Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 37, Number 2, 1 February 2020 — Untitled [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee was presented a commemorative cornerstone by members of the Lodge le Progres de l'Oeeania, the Masonic lodge of King Kalākaua, at high noon on December 31, 2019, the 140th anniversary of the lavins of

the Palace's original cornerstone. "King Kalākaua helped to lay the cornerstone of 'Iolani Palaee on this day 140 years ago, whieh was also the 45th birthday of his beloved wife, Queen Kapi'olani," said Paula Akana,

Executive Director of The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee. "The cornerstone was laid using the formal masonic ceremony and we are thankful to the current masons for this remarkable gift that rekindles their special relationship with the Palaee." The 500-pound commemorative cornerstone is inscribed with the historic and commemorative dates, and the masonic symbols of the compass and the square. The replica cornerstone is currently displayed at the front stairs of 'Iolani Palaee; a permanent location will be determined at a later date. ■