Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-05-14
COLLEGE library
CORNER STONE laid
Ceremony Marked By
Good Work Of
Students

Inc ceremony Oh tne laying vi tHe
cornerstone of the new library at
Oahu College, held yesterday after
noon, was the best function of the
kind ever held at the old and pro-
gressive institution.
The most attractive part Of the
program was the participation Of the
young people, students Of the insti-
tuition. Their speaking was clear
and splendidly enunciated so as to be
well understood by the whole au-
dience. The singing was Of the same
excellent order. The chorus singing
was the best that "Punahou" has
given in long period.
The attendance Of friends OF the
college was large and each one was
pleased with the obviously good
work that is being done and the
great loyalty of pupils, present and
past.
DIR. Alexander In his address stated
that a separate library building was
first spoken of in 1866, and he ex-
pressed great pleasure in seeing the
plan brought to completion during
his lifetime.
Contributions of books were made
by Rev. Lorrin Andrews, Captain
cleveland, Hon. Luther Severance.
Judge Austin, Rev. G. T. Mills, Rev.
DR.. Damon, DR.. Mckenzie. Hon. G. r..
Bishop. DR.. w. T. Brigham, Mr.. ana
Mrs Henry n. Castle, Prof. +. A.
llosmer Snd others.
Judge Perry. who dwelt on the
value of the library, reminded the
students that by strengthening the
library by their visits and the con-
sultation of the books of learning to
be found there they would be strcng-
thening themselves.
w. A. Kinney, speaking on the eel
ebration, compared the condition of
the North and South at the time of
the Civil War, when the rich South.
the land of class, went down before
the educated masses of the relatively
poorer North. He very ably spoke
of the high standards of manhood
and urged his interested listeners to
elaborate on the ideal of freedom
His address was extensive and full 81
educational suggestion.
Walter II. Dillingham;, on bchal
of the trustees, having thanked thu
donors of the library building fund
said that In 1906 when 1t was ncces
sary to add both dormitory and lee
turc accommodations, Mr.. and Mrs
Cooke generously gave twenty thou
sand dollars towards the building
fund. Mr.. Kerr was employed as ar
chitect and drawings and specifica
lions were submitted for bids. TIL
lowest figure rendered was $39,993
This price was so far in excess Of tn
funds available, II seemed unwarran
ted to attempt to alter the plans b.
process of elimination to bring tn
cost within the amount available. A
this juncturc Mr.. and Mrs. Cook
again came to the aid of the trustees
Mr.. Cooke went carefully over tn
plans and. after suggesting few mi
nor changes, urged that another ca
for tenders be made. The openin
! of these next bids showed the lowes
offer to be that of Mr.. John Oudel
: kirk, $34s293.
: Before this disappointment wa
. realized, the trustees were advised {
9 a further gift by Mr.. and Mr.
. Cooke of $4,000 to the buildin
o fund and $4,000 for the purchase {
c books. This amount, together wit
the original gift OF 100000, with tn
accrued interest. brought the fun
4 up to the contract cost and the con
mencement of the building was n,
u thOriZcd.
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