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A-8 May 21, 1969 HONOLULU ADVERTISER Governor in Liliuokalani Morris Dies; Mrs. Morris Descendant of Isle Kings "rxn to ii it 7 0 mm Mm Led St I if ii si i i ii I I 1 1 I ff 1 1 1 UyULrxi I I Gov. John A. Burns yesterday said of the death of Mrs. Liliuokalani Morris: "A vital and colorful chapter in Hawaii's history comes to a close with the passing of Liliuokalani Kawananakoa Morris.

All Hawaii mourns her death. "As the last of her generation of the Kalakaua dynasty, Mrs. Morris was one of the leading alii of our Islands. Her regal grace and dignity impressed all who were privileged to know her. She continually strove to set the highest example for her people so that they would be inspired to the greatness that is their heritage.

"Her contributions to the welfare of Hawaiians and the Islands she loved so dearly have been substantial indeed. "Among her chief concerns in recent years was the preservation and restoration of Iolani Palace, home of her royal ancestors. I know how deeply she felt about this through nny association with her in the State's palace restoration project. Her contributions in this program were invaluable, as was her wise counsel in many matters in which I sought her advice and assistance. "Her passing represents a real personal loss to me." 7 I i lif 4 I it I 111! III 'i 111! '4t Ami II 11 A "tT 111! O.ijl Jill (jf fJ0l JHe HISSES $14 to $30 value of) VANITY FA1Q In pink and white, four styles reg.

1.50 to 2.25 pr. By GENE HUNTER Advertiser Staff Writer Mrs. Liliuokalani Kawananakoa Morris, who spent her last years overseeing the restoration of the palace where she (might have ruled as queen of Hawaii, is dead at the age of 63. The stately, regal Mrs. Morris known to many Hawaiians as Princess Liliuokalani in spite of the fact that officially there are no royal titles in the United States died of cancer at 11 p.m.

Monday at her home at 935 Waiholo Waialae. At her request, her funeral will be conducted with none of the pomp and ceremony which once surrounded the rites of a member of Hawaiian royalty. Simple graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Memorial Park, with Williams Mortuary in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Mrs.

Morris' memory to the Friends of Iolani Palace, of which she was president. Mrs. Morris is survived by her husband, Charles E. Morris; a daughter, Abigail Kinoikl Kekaulike Kawananakoa; two aunts, Mrs. Alice Kamokila Campbell of Ewa and Mrs.

Francis Wrigley of California; two nieces, Poo-mai Kalani Kawananakoa of Honolulu and the Marchesa Kapiolani Marignoli of Rome, and a nephew, Edward Keliiahonui Kawananakoa of Honolulu. Mrs. Morris was born July 22, 1906, and was the last surviving child of Prince David Kawananakoa and the former Abigail Wahiikaahuula Campbell. The other children were Mrs. Kapiolani Field and David Kalakaua Kawananakoa.

Mrs. Morris was descended from the ancient line of Keawe, once king of the Big Island, and from Kaumualii, last king of Kauai. Her parental grandmother was a niaupio a descendant of two high chiefs, the highest possible rank in Hawaiian genealogy. Her father was a second cousin of King Kalakaua and a nephew of Kalakau's consort, Queen Kapiolani. Her father's brother was Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, Hawaii's second delegate to Congress.

HOOMANA Joseph Hoomana, 54, of 47-722-B Ka-alaea Road, died May 14. Friends may call at Borth-wick Mortuary from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Friday. Services at the Ml- Mrs. Liliuokalani Morris, Hawaiian alii. 3 nzs Summer styles in solids and prints, bra dresses and pant dresses in assorted cottons. Sizes 5 to 13.

to Lee, that newspaperman Clark G. who came to Honolulu mortuary at 10:30 a.m. burial in Hawaiian Memorial Park Ceme i '1 tery. Sur- vived- by wife, BOILS' SUftUiflGIS Mildred sons, Lambert V. and Hartford HOOMANA Mildred Joan, Milchele Faith and Alison Fay Hooma na: parents, Mr.

and Mrs. $8 to $10 value reg. 40.00 to 50.00 William P. Hoomana Aana sisters, Mrs. Angeline Laa- nui, Mrs.

Pearl Samia, Mrs. (So Aj Elizabeth Makue, Mrs. JVlary Gibson, Sister Mary Malia, Roselani Aana, Mrs. Helen Hammond, Mrs. Rozina K.

Wheeler; brothers, John W. Hoomana, Benjamin Aana, Williaim Aana, Ernest Aana. King Kalakaua, who was childless, was elected to the throne in 1874. Wishing to assure that there would be no more elected kings and that the throne would remain always with his family, he named four alii to succeed him. They were his younger brother, Leleihoku; his sister, Lydia; his niece, the beautiful Princess Kaiulani, and his cousin, Prince Kawananakoa, Mrs.

Morris' father. Leleihoku died while Kalakaua was king. At Kalaka-ua's death in 1891 he was succeeded by his sister, who ruled for two years as Queen Liliuokalani until she was overthrown in 1893, when Hawaii became a republic. Princess Kaiulani, to whom Prince Kawananakoa was bethrothed, died in 1899 at the age of 24. In 1902 the prince, the direct heir to the throne, married Abigail Campbell.

Mrs. Morris was named Lydia Kaimakaeha Liliuokalani after her royal relative. In recent years Mrs. Morris, as president of the Friends of Iolani Palace, frequently guided distinguished visitors through the Palace built by Kalakaua, where she would have lived had the monarchy continued. Mrs.

Morris was married four times. Her first marriage was in 1925, when she was 19, to automobile salesman William J. Ellerbrock. They were divorced in 1927. Mrs.

Morris only daughter was from this marriage. The child was adopted by Mrs. Morris' another, Princess Kawananakoa, and dropped the Ellerbrock name. In 1936 Mrs. Morris met year as Associated Press bureau chief.

He was transferred to Tokyo in 1938, as war spread in the Far East. Mrs. Morris joined him in the Orient and they were married in Hong Kong in 1938. They lived in Tokyo and in Shanghai until she returned here in August, 1941. Lee, covering the Far East and the South Pacific for Associated Press and later for International News Service, became one of the most famed correspondents of World War II.

He was the author of several best-selling books about the war. His first, "They Call It Pacific," was dedicated to his wife and to her daughter. The Lees moved to Pebble Beach, in 1946. He died there of a heart attack in 1953 and his widow returned to Hawaii. The following year the married Charles E.

Morris Jr. of Kona. They were divorced in 1959 and were remarried last year. As one of the heirs to the Campbell Estate founded by her mother's father, Mrs. Morris enjoyed a large annual income.

But in spite of her affluence, she was deeply interested in the welfare of her less fortunate fellow Hawaiians. While they realized that the title "princess" was only honorary in the Islands of today, many Hawaiians looked up to Mrs. Morris as their mentor, seeking her guidance and counsel in their affairs. Although her uncle, Prince Kuhio, was a long-time politician and a leader of the Republican party and her mother was a power behind the Two and three piece styles in a good color selection misses sizes 6 to 16 included. Cool cottons and blends included in this colorful group of dresses.

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Replenish your shirt ward robe now and save! Join the Hawaii National Bank Travelers Club for jsJL (J Japan fJlGn'G COEITIE9EB3TAL AND IVY ItflEKTS SPI1S scenes in the GOP, Mrs. Morris took no part in politics. She once told an interviewer: "I would prefer to stay out of partisan politics. I would never presume to tell any Hawaiians how to vote nor in any way dictate their politics." Mrs. Morris was active in the Hawaiian Civic Clubs, founded by her uncle, and had served on the Hawaiian Homes Commission, which oversees Hawaiian homestead lands.

She was a regent of the Hale Na Alii and a life member of the Kaahumanu Society and of the Daughters of Hawaii. Mrs. Morris known as Lil-iu, the diminutive of Liliuokalani, to her closest friends lived surrounded by mementos of her royal heritage. These included beautifully bound volumes from the library of Queen Kapiolani and gifts to King Kalakaua from Emperor Meiji of Japan. In 1965 Gov.

John A. Burns named Mrs. Morris to head the restoration of Iolani Palace, which is to become a museum now that the State government has moved across the street into the new Capitol. Two years ago doctors informed Mrs. Morris that she was suffering from cancer and had but a short time to live.

She continued active in the palace restoration project, although she spent much of last summer in critical condition at the Queen's Medical Center. The 11th annual convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs held in Kai-lua-Kona in Februarv DAI regular $130 $8 to $9 value go 10 Days in April or August $749 ea. Stop in at any Hawaii National Bank office for further information regarding FREE TRIP Fortrelcotton or dacroncotton in assorted patterns, plaids, checks, stripes and solids. From our regular stock! Mid weight suits in hairline stripes and shadow plaids. Great colors! prices plus stats tax Come to our Coffee Party, 7 P.M., Wednesday, May 28 and see Films of Expo 70 Call 537-4286 For Reservations TRAVELERS CLVB Downtown at King Smith Sts.

Makiki Waikiki Kaimuki Airport Hawaii-Kai Kailua dedicated to Mrs. Morris. She was able to attend the convention and accepted the dedication plaque. Also in February, Mrs. Moms was re-elected president of the Friends of Iolani Palace.

During her last years, when health permitted, she spent much of her time at the palace where her father was groomed to become king, planning its conversion into a museum. Member Federal Reserve System ALA MOAN A PHONE 941-0516.