Pantheon livery stables, the saloon and barber shop and John Phillips’ plumbing establishment.” (Pacific Commercial Advertiser, February 7, 1900)

The Pantheon was brought back, again … “Yesterday afternoon workmen commenced breaking ground for a new building to be erected on the old Pantheon site, comer of Fort and Hotel streets. The ground is owned by the Widemann estate. LC Ables, David Dayton and the estate of James Dodd have an unexpired five-years’ lease on the property.” (Honolulu Republican, June 27, 1900)

“Like the Phoenix the Pantheon arose from its ashes. Although it is not on the same spot it is so near It that one looking for the favorite drinking place cannot go far astray.”

“Ever since the old Pantheon was started many years ago by the late James Dodd it has been noted for the good cheer obtainable there. Now that Its old proprietor Is no more, the reputation of the place is kept up to its former old standard and there is nothing to be desired in the way of refreshment for the inner man that cannot be obtained there.”

“The Pantheon is homelike and as an oasis in a desert to the tired and thirsty traveller. It is the place to drop in and take a drop. … The Pantheon Saloon is the whole name of the place. Everybody knows it by the name Pantheon.”

“The name of the saloon is over the door. It is on Hotel street. There the thirst may be refreshed and the weary rest.” (Honolulu Republican, June 16, 1901)

Later, Joe Silva took over the operation – he opened with a Luau at the Pantheon, “Tonight is opening night at the Pantheon saloon (late Jim Dodd), now under the management of Joe T Silva, assisted by Dick Sullivan. A big spread awaits the public and friend at the new managers. Don’t forget the location – Hotel and Fort Streets.” (Pacific Commercial Advertiser, July 7, 1906)

Silva was later “notified by the owners of the Pantheon block that he will he will have to vacate … the new place into which he expects to move will not be completed for about three months and during the interim her will be out of business.” (Pacific Commercial Advertiser, October 8, 1910) The marque at 1129 Nu‘uanu Avenue identifies the building as ‘1911 – JT Silva – Pantheon’.

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