The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-07-01
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOL.

Recitations Held in the Gymnasium
Exhibition of Mechanical Work Done
! by the Pupils.
On Tuesday A NJ. the recitations
of the Kamehameha school were
held in the gymnasium. Among
those present were, His Majesty the
King, attended by Mr.. j. w. Rob
ertson Vice Chamberlain, Hon. G. r.
Bishop, Hon. A. S. Cleghorn, Prof.
W. D. Alexander, Rev. II. and Mrs.
Bingham, Rev. DIR. Beckwith, Mrs.
Dillingham;, Mrs. Coan, Prof. w. T.
Brigham, Miss Pepoon, Rev. o. P.
Emerson, S. D. Fuller and others.
The pupils were promptly in their
seats, their bright faces all glowing
with animation and interest. All
were attired in the neat school uni
form. Around the building were
hung specimens of freehand and
mechanical drawing, and work done
by the pupils in the tailor, carpenter
and blacksmith's shops.
The exercises opened with reading
and equations by the fifth division.
taught by Miss 1. M. Hight. Under
the diligent care and instruction of
their teacher the young pupils made
good showing and won for them
selves deserved praise. The fourth
division taught by Mr.. Levi Lyman
came next, and they were examined
in reading, analysis and dictation,
showing signs of much progress.
Mr.. .. Thompson who directs the
third division is evidently a teacher
of much ability. His pupils did ex-
cellent work in language lessons,
fractions and geography. The sec
ond division which is in charge of
Mr.. Townsend, first reproduced
story told them by the teacher about
Alapainui King of Hawaii, a number
writing it on the blackboard. This
was interesting and very creditable
work was done. Proportion and in
terest, and letter writing followed.
The fifth division was first examined
in geometry by Mr.. Theo Richards
another able teacher. Then came
oral composition, algebra being omit
ted owing to the lateness of the
hour The efficient principal Rev.
W. B. Oleson had general direction
of the exercises which must have
deeply impressed all present as
being of the most interesting nature.
The examination reflected credit on
the whole staff. The special aim of
the school, language training, has
been well carried out
At the close of the exercises the
visitors were invited to inspect the
work of the boys. On the platform
was a chest made Of cedar, really
fine piece of work to a critical eye,
especially the dovetailing; also, two
fancy tables, one of kou, the other of
koa, both showing excellent finish,
and fit ornaments for any mansion.
A koa book shelf with nickel fittings
attracted considerable attention.
Over the platform were hung speci-
mems of work done by the smaller
boys in the tailor shop, such as mos
quito nets, pants, etc. There was
also specimens of printing, including
tabular work, which was really well |
done. On the walls were hung
clubs, baseball bats, dumb bells, |
croquet mallets and balls, and all |
kinds of turning from four woods,
koa, pride of India, monkey pod and |
also, nearly all kinds of |
tools made in blacksmith shop. A
thorough examination of all this
work of the pupils was exceedingly
satisfactory. Specimens of freehand
and mechanical drawing were dis
played, the latter particularly being
very good. Surely, a grand work is
being done at this noble school.