Page Updated 06/27/11
Copy of article from the scrap book of Mrs. Carolyn R. Anderson,
Wife of the late Capt. Fernald P. Anderson first C.O. of VW-1.
Sent by their son Col. William (Bill) Anderson USMC Ret."
1 April 1953

FACTS ABOUT BARBER'S POINT


Naval Air Station, Barber's Point, is comprised of 3,693 acres of coral plains. It is named for Captain Henry Barber of the British Brig "Arthur", which was wrecked during a tropical storm in 1796 on a coral reef near the present site of the air station. Barber's Point is one of the Navy's newest and largest air stations. Construction was begun two months before the Pearl Harbor attack, and it was commissioned April 15, 1942.

WHAT'S GOING ON

There are probably many activities in Honolulu in which you'll be interested. Make inquiries at the Armed Services YMCA. The Hawaii Visitors Bureau also publishes a list of daily events in the morning and evening newspapers.

THE LANGUAGE

This is to acquaint you with a few words of the Hawaiian language that you may hear very soon. You'll probably learn a lot more of the language during your tour of duty here.

  • ALOHA - - - - -   This is the most used Hawaiian greeting. It means "hello" and "good-bye". The way the word is used in conversation determines its meaning.
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  • KAMAAINA - - -  An old-timer to the Islands.
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  • KANE - - - - - -   This means "man".
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  • KAPU - - - - - - - Keep out; no trespassing.
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  • LEI - - - - - - - -  A wreath of flowers to be worn around the neck. Leis are presented to both men and women.
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  • LUAU - - - - - - - A Hawaiian feast.
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  • WALIHINI - - - - A newcomer to the Islands; a tourist.
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  • MAHALO - - - - - Thank You.
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  • NUI - - - - - - - -  Big; large.
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  • WAHINE - - - - - A woman.
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  • PAU - - - - - - - - The end; all finished; no more.
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THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF HAWAII

Hawaii is a territory of the United States. Its people are American citizens. The governor of the Islands is appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. The territory has one delegate to the House of Representatives, but he has no vote in any legislative matters. The residents of the territory have no vote in any national election, but they may elect their own local officials and members of the territorial legislature.