A Sentinel In Time commemorates the rich history of one the oldest government buildings in Hawai i. Since 1874, from monarchy to statehood, Ali iolani Hale has faithfully served the people of Hawai i. As a nation, a territory, and subsequently a state, Supreme Court rulings have been decided within its walls. Kings and queens have walked its halls. Revolutions have been lost and won around it and sensational cases have been tried in its courtrooms.As we commemorate the 125th anniversary of this building, we might look back on the words which Attorney General Phillips spoke at the laying of the cornerstone in 1872, as prophetic. He said he hoped that Ali iolani Hale would be