The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-07-22

Thursdays exercise, he expressed
great pleasure for the practicability
shown. The speaker thought that the
teacher who could win from pupils
confidence, love, love of truth, aud
respect for others, were winning the
best success, and the future destiny
of the country depends greatly upon
the teachers. Advising the teachers
to teach the great moral principles
that all faiths embody, they should
not teach sectarianism; nor should
they countenance any race prejudice
in the school. The pupils should be
taught the rights of citizens and
royalty to their King or sovereign.
Hon. g. r. Bishop being intro
duced by Mr.. Atkinson spoke of his
appreciation of the kindness shown
to himself and the Board of Educa-
ton. He was happy to do all he
could for the benefit of the schools
and teachers. He complimented
the teachers upon their untiring
efforts during the week. Heartily
seconding what Mr.. Scott and Prof.
Alexander said, he hoped that as this
convention was such a success many
others would follow. Having been
familiar with the names of the teach
ers by having much to do with them
in an official capacity, yet he could
hardly realize so much ability as
shown among the Hawaiian teachers,
and was especially pleased to see so
many Hawaiian native teachers.
They are the people to be the educa-
tors in the future; they need now
the help of foreign teachers because
they have not had the advantages
necessary to be proficient. Years
ago there were many teachers of the
native language well educated in
that, but they have passed away.
The English language is taking the
place of the native; the change is
not being enforced by the Board of
Education but by the voice OF the
people. He stated that there are
many places the Board of Education
would be glad to fill with Hawaiian
teachers, but for some years to come
there would not be enough to sup
ply the schools. The profession of
teaching, he thought, has been re-
garded with high respect by the Ha-
waiian people, He spoke OF the
natural aptitude and quickness OF
Hawailans to initiate, and urged the
teachers to guard we'll their actions.
In the matter of books he informed
the convention that a Hawaiian his
tory will soon be completed; it will
prove an interesting book for both
pupils and teachers. He touched
upon the matter of religious teach
ing, fearing some teachers mlsunder.
stood the desires of the Board of
Education, he advised them to faith
fully follow the plan suggested by
the Board. During his entire re-
marks the best attention was given
to the many points of interest, en-
couragement, congratulation and adj
vice uttered by the speaker.
Just as the convention was about
to adjourn Mr.. Van Geisen pre-
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to the Inspector General handsome
gold-mounted cane, as token OF
esteem and regard for him in his
untirlng, unceasing labors in the IN
terest of Hawaiian schools and his
kindness and courtesy towards the
teachers. Mr.. Atkinson, almost over
come with feeling, responded IN
hearty appreciation, and wish
ing all pleasant, happy vaca-
ton, adjourned the convention;
Thus ended the first general con-
vention of teachers held on the ISL
and under the Board of Education.
The Board has been liberal to the
teachers, and the latter have showed
their appreciation of the liberality
by uniting in doing all they possibly
could to make success of the con
vention. SO excellent have been the
results that there is no doubt that an
annual convention will meet here,
after. The Board of Education and
the Inspector General deserves IN
stinted praise for their efforts in be-
hoJf of tho taachers and schools.