All day at Wailuku with the brethren. Afternoon Brs. Lawson, Snider, Allred and myself went out and took dinner with Br. Peaihe, as he had invited us to do so. He had a chicking [chicken] and poi prepared. Brs. Allred and Snider went from there to Waichu on their way out to preach in the regions beyond Waihee. Br. Lawson and I returned to Wailuku.
Wed Aug 31, 1853
No meeting; all hands employed in fixing the lanai bowery at Kaluau’s, a place for us to meet in. Had some sweet potatoes planted in our garden; I set out a lot of fig trees, but am afraid they will not grow as the sap is up at present. We have put off going to Lanai for the present on account of our meetinghouse and etc. Wrote a letter to Br. Cannon. At 4 p.m. we held meeting in our new bowery which the brethren and sisters had built today according to agreement. I preached on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Had a good time, I never spoke better on that subject. In fact, I never have said but little about it till quite lately and, now as the book is nearly ready for press, we have thought it wisdom to commence preparing their minds for it, that they may have faith to subscribe for it. They seemed much interested in the subject and paid excellent attention. They are very desirous to get the new meetinghouse done by conference so as to be able to dedicate it at that time and etc. 3 new cases of smallpox.
Fri Apr 8, 1853
This day Mr. Mann took his son Walter away, let his mother take him again. Attended meeting this morning. After I was done talking, Sis. Kaua, the wife of deacon Keaiunahi, got up and laid her grievances before the church, not as an accusation, but that she might free her mind of a load that had been upon it for sometime past to such an extent that it had destroyed all her peace. But it was of such a nature that the church could not act upon it. Her husband was present, did not manifest a good spirit. I taught them both their duty to each other and how to live peacefully etc. I exhorted them to be careful or the devil would lead them astray. The deacon did not take it in a good spirit, but I pray the Lord to soften his heart and give him to see his error that he may repent.
Bought a barrel of flour of B.T. Bolles and Company at 10 dollars; planted some black French beans, got some corn to try if it would sprout and come up. In the afternoon held a sisters’ meeting.
Sat Jan 22, 1853
I was called to administer to one of the native brethren this morning early. He has just come into the church, but appears to have a good deal of faith; may the Lord heal him speeedly. Helped Antoney to kill and salt a bullock for our own use. Wrote a letter to Br. William Covert. At 12 p.m., Br. and Sis. Kipp arrived from Makawao where they have been since Christmas. It was raining hard when they arrived, had been raining all the last passage. Br. Kipp brought a letter from Br. Hawkins.
Fri Jan 7, 1853
Awoke with a cold on my lungs. The brethren all got horses and set out for Makawao. I had Pelelau’s horse. One of the teachers went by Kula and got as many free pipis as we could eat. Arrived at Makawao at dark, found some of them sick and some well, but at Br. Burnham’s they are quite well.
Sat Dec 25, 1852
Fine weather this morning; bids fare for a fine day. I am not sorry that I returned as I can be with the branch now on Sunday; then if I should wish to go over the mountain on Monday, I can do so. Today is Christmas. We are all well and enjoying ourselves very well. We dined at 5 p.m. Had plenty of mince pies and cakes and etc. Had a very good time, but have a good many thoughts about home. Mrs. H. was very tired after her day’s work. Oh how this time flies away! May the Lord bless me to endure it.
Fri Nov 19, 1852
Held meeting again this morning. Last evening received a letter from Br. Cannon, and one directed to Brs. Lewis and Farrer, in which I read the news that Br. Cannon received by his letter. It is that there are elders on their way out to this place appointed by a special conference last August, also many elders for other parts of the world. Wrote an answer to Br. Cannon’s letter this morning. An old sister brought a turkey and a loaf of bread this morning. May the Lord bless the old soul with long life upon the earth to do His will and see His power in the last days, together with an abundance of the good things of this life. Br. Uaua gave us a goat. The brethren have done more for us since we have been in here than the brethren on the other side of the island all the while we were there.
Mr. Lase, an old acquaintance, called to see me, did not talk on religion any as he had been taking liquor. Employed in visiting and translating. Baldwin, the priest after the order of Baal, was around among the people today stirring them up to reject the truth, telling them we were deceivers after money and etc. He tried hard to get a couple of old men which he had turned out of his church some time ago to go back again. They would not, but told him they were going to join the Church of Christ. They are well off for the things of this world and have been in the habit of paying him 2 dollars a year.
Thu Nov 18, 1852
This morning met again with the brethren and sisters, spoke on blessing children and praying in the name of Jesus, and to be constant in serving the Lord day by day, the same as we eat our food day by day. They are weak and need a good deal of teaching. May the Lord give me wisdom that I may teach them the truth as it is in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Br. Kaluau gave us a chicken and a loaf of bread and some sweet potatoes this morning, and may the Lord reward him tenfold for his kindness unto us. I feel to bless him in the name of Jesus Christ and pray the Lord to give him much faith and wisdom and keep his feet from slipping, even so, amen. Br. Uaua came to see me, corrected my translations.
Tue Nov 2, 1852
This day wrote a letter to Br. Woodbury in answer to one received from him today. All well. Br. Kipp gone over [to] the other side to see about some firewood to cut and bring to market and etc, leaving the house with us a couple two days. Had a long talk with Mrs. Smith.
Sat Oct 30, 1852
This day I am quite sick with dysentery caused by eating freely of sugar cane last night just before going to bed. Br. Rice set out for home about noon today. A great many sailors on shore, but I have found no acquaintances as yet. Antoney gave Mrs. Hammond and Franky, each of them, a dress today.
Sat Sep 4, 1852
This morning early attended meeting, and about 10 o’clock the people began to gather for a feast and to dedicate the house. The dedication commenced by singing and prayer by Elder Cannon. Then I preached on the power of the priesthood, followed by Br. Cannon on the same subject; then Br. Hawkins spoke. Had a good time, much of the Spirit of the Lord. After meeting we sat down to a well spiced table set out with a good variety of the produce of the islands, about 250 set down to dinner.
The church is 51 feet long by 21 long, with 3 doors all nicely matted over, and kept clean. We had our dinner in the church, the natives setting down on the matts, but they prepared a table for us. After dinner went down and baptised 7, Br. Hawkins officiating. Met again in the afternoon and had another meeting.
Thu Sep 2, 1852
This morning baptised one very old man and a woman, went and picked guavas. Br. Bigler is quite well. Stopping at Namakami’s, a native teacher.
Fri Aug 27, 1852
This morning attended meeting, spoke to them about supplying us with poi for they are quite slack sometimes. Br. Cannon returned to Wailuku. Br. Keeler remains with us, his eyes are not much better. Mine are about the same. In the afternoon held a prayer meeting.
Thu Aug 26, 1852
This morning early set out for Waichu. Br. Burnham gave me some wheat to take home and grind on the coffee mill and make some cakes. Br. John gave me two bars of soap and a bottle [of] oil. Sis. Gaston gave me about 3 quarts of beans. Arrived at home about 10 a.m., found Br. Cannon and Keeler there; their eyes are bad yet and mine are not well. Br. George was over to interpret for Br. Rice in the native language about building a pen for cattle.
Thu Aug 12, 1852
This morning attended meeting, after which we got breakfast. All got ready and repaired to the meetinghouse. The services commenced with singing and prayer by Br. Cannon; then Br. Hawkins spoke at some length, followed by Br. Cannon who spoke upon the subject of the restoration in regard to these natives, followed by myself upon the same subject. Br. Keeler’s legs were very sore and he did not take much part in the meetings. Br. Cannon had sore legs also. After meeting we set down to sumptuous feast prepared by the natives; had the choir to sing for us while we ate, which really helped us to enjoy the dinner. After dinner Brs. Rice, Kipp and Burnham, and Sis. Burnham and my wife set out to return to Makawao. But we, the elders, remained to the afternoon meeting. We had a good time, much of the spirit was poured out upon us and a great deal of good teaching was given. After meeting Brs. Cannon, Hawkins, Keeler, and myself returned to Makawao. found all well. In the evening had a meeting with the white branch, had a very good meeting, much good instructions were given and all felt edified. Some address was given to brethren about uniting their efforts to get away from these isles and etc.
Wed Aug 11, 1852
All at Kapono’s house today; he is not in the church himself, but all his family is, and he is very favorable and believes the doctrine. We feasted on fruit all day, waiting for the dedication of the other meetinghouse, which takes place tomorrow about 3 miles below here. We enjoyed ourselves much. About noon Br. Hawkins arrived from Makawao.
Tue Aug 10, 1852
This morning all hands set out for Kula. Left Br. Hawkins, he waits for a horse from Kula. Br. Gaston stops to watch the machine and etc. Arrived at Kula about 1 p.m., found the brethren all waiting for us, Brs. Cannon and Keeler we found; their dinner was on the table awaiting for us, served up in native style, consisting [of] turkey, chicken pie, sweet potatoes, poi, and watermelons and muskmelons in abundance and etc.
In the afternoon we commenced to dedicate the meetinghouse according to previous appointment; the meeting commenced by singing and prayer by Br. Cannon. A very good spirit prevailed amongst the Saints. Br. Cannon preached a discourse upon the spread of the gospel, I followed with some remarks on the same, then Br. Napela spoke, and all felt to rejoice much. The native brethren had been to dinner before we came, about 250 of them all set down to a great feast, which was quite a sight to see, but perfect union and peace prevailed throughout all our meeting and much good instructions was given by the spirit. The meetinghouse which we dedicated is about 80 ft. by 48, built in native style, but answers a good purpose for the present. It is their first offering to the Lord, and the Lord has blessed them in their labors.
Wed Jul 14, 1852
A little better today. This morning natives brought 12 lb. of flour from Br. Winchester, it was very nice. Mrs. H. made us some toast.
Note: “In making toast-and-water, never blacken the bread, but toast it only a nice brown. Never leave toast-and-water to make until it is required, as it cannot then be properly prepared – at least the patient will be obliged to drink it warm, which is anything but agreeable.”
The Book of Household Management by Isabella Mary Beeton (1863)
Fri Jun 11, 1852
This morning all hands (except Br. Kipp) set out for Kula, about 8 miles, to pick strawberries and have a pick nick; arrived about 10 a.m. The ladies rode in a two-wheel cart. The brethren went out to pick berries. I stayed and got ready for dinner; had a strawberry pudding and strawberry sauce, and strawberries and milk, and every other way that we could think of. We put up at the Kaleohano’s house in the evening, had a meeting in English.
Wed Jun 9, 1852
This day received a letter from Br. Lewis, the first one for eight months. He says if he had not received my letter of 28th of February, he did not know but what he should have forgotten there was such a man in existence. But this is not the case with me for I remember him in my prayers daily. In the afternoon, Br. Kipp and his wife arrived from Lahaina; Br. Kipp is quite unwell. A little after, Br. Cannon arrived from Wailuku bound to Kula on a strawberry party. In the evening Br. Kipp was worse, had a high fever; laid hands on him.
