Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1883-04-21
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TEfCUER.

In tho year 1868 tho writer attended
the district school ~ Cohoos, The high
department did not enjoy very onyin-
blc reputation for being posacescd Of
that respect duo from tho pupils 10
teacher. During tho year there Ind
been III least four tcnchorn In That do
partmcnt. tho last ono only remaining
ono week. Tho Board Of Educn.
ton had found IL difficult TO obtain
podagogue 10 take charge Of the school,
until n young man, slender M May
polo, six feet high in his stockings, ap.
piled for the place. He was engaged nj
once, although having been previously
informed Of the kind Of timber he would
he obliged 10 hcw. Promptly NJ . o'clock
u. IN. every scholar was on hand 30 wei
como tho man who said he would icon.
quor the school or forfeit his rcputn.
ton" Having called tho morning Sea
sion 20 ordor, he snid that he had been
engaged 10 take charge Of the school.
He came with his mind prciudccd
against the place. He had heard Of the
treatment Of the former teachers Ivy the
pupils, yet he was not nj all embarrassed
Tor he felt that, with proper recognition
Of each others rights, teacher and
scholars could live together in harmony.
IIo did not intend 30 threaten, but he
intended TO make the scholars obey him,
and would try and win tho goodwill Of
| all present II had been engaged to
take charge Of that room, and he wished
the cooperation of every pupil in 40 do
ing. He had no club, ruler or whip,
but appealed directly TO the hearts of
every young man and young lady in tho
room. Whatever he should do, he
would at least show TO the people OF this
place that this school could be governed.
He spoke thus and feelingly ut times,
yet with perfect dignity he displayed
that superior executive ability which. in
after years, made him such prominent
man. or course the pupils, especially
the boys, had heard fine words spoken
before, and at once little smile seemed
to fit across tho faces of the leading
spirits in past rebellions.
The work Of the forenoon began, when
lad Of - placed marble between his
thumb and finger, and, with snap,
sent it rolling across the floor. As the
tall and handsome young teacher saw
this act he rose from his seat, and, with
out word, walked toward the lad
"Get up, sir, he said. The lad looked
at him to see if he was in earnest, then
he cast his eye toward the large boys to
see if they were not going to take up his
defense. "Get up, sir" said the teach
er second time, and he took him by
the collar Of his jacket as if to raise him.
, The lad saw he had no common man to
} deal with, and he rose from his seat.
Follow me, sir" calmly spoke the
! teacher, and he led the way to the
hall, while the boy began to tremble,
Q wondering if the teacher was going to
! take him out and kill him. The primary
q department was presided over by sis
r ter of the new teacher, and into this
o room he led the young transgressor.
o Turning to his sister, he said II have
r n pupil for you; select q seat for him
: and let him remain here. If he makes
: any disturbance whatever inform me.
Q Turning to the boy, he said Young
l. man, mind your teacher, and do not
s leave your seat until give you permits
y sion," and he was gone. The lad sat
/ there, feeling very sheepish, and, as
" misery loves company, it was not long
Il before he was gratified to see the door
II op an and observe his seat-mate enter
n with the new teacher, who repeated the
of orders previously uttered, when he
81 quietly and with dignity withdrew. The
10 number was subsequently increased to
three, the teacher returning each time
without word to the other scholars
:, concerning the disposition made of tho
refractory lads. The effect upon the
rest Of tho school was remarkable. As
no intimation Of the disposition OF the
boys was given, not shade OF anger
displayed on the countenance Of the
new teacher. nor any appearances o.
blood were noticeable upon his hands
speculation was rife as to what he hat
:. lone with the three chaps. He spoke
:, kindly to all, smiled upon the scholars
who did well in their classes, and seemed
!, to inspire all present with the truth o
> his remarks uttered at the opening o
:, the session. At recess the mystery tina
. had enveloped the school was CLEARED
> away, for the three lads in the primar.
department were seen as the rest of tn,
scholars filed by the door. While al
!. the rest enjoyed the recess, the thre'
= lads were obliged to remain in thei
= seats, and, when school was dismisse,
for the forenoon, the new teacher on
, tered the primary room and was alon
- with the young offenders. He sat dow
- by them, and, like father. talked kin
= words and gave good advice. Noparen
:. ever used more fitting words, nor in
=. pressed his offspring with the fullnes
= thereof, than did the new teacher. Di:
missing them, he told them to go home
!. and when they returned to school, To b
= good boys. That afternoon the boy
= were in their seats, and in two week
time there was not scholar in the ROOF
- who would not do anything the teachs
= asked. He was beloved by all. and h
~ quiet manner and cool. digniaed wa,
made him great favorite. He onl
:. taught two terms, and every reasonab
!. inducement was offered to prevail upo