The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-02-04
Eas. Maui Female seminary. q

WAILUKU, January 23d, 1871.
Mr.. EDITOR VIII you do a large portion OF the
community a favor by publishing the following state
ments in regard to the = East Maui Female Semi
nary - at Makawao. p
The buildings of the Seminary are now nearly
completed and there is a prospect that teachers will
soon be secured, and that there will be little more
delay in opening the institution for pupils. The
buildings are Of two ample stories, with a spacious
basement and attic. They consist Of a commodiOus
school room, three large sleeping rooms for pupils
and the attic can also be used for that purpose, if
necessary ; a dining room for pupils, and one for the
family and boarders three good rooms with closets,
I for teachers a parlor, a sewing room two pantries,
with commodiOus kitchen and two bath rooms.
There are five cisterns for water, and the arrange
ments for securing a supply OF good water are per-
feet. There is also a convenient amount OF verandas.
The situation is slightly, commanding hne views OF
two seas. of West Maui and Haleakala. The climate
is cool and bracing, and rambling privileges unsur-
passed. There is about 20 acres of good land in the
Enclosure, for gardens and crops. All praise is due
to the workmen who have constructed the building,
which is in good taste throughout, although absO-
lutely nothing has been allowed for ornament
everything for USE. There have been used in its
erection about 80 1000 feet of lumber, besides $1,000
shingles, 20 barrels lime, &c. &c. There are in the
buildings SO doors and SO windows. The ventilation
is free. The building has cost between $4,000 and
ST, 900. But we must here put in a gentle reminder
that the Institution is, as yet almost wholly un-
furnished. There is not a table, seat or bench-no
kitchen furniture-in fact, nothing but a building,
with slight exceptions. The whole has been done by
voluntary subscriptions. in which the Government
shares. Almost all who have dealt with us have
been generous, In a few instances to Will and sub
scribe has been present, but how to perform they
have not found. 1t is to be hoped they will now
come forward to the breach and fill the gap. We are
in debt about one thousand dollars, and for this, and
the furnishing of the institution we venture again to
appeal to its ~friends-hoping we shall not need again.
We here exhibit our purposes, and the bylaws Of
the school. .>r
Fundamental principles on thich the school wiH be
conducted.
/. The great design Of the institution is to raise
the pupils to the performance of those duties which
will be required of them in the 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.
3. Next, Domestic Training will be the business of
the school. Needle-work, as required in daily life (;
housework 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. a thorough training in all the branches as
usually taught in common schools, and Of such other
branches of knowledge as opportunity will allow. :,
5. Physiology, as applied TO personal habits and
the laws of health, will have due attention. Exercise
and employment in the open air will be required
daily, as it is believed that, without this, it is i'm
possible to maintain health and vigor-either of
mind or body
6. Our great aim will be to train the pupils for
society. Self-contrOl, regard for the good of others
especially of those with whom they daily associate ;
and an interest in whatever tends to the good of the
community will be diligently inculcated. Although
it will be the aim to make each pupil feel individual
responsibility, yet it is hoped that it will not tend to
individualism of a selfish or self-seeking kind, but
that they may work as a community, each perform
ing her part, as such.
Bu- Lars. l. The PRINCIPAL shall have full and
entire control of the Institution-subjec only to the
Board of Trustees.
Az. Pupils may be received tothe number Of fifty
from the age of eight years to that of eighteen The
Principal has the power to reject any applicant.
3. The admittance fee shall be paid to the Treas
urer, or some. one deputed by him-Quarterly-
strictly in advdnce. For those who sit at the teachers
table the yearly fee is $50. For those who board
at the common table $50.
4. Pupils will furnish their own clothing, beds and
bedding, books and stationery, and will pay their
own Doctors bills.
5.~All pupils viii be requi-ed to assist in house.
work as the Principal may wish. They will also ex-
ercise or work in the open air daily, at least two
hours, when the weather will permit.
6. No pupil is to leave the premises, except with
the permission of the Principal, or in company with
a principal teacher.
Z. Friends will be admitted at the discretion of the
Principal. ..n.r 9,,sr
8: The Caterer is to be strictly subordinate to the
Principal, and accountable to the Treasurer. t"h3
9. There shall not be less than twelve weeks vaca-
ton during the year to he divided by the Principal
in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
In behalf Of the Board Of Trustees.
ra4t ... .s u.s. ". ..r..I 80 T. RAYLEY 4