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McCANDLESS, JOHN ANDREW, financier, Honolulu; born in Pennsylvania, June 11, 1853; son of Thomas M. and Eliza (Newman) McCandless; public school education; married Ella Thompson of Parkersburg, W. V., September 4, 1877. Went to Honolulu, 1881, and engaged In drilling for artesian wells; later made extensive investments; member McCandless Bros., vice-president Lahaina Land Co.; director Pioneer Mill Co., Oahu Sugar Co., etc. Was member of committee of 13 that revolutionized the monarchy, 1893; member Provisional Government during its entire existence; member Senate, 1894-8; first superintendent of public works under territorial government; Republican. Mason. Member of Commercial and Country clubs.

McCORRlSTON, ROBERT, banker, Honolulu; born July 24, 1884, in Honolulu; son of Daniel and Jane (Jonnson) McCorriston, unmarried; received education at St. Louis College, Honolulu, graduating 1901. Entered employ of Bank of Hawaii January, 1901, and later became assistant cashier of that Institution. Member Oahu Country, Hawaii Polo and Racing, Outrigger and Healani Boat clubs.

MacCAUGHEY, VAUGHAN, college professor, Honolulu; born July 7, 1887, at Huron, South Dakota; son of William Prank and Matilda (Vaughan) MacCaughey; educated Cornell University, B. S. A. 1908, advanced work University of Chicago, 1916; married Janet Harriet Brooker of Newburgh, N. Y., in Honolulu, November 21, 1909, three children, Hamilton, Matilda, Horace Vaughan. Student assistant, Department of Entomology (Cornell), 1905- 1908; teacher natural sciences, Honolulu Normal, 1908-10; assistant professor botany and horticulture, College of Hawaii. 1910-13; professor of botany, College of Hawaii since 1913; principal, Mills School, Mid-Pacific Institute. Teacher natural history and field biology, Chautauqua Institution Summer Schools, 1906- 07, 1914-15,17, visiting professor University of California summer session, 1911; Cornell University, summer session, 1912; made transcontinental tour, lecturing on Hawaiian Archipelago, summers 1912, 1914, 1915, 1916. Prominent in local religious work. Author number scientific works. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science; life member National Geographic Society; member Sigma Xi; member University Club (Honolulu).

MACDONALD, CLARENCE ALEXANDER, educator, Lahaina, Maui; born in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, Canada, October 4, 1862; son of John Angus and Hannah (Clarke) MacDonald; educated at Cornell University, M. E., 1896; married Margaret R. Burton at Waialua, Oahu, August 31, 1901; one child, James Angus MacDonald. Taught shop work in Clarkson School of Technology, Potsdam, New York, 1896; came to Kamehameha School, 1897, taught shop work, mechanical and architectural drawing; principal of Lahainaluna School, Maui, since 1903.

MAGUIRE, JOHN AVERY, stock rancher, Kailua, Hawaii; born at Hamakua, Hawaii, December 18. 1848; son of Charles and (Hiilawe) Maguire; common education; married twice. Began hustling at the age of ten, after his father's death, herding sheep and shooting wild cattle for hides on the slopes of Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii; later worked for the Walmea Grazing Co., then spent eight months in the Honolulu Iron Works but could not stand the work; returned to Hawaii as foreman of the Puuhue Ranch, being then a part of the Walmea Grazing Co. In 1873 began cane planting with James Woods; on death of Mr. Woods (1883), was appointed manager of Puuhue Ranch by the trustees of the James Woods estate; bought Huehue Ranch, 1888, and made it his home in 1897; bought Kahua Ranch Co., 1890, selling it to J. F. Woods, 1898. Was Representative to the Hawaiian Legislature from Kohala, 1387-1888. Member of Commercial Club and Kilauea Lodge.

MAHLUM, ERLING EGEDE, merchant, Waimea, Kauai, T. H., born In Lillehammer, Norway, June 10, 1879, son of Halvor and Minde (Oerbech) Mahlum. Spent three years in the schools in Norway and at private school on Kauai, attended Fort Street School, Honolulu, for one year, graduated from Los Angeles Business College and Stockton Business College, Stockton, Cal. Arrived in Hawaii in 1889; after graduating from business colleges taught one year in Polytechnic Business College, Oakland, Cal. Accepted a position for one year in San Francisco and one year later returned to Kauai, entering employ of C. B. Hofgaard & Co., Ltd., of Walmea, and in January, 1906, became manager.

MARQUEZ, CHARLES NICHOLAS, merchant, Honolulu; born Nov. 8, 1881, at Kau, Hawaii; son of F. D. A. Marquez; married Lena Rosewarne, Feb. 7, 1909, at Honolulu; one child, Charles N. Jr.; educated at St. Louis College, Honolulu, Royal School, Honolulu High School, and Heald's Business College, San Francisco. Entered business in employ of Oahu Railroad & Land Co., Honolulu, and then served successively with Robert Grieve Printing Co., C. J. Hutchins, and the Bank of Hawaii, Ltd.; president of Office Supply Co., Ltd., of Honolulu since 1909. Member Territorial Legislature, 1917. Member Commercial and Oahu Country clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., Royal Arch Masons, Honolulu Chapter No. 1, Senior Warden Honolulu Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, Aloha Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and charter member Order of Kamehameha.

MARX, BENJAMIN LODGE, lawyer, Honolulu, T. H.; born in San Francisco, Cal., June 20, 1870; son of David and Margaret W. (Houston) Marx; married Mary Eloise Castle, daughter of Alfred Castle, oldest son of Samuel Northrup Castle, in Honolulu, November 28, 1900; one child: Benjamin Lodge Marx, Jr. Private secretary to President Sanford B. Dole and secretary Executive Council of Republic of Hawaii. 1894-98; secretary of commission to draft Organic Act, 1898; admitted to bar 1899, and formed partnership with Francis M. Hatch, same year; has practised law ever since under various partnerships; member of firm of Frear, Prosser, Anderson and Marx. Prominent in musical circles of Honolulu, being president of Honolulu Symphony Society; author of article on Origin of Hawaiian Music, printed in Thrum's Annual. Member of Company B, National Guard, during revolution of 1895 and member of Mounted Reserve. Is a member of Pacific. Commercial, Hawaii Polo & Racing, Oahu Country Clubs, Beretania and Neighborhood Tennis Clubs, Hawaiian Historical Society, Honolulu Bar Association, Honolulu Lodge No. 409, F. & A. M.

MEAD, ROYAL D., director, bureau of labor. H. S. P. A., Honolulu. T. H.; born in Oakland, Cal., February 29, 1876; son of Thaddeus Wood and Mary Rebecca (Honn) Mead; educated at Cogswell Polytechnic, San Francisco, Cal.. and Hastings Law College, Univ. of California; married Mabel Browning Chamberlain, in Berkeley, Cal., May 7, 1898; one child, Mabel Carolyn Mead. Began career as law clerk in office of Bishop and Wheeler, San Francisco; admitted to practise of law, Supreme Court of California, 1897; came to Honolulu, 1897; practiced law in Honolulu until 1908; assistant secretary and treasurer Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association. 1902-1908; appointed director Bureau of Labor and Statistics, H. S. P. A., 1908. Appointed captain O. R. C., U. S. A. 1917. Member University Club, Honolulu.

MEDEIROS, JOSEPH P., merchant, Honolulu; born Walalua, Oahu, Kingdom of Hawaii, July 10, 1883; son of John A. and Concicao (Salgada) Medeiros. Educated at St. Louis College (Honolulu) 6 years, and 1 year County School. Married Helen Gueirra Feb. 17, 1916. Commenced business career at Walalua in 1904 and was engaged in a general merchandise business in that town until 1912 when he purchased large store of L. B. Kerr, Honolulu. Is proprietor Walalua Wine Co. and President and Manager Ideal Clothing Co., Honolulu. Established wholesale liquor business at Walalua with capital of $2000 and paid $10,000 for the Kerr holdings in Dec, 1912; incorporated the business under name Ideal Clothing Co. for $15,000 and increased capital stock to $26,000 in 1915. Member Chamber of Commerce (Honolulu), Phoenix Lodge, Court Camoes and Santa Antonio Society. Address: Santa Antonio Society.

MOIR, JOHN TROUP, sugar plantation manager, Papaikou, Hawaii; born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, December 21, 1859; son of Francis and Julia (Troup) Moir; educated in common country school; married Louisa Silver, July 20, 1889, in Hilo, Hawaii, children: Frances Julia, Louisa Agnes, John Troup, Wm. W. Goodale, and Hector McDonald. Began at an early age working on a farm, then spent five years on a railroad In Scotland; worked on his father's farm, 1880-1887; left Glasgow for Hawaii in 1888 and located in Hilo; spent fourteen months as luna for Waiakea Mill Co.; team luna for Hilo Sugar Co., 1889-1891; luna, section overseer and head overseer for Onomea Sugar Co., 1891-1836; manager of Honomu Sugar Co., 1896-1898; manager or Onomea Sugar Co. since November, 1898. Was chairman Hilo Road Board, 1904-05; chairman Board of Liquor Com. since 1907; a commissioner of public instruction, 1909-1913; supervisor from Hilo district, County of Hawaii, and served as chairman of the first board of supervisors, 1905-1907. Is an Elk, pastmaster of Masonic Blue Lodge, Shriner and member of Scottish Rite bodies, K. C. C. H.

MORAGNE, JOSEPH HUGHES, civil engineer, Lihue, Kauai, T. H., born near Gadsden, Alabama, December 28, 1865; son of William Bull and Mary Annan (Hoke) Moragne; descendant on father's side of French Huguenot stock, on mother's of the Hoke and Abernathy families; educated at State Normal School, Jacksonville, Ala., and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College, Auburn, Ala.; married Mary Chalmers at Honohlna, Hawaii. February 9, 1903; three children, Josephine, William and Catherine. Was employed on railroad location and construction for C. R. R. & Banking Co. of Georgia, and N. C. ft St. L. Ry. in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, 1888-92; miscellaneous R. R. location, 1892-94; engineering and map work, Idaho, 1894-96; County Engineer, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, 1896-98; came to Hawaii, 1898, worked for Ter. Survey Dept. on Island of Hawaii until 1901; employed by Public Works and Survey Depts. of Territory. 1901-1906; has been county engineer and road supervisor of Kauai County since 1907. Member 2nd Regt. U. S. V. Engineers, 1898; member 4th Regt. N. G. H., 1916-17. Member Hilo Lodge No. 759, B. P. O. E.

MOROI, ROKURO, Consul General of Japan, Honolulu; born in Saitama-Ken, Japan, January 9, 1872, fifth son of Sen-el Morol. Was graduated from Law College Tokio Imperial University, July 10, 1896; passed the Higher Civil Service Examination, December, 1896, passed the Diplomatic Service Examination, April, 1899; appointed Eleve Consul, May, 1899, and dispatched to Shanghai, Soochow and London successively; appointed Consul at Antwerp, June, 1901, and secretary to the Foreign Office, August, 1896; member of Committee for Investigation of Treaties Revision, May, 1908; chairman of the Preparatory Committee for Treaties Revision; Chief of Second Section of Commercial Affairs Bureau; first Embassy secretary at Berlin, March, 1912; member Committee of International Conference of San Francisco Exposition, August, 1912; Charge d'Affaires ad interim to Belgium, November, 1913; chief of the section of Correspondence of Foreign Office, June, 1914; Consul General at Honolulu, February 18, 1916. Decorated with the Third Order of Merit. Married Ayako, second daughter of Ichiro Shidzutani of Ehime-Ken (deceased). Two sons, named Tadaichi, Joji.

MYERS, ZENO K., Insurance, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Camptonvllle, Cal., June 1, 1859; son of Benjamin K. and Harriet (Kelley) Myers; educated at University of Oregon; married Mary A. Lowden in Honolulu, March 21, 1886. Was superintendent, money order system, Postoffice, Hawaii, during monarchy; cashier and associate manager North British and Merc. Ins. Co.; secretary and associate manager, Hawaiian Trust Co.. Ltd.; organizer and manager, First Trust Co., Hilo, Hawaii; organizer and manager, Home insurance Co. of Hawaii. Ltd., since 1910. Chairman Promotion Committee. Past Chancellor and Master of Exc. Mystic Lodge No. 2, K. of P., member Commercial, Rotary and Oahu Country Clubs.

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OSORIO, TRISTAN EDMUND M., lawyer, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Honolulu, May 6, 1890; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. M. Osorto; educated at Central Normal College, Danville, Ind., A. B., 1909; Indiana University, LL.B., 1911; unmarried. Is attorney of record; district magistrate, North Hilo, from 1912; United States Commissioner since 1916. Director In The People's Bank, Ltd., Hllo, Hawaii; Security Trust Co., Ltd.; The Homesteaders' Protective Assn. of Hawaii, Ltd. Member of K. of P., Hilo Lodge, C. C; Mauna Kea Lodge, A. O. F., Chief Ranger.

OTSUKA, N. KUMAO, editor, Wailuku, Maui; born in Marugame City, Japan, March 21, 1865; son of Mukakusai and Kayo (Salto) Otsuka; descendant of Samurai family, father having been governor of Marugame Province, Japan; educated in Japanese government school, Osaka College and Tokyo Imperial University; unmarried; has adopted one son, Masashi. Came to the United States, 1890, traveling; arrived in Honolulu, 1900; served as Interpreter, U. S. Immigration Bureau, 1901-1903; removed to Wailuku, Maui, 1905, and has since been official Japanese court Interpreter; started "The Maui Record," a Japanese newspaper in Wailuku, 1916. Member Maui Chamber of Commerce.

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PARSONS, CHARLES FRANCIS, lawyer, Hilo, Hawaii; born at Mankato, Minn., Jan. 18, 1872; son of S. de Witt and Frances Howell (White) Parsons; grandson of Hon. Albert S. White, U. S. Senator from Indiana (1839-45), and U. S. District Judge, 1864; great-grandson of Thos. Mann Randolph, the third of that name of Tuckahoe Manor, Virginia; educated at Mankato High School and University of Michigan, law dept., LL.B. 1893. Clerk. War Dept, Washington, 1890-91; practised law, firm of Parsons & Wedekind, San Diego, Cal., 1894-95; practised law alone in Los Angeles, Cal., 1895-98; removed to Hilo, Hawaii, 1898. District Magistrate. North Hilo, Hawaii, 1899-1900; member law firm of Smith & Parsons, Hilo, 1900-1904; appointed by President Roosevelt to succeed Hon. Gilbert F. Little as Judge of the Circuit Court, Fourth Circuit, Territory of Hawaii, June, 1904; reappointed, serving 12 years. Was Commissioner of Boundaries. Fourth Judicial Circuit; member Board of Trustees, Hilo Public Library; member of University, Outrigger Clubs (Honolulu), Hawaiian Society, S.A.R., Am. Academy Political and Social Science, Am. Bar Assn. and National Council, National Economic League. Republican.

PEMBERTON, CYRIL EUGENE, entomologist, Honolulu; born August 12, 1886, in Los Angeles, Cal.; son of William Samuel and Elizabeth (Hampton) Pemberton; married Una Craig at San Rafael. Cal., June 19, 1911, one child, Virginia. Educated in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was graduated from Stanford University, May, 1911, degree A. B.; entered service of U. S. Bureau of Entomology In Tulare County (Cal.) citrus district, July 1, 1911, as expert and agent for the bureau, appointment changed July 1, 1912, to scientific assistant and has served under that title since in California citrus districts. Washington, D. C, and in Hawaii; has made close investigations citrus fruit insects, 1911-1912, Mediterranean fruit fly, 1913-1916, fruit and melon fly, 1916-1917, and parasites for fruit fly; appointed in charge fruit fly investigations in Hawaii, January, 1916. Member American Association of Economic Entomologists, vice-president Hawaiian Entomological Society.

PENHALLOW, HENRY BALCH, plantation manager, Wailuku, Maui; born in San Francisco, Cal., December 2, 1877; son of De Blois Pearce and Eliza Otis (Turner) Penhallow; educated at Mt. Tamalpals Military Academy (Cal.), Stanford University; married Marion Reynolds In Honolulu, February 24, 1903; four children, David Pearce, Richard, Chadsey, Charles Folsom. Entered office of C. Brewer & Co., Honolulu, on leaving college, 1899-1901; assistant cashier, Hawaiian Trust Co., 1901-02; bookkeeper Wailuku Sugar Co., Wailuku, Maui, 1902-05; overseer 1905-07; assistant manager, 1907-08; manager Wailuku Sugar Co., since 1908. Was senator from Maui 1913-15 sessions of Territorial Legislature. Member University, Oahu Country and Honolulu Ad Clubs; Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M.; Honolulu Chapter No. 1, R. A. M.; Maui Chamber of Commerce and Hawaiian Chapter, Sons of American Revolution.

PETERS, EMIL CORNELIUS, lawyer, Honolulu, T. H., born in San Francisco, California, December 15, 1877; son of Julius Albert and Marie A. (Hilderbrandt) Peters. Received education at Stanford University, 1895-1897; Hasting's College of Law, 1897-1900; LL. D. University of California, 1900. Admitted to practice State of California, April 29, 1899. Married Mary Mapuana Smith, September 20, 1904, in Honolulu; three children, Mapuana S., Emil C. Jr., and Eisa H. Associated with Denson, Oatman and Denson, attorneys, San Francisco; arrived in Honolulu October 21, 1900; admitted to the bar, Territory of Hawaii, November 22, 1900; deputy Attorney General, February 1, 1903, to November 21, 1905; Attorney General of Hawaii, November 21, 1906, to August 16, 1907; Judge Advocate General National Guard of Hawaii, November 21, 1905, to April 17, 1914. Member of Commercial Club, University and Oahu Country Clubs; B. P. O. E. and A. F. & A. M.

PETERSON, DAVID LOUIS, customs broker, Honolulu; born Feb. 20, 1878, at Koleakea, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands; son of Icabod Bartlett and Henrietta Copeland (Austin) Peterson; married Harriet Hiilani Jones at Honolulu, Sept 28, 1904; five children, David Reuben, Melville Ulualoha, King George Koni, Richard Kanoelani, and Moana Audrey; descendant of "Silver-Head" Thomas Clark, an English pilgrim, who took part In the original landing at Plymouth Rock; educated Fort Street school, and St. Louis College, Honolulu; entered business with firm of Wall. Nichols Co., 1896-99, with McBryde plantation, 1899-1900, with Hind, Rolph & Co., 1901-05, and with Harry Johnson, customs broker, 1905-07; in business for self since July, 1912; member Outrigger Canoe Club.

PLANKINTON, JOHN C., electrical engineer, Hilo, Hawaii; born October 30, 1889, at Athena, county of Umatilla, Ore.; son of Alfred Walker and Susan May (Wise) Plankinton; married Elizabeth Nunns Clark, June 8, 1916, in New York City, one child, John Clark. Educated public and high school at Dallas, Ore.. Oregon State College, degree B. S. in electrical engineering. Began professional career with General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y., in August, 1910; electrical engineer with same company at San Francisco, 1911-1913; electrical engineer with Catton, Neill & Co., Honolulu, 1913- 1916; manager Hilo Electric Light Company since 1916.

PRATT, JOSEPH GEORGE, attorney at law, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Rockford, Ill., May 24, 1866; son of Robert and Jane (Upstone) Pratt; married Sila Persis Brown, daughter of Hon. Albert P. Brown, January 1, 1886, in Stillman Valley, Ill., children, Eunice C., Josephine C, Sila J., Robert C, and Joseph George, Jr. Educated high school Rockford, HI.; graduated Arnold's Business Academy, 1874; graduated from preparatory department, Beloit College, Wis., 1876, leaving college 1878. Studied law in office of William W. Corlett (then delegate to Congress) in Cheyenne, Wyo.; admitted to bar. Supreme Court of Wyoming, February 28, 1880; appointed town lot and land agent at Cheyenne for Union Pacific R. R., 1879-1886; engaged in cattle business, 1885 to 1893, and gold mining in Wyoming and Colorado, 1893-1898; came to Hawaii, locating in Hilo with real estate firm Bruce Waring & Co., 1898. Moved to Honolulu Aug. 16, 1899; served on fire claims commission, 1902; represented Chamber of Commerce and Merchants' Association of Honolulu and Territory of Hawaii in securing appropriation from Congress at Washington, D. C, to pay fire claims losses, for expenses of territory in suppression of epidemic of bubonic plague in 1899-1900, April, 1903; postmaster of Honolulu in 1906-1914. Was admitted to Supreme Court, Republic of Hawaii, 1898, and to Supreme Court of U. S., 1902. Member of Lodge le Progres de l'Oceanie, F. & A. M., Knights Templar, Aloha Temple, A. A. O. M. M. S. Returned to Hilo June 20, as cashier and manager of the People's Bank, Ltd.

PUA, SAMUEL K., sheriff, Hawaii county, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, Oct. 27, 1867; son of David William and Mary (Nahakuelua) Pua; educated in the Royal School, Honolulu; married Adelaide K. Wiltse in Honolulu. Dec. 25, 1889; one child: Ruby K. Began career as a compositor on newspaper, Honolulu; being against the Provisional Government at the time of the overthrow of the Monarchy, was arrested with others, including Queen Liliuokalani, for high treason; went to farming on the Parker Ranch, Hawaii, 1898-1906; studied law and was admitted to District Courts of Hawaii, 1901; elected County Clerk, West Hawaii County, served 14 days, the county act being held unconstitutional by Supreme Court; practised law at Kona, Hawaii, 1903-05; elected County Clerk of Hawaii County, 1905-08; elected sheriff, Hawaii County. Nov., 1908, and re-elected each election since. Was elected to House of Representatives from Fifth District, 1892, serving until the overthrow of Monarchy. Member of Kamehameha Lodge, Kauikeaouli Lodge, Hawaii Ponoi and Court Mauna Kea, Ancient Order of Foresters.

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RATH, JAMES ARTHUR, settlement worker, Honolulu; born December 21, 1870, in Hyderabad, India; son of James and Elizabeth (Baker) Rath; married Ragna (Catherine Helsher, October 15, 1904, at Concord, Mass.; five children, James A. Jr., Ragna Elizabeth, Henry Vincent, Margaret Evelyn and Robert Helsher; educated military and private schools of India, graduate of Y. M. C. A. College, Springfield, Mass., degree B. H. June 1904; was member revenue police, India, 1888-1892; commissariat, Transport and Supply Department, British Army until 1900; assistant secretary Y. M. C. A., Bombay, in 1901; student 1901-1904; took up present work in 1905, reorganizing the Palama Mission, Honolulu, and converting it into the Palama Settlement: established organized District Nursing in Honolulu; is member Civic Federation, Anti-Vice committee, Men's League and other civic organizations. Member Country Club, Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., A. & A. Scottish Rite of F. & A. M., Public Question Club. Maternal and paternal grandparents served in British Army in Indian Mutiny of 1857, father was surgeon In British army, served in Afghan and Burma campaigns.

RESTARICK, HENRY BOND, bishop of the American Episcopal church, Honolulu; born December 26, 1854, at Holcomb, England; son of Edwin and Amelia (Webb) Restarick; married May L. Baker, June 28, 1882, at Council Bluffs, Iowa; three children, Constance, Arthur Edwin and Margaret Frances; educated in King James School, Bridgewater, England, and graduated from Griswold College, Davenport, Ia., 1882; received degree of D. D., 1903, Kings College, Nova Scotia, Rector of St. Paul's, San Diego, Cal., 1882-1902; consecrated bishop of Honolulu, 1902; occupied many ecclesiastical positions in California prior to coming to Hawaiian Islands, and was delegate to the General Convention 1892-1901. Member Social Science Association.

RICE. ARTHUR HYDE, broker, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Lihue, Kauai, July 25, 1878; son of William Hyde and Mary (Waterhouse) Rice; educated at Punahou (Honolulu) Mt. Tamalpais Military Academy, Stanford University; married Elizabeth Smith Forrest in Oakland, Cal.. May 25, 1905; two children, Harriet Elizabeth and Arthur Hyde. Was overseer on Kealia Plantation on leaving school, 1900; timekeeper, Koloa Plantation, 1901- 02; bookkeeper, Lihue Ranch, 1902- 12; treasurer, County of Kauai, 1905-12; formed brokerage corporation of Jas. F. Morgan Co.. Ltd., with J. T. Fleming in 1912, of which he is now treasurer. Secretary. San Carlos Milling Co.; vice-president, Hawaiian Sumatra Plantation Co.; director, Waterhouse Investment Co. Is president. Board of Agriculture and Forestry. Member Pacific. University, Commercial and Oahu Country Clubs; Hawaii Polo and Racing Association; Hui Nalu and Chamber of Commerce.

RICE, WILLIAM HENRY, count; sheriff, Kauai, T. H.; born at Lihue, Kauai, June 24, 1874; son of William Hyde and Mary (Waterhouse) Rice; educated in the public schools of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Oahu College. Honolulu; married Mary Agnes Girvin in Honolulu, June 8, 1897; children: William Harrison, Paul Girvin, Richard Hans, Mary Dorothea Isenberg, Helen Flora. Manager of Lihue Ranch. 1894-97; owner Lihue Hotel since 1894; manager Lihue Livery Stables. 1897-1903; Deputy Sheriff of Kauai County, April 2, 1900-June 30, 1906; elected Sheriff, County of Kauai. July 1, 1905; reelected each succeeding term since; chairman Selective Draft Committee for County of Kauai, 1917; member Republican Central Committee, 1904-12; member of Kauai Republican County Committee, 1912-1916; member of Hawaii Promotion Committee since 1916. Member of Hawaiian Historical Society and Kauai Historical Society, Kauai Chamber of Commerce and Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M.

ROBERTSON, ALEXANDER GEORGE MORISON, jurist, Honolulu; born in Honolulu, September 3, 1867; son of George Morison and Sarah (Humphreys) Robertson; educated private school, Honolulu, public schools, Oakland, Cal., public school, Honolulu, degree LL. B. cum laude, Yale University, 1893; married Ululani McQuaid, of Honolulu, May 29, 1907. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of Hawaii, July 14, 1893, Supreme Court of U. 8., February 20, 1899, U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. October 31, 1902. Was captain Co. B, Honolulu Rifles, 1890; delegate to Hawaiian Constitutional convention, 1894; on Governor Dole's staff, rank of Captain and Judge Advocate Hawaiian Military Commission for trial of state prisoners, 1895; deputy attorney general, Republic of Hawaii, 1895; member House of Representatives, (Hawaii) 1896, 1898, House of Representatives, Territory of Hawaii, 1901; appointed U. S. district judge, Territory of Hawaii, January 25, 1910; appointed chief justice Supreme Court, T. H.. March 7, 1911; reappointed April 4, 1916; Delegate Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1904-08; Hawaiian member Republican National Committee, 1904-1910. President Bar Association of Hawaii, 1904-5. Member of Pacific and Commercial Clubs of Honolulu.

ROBINSON, AUBREY, planter, Makaweli, Kauai; born in Canterbury, N. Z., October 17, 1853; son of Charles Harrington and Helen (Sinclair) Robinson; educated at home and at the Boston (Mass.) Law School; married Alice Gay, June 1885; five children, Sinclair, Aylmer Francis, Selwyn Aubrey, Eleanor and Lester Beauclerk. Admitted to the bar in the eastern law courts, 1875; afterward travelled extensively in Europe and the Orient; on returning to Hawaii, in 1880 with his cousin Francis Gay formed the copartnership of Gay and Robinson; in 1889 with Sir William Renny Watson of Scotland, organized present sugar plantation at Makaweli whereby Hawaiian Sugar Co. cultivates under lease from Gay and Robinson about 6000 acres of land, which together with 2000 acres cultivated by Gay and Robinson, forms the Makaweli Sugar plantation; to effect this water for irrigation was brought from headwaters of Olokele and Koula Valleys, this being one of the greatest engineering achievements in the Hawaiian Islands; owns exclusively the island of Niihau where much attention is devoted to raising of pure-bred sheep and cattle, some of the finest strains of Merino sheep and shorthorn cattle being imported from the United States, Australia and New Zealand; in 1884 imported pure-bred Arab horses from Arabia, whose descendants are still raised on Niihau and Makaweli. Has always taken an active interest in church and missionary work both in Hawaii and abroad.

ROBINSON, AYLMER FRANCIS, rancher, Makaweli, Kauai; born at Makaweli, Kauai, May 6, 1888; son of Aubrey and Alice (Gay) Robinson. Was educated at St. Matthews Military School, Burlingame, California, and Harvard University, A. B., 1910. On returning to Hawaii, commenced work with Waipahu Plantation (Oahu Sugar Co.) 1911; became manager of the Gay and Robinson ranch at Makaweli, 1912, and a partner in the firm of Gay and Robinson, 1917.

ROBINSON, WILLIAM TATE, Wailuku, Maui; born in Honolulu, September 24, 1867; son of George Thomas and Hannah (Previer) Robinson; educated at St. Alban's, Fort Street, and Punahou schools, Honolulu; married Ellen Ferreira, at Wailuku, Maui, June 25, 1891; eleven children, Eva, Hannah, Anson, Oriet, Naomi, Alma, Lawrence, William, Wilhelmina, Ululani, Arnett. Left school 1882, worked in Honolulu business houses as clerk; clerk to tax assessor, Maui, 1889; appointed deputy tax assessor, Wailuku district, 1889-1900; tax assessor, second Taxation Division, 1900-1908. Member Territorial Senate, sessions of 1909-11, 1915-17.

RODIEK, GEORG F., vice-president, H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd., Honolulu; born February 17, 1871, in Altenesch, Oldenburg, Germany, son of F. Rodiek and Cecille Rodiek; married Pauline Elizabeth Neumann in Honolulu, August 25, 1902, six children, Julita, Cecille, Ynez, Paula, George Jr., Eva Anita. Educated at Bremen, Germany, graduated in 1887. Began business career with Ed. Barckhausen & Co., tobacco merchants, Bremen, Germany, arriving in Honolulu, May 26, 1891, and becoming associated with H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd., in the capacity of clerk; opened Hilo branch of this firm in 1897 remaining as manager until 1900, made director of company In 1900. vice-president in 1913. President Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association December 5, 1916. Naturalized American citizen, November 30, 1912. Member Pacific Club, Commercial Club, Oahu Country Club, Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, and Mystic Shrine. Appointed consul in Honolulu for Germany, September 27, 1913, (German consulate closed February 7, 1917); Sweden, June 5, 1907.

ROSE, OTTO WILLIAM, master plumber, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Hilo, Hawaii, Feb. 14, 1873; son of William Leonard and Kanaina (Kaumu) Rose; educated in schools of Hilo; married Harriet Blanche McGuire In Hilo, Feb. 6, 1898; four children: Leonard, Blanche, Elenore and Anna Rose. On leaving school learned tinning, coppersmithing and plumbing trades with father, 1891; on his father's death took over the business and has been established at the same place since that date. Is a member of Republican County and Territorial Central Committees. Was one of the founders of the National Guard in Hilo and served two years as a private. Member Hilo Yacht & Boat Club and Knights of Kamehameha.

ROSS, ERNEST ALBERT RODERICK, business man, Honolulu; born August 24, 1875, in Honolulu; son of George James and Henrietta Ella (Smith) Ross; married Bernice Adele Woodall Kopke in Honolulu, January 16, 1905; one child, Ernest Alexander. Educated Punahou Preparatory School (Honolulu) until 1890, Oahu College (Honolulu) graduated June 21, 1894; entered employ of Oahu R. R. Co., July 1, 1894; C. Brewer & Co., Ltd., Honolulu, January 1, 1895, as shipping clerk, bookkeeper; director and treasurer since August 28, 1912; secretary and director Hawaiian Agricultural Co., Onomea, Pepeekeo and Honomu Sugar companies; Kuhua, Moaula and Paukaa Agricultural companies. Member Manoa Tennis Club (president 1915-1916), Outrigger Club, Chamber of Commerce, Y. M, C. A.

RUSSELL, JAMES WARD, lawyer, Hilo, Hawaii; born in New York City, N. Y., April 12, 1882; Son of John Laurence and Frances (Ward) Russell; educated at Albany (N. Y.) High School, Union University and Albany Law School, LL.B. 1905; married Eunice Cothren Pratt in Honolulu, May 29, 1914; one child: James Ward Russell, Jr. Practised law in New York, 1905-11; came to Hawaii, 1912, becoming associated with firm of Thompson, Wilder, Watson & Lymer, Honolulu, 1913; removed to Hilo, Hawaii, 1913, and has practised law In that city since. Helped organize People's Bank, Hilo, 1916, and Security Trust Co., Hilo, 1917; is a director in both institutions; is president Hilo Gas Co., incorporated 1917; is president Post-Herald, Ltd., publishers of afternoon newspaper. Member Delta Chi Fraternity, Honolulu University and Hilo Yacht Clubs.

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SAIKI, TAKAICHI, RUPERT, assistant bank cashier, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Hiroshima, Japan, Feb. 28, 1886; son of Selkichi and Masa (Oyama) Saiki; educated in Hilo, Hawaii, until 18 years of age; married Mary Forbes in Hilo, Dec. 25, 1906; children: Emogene, Katsuto, Eva, Kiyoko, Chieko, Rupert Began banking career with the First Bank of Hilo, Ltd., 1902, later becoming assistant cashier, which position he now holds. Is treasurer of the Hilo Rice Mill Co., Ltd.; member of the Hilo Board of Trade and the Hilo Japanese Merchants Association.

SCHAEFER, FREDERICK AUGUST, merchant, Honolulu; born in Bremen, Germany, August 19, 1886, and educated in the commercial school of that city; married Elizabeth Robertson in Honolulu, April 29, 1879; seven children, four girls and three boys. Left Bremen in May, 1867, arriving in Honolulu, November 14, 1867, after a perilous journey around Cape Horn to assume position as clerk in the firm of Melchers & Co., Importers, commission merchants, owners of whalers, etc. Made several voyages as supercargo to Petropavisky and Nicolaefsk on the Amur river and to Japan for Melchers & Co., and on July 1, 1867, established the firm of F. A. Schaefer & Co., sugar factors, successors to Melchers & Co. Has been prominent in semi-public life for many years, being trustee of Queen's Hospital forty years (1867-1907), president Hawaiian Board of Fire Underwriters for 27 years; trustee Honolulu Sailors' Home Society, president Honolulu Chamber of Commerce; president Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association; treasurer Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M.; consul for Italy for 46 years (1869-1915); acting consul Austria-Hungary 10 years (1894-1914), being dean of the consular corps for many years under the monarchy, provisional government, the republic and the territory. Is retired from these various activities.

SCHOENBERG, VICTOR COTTA, banking, Wailuku, Maui, T. H.; born of Norwegian stock. Dec. 5, 1885, at Bergen. Norway; son of Fredrik Christian Torp and Edle Margarete (Holm-Brock) Schoenberg; educated at Hambro School and Hambro College, Bergen, Norway; married Jennie Wilhelmina Hansen of Wailuku, Maui, July 28, 1910; one son, Erling. Emigrated to Hawaii by way of England, Egypt, Siam to Hongkong, China, as sailor, remaining in Hongkong until June, 1906; proceeded to Hawaii as third mate on Norwegian S. S.; employed in mill at Makaweli, Kauai; removed to Waimea, Kauai, later, acting postmaster temporarily; bookkeeper. H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd., Lahaina branch, Maui, T. H., 1907-1909; assistant cashier and resident manager Lahaina National Bank, Lahaina, 1909-1916; appointed clerk of the Circuit Court, Second Circuit, Wailuku, Maui, by Judge W. S. Edings. appointed Second Lieut. Co. B, Third Reg., N. Q. H. Member Aloha Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias; member of Maui Chamber of Commerce.

SCHWALLIE, WILLIAM A., physician and surgeon, Honolulu; born November 22, 1866, at Rushville, Brown County, Ohio; son of John Jacob and Mary (Kreaner) Schwallle; married Matilda E. Wills at Pahala, Hawaii, November 18, 1901, five children, Leonie, Cornelius, Noelani, Hortense and Wilhelmina. Educated Russelville High school. Central Normal College, Danville, Ind., 1883-6, Medical College of Ohio, M. D., 1889; physician to Columbus State Hospital for the Insane, at Columbus. Ohio, 1890-97; practiced in San Francisco, 1897-98; came to Honolulu, 1898; deputy assessor, island of Hawaii, 1904-13; enlisted in the Hospital Corps during the war with Spain and reached grade of sergeant; superintendent of the Oahu Insane Asylum. Member United Spanish War Veterans, department surgeon of U. S. W. V., Department of Hawaii; Elks.

SHIMAMOTO, CHARLES C., merchant, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Yudamura, Oshima, Japan, August 11, 1878; son of Saushiro and Yoshi (Kawabata) Shimamoto; educated in grammar schools of San Francisco, Cal.; married Mura Fujita in Hilo, Hawaii, September 1903; three children, Tadaichi, Toshiko, Chuji. On leaving school, began career as an agricultural contractor, 1896-1900; came to Hilo, Hawaii, opening up restaurant, 1900-05; founded Mauna Kea Liquor House of which he is sole proprietor, 1905. Has been interpreter in Fourth Circuit Court since 1901; is president, Hilo Sake Brewery; treasurer, Hawaii Fishing Co.; treasurer, Hawaii Garage, Ltd. Member Hilo Board of Trade; Japanese Merchants Association; People's and Seaside Clubs.

SILVA, JOHN IGNACIO, merchant, Eleele, Kauai; born at Fonta Delgada, San Miguel, Azores, Portugal, October 15, 1868; son of Jose Ignacio and Angelica de J. (Gomes) Silva; educated in schools of Laupahoehoe and Y. M. C. C. of St Louis College; married Maria Martins Goaveia at Eleele, Kauai, December 5, 1903. Began business career as clerk In store of P. A. Dias, Kapaau, Kohala, Hawaii, 1885-86; clerk, A. Enos & Co., Wailuku, Maui, 1887-90; salesman. Gonsalves & Co., on Island of Maui, 1890-93; travelling photographer, Gonsalves and Silva, Honolulu, 1893-94; established business of Frias & Silva, Eleele, 1894; bought out partner, Jos. Frias, 1896. Postmaster, Eleele, Kauai, since 1906. Representative Terr. Legislature, 1907-08. Treasurer Kauai Chamber of Commerce, member Portuguese Mutual Benevolent Society, St Antonio Soc..

SILVA, MANUEL ENOS, undertaker and embalmer, Honolulu; born April 20, 1863, at sea between the Islands of Maui and Oahu, Hawaiian Islands; son of Manuel and Malie (Kuahine) Silva; married Annie Amoy Achuck of Honolulu, April 10, 1884, thirteen children, seven living: Odelia Ordenstein, Ellen Markham, Henry, Louis, Ernest, Dolly, May. Educated Ahulimanu, 1869-71, Hilo Boarding School to 1879, began business career in harness-making business and followed various lines until 1906 when the business of Mrs. E. C. Williams, undertaking and embalming, was purchased. President Longshoremen's Aid Association, treasurer and manager Relief and Burial Association, member San Antonio Society, Phoenix, Moose, Order of Kamehameha, Court Camoes, Oiwi Society, Kaulkeaouli Lodge. Ordained minister in Hoomana Naauao Church 1901.

SMITH, WILLIAM HENRY, lawyer, Hilo, Hawaii; born in New Haven, Conn., Feb. 20, 1866; son of William C. and Minerva A. (Monson) Smith; educated Dickenson Academy, Deerfield, Mass., Amherst, A. B. 1890, A. M. 1893; married Elvira M. Richardson in Hilo, Hawaii, March 1, 1904. Editor of the Hilo Tribune and Hawaii Herald, Hilo, Hawaii, 1897-1902. Studied law in a private law office Hilo, Hawaii, and admitted to practise In the Supreme Court of Hawaii, 1902; practised law in Hilo, later going to Columbia University, taking special law course, 1904 1906; admitted to Supreme Court of United States, 1909. Author of a monograph on Polynesian languages, published 1893; has been a commissioner of public Instruction since 1912. Member of American Bar Association, Bar Association of 4th Circuit, University Club (Honolulu), Hilo Yacht Club, Knights of Pythias, Phi Delta Theta. Phi Beta Kappa.

SOPER, JOHN FREDERICK, merchant, Honolulu; born in Vallejo, Cal., July 4, 1872; son of John Harris and Mary W. (Wundenberg) Soper; not married; received education at Punahou, St Alban's College and public schools; began business career with Bishop & Co., bankers. Honolulu, in 1889; removed to San Francisco in 1893 and in 1894 received commission as vice and deputy consul general of Hawaii at San Francisco, Mr. Chas. T. Wilder being consul general under provisional government; resigned and returned to Honolulu to become manager of Hawaiian News Co. Ltd., 1897. Member Commercial club. Chamber of Commerce, Myrtle Boat Club, and chairman of registration committee of Hawaiian Association A. A. U. since formation of organization in Honolulu.

SOPER, JOHN HARRIS, merchant, Honolulu; born Nov. 17, 1846, in Plymouth, Devonshire, England; son of Thomas Harris and Mary (Kipling) Soper; descendant of Joseph Kipling, British officer in French and Indian War; married Mary Elizabeth Wundenberg at Vallejo, Cal., Sept. 13. 1871; five children: John Frederick:, William Harris, Josephine Mary, Blanche Ethel, Ruth Constance. Educated public schools, Chicago, 1862-57. Normal University, Bloomington, Ill., 1857-61; arrived San Francisco, via Panama, July 4, 1861, Honolulu 1886 and acquired business of J. M. Oat, Jr., & Co.; incorporated as Hawaiian News Co., Aug. 1, 1891, being its president since. Commander-in-chief military forces of Provisional Government, Jan. 17, 1893; Adjutant General and Chief of Staff 1894 1907; Brigadier General National Guard of Hawaii, by authority of War Department, retiring April 2, 1907; Marshal of Kingdom of Hawaii 1884-86 and 1888-90. Is honorary vice-president Societe des Sauveteurs du Dernier Adieu, Nov. 12, 1894, received diploma and decoration Croix Rosette. Member Hawaiian Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., since 1885. Master 1894.

SPICER, HARRY E., businessman, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Fenton, Mich., Aug. 28, 1878; son of Thomas J. and Sarah Louise (Roberts) Spicer; educated in public and high schools of Manistee, Mich. On leaving school went to work for book and stationery store Manistee, Mich., 1893-98; served through SpanishAmerican War, 1898-1899; employed by J. W. Slater, home furnisher, Traverse City. Mich., 1899-1902; appointed manager and buyer for J. Wilhelm, Traverse City. 1903; manager and buyer, Boston Store, Traverse City, 1903-05; manager and buyer carpet department Kilpatrick Furniture Co., Denver, Colo., 1906; with Copper Queen Con. Mining Co., Douglas, Ariz., 1906-10; became manager J. Hopp & Co., furniture, Honolulu, T. H., 1910. Member 34th Regiment Michigan N. O., during Spanish-American War. Member B. P. O. K., Oahu Country, Commercial and Ad Clubs, Chamber of Commerce.

SPINOLA, MICHAEL de F, attorney-at-law and financial agent, Hilo, Hawaii; born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii; educated in the public schools and the Catholic Boys' School in Hilo. After leaving school was for four years a teacher on Hawaii; started in with the First Bank of Hilo as bookkeeper, later becoming assistant cashier; then became associated with Hon. W. S. Wise in the real estate business and general financial agency, in Hilo.

STEINER, JAMES, real estate, Honolulu, T. H., born in Mirschikau, Pilsen, Austria, July 24, 1860; son of Benedict and Ester (Schwarzkopf) Steiner; educated at State High school, Pilsen, Bohemia, Austria; married Rosa Schwarz in Prague, Austria, October 20, 1889; four children, Harry, Lionel, Walter and Ernest Steiner. Entered business at Frankfort-on-Main. Germany, 1876, receiving good business training; came to United States, 1881, making short stay in New York and St. Louis; came to Hawaii via San Francisco, 1882, entering employ of H. J. Hart, confectioner and caterer, with whom he soon became partner; became managing partner of business on death of Mr. Hart, 1888; retired from Hart & Co.. 1899, founding Island Curio Co.; retired from this business 1914 to devote his time to management of his property holdings and island investments. Became American citizen 1900. Member Honolulu Lodge No. 409. F. & A. M.. Mystic Lodge No. 2, K. P., and Chamber of Commerce.

SUPE, GUSTAVUS DIETRICH, deputy tax assessor, Hilo, Hawaii; born at Blumfield, Mich., June 8, 1866; son of Charles Dietrien and Caroline (Kademacher) Supe; father came from Germany in 1850 and located in Blumfleld and was prominent in political and business circles there; educated in district school, Blumfield, Mich., grammar and high schools Bay City. Mich,; married Maggie Kama in Hilo, Hawaii, July 5, 1907; children: Jessie, Gustavus, Margaret and Lena. Began with father in wholesale grocery business, Bay City, Mich., 1885-88; removed to Sault Marie, Mich., in grocery business, 1888-96; came to the Hawaiian Islands and started a coffee plantation at Olaa, Island of Hawaii; later sold out to Olaa Sugar Co., 1899; started sugar cane plantation, selling out to Japanese, 1913; taught school at Kalapana, Hawaii, 1913-15; deputy tax assessor for the district of South Hilo, Hawaii, 1916. Was Road Supervisor for Puna District, County of Hawaii, 1905-06; elected supervisor, Puna District, 1907-08.

SYLVA, FRANK CURTIS, government official, Wailuku, Maui, born at Waikapu, Maui, May 26, 1886; son of Frank and Ellen (Curtis) Sylva; educated Kamehameha Schools, Honolulu; married Christina Eckart, at Wailuku, Maui. September 16, 1912; three children, Irene, Frank Curtis and Olga. Entered employ of Wailuku Sugar Co., Waikapu, Maui (1908-1911) as Luna; on police force, Wailuku, 1911-14; appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures, and Clerk to Sheriff, Wailuku, Maui, 1914. Was Private, Hospital Corps. N.O.H., Sergeant, Co. D, and Second Lieutenant Co. A, Third Inf., N. o. H. Member A. O. F.

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THURSTON, CHARLES HENRY, Chief Engineer Honolulu Fire Dept., Honolulu; born Nov. 21, 1870, at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; son of William and Laliah (Corning) Thurston; married Helen Catherine Kahanuulani Meek, June 28, 1899; four children: Elizabeth Kilohana, Paul Josiah, Lucy Puniwai, Clara Catherine; descendant of Robert Thurston of Yarmouth who was a soldier in a British regiment during the Revolutionary War, and who in 1784 settled with other loyalists at Shelburne, Nova Scotia; educated in Yarmouth Seminary; followed the sea for several years, holding various positions on sailing vessels and steamers, entered Customs Service at Honolulu and in 1897 entered Honolulu Fire Department; chief engineer since June 15, 1901. Member Mystic Lodge No. 2, K. of P., Oceanic Lodge No. 371, F. and A. M., Honolulu Chapter No. 1, R. A. M., Honolulu Commandery No. 1, K. T., Aloha Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.

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VALENTINE, ALEXANDER, plantation manager, Olowalu, Maui; born in Garvock, Kincardine, Scotland, April 6, 1S66; son of James and Forbes (Peter) Valentine; educated at Peterculter Public School near Aberdeen, Scotland; married Margaret J. Davidson in San Francisco, Cal., November 24, 1911; one child, Alexander D. Valentine. On leaving school worked on farm under his father, 1881-91, being practically in charge for last five years; came to Hawaii, 1891, worked as luna with Hilo Sugar Co., 1891, becoming division luna, 1899; appointed head luna of same plantation, 1901; became manager of Olowalu Plantation in 1915. Is member of F. & A. M. and B. P. O. E. lodges in Hilo, Hawaii.

VON TEMPSKY, LOUIS, cattleman, Makawao, Maui; born in Glasgow, Scotland, February 14, 1858; son of Gustav Ferdinand and Emily Ross (Bell) von Tempsky; educated at Auckland College, New Zealand; married Amy D. Wodehouse, in Honolulu, March 30, 1891; four children, Armine, Gwendolen, Lorna, Errol. On leaving school, joined staff of Bank of New Zealand, 1873; transferred to Napier Branch 1877, becoming cashier, 1878; came to Hawaii, 1879, starting to work for Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui; in partnership with brother, purchased ranch at Kula, Maui, 1884; managing it until 1897; bought Burchardt's Dairy In Makawoa, 1897-98; manager of Haleakala Ranch since 1898. Elected to House of Nobles and served session 1890. Served five years in New Zealand volunteers.

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WALDEN, LIONEL, artist, Honolulu; born May 22, 1861, in Norwich, Conn.; son of Rev. Treadwell Walden and Elizabeth (Law) Walden; unmarried; descendant in Walden branch from Lord Howard de Walden, and on the maternal side from the earl or Chatham, William Pitt, Benjamin Lee and William H. Law; education: Chaney Hall School, Boston, Mass., and later was a pupil of Carolus Duran, in Paris; exhibited first in Paris Salon of 1877; recipient of many honors in art among which are Second Class medal at Crystal Palace, London, 1894; honorable mention Paris Salon 1897; Silver medal Paris Exposition 1900; third class gold medal Paris salon 1903; silver medal and gold commemorative medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904; silver medal Panama Pacific Exposition, 1915; several pictures have been purchased by the French and British governments for national galleries and museums. Member advisory committee and Jury for paintings from France for St. Louis Exposition; member advisory committee for Europe for the Panama-Pacific Exposition; member Societe International de Peinture et Sculpture, Paris; Paris Society of American Painters; National Institute of Arts and Letters; Chevalier, Legion of Honor of France, 1910.

WALKER, HERBERT SAMUEL, professor sugar technology, College of Hawaii, Honolulu; born in Jacksonville, Ill., May 14, 1878; received degree A. B., University of Chicago, 1901; spent two years specializing in chemistry, Mass. Institute of Technology. Member Elks, Rotary Club, Hawaiian Engineering Society. Hawaiian Chemists (Pres.) Association, American Chemists' Association.

WALKER, ROBERT CLEMENT, banker, Honolulu; born Langton, Duns, Scotland, August 21, 1884; son of Rev. Johnstone and Mabel (Gray) Walker; married Margaret Waterhouse in Honolulu, March 28, 1916; one child, Helen Johnstone. Received education George Watson's College, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894-1901; entered office of J. Wyllle Guild Scott, chartered accountants, Glasgow, 1901; studied law Glasgow University, 1904-06; admitted to membership Institute of Accountants and Actuaries, Scotland, In 1911 with degree C. A. (Scotland). Joined staff of Audit Company of Hawaii, Honolulu, June 28, 1912; appointed secretary of Audit Company of Hawaii, March 1, 1914, and its joint manager and secretary, January 1, 1916; joint manager and secretary of the new corporation, Audit Company of Hawaii, Ltd., March 1, 1916; associated with Bishop & Co., Ltd., bankers, since Jan. 1, 1917. Member of University Club (secretary. 1917), Oahu Country club and Institute of Accountants and Actuaries, Scotland.

WALKER SAMUEL ALLEN, stock and bond broker, Honolulu; born in Honolulu, H. T., December 10, 1879; son of John Smith and Jane (McIntyre) Walker; married Laura Stephen In Honolulu, December 7, 1915. Attended Fort street school and four years at Oahu College; took position with C. Brewer & Co. Ltd., sugar factors and commission merchants, remaining with this firm fifteen years; entered the brokerage business in 1913; served three years In the National Guard of Hawaii. Member of Pacific, Oahu Country and Healani Yacht & Boat Clubs; Elk, Mason. Knight Templar.

WALLER, GILBERT JOHNSON, merchant, Honolulu; born at Stackhouse, near Settle, Yorkshire, England, November 9, 1859; son of William and Ellen (King) Waller; educated at Giggleswick (Yorkshire) Grammar school; married Annie Holmes in Newcastle-on-Tyne. England, September 2, 1883; six children, Henrietta (Mrs. J. H. Mills), Ruth M. (Mrs. J. H. Clay), Christina, Gilbert, Jr., Ester K., and Beatrice B. Began business career in Honolulu in meat and provision business, 1884; treasurer and manager of Hawaii Meat Co. Ltd., since organized. Director Trent Trust Co., Honolulu, since 1907. Has been prominent in Democratic politics in Hawaii, being nominee for Hawaiian Senate in 1904-1906-1910; chairman Hawaii National Democratic Committee in Baltimore, 1912; Democratic National Committeeman from Hawaii, four years; member Board of Prison Inspectors, 1906-10; candidate for governorship of Hawaii, 1913; commissioner Board of Health since 1916. Member of Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, Anti-Saloon League, Civic Federation and Ministerial Union and has always been prominently identified with the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints since 1891.

WATANABE, JUNZO, lawyer, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Japan, May 9, 1881; son of Koshuku and Yoshi Watanabe; educated Fifth College, Kumamoto, Japan, 1904, Imperial University, Kyoto, Japan, 1908, (Master of Law degree); married Isoko in Tokyo, Japan, December 14, 1912; one child, Kajiko. Began career In employ of Yokohama Specie Bank, Yokohama, Japan, 1909; transferred to Tokyo branch of same, 1912; came to Honolulu as assistant manager of Honolulu branch of Yokohama Specie Bank, 1914-17; opened office for practise of law, Honolulu, 1917, specializing in Japanese law. Is member committee to compile Japanese reader for use in schools of Hawaii. Is frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines in Tokyo and Honolulu. Member of University Association, Japan.

WATERHOUSE, ALBERT, businessman, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Honolulu, Nov. 17, 1879; son of Henry and Julia (Dimond) Waterhouse; educated at Punahou School, Honolulu and preparatory school, Lawrencevllle, N. J.; married Gretchen Kopke in Honolulu. Began as clerk with the Henry Waterhouse Trust Co., Honolulu, 1900-1907; in association with H. T. Hazelden and J. O. Young, organized and as president of The Waterhouse Co., Ltd., of Honolulu, financial agents and manufacturers' agents, rubber factors and general Insurance. Member of the Oahu Country and Commercial clubs, Honolulu Chamber of Commerce.

WATT, GEORGE C. plantation manager, Kohala, Hawaii; born in Scotland, October 18, 1870; son of Geo. and Elizabeth (Cruickshank) Watt; common school education; married Grace Porter in Hilo, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 1897; one daughter, Elizabeth L. Raised in Scotland as an agriculturist and came to Hawaii in 1892; employed in various capacities by the Walakea Mill Co., Hilo, 1892-98; overseer for the Wailuku Agriculture Co., Ltd., Kawailoa, 1899-1906; became manager of the Kohala Sugar Co., Ltd., Kohala, Hawaii, July, 1906. Was district forester in Kohala district for many years.

WEBSTER, ERNEST CHARLES, president Kamehameha Schools, Honolulu; born June 19, 1883, at Litchfield, Conn.; son of Wilbur Piske and Jennie (Wooster) Webster; married June 17, 1908, Marion Rawling Mix, at New Haven, Conn.; three children, Winifred Wakeman, Benjamin Jepson, Marion Pauahi. Educated grammar schools of Litchfield, Conn., and High School of Litchfield and Torrington. Conn.; Yale University 1904, Ph. B.; 1906 C. B.; began professional career as assistant to A. B. Hill, consulting engineer, New Haven, in 1905 and remained In that position until 1907; employed by New York Contracting Co. on Pennsylvania Terminal and with Consolidated Railway Co. of New Haven as assistant engineer and later as engineer of maintenance of way, 1907-1914; came to Honolulu to accept presidency of Kamehameha Schools. 1914. Member University and Commercial clubs; associate member American Society of Civil Engineers.

WHITNEY, JOHN MORGAN, dentist, Honolulu: born October 1, 1835, at Marlboro, Virginia; son of Moses Allis and Ananda (Morgan) Whitney: descendant of John Whitney of Whitney on the Wye, Wales, who settled In Watertown, Massachusetts, June 4, 1635; also Samuel Whitney (grandfather), captain in Revolutionary War; married Mary Sophronia Rice in Oberlin, Ohio, August 5, 1869. Three children: Mary Louise, William Lacke, and Ada Rice. Educated in primary lines at Strongville, Ohio, Oberlin (Ohio) College, Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, graduated March 1, 1868; Sterling Medical College (Columbus, Ohio) March 1, 1874. Located in Honolulu September, 1869, and has practised dentistry in that city since that time with the exception of 1874-76 spent in Cleveland. Ohio. Has prepared a number of valuable papers on dentistry, including one read before the Dental Congress, World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago. 1893). For forty years deacon of Central Union Church. Charter member Honolulu Social Science Association, Historical Society of Hawaii. Claims the distinction of being the first graduate dentist to operate in Honolulu.

WHITNEY, WILLIAM L., lawyer, Honolulu; born February 8, 1876, in Cleveland, Ohio; son of John M. and Mary S. (Rice) Whitney; married Saida Mae Sutton at Saugatuck, Michigan, June 6, 1901; educated Punahou Preparatory School, Oahu College (Honolulu); Oberlin College, 1898 degree A. B.; Columbia University, 1901, degree of LL. B. Began professional career in office of W. R. Castle, Honolulu, 1901; District Magistrate (Honolulu; First Deputy Attorney General Territory of Hawaii; Circuit Judge, First Circuit April 16, 1909 February 15, 1917 (resigned); Judge Juvenile Court 1909-17; judge Land Court 1911-1917. Was first chairman Library of Hawaii; is vice-president Whitney & Marsh, Ltd. Member University Club, Oahu Country Club, Hawaii Polo and Racing Club, Social Science Association.

WICHMAN, HENRY F.. manufacturing and retail jeweler, Honolulu; born In Hanover, Germany, Feb. 25, 1866; son of John Henry and Christine Dorothea (Sievers) Wichman; father was a merchant In New York, coming from Germany 1868; married Hattie Louise Work in Oakland, Cal., Feb. 20, 1890 (deceased March 27, 1906); three children: Frederick, Eloise, Stephanie; married Anna Mae Stoever. Sept. 12, 1910. Educated at St. Marks. Brooklyn. N. Y.; began In jewelry business in Honolulu, 1887, in partnership with J. E. Gomes, under firm name of "Gomes & Wichman"; one year later bought out J. E. Gomes and became sole owner; June 30, 1903, incorporated the firm of H. F. Wichman & Co., Ltd., of which he is president; appointed by Hawaiian Government commissioner to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1892; served in Honolulu Rifles and Lieut., Co. D.

WILCOX, ALBERT SPENCER, retired planter, Lihue, Kauai; born at Hilo, Hawaii, May 24, 1844; son of Abner and Lucy Eliza (Hart) Wilcox; educated at home and at Punahou, Honolulu; married Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon in Honolulu, June 7, 1898. Was manager of Lihue Plantation, Kauai; started sugar plantation at Waipa, Kauai, which was discontinued a few years later; afterward took cane contracts from Princeville Plantation; raised sugar cane for HanaMauiu Mill 1877-98; has resided at Kilohana, Lihue, Kauai, since 1898, devoting time to stock raising. President C. Brewer Estate, Ltd.; director, Inter-Island Steam Nav. Co., Kekaha Sugar Co., Lihue Plantation Co., Waianae Co., Home Insurance Co., Honolulu, Selama-Dindings Plantations, Ltd. Was member House of Representatives, Kingdom of Hawaii, for two years, 1891-92. Member of Pacific, Ad and Oaihu Country Clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Honolulu.

WILCOX, CHARLES, accountant, Wailuku, Maui; born near Ulupalakua, Maui, December 13, 1862; son of William Slocum and Kalua Wilcox; educated Haleakala Boys' Boarding School, Makawao. Maui; descendant on father's side of pioneers who settled in Rhode Island 1637 and 1660; mother descendant of Hawaiian Chiefs; married Eleanor Milnor Halstead in Ulupalakua, Maui, August 1885; nine children, Robert, William, Lucy, Charles, Eleanor, Mabel, Johanna Niau, Phoebe, Sally. School Instructor, 1880-90; elected secretary of Territorial Legislature, 1890; secretary Board of Health, 1891-1901; clerk Public Works Department, 1901-03; elected County Auditor of Maui County, 1905, has held this office since; was editor and manager Maui News, Wailuku, summer of 1910. Delegate Republican Convention, Honolulu, 1900; secretary Republican County Committee since 1907; alternate to National Republican Convention, Chicago, 1912. Member N. O. H., 1895-1903; captain Co. G, when retired.

WILCOX, G. N., sugar planter and capitalist, Lihue, Kauai. Unmarried. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, August 15th, 1839; son of Abner and Lucy E. (Hart) Wilcox; both father and mother came to Hawaii in 1837 as missionaries. Educated at Punahou Preparatory, Honolulu, and Sheffield Scientific School, New Haven, Conn. Began growing sugar at Hanalei, Kauai, in 1863 and at Grove Farm, Lihue, Kauai, In 1864, and eventually became owner.

WILCOX, JOHN, merchant, Hana, Maui, T. H.; born in Wailuku, Maui December 2,1867; son of William and Kalae (Mahi) Wilcox; educated in public schools and Royal School, Honolulu; married Paakaula Mahiana, in Hamoa, Hana, Maui, February 3, 1911; three children (adopted), Paul, Sam and John. On leaving school, worked on ranch at Makawao, Maui, 1881-86; kept billiard hall and butcher shop in Wailuku, 1886-89; teamster on plantation, 1889-96; was team luna on Mokae Plantation, Hana, Hilo Sugar Co., Kamalo Plantation on Molokai and Koloa Plantation on Kauai between 1895 1911; became clerk in Hamoa Store, Hana, Maui, 1911; at present is store keeper at same place and farmer. Was with Police Department In 1912. Member Territorial legislature, session of 1913.

WILDER, CHARLES THOMAS, tax assessor, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Geneva, Ill., July 12, 1866; son of William Chauncey and Eliza (Scott) Wilder; educated in public schools, Honolulu, and at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; married Grace Burr in New York City, July 10, 1900; one child, Charles Burr Wilder. On returning to Honolulu, entered employ of Wilder & Co., 1885-93; was Hawaiian Consul-General at San Francisco, Cal., 1893-1900; engaged in sawmill business in Oregon, 1902-03; Income Tax Deputy Assessor, Honolulu, 1904 08; Tax Assessor for 1st Taxation Division, Hawaii, since 1908. Was member Honolulu Rifles, 1885-93. Member Pacific, Commercial and Oahu Country Clubs of Honolulu.

WILDER, GERRIT PARMILE, horticulturist, Honolulu; born November 5, 1863, in Honolulu (Kingdom of Hawaii); son of Samuel Gardner and Elizabeth Kinau (Judd) Wilder. (Maternal grandparent, Gerrit P. Judd, M. D., was for many years prominent in the official affairs of the Kingdom of Hawaii being: President Treasury Board 1842, Recorder, Monarchy. 1842; Minister Foreign Affairs 1843, Minister Interior 1845, Minister Finance 1846-1853, resigned; Noble in legislature of Kingdom 1843, 1845, 1852, 1853, Representative 1858. Samuel Gardner Wilder likewise was prominent in financial and official circles, founder and president Wilders S. S. Co., first steamship company in Islands, promoter and builder of Hawaii Railway Co., Mahukona and Kohala, Island of Hawaii; builder first marine railway, Honolulu, for government in 1881, member Board of Health 1873, Board of Immigration 1874, Board of Health 1876, Minister Interior 1880, pres. Board of Health 1878, Representative in Legislature of 1868; Noble from 1874 to 1887; president of Legislature.) Married Lillian Kimball in Oakland, California, November 7, 1887. Educated Atkinson Valley School (Honolulu) 1879, Oahu College (Honolulu) 1879-80, Boston, Massachusetts, 1881. Began business career with Kahulul R. R. Co., Kahulul. Maui, being its superintendent, 1884-96, president 1896-98; president The Estate S. G. Wilder, Ltd., since 1898. Is author "Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands," specialist in raising fine varieties of mangoes and avocados and in hybridizing and raising new varieties hibiscus flowers. Member Board of Agriculture and Forestry, Territory of Hawaii, 1906. House of Representatives, 1917 session; member Machine Gun Company, N. G. H.; Pacific Club, Hawaiian Lodge F. & A. M.; Fellow Royal Society of Arts (London); first president Hawaii Tuna Club; director Honolulu Chamber of Commerce 1915. Is enthusiast in Introduction Into Hawaii of useful and ornamental trees, plants and flowers from all tropical countries.

WILDER, JAMES AUSTIN, artist and "planter," Honolulu; born in Honolulu, May 27, 1868; son of Hon. Samuel Q. (Prime Minister under King Kalakaua, steamship and railroad promoter, and greatly beloved by Hawaiians) and Elizabeth Kinau (Judd) Wilder; educated at Punahou, private tutor, Stones (Boston), San Mateo, two years, and Belmont, two years (Cal.), Harvard Academic and I-aw, 1893-1896; married Sara Harnden in Alameda, Cal., September 12, 1899; two children, James Harnden and Kinau Wilder. Studied art under Jean Paul Laurens and Benjamin Constant, Paris, 1898-1905; painted many portraits of Honolulu people; became interested in Boy Scout movement in 1911; author of "Pine Tree System of Scouting" and drill book, "The Grail," film picture and play, 1917. Was director Wilder & Co.; Special Field Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America, 1915-17. Was corporal, Co. I, 3rd Batt., B. U. T. C., Plattsburg, 1915: member Training Camps Assn., 1915-17. Member Pacific, University, Country, Commercial and "Quatz Arts" clubs, Honolulu; Harvard and Players clubs, New York; Harvard Club, Boston; Fly Club, Cambridge; Yokohama Club, Japan; Royal Geographical Society, Royal Society of Arts and Commerce.

WILDER, SAMUEL GARDNER, secretary Hawaiian Trust Company, Ltd., Honolulu; born January 12, 1866, at Kualoa, Oahu (Kingdom of Hawaii); son of Samuel Gardner and Elisabeth Kinau (Judd) Wilder; married Molly Alatau Atkinson in Honolulu July 20, 1896; four children, Helen Kinau, Samuel Gardner, Alatau T., Peggy. Educated School of Martha Chamberlain to 1875, St. Albans, 1877, Mr. Beckwith’s school 1878, Punahou School 1879-1880 (all Honolulu), under tutor (Boston) l881. (For genealogy see Gerrit Parmile Wilder.) Began business career with Wilder Steamship Co., In 1885, and became president and manager of Wilder & Co., Ltd., soon after death of W. C. Wilder, and seven years after sold out to Lowers & Cooke, Ltd. Estate of S. G. Wilder 1894. Hawaiian Trust Co., Ltd., since 1914. Member House of Representatives at time of Annexation (1897). Member Honolulu Rifles (sergeant) during Monarchy. Member Commercial Club, charter member Oahu Country Club. Is credited with bringing the first Italian honey bees Into the Hawaiian Islands in 1880.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT DAY, college president, Honolulu; born July 23, 1881, at Marblehead, Mass.; son of Rev. John Healy and Annie Frances (Day) Williams; descendent of Richard Williams of Gloustershire, England, who settled in Tauton, Mass., 1636, and who was a brother of Roger Williams; married Jessie Hays. September 2, 1910, in Los Angeles, Cal.; two children, Richard Hays and Douglas Hale; received primary education in Kansas City, Mo., and Redlands, Cal., graduated Redlands high school 1899, Pomona college, B. S. 1903, University of California 1904, Yale University M. A. 1907, and Ph. D. Yale 1909; instructor in biology Pomona college (Cal.) 1904-06 and assistant professor of philosophy In the same institution 1909; assistant professor of philosophy and psychology 1910-11; professor of psychology and education 1911-15; principal Mills school, Honolulu 1915-16. Interested in psychological research and author of "A qualative study of reaction movements," published by University of Chicago; has lectured extensively on educational and religious topics. Member Hawaiian Board, Anti-Saloon League, Associated Charities, Advisory Committee Central Union Church, Public Questions Club, Outrigger Club, Y. M. C. A., American Association for Advancement of Science, Yale Club, Ad Club, trustee Fort St. Chinese Church.

WILLIAMSON, WILLIAM, stock and bond broker, Honolulu; born April 29, 1874, at Manchester, New Hampshire; son of John Elliott and Mary (Collins) Williamson; married Ada Tree Rhodes, November 16, 1910, In Honolulu; one child, Ellen Tree; father came from Glasgow, Scotland to America in 1865; received early education in the public schools of Manchester, N. H., and graduated from Williams college with degree of A. H. 1896, completed post graduate course at Williams 1897; teacher Kenyon Military Academy 1897-99, and at Oahu College 1899-01; traveling salesman for von Hamm-Young Co. of Honolulu 1901-1906. Member Honolulu Stock and Bond Exchange since 1906; president Kipahulu Sugar Co.; appointed trustee Bishop Estate, June 1916; commissioner of public Instruction 1907-08; member House of Representatives, Territory of Hawaii, 1911-13, and re-elected 1915-17. Member Hawaii County Investigation Commission 1913-16; member University and Oahu Country clubs.

WILSON, JAMES ALEXANDER, educator, Lahaina, Maui, T. H.; born at Spring Hill, Kansas, January 26, 1880; son of Robert Rankin and Louisa (Hensy) Wilson; educated public schools, Kansas; Park Academy, Parkvllle, Mo., Park College. A. B. 1907; married Julia Estelle Stevenson, Aug. 23, 1910, Savannah, Mo.; children, Carol S. and Robert S. Began career in different capacities with the Armour Packing Co.. Jones Dry Goods Co., Burnham-Hanna-Munger's Wholesale Dry Goods Co., all of Kansas City, Mo.; teacher at Lahainaluna, Maui, T. H., in charge of mathematics department and various lines of manual work, including carpentry and agriculture since 1907.

WISE, WILLIAM SEABURN, lawyer, Hilo, Hawaii; born in Indiana, June 30, 1855; son of Parker L. and Prances (Seaburn) Wise; education, high school and University of Michigan, Law Department, LL. B., 1879; married Emma Frances Dukes at Kendalville, Ind., June 1880; four children, Nellie E., Mabel E., John J. and William S. Jr. Practised law, Nebraska 1880-1890; Riverside Co., Cal., 1890-1896; judge District Court, South Hilo, Territory of Hawaii, December 1910-May 1917; practised law in Hilo, Hawaii, since November 1896. Is a Mason, Knight of Pythias, Royal Arcanum and Moose.

WISHARD, HENRY DICKERSON, bookkeeper, Lihue, Kauai, T. H.; born In Danville, Ind., June 16, 1866; son of John Oliver and Mary (Fisher) Wishard; educated in high school and Central Normal College at Danville, Ind.; married Elizabeth Agnes Winstead, June 2, 1891, at Cincinnati, Ohio; two children, Leslie Winstead and Blanche Nellie Wishard. Taught school four years; employed on ranch of W. H. Rice, Kauai, 13 years; bookkeeper The Lihue Plantation Co., Ltd., 15 years. Chairman Board of Supervisors, Kauai County, July 1, 1906; beginning of county government to date. Member of K. P., F. & A. M.; Sons of American Revolution.

WITHINGTON, DAVID LITTLE, lawyer, Honolulu; born February 2, 1854, at Newbury, Massachusetts; son of Nathan Noyes and Elizabeth (Little) Withington; married Sarah E. Curtis, Newburyport, (Mass.) July 6, 1880 (died July 2. 1884); married Marietta Dennett Paul, San Diego, Cat, February 2, 1887. Educated Harvard, degree A. B. 1874, Boston University, degree LL. B. 1876. Admitted to bar 1876; practised in Boston (Mass.) and Newburyport (Mass.) 1876-86; San Diego, (Cal.) 1886-1893; Honolulu, since 1903; member of firm Castle & Withington, Honolulu. Captain Co. A, 8th regiment, Mass. Militia 1876-9; member California Senate 1896-9; member Commission on Uniformity of Legislation (Cal.) 1897-1901; same Hawaii 1910-15. Member American Bar Association (general council); president Bar Association, Hawaii, 1910-12; delegate Universal Congress Lawyers and Jurists, St. Louis, 1904; ex-president Civic Federation, San Diego.

WONG, HAROLD HOON-WO, lawyer, Honolulu, T. H.; born in Honolulu, July 10, 1891; son of Sam and Yuen (Shee) Wong; educated at Mills School, Honolulu, 1902-07; graduated Kaahumanu School, 1908; graduated McKinley High School, 1912; attended College of Social Science, University of California, 1912-13; graduated Northwestern University Law School, LL.B., 1916. Chief assistant to R. R. Obenchain. Counsel for Legal Aid Society of Chicago, July, 1916, to December, 1916; admitted to practise law in all courts of Illinois, October, 1916; admitted to practise in all courts of Hawaii, July, 1917; at present associated in practise of law with George K. French and Anthony Y. Seto. Member of Order of Coif, honorary legal fraternity, being first Chinese elected to Order; President Chinese Students’ Alliance of Hawaii, 1917-1918; member of Ad Club of Honolulu.

WOOD, EDGAR, educator, Honolulu; born Sept 16, 1861, at Parrsboro, Nova Scotia; son of Alexander Blair and Jane (Fullerton) Wood; married Emma McLean at Sherbrooke, N. S., July 29. 1896; no children; descendant of Capt. Benjamin Wood, who came to New York from Halifax, Eng., in 1760; educated in the public schools of Nova Scotia, Amherst Academy. N. S.. Truro Normal School. N. S. (Diploma 1885), Acadia College. N. S., Cornell University (A. B. 1895), University of Mount Allison, New Brunswick (A. M. 1899 Science). Teachers' College Columbia University (Diploma 1914). Columbia University (A. M. 1914 Education). Principal high school 1895-96, Litchfield, Conn.; teacher Honolulu High School 1896-37; principal Territorial Normal and Training School 1897 to date. Officer of Y. M. C. A., Civic Federation, Anti-Saloon League, Humane Society. Loan Fund Commission. Member University Club, Tawse Club (New York), Phi Delta Kappa (Columbia University), Masons, Historical Society, National Geographic Society, National Society for Promotion of Industrial Education, National Educational Assn.; specializes in field work in geology as a recreation.

WRIGHT, GEORGE FREDERICK, surveyor, Honolulu; born in Honolulu (Kingdom of Hawaii), April 23, 1881; son of William Wilson and Annie (Marshall) Wright; married May Martha Lycett in Honolulu, 8ept, 11, 1905; one child: Marshall H. Educated Old Fort Street School (Honolulu), and Honolulu High School, class of 1898. Began business and professional career with the Government Survey Department, June, 1898, leaving this service to enter business for himself Aug. 1, 1909. Has been instrumental in preparing a number of surveys for the Territorial Land Court and retracing numerous old Hawaiian land boundaries; was appointed Assistant Engineer and Surveyor for the Land Court Oct. 9, 1909, and still holds this commission.

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YOUNG, ARCHIBALD ALFRED, merchant, Honolulu; born In Honolulu (Kingdom of Hawaii), November 20, 1872; son of Alexander and Ruth (Pearce) Young; father prominent in business affairs of Hawaii for many years, being manager Honolulu Iron Works 34 years; married Maude Mary Gillet of Detroit, Mich., in Honolulu, June 18, 1902; three children, Alice Pauline, Archibald Alfred, Nelson Gillet. Educated Punahou preparatory school. Honolulu, public schools, Oakland, Cal., Night College, Glasgow, Scotland; served as apprentice in marine engineering with Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd., on the Clyde, Scotland, 1892-1897; one of the organizers of the von Hamm-Young Co. Ltd., Honolulu, 1898, in association with late Alexander Young, and president of that company since 1910. Is president of The Alexander Young Estate, Ltd., Alexander Young Building Co. Ltd., Territorial Hotel Co. Ltd., Hawaiian Hotel, Ltd., and vice-president Waiakea Mill Co., Ltd. The Von Hamm-Young Co. Ltd., is pioneer in automobile industry in Hawaii and agents for leading manufacturers. Member Pacific Club, Commercial Club, Oahu Country Club, Honolulu Lodge No. 616, B. P. O. E.

YOUNG, JAMES LENDERMAN, civil engineer and architect, Honolulu; born July 11, 1867, at California, Ky.; son of William L. and Appoline (Maddox) Young; married Valley Roe, November 11, 1889, at Hamilton, Ohio; two children, Gordon See and Donn Dwyer; educated in grammar schools of California, Ky., and high school, Newport, Ky., Cleremont Academy (University of Kentucky), University of Lebanon, Ohio, 1888. Started as a rod man with C. & O. railway, 1888, and was connected with railroad construction work in various capacities until 1894; consulting engineer, Cincinnati, O., 1894-99, assistant engineer, U. S. Army Engineers and Quartermaster Dept., 1899, 11 years in states; in contracting business, 1910-1915; consulting engineer and contractor since. Member F. and A. M., Elks, Western Society of Engineers, American Society of Engineers and Contractors.

YOUNG, WILLIAM EDWARD, broker, Honolulu; born in San Diego, Cal., April 24, 1876; son of John Nelson and Annie (Gray) Young; educated San Diego high school and Claremont College (Cal.); married Alice May Blacow in Honolulu, Sept 6. 1905; three children, Helen, Muriel and William G. Managed father's business; came to Hawaii 1900; started towing business as Young Bros., 1900-12; financial agent since 1912; Hawaiian agent for Hardy Bay Coal Co. since May, 1917, Member Honolulu Lodge No. 409, F. & A. M.; president Amer. Assn. Masters Mates and Pilots, 1910.

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