The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-26
ROYAL SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS,
interesting Exercises, and Gratifying
Results for the Past Term

Results for the Past Term.
A large gathering of people was present
at the forty-ninth annual public examin-
atoms OF the Royal School yesterday.
Before 8 a. M. the various school rooms
were occupied by parents and friends,
and the people kept on coming, until
nearly IL O'Clock. The number in and
around the school rooms was estimated
at about one thousand.
The lowest grades were in charge of
the Misses Laid and Miss Mcintyre.
The children in these rooms were en-
gagged during the forenoon in reading,
spelling, and writing exercises on the
blackboard. The children under these
teachers enter school without any prior
! knowledge of English, most of them not
knowing the letters of the alphabet.
The next three upper grades were
under Miss Mist, Mrs. J. 81. Brown, and
Miss Louisa B. Brickwood. The pupils
under these teachers have been studying
reading, writing, arithmetic, and geo.
graphy. REGULATIONS and singing were
given by advanced pupils, which were
very interesting. The next three higher
grades were under Misses Walker, Julia
Taner, and Nellie Brown. The bows in
these classes are taught Swinton's Third
Reader, and their reading was very good
the pupils being very particular with
their articulation. REGULATIONS and sing
ing were given by several small bows
which were all well delivered. Their
pronunciation was very noticeable.
Many of them were heard to remark con-
corning their efficiency in the Rotations.
Mr.. H. w. Peck, the vice-Principal.
conducted his class room exercises in the
room next to that of the Principal; and
the examinations under his charge con-
sisted OF reading, dictation, composition,
arithmetic, and other studies. The
reading was above the average, particu-
lar attention being given to develope the
scholars powers in elocution. The
compositions on the blackboards were
very good, and neatly written. Several
problems in reduction were solved.
These were followed by recitations by
several of the boys, some of them being
very amusing, and were loudly ap-
plauded. Mr.. Peck awarded the prizes,
first to Kuaiwa for the best years work |
in all the studies, and second to James
Wright, for the most deserving. Out of a |
class of Jwenty-three boys, two only |
were absent during the term. Mr.. Peck !
said that he never had any trouble with
his boys, for which he was very thankful |
to them.
The class room exercises in the princi- |
pals room, Rev. Alex. Macintosh, } en-
braced readings by the first and second |
classes in Swinton's fifth reader, recita
tons in physics, grammar; and some
problems in arithmetic and algebra, |
which were all correctly solved. The |
questions in arithmetic and algebra were
selected from the examination papers of
of the College Of Preceptors in England,
the very same questions being re-
quired to pass aspirants in law, medi- |
cine, engineering, etc., in that college. |
Written examinations in grammar,
physics, algebra, arithmetic, geometry, |
and English composition, were held dur
ing the early part of the week, and the |
results have been very satisfactory. The |
papers were well written.
Rev. Mr. Mackintosh's room were held |
Among those present were: III. r. HI.
Princess Liliuokalani, Mr.. A. 7. At |
kinson, InspectorGeneral of Schools, |
Mesdames A. Macintosh, and H. w.
Mist; Messrs. John Bush, G. II. White, |
Mr.. Gallagher, and Prof. M. NJ. Scott.
The exercises commenced with singing,
followed by recitation, "From Client !
to AK" by D. A. Kawaihoa. George |
Kanikau next appeared with, "When
will the millennium come," which !
was given in fine style. Kelekoma
Haul then appeared as the
"Frenchman and his Host'-a conf
cal performance causing much merri-
ment. A dialogue, "Hiring Footman,"
by Miranda, Young, Woodward and
Simeona, was we'll received. Edward
Woodward, Daniel Kamakauahoa and
Charles Akau, each gave recitations.
The closing piece was dialogue, "Eh
What is it ?" in which Charles K. Akau
represented Murcho, deaf gentleman,
who wished to give his daughter Clara,
personated by William Young, in mar
riage to suitors similarly affected. Master
Young, who appeared in young dam
sells clothes, caused laughter. Princess
Liliuokalani delivered the prizes to the
successful pupils, who were as follows
For best years work-Chas. K. Akau, 2
Geo. Kanikau, D. Miranea. For recita
toni Geo. Kanikau, 2 VIM Young.
w. CRUDE, in Mr.. Peck's class, was also
awarded prize.