Statewide County HI Archives Biographies.....Macfarlane, Clarence William March 6, 1868 - 
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Source: The Story of Hawaii and Its Builders. Published by the Honolulu Star Bulletin Ltd., Territory of Hawaii, 1925.
Author: Edited by George F. Nellist

CLARENCE WILLIAM MACFARLANE, Importer. A native of Hawaii and descended from 
early settlers in Honolulu, Clarence W. Macfarlane early in his business 
career became identified with the sugar industry, entering the employ of F. A. 
Schaefer & Co., Ltd., in 1889. He later went to Waikapu, Maui, to take up 
sugar boiling under the instruction of his brother-in-law, Col. W. H. Cornwell 
who, with his brother, G. W. Macfarlane, were the owners of Waikapu Sugar Co. 
He followed this occupation for five years and then filled a similar position 
as assistant to W. H. Blaisdell at Ulupalakua Sugar Co.
  Mr. Macfarlane organized the Oceanic Gas & Electric Co. in the late 80’s and 
introduced the first acetylene gas plants and vapor gasoline lighting plants 
into Hawaii. He disposed of this business after two years.
  In the early 90’s he became associated with his brother in the firm of 
Macfarlane & Co., engaged in the wholesale liquor business in Honolulu. After 
five years with this firm, Mr. Macfarlane became associated with his brother, 
Geo. W. Macfarlane, in the management of an exporting and importing firm, 
plantation agencies and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Seaside Hotel. Later Mr. 
Macfarlane became manager of the Seaside Hotel. At present he is an importer 
of machinery and fire appliances.
  During the last days of the Hawaiian Monarchy, Mr. Macfarlane was a 
supporter of the throne, participating in the revolution of 1893 as a 
royalist. In those days he was a turf enthusiast, maintaining a string of 
blooded horses. He later became interested in aquatic sports and was captain 
of the Healani Yacht and Boat Club and commodore of the Hawaii Yacht Club.
  Hawaii was indebted to Mr. Macfarlane in 1906 when his efforts made the 
first trans-Pacific yacht race possible. He took his yacht, “La Paloma” to the 
Pacific Coast, arriving in San Francisco a few days after the earthquake and 
fire. The trip to the coast was made in 28 days, while the return voyage, at 
racing speed, was accomplished in 14 days. Aside from his interest in 
yachting, Mr. Macfarlane is credited with being the first white man in 
Honolulu to master the sports of surf-boarding and canoeing in outriggers. He 
still retains his enthusiasm for boating and assisted in the organization of 
the Kaneohe Yacht Club in 1924.
  Mr. Macfarlane was born in Honolulu, March 6, 1868, the son of Richard R. 
and Eliza Macfarlane. His father settled in Hawaii in 1849, coming from 
Scotland by way of Australia. He received his education in Honolulu schools, 
going later to San Francisco where he attended a number of institutions. He 
studied also at St. Augustine Military Academy, Benicia, Cal. Mr. Macfarlane 
and Julia Kitchen (deceased) were married in Honolulu in 1899. He has one 
child by a former marriage.
  He is a member of the Sons of Kamehameha and has participated extensively in 
Democratic politics. In 1919 and 1920, he was chairman of the Civil Service 
Commission.


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