The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-07-02
Anniversary Exercises at Oahu College

The Anniversary Exercises of the Punahou Pre-
paratory School and Oahu College have passed of,
according TO the programme published last week
very pleasantly and satisfactorily. large attend
ance of parents and friends sat patiently through
the recitation of the Punahou Preparatory School,
Friday morning and their Rhetorical Exercises in
the afternoon. The school is so well patronized
that those who wish to send their children must
make early application, as the possible vacancies
are even now almost filled. The new catalogue
shows that there have been lis connected with the
school the past year. The new Principal, Miss
Emma Hall, will have to do exceedingly we'll to do
better than has been done by the present corps of
teachers, Mrs. Ashford and Misses Castro, Lewis.
and Hopper. The school hall had been most taste
fully and profusely decorated by the pupils with
ferns and MALE wreaths, beautiful and fragrant
flowers, and was attractive and home-like as
loving hands could make it. The examinations
had been held two days previous, and these written
tests of scholarship for proficiency and promotion
were very satisfactory proofs Of the thoroughness
and carefulness of both pupils and teachers.
AT Oahu College there was a large attendance of
parents and friends. Now that the fences have
been removed the grounds showed to great adyan-
tage the possibilities of loylness that only await the
touch of cultivated taste TO charm all eyes with the
varied beauties of the location. The new avenue
of approach should be supplemented by a winding
road through the grounds. The Recitation Hall
was crowded with visitors.
The recitations of the various classes, and es-
pecially those In algebra, grammar, and physics
were admirable examples of the methods of in
Inc eNStcL0, ued IueSS, nrOmDtleS6 and
accuracy exhibited by the scholars showed a most
commendable mastery of the studies they had pur-
sued. The compositions written by Mrs. Merritt's
class, suggested by picture shown them for the
first time that morning, showed great readiness
and versatility in the development and expression
of original thought.
The great change in the administration of Oahu
College was most plainly evident in the way in
which the usual noon lunch was served The spa
ciOus dining-room, the elegant viands the appur-
tenances of the table, the prompt yet unobtrusiye
serving Of the guests called forth many express
ions of delight and admiration. The friends OF
the college had the best possible evidence that the
physical wants of the pupils are carefully attended
TO, and. the development Of higher tastes wisely
and lovingly regarded IN the provision made fol-
their bodily comfort and welfare.
The rhetorical exercises in the afternoon showed
high ideals and thorough drill. Prizes of five
four and three dollars had been offered for the
best four Rotations or declarations.
Rev. Mr.. Cruzan, for the Committee of Award
adjudged the first to Miss Hessie Dickson, the
second to Miss May Atherton, the third TO Miss
May Dillingham;. the fourth was finally awarded
| TO Horace Chamberlain, though at frsu Nellie
Warehouse and Horace Hall received equal suff.
rage as equally worthy of the prize.
Rev. n. Beckwiths anniversary address in Fort
Street Church, Monday evening, was on Culture
and Life. 1t was an inspiring and eloquent pre-.
sentgtion of grand truths and sentiments. The
speaker was sure that there was no finer country
for the deyelopement of perfect physical man.
hood than these beautiful and salubrious islands
He urged upon his audience that they should an.
preciate the greatness of the opportunities before
this people, and devote their increasing wealth tC
providing the highest possible culture for then
children. He showed the falsity and the fallacy
of frequent objections against the highest educa.
ton. He rejoiced that beginning had been
made in the right direction. 1t was the want OF
noble ideals and high aims that made bad govern
ment possible. wealth of elegant illustrations
and many happy humorous hits added to the
chasm of high thoughts, elegant language and
graceful and forcible delivery, which delighted all
who had the privilege Of hearing tie address. Al
the suggestion of Judge Judd the audience by a
rising vote unanimously requested the Trustees Ia
secure it for publication. 1t would be we'll if il
could be scattered broadcast through the commu-
nifty. 1t would fot ever stand forth high
water mark of the grand possibilities Providence
has put before this community III the line of that
grandest of earthly attainments, a symmetrical
and elevated Christian character, such as only
Christian education presents and develOpes.