The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-07-27
OUR SCHOOLS.
The Annual Examinations, &C.

SOOQ zeal or pleaSQraOle excitement among the
young ones who had to display their solid work
and their accomplishments
The Pohukaina school for girls, of which Miss
Corney Is principal, assisted by Mrs. NJ. A. Wood
IN the First Primary and Miss Luce first assistant,
led of last Wednesday. The school is divided into
SIX grades, and oral examinations we're conducted
IN all the varied branches of study. These con-
sisted of reading spelling, geography, arithmetic,
and astronomy. In all these branches the child
rem acquitted themselves we'll. The exercises in
studies interspersed with Rotations, songs,
dialogues and instrumental music The singing,
as at all the other public schools was conducted by
Mr.. Berger who instruots the children throughout
the city. A word must be said about the accom-
modations Of the school, They insufficient
and should be remedied directly.
FoRT-sTREET SCHOOL.
On Thursday, oral examinations were held in
the four lower rooms, occupied by Miss Kinney.
Miss Winter, Mrs. Needham and Mrs Winter.
Two hours were then devoted to the examination
of the upper rooms where work IN arithmetic, tri
gonometry, English and algebra was given. Dur
ing the examination the written papers were
shown, displaying neat and accurate work. After
a recess of half an hour the afternoon exercises
commenced.
The school sang bright medley which was fol-
flowed by three Rotations by scholars from the
lower rooms,-"Little truth teller" by Leila Lem
on; 'Pete's Christmas" by Mamie King; 1.-The
Music STOOL" by Mary Weir. "a little too pert"
by Ormond Wall was quite amusing, as was the
bright dialogue Auction mad" rendered in
sprIghtly manner by Bella Weight and Arthur
Wall. Leta Wilder read a paraphrase from the
Lady OF the Lake, and Eneas Macintosh re-
cited 'Phseton," long piece for so small boy to
commit
During a short intermission piano solo was
performed by Arthur Wall. The boy has only been
learning two years, and shows talent. Evelyn
Dexter's recitation "When Spring Began" was
sweet, but the audience became enthusiastic over
Willie Berger's song, ''The Finest on Parade"
this was was encored and was followed by where
there's will there's way, which was also loudly
lad
her recitation the Strange Cat, and Hattie Brown
read a composition on the yearly Examination"
The President of the Board of Education here
rose and excused himself, as his presence was re-
quired at the House. In orderly conduct the chill
dren could give lessons to the members, but he
must not tell tales out of school. He was glad to
see the progress made. If they worked hard they
might rise to be Ministers. He future Min
lister of Finance, of Foreign Affairs, of Interior
Attorney General He had the cause of education
warmly at heart, and he wanted big appropris-
ton for 1t.
The Presidents remarks were followed by "The
Dead DOLL" recited by Lizzie Quincy. Reuben
Dexter gave long defamation, "Fitz James and
Roderick Dhu,' and the programme was termin-
ated with a recitation "Caudle made Mason"
given IN most amusing manner by Anita Neu-
mann, and bright Medley sung by the school.
Professor Scott stated that this year the teachers
had decided TO give no prizes the prizes would come
III the future of life. In many cases 1t was diff
cult to tell which scholar was the best. Prizes
hos ever, were given for drawing by Mrs. Strong.
The recipients were Antoine Cunha, Florence
Hogue, Edith Eldridge, w. Hill, James Love, Aka
Zintaro and Willie Berger. Certificates we're dis
tributed, and after the singing of Hawaii Ponoi,
by the school, both audience and school dispersed.
ROYAL SCHOOL.
The pupils of this school gave AN evening enter
tainment at the Y III. G. A. Hall on Thursday.
A very large company assembled to see and to hear
and the Hall filled to its utmost capacity.
The opening chorus was Footsteps on the Stair
Next recitation Despair. Clerical Wit" by
Kelekoma Haul created considerable amusement.
"a Chemist to his Love- by James II. Bolster,
drew forth some laughter. James N Z. Keola,
delivered in an appropriate manner, the gloomy
"Parrhasius and the Captive. "The Gouty Mer-
chant and the Stranger" was recited by Samson
Palama. George Rosa gave "a Scene from Pick
wick' which called forth continued applause.
"Mr. Caudle has been to Greenwich Fair by S.
Kalakiela, created much amusement. The debat- |
ing club of q boys discussed the question of
"Phrenology" An adaptation of Box and Cox |
was performed by Keola, JAS. II. Bolster and S. L.
Kekumano brought the performance to a satisfac- |
tory conclusion. The Rev. 4. Macintosh, Princi- |
pal, announced that the captain of the school for
the ensuing year was s. L. Kekumano, and amid |
the applause of the audience and the cheers of his
school fellows, silver medal was pinned to his |
breast by H. r. II. the Princess LiliuOkalani.
On Friday morning the scholars of the Royal ]
School assembled to shew their ability in their I
studies The buildings as they usually are were |
crowded with visitors. The Primary department |
showed careful teaching, the pupils being ready |
The department is in charge of Miss Brickwood, |
assisted by Mrs. j. Il. Brown, Misses A. Walker, |
Prescott, Mist and II. Ladd.
II, the intermediate department in charge of |
Mr.. G. H. White and Misses Rhodes Taner and /
Babcock, the scholars were examined in reading, |
physical geography, spelling and arithmetic
Finally the high school classes we're taken in /
the room of the Principal, Rev. A. Macintosh. |
The exercises consisted of Rotations in reading,
etymology, grammar and physiology In all of which |
the pupils seemed interested. The exercises being
closed the prizes were awarded as follows:
Mathematics-1st prize, book, presented by /
lady, was awarded to Job Naukana; % prize, pre-
sented by Il. K. II. Princess Likeike, awarded to
George Rosa.
English Grammar-Ist prize, a book presented |
by Henry Kaia, awarded to s. L. kalakieIa.
Literature and General Marks-A book, pre-
sented by Antoine Rosa, awarded to James n. K.
Keola.
DraEing-1st prize, S. L. Kekumano; ID prize
Sampson Palama.
After three cheers for the Head Master and the
teachers the pupils we're dismissed and the school
examinations for 1856 were happily over for both
teachers and pupils. May all enjoy their holiday.
IoL1sI COLLEGE.
The recirations and distribution of prizes on the
close of the years work at Ioani College took place
on Thursday. The large school room was prettily
decorated with flags. ferns flowers DC. Among
the company present were II. r: H. the Princess
Likelike and other ladies, H. b. M. Commissioner
j. ID. Wodehouse, Esq, and sundry other gentle
men and the school room was well filed with
friends and relatives of the pupils, and former
scholars. The written examinations were held
during the last fortnight of the term. The recita-
tons we're varied by songs, and finished up with
Home Sweet Home by the school. After the DIS
tribution of prizes Hawaii Ponoi was sung and
the pupils and their friends adjourned TO the play
ing fields where various athletic sports were held
The following were the recipients of prizes which
we're distributed by the 1t. Rev. the Bishop of
Honolulu.
Glass I.-First diYision.-W. H. Wright. James
Cockett, j. Winter Second divisional CLARK
c. Winter, 5. Mahaulu.-Map drawing, A. L. Nit
chelI.
Glass ia. Ilihia, J. Lemon, J. Mccarthy.
Arithmetic-H Crane.
Class I'LL Anahu, See Yung, G. CLARK. Good
conduct, boarder j. Aea, day boy l.. Wood.
Glass W.. Cook A. Waller, E Waller