The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-02-08

advantage To- the teachers as a body,
and far more satisfactory to all con-
cerned; always provided the Board
of Education would give their con-
sent
Experience has proven the impos-
sfbility of securing q full attendance
at the meetings Of the association, IL
those meetings were held during the
stormy seasons Of the year, and in the
opinion of the speaker, teachers ought
not to be expected to make such long
and tiresome journeys at such seasons
and upon such short notice, etc. After
considerable debate, in which all
members present took part, the sec.
rotary was instructed to forward q
circular letter to each of the teachers
of the association who are in the en-
ploy of the Government, requesting
an expression Of their views in regard
to changing the time and duration Of
meetings as proposed, to wit:
l. One meeting Of three days du-
ration, once year, to be held during
the last week of the summer term; or
2. Two meetings q year, each Of
two days duration, to be held during
the dry seasons of the year the exact
date Of such meetings to be decided
upon at the next regular convention
of the association.
Upon receipt of replies from the
teachers, the secretary was further
instructed to address q letter to the
Board of Education, requesting the
necessary permission Of the Board to
hold such meetings at such time or
times most agreeable to and conve-
nient for the majority of the members.
The remaining numbers Of the pro-
gramme were then taken up, viz:
4. A paper, by Miss Augusta Bruce,
Principal Of the Mulamula Industrial
School, Lihue. Subject: "Why /
which was an able argument, clearly
setting forth the advantages to all
concerned, by the regular attendance
Of teachers of all grades at such
gatherings.
5. Tonic-sol-fa, by Mr.. J. B. Alex
ander, proved to be q very entertain
ing and instructive lesson on THE
popular method of teaching vocal
music.
6. Question Box caused some dis
cussion, and no little amusement.
the day. Then followed Unfinished
Business" Under this heading, the
secretary reminded the association
that they had elected officers for a
term of one year, that with the pres
ent meeting the year expired, and
he would be pleased to be released
from further service. Mr.. Austin as
sured the members present that he
fully appreciated the honor conferred
upon him, and thanked them for
same; that he did not wish to shirk
any duty, that he had conscientiously
tried to contribute his little mite for
the good of the cause, and would con-
tinue to do so; but that it was Gus
tomary to elect new officers each year
in all organizations of this character,
and that he preferred to step down and
out in favor OF a younger and ADLER
scribe.
After some discussion, the matter
was tabled until next convention.
Mr.. ]. B. Alexander, chairman of
committee on programme, then pre-
sented the following, which was ap
proved:
PROGRAMME.
/. Dictation -. Mrs. J. B. Alex ander
z. HnOnlcs...... ......... Mrs. ID. T.. AusLln
8. Select Reading. Mrs. Rosalia Weir
4. Annual Meetings"...... 100000.
............... 1900. Mr.. B. Brightwen
The meeting then adjourned. The
teachers were very much pleased with
the kind and courteous manner in
which they were treated by Mr.. Rice,
proprietor of Fairview Hotel, Lihue.
The steamer James Makee arrived
at Kappa this morning after consid-
cradle difficulty and severe pound
ing upon the reef.
She landed her passengers and local
freight as speedily as possible and
then put to sea, laying her course for
Honolulu. AS Captain Peterson gave
no notice of his intention to return to
Honolulu the supposition Is that the
vessel was damaged so as to render an
immediate return necessary.
The wind was blowing fresh from
the south, with every indication of a
kona gale brewing, and increased in
violence, with intermediate rain
squalls, until 2 p. M, when it began to
moderate.
There is considerable dissatisfaction
among residents of this portion of
Kauai at the abrupt manner, irregular
dates and times of departure Of these
steamers.
If the captains could be induced to
give the public reasonable notice of
their intention to sail at unusual times
it would be fully appreciated by
long suffering community. 1t is GUS
tomary for the Mikahala to leave
NawiliwiH at p. m. Saturdays,
and the public make their arrange
ments accordingly. This week she left
without proper notice on Friday after
noon to the serious inconvenience of q
number of people who intended to
take passage and others who wished
to forward mail.
Inquiry at the post Office at Kealia
elected the fact that the postmaster
there knew nothing Of the change of
time Of departure Of the Mikahala
until the mail carrier drove up to his
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