When was it published?

May 3, 1855 in The Religious Herald

Foreign News May 3, 1855

The Religious Herald

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs, Colonial Affairs

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Honolulu Sabbaths, Sandwich Islands Penal Code, Lords Day Taboo, Sabbath Observance, Religious Laws

Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

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Honolulu in the Sandwich Islands has the quietest Sabbaths due to a penal code declaring the Lord's Day taboo, forbidding worldly business, amusements, recreation, and labor except necessities and charity, with fines up to ten dollars for violations.

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Honolulu is said to enjoy the quietest Sabbaths on the face of the earth. The penal code of the Sandwich Islands declares that "the Lord's day is taboo; all worldly business, amusements, and recreation are forbidden on that day; and whoever shall keep open his shop, store, warehouse or work-shop or shall do any manner of labor, business or work, except only works of necessity and charity, or be present at any dancing, public amusement, show or entertainment, or take part in any game, sport, or play on the Lord's day, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten dollars."

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Honolulu Sabbaths Sandwich Islands Penal Code Lords Day Taboo Sabbath Observance Religious Laws

Where did it happen?

Honolulu, Sandwich Islands

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Honolulu, Sandwich Islands

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Honolulu enjoys the quietest Sabbaths on earth. The penal code declares the Lord's day taboo; all worldly business, amusements, and recreation are forbidden; whoever keeps open shop, store, warehouse, or workshop, or does labor, business, or work except necessities and charity, or attends dancing, public amusement, show, entertainment, or participates in games, sports, or play on the Lord's day, shall be fined not exceeding ten dollars.