The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-07-27
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appears below. Reviews of studies
were held simultaneously in the
seven departments, so that nobody
could stay long in one place and yet
see the whole school. AL the rooms
were beautifully decorated with foli-
age and bloom.
Prof. NJ. NJ. Scott, Principal,
started the review in his room by
placing the class in geometery at
the blackboards. They very rapidly
demonstrated several problems and
theorems, including some given by
the Inspector-General. The smart
pitcher of the Honolulu Baseball
Club distinguished himself in this
exercise, his curves in chalk being
no less graceful than the parabolic
lines he makes the ball describe on
the diamond, The pupils were re-
viewed also in English history, and
English literature III two classes.
Their ready answers and lucid eX-
plantations in these branches showed
thorough tuition from the beginning
of the respective courses. Prot.
SCOTS method of instruction, which
governs all the departments of the
school, makes study in one branch
blend with that in another. Thus q
correct use of the English language
is sedulously cultivated even in the
requirement Of arithmetic, geo.
grapby, ETC., which is perfectly
feasible through making written
exercises one of the chief mediums
for imparting knowledge in all
branches. SO also are literary and
historical studies made mutually
helpful, through appropriate cues
tioning in lessons upon one or the
other The relations of particular
characters to their times, and Of
literary life to specified periods, are
thereby made clear and fixed in the
intelligence and the memory of stu
dents. The written exercises of the
pupils in all branches, which were
exhibited to the visitors, evinced the
grasp of the subjects with which the
pupils have been endowed, as well
as the deep grounding that they
have received in all those essen
tials of education comprised in the
term correct composition. The pen
manShip, punctuation, and literary
style of the papers all, with remark
able lack of exceptions, attest the
foregoing judgment. Proportion
ately with the advancement, all the
departments below the prlncipal's
exhibit the same eXcellencies OF
written work, so that it is needless
to describe each in detail with re-
gard to this feature.
Mr.. A. V. Gear, assistant teacher
in the higher branches, gave reviews
in his room of Latin, physical geo
graphy, algebra and English. Most
of the pupils were very ready in re-
sronses 10 the most difficult ques-
tons, orally and on the blackboard.
! The Latin class was especially pro-
ficient, several of it's members trans
lating from Caesar offhanded!y with
no hesitation.
The other departments in order
to and including the primary grades,
are taught respectively by Mise:
Brown, n. Needham, Winter
Walker and Coursen. They were
all reviewed in the ordinary branches
pertaining TO each. Excellent writ.
ing, distinct and expressive reading
correct spelling, alacrlty in giving
answers, and general brightness
showed efficiency everywhere. Mis-:
Brown has introduced an interesting
feature in physical geography, being
typographical modelling in sand
| putty, etc. a very creditable ape
cimen was model of North Anne
RIGA, showing the chief mountain
ranges and coast lines.
Miss Coursen gave charming ex
hibition of her petit charges in The
NEST juvenile grade. This lady i.
certainly peerless as primary
teacher, although having an enyia
bic record as high school teache
elsewhere. Joined with faultles
technical skill she evinces love 70
the little ones so unmistakable as t,
compel them to return her affection
| With the complete control of thei
minds thus secured Miss Coursel
gives her pupils an inclination TO
study that must influence the bal
ance of their school life. Although
none of Cher review was premedi
tated, nor anything cut and drie'
in advance, the reading and spelling
in classes were correct and vivaciou
to charm, and the slate and black
board exercises, even to a taste O
proverbially hated fractions, per
formed with admirable neatness
precision and readiness.
From the grade just mentioned
the children are passed on to th
very efficient hands of Miss Walker
who has developed Inequalities of
sterling teacher and fills her plac
with credit to the institution.
Miss Winters classes are worth,
of special mention for the high pro
ticiency in English shown in all tn
exercises. Miss Needham is value
as scholar possessing good teach
ing ability, as the work in her de
partment proves, and if liable t