The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-11
(Ry Miss Ellsner-Read Before the
Mothers and Teachers Club.)
Conclusion.


every turn, and as much by unexpres-
sed. as by expressed thought. 1t
is ever the mental attitude that de-
cides whether our religious, moral ana
ethical training, as well as the intel
lectual. is going to be of telling worth
in this world or not for if we are weak
and negative, it is only the result of
weak and negative thoughts, which
do not permit the will to assert itself;
hence so much failure and yielding to
temptation.
We must not lose sight of the fact,
that however fine our plan of instruc-
ton may be, it is always the personal
ity of the preeeptor that makes
the deciding impression. If these be
truly humanitarian and capable, they
will first of all have no difficulty IN
finding ready openings in connection
with their physiology classes, or IN fact
any branch of study can be made to
serve the purpose to impart illumining
instruction on vital questions, for from
the atom to solar system all furnish
the same opportunity for inspiring dis
courses Their exposition should throw
light on the sacredness of their future
possibilities, and the use of every bodl-
ly function.
The realization OF virtue and right
living should be burnt into their very
souls to become the active working
principle in their daily life and for all
time
Until we have a corps of teachers
trained to thus kindle and nurture the
| nobler aspirations of our maturing
youth, we should supply these as well
as the students with the necessary OPP
portunity to equip themselves, so as
to be able in the future to handle with
tact, delicaey and understanding the
most important questions pertaining to
life, and sex relationship.
This can only be done by procuring
the services of the most enlightened
men and women of medical learning,
who will denver lectures or talks to
our classes at stated intervals, year in,
year out.
Yes, it should even be made compu1-
sorry by law, that every educational
institution should embrace such teach
ings in their curriculum. Similar in
struction for the public at large would
facilitate matters greatly-then, the
home and school atmospheres would be
in accord ard the most salutary eff
feets realized.
There are untold numbers who would
gladly avail themselves of this advant-
age, and we are only waiting for pub
lie opinion to endorse this proposition
to make it reality.
The point is to become thoroughly
arousedl When ignorance on these vital
questions will be something to be
ashamed of, there will come a change
over the topography of our social life,
that viii recall our utopian dreams and
exceed our widest hopes and expecta-
tions.
Let the upblic- spirited citizens of
this community take the "question
of education on this line in earnest and
devise ways and means wherewith to
provide for the necessary funds to carry
it out Not un.- we have made this
or some similar experiment for a
period of several years,-say six, or
eight, can we feel free from criminal
neglect and completely.
But we viii be convinced as to its
usefulness before then, for Fright
Knowledge is a wonderful power, and
when our boys and girls thus instruct
ed reach manageable age, we will reap
harvest in true, high-minded living
that will serve as a beacon light, and
be an inspiration to all concerned.
There are a few innovations, that
have not found general acceptance, the
notice of which might serve to lead us
in the right direction. 1t has been de-
cided that fewer hours of study, and
more concentration and observation
brin- about letter results than our
present system. That classes in Ma
ture study are of inestimable value. |
1t is proven that manual training In
connection with intellectual pursuits
-, f,,1 20 do |
velopment and usefulness to the individ- |
ual, and never comes amiss. One thus |
luckily trained is sure to find out his
liking and aptitude for certain voca-
ton and thus chooses the trade or pro- |
fession congenial to his taste, thereby |
securing his happiness.
There is joy in living when you |
know that you are giving to the world |
the best your nature is capable of, |
and this is only possible under con- |
ditions favorable. Idleness, which is |
such a prolific source of crime, is |
greatly lessened thereby
Athletics are an accepted indispen- |
sable institution, and should be super
vised and much encouraged. It IS "a |
safe and natural outlet for surplus en-
ergy, and the source of happy recre |
alton: eventually the knowledge of |
IHlS VIAL tHcISN IHlO
thought material will bear surprising !
results. Temperance" and the gem
eral lessening of crime will follow in
its wake.
Coedueation is in high favor with |
those who have tried it. 1t certainly
has a great deal to recommend it. The
sharing of duties and pleasures in ear
" life, brings with it feeling of fell
Iowship and good will, which is the
chief element. There is no barrier to
break down, and boys and girls grow
into men and women with full aware
ness as to the various characteristics
of human nature. For those whose
school life has not furnished them with
similar advantages of getting ac-
quainted, social clubs and gatherings
should be provided. always under the
direction of a sensible. wideawake old
er friend, who has not lost the faculty
of sharing the enJOyments of youth.
Their wider circle of acquaintance Will
afford a better field of observation and
I