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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-31
sTAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY,

Not the least of StauntOnS claims for
recognition as desirable home for persons
in every walk of life is found in it's almost
unequalled educational facilities. Not
only are the public schools of the city pros
porous, but here have centered institutions
OF learning whose fame is the outgrowth
OF good works. These seminaries are
usually looked upon as being denomina-
tional, and so they are, to great extent
at the same time the word denominations
al must not be COMPOUNDED with 'ssecta-
rian." Take Staunton Female Seminary
as an Illustration. Organized under the
auspices OF Lutheran clergyman REV. j.
l. Mlller), who was most heartily encour-
aged and assisted by those of this city and
vicinity who held church fellowship or be-
lief with him, as well as by others. the
school has since been considered a ''Luth-
eran' institution. 1t is also true that, at
the time Staunton Female Seminary was
originated there was no other ladies' semi
nary in the State of Virginia under the
auspices of the Lutheran denomination
in fact the entire South contained no such
school. This was something more than
thirteen years ago now we believe there
are others, but this, the aodnt courier of it's
kind, mas retained its prestige, is rapidly
increasing its patronage, and is now the
leading Institute in the South in utilization
with the Lutheran church.
Whoever selected the site upon which
Staunton Female Seminary stands had eyes
for the picturesque, the beautiful and the
healthful. No more desirable location,
could have been found anywhere in this
City of Hills; the grounds comprise an
entire city square, thus affording ample
room, and. While the seminary is within
rifle shot of the centre of traffic it is re-
mote from those features best to avoid in
placing an institute of learning. The hill
upon which the Seminary buildings stand
can fairly he designated as one of the most
charming spots that can be conceived of.
and from it delightful views are to be had of
the city and of the 'smonntains. rock
ribbed and and ancient as the sum- while
the vale. stretching in pensive quietness
between, y becomes fit subject for poets
song or artists pencil.
The Seminary has stood in high favor
ever since it was established it's resources
and conveniences have been largely added
to from time TO time. and the illustration
Which we present in this issue of the VAL
LEY. VIRGINIAN will give the reader
faint idea of the architectural attractions
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NO. A.

advantage this plan presents to most peo-
pie is the fact that the insured pays for his
insurance in inStallments instead Of in
lump sum, and upon each assessment he
has 80 DAYS time after the notification is
issued. The second apparent and real adj
vantage is that the actual annual cost is
scarcely more than one-half that of an
equal amount of insurance in line COM
| pany.
We have referred to the Guarantee"
| feature. In effect it is this: The Associa-
tion is as yet young and an assessment up
on policy holders would not meet death
loss in full. Realizing this the incorpora-
tors Ego down into their pockets" and
pay the claim in full. Naturally enough
they expect to shortly outgroW tn necessi-
sity by reason of increase in Association
membership. Not only that but the first
provision i'll the policy is contract be-
tween the assurer and the assured requir-
ing the capitalization Of certain monies
from year to year by the Association: The
clause in question, reads as follows
8 The Association will, from
time to time, capitalize any surplus that
remains after deducting from the receipts
OF each year all expenses, salaries and diyi-
dends upon its capital stock"
These capitalized sums are to be secure
ly invested, so that the interests of each
policy holder shall be permanently pro-
tected.
AS regards the "Incontestablen clause,
all we need to say, is this The insured.
having complied with the conditions of
the contract during term of five years,
his policy becomes incOntestable, and will
be paid at its maturity without bubble OF
litigation, the insured continuing to make
his payments up to maturity
The endowment feature we can heartily
commend. In effect, it is this According
to the received reports of actuaries, the
expectation" of life is definitely settled.
In the natural course of things man 90
years of age ought to live to 66 one of go
ought to live to "A. If insured in this AS
sociation and he reaches the expected
age, whatever it may be, he has the privi-
lege of surrendering his policy, whether it
be for one, two or three thousand dollars,
and the Association will thereupon pay
him one-half it's face value in cash. In
the meantime he has had insurance for
every dollar for which he has paid if he
wishes tOrealize on his policy he doesn't
S'have to die to beat the game, 7" as has joe
ularly been said of insurance.
These are the main points we care to
present in this connection, and right here
we take the liberty Of extending our
thanks to Mr.. J. Addison Cooke, book
keeper for the Association, who kindly as
sisted us with information asked for.
This much we may add the prospects Of
The Association are of the brightest charac-
5er its business is rapidly being extend
I'd into new territory, and we can heartily
wish it unbounded prosperity in the years
20 come.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-31
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE

In this issue Of the VALLEY VIRGINIAN
we make reference in more or less detailed
manner to the schools that have unques-
tionably advanced the name and fame of
StauntOn. One of the great educational
interests at work is the Wesleyan Female
Institute-a school that is held dear to the
hearts ,of thousands, and whose alumni
embraces the names OF many gifted ladies
throughout the land.
The officers Of the school would, we pre-
sumo, never put in print the items that
we, in a repOrtorial way, and by repertoire
al methods, have gathered. They confne
their lucubrations. for the most part, to
the annual catalOgue-we write of things
as we find them. We may say this, how
ever, of the catalogue, that it is very
modest in its claims, and scarcely does
Justice to the Institute whose merits are
therein discussed.
A brief retrospect will not be out of
place in this connection. The necessity
for advanced educational advantages We're
especially felt in this section upon the
close of the late war. Prestige of old
schools had been largely swept away; there
were here as in other sections, fresh
fields and pastures new" and schools of
more Oh less merit have since been conjur-
ed into existence to meet recognized ex-
listing demands.
To the untiring efforts of Rev'd VIM.
A. Harris. d. d., not Staunton only but
the country at large is indebted for a pro-
nounced. revival of educational work.
And, before speaking of the work accom-
plished by him and his colleagues, we may,
in Justice and fairness, make some person
al comments upon him. DR.. Harris is a
native of Augusta county; he belongs to
a family thatsis noted One-noted for
it's scholastic, legal and other attainments;
he has proved himself to be born Orgahi-
ger; like skillful General, he has learned
how to turn defeat into victory. He is 4
graduate of the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, class of 1851, and, en- pdrenthesis, we
may say of the faculty and of the promot-
ers of that institute, 6 there were giants
in those days" AS law graduate, DR..
Harris located in Harrisonburg, formed
partnership with his brother, Hon. John
T. Harris, and for four years was engaged
in practice of his profession. III health
called for change of scene. climate, and
occupation, so he removed to Georgia. and
at Lagrange conducted the leading college
of that State for several years. In 1860
his reputation as an instructor and also as
an administrative officer was such that he
was invited to organize and take charge of
Martha Washington College-;l task which
he we'll and successfully accomplished in
the face of innnmerable difficulties. AS
President of it he made for it a place amid
the prominent schools of the land. and
this, too, in the face of war and the re-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-31
ST. FRANCIS PARocHIAL SCHOOL.

In 1873 four members of that most adj
mirable and self-sacri6cing body of women
known as Sisters of Charity came to Staun-
ton from the convent at Emmettsburg,
Nd, and established a Catholic parochiai
schooh Quite feeling existed against the
dice existed among certain classes Of our
people, and it was no unusual thing tohear
the assertion made tina, the proposed
school was but the opening wedge for de-
termined PROSECUTING work. The Sisters,
paying no heed to the temporary clamor
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until the actual day of the races.
Mr.. w. G., Irwin and Mr.. Henry
Macfarlanc have been chiefly blamed
for proposing the payment of this fec,
Those who blame them should remem-
Der that these two gentlemen are
always among the first and mostliberal
contributors to any fund that will
assist in providing good amusements
and entertainments for the commu-
nifty. 1t is not likely therefore that
they would have made this PROPOSE
tion unless they thought it would be
an advantage to trainers, and ulti-
mately to the whole community,
through preserving the Park. If a
man should possess one or more
horses, which he thinks are good
enough to win money for him, he
should not begrudge the ten dollar
payment which will assist him to
quietly and uninterruptedly endeavor
to attain his object. The contribu-
tions of the public, on a race day,
are not, in this limited community,
sufficiently large to bear all the eX-
penses, and trainers and owners
should remember that here there has
been, hitherto, no private jockey
club, with its own course and sta
bles, to the establishment of which
they have been regularly called upon
to contribute.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
THE N. Y. AND B, C,

The rowing uniform of the Homo
lulu Yacht and Boat Club is II blue
skull cap with white diamond on top,
white merino shirt with HI. Y. B. G.
monogram, in blue, on the breast,
white fianAel pants with blue belt,
white canvas "tennis" shoes. The
commodore device is III. Y. B. c.,
in red, OH the breast, surmounted by
an anchor; the vice-commodore is
to wear the same in blue the cap
tain's is the's same as the vice-com-
modore's surmounted by two oars
crossed, instead of an anchor. The
distinguishing signal of the club is
to be q blue pointed burgee with
white diamond in the center. The
commodore's flag is TO be broad red
swallow-tail pennant with anchor in
white. The vice-commodore's will
be the same, in blue; the captain
will fly a plain blue pennant. All
the clubs boats or yachts, when
racing, shall only fly the colors pre-
Scrihed.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
POLICE COURT.
THIS DAY.

Kam, escaping from a prison
gang, while undergoing two senten-
ces for larceny, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to two months impri-
sonment and fined $40 and costs,
the sentence to commence at the ex-
piration of his previous terms.
Puaa, drunk, left Sc bail.
Chas. Siders,. same offence, for
feited Sc.
Fred. Hutchinson, same offence,
fined $5 and costs So.
Robert Gardiner, assault and bat
terry at the Bay Horse Saloon, found
not guilty and discharged. Mr.. J..
Russell for the defence.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04

ance with the Hawaiian language to
read, write and speak it accurately
similar to the knowledge of English
possessed by an Englishman or an
American who has had what is pop
ularly understood by an ordinary
education. If this is what is meant,
l believe the Press to be mistaken.
OF the generation of Hawaiians
about assuming the prerogatives of
citizenship" considerably over fifty
per cent.-probably more than SEVEN
ty-five per cent.--are well enough
versed in their own language to
speak and write it more correctly
and readily than the average boy, of
the same age, Of most other coun-
tries. To some this assertion may
seem incredible. Nevertheless, it is
made on the authority of persons
long resident in the country and
thoroughly acquainted with the
natives and their language. 1t
would be an exceedingly difficult,
if not an impossible, task to find u
native Hawaiian, between the ages
of ten and thirty years. who cannot
read and write his own language.
After several years experience with
the natives, my duties bringing me
into close contact with them, | have
not yet known a solitary case. l do
not mean to imply that Hawaiians
cannot be more fully instructed in
their own written language, or that
improvement in that direction is un-
necessary; but simply this, that the
generation of Hawaiians about as
suming the prerogatives of citizen
ship" are not so deficient in know
ledge of their own written language
as some people suppose.
A FOREIGN HAWAIIAN.
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AU CTION SALE BY E. P. ADAMS
Assignees' Sale Z!

THE UNDERSIGNED ASSIGNEES,
Il in Bankruptcy of THOMAS b.
WALKER, will sell at public auction,
ON SATURDAY, April 9Th, at 12 o'clock
noon, at the Salesroom of e. p. Adams
in Honolulu, all the right, title and in
terest of said Walker in and to the
following Leases of premises situated on
King Street, Honolulu, with two new
two-story Buildings thereon.
1-Lease from Chun Wa to r. B..
Walker, expires juno Both, 1902. Ground
rent $40 per month, together with the
Building containing stores with upper
stories, one now under lease to S. Now
lein till April 9th, 1888: rental $1O0 per
month. The other lately occupied as
the Delmonico Saloon.
2-Lease from Chung Wa to Ira A.
Burget, assigned to said Walker, expires
June Both, 1902; ground rent $50 per
month, premises leased to =. A. Dias
till November 18th, 1888, at rental of
500 per month.
BI"Plan of both premises showing
buildings, outhouses and yardroom ma Y
be seen at f. p. Adams.
CHARLES r. BISHOP,
A. JAEGER,
Assignees, in Bankruptcy of
G76 I'd. Thos. B. Walker.
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(" REAL KNOWLEDGE 2"

EDITOR BULLETIN So Your con-
temporary, the Saturday Press, has
an article headed "Our Country
Schools. / have no wish to deny
that the article contains some true
statements and offers some sensible
suggestions but, if l do not mistake
its meaning, one small portion of it
is decidedly incorrect. 1t is said,
ga generation of Hawaiians is about
assuming the prerogatives of citizen
ship, over fifty per cent. of whom
have no real knowledge of their own
written language" l may be under
misapprehension as to the meaning
intended to attach to "real knowl-
edge" In the sense of being
thorough and complete, an extremely
limited number of Hawaiians, at any
time. have had Il "real knowledge
of their own written language" The
same is also true of every nation and
country under the sun. In the most
schooled and best educated of any
country, only few acquire a "real
knowledge" of the language of that
country, in the sense just now indi-
Gated. Comparatively seldom does
an American or an English lad
complete his Grammar School
course, or young man graduate at
College, with "real knowledge"
of his mother tongue. But / sup
pose the saturday Press writer
simply to mean sufficient acquaint-
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
KAPIOLANI PARK RACES.

There has been considerable dis
cussion, during the past few days, in
racing circles, about the proposed
charge of ten dollars to be levied
upon every horse that uses the Ka.
piolani Park course as training
ground for the Forthcoming annual
races. Some of the owners of horses
hold that no such charge should be
made; that it is not customary else
where and that it is heavy tax.
Kapiolani Park is in, we believe,
the hands of the Kapiolani Park As
sociation, for a term of years. The
trustees of the association have care
fully considered all the circumstances
OF the case and have decided to
make the charge above mentioned,
for the following reasons:
Each gentleman who is training
horse, and pays the ten dollars, will
have key admitting him to the
track, so that he may go there when
he pleases and remain unmolested.
This will prevent the nuisance that
occurred last year when the racing
track was invaded by many nom
trainers, who often congregated there
at night and on Sundays, when they
indulged in races on their own ac-
count, much to the annoyance of
residents in the neighborhood and
those who indulged in the luxury of
weekly drive to Waikiki.
The trustees of the Kapiolani Park
Association propose to utilize the
money, received from the training
fees, for the sole purpose of keeping
the track in good order and repair,
and the few hundred dollars, so re-
ceived, will not go far towards ac-
complishing that purpose. Should
there be any surplus, it will be
utilized to increase the prizes offered
for the various events. The damage
that has been done, to the young
growing trees at the park, was by
no means inconsiderabIe in years
past, and it is hoped that it will be
diminished by keeping the track clear
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
BANKING NOTICE.

Referring to the above we her TO in
form the business public that we are
prepared to make loans, discount approx
ed notes, and purchase exchange AT the
best current rates. Our arrangements
for selling exchange on the principal
points in the United Stltvs, Europe,
China, Japan and Australia are heing
made, anI when perfected, due notice
will he given. We shall also be prepared
to receive deposits on open account,
make collections, and conduct II general
banking and exchange business.
6l0 3mb (signed) SPRECKE1S ~ Co.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
CORRESPONDENCE.

Correspondence is solicited on the TOP
les 1f the day, or what may become so.
We reserve the right to excise purely
personal matter
We do not hold ourselves responsible
for the opinions expressed by our cor
esDondents.-ED.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-04-04
Personal.

TFJOHN McVEIGH will call at the
l. Old Corner, before April 4st, he will
save himself great deal of trouble.
Honolulu, March 2Sth, 1884, 674 1w*
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TO-MORROW'S DOINCS.
MORNING.

Mr.. E. P. Adams will sell at his
sales room, at ~, Assignee's Sale of
land, &c.
AFTERNOON
Band Emma Square, 4:30.
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For Sale.
J.M OAT a CO., sAILMAKERs.

Loft in A. f. Cookies New Fire Proof
Building, foot of Nuuanu Street.
Honolulu, ii. l,
Flags of all descriptions made and
repaired. 1yb
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DISHOP & CO., BANKERS.
ID honolulu, Hawaiian Islands
Draw Exchange on the
Bank Of California. -. f.
And their agents in
NEW YORK, BOSTON, HONG KONG.
Messrs. N. M. Rothschild & Son, London.
The Commercial Bank Co., of Sydney,
London,
The Commercial Bank Co., of Sydney,
Sydney.
The Bank of New Zealand: Auckland,
Christchurch, and Wellington.
The Bank of British Columbia, Vic.
toria, B. G. and Portland, Or.
AND
Transact a General Banking Business.
669 1y b
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THIS EVENINGS DOlNCS.

Band, Emma. Square, 1880.
Meeting L. & r. r. A. 1880.
Imp. Order of Red Men, at 1880.
Morning Star Lodge, X. of P. 1880.
Meeting Boys r. r. A. 7:30.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-02-21
Moderate Profits.

We frequently hear young men say
they will not engage in farming because
the profits are so small. They prefer to
60 into some business whero thoy can
make fortune in few years aud then
retire. Now all this sounds we'll to young
men, but the older ones could tell the
other side OF the story. Largo profits
generally mean great risks. OF all those
who start in TO make u fortune, very few
succeed. The large majority fAil, aud
are soon Lost sight Of in the busy world.
II is truo that, as u rule, the profits are
small in farming, but they are sure.
There 10 no other busiuess 80 sure, in the
long run, to yield living aud small
amount 10 put by for u rainy day as this.
Is not this wise way to do! Thoao who
make fortunes in day are quite likely
To lose them aa quickly. He who accu.
mulates competency by GLOW degrees,
and reasonable share of economy, is
not llkoly 70 go iuto risky spsculssion..
or to loose his mouey In any other vay.
1t is wiselv ordered that we shall earn
our living by the sweat of our brow.
Labor, instead of being curso as many
suppose, iS great blessing. The young
man who starts out with largo ideas and
p'olo Iva tuC Autui y Will uuu, pOlOE0 many
years, that all he gets ia hiu living for all
his work, and as time goes on and his
fortune increases, he will readily take
more satiafaction in oteady Work, year in
and yeaf ''ss, than iii almost sny ching
else.
There 10 satisfaction In doing veil
and laying by little each year. The
farmer can do this, but he cannot get
rich at once. We Eacw of &c business
to-day that offers 40 many attractions to
young man fond Of work and of nature
as that of farming. We wiah many moro
Of our young men could SEQ this in the
light in which some do see it, and pre-
pare themselves to take hold of the work
with an aarnest determination to Win q
place and nsmo es we'll as competency.
There IL foom for ali; the markets. are
seldom, If over, overstocked. There 10 a
great variety In this work. It may be
done North or South, East or West,
wherever the opening offers best. Farm.
ing 10 no business for drones or lazy fsl.
lows, but 10 worthy Of tho attention of oil
smart boys who wish dead sure thing.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-02-21
A Judicious Darkey.

4
Old Uncle Nose had never been to the
theatre, but having stuck up bills for a
theatrical troupe and having received q
complimentary ticket to tho gallery, he
Concluded to attend the performance.
ke went dressed up in bis Sunday attire.
He had not been inside of the thestre
more than an hour when he emerged
shaking his head.
"Don'syon like the performance, old
man ?" asked the surprised doorkeeper.
4 mo, sab, ! don't like dem performance
no way ye kin fix it."
"Why what's the matter7n
Muffin much, 'ceptin oman on dc
platfum got to talkin' bout family 'fairs
wid de husband OBJ anudder 'omap, an
marster in Yirgihny got shot plum ter
pieces for doing dat berry fooliahness.
Dara allefs tsout!e whar dat sort OBJ fool.
ishness 10 gwine on an Iss judishus
niggar, I Is. don't want ter be- shot In
de leg BY mistake, or be brunged up 90 q
witness "a do case when It strikes dc
courts" g. '.5:i ! n t.ss S. :, f,Fs { !
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- a young man who WAS dcsirou- Of
marryiog the daughter u 81 wcIl-knnwn
merchant, after many attempts 10 breach
tho subject to the cd gentleman in q
very suffering manner commenced ::
"Mr. O., are You willing 10 lct me
have your daughter Jane ," "Or course
| am, "grut!'y replied tie old man and
wish you could get some other likely
fellows to marry the rc-i Of lhcm.'
= Peter shinkIes Of CoYing,on, KY,
eighty eigh, years old, has brought a
novel sui, .G-;;a; ii. oum. ihr young
man began to work for hiUsc.f NJ the
age Of eighteen, became rich. and EN-.
poyed his father 10 work fpr him. The
old man resigned aud then began suit 70
recover all his sons caruings before he
was twenty one years old.
"BuCbl-raiba."
Quick, corup!r," euro, all annoying Kid
ncy, Bladder aud Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists.