The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-02-01
VALLEY, Jan. q, l

Editor Of the Hawoiian Gdzefte-DEAR SIR: VIII
you do large portion of the community a favor by
publishing the following statements in regard to the
East Maui Female Seminary at Makawao!
The buildings for the Seminary now nearly
completed; and there is a prospect that teachers
will soon be secured and that there will be little
more delay il. opening the institution for pupils.
The buildings are of two ample stories, with a
spacious basement and attic They consist of 8
commodioUs school-room, three large sleeping rooms
for pupils (and the attic also be used for this
purpose, if necessary dining for pupils and
one for the family and boarders; three good rooms
with Closets for teachers; parlor sewing room
two pantries, with commodious kitchen; recep-
tion room, recitation room, two bath rooms halls
sc. There are five cisterns for water and the ar
Engagements for securing supply of good water are
perfect There is also a convenient amount of We
randa.
The situation is slightly commanding fine views
oftwo seas, West Maui and Haleakala. The climate
is cool and braciDg, and rambling privileges
surpassed. There about twenty acres of good
land in the school nclosure for gardens and raising
crops
All praise is due to the workmen who have
structed the building which is in good taste through
out, although absolutely nothing has been allowed
for ornament-everything for use. There have been
used in its erection about $1,000 feet of lumber,
62,000 shingles, about twenty barrels of lime, &c,
&c. There are in it ffty-three doors and ffiy-six
windows. The ventilation is free. The building has
cost between six thousand and seven thousand
dollars
But here we must put in gentle reminder that
the institution is yet almost wholly unfinished
There is not table, seat, bench; no kitchen
exceptions. The whole has been done by voluntary
contributions in which the Government shares
Almost all who have dealt with us have been gener
In instances, the piH to subscribe has been
present. but how to perform they have not found.
1t is to be hoped they will come forward to the
breach and fill the gap We are in debt about 81 600
and for this, and the furnishing of the institution
We venture again to appeal to its friends hoping
shall not need again.
We here exhibit the Bylaws and the fundamental
principles on which the School will be conducted:
1. Tie great design of the institution is to train
the pupils to the performance of those duties which
will be required Of them in those situations in life
to which they may be called.
2 Moral and religious training WILL of course, be
considered of first importance. The study of the
Bible, and the practice Of its precepts will have
diligent attention.
8. Next. the domestic training will be the business
of the School. Ncedle-work, as required in daily
life, Homework in all its branches of cooking
cleaning, washing and ironing, will be learned by
constant practice
4. The literary course will consist of the English
language, thorough training in all the branches
usually taught in common schools, and of such
other branches opportunity will allow.
5. Physiology, as applied to personal habits and
the laws of health, will have careful attention Ex-
ercise and employment will be required daily as 1t
is believed that, without them, it is impossible %
maintain health and yigor, either of mind or body.
6. One great aim will be TO train the pupils for
society. Selfcontrol regard for the good of Others
especially of those with whom they daily associate,
and an interest in whatever tends the welfare of
the community, will be diligently inculcated. Al
though it will be the aim 10 make each pupil feel
individual responsibility yet it is hoped that it will
not tend to ndividualism of selfish or selfseeking
kind, but that they may work as s community, each
performing her work as such.
By Lars ef East Haul Fs,salz Seminary
l. The Principal shall have full and entire control
of the Institution, subject only to the Board of
Trustees
Pupils may be received to the number Of hffy,
from the age of eight years 10 that of eighteen The
Principal has the power to reject any applicant.
s. The admitiance fee shall be paid TO the Treas
urer. or to some one deputed by him, quarterly,
strictly ia advance For those who sis at the teach
ers table the yearly fee is s15o for those who sit
at the common table. $50.
4 Pupils viii furnish their own clothing, beds
and bedding books and stationery, aud pay their
own doctors bills.
s. AN pupils viii be required 70 assist in house
work. as the Principal may wish They will also
exercise or work In the open air daily at least two
hours, when the weather Will permit
g. No pupil is TO leave the premises except With
The permission of the Principal, in company with
principal teacher
= Friends win be admitted at the discretion Of
the Principal.
The Caterer is 10 be strictly subordinate to the
Principal. and responsible 70 the Treasurer.
There shall be not less than twelve weeks va
cation during each year; TO be divided By the Prn-
cipal, 10 conjunction with the Board Of Trustees.
In behalf of the Board Of Trustees E. Ballet.