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[33 ] THE BRONZE DUKE OF By Edwin North McClellan (Copyright by Edwin North McClellan, 1950)

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is a full-blood Polynesian of . In his powerful symmetrical body flows the blood of ancestors of Caucasoid stock who many cen- turies ago started from the southeast mainland of Asia. These ancient men and women became masters of the sea whether in their outrigger-canoes, on their surf- boards, by and by fishing. It may be that the name Kahanamoku means "working on ship"—or something similar; but, according to excellent authority, the name was given to the Kahana- moku (Kanaiaupuni) Clan by Kamehameha or one of his aliis, early in the nine- teenth century, to commemorate the "Putting together of the Islands of Hawaii to form the Kingdom." More about this later.

During the early period of the reign of Kamehameha I, the ancestors—both pa- DUKE KAHANAMOKU DAY, ternal and maternal—of Duke Paoa Ka- AUGUST 26, 1950 hanamoku were among those who served the King. Today, Duke is the most noted It is but fitting that on the oc- full-blood Hawaiian alive. Certainly casion of his sixtieth birthday, Ha- there is not one who has greater claim i waii should unite with the Out- \ to being a modern alii of Hawaii or rigger Canoe Club in honoring \ more worthy of being a full-descendant \ Hawaii's greatest athlete, Duke of Kamehameha-the-Great. Indeed, tra- ' Paoa Kahanamoku. The Club has ditions in the Kahanamoku, Piikoi and \ therefore declared August 26th, Paoa families—passed down from lip to \ Duke Kahanamoku Day and will 1 lip—voiced by reliable Hawaiians—estab- celebrate the occasion with Surf lish that Duke's paternal grandfather or i Board Races, Canoe Races, Swim- grandmother—or both—were related to ming Races, Volleyball games and Bernice Pauahi Paki Bishop—the "Last a Dinner Dance (Holoku - Aloha of the Kamehamehas"—and through her Shirt Dress) in the evening. De- to the Great Kamehameha. tails will appear on the bulletin board, by mailed notices and in the Elizabeth Lahilahi Rogers Webb—for- 1 daily press. mer Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Liliuoka- lani—told me more than once that the Let us all unite in showing Duke Kahanamokus was an old family; that we love and respect him and are Grandmother Ka-ho-eha and Grand- proud to number him amongst our father Kahanamoku of Duke Paoa Kaha- great members. namoku were kahus — retainers—of Ber- On following pages Edwin North nice Pauahi Paki Bishop. McClellan has researched and as- "Aunty Webb"---as Duke calls Mrs. sembled much history of Duke and Webb—told me that to be a kahu or re- , his family which has never before tainer, of an alii, was to be a close inti- appeared in print. We are happy mate friend of the Chiefess and, usually, 1 to publish it for the first time—and a blood-relative or a kahu-alii. "As perhaps Duke and his family may Queen Liliuokalani explained to me," learn some things they never were related Lahilahi Webb, "when royalty is quite sure of before. Aloha nui born those who work for them—kahus— loa to you, Duke, and to all Kaha- are born, too." namokus. ] Mrs. Webb pointed out to me that the L. reason so little is known about this rela-

[33 ] tionship is because Hawaiian children Paoa is the middle name of Duke Paoa were taught "not to talk" and, "under Kahanamoku. Cousin Maria Kanehai- no circumstances could you get the inti- kana Piikoi explained to me that the mate kahus or retainers to discuss their name Paoa (not Ploolae) appears in the relationship to their Chiefess." Further, Great Mahele (Division) of 1848 for continued La:hilahi Webb, if children lands in Kalia of Waikiki. I looked it did know something about this relation- up and found that Duke's Paoa ancestors ship you would find that they had been were thus recognized as holding 3.22 directed by their parents "not to talk," acres in that part of Waikiki. and so, "they would not talk." Mrs. Cousin Maria also asserted that Webb told me that her aunt, Mrs. Julia through the Paoa family, Duke is a de- Colburn, corroborated these views. scendant of Kinau (Premier, kuhina nui Certainly, there never was a full-blood or regent) of the Kamehameha Line. Hawaiian more kingly in physical form Also that Ka-ho-eha (Duke's mother) or hospitable deportment, than Duke was the granddaughter of Makue and Paoa Kahanamoku. Duke has symbolized Halapu (the middle name of Duke's the Great Kamehameha in pageants and father and brother Louis is Halapu) who processions and one can well believe that are descended from the ancient Alapai- he is descended from Kaoleioku, the first nui family. This Alapai strain is ob- acknowledged son of Kamehameha I served today in the middle name of who was the ancestor of Bernice Pauahi Duke's brother, Samuel Alapai Kahana- Paki Bishop. moku. The ancestors of Duke Paoa Ka- hanamoku—through both his father and GRANDPARENTS BORN ON "BIG ISLAND" mother—were warriors of Kamehameha Being of the Kamehameha Clan, the the Great and no doubt fought to bring ancestors of Duke Kahanamoku were of into the Kingdom reportedly re- the "Big Island" of Hawaii where his pa- ceiving the name Kahanamoku in recog- ternal grandparents—Ka-ho-eha and Ka- nition of the final creation of Kameha- hanamoku — were born. Duke's first meha's Kingdom. cousin — Maria Kanehaikana Piikoi — a living history of the Kahanamoku, Paoa FIRST DUKE IS BORN and Piikoi families and an acknowledged A babe was born to Ka-ho-eha and her genealogical authority—told me that the husband Kahanamoku on July 21, 1869 grandfather of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku at Haleakala (home of Bernice Pauahi probably was the first to bear the name Paki Bishop) in just about Kahanamoku (or Kanaiaupuni) —that where the Bank of Hawaii is now situ- name having been given to him by a Ka- ated. Kamehameha V was King. At this mehameha or a powerful alii to com- time another royal event was occurring memorate the "putting together of the in Honolulu. The Duke of Edinburgh- Islands of Hawaii to form the Kingdom." Alfred Ernest Albert, second son of Cousin Maria told me this on several Queen Victoria—arrived at Honolulu in occasions and I also recall the late Emma command of HMS Galatea, on July 21, Ahuena Taylor saying the same thing. 1869. Duke Alfred Ernest Albert called Duke's ancestors. through his mother- on King Kamehameha V the following Julia Paakonia Lonokahikini Paoa—also day. Parties, balls, luaus and hukilaus, added much to Duke's alii stature. kept the foreign Duke busy during his One of Duke's great-grandfathers happy sojourn on Oahu. Part of this (through his mother's line) was Paoa time was spent at Waikiki so beloved by Hoolae. He was from the Big Island of our Hawaiian Duke. The Duke of Edin- Hawaii. His wife was Hiikaalani. Their burgh lived at Haleakala—the estate on son Paoa—Duke's grandfather—took the which Duke's father—the first Duke—was family name of Paoa (instead of Hoo- born. lae) . Paoa's wife (Duke's grandmother) It was during this historic visit of was named Mele (Mary) Uilama. To- Queen Victoria's son, that the babe born day, we have the Paoa family in Oahu to Ka-ho-eha and Kahanamoku, was with many proud to bear that name. And christened. He was carried to Bernice

[33 ] Pauahi Paki Bishop. She was asked to Duke remembers the American Flag name the child. Taking her scarf from going up over Hawaii on July 7, 1898 her shoulders and placing it tenderly and he became an American citizen on around the baby, Bernice softly said: April 30, 1900 under the provisions of "Call him Duke in honor of the first the Organic Act. time that the Duke of Edinburgh came During his early years Duke Paoa Ka- to Honolulu." (Lahilahi Webb told me hanamoku received his education at the this and said that she had secured the Old Waikiki School, later at Kaahu- information from others, including her raanu School and still later at Kameha- aunt, Julia Colburn.) The baby chris- meha School and McKinley High School. tened by Bernice Bishop was the First The youth Duke spent every hour pos- Duke of Hawaii—Duke Halapu Kahana- sible on the beach at Waikiki — swim- moku. ming, surfboarding, body- and "DUKE" IS BORN outrigger canoeing. Starting with a And about this time, another baby was child's surfboard, Duke gradually gradu- born in Honolulu. She was a girl—Julia ated to larger boards as he grew in stat- Paakonia Lonokahikini Paoa. Her father ure. He also learned the art of paddling was Paoa and her mother was Mele Ui- and steering outrigger canoes in the lama. Arriving at maturity these two- grand surf at Waikiki Duke Halapu Kahanamoku and Julia Duke was just short of eighteen years Paakonia Lonokahikini — wed. Their when the Outrigger Canoe Club was or- first-born was Duke Paoa Kahanamoku ganized in 1908 by a grand group of who early in life was known as Duke haoles. However, Duke did not join the Paoa. Duke's birthday is August 24, 1890 Club until about nine years later. To- and he was born at Haleakala—the same day, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is the best- estate on which his father, the First known member of the Outrigger. My Duke, had been born. Kalakaua was first view of Duke was on July 16, 1908 King, living at nearby Iolani Palace. when he competed in a Surfboard com- During his childhood Duke Paoa Ka- petition off the Outrigger. hanamoku divided his time at his par- Frequently Duke has told me of the ents' home at Haleakala and his grand- "gang" of good fellows that assembled father's estate at Kalia in Waikiki. The every day on the beach—near the Old Kahanamokus finally moved to Waikiki Moana Pier. In those days Duke learned much to the delight of young Duke. The not only to swim and surf but to play the uncle by marriage — David Piikoi — and ukulele and steel guitar. Space does not his first cousin—Maria Kanehaikana Pii- koi—were familiar figures in Duke's early life at Waikiki. Duke's brother, David Piikoi Kahanamoku, keeps the Piikoi name in the family. And so, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku grew up to manhood, a A tip to the wise: If you wish glorious honor to Hawaii and to Wai- Orchids, order earlyl kiki. Duke was a babe-in-arms when King Kalakaua died at San Francisco in Jan- ary of 1891 and the King's sister—Liliuo- kalani—became Oueen of Hawaii. Duke was about three years old—dividing his time between Haleakala in downtown Honolulu and Waikiki—when Liliuoka- lani was forced to abdicate in 1893. The Provisional Government—u nder Presi- dent Sanford Ballard Dole—took over. Soon after, on July 4, 1894, the Republic of Hawaii was created with President Dole as the Chief Executive.

[33 ] permit telling you about the little Imp add to the glory of the United States and and the wreck of the Helga on the Wai- Hawaii." kiki Reef, or of that water polo game on KING GUSTAF AND HIS QUEEN September 28, 1910 when George SHAKE HANDS WITH DUKE Freeth's team defeated Fort Shafter, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, of t h e seven to nil. Duke scored four goals and United States and Waikiki, broke a the Advertiser reported that "Duke Paoa world swimming record before royalty could go through the whole Shafter in the Olympic Games at Stockholm, bunch for a goal any time he liked." Sweden in July of 1912. July 10, 1912 I heard of these feats of Duke in No- was a royal day for Duke—when medals vember of 1910 when I made a visit to were awarded by a King. It was a bril- Honolulu aboard the Army transport liant scene. An enormous crowd banked Sheridan and spent some time enjoying high above the Royal Box. King Gustaf the hospitality of the Outrigger Canoe and his Queen, and a throng of courtiers, Club. diplomats, military and naval attaches,

HUI NALU DUKE BREAKS WORLD RECORDS and others were in or near the King's box. When the announcement was made The famous Hui Nalu was organized that Duke Paoa Kahanamoku had estab- in 1911 and Duke was one of its charter lished a new world record for the 100- members. As a representative of the Hui meter distance (breaking American C. Nalu, Duke startled the entire universe M. Daniels' record) there was a tremen- by breaking world swimming records on dous roar from the huge crowd. As the August 12, 1911. On that date, in Pa- applause reached its height King Gus- cific waters that flooded the harbor of taf leaned forward and beckoned to Honolulu, Duke—twelve days before his Duke—who was standing close by slightly twenty-first birthday — established new forward of the little group of swimmers. world records in the fifty and hundred Duke hesitated and then, urged by his yards distances, and won the two hun- fellow Americans, mounted to the Royal dred and twenty yards race. Duke swam Box. King Gustaf rose and clasped the to world fame on that day in Alakea Slip. hand of the Hawaiian modern alii, The AAU did not accept the records but speaking a hearty congratulation. The Duke's victories at the Stockholm Olym- King introduced his Queen to Duke who pics smashed his own records and of accepted his honors and the ovation course they stood for years. modestly. Hawaii decided to send its own*Duke to the Olympic Games at Stockholm even DUKE THE ALL-AROUND ATHLETE though he had never swam in a tank or An Olympic Champion, Duke Paoa pool. Funds were raised. Arriving at Kahanamoku also is a splendid all- Philadelphia, Duke was blessed by com- around athlete. The Duke has missed ing under the coaching of George Kistler few sports and he was superb in all in —coach at the University of Pennsylva- which he participated. Among his ath- nia. I had known Kistler very well when letic activities were golf, yachting, water I spent many happy hours in the pool in polo, surfboard sailing, outrigger canoe which Duke of Waikiki trained. (paddling, steering and sailing), body- The Hawaiian aloha of Duke Kahana- surfing, barge-rowing, singles and moku made him the center of all eyes as doubles sculling. the Red Star Liner Finland — Olympic "My ambition was to become the ship—sailed for Europe in June of 1912. world's champion single sculler," Duke Before the Duke boarded the Finland he confided to me not long ago. "I did not sent a public message to Hawaii in which think much about becoming a swimming he expressed his "sincere and grateful" champion back in 1908 and 1909, al- thanks to everybody for the "splendid fi- though I knew I was pretty fast then. nancial assistance and encouragement by However, I could not afford a scull so I which I am enabled to take part in the took up rowing with the local clubs." great Olympic Games." He pledged "to Take that Fourth-of-July Regatta at put forth my best efforts to win and to Pearl Harbor in 1916 to illustrate, for in-

[33 ] stance. "Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who ashore at Pier Eight. After making a owes his fame to his swimming prowess, formal call on Governor McCarthy at has branched out into a new line of Iolani Palace, reported the Star-Bulletin, aquatics," reported the morning Hono- the Prince proceeded "to Waikiki to see lulu newspaper of July 4, 1916. "He has Duke Paoa Kahanamoku do fancy surf- taken to rowing as naturally as the pro- riding this afternoon." The "Outrigger verbial duck takes to water and, if ambi- Canoe Club sent over four canoes to the tion counts for anything, Duke should Moana Hotel, each manned by two or add new laurels to his name for he has three Club-members and the remainder been entered in three events," in the of the seats vacant for the visitors." One Fourth of July Regatta. Well, Duke canoe had two movie cameras of Fox- rowed Number Four in the boat James Pathe lashed to it. Dad Center (Captain L. Torbett and helped the Myrtles to of the Outrigger Canoe Club) paddled defeat the Healanis. Duke was stroke in Duke's surfboard — accompanied by the boat Pearl-C or Kahululani with others—to the outer surf. "Duke Kaha- George Chillingsworth, which won the namoku handled the steering paddle and Pair-Oar Race. Duke defeated Bob Fuller the Prince was given the place of honor of the Healanis in the Scull Class-A Race. on the little perch back of the steering- seat." After the outrigger canoeing the These were only a few of many rowing Duke gave the Prince his first lesson in victories. I will describe another Day of surfboarding. As they sat in the canoe, Victories. Duke whispered to the Prince who

"I CHRISTEN THEE DUKE PAOA KAHANAMOKU" nodded. Duke went overboard and straddled his board. The Prince joined Regatta Day of 1917 was a beautiful him. They caught the third wave—a one with Nature making it perfect. The Prince in front of a Duke. "High on the rowing races were staged in Honolulu top of a screeching curling comber, the Harbor. The White and Red Colors of long narrow board swaying and skipping the Myrtles flew high that September 17, along" at high speed they "rode from the 1917, as the Club won seven races and point where the Big Surf starts to where Duke contributed his aid to two of the it dies away by Moana Pier," reported victories. It was a big day for Duke. the Star-Bulletin. Mrs. Ritchie Rosa (wife of William L. Rosa, Myrtle Coach) stood near the bow Prince Edward asked Duke Kahana- of the new barge built by Harada in moku to let him catch a wave alone. which the Myrtle senior crew was to race Duke agreed. For a moment or so the and smashing a bottle of white wine Prince stood proudly erect but the wave over the brand new craft, said, "I chris- upset him parting him from the board. ten thee Duke Paoa Kahanamoku." He came up sputtering but grinning. Duke had the eyes of thousands fo- "I say, that was a nasty smack on the cused on him throughout the day. The head," the Prince yelled to the Duke. mighty cheer which went up when the Prince Edward tried it several times Myrtle Seniors won, was one-half for alone and learned from Duke Paoa Ka- Duke personally. Duke, as was expected, hanamoku the aquatic art of Duke's an- also won the senior scull but lost the cient ancestors. On March 10, 1949 Duke senior pair-oar race with his partner, Ar- told me—"We went out in an outrigger thur Waipa Parker. canoe first to give the Prince a ride. Dad Center brought out a surfboard for the DUKE TEACHES PRINCE OF WALES TO SURF Prince and one for me. The Prince and HRH Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, his cousin and I—in addition to the pad- arrived at Honolulu aboard HMS Re- dlers—were the only ones in our canoe. nown on April 13, 1930. The British No secret service men were there. The warship did not enter Honolulu Harbor Prince told me—'This is the first time but anchored outside in view of the Out- Fve been able -to get away alone ... never rigger Canoe Club. At 11:35 a.m. the a moment alone, until now.' Out at the Prince, accompanied by Admiral Sir reef the Prince and I got out of the canoe Lionel Halsey, and others, st e p p e d (Continued on Page 10)

[33 ] TOP—Wahine Junior No. 2 Crew: Betty O'Leary, Betty Stevens, Mary Bagby, Cordy Wysard and Paul Dolan, steersman. MIDDLE—Mrs. Kamokila Campbell holds' the Walter Macfarlane Memorial Trophy won by the Senior OCC crew. Left to right: Tommy O'Brien, Warren Acker- man, Jimmy Pflueger, Tommy Arnott, Thad Ekstrand and Allan "Turkey" Love. BOTTOM— VP-Bill Mullahey presents the silver plated bucket to "Turkey" as 1950's Champion bailer outer. Left to right: Bill Mullahey, Arnott, Ekstrand, Turkey, Rolph, Chaney, Bush. [33 ] Only OCC Crews Show in SPINNING THE DISCS Canoe Races at Waikiki with Pat Mulholland (Star-Bulletin, July 5, 1950) The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Mikado is now available on two The annual Walter J. Macfarlane me- long playing discs which is welcome news morial canoe races held Tuesday off Wai- for those who like the music but don't kiki beach proved to be an intraclub quite like the idea of the large 10 or 11 affair. record set on the shellac pressing. The With Hui Nalu and Waikiki Surf recording is by London. Another GS clubs failing to enter the races, the com- operetta is The Gondoliers, also on LP petition was limited to crews from the by London. Outrigger Canoe Club. Ezio Pinza sings Just a Kiss Apart and Hui Nalu and Waikiki Surf clubs ob- Te Amo on Columbia 1-573. Also Bali jected to OCC's move to enter two crews Ha'i and Give Me Your Hand, Colum- and as a result withdrew their paddlers. bia 1-574. OCC officials conceded that points Crosby Classics: Columbia CL-6105 won by their No. 1 crew only would contains eight songs. count toward the team championship If you like Canasta the two following but that the second crew could qualify for medals. The rival clubs objected to should appeal to you: this. The Canasta Song, A Good Time Was Meet results: Had by All (Columbia 38767) . Junior Six Men—Won bv Leilani crew If you don't like Canasta you might (Ryan, Muirhead, Goss, Long, Low, wonder how "A Good Time could be Cross); second, Kakina. Time, 10:31.6. had by all." Senior Two for Men—Won by Leilani Lonesome people should find the two crew (W. Ackerman, J. Pflueger); sec- following songs (on Columbia 38766) ond, Kakina. Time, 1:41.8. interesting even though it might be only in their imagination: Women's Six Senior—Won by Leilani (Honl, Hite, Boyd, Spitz, Ackerman, Ki- Me and My Teddy Bear; I Found My akona). Kakina swamped. Time, 7:10. Mamma. Kids Six, Boys Under 17 —Won by Girls careful of their clothes should Leilani crew (Berger, de Harne, Wood- enjoy Twisted Stockings (Nat "King" dell, Prange, Simpich, Russell) ; Kakina Cole, Capitol 915). Others might just swamped. Time, 12:2. find it disturbing. Them There Eyes and Crazy He Calls Women's Six Senior—Won by Leilani Me are two good light numbers by crew (O'Brien, Ackerman, Pflueger, Ar- Peggy Lee, Capitol 898. nott, Ekstrand, Love) ; second, Kakina. Time, 33:42.7. Two songs by Herb Jeffries, Columbia 38769: There Goes My Heart; Swamp Freshman Six for Men—Won by Ka- Girl. If she's worth while it might be kina crew (Sorrell, Kaaua, Haine, Mc- okay. Gill, Woithington, Martin); second, No Figs; Double Date, on Columbia Leilani. Time, 10:55.8. 1-557. Sounds good. Who would have Women's Six Junior—Won by Kakina time for figs on a double date? crew (Purvis, Pratt, Blom, Stranahan, Purvis, Schrader) ; second, Leilani; third, Hanakeoki. Time, 6:21.7. Junior Four Men — Won by Kakina COCKTAIL LOUNGE crew (Ryan, J. Muirhead, Goss, Cross) ; second, Leilani; third, Hanakeoki. Time, TUESDAY thru SUNDAY 6:21.7. 12:00 Noon 'til Midnite

Senior Four for Men—Won by Kakina MONDAYS —4:30 P.M. to Midnite (Dowsett, Smith, Tobin, Kiakona) ; sec- ond, Leilani. Time, 6:01.4.

[33 ] THE BRONZE DUKE OF WAIKIKI a real sunburn on the afternoon of the (Continued from Page y) 30th as he spent the whole time surfing and canoeing. On that evening Johnny and took to the surfboards. The Prince Noble played Hula Blues and other learned fast." sweet dancing airs as the Prince of Wales The Renown sailed at daybreak on the danced with feminine beauty of Hawaii. 14th of April, 1920. Prince Edward ex- Of course, the Prince found time in plained that he departed with regret at his three-days vacation at Waikiki to cutting his stay in Paradise to one day. perform his formal duties—including a Another message, more formal, stated— call on Governor McCarthy. Prince Ed- "His Royal Highness has enjoyed his ward, through the newspapers, told all visit to Honolulu immensely. Espe- Hawaii, as he sailed away on September cially was he delighted with the surfing. 1, 1920- He was frightfully keen about it." "MY FRIEND, DUKE KAHANAMOKU" PRINCE OF WALES RETURNS TO WAIKIKI "I have made this second unofficial "Swerving a thousand miles out of her visit to Honolulu as long as my progress course to satisfy the desire of HRH Ed- would allow because I knew that Hono- ward Albert, Prince of Wales, to take lulu was a delightful place for my holi- another dip in the surf at famous Wai- day, not only for myself but for all the kiki Beach," reported the Star-Bulletin ship's company of the Renown. . . . I'm of September 1, 1920, "the British battle- so sorry that I have to leave.... I see, too, cruiser Renown arrived off-port at 8:30 that my friend, Duke Kahanamoku and o'clock," August 30, 1920 and at about other Hawaiian swimmers have been 11:00 a.m. docked at the sea-end of Piers keeping up the great swimming reputa- 8, 9, 10. tion of Honolulu in the Olympic Games Headlines in the newspapers on the [at Antwerp], and I hope they have more day of the Prince's second visit to Hawaii triumphs still to come." Hawaii in Au- reported Duke Paoa Kahanamoku break- gust of 1950 cordially invites the Prince, ing a world swimming record at the Ant- with his gracious lady, to make another werp (Belgium) Olympic Games. Ac- visit to Waikiki and see the fine Outrig- cording to A. P. Taylor in the Advertiser, ger Canoe Club, of which he is a mem- this second visit of the Prince was be- ber. cause he wanted more of "that surfboard riding at Waikiki." DUKE GREETED BY KING ALBERT OF BELGIUM Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Dad Center PRINCE, A MEMBER OF OUTRIGGER CLUB (Coach), and other Hawaiian members On August 30, 1920, through his Pri- of the American Olympic Team, were vate Secretary Godfrey Thomas, the among the three hundred American ath- Prince of Wales became an Honorary letes who sailed from New York aboard Member of the Outrigger Canoe Club. the Princess Matoika, an Army transport. The Royal Letter of Acceptance hangs We will not discuss the so-called "Mu- framed on the office wall of the Club's tiny-of-the-Motoika" but you can see vis- manager. The Club, in a letter dated ible evidence of it in the round-robin June 18, 1920, informed the Prince that hanging in the office of the Outrigger he had been made an Honorary Mem- Canoe Club. ber; but this letter was not received by At Antwerp Duke broke his world the Prince until after his arrival at Syd- record in the hundred meters, in the ney in August. And Prince Albert Ed- trials. He won the final on August 24, ward accepted with "much pleasure." 1920, but there was a protest and Duke The Prince left the Renown about had to win the final all over again on 12:30 p.m. and went to the Moana Hotel the 30th. Duke was a member of the where a suite of ten rooms had been en- victorious American relay team which gaged. That afternoon David Piikoi Ka- set a new Olympic record. Other Ha- hanamoku (brother of Duke who was waiians did splendidly and scored points. at the Antwerp Olympics) took charge Dad Center was delighted with every- of the Prince of Wales. The Prince got thing. [33 ] "King Albert of Belgium presented the "There was one shark with me all medals to Duke and shook his hand" right," explained Duke, "but he was a described Dad Center to me recently. baby shark only about four feet long and "The King congratulated Duke for his not dangerous. I was just putting on a record-breaking race. However, the King little private race with the seals." also helped Duke out of a little difficulty. Duke returned to Hawaii aboard the You see, Duke had a graflex camera and, City of Los Angeles on August 19, 1927 before he was presented to the King, he to participate in the dedication of the moved out of his place to get some pic- War Memorial Natatorium at Waikiki, tures of King Albert handing medals to on August 24th. Swimming races were other winners. The guards stopped held and Duke declared that Buster Duke, but the King intervened, brought Crabbe, who won the mile, "is a coming Duke up to the Royal Box and gave world champion." him special privileges in making camera After an aloha luncheon at the Hawai- shots." ian Civic Club, at which the Outrigger Duke Paoa Kahanamoku has met Canoe Club was well represented, Duke many other sovereigns and potentates, sailed back to California and the movies including presidents of the United States aboard the City of Los Angeles on Au- and foreign presidents; but the events gust 28, 1927. Duke's last talkie was set forth above show the charming stat- Wake of the Red Witch, in 1948. ure, modesty and dignity of the Duke "We would welcome . . . Duke Paoa of Waikiki in whose body flows the blood Kahanamoku's return and permanent of aliis. residence in Hawaii," expressed a reso-

DUKE IN THE MOVIES lution adopted by the Senate of Hawaii (concurred in by the House), introduced About 1922 Duke Kahanamoku signed on May 1, 1929, by Senator Henry K. a five-year contract and soon was in Aki, for, said the resolution, "by his hon- Hollywood in the "movies." But the orable conduct and prowess in many silver screen did not stop Duke from lands" this "distinguished Son of Ha- swimming all over California and play- waii" has "added much to the honor-lei ing water-polo, too. Of course, we can- of the Fair Land that gave him birth." not name all the movies Duke appeared Homesickness was a permanent ailment in. Some of them were The Wanderer, of the Duke. He finished the movie The Lord Jim, Golden Journey, Pony Ex- Fire Walker, and then flew his home- press, Decatur, No Father to Guide Him, ward-bound pennant on the City of Ho- The House Without a Key, Lady of the nolulu which landed him at Honolulu Hare and The Rescue. on December 20, 1929. Duke received a tremendous welcome from all Hawaii in- SHARKS! cluding members of the Outrigger Canoe One day while filming Old Ironsides Club, and Hui Nalu. He was greeted off Catalina Isthmus, Duke had a good- with his own song. Duke was still an natured laugh on James Cruze, Wallace amateur athlete. Beery and George Bancroft. It seems that after a day's filming Duke went for DUKE, THE SHERIFF his regular swim—a long one. Some hun- In 1931 Duke Kahanamoku turned dred yards out the above-named trio towards politics as a career. He had un- thought they saw a black fin in Duke's successfully run (as a Republican) in churning wake. the primaries of 1919 for the Honolulu "Sharks!" yelled Beery and the three Board of Supervisors. Mayor Fred ran to the pier and started out to save Wright (Republican) appointed Duke, the Bronze Duke in a launch. Duke Superintendent of the Honolulu Hale turned toward the pier with the black (City Hall) and he assumed that office fins still around him. The launch was on Janaury 2, 1931. Granted a leave of close to Duke before Cruze noticed that absence to help American swimmers for Duke could hardly swim for laughing. the Los Angeles Olympics, Duke left Ho- The sharks were seals. nolulu aboard the Mariposa on June 16,

[33 ] Lower—Lila Damita and Duke Upper—Duke, the Champion Yachtsman Duke as Sheriff and Marshal of Kamehameha Day Parade

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. . . in the "Wake of the Red Witch" 1932. He failed to qualify as a swimmer lican opponent (Pat Gleason) by about at Cincinnati for the American team but 3,000 majority. He took office on Jan- did play water-polo. "Forty-two years old uary 3, 1935, and on the following Jan- now and graying, the Duke advanced no uary 22d was made a life member of the alibis," reported , Pearl Harbor Yacht Club. (Duke is also except to say—"It was the legs." Duke a charter member of the Waikiki Yacht returned to Honolulu. Club.) Duke Kahanamoku was re-elected Sheriff in 1936 and 1938 by the Demo- Taking office in 1933, President Frank- crats. He was married in 1940 to Nadine lin Delano Roosevelt arrived at Hono- Alexander of Cincinnati, Ohio, and that lulu aboard the cruiser Houston in July year ran for re-election as a Republican. of 1934. Included in the initial sensa- Everybody, almost, voted for Duke-the- tional aloha to "The President" were Republican and he was returned to of- fifteen Outrigger Canoe Club canoes. fice that year and in 1942, 1944, 1946 and Duke Kahanamoku was on a large 1948. He again will be re-elected Sheriff double canoe "in the garb of ancient Ha- under Republican colors in 1950. waiian royalty symbolic of Kamehameha the Great." Duke shook FDR's hand "WAIT TILL I'M DEAD"—DUKE'S STATUE several times at the various functions Duke has been honored by the people held in honor of the Democratic Presi- of Hawaii many times in many ways. dent. They gave him a house. Songs have been Duke Paoa Kahanamoku ran as a written about him (one by Sol Bright). Democrat for Honolulu City-County Indeed, space does not permit a full list Sheriff in 1934 and defeated his Repub- of his honors. He has endeared himself to Hawaii and the world by his modesty and willingness to help, and by the fact that Duke still is an amateur. Two swim- ming meets in his honor were created in 1937—"The Indoor Duke Kahanamoku" and the "Outdoor Duke Kahanamoku" meets. About this time Ernie Pyle spent a day or so with one of his heroes—Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. "There is something almost of reverence toward Duke" in Ha- waii, wrote Ernie. "His character and his conduct have been so near perfect that he has become almost symbolic of Old Hawaii. ... I had luncheon with him at the County Jail .... Fie has never capi- talized on his fame." Plans for a statue of Duke to stand at Waikiki Beach, started in 1936 with the Outrigger Canoe Club and Hui Nalu leading in the project. In February of 1938 a twelve-inch model of the statue by Tait McKenzie arrived at Waikiki. Duke's statue has not yet appeared at Waikiki because Duke Paoa Kahana- moku one day said— "Wait till I'm dead to erect any statue."

DUKE THE HERO-SAVES EIGHT HUMAN LIVES "Your prompt action and disregard for your own safety, a brave and heroic deed, fully upholding the best traditions of Hawaii in the greatest service that one

[33 ] can render his fellow-beings . . .," wrote Governor Wallace Rider Farrington in 1925 as he forwarded a Gold Medal for Heroism to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. "I know that I am expressing the thought of the People of Hawaii when saying that this latest victory of yours in saving human-life is greater, indeed, than all those you have won in the athletic con- tests that have made you a world figure." Governor Farrington referred to the heroism of Duke on June 14, 1925, at Newport Beach, California, when he saved eight lives. Duke was "in the movies" at the time and, with a party of film-players, was at Newport Beach. The yacht Thelma was capsized by heavy seas. Duke was the first to reach drown- ing men—through terrible seas. He made three trips on his surfboard to the cap- sized yacht about a quarter-mile off- shore. Five men were drowned and twelve were rescued—of which number Duke brought in eight. When asked how he performed such a feat, Duke modestly replied: "I do not know. It was done. That is Kahanamoku was the guest-of-honor of the main thing. By a few tricks per- the Hawaiian Society of Los Angeles at haps." the Alexander Hotel. He was presented "Duke's performance was the most with this Gold Medal from the People superhuman rescue act and the finest of Hawaii. Lorrin Andrews, President display of surfboard-riding that has ever of the Society, presented the Medal to been seen in the world," reported J. A. Duke in the presence of a large and en- Porter, Newport Beach Chief-of-Police. thusiastic gathering. Mr. Andrews read "The Star-Bulletin suggests that Ha- to the assemblage the letter of Governor waii recognize this heroic deed at once Farrington. Miss Pauline Steele, Secre- and in a suitable form—that Hawaii give tary of the Society, placed a lovely lei of to Duke Kahanamoku a medal for va- beautiful Hawaiian flowers about Duke's lorous action forwarded to him by the neck. And, on Christmas Day of 1925, Chief Executive of the Territory, Gov- the Los Angeles Athletic Club presented ernor Farrington." (Editorial, June 25, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Gerard Vultee 1925.) "Mr. Robert B. Booth, a lifelong and Owen Hale, each with a gold watch. friend of Duke's father, and his uncle Piikoi, both of whom were fine types of Aloha—Duke Paoa Kahanamoku! Hawaiian mankind, has consented to act as Chairman of a Committee to raise the T — "1 very modest sum needed for a suitable AUGUST 26 medal," editorialized the Star-Bulletin of June 30, 1925. The fund was raised al- will be celebrated most overnight. Wall - and - Dougherty as made the gold medal. It was conspicu- ously engraved "For Heroism" and car- DUKE KAHANAMOKU ried the Hawaiian Coat-of-Arms. Gov- ernor Farrington forwarded the medal DAY with the words heretofore quoted. with Special Events On September 4, 1925, Duke Paoa [33 ] TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE" By Mrs. Bessie W. Hemmings

To all you 1950 Outrigger paddlers— the performance you all turned in on boys and girls, young men and women— July 4, 1950! a very low bow and a mahalo nui loa As confidante, mother-confessor, chap- from my heart. erone and plain "Mama Bessie" to the Who are the champion paddlers of the gang of yesteryears — the rip-roaringest Islands? THE 1950 OUTRIGGER gang of kids the Outrigger Club ever PADDLERS! Maybe not according to knew, I admit I watched your practice Hoyle. Maybe not according to the rules this year with a jaundiced eye and a of the AAU. How then can they be slight curl of the lip. Just let you kids champions? I'll tell vou why—because show me! The Four Dolans (Louis, Bob, they represent the very high sport-morale Phil and Johnny), Lex Brodie, Wilbur that has always distinguished Outrigger Craw, Waldo Bowman, Swede Bates, crews—crews that put their integrity and Charley Bates, Buddy Adolphson, Fred- their love for the Club and its traditions die Hemmings, Hot-dog Hartman, Bus- above and beyond pettiness and self- ter Ryan, Lloyd Chiswick, Curt Leser, aggrandizement. You, 1950 Crews, have Charley Finkboner, Clarence Ritchie, upheld in the very highest manner, the Tommy Kiakona, Noisy Wade Moore, goal set by those who have gone before Jackie Banks, Kammy Maertens, Roy Ja- you, and above all, remained loyal to the cobson, Frank Bechert, George Bechert, ideals of that 100% sportsman—our be- Dad Center, Ernest Cook, Toots Min- loved Walter Macfarlane. Not loqua- vielle, Johnny Hollinger, Sallie Hale, cious at any time, how he would have Fuzzy Bovrie, Bessie Hemmings, Barbara beamed and his brown eyes danced at D'Arcv, Barbara Schlief, Frances Matt-

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[33 ] son, Aggie Mara, Half-Pint Maertens, who would make the trip to Kona (and Dorothy Beardmore from Waialua, they all did!) Edith Mowry, Olga Clark, Abbie Reeves, I know now that you 1950 youngsters Maggie Bahr, Cordelia McLane, Frances are prideful enough to emulate the Bickerton, Lily Bowmer May, and our clean-cut fighting spirit of those present dearly beloved Pat Koch and Betty Lutz day oldsters. Since July 4th I have whom God called Home all too soon— learned I need worry no longer—once that needed no special conditioning for more the Outrigger Club is in good our June 11th and Kona races. They hands—you are worthy of wearing the were always in condition. Every day they Outrigger colors and I know, now, that paddled. Every day they surfed. Every you will never let them fly low. day they played volleyball. All they A salute to you from the old gang. needed was practice for speed and to see Carry On!

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[33 ] 4. Kid 6 (under 17)—Men—1 turn around out- Report on Memorial Canoe Races side flag 12:2 5. Senior 6—Men—3 times around flags 33:42.7 July 4, 1950 Canoes keep to own lane and turn on own flag, first turn outside and first turn inside flag. Then all canoes will turn on control The Walter James Macfarlane Memo- flag outside and inside. rial Canoe Races were held on July 4, 6. Freshman 6—Men—1 turn around outside flag 10:55.8 1950, as scheduled with at least two Out- 7. Wahine 6—Junior Girls—1 turn around inside flag 7:43.5 rigger Canoes competing in each event. 8. Junior 4—Men—1 turn around inside flag 6:21.7 The "Hui Nalu" and Waikiki Surf Club 9. Senior 4—Men—1 turn around outside flag 6:01.4 Mr. William Mullahey presided at the presentation of entries were withdrawn at approximately Medals and Trophies to the winning crews. 1045 the day of the races because they The Trophies were awarded as follows: objected to the Outrigger entering more TROPHY TO than one canoe in each event. Walter Macfarlane Senior Six Ehrlich Boys under 17 The subject of the number of entries Williams No. 1 Senior Six Girls tor each race was discussed on Friday, Williams No. 2 Junior Six Girls June 30, during the meeting held to Camera Steersman-Freshman Crew draw lanes and the representatives for A special trophy (cup) was presented Hui Nalu and Waikiki Surf Club in- to "Toots" Minvielle for his untiring sisted that only one crew should be en- efforts in contributing to the success of tered by each participating organization Canoe Races held by the Outrigger Ca- because they were limited in previous noe Club. years. The undersigned stated at this WILLIAM C. CAPP meeting that if precedent had definitely Chairman, Canoe Committee established limitations on the number of July 5, 1950 entries allowed, the Outrigger would only put one canoe in each event. On the following day it was ascer- APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP tained that precedent had not been estab- Below is a list of prospective members lished. It was decided by Messrs. Samuel to our Club. If for any reason you object Fuller, Robert Fischer and the under- to their membership in the Club it is signed that the Outrigger would enter your duty to immediately notify Dr. Irv- one crew in each race for point competi- ing Blom either by phone or mail giving tion and additional crews would race un- your reasons. Any such information will attached with no points allowed but they be treated as strictly confidential. would be entitled to individual awards. Hui Nalu and Waikiki Surf Club were Applicant Sponsor Seconded by Seniors advised of this decision by letter, dated Frank Alameda Jack Bell July 1, 1950. Wm. P. Driver D. H. Havselden R. Corbaley. Jr. Walter McHenry Frederic Chaney M. F. Kauhane CLUB REPRESENTATIVES MEET Associate Ellsworth Bush S. Kahanamoku Messrs. William Mullahey, Samuel "Dad" Center Juniors Fuller and Herbert Taylor met with rep- Patricia Clarke Esther Baird William Rolph resentatives of Hui Nalu and Waikiki L. Downing Wilbur Craw Thomas Arnott Noel Troy, Jr. C. E. Cassidy Surf Club at 1030 July 4, 1950 in an effort to resolve the differences but the AT HONOLULU'S other organizations refused to enter un- INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT less the Outrigger agreed wholly with IT'S THE their requests so the races were held with Outrigger crews competing against each other. The first race started at 1100 and the last event was completed by 1515. Fol- lowing are the results of the competition: DINING ROOM CKTAIL LOUNGE EVENTS—COURSE—TIME OFFEE SHOP 1. Junior 6—Men—1 turn around outside flag—10:31.6 2. Senior 2—Men—Flat course. Start at Waikiki Tavern 1:47 3. Wahine 6—Senior Girls—1 turn around inside flag 7:10 [33 ] Mailed under Sec. 34.66, P. L. & R. Honolulu Permit No. 174

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