Blessed Sacrament Academy - Silva Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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After nine months of travel, the ship dropped anchor in Honolulu The missionaries were kindly received by Governor Boki, and the day after their arrival Father Bachelot and one of his companions dined with him at the house of the American Consul. When the request for a piece of land was presented, the friendly Boki promised to consider the matter with the other chiefs. This met with much opposition and the mis- sionaries, for the time being, were obliged to rent an enclosure. Queen Kaahumanu, now sole ruler,was an ardent supporter of the Prot- estant missionaries, and naturally prejudiced against the Catholics. In this she was openly opposed by Governor Boki, who always supported the priests of the true Faith, giving them a somewhat wavering, yet ef- ficient protection. This attitude of Boki endears his memory ever to the Catholics of these Islands who w1ll ever remember gratefully his friendly services to the pioneers of their Faith. , At the time of these religious dissens1ons,the Hawaiian monarchy was in great financial embarrassment owing American merchants a big debt. After Kalan1moku's death, the burden rested almost entirely upon Boki. He trled his hand at business, but, being kind-hearted and open-handed to a fault, he was unfit for the business of money-making. His repeated failures interfered with the old debts,and increased his personal obli- gations. One day, however, Fate seemed to smile upon him for a ship from the South Seas brought news that the New Hebrides abounded in the prec1ous.sandalwood. Thinking that an expedition would be profitable, boki fitted out two vessels, the Becket and Kamehameha. The day of ds- parture arrived, and Bokl stepped from'The Land of his Forefathersl-- never to set foot on it again. His vessel, with all on board, disap- peared and it was supposed that it floundered. .Such was the tragic end of Boki, the great Chief and loyal friepd of the first Catholic missionaries. The references for this story were found in the erudite work of Rey. Father Reginald Yzendoorn, NH1story of the Catholic Mission in Hawa1t.N -N--l lH1 lHl'-N--N-N'400fiifiiliilififlllililiilifliif'l l l l il'N' THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS Sisters dear, we the Juniors of '42, wish to tell each and everyqne of you how thankful we are for the patience you have had with us during the past year. We know that we have been wilful at times, but perhaps it has been more from our heads than from our hearts. Just you wget until next year, and see the marked difference in our conduct, beoa we then you see, we will be SENIORS ........ ...................... WE HOPT ' ' rig?-fiaz!-xl- h v X K gif! -nQ,:?J 1 M 54 Kx k I'

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THE STORY OF BOKI As we read the History of the Hawaiian Islands, we are filled with respect for that noble race who peopled the Isles, we take a just pride in its heroes who have been as great in their own way, as those who are mentioned in the annals of the great nations. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we watch the pure Hawaiian race slowly dying out. As the foamy breakers dash on the island sands and then recede into the vast Pacific Ocean, so the tide of the Hawaiian race is slowly ebblng away into the Ocean of Obscurity. But the daring people who braved the wild seas and sweeping gales years ago, have left lasting memories which will long live in the hearts of the happy inhabitants of these Paradise Isles. The fine and high characteristics of the Hawaiian race Seem to have been embodied very particularly in Bokl, the grandson of Kekaul1ke,K1ng of Maui. Bokl Cor Poki, as he was more commonly called? and his older brother, Kalanimoku, were chiefs of the Islands. After the death of their royal grandfather, Kalanlmoku became Gencralissimo of the Hawai- ian forces while Boki was favored with the governorship of Oahu, Boki was a typical Hawaiian in appearance and character. A gentle- man to the manor born, he liked to please and was adverse to giving pain. A child of nature, he loved its charms, and after the troubles of court life, sought and found peace and quiet in Hauula watching the 'pounding surf and listening to the It happened that soon after the the French ship, l'Uran1e,anohored was met by the King of the Islands whispering zephyrs. death of Kamehameha, the Conqueror, in the placid waters of Kawa1hae.She and his courtiers among whom was Ka- lanimoku, the brother of Boki. While on board the foreign vessel, Ka- lanimoku expressed an earnest desire to be baptized. On the eve of the Assumption, his request was granted on board l'Uran1e. The ship proceeded to Honolulu where Boki, learning of his brother's conversion begged to be given the same privilege. He was baptized and received Paul for his Christian name. Soon after, the Protestant missionaries arrived, and Kalan1moku,ev1- dently not knowing any better, was deeply influenced by them. He be- came their staunch supporter and later was admitted into their fold. His brother,Bok1, on the contrary resented their presence, and remained firmly attached to the religion he had embraced. In the years that fol- lowed, Boki married Liliha, the UB1ack Pr1ncess,H and accompanied the King and Queen of Hawaii to England. On his return he spoke of adven- tures and in particular urged and advised his fellow countrymen 'to pay diligent heed to made England the civilized country Meanwhile, in La Comets, swung from her moorings of the Pacific. the new learning and the Christian religion which had that it Was. far away France,on a cold day-4-in November,the schooner at Bordeaux, on an extensive cruise On beard was a band of courageous Sacred Hearts mis- sionaries who were to implant the Catholic Faith in Hawaii.

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S O C I E T I E S The Children of Mary Sodallty have completed many worthy projects during the year. These enterprises were performed in addition to the regular activities: weekly meetings and reci- tation of the Little Office of the Immaculate Concept1on,recep- tion of Holy Communion by the Sodalists in a body and adoration of the Blessed Sacramentg by groups in turn, on First Fridays: and one-half hour daily prayer for an honorable peace to the war-torn world. Cooperating with the Mothers' Club of the Academy, the So- dality contributed in no slight measure to the distinctive suc- cess of the Annual Supper given on the last Sunday in October. Notable among other undertakings conducted by the Sodalists were the Popularity Contest, to raise funds for the new build- 1ng5Chr1stmas and Easter drives to procure food and clothes for the poor, and drives also for the Red Cross. , . . 4 - - ----- 1f...-.. , .- Y- ,..... .... .ll .. .A , . 'H' FATHER BONAVENTURE ALERDING, O.F.M. On Thursday, February 12th, the sad news of the death of our loved and cherished Father and benefactor, Rev. Father Bon- aventure, was made known to the student body. Many were the tears shed at this announcement for Father UBonnieu, as we so lovingly called him, was our big kind father. And who would not love such a friend who possessed all of the noble qualities of his priestly calling plus a loving, generous and frank disposi- tiong those who had the pleasure of knowing him intimately cannot easily forget his worth NMay he rest in peace forever In Thy blissful Home above In Thy Sacred Heart, dear Jesus In Thine own eternal love N R I P Q n -Q--. c o o .,, 4, ,, , Y ' ' Jr ' 'H' . ' -M wow- 1. w-.,r- - -