iv Preface. 



when her bequest was acflively accomplishing her desires, her hus- 

 band founded this Museum in the midst of the school at Kalihi, a 

 western suburb of Honolulu. Although the founder of Kaniehameha 

 Schools needed no other monument than these schools it was pecul- 

 iarly fitting that a memorial to her should be placed in their midst 

 to presenile and exhibit to all who care to look relics of her people 

 and the kindred races of the Pacific Ocean. 



This Museum, founded in 1889 and growing slowly for 

 several }^ears, has now attained an honorable position among Eth- 

 nological Museums, nor has it wholly neglected the other objecfl of 

 its foundation but has done much for the Entomology and Orni- 

 thology of the Hawaiian Islands as will be seen by subsequent 

 publications. 



Twice during its first decade has it outgrown its buildings, 

 twice have generous additions been made to its exhibition and work 

 rooms. Foundations have been laid for a fine hall to contain 

 Hawaiian exhibits. Both Museum and Schools try to illustrate 

 the truth of the memorial inscription in the entrance hall of the 

 former: 



''BERNICE PA U A HI BISHOP: 



A bright light amo7ig her people, her usefulness survives 

 her mortal life. ' ' 



The Board of Trustees consists of: 



Sanford B. Dole, I^.Iy.D. Presidetit. 



William O. Smith Vice President. 



Rev. Charles M. Hj-de, D.D. Secretary. 



Henry Holmes Treasurer. 



Samuel M. Damon, Joseph O. Carter, William F. Allen. 



The Museum Staff consists at present of: 



William T. Brigham, A.M., A.A.S., etc. Dirc^or. 



Acland Wansey Curator. 



John J. Greene Printer. 



Taxidermist. 



September, 1898. 



