Koamalu : a story of pioneers on Kauai, and of what they built in that island garden / by Ethel M. Damon. [Vol. 1, no. 2]

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four Hawaiians making nothing of the slight burden.
The little interisland steamers, Mikahala and James
Makee, could often be prevailed upon by C. M. Cooke to
anchor off the beach for the transfer of passengers and
freight. And weary teachers spent many happy vacation
days there as welcome guests. After making arrangements for such facilities by sea, Mr. Cooke, in reporting
details to his "little Mother Rice," frequently referred to
her retreat as the Hawaiian Island Teachers' Vacation
Resort. Her letters to her oldest granddaughter in St.
Andreasberg give expression to her delight in at last
possessing this first home of her own.
Luakaha, Aug. 10th, 1885...... I am glad to hear that more Germans are coming to the
islands. I have the greatest interest in our German colony at
Lihue, I know your father will be so true to them. And I am so
very glad that you have been able to have Henry Ehlers in your
home and to help with his recovery.
Uncle Willy & Aunt Mary are resting at Kipukai after
"hordes" of company. He says he feels better there than anywhere 6 Dr. Stangenwald has told him that after a cold he must
be very careful to avoid a congestive condition. This year I
have been able to lift the mortgage from the place and secure it
to the family. Our excellent Kawaiahao teachers from Honolulu have been rusticating there & pronounce it the most restful
place they have ever found.
Today I think of you all at St. Andreasberg. How pleasant
the change will be for all from Bremen. City life can bring no
pleasure to children like the country. I have been glad to give
up my loved room at Aunt Anna's when I see the enjoyment of
the children up here in Nuuanu valley, & the improvement in
their health.
Honolulu, April 10, 1886...... I feel now that I have a home to invite you to, Dora, at
Kipukai, & as I am now 70, nearly, if you ever expect to come 6
spend a winter while I remain, may be this is the year. You have