The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-08-05

| uDyal School, or English schools-or even IN tamiies
and a good moral character, the pupils can enter
and there be fitted to commence the regular Collez
course. Under present Circumstances, this prepara
tory department is indispensable. and those who hav'
an ordinary degree of ability and zeal, will ind ttttl
difficulty in obtaining the necessary qualifications fol
entering it. Natives can find boarding out OF the in.
stitution, if unable to meet the expense of boarding
in it, and the expense to them will not be great, par
ticularly should n liberal endowment be secured
which the Trustees still have in view.
His Majesty has taken a very deep interest in this
institution, personally, from the first, and should il
become we'll founded, and be successfully carried on,
it cannot fail, il the analogy Of history is to be relied
on, TO exert a powerful and happy influence upon his
nation, and honor upon his reign.
The number of scholars in the preparatory DEPART
ment, has varied from fifty to sixty, for the last two
years; only four have entered upon the regular Col
lege course. Three classes are preparing for TINS
course, to enter during three consecutive years.
Those who prefer it can take "A philosophical course,
and omit part of the College studies
Nh LYMAN's BoARpISG SCHOOL AT HIo.-This
school has received aid from time to time, from the
goyernment; but is mainly supported by the -Ameri-
can Mission. The report of the teacher marked w, is
herewith enclosed. From this. it appears that in
1856, and 1857. the number of scholars varied from
forty 10 sixty-hve. The whole number taught in that
school, from the beginning, in 1886, is 49l. OF these
$50 are known to have engaged in teaching; two are
missionaries on Hivaoa; four are licensed preachers;
six are school inspectors; and several are lawyers.
Several have been members of the Legislature.
The school owns n fine tract of lnnd, of some forty
acres, on which the scholars labor for their own sup
port; and it is safe to say, a finer specimen of native
farming is no where to be found than here. This
regular out door labor accounts for the general good
health and bodily vigor of those boys, and contributes
greatly to their advancement in study.
The studies are pursued in the Hawaiian language,
and also in English. About $500 were expended in
1856. in employing teachers in English; but as the
Legislature of that year made no appropriation for
this. it was discontinued for a time; excepting what
the Principal could impart in connection with his
other duties; until the pupils We're required TO pay
So a year for instruction IN English, which has ena-
blei the Trustees to hire n separate teacher, for a
portion or each day, to attend To this branch of study.
BIT "a these boys are collected from all parts of the
island and are obliged to provide for their own wants,
mainly by their own labor, this is a very heavy tax
upon them, and withal the amount of instruction has
not been adequate. Aided to the burdens of these
schol lrs is the road tax, which they have been obliged
to pay, for the first time, in 1857; and which the
suggest they should he exempt from. Some
more adequate support to the English department in
this valuable school. is much needed. On this school
the free schools of Hawaii are in a great measure de-
pendent for "a supply of teachers. From it some of
the scholars have entered yearly the seminary OF La
From the family school of Mr.. Bond in Kohala,
there is no report. Nor from the Roman Catholic
high school AT Ahuimanu. on Oahu; but | was in
formed a few weeks since that it contains about twelve
and fOurishes much IS in former years.
TIE MANUAL LABOR SCHOOL OF A.. WILCOX, AT
KAUAI.-This school is for Kauai, what Mr..
Lyman's is for Hawaii. Ii is supported mainly by
the American Mission; but has received some sup
port from the government, in the way of land. agri-
cultural implements, repairs on the house, and aid to
an assistant teacher.
The number of pupils, in 1856 aud Z, varied from
to IL. They support themselves by their own
in cultivating the soil, which has manifold adj
vsntages, of giving them health, food, and raiment,
and curing them of that scourge of the Hawaiian race,
laziness. The common schools of that island are
almost entirely dependent upon this school for teach
ers- Quite a number have fitted here for LihaIna-
una. Instruction has been given in English two
lays in the week.
Besides the above there are several private schools
IN Honolulu, which deserve notice here.
The school of the Misses Levers. ON Kukui street,
FOR white boys aud girls; average number of pupils,
about q: all whites Instruction given in the pri-
mary branches. with music, drawing and French.
The family school of Wm.G ulick, on Printers lane;
number of scholars II: ii boys; L girl; whites 2;
9; native |; pupils boarded and taught
N the elementary studies.
The select school of Capt. Smith, on Smith street;
day school; number OF scholars %; 10 boys; II
girls; % whites; 3 haiEwhites.
Mrs. Cqrney's school for girls; average number of
,upils Is; Il whites; / halfcaste; instruction given
n the elementary branches, and the piano.
GESERAL lTEMs-PUBLrc MoRALS-lt has been my
for several years past, to make some state
nents IN my annual report ON public morals; but as
he subject comes more naturally within the range of
he report of the Chief Justice. and has been noticed by
lim in former years, l pass il by here, simply stating
hat, so far as can be ascertainei from the returns in the
flee, for the years 1856 aud 81, the state of public
aorGis throughout the islands. has been very good.
Of the grosser crimes. there have been few, confined
nostiy 10 drunkenness in n few localities. such as La
alma and kipahulu, on MIni-and Honolulu aud
loolau, on Oahu. From the columns of the Hue, it
Touid appear that the native hula are exerting. in
parts OF the islands, n very demoralizing inhu-
and call for a speedy remedy of some kind or
Their. There is reason 10 fear too. that much cannot
said IN favor OF pTiraie morals. in some quarters.
he vices that are out of sight and beyond the reach
I law. are still f~earfdlly active, and threaten the
ain of tire native rice.
The Has HAWAII. Fuller, Esq, Eiitor.
This weekly paper IL edited 10y Mr.. Fuller, under
ne general direction Of the Board OF Education, as
art of his duties as clerk in the department., and for
hich he receives no additional conpens atom. 1t is
great and constant labor, as the entire matter ofthe
amer every week. except the advertisements, must be
-isinal- In fact, II is the work of one man, and a
lpable man too, 10 do justice 10 This paper; but Mr..
uller has performed it cheerfully, with such assist
nee n [ could render him, and the ordinary work
the Office besides, occasionally employing a little
clerk help.
The EDITORS reports for the two years closing on the
lst Of March. are herewith enclosed. marked La
ld L D, from which it appears that during the LIST
ear closing in March, 1857, 300 copies were issued
eekly until the 18th number, and OF the balance
500 copies.
The whole expenditure for the paper during the
rst year was s2.059 90, and the receipts -, los 81.
lving a balance in its favor of $40 %. About
l5D should he added to this balance ON account of
due at the close of the first year, and also S10f
r n cut for the paper for the second year, making a
.lancc Of $500 % in its favor; but il was necessary
expend So25 for extra clerk hire on account of the
sper, and deducting the balance in It's favor from
us viii leave S224 10 ms about the net cost Of the
aper to the Department during the first year.
During the second year the paper was enlarged and
approved, aud 1000 copies were issued. The Gov
nment Offices were all gratuitously furnished. The ]
ceipts were S2.01o -, disbursements $685.
4 NI ~ sha- t- &c = -.-. II J
-ticles. One hundred dollars more should be added
the expenditure for cuts, Illustrative of agricultural
objects, which had been ordered during the year
evious. and which was charged to account of inter-
{ and rent. The receipts for advertising alone were
800 during the second year of the paper.
The paper seems to be growing in popular favor.
newspaper has become, in fact, one OF the real
ants Of the people. During this year the cost of the
per TO subscribers IS. for a single copy, 81 so; for
copies to one address 81 % each, and subscribers
e reuuired % paw in ADVANCE. which is a great i'm