TANDY ALLEN
On September 20, 1889, Dr. Tandy Allen arrived in Honolulu
aboard the "Australia" from San Francisco. The doctor left almost
immediately for Hana, Maui, where he had been appointed government
physician to replace Dr. Robert Williams, who had resigned. News from Hana
in October, 1892, tells of a surprise party given in his honor and adds,
Dr. Allen must have felt proud of the reception given in his honor,
judging by his glowing and happy countenance, and he is in every way
worthy of it, as his uniform kindness, hospitality and skill have
endeared him to all who have the pleasure of his friendship.
The
doctor remained at Hana for almost six years, weathering an epidemic of
"la grippe" in 1893 when he treated 200 cases within two weeks and his own
serious illness the following year in 1895, due to ill health, he resigned
and left the Islands.
Returning in December, 1897, Dr. Allen applied
for Dr. E. A. Lindley's position in South Kona, Hawaii, during the
latter's absence, and in March, 1898, received a temporary appointment as
government physician for that district. In September, 1899, Dr. Lindley
still having not returned, Dr. Allen was given permanent status. The
doctor practiced there until his death, which occurred suddenly at his
home in Kona on April 11, 1901. At the time of his death he was 44 years
of age.
"The Evening Bulletin" in reporting his death commented, "Dr.
Allen was a great friend of the Hawaiian and had never refused the call of
suffering or sickness, from rich or poor." His funeral was held at the
Kona Episcopal Church.
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