The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-10-05


God in all his works, and OF Jesus Christ
as the true light Of the world that light
eth every man that cometh into the
world. The church in the Middle Ages
made the mistake Of supposing that ig-
norance and devotion 60 together. But
We have learned that the man of God in
order to be furnished unto all good works
must know something as well as fee
something-must be enlightened in mind
as well warmed in heart
The cornerstone was then laid Prin-
Clip. S. P. French of the school spoke
al -ome length. saying it was moss
inspiring day for the teachers of the
school, who were looking forward &c
the better conditions for their work
and adjuring the children to loyalty &c
the school
DR.. Hiram Bingham spoke of his rec
elections of the days when the Puma
hou grounds were the property Of his
father, who devoted them to the cause
of education, and how there was a
sense OF pride TO him in being called
to officiate upon such an occasion. for
ne believed that he was there because
of the relations of his rather with the
school. He said there were being laid
down the two principles Of science and
faith. las long as this institution
stands for Jesus Christ he said. $50
long will God prosper it,"
To the music of the Oahu yeIl the
box was then placed in the cavity, and
DR.. Bingham and Mr.. French took
charge of the final act of walling it in
with cement This concluded, Mr.. A.
B. Wood, representing the Board OF
Education, spoke from the standpoint
of the educator and friend of schools
in general He said:
MR.. WOODS ADDRESS.
| The Board of Education has no juris-
diction over the Oahu College. The aims
and interests of both institutions, how
/ ever, are identical, as they have as their
ideal the betterment of the individual
through the leading out of youthful
minds into higher plains of thought and
action.
We congratulate the President and
Trustees of Oahu College today upon
| this occasion of the laying of the corner
stone of the new Preparatory Building.
This achievement is the result of much
| thought and labor, and as an environ
ment mas much influence in training we
believe that modern equipment and
healthful and aesthetic surroundings
may become potent factors in the prac-
teal development of our children
We cannot escape the fact that Ha-
wall, with it's cosmopolitan population
and as yet underlined and undetermined
influences, resulting from our closer
touch with the greater American Conti-
nent, has many difficult problems along
educational lines. These problems can
not be solved by any shrinking or hest
tating attitude. Action is necessary. and
this action must be the result of an in
fusion OF the spirit of wisdom and JUS
tice, which emauates from the throne of
the Almighty: no lesser sense of respon-
sibility will avail.
The education of the masses is a term
which We SO often hear in these days,
and very much IS being done for the ele-
walton Of mankind and the betterment
OF the human condition; these efforts are
often useless, however, because too gen
eral have but recently read of teach
er who became discouraged because she |
was giving so much time and attention !
to one small boy, instead of being able to |
touch many lives. She was, however, |
true to the trust reposed in her, and this |
same boy, imbibing her loyal spirit, |
grew up into great reformer This re- |
suit alone was sufficient for her life
work. This is but an added testimony to
the fact that specific work is the effec-
tive work.
MONUMENT TO THE PORT.
These educational institutions, with
their equipments, are grand monuments
to those who have had the education of
the children of Hawaii on their hearts,
and we have every reason TO rejoice at
the great advantages of today.
We must not allow ourselves to for
get, however, that learning alone is in
sufficient to make good citizens. The
spirit with which a student goes out Of |
an institution shows whether his educa.
ton has been a success or not. Presi-
dent Roosevelt stated, in speech at
short time ago, that the |
life of high endeavor is the only life
worth living. Our lamented president,
William Mckinley, with his strict sense
of honor and his absolute incorrupti-
bility, illustrates, in his life, this spirit
of high endeayor.
Teachers are partially responsible for
the spirit of an institution, but not en-
tirely so. The bearing and attitude OF a |
as he comes and goes among
his fellows, has much to do with it.
Many an institution has suffered IN repu-
tation and the ability to accomplish great
results, because few of its students
have had low ideas of rectitude and i.on-
or. Teachers and students working to-
gether thoroughly in sympa, Thy with |
each other, can accomplish a result that |
cannot be estimated, in spirit which, /
once evolved, reaches into wider and |
wider realms.
We trust that the ambitions and hopes |
of those who have the great success of |
Oahu College nearest at heart may be /
more than realized and that its influence
may be far-reaching.
Mr.. Richard Armstrong, who, in 1855, /
drew up and proposed an act remoielins |
the Department of Public Instruction OF |
Hawaii and who was President for a pc /
Rod of thirteen years, wrote in his jour !
nal: "If know my heart, wish in this |
office to honor God in laboring for the !
good of the rising generations.
This is a purpose which we may well |
take as our own.
With a standing audience, the hymn, /
My Country, tbs of Thee" was sung, |
and after the benediction by Dr.. Bling |
ham the audience dispersed