The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-20

HE kamaainas Of Hawaii will be
much Interested in the ac-
companying historical sketch
es and articles on the early
history OF Oahu College, which in
its sixty years Of existence has
grown from struggling little
building with a thstch roof into the
splendid proportions OF today. The
photographs here reproduced Of the
Rev Hiram Bingham and Mrs. Bing-
ham viii recall 10 the pioneers Of the
Islands still living many associations
Of the days when the white mans
burden" had been but lately taken up
in the beautiful tropical islands OF
the middle Pacific. which are today
factor in the worlds great scheme
Of commerce and progress.
The following sketch. by Frank A.
Hosmer. was published IN the An
nual issued by the College last year.
preceded by the text. Look unto
the Rock whence ye are hewn,"
Isaiah. 51;1.
Look unto the Rock whence ye are
hewn. Isaiah 5l.1
One Of the monuments 10 the foresight
Of the Christian missionaries IN the Ha-
waiian Islands is the institution known
as Oahu College. the oldest academic
school IN the Pacific. Perhaps the hard
est trial iu those early DAYS was the sepa-
rubon Of parents from their children
whom they were obliged 10 send hack 10
their Eastern homes for an education
As their numbers increased. it was de-
termined 10 maintain a school in the Isl
ands. and Punahou was chosen as the
site. As enrlg as 1875 this beautiful spot
was known 90 be the fuvorite resting
place Of kamehameha the Great. and
with other lends WIS given by him to
kameeiamoku. n powerful chief. whose
son. HOapiii. became In time the posses
sor Of this and other estates HOapiii
left PunahOu to his daughter. Ililiha. who
was married to Bok a high chief, after
ward Governor OF Oahu Here Boki and
iiliha resided for several years after
their return from England. whittier they
had accompanied kamehameha II and his
Queen.
In 1870. when about to depart on his
fatal sandal-wood expedition. Boki gave
Punahou 10 the Rev Hiram Bingham.
who used often 10 repair with his family
to this delightful retreat for seasons Of
needed rest The site Of Mr.. Bingham's
residence is still pointed ont near the
presidents house.
Some time before Mr.. Bingham return
Cd 10 America IN lNto. be generously Of
fered the PunahOu estate as the best ioca-
ton for the future school and the matter
Of providing n competent teacher and a
suitable building was often discussed az
the general meetings" of the mission
At the session Of Mcy. 1871. an appro-
priation Of two thousand dollars was gof-
ed for the buildings. and Rev. Daniel
hole. father Of Governor Sanford r. Dole.
was appointed principal. He was assist
Ell by his wife and Miss Marcia NJ. Smith,
The hrst board Of trustees WAS composed
Of the following gentlemen Messrs. Arm-
strong. Chamberlain. Dole Emerson and
Judd. The school was opened in 1871 Mt
the Bingham residence. but the following
year more eonmodious quarters we're
with 4 ground Ian shaped like the eapi-
tai letter +. enclosing two courts. II WAS
a boarding school as we'll as 4 day school,
since 4 home was provided for the chill
drsn Of the missionaries living on the
other Islands az ihe group During the
SECOND year other children than those Of
the mission were admitted Two years
later Mr. and Mrs William II Rice jofn-
"a the facuitr and Dole Ham and Rice
Hair were soon afterward erecte4. ~
placing portion Of che adobe walls
These huii6inSs were constructed Of coral
cuarrifa ffons the keWaio REF.
Those mere days of Figid economy, but
high ihinkiug went hand ID hand with
plain living
1.-The atmosphere cf the school, Sars
nne who was q student ia that period.
-'was Pnrifan ia lhe hest sense. dominated
~ the grand idea 81 duty. The