The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-01


Mckinley were fervently given at the
High School yesterday afternoon in
song and speech, and the lessons to be
gained from the life of the martyred
head Of the nation were finely drawn
by Prof. M. M. Scott, principal of the
High School. The exercises were held
in the main schoolroom downstairs all
of the older pupils with their teachers
being present. Behind the principal
desk, tackled to the wall were pictures
of Lincoln and Garfield the first mar
tyred Presidents Between these was
a handsome picture of President Nc
Kinley, heavily and artistically drap-
ed in black, the folds of "a great
American flag thanking it,
The pupils seemed greatly impressed
with the purpose of the gathering,
and showed deep and patriotic interest
in the various numbers of the hastily
arranged program, which was as fol-
lows:
Hymn-"America," School.
Prayer-Rev Mr.. Trent.
Hymn-"To God on High" School
Sketch Of McKinley's Life-Mr. Lull.
Solo-Charles E. Elston.
Lessons of McKinley's Life-Prof. NJ.
NJ. Scott.
Reading-Miss Cartwright.
Hymn-"Nearer Ny God to Thee
School.
Benediction.
Throughout the exercises the pupils
maintained a dignified silence and took
in every word spoken of the life of the
late President Professor Scott made
some vivid comparisons as to the effect
of the assassin's work on all classes Of
society, and clearly demonstrated the
necessity, even in such a trying time.
that the law should take it's course
NIT th.a col he
menced at 1 o'clock, and lasted for
nearly an hour, at which time the
school was dismissed for the day.
Rev. Mr.. Trent in the opening pray
er spoke of the simple honest life Of
the President, his devotion to his
mother, his wife, and to all things per-
tanning to home. and above all, his
earnest purpose to do we'll toward all
men in serving his country.
Mr.. Lull gave a clear history of the
President from his boyhood days, his
career in the war of the rebellion, his
short career as a lawyer, and the brill
liant record he made in Congress and
in the White House. His life was
the example of the glory of American
citizenship. Like many Of the former
Presidents, he was born in humble
circumstances of "a family known for
it's worth. Throughout his entire life
he never let a day pass without send
ing his mother letter or a telegram,
even on his busiest days. His devotion
to his wife was known the world over,
and it was these qualities, as well as
his ability, which have made him dear
to the people, who have shown such
sincere grief at his untimely end.
Professor Scott spoke mainly upon
the lessons to he derived from McKin-
ley's life.
1T has been the custom of all coun-
tries" said he, ito pay respect to the
honored dead. The Greeks showed the
greatest respect to the memory Of
those who had done the State service.
The greatest artists have erected
monuments, great preachers have
preached the most eloquent Of sermons
in honor Of those who have rendered
public service, to those who have pre-
served society. I would not have you
go away with the idea that these only
are to be honored who occupy exalted
positions, but in all civilized and I'M
civilized nations tributes are always
paid to those who have rendered their
duty to communities or performed
anything of public nature which they
conceived to be their duty. So, the
higher and more exalted the position
one occupies, the more widespread
these tributes. The man who is Presi-
dent of the United States is known
all over the world, is praised and laud-