8 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY Palace in Kailua Village. Presenting hula and serenade by the Merrie Monarchs, the event is part of a year-long series that honors Hawaii’s past monarchs and historical figures. Pauahi is most wellknown as the benefactress of Kamehameha Schools. A great-granddaughter of Kamehameha I, she came of age during the Victorian Era. She was well liked and very private. When her cousin, Kamehameha V, chose her as his successor in 1872, she declined. Her refusal ended the Kamehameha Dynasty. During her lifetime, the princess witnessed the physical and social decline of Hawaiians. Some foreigners brought disease — the native population dwindled from 400,000 in 1778 to fewer than 45,000 a century later — and controlled most commerce. Missionaries introduced a new value system. “Distressed by the plight of her people, Princess Pauahi created a will in 1883 as an instrument of change,” said Jolee Chip, Hulihee Palace docent coordinator. “She believed education could be the answer to help her people.” The document established a charitable land trust overseen by trustees to improve the well being of Hawaiians. It operates as Kamehameha Schools today, one of the largest, private trusts in the nation. “The will was the princess’s way to malama ka aina — practice the ethical, prudent and culturally appropriate stewardship of land and resources,” added Chip. Pauahi married Charles Reed Bishop in 1850. She and Bishop shared a love for traveling, teaching and entertaining and the couple became astute property managers. When her favorite cousin, Princess Ruth Keelikolani died, Pauahi received her entire estate (including Hulihee Palace) and this inheritance comprised the major portion of Pauahi’s landholdings. The princess died a year later in 1884. To honor his wife, Charles founded the Bishop Museum in 1889 to house the royal family heirlooms and her extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts. Hulihee Palace is open for docent-guided and selfguided tours. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Following the monthly Kokua Kailua Village Stroll, the palace is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday. Admission for a self-guided tour is $8 for adults, $6 for kamaaina, military and seniors, and $1 for keiki 18 years and younger. Docent-guided tours are available upon request. Attendees of Afternoon at Hulihee should bring a beach mat or chair because seating won’t be provided. Donations will be accepted. Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble offers trio of concerts “Ohrlando” offers a special treat for lovers of exquisite baroque and early classic chamber music just in time for the holidays. Together with Ursula Hesse, Roland “Ohrlando” Maurer provides a wide range of solo pieces that shows the harpsichord not only for the basso continuo but also as an “obligato”-instrument with his own “concertato” ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ➠ Continued from page 4 Ursula Hesse and Roland “Ohrlando” Maurer will offer a trio of concerts staring Dec. 17. COURTESY PHOTO/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Continued on page 10 ➠ 39' FREEDOM SCHOONER We have never seen a better equipped or maintained blue water cruising sailboat. All the vessel’s systems are cruise ready. From the carbon fi ber masts to the Wesmar bow thruster, she is ready to go. A new Harkin electric winch handles all lines from the cockpit. The Perkins 50hp diesel runs perfectly. Currently in dry storage. Price has recently been slashed $10k, by a motivated owner. Asking $79,000 or Best Offer For more information and photos visit www.pacifi cboatsales.com or call (808) 329-4066 for more information Pacifi c Boats|Yachts
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