The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-06-24
CLASS OF '92.
commencement Exercises Of Oahu
College Last Evening.
Central Union Church is Hand
sOmeIy Decorated for the
OccasiOn-An Immense
Gathering of People
Were Present.

crowded to its utmost capacity last
evening by the relatives and friends
of the graduates of the class of 1892
of Oahu College. Every available
seat was occupied, and the doorways
and vestibule were packed with spec.
tators. The church was prettily decor
ated with ferns and flowers, and the
organ was almost hidden beneath
MALE and shield of flowers. Just
in front of the organ was bank of
roses extending across the entire
platform. Over the shield was the
motto of the class, "Non Pro Nobis."
The platform had accommodation
for about sixty persons, and all the
chairs were occupied. Her Majesty
was present, accompanied by Major
and Mrs. Robertson, Hon. A. S.
Cleghorn and Hon. Samuel Parker.
The exercises began with an over
ture by the Royal Hawaiian Orches
ira, followed by an eloquent prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Hyde.
The first essay was read by Mr..
Ernest Z. Lyman, who chose for bis
subject Purpose" He compared
the young man OF purpose to the old
time fable of the hare and tortoise,
which, although the hare was the
swiftest runner for time, it was yet
defeated by the tortoise. Daniel
Webster and Lord Beaconstield were
given as examples of indomitable
purpose-laughed at at first, failing
many times, but in the end making
great successes of their lives. Mr..
Lyman handled his subject with a
great deal of ability, and had very
good delivery.
The next address was Capital the
Friend of Labor" by Mr.. w. W.
Chamberlain. He gave many reasons
why the laborer and the capitalist
| should regard each others interests.
and showed that one was totally de-
pendent on the other, especially in
| Hawaii nei.
/ The Girls Glee Club next sang
Schuberts beautiful, 1.-The Lord is
| My Shepherd" They showed careful
training, and rendered this number
| in delightful manner.
Mr.. John Waterhouse next read
an address on cremation. He was
in favor of cremation, and advocated
it's general use. Although the dead
have been buried for centuries, yet
it is all a matter of sentiment.
This will be overcome, if, from
no other reasons than sani-
tary ones. The cost of funeral SER
vices is greatly reduced, which, to
the poor, is an item of much impor-
lance. Mr.. Warehouse believed
that the time would come when
cremation would be general.
Mr.. James N. K. Keola next spoke
on education in Hawaii" He spoke
of the work done in educating the
native Hawaiians by the mission
aries who arrived here in 1920, the
establishing of Lahainaluna Semin-
airy in 1912. The Hawaiian has
much to struggle against in obtain
ing an education. Hawaiian parents
are careless. They have a perfectly
new language to learn. Mr.. Keola's
address showed a careful prepare
ton and thorough study of his
subject.
/ The sixth number was a chorus
from Haydn's Creation" The
Heavens are telling the glory OF
God" given by selected chorus.
Mr.. S. Edward Damon next read q
paper on the English Speaking Peo
pies" He spoke of the influences
which England has had on all ma
tions. England and America, mother
and daughter, are the leading Eng
lish speaking peoples, and have much
influence with each other. The
speaker mentioned Canada, Austria
liza, India and others. The English
speaking peoples of the world gov
ern the world.
Mr.. Charles h. Hyde next spoke or
'sThe Place for Amusement" He ad
vocated all outdoor amusements, AND
claimed that no man could do him
self justice, in mind or body, who die
not take his exercise regularly. I
was as necessary, if not more so, a
our daily bread, as without it ou
bodies, like a piece of machinery
would get out of order. He put il
strong plea for gymnasium a
Punahou, and suggested to the direc
tors that they erect suitable build
t ing and hire an instructor in gym
nastics.
J The College Glee Club next san,
the following song. The words wer
by Mr.. P. II. Dodge, and the must
, by Miss Dale.
> MEMORIES OF PUNAHoU.
f Glad College hours of richest need,
: Replete with joy; how swift we speed
Bright College days of Zest and cheer
That make the rounded, golden yeal
Though quickly flown, your blessing
: stay
: To gladden. us through all our way.
Our lives the ripened fruit vii
grow,
: Which budded first at Punahou.
L Though change occur on every hanC
s Though sundered far by sea and Lane
Nought can our early blessings ma
q The chain of friendship reaches far,
United by common tie
OF mem ries dear that will not die.
% For time will only serve to show
e Fhe wealth we gained at Punaho
n o, days of promise, rich and rare!
The buff and blue we proudly bear.
10 The world before us grandly lies,
As forth from summer scenes al
10 SEioa