332 10 11783 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ff94850ec4dd2ed15dd1168a3b5a30b6.pdf d838bde6bf6d230818560467cf0faa24 PDF Text Text EXTRACTS PROM THE M INUTES OF THE G E N E R A L M E E T IN G OF THE SANDW ICH ISL A N D S’ MISSION, H E L D AT H O N O L U L U , JUNE AND JULY, 183 5. OAHU: MISSION PRESS. 1835. ��MINUTES. A G e n e r a l M e e t in g of the Sandwich Islands’ Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9, A. M . June 4th, 1835, and continued by adjournment until July 3rd. Members present. Rev. S a m u e l W h it n e y , Waimea, Kaui. Koloa, “ P e t e r J. G u l ic k , (C Wm. P. A l e x a n d e r , Waioli, u H ir a m B in g h a m , Honolulu, a a R e u b e n T in k e r , G. P. J u d d , M. D. Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , u “ A n d r ew J ohnstone, “ E d m u n d H. R o g e r s , Waialua, Rev. J o h n S . E m e r s o n , Ewa, u L o w e l l S m ith , a B e n ja m in W. P a r k e r , Kaneohe a W il l ia m R ic h a r d s , L a h a in a , (£ E p h r a im S p a u l d in g , “ it L o r r in A n d r e w s , L a h a in a lu n a , Maui. C lark, “ it JEopnhartahima n W. S. G r e e n , W a ilu k u , a R ic h a r d A r m s t r o n g , H a ik u , a A sa T h u r s t o n , Kailua, (C a A r t e m a s B is h o p , u C ochran F o rbes, Kaawaloa, it £ Hawaii. D w ig h t B a l d w in , Waimea, (t L o r en zo L yons, Hilo, S h e l d o n D ib b l e , u D a vid B . L y m a n , Organization of the Meeting. Rev. E p h r a im W. C l a r k was chosen Moderator. M r. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , Scribe. Rev. R e u b e n T in k e r , Assistant Scribe. List of Overtures. 1. Reports of Stations. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. ; �4 REPORTS OF STATIONS. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. [1835. Correspondence with Societies and individuals. High School. Census for the New Geography. Marriages and Divorces. Assignment of translations, etc. for the ensuing year. Agriculture. Manufacture of Cotton. Reception of the new Reinforcement. Location of Missionaries. Kumu Hawaii. Library. Intemperance in ardent Spirits and Tobacco. Aid in building Molokai church. 1. Reports of ^Stations. Written reports from all the stations were read, furnish­ ing matter for the general letter to the Board; and from which is derived the following, Statistical table of Marriages, Schools, Churches, &c., for the year ending June 1, 1835. Hamakua, rt J Waimea, i« J Kailua, hH 1Kaawaloa, ( Haiku, *5 I Wailuku, 1 Lahaina, ^Lahainaluna, Molokaj, [ Kaneohe, 1=j Honolulu, *n i Ewa, 0 [ W aialua, .j r Waimea, rt rt 2 Koloa, * ( W aioli, �1835 .] PR IN T IN G . 5 3. Reports of Standing Committees. Report of the Printing Committee for the year ending June 1, 1835. There were on hand at the commencement of the year, 2,078 reams of paper. Received since by the Velocity, 210 reams. This, added to the amount on hand, makes 2,288 yearns. The greater part of this is of small size and inferior quality. Five hundred and ninety reams have been used during the year, and 36 reams have been render­ ed unfit for printing by being wet on board ship; 174 have been sent to the High School; leaving on hand at the present time 1,488 reams. The following works have been printed during the year. mo pages. copies. total. 12 128 10,000 1,280,000 I. and II. Samuel, 12 60 10,000 600,000 Judges and Ruth, 12 68 1,000 68,000 Colburn’s Arithmetic, 12 120 2 ,0 0 0 240.000 Colburn’s Sequel, 12 4 500 2,000 M arket Laws, Constitution of Maternal Asso. 12 4 10,000 40.000 4 16 1,500 24.000 Logarithms, 4 112 3 ,028 339,136 Kumu Hawaii, 8 16 2 ,0 00 32.000 Almanac, 16 128 10,000 1,280,000 Hymn Book, (reprint,) 12 12 10,000 120.000 Laws of the King, a 12 72 10,000 720.000 Matthew^, 12 4 500 2.000 Native Alphabet, “ 12 48 10,000 480.000 Ikemua, “ 12 4 10,000 40.000 “ printed cover, “ 18 36 15,000 540.000 Ai o ka La, “ 4 24 2 ,0 0 0 48.000 “ 24 Tracts, 1 10,000 10 Commandments, handbill, 10.000 Minutes of Gen. Meet. (Eng.) 12 36 1,800 50 12 20 Gen. Letters from Rooms, 50 1,000 4 24 2 00 Nautical Almanac, for 1835, 4,800 12 Price Current, 400 Translation of the King’s 12 8 500 4.000 Laws, Certificates and Handbills 2,640 for foreigners, * 8 40 5 00 20,000 Vocabulary, 12 4 500 Harbor Laws, 2.000 1# 989 119,328 5,901,776 �6 SALARIES. [1835. The expenses of the above works have been as follows: For 590 1-2 reams of paper at $3 12 1-2 . . . $1?845 31 “ Composition, presswork, folding, gathering, > - nQ - r binding, and stitching,........................................ $ 9 ° “ 12 1-2 per cent a d d e d ,.................................... 139 94 “ Ink, 75 lbs. at 50 cts............................................ 37 50 u Skins, 150 lbs. at 16 cts..................................... 24 00 “ Pasteboard, 300 lbs. 10 cts................................ 30 00 “ Thread, 10 lbs. at $ 1 ....................................... 10 00 $3,206 30 There are now in the office the following works ready for the press: Mark in type. Nehemiah partly in type. Logarithms, partly printed. Hymn Book, partly printed. • Vocabulary, commenced. In the Bindery, work has been done nearly to the amount of our means. Most of the works finished during the year have been put up in some way. Two natives have been constantly employed and part of the time three. There has not been room for more. Printing Office. Two presses have been in operation for most of the year. The smallness of the office has caused great delay in the despatch of our works; adso the sickness of some of the hands, and the death of one of the most efficient, Rrjhard Kalaaiaulu. Twelve natives have been employed in the printing de­ partment; five part of the time at press work and part in folding,—the press men relieving each other every hour. In the month of May the new stone building was occupi­ ed. There is ample room on the lower floor for 2 printing presses, and two standing presses. There is also a well of water with an iron puinp. The second floor is occupied as a composition room, in which is a Ramage proof press, six stands, and the other furniture of the office. The third floor is occupied for storing and drying. Salaries. The Committee on salaries reported that no new light �HIGH SCHOOL. 7 1835 .] had opened on the subject during the past year. They recommended, however, that the subject be kept in view. The committee was discharged. 3. Correspondence. The unfulfilled appointments of the last year are conti­ nued to the individuals then designated, except that the letter to the Am. Tract Society, Boston, be written by M r. Bingham. Messrs. Richards and Dibble were appointed to write an appeal to the churches on the subject of their contro­ versies. Mr. Spaulding to write to the Philadelphia Bible So­ ciety;—Mr. Binghdm to the Missionary Society in IV. York of which D. Stevens is Secretary; and also to the London Tract Society. M r. Tinker to the Society of Inquiry in the Theo. Sem. at Columbia, S. C.;—Mr. Parker to the Society of Inquiry in Amherst College; Mr. Spaulding to the Philadelphian Society in Middlebury College, and Mr. Andrews to the A. S. S. Union. Messrs. Richards, Alexander and Tinker to write the annual letter to the Board. Fourth Annual Report of the Directors of the High School• Owing to the protracted session of the General Meeting at Honolulu in June, 1834, the summer session of the High School did not commence until July 2Qth. Between that time and the month of December following, there were about four weeks of interruption in the school, at different times and for different purposes. About the last week of April and the first of May the school was suspended a week or more for the purpose of making a road to the sea shore; making in all about five weeks, besidesLthe regular vacation months of December and June. The school has therefore been in session about thirty nine weeks,—a much longer period than that of any preceding year. Of the eighty scholars who attended school during the preceding year, only 66 returned. No new scholars en­ tered the school during the first session of the present year, that is, previous to the first of January. Since the first of January, scholars have entered the school from the differ­ ent islands as follows: �8 HIGH SCHOOL. [1835. 15 16 6 4 5 5 51 The scholars have generally enjoyed uninterrupted health; at least very few cases of sickness have occurred to prevent regular attendance at school. And it may be stated also that since January in particular, the attendance of the scholars on the duties of the school has been good, probably as good as at any institution of learning with the same number of scholars. A greater portion than hereto­ fore of the scholars who have lately entered the school are young and unmarried: several small boys have entered from the ages of ten to sixteen. Of the scholars who have entered the past year. The qualifications of the scholars that have entered the school since January have generally been of a higher order than that of any preceding number of scholars, showing the great importance of increased efforts at the different stations. One thing here ought to be mentioned and kept in mind hereafter; that is, the importance of having schol­ ars designed for a new class all enter the school at the same time. Scholars have been entering, of different quali­ fications and attainments almost every week during the last term, thereby requiring constant changes in the classes or great trouble and extra time in the teachers. Oj the studies and moral character of the scholars. # The studies pursued in school during the past year have been a continuance of the studies commenced the year before, viz. Geography, principally topographical or on Maps. Sacred Geography, topographical, historical and descriptive. Geometry. Arithmetic, both mental and cy­ phering. Trigonometry. Rudiments of the Greek Language, and Composition in their own language. According to the recommendation of the Directors and the vote of General Meeting, Mr. Clark removed to LahaiHawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, �1835.] 9 HIGH SCHOOL. naluna and engaged as assistant instructor in the school about the first of August. H is department, as specified at the time of his appointment, has been that of the Natural Sciences, while the Principal has been more confined to sacred Geography and the Greek Language. The pro­ gress made in these branches has not been great, owing to a variety of causes. The want of suitable school rooms;— the want of apparatus and books, and the quantity of ex­ traneous labor that has either been given to the Teachers, such as the preparation of books not directly connected with the studies of the school; or the secular labors which have devolved on them in carrying on the operations of the institution, such as building their own houses, looking out for materials, providing for the wants of the families,oversee­ ing the Printing office,&c. &c. by which much time has been necessarily taken from the school and from the preparation of studies and books &c. and consequently the progress of the school retarded. No diminution of interest in the school or in a desire to acquire knowledge has shown itself; it has rather increased, and a few of those scholars who Jive in Lahaina or neigh­ borhood have turned their acquirements to immediate ac­ count by keeping up Saturday and Sabbath schools. The propriety of tnis, however, may be considered doubtful. During the past year, there has been no such delinquen­ cy or irregularity of conduct as to occasion any difficulty or require any severe censure from the Teachers. Connection of M r. Dibble with the High School. About the 2th of October Mr. Dibble and family arrived at Lahaina from Hilo, on Hawaii, principally for medical aid for a sick child. In the wise providence of God their child was taken from them about the middle of November. After consultation with the brethren at Lahaina, Mr. Dibble was invited, (as will appear by other documents,) to engage as assistant in the High School. Accordingly about the last of Nov. Mr. Dibble commenced hearing the recita­ tions of some classes; but most of his time and attention have been given to thenreligiotis instruction of the school. The branches which Mr. D. taught were Sacred Geogra­ phy and Natural History. M r. D. was requested by the Principal to take charge of the religious instruction of the �[1835. HIGH SCHOOL. 10 school, inasmuch as experience had shown that the constant labors ofthe week days in school and in the office, rendered it impossible to make such preparations as were necessary for preaching twice and attending a Bible class and two Sabbath schools, all which appeared essential to the wel­ fare of the school. Mr. Clark has acted as stated supply for the year past at Kaanapali. O f the religious instruction of the school. From the commencement of the school in July until the last of Nov., the religious instruction of the school was con­ ducted by the Principal, and consisted of a Sabbath school which met at 8 o’clock in the morning—made up of the scholars, wives, servants and children and a few kamaainas, together with as many of the scholars of the High School as chose to attend. The Principal was assisted by some ofthe best scholars who acted as monitors. At 10 o’clock, preaching. At 2 o’clock, P. M. the same Sabbath school met again. At 4 o’clock, a Bible class met, making use of the Bible class book translated from Fisk and Abbot. All the scholars ©f the H igh School, however, could not belong to the Bible class for want of the portions of the Old Testament that have been printed. The religious services of the day closed with a sermon in the evening. Since the last of Nov. some changes have taken place for the better. With much trouble, most of the scholars have been able to procure the portions of the Old Testa­ ment that had been printed, and all the scholars have nominally been brought into the Bible class, which now meets on Wednesday, after the regular exercises of the school have closed. The Sabbath school has also been remodeled, and a sermon is preached at half past 10, A. JVI., and at 4 O’clock, P. M., and another in the evening. A sermon is also preached on Thursday evening, making in all four sermons per week. The second week in March was set apart entirely for religious instruction. A pro­ tracted meeting was continued eight days, including two Sabbaths. O f the fruit of these religious instructions we have nothing to say except that all classes old and young have increased in knowledge. But the Spirit has not visited us. It is to be feared that nearly all these scholars, �HIGH SCHOOL. 11 1835.] who are shortly to exert an important influence on the af­ fairs of state and upon the churches, are yet in the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity, deceiving themselves with the thought that because they have forsaken some sins, because they are not now open worshippers of false gods, therefore they are on the side of the Lord, walking in the straight and narrow path to Heaven. Let it not be considered out of place here to recommend that the members of this mission observe the last Thurs­ day of Feb. in each year as a day of special prayer for the H igh School. Surely if special prayer is needed for colle­ ges, academies and seminaries in the United States, it is doubly so here. O f the school for the scholars’ wives. Some time in August a school was opened for the benefit of the scholars’ wives, alternately superintended in per­ son, a week each by the two instructors of the High School. This school, owing to circumstances already mentioned, dragged heavily. After Mr. Dibble’s connection with the school, it was remodeled—has been continued, and has now for several weeks been under the superintendance of Mrs. Clark. This branch of the H igh School has often been referred to in reports* but has never yet received the attention it deserves. It will be in vain to educate the male part of the population, if the female portion remain ignorant, idle and debased. At least the influence their husbands might be expected to exert hereafter, will be neutralized or greatly diminished by the ignorance and the stupidity of their wives. O f the week day school for children. For about five months past there has been a regular week day school for children superintended by Mr. and Mrs. Dibble and Mrs. Clark. The whole number of children about 40; average and regular number 35. These children were mostly taken literally from the waysides and from the palis in the neighborhood of Lahainaluna. But they have made very commendable progress in learning; have been very regular and punctual in attendance, there­ by showing that well directed efforts at this point will not be in vain. �[1835 It is the opinion of those who have had the care of this school, that there are no obstacles on the part of the children to their speedy and thorough improvement. And hitherto there has been no obstacle on the part of the parents. The whole number of persons, therefore, under daily instruction at the High School is as follows: High School proper, 118 Scholars’ wives and others, 80 Children, 45 243. Of the Press and Printing As was mentioned before, a second hand Ramage Press was received and set up in July last by Mr. Rogers. Long primer types also were furnished to the amount of twelve duodecimo pages, besides some sorts, a few feet of brass rule and some furniture. A few other things have also been furnished from time to time, but still not sufficient to enable us to do work with neatness or expedition. The printing, so far as composition and press work is concerned, has been conducted entirely by the scholars of the High School, for which they have been paid, according to the work done, at Honolulu prices. A cutting press wTas received during the year, and one of the scholars, with little or no instruction, commenced the business of book-binding, and has done considerable and his work is respectable. The works that have been printed during the year are as follows. No. Dages. Size. No. of cop. Lama Hawaii, 11 44 Quarto. 200 192 12 mo. 1500 Mooolelo Holoholona, Anahonua, 4 forms. 32 8 vo. 1500 Huliano, 7 do. 112 16 mo. 1200 48 12 mo. 1000 Ikemua, 31 Nehemia, do. 1000 Mooolelo Ekalesia, 95 do. 500 No ka La Sabati, 12 do. 500 8 64 Haiao, do. 500 630 Making in all 630 continuous pages of printed matter. i2 HIGH SCHOOL. �1835.] 13 HIGH SCHOOL. Besides this, covers have been printed for several tracts, catalogues of the scholars of the High School,, an.edition of one thousand copies of the plates accompanying the Natural History and some other things of less note. It may also be stated, that some incipient attempts have been made at engraving on copp^i by two or three :of the scholars. -The Treasurer’s report of the High School will show the expense of the establishment. The. importance of a complete printing establishment, in connection with the H gh School, is felt more and more by all who are conversant with the details of its operations. Undoubtedly much more might have been done at the High School press daring the past year, had the office been superintended by a skilful workman devoted entirely, to the business. But the office is very deficient in many things necessary to despatch and neatness of workmanship. Among other things it may be proper to state that a font of type for printing English is very mnch needed. As was observed before, a statement has been made to the Board respecting the importance and wants of the office, and as­ sistance may be expected in due time. If, however, some present help could bo rendered, it would undoubtedly tend to advance the interests of the school. Net gain to the School during the past year. 1. It mtiy be considered as gain in that Providence has so ordered events that nothing injurious or detrimental to the school has transpired during the year. 2. A new class of 51 scholars has entered the school generally better prepared by. having higher qualifications than any class that heretofore has entered. 3. No complaint has been made respecting the want of the means of subsistancc. This has been matter of com­ plaint heretofore. 4. The gain to the school in acquired information is but little in compaiison to what it should he, owing to causes before mentioned, but still is sufficient to ke< p the scholars from despondency, while they and the instructors hope for better acc< mmodati< ns hereafter. 5. The gain to the school in moral and religious in- 2 �[1835 HIGH SCHOOL. 14 struction has been considerable, much above that of any preceding year. 6. The gain in accommodations for imparting instruc­ tion, or internal facilities for conducting the school, has been nothing; for reasons before mentioned. Neither has there been any thing in the long wished for and neces­ sary department of manual labor. In accommodations, dwellings, &c. for the instructors, the gain has been con­ siderable. Mr. Clark’s house is nearly completed—also a study has been built and some other fixtures. The walls of a house for the Principal are up and some other things are in progress for the comfort of the families. Since, therefore, something has actually been gained, and no obstacles oppose themselves to the future progress of the school, let the Mission take courage and go for­ ward trusting in him who has commanded us to “ teach all nations,” and praying that his wisdom may guide us, and that by his blessing our institution may be the means of preservation to the nation, but especially of salvation to a multitude of souls now perishing in their sins. The Directors, at the suggests n of the Principal and his associates, btg leave to lay before this meeting the following subjects for consideration. An assistant instructor. The reasons have in part appeared in the preceding report. They however may be cursorily stated. 1. The great and increasing importance of urging for­ ward education among the people of these islands without delay; hence the duty of using every lawful means. The means among ethers for producing such an end is a full supply of teachers, for the institutions already in existence 2. The fact that the experiment of a High School has successfully been made—that Hawaiians are capable of being taught any art or science—that they are desirous io learn—that no obstacles at present exist to the speedy establishment of an institution such as the Mission need, the Board wish, and the exigencies of the nation require, is a reason why nothing should be left undone that can be done, to put the High School on a solid and firm basis. 3. The great need of an assistant instructor. The great work that is to be done and the comparatively few �15 1835.] II1GH SCHOOL. facilities for doing it, render more help necessary. In say ing this, we make no use of the fact that in all civilized countries, no institution of learning with the same number of scholars as the High School, and when education is designed to be extended beyond the elementary branches, is expected to go into operation, much less to flourish, short of three and often four and live or more professors, and that too when there is no care of erecting buildings, super­ intending secular concerns, managing a printing office, and where too all their books, both ciassick and reference books, are made ready at hand; but we urge the claim from the great work to be done, and which must be done speedily or will never be done at all. 4. The fact that the operations of the school must ne­ cessarily be exceedingly slow and inefficient without more help, and the encouragement which the Board have repeat­ edly given to go forward, are strong reasons why at least one other teacher should be appointed now, with the full ex­ pectation that others will be needed hereafter. Secular Agent for (he High School. The reasons are, 1. The great quantity of secular business that must be done before the school can go into full operation—such as, appropriating judiciously the funds designated—keeping the accounts of the station— procuring materials for build­ ings— hiring workmen—superintending work—such as the instructors houses—houses of the scholars— and the build­ ings of the institution, &c. &c. requires assistance in this department. 2. The fact that, if one of the present instructors should devote his time to this department, he can do nothing for the immediate instruction of the scholars, is a reason why some individual should be devoted to this business. Wherefore, resolved, that application be made to the Board for a secu­ lar agent for the High School, and that for the present the Gen. Agent of the Mission be authorised to furnish the funds for hiring a person to fill that office. It is strongly recommended also that definite arrangements be made for the public buildings of the school* �16 HIGH SCHOOL. [1835. Security of the land at Lahainaluna and vicinity for the use of the school. 1. The instructors recommend that the Irtnd between the two ravines between which Lahainaluna lies, begin­ ning at about half way up fr< m the sea shore to the school house at Lahainaluna, and from some distance below the house of the Principal including'the ravine on the left with its water privileges and extending to the top of the mountain including the large knob just above Lahainaluna, be secu­ red by purchase, grant, lease or otherwise, provided it can be done for a reasonable sum,to be entirely at the control of the mission and for the use and benefit ofthe High School. 2. It is recommended that the land in the valley now generally wrought into kalo patches, be divided out to the scholars, making allowance for wife and children, but for no others. 3. That the land on the side hill in froRt of the school house and ofthe Teacher’s houses, be divided into building lots of one half acre each: that a house be erected on each lot of a sufficient size for one family and one unmarried scholar, (say 30 feet by 14,) the mission to procure timber for the roof, furnish doors, windows and plaster the house; the rest to be done by the person or persons who first inhabit the house. When finished, the house and yard to be the property of the school, and the labor bestowed by the occupants to be recognized as rent during the time they shall continue students of the school. 4. That a farmer be procured to teach agriculture who shall take charge of the secular concerns of the school. 5. That the scholars be required to cultivate the land or procure their own food by their own personal industry, but individuals shall not be allowed to sell their overplus stock of provisions in market. If any provisions are raised for sale, the sales shall be made through an agent appoint­ ed for that purpose, and such articles procured as are most needed by the scholars and their families. 6. That until such a person is procured, a person be appointed whose business it shall be to divide out the ground to the scholars and see that it is cultivated, and direct with regard to whatever is to be sold from the land—> �1835.] 17 tra n s la tio n s . to divide out the building lots and furnish the means for bu Iding—to provide the scholars with books and stationary for labor or otherwise, to see that each scholar labors on public work to the amount of tuition fixed upon last year— to superintend public work— provide materials—keep ac­ counts, &c. and render an account annually to the mission of the secular affairs of the school. 7. That the committee of superintendence, in carrying on the buildings and business of the school, have liberty to draw on the secular agent of the mission for the ensuing year to the amount of 5,000 dollars; and this sum shall not include the support of the teachers or printer, nor the expense of houses for them, nor money paid in procuring land for the benefit of the school. 5. Census. Considering the important bearing which the probable de­ crease of the population of these islands has upon our work, Resolved 1. That a register be kept at each station of all the births and deaths, as far as they come within our knowledge, to be embodied in the annual report of the stations. 2. That we take the best means in our power for obtain­ ing a correct census of the people throughout the whole group, includirfg both natives and foreigners, in separate lists. And that each station obtain the cooperation of the chiefs, or teachers or other persons, who shall, as far as practicable, visit and number the people at their houses. And that some missionary, at each station, shall receive the returns, add them, and forward the account, with the names of the districts, to the Printing Committee as early as the first of November next. 6. Marriage and Divorce. Resolved, That the views of Dr. Dwight on the sub­ ject of marriage and divorce be regarded in general as scriptural, and as a sufficient guide to promote uniformity of practice among ourselves in addition to our rules for­ merly adopted. 7. Assignment of Translations, fyc. 1. All former appointments unfinished are continued 2* �18 TRANSLATIONS* [1835. cxcept that the continuance or discontinuance of the Al­ manac be referred to the Committee of Assignments at the High School. 2. Mr. Thurston is requested to translate the Minor Prophets commencing with Hosea and ending wTith H abakkuk. 3. Mr. Bishop to commence with Zephaniah and trans­ late through the Old Testament. • 4. Mr. Green to translate the books of Ecclesiastes and Solomon’s Song. 5. M r. Baldwin to write a tract on intoxicating drinks. 6. Mr. Whitney to translate Gallaudet’s Child’s Book on the Soul, and the same author’s work on Repentance. 7. Dr. Judd to prepare a work on Anatomy, and supply cuts for the same, and for the assigned works of Gallaudet. 8. Mr. Emerson to prepare the Jli o ka la, according to the plan as assigned to Mr. Baldwin last year. 9. The translations by Mr. Green to be reviewed by the Teachers of the High School. 10. The Printing Committee at Honolulu and the Teachers of the High School are considered as Standing Committees to make out new assignments at their discre­ tion for the supply of matter for their respective presses, and for the promotion of the general interests of the mis­ sion; provided however, that such assignments shall never interfere with previous assignments of the mission. 11. In relation to the above works, the New Testament is to take the precedence, and those engaged ii) revising it to attend to that before any other works assigned by the mission. 12. Assignments from the Old Testament to take the precedence of other works;—except that works assigned at former meetings take the precedence of new assignments from the Bible. 13. In respect to the translations from the Old Testa­ ment the prescribed order of review is not considered a? indispensable to their being printed. But whenever the press is at liberty, the translations may be printed at the dis­ cretion of the translator, he obtaining such aid, as he may be able, to assist hini ip the review. �1835.] AGRICULTURE/ 19 8. Agriculture. 1. W e regard it as of high importance to the ultimate success ofthe cause of Christ, at these islands, to put into operation as many means as possible to break up the indolent habits of the people, and train them to habits of industry and economy. 2. As to the practicability of introducing improvements in agriculture, we believe that little can be done at present, which shall have a direct bearing on this subject. W e found our opinion on the following facts. 1. The disproportion between our strength and the la­ bors already devolving upon us. 2. The opinion of our patrons that we should avoid, as much as possible, becoming entangled with secular cares. 3. Though the soil and climate of the islands would admit of almost any assignable improvement in agriculture, yet the present method of cultivating the soil affords the people abundantly the means of sustenance, and admits, perhaps, of few improvements. 4. The state of their government, which we regard as exceedingly unfavorable to improvement in this department. ' Nevertheless, 5. We regard the subject of sufficient*importance to warrant us to use at least an indirect influence in encour­ aging the growth of cotton, coffee, sugar cane, &c. &c. that the people may have more business on their hands, and increase their temporal comforts. 9. Domestic Manufacture. Resolved 1. That regarding the subject in the light of an experiment we do not think it advisable to lay down any course of procedure which shall regulate its operations, but leave it to the judgment of Miss Brown, together with the brethren at the station where she may carry on the manufacture. 2. That for the present, the avails of the labor in that department be appropriated to the u£e cf those who per­ form the labor. �20 KUMU HAWAII. [1835. 10. Reception of the sixth Reinforcement. Whereas the Rev. T i t u s C o a n , M rs. F i d e l i a C o a n , Mr. H en r y D im o n d , M is. A nn M a ria D im o n d , 1VTr. E d w in O sc a r H a l l , Mrs. S a r a h L. H a l l , M iss L#y d ia B r o w n , and Miss E l i z a b e t h M. H i t c h c o c k , the sixth reinforcement appointed by the Prudential Com­ mittee to labor with us in this field, which demands much additional strength, have arrived and been welcomed by the government, Resolved, That with the warmest gratitude to God for his kindness to us and this nation, we most cordially welcome them to this missionary field, and invite the brethren to unite with us in the business of the General Meeting, and engage with us in the important and responsible duties of Missionaries of the Lord Jesus. 11. Location. 1. Messrs. Dimond and H all were located at Honolulu. 2. M iss Hitchcock with her brother on Molokai. 3. Miss Brown, for the present, atW ailuku. 4. Mr. Rogers at Lahainaluna to take charge of the printing office and bindery at that place. 5. In consequence of ill health, Mr. Baldwin is no long­ er considered as located at Waimea, but at liberty to reside at any station, or take a voyage to any place, which he, in connexion with the physicians, may think advisable. 6. Mr. Dibble at Lahainaluna to take charge of the department of religious instruction in the High School, prepare books and instruct in civil and ecclesiastical history. 7. Mr. Armstrong nt Wailuku. 8. Mr. Coan at Hilo. 12. Kumu Hawaii. The Committee recommend, I. That it be continued till the completion of the first volume of 26 numbeis, of the same size with the numbers already printed. �LIBRARY. 21 1835.] 2. That, at the expiration of the first volume, it be diminished in its size one half. 3. That the members of the mission endeavor, hereafter, to furnish the editor with matter better adapted to a H a­ waiian newspaper; essays shorter, and, as lar as may be, accommodated in style to the understanding of the igno­ rant. 13. Library. 1. That of all books so valuable that the members of the mission generally would wish to read or consult them, we recommend, that several copies, at least, of each be sent, inasmuch as every year’s experience teaches that the difficulties of circulating books from island to island, and from station to station, are far greater, and must oc­ cupy more time than has heretofore been supposed. 2. That a librarian be appointed to take charge of all the undistributed books, make out and print a full cata­ logue ofall that belong to the library, which shall be thought of value to the mission, and furnish a catalogue for each mesnber, and perform such other duties as may be assigned him. 3. That each member of the mission be required to re­ turn to the librarian such books as he may not wish to retain, to label such as he retains which are unlabelled, and send a complete list of them to the librarian. 4. That it be the duty ofthe librarian to charge to each individual such books as he retains in his possession. 5. That in case any book be desired, which is in the hands of another, the request be made through the libra­ rian, or if otherwise, that the librarian be informed ofthe transfer, in case it be made. 6. That the librarian and two others be a committee to distribute such undistributed books as may be desired by the several members of the mission, to recommend to the mission such other books as should be requested from the Board, and to forward the request, when sanction­ ed by the mission or a committee of the mission regularly authorised for the purpose. 7. That the librarian and two others at the same station be a committee authorised to bind such books and pamph­ lets a3 may be deemod by them worthy of the expense. �22 MOLOKAI CHURCH. [ 1835. 14. Intemperance in ardent spirit and tobacco. In view of the demoralizing and destructive influence of inebriating liquors both upon the bodies and the souls of the native population of these islands, Resolved, that by moral suasion we do all in our power to prevent both the making, vending, and use of such liquors; that we will preach on the subject; that we will converse with the chiefs and principal men of the nation, and endeavor to enlist them on the side of entire absti­ nence, and also in the good work of a speedy and thorough reformation. Resolved, that quarterly temperance meetings be held at each of our stations to be conducted at the discretion of the missionary. Also that a tract be published on the Bubject to be circulated among the people. Tobacco. Believing that tobacco is very injurious to all who make a free use of it; that it generates diseases; that it is often the cause of contention, fighting, the burning of houses and the loss of lives; and above all that it blunts and Btupifies the moral sensibilities and powers of the mind, and consequently is a great obstacle to the successful preaching of the gospel, therefore, » Resolved, that we will make strenuous efforts both in preaching, and in our temperance addresses, and through the Kumu Hawaii, to dissuade the people from the use of that pernicious drug;— and that a small tract be published on the subject and distributed among the people. 15. Molokai Church. Considering the present state of that building; the fre­ quent and heavy rains at that station; the probability that the walls will be materially injured within a few months if not covered; and also the state of Mr. Hitchcock’s health, Resolved, that the mission appropriate one hundred dollars to that building, to be expended for carpenter’s work, boards, nails, &c., as Mr. Hitchcock shall think best. Resolved also, that M r. Hitchcock, or any other brother, be justified in selling native Testaments, Hymn Books, the �23 MISCELLANEOUS. 1835 .] Kumu Hawaii, or other native publications, to aid, when necessary, in the erection of Meeting houses, School houses, &c. M ISC EL L A N E O U S B U SIN ESS. M r. Spaulding's case. In view of the very afflicting state of Mrs. Spaulding’s health, as reported to this meeting, and considering the very doubtful question of duty as expressed to us by Mr. Spaulding, Resolved. 1st. That we do most deeply sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding, in that greatest of trials, by which a wise, though to us mysterious Providence, has seen fit to afflict them, during the whole three years of their residence on missionary ground. Our sympathy is increased, as we view the unsink ng, and unexhausted patience, with which Mrs. S. has borne her protracted sufferings; but especially, when we perceive, as we often do, the unabated, nay, the increasing anxiety they both feel, not only to devote their lives to the cause of Christ here, but also to have health and strength to labor and toil, as well as suffer for his name. 2. That though we sympathise with them in being, to so great a degree, deprived of the privilege of laboring to the full extent of their desires, yet we rejoice in this opportunity to express to Mr. Spaulding, the sense we feel of liis great usefulness in the cause of sen men at Lahaina, as well as in his occasional labors among the natives; and also in his taking on himself so much ofthe secular care of the station, and rendering so much aid in the education of the child­ ren of Mr. Richards, as to afford hirn much more lime to devote to public assignments of the mission. And though Providence has thrown insuperable obstacles in the way of of their doing what they desired, and what they planned, yet we bear them testimony, that they have done what they could. 3. That as the physicians have expressed their opinion that there is little hope of Mrs. Spaulding’s recovery with­ out more care and attention, and being placed in more �24 [ 1835. MISCELLANEOUS. favorable circumstances than she can be at the Sandwich Islands; and as it is only once in the year, that we have opportunity to give our united views, we ieel it our duty now, before we separate, to say to Mr. and Mrs. Spaul­ ding, that such is our confidence in them, and such our own convictions on the subject, Tthat if there should be no favorable ch-inge in Mrs. Spaulding’s disease, and should they, with the advice of the physicians and other friends, feel it their duty to return to the United States, the ensu­ ing fall, they would return, with the full approbation of the Mission. W e are fully of opinion, that persons less, attached to the missionary work, would, in their circum­ stances, long ere this, have found reasons fur return; and much as we should regret the separation, and deprecate the cause which makes it necessary, yet, in our minds, no doubt would remain as to the propriety of the measure. 4. That, should they return before another general meet­ ing of the mission, we will follow them with our prayers, and our sympathies, and -also most affectionately commend them to the continued confidence of the Board and the Christian public. We would also suggest to the Pruden­ tial Committee that Mr. Spaulding be employed by them, in such manner as their wisdom shall direct, as a representa­ tive of this Mission to th« American churches, and espe­ cially to tell them the anguish we feel, as we perceive from the public documents, what immense strength and feeling are wasted, and worse than wasted by them, about forms and unessential doctrines, while the great and last com­ mand of our ascending Savior to disciple the nations is comparatively forgotten. Dr. Chapin’s case. Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. Chapin in the affliction which has for a length of t me pressed heavily upon them, and though it is with reluctance, in view of the loss which the mission will sustain, by their departure, that we receive their request to return to Amer­ ica, yet duty, wc believe constrains us to approve of the measure. Hilo station. On the difficulties of maintaining the station of East Hawaii, and the means of obviating them, �25 GRANT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL. 1835.] Resolved 1. That the brethren at Hilo should ever be remembered by us as residing at a station peculiarly lonely and secluded, and entitled on that account not only to a large share in our prayers and sympathies, but also to every reasonable effort which we can make to alleviate the self denials of such a situation. 2. That as a great expense would be required to se­ cure the regular visit of a vessel to Hilo, we therefore recommend, as some little alleviation to the seclusion of the station and as a means of supplying some of its less­ er wants, that a line of communication be established by means of carriers and canoes between Hilo and the other stations on Hawaii, and, if practiable, between Hilo and Lahaina on the Island of Maui, and also between Lahaina and Oahu whenever expedient. 3. In view of the distressing circumstances of Hilo and of many other portions of the Sandwich islands for want of medical aid, now mure especially felt than heretofore, in, consequence of the contemplated return of Dr. Chapin to America and such a failure of Mr. Baldwin’s health «»s to require a removal from his station, Resolved, that a com­ mittee be chosen to draw up an appeal to the B oard for more physicians, and that a copy of it be sent across the continent, by the opportunity which it is expected, will soon offer, ?r.d that a duplicate of it be forwarded in the Hellespont by the rout of Cauton; and that should a physi­ cian arrive, we consider the station at Hilo as having a demand for the first supply. (Mr. Baldwin a committee to write the letter.) Grant for the High School. The Government, after deliberating for a time on the proposition made to them by a committee of the mission appointed for the purpose of securing the land described in the Report on the H 'gh School, (page 46,) declined an offer ^f five hundred d liars bonus, and one hundred dollars annually hereafter; but granted, for the use of the High S 2I100I at J.ahain tluna, the land between the two ravines between whi^h Lahainaluna lies, extending from the house of Kuluwa khua below the school house, to include the knob above, and the lefl ravine or narrow valley fiom the house of Mr. Andrews upward, and the narrow ridge on �26 STANDING COMMITTEES* the left of it, from the junction of the two rivulets;—requi­ ring an annual poll tax on the occupants of the land to be paid to the Government, taking the poll tax of the current year at Oahu as the standard, viz,—one dollar for each man,—fifty cents for each woman,—and twenty-five cents, for each boy over twelve years of age,—and twelve and a* half cents for each girl over twelve:—e. g. for 100 men, 75 women, 50 boys, and 16 girls enjoying the privileges o£ the land, the annual tax required to be paid to the Government would be $152. Day of Fasting. In view of the inquiry of the Prudential Commitee respecting the reason of so few conversions among the heathen, and for the purpose of devising more efficient means of promoting revivals of religion among the people of our charge; Resolved, That we set apart the 18th of June instant, as a day of fasting and prayer in relation to the subject. Maternal Association Library. On request from the M aternal association, that such, books might be committed to their care as are especially adapted to the maternal character, Voted, that the request be granted, and the subject re­ ferred for adjustment to the committee of the Mission on the distribution of books;—Messrs. Green, Judd* and Tinker. Missionary Flag. Voted that a white flag be adopted as the Flag of the Mission, by which it may be known, when missionaries are on board of vessels approaching the stations. Next General Meeting. Resolved, That when this meeting adjourns, it adjourn to meet the first of June 1836, at Honolulu, Oahu, Standing Committees for the ensuing year. On correspondence, see page 7. Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Judd and Tinker to superintend the printing department at Honolulu. �1835.] 27 Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Dibble to superintend th* printing department at the High School. Messrs. Andrews, Clark, Dibble, Richards, Green, Armstrong and Hitchcock, Directors of the High School. Mr. Tinker to forward to the Rooms the Laws of the Oahu Charity School when obtained. Messrs. Judd, Dimond and Tinker to attend to tkft binding of books belonging to the Library, STANDING COMMITTEES. “fcMTV^ vCJ V f < � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1835 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/053be805403fb6d2e922f6a27f94d83c.pdf 39509ce9269dab602509038eaa89bd8e PDF Text Text EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE G E N E R A L , M E E T IN G OF THE SA N D W IC H IS L A N D S ’ MISSION, H E L D AT H O NOLULU, JUNE AND JULY, OAHU: 1836* M ISSION PRESS. 1836. ��MINUTES. A G e n e r a l M e e tin g of the Sandwich Islands’ Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9 , A . M . June ist and continued by adjournment until July 7th. M e m b e rs p re se n t . W aim ea , K o lo a , W a io li, W a ia lu a , E w a, L o w ell S m it h , <c H ir a m B in g h a m , H o n o lu lu , cc R e u b e n T in k e r , (C G . P . J u d d , M . D ., tt L ev i C h a m b e r l a in , Mr. c< a H en r y D jmoiVd , (6 E. 0 . H a l l , a Rev. B e n j . W. P a r k e r , K a n eo h e, c< H . R. H itchcock , K a lu a a h a , *C W il l ia m R ic h a r d s , L a h ain a, 11 E ph r a im S p a u l d in g , C< « D w ig h t B a l d w in , 11 L o rrin A n d r e w s , L ahainaluna a E p h r a im W. C l a r k , <c <c S h eldo n D ib b l e , tc tc Mr. E d m u n d H. R o g er s , Rev. J o n a th a n S. G r e e n , W ailu k u , <c u R ichard A rm stro ng , A sa T h u r st o n , K ailu a , A rtejvias B ish o p , C ochran F o r b e s , K aaw aloa, D. B. L y m a n , H ilo , T itus C o a n , Rev. S a m uel W h it n e y , t£ P e t e r J. G u l ic k , (t W m . P . A lex a n d e r , (( J ohn S. E m er so n , a Kauai. C( Oahu. Molokai. tc >Maui. is u u U << <c J* Hawaii. a Organization of the Meeting. Rev, Wm. P. A l e x a n d e r , was chosen Moderator. Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , Scribe. Rev. R e u b e n T in k e r , Assistant Scribe. �4 P RIN TIN G . [1 8 3 0 , Report of the Printing Committee, Jane 1, 1836. The following works have been printed during the year. mo. pp. Copies. Total pp.The New Test, from Mark to 1st Cor. (rep.> 12 268 10,000 2,680,000 8 Ilelunaau, Colburn’s Arithmetic,. 132 7,000 924,000" 12 76 10,000 760,000* Hoikeholoholona,. History of Beasts, 12 Mooolelo, (not finished,) 48 6,000 240.000 4 Kurau Hawaii* 1st 5; Nos. 40 1,500 60,000 6,400 4 81 800 “ 46 No. 10, 12 36 10,000 360.000 Pi-a-pa, Children’s first Book, 12 12 10,000 120.000 Pi-a-pa maoli, 12 84 10,000 840.000 Kinohi, Genesis, 16 80; 10,000 800.000 Hymns, with Music,. 16 481 3,000 144.000 Do. do. do. 16 32 1.500 48.000 Dd. do. do. 16 1,000 16.000 16 Do. do. do. 16,000 12 8 2,000 Bible Tracts, (reprint) 48 3,000 144,000; Ditto, “ 12 12 192 192 10,000 1,920,000' Geography, Translation of Woodbridge, 12 2 2 8,000 16,000 Covers for same, 1,230,000 18 123 123 10,000 Daily food for 1836, 12 48 10,000 480,000' Nehemiah and Esther, 16 10,000 160,000' 16 Kumumua, 4 46 1.500 69,000 Logarithms, 4 96 3.500 336.000 Kumu Hawaii, Vol. 1, 4 44 4.500 198.000 Do. do. “ 2, 1,600 32 50 Minutes of General Meeting, (English}) 3,900 4 26 150 Nautical Almanac, “ 2,000 4 500 Supplement to the Kumu Hawaii, ( 4 58 14,929 31,529 Labels, Catalogues, Circulars, Letters, &c. 1,618 157,929 11 ,606,429 The expenses of the Printing Office have been as follows r 1,010 Reams of medium paper, at $3 12, $3,151' 20 200 Reams Russian foolscap, at 2 25, 450 00 175 lbs. Ink, at . . . . . . 50, 87 50’ Press work, . * < < .............................. 85 4 05 Composition, 395 42 Drying and pressing, . . , . . . . 71 16 Incidental expenses of printing Office, . 147 22 Fixtures for the office, 44 54 Advance on cash, . , v . 137 39 $5,335 48 There was on hand at the commencement of the year, 1,001 reams medium paper. June 1, 1835, 200 do. foolsioap. 33 do. medium, Bought during the year, 10 do. (Jo, Received by the Gen. Glover, 1,244 Total, �1 836 1 BINDING. 5 The above paper has all been worked, with the exception of about 34 reams, which are reserved for the Kumu H a­ waii. Nothing was done in June last, and but little the last two months for want of paper. Considerably more might have been accomplished during the first part of the year, had the printer been acquainted with the office, language, and man­ agement of the native workmen, thirteen of whom have been employed most of the year, and a part of it fifteen. One thousand reams of paper will be required for each press, in case it be kept constantly running. The office has not been finished, but we hope soon to complete it, that nothing, in this particular, may hinder the most extensive usefulness of this important branch of our operations. About 2,300 lbs. of new type have been received this spring, none of which has yet been used. Also, a box con­ taining nearly 100 scripture cuts, some of which have ap­ peared in the Kumu Hawaii. Received for printing Nautical Almanac, . . . $31 25 Do. for Bills of Exchange, &c.................... 22 00 $103 25 Bindery. In this department fifteen men have been constantly em­ ployed during most of the year. Many of the&e have been fresh hands; notwithstanding which no inconsiderable amount of work has been done. The men are as orderly and regular in attention to business as is usual with the same number in America, are temperate, and make, so far as is known, a proper use of their money. Their personal appearance is neater, and the provision which they make for the comfort of their families better than before their con­ nection with the establishment; and it is hoped that more and more will be effected for the welfare of the people, not only from their reading the books put into their hands, but from the part they themselves may be made to sustain in their production. Remarks similar to the preceding apply equal­ ly well to the men employed in the printing department. The amount of work performed in the bindery is as follows: �6 PRINTING, BINDING, DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, [1 8 3 0 . In pamphlet form, stitched, covered and cut, Ikemua, (small book for children,) 6,500 Judges, 4,850 Deuteronomy, 200 Samuel, 3,100 Arithmetic, 2,300 History of Beasts, 9,100 Daily Food, (1836.) 10,000 36,050 Volumes bound. Testaments, 8,000 Hymns, 1,350 Colburn’s Sequel, 1,039 Kumu Hawaii, 157 Expenses of the Bindery, Wages of the workmen, Carpenter’s work, Furniture for bindery, Fixtures, Pasteboard, Leather, Glue, Implements, Twine, thread, &c. 10,546 $746 54 29 39 36 63 4 83 222 20 302 62 20 13 177 33 53 23 1,592 92 Printing, Binding, Distribution and disposal of Books. Resolved t. That the Old Test, take precedence of all other works: except that works assigned at former meetings take precedence of new assignments from the Bible. 2. That the Old Testament be continued in duodecimo form till it shall be completed; and that it be bound in sepa­ rate volumes, at the discretion of the Printing Committee. 3. That an edition of the Hymn Book be printed without musical notes, as soon as possible; and that paper of a uni­ form size and quality be written for, sufficient for an octavo edition of fifteen thousand or twenty thousand of the whole Bible. �1 8 3 6 .] DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS. 7 4. That the Printing Office at Lahainaluna be regarded as a new establishment of the mission; and that its expen­ ses be placed to the printing department of the mission. 0. That in printing works of general interest at that press, the editions be so large as to supply, in some mea­ sure, the immediate wants of the several stations. 6, That we comply with the request made by certain ship captains at Lahaina, that the Nautical Almanac for 1837 be prmted for their use; and that the teachers of the High School be requested to prepare the same for the press; unless there is good reason to believe the ship­ ping will be otherwise supplied. With respect to binding, recommended, that out books be put up in a plain, but neat, and as much as possible, uniform binding; and that those of the larger kind be neat­ ly filleted and lettered. On the distribution of books, recommended, 1. That Mr. Dimond be requested to report the man­ ner in which he has distributed the works printed the last year; stating the number forwarded to each station, and the number still remaining in the bindery. 2. That the book agents be instructed to put up and forward to each station, by the first opportunity, its pro­ portion of each thousand of every thing printed, (unless he is informed by some station that it does not need its full portion of a particular work,) keeping an exact ac­ count of all works sent to the several stations, forwarding bills of the same, and stating the conveyance. 3. That each station on receiving a bill of books, pamphlets and papers, forwarded by the book agents, im­ prove the first opportunity for acknowledging its recep­ tion; stating also whether the articles specified have come to hand, or the reverse. 4. That the missionaries of Maui and Molokai inform the book agents as to the numerical proportion of their division of books which falls to each station, and that the brethren of Oahu do the same; and that one half the re­ serve be divided to Oahu, and the other half be forward­ ed to the High School. 5. That the Printing Committees fix the price of all new works, and that the book agents inform each station of the same on sending the first package. �8 Re p o r t s o f s t a t io n s . [1836* STATIONS. Marriages. Whole No. ad. to chh. on examination. Died. Suspended. Excommunicated. Now in good stand’g. Admitted on Ex. 'J Excommunicated . 1 Htr Candidates. j Suspended. j ^ Died. p Children bapt’zd. J Total child, baptized. Rem. to other chhs. Average congregation Sabbath morning. Baptized child, died. 6. That, in editions of less than 3,000 copies, the com­ mon rule be not regarded; but that the books of those editions be divided equally among the different stations. 7. That the Printing Committees be directed to write for paper and printing materials in sufficient quantity to keep all the printing presses in most efficient operation. Reports of Stations. Written reports from all the stations were read, furnishing mattei for the general letter to the Board; from which is derived the following statistical table of marriages, churches, &c., for the year ending June 1, 1836, 163 116 47 80 60 15 164 106 3 2 17 12 1 4 2 3 4 1 44 1 25 I 128 4 74 20 4 21 1 8 1 14 38 1000 4 1 2 6 13 300 1 2 1500 1 700 8 300 117 241 26 7 7 182 15 5 9 5 20 18 1500 3 2 2 17 4 4 2 1 300 4 1 6 500 139 7 1 14 3 10 16 1000 65 24 1 32 9 5 1000 X 76 700 258 266 30 4 7 226 39 3 2 4 22 168 16 2000 22 17 12 4 1 8 8 700 78 12 1 21 2 8 71 18 2 4 18 900 3 50 108 9 1 70 27 1 6 800 61 j 45 4S 45 14 500 41 12 IZ 10| 7/ 06 is! 1 1 1 800! 1358 1078 105 25 26 9l6 2i2 11 29 |2 11 114 249 7114500 30 Concert of prayer for schools. Resolved, That we observe the evening of the 3d Monday of each month as a concert of prayer for seminaries, colle­ ges and schools, with special reference to schools at these islands; and that we observe the last Thursday in Feb­ ruary of each year as a day of fasting and prayer for the same object. �1 8 3 6 .] CORRESPONDENCE. 9 Appropriations for Meeting Houses. Resolved 1. That the people ought, as a general thing, to build their own houses of worship; and, therefore, eve­ ry means should be used to induce them to do this, so far as they are able. 2. That those brethren who are in special need of hou­ ses of worship, be authorized to devote a portion of their time and attention to superintending the erection of such houses; and, if necessary, in order to hasten the comple­ tion of the work, they be allowed to draw on the De­ pository of the mission to an amount not exceeding two hundred dollars: it being understood, that the money be hereafter refunded by the people, unless the debt shall be remitted in part or in whole by the mission. 3. That it is not expedient, in building meeting houses at the Sandwich Islands, that the style of such houses in America should be particularly consulted; but that, while we consult neatness and comfort, a scrupulous attention should be paid to economy. Correspondence. Recommended 1. That the Am. Board be considered as ha­ ving a paramount claim to missionary intelligence; and that letters of business to other communities may properly be enclosed, unsealed, to the Secretaries at the Rooms. 2. That committees entrusted with writing letters for the mission, should endeavor always to write what the bo­ dy lfiay be fairly expected to approve; the letters to be copied on paper of uniform size, and the copies preserv­ ed by the secretary. 3. That the unperformed assignments be confirmed, viz: Messrs. Richards and Dibble to the clergy on their dis­ sensions. Mr. Bingham to the Am. Tract Society, Boston; Phi­ ladelphia Bible Society; and F. M. S., N. York city. 4. That those by whom ,letters have been received, be requested to answer them, viz: Mr. Andrews, Western Reserve Coll. Hudson, Ohio. M r. Armstrong, Episcopal Seminary, Alexandria, D. C, Mr. Clark, Theological Sem., Bangor, Maine. Mr. Gulick, Sem., Allegany Town, near Pittsburgh* �10 COMMON SCHOOLS. Mr. Emerson, Soc. Inq. Dartmouth Coll., N. H. Mr. Hitchcock, students of Sem. Maryville, Tenn. Mr. Parker, Wesleyan Seminary, Middletown, Conn, Mr. Richards, Am Tract Soc. New York. Mr. Smith, students of Bowdoin College, Maine. Mr. Spaulding, Seamen’s Friend Soc. Philadelphia** Society, Middlebury College, Vt. Mr. Bingham, American Bible Society. 5. Letters to communities. Messrs. Thurston, Emerson and Coan to the American Board, to be approved by this meeting. Mr. Tinker, American Temperance Society. Mr. Baldwin, London Missionary Society, Mr. Green, China Mission. Mr. Andrews, Ceylon Mission. Mr. Alexander, South Sea Mission. Mr. Whitney, Palestine and Mediterranean Missions Mr. Coan, Southeastern African M ission Mr. Bishop, Am. S. S. Union. Common schools, support of teachers, building school hou* rc. sesy & 1. That notwithstanding the prostrate condition of c'om^ inon schools, they are worthy of some attention, and viu gorous efforts should be made by visiting them in persony supplying them with suitable books, encouraging the teach­ ers, and persuading the chiefs to encourage such of them a3 are worthy by exempting them from taxation and work ok the lands, and by building comfortable school houses*1Where there are none—to elevate and improve their character, 2. That such teachers, either graduates of the High school or <others, whp are deemed worthy of wages, be regular­ ly employed and paid according to theh* success in teach­ ing; ekher by the people themselves, or by the mission, according to the discretion of the mewabers of each station. 3. As the Board have generously granted $1,500 for the support of native school wasters, we recommend that this sum be divided among the several stations as follows, viz: to Waimea, on Kauai, $400; Koloa, 100; Waioli, 100; Ho­ nolulu, 150; Ewa^ 400;; Waialua, 100; Kaneohe, 100; Lahaina, 125; Wailuku, 125; Molokai, 100; Kuapehu, 100; Kailua, 100; Waime?i, on Hawaii, J 00; Hilo* 100; it be'* �1 8 3 6 .] HIGH SCHOOL, BOARDING SCHOOLS. 11 ing understood that a part or the whole of the sum be ap­ propriated the ensuing year for the support of native teach­ ers, at the discretion of the members of each station. 4. That the sum of $200 be appropriated to the erec­ tion of a school house or school houses at each station, according as the brethren at the respective stations may deem expedient; it. being understood that the amount here­ tofore drawn from the depository for the erection of a school house or school houses at any station, be deducted from the above appropriation. High School, Boarding Schools, fyc. Resolved, 1. That the mission thankfully avail itself of the suggestions and proffered aid of the Secretaries of the Board, and feel encouraged to enter systematically upon this branch of labor, which requires the boarding and guar­ dianship of the young, where it shall be found practicable. 2. That as the interests of the nation will be materially affected by the character of the schools, and the success of the High School must be affected by the success which at­ tends the training up of children and youth on the different islands, Resolved, That measures be taken as soon as prac­ ticable, to establish at least one boarding school on each of the islands occupied by missionaries. 3. That as the influence of the rulers, konohikis and head men, and the dense population of Honolulu must always have a very important bearing on the character and pros­ perity of the whole nation, and also on the efforts of the mission, Resolved, 1. That the office of superintendent and teacher of schools at Honolulu claims the labors of one of our present number; and that, as Mrs. Smith’s health ren­ ders a change of location expedient, Mr. Smith be request­ ed to engage immediately in this labor. 2. That measures be taken by the members of the station for the erection of buildings, prospective to a boarding school at Punahou, to commence as soon as the means for carrying it on may be obtained. 4. That in order to secure the greater amount of influence of the students of the High School eventually in favor of civilization and chiistianity, corresponding efforts should be made to raise the character of the females of the country, and to train up in a special manner suitable companions for �12 V A L tujriott d :f M is s io n a r y property. [1 8 3 6 . them who may take part with them in giving an elevated and consistent character to the nation which it can never pos­ sess without the aid of an extensive salutary female influ­ ence, Resolved, That a Central Female Boarding Semina­ ry be established at Wailuku, and that Mr. and Mrs. Green be requested to take charge of it, and that Miss Brown be requested to assist them in teaching the domestic arts; and that the ladies of the mission generally, be requested to give special attention to*the education and formation of character of female children and youth. 5. That as the interests of the Female Boarding Semi­ nary will be immediately connected with the interests of the high school, Resolved that its general superintendence be en­ trusted to the same committee. 6. That the brethren at Hilo be authorized to commence a boarding school at their station1, and allowed to apply to •its support this year the amount of 500 dollars. 7. That Mr. Hitchcock be authorized to open a board­ ing school on Molokai, and to apply to its support this year the amount of 300 dollars. 8. That as it appears desirable that some changes and improvements should be attempted in the high school, both in reference to the age of the pupils admissible, and to the guardianship, support, and method of training which they may require; but the specific regulations best adapted to such changes not being sufficiently obvious, Resolved, That the committee of superintendence of the high school be instructed to make such alterations as shall be necessary to change the institution gradually into the form of a board­ ing establishment, without altering its main design, and that thry report nt our next general meeting such amend­ ments and additions to the laws of the high school as they shall find desirable and expedient. Valuation of missionary property. Perfect accuracy is not attainable in the valuation of missionary property, especially in the valuation of real estate. 1st. Because such property is not transferable; and should a station be given up, or should any building or buildings be for disposal, the income to us would in most cases be very trifling. �1 8 3 6 .] CO-OPERATION OP CHIEFS. 13 2dly. Because that such property has been very unequal in its cost; in some instances it has been procured by books, &cv at a great advance on the cost, and in other ca­ ses for cash. In order therefore to arrive as nearly as may be at the true value of our houses, &c. we would recommend that leach missionary make out for the secular agent a valuation of his permanent buildings in the following way: 1st. State the actual cost of such buildings to the Board as near as he can; and 2dly, In a separate column state the value of such property at the present time, i. e. what it would ac­ tually cost in money expended at the islands, in case we had no books, and should receive no gratuitous assistance from the natives. 3dly. That all moveable missionary property, not inclu­ ding furniture, except what we have procured at the islands, be estimated at cost. Kumu Hawaii. 1. T he Krnnu Hawaii to be continued for the ensuing year under its present form and regulations. 2. That there be a separate monthly publication of twelve paged, duodecimo, designed especially for children, to be called the Kumu Kamalii, and issued the first secular day of each month, commencing with September next. 3. That we commence an edition of 4,000 copies, to be increased if necessary. 4. That a committee of six be appointed, who, in con­ nection with the editor of the Kumu Hawaii, shall bo the responsible editors; but, that all the brethren be requested to furnish communications when convenient. 5. That it be desirable to have the matter of such a per­ manent character, that at the end of 12 numbers the volume may be bound or reprinted for a school book. Chose for editors, Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop, Dibble, Emerson, Lyons and Spaulding. How fa r, and and in what ways should we endeavor to secure the co-operalion of the Chiefs in our work. Though the subject is of vast importance, and the influ­ ence of the Chiefs of immense value, or the reverse, ac- 2 �14 ASSIGNMENT OF LABORS. [1 8 3 6 . cording as it is exerted, yet we find it so difficult to lay down general rules which will apply definitely to the great variety of practical cases which come under our notice, that resolu­ tions on the subject are comparatively of little value. Those adopted at Kailua in September, 1826, [see min­ utes, 1830, pp. 37—41,] contain the grand general princi­ ples proper to regulate our intercourse with the chiefs, and in the ways therein mentioned their influence can be turned to good. To those referred to above, the following are added, and in those few particulars in which they vary from the former resolutions, the former are repealed. 1. That our duty as Christian ministers and Christian mis­ sionaries requires us to remonstrate to the Chiefs, in a kind and loyal manner against all laws and acts ol theirs which are clearly at variance with the precepts or spirit of the gos­ pel. 2. That we are also bound by the nature of our office, both publicly and privately, and by all scriptural means to prompt them to the faithful discharge of their duties as ru­ lers; and as far as we are able, to tell them their defects and failures in the discharge of the responsibilities of their several offices, as far as those failures or defects are suggest­ ed by the scriptures. 3. That we, as their teachers, are especially called upon to give them advice respecting laws enacted on the subject of morals, and also to impress on their minds the importance of suppressing all immorality, both by precept and example, and by wholesome laws; always strictly conforming our ad­ vice to the principles of the Bible, and communicating it in the most kind and affectionate manner. Labors for the ensuing year. I. Unfinished works to be brought forward. Exodus, Jeremiah, a volume of collected Sermons and Mooolelo Holoholona, by Mr. Richards. Leviticus and first Kings, Mr. Bingham; reviewed by Mr. Thurston. Psalms, (revisal,) Messrs. Bingham, Richards and An­ drews. Anatomy, Dr, Judd, �1 8 3 6 .] LOCATION. 15 Essay on intemperance, Mr. Baldwin; reviewed by Dr. Judd, Gallaudet on the Soul and on Repentance, Mr. Whitney; reviewed by Mr. Bishop. Hawaiian Grammar in English, Mr. Bingham. Algebra, Mr. Bishop; reviewed by M r. Clark. Elements of Book Keeping, Messrs. .Chamberlain and Tinker. Chronological Outline, with questions on Scripture histo­ ry, and History of Sandwich Islands, Mr. Dibble. II. New works to be undertaken. 1. Scriptures. Job, Messrs. Thurston and Richards. Ezekiel, Mr. Bingham; reviewed by M r. Bishop. Daniel, Mr. Green; reviewed by teachers of the high school. Lamentations, M r. Richards. 2. Religious Tracts. On the nature, influence and consequences of lying, Mr. Lyman; reviewed by Mr. Lyons. Ai o ka la, (regular course, 1837-8,) Mr. Emerson; re­ viewed by Mr. Bishop. Huliano, 2d vol. Mr. Dibble. Compilation of book of hymns for children, Mr. Lyons; reviewed by Mr. Armstrong. 3. Scientific. Navigation, M r. Alexander; reviewed by Mr. Clark. Surveying, Mr. Armstrong; reviewed by M r. Clark. Nat. Phil, and Geometry, Mr. Clark. Hawaiian Grammar in Hawaiian, Mr. Andrews. III. That David Maro be requested to revise his essay on Atheism, and furnish a copy for the press. Location. Recommended that Mr. Baldwin be left at liberty to re­ side at such place or places as he may judge most con­ ducive to his health. That Mr. Smith remove from Ewa to Honolulu, to teach and superintend schools. That Mr. Bishop remove from Kailua to Ewa , both to sup­ ply that people with the means of grace and for the improve­ ment of Mrs. Bishop’s health. �16 CENSUS, TEMPERANCE, &C. [1 8 3 6 , Census of the Islands. 1832. 1836. Decrease in 4 years, Hawaii, 45,792 39,364 6,428 Maui, 35,062* 24,199 10,863 Molokai, 6,000 6,000 Lanai, 1,600 1,200 400 Kahoolawe, 80 80 Oahu, 29,755 27,809 1,946 Kauai, 10,977 8,934 2,043 Niihau,* 1,047 993 54 130,313 108,579 21,734 \Temperance. This subject was fully discussed, partly in the native Ian* guage in the presence of the high chiefs of Oahu. A peti­ tion was sent to the King, requesting him to cease drinking, to stop the distilleries, suppress the sale of ardent spirit, and prohibit its being landed on these shores. An appeal to the merchants in the United States was drawn up, to be transmitted through the Board to the Am. Temp. Society. Voted, That Mr. Spaulding address a letter to Dea. A. Morrel, Boston, to be enclosed to the Rev. Mr. Hague* of Boston. That Mr. Bingham write to the Secretary of the Navy on, the subject of temperance. That Mr. Baldwin write on the same subject to the Secre­ tary of State for Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, the letter to be forwarded through the Secretary of the London Mis* sionary Society. That an article “ On parents sending their sons to the P a­ cific for reformation,” be prepared by Mr. Tinker, to be for­ warded to Dr. Edwards, in connection with the letter to be addressed to him as Secretary of A. T. S. That a committee of three be appointed to keep the sub­ ject of temperance constantly before them, and to report at our next general meeting. Engraving. Voted, That the teachers of the high school be recom­ mended to carry on the work of engraving, and that the �IT moans be afforded them for successfully prosecuting the art. Next General Meetirtg. Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn, it adjourn to meet at Honolulu, Oahu, the second Wednesday in M ay, 1837. Our connection ivith the Christian world. Believing that the relation which we sustain to the churchcs as missionaries of Christ requires us to pfead with them in reference to their duty to the heathen, the subject wad discussed, and twelve resolutions were adopted, expressing our views on the subject; whereupon, Voted, That we connect with the resolutions such expla­ nations and appeals as may be calculated to make the truth of them more apparent and impressive; and that two hundred copies be printed at one ot the mission presses. Agency to the United States. Voted, 1. That one of our number be commissioned to go with our circular containing our views, especially to con­ fer with the officers and members of the Board on this mo­ mentous subject, and to pursue such a mode of operation as he and the Prudential Committee shall deem most expedient and best adapted to secure the end proposed, and to return to us in due time. 2. That bro. Richards hold himself in readiness to accom-plishthis trust as soon as Providence shall offer a favorable* opportunity for him to embark for America, 3. That the meeting elect a substitute in case Mr. Richr ards should fail, Mr, Tinker the substitute,. On •printing Essays and Letters. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to review suclV essays or letters as may from time to time be written by the members of this mission, designed to inform and awaken ^he churches* on missionary subjects* and that a few copiea of such essays and letter? as shall be approved by the com*, fliittee be printed at one of the mission presses. Seamen's preacher for Lahaina. Recommended that the Board make arrangements with the 1 0 3 6 .] NEXT GENERAL MEETING, &C. �18 s e a m e n ’s TREACHER, &C. [1 8 3 6 . Seamen’s Friend Society, if agreeable to all concerned, for Mr. Spaulding to continue Seamen’s preacher for the ship­ ping at Lahaina. (For reasons, see general letter to the Board.) The connection of the 'propagation of the gospel in these isl­ ands with the cultivation of the arts, including agriculture, manufactures, commerce, &c. On this overture, (altered in its terms,) a committee of three was appointed. They presented an unfinished report, which was recommitted to them, and a fourth member added to the committee. Mechanics. &c. Voted, That the Board be requested to send out immedi­ ately, a pious carpenter, mason, tailor and shoemaker, to be connected with the mission. Voted also, That the brethren furnish Mr. Richards with the number of artizans which they wish sent out by the Board. Standing Committees. Printing Committee for the Honolulu press, Messrs. Bing­ ham, Chamberlain, Judd and Tinker. Printing Committee for the press at Lahainaluna, Messrs. Richards, Andrews, Clark and Dibble. Directors of High School, and Female Boarding School, Messrs. Andrews, Clark, Dibble, Richards, Green, Arm­ strong and Hitchcock. Temperance Committee, Messrs, Spaulding, Coan and Tinker. On the connection of the propagation of the gospel with the cultivation of the arts, &.c. Messrs. Richards, Andrews, Chamberlain and Bingham. To review essays and letters, Messrs. Bingham, Richards, Clark, Dibble and Tinker. On Correspondence, see pp. 9— 10, and 16. Adjourned, to meet at Honolulu, Oahu, the 2d Wednes­ day in May, 1837. �CONTENTS. Page, Members p r e s e n t , ........................................ - 3 Organization of the m e e tin g ,...............................................3 Report of the Printing Committee, Honolulu, . . . 4 B i n d e r y , ..................................................................... 4 Printing, Binding and distribution of Books, . . . . 6 Reports of s ta tio n s,.................................................... - . 8 Concert of prayer for s c h o o l s , .........................................8 Appropriations for meeting houses, . . . . . . . 9 C orrespondence,................................... ..... 9 Common schools, support of teachers, &c. . . . - .1 0 H igh School, Boarding Schools, &c....................................11 Valuation of missionary p r o p e r t y ,...................................12 Kumu H a w a i i , .......................................................... 13 Co-operation of C h i e f s , ................................................1 3 Assignment of la b o r s ,.......................................................... 14 L o c a tio n ,..................................................................................15 Census, ....................................................................................... 16 T e m p e ra n c e ,............................................................................16 Engraving, ........................................................................... 16 N ext General Meeting, ....................................................17 Our connection with the Christian w o r l d ,.......................17 Agency to the United S ta te s,...............................................17 Printing Essays and letters, . .........................................17 Seamen’s preacher for Lahaina, / ............................. .1 7 The connection of the propagation of the gospel at > these islands with agriculture, commerce, &c. J M e c h a n ic s ,...................................................................... 18 Standing C o m m ittee s,............................. . . . . 18 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1836 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/9cb4cd6666b15fe927d89ed4139e52d5.pdf bc17cd01ab3d8f3f81ae62066715b178 PDF Text Text EXTRACTS ^ FROM THE MINUTES OP THE G ENERAL M EETING OF THE S A N D W IC H IS L A N D S M IS S IO N , , H E L D A T H O N O LU L U , MAY AND JUNE, 1837. H onolulu: MISSION PRESS, 1837. ��MINUTES. A g e n e r a l m e e t in g of the Sandwich Islands Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu at 2 P. M ., May 3, and continued by adjournments until June 5th. Members present. Rev. Samuel Whitney, Waimea, } “ Peter J. Gulick, Koloa, V Kauai. 6t Win. P. Alexander, Waioli, 3 “ John S. Emerson, Waialua, a Artemas Bishop, Ewa, <c Hiram Bingham, Honolulu, u Lowell Smith, “ Reuben Tinker, >Oahu. G. P. Judd, M. D. Mr, Levi Chamberlain, C( Henry Dimond, “ E. O. Hall, Rev. Benj. W. Parker, Kaneohe, “ H . R. Hitchcock, Kaluaaha, Molokai. ec Dwight Baldwin, Lahaina, “ Lorrin Andrews, Lahainaluna, <c Ephraim W. Clark, “ “ Sheldon Dibble, >Maui. M r. Edmund H . Rogers, Rev. Jonathan S. Green, Wailuku, u Richard Armstrong, cc c. Asa Thurston, Kailua, cc Cochran Forbes, Kaawaloa, Hawaii. u Lorenzo Lyons, Waimea, “ Titus Coan, Hilo, j CC CC tC CC Ce iC O r g a n iz a t io n of t h e M e e t in g . Rev. Jonathan S. Green was chosen Moderator. Mr. Levi Chamberlain, Scribe. Rev. Reuben Tinker, Assistant Scribe. R e c e p t io n of th e 7 t h R e in f o r c e m e n t . As the great Director of missions in his wisdom and �goodness, has, through the American Board, kindly brought to our aid a seventh and large reinforcement of our mis­ sion, sent forth from the bosom of the American Church, and consisting of the following persons: R e v . Isaac B liss, M r s . E m i l y C. B l i s s , R e v . D a n ie l T. Co n d e , Mrs. A n d e l u c ia Co n d e , R ev . Ma r k Ives, Mrs. Ma r y Iv es, R e v . T h o m a s L a f o n , M. D. M r s . S o p h i a S. L a f o n , S e t h L. A n d r e w s , M. D. Mrs. P a r n e l l y A n d r e w s , M r . A m o s S. C o o k e , Mrs. Ju l ie t t e Co oke, M r . W i l l i a m S. V a n D u z e e , M rs. Or a l H. V a n D u z e e , Mr. E dward Ba il e y , Mrs. Ca r o l in e B a il e y , Mr . A b n e r W ilc o x , M r s . L u c y E. W i l c o x , M r . H o r t o n O. K n a p p , M r s . C h a r l o t t e C. K n a p p , Mr . C h a r j . e s Me. D o n a l d , M r s . H a r r i e t M e. D o n a l d , M r . Ed w in L ocke, M r s . M a r t h a L. L o c k e , Mr . B e t h u e l Mu n n , M r s. L ov isa M u n n , M r . S a m u e l N. C a s t l e , M r s . A n g e l i n e L. C a s t l e , Mr . E dw ard Johnson, M r s . L ois S. J o h n s o n , M i s s M a r c i a M. S m i t h , M iss L u c i a G. S m i t h ; ^ Who, arriving in health and safety, have met a cordial reception from the King and Chiefs, with whose concur­ rence they had been sent for: Resolved, That with gratitude to God and to the friends of the Hawaiian nation, whose kindness has flourished again, we hail the arrival of these helpers, receive them as members of our mission, pledge to them our missionary fellowship and cooperation, invite them to aid in the delib­ erations of our meetings and bid them an affectionate wel­ come to the privileges, the labors and successes of our enterprize. �L is t of O v ertures. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 30. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Standing Committees. Reports of Stations. High School. Boarding Schools. Common Schools. Applying to individuals in America to support schol­ ars in the High and other schools. Duty of Hawaiian churches to support the gospel. Future Reinforcements. Location. Circumstances of Missionaries children. Missionary Economy, Salary, and Common Stock. Relation of Missionaries to the Christian World. Correspondence. Assignments. Temperance. Desecration of the Sabbath. R e p o r t o f t h e P r i n t i n g C o m m it t e e , M ay 1, 1837. The following works have been printed during the year. Hymn book, with notes, .................. Do. do. do. do. . » ............ Do. do. do. do....................... Hymns for children,........................... Himeni K am alii,........................ ... Himeni Hoolea, ................................. Kumu H a w a ii,........................ ... . . . Kumu K amalii,............ ........................ Kumumua, ........................................ Helu Kamalii,. ..................................... H uliano,................................................ Ai o ka l a , .............................................. Covers for do............... .. Covers for Helu K am alii,.................. Covers for Kumu Kamalii, . . . . . . Covers tor H elunaau,........................ Old Testament, (in p art,).................. H oikeholoholona,.............................. Ikem ua,............... ................................ Bible T ra cts,....................................... Minutes of Gen. Meeting, English, . Circular,.................................do. . . Small jobs, in Eng.and native, such as ) Catalogues,labels, letters, tracts, &c. 5 1* jmo. 16 16 16 16 24 21 4 12 16 24 18 18 18 24 12 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 pp. Copies. 48 7,000 o2 8,500 16 9,000 200 4 72 10,000 192 10,000 52 4,560 60 4,000 32 12,000 48 12,000 152 3,000 124 10,000 2 10,000 V 12 ,m 10 3,000 2 6,000 1S2 10,000 76 10,000 48 10,000 12 3,500 80 20 J 56 , 200 119 4,692 1,311 138,732 j Total pp. 336.000 272.000 144.000 800 720.000 1.920.000 246,240 240.000 384.000 576.000 186.000 1.240.000 20,000 24.000 30.000 12.000 1.320.000 760.000 480.000 42,000 1,600 11,200 14,872 8,980,712 �6 The expenses of the Printing office have been as follows:: 60 Reams foolscap paper at $3,12 1/2 187 50 650 do. Medium do. at . 3,50 2,275 00 12 do. do. do. at . 4,50 54 00 100 lbs Ink, do. at . 50 00 . 50 Paid workmen, &c. 779 50 111 87 Fixtures for Printing Office, 39 38 Advance on Cash, 3,497 25 There were on hand at the commencement of the y e a r , ....................... . . . 34 reams medium paper. Bought and obtained from Dep. 60 do. foolscap. Received by the Hamilton, 934 do. Medium. Received by the Mary Frazier, 1,600 do. do. 2,628 40 Sent to Lahainaluna, Worked at this office, 710 Leaving now on hand, 1,878 reams. Very little work was done in the office till the first of January, for want of paper; and since that time there has been considerable delay in consequence of not having proofs read as fast as wanted. A new Super-royal press has been received and also about a thousand pounds of new type; which, with some other conveniences, makes this office in a condition to do a great deal of printing. Fourteen men and two boys have been employed when we have had work, all of whom are regular, steady and industrious; and they earn from eight to twenty dollars per month, according to their skill and dexterity. B in d e r y . Bound volumes. 7,000 Helunaau, Testaments, 2,000 4,800 Geography, 10,000 Ninauhoike, 78 Hymns with notes, 3,800 Kumu Hawaii, Huliano, 3,000 Hope Helunaau, 100 30,778 �7 Covered, stitched and cut. Ai o ka la Kumumua, 12,000 Piapa Maoli, Piapa Kamalii, 10,000 4,500 Nehemia, Expenses* Wages of workmen, Repairs, Paste board, Leather, Glue, Twine, Thread, Gold leaf, &c. Clock, 10,000 10,000 46,500 1071,33 28,13 570,00 742,61 426,62 1/2 6,00 2,844,69 1/2 The bindery compared with the new P. O. is so small that it will not be possible to bind up the work printed there in the same amount of time. The number of workmen has been greater than in any previous year, and the amount of work larger. As long as the stock has lasted about 20 men have been employed. Their improvement in the art has been gratifying. Some may be considered good workmen. Three have been taken away by death. P r i n t i n g , B i n d i n g , Slc. a t t h e o f f i c e o f t h e S e m i n a r y , L a h a in a lu n a . Printing in Hawaiian. mo. pp. cop. Total pp. 12 144 1,500 216,000 12 8 100 800 4,800 12 48 100 12 48 1,000 48,000 12 12 2,000 24,000 12 24 2,000 48,000 12 16 1,500 24,000 12 8 500 4,000 120 12 4 30 312 8,730 Hawaiian and English . Kumu Kamalii (for pronouncing Eng. I 121 361 5001 18,000 Hawaiian English Grammar, 1 8' 401 300‘ 12,000 76 800 Scripture History, finished, Linear Drawing, Geographical Questions, Do. do. reprint, Astronomy, Little Philosopher, No 1. Mathematics finished, Sermons No 10, Church covenant, �8 English. For the monthly concert, Duty of the present generation to preach the gospel to the Heathen, Christians guilty of the blood of the Heathen, I have a message from God to thee, Disobedience to the Savior’s last com­ mand, Shipping List, Circular, 12 12 12 12 12 400 6,400 400 4,800 400 4.800 400 4.800 500 18,000 200 200 50 , 100 47611,880 438,820 16| 12 12 12 i 36 Bindery. Old Testament Scrip, tracts, 122 For each member of the mission, 42 Bound for Wailuku Station, 36 For IVlolokai, 7 No. of volumes large and small bound for individuals, 250 Remainder of Scripture tracts printed at Lahainaluna remain unbound for want of stock. Expenses of Printing. $90 00 For composition and press work, 5 50 Rollers and glue, 50 00 Folding and binding, 10 00 Paste board 100 lbs at 10 cents pr. lb. 1 00 Thread 1 lb. 4 00 25 Skins at 16 cts, 93 75 30 Reams of paper at $3,12| pr. ream, 52 50 21 do. do. $306 75 Note. The above includes the printing of the Maps men­ tioned below. Copperplate engravings of Maps have been printed as follows. Copies 350 South America, 225 Hawaiian Islands, 275 Asia, 300 Pacific Ocean, 300 Europe, 275 Africa, �9 United States, North America, Globes, Mountains, 2 . R ep o r t s 300 300 300 300 op S t a t io n s . Reports were read from the different stations from which the following facts are chiefly derived. Churches. The whole number of local native churches at the islands is 15;—the one at Kaneohe was formed the last year. Belonging to these there are at present in good standing 1 0 4 9 members. The whole number received is 12 5 9 . Admitted during the past year on profession 159. Statistics. 92 23 71 153 36 21 45 152 214 29 158 58 IKaawaloa, j 110 4 72 67 247 C Lahaina, * * 6* 1769 85 M a u i . < Lahainaluna, 25 90 ' 18 11 ( Wailuku, 32 24 50 M olo k ai, 8 8 12 * f Kaneohe, 280 232 14 238 J Honolulu, O a h u . 1 Ewa, 22 10 29 * 27 8 24 46 t Waialua, 104 5 70 52 f Waimea, 55 10 67 40 K a u a i . < Koloa, 22 10 27 51 ( Waioli, 1,259 159 1,049 1,082 * The compiler has not the means of ascertaining the number. [Hilo, H a w a i i . Jj Waimea, Kailua, The preceding table is less extensive and perfect than it should be. The one filled out by the brethren during the meeting has been mislaid or lost, and the reports of sta­ tions in the hands of the Printing Committee are not suffi­ ciently full for the purpose of making a new one. It is likely also, that, in the following summary, much imperfection exists on many points, especially on that of the contribu- �T 10 tions of the people. The errors and omissions under each head must be ascribed partly to the reports themselves and partly to the haste with which it has been necessary to pre­ pare the items for the press. W hat has been said more than usual under the head of Station Reports has been done as an example— a beginning— of what might hereafter, with proper care on the part of all concerned, become a valuable portion of our printed Annual Minutes. Protracted Meetings, have been held at Hilo and W ai­ mea on Hawaii,—Wailuku and the High School on M aui,—at Honolulu, Ewa, W aialua and Kaneohe, on Oahu;—and at Waimea on Kauai. The divine blessing has apparently rested on these efforts to save the lost. Meeting houses. The corner stone of .a stone meeting house at K ailua was laid the 1st of January, 1836;—the house was completed the 31st of January, 1837. It was dedicated Feb. 4. It is 120 feet long, 48 broad, and 27 high. It has a gallery, shingled roof, steeple, and bell. A doby meeting house was completed at E wa the 10, Feb. 1837. It was dedicated.• the 14th of February. It is 90 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 15 feet high. It has a thatched roof, and a veranda on all sides, is lighted with glass windows, and furnished with a good pulpit. It stands on elevated ground and commands a fine view of the sur­ rounding country and ocean. Some measures have been taken to build a stone church at H o n o l u l u ; 2,350 dollars have Been subscribed,—lum­ ber &,c. received from America, and the work of cutting coral commenced. A g r a ss m e e tin g h o u se h a s b e e n bu ilt on L a n a i . A doby house has been completed at K a a n a p a l i oil Maui, the expense of which was defrayed by the people. It is 78 feet by 30 on the inside, has a ti leaf roof, a good pulpit and glass windows. A doby meeting house has been built at O l o a l u , Maui. Contributions, fyc. Honolulu. For Ewa church for pulpit, For Rev. S. Parker, For mission at the Rocky M. a For the Methodist Mission. <C CC CC $60,00. 30,25. 78.00. 92,50. 20 .00 . L �11 For improving the pari, 50,00. 330,75. u For building a new church, 2,350,00. Wailuku. The people have, by their labor, raised one hundred twenty eight dollars towards procuring a bell for the meeting house. Kailua. Six or seven cords of wood have been con­ tributed to assist native school teachers and furnish native ^ school houses. Kaawaloa. Monthly concert contributions are made in different articles such as the people can command, as kapa, fowls, &c. Some wood has also been contributed for benevolent purposes. Waimea, Hawaii. Three houses built for graduates of the Mission Seminary. Fifty school houses in native style. 150 kapas contributed at monthly concerts. A large native house is building for a. new missionary, to be a monthly concert contribution, value $100 or jnore. Hilo. The people have recently commenced planting a Cotton field for missionary purposes which they cultivate on the first monday of every month. ! Schools. The whole number of schools and scholars on | < the islands is not known. A large number of new school houses have been built, and many schools, for awhile dis­ continued, have been revived. About 40 of the graduates of the Mission Seminary have been employed in teaching, in which they acquit themselves creditably. Schools at the several stations have been prosecuted with increased vigor especially schools for children. Mr. Smith has, with the help of native assistants, in­ structed two schools for children, one for boys and one for girls, at Honolulu. The whole number of scholars on his list is 486. Of these the average number of regular ^ attendants has been about 200,—boys 75, girls 125. Their studies have been reading, writing, geography, mental arithmetic, exercise on slates and on black board, questions on map of the world, &c. They have assembled twice on the sabbath to receive religious instruction. Several of the youth have become hopefully pious during the year. The number of scholars at the High School on the cata­ logue for the past year is 79. �12 The Boarding School at Hilo for boys went into opera* tion in the beginning of October last. The number at­ tached to it is 12. Their dress is a white shirt and blue trowsers. Their food is mostly native, but eaten at a table in English style. Each one sleeps in a separate apart­ ment. The following has been the daily order of exercises. Morning prayers at 5 \. Breakfast at 6J. Labor from, 7 to 8£. School hours from 8^ to 1 \\. Recreation, dinner, &c. until l£, P. M. School hours from I-| to 4\ . L a­ bor from to 5^. Supper at 6. Evening prayers at 7. Retiring bell at 9. Marriages. The number of marriages has been not far from one thousand; which is about three hundred less than in the preceding year. W e know of no sufficient rea­ son for the difference. There is a law at Maui that none who cannot read shall marry, old people excepted. The missionary at Waialua in his report said, “ It has been re­ peatedly stated to me that some of the head men forbid women to marry men of another land unless the man will come and live with the woman. But that this is the fact in many cases I cannot certify.” One cause is the de­ crease in population. M r . E d m u n d H. R o g e r s and Miss E l i z a b e t h M. H it c h c o c k were married at Molokai, July 12, 1836, by Rev. Titus Coan of Hilo. The king, T a m e h a m e h a III., was married to K a la m a at Honolulu Feb. 2, 1837, by Rev. H . Bingham. Births and deaths. From a record kept at Waialua it appears in 1836, there were 34 births and 90 deaths. For the first three months of 1837, 8 births, 29 deaths. At Waioli, Kauai, the births were 60, deaths 84. H a r ie t a N a h ie n a e n a , died Dec. 30, 1836. Emily Witter Green, * “ July 6, 1836. David B. Lyman, “ July 28, 1836. Luke Lyons, ct Oct. 21, 1836. Mrs. Maria M. Dibble, “ Feb. 20, 1837. Mrs. Betsey C. Lyons, “ May 14, 1837. Births in the mission families from June 1, 1836 to June 1, 1337. Mary Jane Graham Armstrong, June 2, 1836. �13 u Luke Lyons, 4, 1836, cc 26, Caroline Hannah Clark, 1836. Sophia Elizabeth Hall, July 4, 1836. Mary Catharine Dimond, Aug. 24, 1836. Titus Munson Coan, Sep. 27, 1836. Cornelius Ogden Spaulding, Sep. 1836. Samuel Thomas Alexander, Oct. 29, 1836. Robert Hall Tinker, Dec. 31, 1836. John Lowell Smith Emerson,, Jan. 4, 1837. Edward Dorr Griffin Hitchcock, 20, 1887, Levi Tenny Chamberlain, April 30, 1837. Theodore Weld Gulick, May 1837. u 24, 1837. Mary Elizabeth Bliss, In all, in the mission families during the last 12 months, 5 deaths, and 14 births. During the past year 15 left for America, viz.; Mr. and Mrs. Richards and six of their children; Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding and their two children; a daughter of Mr. Bish­ op; and the first two sons of Mr. Chamberlain. A rein­ forcement of 32 was added in April. The whole number on the ground, June 1, 1837, is as follows; Ordained missionaries, 25 Physicians, 2 Secular Agents, 2 Teachers, 9 Printers, 2 Book Binder, 1—41 Married females, 39 Unmarried females, 4—43 Male children, 38 Female children, 27— 65 149 Health of the mission. Five have died as mentioned already. Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding left for America in con­ sequence of the illness of both of them. Mr. Richards left partly on account of the health of Mrs. R.. Mr. Gulick’s debility continued through the year. Several of the sisters have been prevented by ill health from much ac­ tive missionary service. Among those now in feeble health may be mentioned, Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Whitney, Mis. Cc 2 �14 Forbes, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Bliss. The health of the mission has on the whole been much as usual. Itinerating. The tour of Oahu was made by Mr. Bing­ ham in August and by Mr. Tinker in December. The tour of East Maui by Mr. Armstrong, and of Hawaii by Mr. Coan, Mr. Forbes and Mr. Hall. Mr. Richards and family, previous to their embarkation, made the tour of Kauai, Oahu, and Hawaii. During the year Mr. Bingham and family visited Kauai; Mr. and Mrs. Whitney, Oahu; Messrs. Parker and Smith with their families, Molokai and M aui; Dr. Judd and family, Hawaii; Dr. Judd, Maui; Mr. Hall and family, Hawaii; Mr. Forbes and family, Oahu; and Mr. Tinker and family, Kauai. In these and other excursions to a greater or less ex­ tent, most of the brethren have gone abroad preaching the gospel and healing the sick, and becoming better ac­ quainted with the condition of the people. This course, it is to be hoped, will be pursued more and more hereafter. Manufacture of Cloth. Miss Brown reports, T h a t the 2d. class of six spun and wove during the year 160 yards. Three have made some proficiency inweaving. Two pie­ ces of more th?»n 20 yards each have been spun in fami­ lies and wove under Miss B ’s inspection, and another piece is ready for the loom. Two of the 2nd class re­ quested permission to remain in school, and they assist in instructing others. They also spin and knit. Oise of them is about to set up cloth making at home. The 3rd class of six give, more promise of doing well than those, who preceded them. On the whole this branch of our missionary labor is prosperous. Visiters from abroad. T h e f r i e n d , D a n ie l W h e e l e r , with his son, after spending about six months among us, visiting various stations, and addressing the people on reli­ gious subjects, sailed from Kauai for other islands in the Pacific in the month of June. R e v . D a n ie l L e e of the Methodist mission, after being at the islands 8 months for the benefit of his health, sailed for the Columbia River, July 21. R e v . M r. B e a v e r , of the Church of England, with his wife landed at Oahu, July 15, and after a cordial visit of a week left us for Fort Vancouver, where he acts as chaplain to the Hudson Bay Company* R e v . S a m u e l P a r k e r , employed by the Am. Board �15 to explore among the Indians, west of the Rocky Mountains, arrived at Honolulu, July 15, where after waiting about five months with much anxiety to obtain a passage, he em­ barked in December for the United States. He gave a favorable account of the way being prepared for preaching the gospel to the Indians in the Oregon Territory. jEight Methodist Missionaries arrived at Honolulu on their way to the Columbia River the 23d. Dec. They continued here till April 8, when they embarked for their post in the Brig Diana. Dr. White taught a school for the children of the missionaries at Honolulu, and Mr. Beers assisted in improving the road at the pali of JNuuanu. 3. H ig h S ch o o l . The committee of superintendence of the High School would present the following recommendations in reference to the future operations of the school; 1. That Mr. Burnham be recommended to the Board as an assistant missionary to aid in the secular department of the High School. 2. That the Board be requested to appoint and send us a medical man as a teacher of Chemistry, Mineralogy, Bota­ ny and Medicine in the Seminary at Lahainaluna. 3. That $4,000 be appropriated for carrying on buildings and other operations of the High School for the present year. 4. That $1.000 be laid out, if necessary, in completing the printing office, bindery &c. 5. The committee are of opinion that for two or three year to come $7,000 or $8,000 annually will be sufficient to carry on the operations of the school including the expens­ es of the families of the station and the High School press. After this period when the number of scholars shall amount to 200, and the number of teachers increased as contem­ plated, $10,000 or $12,000 will be needed. 6. Resolved that in the opinion of this mission, a man­ ual labor department, in some form and to some extent, is essential to the prosperity of the school. 7. Resolved that the teachers of the High School be recommended to continue their instructions in the English language. 8. The committee recommend, that the teachers of the �16 High School be a committee to make known fully to the Board the reasons of the above recommendations and opinions. 9. That the name of the High School be changed ta Mission Seminary. Proportion of Scholars. O f the 32 scholars who may annually join the Mission Seminary, the following are the numbers for the different Islands, according to the population of each by the last census; Kauai, 3 Oahu, 8 7 M aui, 2 Molokai, 12 Hawaii, 4 . B o a r d in g S c h o o ls . In regard to the Female Boarding Seminary at Wailu­ ku the committee would recommend, 1. That a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars be ap­ propriated to complete the building now in a state of forward­ ness, to inclose the premises and to make such fixtures and small additions as shall be needed; and that the school gti into operation as soon as possible. 2. That the Committee of Superintendence of the Se­ minary be instructed to draw up a plan of such enlarge­ ments in building as they shall deem necessary for the greatest usefulness of the Institution, accompany it with a full statement of the number of teachers, and the amount of means that would be required by the institution if thus enlarged, and present it to this meeting with a view to its being forwarded to the Board. 3. That a committee of three be appointed to request of the king and chiefs a few acres of land adjoining the pre­ mises of the institution which may be cultivated to aid in the support of the scholars. In regard to the Boarding School at Hilo: 1. That a sum not exceeding 500 dollars be appropri­ ated to meet the wants of the school without erecting at present permanent buildings. 2. That Mr. Coan, with the addition of two others who �luay be appointed, be a committee to draw up a plan of such permanent buildings, as in their judgment the best in­ terests of the school will require, accompany it with a full statement of the means, number of teachers, and appara-tus that will be necessary to make the school prosperous, and present the document to this meeting with the view of its being forwarded to the Board. In regard to Punahou: 1. That the inclosure of the premises be completed, but that the erection of buildings be deferred till there shall be a definite prospect of a teacher for the School. 2. That the brethren at Honolulu be a committee to draw up a plan of permanent buildings for a school at that place, state the claims of the place for such a school, make {in estimate of the means and number of teachers necessa­ ry, present the document to this meeting, and if approved forward it to the Board. W e also recommend to the Pru. Com. to appropriate a sum not exceeding $500 a year for the support of a Female Boarding School at W aialua, on the island of Oahu. C e n t r a l F e m a l e S e m in a r y . The directors of the Central Female Seminary at Wrailuku recommend, 1. That the $1,000 appropriated by this meeting be em­ ployed in fitting up the present building for recitation rooms and such other purposes as the teacher shall think best, and in erecting a few lodging rooms for scholars in a cheap manner. 2. That $25 be Considered a suitable annual appropria­ tion for each pupil, and that the secular agent be instructed to furnish that amount, if needed for sustaining the school. 3. That theBoard be requested to appropriate $1,000 annually for two or three years to provide buildings for the school, besides the necessary expense of sustaining the scholars. 4. That they be requested to send as soon as possible, a well qualified teacher and his wife to aid in the business of instruction. 5. That the teacher of the Seminary with Mr. Armstong be a Committee to forward the above recommenda­ tions to the Board, and make further explanations and statements as they shall deem proper. 2* �18 Age of scholars to be received. Yoted that it be the sense of this meeting that promising females be received into the Female Boarding Seminary between the ages of 4 and 10 years. Materials for building. Voted that the Secular Agents be authorised to forward to Wailuku lumber sufficient to complete the building there in progress for the Female Seminary. H ilo B o a r d in g S c h o o l . The committee on the Boarding school at Hilo, having examined the subject committed to them, submit the fol­ lowing. 1. That the school be enlarged to 25 or 30 scholars, and that it be conducted on its present plan during the cur­ rent year. 2. That the Brethren at the different stations on Hawaii be requested to assist in selecting and furnishing promising boys for the school. 3. That it be recommended to enlarge the school to the number of fifty scholars in the year 1839, provided the plan shall be approved by the Board, and provided another teacher can be furnished and the necessary means obtained for carrying into effect the proposed enlargement. The committee would further state that they did not feel prepared to draw a plan of buildings &c. and prepare a document to be forwarded to the Board, without consulting the teacher of the school [Mr. Lyman, who was not pres­ ent at the meeting] and they would therefore recommend, that the Brethren at Hilo be a committee to draw up such a plan as shall in their judgment promote the best interests of the institution, and forward it to.the Board, together with a statement of probable expenses and such explana­ tions and requests as shall seem to them expedient. P un ah o u S cho ol. The Committee appointed to report the probable ex­ penses of establishing a Boarding School for boys at Puna­ hou beg leave to say, that we recommend to build a school �19 house, the cost of which shall not exceed, $1,000 Do. dwelling house for the teacher, 2,000 Do. cook house, dining hall, and doby buildings sufficient to accommodate 30 scholars, 1,000 Support of teacher, first year, about, 500 Do. for native assistants, wages and board, 100 30 Scholars at 25 dollars each, 750 Total expenses the first year, 5,350 After the first year, the buildings &c. being ready, the support of teacher, assistant teachers, food and clothing for the scholars, repairs &c. without increasing the num­ ber of pupils, will probably dmount to fifteen or sixteen hundred dollars annually. It is confidently believed however by your commitee, that the chiefs and parents of the scholars will meet a con­ siderable part of the annual expenses of the scholars. 5 . C o m m o n S ch o o ls . From the reports of Stations, and from personal observ­ ation, it is evident that Common Schools have exerted a great and salutary influence over the people of these Isl­ ands. The cause of morality and religion seems to have been favorably affected, or the reverse, very much as these schools have flourished or declined. Believing this to be the fact, and believing also that the cause of common edocation may still be carried forward with increasing suc­ cess, your Committee would recommend; 1. That vigorous efforts be made, by the Brethren at all the Stations, to revive such schools as may have been sus­ pended, encourage and strengthen such as are declining, and press forward the system throughout their respective field, by all wise means in their power. 2. That the first and best energies of the teachers be devoted to the instruction of children; and that prompt and persevering efforts be continued to bring all the chil­ dren of the nation, who are of a suitable age, under a course of instruction in schools during the present year. 3. That the common native teachers, who are faithful in their work, be encouraged and stimulated by presents of books, by visiting their schools, and in such other ways as the Brethren at the stations shall find practicable. �20 4. That as most of the graduates of the High School promise to be valuable helps in the cause of education, those of them who prove themselves worthy, be fairly com­ pensated for their services, in such manner as the person employing them shall deem expedient; and that they be encouraged where convenient, to form themselves into as­ sociations for mental and mutual improvement, together with such other teachers and individuals as may be qualifi­ ed to derive benefit from associations of that kind. 5. That a daily school for children and another for teach­ ers be kept in vigorous operation at each of our stations where it is practicable; and that the teachers of the pres­ ent reinforcement engage in these schools, with the advice of the older Missionary or Missionaries at the station. 6. That decent and commodious houses be secured as soon as possible at all the stations where they are needed, provided this can be done without drawing on our secular agent for larger sums than those specified in the following article. 7. That the following appropriations be made for the erection of school houses at the stations where they are needed, and for the payment of teachers during the present year, it being understood that all former giants for these objects, not expended, be unavailable from this time. Grants past, year. Expended. Grants pres, year, S. Houses. Teach. S. Houses. Teach. S. Houses. Teach. $•175 $ 35 $ 25 1 $ 75 H ilo ,............ | '■m .^100 100 Waimea, Ha. | ' 200 100 125 1 75 i 100 50 Koliala, • • • 10 100 200 20 Kailua, . . . . j 200 140 75 300 50 100 Kaawaloa, . 1 200 100 50 100 125 100 Wailuku, . . 200 21)0 120 125 Jiahaina, . . . 100 40 160 100 20 200 75 Molokai, . . . 100 Hana, . . . . 50 200 150 100 Honolulu, . . 100 200 Honoluluaina, 25 100 200 100 56 60 Ewa, . . . . . 60 150 100 200 100 Waialua, . . 150 25 50 200 100 75 Kaneohe, . . 60 70 21 200 100 Wairnea,Kau. 50 200 200 15 100 50 Waioli, . . . 100 200 48 100 60 Koloa, . . . 50 50 Kanapali* . . 590 1,990 1,165 2^800 1,500 650 8. That we obtain as much assistance from the Chiefs �21 and people towards the erection of school houses and the support of teachers as they are willing to render; and in case the whole amount granted to the several stations should not be needed for the object specified, that the over­ plus be left in the treasury of the Mission. 9. That the brethren at each station be at liberty to state to the Board the peculiar circumstances and wants of their teachers, and request them to furnish for each station so desiring it such articles as may meet their necessities, and tend to their civilization, to be given them as pay for their services. Yoted that the sum of $100 be allowed for the building of a school house at Kapaa on Kauai, and $20 for the sup­ port of a teacher, in case it should be thought expedient that Dr. Lafon occupy a station there this year. 6 . O n S c h o l a r s b e in g s u p p o r te d by in d iv id u a ls in A m e ­ r ic a . The committee on the support of scholars in the Mission Seminary and other schools would report as follows: That we thiiik favorably of suggesting to the Board that the scholars of the Mission Seminary and Female Board­ ing Seminary be supported by individuals, Sabbath Schools and small societies, it being distinctly understood that no money or presents of any kind be sent directly to any scholar, and that no scholar be apprized of the fact that he is supported by a particular individual or society till he shall have completed his course of study, when he may receive,any name which his benefactors may please to give. With these cautions, we think the plan would be attended with important advantages,that it would secure interest and prayer for scholars individually from those who should support them, and that contributions for this definite pur­ pose might be called forth which otherwise would not be made to the Board. 7. D u t y of H a w a iia n C h u r c h e s to s u pp o r t t h e G o spel. 1. As it is obvious that churches who need to be taught almost every thing which it is important that they should know in order to be active, united, pure, happy and useful in the highest degree, and who need all the power of per­ suasion which the ministry can employ to secure the same object, could better forego every luxury, and part with J �22 every cent of their income, than to be destitute of preach­ ing and pastoral labors, therefore, resolved, that it be considered the duty of the churches in the Sandwich Islands, to take efficient measures, and make vigorous efforts for the support of their own preachers, either wholly or in part, as God shall give them ability, availing themselves of such aid as may be freely given by the congregation who share with them in the advantages of the preaching and pastoral labors which they enjoy. °2. That it be considered the duty of the missionaries to teach their people what they may reasonably be expected to do for the support of the gospel, both at home and abroad, and how they may most advantageously aid this object, with a faithful exhibition of the motives to enlist them in the work, but then leave the churches and indivi­ duals to judge voluntarily for themselves what and how much they will do in this cause. 3. That no civil enactments should be requested to secure a support for the missionary, except for the purpose of protection, but that the king and chiefs, head men and hakuainas, be encouraged to aid in constructing public buildings, and sustaining charitable or evangelical institu­ tions and schools among the people, both by grants and donations from their own property, by direct labors or ap­ propriations from what they would have a right to demand for private and public use, were no such objects before them, and by affording facilities and encouragements to the people to build school houses, pay their teachers, and con­ tribute something annually at least for the support of their pastors. 4. That the owners of vessels among our church mem­ bers be, in a particular manner, requested to favor the objects of the mision generously by transporting lumber and supplies, and mission families freight free, when con­ venient; and, whenever a large amount of freight is taken for us, or considerable inconvenience is required of them, that they be requested to favor our common cause, by mod­ erate, reasonable and favorable terms of freight; and fa­ vors thus done apparently for the mission though in reality for the nation, should be considered as gratuitous on the part of the individual rendering the favor, and as such duly acknowledged. Voted, that the above report on the duty of Hawaiian �23 churches to support the gospel be translated into the native language, accompanied by a statement of the expenses in­ curred by the Board for the support of this mission from its commencement; also a statement of the expenditures of the printing department,—of the medical department,— and of the Mission Seminary, and that this be printed for the information of the chiefs and others. Messrs. Bingham, Judd and Chamberlain, a committee to carry the above into effect. 8 . FtJTtJHE R e in f o r c e m e n t s . The commjttee appointed to consider the subject of addi­ tional missionaries and teachers needed and to be hereafter sent to these islands, would recommend the following. Miss’s. Teachers. 0 ) For Hawaii, Kealia, 1 2 Kau, 1 Puna, 1 1 Hilo, 1 1 1 Hamakua, 0 Kohala, 1 1 1 N. Kona, 1 For Maui, Wailuku, 0 1 Haiku, 1 1 Koolau, 1 Hana, 1 Kaupo, 1 1 Honuaula, 1 1 For Lanai, 1 1 For Molokai, 1 For Oahu, Ewa, 1 1 Kaneohe, Waikiki, I 1 Honoluluaina, 1 1 Waianae, 1 1 Hauula, 1 1 For Kauai, Kapaa, 1 Waimea, 1 1 For Niihau, 20 19 For Hawaii, 3 physicians. —— �24 East Maui, 1 do. Molokai, 1 do. Secular man for Lahaina. Teacher for female boarding school at Waialua on Oahu. Total 46. Resolved, that C h ristia n benevolence ought to supply this amount of labourers to carry forward the missionary work rapidly and successfully in this field; and, on this ac­ count, we advise this number to be sent, provided other parts of the great field have not obviously paramount claims to the laborers who offer themselves to the direction of the Board. 9 . L o c a tio n . 1. Kauai. M r. Johnson, at Waioli. Mr. Lafon, Koioa;—with permission to occupy another station on Kauai if he and the brethren of that island wish it. 2. Oahu. Mr. Locke, at Waialua. Mr. Bishop, at Ewa. Mr Cooke, 4at Honolulu. Mr. Castle, “ Mr. Smith, at the N . W. part of Honolulu, Miss Marcia M. Smith, at Kaneohe. 3. Molokai. M r. Munn, at Kaluaaha. 4. Maui. Mr. Baldwin, at Lahaina for the present. Mr. Me Donald, at Lahaina. Miss Lucia G. Smith, at Lahainaluna. Mr. Conde and Mr. Ives, at Hana. 5. Hawaii. Mr. Knapp, at Waimea. Mr. Bliss and Mr. Bailey at Kohala. Dr. Andrews, Kailua. Mr. Van Duzee, Kaawaloa. Mr. Wilcox, Hilo. 10. C ir c u m st a n c e s of M is s io n a r ie s ’ c h il d r e n . This subject had special reference to a School or Seminary for the instruction of our children at the islands. It was discussed at some length,and a committee of six appointed to report. They reported in favor of an establishment at the islands, on the ground that parents ought to train their own children; that as missions are enlarged and progress it will be more practicable to educate them in heathen countries; that the expense will not be greater; and their �25 prospect of being good missionaries if educated in the field will not be less. On the other hand the reasons which have hitherto in­ fluenced our mission and the missionaries in Ceylon in sending their children to America—See Memoir of Mrs. Ellis, Introductory Essay—were supposed by a majority of the meeting to prevail over the plan of educating them on missionary ground. It was voted, therefore, that the re­ port be indefinitely postponed. 11. E conomy, S alary, and C ommon S tock. The Committee to whom was referred the subject of Mis­ sionary Economy, also of Salary and Common Stock sys­ tem, having attended to the duty assigned them, beg leave to state, 1. Although there is evidence that a good degree of economy has been practised by the members of this mis­ sion, in regard to the erection of dwelling and out houses, and in furniture, food and clothing, so that a thorough examiriation of the grounds of our expenditures would be satis­ factory to the Prudential Committee and to the Christian public generally; Nevertheless, regarding the injunctions of the Board on the subject of economy as highly impor­ tant, therefore, Resolved, That in whatever pertains to the comfort of our families, as houses, furniture, clothing &c. we will carefully examine whether we cannot, in future, curtail our expenditures; and we promise to be governed by the strictest rules of economy, always taking into account the importance of promoting health, and thus enabling us to labor to the highest advantage. 2. In view of the importance of our work and the worthlessness of money when expended for any other ob­ ject than the upbuilding of the Redeemer’s kingdom; and in view of the fact that delay in our work must be the worst economy in the end; instead of taking retrograde steps, Resolved, that we deem it our duty to press forward with prayerful enterprize in devising the best plans of has­ tening the reformation of the Islanders, present those plans before the churches and call upon them to sustain us. 3. That the Secular Agent may be able to lay before the mission during this meeting an estimate of the probable S �26 expense, necessary to be incurred the current year, that he may ask advice in cases of doubtful expendiency, Resolv­ ed, that it be the duty of each m issio n ; ; y to present to the secular agent a statement of his plans in regard to addi­ tional buildings, fixtures, furniture &c. with the probable expense; moreover, that each member make out a list of his probable wants for the next two or three years, including plans for dwelling houses, public buildings &c. with the necessary expense, that it may be sent to the Board. On the subject of Salary and Common Stock system your Committee are of opinion that the business of sustaining missionaries at these islands and carrying on their opera­ tions in a pecuniary point of view is so various and com­ plicated, that no better arrangement than that by which the Board now regulate the support of their missionaries in this field can at present be proposed. 12. R e l a t i o n of M i s s i o n a r i e s to t i i e C hristia n W ^ orld. Feeling more and more impressed with the importance of the missionary work, and penetrated with the amazing neglect with which the professed followers of Christ are chargeable in reference to their dying fellow men, and unable to hold our peace while they who dwell at ease in Zion con­ tinue to slumber, we would here express our united opinions, and belief, on several important points of Christian duty in the form of the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That the plan of efforts hitherto contemplated'by the church and her leading ministers, for converting the world, is very far short of her ability, and utterly inadequate to the end in view, and of course, by no means equal to the requisitions of her Lord. 2. Resolved, That the inspired injunctions of self denial, economy, frugality, retrenchment and benevolent, effort, and the gospel prohibi­ tions again3t laying up treasures on earth for the purposes of personal aggrandizement, luxury and ease, are binding in common, and to the same extent, on the Christian at home and the missionary abroad, and there­ fore both should be governed by the same principles, and measured by the same rules. 3. Resolved, That on an average, 100 Christians at home could sus­ tain one of their number abroad, or every hundred Christians, a mis­ sionary to the heathen—that most of the churches might afford each a man for the missionary field, and sustain him there'—that many churches could afford several for that purpose, and that there are local churches in the United States, one of whom could alone sustain the American Board,at its present rate of expenditure, without danger of being impoverished. 4. Resolved, That those who accumulate wealth for themselves, and do not honor the Lord with their substance, live in violation of the com­ mands of Christ, expose their own souls to death, and deprive the dying heathen of the bread of life. 5. R esolved, That notwithstanding the present debt of the Board, the great embarrassment in carrying on the work of missions is still in the kick of men rather than of money. 6. Resolved, That the practice founded on the apprehension that be­ nevolent efforts to save the heathen might retard trie work of Christ in Christian countries, is preposterous, and utterly at variance with the j j i �27 precepts and promises of the Savior and unworthy of the countenance of every sober Christian. 7. Resolved, That to expect of missionaries and assistant missionaries to accomplish vastly more under the influence of a withering atmos­ phere, than is expected from ministers and Christians at home, is manifest­ ly unreasonable,—'and the deliberate expectation that schools and semi­ naries on heathen ground can and will accomplish vastly more than is usually expected from schools and seminaries in Christian lands is also entirely unreasonable and without foundation. 8. Resolved, That a contempt for men on account of their imbecility and degradation and color, and ail unwillingness to make sacrifices for their elevation and salvation, Is the veiy opposite of the Spirit of Christ and of the true spirit of missions. 9. Resolved, That the fact of 3.000.000 of the descendants of pagan Africa, and one or two millions of the Romanists from Europe, being in the midst of the evangelical Churches of the United States, while it im­ poses an obligation on them to labor cheerfully and with vigor for their immediate conversion, furnishes no valid excuse for not directing their chief energies to the unevangelized in other lands. It was at first decided to add some illustrations and ar­ guments to the above, as was done in our Circular to the churches a year since;—that decision was afterwards chang­ ed into this; viz. That 1,000 copies of the Resolutions be printed on letter • paper and employed by the members of the mission in their correspondence and otherwise as each one should judge best. In connection with this subject the following resolutions were adopted; On Mr. Dibble’s return to America. The case of Mr. Dibble and his family having been presented before this meeting and advice requested as to the path of duty, therefore, 1. Resolved, That in our opinion Providence points him to America. 2. Resolved, That we approve of Bro. Dibble’s visiting the United States by an early and good opportunity. That we commend him to the affection and confidence of the Board and the churches, and recommend him while in America to plead the claims of the heathen before the Christian public. 3. Resolved, That we give thanks to God for his favor in permitting Bro. Dibble to labor so long in this field, and we pray the Great Head of the Church to be with him and his little ones on his voyage and in his native land, and restore him to us in due time. �28 Voted that Mr. Armstrong be a committee to write a letter of introduction for. Mr. Dibble to the Rooms. Voted that Mr. Clark be a committee to write a letter of instructions and suggestions for the use of Mr. Dibble in his agency to the United States. The two committees above mentioned read to the meet­ ing the letters assigned them which were approved. 13. C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . Letters to be written during the present year. 1. To Benevolent Societies. General letter to the A. Board to be presented to this meeting, Messrs. Bingham, Andrews, and Tinker. Cor. Sec. of the Board on the subject of grants from Bible and Tract Societies, Mr. Chamberlain. Ex. Com. of N. Y. State Tem. Society in answer to their inquiries, Mr. Tinker. American Bible Society, Mr. Bingham. Phil. Bible Society, Mr. Baldwin. A. S.' S. Union in answer to the letter of the editor of S. S. Magazine, Mr. Bishop. Am. Tract Society, N. Y ., M r. Bishop. Am. Seamans Friend Society, Mr. Baldwin. 2. To Missions and Missionaries. Marquesas Mission, Mr. Parker. Mission at the Society Islands, Mr. Armstrong. China Mission, Mr. Clark. Ceylon Mission, Mr. Andrews. Mission to S. Eastern Asia, Mr. Coan. Malirata Mission, Mr. Green. M adura Mission, Mr. Lyons. Palestine Mission, Mr. Alexander. Missionaries at Constantinople, Mr. Thurston. Mission to S Africa, Mr. Bliss. Oregon Mission, Mr. Bingham. Methodist Mission, Oregon, Dr. Judd. 3. To Colleges, Seminaries, <$rc. Society of Inquiry, Jefferson College, Mr. Andrews “ “ Centre College, Ky. Mr. Alexander. �29 Soc. of Inpuiry, Thol. Sem. Andover, Mr. Emerson. “ u Amherst College, M r. Tinker. u u W estern Reserve Coll. Mr. Andrews. “ “ Theol. Sem. Alleganytown,Mr. Bishop. u u WilIiams, College, Mr. Lyman. u “ Yale College, Mr. Parker. “ “ Theol. Sem. East Windsor, Mr. Ives. “ u Theol. Sem. Princeton, Mr. Armstrong. e£ “ Theol..Sem. Auburn, Mr. Hitchcock. <c u Union College, Mr. Conde. “ “ Lane Seminary, M r Smith. “ “ Theol. Sem. N. Y. City, Mr. Dibble. “ u Hamilton College, Mr. Lyons. u ct Middlebury College, Mr; Whitney. “ u N. Y. University, Mr. Me Donald. u “ Dartmouth College, Mr. Clark. “ “ Newark Coll. Delaware, Mr. Forbes. Gberlin Institute, Mr. Castle. Basle Theol. Sem. Switzerland, Mr. Baldwin. Oneida Institute, Mr. Green. Southern Theol. Sem. Columbia, S. C. Mr. Forbes. Theol. Sem. Gilmanton, N H , Mr. Emerson. Theol. Sem. Marion College, Mr. Me Donald. Teachers Seminary, Andover, Mr. Johnson. 4 . To Agents of the Board, <Sfc. Rev. R. C. Hand, Concord, N. H ., Mr. Green. Rev. H . Rardwell, Oxford, Ms., Mr. Dibble. u C. Eddy, Utica, N. Y., Mr. Bingham. u A. Bullard, Cincinnati, Mr. Tinker. 44 D. Magie, Elizabethtown, N. J , Mr. Coan. “ Harvey Coe, Hudson, Ohio, Mr. Andrews. “ Dr. Nelson, Dr. Lafon. Medical Institution, Fairfield, N. Y ., Dr. Andrews. Dr. Mussey, Hanover, N. II., Dr. Judd. Medical Institution, Transylvania, > T f University Philadelphia, ^ r. a on. Rev. Wm. Richards, Mr. Green. Cong. Union, England, Mr. Thurston. J4. A ssig n m e n t s. The Committee of assignments recommend that all unfinished appointments of 1 8 3 6 be continued. 3* �30 The committee further assign to Mr. Tinker a translation of the “ Glass of Whiskey.” To Mr. Emerson the “ Ai o ka la” for 1839. To Mr. Bingham, “ Memoir of Kaahumanu” and a “ Treatise on Christian doctrine.” To Mr. Armstrong, “ Manual on Popery.” To Mr. Baldwin, “ A Church members guide.” To Mr. Green, “ Revision of Church History.” “ T rea­ tise on the Sabbath.” To Mr. Forbes, “ Tract on stealing.” To Mr. Lyons, “ 52 Primary lessons” for Sab. Sch. To Mr. Alexander, Hawaiian Children’s Sch. Manual, to lie reviewed by Mr. Lyons. To Mr. Lyman, A Bible class Dictionary some what on ^he plan of Dwight;— Mr. Emerson to be his alternate. To Mr. Andrews, a Concordance of the New Testam ent 15. T e m p e r a n c e . Statements were made on this subject by the committee appointed last year, Mr. Baldwin taking the place of Mr. Soaulding as committee for Maui. In consequence of a vote, that an article he prepared by the committee from their reports, to be printed in some Temperance paper in the United States, the reports are net now in the hands of the Honolulu Printing Committee. No abstract therefore can be given in these minutes. Messrs. Baldwin, Coan, Lafon and Tinker were ap­ pointed a committee to collect facts and report at the next Annual Meeting. On employing intemperate workmen. The committee on Temperance to whom was referred the subject of employing intemperate workmen have at­ tended to the subject, and would recommend the following considerations; L That when there are different candidates for employ­ ment (other things being generally equal,) the interests of our families and the community require, that we should employ the temperate and moral, in preference to those of an opposite character. 2. That among candidates for employment, w7ho are ad­ dicted to different vices, we can lay down no general rule that will guide us in the selection to be made. �31 3. That our situation is such, and the source whence our mechanics are chiefly derived such, and mechanics of an unexceptionable character are so exceedingly rare, that we think we should do wrong to ourselves, to our families, and to the cause in which we are engaged, did we not, in many cases, employ the intemperate, and those addicted to other vices. 16. D e s e c r a t i o n o f t h e S a b b a t h . W hereas a proper regard to the Sabbath is of vital importance to the welfare of every nation, and neglect of it a peculiar impediment to the spread of the gospel; and wrhereas, this holy day is openly desecrated in this village and other places, by the transaction of secular business and by keeping open grogshops and groceries, and whereas we as a mission should partake in the guilt did we not use our influence to remove the evil, therefore; 1. Resolved, That the mission respectfully solicit the king and chiefs to take such measures as may effectually remove the above nuisances. 2. That it is with deep regret we learn how this holy day is disregarded in Christian lands, and that in may cases by the professed children of Him who has said, “ Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy.” In accordance with the first resolution the following letter was addressed to the chiefs. H o n o l u l u , Mei 31, 1837. Aloha oukou e na lii; Eia ko makou manaoia oukou. Kaumaha io ko makou naau i ka heliiia o ka la Sabati i ke kuai waiwai ar.a, a i ka holo lio ana no ka lealea, i ke kuai rama ana i na hale kuai rama, a i ke kani ana o na pu kuni ahi, a me ka uliauha ana ia la hoano, a me na hana e keakea’i i ka pule a me ka malama i ke Akua. Eia ka pono o na’lii a ke Akua i hoolilo ai i alii, e hoomalu i kanaka i pomaikai ka poe noho malie, aole e keakeaia, a e koloheia lakou e ka poe kolohe, i ka la Sabati a i na la a pau. E ia hoi kekahi pono o na’lii e ao aku a e papa aku a e keakea aku hoi ma ke kanawai i ka poe kolohe a pau, ke �32 keakea mai i ka poe makemake e malama i ko ke Akua kanawai i ka la Sabati. Eia hoi kekahi manao o makou. Ina e hehi wale ia ka la Sabati aole hoi na’lii e hoole aku, alaila e ili mai ka huhu o ke Akua maluna o Ka aina a e piii nui ka hewa i na’lii a e hiolo loa ke aupuni. M ISC ELLA N EO U S B U SIN ESS. M a n u f a c t u r e of C loth. The committee on the manufacture of cloth beg leave to recommend: 1. That the establishment be continued at Wailuku for the present as heretofore; and that a sum not exceeding $30 be appropriated the present year from our treasury for the purpose of improving and enlarging the concern, as Miss Brown and the brethren of the station may deem expe­ dient. 2. That any one of the brethren who may desire the re­ moval of this establishment to his station, with a view to ex­ tend through the islands a knowledge of the art of clothmaking, keep the subject in view during the present year, lay it before his people, correspond with Miss Brown on the sub­ ject, and present his wishes to the next general meeting. 3. That whereas the pupils of the contemplated Female Boarding School at Wailuku are expected to be too young to learn the art of manufacturing cloth, for several years to come, therefore, that the vote of our last general meeting appointing Miss Brown as an assistant in that Seminary, be rescinded. T a x a t i o n , of M issio n a r ie s. Whereas liberal and enlightened governments often ex­ onerate the ministers of religion from taxes; and whereas the missionaries in the Sandwich Islands are devoted to the best interests of the country, and their influence is important in a temperal as well as a spiritual sense, there­ fore, 1. Resolved, That this government ought to exonerate the missionaries from all taxation. 2. Resolved, notwithstanding that should the govern- �33 ment persist, after a full explanation of our views on this subject, to levy taxes on this mission,—rather than offend or rebel against the rules, we will, like Christ, pay the taxes imposed on us while we remain in the land. Voted that a Committee of one be appointed to express to the king and chiefs our sentiments on the subject of tax­ ation as expressed in the above resolutions with such ex­ planations and reasons as the case may seem to require. Mr. Bingham, the committee. Voted that Mr. Bingham be requested to translate the first article as above for inser­ tion in the Kurau Hawaii. Division of the members. Voted that the members of this mission be distributed by the moderator and scribes into four divisions to which busi­ ness may be committed or from which the different committees may be chosen;—also that lists of the names be printed for our convenience. The distribution as follows; 1 2 3 4 Andrews Alexander Armstrong Bingham Coan Bishop Dr. Andrews Bailey Baldwin Chamberlain Hall Castle Conde Lafon Bliss Clark Lyons Dibble Cooke Dimond Me Donald Gulick Emerson Forbes Munn Judd Hitchcock ’Green Parker Locke Knapp Ives Whitney Smith Rogers Johnson Van Duzee Wilcox Tinker Thurston Invitation to M r. Diell. Voted that we give a cordial invitation to the Rev. Mr. Diell to sit with us in our sessions whenever it may be convenient to him, and also that he be requested to make a report of his labors and sucesses during the past year among the people of his care. Religious Services. Voted that Messrs Bingham, Dibble and Tinker be a committee to make arrangements for devotional meetings and to recommend measures for our mutual religious benefit. �34 A sermon was with few exceptions preached daily at sun rise to the native congregation. Mr. Cof-n met the children of the mission for religious instruction at a quarter before 6, every morning. The mission met frequently during the session for devo­ tional purposes, and among other meetings of interest may be mentioned the monthly Conceit for missions; Sabbath schools:.and the abolition of slavery. The ordinance of the Lord’s supper was celebrated by the Mission Church, May 28, 1837. The members of the late reinforcement became connected with this church the preceding evening. D ay o f f a s t i n g a n d p r a y e r . May 19th was devoted to religious services in behalf of the children of the mission. D e a t h of M rs. L yons. May 15* 1837. As 21 testimony to Mrs. Lyons a be­ loved sister, whose sudden death we are called to mourn, and whose funeral solenmiti'es will be attended this after­ noon, Voted that the business of the General Meeting be suspended this day. A funeral sermon was preached in the native church at Honolulu from John 14: 21—23 by Rev. D. Baldwin.— For a notice of Mrs. L. see Ke Kumu Hawaii, Vol 2, p. 101. N ew B ind ery. Voted that the meeting approve of the erection of a building at Honolulu for the accommodation of the binding business. S tan din g C o m m it t e e s. For Printing Press at Honolulu, Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Judd and Tinker. ' For Printing Press at Lahainaluna, Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Dibble. The Teachers of the Mission Seminary, a com. to write to the Board respecting the suggestions in the report of the committee of superintendence, See page 15. To write to the Board respecting the Female Seminary, Messrs. Armstrong and Green. i �35 To write to the Board respecting the Hilo Boarding School, Messrs Coan and Lyman. To write to the Board respecting the School at Punahou, The brethren at Honolulu. To translate the report on duty of Hawaiian churches, Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain and Judd. Temperance Committee, Messrs. Baldwin, Coan, Lafon and Tinker. On the connexion of the arts, &c. with the propagation of the gospel, Messrs. Andrews, Bingham, Camberlain and Richards. To review essays and letters, Messrs. Bingham, Rich­ ards, Clark, Dibble and Tinker. On Correspondence, see page 28. On assignments, see page 29. To express to the chiefs our views on the subject of tax­ ation, and to translate the 1st resolution of report, see page 33—to be printed in Ke K. Hawaii,— Mr. Bingham. Next General Meeting. Voted that it be held at Lahainaluna to meet on the 2d Wednesday of May, 1838. P rin ting of t h e M in u tes. Voted that the printing of the Minutes of this Meeting be referred to the Printing Committee of Honolulu to be made out more fully than in former years. CONTENTS. Page. Members present, ....................................................3 Organization of the m e e tin g ,...................................3 Reception of the 7th Reinforcement, . . . . 3 List of O v e r t u r e s ,....................................................5 Report of Printing C o m m itte e ,.............................5 Bindery, ............................ .............................6 Printing, Binding, &c. at the office of the Mission S e m in a r y ,............................................................... 7 �Reports of S tatio n s,....................................................9 S ta tis tic s ,........................................ ..............................9 Protracted M e e t in g s ,..............................................10 Meeting h o u s e s ,..........................................................10 Contributions, ................................................................10 Schools,........................................................................... 11 M arriag es,......................................................................12 Births and d e a t h s , .................................................... 12 Health of the m is s io n ,.............................................. 13 Itinerating, ................................................................ 13 Manufacture of C l o t h ,...............................................14,32 Visiters from abroad, .................................. . .1 4 High S c h o o l,.................................................................15 Boading Schools,..........................................................16 Central Female Sem inary,.........................................17 Hilo Boarding S c h o o l,.............................................. 18 Punahou School, ....................................................18 Common Schools, .................................................... 19 Scholars being supported by individuals in America, 2 1 Duty of Hawaiian churches to support the gospel, 21 Future Reinforcem ents,.............................................. 23 L o c a tio n ,......................................................................24 Circumstances of missionaries children, . . . 24 Economy, Salary and Common Stock, . . . . 23' Relation of Missionaries to the Christian World, . 26 Mr. Dibble’s return to A m erica,............................. 27 C orrespondence,.......................................................... 28 A ssig n m en ts,................................................................29 T e m p e ra n c e ,................................................................30 Desecration of the S a b b a th ,...................................31 Miscellaneous Business. Manufacture of C lo th ,...............................................32 Taxation of M issio n aries,.........................................32 Division of the m e m b e rs ,.........................................33 Invitation to Mr. D ie ll,.............................................. 33 Religious S e rv ic e s ,.....................................................33 Day of Fasting and p r a y e r , ...................................34 Death of Mrs. L y o n s ,...............................................34 New B in d ery ,................................................................34 Standing C o m m ittee s,...............................................34 Next General M eetin g ,..............................................35 Printing of the M i n u t e s ,.........................................35 �M E E T IN G OF THE H A W A IIA N ASSOCIATION, M AY, 1837. The Hawaiian Association met at the School House in Honolulu, M ay 4, 1837, at the call of the moderator of last year. For the names of the missionaries present see list of members at General Meeting. Rev. Sheldon Dibble was chosen Moderator. “ Reuben Tinker, Scribe. Recommended that the S e r m o n s , in native previously assigned to the brethren, be preached in the morning in­ stead of afternoon as formerly. T he brethren B l i s s , C o n d e , I v e s and L a f o n became members of the association. Church Discipline. Considerable time was spent in the consideration of this subject, but no order taken. Church Covenant. The Covenant which Messrs. Clark and Dibble were ap­ pointed to prepare was read, and -after some amendments and discussion, indefinitely postponed. Voted that the former articles of Faith be printed in an edition of 10,000 copies. Voted that a committee of one be appointed to expunge passages not necessary to the sense and design, and insert proof references after each doctrine of faith, and superin­ tend its publication.. Chose M r. Bingham. Bethel Church. A committee of three were appointed to consider and re­ port on a request from certain individuals in the village of Honolulu, that this Association would assist in organiz­ ing a church to be under the care of the Seamen’s chap­ lain. That committee recommended that the Association com­ ply with the request, and the following order of exercises was adopted for the occasion. 4 �38 Introductory Prayer, Rev. H . Bingham. Reading Scriptures and Hymn, Proposing the Articles of Faith and t( R. Tinker. Covenant, ct A. Thurston. Consecrating Prayer, “ T.' Coan. Fellowship of the Churches, t£ R. Armstrong. Charge to the Church, “ J. Diell. Address to the congregation, Administration of the Sacrament, Local Pastors. The committee appointed to report respecting Local Pastors would recommend the following arrangement. 1. That Mr. Bishop’s relation of associate pastor to the church at Kailua on Hawaii be dissolved. 2. That Mr. Smith’s relation of Pastor to the church at Ewa be dissolved; and that Mr. Bishop be appointed Pas­ tor of the church at Ewa in his stead. 3. That Mr. Smith be appointed pastor of a church at the back part of Honolulu, should one be formed there during the ensuing year. 4. That M r. Parker be appointed Pastor of the church at Kaneohe. 5. That M r. Baldwin be appointed the acting Pastor of the church at Lahaina on Maui. 6. That Mr. Clark be the Pastor of the church at Lahainaluna, during the absence of M r. Dibble. A ssociational A ssignm ents for 1837. Mr. Alexander. The same as last year. Mr. Andrews. E . E. Same as last year. N. S. Value of time. Mr. Armstrong. E . E. Practical evils in the S. I. churches. N. S. Same as last year. Mr. Baldwin. Same as last year. Mr. Bingham. Same as last year. �39 Same as last year. Mr. Bishop. M r. Bliss. £ . E . How can a Christian most glorify God in sickness and scenes of earthly affliction? N. S. Let patience have its perfect work in you. Mr. Clark. E . E . W hat the grand obstacles to the success of the gospel in these Islands? N. S. Atonement Its object, nature, results, &c. Mr. Coan. E . E. Same as last year. N. S. No man can serve two masters. Mr. Conde. E. E . W hat traits of character are most important in a Missionary to the heathen? M r. Dibble. Same as last year. Mr. Diell. Same as last year. M r. Emerson. E . E . Does infanticide still exist in the S. Islands? In what form, and to what extent; and how does it compare with the same sin in the U . States? N. S. Thou shalt not kill. Mr. Forbes. E . E . Is the use of wine at the Lord’s supper indispen­ sable ? N . S. Naaman the leper. M r. Green. Missionary sermon. N. S. Ye shall not surely die. Mr. Gulick. Same as last year. M r. Hitchcock. E. E . W hy are not all our children converted, and may the obstacles be immediately removed ? N. S. M inisters, watchmen, &c. Mr. Ives. E . E . Evils of an unruly tongue. Remedy* �40 N. S. Every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account, &c. M r. Lafon. E . E. Colonization and abolition compared. N. S. The heart is deceitful, &c. Mr. Lyman. E . E . Causes of decrease in native population. N. S. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, etc. Mr. Lyons. ^ Concio ad Clerum. N. S. N ature and evidences of the new birth. M r. Parker. E . E. Christian perfection. Can we, and ought we immediately to attain to it? N. S. Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself. Mr. Smith. E. E . Conversion of the world effected by the conver­ sion of individuals; or grand results produced by patient and humble toil. N. S. Little children keep yourselves from idols. Mr. Thurston. E . E . Importance of entire union and fervent love in s this mission. How “ provoke” them? N. S. Love your enemies. M r. Tinker. E . E . Would the business of our G. M eetings be done with more harmony and despatch and more to the glory of Christ, should we spend a much larger part of our time in prayer during these seasons than we have heretofore done? N. S. God is no respecter of persons, &c. Mr. Whitney. E. E. Duty of forgiveness. Danger from indulging an ^ opposite spirit. N. S. Confess your faults one to another, &c. � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/693a03de1ac844868dfe432042ee6ebf.pdf d92cd00816cda6af656609e862f08c01 PDF Text Text MINUTES O f a m eeting of m embers of the Sandwich Islands M is­ sion, convened at the study of R ev. H . B ingham , H o no­ lulu, on the 22d ot A ugust at 2 o clock, P . M. Persons present. B ingham , H all, Smith, Em erson, Dim ond, B ailey, M cD onald, Bishop, Cooke, T inker, P ark er, Locke, A ndrew s, Judd, Cham berlain. B liss, C astle, O n balloting for Officers, R ev. H . Bingham was chosen M oderator, and D r. G. P . Judd, scribe. P ray er by the M oderator. Statem ent by the M oderator o f the reasons for our m eeting, viz, F or the purpose of consulting together on the plans o f the mission as they are affected by the late com m unications from the Board. Spent the afternoon in discussion and appointed the following com m ittees: 1. On econom y in the use of native books, E m erson, H all, M cD onald. 2. O n retrenchm ent and appropriations of the annual stipend allowed by the board for the present year, C ham ­ berlain, A ndrew s, C ooke. 3. On our dom estic resources, and the best method of converting them into m eans of support and aid of the mission, Sm ith, L ocke, Judd. 4. On the subject of Salaries, T inker, Bishop, Castle. A t 6 o’clock, P . M. adjourned to m eet at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning. P rayer by M r. Andrews. W ednesday morning, Aug. 23. M et at 8 o’clock, a c ­ cording to adjournm ent; prayer by M r: Tinker. D iscussions continued. . Com m ittee on economy in the use of native books re­ ported, and after considerable discussion another member was added to the commitee and the subject referred back to them. �2 Mr. Bingham added to committee No. 1. Comm ittee on subject N o. 4, (Salaries) reported, and Ihe report was made the subject of discussion until half past 12, when the meeting adjourned until 2 o’clock, P. M. P rayer by M r. Bishop. M eeting assem bled at 2 o clock, P. M . P rayer by M r. Em erson. Report on No. 4 under consideration^ was further dis­ cussed am ended and adopted, and consists of the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, T hat in the opinion of this m eeting the time has arrived when the system of common stock support should be considered by the B oard and ourselves as no longer expedient, and that it now becom es our duty to fix upon a future support by salaries. 2. T hat we accept the appropriation by the B oard of $>550 to .each family for the ensuing current year, com­ m encing on the 1st of A ugust inst. and ending the first of August, 1838. 3. T hat a sufficient advance be made on all goods to defray the expenses on them until their arrival in the D e­ pository, and all charges afterwards be made to the individ­ uals or objects for which the goods are appropriated. T he report N o. 1 on economy in the use of native books, as am ended by the com m ittee, was read, further am ended, and adopted, as follows: Econom y in the use o f books. Y our comm ittee on th • subject of economy in the use of books, feel that particular attention to this subject is demanded of the mission. 1. B ecause the book establishm ent is a bill of very con­ siderable expense to the mission. 2. Because books are of questionable utility in all cases where individuals are from indifference or laziness unwil­ ling to pay a full equivalent for them. 3. B ecause that, our past efforts to furnish in the shortest possible time a full supply for the people has helped con­ siderably to lower the value of the books in the estimation of the people. In view of these facts and of the present em barrassed state of missionary funds, we recom m end, �3 1st. T hat the brethren do not in future dispose of books except in cases where there is a fair prospect of their be­ ing read and used to advantage— and the paym ent such as wilt be productive of advantage in the support of the mis­ sion; tracts and first reading books excepted. 2d. T hat the full value, according to the estimate below, be dem anded in all cases, of persons able to pay— persons in distressed circum stances, and approved teachers of course excepted. Cash Trade. cts. cts. Testament., . . 75 100 Geography, . . 55 75 Helunaau, . . 37 1-2 50 Hope H elunaau,' 37 1-2 50 Ninauhoike, . . 37 1-2 50 Ikem ua & Holoholona, 25 371-2 Ai o ka la, . . . . 18 3-4 25 Buke Huamua, Kumu Hawaii, Kumu Kamalii, Himeni Pakoli, Himeni Kamalii, Helu Kamalii, Himeni Hoolea, Cash. Trade. cts. cts. 121-2 183-4 50 75 25 371-2 75 100 12 1-2 18 3-4 61-4 12 1-2 25 37 1-2 3d. W e also recom m end that the printer and book-binder be requested to consider the expediency of m aking a reduction in the prices paid for work in the offices, they being much higher than can be obtained by natives in any other occupation. R eport on No. 3 was read am ended and adopted as follows: T he com mittee on our domestic resources, and the best method of converting them into m eans of support and aid of the mission, beg leave to R eport; T hat having perused with care the overture No. 7 of the minutes of our last general m eeting, we highly approve o f its sentim ents and beg leave to add, that w hereas there is great difficulty in the way of converting the contribu­ tions of the people into any thing available for many objects we greatly desire to aid, T herefore Resolved, that we will urge the people to do all in their power for our sup­ port as their teachers, and that each individual be at liberty to draw from the depository an amount in supplies or money equal to such contributions, and apply the same for the support of the Sem inary, Fem ale boarding School, *to build station school houses, or promote any other objects for which appropriations were made by the last general meet­ ing, but are not provided for by the letter of the Prudential Com m ittee of Jan u ary 17, 1837, restricting us to the stipend of $35,600 pr. annum for the support of the M is­ sion. Provided no individual shall be allowed to draw for �4 his support and incidentals, including traveling expences more than the sum of 550 dollars allowed by the Board. R eport on retrenchm ents, &c. [N o. 2.] not being ready, M r. E m erson was added to the com m ittee, and the m eet­ ing adjourned to m eet at 6 o’clock to-morrow morning. P rayer by Mr. L ocke. T hursday morning, A ugust 24. M eeting assem bled at 6 o’clock, A. M . P rayer by D r. Judd. R eport on subject No. 2 was read, discussed, and am ended in part and given to a committee to re-arrange as far as possible according to the view of this meeting. Chose M essrs. C ooke and Judd. T he report is as follows: . T he comm ittee upon retrenchm ents and appropriations beg leave to report, that this m eeting recom m end that no appropriations be m ade for the erection of perm anent build­ ings for M r. Johnson at W aioli, M essrs. Ives and Conde at H an a, D r. Lafon at Koloa, M r. M unn at K aluaaha, another dwelling for M r. Forbes at K ealak ek u a and a perm anent cook house for Mr. L ocke at W aialua. N or any thing further for M r. T hurston’s building at K ailua, the bindery and house for teacher at H onolulu, the boarding schools at Punahou, and at H ilo. T hat M r. V anD uzee proceed no further with his building unless he has so far advanced as that he cannot stop without damage, and Mr. P ark er likewise, if the dam age incurred thereby should not exceed one or two hundred dollars. T hat the $1,000 dollars appropriated by the B oard for the boarding School he given to the Sem inary at L ahainaluna, as that doubtless was the intention of the grant, and also as much m ore as shall be absolutely necessary for the rem ainder of the year, without allowing any thing for the board of the scholars. T hat the residue of the $6000, allowed by the B oard for buildings and repairs be available for the erection of tem ­ porary buildings at K ohala, using as little of the lum ber, &c. that has been taken therefor as possible, and reserving the rem ainder for the erection of more substantial build­ ings, at some future period, and to complete M r. Sm ith’s dwelling house. T hat the 1500 dollars for teachers be distributed equally in proportion to the allowance made at the last general L �m eeting, with the understanding that it may be used both for teachers and to build school houses. Schedule of appropriation^ for school houses and teachers. Sum granted, proportion. Sum granted, proportion. Hilo, $100 47.54 Honolulu, 100 47.54 W aim ea Hawaii, 200 95.08 Honoluluaina, 225 107. K ohala, 150 71.31 Ewa, 160 76.07 Kailua, 220 104.60 W aialua, 250 118.85 K aawaloa, 150 71.31 Kaneohe, 225 107. W ailuku, 200 95.08 W aim ea Kauai, 110 52.29 Lahaina, 220 104.60 W aioli, • 250 118.85 Molokai, 235 111.73 Koloa, 160 76.07 H ana, 100 47.54 Kanapali, 100 47.54 $3155 $1500 T he m eeting likewise resolved that the brethren going to the windward be a committee to confer with the brethren in that direction in order to gain their concurrence in the views of this m eeting. Adjourned. P ray er by the M oderator, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1837 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/384e41596b8cb71837a1175e78ba48a7.pdf 208cb9c9ca6e0ae7e75da2f05b503db7 PDF Text Text THE R E V ISE D M INUTES OF THE DELEGATE MEETING OF THE Sandwich Islands Mission JUNE 4th to 20th, 1838. Honolulu: MISSION PRESS. 1839. ��MINUTES. As a substitue for a General Meeting of the Sandwich Islands Mission for the year 1838, the following meetings were called:— Meeting of the Missionaries on Oahu, March 29. u “ u “ “ Kauai, April 6 . -“ “ “ “ “ Maui, “ 18. “ u u “ Hawaii, May 14. To arrange the business transacted by Island Meetings and also to complete unfinished business, the following delegates were appointed:— For Kauai, Rev. S a m u e l W h i t n e y , “ Oahu, u H iram Bingham , a “ a R euben T inker, u Maui and ) u W i l l i a m R i c h a r d s , u Molokai, ) u R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g , u Hawaii, cc A s a T h u r s t o n , u u u L o r e n z o Lyons. The above named delegates in connection with the standing Secretary and Secular Agent of the Mission, convened at the Seminary Chapel at Lahainaluna, on Monday, June 4, and the meeting being called to order, The Rev. Asa Thurston was chosen Moderator. The meeting was then opened by prayer, after which ballots were taken for Scribe. Mr. Levi Chamberlain was chosen. On examining the Minutes of the several Island Meetings, the following subjects were found to have been considered, acted upon and decided by a majority of the missionaries on the islands:— 1. Division of the 30,000 dollars allowed this mission by the Board. 2. Division of paper and binding materials. 3. Communication of the Rev. Mr. Spalding, of the Oregon Territory. �4 4. Teacher for the Chiefs. 5. Mr. Richards’ Report. 6 . Wages for native Teachers. 7. Medical Services. 8 . Works to be printed the present year. 9. Kumu Hawaii. 10. Formation of a Bible and Tract Society. 11. Female Boarding School at Molokai. 12. Assignments. 13. Boxes and other articles sent to us by friends in the United States of America. 14. General Meeting for 1839. 15. Miss Ogden’s Location. 16. Standing Committees. 1. D i v i s i o n o f t h e 30,000 D o l l a r s . 1st. Resolved, That for the year commencing the first day of April, 1838, the allowance for each family consisting of A missionary and his wife, be $ 400 00 Each child under five years, 20 00 “ “ between five and ten, 40 00 “ “ “ ten and fifteen, 60 00 “ “ over fifteen years, 80 00 The sums for the several families according to the above computation, are as follows:— Mr. W h i t n e y , Mr. G u l i c k , Dr. L a f o n , Mr. A l e x a n d e r , M r . J oh n so n , Mr. L ocke , Mr. E m e r s o n , Mr. B i shop , Mr. P a r k e r , Mr. D j m o n d , M r . C oo ke , D otor J u d d , Mr. T i n k e r , Mr. B i n g h a m , Mr. H a l l , 400 580 . . . . . 400 . . . . . 460 . . . . . 420 . . . . . 420 . . . . . 480 . . . . . 460 . . . . . 460 . . . . . 420 . . . . . 400 . . . . . 560 . . . . . 520 . . . . . 500 .................................................... 420 00 . . . . . . . . . . 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 �5 . . . . M r. C astle, M r . S m ith , M r . C h a m berlain, M r . H it c h c o c k , M r. M unn, M r. R ic h a r d s, M r . B a ld w in , M iss O g d e n , M iss M . M . S m i t h , M r . M ’D o n a l d , M r . A ndrew s, M r C lark, M r . R ogers, M i s s L. G. S m i t h , M i s s L. B r o w n , . M r. G reen, M r . A rm strong, . M r. C onde, M r . I ves, M r . F orbes, M r. V anduzee, M r. T hurston, D octor. A n d r e w s , . M r. L yon s, M r. K n a p p , M r. B liss, M r . B ail ey , M r. L y m a n , M r. Co an, M r. W ilc o x , . , . 400 00 400 00 500 00 480 00 420 00 440 00 . 480 00 150 00 150 00 420 00 . 540 00 . 500 00 400 00 150 00 150 00 . 460 00 . 500 00 . 4^0 00 420 00 440 00 420 00 660 00 400 00 270 00 400 00 420 00 . 420 00 440 00 420 00 400 00 18,970 00 Sum total, 2nd. That the remainder of the grant be appro­ priated as follows, viz:— 1,°200 00 To the Seminary at Lahainaluna, <£ u u “ “ C( “ u u u “ Female Seminary at Wailuku, Boarding School at Hilo, p rinting Department, Buildings, Medical Department, u General Account, Total 1* 650 650 2,600 5,000 300 630 00 00 00 00 00 00 $30,000, 00 �6 3rd. That as the above division includes no as­ sistance to the common schools, these are of ne­ cessity cast upon the patronage of the people and of the different members of the mission, and that they be recommended to voluntary contributions for support. That the Seminary, Female Semina­ ry and Boarding School, be likewise recommended to favor and private contributions, on the ground that the appropriations herein contained, are only what are deemed absolutely necessary to sustain them in their present limited operations. 4th. That the stipend or annual sum allowed to each individual missionary be wholly at his own disposal or control, and that should any part of said salary remain in the hands of the Treasurer at the close of the year for which the appropriation is made, it shall be available to said individual pro­ vided he call for it as soon as duly informed there­ of by the Treasurer. 2. D i v i s i o n of P a p e r a n d B i n d i n g M a t e r i a l s . 1st. Resolved, That the main business of Print­ ing for the Mission be done at the press at Honolulu. 2 nd. That the committee of the Press at Lahainaluna, together with the brethren who furnish the matter, direct with regard to the works to be print­ ed at said press. 3rd. That we approve of the resolution adopted by the mission in 1836, viz: “ That in printing works of general interest at Lahainaluna, the edi­ tions be so large as to supply in some measure the immediate wants of the several stations ” 4th. That one-eighth of the sinking fund and avails of books be appropriated to the Lahainaluna press, including the engraving department. 3. Rev. Mr. S p a l d i n g ’s C o m m u n i c a t i o n . 1st. Resolved, That we recommend to Mr. Spal­ ding not to send men to these islands to learn the art of printing, but rather that a native printer be �7 sent from here to set up a press there, and print on the ground, and communicate as far as he is able the knowledge of the art. Still if they think best to send one or two individuals, we will do the best by them that we can. 2nd. That we recommend to him not to send the man and wife of which he spoke. 3rd. T hat we comply with his request to print small books for the Nez Perces Mission, and also forward a few copies of scripture and other cuts; also a Ram age press and small font of types, from Lahainaluna, at the discretion of the printer there. 4th. That a committee be appointed to obtain the books, maps, etc. requested in the letter, and to correspond with Mr. S. on the subject, giving rea­ sons for our opinions. Chose Mr. Bingham committee. 4. T e a c h e r f o r t h e C h i e f s . 1st. Resolved, That we consider the business of instructing the chiefs of sufficient importance to claim the immediate and entire services of a per­ son qualified for the office. 2nd. That whereas a letter has been received from the king and chiefs of the Sandwich Islands, requesting Mr. Richards to become their teacher, we approve the choice made by the king and chiefs, and leave it entirely with Mr. Richards to accept or reject the appointment, as may seem to him to be duty. 3rd. That in case Mr. Richards accepts the above appointment, Mr. Tinker be requested to supply his place, and act as Seamen’s Preacher. 5. M r. R i c h a r d s ’ R e p o r t . Mr. Richards read a report of his late visit to the U. S. A., whereupon the following resolutions were taken:— 1st. Resolved, That sentiments of unfeigned gratitude are due, on our part, to that ever kind 4 �8 and watchful Providence which has watched over brother and sister Richards daring the period of their separation from us, and brought them again to these shores. 2nd. That although Bro. Richards, from various causes not under his control, was not able to ac­ complish all that was desired and anticipated from his agency, yet we have abundant reason to think that his visit has been productive of important benefits to the cause of missions. 3rd. That the course pursued by Bro. Richards, while seeking to promote the various objects of his agency, so far as known to us, meets our entire ap­ probation. 4th. That Bro. Richards be requested to furnish a copy of his report, to be preserved among the pub­ lic documents of the mission. 6. W a g e s o f N a t i v e T e a c h e r s . 1st. Resolved, That as circumstances render it inconsistent to pay native teachers, as heretofore, out of the missionary funds, still we approve of giving to teachers and their wives the books neces­ sary for their own individual use. 2nd. That chiefs, head men, parents and others be encouraged to contribute the means of support­ ing their teachers, directly, independently of the funds of the mission. 7. M e d i c a l S e r v i c e s . Resolved, 1st. That we consider it very desira­ ble that the natives who are able, pay for their own medicines; but for the sake of the poor, Resolved, 2nd. That it be recommended to Pas­ tors of churches to solicit contributions for the pur­ chase of medicines, and forward the same to the Secular Agents to be credited to the department; but at those stations where the natives cannot con­ tribute articles which can be made available for the purchase of medicines, the whole subject be referred to the pastors. �9 8. W o r k s to b e P r i n t e d t h e P r e s e n t Y e a r . 1st. Resolved, T hat the printing of the Old Tes­ tament be carried on from Esther to Malachi, at the discretion of the Printing Committee. 2nd. T hat the unexpended grants of the Tract Society be expended on such works as the said So­ ciety is known to approve, so that the Board may not be liable to be involved at all in expense for works of doubtful character. 3rd, That any works directed by the mission or recommended or approved by either of the print­ ing committees, be printed when there is reason to believe that the avails of the edition will be equal or nearly equal to the cost. 9. K umu H aw aii. Resolved, That on account of the weak state of brother Tinker’s eyes and prospect of greater use­ fulness in another sphere, the editorial department of that paper be committed to Dr. Judd and Mr. Hall. 10. F o r m a t i o n of a B i b l e a n d T r a c t S o c i e t y . 1st. Resolved, T hat it is desirable such societies be formed as early as convenient, to consist of na­ tives and foreigners, and that it be recommended to all the members of the mission to become mem­ bers of said Society by private subscription. 2nd. That we recommend Honolulu as the most suitable place as the seat of the societies, that for­ eign residents and visitors may have opportunity to become members if they desire. 3rd. That the fourth of July be recommended as a suitable day for the formation of such societies, of which notice may be given in the Humu Hawaii and in such other ways as individuals may think advisable. 4th. That a committee of two be appointed, one of whom shall prepare in the native language a constitution for a Bible Society, and the other a �10 constitution for a Tract Society, to be presented to the meeting, which shall be held on the fourth of July. 5th. That the communications of the A. B. S. and the A. T. S. be answered according to the re­ quest of the Secretary. Committee to draft Constitutions, Messrs. Bing­ ham and Chamberlain. 11. B o a r d i n g S c h o o l a t M o l o k a i . This subject was discussed and referred to the brethren of Molokai and Lahainaluna. 12. A s s i g n m e n t s . 1st. Resolved, That previous assignments stand as they have been, except such as are hereafter mentioned. 2nd. That inasmuch as we deem it important that a History of the Sandwich Islands Mission be at once prepared for the American public; and inas­ much as such a history may well be given in the Memoir of Kaahumanu, therefore resolved, that we relieve Mr. Bingham from the review of Isaiah and Jeremiah, in order that he may as soon as possible, finish the Memoir of Kaahumanu according to the above plan. 3rd. That Mr. Thurston be requested to review the book of Isaiah. 4th. That Mr. Bishop be requested to review the book of Jeremiah. 13. B o x e s a n d o t h e r A r t i c l e s s e n t b y F r i e n d s i n t h e U. S. A. Voted that boxes and other articles sent from America to individuals should not be charged as a part of our annual stipend; and further, that our Secular Agents be requested to strike from their accounts such charges as are inconsitent with the above sentiment �11 14. G e n e r a l M e e t i n g f o r 1839. Resolved, T hat a General Meeting of this mis­ sion should be held at Honolulu on the 2nd Wed­ nesday of May, 1839. 15. Miss O g d e n ’s L o c a t i o n . Resolved, T hat we approve of Miss Ogden’s connection with the Female Boarding School at Wailuku. 16. S t a n d i n g C o m m i t t e e s . Voted that standing committes remain as they were the last year. Business acted upon by the Delegates not having been settled by the Island Meetings . 1. Duties and powers of the Delegates. including the question of economy and personal rights, and the wishes of our patrons. 3. Recent laws of the Board. 4. Reports of Stations. 5. Reports of standing committees. 6. Our duties to the Christian world, and the duties of the missionaries in the Sandwich Islands and the churches under their care, to the heathen of other countries. 7. Duties of the mission to rulers and subjects of such. 8. Correspondence. 9. Location. 10. Building fund. 11. Theological School. 12. Compensation to domestics. 13. How far may missionaries engage in agricul­ ture. 14. Sandal wood, [is the traffic in it wrong?] 2. Pecuniary resources and their appropriation, 1. D u t i e s a n d P o w e r s o f t h e D e l e g a t e s . The following resolutions were adopted:— �12 1. All points of business in which a majority of the missionaries in the island meetings agree are to be regarded as settled by the mission, but all points brought up in the island meetings not settled by a majority may be settled at the discretion of the delegates; and as they are empowered to cor­ respond with the Board for the mission, they shall be free to speak according their views of the mer­ its of any subject they choose to present. 2. That in counting the votes of the island meet­ ings we consider ourselves at liberty to inquire in­ to the unanimity of the votes which were passed; and where it can be ascertained that less than a majority voted in a particular way, the subject on which that was taken be considered as not decided by the island meetings, and of course to be decided by the delegates. 3. P e c u n i a r y R e s o u r c e s a n d t h e i r A p p r o p r i a ­ t i o n INCLUDING THE QUESTION OF ECONOMY AND P ersonal R i g h t s a n d t h e w i s h e s of o u r P a t ­ rons. On this the following ressolutions were adopted:— 1st. Resolved, That economy, efficiency in our work and the interest of the missionary cause, as well as our own personal rights, require the adop­ tion of salaries in the common acceptation of the term, instead of the loose system of common stock hitherto practiced; and if any rules or regulations of the Board are inconsistent with giving a salary in the proper sense, to their missionaries, we think it expedient respectfully to petition said Board to modify them in such a way as to remove this obsta­ cle to such an arrangement. 2nd. Whatever amount of property or whatever advantages for worldly gain may be placed at our disposal, we shall not feel at liberty to accumulate wealth for ourselves; but shall strictly adhere to the sentiment of the 4th resolution of the report contained in the minutes of our last General Meet­ �13 ing, page 26, which is as follows, viz:—“ Resolved, That those who accumulate wealth for themselves and do not honor the Lord with their substance, live in violation of the commands of Christ, expose their own souls to death, and deprive the dying heathen of the bread of life.” 3rd. That in our opinion, economy as well as convenience requires the secular department of the mission to be sustained, for the present, as hereto­ fore, until it can be ascertained by experience or farther inquiry, that supplies can be obtained with greater facility and less inconvenience and expense, either through the agency of individuals in Ameri­ ca or merchants in these islands. 4th. So far as we are able now to ascertain, the the sum of 30,000 dollars as a total amount will be needed from the Board for the year 1840, for sus­ taining the families and carrying on the various de­ partments of our work. The principle of division adoted by this meeting being sufficiently accurate for an estimate to serve as a g-eneral direction to the Prudential Committee, to whom the appropria­ tion is referred. The estimate is as follows:— Each family consisting of a missionary and vvi wife, fe, $400 — say 40 families at $400, $16,000 00 250 One missionary, . . . . . -50 00 Each single lady, $ !5 0 — of these four, 600 00 “ child under five years of age, $20, es­ timating the number in 1840 to be 63 will arn’t to 1,260 00 Each child between the age of five and ten years, $ 4 0 — number in 1840, 31, .SI, . . 1,2-40 1,240 00 Each child between the age of ten and fifteen years, $ 6 0 — number 6, . . . 360 00 160 00 Upwards of fifteen, $80 — number 2, For the support of all the families, 19,870 19,870 00 00 1,200 1,200 00 00 Mission Seminary, . . . . 650 Female Seminary, . . . . 650 0000 650 . . . 650 00 00 Boarding School, Hilo, 2600 . . 2600 00 00 Printing Department, 2 �14 Buildings, Fixtures, etc, Medical Department, General Account, Total 4000 300 730 $30,000 00 00 00 00 5th. In view of the affecting fact that 35 ministers of the gospel, who desire to preach to the heathen, have been for a lenght of time detained in the United. States for want of funds to send them forth; in view, also, of the embarrassed condition of mis­ sionary operations, not only in these islands but also in other countries, for want of pecuniary aid, not to mention the uncompromising obligations of self-denial involved in the conditions of Christian discipleship, it is the solemn duty of this mission to adopt a rigid economy, both in our style of living, and the use of all the means within our reach for promoting the objects of the mission: not only as it respects the aid we receive from the Board, but also that which is derived from the native churches, and from lands, herds, presents, etc. 6th. Although this mission greatly needs the full amount of $35,000 formerly voted to it by the Board, and although the stipend allowed to each family is small, and in some cages scarcely sufficient for even an economical support, still we would recommend to every brother to attempt, by wise retrenchment and virtuous self-denial, a diminution of his person­ al expenses, that he may be able to devote a part of his annual allowance to sustain the various pub­ lic departments of our work, and also relieve the wants of the Board. 7th. As regards the native books, that the dispo­ sal of them be left, as heretofore, to the judgment of those to whom they are sent, with the under­ standing, however, that while they are not to be withheld from those, especially children, who really need them and yet cannot pay for them in any profitable article; provided always that each station �15 sacrifice no more on the books of the Board than their just proportion of the sinking fund (this year $2,600) averaged on the proportion of books al­ lowed to each station; yet that all reasonable exer­ tions be made to dispose of them in such a manner as to save the funds of the printing department, as well as promote the welfare of the natives; and, moreover, that as strict an account as possible be kept of the avails of books and forwarded to the General Agent, in the month of March, together with an account of books on hand not disposed of. 8th. T hat it be the duty of each family and sin­ gle lady to make out with care, as full and particu­ lar a list as possible of articles supposed to be needed for the year 1840, and forward the same to the Secular Department by the first day of Sep­ tember next. 9th. T hat in writing for supplies, the Secular Agent confine himself to the lists of the families, (which when filled out are to be regarded as part of the salary of each,) and to such articles of known use as cannot fail to be needed in carrying on the various operations of the mission. Those who do not forward lists will be expected to supply themselves either from such articles as may be in the depository, or in some other way independent of the depository. 10th. T hat Mr. Chamberlain be requested to make out as complete a list as possible of the names of all the articles usually called for by the mission, have it printed, and forward a copy to each family, with the view to aid them in making out their lists. 3. R e c e n t L a w s o f t h e B o a r d . 1st. Voted, T hat a committee of two be appoint­ ed to draft a memorial to the Board on the subject of their late rules. 2nd. Voted, T hat the same committee be re­ quested to prepare a document for the Rooms upon this same subject* �16 Committee, Messrs. Bingham and Richards. The communications were prepared, read to the meeting, fully considered and signed by all the del­ egates. 4. R e p o r t s o f S t a t i o n s . Reports were read from all the stations except one, from which the following facts and statistics are derived:— Dwelling houses have been built during the year at the following stations: Kaneohe, Honolulu, 2nd. congregation and Kealakekua. School houses. One at Waioli, one at Ewa, five in the division of Koolau occupied by Mr. Parker, one at Honolulu, 2nd congregation, and one at Hi­ lo, have been completed during the year. Meeting houses. One at Koolou has been comple­ ted; its dimensions are 100 feet by 4 5 — dedicated on the 23rd November. At Hilo a second meeting house has been commenced. Mission Seminary. The average number of board­ ing scholars has been during the year, sixty-four; adults twenty, 84. The adults having finished their course, have left the school. Six of the boarding scholars have been dismissed; five of them for bad conduct. Whole number in school at the date of the report, 58. Female Seminary. Wrhole number of scholars, 42. These are, 3 From Oahu, u Molokai, 4 a Lanai, 2 a Hawaii, 6 u Maui, 27 — 42. Manufacturing Department. The business under Miss Brown, has been making steady progress, both in interest and improvement, since its com­ mencement on the 30th July, 1835. In February last the third class was dismissed, making the �17 whole number under her instruction from the be­ ginning, to be 24, all of whom have acquired a tol, erably good knowledge of spinning and knittingand five of the number have advanced considerably in weaving. In March a new class of twenty was admitted. Preparatory Boarding School at Hilo. The whole number of scholars is thirty-one. The receipts for the support of the school have been $484 15; of this sum $378 54 were from the mission; $15 90 were personal presents devoted to the school, $89 71 were contributions, principally from natives. The regular hours for prayers, meals, labor, re­ citation and school have been the same as the pre­ ceding year. Reading, writing, singing, mental arithmetic, geography, scripture history and com­ position have received more or less attention through the year. In each of these branches en­ couraging proficiency has been made. In the government and discipline, though the most untiring vigilence has been required, very lit­ tle difficulty has been experienced. New buildings are very much needed, to be suf­ ficiently spacious to accomodate sixty or seventy scholars. 2* �18 STATIONS. C W aimea, < Koloa, W aioli, W aialua, Ewa, 4 Kaneohe, Honolulu, 1st do 2nd. Molokai, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, < W ailuku, Hana, 'K aaw aloa. Kailua, Kohala, W aimea, 1Hlo Hlo, Whole number ad. on examination. Adm. on exam, the past year. Now in good stand. Marriages. Admit, on recom. CHURCH. Candidates______ Excommunicated. ------------------ ► Died. Children baptised. Total chld’n. bap. Average cong’n. Removed. Restored. Suspended. Adult scholars. SCHOOL. Scholars. Sabbath.________ Singing. Taught by mission. 5. R eports of S tanding C omm ittees, The following works have been printed the past eleven months:— during �19 New Testament (2nd. entire edition,) Old Testament first vol. in part, Haawina Kamalii (Children’s Lssons,) Anatomia (Anatomy,) - . , Kumu Kamalii (Children’s Teacher,) Essay on Intemperance* . „ Essay on Lying, Ai o ka la (Daily Food,) . . Church Covenant, . . . . Kumu Hawaii, ...................... Hawaiian Spectator, . . . . Kumumua (First teacher,) . . Minutes of General Meeting, . Laws and Notices for Government, Covers for the Kumu Kamalii, Covers for the Essay on Intemperance, Covers for Hawaiian Spectator., Circular of the Mission Resolutions, List of Members of Maternal Assoc’n, Tracts for ditto, . . . Goodel’s Letter, ditto, . . . Reprint of several forms of New Test. iSveral jobs in English and native, > as Catalogues, circulars, notices &c. 5 Total, mo. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 24 12 4 8 16 12 12 12 8 12 12 12 12 Copies. Total pp. 520 10,000 5,200,000 712 10,000 7,120,000 152 10,000 1,520,000 30,000 500 60 84 4,000 336,000 28 10,000 280,000 80,000 8 10,000 144 10,000 1,440,000 40,000 4 10,000 96 3,500 336,000 220 600 132,000 32 10,000 320,000 4,000 40 100 14 1,800 432 14 3,400 47,600 2 10,000 20,000 2 1,200 600 1 1,000 1,000 4 1,200 300 2 200 100 50 400 8 24,192 84 . 288 48 3,522 11,858 2,279; 108,392, . 16,947,450 The expenses o f the Office have been as follows:— 1616 Reams Medium Paper at $3 50 5,656 00 200 lbs. Ink, “ 78 156 00 Paid workmen, 1,827 43 Advance on Cash, 115 45 Contingent expenses* 84 78 Total, $7,839 66 There were on hand at the commencement of the 1878 Reams paper. Received by Peru, 180 “ “ do. “ Suffolk, I23l “ “ Total, 3,289 Sent to Lahainaluna, 120 Worked at this of&ce 1,616 1,736 Leaving on hand 1st April, 1,553 Reams. Colored paper on hand, 8 do. fak on hand 16 canisters, or two years1 supply. �20 Sixteen hands have been employed daring the year, who are improving slowly in the art; and it is hoped that printers will be able to sustain their end, as soon, at least, as other portions of the na­ tion are prepared to stand alone. Five of them have been admitted to the churches in Honolulu, during the year. All are now members of the church except four,one of whom is now propounded. B in d e r s . Books and Pamphlets Bound the past year. Testaments, 900 600 Hymns with notes, 400 Hope o ka Helunaau, 485 Jobs of various sizes. 10,000 Himeni Hoolea, 10,000 “ Kamalii, 10,000 Ai o ka la, 1838, 52 Kumu Hawaii, 100 Vocabulary, 365 Ninau Hoike, 10,000 Ikemua & Holoholona, 12,000 Helu Kamalii, Lunakanawai, 2,500 550 Old Test, tracts, Kumu Mua, 10,000 Tract on Lying, 10,000 u Intemperance, 10,000 Hawaiian Spectator, 500 4,000 Humu Kamalii, 92,452 Total. E xpen ses. Wages of workmen, 1,354, 08 Contingent expenses, 76, 86 Paste board, 286, 50 Leather, paper covers, thread, twine &c. Sec. 538, 62 Binders tools pr. Suffolk, 26 30 Total, $2,282,36 �21 M ission S eminary P ress. 1 Scripture History, . . . . Hawaiian History, . . . . Malo’s Tract, . . . Church Covenant for Mr. Hitchcock Colburn’s Algebra, . . . . Surveying (in part,) Linear Drawing (in part,) Little Philosopher (in part,) . Catalogue o f Seminary, Catalogue of Fem. Semy, Labels for Sern. Library, “ English................................ Shipping list, . . . . Labels for Seamen’s Library, . Pages. j No. copies. List of works printed, at the Seminary Press during the year ending March 31st, 1838. Total no. of pages. , Expenses o f the above wcrJcs 82 Reams paper at $3 30, Composition and press work, Folding and Binding, Pasteboard, skins, thread, cloth, etc, Advance on cash, pages. Total. II. Chronicles, - - - - - - - - - - Esther, - - - ............................................. Ecclesiastes fy Solomon’s S o n g , ..................... Isaiah part of Jeremiah, ......................... Proverbs, .....................- ............................. Sacred G e o g r a p h y ,.....................- - - Scripture Chronology History (in part,) History of Beasts for children, _ - - - History of Hawaii (in part,) - - - - - Sermons Nos. 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,13, 14, 15, - - Scripture Questions, (in part,) - - - - Hawaiian Grammar (in part,) ..................... Trigonometry (in part,) - - .................... Direction for writing, - - - - - - - Constitution of Maternal Assoc’n, - - - Certificates. - - - . . .................... - Vocabulary from pige 4 0 t h , .................... Laws of the High School, ......................... Shipping List, ............................................. J Circular of Ship Masters, - ^ . • - * - •! 12 72 Total. copies!|no. pp. i ,000 72,000 12 16 1,000 16,000 12 28 1,000 28,000 12 228 1,000 |228,000 12 64 1,000 64,000 12 88 1.500 132,000 12 84 1,500 126,000 12 84 1,500 126,000 12 60 1,500 90,000 500 40,000 12 80 16 1 64 |, 1,200 1 76,800' 400 12,800 8 32 8 16 1,500 24,000 2,000 500 12 4 200 12 4 1 50 50 1 I 50 96,000 1,000 8 96 9.600 12 24 1 400 400 4 1 1 400 100 4 1 1 100 1,047. 17,100.1,143,950 �22 Of the preceding were printed on acct. of the Am. liib. S o c . ............................................ Am. Tract Soc. - - - - - - 408,000 pp. - 334,800 “ W orld, and in t h e S a n d ­ 6. O ur D u t i e s to t h e C h r i s t i a n t h e D uties of t h e M i s s io n a r ie s w i c h Is l a n d s a n d t h e C h u r c h e s u n d e r t h e i r c a r e , to t h e H e a t h e n o f o t h e r C o u n t r i e s . 1st. Resolved, That Christ has a claim upon all his people for the evangelizing of the world, and especially upon all his ministers, the commissioned preachers of his gospel. 2nd. That the gospel is the greatest blessing that men can give to the unevangelized nations, and those who have it conferred upon them being bound to love their neighbor as themselves ought obviously to pray and labor according to their ability that those who are destitute may enjoy it also. 3rd. That as the neglect of the great body of ministers to go forth to the unevangelized did in an important sense modify our duty as to the choice of our field and urge us the more irresistibly to go to the heathen, so the neglect of the great body of Christians to come up with energy to the work of converting the world may modify the duty of the Sandwich Islands Christians, in respect to sup­ porting their own pastors, and urge them to con­ secrate their possessions, their earniags or their personal services for the spread of the gospel among the heathen. 4th. If the command to evangelize the world is given to all Christians and the law of love binds them to further the extension of the gospel to the destitute, then if all other nations should neglect the work, Christians and ministers in the Sandwich Islands must take it up as the first Christians did at Jerusalem, as though the main work devolved on them. 5th. But as all the efforts which the Sandwich Islands Christians and ministers can make would �23 scarcely diminish in the slightest degree the pres­ ent obligations of other Christians to engage in the work of evangelizing benighted pagans, so all that Christians in other countries are now doing and are likely to do soon does not release Christians in the Sandwich Islands from engaging in it with energy, as God shall give the ability, and there­ fore they ought to be taught and accustomed to feel that this cause demands immediately a portion of their time and money and well directed efforts. 6th. Though on account of the darkness, inex­ perience and imbecility among the Sandwich Isl­ anders, not excepting the recent converts, more foreign teachers are greatly needed here, and not a man could be spared without difficulty from this field, yet if any one here qualified for the work should feel himself called in Providence to carry the gospel to the heathen of other countries, the churches here ought to be prompted to assist him in the enterprise by their personal efforts or by their contributions. 7th. But as the fewness and feebleness of these infant churches must forbid the possibility of therr taking the geat work out of the hands of the more affluent, enlightened and well disciplined portions of the church, which have hitherto applied to it but a particle of their resources, and appear to be still slumbering over it; therefore rosoived, that we owe to them such kind suggestions, earnest prompting and prudent counsels to interest them as our pro­ vidential circumstances will allow and enable us to give, especially by an example of missionary ortho­ doxy in precept and practice altogether conforma­ ble with the doctrine of Christ. 8th. If preachers at home and members of the Board regard what they do for us as an excuse for not going to the heathen, it becomes us to inquire whether we cannot take from them that excuse by seeking our support elsewhere. 9th. T hat we ought to sustain and carry out �24 the fundamental principles of our circular sent to the Rooms and apply them to our people so far as they are applicable. 7. D u t i e s of t h e M i s s i o n t o R u l e r s a n d j e c t s as s u c h . Sub­ 1st. Resolved, That though the system of gov­ ernment in the Sandwich Islands has, since the commencement of the reign of Rihoriho, been great­ ly improved through the influence of Christianity and the introduction of written and printed laws, and the salutary agency of Christian chiefs has proved a great blessing to the people, still, the system is so very imperfect for the management of the affairs of a ci vilized and virtuous nation, as to render it of great importance, that correet views of the rights and duties of rulers and subjects and of the principles of jurisprudence and political econo­ my, should be held up before the king and the members of the national council. 2nd. Resolved, That it is the duty of missionaries to teach the doctrine that rulers should be just, ruling in the fear of God, seeking the best good of their nation, demanding no more of subjects as such, than the various ends of the government may justly require; and if church members among them violate the commands of God, they should be admonished with the same faithfulness and ten­ derness as their dependants. 3rd. Resolved, That rulers in power are so by the providence of God, and in an important sense by the will or consent of the people, and ought not to resign or shrink from the cares and responsibil­ ities of their office; therefore teachers of religion ought carefully to guard the subjects against con­ tempt for the authority of their rulers, or any eva­ sion or resistance of government orders, unless they plainly set at defiance the commands of God. 4th. Resolved, That the resources of the nation are at its own disposal for its defence, improvement and perfection, and subjects ought to be taught to �25 feel that a portion of their time and services, their property and earnings may rightfully be required by the sovereign or national council, for the sup­ port of government, in all its branches and depart­ ments, and that it is a Christian duty to render honor, obedience, fear, custom and tribute to whom they are due, as taught in the 13th of Romans, and that the sin of disloyalty which tends to confusion, anarchy and ruin, deserves reproof as really and as promptly as that of injustice on the part of rulers or any other violation of the com­ mands of God. 5th. Resolved, T hat while rulers should be al­ lowed to do what they will with their own, or with what they have a right to demand, we ought to encourage the security of the right of subjects also to do what they will with their own, provided they render to Cesar his due. 6th. Resolved, T hat rulers ought to be prompt­ ed to direct their efforts to the promotion of gene­ ral intelligence and virtue as a grand means of remov­ ing the existing evils of the system, gradually defining and limiting by equitable laws the rights and duties of all classes, that thus by improving rather than revolutionizing the government, its administration may become more abundantly salu­ tary, and the hereditary rulers receive no detri­ ment but corresponding advantage. 7th. Resolved, T hat to remove the improvidence and imbecility of the people, and promote the in­ dustry, wealth and happiness of the nation, it is the duty of the mission to urge mainly the motives to loyalty, patriotism, social kindness and general be­ nevolence; but while on the one hand he should not condemn their artificial wants, ancient or modern, because they depend on fancy, or a taste not refined; he should on the other endeavor to encourage and multiply such as will enlist their energies, call forth ingenuity, enterprise and patient industry, and give scope for enlarged plans of profitable exertion, �26 which, if well directed, would clothe the popula­ tion in beautiful cottons, fine linen and silk, and their arable fields with rich and various productions suit­ ed to the climate; would adorn the land with nu­ merous comfortable, substantial habitations, made pleasant by elegant furniture, cabinets, and libra­ ries; with permanent and well endowed school houses and seminaries; large, commodious and du­ rable churches, and their seas and harbors with ships owned by natives, sufficient to export to other countries annually the surplus products of their soil, which may at no very distant period amount to millions.* 8. G e n e r a l C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . Letters to be written the present year. 1. To Benevolent Societies. General letter to the Board, by Messrs. Bingham and Richards, with liberty to call on any of the delegates for assistance. American Bible Society, Mr. Tinker, Phila. Bib. Society, Mr. Baldwin, American Tract Society, Mr. Richards, Ex. Com. ofN .Y . State Tern. Soc., Mr. Tinker, A. S. S. Union, Mr. Bingham* 2. To Missions. Misson at the Soc. Islands, Mr. Parker, Methodist Mission, Oregon, Mr. Whitney, Oregon Mission, Dr. Judd, Methodist Mission, at Smyrna, Mr. Armstrong, Ditto. Marquesas Mission, Mr. Coan, Chinese Mission, Mr. Andrews, Ceylon Mission, Mr. Green, Mission S. E. Africa. Mr. Thurston. Mahratta Mission, Mr. Clark, Palestine Mission, *Note. — Suppose 100,000 acres in the Sandwich Islands or 25,000 on each of the four principal islands would, if well cultivated to cane, produce 3,000 lbs. a year pr. acre, this product alone at 5cts. pr. lb. would be 15,000,000 dollars. �21 Mission at Constantinople, Mr. Bingham, Persian Mission, Mr. Richards. 3. Colleges and Seminaries. Princeton Seminary, Mr. Bishop, Union. Theological Sem’y, Mr. Armstrong, Soc. Inq. Jefferson College, Mr. Andrews^ u “ Illinois College, Mr. Green, Theol. Sem. Bangor, “ Mr. Smith, Oberlin Institute, Mr. Chamberlain, Theol. Seminary, Andover, Mr. Lyman, Basle Theo. Sem. Switzerland, Mr. Baldwin, Theological Sem. Auburn, Dr. Lafon, Lane Seminary, Mr. Lyons, Theol. Sem. New-York city, Mr. Alexander, Amherst College, Mr. Bliss, Western Reserve College, Mr. Andrews, Theol. Sem. Marion College, Dr. Lafon, Teachers Sem. Andover, Mr. Emerson, Miss. Institute Illinois, Mr. McDonald, Soc. Inq. Dart. College, Mr. Emerson. 9. L o c a t i o n . On the subject of location it was recommended, 1st. T hat Mr. Knapp be requested to reside at Lahainaluna the present year, in the expectation that the station will afford assistance in preaching at Lahaina, in caae of the absence of Mr. Rich­ ards. 2nd. T hat the Misses Smiths be left to select their stations, with the suggestion, however, that, if agreeable to them, Miss Marcia M. reside at Honolulu and Miss Lucia G. at Kaneohe. 3rd. T hat Mr. Tinker be at liberty to itinerate the ensuing year, with the request that he make his arrangements so as to preach at Lahaina during the shipping seasons. 10. B uilding F u n d . 1st. Resolved, T hat the brethren occupying wet stations, who are not accommodated with comfort­ able dwellings, have the first claim on the means for building. �28 2nd. Resolved, That the five thousand dollars which constitute the building fund be appropriated in the following manner, viz* Mr. Wilcox, <(To Mr. Bliss, U Mr. Bailey, Mr. Munn, <t Mr Johnson, (C Mr. Forbes, it Mr. Thurston, a Mr. McDonald, Total, $800 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 800 00 940 00 350 00 60 00 50 00 $5000,00 Hilo, Kohala, do. Molokai, Waioli, Kealakekua, Kailua, Lahaina, 11. T h e o l o g i c a l S e m i n a r y . 1st. Resolved, T hat we recommend the teachers of the Seminary at Lahainaluna, to take under their charge a class in Theology, as soon as con­ sistent, agreeably to the design of that Institution. 2nd. Resolved, If however the teachers of that Institution be not able at present to take such a class, we recommend to the ministers at the differ­ ent stations, to take under their instruction some promising men, and instruct them in this important science. 12. C o m p e n s a t i o n t o D o m e s t i c s . Resolved, That we look with approbation on exertions to change the condition on which natives have been employed in our families, and, if any individual prefer to hire domestics and pay stipu­ lated wages, we approve of his doing so. 13. How FAR MAY MISSIONARIES ENGAGE IN AGRI­ CULTURE? Resolved, That we deem it proper for members of this mission, to devote a portion of their time to instructing the natives into the best method of cul­ tivating their lands, and of raising flocks and herds, �29 and of turning the various products of the country to the best advantage, for the maintenance of their families, the support of government and of schools and the institutions of the gospel, and its ministers, at home and abroad. 14. S a n d a l W o o d . Voted, T hat the committee appointed to write to the China Mission be instructed to make inquir­ ies of the brethren, as to the uses of Sandal wood, and their opinion in regard to the morality of trafficing in the article. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. M r. Richards ’ acceptance of the choice of the Chiefs. Mr. Richards reported the result of an interview with the chiefs on the subject of a teacher, in which they confirmed their choice of him to act towards them in that capacity; and he signified his acceptance of their choice, to act for one year, with the express understanding that he be at liberty to decline acting on public occasions, and going to Oahu to act as interpreter in national affairs, ex­ cept as any other missionary might be called upon to act in the case. A letter having been read by Mr. Armstrong, from Reuben A. Chapman, Esq., of Springfield, which contained some statements of what were considered important principles in regard to the rights of this nation; it was Voted, T hat Mr. Armstrong be requested to make such extracts from this letter, as he may deem of special importance for this meeting, and for publication in the Hawaiian Spectator, with such explanations and observations as he may think expedient to connect* with them. Interview with the Chiefs. The meeting was favored with the presence of the King, Kinau,Auhea,Hoapili andothers; on which oc­ �casion a part of Mr. Spalding’s letter, of the Nez Perces Mission was read, (translated into the native lan­ guage,) addresses offered, and devices of doing good to the people of this and other lands recom­ mended to their attention. They were told that they had it in their power to assist in various ways in building up the Redeemer’s kingdom. To which Kinau made reply, that she, on her part, was wil­ ling to afford assistance; that the other chiefs too, were willing, and that all who had an inclination to assist were at perfect liberty to do so: but that they could not contribute very much money, nor do as Christians in more enlightened and wealthy lands could do; moreover, that the present was not the time for entering into any definite plan and stipulating what they would do; this must be a thing for further consulation and mature delibera­ tion. �CONTENTS. Delegate Meeting, - - - - Members Present, - - - - Division of the thirty thousand Dollars, Do. of Paper and Binding Materials, Rev. Mr. Spalding’s Communication, Teacher for the Chiefs, Mr. Richards’ Report, Wages of Native Teachers, - - Medical Services, - - - - Works to be Printed the present Year, Kumu Hawaii, - - - - Formation of a Bible and Tract Society, Boarding School at Molokai, Assignments, - - - - - Boxes, etc., sent by friends in the United States, General Meeting for 1839, - Miss Ogden’s Location, - - - Standing Committees, Duties and Powers of the Delegates, Pecuniary Resources, Economy, ect., . Recent Laws of the Board, - - Reports of Stations, Do. of Standing Committees, - Press at Honolulu, Bindery “ ..........................................20 Mission Press, Lahainaluna, - - Duties of the Sandwich Islands Mission, etG., Do. of the Mission to Rulers and Subjects, etc., General Correspondence, Location, - - - Building Fund, - - - - Theological Seminary, Compensation to Domestics, „ . How far may Missionaries engage in Agriculture, Sandal Wood, - - - - M iscellaneous B usiness. 3 3 4 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 26 27 <21 28 28 28 29 Mr. Richards’ Accept, of the Choice of the Chiefs, 29 Interview with the Chiefs, 29 ��EX TR A C TS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE siisriDwnoiii hsilahi&s HELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AND JUNE, 1839. pjonolttltt: MISSION PRESS. ��M IN U T E S. A General Meeting of the Sandwich Islands Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9 A. M., M ay 13, and continued by adjournments until June 13. Members Present. Rev. Samuel W hitney, W aimea, iC P eter J . Gulick, Koloa, a a Reuben Tinker, K auai. a Thomas Lafon, M. D ., “ u Wm. P. Alexander , Waioli, a Mr. Edward Johnson, Rev. John S. Emerson, W aialua, a M r. Edwin Locke, Rev. Artemas Bishop, Ewa, u H iram Bingham, Honolulu, u a Lowell Smith, it ►Oahu. G. P . Judd, M. D a Mr. Levi Chamberlain, u Samuel N . Castle, iC a a H enry Dimond, n tc A. S. Cooke, Rev. B. W . P arker, Kaneohe, a H . R. H itchcock, Kaluaaha, I Molokai. a Mr. Bethuel M unn, Lahaina, Rev. William Richards, a a Dwight Baldwin, ii Mr. Charles M ’Donald, Rev. Lorrin Andrews, Lahainaluna, a M r. E . H . Rogers, Maui. u a H . O. Knapp, Rev. J. S. Green, W ailuku, << Richard Armstrong,► a u Daniel T . Conde, H ana, u M ark Ives, a a Asa Thurston, Kailua, S. L. Andrews, M. D. u Kealakekua, Rev. Cochran Forbes, �4 Kealakekua, Kohala, Hawaii. Hilo, Mr. Wm. S. Van Duzee, Rev. Isaac Bliss, “ D. B. Lyman, “ Titus Coan, Or g a n iz a t io n of t h e Me e t in g . llev. Richard Armstrong was chosen Moderator. Mr. Levi Chamberlain, Scribe. Rev. Thomas Lafon, M. D. Assistant Scribe. L ist of Overtures. 1. Delegate Meeting. 2. Communications of the Board. 3. Standing Committees. 4. Reports of Stations. 5. Division of the 35,000 Dollars. 6. Instruction for the young Chiefs. 7. Location. 8. Return of Mr. Thurston and family to the United States. 9. Missionary Order. 10. Manufacture of cloth. 11. Mission Seminary. 12. Boarding Schools. 13. Correspondence. 14. Assignments. 15. Kumu Hawaii. 1. D elegate Me e t in g . Voted, That the Minutes of the Delegate Meeting held at Lahaina in June, 1838, be printed immediately, in their revised form, for the use of the mission. 2. C o m m u n i c a t i o n s of the B oard. Committees were appointed to take up and report on the following subjects:— 1. Facts and estimates in reference to salaries. 2. The duty of the Hawaiian churches to support their owTn institu­ tions. 3. History of the Expulsion of the Catholics. 4. Amendment of the Fourth Rule of the Board. 5. Maui Resolutions. Onth e first of these the following report was adopted:— 1st. Heretofore some part of the support of the missionaries has been obtained by presents from the chiefs and people, of which little account has been rendered, partly because of the difficulty of properly estimat­ ing such presents, and partly owing to the common stock system; so �5 that our real support has cost in some instances more than appears on the books of our agents. 2nd. We think that the expense of living will not greatly vary at the different stations, if we take into consideration the advantages and dis­ advantages incident to each. For instance, some stations have a mark­ et at hand, and others have not; some have much more difficulty and expense in getting their supplies from the Depository than others. Yet there are advantages in trade at such stations which may balance those extra expenses and disadvantages. 3rd. In making the following estimate,* we take it for granted that our Secular Agency and Depository will be kept in operation as at pres­ ent, otherwise our salaries will need to be much higher than the present estimate, since, during the year 1838, there have been expended in goods from the Board more than $12,000. Had the same goods been purchas­ ed here by us without the assistance of a Secular Agent, we should have had in most most cases to pay from 50 to 100 per cent on cost at Depos­ itory. 4th. That the present enlarged state of this mission, together with the fact that our expenses are limited to a definite sum, renders it expedient that each individual have a fixed salary; and that the salary system is the most feasible, equitable and satisfactory we can devise. 5th. By a salary we understand, in the language of Mr. Anderson,“ A fixed and stated sum placed at the disposal of a missionary for his personal and family expenses; for the disposal of which he is not expected to render an account to the Treasurerof the Board or of the mission;” and we also subscribe to the sentiment of the Secretary, that “ Confidence is reposed in him that he will expend it in a manner most likely to be conducive to his usefulness as a missionary, just as the pastor at home is expected to use his salary in a manner most conducive to his usefulness as a pastor.” [See Mr. Anderson’s letter to the Mission, dated Oct. 2,1838; p. 2, 3.] 6th. Owing to the difference in our circumstances, especially in regard to the number and age of our children, we regard a salary, fixed at a uniform amount for each family, as inapplicable to our case, and there­ fore propose that an equal salary of $450 be fixed on for each missiona­ ry and wife, and that the single ladies have each $175; and that the children of the mission be provided for agreeably to the rule adopted by the mission on that subject the past year. 7th. In order to make the above allowance, an equitable support in every case, we propose that goods be delivered to all at the Depository, and that each one sustain his own expense of freight, and all risk in re­ moving the articles to his own station. 8th. That all important presents from natives and from every other source, except such as the Board or donors regard as private; as well as avails of lands, herds, etc., be regarded as constituting a part of our salaries, and that presents from natives and others not* regarded by the Board or donors as private, be acknowledged for as much as they avail in support of the family. —--------------------------------- * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------— — ' ■ * See close of the report. �6 Estim ates. Estimated necessary expenses on an average, yearly, for a miesionry and his wife:—• $25 00 F l o u r , .................................................................. Vegetables, meat, rice and pia, . . . . 60 00 F u e l , .................................................................. 30 00 25 00 Sugar, molasses, coffee, tea and spices, Domestic h e l p , .............................................. Milk and butter, ....................................... Clothing for a man, $70 00 “ his wife, 40 00 Wear of bedding, ...................................... Wear and destruction of crockery, Horse keeping, ....................................... Incidental e x p e n s e s , ....................................... 90 00 35 00 110 00 10 00 20 00 25 00 20 00 $450 00 Total, On the scond, the committee reported as follows:— Your Committee appointed to consider the duty of the Churches, to support their own institutions, beg leave to report; 1. That it is the unquestionable duty of all men who are acquainted with the gospel to do all in their power to support its institutions, and that this duty becomes more and more imperative on the people of these Islands, as they become more acquainted with the value of the go3pe!. 2. That there are various obstacles in the way of the great body of the people’s doing any thing to great effect, arising fiom the nature of the government, the want of motives to industry, the insecurity of private property, the heavy taxes of the chiefs, and the ignorance of the people. 3. That notwithstanding the above obstacles, something may be done by the people, if properly advised and instructed by the mission­ aries, and we therefore advise the missionaries that where they may be able to obtain suitable land for cultivation, they devote a suitable portion of time in directing and assisting the natives to cultivate and manufacture such articles as may promise to be most productive, that they may be led to support their own institutions, and to acquire a knowl­ edge of the value of agricultural labor. On the th ird , a report was read in the form of a letter: whereupon it was voted, That Mr. Bingharei be requested to send to the Secrelaries of the A. B. C. F. M. a copy of said letter in reference to the Romish Mission, explaining more fully the subject: and that the brethren on Oahu be a committee to approve or disapprove of the document when finished. On the/ourM, the following report was adopted:— The committee to whom was referred the amendment of the late law of the Board, relative to the return of missionaries to the U. States, would submit the following resolutions: I | | i ] I j j ( ^ I a �7 1st. That by a literal and fair construction of the law as amended by the Board in 1838, disconnected with the remarks and explanations of the Secretary, there is no real relaxation of the rigor of that law, but the reverse; inasmuch as, instead of suspending the return of the missiona^ ry on one condition, as in the original, the law might now be construed to depend on four consecutive conditions. 2nd. From the remarks precedingthe amendment in the Report of 1838, and from the explanation of the Secretary in his letter to this mission, it is evident that the amendment was intended to be a real relaxation of the law, so far as it relates to this, and perhaps to some other missions. 3rd. That the amendment is by no means satisfactory to us, inasmuch as it allows the missionary to return to his native land only in case of sickness, and not even then, provided he can take a voyage to some oth­ er country. 4th. That as there may be exigencies, in the providence of God, call­ ing more imperiously than sickness even, for the return of a missionary; as we cannot see that our honored directors, at home, have any legitim­ ate power to deprive us of the right of personal and social judgment in the case; as we symphathize with all our fellow missionaries of the Board, as being bound with them, and as we im m easurably pre fer v o l­ u ntary to involuntary exile, therefore, Resolved, That we will still continue to urge our solemn protest against that law; and in an affectionate and respectful but earnest man­ ner, ask for its speedy and entire repeal, trusting that our honored and beloved directors will give a kind and candid hearing to our prayer. On the f ifth , the following report was adopted — The committee appointed to examine the Maui Resolutions, have done so, and have made the examination in connection with the resolutions of the Board and the letter of the Secretary on the same points, and would present the follo wing report of their views and feelings on the subject. 1. That the Prudential Committee and the Board have, to consider­ able extent, mis understood the views of the Maui brethren, inasmuch as the latter by no means mean to deny the right of the Board to manage their o-.vn funds in all cases, provided that they do not violate their own pledges previously given. We cannot, therefore, but sincere­ ly regret the apparent discrepancy between the resolutions of the Board and of the Maui brethen on a subject where we think there is in reality a unity of sentiment. We regret this the more as the public has become acquainted with the resolutions, both of the missionaries and their pat­ rons, and the public mind may not be so easily convinced that the disagreement is not a reality. One ground of this apparent disagreement we think to have been laid in the fact that the rules of the compact be­ tween the Board and their missionaries are not more clearly defined. In order that our view of the rules of the compact may be understood, we would express the following sentiments, in which we believe onrpatron3 will agree with us. 1st. That the missionary is entitled to a full though economical sup­ �8 port from the funds of the Board, and therefore that the Prudential Committee cannot limit his expenditures below such support without breaking the rules of the compact. 2nd. That when from pecuniary or other embarrassment, the Pruden­ tial Committee cannot, or for other reasons do not furnish a competent s jpport for the missionary, then he is in duty to himself bound to disre­ gard that rule of the Board which forbids him to engage in any business or transaction for private gain; and furthermore, that if the missionary under such circumstances should feel himself compelled to return to his nitive land, the expense of his passage would of course be a just charge against the Board. 3rd. That the Prudential Committee have the right to control the funds of the Board, but that in the above cases, and perhaps some others, justice and propriety require that that, right should be exercised in a particular way, inasmuch as a previous pledge has been given, and even inability in the promissor cannot nullify the claims of the promissee. Cases will, of course, occur also where it will be unavoidable that the missionary must to some extent deviate from the directions of the Pru­ dential Committee, but these must of course be exceptions to rule, and therefore no law is required to meet the case, for tbe missionary must ahvay3 do it on his own responsibility. II. We are unanimously of opinion that the Prudential Committee did not violate any of the above principles by limiting the expenses of this misssion according to the letter of the Secretary, dated Jan. 17, 1837; and that they had not only the right thus to limit us, but that they acted j wisely and properly in so doing. ' III. That considering the pecuniary embarrassment of the Board, we hive no ground to complain that the limitation of this mission, as by the letter above mentioned, or by the circular of June 23, 1837, was lower than our due proportion of the funds of the Board. We do, therefore, unanimously disclaim any dissatisfaction with the Prudential Committee grounded on the above mentioned limitations. IV. That the note appended to the resolutions on the 31st page of the annual Report of the Board furnishes a clue to the true reasons why those resolutions were passed by the Maui brethren, the reasons for the limita­ tion not having been seen or known. With the light which the brethren of Maui then had before them, they had some apprehensions that the Committee claimed the right onimiting at their discietion, the family ap­ propriations of the missionaries, even though that limitation should be below an economical support. V. That we are unanimously of the opinion theve was no ground for the fourth resolution, except the postcript of the letter of the Secretary, bearing date of January 18, 1837, in the following words:—“ They regaid 35,000 dollars as being as great a proportion of the funds placed at their disposal as should ever be allowed to the mission at the Sandwich Islands.’s The last letter of the Secretary,however, offers us satisfactory encourage­ ment on this subject. VI. That in regard to the 3rd resolution of the Maui brethren we agree with the Secretary, that Churches should be substituted for B o a rd , for �9 the Board cannot be expected to furnish any more money than the churches submit to their control, and we should by no means subscribe to the idea that a man’s private property is bound, inconsequence of his be­ coming a member of the Board. VI. That we are deeply impressed with a sense of the liberality w'ith which the Prudential Committee have ever listened to the calls of this mission both for money and for men, and therefore the more deeply re­ gret that there should appear to be a disagreement between this mission and its patrons, on points w'here w e must believe there is really little or none. 3. S t a n d i n g C o m m it t e e s. The following works have been printed during the past thirteen months, at Honolulu, Oahu:— Copies. mo. pp. 1,870,000 Old Testament (2nd vol. complete,) 12 887 Kuinu Hawaii, 2,5001 280,000 4 112 15.000 720.000 Ai o ka la (Daily Food,) . 48 24 Helu Kamalii, 10.000 480.000 48 24 835 444,220 Hawaiian Spectator, (Eng,) 8 532 3,800 Covers for Ditto, . “ 7,600 2 8 4,400 8,800 2 Contents Do.,. . “ 8 600 2.400 Index, etc. Do., . “ 4 8 600 19,200 32 Paradigm of a Hawaiian Verb, 8 10,000 40.000 12 4 Berita, (Church Covenant,) 10,000 169.000 32 Ditto (Do. Do. ) 16 5.000 260.000 52 Scripture Geography, . 8 2.000 8,000 Hymns for children, 4 8 2,000 4 8,000 Alphabets, . . . . 2,000 8 16.000 Cards for Schools, 1,000 4 4.000 Ditto, “ “ 5,000 1 8 5.000 Title-page for Scr. Geog. 5,000 8 12 40.000 Scripture Tracts,' 300 28 8.400 Circular for Sand. Isl. Institute, (Eng.)) 8 75 28 Nautical Almanac, . . “ 1 4 2,016 2,500 8 1 20.000 Laws and Notices for Government, Several Jobs, English and Hawaiian, 48] 2,000 96,000 such as Cards, Blanks, Notices, etc. Total, 1880| 94,610111,499,636 The expenses of the office during the year ending May 1, 1839, are as follows:— 1077 Reams of Medium paper, $3 50, at $3769 50 125 lb3. of Ink, 78, 97 50 1421 63 Paid workmen, 25 45 Contingent expenses, $5,314,08 Received for job work, “ for articles sold $865 48, 409 24, Paper on hand May 1st, 1S39, 476 Reams Medium, 1 Do. Col’d paper. $2,374 72 �10 B in dery. Report of the Binder for the year ending Feb. 29, 1839. During the past year less has been done in this department than in any former year since my arrival. The reason of this was a deficiency in some of the materials for doing the work, especially in leather. Orders for a prompt and full supply were sent to the Rooms, but the Board could not obtain as much as was ordered, to send in time. By the late arrival a tolerably good supply has been received, probably enough to furnish a supply of Bibles and other books for each of the sta­ tions, though not enough to bind the large amount of work on hand. In former years the works printed have been comparatively small, and the amount of stock expended in binding them not very large. The works to be bound now are of a different character. The Bible complete, a ponderous volume, is now ready for the people, and the people are waiting to receive it. The following amount of books have been bound during the year.*— Haawina Kamalii, 10,000 Old Testament Vol. 1st, 4,500 New Do. 1,500 Hymns with Notes, 200 Ai o ka la, 1839, 15,000 Hawaiian Spectator, 2,500 Jobs of various sizes, ,256 Kumu Hawaii, folded, 2,000 35,956 E xpense *, Wages of the Workmen, 747,61 Paste Board, 165,00 Leather, 370,50 Colored paper, thread, > 165,00 twine, &c. &c. 5 Other expenses, 65,75 $1,513 86 W orks Pr in ted at the Lah O ffice of t h e a in a l u n a Se m in a r y , . H aw aiian. . mo.t Surveying, . . . | 81 T s 40 Navigation, . . . i 81 46 Table, . . . . t I 8 12 Tract on Experimental religion,, 12| 4 Harbor laws, . . . f 121 128 Political Economy, (unfinished,) 8 16 Church Covenant for Molokai, 32| 12 Linear, Drawing, (finished,) I I2i 2761 Copies. Total pp. 18,000 1,000 40,000 1,000 46,000 1,000 36,000 3.000 1,400 350 51,200 400 4,800 300 6,000 500 7,550 203,400 �11 E n glish. 12 16 12 12 Instructions of the Board, Mother’s Primer, Traslation of the Harbor Laws, Certificates and Bonds, Shipping list, 122 49 4 2 380 230 150 800 200 34,160 11,270 600 1,600 200 177( 1,660| 47,830 Expenses o f P rin tin g and B in din g. Composition, press work, etc. Paper, 43 Reams, Binding, pasting, etc. Contingences, Pasteboard, Thread and twine, 129,80 154,80 41,50 10,00 10,00 2,50 $348,60 4. R eports of St a tio n s. The following facts are principally derived from the reports of sta­ tions:— Churches. There are now 18 native churches at the Islands; three of which have been organized sftice the general meeting of 1837, (viz:) one at Honolulu on Oahu; one at Hana on Maui; and one at Kohala on Hawaii. The whole number admitted to the churches from the beginning, as appears from the Statistical table is 16,587. The number admitted on examination the past year, is 10,725. The present number of communicants in regular standing is 15,915. The past has been a year of unexampled prosperity to the Redeemer’s kingdom throughout the islands. At the close of the last year, the work of the Holy Spirit was going on in a most glorious manner at nearly all the stations; and the work so commenced has, to the praise of divine grace, advanced with steady progress. Persons of all ages have been subjects of the gracious visitations of the Spirit, from opening childhood to decrepit old age. The boarding schoo land sabbath school scholar, to­ gether with many who had been neglected, have sought, and it is hoped, found the Savior — or rather, they have been found by him and gathered into his fold. That every one apparently renewed by grace will prove to have been born again, cannot be expected; but we may confidently hope that great numbers of those who have this year professedly turned to the Lord, will be found in the last day, to be truly his people. �12 Whole ISlo. ad. to Chh. on examination. Admitted on examination the past year. Ad. on certifi. past year. Died. Excommunicated. Suspended. Dismissed to other Chhs. Now in good standing. Candidates. Children baptized the past year. Marriages. Av. No. of congregation on the sabbath. Statistics. STATIONS. 191 69 5 1 2 152 21 18 30 1000 158 37 28 8 9 6 12 123 37 24 600 70 9 6 82 40 361 202 3 1 7 4 7 335 203 142 47 1350 808 742 2 6 20 12 5 765 100 236 65 1500 139 85 5 4 1 130 48 26 900 865 390 16 12 6 6 719 102 100 2000 754 672 8 20 11 3 13 707 290 189 16 2000 2 4 280 59 3 269 104 38 S50 131 382 4 8 5 3 313 81 126 1800 * 20 23 497 200 3 487 50 77 100 71 62 9 1 70 37 100 5964 5244 10 49 35 67 12 5804 200 1332 169 4000 778 149 46 7 7 (64 20! 750 62 106 2250 4900:2300 250 112 4474 54 262 4 5 8 ' 17 2 ! 3&5 186 9511200 369] 92 29 3l 1 21 31 327 95 8712000 16587 10725 170 181 121 432 20415915 1014 2622 114321450 P rotracted Meetings. Protracted meetings have been held at nearly all the stations during the year, and also at many of the out stations. Some of these meetings have been most signally blessed by the coope­ rating influences of the Spirit of God; while the good effect of others has been less obvious. M eeting Houses, School Houses , fyc. W aioli, {Kauai.) The church and people are collecting materials to build a meeting house. They have planted seven acres of sugar cane, the avails of which are to be appropriated to this object. Honolulu. The 1st Church and congregation have commenced a stone meeting house 144 feet by 78, the walls of which including the basement and under-ground story have been raised about 20 feet. The king has given $3,000 in money towards its erection, and voluntary contributions of * The compiler regrets that the reports do not enable him to fill out the blanks. �13 about 2,500 more have been made by the chiefs and people. It is expect­ ed that a much larger sum will be needed for raising it fifteen feet high­ er and completing it. The 2nd. Church and congregation have nearly finished a dobie meeting house 125 ft. by 60* The walls are three feet thick and 13 ft. high. It contains eight large pannel doors and 16 glass win­ dows. * W aialua. Two large native school houses have been built at out stations during the year. Kaneohe » The people have built a good dobie school house and furnished it with seats sufficient to accommodate 100 scholars. W ailuku. The church and people have nearly completed the walls of a stone meetinghouse 100 feet by 53, with a gallery. At Haiku ail out-post 14 miles from Wailuku, the people have nearly completed a good stone meeting house 96 feet by 42, K ohala. A school house has been built during the year at Kohala. W aim ea , (H a w a ii.) The walls of a stone church 120 feet by 50, have heen reared at Waimea. A large and commodious school house has also been erected during the year. ^ K calakekua. The walls of a stone church 120 feet by 54, are nearly completed at Kealakekua. H ilo. At Hilo a new grass meeting house has been built, spacious enough to accommodate 3,000 people. A school house also 80 ft. by 28, for the boarding school. Contributions. At Waimea, (Kauai,) one hundred dollars have been raised for the support of schools. #25 00 Waialua. For foreign missions, << 20 00 “ the seminary, " the erect’n. ofthe 2nd. Chh. at Honolulu, 84 00 “ 125 00 t£ support of native teachers, << 62 00 “ support of their pastor, “ for a church bell, 100 00---- 416 00 “ 50 00 For school house, Ewa. << 20 00 “ “ teachers, n To aid the 2nd. Church at Honolulu in 62 12---- 132 12 building their meeting house, 100 00 Kaneohe. For school teachers, 150 00---- 250 00 Monthly contributions, 300 do Honolulu 1st. To support their pastor, 444 00-----744 00 For the Oregon Mission, “ <( <2nd. Towards building their meeting house, 1,000 00 n 50 00—1,050 00 Support of their pastor, 54 00 Lahaina. Support of their pastor, n 40 00---- -94 00 For Female Seminary, Wailuku, 22 00----- 22 00 Monthly contributions for schools, Hana. 2 �14 Waimea,(Hawaii.)Contributed several hundreds of kapas and mats, and have planted some 20 or 30 patches of kalo, potatoes and sugar cane, for benevolent objects. Some contributions also, in wood and food. Iiealakekua. Monthly contributions which have been applied to the support of schools. Liberal subscriptions have also been made for the erection of their stone meeting house. Kailua. Monthly contributions, which have been disposed of in aid of benevolent objects. For Hilo Boarding School. $50 00 Hilo. Monthly contributions in kapa, mats, kalo, pota­ toes, wood, salt, fish, etc.—which has been more or less aid to the objects of the station. B oardin g Schools. Hilo B oarding school f o r boys. The general health of the pupils has been remarkably good. One has died. Two have been expelled for misconduct. Twenty eight have attended regularly through the year; seventeen of whom are members of the church. Some four or five others give evidence of piety. H ilo B oarding school f o r g irls. Twenty pupils, from 8 to 10 years of age. Their progress in learning has been very cheering. Eleven of them are members of the church, and hope is entertained for others. Wailuku. The number of scholars has increased from 34 to 52. The school has been repeatedly interrupted during the year; owing to ill health among the girls, and the unroofing of the school house by a tor­ nado. Consequently there has been but about six months term time. One girl has died; three others left the school ,on account of ill health. Commendable improvement has been made in their studies. They are taught also to sew, spin, knit, braid, wash, iron, feed the silk worm, etc. Eighteen are members of the church. Station and Common Schools. Hilo. The station school has diminished during the year from 140 t# 85. This is owing partly to the establishment of other schools in the vicinity; and partly to the migratory habits of the people. The common schools are on the wane. The cause assigned is, the native teachers are not properly supported by their constituents. Three public examinations, when over 4,000 were present, two thirds of whom were adults. Kohala. From 14 to 30 boys attend the station school. There are 46 common schools, embracing 1,144 scholars; one half of whom are children and the other half adults. About four fifths of the whole can read. Waimea . “ Schools are in operation all over the field for children and adults. The missionay has examined them, some once, some twice, �15 and some three times, but has preserved no account of numbers. In order to excite an interest in schools a feast has been prepared after examination for those and those only who attend school more or less regularly. The effect as has been perceived is good, especially in the station school.” Kealakekua. Mr. Van Duzee removed with his family to Oahu soon after the delegate meeting in 1838, consequently there has been no special attention to schools at this station the year past. K ailua. The schools for adults are in a low state. The children’s schools are eleven in number; in which, are receiving the rudiments of knowledge according to the capacities of their teachers, 558 scholars, of whom 318 can read. Two of the teachers have received their instruc­ tion in the common schools, one in America, and the remainder at> the Mission Seminary. They generally manifest a good degree of inter­ est in their work. Hana. In this district there are 1,523 children collected together in 31 different schools; 835 of them can read; 21S are studying geog­ raphy and 297 mental arithmetic. W ailuku. There are 41 common schools in this district, embracing 1626 children, 980 of whom are readers, 880 in mental arithmetic and 273 ia geography. Lahaina. Thirty select scholars connected with the station schools. In the parish there are 14 schools containing about 14 hundred scholars. Schools on the decline, because a comfortable support is not obtained for the native teachers. M olokai. One thousand one hundred and forty seven children are gath­ ered into the schools; 350 of whom can read; 100, write; 200 in mental arithmetic. Mrs. Munn has a class of select girls, 20 in number who have made commendable progress in reading, writing, mental arithmetic and singing. Some 12 of them have recently united with the church. H onolulu , 1st P arish. Select school of 40 girls and 35 boys. Their studies are reading, writing, mental and written arithmetic, geography, elements of geometry and astronomy. Their proficiency quite encour­ aging. Eleven of the scholars and a native teacher united with the church in July last.—Two schools taught by natives, one at the station, 75 children; and one at Waikiki, 60 children. H onolulu , 2d Parish. The native teachers obtaining but a small com­ pensation for their services, their interest in the schools has di*inshed, and the nunber of scholars has greatly diminished. The average number of attendants during the year has been about 70. Kaneohe. Twelve schools, embracing 40D children; 150 readers. Some have attended to mental and written arithmetic, some to geogra­ phy, and others to the little philosopher. E w a . Schools in a less flourishing condition than during the previous year. The report gives no account of the number of schools or scholars. �16 W aialua. The number of children enrolled in the several schools is 628; their attendance however has been quite irregular. Preparations are making for a self-supporting boarding school at this station. W aioli. Two hundred and fifty children connected with the sta­ tion school, 150 only have been regular attendants; 300 children in the out schools, 200 only regular attendants. Koloa. The station school has diminshed during the year from 175 to 20; schools at the out stations exist only in name. Waimea. One hundred pupils are taught in reading, spelling, geogra­ phy and arithmetic at the station. The other schools in the district embrace 500 pupils, about one half of whom can read intelligibly. Adult sehools are prostrate. N o t e . An important reason assigned in nearly all the reports why the schools are declining, is the fact, that the native teachers have not the means of a competent support. If the scholars are requested to reward their teacher, they withdraw at once from the school. 5. D i v i s i o n o f t h e 35,000 D o l l a r s . The committee to whom was referred the duty of appropriating the grant of 35,000 dollars from the Board to this mission, beg leave to state; That, in the discharge of this duty, they have endeavored in the first place, to secure to the families such a sum as will render them comfort­ able; and when they found that the applications for aid amounted to upwards of 3,000 dollars more than the appropriations of the Board, it become necessary to cut down the building and school funds rather than the appropriations of the families already too small. They did it with the understanding, however, that those claims will be good next year, w'hen a new grant may be expected to complete the buildings. It is believ­ ed that the loss sustained in the building department will be felt the lighter, because had the mission ample funds for the purpose, the build­ ings could not well be completed the first year, and in case of urgent ne­ cessity, a sum might be borrowed in anticipation of the next year’s appropriations. The committee would therefore propose the following divisions,. viz:— �It “Child. Under 5. Between 5 & 10. Between 10 &15. [Upwards of 15. j Whole number of children. Allowance for children. Allowance for mis?, and wife. Schedule o f Families, April 1, 1839. I 1 W m . P. A l e x a n d e r , L o r r in A n d r e w s , S. L. A n d r e w s , R ic h d . A r m s t r o n g , Edw d. Ba il e y , D. B a l d w in , H. B i n g h a m , A. B ish o p , I sa a c Bl is s , IS. N . C a s t l e , L evi Ch a m b e r l a in , E. W. C l a r k , T it u s C o a n , D. T. C o n d e , A. S. C o o k e , H. D i m o n d , J. S. E m e r s o n , Cochn. F orbes, J. S. G r e e n , P . S. G u l i c k , E. O. H a l l , H . R. H i t c h c o c k , M ark Ives, Edw. Johnson, G . P. J u d d , E d w in L o c k e , D. B. L y m a n , L o renzo Ly o ns, C h s. M e. D o n a l d , B. M u n n . B. W. P a r k e r , W m . R ic h a r d s, E. H. R o g e r s , A sa T h u r st o n , W m . S. V a n D u z e e , A b n e r W ilcox, L y d ia B r o w n , H. 0 . K n a p p , T hos. L a f o n , Ma r ia Og d e n , L ow ell S m it h , M a r c i a M. S m i t h , Sam l. W h it n e y , 3 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 4 4 1 a 1 3 3 1 1 1 5 4 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 i 3 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 T o the missionaries and their wives, 40 families, at $400 each, Children, . Single ladies, $ 150 each, 6 2 2 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 1 100 1 4001 160 400 20 i 400 120 400 20 400 100 400 100 400 60 400 20 400 20 140 400 400 ' 120 400 20 400 20 400 20 400 40 400 80 400 80 80 400 400 200 4001 40 400 80 4001 20 400| 20 200 4001 40 4001| 40 400 400 40 400 40 400 20 400 80 400 40 400 20 400 2S0 400!i 20 20 400! 4001 II 400i 400 150! 400 150 400 . $16,000 2,500 450 500 560 420 520 420 500 500 460 420 420 540 520 420 420 420 440 480 480 480 600 420 480 420 420 600 440 440 440 440 420 480 440 420 680 423 420 150150 400 400 150 400 150 400 18,950 �18 Mission Seminary, Female Seminary, Hilo Boarding School, Mr. Locke’s school, Sinking Fund, Depository expenses, Expenses of General Meeting, . Mr. Thurston’s return, Messrs. Clark and Hall’s liabilities, Pointing Department, Medical Department, Building Fund, . . . For support of children and returned missionaries in the United S t a t e s , ............................... 1,200 1,300 700 150 1,350 300 1,500 750 500 2,000 750 4,050 14,550 1,500 Total, $85,000 Messrs. Richards. Gulick and Tinker having remitted the balances due them on.last year’s account, the sums were referred to the Sinking Fund as follows: Rev. Win. Richards, 440 00 P. J. G u l i c k , ............................................................. 192 <4 Reuben Tinker, ......................................................244 29 £877 03 Voted that #400 be allowed from tie Sinking Fui;d over and above the grants, in such articles as the agents think best, to the following objects, viz:— Female Boarding School, $200 00 Hilo Boarding School, 1^0 ^ Mr. Locke’s Boarding School, 100 00 Voted that Mr. Richards be allowed to spend one hundred and sixty dollars in repairing his house, provided he receives that sum from the king, over and above the #440 already appropriated to him by this mission. The Building Fund we propose to be divided in the following manner, viz:— Mr. Conde, $800 00 “ * m Duzee, ^ “ Locke, ^00 00 “ Me. Donald, 250 00 “ Baldwin, 250 00 “ Johnson, ^0 “ Ives 200 00 Misa Brown, 200 00 Mr. Lyman, 175 00 «« Coan, 100 00 T»r. J»dd, j® ™ Mr. Munn, 50 00 �19 Alexander, L. Andrews, 45 00 30 00 #4,050 Voted, That should Mr, Me. Donald need to travel this year, in conse­ quence of ill health, he may at his discretion use for this purpose the #250 appropriated to his buildings. 6. I n s t r u c t i o n for the young Ch ie f s . This subject was fully considered in connection with an application of the chiefs requesting the services of Mr. Cooke, as a teacher for their children; and it was voted, That the mission comply with their request, provided they will carry out their promise to Mr. Cooke’s satisfaction; namely, to build a school house, sustain him in his authority , over the scholars, and triiMl h m m support 7. L o c a t i o n . The Committee on Location reported as follows;— 1. That we approve of Mr. Richards continuing to be teacher of the chiefs according to his engagement with them the past year. 2. That Mr. Knapp, in consequence of his ill health, be permitted to select his station. 3. That as the art of manufacture of*cIoth at Wailuku has made con­ siderable progress, and as there is a probability that the business may be prosecuted successfully in the Female Seminary with the aid of Miss Ogden, your committee recommend that Miss Brown be located at Kaluaaha, for the present, with liberty to remove to any other place where she can prosecute her work successfully. 4. That Mr. Bailey be located at Lahainaluna, for the purpose of superintending the secular affairs of the Mission Seminary, and render­ ing such other service to the institution as shall be necessary. 5. That Mr Van Duzee be located at Hana. 6. That Mr. Ives be located at Kealakekua. 8. R e t u r n o f Mr. T h u rsto n and f a m il y . The following resolutions were adopted. 1. That as Mr, Thurston has corresponded with the Secretary of the Board on the subject of the visit of himself with his family to his native land, and the case has been referred by the Prudential Committee to the mission for its decision, therefore, 2. Considering the condition of Mr Thurston’s children and their parent’s views of duty respecting them, and the importance of placing them in a more favorable situation, they approve of their visiting the United States for that purpose, should a favorable opportunity offer. 3. That the Secular Agent of the Mission be authorised to secure Mr. Thurston’s family a reasonable passage to the United States, to be charged to the general account of this mission, and also to furnish an outfit to be charged to their personal account, if any thing extra be need­ ed above their ordinary annual appropriation for support. �20 4. That in case the above be adopted, a committee be appointed to draft a letter for the meeting, to introduce and recommend them to the Missionary Rooms and to the Board and its friends. 9. M i s s i o n a r y O r d e r . The committee to whom was referred the subject of missionary order, beg leave to report. 1. That while we recognize the right of every member of the mission to ask for a dismission from the service ofthe Board, yet our connexion with them being of the nature of a compact which cannot be dissolved by either party, without consulting the other; therefore we deem it irreg­ ular for any member to leave his post, or labors assigned him, until application be made by him to the Board for a dismission from their ser­ vice, and their action on the case be received in return. 2. That while we would pay due deference to the feelings and wishes members of the mission in regjud^ij^^a.ce o f^ ij^ lo c atio n , jin d their continuance at any station, yS^K^uccessful prosecution of mis­ sionary labor so obviously demands unity of action, that no member can orderly exchange his post of labor without the consent of his brethren. 3. That we recommend to every member of the mission not to adopt any course of procedure which he knows is disapproved by the general­ ity of the mission. 10. M a n u f a c t u r e Cloth. of Your committee upon the manufacture of cloth, having made such examination of the subject as was in their power, report that, since the commencement of the business, between 500 and 600 yards of cloth have been made at Wailuku under the care of Miss Brown. Had her health enabled her to prosecute the work, the amount of cloth manufactured would doubtless have been (<much increased. Mr. Green has favored us with a report and proved by occular demonstration what can be done at the Female Seminary. At Kailua, Gov. Adams has made an effort to introduce the manufac­ ture of cotton, and with some success. A considerable number of females have made good proficiency in the art of spinning; four young men have learned to weave; 12 pieces 400 yards of plain and twilled cotton have been manufactured, some of the latter were plaid. Most of the eloth was woven under the superintendence of a foreigner; one piece however was* prepared and woven by the natives unaided. In view of these facts your committee are of opinion that it i&desirable to encourage the manufacture. It is not clear to us that it will be a aource of permanent profit, yet it may be introduced with advantage in the Seminary and in families, in the present destitution of employment. 11. S e m in a r y . The committee to whom was referred the subject of the Seminary,, beg leave to report as follows, viz:— Resolved, 1. That it is inexpedient ut present to locate another pro­ fessor in the institution. �21 2. That one of the lay brethren be located in the school, with a view to take charge ofits secular affairs, and also afford such aid in giving instruction as he may be able. 3. That the interests of the nation loudly call for efficient efforts to impart a knowledge of the principles of correct living, and medical sci­ ence; and therefore, it is recommended that one of the physicians of the mission be located at the Seminary, with a view to this object. 4. That it be recommended to the Board of trustees to consider the propriety of making suitable preparations for taking in a new class, as soon as the state of the faculty will justify such a measure. 5. That it be recommended to the brethren of the mission to render to the school as prompt and efficient aid as possible, by way of writing or translating suitable school books. 6. That the instructors of the Seminary be authorized to encourage such of the pupils as may be especially promising, to continue in the school and prosecute their studies for more than the ordinary length of time, with a view ofbecoming professional men, instructors in our high schools, or improving the literature of the country. P rovision f o r a Teacher. Voted, That in case Mr. Clark or Mr. Dibble do not return in health before another meeting of the mission, the Trustees of the Seminary be empowered to select another teacher for the Seminary, with the under­ standing that the missionaries on the island where the person appoint­ ed may reside, concur in the arrangement. M edical lectures. Voted, That the mission request Dr. Judd to spend a season annually at the Mission Seminary, for the purpose of lecturing on anatomy or any other subject connected with his profession. Voted, That the same request he extended to the other physicians. 12. B o a r d i n g S c h o o l s . The committee on the subject of Boarding Schools, present the following as the result of their deliberations. lstly. That we approve the proposal of the Principal of the Female Seminary at Wailuku, to increase the number of pupils in that institutionto one hundred, as soon as practicable. 2ndly. That 1,500 dollars be appropriated to erect new buildings and to meet the current expenses of the school for the present year. 3rdly. That the number of scholars in the Preparatory Boarding School for boys on Hawaii be increased to 40 or 50 as soon as Provi­ dence will permit. 4thly. That the principal building be completed and other necessary buildings prepared so that the number of pupils may be still further enlarged to 60 or 70, at the commencement of the next year. Sthly. That we appropriate to this latter school the sum of 800 dol­ lars, in addition to the aid which may be obtained from the people of Hawaii. 6thly. That the school be placed under the care of six Trustees* to be �22 chosen one from each of the five stations on the island of Hawaii, the Principal of the school being a trustee ex officio. 13. C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . The committee to whom was referred the subject of assignments of correspondence for the current year, beg leave to report, 1. That, as many of the letters written by the request of the mission for the last six years have not as yet been answered, it is expedient to defer for the present any assignment where answers are still due to us, and therefore rather to diminish this species of our correspondence. 2. That recent letters to the mission be answered this year. Mr. Baldwin to reply to Mr Threlkeld. Mr. Armstrong to reply to the letter from Princeton Seminary. That Mr. Smith write to the students in Bangor Seminary. That Mr. Coan write to the students of Auburn. That Mr. Andrews answer the letter from the Oneida Institute. That Mr. Conde answer the letter from Union college. That Mr. Whitney write to the Methodist Mission in the Oregon. That Dr. Judd write to the Mission of the A. B. in the Oregon. That Mr. Parker write to the missonaries at the Society and Georgean Islands. That Mr, Chamberlain write the students of Oberlin Institute. That Mr. Richards write the students in Amherst College. That Mr. Emerson write the Teachers’ Seminary, Andover. That Mr. Green write the students of Lane Seminary. 3. That necessary letters of business be attended to promptly. That a committee of five be appointed by the meeting, to prepare a recommendation of the Hawaiian Bible now complete, exhibiting in the form of a circular such a view of the history and character of the trans­ lation, as would be useful to the Bible cause; and that copies of this be forwarded to the A. B. Society, the Phila. B. Society, the A. T. So­ ciety at N. Y. and the American Board with such forms of address, etc. as their different circumstances may require, and such acknowledge­ ments as are due for their aid in publishing the scriptures to this nation. That a standing committee of two be appointed to correspond with the American Tract Society. 4. That it is expected of each who re ceives an assignment in correspond­ ence, that he will perform it promptly; that he will consult some of his brethren, and that he will sign nothing in the name of the mission, which he believes would not be approved by the body, both as to matter and manner, and that he send to the Scribe of the mission a copy to be pre­ served. 14. A s s i g n m ents. The committee to whom was referred the subject of assignments of works for the press, beg leave to report; 1. That former assignments unfinished be continued the ensuing y ear. 2. That a work on moral phylosophy on the plan and basis of Wayland’s Elements of moral science, be prepared by Mr. Armstrong. 3. That notes on the laws of the Sandwich Islands be prepared by Mr. Richards, to be printed with the text, as a school book. �23 4. That a work on Hygeine be assigned to Dr. Judd5. That a work on Physiology be assigned to Dr. Andrews. 6. That those who have prepared evangelical tracts with a view to employ the funds of the American Tract Society; but which, from some objectionable passages, that Society cannot adopt, be requested to make the requisite alterations, or that the Printing Committee be authorized to make them. 7. That the Daily Food for 1840 be printed with the simple text, in succession. 8. That the 5th vol. of the Kumu Hawaii be edited by Mr. Andrewg at Lahainaluna in semi-monthly numbers. 9. That it be the sense of this meeting, that a new and corrected edition of the Bible in octavo should be undertaken the next year. 15. K u m u H a w a i i . The continuance or non-continuance of the work was discussed, and its publication transferred to Lahainaluna, in reference to its becoming more suitable for schools. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. D iseases of the Sandw ic h Islands. Your committee to whom was referred the reports of physicians' in order to consider the diseases, and their causes, of the natives of these islands, and the most successful method of remedying them now, and of providing for the well being of the inhabitants in these respeds in future, beg leave to report; 1. That they find the climate of the Islands highly favorable to the developement and perfection of the animal economy, the mean tempera­ ture being within a few degrees of that point which Physiologists consid­ er as most favorable to human life, and ^ree from those sudden and great changes to which most other climates are subject. 2. That notwithstanding the favorableness of the climate, they fmd an unusual amount of disease among the natives, especially of the subaccute character, which though for the most part not very painful, tends always to undermine the constitution and to pave the way to a pre­ mature grave. 3. That the immediate causes of most of their maladies are plainly ascribable to their frequent violation of the first principles of correct living, to their low estimate of life and recklessness of themselves; to their wretched habitations which furnish little comfort or protection; to their practice of lying upon the damp ground; to want of protection by clothing in exhausted conditions of the system, against vicissitudes in the weather, and to their poverty, which keeps them strangers to neces­ saries and comforts. 4. That we have witnessed no fatal epidemics depending upon a constitutional condition of the atmosphere since we arrived at the Islands, and that, of those diseases depending upon specific contagion, almost no lives are now lost. The mumps which are now prevailing may* some­ �24 times prove fatal through mismanagement; but the venerial disease, which probably did once make considerable havoc among this people, seems no w so far to have worn itself out, that we seldom see it as recent­ ly contracted except about the harbors, and there not extensively, and very few deaths from it have occurred in our practice. Neither do we perceive that this disease materially retards the increase of population on these islands. 5. The causes of the maladies of the natives,, which have been stated, suggest the remedies for their removal. To practice physic as your committee now do, is both partial and inefficient. Ten times their num­ ber devoted to the profession would not be equal to the wants of the nation, and then the curing of diseases simply, has little tendency to prevent their recurrence. A hospital or hospitals suitably constructed, furnished and attended, would certainly enable us to attend many cases to much better purpose than we now do; but one upon each of the prin­ cipal islands, even if very extensive, would accommodate only a part of •the sick. 6. We have no hesitation in saying, that it is indispensable to the existence and well-being of this nation, that their homes be made a place of comfort and protection to them,in order to save them from the encroachments and ravages of disease. It is c-ear also, that if such dis­ eases, as prudence and a proper course of living cannot prevent in future, are to receive any alleviation or effort towards a cure to any considerable extent, natives themselves must be educated, and taught the different branches of the healing art. In case such an attempt be made, one hos­ pital for the purpose to give instruction in surgical practice would be of great service. 7. That as a preparatory step towards furnishing those who may here­ after devote themselves to the study of medicine, as well as for the benefit of all classes of society, we think it expedient that a volume be prepared in the native language on physiology and another on hygeine. 8. That a Standing Committee of one upon each island be appointed, whose duty it shall j to collect facts, touching the diseases of the na­ tives and their causes, and whatever else they may consider as having an immediate bearing upon the increase and decrease of the population. R eview of R eports. Committees were appointed to review the different station reports, and to make such remarks on the form, phraseology and subjects of them, as the case might sc em to require. The following as applicable to many of the station reports, is present­ ed as affording some hints and directionsw hich may be useful in making out reports hereafter, and they are respectfully recommended to the attention of all the brethren. The committee present the following as the result of their examin­ ation. 1. Some of the reports have the appearance of having been drawn up in considerable haste, though most of them are respectable for length. 2. Besides the marks of rather hasty production, they do not embrace a sufficient number of prticulars to make them the most interesting; in �25 other words, they are too general: the descriptive parts of the reports are not sufficiently graphical, and the things, which have been done at the stations, are not told in such a manner as to [give the highest interest. We wish to be informed not only of the things which have been done, but we wish to know also something of the manner in which these things have been done. 3. The reports are deficient in their statistical tabled: some of them have none, and others are wanting in a number of items to make them complete; and it would be well to return them to the writers, that they may make out the tables as near complete as possible during the present meeting; and that no reports be approved hereafter, which shall be found deficient in the above particulars. 4. We would say generally, that the brethren, whose reports we have examined, would do well to bring more life and soul into their reports. Whole number received to the Chh. on examination. Whole number on certificate.___ Received the past year on examination. Received on certificate.________ Whole number received the past year. Whole number dismissed to other churches. Dimissed the past year.________ Whole number deceased._______ Deceased the past year.________ Suspended the past year._______ Remain suspended.__ Whole number excommunicated. Excommunicated the past year. Remain excommunicated. Whole nuihber in regular standing. Whole number of children baptized. Baptized the past year. Whole number of baptized children deceased. Deceased the past year Marriages the past year. Average congregation.______________ Statistical Table. Co o pe r a t io n of t h e Ch ie fs. The committee appointed to consider the best means of securing the cooperation of the chiefs in furthering the interests of our public schools, beg leave to report; 1. That we agree with the chiefs in the opinion, that, if they lend their funds for the support of schools or other institutions, it is perfectly proper and desirable that they have a voice in the management of such schools and institutions; and we also think it desirable that they should have such a voice, in as much as it would materially increase their interest in s �26 the schools, and tend to prevent that alienation and jealousy, which is otherwise liable to exist. 2. That it is questionable, whether the principles of the Board will allow of their funds being appropriated to the support of any school or schools which are not at the sole direction of the missionaries, and there­ fore whether it would be proper for us to receive funds from the chiefs and allow them either the direct direction of the funds, or give them a voice in the management of the school. We therefore recommend, 3. That a definite plan of the schools be laid before the chiefs, with the request that they may be incorporated for the promotion of the objects set forth, and that when incorporated, they be allowed to unite with the mission in appointing a board of visitors, to consist of seven missionaries and seven natives, to be chosen once in four years, whose duty it shall be to attend the annual and other important examinations of the schools, examine into the course pursued by the trustees and teachers, to see if the plan and object set forth in the act of incorporation is disregarded;—also to recommend any plans which in their viewTwill have a tendency to fur­ ther the interests of the schools according to their original design.The following are minutes of a meeting held writh the chiefs on the above subject:— H o n o l u l u , June, 1839. Ma"ka ahaolelo a ka poe Alii a me na Missionari ma ka hale kula ma Honolulu nei, o Limaikaika ka mea ma ka noho, o Lapona ka mea kakau; eia ka liana, e kukakuka i na mea e pono ai ke Kulanui a me ke Kula Kaikamahine ma Wailuku; hoomakaia i ka pule, na Balawina i pule; eia kekahi mau mea i holo ia kakou. 1. Kamua. I ko kakou manao, pono e koho ka poe missionari i ehiku kanaka kiai no ke Kulanui, a me ke Kula Kaikamahine ma Wailuku ke­ kahi; a pela no hoi ka poe alii, e koho lakou i ehiku kanaka kiai no ia mau kula. 2. Eia ke koho ana; elua kanaka ma Hawaii, elua kanaka ma Maui, elua ma Oahu, hookahi ma Kauai. 0 ka poe missonari ma Hawraii, Koana a me Forebe; ma Maui, Rikeke a me Limaikaika; ma Oahu, Binamu a me Emesona; ma Kauai, Wini. O ka poe Alii hoopanee lakou i ko lakou koho ana, a hoi ma ko lakou w&hi, malaila e koho ai. Hoopauia ka ahaolelo ma ka pule. Na Ioane Ii i pule. Voted, That Messrs. Richards, Andrews, Green, Armstrong and Bald­ win, be a committee to prepare a plan to be exhibited to the chiefs in {reference to leases of land, &c. Claim s of S chool T eachers. Resolved, That it be the sense o f this meeting, that the teachers of com­ mon schools have a strong claim upon the people for a comfortable sup­ port, and that each pastor urge upon his people, a n d especially upon the males of his church, the importance of sustaining, as a serious duty, the teachers in the performance of their arduous and important labors. �S chool for Missio n a r ie s’ Ch il d r e n . This subject occupied considerable attention, and a committee of four was chosen to report on the expediency of a school on each of the princi­ pal islands. Owing, however, to the circumstances of the families, the want of funds, and the doubt whether the Christian public would be ready to meet the expense of adequate instruction for our children, the subject was pursued no further. D ay Fa st in g of and Prayer. June 11th was set apart by the Maternal Association for prayer and fasting, in behalf of the children of the mission, and the brethren were invited to unite in the observance of the season. Sm all Pox. Information having been received of the existence of the small pox in some of the whaling ships in this ocean; and as the islands are liable to be visited by some ship having the contagion^on board, thereby endan­ gering the lives of multitudes, therefore; Resolved, That sympathising as we do with the people in their dangers and anxieties, it be considered the duty of this mission jointly and indi­ vidually, and especially of the physicians, to use their influence and their vigorous efforts immediately to forestall the ravages of the small pox, by encouraging vaccination throughout the islands. Voted, That these resolutions be translated into the native language and presented to the king and chiefs. C o m m u n ic a t io n from the Ch ie f s . A letter was received from Auhea and others complaining of certain: regulations in some of the churches, by which members became liable to lose their standing, for what they regarded insufficient reasons: the first had respect to collecting sandal ivood; the second, the wearing o f w reath s; the third, eating d o g ’s flesh ; the fourth, fa ilin g to attend all the meetings*, the fifth, pla n tin g tobacco. A communication was prepared by the meeting and sent to the chiefs, touching all the points complained of, and answering each according to its merits. Pr in t in g of t h e Gener al Letter. Voted, That the recent official communications from the Missionar)' Rooms to the mission be printed entire* one copy for the private use of each male member of the misson. P ublicatio n s for the M issio n a y R oom s. Voted, That Mr. Dimond be requested to furnish a set of the publica­ tions of the mission, handsomely bound and lettered with English titles, for the Lbrary at the Rooms,, agreeably to; the request of the Cor Sec, �28 St a n d in g Co m m it t e e s. For Printing Press at Honolulu, Messrs Bingham, Chamberlain, Judd and Bishop. Trustees of the Mission Seminar#, Messrs. Richards, Armstrong, Baldwin and Hitchcock. The instructors exfficio are of the number. Librarian of the Mission Library, Levi Chamberlain. To correct the present edition of the Bible for a new and corrected edition in octavo, Messrs. Bingham and Bishop. To presents History of the translation of the Hawaiian Bible to the A. B, Soc., Phila. B. Soc., A. Tract Soc., and the A. B. C. F. M. Messrs. Andrews, Bingham, Bishop, Richards and Thurston. To write the general letter of the mission, Messrs. Richards, Alexandetjmd Hitchcock. T o write the letter to introduce and recommend Mr. Thurston and family to the Rooms and to the Board and its friends, Mr. Bingham. N ext Ge n e r a l Me e t in g . Voted, That it be held at Honolulu, to meet on the 2nd. Wednesday of May, 1840. Pr in t in g of t h e M in u t e s . Messrs. Smith and Chamberlain were a committee to revise and print the Minutes of the current General Meeting. �CONTENTS. Members present, ........................................ 3 Organization of the M e e t i n g , ...................................... 4 List of Overtures, . . . . . . . 4 Delegate Meeting, ............................................. 4 Communications of the Board,............................................ 4 Estimates, ..............................................6 Standing Committees,, ..............................................9 Report of Printing Committee,. .............................. 9 Bindery, . ...................................... 10Works printed at the Office of the Mission Seminary, . 10 Expenses of printing and binding, .............................. 11 Reports of Stations,, ..............................................11 Statistics, ..............................................12 Protracted Meetings,, .............................................. 12. Meeting houses,. School houses, etc,. . . • .1 2 Contributions,. . . . . . . . 13 Boarding Schools,, ............................... ....... . 1*4 Station Schools, . . . . • • .1 4 Division of the 35,000 d o l l a r s , ...................................... 16 Schedule of Families, . ...............................17 Instruction for the young chiefs, ...............................19 Location, .............................................. 19 Return of Mr. Thurston and f a m i l y , ...............................19 Missionary Order, ...............................................20 Manufacture of Cloth, . . . . . . . 20 Seminary, ...................................... .2 0 Provision for a T e a c h e r , ............................... ....... . 21 Medical Lectures,. ...............................................‘21 Boarding Schools, . . . . . . .2 1 Correspondence, .............................................. 22 Assignments,. .............................................. 22 Kumu Hawaii, .............................................. 23 Miscellaneous Busin ess * Diseases of the Sandwich I s l a n d s , . ...............................23Review of Reports,. .............................................. 24 Statistical Table,, . . ,...............................25 Cooperation of the Chiefs,................................................... 25 Claims of School T e a c h e rs ,.............................................. 26 Day of Fasting and Prayer, .............................................. 23 Small Pox,, .............................................. 23 Communication from the C h ie fs ,................................ 2 3 Printing of the General L e t t e r , ......................................27 Publications for the Missionary Booms,. . . . .2 7 Standing Committees, ..............................................28 Next General Meeting, . . . . . . .2 8 Printing of the Minutes ..............................................28: 3* ��M INU TES OF T H E HAWAIIAN ASSOCIATION, HELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AND JUNE, 1839. Honolulu: M ISSIO N PRESS;. ��MEETING OF T H E \ H A W A IIA N ASSOCIATION. The Hawaiian Association met at the School house in Honolulu, May 13, 1839. M em bers presen t . R e v . A. T h u r s t o n , <e <c “ “ “ <£ <€ et <c “ C. F o r b e s , T. Co a n , D. B . L y m a n , I. B l i s s , J. S. G r e e n , R. A r m s t r o n g , L. A n d r e w s , W m. R ich a rd s, D. B a l d w i n , M. I v e s . D. T. C o n d e , R e v . H . R. H i t c h c o c k , e< H. B in g h a m , L. S m i t h , A. B i s h o p , “ J. S . E m e r s o n , “ B. W. P a k e r , “ R. T i n k e r , <c S . W h i t n e y , “ P . J. G u l i c k , “ T. L a f o n , W. P. A l e x a n d e r . “ “ “ Rev. Titus Coan was chosen Moderator, and Rev. W. P. Alexander, Scribe. M ission C h u r c h . Resolved, That the resolutions of the Association of 1830, [see printed minutes, pp. 6 and 7,] making the mission church a court o f appeals for all local churches in the Islands, be repealed. Church Go vern m ent . 1. Resolved, That the nature of our relation to each other as pastors, as well as the welfare of the several churches under our care, calls for a more regular, efficient and uniform system of church government than has been hitherto exercised among us. 2. It is recommended to the several pastors and the several churches, to elect and solemnly set apart in due form, such persons and in such numbers, as may be deemed qualified and requisite to exercise the office of Ruling Elders, either pemanently or for a limited period; and that the pastor and ruling elders of each individual church constitute a session or committee for the government of that particular church. S. That those churches which may prefer the congregational form of government, be at liberty to adopt it at their discretion; providing �34 always that the doings of such churches be subject to the review and; control of the presbytery and also that they be represented in the presbytery by their pastor and a delegate from each church. 4. It is also recommended that all the ministers on each of the four large Islands, (Molokai uniting w7ith Maui) together with one ruling elder from each church session, or a delegate from each congregational church, be united and organized as a presbytery, for the purpose of exercising a general review and control over the churches under their, care. 5. It is moreover recommended that the several presbyteries on the different islands, consisting of ministers and ruling elders or delegates, unite in one general counsel to meet at such times and places as shall be agreed upon from time to time, and exercise a general review and control over all the individual presbyteries. 6. The order of appeals shall be from the church session or congre­ gation to the presbytery, and from thence to the general council. 7. That preliminary measures be taken so that the meeting for the organ­ ization of the several presbyteries may be held on or before the first week of Jan. next. The places of meeting to be as follows; Koloa on Kauai; Honolulu on Oahu; Wailuku on Maui; and Waimea on Hawaii. 8. That the General Council be organized during our next General Meeting, H a s t y A d m issio n s to the Ch u r c h e s. The committee to whom was referred the subject of hasty admissionsto our churches, beg leave to report as follows:— 1. That we feel it duty to record our united and grateful acknowlr edgements to God for the great and glorious work of grace with which our mission has been visited during the past two years. The work has been God’s, and to him be all the glory. 2. To err is human; and that none of us should have erred or commit­ ted mistakes in judgment or practice in the midst of these exciting and deeply interesting circumstances would have been more than human. That many of us may have erred in judgment by too hasty admissions to our churches is possible; that a few have thus erred is the candid opin­ ion of your committee. But we hope that the evil will not prove to have been extensive or disastrous in its consequences. 3. That the great numbers now connected with our churches; even on the presumption that they were all admitted with the utmost caution, would require the mutual and efficient cooperation of all the pastors to watch over and protect them from evil. But on the presumption that some have erred in admitting members with too little evidence of their piety, we feel that the highest degree of watchfulness and mutual co­ operation is required of us all to promote the highest interests of our churches. 4. That a breach of fellowship in our churches would be deeply to be �35 deplored, as it would necessarily and effectually prevent the possibility of vigorous and efficient discipline among us. We therefore recommend that letters of dismission and recommendation be in all cases received, except positive evidence of a vicious character is obtained against the person thus recommended to our Christian fellowship; in which case it shall be duty to inform his former pastor without unnecessary delay. 5. That in all cases of plain and obvious deviation from the known principles of the gospel, discipline be strict, prompt, and efficient, and as far as possible, uniform in our churches. 6. Your committee further recommend that as a general rule, no one receive to church membership transient visitors from other stations, and that special attention be paid to this subject in our conversation with candidates, whose residence is not known to the pastor. Serm ons. Voted, That the M issionay Sermon and the Concio ad Clerum , be delivered before the General Council. Appointed Mr. Hitchcock alternate for Mr. Gulick to preach the missionary sermon; and Mr. Lyman alternate for Mr. Lyons te preach the Concio ad Clerum. Co m m ittees appo in ted . 1. Mr. Thurston to write a p a sto ra l letter in behalf of the association, addressed to the Hawaiian churches. 2 Mr. Richards to write on essay on the ancient H aw aiian govern ment. 3. Mr. Andrews to write on essay on the ancient religion o f these islan ds . 4. Mr. Armstrong on the ancient manners and customs o f these islands. o. Mr. Alexander on the ancient H aw aiian arts. 6. Dr. Judd on the ancient m edical practice o f the Sandwich Islands, At the request of Mr. Bliss, Mr. Thurston was appointed to visit the “Station of Kohala, and aid the pastor, hy his advice, in some difficulties which exist there. Voted, That Mr. Richards’ connection as pastor, with the Lahaina church be dissolved; and that Mr. Baldwin be appointed the pastor of said church. Voted, That Mr. Lyman^s relation as associate pastor ofthe church at Hilo be dissolved. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1839 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1839 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/e85a3eaaa32f2dae84b74d9287b80107.pdf 284f246646a74536960726ba8e31aa1d PDF Text Text EX TRA CTS FROM T HE M IN UTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION, HELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AND JUNE, 1840. ��MIIIJTES. A General Meeting of the Sandwich Islands Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9, a . m ., on Monday, May 18, 1840, and continued by adjournments until June 2. Members present, Rev. D a v i d B. L y m a n , Hilo, “ T itus C o a n, “ Mr. A b n e r W i l c o x , “ Hawaii. Rev. A s a t h u r s t o n , Kailua, S e t h L . A n d r e w s , M. D . “ Rev. I s a a c B l i s s , Kohala, Rev. D. T. C o n d e , Hana, “ R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g , Wailuku, “ J. S. G r e e n , Lahainaluna, >Maui L o rr in A n d r e w s , E. W. C l a r k , a S heldon D ib ble, Mr. E d w a r d B a i l e y , Molokai. Rev. H . R. H i t c h c o c k , Kaluaaha, Honolulu, Rev. H i r a m B i n g h a m , “ L ow ell S m it h , G. P. J u d d , M. D., Mr. S a m u e l N. C a s t l e , “ “ “ A . S. C ooke, H orton 0 . K n a p p , H enry D im o n d , B . W. P a r k e r , A r tem as B ish o p, J . S. E m e r s o n , E d w in L ocke, P . J. G u l i c k , E d w ard J ohnson, Kaneohe, Ewa, Waialua, a Mr. Koloa, Rev Kauai. W aioli, Mr. Organization of the Meeting . Rev J . S. E m e r s o n was chosen Moderator. “ E. W . C l a r k was chosen Scribe. S. L. A n d r e w s , M D. assistant Scribe. Rev. “ �STANDING COM M ITTEES. [18 10. List of Overtures. 1. Communications from the Board. c2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Mission Seminary. 4. Reports of Stations. 5. Salaries, or means of support. 6. Return of Mr. Thurston and family. 7. The education of the children of missionaries, 8. Common Schools. 9. Appropriation of funds. 10. Correspondence. 11. Assignments. * 12. Future reinforcements. 13. Next General Meeting. 14. Location. 15. Bible and Tract Societies. 16. Distribution of the books from the Board, 1. Communications from the Board. These consisted of a general letter from the Correspond­ ing Secretary to the~ Mission, and Instructions to the Rev. Mr. Dibble, and were read to the meeting. 2. Standing Committees. Printing Department at Honolulu. The various works comprised in the following schedule were printed at Honolulu, during the past eleven months: Hawaiian. mo . pp. copies. Total pp, Hnneni H o o l e a , .................................... 24 184 10,000 1,840,000 Scripture Lessons, with cuts, (bound) 12 84 2,000 168,000 Scripture Lessons, with cuts, (separate) 12 2 35,600 71,200 Ai o ka La, (Daily Food) 24 48 12,000 576,000 Hoike Uhane, (Child’s Book on the Soul) 18 66 10,000 660,000 Helu Kamalii, (Child’s Arithmetic) 24 48 10,000 480,000 Reprint of 7 signatures of the Bible, 12 84 150 12,600 Letter to the Churches, . . . . 12 24 1,000 24,000 Kumu Kanawai, (Laws, &c.) 1, 2, 3, ed. 12 24 7,600 182.000 Ike Mua, (4th edition) . . . . 12 48 10,000 480^00 Kukala a ke ’Lii, (Proclamation) . 12 2 600 1,200 Quarantine L a w s , .................................... 12 8 500 4,000 Na Kuikahi, (Treaties) . . . . 3,200 12 8 400 Small jobs, circulars, bills, etc. 10 700 7,000 640 100,550 4,500,600 �1840.] PRINTING. English. Hawaiian Spectator, Vol. II, . Hawaiian Spectator, Vol. 111,2 sig. Covers for the Spectator, Vol. II, . Contents for the Spectator, Vol. II, Index for the Spectator, Vol. 11, Hawaiian Collection of Church Music, Covers for the Music, Title page, &c. for the Music, Geographical Questions, . Minutes of the Delegate Meeting, 1838, Minutes of the General Meeting, 1839, Names of members of the Mat. Asso., Love to the House of God, (a Tract,) Capt. Laplace’s Manifesto, General Letter of the Board, 1838, . Visit of the L’ Artemise, by S. N. Castle Juvenile Primer, . . . . General Letter of the Board, 18S9, . Small jobs, handbills, cards, &c., . Total pp. 2i3 1,000 213,000 16 1,000 16,000 2 2,01)0 4.000 2 2,000 4.000 . 8 1,000 8.000 148 200 29,600 1 200 200 4 200 800 32 200 6.400 32 60 1.920 36 60 2,160 4 250 1,000 8 250 2,000 8 100 800 32 60 1.920 64 600 38,400 16 400 6.400 8 60 480 46 4,080 75,200 680 13,720 Total Hawaiian, 640 100,550 4 Total English, 680 13,720! 412,280 1,320|114,270 4,921,880 . The following works have been printed for the American Tract Society, which are included in the above estimate. mo. pp. copies. Total pp. Bible Lessons, with cuts, (bound) . 12 84 2,000 168,000 Bible Lessons, with cuts, (separate) 12 2 35,600 71,200 Daily Food, for 1840, 24 48 12,000 576,000 Child’s Book on the Soul, part first, 18 66 10,000 660,000 200 59,600 1,475,200 For the American Bible Society. mo. pp. copies. Tot. pp. Reprint of 7 signatures of the Bible, I 12 j 84 ‘| 150 |‘ "~!,6u0 12,6* Expenses of printing from May 1,1839, to April 1, 1840, are as follows: 367 reams o f Medium paper, at $3,50, . . . $1,284,50 75 lbs. ink, at 78 c e n t s , .............................................. 58 50 Paid w o r k m e n ,............................................................... 942,60 Contingent e x p e n s e s ,..............................................] 62*22 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 16 12 12 8 12 12 12 8 16 12 Receipts. ***** Received for job w o r k , ............................................. $ 635 29 Books sold, and otherwise accounted for by the families, 1266,96 S I,902,25 Paper on hand. Received by Alciope, 1.200 reams. Received by Fama, 896 reams. In Office, 24 reams. Total, 2,120 r6ams. �6 BIN D ER Y . [1840. N ote.— The amount of printing during the period of the report has been less than usual, owing to the absence of Mr. Hall, the printer. Bindery. The work performed in the Bindery is as follows: 6,000 Old Testament, Vol. II. 2/200 New Testament, 890 Bibles in one volume entire, 12,000 Ai o ka la, 1840, 2,000 Scripture History Tracts, 10,000 Hoike Uhane 5.000 Himeni Hoolea, 400 Hymns with tunes, 5.000 Helu Kamalii, 10.000 Church Covenant, 500 Scripture Geography, 2,000 Circular to the Churchss, 7,600 Laws of the King, 50 Vocabulary, Hawaiian Spectator, Vol.II.Nos. 3 & 4, 2,000 English books, (jobs,) of various sizes, 278 65,918 Expenses $97 1 18 Wages of workmen, 187 25 Paste board, 690 00 Leather, Col’d paper, twine, thread, etc. 183 10 Incidental expenses, 95 46 2 J2 6 99 Printing Department, Lahainaluna . During the year the following works have been printed. mo. PP- cop. r 12 48 2,000 96.000 Hulikanaka, (Moral Philosophy) 4 sig. 500 18.000 Kuhikuhi, (Fish and Abbott’s Cat. No. 2) 12 S6 8 80 400 32.000 Kalaiaina, (Political Economy) 10 sig. 14.000 1,000 ]4 4 Questions on Geography, 8 82 £00 9,600 Sermon, (English) . . • . . • 16 82 200 6,400 Latin Lessons, (Latin and English) 100 100 Shipping List, . . . . • 242 4,500 176,100 �1840.] REPORTS OF STATIONS. 7 Expenses. Composition and press work, . $79,00 Folding, binding, &c., . . . 86,00 Paper, 16 reams, at £3,60, . . 57,60 Ink, . . . . . . . 2,00 Skins, thread, &c. , . . . . 12,00 I n c id e n ta ls,.................................... 10,00 -------$196,60 On hand 68 reams of paper. 100 lbs. of paste board. 25 lbs. ink. 3. Mission Seminary. A Committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Armstrong, Judd and Emerson, was chosen on this subject, and the following report was adopted: 1. That in our judgment the best interests of the Sem­ inary require that some changes be made. 2. That the printing and binding for the Seminary be performed at Honolulu, so far as it can be done consis­ tently with the best interests of the school. 3. That Mr. Rogers be requested to return to the print­ ing establishment at Honolulu, and that Mr. Andrews be requested to take the general superintendence of the office at Lahainaiuna. 4. That Mr. Bailey be employed at some other station more especially demanding his services. 5. That no more buildings be erected the ensuing year, except grass houses, which may be necessary to accommo­ date a new class. 6. That the office of Principal be dispensed with, and the professors in the Seminary share equally in the labors and responsibility of its government. 7. That only such native youth as are hopefully pious, or are decidedly moral, and will give a pledge that when they leare the school, in all ordinary cases, they will en­ gage in such employments as shall be advised by the mem­ ber of the mission through whom they entered fhe school, or if otherwise they will refund the amount of $20 for each year of their continuance in the school, shall be entitled to the privileges of the school gratuitously. Other youth of the requisite qualifications, who wish to enjoy the advanta­ ges of the school without giving the pledge, can do so by paying the sum of $20 a year and performing their share of the labor in the school. �8 REPORTS OF STATIONS. [1840. 8. That a list of such books as are necessary for the use of the school be furnished by the professors for the com­ mittee on Assignments, that such books may be prepared for the press as soon as possible. 4. Reports of Stations. The following facts are derived from the Reports of Stations. Churches.—The present number of native churches in the islands is 19, one at Nawiliwili, on Kauai, having been organized during the year, under the pastoral care of Dr. Lafon. The whole number admitted to the churches from the beginning, as appears from the statistical table, is 21,379. The number admitted on examination, during the year, is 4,179. �1840] Kauai. Oahu. m s Ess* £ §■5 I I I § § § j 3 i o f)- oo c d <K? s ~ - e & ? cc» Statistical Table. Maui. Hawaii. | rS ! '— •*-»w u' mw I~" ^ O CO ^QvOOtCQ v-j 4^. JO B 00 to -0 5 * s }000 <C I—0I3CO tO 05 -vj<l CO tO _____________ CO >£. GO Or CP.. Or t-J to © p o .r ^ ■ 5u-1 00 <1 00 CO col JO 05 m H > O S£*S’C >» P£L~rTE-° aj £—1“ g£ | -z r-•* s Gfc pr P d Ut -J Whole No. ad. to the <y<ro o> Chh. 4^ on examination. u? cr« © cn~ -uoaooaci £ L £ L - ^ p ct» p p — 9 STATISTICS. On certificate. Past year on examina­ ? Ot 00 <» 00 ~ CO i 00WMOCOCC tion Past year on certifi­ cate. Ox Whole number past 5- 00 © Ci-”O105 4-*Oi yenr. QOS Whole No. dismissed to other churches. Dismissed the past year.________ to © 4*. to W hole number dec’sd. to rfa. 4*. 00 “ 5 CO £* £0 05 >-■-« to i-j co to —-Deceased past year. coco££ COOP05 MSuspended past year. t—i to 4*. 00 K'; CO CO tfr. CO CO © c • rf5» GO © cr: i-j to 05 to - j 4^ v j M O v ) O 5 t0 O t* JfM tO O 5 C P C C Ox Ox 05 00 05 © © i- Remain suspended. Excommunicated the past year. to CO © Whole number excom­ municated. Remain ex com. ox o5 «-i -3 05 ©2?^ W hole number in o ©t 5gi Whole number of cliil^£to4* ^~^cji ro§05 ©§ 5ci—?!■ dren baptized. >C—<©c~ O o-. c< © mo !Baptized past year. Whole number of chil­ dren deceased. £ Deceased past year. ^05 oo co Marriages past year. to 6* & Av. No. of congrega© © © o ©, tion on the sabbath, © © �10 CONTRIBUTIONS. [1840. Protracted Meetings. Protracted meetings have been held at several stations, and it is believed with good results. Meeting houses and School houses. Waialua .— Some incipient measures have been taken towards the erection of a stone meeting house at this sta­ tion. Honolulu, 2nd Cong.— A new adobie meeting house, which was in progress at our last General Meeting, has been completed, and it was dedicated on the 29th of Au­ gust. TVailuku. — A meeting house is in progress at the sta­ tion, and it is hoped will be completed in the course of the summer. One at Haiku has been completed. Kealalcekua.— Much labor has been expended on a new meeting house, which is not yet completed. Several new school houses have been built. Hilo .— Six new meeting houses, of sufficient capacity to accommodate from 1,000 to 2,000 each, have been built by the people of Hilo and Puna. Besides these 15 or 20 houses have been built for the accommodation of schools and meetings. This latter class of houses will contain from 200 to 1,000 people each. Contributions. Hilo .— The contributions of the people to benevolent ob­ jects, in labor,fuel, food, arrow-root, kapa,&c. if valued ac­ cording to the ordinary price of such articles, would prob­ ably amount to $500, a large share of which has been de­ voted to the support of Mrs. Coan’s Boarding School for girls. Some has been devoted to the Boarding School for boys, some to teachers and other benevolent objects. In addition to the above a plantation of sugar cane, the product of monthly concert labor, has recently been man­ ufactured, producing in all about 5,400 lbs. of sugar and 400 gallons of molasses. The profits of this plantation are appropriated to the Boarding School for Boys. �11 CONTRIBUTIONS. 1840.] TVaimea, Hawaii.— The report of this station shows the sum of 1,600 dollars contributed in kapa, mats, salt, meet­ ing houses and school houses, kalo patches, 8tc. This aid to public objects is valued according to what it is supposed it would be worth, if it had been rendered at a fair compen­ sation. Kealakekua .— Contributions at monthly concert are re­ gularly made, which have amounted during the year to 200 dollars, nominally; in wood, money, kapa, &c.; the avails of which have usually been divided among the schools for the support of teachers. JVailulcu.— The people, besides performing a great amount of labor in building two meeting houses — one at the station not quite finished, and one at Haiku — have contributed about $200 in valuable property to the same object. Honolulu.— The people belonging to the 2nd church and congaegation have contributed in labor, timber and cash, to the amount of $150, for a bridge built the present year in the neighborhood of the meeting house. Some of the residents in the village contributed the planks and spikes, and paid the carpenter’s bill for covering it. The people of W aikiki contributed $5 20 towards the supporf of the teacher in that place. Kaneohe.— Contributed for benevolent objects, 100 00 Also for a bell, 120 00 E-tv a .— The church have raised about $J5 for the sup­ port of schools, and about $100 towards paying for a bell. TVaialua.— The people have contributed 150 dollars for the support of native teachers, and 50 dollars towards the purchase of a bell. Koloa .— The avails of monthly concert labor and other contributions of the church amount to about 250 dollars, which have been appropriated to purchasing a bell, paying teachers, &c. » TVaimea, Kauai .— Two schools are supported by the people at the expense of $60; which is about the whole amount of their yearly contribution to benevolent objects. �12 MISSION SEMINARY. [1840. * Waioli.— Contributions have been made at monthly con­ cert to aid in supporting teachers, and the various articles contributed are estimated at about $50. Besides the above the people have paid a debt of $100 for a station school house, and contributed $100 more to­ wards the erection of a new meeting house. Mission Seminary. During part of the year all the labors of the institution devolved upon one teacher, the rest of the year two teach­ ers were occupied in its duties, aided by Mr. Bailey, prin­ cipally in the secular department. The studies have been Writing, Punctuation, Linear Drawing, Hawaiian Grammar, Rudiments of English, Sa­ cred Music, Geography and Sacred Geography, all except the last superficially gone over; Heiu Naau, Helu Kakau, Introduction to Algebra, Introduction to Astronomy and Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration of heights and dis­ tances, Navigation and Surveying, and a few lessons in Botany. The number of scholars at the commencement of the year was fifty-six. During the year six for various rea­ sons left, leaving fifty belonging to the school at the close of the last term. A new class is proposed for the coming year. The present number of teachers is three. • Female Seminary. The year was commenced with fifty pupils, of these five died at the Seminary, and ten or twelve left either on ac­ count of sickness or through fear arising from the preval­ ence of disease; but they have returned or their places been more than supplied by others, so that the present number connected with the Seminary is fifty-four, of whom eighteen are hopefully pious. Reading, W riting, Mental and Written Arithmetic, have been taught; also Geography, sacred and civil, Sacred Chronology and Sacred and Hawaiian History. Singing also ^las been taught. In these several branches the pro­ gress. of the pupils has been quite respectable; though greater proficiency would have been made had it not been for the prevalence of sickness. �1840.] SCHOOL F OR T H E YOUNG C H I E F S . 13 School for the Children of the Chiefs. Soon after the close of last general meeting Mr. and Mrs. Cooke entered upon the duties of their appoint­ ment, to which they have been devoted during the year; the average attendance has been six scholars. A commodious building has been erected by the govern­ ment for the school and the accommodation of the teachers and their scholars. In their report the teachers say, “ On the 11th of April we moved into the house, and during a vacation of about four weeks the chiefs furnished the rooms for their children by procuring bed steads and beds, bureaus and tables, and matting the rooms with fine native mats. The house on the outside is 76 feet square, with a court in the center 36 feet square. The building contains sev­ enteen rooms of various dimensions including cook room, dining room, sleeping rooms, school room 16 feet by 22 and rooms for domestics. All this has been done at an expense of about $1500, exclusive of about $500 worth of work, which has been done on paahao days. Most of the $1,500 has passed through our hands, and about two hundred of it has been paid to natives for plaster­ ing, digging well, painting &c. During the year the chiefs did nothing towards our support; but since the children have come into our family they have furnished the table with most of the eatables and some furniture. The six children of the chiefs, who first came to the school were four boys and two girls. The eldest of these was about ten and the youngest about four years of age. One of them, Alexander the kings adopted son, could read a little in English books; and one, Moses, could spell out words of one syllable. Four of them did not know the alphabet: as for writing they knew nothing about it. Five can now write a legible hand. We commenced, purposing to teach them the English language, and through that the sciences. Four of these six have attended almost daily. Two, the kings son and a mate of his, in a few weeks after the commencement of the school, went to Maui, but others have taken their places. During the year the children have been under our influence but about three hours per day, and five days in a week. However, they have made some progress, which encourages us in 2 �14 SCHOOL F OR T H E YOUNG C H I E F S . [1840. our new, very difficult, and responsible task. They have not been so difficult to manage as we anticipated, submit­ ting to the rules of school without a great deal of opposi­ tion. After a vacation of nearly four weeks, from April 8th to May 4th, the children, seven in number, came into our family; and a separation, to which we had looked forward with dread, took place between these seven children and their almost numberless servants. The first week was one of frequent crying on the part of the children, and of wailing on the part of the servants; but God, as we had already begun to believe, had undertaken the work, and he has overturned, and will, as we humbly hope, continue to overturn, until this mass of pollution and worse than death, which has so long surrounded, by day and by night, the temporal and eternal interests of these children, shall be rolled away. The second week the children became more reconciled to their new home, and are now happy in school and at play, and apparently in the restraints already beginning to surround them. On the 18th. of May the former number of seven was increased to eleven by the arrival of the kings son and two smaller children with him from Maui, and Kamamalu a little girl of 18 months old, daughter of Kinau. John Ii and his wife were added to the family as kahu, and the only ones for all the children. In a few days another scholar is expected to enter, which will make our number twelve, and will be as many as we can possibly manage considering it is to be a family school, and not a boarding school only.5’-----Hilo Boarding Schooljor Boys , The buildings in contemplation for this institution are nearly completed. The present number of scholars is 55. Thirty of these were received during the year, most of them in October. Among those who have been longest in school an increasing desire for knowledge is manifest. About 20 hold themselves candidates for admission to the Seminary the present year. Hilo Boarding School for Girls . The Boarding School for girls under the direction of Mrs. �1840.] COMMON SCHOOLS. 15 Coan, has been greatly prospered through the year. Health and happiness have pervaded the school. None of the children have died and none have been dangerously ill. The pupils still appear affectionate, amiable and docile. The government of the school is easy, and the improve­ ment of the little girls in knowledge and manners is very gratifying. Besides the regular studies of the school much effort has been made to instruct the girls in various branch­ es of useful industry. The number of scholars is twenty-two, fourteen of whom are professors of religion, and the school is supported by the voluntary contributions of the church. Boarding School at TVaialua. This is designed to be a self-supporting institution. Its present members consist of nine boys and one girl. Two hours of each day are devoted to instruction in school, and four of each week day to labor in the field, under the personal direction of the teacher. The plan is to en­ large the school to twice its present number as soon as means will admit. Common Schools. Hilo.— There have been during the past year four ex­ aminations of schools in Ililo and Puna. At the first there were examined 1068 children and 2130 adults. At every subsequent, examination the number was not so large. The adult members of the schools are nearly all readers, and of the children two-fifths, not including those who sim­ ply join syllables by spelling them. Throughout this di­ vision there is a great destitution of competent teachers. TVaimea, Hawaii.— Number of schools. 30 Examinations, 26 Readers, 2397 W riters, 1141 Arithmetic, 1036 Geography, 412 �16 COMMON SCHOOLS. [1840. Koliala .— Schools have been poorly sustained. One tour of examination has been made, during which all the schools were examined; 415 children were present, of whom 459 were readers. Adults present 1506, of whom 3095 were readers. A school of girls at the station has been kept up most of the year, the average number of scholars is about twentyfive. Kealakekua.— There are in this field 24 schools and up­ wards of 800 scholars. A station school is sustained, containing from 70 to 100 scholars: the lirst class are making good progress in geography. Kailua .— The report of schools for this station shows the number of cildren’s schools to be twelve, with an aver­ age attendance of 443 scholars, of whom 252 are readers; adult scholars20—318 readers. A school for young females has been taught at the station; the number of scholars fiftyfour. lian a .— The schools connected with this station are 23 in all, the average number of scholars not ascertained. The missionary has held a meeting expressly for the teach­ ers and scholars on every other Monday, in the station meeting house, with good effect. A class of girls has also peen taught at the station. Wailuku .— The children’s schools connected with this sta­ tion are thirty; the average number of scholars in attend­ ance is 1,000, of whom 750 are able to read. Lahaina .— School committees have been appointed in all the districts, whose business was to awaken interest among parents and scholars, to collect contributions for the teach­ ers and attend to such other matters as the prosperity of the schools required. Eleven schools have existed through the year, not including those of Kaanapali. Some have had to struggle for existence, and several have done well, considering how little patronage they have had from the government. Honolulu, 1st. — There were present 240 children at the examination in April. Five schools, besides two at the station of select scholars, one of males the other of females. �1840.] SALARIES. 17 T he average number of scholars in the schools at the sta­ tion, including those of the select schools, is 98. Honolulu, c2 nd congregation.— The station school in this division has been kept up during the year, the average number of scholars being about 100 daily — the girls are taught in the morning and the boys in the afternoon. Other schools have been sustained in connection with this division of the field. The whole number of children present at the examina­ tion in April was 87, ditto of adults 2 3 6 — M aking in all 423. Kaneohe.— O f children’s schools in this district thers* are ten. There has been no report of numbers; they are in a languishing state from want of suitable teachers and means of support. E w a .— There has during the last year been only one district school, and one station school. The last has been kept up by the missionary and his wife. W aialua.— The number of children’s schools in this dis­ trict is eleven, registering 523 scholars and an average at­ tendance of 275— 250 of whom are readers. Koloa.— During a part of the year two schools were in operation; but the chiefs, feeling their need of the services of the teachers for officers under government, withdrew them from their employment, and the schools were broken UP*W aioli.— T he examination in January exhibited the schools to be six in number, scholars enrolled 216 — aver­ age attendance 153 — readers 132 — writers 60. W aimea, K au ai.— The whole number of schools for children in this district is 25 — scholars enrolled 564; aver­ age attendance^ 14; readers 304; writers J03. N awiliw ili.— Schools have been got up in many places since the establishment of this station. N o numbers are given in the report. 5. Salaries or means of Support. T he committee to whom was referred the subject of sala­ ries and means of support, presented the following report, which was adopted:— 2* �[1840. That they are still decidedly in favor of the change from the common stock to the salary system, but the principle upon which the salaries should be regulated is attended with difficulties. Two methods have suggested themselves to the committee. The first method is, that a full support be allowed, and that every member be required to keep an accurate account of avails of services, herds, presents from natives, presents from friends at home sent to us as missionaries, 8lc ., and that these be included in our salary so far as they avail for the support of our families. The second method suggested is, that the salary be re­ gulated as near as may be according to the circumstances of every individual, taking into view the means of support derived from the sources above mentioned in fixing the amount of salary. There are advantages and disadvantages attending both these methods. The committee, therefore, recommend, 1. That every brother be allowed to decide for himself which method he will prefer. 2. That the following items be added to the estimate of necessary expenses for a missionary and his wife presented at the last General M eeting; viz: Soap, - - 7 00 Oil, ............................................10 00 Hard ware, stoves, &c., - 10 00 Household furniture, - 15 00 Horses, harness, saddle, &c., - 15 00 Books and stationery, 20 00 W ear and repair of time pieces, 3 00 Hospitality and charity, 20 00 100 00 Estimate of last year, - 450 00 550 00 3. That the brethren present at this meeting decide which method they prefer, and that the salaries for the pre­ sent year be fixed accordingly; and that it be left with the secular agents and the brethren concerned to fix upon the salaries of those members of the mission not present at this meeting. 18 SALARIES �19 R ETU R N OF MR. THURSTON, 1840.] 4. The committee recommend that the secular agents send home yearly for a supply of such goods as are needed in the mission, and that those goods be furnished to the mission at cost and charges. 5. The committee recommend that the contents of boxes of donations to the mission be disposed of like other goods received from the Board, and that the avails be at the dis­ posal of the mission, at the close of the year. The meeting decided, according to the recommendation in the 3rd article, that the allowance for each missionary and his wife for the present year be $450, not including presents, See 6. Return of Mr. Thurston and family. This subject was referred to a committee of three, upon which the following report was adopted. The committee appointed to confer with Mr. Thurston and family, in reference to their return to the United States beg leave to report: That having had several interviews with Mr. and Mrs. Thurston, and having conversed freely on the subject, they ascertain that it is still their firm conviction that their chil­ dren ought to visit the United States; but, that in consid­ eration of the very urgent need, at this time especially, f( r pastoral labor at Kailua, they are willing to make the fol­ lowing arrangement; that Mr. Thurston remain at his post at Kailua, and that Mrs. Thurston, if suitable protec­ tion can be found, return with the children to the U. S. The committee, moreover, are informed that it is the decided opinion of Doct. Judd and other physicians, that the health of Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, especially of the lat­ ter, demands a visit to the United States, and that after mature and prayerful deliberation they are inclined to be­ lieve it their duty to undertake the voyage. The committee therefore recommend that Mr. Bingham embrace the first favorable opportunity of going on a visit with his family, to the United States, provided any arrange­ ment can be made for a temporary supply of his church and people, and that Mrs. Thurston and children embark under his protection. That should Mr. Bingham fail of going, or should it be impracticable for him, in case of going, to take more than �20 [1840. his own family under his protection, that, then it be left to Mr. Thurston either to return with his family to the United States, or to send them under such other protection as Providence shall offer. 7. The Education of the Children of Missionaries. On this subject the f o llo w in g report was adopted. 1 That it is expedient to establish a boarding school at Punahou, for the benefit of the children of the mission; and that the work of building be commenced as soon as the services of a teacher can be engaged. 2 That a sum not exceeding' $1000 be expended from the funds of the mission; the same to be added to such do­ nations and private subscriptions as may be obtained, for the purpose of erecting suitable buildings for the use of the school. 3 That Mr. Tinker be invited to take charge of the school. 4 That a committee of three be appointed whose duty it shall be to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect as soon as practicable. 5 That in case a competent teacher cannot be obtained here, the Board be earnestly requested to procure, and send out such an one as soon as practicable. Chose as the committee recommended in the above re­ port, Messrs. Judd, Smith and Castle. 8. Common Schools. A committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Armstrong, Dibble and Andrews, was appointed to confer with the king and chiefs on the subject of education. Messrs. Dibble, Judd and Clark were chosen a commit­ tee to draw up an appeal in behalf of the cause of educa­ tion at the islands, to be presented to foreigners and others. Voted, That 50 dollars be appropriated to each station for common schools. COMMON SCHOOLS. �1840.] 21 A PPRO PRIA TIO N OF FUNDS. 9. Appropriation offunds. The following is the report of the committee on this sub­ ject: Missionaries. Alexander, Andrews, L. Andrews, S. L. Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, Bingham, Bishop, Bliss, Castle, Chamberlain, Clark, C oin, Conde, Cooke, Dibble, Dimond, Emerson, Forbes, Green, Gulick, Hall, Hitchcock, Ives, Johnson, Judd, Locke, L yim n, Lyons, Mrs. Me. Donald, Munn, Parker, Rogers, Thurston, Wilcox, Brown, Knapp, Ogden, Smith L. Smith, W hitney, 2 2 4 5 ■2 |2 1 1 11 3 '2 5 2 i 2 4 1 ■2 i2 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 5 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 i2 2 3 1 2 '2 2 7 3\2 3 2 2 | 3 12 1 1 il 2 2 5 2 3 3 3 3 2 11 1 2 '■2 2 2 3 ;2 1 1 il 1 !i 1 2 2 5 2 2 —^ ; < I! 120 j450 ISO 450 20 |450 140 450 40 450 100 450 140 450 450 20 450 20 450 140 450 120 450 40 450 40 450 20 450 40 '450 40 450 120 1450 SO 450 80 450 240 450 40 450 80 450 20 450 40 450 140 450 (JO 450 60 450 60 450 40 150 40 450 80 450 20 450 280 450 40 450 175 450 175 450 175 450 570 (ioO 470 590 490 550 590 450 470 470 590 5/0 490 490 470 490 490 570 530 530 (>90 490 580 470 490 590 510 510 510 1!)0 490 5o0 470 730 490 175 450 175 450 175 450 20,065 �22 A PPR O PR IA T IO N OF FU N DS. [1840. Amount required for family support, - 20,065 00 Mr. Hitchcock, for repairs, . 56 00 “ Parker, “ 50 00 “ L. Andrews, " 25 00 “ Bishop, “ . . . 100 00 “ Armstrong, “ 60 00 “ Emerson, “ past year, 50 00 “ Clark, “ “ 50 00 “ Wilcox, for painting and repairs 75 00 “ Dimond, repairs past year and repainting the present, 50 00 “ Johnson, “ “ 30 00 “ Castle, extraordinary traveling expenses on account of the health of Mrs. C., and repairs the past year, 56 00 “ Rogers, extraordinary expenses on account of Mrs. R ., 20 00 “ Knapp, for expenses incurred for the mission, 82 00 “ Smith, for repairs, 20 00 “ Ives, building cook house, 60 00 “ Forbes, to meet expenses already incurred and complete his house, 170 00 “ Conde, do, do. 300 00 Miss Brown, do. do. 100 00 #“ do. build a workhouse, 50 00 Mr Dibble, for repairs, 100 00 “ Lyons, building and repairs, 200 00 “ Locke, to cancel the debt incurred the past year, 1,000 00 “ Bailey, for building, 1,000 00 “ Bingham and Hall, recovering and repainting mission house, 200 00 “ Judd, for repairs, 50 00 “ Baldwin, conveyance of goods and purchase of canoe, 250 00 1,000 00 General Meeting, 2,000 00 Printing Department, 381 00 Contingent Fund, 1,500 00 Mission Seminary, 1,400 00 Female Seminary, 750 00 Boarding School, Hilo, 600 00 Medical Departm ent, 850 00 Common Schools, 800 00 Depository, Reserved in the hands of the Treasure in Boston for support of returned missionaries and children, 1,500 00 35,000 00 Voted, That it be at the discretion of the secular agents to build George Sandwich a house at the expense of the mission. �1840.] CO RRESPONDENCE. 23 V oted, T hat M r. Cham berlain be allowed to draw from the funds of the mission to m eet his extra expenses for the past year. R esolved, T hat individuals who are authorized to draw from the contingent fund for traveling or other expenses, shall in their drafts be limited to such an amount as shall m eet those expenses, after deducting a sum equal to their ordinary expenses at their stations during the same period, clothing being excepted, and that the secular agents be governed by this principle in the distribution of said funds. 10. Correspondence. T he committee on correspondence recommend that the following letters be written during the coming year, viz. T hat the unfulfilled appointments of the last year be continued. T o Colleges and Theological Sem inaries. Columbia Theo. Sem. M r. Dibble. A ndover Theo. Sem. M r. Bingham. A uburn Theo. Sem. M r. Smith. B angor Theo. Sem. M r. G reen. M ission Institute, M issouri, M r. Alex­ ander. H am ilton College, M r. Dibble. D artm outh Col. M r. C lark. Burlington Col. M r. Em erson. Bowdoin Col. M r. Bishop. W illiam ’s Col. M r. H itchcock. Jef­ ferson Col. M r. Forbes. Am herst Col. Mr. Coan. M iddlebury Col. (Philadelphian Soc.) M r. C lark. M arion Col. D oct. Lafon. M issions. C hina M ission, M r. Lym an. Serampore do. M r. Coan. Burm ah do. M r. W hitney. Ceylon do. M r. Arm strong. M adura do. Mr. Baldwin. M ahratta do. M r. T hurston. South Sea do. M r. T inker. M ar­ quesas do. M r. Parker. Oregon do. Doct. Judd. Oregon M ethodist do. M r. Smith. Syrian do. Mr. Green. Societies. Am. Bible Society, M r. Bingham. Am. T ract Soc. M r. Bingham . A m Tem p. U n., M r. Baldwin. Individuals. M r. Spaulding, M r. Chamberlain. M r. R uggles, M r. Thurston. D oct. A lcott, Doct. Andrews. 11. Assignm ents. T he Com m ittee on Assignm ents report the following: T h at of the previous assignm ents the following only be continued. �[1840. 1 A work on Moral Philosophy, by Mr. Armstrong. 2 A work on Hygiene,by Dr. Judd. 3 That a Daily Food be prepared with the simple text, by Mr.. Smith. 4 That a new and corrected edition of the Bible in oc­ tavo, be undertaken the present year, and the work be su­ perintended by Messrs. Bingham and Bishop. 5 A Church Member’s Guide, by Mr. Baldwin. 6 A Bible Dictionary, after the form of Dwight or Alex­ ander, by Mr. Emerson. 7 A Concordance of the Bible, by Mr. Andrews. 8 A Memoir of Kaahuinanu, by Mr. Bingham. 9 Periodical for schools, semi-monthly, by Mr. Andrews. 10 A Doctrinal Catechism, on the plan of the Shorter Catechism, by Mr. Forbes. 11 A Church History, enlarged and improved, by Mr. Green. 12 Peter Parley’s Universal History, by Mr. Green. 13 Translation of a Tract on Romanism, by Mr. Bishop. 14 School Teacher’s Manual, by Mr. Parker. 15 Domestic Economy, by Dr. Judd. 16 A work on Physiology, by Dr. Andrews. 17 Natural Philosophy, by Mr. Clark. 18 Geometry, by Mr. Alexander, (Euclid or some other.) 19 That a volume cf practical sermons in Hawaiian, be prepared by Messrs. Coan, Conde, Dibble, Hitchcock, Lafon, Lyman, Lyons, Smith, Thurston, Whitney, Tinker, and that Mr. Smith receive the manuscripts, arrange them, and carry them through the press. Voted, That Mr. Armstrong revise the Tract on Po­ pery, and print it in his own name. 12. Future Reinforcements. The Committee on the subject of a new reinforcement would respectfully report, that in looking over the w7hole field they perceive that there are several places where the destitution of the people calls loudly for some one to break to them the bread of life. Some are destitute of any one to preach to them the gospel, while others have no suitable teachers to gather their children and youth into school, and instruct them in the art of reading, &c. They are there­ fore peculiarly exposed to the insidious wilds of the ad24 FUTURE REINFORCEMENTS. �1840.] LOCATION. versary, that is now coming in like a flood. H ence all proper efforts should be made as soon as possible to furnish them with the privileges and means of grace, which their circum stances require. T he Committee therefore submit the following resolutions. 1. T hat the mission, in their G eneral L etter, make an earnest appeal to the B oard for a new reinforcement to aid in carrying forward the cause of C hrist in these islands. 2. T hat in order to m eet the present urgent demand for laborers in several places in the islands, said reinforce­ m ent should consist of the following missionaries and as­ sistant m issionaries; viz. one m issionary and teacher for K ailua, one m issionary and teacher for Kohala, one phy­ sician or teacher for H ana, one teacher for W ailuku; also, two physicians for the islands of H aw aii and M olokai, to be located by the mission when they shall arrive, and a teacher and wife for missionaries children, to be located at Punahou. 3. T hat the Committee appointed to prepare the G eneral L etter, be instructed to present to the Board the peculiar claims o f the places referred to, in the above resolution, for the m issionaries and assistant missionaries recommended in this report. 13. N ext General Meeting. Voted, T hat when this m eeting adjourn, it adjourn to m eet at H onolulu, on the second W ednesday of M ay, 1841. 14. Location. A report on this subject was adopted, but subsequent arrangem ents prevented the changes contemplated in it from being carried into effect. V oted, T o refer the location of the expected physician, and the physician on H aw aii, to a committee of five, one to be chosen from H awaii, one from Lahainaluna, and three promiscuously. C hose M essrs. Thurston, C lark, Judd, L ym an and A rm strong. T he committee appointed to take m easures tQ supply M r. B ingham ’s place, during his absence, provided he conclude to return to the U nited States, proposed that M r. A rm strong remove to H onolulu for that purpose, and that Mr. Bailey, instead of removing to K ohala to maintain that 3 �26 STANDING COMMITTEES. [1840. station aione, be requested to reside for the present at Wailuku to assist Mr. Green. Mr. Bliss consented to return to Kohala, to sustain alone for the present the labors of that station. 15. Bible and Tract Societies. Voted, That the treasurer of the mission be requested to make nut a fair account current between the mission and the American Bible and Tract Societies. 16. Distribution of Books from the Board. Voted, That the books recently received from the Board, be sold at auction to the members of the mission, to the highest bidder, excepting those books already in the Li­ brary of the Maternal Association. Voted, That a committee of three be appointed to dis­ tribute the Bibles and Testaments sent out by the A. B. S. for the families of the mission. This committee were Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Dibble. D tij of Fasting and Prayer. Wednesday, June 27, vvas observed as a day of fasting and prayer, by appointment of the meeting. Standing Committees. Trustees for Mission and Female Seminary: chose Messrs Andrews Armstrong, Clark, Dibble, Green, Hitchcock and Richard*. M E O Hil i was added to the Printing Committee for the Mission Press at Honolulu. �A PPE N D IX . Honolulu, July 28, 1840. At a meeting of the Printing Committee of the Sandwich Islands Mission convened at the house of Mr. Cham­ berlain: 1. Resolved, That the printing of the new edition of the Bible, 8vo., recommended by the mission, be commenced forthwith, and prosecuted with as much despatch as the circumstances of the department will admit. 2. Resolved, That the remainnig sheets of the former edition of the Bible now on hand, be bound as fast as pos­ sible, in a neat and compact form, and sent to the different stations for a speedy distribution at a reduced price. 3. Resolved, That while the cost of each Bible is at least two dollars, we recommend that in their distribution they be disposed of either by sale or gift according to the ability of the applicant. 4. Resolved, That we will regard the grant of $10,000 from the Philadelphia Bible Society to be already exhaust­ ed on two editions of the New Testament already printed, and that the balance of funds for printing the sacred scriptures now on hand, be considered as belonging to the grants of the American Bible Society to be applied to a new edition of the Bible. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1840 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1840 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/89a4df2a2221930af814a5d428659678.pdf 5179c20a8bca282dd3308355553a13e5 PDF Text Text E X T R A C T S; FROM T H E M IN U T E S OF T H E GENERAL MEETING OF TH E SANDW ICH ISLA N DS MISSION, H ELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AND JU N E , 1841, M ISSIO N PRESS. 1841. ��M IN UTES. A General M eeting o f the Sandwich Islands Mission was convened in the School H o u se at Honolulu, on W e d ­ n e s d a y , M a y 12, 1841, at 2 o ’clock, ,by adjournments until J u n e 8th. R ev. D. B. “ T itu s R ev. “ “ “ Rev. Mr “ Rev. and continued “ “ , L o r r in A n d r e w s , E p h r a im W. C l a r k , S h e l d o n D ib b l e , D w ig h t B a l d w in , H a r v e y R. H i t c h c o c k , Bethuel Mu n n , R ev . R ic h a r d A r m s t r o n g , “ L o w ell S m it h , G e r r i t P . J u d d , M. D ., Mr L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n , “ S a m u e l N. C a s t l e , “ E d w in O . H a l l , “ H e n r y D im o n d , " A m os S . Coo k e, “ H orton O . K n a p p, R ev. B e n j a m i n W . P a r k e r , Rev. A r t e m a s B i s h o p , Rev. J o h n S. E m e r s o n , Mr E d w in L o c k e , R ev. R ev. ., H ilo, Ly m a n , Coan, Mr A b n e r W i l c o x , R ev. L o r e n z o L y o n s , R ev. I s a a c B l i s s , R ev. C o c h r a n F o r b e s , R ev. D . T . C o n d e , •Rev. J o n a t h a n S. G r e e n p. m M em bers present, W aim ea, K o h ala, K ealak e k u a, H an a, W ailu k u , L ahainaluna, ■“ “ L ahaina, M olokai, “ Hawaii. Maui. Molokai. H onolulu, “ “ " “ “ “ “ “ Oahu. K aneohe, E w a, W aialu a, “ P e t e r J. G u l i c k , K oloa, S a m u e l W h it n e y , W aim ea, T h o m a s L a f o n , M. D ., K alaialam ea, W i l l i a m P. A l e x a n d e r , W aioli, K auai. Organization o f the Meeting. R ev. D wight B a l d w in , was chosen M oderator. M r L evi C h am berlain , was chosen Scribe. R e v . .E phraim W . C lark , A ssistant Scribe. �ST ANDING C O M M ITTEE S. (18 4 1 . L is t o f Overtures. I. Report of Standing Committees. L2. Report of Stations, including the Boarding Schools and Seminaries. 3. Mission Seminary. 4. Appropriation of funds. 5. Correspondence. 6. Assignments. 7. Bible and T ra c t Societies. 8. Proposals of the Board in respect'to Salaries. 9. Romanism. 10. Supplying the schools with the scriptures. I I . Native preachers and their support. VI. Engraving. 13 Boarding Schools. 14. School for the children of the Missionaries. ;15. Location. 16. Future Reinforcements. 17. Periodicals for the Mission. 18. Appointment of standing Committees. 1. Standing Committees. P rinting Department at Honolulu. T h e following works have been printed from April 1840, to April 1, 1841. copies- t o t a l pp. Hawaiian. mo. pp K auoha Hou, (New T estam en t,) unf. . . Palapala Hemolele, (Bible,) unf. . . . . . P alapala Hem olele, (Bible,) unf. •Kumu Mua, (First Book,). . . . . . . . . C o vers for Helu K am alii, (A rithm etic,) . K e Ano o K e A kua, (A ttributes o f G od,) Hoike P ope, (T ract on P o p e r y , ) ............. He mau N inau, (84 Q u e s ti o n s ,) ................ N a H aiao, (Serm ons,) un f . ....................... Ai o ka L a, (D aily Food for 1841,) . . . . H eiunaau, (In tellectu al Arithm etic,) unf. K umu Kanaw ai, (Law s o f H aw aii,) . . . School Law , . . .......................................... L a w concerning D is tilla tio n ,................... ... Proc lamati o n , ................................................ H u ikanaka, (Moral Science,) nnf. Maue Lani, (H eavenly M anna,) 25 2 [10,000 8 216 10,000 4 216 300 16 32 10,000 ‘24 2 10,000 12 12 10.000 12 24 10,000 2,500 12 12 12 264 5,000 24 48 14,000 24 24 12,000 •68 12,000 12 !8 350 12 1 300 1 12 50 2,000 12 12 24 72 15,000 2,520,000 2,160.000 108,000 320,000 20,000 120,000 240,000 30,000 1,320.000 672,000 288.000 816,000 2 800 300 50 24,000 1,080,000 1,264-123,700 9,721.150 �5 P R I N T IN G . mo. pp. copies. Tot. pp. 84,000 4 168 500 30,800 8 28 1.100 200 1,000 12 5 450 150 3 S unoa Commercial Regulations, ------------ 12 1,200 12 20 60 General Letters, - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,680 60 12 28 Minutes o f G eneral M eeting, 1840, ----- 24,000 1,000 R eport o f O ahu C harity School, - - - - - 12 2 4 4,000 100 8 40 'M exican T ariff Laws, ~ ---------------- - - 5,000 12 Jobs, &c. , .............. .......... ................ ... .. ...... English. Polynesian, (42 n u m b e r s , ) .................. Serm on, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 316 3,170 1,000 reams of paper. $3.50. Ink. 130 lbs. at 78 cts. Paid workmen Contingent expenses R e c e i v e d fo r j o b w o r k , 152,130 $3,500.00 101.40 1,338.73 134.00 $ 6 7 7 ,4 4 $5,074,13 Bindery. Bibles, 800; Testaments, 2,500; Haw. C o l. Church Music, 200; Sabba th-School Lesso ns, (selected from the Bible,) 2,000; Ikemua, 10,000: Ha waiian Laws, (first edition,) 7,000; Kumu M ? 0,000; Attributes of God, (tract) 10,000; Tract on Catholicism, ???? Eighty Four Q ues­ tions, (tract,) 2.500; Daily Food, 1841, 14,000; Hymns with N otes, 500; Sacred Geography, 5,000; English books, (jobs.) o f various sizes, 215. Total, 74,715. Expences. W ages o f workmen, $621,96; B a s e b o a r d and lea th er, $335,00; Marbled and colored paper, thread, e ■ , 9 6 ,00; .Incidental expenses, $46,54. To t a l, $ 1,099,5) P rin tin g D e p a rtm e n t a t L a h a in a lu n a . T h e follow ing is a list o f works printed during the year: Bible C lass B ook, - - - - - G eograp h ical Q u estio n s , - - C ircular o f Sem inary at W ailuku, L aw s concerning T heft, - - - L aw s regulating m eetings o f chiefs, Law regulating.the keeping o f cattle, Serm ons, - - — * H oik e A ku a, (N atural T h eo lo g y .) Shipping L ist, - - - - - - A lgebra, — — - — Logarithm s, -- -- - ■- - - M oral P hilosophy, - - - — G eographical Q uestions,-- - - C over for the-above, - - - — Ca ta lo g u e o f th e sch o o l, - — — — �^ REPORTS [ 184 I. OF ’STATIONS ^Catalogue forth e -school at W ailuku, L esson s in E n glish , - - - - - Lam a H aw aii, 2 N o s ., - - - D y in g testim ony o f C hristians and Infidels, - - - - - - K ieth on the P roph ecies, - - Church Covenant, - - - - - Study o f the G lobes, - - - - - Church H istory, - - - - - A rticles o f Shipping, - - - - 'C irculars, handbills, & c., - - - 4 16 36 fo. 8 12 200 200 500 800 7,200 4.000 12 36 500 21,000 5 00 6.000 16 500 8,000 200 8,000 16 3 12 144 2000 288000 360 1 3 60 1 1,000 12 12 1 <r W h o le number o f p ages, G eneral expen ses are as follows: Paid to workmen, and small repairs, E igh ty reams o f paper, at $ 3 ,5 0 , Incidental’expen ses, 710,670 $ 4 3 9 ,5 5 3 0 1 .0 0 2 5 ,0 0 '.$765,55 2. R eports o f Stations. H ilo B oarding School fo r Buys. T h e health o f the 'school, Loth teachers and scholars, has been almost unin­ terruptedly good during the year. T his school has furnished the M ission Sem inary the past year with a class o f 17 boys; and received a new class o f 29. W hole number the past year 57; seven o f w hom have been dismissed for various reasons. T h e present number is 50. T w enty o f the boys are members o f the church m -regular standing. T h e prospects o f th e school are prom isi ng at present. H ilo B oarding School f o r g irls. T h e boarding school ’under the care o f M rs. C oan consisting o f 2 0 girls, has b een continued through the year with en cou ragin g su ccess. T he school has been supplied with food as formerly by the voluntary contributions o f the people. T h irteen o f the girls are mem bers o f the church. B oarding School jo r B oys, at W a ia lu a . T h is is a selfsu pporting institution, the present number o f scholars is 1 1. It is intended to increase the number to 20 the pres­ e n t year. T h ree hours o f each day are devoted to Study and recitation, and five to manual labor. T h e school is u n d er th e d irection o f a b oa rd o f tru stees. �18 4 1 .] REPO R TS OF STATIONS. Boarding School for the young Chiefs. T his school has been in successful operation the past year, under the care ©f M r and Mrs<Cooke. T h e prosperity o f the school has exceeded our most sanguine expectations. The govern­ ment of the school is paternal in its influence. T h e im­ provement of the scholars has been most obvious. Their lessons have all been in the English language, and have b«en Reading, Spelling, W riting, Arithmetic, Geography, D rawing, English Composition and Singing. M ission Sem inary. T h e number of scholars during the year past has been 84. O f this number three have died, two have been dismissed, and 29 graduated at the examin­ ation in April. T h e present number in the Seminary is 50. T he branches taught have been Writing, Geography, Topographical and Descriptive, Kieth onthe Globes, M e n ­ tal and W ritten Arithmetic, 'Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Navigation, Algebra, Sacred Geography, S a­ cred History and Chronology, Natural Theology, Church •History and Moral Philosophy. T h e school has been more flourishing the past year than for several years past. Female Sem inary. T he number of pupils connected with the seminary since July, 1810, is 78. O f these eight have left on account of ill health, some of whom may re­ turn, One h^s died; two have been dismissed, being un­ promising. One has been expelled for continued bad con­ duct. O ne left the school without assigning a reason; and one was recently married to an assistant teacher in the "seminary, Lahainaluna. O f the remaining 64, two are ill ^an d Two ar e expecting ere long to be married to graduates from Lahainaluna. T here are therefore 60 remaining who m a y be regarded as permanent pupils. T hey have attended to Reading, Writing, Mental and Written Arithmetic, Geography Sacred and Civil, Exhi­ bition of Popery, G allaudet’s Book on the Soul, and N a tu ­ ral Theology. April 26th they sustained a public ex­ amination in these several branches with credit to them­ selves and to the.institution. C o m m on "Schools.—- H ilo>. 'T h e station school contains 100 children. T h ere are 60 flistriet,Jschools, taught by 120 t eachers, e m b r a c in g 2,500 children. All the schools a re reported to be in a prosperous condition & the p r e s e n t time . �8 R EPO R TS OF STATIONS. [1841. K ohala. The schools were reduced very low previous to the promulgation of the school law at the close of 1840. Since then they have greatly revived T h e whole number of children now in the schools is 1,100. W a i m e a. T h e whole number of children and youth un­ der 1-8 years of age is 1,935. N um ber able to attend school 1,450. Attendance, 1,000. Schools, 22. T eachers, 22. Readers, 560. W riters, 250. M ental Arithmetic, 560. Geography, 100. K ealakekua . T h e number of children who attend school has nearly quadrupled during the last 9 months. There are 31 schools in this district embracing the names of 837 children. 522 of whom can read, -and 80 can write; 336 a r e in mental arithmetic, and 50 in geography. K ailua . During the first half of the current year, the schools were very low, but the publication of the new laws immediately put new life into them again. T h e teachers, invigorated by foil schools a i d a prospect of some remune­ ration for their.-services, are more efficient. H ana. T h e number of schools in this field is 29. T hey are all in operation and perhaps more flourishing than ever before. T he whole number of children and youth in all these schools is 1,477; 523 of whom are able to read, the remainder 954 are just beginning to read. •W ail uku . T here have been three public examinations of schools in this district during the year. T h e 1st was in August, when 1,266 were present. T h e 2nd was in-eD cember when 1,629 were present. T he whole number en­ rolled during the year is 2,214. T his great increase in numbers is to be ascribed to the new laws. L ahaina. T h ere are 12 schools in this field. T w o gen­ e r a l examinations have been held during the year, the 1st in June 1840, when 716 children were examined. T he 2d in January 1841, when 849 were examined. Most of the children have attended regularly. K a a n a p a l i . T h ere are six schools a t this out post, e m ­ b r a c i n g 2 7 4 children. Some impulse has been given to t he schools o f late by the new laws. M olokai . T here have been two general examinations o f a ll th e schools during the year. A t the last examination �1 8 4 1 .] REPO RTS OF STATIONS. 9 'there were 271 present at the station school, 179 of whom can read. At the nine out station schools there were 759 children, 293 of whom can read. ' H o n o l u l u 1st. A station school is taught by M r a n d Mrs Knapp consisting of 40 boys and 50 girls. Their stu­ dies the past year have been Reading, Writing, Mental and written Arithmetic, Geography and Natural Theology. Num ber of schools in the district is 13, number of teach­ ers 15, whole number of scholars 859. H onolulu 2nd T h ere are 4 schools for children under the instruction of 9 native teachers— number of scholars in attendance 470. The school laws of the king have had a favorable bearing on the schools. A school celebration was also productive of good. E w a . T h e schools in th is district are in a more flour­ ishing condition than for several previous years T heir prosperity is to be attributed chiefly to the influence of the new school laws. N um ber of scholars in school 550. W a i a l u a . T h e number of children’s schools connected with this station is 13. N um ber of teachers 14. N um ber of children in attendance 557. K aneohe. W hole number of schools in the district 8 . N u m ber of teachers 8. No. of children in attendance 300. W aioli. T he schools in this district are more prosper­ ous than the previous year. T he influence of the new laws in securing an attendance of the children has been favorable. N um ber of schools 14. Number of teachers 18. N um ber o f children e nrolled 467. Li h u e . Schools in this district have been revived u n ­ der the late law T here a re 6 schools in the district em­ bracing 287 children. K o lo a . A permanent school house has been erected at ’the station the last year,-and three school houses have been erected in the district according to the provision of the new school laws N um ber of schools in the district 4. N u m ­ ber of teachers employed 5. Children in attendance 226. W aimea. T he station school f or children numbers 112 scholars Number of schools in the district is 15. N um ­ ber of teachers 15. N um ber of children 504. �110 [1 8 4 1 REPO RTS OF STATIONS. STA T ISTIC S OF SCHOOLS. STATIO NS. H A W A II. H i l o , .................. W a ime a , - - - K o h a la ,-------- Kailua, - - - - K ealakekua, - MAUI. H a n a , .................. W a ilu k u ,........... Lahaina, - - - Kaanapali, - - MOLOKAI. OAHU. 'Kaneohe, - - - Honolulu 1, - - Honolulu 2, - - tE w a , .............. W aialua, - - - KAUAI. W aioli, - - - - Lihue , ------------K oloa, -- -------W aim ea, T o ta l , 60 120 22 22 32 59 16 26 34 34 2,500 1,000 1,100 1070 1,837 560,^ 302 296 522 250 85 55 80 560 100 223 269 55 356 50 29 39 16 6 9 29 1,477 523 60 2,214 750 35 1,120 584 6 274 10 1,030 372 9 13 4 16 13 9 15 9 13 14 300 859 327 -470 200 550 757 339 145 257 67 14 6 4 15 18 6 5 15 502 467 200 281 138 226 93 308 50 51 200 300 85 604 156 363 209 27 148 55 60 235 124 53 178 44 357 505 18,034 5,514 961 3,546 789 M eetin g houses a n d School houses. — K a ilu a . Six school 'houses have been erected since the promulgation o f the new laws; a part o f th ese, however, w ere in progress before the law came into force. K ealakekua . The stone church at the station has been finished during the year. It is 125 feet by 60, plastered inside and over head. Three grass meeting houses have been built at out stations during the year. H ana . T w enty-five native sch ool hou ses have been built during the year. M o l o k a i . A native school hous e has been built at the station the past year 80 feet by 18. W aialua . T h e church have been co llectin g m aterials for the erection o f a stone m eeting house at this station, and it is intended to prosecute the work as fast as m eans can be furnished. �8 4 1 .] R EPO R TS OF STATIONS. H onolulu 1st. The walls o f the new stone meeting house at this station are nearly completed. W aio li . A new frame meeting house has been built the past year. It is 70 feet by 35, the walls are plastered inside and out. Contributions.— H ilo . Besides supporting the Female Boarding School, the church and people have collected nearly timbers enough for a substantial framed meeting, house 120 feet by 60. Enough has also been subscribed to foot the bill o f the carpenters, who are now at work on the building. W aim ea . Seldom a monthly concert passes without some kind o f contribution, either o f kapa, wood, provisions, cloth, work or something else. The amount thus contrib­ uted through this whole field is $586,27. A considerable proportion of the above contributions has been appropriated to the support of native schools. Besides the above, the church at W aim ea has subscrib­ ed about 100 dollars towards a roof for their new stone meeting house. K ealakeakua . During the past yeaT the monthly con­ cert has been regularly attend, and at no time have the people failed to make contributions. The ordinary contri­ butions during the year amount to’$212,49. This sum was appropriated to the support of native teachers. T he value of the stone church, which has been completed the year past, is about five thousand dollars, and the three grass meeting houses have cost one hundred dollars. K ailua . The monthly contributions o f the church amount to about $90; $50, of which have been appropria­ ted to the boarding school at H ilo, and the remainder to the support o f native schools. H ana . T he contributions o f the church and people the past year, exclusive o f presents to the family, amount to $74,10. O f this sum $46,50 have been in cash, and the remainder in kapa, olona, wood &c. L ahaina . A Bible Society has recently been organized at Lahaina. The object o f this society as stated in the constitution is the same as o f all Bible Societies. " But the immediate object is the gratuitous supply of all our �12 REPORTS OF STATIONS. [ 1841. schools with the N ew Testament, an object which we hope will be accomplished without much delay. Our Society is auxiliary to the American Bible Society, but expected to be auxiliary to the Hawaiian Bible Society as soon as one shall be formed.” The sum of $250; has already been subscribed by the common people. H onolulu 1st. About 30 dollars have been contributed at the Monthly Concerts, and 2,200 have been subscribed for the new meeting house at this station. H onolulu 2nd. 99 dollars have been contributed for the support of schools, and 40 dollars for the new meeting house at Waialua. W aialua . Monthly Concert contributions have been appropriated to the support of schools. Something has been contributed for the new meeting house. W aioli . 103 dollars, the avails of sugar cane planted by the people, have been devoted to the erection of a school house, and something from the same source to the new meeting house. K oloa. 260 dollars have been paid for a school house and teachers hire. $160 have been subscribed for a bell. $36 contributed for the new meeting house at W aioli. W aim ea . $60 have been contributed for schools, and 80 dollars for the new meeting house at Waioli. Total amount contributed: Waimea, Kealakekua, Kailua, Hana, Lahaina, Honolulu, 1st cong., Honolulu, 2nd cong., W aioli, K o l o a , ...................................................... Waimea, Total, - $ 686 212 90 74 250 2,230 139 103 456 140 27 49 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 - $4,380 86 I t should be observed th a t only a part o f th e above was in cash; and that a considerable am ount o f labor and na­ tive productions contributed for benevolent objects has n o t been valued. �1841 .] STATISTICS. 2 13 �14 MISSION SEMINARY. [ 1841. 3. M ission Sem inary. T he laws of this institution having been revised by the T rustees, they were read before the m eeting, and the follo w in g report adopted: T h e com m ittee on the M ission Sem inary beg leave to rep o rt: 1. T h a t th e revision o f the law s o f the Sem inary, m ade by the T ru s­ tees o f th e Institution, be sanctioned by this m eeting. 2. T h a t the num ber o f scholars be increased the present y ear to 100; th a t the E ast wing o f the Sem inary be finished, and th a t such additional dormitories as m ay be necessary be erected. 3. T h a t the expected physician, if he shall arrive before the next G en­ eral m eeting, be located, for the p resen t, a t L ahainaluna. Voted, T hat the L aw s and R egulations o f the M ission Seminary, together with such views of its origin and his­ tory as the instructors may wish to connect with them , be printed at their discretion. Reception of the E ig h th Reinforcement. T h e regular business o f the m eeting was suspended on the 21st o f M ay, to read communications from the M issionary H ouse, Boston, just receiv­ ed by the ship G loucester, and to welcome our new ly arrived brethren and helpers. T he following Resolution was adopted: W hereas it has pleased the great head o f the church again to rein­ force our mission, by sending to our aid the R ev Daniel Dole and the Rev Elias Bond, together with their com panions, all o f whom have this day arrived in the ship G loucester; therefore, R esolved, T h a t w ith devout thanksgiving to God for this renew ed token o f his favor to us and this nation, at a time o f peculiar need, we tender to these brethren and sisters a cordial welcome to the toils and privileges o f the missionary w ork at these Islands; th a t we gladly re­ ceive them as fellow laborers, invite the breth ren t o unite with us in the business o f this m eeting, and pray o u r comm on Lord and M aster to m ake them both happy and useful in building up his kingdom on these distant shores. R esolved 2, T h a t w ith the same sentim ents o f gratitude and fraternal regard we welcome to our circle the R ev John D. P aris, and Mr W m . H. Rice and their wives, w ho, though destined to another mission, are cor­ dially invited to sit with us in the deliberations o f this m eeting, and p ar­ ta k e w ith us in the common privileges o f C hristian fellowship and mis­ sionary effort, during the time o f their sojourn w ith us. A d vice to the B reth ren destined to the O regon.— W hereas Messrs. Paris and Rice, missionaries destined to the Oregon, have requested the advice o f this mission in regard to their present du ty , under existing cir­ cum stances, therefore, R eso lved , T h a t, in view o f all the circum stances of the case, it is expedient, in our opinion, for these brethren to wait at these Islands, until they can receive m ore light in regard to their d u ty . �1 8 4 1 .] 15 A PP R O PR IA TIO N OF FUNDS. 4. Appropriation o f Funds. A lexander, A ndrew s, L , A ndrew s, S. L ., Arm strong, B ailey, Baldw in, Bishop, Bond, C astle, C ham berlain, C lark, C oan, C onde, C ooke, D ibble, D im ond, D ole, Em erson, Forbes, G reen, Gulick, H all, H itchcock, Ives, Johnson, Ju d d , L o ck e, L y m an , ' L yons, ----- - M unn, P ark er, R ogers, T h u rsto n , W ilcox, K n ap p , S m ith , L ., W h itn e y , B ro w n , Miss O gden, Miss S m ith , Miss 3 2 1 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 5 5 1 5 2 4 140 200 20 120 40 120 1 5 4 2 2 2 2 3 20 160 120 40 40 40 60 60 4 4 2 6 2 8 2 2 5 3 3 3 2 4 2 120 120 100 220 40 100 40 40 180 60 80 .80 40 120 40 2 40 1 Allowance for M issionary and his wife. Total for Children. M is s io n a r ie s . Children under 5. B etw een 5 and 10. B etw een 10 and 15. On this subject the following report was adopted: 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 380 300 500 450 450 450 500 450 500 420 450 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 450 450 500 275 450 500 500 450 175 175 175 593 650 470 620 490 570 450 380 320 660 570 490 490 540 510 560 420 570 570 550 670 540 550 490 490 680 510 530 530 490 570 540 275 490 500 500 450 175 175 175 19,800 �16 CORRESPONDENCE. [18 41 . Special G rants. A lexander, Andrews, S. L. Baldw in, Cham berlain, C lark, Conde, D ibble, Coan, Emerson, F orbes, Green, H all, H itchcock, K napp, Lym an, Munn, 90 250 250 100 100 75 25 290 30 100 100 100 100 75 516 25 50 25 22 80 L yons, 100 Dim ond, P arker, Rogers, 75 25 150 W ilcox, W h itn ey , Sm ith, L. Bindery, 25 100 240 Amount o f grants for fam ily support, $19,800,00 Special grants, 3,348,00 Medical D epartm ent, 600,00 G eneral Meeting, 1,200,00 S em inary, including books and finishing buildings, 2,600,00 Fem ale Sem inary, 1,000,00 H ilo Boarding School, 200,00 Boarding School, Punahou, 2,000,00 Printing D epartm ent, 2,000,00 Outfit & passage o f Messrs. 1,800,00 Bond and D ole, S alary o f Dr. Lafon, 400,00 Children and returned m is­ sionaries in the U. S., 1,500,00 277,89 Contingent Fund, $36,725,89 Funds a t our disposal. Y e a r’s allow ance from the Board, $ 35,000,00 B alance o f Sinking Fund, 1,725,89 10 $36,725,89 10 150 Voted , That Mr Knapp be allowed to draw from the Contingent Fund the sum he may need, to defray the ex­ pense of a suitable gate in the front of his house. 5. Correspondence. The Committee on Correspondence presented the fol­ lowing report, which was adopted: 1. T h at appointm ents given out last y ear, b ut rem aining unfulfilled, be fulfilled where practicable. 2 T h a t letters be addressed the coming y ear to the following In stitu ­ tions, Missions, etc. H am ilton Coll. Mr Dibble. Princeton Coll. Mr Gulick. Illinois Coll. T . L afon, m . d . Jefferson Coll. Mr Andrews. W illiam ’s Coll. Mr Smith. Marion Coll. T . L afon, m . d . New York T heo. Sem. Mr Dibble. Auburn T heo. Sem. Mr Lyons. P rinceton T heo. Sem. Mr Alexander. A ndover T heo. Sem Mr P ark er H am ilton L it . a n d Theo. Sem. Mr Conde Mission Institute, M issouri, Mr A rm ­ strong. Bangor T h eo Sem. Mr Dole. Basle T heo. Sem. Mr Coan. W estern Reserve Coll. Mr Sm ith. Bodwine Coll Mr Bond. China Miss Mr C lark. B urm ah Miss. Mr Green. C ey lon Miss. Mr Emerson. M adura Miss. Mr Forbes. M ah ratta Miss. Mr H itchcock. Nestorian Miss. Mr Bailey. Soc. Island Miss. Mr W h itn ey M arquesas Miss. Mr Alexander. T o n ga W esley an Miss. Mr Baldw in N avigator’s Miss. Mr Bishop. South A frican Miss. S. L. A ndrew s, M D . W est African �1 8 4 1.] ASSIGNMENTS. 17 Miss. Mr Ives. B orneo, J. P. Judd, m . d . Syrian Miss. Mr Armstrong. G recian Miss. Mr Baldwin. Siam Miss. Mr Lyons. Oregon Miss. a . b ., Mr H all. Oregon Miss. M ethodist, J. P. Judd, m . d . Rio Janeiro, Mr Dibble. Arn. Bible Soc. Mr C lark. Am . T ra c t Soc. Mr Bishop. 6 . Assignments. T h e Committee on Assignments reported as follows: T hat of the last years assignments the following be con­ tinued, viz. L A work on H ygiene and D om estic E conom y, by D r Judd 2 T he corrected edition o f the Bible, in octavo, by Mr Bishop. 3 A Church M em ber’s G uide, Mr Baldwin. 4 A Bible D ictionary, Mr Emerson. 5 A C oncordance o f the Bible, Mr Andrews. 6 Universal H istory, Mr Green. 7 School T ea c h e r's M anual, Mr P arker. 8 A work on P hysiology, D r Andrews. 9 N atural P hilosophy, Mr Clark. 10 G eom etry, Mr Alexander. 11 A Periodical for Schools, sem i-m onth­ ly or w eekly, Mr Arm strong. 12 T h e S horter Catechism , Mr Arm ­ strong. 13 D octrinal Catechism , revised, Mr Forbes. T h e following additional works are recommended: 14 A D aily Food, for 1842, prepared with the simple text, Mr Smith. 15 Life of K apiolani, in English and H aw aiian, Mr Forbes. 16 His­ to ry o f the H aw aiian Islands, enlarged and improved, Mr Dibble. 17 T ra c t on M aternal Duties, Mr Em erson. 18 Abridgem ent o f K eith on th e Prophecies, Mr H itchcock. 19 A volume on the Evidences of C hristianity, Mr Dibble. 20 A S tu d en t’s M anual, Mr Lym an. 21 A succint History o f P opery for Children, Mr Green. 22 T w o Se­ ries o f T racts, one P ractical and one D octrinal, to be prepared by Mess­ rs. T hurston, C oan, Lyons, W h itn ey , Sm ith, Condo and others who m ay wish to contribute, and th a t Mr Sm ith receive the m anuscripts, ar­ range them and prepare them for the press. 23 T h a t Mr Andrews be requested to prep are, with the aid of his brethren, a H aw aiian Header. 7. Bible and T ract Societies. T h e Committee on the subject of a Bible and T ract So­ ciety presented a report, recommending the formation of Societies at t h e s e islands, Auxiliary to the American Bi­ ble and T ract Societies, and submitted the form of a con­ stitution for each, which was approved. 8. Proposals o f the Board in respect to Salaries. T h e following report was adopted: W hereas th ere is a difference o f opinion betw een the Board and the mission in regard to the am ount o f salary requisite for a support , and as the obvious tendency o f an incom petent one is to secularize the feelings, therefore, R esolved 1, T h a t after replying to th a t portion o f Dr Anderson’s le tte r by th e L am a, relative to this subject, and endeavoring to correct some m isapprehensions under which he and the Prudential Committee seem to labor, we deem it expedient th a t the correspondence upon this subject should be suspended for the present, unless the answ er to our last letter, or the explanations about to be m ade, should bring our views nearer together. �18 ROMANISM. [ 1841. R esolved 2, T h a t as a body we cannot accept the sum proposed by th e Prudential C om m ittee, we will, therefore, continue, for the present, th e lim itation system o f common stock; and th at the sum o f 450 dollars for a man and his wife, or 275 dollars for a m ale, and 175 dollars for a fem ale, w ith the sum as last year for the children, be the limit for the present y ear, w ith th e exception o f H onolulu, where $500 shall be al­ lowed for a m an and his wife. R esolved 3, T h a t an account be rendered to the Secular A gents for avails o f services, and o f presents received in consideration o f and in connection with services rendered; and also im portant presents, not re­ garded by the mission as private; th at these avails be accounted for ac­ cording to their actu al value to us as m eans o f support, and form a part o f our allow ance. R esolved 4, T h at the avails o f lands, herds, etc., as far as they are used in furnishing our own tables, or families, (and by this we m ean the m issionary, his wife, children and transient com pany,) be not accounted for; but w hen these avails, or avails arising from the use of horses, oxen, carts, etc., are com m uted for m oney, or other articles o f support, they be accounted for as a p art o f our allowance. R esolved 5, T h at should any one, at the close o f the y ear, have a balance remaining due upon the books o f the mission, it shall after the ensuing G eneral M eeting, or at the expiration o f two m onths, unless for some special reason, revert to the mission as a part o f the allowance to be apportioned for the prosecution of its operations for the succeeding year. R esolved 6, T h a t a Com m ittee o f one be appointed to w rite to the Board, in accordance w ith Resolution first. M r Dibble was chosen to write the letter; and it was written, and received the sanction of the meeting. 9. Romanism. On this subject the following Resolution was adopted: R eso lved, T h at well authenticated facts relating to doctrines and practices o f Romanists at these Islands, be collected from time to time by members o f this mission, and com mitted to Mr Arm strong, to be used by him in such a m anner as, in his opinion and that o f the brethren o f his station, shall subserve the cause o f truth. 10. Supplying the Schools wi t h the Scriptures, R esolved, T h at special pains be tak en by pastors and teachers to supply the children and youth in the schools with the Scriptures, espe­ cially the New T estam ent, and th a t these books be disposed o f accord­ ing to the know n principles of the A m erican Bible Society. 11. N ative Teachers and their Support. T he Committee on native helpers and their support, pre­ sented the following Report: R esolved 1, T h a t the time has come w hen on account o f the m agni­ tude o f our churches, th e numerous and extensive fields yet destitute, the ingress and spread o f errorists, and consequent tendency o f im m orali­ ty , and indifference to instruction, it is the special duty o f pastors o f churches to search out, and bring into active exercise, m ore o f such n a ­ tive helpers as m ay be deem ed qualified by their good sense, intelligence and piety, to be wholly devoted to the w ork o f saving souls, than have �1841 .] EN G R A V IN G . 19 been hitherto thus em ployed, and th a t funds be solicited in our churches for their support. R esolved 2, T h a t all funds collected for this object in our churches, after supplying their own w ants, be transm itted to our secular agents, w ith directions how th ey shall be appropriated. 12. E ngraving. T his subject was discussed and the following votes were passed: V o ted , T h a t th e engraving be placed upon the same foundation as the other printing establishm ents. V oted, T h a t in case Mr Andrews feels th at he cannot carry on the business o f engraving, th at Mr Dimond be requested to take direction of it. 13. Boarding Schools. T he following is the report of the Committee on this subject: 1. Y our Com m ittee recom m end that the Boarding School at W aialua be enlarged (o tw enty scholars the present y ear; and th at som ewhat more time be devoted to teaching, and less to labor. 2. T h a t a Board o f five T rustees, chosen from the brethren on Oahu, be appointed to advise with Mr L ocke, and direct in the general con­ cerns o f trie School. 3. T h a t said Board o f T rustees m eet at least twice in a year, and a t­ tend the annual exam inations of the School. 4. T h a t it be the duty o f the T rustees to apply to the King for such a grant o f land as m ay be needed for the use o f the school, to be given and received on the sam e conditions as the lands connected with the Sem inaries on Maui. 5. In regard to the Boarding School at H ilo, the Com m ittee recom ­ mend th at it be m ade the duty o f the T rustees o f th at School to apply to th e King for so much land as they shall deem needful for the School, on th e sam e conditions as the land given to our other Seminaries. 14. School fo r the Children o f the Missionaries. This subject occu pied much time in discussion, and ex­ cited much interest. T he following report was adopted: W hereas it has long been the desire o f m any members o f this mis­ sion to have a school established for the instruction o f their children, and this object received the deliberate sanction o f our last General M eeting; and w hereas the Providence o f God seems to have opened the way for this undertaking, by providing a good location for the school, suitable teachers to ta k e charge o f it, and a sufficiency o f other means for m aking a com m encem ent. T herefore, R e s o lv e d 1, T h a t th e foundation of this institution be laid with faith in God, relying upon his great and precious promises to believing p a­ rents, in b eh alf o f their children, commending it to his care and love from its com m encem ent, and looking unto him to build it up, cherish it, and m ake it a blessing to the church and the world. R esolved 2, T h a t the location o f the school be at Punahou, in the vi­ cinity o f Honolulu. R esolved 3, T h a t $2,000 be appropriated from the funds o f the mis­ sion, to aid in erecting th e necessary buildings, and preparing the prem­ ises for the accom m odation o f the school, as soon as possible; but as �20 LOCATION. [1841. this sum is inadequate to the w ants o f the school, even in its com m ence­ m ent, th a t it be com m ended to the private patronage o f the brethren of the mission. R esolved 4, T h a t a B oard o f five T rustees be chosen, o f whom the teacher shall be one, ex officio, whose duty it shall be to devise a plan for the school, carry it into operation, as soon as possible, w atch over its interests, and regulate its affairs generally. 15. Location. T h e Com mittee on L ocation reported as follows: 1st. T h a t Mr Dole be located at Punahou, as teacher for the Children of the Mission. 2nd. T h a t Miss Smith be associated with Mr and Mrs Dole in the School for Missionaries Children. 3rd. T h at Mr Bond be located at K ohala, on Hawaii. 4th. T h a t Mr Rice be invited to reside, for the present, with Mr Conde, at H ana. 5th. T h at Mr Paris be invited to tak e up his residence, for the present, somewhere on H aw aii, with a view to taking- a station at K a u, in case it is decided th at he rem ain on these Islands. Voted, T h at the transfer of Mr K n ap p ’s location from W aim ea, on Haw aii, to Honolulu, which was an act o f the last G eneral M eeting, but not recorded in the M inutes, be noticed in the M inutes o f the present m eeting. 16 Future Reinforcements. On this subject the following report was adopted: W hereas the mission is liable to frequent diminution from the failure of health, removals to America, death and other causes; and w hereas, our present num ber, if kept good, is wholly inadequate to the spiritual wants of the people; and whereas, also, m any im portant posts are liable to be occupied by the papists; therefore, R esolved 1, T h at the interests o f the cause imperiously dem and a large reinforcement o f laborers in the field without delay. Resolved 2, T h at eight new laborers are needed on H aw aii; viz. a preacher and school teacher for P una; a physician for Hilo; a teacher for K au, and, in case Mr Paris leaves for the Oregon, a preacher, also acquainted with medicine; a preacher a n d teache r fo r H am a kua , a p h y sician for W aim ea; and a teacher for K ohala. T h a t six are needed for Maui; to be located, one preacher at K oolau; one a t H aiku; one at K ula; a teacher at W ailuku; a preacher and teacher at K aupo; and. if Mr Rice removes to the Oregon, a teacher, acquainted with m edicine, for H ana. That, two are needed for M olokai; a preacher and teach er, one o f whom shall understand the practice o f m edicine, to be located at K alaupapa. T h a t three are needed on O ahu; to be stationed, one teacher at K aneohe; a preacher at H au la,an d a preacher at W aianae. And th at two are needed for K au ai; one to be located at N iihau, and one at K apaa, both preachers. Resolved 3, T h at those brethren m ost interested in the above posts, be recommended to w rite statem ents o f the reasons why they should be forthwith occupied by th e Board, and th at these statem ents be given to a Com m ittee, appointed to em body them in a letter to the Prud. Com. T h e recommendation contained in the last resolution was complied with, and M r Coan appointed a Com mittee to embody the statem ents and reasons in a letter to the Corresponding S ecretary, and the duty was performed. �1 8 4 1 .] PERIODICALS. 21 17 . Periodicals fo r the M ission. T his subject was referred to a Committee of one, to make out a list of various periodicals printed in the United States, with the terms of each; and the secular agents were requested to make arrangements for obtaining such of them as the brethren might select, and to forward them, when obtained, to their destination; the expense of which is to be charged to the personal account of the subscribers, as a part of their annual allowance. 18 . Appointment o f Standing Committees. F o r th e Press at Honolulu: Messrs Arm strong, B ishop, Cham berlain, H all and Judd. For th e Press a t L ahainaluna: Messrs Andrews, C lark and D ibble. T ru stees o f th e Mission Sem inary, and the Fem ale Sem inary at W a i­ luku: Messrs Andrews, C lark, D ibble, G reen, Baldw in, H itchcock and Richards. T ru stees o f th e Boarding School at Hilo: Messrs C oan, L ym an, L y ­ ons, Bond, T h u rsto n and Forbes. T rustees of th e Boarding School a t W aialu a: Messrs Em erson, Locke, Bishop, Sm ith and Cooke. T ru stees o f the School for Children o f Missionaries: Messrs Arm strong, C ham berlain, D ole, Emerson and Judd. C om m ittee to w rite th e G eneral L etter: Messrs A lexander, Forbes and L ym an. Miscellaneous Business. V isit o f M r Castle to the U nited S ta te s. R eso lved , T h a t the mission approve o f Mr C a stle’s proposed visit to t he U. S. V oted, T h a t a letter o f introduction be w ritten recom m end­ i n g him to the Board. R e tu rn o f M r B liss.—Mr Bliss requested permission to return to the U nited S tates. His request w as considered, and a Com m ittee o f three appointed to report upon it. T h e report was in favor o f granting his re ­ quest, and recom m ended the appointm ent o f a C om m ittee to write to th e Board stating the facts and reasons in the case. Case o f D r. L a fo n .— The following Resolution was adopted: 1. T h a t we have great confidence in D r Lafon, as a Christian and m inister o f the gospel, and highly appreciate his services as a physician on the island o f K auai. 2. T h a t as Dr. Lafon has stated to this m eeting, in writing, th at he has considered his connection w ith the Board as virtually dissolved since April 1, 1840, we would recommend to him to remain at the Islands, and we wish to say th a t we have great confidence th at he will pursue such a course as will essentially prom ote the interest o f the mission, and the cause in which we are all engaged. R eso lved, T h a t the secular agents o f the mission engage the entire services o f Dr. Lafon, for th e present y ear, as physician and missiona­ ry , for a sum not exceeding 100 dollars, offer him the advantages of the D epository and the medical stores o f the mission, and sustain any ex­ tra expenses he m ay incur, either in traveling on the island o f K auai, or going to o th er islands in the exercise o f his medical profession for the mission. �22 M ISC E L L A N IE S. [ 1841. D isposal o f H erd s on K auai.—R eso lved , T h a t the secular agents o f the mission be authorised to dispose o f such portions o f the herds on K auai as in their judgm ent can be conveniently spared by the families on th at island, and th a t the avails be devoted to the general objects o f th e mission. Time fo r A ppropriating to Children. Voted, T h at in assigning to the children of the mission­ aries their annual allowance, the first of April he the date of the appropriation. T abular Views. Blank “ T abular V iew s,” furnished by the Cor. Sec., were given out to all the stations, and, in accordance with his wish on the subject, it was recommended that the brethren fill out one for each station, on the first day of January annually, to be forwarded by the first opportunity, either to the secular department of the mission, or to the Missionary House in Boston. Future W ants. The Committee to whom this subject was referred, pre­ sented the following report which was approved. 1. T h a t with the present num ber of laborers in the field, we consider the following a fair estim ate o f our w ants, taking one y ear with another; Family support, (See Letter on Salaries). $20,200 Missionary Seminary, with special grant for 2,600 important repairs and additions to buildings, Female Seminary, 500 Hilo Boarding School, 800 Boarding School for children of missionaries, 2,000 Printing Department, __ 2,000.. Medical Department, 600 Buildings and repairs, 2,500 General Meeting, 1,200 Contingencies in the U. States, 1,500 Contingent fund, 1,500. $36,400 2. I f the num ber o f laborers is increased, as we have requested, the above am ount must be increased in the sam e proportion, viz: For every additional family, for family support, 450 “ “ Dwelling house, 1,500 “ “ Repairs, &c. yearly* 50 * T h e single item o f repairs o f buildings would m ake but a sm all p art o f this sum. But in it is included every incidental expense and contin­ gency not properly belonging to the sa lary , as medicine and attendance, traveling expenses, &c, �1 8 4 1 .] H A W A IIA N 23 ASSOCIATION. 3. T h e C om m ittee recom m end, t h at the Instructors or directors o f th e Sem inaries and Boarding Schools sta te fully to the Board the rea­ sons why the above sums are needed by the respective Institutions. Books received by Ship Gloucester. T he Committee on the division of books, received by the Gloucester, recommended that they be sold at auction to any of our own number who may wish to purchase. Religious Exercises. T he Committee o f A rrangements on this subject recom­ mended: 1st, T h a t a prayer meeting be held every Saturday even­ ing during the session. 2nd, T h a t a meeting for social worship be conducted every W ednesday evening. 3rd, And that a meeting for the children of the mission­ aries be held every morning at 8 o ’clock. Thursday, Ju n e 3, was observed as a day of fasting and prayer, and the L o rd ’s Supper was celebrated. N ext General Meeting. Voted, T h a t we adjourn to meet at Honolulu, on the 2nd W ednesday of M ay, 1842. H A W A IIA N A SS O C IA T IO N , M ay, 1841. At a m eeting o f the missionaries at the School House, Honolulu, May 25, 1841, th e following resolution was adopted: R esolved , T h a t we re­ vive our old H a waiian A ssociation, and th a t we proceed forthwith to or­ ganize the m eeting, by t h e appointm ent o f the usual Officers. (F o r th e nam es o f missionaries present, see list o f members on page 3.) R e v . T itus C o a n ,w as chosen M oderator. Rev. Lowell Sm ith, Scribe. Committee o f Overtures. R ev. Messrs. W . P. A lexander, C. Forbes, J. S. Emerson. Committee o f A ssignm ents. Rev. Messrs. L. A ndrew s, E. W . C lark , J. S. Green. L i s t o f Overtures. 1. T h e use o f intoxicating substances, R um , A w a, W ine and T obaco. 2. Uniform ity in Church Discipline. At the m eeting o f the A ssociation, T hursday evening, M ay 27, the subject o f Awa w as fully discussed, in which D r Judd and D r Lafon took p a rt; at th e close o f which, the following resolution w as adopted; R eso lved , T h a t it be the sense o f this m eeting th at the cultivation, buying, selling and using o f A w a is an evil, and ought to be a subject of discipline in our churches. �24 ASSOCIATIONAL ASSI GNMENTS. [1841. At a subsequent m eeting the subject o f C hurch Discipline was discuss­ ed, but no order tak en upon it. T he brethren Bond, Dole and Paris were voted mem bers o f the Asso. T obacco was the subject o f discussion for four successive m eetings; it was then indefinitely postponed. T he use o f wine as a beverage, and its sacram ental use was also dis­ cussed, but no definite action was taken. A sso c ia tio n a l A s sig n m e n t s Mr for 1841. Eng. Essay. A dvantages o f Ecclesiastical Courts o f A ppeal. N ative Sermon. Mr A n d r e w s . Eng. E ssay. T h e R elation o f a Missionary to his P a t­ rons and the Church. English Sermon. Mr A r m s t r o n g . Eng. Essay. T h e advantages and propriety o f a long probation in adm itting m em bers to our churches. IS at. Serm. Mr B a l d w i n . Eng. E ssay. Medicinal Q ualities o f W ine. E ng. Serm. Mr B i s h o p Eng. E ssay. Influence o f T em ptation on the F orm ation o f Christian character. N ative Sermon. Mr B o n d . Eng. Essay. H ow far and in w hat respects are the anticipa­ tions o f a Missionary modified by a y e a r’s residence in this field? English Serm on. Mr C l a r k . English Essay. W ere Ruling Elders a distinct order o f Church Officers in the Primitive Church? N ative Sermon. Mr C o a n . Eng. Essay. A dvantages and propriety o f a short proba­ tion in admitting m embers to our Churches. Eng. Sermon. Mr C o n d e . Eng. Essay. W h a t T raits o f C haracter are m ost im port­ ant in a Missionary to the H eathen. N ative Sermon. Mr D i b b l e . Eng. Essay. T he best m ethod o f dealing with offending members in H aw aiian Churches. N ative Sermon. Mr D o l e . Eng. Essay. Exegesis o f Rev. 4th chapter. Eng. Serm , Mr E m e r s o n . Eng. Es. W h a t are the peculiar evils which threaten the Hawaiian Nation? How can they be remedied? N ative Sermon. Mr F o r b e s . Eng. Essay. Is the use o f W ine at the L o rd ’s S upper in­ dispensable? English Sermon. Mr G r e e n . Eng. Essay. Exegesis o f 1 Cor. 8th chap. Eng. Serm. Mr G u l i c k . Eng. Essay. Should Covetousness be m ade a disciplina­ ble offence in our Churches? N ative Sermon.--------------__ Mr H i t c h c o c k . Eng. Essay. Exegesis o f M att. 12:43—46. Mis. Ser. Mr I v e s . E. Essay. Evils o f an unruly tongue. R em edy. N. Serm. Mr L a f o n . Eng. Essay. Influence o f Slavery upon piety. Eng. Ser. Mr L y m a n . Eng. Essay. A d v a n t a g e s o f M utual, or Advisary C oun­ cils. Concio ad clerum. Mr L y o n s . Eng. Essay. W h a t are the grand obstacles to the success o f the Gospel in these Islands? English Sermon. Mr P a r k e r . Eng. Essay. Exegesis o f M att. 1 6 :18,19. N at. Serm. Mr S m i t h . Eng. Essay. T h e best m e t h o d o f preserving our people from the influence o f Rom anism . N ative Sermon. Mr T h u r s t o n . Eng. Essay. I m p o r t a n c e o f entire union and fervent love in this Mission. H ow provoke them? N ative Sermon. Mr W h i t n e y . Eng. Essay. M arriage o f believers w ith unbelievers. N ative Serm on. T he subjects of the sermons are to be chosen by the preachers themselves. Alexander. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1841 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/3b8a240eec7484048ba814bad6f95c8a.pdf 94c07ae3b6f518899a102f2912fd595e PDF Text Text EXTRACTS F ROM T H E M IN U T E S OF T H E GENERAL MEETING 'Of THE SA N D W IC H ISLA ND S MISSION, HELD AT HONOLULU, M AY AN D JU N E , 1842. Oahu: MISSION PRESS. 1842. �m •u , *■ tT Z A S 'tX M - . 'it--* ar» T WT. ?£t*. r-f - o m u a i f . t u m ji. r » - ’ * ^ sS fe- . ' J.;: i f . I / V -■-V^ F?;U‘i .c * s: tS j.jf - m y �M IN U T E S . A G eneral M eeting of the H aw aiian Islands Mission was convened in the School H ouse at Honolulu, on F r i­ day, May 13, 1842, at 9 o’clock, A. M ., and continued by adjournments until J u n e 2. M em bers present. L. S. A n d rew s M . D., Kailua, , Rev. L o r r i n A n d r e w s , “ E. W. C l a r k , M r. E d w a r d B a i l e y , Rev. R ichard A “ L owell S “ D. D J Levi E dw in “ A mos H orton M . D., , C Oahu. ooke, O. K napp , D im ond, W. B. a Kaneohe, E w a, Waialua, Parker, u A rtem as u J. M r. E dw in Rev. S amuel “ P. Ci Wm. P. A le x a n d e r , M r. E S. J. <e O. H a l l , S. H enry Rev. udd Honolulu, C ham berlain, u “ , , , ole G. P . M r. rmstrong m ith Hawaii. Lahainaluna, } “ > Maui. W ailuku, ) B ishop, Em erson, L G W J , hitney ulick dw ard (C ocke, , ohnson W aimea, Koloa, W aioli, , Organization o f the Meeting. Rev. M r. L owell L evi u H orton C was chosen Moderator. , Scribe. O. K n a p p , Assistant Scribe. S m ith , ham berlain L ist of Overtures. T h e Committee consisted of Messrs. Clark, Armstrong, and Emerson, �4 S TANDING 1. 2. S. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. tO. 11. 12. 13. C OMMI T T E E S . ( I842* Reports of Standing Committees. Reports of Stations. Mission Seminaries and Boarding Schools-, School for Children of the Missionaries. Case of the O regon Brethren. Appropriation of Funds. Correspondence. Location. Theological Education. Employing Dismissed Missionaries. Engraving. Medical W ants. Assignments. 1. Standing Committees. P rinting Department at Honolulu. Account of printing from April Hawaiian. Kauoha Hou, (N ew T est.) comp. Kauoha Kahiko, (Old T est.) unf. " “ 4to. “ H aio, (Sermons) completed,. Kumu Kanawai, (Law s) comp. Helunaau, Hope o ka Helunaau, Ka Nonanona 1 to 24, U iE k alesia, (Catechism) “ “ new ed. Chh. Government for Ch. on K auai, Tract on the Sabbath, “ for Parents, Pilgrim’s Progress, (unf.) Ai o ka la * 1842, (D aily Food) IluJikanaka, (Mor. Philos.) comp. Broad Sheet, First Reading Les. Temperance Badge* 1841 to April 1, 1842. 12 8 4 12 12 24 24 8 32 24 12 12 12 18 24 12 172 10,000 1,720,000 376 10,000 3,760,000 500 194,000 388 5,000 165,000 33 92 . 5,000 460,000 8,700* 1,392,000 160 1.92 6,000 1,152,000 288,000 3,000* 96 32 6,500 208,000 80 15,000 1,200,000 200 4,000 20 12 10,000 120,000 5,000 60,000 12 108 10,000 1,080,000 624,000 52 12,000 2,000 168,000 84 1,200 3,582 1,909 113,682 12,595,000 English. Polynesian, 34 numbers, Memoir o f Mts Castle, Funeral Sermon, Minutes o f General Meeting, 1841* Maternal Association, Tract, Ministerial Character, General Letters, (3) Jobs, equal to, 4 12 8 12 12 12 12 12 136 12 22 24 8 16 27 400 50tt 500 60 200 400 $> 54,400 6,000 11,000 1,440 1,600 6,400 1,620 6„( 00 I 1' 245 2,120 88,460 * 24 pages printed last year* 72 pages, or the first part, the edition was 12*009 88 pages, os the last part* the edition was 6% 0CW$ �184*2 .) PRINTING. The following works have been printed for the American Tract So­ ciety , and they are included in the above estimate. 5,000 1 165,000 12 33 H aiao, (Sermons) comp. 120,000 12 10,000 12 Tract on the Sabbath, 3,000 36,000 12 8 Three Tracts on Popery, 624,000 52 12,000 Ai o ka La, (D aily Food for 1842) 24 168,000 2,000 12 12 Huli Kanaka, (Moral Philosophy) Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, unf. 18 108 10,000 1,080,000 12,000 4 3,000 8 Tract on Temperance, For the American Bible Society. N ew Testam ent, comp. Bible, unf. Bible, 4to. 12 8 4 233 48,000 172 376 3S8 10,000 10,000 500 2,205,000 1,720,000 3,760,000 194,000 5,674,000 936 20,500 The expenses o f the Printing Office have been as follows: 1,281 reams o f paper, at $3,50, $4,483 50 140 lbs. o f ink, at 78 cts., 119 20 Paid w o r k m e n , .............................................. 1,781 19 Contingent e x p e n s e s ,..................................... 75 66 $6,459 55 Received for job work, - - $1,315 75 On hand, 2,000 reams of paper. “ 230 lbs. ink. “ 4 bis. glue. Bindery. Bound. Testament, last ed. 5,100 Bible, 12 mo., 350 Bible, Vol. I., Bible, Vol. II., H ulikanaka, 5,000 H e Ui, new ed., 2,000 12,000 A i o ka la, 1842, 1,500 Him eni Hoolea, H y m n s with notes, 550 Mane Lani, 6,000 Sermons, 2,000 N ew laws, 4,000 H elunaau, 1st part, 4,800 H elu naau, comp. 3,600 H o p e o ka Heluna. 1,514 10,000 H e lu Kamalii, T ra c t on the Sabbathj 10,000 T ra ct for P arents. | 3,000 Jobs, books in .Eng. | i85 Distributed On hand. 4,500 200 . 66 462 4,100 1,000 12,000 1,000 400 5,000 1,500 3,042 4,700 2,000 514 8,000 4,900 150 2,500 4,000 900 1 1,000 4,000 3,600 10,000 4,500 938 1,200 3,400 4,300 2,000 10,000 3,000 �6 R E PO R T S OF S T A r i ( M S , P rin tin g Department at L ahainatnna. T h e following is a list of works printed during the y e a r: pp. Circular of the Seminary, E n g ., Dying testimony of believ. and unb., comp. Church History, completed, History of the Hawaiian Islands, E n g ., Quarantine Laws, E n g ., Catalogue of the Seminary, General Letter, E n g ., Reading Book for Schools, Questions on Chronology, Shipping List, E n g ., Instructions to P aren ts, 24 mo., Laws of the Islands, E n g ., Kieth on the Prophecies, Compend of Ancient History, Study of the Globes, 16 mo r Other small jobs, equal to copies. 50 1 4 500 205 2,000 132 600 12 600 4 300 4 300 .340 1,000 12 200 4 100 12 1,000 156 350 12 100 76 300 40 200 7 1021 7,100 Expenses, . 2. . $764 52 Reports o f Stations. M ee’tng H ouses.— H i l o. A framed building 120 feet by 60, has been erected the past year, and is supposed to be ready for dedication to the worship of God before this time. H a n a . Incipient measures have been taken for the erection of a permanent house of worship. W ailu k u . Considerable has been done by the people the past year towards the completion of the new stone church; but it is not yet finished. L a h aina . T wo stone meeting houses are in a good de­ gree of progress on the Island of Lanai, connected with this station. Another house at one of the outposts has been repaired. K aanapali. A new meeting house has been commen­ ced in this place. H onolulu . T he large stone building erected by the first church,, is covered, floored, and lathed, and the plas­ �1842 .) CO NTRI BUTI ONS . 7 tering is in progress. It is confidently hoped that in a few weeks more it will be ready to be opened for the worship of God. K aneohe. A stone building 94 feet by 43 is in prog­ ress, walls up, and materials collecting for the roof of the house. W aialua. A stone meeting house has been erected the past year. Dimensions 99 feet by 49, walls 18 feet high; intended to receive a gallery, if found necessary. T h e lathing and plastering over head are all that remain to the finishing, so far as is contemplated for the present. Rem ark. Nearly all of these houses are erected by the voluntary labor and contributions of the people. Contributions.— H i l o . Contributions have been made by the people to support M rs. C o a n ’s boarding school; besides labor on the meeting house, and contributions for the same. W aimea. Contributions for all benevolent objects in labor, produce, &c., during the year amount to about $500. K ealakekua . Contributions during the year amount in all to $70,25. H ana . Contributions for bell, $ '7 ,7 2 . W ailuku. Labor has been performed on the meeting house, and some contributions have been made for the F e ­ male Seminary. K aanapali . Contributions for a bell, $30, and 15 or $20 for other objects, besides labor upon the meeting house. L ahaina. Contributions for the Bible Society amount to $225,56. T his sum has been repaid in Testaments. K most aluaaha of . which is Contributions o f the church in f o r the meeting house. all $ 1 1 2 , H o n o l u l u , 1st church. Contributions by chiefs and peo­ ple for the meeting house have been $1,800, of which twelve hundred were contributed by the king and K ekauluohi. Besides this, much work has been performed gra­ tuitously. �8 PO PE R Y. ( 1842. H o n o l u l u , 2nd churchContributed for church hell, $80, for meeting house at W aialua, $38, for meeting house at Kaneohe, $86,25, for contingent expenses, $23. Amount equal to $2^7,25. E wa. Contributions for the meeting house at W a ia lu a, $38, and for repairs on meeting house at E w a, $125. In all, $163. W aianae. Contributed for meeting house at W aialua, $15. W a i a l u a . Contributed for the meeting house, $230,67, besides voluntary labor for the same. K aneohe. Contributions for the meeting house, $75, besides voluntary labor for the same. W a i m e a , Kauai. the past year, $60. Contributed by the people for schools K oloa. Contributions to purchase a bell, $150, also $10 to aid the poor of the church. W aioli. Contributed for a bell, $38. Monthly con­ cert, $3,25. In all, $41,25. P opery.— H a w a i i . T h e papists have made considera­ ble efforts in all parts of this Island, except Kohala. T h ey have three French priests in the vicinity of Waim ea. But their success has not been great in any part of the Island, but greatest among the most ignorant, and in places most remote from the stations. INumbers, especially in Kona, are returning back to the Protestant worship. M aui. Catholics have done but little on this Island. Not many efforts have been made by them, and the few. that have been made are not very successful. M olokai. Cotholics have made some efforts in remote parts of the field, and with some success. O ahu. T here are three or four catholic priests on t h e Island. They have 16 or 18 schools, and as many places where they occasionally meet for worship. T heir success the past year has not been so obvious in and about H o n o ­ lulu as in the year before. At E w a they seem to be on the wane. At Wuianae, stationary. In W aialua and Koolau, they have made converts the past year. But near the close of the year there was a considerable turning �1842 .) S TAT E OF RELIGION'. 9 back from them. In the districts o f W a ia n a e , W aialua, and Koolau the proportion of catholics is probably one third of the whole. Catholic children go to school but a small part of the time. K auai. Many converts have been made in the vicinity of Waioli and Koloa, but not many in W aim ea; on the Island of JNiihau a large number have gone over to the pope. T h e catholic priests generally commence their efforts among the most ignorant, and in places most remote from the missionary station. T hey gain their converts more frequently by means of presents, promises and artful de­ vices than by any apparent conviction produced on the minds of the people of the goodness of their cause. State o f R eligion.— H a w a i i . From Ililo and Waimea nothing of very especial interest is reported. K ohala. An increased demand for the Scriptures is reported, and more attention to religion the latter than during the former part of the year. K ailua. Attention to religion has been unusually in­ teresting the past year-—the same is true of the station at K ealakekua. T h e r e is also a good degree of attention to religion at W aiohinu, in Kau. M aui . H ana. State of the church is encouraging. L ahaina. Sabbath schools rather interesting; congre* gation good, especially the latter part of the year. M olokai. Meetings well attended, and new interest awakened by protracted meetings. O ahu. P ro tracted meetings have been held during the year at nearjy all the stations, and in many of the villages, general results interesting— influence of the protracted meetings on the church members good. K auai. Protracted meetings have been held at Kalaiamea, and at Waimea. T hese had a good effect in awakening the church; but the effect of the meetings on the impenitent was not, apparently, very permanent;, ��1842 .) COMMON SCHOOLS. 11 Common Schools— H i l o and P u n a . N o . of schools, 54. T h e present number of children in the schools, 2,658. N u m b er of readers, 1,474. N um ber in Mental Arithme­ tic, 994. N um ber in W ritten Arithmetic, 269. N um ber in C hildren’s Arithmetic, 974. N um ber of writers, 535. N u m b er in Geography, 267. N u m ber of teachers, 100. N u m b er of children who have joined the catholics, 10. Examinations the past year, 3. N um ber of children in the station school, 110. N um ber who attend the teach er’s school, 36. T h e schools are reported to be unusually prosperous*. M u c h time has been spent in visiting them. T here has been an increase of several hundreds of readers the past year. Also in W ritten and M ental Arithmetic, and Geog­ raphy very good progress has been made. T he sabbath school of 500 or 600 children has been well sustained. T h ere has also been a sabbath school for adults. K ohala. T he schools are reported to be in a low state, chiefly for lack of teachers qualified to instruct and inter­ est the children, and also for want of means to support the teachers. A te a c h e r’s school was established about 4 months since in the hope that the character and interest of the schools might be elevated. It embraces the entire number of teachers, and has, so far, sustained both its number and interest undiminished. It is held on W ednesday of each week. T h e studies are Arithmetic, Geography, and childs book on the soul. About 30 of the most promising females have been selected, and are taught by Mrs. Bond 4 days per week, some of whom come from 5 to 8 miles to attend the school. Studies pursued are Arithmetic, Daily Food, Little Philosopher, and the Bible. T h e whole number of schools is 31; T eachers, 45; Pupils, 882; R eaders, 399; W rite rs, 110; Childs Assistant, 242; M ental Arithmetic, 73. Some of the children in the Sabbath School have committed, and recited to their T eachers, 80 verses of Scripture in a w ee k ; others 40, and others 20, besides their daily recitations in school. W aimea. About the middle of A ugust, Mr. Lyons opened a school for the more advanced girls of the station. T h e l ’st of September a school was opened for the instruc­ tion of native teachers, a n d promising youth selected from �12 COMMON SCHOOLS. (1 8 4 1 the different sohools in the field. Some of the pupils from abroad were boarded at the station by members of the church. T he school was continued 5 months, from 5 to 6 hours per day, and 5 days per week. Studies Reading, W riting, Mental and W ritten Arithmetic, Geography, Astronomy, Child’s Book on the Soul, N atural Theology, C hurch Catechism, H aw aiian code of laws and Singing. During the 1’st term the number of pupils was 40, du­ ring the 2 ’nd 50. T he examinations, the l ’st of which oc­ cupied days and the 2 ’nd 1J, showed commendable pro­ gress. T he number of schools in the field is 21, pupils 928, readers 445, W riters 667, M ental Arithmetic 420, G e o g ­ raphy 15. These schools continue in a prosperous state. But it is probable they w ill not continue so for a long time, unless something more efficient is done to support the teachers. T here have been during the year three general ex­ aminations of schools; increase of readers during the year, 240, of Writers, 160 in G eography 40. T h re e Sabbath schools have been kept up for a term o f 5 months, and two have been sustained during the year. K ealakekua . N o report i s g i v e n , e x c e p t that th e s c h o o l s a re d o in g as w ell, a n d , in s o m e c a s e s , b etter thaii t h e y w e r e last year. K ailua. T he schools which were reported last year are all still sustained, the number of pupils somewhat less­ ened, some increase in the number of readers ; the T e a c h ­ ers are poorly qualified for their work, and receive but a partial support, either from the parents or from government. Notwithstanding their defects they are regarded as valu­ able men, and as rendering important aid in the work of enlightening the nation. T h e Catholics have drawn away a few of the scholars. M any, however, who were drawn away a year since, have returned, the pupils who can read have been supplied with Testaments Sabbath Schools. T h e adult school, which is under the care of Mr. Thurston, numbejs several hundreds, the daily food is their text book. T h e Children’s sabbath school under the care of Dr. Andrews numbers about 150, the scripture lessons is used as a text book. M rs. Andrews has a Bible Class for young females, No. from 40, to 50. �1842.) COMMON S CHOOLS . 13 H ana. No. of schools 33 ; No. of Teachers and assist­ ant T each ers 55; No. of scholars 17 24; a large proportion of whom are able to read, and a goodly number have ad­ vanced somewhat in the study of Arithmetic, Geography, W riting, &e. A school for teachers was opened in Ja nu ary and con­ tinued till the 22nd of April. W ailuku. N u m ber of schools 39. T he schools have been, on the whole, prosperous; during the year there have been three public examinations, besides a partial one con­ ducted by David Malo, as the K ahu K ula of Maui. No. of schools 39; T eachers 60; Scholars 2000. E xamined 1600; R ead ers 738, W riters 350, Arithmetic 500, G eog­ raphy 345. T o keep the present number of T eachers good and to bring forward better qualified ones, a station school has been taught during the year, by an industrious a nd well qualified graduate of the Mission Seminary. H e has had about 25 pupils, some of whom are quite forward. Sab­ bath schools on the morning of the L o rd ’s day are well at­ tended, not only at W ailuku but-at (3 or 7 out stations. L ahaina. T he schools have been more efficient the past, than in any previous year ; though in this respect some of them ditier widely from others T he schools are 18 in number, under the instruction of about 40 teachers, and assistant teachers. T he number of scholars is probably the same as last year, 11 2 0 . T he only examination du­ ring the year was held in September last. T hat usually held in April, was deferred to Ju n e next. T here is quite a destitution of school houses just now at Lahaina, but there is a prospect that 5 or 6 will soon be erected by government. All the scholars able to read in the schools throughout the field, have been supplied the past year w»th the New Testam ent, by the Lahaina Bible Society. This supply it is thought has done good, by communicating directly much Bible knowledge to the children, by furnishing them a per­ manent reading book, and by exciting in the schools a de­ sire to learn to read. Many new readers have been added to all these schools, A Sabbath school and bible class for adults have been maintained at the station every sabbath, and three sabbath 2 �14 COMMON S CHOOLS . ( 1842 . schools for children have been sustained at Lahaina, instead of one, as in previous years. Probably three times as many children have attended these three schools as attend­ ed the one previously. K aanapali. At this out station there are 6 schools, 6 T eachers, 307 scholars, 204 readers, writers unknown, 204 in Arithmetic, in Geography 38; the schools have been examined three times during the year. M olokai. N um ber of schools 15, T ea ch e rs J 9, schol­ ars 1070, readers 469, writers 102, arithmetic 285, geog­ raphy 158. At an examination of all the schools, held in February last, and continued for three days, there were pres­ ent 48S boys and 435 girls. Station school. N umber of scholars 288, readers 160, arithmetic 100, geography 90, writing 67, natural theolo­ gy 34; male T eachers 2, female T eachers 2. T h e sabbath schools at the station are as follows. C hildren’s school at 9, A. M. average number about 350, nearly half of whom recite the “ Daily F o o d .” They are in three divisions, and after reciting to native teachers they all assemble in one school and listen to instructions from the missionary. At 3 o’clock, the children belonging to the station school, and those who can read from the other schools, meet to repeat the text and to read the scriptures in course; though they have no other than native teachers, the exercise is a profit­ able one. T here is also an adult sabbath school, consisting of ail the members of the church and many others. It is thought to be productive of much good. H o n o l u l u 1st. N um ber of schools 17, T ea ch e rs 17, scholars 973, readers 397, writers 26, mental arithmetic 379, written arithmetic 85, geography 78, do. with maps 28. T hese schools have, on the whole, been prosperous, though not so much so, for a few months past, as they were during the former part of the year. T h e T ea che rs became much disheartened under frequent disappointments in not receiving their stipulated wages from government, T hey were disposed, at times, to abandon their employment, as teachers; but they were persuaded to continue it, in the hope that they would soon see better times. T here have been two general examinations of the schools in this district the past year, when all were assembled to­ �1842 .) COMMON SCHOOLS. 15 gether at the station. T h e first was in Oct. and continued four days, from the 1 1th,* to the loth. 761 children were present, 365 of which could read; the 2nd. examination was held in April; 973 children were present, and 397 readers. A t the close of the examination, they united with the children in the 2nd Parish, and with them and a large com­ pany of adults, proceeded to the valley ofP a u o a, where they partook of a feast. T h e K in g and others of the royal family, including the children of the chiefs, were at the head of the procession. Select Schools. M r. K n ap p ’s select school for boys and M rs. K n a p p ’s for girls have been continued through the year. T h e usual branches of common school education have been taught and Wi t h the usual success. Some in­ struction has also been given in “ Childs book on the soul,” M oral Philosophy, and “ N atu ra l Theology. ” T h e re are about an equal number of boys and girls, connected with these schools, amounting in all to as many as 80, but the average attendance is considerably less. T h e boys are selected from among the other schools, with special reference to preparing them to enter the Mission Seminary at Lahainaluna. T hese schools are becoming more and more inter­ esting to the teachers, and we hope proportionably profita­ ble and interesting to the scholars. Sabbath Schools T he sabbath school for children has been quite interesting. T he average number of attendance is 250; there have sometimes been as many as 330. Besides this school, which is superintended by Mr. Knapp, another has been taught by Mrs. Knapp, embracing the scholars of her select school. Some of the scholars appear well, and there is reason to think th a t they have been renewed in the spirit and temper of their minds. A school of adults, su­ perintended by Mr. Chamberlain, has had an average at­ tendance of 530 scholars during the year. Temperance. T h e great majority of the children in this field have united with a temperance society, pledging them­ selves to abstain from every thing that intoxicates, tobacco not excepted. H o n o l u l u 2nd, N umber of schools 5, number of T ea ch e rs 9, number of children enrolled during the year 601. T h e average number of regular attendance is 427. T h e r e have been three public examinations of schools du­ ring the year. T he 1st. was in July. T h e 2nd. in Octo- �16 COMMON S CHOOLS . ( 1842. her, and the 3rd. in March. T h e examination in October was continued three days, concluding with a dialogue, two orations, and a few pieces of vocal music. T h e schools never appeared more promising than on this occasion. On the day following the examination, the schools united with those in the 1st. Parish, and formed a procession and march­ ed up to Pauoa, and had a public dinner. About 500 chil­ dren and about an equal number of adults were present on this occasion. T h e King and Chiefs joined the procession and feast ; and at the close the King and Kekauluohi ad­ dressed the youthful congregation with much apparent in­ terest. T he schools have flagged some the past year owing to the fact thnt the Government have been slack in paying the teachers. By the Missionary, Mr. Smith, a writing school was taught three months, which made commendable profi­ ciency. T he sabbath schools have embraced about the same number of scholars as have attended the day schools. M r. Dimond has superintended the sabbath school for boys, Mr. Smith, the one for girls, excepting about 30 of the most intelligent, who meet with Mrs. Smith. E wa and W aianae . N u m b e r of schools 1°2. N um ber of T eachers 18, number of scholars 696. W a i a l u a . T he number of schools 16, number of schol­ ars present at the examinations, about 550. T h e examina­ tions of schools have been 4; the appearance of most of the schools, and the advancement in knowledge in some, has been encouraging. T eachers have received better pay for their services than ever before, and have in most instances performed their work with a measure of fidelity. Du ring the first six months of the year a school for teach­ ers and more advanced scholars was taught one hour each morning and also on Saturday afternoons., T h e branches attended to were review of Arithmetic, Mental and W ritten performed in connection, also sacred geography, and the making of maps, both ancient and modern for their own use. This school after about six months continuance with fre­ quent interruptions, was given up from inability , on the part of Mr. Emerson to attend to it any longer. K aneohe. N um ber of schools 8, number of T ea ch e rs 9, number of scholars 439. A school has been taught on Saturday afternoon for T ea ch e rs throughout the district. T he schools are more prosperous than formerly. T h e r e �1342 .) COMMON S CH O O L S . 17 have been three examinations during the year. ' A school tor adults has been taught 2 days in a week, chiefly for their improvement in reading; number of children who at­ tend the sabbath school, 130; number of adults who attend sabbath school, 200. T h ere are 5 Catholic schools for children in this district. W aioli. N um ber of schools 14, number of teachers 18, scholars 432, readers 2 34, writers 41, mental arithmetic 185, written ‘arithmetic 19, geography 50. The station school is under the care of 3 native teachers, two of whom are graduates of the mission seminary. It numbers over 100 pupils. T h e out schools have been somewhat thinned by the influence of the Roman catholics. A F rench priest is stationed at Maloaa, a little village about 13 miles from the station. T h e head man of the place has joined him, they have erected a church and are making consider­ able progress in building up their cause. T hey have a school of 50 or 60 children, most of whom have been drawn away from the P rotestant schools. M any things operate to lead the children to the catholic school. Some of these are the F rench language, saying prayers to M aria instead of studying, and the prospect of cloth held out to them by their teacher. Island school. An Island school is taught by Mr. J o h n ­ son,consisting of34 boys selected from the Island as follows: 9 from W a im e a; 6 from Koloa; 6 from L ilu e and 13 from W aioli. T he object of the school is twofold, viz : to raise up te achers for the common schools, and to prepare schol­ ars for the mission seminary. T h e scholars from abroad are fed and watched over by members of the church at Waioli. T he school would be put on the plan of manual labor could a ready market be found for such produce as might be raised. Mr, Johnson has had a weekly meeting for teachers on Saturday morning, to instruct them in those branches which they teach, to answer any questions that may occur to them during the week, and to give them practical instruction on the management of schools. This meeting has been kept up for 6 months, during which time they have gone through the C hild’s Book on the soul, a part of mental arithmetic, and a part of the work on N atural Theology. A sabbath school of-about 100 children in the morning, and a Bible �13 COMMON S CtlOOtS . (184*1 class in the afternoon, of from 100to 200, have been under the superintendance of Mr. Johnson. L i h u e . N um ber of schools 5, teachers 7, scholars 185, readers 123, writers 23, arithmetic 64, geography 8. The catholics have succeeded in getting away 12 children from one of these schools. K o l o a . N um ber of schools 6, teachers 7, scholars 226, readers 101, writers 52, arithmetic 42, geography 13. In the former part of the year the schools were in a prosper­ ous condition. N ever more so. Very few children of suitable age but were in school. And the teachers th o ’ not all that we could wish, were, on the whole, better quali­ fied than we had hitherto been able to obtain. But in D e ­ cember the P o p e ’s agents came into the field; and by pres­ ents, promises of presents and pretending to teach English, they drew away between 50 and 60 children after them. T he more remote schools, where there is least intelligence, have suffered most. But as some have already returned, the hope is indulged, that when the novelty is past, and they neither learn English, nor receive as many presents as they had been promised, of which some already complain, many oth­ ers may forsake them. A most serious obstacle to the progress of the schools, is the inadequate provision for the support of teachers T h e pittance they received from gov­ ernment was not only so inadequate to the wants of their fam­ ilies, but was collected with so much tardiness that, had it been their only resource, their families must have suffered. T o prevent some of the best teachers from leaving their schools, as they were about to do, aid to the amount of $100 in cloth was furnished by the Pastor. T he sabbath school of rising 80 scholars has been under the care of the elders; one of whom is the principal school teacher. W aimea . T h ere are 15 schools in this district, besides eight or ten on the Island of Niihau. In these 15 schools there are 530 children, 364 can read, 128 in arithmetic, and 65 in geography; the demand for books, especially the Bible, has been greater than in any previous year. Four of the schools are taught by graduates of the Seminary. One of them has a salary from the people. T h e people have contributed 60 dollars for schools, but they are so poor that �1842 ) ST ATI ST ICS OF SCHOOLS.' 19 the schools cannot be kept up in this way, and must go down, unless some more efficient agency is brought to bear upon them, 3. M ission Seminaries and Boarding Schools. M ission Sem inary at L ahainaluna. At the close of the last year 5 scholars remained in the Seminary, and 66 were added in the forepart of the year. O f this number one has been dismissed for improper conduct, and six are absent from ill health, leaving at present 100 in school. Branches taught have been much as heretofore. Less has been done than formerly in the way of translating, etc. �20 FEMALE SEMINARY, WAILUKU. ( 1842 . owing to the feeble health of the teachers. N o class has graduated during the year, as, owing to the recent em­ barrassments, none were admitted in season to graduate this year. T he general state of the school appears to be encour­ aging. Good attention is given to ^religious instruction, and the general conduct of the scholars has been good. A large school room has been completed, and 22 rooms have been added to the dormitories. T h e walls of these have been put up by the scholars, as also about two miles of stone wall on the land. T he services of David Malo have been secured to the school for $160 dollars per year. In answer to inquiries formerly instituted, it is. ascer­ tained that the whole number now living who have been members of the Seminary is 144. O f these 105 are use­ fully employed as teachers; 35 as officers of government. 8 of whom teach a part of the time; in other useful em­ ployments 7; doing nothing, or worse, 1 1. O f the above, 73 are church members in regular standing. N ine are of­ ficers of churches. T en are reported as openly immoral. One who was in school a short time, and was sent a way for incapacity, has joined the papists. Generally they are said to be efficient helpers. Female Sem inary, at W ailuku. T h e year commenced with 61 scholars. Eleven entered during the year who yet remain. Besides these there entered a few who soon left for incapacity, etc. F o u r have been dismissed for va­ rious reasons. T he present number is 69. T he health of the school has much improved during the year. N one have died excepting one who was an invalid before; and but two have been obliged to leave finally from ill health. Studies and general regulations have been much as form­ erly. Some additio n s have been made to the conveniences of the school, resulting in better health to the scholars. Good attention has been given to instruction, and discipline for de­ linquencies has rarely been called for, compared to most schools. Systematic measures have been taken to provide regular exercise. T he exercise has been encouraged when­ ever opportunity offered. T he school suffers a great lack of apparatus &c. P rospects are fair. School of C h ie f’s Children, at Honolulu. Prosperity has attended this school during the year. T h ere have �*34 -2.) BOARDING SCHOOLS. 21 been a few cases of serious illness, but the general health has been good. T h e school has received the favorable notice of the king and chiefs, and distinguished strangers. T h e expenses have been borne by the chiefs, and they have now assumed the expenses of the teachers. T he studies have been much as last year. English books have formed much of their reading during their leisure hours. Good attention has been given to religious instruction. T he whole school with their teachers made a visit to Maui, in the latter part of the year. B oarding School fo r boys at H ilo. This school number­ ed 50 boys at the commencement of the year. Fourteen of these soon left to enter the mission seminary at Lahainaluna. Thirty new scholars were received, of whom 2 were dismissed, leaving the present number 63, of whom 23 are church members. T he school is gaining in the hearts of the people. Some who have enjoyed its privileges are now teaching. Thirty are members of the mission semina­ ry. Five have graduated from that seminary and are now engaged in teaching. T h e health of the scholars has been affected by the more than usual amount of rainy, damp weather, though none have been dangerously ill. Two have united with the church during the year. T he general state of morals has been much as formerly. T he principle studies have been men­ tal arithmetic, geography, writing and singing. Boarding School for girls at Ililo. F or several months this school was suspended that a new school house might be built. But the building being long delayed, and the girls expressing a strong desire to return to the school, they were at length permitted, and were instructed in a workshop, and lodged among the best families in the neighborhood. T h e new school room 50 feet by 2 5h is now occupied by them. T he expense of the school is borne by the people, and by private donations. Their health has uniformly been good, and their progress pleasing. Statistics not given. M anual labor School at W aialua. T he year was com­ menced with twelve scholars, eleven more were admitted during the year; five have left, or been dismissed for v a ­ rious reasons,- leaving at the close of the year 19. As a general thing good health has been enjoyed. T h e school has gained favor during the year, and the prejudice of the �S CHOOL AT PUNAHOU. ( 1842 . people to such a course of industry has somewhat subsided. T h e studies have been Natural Theology; Geography, civil and sacred; mental and written Arithmetic. Some im­ provement is apparent in habits of industry, cleanliness, regularity, economy &c, which are a part of the plan of the school. A valuable grant of land has been made to the school by Government. T he school has been able to sup­ port itself during the year. 4. School jo r the Children o f the M issionaries. The following is an abstract of the report presented by the Trustees. At the last g en e ral m eeting the sum of $ 2 , 0 0 0 was a p prop riated for the purpose of establishing a school at P u n a h o u ; and a board of trustees was ap p o in ted to ca rry into effect the design of the mission, in rega rd to the school. It now belongs to the tru stees to rep ort the m anner, in which the m o n e y e n tru ste d to them , has been e x p e n d ed , an d also to m a ke k now n the w ants of the school, an d to suggest some points on which it may be well for the mission to act. •Amount o f M o ney E xpended. W h e n the mission voted the sum of $ 2 , 0 0 0 to c o m ­ m e n c e the buildings necessary to ac c o m m o d a te the school, th ey were aw are th a t the appropriation would be e x p e n d e d long before the buildings could be co m p le­ ted, an d , co nsequen tly, they c o m m e n d e d the cause to the liberality of the b re th re n . S om e of them resp o n d e d to the call, an d increased the appropriation by an addition o f $ 9 4 5 , 9 5 cts. T h u s the whole a m o u n t placed at the disposal of th e trustees was $ 2 , 9 4 5 , 9 5 . T h is has been ex p e n d e d , an d an a d d itio na l s u m .o f $ 2 5 5 , 8 6 m aking the whole a m o u n t e x p e n d e d up to the 14th inst. $ 3 , 0 0 5 , 1 8 . W i t h this sum, a building has been ere cte d co n tain in g a c co m m o d atio n s for the te a c h e r s ; 8 rooms 15 feet by 12, with a large closet each, for boarding sch o lars; a school room 31 feet by 1 6 ; a d in in g r o o m and sitting room, each 2 0 feet b y 16 ; also a kitchen, pantry a n d coo k house. Only a �1342.) S CHOOL AT P UNAHOI T. 23 few o f these rooms, how ever, are finished. E igh t of them are not yet p ainted, a n d the most of them are n o t ceiled. T h is brings the repo rt to The W ants o f the School. W h e n the mission a p propriated $ 2 , 0 0 0 last year, no one supposed th a t th e school could go into operation w ithout a fu rth er g r a n t ; or if any one did harbor such a th o u g h t, an inspection of the rooms an d prem ises in their p rese n t state would dissipate the illusion, a n d this holds true, n o tw ith s ta n d in g more than a tho usand dol­ lars, in ad dition to the appropriation, have been e x p e n ­ ded. T h e school room has neither seats, nor desks. T h e d in in g room has no furniture, exc ept a table. T h e lodg ing rooms are literally em pty, and without ceiling, an d some of them not vet p ain ted . O n e of the courts is w ith o u t a fence, an d the other needs a couple of gates. T w o b a th in g houses will also be n ee d e d . M easu res have already been taken to have a part of the lot cultivated, a n d this, though it may be ec on om y in the e n d , will be exp ense in the beginning. We m erely g lance at these items, w ithout e n larg ing upon them ; as a single glance m u st convince every one that a liberal app rop riation for the p rese nt year is n eeded . W hat is needed to g et the School into O peration. T o say n o th in g of the six or eight rooms, which m ust be pain ted as soon as paints can be obtained, the school room must be furnished with desks and seats forthw ith. T h e trustees would rec o m m en d that the pare n ts, whose children may board at the school furnish the lodging rooms for the present. As soon as possible it will be.well for the mission to furnish each lodging room with a bedstead, matress, p erhaps a table an d three or four chairs. Support o f the B oarders. U p o n a plan for supp o rtin g the children, who m a y wish to b o ard at the school, the trustees did not com e to a decision. T h e y would propose, however, th a t the �24 AP PROP RI AT ION OF F U N D S . ( 1842. teachers allow a certain sum a w eek, to he agreed u p ­ on, for their own board, an d that the r e m a in d e r at the en d of a term , or of a year, be equally assessed on the boarders. Sh a ll the School be e x c lu d e 1 N o one of the trustees is prepa re d to d ec id e in the affirmative. As the question is an im p o rta n t one, an d must com e u p for the action of the mission, it should be considered and discussed with candor, and the a r g u ­ m ents pro a n d con should be w eighed before the d e ­ cision is passed. Resolved, T hat an appropriation o f $ 1,000 be made to the School at Piinahou for the purpose of liquidating its present debt, and furnishing the school room with desks, seats, &,c. Resolved, T h a t the T rustees have discretionary powers to admit children, besides those belonging to the mission, on the condition, however, that they board at the school. 5. Case o f the Oregon Brethren Voted, T hat the Rev. Asa 15. Smith, of the Oregon Mission, be invited to attend the sessions, and unite with us in the deliberations of this meeting. In regard to the brethren P aris and Rice, who have been laboring acceptably at. important stations during the last year, no order could be taken, in as much as no communi­ cations have been received from the Board in reference to their case; the subject was, therefore, left as disposed of at the last general meeting. 6. Appropriation o f Fluids. T h e C om m ittee ap p o in ted to divide, the funds of the mission, beg leave to report, th a t the sum available for the support of families an d the various objects of the mission for the year c o m m en c in g tfie 1st. day o f April last, am ounts to $ 3 3 , 5 0 0 , exclusive o f $ 1,500 reserved by the T re a s u re r of the Board in Boston for the sup port o f returned missionaries, an d ch ild ren of missionaries in the United S tates. �3842.) APPfcOPRlATlON or PUNDS. This sura consists of the following: Balance of the grant for the year ending July 31, 1842, . . . . $11,166 67 Proportion of grant for the year commencing Aug. 1, 1842, supposed to be the same as the previous year, 8 months, . 22,333 33 $33,500 00 They recommend that this sum be appropriated as followe; M is s io n a r ie s . Alexander, Andrews, S. L. Armstrong, B;iiley, Baldwin, BishopBond, Chamberlain* Clark, Coan, Conde, Cooke, Dole, Dibble, Dimona, Emerson, Forbs, Green, Gulick, Hall, Hitchcock* Ives, Johnson, Knapp, Locke, Lyman, Lyons, Paris, Parker, Rice, R o g c rS ) Smith, A. B. Smith, Lowell, Thurston, Whitney, Wilcox, Brown, Lydia, Ogden, Maria, Smith, M. M. 3 �26 a p p ro p ria tio n or funds. (1842. Special Grants. Mission Seminary, Female Seminary, Boarding School Hilo, School at Punahou, Printing Department, Lahainaluna, Printing Department, Honolulu, Engraving, General Meeting, Depository, Medical Department, Contingent Fund, Debt to Mr. Richards, Wm. P. Alexander, Andrews, L. Andrews, S. L. Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, Bond, Clark, Dibble, Kmerson, HalL Hitcncock. Johnson, I,ocke, Ogden Miss, Parker, Rogers, Smith L. Smith, M. M. Wilcox, Resolved 1, That Mr. Gulick be allowed from the contingent fund what may be immediately needed to fit up the house Ttt Nuuanu, belonging to the mission, so as to render it a desirable habitation for himself and family. Resolved 2, That provision be made from the con­ tingent fund for the passage and support of the mission­ aries that are expected during the present summer. Resolved 3, That the expense of removing Mr. Em­ erson and family to Lahainaluna, be also defrayed from the contingent fund. �1842.) L OC A TI O N. 21 Resolved 4 , T h at notw ithstanding the desirableness o f erecting a perm anent d w elling at W aiohinu, on H aw aii, the funds o f the m ission will not adm it o f a grant the present year for that purpose; unless a ballance should remain from the contingent fund, after paying the exp en ces o f the exp ected reinforcem ent, and p ro v id in g for their personal wants the remainder o f the year. Resolved 5, T h at the mission approve o f the steps ta­ ken by Brother Paris in erecting temporary buildings the last year, at W aioh in u, and recom m end that he be allow ed to draw from the contingent fund what may be necessary to pay his debts contracted thereby, also that he be perm itted to expend what may be further requir­ ed to make him com fortable, until such time as he shall receive in telligen ce from the Board respecting his future destination. 7. Correspondence. The Committee o f Correspondence would recommend that those brethren, who were appointed last year to cor­ respond with C olleges, Seminaries and Missions, and who have not performed the work assigned them, write in ac­ cordance with the vote o f last year, as soon as possible. They would also recommend that those who have received letters, answer them. 8. Location. T h e C om m ittee to whom was referred the subject o f L ocation beg leave to report as fo llo w s; 1. In view o f the circum stances o f Mr. Gulick ; his own health and that o f his w ife, and the importance also that his children should en joy the advantages o f the school at Punahou, w e recom m end that he remove to the Island o f Oahu, to labor the present year as an evan­ g elist ; and that he be allow ed the use o f any avail­ able property at K oloa belonging to the m ission— such as portions o f the flocks and herds that may be spared w ithout injury to the station, also sugar cane or any �T H E O LO GI C AL E D U C A T IO N .. ( i a e productions o f the ground that can be disposed if to ad­ vantage— for th e purpose o f securing to him self and family the accom m odations o f a dw elling house. 2. T hat in view o f the contem plated removal o f Brother G ulick, m easures be taken by the Brethren on Kauai for the temporary supply o f that station. 3. T h at in case o f the arrival, o f a clergym an, by th e expected reinforcem ent, that K oloa be regarded as having the first claim to his services. 4. T h at the exp ected Physician be located at K oloar in reference to supplying the m edical wants o f K aua i. 5. T hat, in view o f the enfeebled state o f the sem i­ nary at Lahainaluna for want o f more teachers, M r. Emerson be appointed to that Institution, to assum e such a departm ent o f labor as may be agreed upon by him self and the other teachers there. 6. T h at the R ev. A . B. Smith be invited to reside at W aialua, till he hears farther from the Board. T. T h at in regard to the request o f Mr. Ives to b e rem oved to Punaluu in Kau on H aw aii,the measure does not seem a practicable one, inasmuch as the funds o f the mission will not admit o f a grant the present year for buildings, and the health o f Mrs. Ives would in th e opinion o f the physicians be endangered by a removal to a new and rem ote station, w ithout the advantages o f a comfortable habitation. 8. T h at as Mr. Green has requested to be dism issed from the Fem ale Sem inary, his request be granted, and that Mr. Bailey be appointed to supply his place in that institution. Mr. Green having communicated to this meeting his purpose to leave the further service of the Board, and con­ fidently expecting a dismission from th^rn in the course of the year, yet still being willing to continue at his present station, though not regarding himself as having any claim s upon it ; Wherefore, �1842 .) EMP. D ISM ISSED MISSIONARIES. 29 Resolved, That we approve of Mr. G reen’s remaining at Wailuku for the present, and occupying it as a field belong­ ing to the American Board. 9. Theological Education. On this subject the following report was adopted: T h is subject has long dw elt in our m i n d s ; b ut it is now u rged upon ou r a tten tio n afresh, not only by the d e s titu te a n d increasingly exposed condition o f m a n y large fields on the Islands, an d the overw helm ing a m o u n t of labor now devolving upo n those of us w ho are pastors of ch urehes, b u t by a n a n i m a t e d ap peal from the Board; T h e re fo re , Resolved, T h a t w hile promising native ca n d id a tes for the gospel ministry are so few, a n d those most promising in our ch u rc h es are imperiously n e e d ed on their respec­ tive Islands, it is in e x p e d ie n t at present to a tte m p t a n y th in g in the form o f a theological school or seminary for th e whole I s la n d s ; b u t th a t it be r ec o m m en d e d to the b re th r e n of each Island to confer tog/ether on this subject, e n te r upon the work as individuals, or w here practicable, d esig n ate one of their n um be r, to devote such a portion of his tim e as he an d they m a y deem p roper to a class in T h eo lo g y , and also to m ake all such a r ran g e m en ts as may be necessary to jcarry this suggestion into effect. 10. E m ploying Dismissed Missionaries. The committee to whom was referred the subject of em­ ploying those of our number who have asked a dissolution o f their con&eetioo with the American Board, beg leave to report. 1.’ The business of employing missionaries to be sup­ ported by the funds committed to the American Board be­ longs to the Prudentai Committee, and, in *he opinion ot your Committee, it would be virtually taking this work out of their h&nds to employ those whose connection with the Board is dissolved, except in cases o f em ergency. % Your Committee do not consider it out of order to employ dismissed missionaries and others of a pproved char~ 3* �30 MEDIOAL W ANTS, ( 1842 . acter, as temporary helpers in various departments o f our work, subject to the revision of the Prudential Committee. 11. E n graving. The Committee to whom was referred the subject o f en­ graving beg leave to report, 1. That arrangements be made with Mr. Andrews, by the Printing Committee at Lahainaluna, to furnish as soon as possible the maps which shall be recommended in the re­ port on assignments,provided that, the expense in all to the mission, shall not exceed one hundred dollars. 2. That the secular agent be instructed to send for a rolling press and other implements for carrying on the work o f engraving. 12. M edical Wants. Y o u r c o m m ittee on M edical w ants, present an d pros­ pective, beg leave to rec o m m e n d , 1st. T h a t for the p rese n t year we a c c e p t th e p ropo­ sition of Doct. J u d d as follows. F o r house rent, use o f herd, etc., will do all I can to supply the m edical w ants of the mission as form erly.” 2nd . T h a t the co m m itte e to write th e g eneral le tte r be in stru c ted to inform the B oard o f the medical w ants of O a h u , and request th a t a Physician for this Island be se nt in addition to those alre a d y w ritten for. 3rd. T h a t Doct. L afon be em ployed for the present y ea r to a tte n d to the medical calls o f the families and S em inaries on M aui a n d M olokai, a n d to preach to seam en; an d th a t he be allow ed $ 4 0 0 an d a dw elln g house, the privileges of the depository, etc., for these services, or an equivalent for a house a n d o th e r privi­ leges usually enjoyed by m em bers o f the mission, an d that his traveling expenses, incurred in a t te n d i n g to th e medical calls of the mission, be d efrayed from the g ra n t to the medical d e p a r tm e n t. 4th . T h a t the locating c o m m ittee be in stru c ted to locate Doct. S m ith, o f the reinfo rcem ent exp e cted this season, at K oloa on K a u a i, to sup p ly the medical w a n ts �1842.) ASSIGNMENTS. 31 o f the families on th a t I s l a n d ; an d th a t in view o f th e location o f D oct. S m ith on K au a i, the trustees o f the mission sem inary he a u th o riz e d to apply for a n o t h e r P hysician for L a h a in a lu n a . Assignments. Committee on Assignments report as follows: T h a t o f the last y e a r ’s assignm ents the following be co n tin u e d . 1. A work on D om estic a n d Political E c o n o m y , by M r. A rm strong . 2 . C o rrec ted Edition o f the Bible, bv M r. Bishop. 3. C h u r c h M e m b e r ’s G u id e , by Mr. B aldw in. 4. Bible D ictionary, by Mr. E m e rso n . 5. T e a c h e r ’s M an ual, by Mr. P a r k e r . 6. U niversal H istory , by M r. G re e n . 7. S tu d e n ts M a n u al, b y M r. L y m a n . 8. W o r k on Physiology, b y Doct. A nd rew s. 9. N a tu r a l Philosophy, by Mr. Clark. 10. Life of Kapiolani, English an d H aw aiian , by M r. Forbes. 11. H istory o f the H aw aiian Islands, by Mr. Dibble. 12. T r a c t on M a tern al D uties, by Mr. E m erson. 13. A b rid g m e n t o f K eith on the P roph e cie s, by M r. H itc h co c k . 14. E v id e n ces o f Christianity, by M r Dibble. 15. S u c c in c t H istory of P o p e r y for C hildren, by M r. G re e n . T h e following additional works are recommended. 1. Ai o ka L a , for 1843, by M r. S m ith. 2. Small volume, H aw aiian C h u rch Music, with an introduction em b ra c in g the sim ple, elem entry rules, Messrs. S m ith a n d Hall. 3. A C a rd, c o n tain in g rules for o rth o g ra p h y , p u n c ­ tuation, rom an characters, multiplication table, etc., by Mr. K n a p p . 4. P o p e ry R e fu te d , a D octrinal C a te ch ism , by M r.. Baldw in. �32 ASSIGNMENTS. ( ! 842. 5. N evins on P opery, to be translate d, or som ething like it, a d a p te d to H aw aiians, b y Mr- T h u rs to n . 6. C h u rc h H istory revised a n d en larg ed, by M r. G reen. 7. T e x t book on T h e o lo g y with copious scripture references, by Mr. A lexander. -8. N o n a n o n a c o n tin u ed , by Mr. A rm strong. 9. A sim ple system o f Book K e e p in g , by Mr. Cooke. 10. A revision of the G e o g r a p h y , fitting the questions to the m aps, by M r. Bailey. 11. T h a t written copies be p r e p a re d , to be e n g r a v e d on copper o r zink for the use of tho schools to improve the p enm anship, Mr. C ham berlain. 12. T h a t Religious T r a c t s be p re p a re d in H a w a iia n a n d presen ted to the P rin tin g C o m m ittee for ] ublication, by the b rethren w ho m a y feet the nee d of them , a n d have tim e to p rep a re them. 13. T h a t Mr. A n d re w s p r e p a re by co n tra ct an ed i­ tion of the larger an d also smaller atlasses, for the b e n ­ efit o f the schools. Case of Doctor Judd. T h e following resolution was adopted: T h a t as D oct. J u d d has resigne d his co n n e ctio n w ith the mission, we therefore express to him our high estim ation o f his past services, a n d affectionately re­ quest him still to c o o p e rate with us in furth ering all the general objects of the mission, so far a s he can consist­ e ntly with his new e n g a g em en ts. Uniform method of making out reports. V o ted, that the b r e th r e n be req u e sted to m a ke out, in future, th e ir rep o rts of stations, schools, e tc ., on le tter p a p e r o f uniform size, w ritten in a fair h an d , with a m argin th re e q u a r te rs o f an inch wide; also that letters assigned bv the mission, of w hich cop ies are req u ired for the archives, he w ritte n in the sam e m a n n er; in or­ d e r th a t the m an uscrip ts m a y , in d u e tim e, b e b o u n d ju: p e r m a n e n t rec ords o f th e mission. �1842 ) STAN D IN G 33 C O M M IT T E E S . P rin tin g of the Minutes. R e sov ed, T h a t a sufficient n u m b e r o f the m inutes o f this meeting* be p rinte d to allow o f a copy being furnish­ ed to each o f the missions o f the B oard; provided the P ru d e n tia l C o m m ittee should a p p r o v e o f their being sent; a n d that Mr. C h a m b e rla in be requested to fo rw ard the sam e to the Missionary H o u se in Boston, with an explanation o f o u r wishes ad d re ssed to the Corres­ po n d in g S e c re ta ry . Standing Committees. F o r the Press at H o n o lulu; Messrs. A rm stro n g , Bish­ op, C h am berlain, H all an d L . Sm ith. F or the Press at L a h a in a lu n a ; M e ssrs. Clark, D ibble, a n d E m e rson. T r u s t e e s of the Mission S em in a ry and F em ale S e m ­ inaries; Messrs. Clark, Dibble, E m e rso n , Baldwin, H itc h c o c k , G re e n , a n d Bailey. T r u s te e s o f the School at P u n a h o u ; Messrs. A r m ­ strong, C ha m b e rla in, D ole, Hall, an d L . S m ith. T r u s t e e s o f the B o a rding S chool at Ililo; Messrs. L y m a n , C o a n , B ond, L y o n s, F o rb e s a n d T h u rs to n . T ru s te e s o f the School a t W a ia lu a; Messrs. L ock, Parker* A. B. S m ith, Cooke, an d Bishop. C o m m ittee to write the G en e ra l A rm sto n g , Bishop, an d P arker. L e tte r ; M essrs. Next General Meeting. V oted, T h a t our n ex t G en e ra l M e etin g he held a t H o n o lu lu , to c o m m e n c e the second. W e d n e s d a y in. M ay, 1843. �At the General Meeting held last year, a list o f periodi­ cals was circulated among the members of the Mission, and subscri­ bers obtained as follows: Andrews, L , 1 Am. A lmanac; 1 Bib. Rep. 8vo., begin Jan. 1841; I Moth. M a g .; 1 Olive L e a f and M essenger; 1 Y outh’s Comp.; 1 Annals de la P ropa g anda fide; I Maysville E agle, M ays., Ken. Alexander, W. P., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. R epos., 12 mo.; 1 Am. E le c .; I Bib. Repertory; 1 N . Y . O b s.; 1 N Y. Mercury. Armstrong, R ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Repertory; I Presbyterian. Bailey, E ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 N . Y. Obs.; 1 Boston Recorder. Baldwin, D ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Evangelist; 1 Am. and For. Anti-Slavery Rep., N . Y. Bishop, A., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 N . A. R eview; 1 Bib. R e p ., 12 mo.; 1 N. Y. O bs.; I N . Y. W. M ercury. Bond, E ., 1 Bib. Rep ., 8 vo., begin Ja n . 1841; Brown, M iss L ., 1 Boston Recorder. Cooke, A. S ., I Home M iss.; 1 Sabbath S. Visitor; 1 Evangelist; 1 Youth’s Comp.; 1 Teach. A ssist., by J. C. Taylor. Coan, T. 1 Am. A lmanac; 1 Quarterly Register. Conde, D. T ., 1 Am. Alm anac; 1 Bib Rep. 12 mo.; 1 Moth. M a g .; 1 Evangelist; 1 N . Y. W . M e rc u ry ; I L ad ies’ Book, by Mrs. H a le and others. Clark, E W ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Rep. 12 mo.; 1 Quarterly R eg.; 1 Moth. M ag.; 1 Boston Recorder; 1 Youth’s Companion. Chamberlain, L , 1 Am. Almanac; Y outh’s Comp. Depository, I North American Review; Bib. Rep., 12 mo.; 1 Am. E c le c .; I Am. Journal of Sci. and Arts; 1 Quarterly R eg.; 1 Foreign Quart.; I N . Y. Obs.; I B. R ec.; I Med. Journal; 1 N . Y. Mercury. Dibble, S., 1 Am. Almanac; I N . A. R eview ; 1 Am. E clectic; 1 N . Y. Obs.; 1 Youth’s Companion; 1 N . Y. Mercury. D ole, D ., I Am. Almanac; 1 Am. E clectic; 1 Chris­ tian Mirror, M e. �35 Emerson, J. S ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Rep. 12 ino.; 1 Moth. M ag.; J B. Recorder; 1 Youth’s Companion. Forbes, C ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. R ep., 1*2 mo.; 1 Evangelist; 1 Youth’s Companion; 1 Am. Eclectic. Green, J. S ., I Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. R ep., 1.2 mo.; 1 Quarterly R eg.; 1 Moth. M ag.; 1 Evangelist; 1 Am. and F . A . S. Reporter, N . Y .; 1 Emancipator; 1 N . Y. W eekly Mercury. Gulick, P. J ., 1 Am. E lectic. H all, E . O ., 1 Youth’s Companion; 1 N . Y. W . Mer. H itchcock, H . R ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Evangelist; 1 Y outh’s Companion; 1 N . Y . W. Mercury. Ives, M ., 1 Am. E clectic; 1 Bib. R ep., 12 mo.; 1 N . Y. Obs., written for July 12, 1842. 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Obs. �Members present, Organization of the M eeting, List of Overtures, Standing Committees, Printing Department, at Honolulu, Bindery, Printing Department, at Lahainaluna, Reports of Stations, Statistics, Common Schools, Statistics of Schools, Mission Seminaries and Boarding Schools, C ase of the Oregon Brethren, Appropriation of Funds, Special Grants, Correspondence, Location, Theological Education, Employing Dismissed Missionaries, M edical W ants, Assignments, C ase of Dr. Judd, Uniform Method of making out Reports, Printing of the Minutes, Standing Committees, N ext General M eeting, - pagft, 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 10 11 19 19 24 24 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 33. 33 53 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1842 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1842 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/abc47d1ec9275157f881117b8022ed3e.pdf c2c1c4e92b74558c71988e91f21ade2b PDF Text Text EXTRACTS FROM T H E M IN U T E S OF T H E GENERAL MEETING OF T H E SA N D W IC H ISLA N D S MISSION, H ELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AND JUNE, 1843 O ahu MISSION PRESS. 1843. �KOU1 STHT ’‘TO W - « > iiT a a M V? j p j ^ i * :g p atHT _'^■#9SNfs& 3 :: <7 LOI8 8 I M g a T IA J ei /jju jo k o ii • 1 1 3 ! W s X £ * ,H d ia ii wt ;»{?& # .eaafH v x n m in .t*>8t ~ ? ;'r �M IN U TES. A General Meeting of the Hawaiian Islands Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, on Thurs­ day, May 11, 1843, at 9 o’clock, A. M., and continued by Members present, adjournm ents until J u n e 3 R e v . T i t u s C oa n , “ D. B. L y m a n , Mr. A b n e r W i l c o x , Rev J ohn D. P a r i s , M ark I v es , A sa T h u r s t o n , E lias B on d , Hilo, Kau, Kealakekua, Kailua, Kohala, Hana, u Wailuku, u Lahainaluna, C( D. T. C o n d e , Mr. W i l l i a m H . R i c e , K E. W. C l a r k , Mr. E d w a r d B a i l e y , R e v . J ohn S. E m e r s o n , “ W m . P. A le x a n d e r , “ P e t e r J. G u l i c k , Kaluaaha, >Maui. Molokai. tc R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g , H onolulu, “ L o w e l l S m ith , tt D a n i e l D o l e , Punahou, Mr. L evi C h a m b e r l a i n , Honolulu, E d m u n d H. R o g e r s , H enry D i m o n d , << E d w in O . H a l l , (t S a m u e l N. C a s t l e , C( H orton O . K n a p p , (6 A mos S. C oo ke , R e v . A rtemas B ishop, Ewa, “ A. B. S m i t h , Waialua, u Mr. E d w i n L o c k e , Rev. B e n j . W . P a r k e rV J, Kaneohe, tC is Sam u el W h itn ey , G e o r g e B. R o w e l l , Waimea, Waioli, Oahu . Kauai. �4 LI ST OF O V E R T U R E S . ( 1843. Organization of the Meeting. Rev. B e n j a m i n W . P a r k e r , Moderator. Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n , Scribe. Mr. H o r t o n O. K n a p p , Assistant Scribe. Reception of Members. W hereas the following brethren, to wit. the Rev. J. D. Paris, Rev. A. B. Smith, and Mr. W . II. Rice, of the Oregon Mission, with the Rev. G .B . Rowell, and J. W . Smith, M. D., recently arrived from the United States, together with their wives, have been duly assigned to this Mission, therefore, R e s o l v e d ., T h a t we affectionately bid them wel­ come to this field of labor, to unite with us in the bu­ siness of this meeting, and also to cooperate with us in all the arduous duties of missionaries and helpers in effecting the benevolent objects for which we and they have been sent forth by the churches. L ist of Overtures. T h e committee consisted of Messrs. Thurston, W hitney and Armstrong. 1 General Letter. 2 Stand in g Committees. 3 Reports of Stations. 4 Location. 5 Salary and Mission Property. 6 Mission Seminary and Board­ ing Schools. 7 Appropriation of Funds. 8 Cor­ respondence. 9 Punahou School. (0 Theological Instruction. 11 Moral Reform. 12 Assignments. I. General Letter. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Coan, Dole and Thurston, was appointed to write the general letter to the Board, and Mr. Bishop to reply to various subjects contained in the letters of the Corresponding Secretary* w’hich have been received during the year. �1843. M inting. 2. Standing Committees. Printing Department at Honolulu. Account of printing from April 1, 1842, to April 1, 1843. mo. 8; 4 Kauoha H ou, (N ew T est.) e; 4 Buniana, (Pilgrim's Progress,) completed, 18 H ailoaa, (K ey to Colburn,) 2d ed., 24 Ai o ka La, (D aily Food, lor 1843,) 24 H imeni Kamalii, (Children’s Hymns, 2d ed.) 18 Kumu Mua, (First Book for Children.,) 16 Berita, (Church Covenant, 3d ed ) 16 K a Nonanona, (The Ant, a Newspaper,) 8 Tunes, notes, 8 Jobs, English and Hawaiian, 12 pp. copies, tot. pp. 60S: 10,000i 6,080,000 60Si 500> 304,000 72 10,000' 720,000 72 5001 36,000 324 10,000- 3,240,000 76 2,000 152,000 52 12,000 6,24,000 108 10,000 1,080,000 16 12,000 ] 92,000 16 10,000 160,000 128 3,000 384,000 8 6,000 48,000 8 4,125 33,000 Kauoha Kahiko, (Old T est.) 2,096 90,125 13,053,000 English. Easy Primer, Minutes o f General Meeting, 1842, Temperance Advocate, General Letters, 24 36 14 28 |16| 12 4 12 Included in the above are following work j printed on account o f the Am. Bible Society; Bible, Old and New T est., (unfinished,) 8 4 300 120 800 60 7,200 4,320 11,200 1,680 102 1 1,280 24,400 680 10,000 6,700,000 680 500 340,000 484 10,500 7,140,000 Printed on account o f the Am. Tract Soc. Pilgrim’s Progress, completed, Daily Food, for 1843, Children's Hymns, 18 21 18 324 10,000 3,240,000 52 12,000 624,000 108 10,000 1,080,000 484;32,000 4,844,000 Expenses o f Printing Office, 1,540 1-2 reams o f paper, at $3,50, 175 lbs. Ink, at 78 cts. Paid workmen, 11-2 bbls. glue, Contingencies, $5,291 136 1,558 60 32 75 50 50 00 45 $7,179 20 Cost o f paper and materials received during the year, including those o f the Bindery, $3,913 28 Received for job w ork, $‘226 37 Amount reported by the Stations, as received for books o f the A. B. C. F. M., Paper received per Sarah Abigail, 1,000 reams. per B;iering, 1,400 reams* $183 31 �(i 842. Bindery. N ew Testaments, Old Testament, vol. I., Old Testament, vol. II., Bibles, 12 mo., HuJi Kanaka, l :i, 2d edition, Pilgrim’s Progress,' H imeni Hoolea, Mane Lani, Sermons, Kurnu Kanawai, Helunaau, first p.art, Helanaau, com plete, Hope o ka Helunaau, Heju Kamaiii, Hailoaa, Tract on the Sabbath, Tract for Parents, Daily Food, Jobs, English books, Expenses o f Bindery, W ages of the workmen* Sundries, Bound. Distrib. On hand. 1,200 4,000 4,100 1,800 800 496 3,600 1,400 396 400 400 900 1,000 1 10,000 10,000 2,800 6,900 5,000 1,800 2,000 2,000 5,000 9,000 5,000 3,000 500 <vyO t/t>v 1,200 1,4f,0 2,400 1,300 3,480 2,050 1,500 1,000 3,000 1,350 2,000 650 8,000 2,000 3*000 800 12,000 12,000 276 $973 00 84 45 Total, not including the stock, $1,57 45 Received for job work, $79 92 Printing Department at L ahainaluna. copies. pp. Laws of the Government, Quarantine Laws, Questions for the Children’s Atlas, History of the Hawaiian Islands, tin. Scripture Geography, . Natural Theology, (2d ed.,) Tract on Punctuation, Questions on the Bible, Assistant in reading English, un. Algebra, Geographical Questions, Job work, to the amount of 40 pagfes, 32 350 400 32 240 2,000 8 1,000 174 24 36 2,000 600 200 200 16 400 48 14 40 1,000 1000 672 9,150 The whole amount expended, including printing and binding materials, and pay of workmen, is $1,111 74 Received for job work, part of which was per­ formed previously to the current year, $ 328 91 Charged for printing Natural Theology to account of Am. Tract Society, $ 343 00 �Reports otf stations. 1 3 . Reports of Stations. Missionary Seminary at Lahainaluna, M aui.— Number of scholars at the commencement of the year, 51 in the first class and 54 in second class. Whole number 105. No new scholars during the year. The health of the scholars has been generally good. Four have died, and the same number have been expelled. The moral condition of the school has been good. Thir­ ty four of the scholars are united with the church. Very little occasion during the year for discipline. Rev. J. S. Emerson entered Upon his new duties as a teacher of the seminary in the month of August. There were two examinations during the year, in Sept. and April* in the following branches; Writing, Music, Arithmetic, (mental and written,) Geography, Trigonometry, Algebra, Natural Theology and Moral Philosophy; and in Aprilj Some of the foregoing with the addition of the use of points, analysis and construction of sentences, Scripture Geogra­ phy, Chronology, Scripture History and Evidences of Christianity. A commencement has been made to instruct a small select class in English. Twenty two have been regularly dismissed. It is expected that a new class of 50 scholars will be ad­ mitted the ensuing year, and that some attention will be di­ rected to the commencement of a Theological class. Female Seminary, W a iluku, Maui.—The health of the scholars has been better than during any previous year. The teaching in the literary department has been per­ formed as usual—two hours a day and four days a week. Although but two hours are employed in teaching books, yet most of the time is employed in training of some sort. At daylight the scholars are summoned to the gardens— at 61/4 o’clock prayers, afterwards breakfast, arranging rooms, and then school. Dinner, recreation, school for spinning, weaving, sewing, knitting, &c., cultivating garden, supper. At evening, “ daily food” with religious instruction, and prayers. In respect to morality, the consciences of the scholars show an increasing activity, though no one gives decided evidence of having been converted during the year. Present number 62. Marriages during the year 5, to graduates of the High School. It is thought proper that the scholars marry before leaving the school. �8 Reports of st a t io n ; ( 1842 . Boarding school fo r Boys, at H ilo, Hawaii.— The health of the scholars has been good. Eleven have been dis­ missed, 14 received. Present number, 66. Three graduates of the high school have been engaged as assistants during the year. One of the scholars has act­ ed for two years as overseer of the boys. Studies the same as in former years, and with like pro­ ficiency. Twenty seven of the boys are church-members, others have been serious, and give evidence of piety. Drs. Lafon and Andrews, having occasion, at different times, to visit Hilo, have rendered valuable assistance in the school. Boarding School fo r Girls at H ilo, H a w a ii—This little domestic school under the care of Mrs. Coan has been in successful operation during most of the year. The pupils have made commendable proficiency in the various branch­ es to which they have attended, and the state and prospects of the school are encouraging. The health ofthe scholars has been good, and no one has died. The number of the scholars is 22, 18 of whom are members o f t h e church. The school has been sustained by the donations ofthe peo­ ple, of friends, and the personal efforts of its patrons. Manual Labor School, W aialua, Oahu.—The number of scholars during most of the year has been 22. These have shared largely in the loss that the station has sustain­ ed in the death of Mrs. Locke, it having been her prac­ tice to devote a large part of her time to them. Mr. Locke has not labored with his scholars as much as usual on account of Mrs. Locke’s sickness and death. The schol­ ars have labored 5 hours daily. Their studies, and their proficiency in them, has been as great, as the scholars in other station schools. The school has so far supported it­ self, and when the outstanding crops shall be gathered in, there will be an overplus sufficient to sustain the current expenses of the school during another ^ear. Chiefs' Children’s School.—This school has prospered as in former years. Not a single case of sickness has occurr­ ed among the scholars during the year now past. Their stud­ ies have all been in the Eng. language. These are Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, (mental and written) Geog­ raphy, Grammar, Composition, History, Natural Theolo­ gy, Drawing and Singing. Two of the girls are learning to play on the pianoforte, and make pleasing proficiency. �1843.) REPORTS OF STATIONS. 9 The Government of the school is still paternal. The num­ ber of scholars is 15, 8 girls and 7 boys. The entire ex­ pense is susfained by the King and Chiefs. No one gives decided evidence of piety. The health of Mrs. C. during the year has been feeble. Punahou School, or School fo r Missionaries' Children.— This school, on which so many fond anticipations are founded, and in behalf of which so many prayers have been offered, went into operation July 1 1th. of last year (1842.) Fifteen scholars were present the first day. On the sec­ ond day there was an addition of five, and two more dur­ ing the term, making 22 in all, eight of whom were board­ ers. During the second term which commenced Oct. 11, 8 more were added to the school and four to the family. The first and second terms were each of them twelve weeks long. During the third term, which continued nine weeks, there were fifteen boarders. The studies of the school have been Reading, Spelling, Geography, Arithmetic, History, English Grammar, Latin, Writing, and Drawing. The great object in the school room has been to make schol­ ars, to form in the children habits of patient and vigorous study, to give them that mental discipline which enables its possessor to think of nothing but his book while it is before him. The object is to make them perfect in what they do study, and not to go over a large number of books. Be­ sides the studies of the school room, Miss Smith has had an evening exercise with the boarders in singing, or they have listened to the reading of some interesting and in­ structive work. Religious Instruction. The boarders have attended once on the Sabbath at the Chapel of the Seamen’s Preacher. They also commit a verse of Scrip­ ture daily. The health ofthe scholars has been remarka­ bly good. It is recommended that three additional rooms be built this year. A good library is also much needed; for. as the scholars of the school are now to form their style of thinking and writing, they ought to have access to the best models in the language. The report also speaks of the need of more help. Select Schools. Mr. Johnson’s select school at Waioli, Kauai, has been in operation during the year, and has numbered from 32 to 40 scholars, The interest which they have taken in their �10 RE PO R T S OF S TA TI O N S . (1843. studies has been for the most part good, and their progress commendable. Their studies have been Arithmetic, Geog­ raphy, Child’s Book on the Soul, Elements of Astronomy and Geometry, Reading, Writing, Little Philosopher and Catechism. Some attention has been paid to composition and drawing of Maps They have also done something at manual labor to pay for their books, and to fence and cul­ tivate the school house yard. Select school at Honolulu.— Mr. K napp’s select school of boys is somewhat different from former years, being composed of scholars from different parts of the island, who board with relatives and church members. The ob­ ject ofthe school is to prepare boys for the Mission Semi­ nary. The number ofscholars is 40, and they have generally well attended to their studies. These are Reading, Writing, Geography, Mental and Written Arithmetic, and Elements of Geometry. Mrs. Knapp’s select school of girls has been in operation during the most of the year. The branches taught are Reading, Geography, Arithmetic, “ Child Book on the Soul” and “ Natural Theology.” There have been times of seriousness and concern on the subject of religion, and some give evidence of “ walking in the way of truth.” Select school at Kohala.— This school was commenced 8 months since, has 14 scholars. Its object is to prepare boys for Hilo Boarding school, and to raise up teachers. Mr. Bond has also had a school for teachers two days in each week. School for Teachers at H ilo.— This has been continued through another year, and has embraced lads and young men designing to qualify themselves for teaching. The year has been divided into two terms of six months each. At one term, one set of teachers has attended school, and another taught; and at the next, those having taught, have attended the school, and those having been taught, go out to teach. Forty five attended the first term, and about 80 the second term. Their studies have been Reading, Writing, Geography, Mental and Written Arith­ metic. Station Schools at Hilo. The usual branches have been taught, and by native teachers. Number of scholars 130. Their progress is encouraging. �1843 ) RE PO R T S OF S T A T I O N S . H ana, M aui.— This station school has been interrupted by the ill health of Mr. Rice. First term of 2 months 55 scholars; second, teachers and assistant teachers; third term, a smaller class of select scholars designed for Mis­ sion Seminary. W ailuku.— A station school has been taught here by a graduate from Lahainaluna. No statistics of this, nor of the common schools. Common Schools, of Hilo and P una.— Number of exam­ inations three. The schools are considered as in a flourishing condition, and their examinations now far sur­ pass what they were in former years. Each school has a black board, and in the process of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, many of the children perform with great rapidity and correctness. During the year, 42 school houses have been built, and most of them are large and pleasantly situated with verandas and play grounds around them. 123 children have gone off to the Papists. K au.— The schools are in a low condition, some of the children have left to go to the Papists. A school for teachers has been kept up about 8 or 9 months, 4 days in a week, and 3 hours a day. During the year seven school houses have been built by Government, and more are needed. The Sabbath school has been large and interesting at Waiohiriu. Mrs. Paris also has taught a small school of church members. Kealakekua.— There has been a gradual improvement in the schools during the past year; 30 scholars have gone off to the Papists. K a ilu a — Dr. Andrews has been absent most ofthe year. The schools have been much as usual. No statistics. Sabbath school, sustained as usual, though Dr. Andrews has been absent. Several school houses have been built, also one stone school house. W aimea, Hawaii.— The external appearance of the pu­ pils exhibits more of a civilized aspect than formerly. Their manners are also pleasing, as well as their readiness to an­ swer the questions put to them. Mr. Lyons speaks in very commendable terms of their last examination, of the nu­ merous verses of Scripture committed, the stand the children �12 REPORTS GF S T A T I O N S . (1843. bad taken in reference to tobacco and temperance, and finally, of the increase in numbers and in knowledge. Kohala.—24 permanent stone school houses have been commenced, and most ofthem finished and occupied. Teach­ ers rather inefficient. Parents enlisted in the rising genera­ tion. Papists doing what they can to oppose education. Schools most of the year kept in a very good state. The Sabbath school at the station is also interesting. H ana, M aui.— Teachers complain of being poorly paid. This is also the case at many of the stations. Parents un­ willing to do their part in the education of their children. W ailuku.— Much as usual, though no particulars or statistics. The Sabbath school appears very well, both children and adult. Kaanapali.— Schools very much as usual with a little inrf crease of scholars. Lahaina.— No statistics; schools much as usual and prosperous. Govt, prompt in paying teachers, and parents more interested in the instruction of their children. Molokai.— No statistics. Schools as prosperous asdur-^ ing any previous year. Station school of 200 taught by graduates from Lahainaluna. The Sabbath school num­ bers 350 or 400 and is conducted, as in former years. Kaneohe, Oahu.— No account of schools. W aialua.— No statistics. Three schools destitute of teachers. New teachers are very much needed. Ew a and W aianae.—These schools are more flourishing than formerly. Parents backward about contributing to the support of teachers. Schools 17, scholars 688. Honolulu lst.— The out schools are in different degrees of prosperity in different parts of the field. Teachers have' suffered some from an incompetent support. An English school of twenty five scholars is taught by William Kanui, and excites a considerable interest. The station schools, for the past few months not so full and flourishing as form­ erly, owing to the peculiar temptations growing out of the transactions of the Carysfort, &.c. Whole number of child­ ren in the field about 900 that attend schools. In October there was a Juvenile Temperance celebra­ tion. The children all assembled at the second church, �1843.) RE PO R TS 13 OF ST AT IO NS . Hilo and Puna, Kau, Kealakekua, Kailua, Waimea, and Hamakua, Kohala, H a n a and Wailuku, Kaanapali, Waioli, # No. in written do. No. in men. arith. No. in Geography. No. of writers. No. of readers. Number of child­ ren enrolled. No. of teachers. S TATI ONS . No. of schools. there were some addresses and singing, then, marching to the old grass church, they partook of a feast provided for the occasion. Sabbath schools much as usual. Honolulu 2nd.—The former part of the year the schools appeared remarkably well. The latter part quite the con­ trary. Number of scholars 607. Teachers not well paid, some left teaching to engage in the service of the chiefs. W aimea) Kauai.— H ere, schools are in a prosperous state. Lahainaluna teachers are rendering more effici­ ent aid in the schools than formerly. Koloa.— No report. 53 107 2,658 1,335 538 552 947 503 600 340 50 160 18 22 189 255 49 24 22 1,045 450 22 35 1,128 632 498 100 522 147 33 3d 1,000 33 1,657 6 15| 6 15 322 417 710 188 126 452 145 189 79 123 270 115 99 239 18 Meeting Houses.— Hilo. A new meeting house has been completed, during the past year, and on the 8th of June it was dedicated to the service of Almighty God. The house is a substantial, commodious building. K au.— Preparations are now being made for the erec­ tion of a large house of worship, at the station. The na­ tive house, at present occupied, has been enlarged, nearly one half. The stone meeting house at Punaluu has been roofed, fenced in, and prepared for meetings. 2 �14 REPORTS OF STATIONS*. ( 1843. Kealakekua.— Five meeting houses have been built by the church members. One of these is laid up with stone and lime; and one with dry stone walls. The other three are grass houses. A few days of Government work were laid out upon them. Waimea.— At several places, the church members have aided in erecting meeting houses, some of which have been furnished, in part, with mats, seats and simple pulpits. The stone house, at the station, has been long in building. Nor is it yet complete. A portion of it has, however, been floored, a pulpit erected, and seats prepared sufficient to render the house convenient and comfortable as a place of worship, The dimensions o f the house are 120 feet by 50 feet. W ailuku.— The roof of the station meeting house, hav­ ing been found to be unsafe, was taken down, and a new safe roof substituted. Other considerable improve­ ments have also been made on the house. Kaluaaha.— A stone house is in progress of erection. W aialua.—The stone meeting house at the station has been finished, and was dedicated on the 28fhof Sept. 1842. E w a -^-The meeting house at Waianae was blown down the past year and efforts are now being made to erect a new one in its place. The meeting house at the station has been enlarged and completed. Honolulu 1st. church.—The work on tho new meeting house was brought to a close about the 1st of July, and on the 21st day of that month the house was dedicated to Al­ mighty God with appropriate exercises. The first stone of this house was laid Sept.* 18, 1838. The expense of the house, so far, has been about $30,000; all of which is paid except $120. To finish the house in accordance with the original plan a great deal more of la­ bor and expenditure will be necessary. Kaneohe.— The meeting house at this station has been completed. C ontributions. K a `u.—Monthly contributions have amounted to about fifty dollars. H ilo.—Contributions about $400, to pay for the erec­ tion of the new meeting house, besides a considerable �1843.) R E P O R T S OF S T A T I O N S . 15 amount in labor for the support of the female boarding school. Kealahekua.— Contributions at thfs station about $121, chiefly by the women. This sum has been applied for the spread of the gospel; and is exclusive of the contributions and labor of the males towards the meeting house erected the past year. W aimea.— A considerable amount has been given the past year, for various benevolent objects. The sum not precisely known. Kohala.— About $230 have been contributed during the past year. This sum has been applied for the support of schools. H ana,— $192,73 have been given; besides a considera­ ble amount of labor towards the erection of a meeting house. W aialua.— Whole amount contributed $138,09; a part of which only was given by the people. Kaneohe.—Amount contributed in money is $40, besides the same amount in produce. Honolulu 1st.— More than $400 have been contributed. Honolulu 2nd.— About $244 is the amount given the past year. E wa,—$140 have been contributed towards repairing and erecting meeting houses. W aioli.— Contributions have been made towards pro* curing a bell for the meeting house, amounting to more than $70. P o p ery. Hawaii.—The papists have continued their efforts in the various portions of the island; considerable progress has been made by them in one or two ofthe districts, whilst in others it is believed their cause has been retrograde. M aui.— Romanism has made little progress on this island. M olokai.— Catholics have made some efforts in remote parts of the field, and with some success. Oahu.— Several Catholic priests are on this island. The success of their cause has not been so obvious the past year, as iri some previous years. Progress has been �16 R EP O R TS OF ST AT IO NS . ( 1843. greatest on the back parts of the island. In several dis­ tricts catholics form a considerable proportion of the whole population. Kauai.— In some portion ofthe island the efforts of the Romanists have been almost entirely unsuccessful, whilst at Puna and Koolau the priests have been more success­ ful. The school of children under the care ofthe Catholic Priest, has dwindled from 55 to 20 scholars. On Niihau great efforts have been made in behalf of Catholicism but with little progress. Not more than one in ten of the people profess to be papists. The cause is in bad odour with the people. S tate o f R eligion. Hawaii.— An unusually interesting state of Religion has Existed, during most ofthe year, at all the stations. M aui.— Considerable interest is reported. Molokai.— “ A more perceptible advance in the religious condition of the people, has been manifest the past year, than in any other year since the station has been occupied.” Oahu.— Protracted meetings have been held at several of the stations writh good results. Kauai.—Religion has been in a low condition at some of the stations, for the most of the year, but is now quite encouraging. At the outposts an interesting attention to the subject of Religion, has existed throughout the year. ��18 LOCATION. (1848. 4. Location. The following report was adopted: 1 'l i n t Mr Paris be located at Waiohinu jp K a ’u. 2. That Mr. Rice be located at Hana. 3. That Mr. A. B. Smith be located at Waialua. 4. That Mr. H all’s labors in the Depository be continued. 5. That Mr. Armstrong be located at Honolulu, and that the brethren of this island be a Committee to arrange the labors of Messrs. Bingham &. Armstrong, in case Mr. Bing­ ham should return befure next General Meeting. 6. That Mr. Clark be located at Wailukn. 7. That Mr. Alexander be located at Lahainaluna as a teacher in the Seminary. 8. That Mr. Rowell be locatrd at Waioli on Kauai. 9: That Mr. Gulick be located at Kaluaaha on Molokai. Resolved, That in case it be deemed inexpedient to repau the vacant house at Kaluaaha, the business Commit­ tee be authorized to make such provision for Mr. Gulick’s family as their circumstances may require. 5. Salary and Mission Property. 1st. That we consider the salary system as having be­ gun in our mission the first day of April 1842; and that the stipend, then allowed to the several families, be consider­ ed the salary for that year. 2d. That all hinds held by Missionaries in these islands, whether by gill or lease, are to be considered as property of the mission, and not private property. 3d. That members ofthe mission holding books belong­ ing to the Mission Library be allowed to hold them as here* tofore; but if any prefer to purchase those which are in his hands, he be allowed to do so, at what shall be deemed a reasonable price, and that in regard to the books now on the shelves of the Library, the Agents be authorised to sell them on the same principles as they sell goods of the D e­ pository. 4th. Although we consider the salary allowed us by the Board, a bona fide salary, still in our character as Mis­ sionaries we are a peculiar people, having wholly conse­ crated ourselves to the Lord for the spread of the gospel in �1843.) SEMINARIES. 19 the earth, and however it may be proper for other men to engage in speculations and accumulate property, we can­ not consistently with our calling engage in business for the ^purpose of private gain. We therefore deem it inexpedi­ ent that members of our body should possess private herds, and resolve that the mission herds be continued, and that those who are destitute be furnished with a reasonable num­ ber of cattlaout of the herds or the funds of the mission; and that all the cattle, houses and carts held by us, be re­ garded as the property of the A. B C .F . M., and that the herds be not allowed to increase beyond what is needed for the comfort of the mission. And further that these things be used by us according to the principles laid down in our report of 1841, on which the Board have based our salaries 5. That those having horses in'their possession, belong­ ing to the A. Board be allowed to continue to use them as other property of the Board in their possession, subject to the restriction contained in the previous resolution. 6. Mission Seminaries and Boarding Schools. Tn regard to the Mission Seminary, the following division of labor was recommended: I. Division of Instruction. 1. That Mr. Dibble direct the studies of the scholars in the moral sciences, History and Theology, and assist iu the department of composition. 2. That Mr. Emerson direct the studies of the scholars in the English language, Geography, Philology, and Elo­ cution, and assist in the depaitment of composition. 3. That Mr. Alexander direct the studies of the scholars in Mathematics, .Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy, and assist in the department of composition. II. Division of Secular Labor, 1. That Mr. Emeison occupy the house to be vacated l>y Mr. Clark, superintend the work of the boys of the Se­ minary, except what must be done in the Seminary yard, superintend the culture of the land and the gathering offood therefrom for the supply of the school, procure the build­ ing materials for public use, direct workmen, take care of the herds, carts, aqueducts, fences, Slc. �20 (1843. AP P R O P R I A T IO N OF F U N D S . 1 150 30 180 90 190 Total. 5 1 6 3 4 Salary. 1 Alexander, Andrews, S. L. Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, Bishop, Allowance for children. Under 10 years of age. Over 10 years of age. 2. That Mr. Alexander occupy the dwelling house con­ nected with the Seminary buildings, have the guardianship and medical care ofthe boys, and superintend the work in the Seminary yard, be responsible for supplying fuel and food so far as the latter is not furnished by the land, and do the work of treasurer and depository agent for the institution. In regard to additional help the Committee to whom the subject was referred reported as follows: 1. That they regard the proposal of Mr. Dibble to sup­ port himself, provided more help can be obtained for the Seminary, as disinterested and open to no objection on the plan he proposes. 2. The Committee recommend that on the arrival of the expected reinforcement, one of the clergymen be located at Lahainaluna as a teacher in the Seminary, unless an ex­ change shall be made with Mr. Rice, which shall be ac­ quiesced in by those most interested in such an arrangement. 3. That the teachers be authorized to employ, during the present year, such help in the secular department of —the school as can be obtained for a reasonable compensation. Voted, That the teachers be allowed to receive, at their discretion, a limited number of scholars, at $20 per annum . 7. Appropriation of Funds. The sum at the disposal ofthe mission the present year, exclusive of $2,000 reserved by the Treasurer of the Board for contingencies in the United States, is $34,400; which was appropriated in the following manner: Family Support. 450 450 500 450 450 450 | 600 480 680 540 640 450 �1843.) Bond, „ Castle, Chamberlain, Clark, Coan, Conde, Cooke, Dibble, Dimond, Dole, Emerson, Forbes, Gulick, Hall, Hitchcock, Ives, Johnson, Knapp, Locke, Lyman, Lyons, Paris, Parker, Rice, Rogers, Rowell, Smith, A. B. Smith, J. W. Smith, Lowell Thurston, Whitney, Wilcox, Brown, Lydia Ogden, Maria Smith, M. M . 2! A PP R O P R I A T IO N OF F U N D S . 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 3 3 2 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 4 2 4 2 1 2 3 30 30 190 190 90 90 60 130 120 30 190 120 260 120 130 60 90 3 4 3 2 4 1 3 90 120 160 60 120 30 90 1 I 1 100 3 90 1 I 91 1 10 1 450 500 500 450 400 450 500 450 500 450 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 500 275 450 450 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 500 450 450 450 175 175 175 480 530 690 640 540 540 560 580 620 480 640 570 710 620 580 510 540 500 365 570 610 510 570 480 590 450 450 450 500 550 450 510 175 |75 175 | 3,430 17,900 21,330 �AP P R OP RI A T I ON (1843. OF F U N D S . Departments and Institutions. 2,500 Mission Seminary, 1,000 Female Seminary, 700 Boarding School, Hilo, 500 School at Punahon, 2,000 Printing Department, 800 Medical Department, 500 General Meeting, 300 D e p o s it o r y , 328 Contingent Fund, 8,628 Permanent Buildings. 1,500 J. D. Paris, W. H. Rice, 1,000 | 2,500 Special Grants. Andrews, S. L. for a well, Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, do., for a canoe house, Bond, Clark, (Joan, Conde, Emerson, Forbes, Hall, Hitchcock, for a canoe, Ives, do. Lyman, Rogers, Smith, A. B. Smith, J. W. Thurston, 30 150 159 41 100 120 100 125 J00 25 25 150 61 50 15 41 100 50 150 I 75 25 75 | 25 | 150 1 �184.1 ) 23 C OR R E S PO N D E N C E . Summary. Family Support, Departments and Institutions, Permanent Buildings, Special grants, 21,330 8,628 2,500 1,942 34,400 As all special grants and grants for buildings are pass­ ed to the credit of the personal accounts of those to whom they are made, and as these grants have no connection with the salary, and form no part of it; therefore, R e­ solved, That it shall be regarded as the duty of every person receiving a grant, to keep a correct account of the expenditure of the same; in order that a report may bo rendered to the secular department, for the guidance of the agents in making out their statement of balances at the close of the year. Resolved, That Mr. Knapp, be recommended to occupy the house of Mr. Bingham, until news of his having sailed for these islands shall have arrived; and, that then he be al­ lowed the means from the depository for commencing the building of a house for himself, unless some house at the station shall then be vacated, and appropriated to him. 8. Correspondence. The Committee on this subject recommended that letters be written to Societies, Missions, &c., as follows: American Tract Society, Mr. Bishop. American Temperance Society, Mr. Baldwin. Oregon Mission, Mr. A. B. Smith. Methodist Mission, Oregon, Mr. Hall. China Mission, Mr. Clark. Samoa'Mission, Mr. Wilcox. S. E. Africa Mission, Mr. Bailey. Society Islands Mission, Mr. Parker, Ceylon Mission, Mr. Whitney. Siam Mission, Mr. Coan. Constantinople Mission, Mr. Thurston, Madura Mission, Mr. Castle. Maratta Mission, Mr. Hitchcock. Seneca Mission, Mr. Rice. Nestorian Mission, A. B. Smith, �24 PUNAHOU SCHOOL. (1841 Society of Inquiry, Bangor Theo. Sem. Mr. Bond. tt n << Andover “ “ Mr. Lyman. tt tt ti Princeton*8 “ Mr. Alexander. it tt a Auburn “ “ Mr. Conde. tt it a N. Y. city “ u Mr. Paris. t( U «t Oberlin lnstitue, Mr. Ives. tt tt ti Lane Seminary, Mr. Cooke. tt tt tt Middlebury Col., Mr. Gulick. a ti 11 Dartmouth Col., Mr. Emerson. ti it tt Williams College, Mr. L. Smith. tt tt it Amherst College, Mr. Rowell. tt ti it Harvard College, Mr. Armstrong* it 11 Yale College, tt Mr. Forbes. tt ti it Hamilton College, Dr. Andrews. it it it Bowdoin College, Mr. Lyons. a a t( West. ReserveCol.,Dr. Smith. it a a Union College, Mr. Dibble* Munson Academy Mr. Knapp. Teacher ’s Seminary Andover, Mr. Johnson* To Rev. H . Bingham, Mr. Chamberlain. 9. Pimahou School. The following resolutions were adopted: 1. That children be not admitted as boarders under the age of seven years, except by permission of the trustees. 2. That the resolution of the last General Meeting giv­ ing the trustees discretionary power to receive as boarders children ofthose never connected with missions be annulled. 3. That the trustees be allowed to admit at there discre­ tion the children of brethren who have been connected with this Mission, und the children of other missionaries. 4. That the brethren of the misssion be invited to con­ tribute for the purpose of procuring a library for the school. 5. That they be requested to furnish specimens in N a ­ tural History for a cabinet. 10. Theological Insh'uciion. On this subject the following repocjt was adopted: 1. That a small class be formed in connection with the Mission Seminary at Lahainaluna of such as have finished there course in the Institution, or other suitable persons who can conveniently be collected there, and that they be �1843.) MO RA L R E F O R M . 25 instructed in Biblical and Theological studies with special reference to their becoming helpers in disseminating the Gospel in these islands. 2. As there are several persons at the different stations who have been very useful as helpers in our work, but ow­ ing to the state of their families and various other causes cannot well be collected at Lahainaluna, we recommend that the brethren of the different islands consult together during the present meeting, and take such measures as they shall think best to qualify these person to be more effi­ cient helpers in propagating the Gospel. 3. That as more books are much needed in this depart­ ment of instruction, we recommend the subject to the spe­ cial attention ofthe Committee on assignment of labors. 11. Moral l i t form. The Committee to whom was referred the overture on Moral Reform reported as follows: That in their opinion, the present time calls for very spe­ cial and efficient measures for the suppression of Licentious­ ness among this people, and especially, among the Youth; and they would recommend as follows; 1. That the pastors of the several churches take special pains to instruct the parents belonging to their respective churches and congregations upon this subject, and urgo them to provide separate apartments for the different sexes in their families; and to watch over their children with more than common solicitude in reference to this crying sin of the land; that pastors also use all feasible means to render the institution of marriage honorable and popular among the people. 2. That the Teachers of our Seminaries and schools form societies among their scholars, similiar to the plan of uJuvenile Temperance Societies,” and make vigorous ef­ forts to render the sin of licentiousness, in all its form s, odious and unpopular. 3. That a pledge be adopted which shall be alike in all the Islands, and that the signers of this pledge be furnish­ ed with some badge of their membership. 3 �26 ASSIGNMENTS. (1843. 12. Assignments. The Committee on Assignment reported as follows: 1. Corrected edition ofthe Bible continued, Mr. Bishop* 2. Church members guide, Mr. Baldwin. 3. Bible Dictionary, Mr. Whitney. 4. Natural Philosophy, Mr. Alexander. 5. Compend of Universal History, Mr. Dibble. 6. Small Eng. Dictionary, with Haw. Def. M r. Emerson. 7. Aiokala for 1844, Mr. L. Smith. 8. Text book in Theology, Mr. Bingham. 9. Native Spelling Book, Mr. Johnson. 10. A work on Astronomy, Mr. Clark. 11. Nonanona, Mr. Armstrong. 12. For Nonanona; Short letters for Mr. Cooke’s School, Mr. Coan. Letters to Fern. Sem. Wailuku. J,otters to Mothers. Anecdotes, proverbs, &c., Mr. Whitney. Letters to the Churches, Mr Thurston. Thoughts on Moral Reform, Mr. Cooke. Letters to teachers, Mr. Lyman. Letters on agriculture, dom. economy, Sic., Mr. Eailey. Poetry, Lyons, Hall, and Bailey. M iscellanies. Manual labor School. Your Committee to whom was referred the Manual la­ bor School at Waialua, beg leave to report, That they have ♦ consulted with Mr. Locke respecting his duty in his pre­ sent situation and also in respect to the interests of the school, and would submit the following resolutions, viz. Resolved, That we approve of Mr. Locke’s contemplat­ ed visit to the United Slates by the earliest oppoitunity, and would recommend that a Committee be appointed to write to the Board on the subject, requesting that he be per­ mitted to return to his field of labor with the least possible delay. Resolved, That, as we see no way which is feasible for keeping the school in opeiation during the time which Mr. Locke may be absent, we deem it expedient that the trust­ ees ofthe school be a Committee to confer with Mr. Locke concerning the best disposition ofthe lands attached to his �18 43.) M ISCELLANIES. 27 school during his absence, and that he and they be authoriz­ ed to make such disposal of them, for the time being, as they may deem proper. Resolved, That it be left to Mr. Locke to make such ar­ rangements as he thinks best respecting the members of the school, that some of them at least may be in a situation to enter the school whenever it shall be recommenced. Profits of Mission Herds. Resolved, That the profits of all the Mission herds, after all pledges are redeemed and all expenses defrayed, shall be be referred to the Contingent Fund. And it is moeover understood, that avails of land, ser­ vices, use of carts, hire of oxen, &c., are to be referred to the disposal of the Mission, in the same manner as the profits of herds. Nonanona. Voted, That the “ Nonanona” be continued in its pre­ sent form. Hawaiian H istory. In regard to the request of the Board that 300 copies of the Hawaiian History, by Mr. Dibble, now about complet­ ed at the Mission Seminary Press, be forwarded to the Missionary House in Boston; Voted, that J00 copies be sent as soon as convenient, and that Mr. Dibble be re­ quested to assign the reason of retaining the 200 copies. Voted, That each of the families, together with the sin­ gle ladies of the mission, be presented with one copy of the Hawaiian History ; and that each family be allowed to purr chase, at cost, one copy, if desired; but that for all beyond this, the ordinary retail price will be required. Voted, al­ s o , that the institutions, including the school for the Chiefs* Children, be furnished with a reasonable number of copies, at cost. Periodicals and Publications. Resolved, That the Members of the Mission be request­ ed to forward to the Secular Agency a list of such publicar tions as each respectively may wish to order from abroad, with the u n d e r s ta n d in g that each publication be separately directed in the United States; and that those who do not �M ISCELLANIES. ( 1843 . thus present a new list, are understood to desire those pre­ viously ordered,, to be directed as above. Dispensary. Voted, That Mr. Armstrong be requested to take charge of the Dispensary^ and furnish medicines to the Stations. Religious Services. The Pastors of the 1st and 2d churches, at Honolulu, were chosen a comm ittee, of arrangement s for religious ser­ vices, during the period of General Meeting. Tuesday, May 16th, was observed; as a day of fasting and prayer; and, it is believed, with tokens of the presence of the Gracious Spirit* in His humbling and quickening in­ fluences. Thursday, May 30th.—This afternoon, the brethren and sisters met for prayer and thanksgiving, having convened in accordance with a vote of the General Meeting, to offer praise to God for the maaifestations of the Divine Presence, which the brethren have enjoyed in their deliberations, as a body; for bringing them, to so. many harmonious decis­ ions, and, for the prevalence, at the present time, of so much brotherly love and union. N ext General Meeting. Voted, That the next General Meeting of the Mission be held at Honolulu, to commence cm the 2d Wednesday in May, 1845. Central Committee. Voted, That a committee of five be appointed to be a Central Committee, for the transaction of general business of the Mission. Chose Messrs. Chamberlain* Castle* Armstrong, Bishop and L. Smith. Standing Committees. Mission Press, Honolulu.— Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop, Chamberlain, Hall and L. Smith. Press at Lahainaluna.— Messrs. Alexander, Dibble and Emerson. Trustees of Punahou School.—-Messrs. Armstrong, Chamberlain, Dole, Hall and L. Smith. �1843.) Mis c e l l a n ie s . 29 Mission and Female Seminaries.— Messrs. Alexander, Dibble, Emerson, Clark, Bailey, Baldwin and Hitchcock. Boarding School, Hilo.— Messrs. Lyman, Coan, Bond, Lyons, Thurston, Forbes and Paris. Manual Labor School at Waialua.— Messrs. Locke, Parker, A. B. Smith, Bishop and Cooke. �f£ : f*fe*mri itn # ^ m r n M ^ ai^WiKl tfenoH tnmO ta*mvJL 4>afecr:l • ^ v.-*[; »tiofe'*90i3 4$W$#*i oiiB tfao4a&'^futisoll x .ei> i*t'bnfc ^cfio^I t tm im c d T «8/j'ot* 1 ,4#- koi1o8 -itiftihi3jku>'j ; b m �PE R IO D IC A L S ORDERED FR O M HOME. Lorrin Andrews.— 1 Bib. Repository, 8 vo.; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 Youth’s Companion. S. L. Andrews.— 1 N. Y. Weekly Mercury; I Youth’s Companion; 1 Eclectic Review; 1 Medical Journal; 1 Jour, of Sci. Sc Arts: 1 Mothers’ Magazine. Wrn. P. Alexander.— 1 American Almanac; 1 Ameri­ can Eclectic; 1 Bib. Repository; J Princeton Review; 1 N . Y. Weekly M ercury; 1 Mothers’ Magazine. Richard Armstrong.— 1 American Almanac; 1 Bib. R e ­ pository; 1 Presbyterian; 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo. Dwight Baldwin.— 1 American Almanac; 1 New York Evangelist; 1 Am. St For. Anti Slav. Rep. Artemas Bishop.— I Am. Almanac; 1 N. A. Review; 1 Bib. Repository; 1 New York Observer; 1 New York Mercury; 1 American Eclectic. Elias Bond.— 1 Bib. Repository, 8 vo. Lydia Brown.— 1 Boston Recorder. Edward Bailey.— 1 Boston Recorder; 1 Youth’s Com­ panion; 1 Literary Sc Sci. Jour. ; 1 Massachusett Spy; 1 Family Magazine. A. S. Cooke.— J Am. Almanac; 1 Home Missionary; 1 Sabbath School Visitor; J New York Evangelist; 1 Youth’s Companion. Tit us Coan. — 1 American Almanac; 1 Quar. Register; 1 New York Evangelist; I Am. Eclectic. D. T. Conde.— I Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 Evangelist; 1 Ladies’ Book, (to be renewed alter the close of the sub. for the No. now sent.) S. N. Castle.— 1 Am. Eclectic. Ep. W. Clark.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Rep 12 mo. ; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 Quar Register; 1 Boston R e­ corder; 1 Youth’s Magazine; 1 Am. Eclectic; 1 The P a ­ triarch. L. Chamberlain.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Youth’s Compan­ ion; 1 Youth’s Cabinet; 1 Bib. Repository, 1°2 mo. Sheldon Dibble.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Am. Eclectic; 1 N . Y. Observer; 1 Youth’s Companion. �32 PERIODICALS ORDERED FR OM HOME. (1843. Henry Dimond.— 1 Ladies’ Book—[2 years’ sub.] Daniel Dole.— I Am. Almanac; 1 Am. Eclectic; 1 Christian Mirror, Me. ; 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; I H ie ­ rophant, by Prof. Bush. J. S. Emerson.— ! Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo. ; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 Boston Recorder; 1 Youth’s Companion. Cochran Forbes.— 1 Am. Almanac; I Bib. Repository^ 12 mo.; 1 New York Evangelist; 1 Am. Eclectic; i Youth’s Companion. E. O. Hall.— 1 Youth’s Companion. H. R. Hitchcock.— 1 American Almanac; I N. Y. Evangelist; 1 Youth’s Companion; i N . Y. Weekly Mercury. Mark Ives.— I N. Y. Observer; 1 Youth’s Companion; 1 Am. Eclectic; I Mothers’ Magazine. P . J. Gulick.— 1 Am. Eclectic; 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Youth’s Companion. Edvv. Johnson.— I N. E. Puritan; 1 Am. Jour. Sci. & Arts; 1 Youth’s Companion. J. P. Judd.— 1 Youth’s Companion. H. O. Knapp.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 S. S. Visitor; 1 N. Y. Mercury; 1 N. Y. Evangelist; t Youth’s Companion. D. B. Lyman.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; 1 Q,uar. Register; 1 N. Y. Observer; I Am. Jour. Sci. & Arts; 1 The Christian Family Magazine &. P a ­ rents’ & Children’s Journal. Lorenzo Lyons.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib Repository, 12 mo ; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 N . Y. Observer; I Youth’s Companion, B. W . Parker.,— 1 N. Y. Evangelist; 1 Boston Record­ er; 1 N. Y. Weekly Mercury; I Am. Eclectic; 1 Am. Almanac; 1 National Preacher. J. D. Paris.— 1 Philadelphia Observer; 1 New York Observer; 1 New York Mirror; 1 Biblical Repository. W . H . Rice.— 1 New York Observer. G* B Rowell.— 1 Bib. Repository; 1 Quarterly Regis­ ter; 1 Emancipator; 1 Am. Almanac; 1 N . Y. Mercury; 1 N. E. Puritan. �32 P E R I O D IC A L S ORDERED FR OM H O M E. ( 1 8 -1 3 . A. B. Smith — 1 N. Y. Observer; 1 Quar. Register; I National Preacher; 1 Bib. Repository; 1 N. E. Puritan. J. W. Smith — 1 Medio Chirurgical Rev. ; 1 Mothers’ Magazine; 1 Protestant Vindicator; 1 Am. Almanac. Lowell Smith.— 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Home Missionary; 1 Vermont Chronicle; I N ew York Observer. Mission Seminary.— 1 Am. Jour. Sci. & Arts; 1 North Am. Review; 1 Nautical Almanac. A s a Thurston.— 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; 1 New York Observer; I Youth’s Companion. Sami Whitney.— I Am. Eclectic; I Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; 1 New York Observer; I N. Haven Palladium. A. Wilcox.— 1 Bib. Repository, 12 mo.; 1 N. England Puritan; 1 Youth’s Companion; I Am. Almanac. Unappropriated.— N. Am. Review; Am. Eclectic; Am. Jour. Sci. & Arts; Med. Journal; N. Yoik W. Mercury; Boston Recorder; N. E. Puritan; For. Reviews; Quarterly Register; Home Missionary; N. Y. Observer. �m -i * M.»<ft/J : i , ,/* 1 -? ; t .ft.i »-.••, mo-*-*?-3* •■•*• iz& .?/ ;7i ?: ; fiii^i^wiuV j rni?^t4 J - - J l- A tUii^- W il ifym otfrxifi: ^*>11 t * > r * y T W * W ‘I itl**oV! t ■;”' ' Ar- ¥ ; :• tl 7 ¥ r ^ .i:;^ .iu o t jtiA 1—* viB iiim ^ nr-l^sM ■ -iM»iprkfAi‘4i®5r|a«iVT't ’**£ H • .ru^ittu'iHK^ s-s&mY l ■;iw i& pji() ’ritA f n *;/•- I— '.v^iiii-HW hmtB * %r<*v$k<rf > ts&V w^VT I .Lnrtfgm* . / I ;\ig*r£i; , t i * ?— ;A ' f .'* -•iHdifA .m A i ?ii tieq am O * <ltu I t j n •; rr. ; / 1 *nA ;&&» ifoH .m& ym'AwH' <**A / / 'J ; rttfor'if/; *.7/ JiiiiiMjui • Yi f aftA # .**»£ .kioL yh:>j-ii>ujr* '> 8 v i ;« n in t,c! Yi% $w *h$-h --Fl ao^aoH t ^»a3 ?t$* 4 D i . -' • Js^h •ri« . .* ^ .'{ ;fl -- ‘ '■' ■ • /Ij;^r.: M fill!*.- : ■' .' . .^rs*. , I &•;•->, &*£*!***??»,«. ; Pv •-••’ ' ' *£. V **> ' '• bj, f» '*\: ... - *v-,:?. ' ; «,' - �H A W A IIA N A SSO C IA T IO N . Extracts from the minutes of the Hawaiian Association, convened at Honululu, May, 1843. The committee on the appointment of Pastors, presented the following report, which was adopted: 1. That Mr. Paris be the Pastor of the church at Waiohinu. 2. That Mr. A. B. Smith be the Pastor of the church at Waialua. 3. That Mr. Rowell be the Pastor of the church at W ailoi. 4. That Mr. Whitney be the acting Pastor of the church at Koioa. 5. That Mr. Armstrong continue to be the acting Pastor of the 1st church at Honolulu. 6. That Mr. Emerson be the Pastor of the church at Kaanapali. 7. That Mr. Clark be the Pastor of the church at Wailuku. 8. That Mr. Green be the Pastor of the church at Haiku. Associations and Assignments fo r 1843 & 4. Mr. Alexander.— An Essay—The objections to a Mis­ sionary laboring to procure his own support. Mr. Andrews.— A missionary Sermon— and Mr. Arm­ strong, the alternate. M r . A r m s tr o n g .— A n E s s a y — T h e P e c u l i a r T r i a l s o f the M issio n a ry Life. M r . B aldw in .—-An E n g lish Serm on. M r . B ish o p .— A n E n g lish S erm on. Mr. Bond.— An Essay— How far and in what respects are the anticipations of a Missionary modified by a resi­ dence in this field? Mr. Clark.—The concio ad clerum. M r C o a n — A n E n g lis h serm on. Mr. Conde— .An Essay—-What traits of character are most important in a Missionary to the heathen? �36 H A W . A S S O C IA T IO N. ---- A S S I G N M E N T S FOR 1843 & 4. Mr. Damon.— An Essay— How should the popular feelin g s of a particular community modify the practice of Christians in regard to social intercourse? [Example— May a Christian attend balls in Paris, who would disapprove of the practice in Boston r] Mr. Dibble.— An Essay—Are frequent visits of M is­ sionaries to their native country productive of good on the whole ? Mr. Dole.— An exegesis of Daniel, 11th chapter. Mr E m e rso n — An Essay— On the peculiar evils which threaten the Hawaiian nation. Mr, Forbes.— An Essay— On the use of wine at the Lord’s Supper. Mr. Green.— An English sermon. Mr. Gulick.—An Essay— The duty of mutual forgive­ ness of injuries. Mr. Hitchcock.—An Essay— Do the trials of the Mis­ s i o n a r y diminish h i s C h r i s t i a n e n j o y m e n t s ? Mr. Ives.— An Essay— Does a Missionary’s usefulness depend upon his dcvotement for life? Mr. Lyman.— An Essay— How do early heathenish habits affect the character of a native student? Mr. Lyons.—An Essay— The influence of heathenish habits on the character of Hawaiian Christians. Mr. Paris.—an Essay— Are married Missionaries the more useful? Mr. Rowell.— An English Sermon. Mr. Parker.—-An Essay—The obligations devolving up­ on civilized foreigners in this land. Mr. A. B. Smith.— An Essay—The future prospects of the American Indians. Mr. L. Smith.—An Essay—The final overthrow of Anti­ christ. Mr. Thurston.—An Essay—The importance of entire union and fervent love in this mission. Mr. Whitney.— An Essay—Ought the frequent failure of our hopes in respect to individual native Christians to operate as a d iscoura gem en t? �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1843 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1843 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/9f1fa8288dd41cd999daba317069c0e1.pdf 21e9e8c720749796dd22c89d9f31b43c PDF Text Text EXTRACTS TH E MIN UTES G E N E R A L M E E T IN G SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION, HELD AT HONOLULU, MAY AMD JUNE, 1844. M IS S IO N P R E S S . 1844. ��M f P¥ IJ T E S , In consequence of information from the United States of the designation and departure of helpers to join this mission, viz: Rev. Messrs. H u n t and W h i t t l e s e y and their wives, and Rev. Messrs. A n d r e w s and P o g u e , and Miss M a r cy W h i t n e y , the decision of a biennial meeting was altered, and a General M eeting was convened in the School H o u se at H onolulu, on Friday, M ay 31st, 18 4 4, and continued by adjournments until Ju n e 15th. M e m b e r present: Rev. D. B L y m a n , Hilo, u “ “ “ “ Rev Mr . Rev. Mr, Rev. “ u <c T i tus C o a n , J D. P a r i s , M ark I v e s , A sa T h u r s t o n , L orenzo L y o n s , D. T . C o n d e , W m . H . R ice, E p h . W. C lark, “ Kau, Kealakekua, W a im e a, Hana, *• “ “ oward 44 14 “ A S. C o o k e , H . O. K n a p p , E. H . R o g e r s , u H enry D imond, A u rtrmas B ishop, A. B. S m i t h , M aii Honolulu, L o w e l l Smith, L e vi C h a m b e r l a i n , S. N . C a s t l e , E. O H a l l , Rev. D a n i e l D o l e , 4< B. W . P ark e r, i j W ailu k u , Bailey, “ S heldon D i bb l e , Lahainaluna, J . S. E m e r s o n , “ Wm. P . A le x a n d e r , “ D wight B a l d w i n , Laha ina , H }>H awaii. Kailua, Rev. R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g , u Mr | Oahu. “ Punahou, K aneohe, E w a, Waialua, �4 S TANDING ( 1844* COMM ITTERS. Rev. S amuel W hitney, “ J . W . S m i t h , M. D ., a G e o . B. R o w e l l , Mr. E dward J ohnson, W aimea, Koloa, Waioli, [ “ J f aua% O rganization o f the M eeting. Rev. D. B . L y m a n , w a s c h o s e n Moderator. Mr. L e vi C h a m b e r l a i n , Scribe. JList o f Overtures. Committee consisted T h u r s t o n and W h i t n e y . The of Messrs. A rmstrong, 1. Committee to write the General Letter. 2. Standing Committees. 3. R eports of Stations. 4. P a y in g D uties to the Government. 5. Mission Seminary. 6. Boarding and Select Schools. 7. P u n ah o u School. 8. Hilo Boarding School. 9. Common Schools. 10. Support of P asto rs by their People, 1 1. Location. 12. Appropriation of Funds. 13. Engraving. 14. Correspondence. 15. Assignments. 16. Medical Dispensary. 1. General Letter. T he Committee to write the General Letter, consisted of Messrs. D i b b l e , A l e x a n d e r and B a l d w i n . 2. Standing Committees. P rinting Department at Honolulu. Account of printing from April 1st, 1843, to April 1st, 1844: �Harbor L a w s, A p. to H aw . H ist. For govern m en t, For govern m en t, F or m ission, - - - ■ • • •Advocate,----- * ■ Jot>3 eqaal to - - 194,710 E x p e n se s .—660 re a m s p aper at $ 3 10, $ 2 , 0 4 6 GO; 75 lb s . ink at 78c , $ 5 8 5 0 ; paid w ork m en , and a few inci­ d ental e x p e n se s , $ 1,2 2 2 0 0 ; rep airs o f office, $ 116 2 5 . T o ta l , $'3,442 75. R e c e i v e d . — J o b work, in cluding sto ck, $ 5 3 0 0 9 ; avails o f b ooks sold at the stations, including N o n a n o n a and S a n d w ic h is la n d H is to ry , $ 3 3 0 92 T o ta l, $921 01 P a p e r on h a n d , April 1st, 2,1 1 1 ream s. P rin tin g D epartm ent at L*ahah a'una. Works. mo rp. Copies. Tota^ pp A ssistan t in Studying E n j (fin.) . . ...................16 C italo-'U e o friem in u y , .................................... . . H istory o f Sand. Islds. ( f i n . ) ................................. O com e r y , .................................................................... lo g a - it h m ? ,..................................................... E lem en ts <>t‘ B is-o r v .................................................. .Isuw. & E ng. F ic tio n a r y ,.................................... H aw . & E n g G iu u im a i, (rep. in p a r t,) . . A lgeb ra , ( t i n . ) ........................................... ... Job w o rk , ............................ ... .rt)b w o rk ................. ........................................................12 S i a i l l job 3, ship liht3, Go-, em in en t p rotests, h e 104 400 ^ 8 800 600 1,5’JO 4 27 1,000 12 60 j 600 8 40 600 8 40 f 400 ft 6 1,000 12 144 6i)0 36 250 40 600 U 221 £•] 10S £37 7,750 4;,600 2,400 134,400 162,000 27,000 £6,000 24 „000 16,000 6,000 86,409 9,000 20,00*0 561,809 �6 ft ft P O R T S OF STAfld&H. (1844. B indery at Honolulu. B ind er’s report for the year ending April 1st, 1F44*. Now on Bound the Dis­ hand. past year. tributed, 9,700 238 Octavo Bible* . k . . . . . . 350 410 51 Quarto Bible, . . . . . . . . . 100 268 1,532 Old T estam ent, vol. I. . ■ . . . 250 Old Testament, vol. I I. . . . k . 3,000 12mo Bible 150 150 Ai o ka la for 1844, . . . . . . 12,000 12,000 6,100 800 P ilg r im ’s P r o g r e s s ....................... ... 1,800 1,800 200 3*25 1,800 300 H y m n s with N otes, > > » . . . 500 300 800 H i m eni Kamalii^ . . . . . . . . 3,000 5,000 8,000 K u m u M u a , .................. . * . 6,000 4,000 10,000 K u m u L u a , ...................... ... 11,800 200 H elu N aau , (part 1st,) . . . . . 1,000 460 H e lu N a a u , (complete,) . . . . 2,000 1,000 2,000 H o p e o ka H elu N aa u , . . . . 9,000 4,000 H e lu Kamalii, ...................... * . 13,000 i -' 150 1,000 H a i loa a , ................................ 1,500 500 2,000 Ao kiko, . . . . . . . . . . v . 250 500 250 K um u Kahiki, . k .................. . 218 Jo b s of various sizes, . . . . . . E xpenses.— W a g e s of the w o rk m e n ,$728 25; sundries, $53 35; binding materials, $313. Total, $1,099 50. R ece iv ed .— F o r job-work, $82 96. 3. U p.p orts o f Stations. M issionary Sem inary at L a h a in a lu n a , M a u i.— N um ber o f scholars at the commencement of the year, 22 in the 1st class, and 50 in the 2d class. A new class of 57 was re­ ceived at the commencement of the year, and a theological class was formed at the same time. 135 pupils. Health of the school good, till near tlie close of the year*, When a large number were suddenly attacked with fever, in consequence of taking improper food . D eaths among the pupils 2, both absent from the Semi­ nary; 3 others were dismissed on account of ill health,' and 3 expelled for bad c o n d u c t . General deporrnent of the scholars good. �18 i i . ) REPORTS OF S T A T I O N S . ? Rev. E. W. C lark removed to take the pastoral charge of the church at W ailuku; was succeeded by Rev. Wm. P . A lexander, who entered upon his labois in the Semina* ry in the latter part o f July. T h e r e has been but one regular examination during the yea r; and that in J a n u a r y — continued during three days, and in the following branches: writing, music, arithmetic, scripture geography and exercises on the globe, algebra, ge­ ometry. natural theology, moral philosophy, composition and declamation: the select class, in English; and the theologi­ cal class, in didactic theology and composition of sermons. T hirty were regularly dismissed at the close of the year. N o new class will he taken into the Seminary the coin­ ing year, as it is much desired the efforts of the teachers be' concentrated on a smaller number. Female Sem inary , at W a ilu k u , M a ui.— T he health of the school has been better than usual. A few were removed from the school on account o f ill health of long standing. T w o of them have since died. T he general health of the school has been good. T h e course of studies, much as formerly; thorough irt* struction has been attempted in the rudiments of geogra­ phy. m ental and written arithmetic, moral philosophy, nat­ ural theology, C h ild ’s Book on the Soul, reading, writing,* and a few lessons in drawing. T w o hours are employed each day by the pupils in study. T h e buildings, are now complete, and will accommodate' 10 scholars. Received into the school the past year, 21; rn&rried, 8f present number, 47; of whoin 5 are church -members. Boarding School for Boys at H ilo , H aw aii.—-The health of the scholars has been g ood. T e n left the school at this commencement of the yea r; fifteen others were sent to the Mission Seminary; and a new class of twenty-seven were received; so that there were sixty-eight scholars during the year; of whom thirty-seven are members of the church. T h e studies were much as in former years. T h e disci­ pline and government of the school were easy. The whole number who have been members of the school, during its existence of eight y ea rs, is 183; of whom 55 have �8 R E P O R T S OF S T A T I O N S . ( 1844 . entered the Mission Seminary, and 14 others have become teachers. Although the school appears to be held in high esteem by the people, their contributions have been very few for its support, amounting in all to but little more than $2G m three years. Boarding School fo r G irls at H ilo , H aw aii.— This school has been unusually prosperous the past y ear; has consisted of 26 scholars, nil in good health; no death has occurred among the pupils from the commencement of the school. T h e attention to study has been good, and proficiency iii acquiring some of the domestic arts commendable A large part of the food of the scholars has been furnished by the native church-m em bers; their clothing has been fur­ nished by contributions from friends of the school; 2-1 o f the scholars are members of the church T h re e were married at the close of the year to scholars of Mr. Lyrnan’a school. M anual L a bor School at W a ilu a , 0 ahu.— T his school has been discontinued on account of the death of Mr. Locke, its lamented teacher. Chiefs’ Children's School.— This school has been pros­ pered— no de-’th has occurred in it; and but three cases of sickness, during the pa3t year. T he scholars have been orderly and obedient; have mane good proficiency in study, which has increased in rapidity in proportion as their knowledge of the English language has increased. Studies in school, much as last y e a r ; the youth orderly and attentive to religious instruction, but none are pious. T h e school and teacher have been supported the past year by the chiefs, abating certain advantages of the de­ pository and the herd. Mrs. C o o k e’s health, although feeble, has been better than during the year previous. Punahou School, for M issionaries' Children.— This school was in operation 36 weeks the past year. H ealth o f all present at the commencement of the year, good, to its close. T h e school was prosperous; studies much the same as in the year previous. T h e children generally made good proficiency ia studjr* �1844 ) R E PO R T S OF S T A T I O N S . 9 but little h a s been done in the department of manual labor, for the want of suitable supervision. T h ere were 17 boarders, and 7 day school scholais, m a­ king in all 24. F our new rooms have been built for the accommodation of the boarders, at an expense of about $600. T h e expense of boarding the children, has been about 50 cents per week; which has, in most cases, been de­ frayed by the parents. T h e death of Mrs. Dole, which occurred just after the close of the school for the year, has thrown it into great embarrassment; as her labors in the school and superin­ tendence out of it, were of great service, and to us seemed indispensable to its management. T h e report contemplates an increase of boarders in the school, and additional help in the labors connected with it. Select School.— M r. J o h n s o n ’s Select School a t Waiole, on K auai, has been in operation during the year, embra­ cing from 55 to.63 boys, who have made commendable progress in study. Some instruction in English has been given to 18 in the school. M anu al labor has been connected with this school, by which the boys have been able to obtain a part of their means of support, without detriment to their studies. T h e people also have contributed a part of their food Select School at H onolulu.—-Mr. K n a p p ’s S elect School has been in operation most of the year; but owing to the feeble health of the teacher, it has been almost e n ­ tirely under the direction and instruction of a native teacher. School fo r Teachers at H ilo.— T h is shool has been continued much as last year, and with similar success; 70 scholars the last term. T h e school has been interrupted by sickness in the teachers’ family. Select School at K ohala .— T h is school has been in operation during* the y e a r ; number of boys 12. Two hours* labor per day are required of each scholar. A clas3 of teachers also has been taught by Mr. Bond, two days per week, through the year. Select School at H ana, M a u i.— T h is school, co m p o ­ sed of boys from different parts of the island, has been �10 RE TO R TS OF S T A T I O N S . ( ! 84 4. kept in operation by Mr. Rice, during the year, with a va­ cation of one month. T h ere were 25 scholars the first term, and 35 the second term. Design of the school, to raise up teachers and prepare scholars for the Mission Seminary. Several from the school have become teachers. Common Schools. H ilo & P una .— T h e schools are reported as not so prosperous as in preceding years. M a n y scholars have left the schools. T h e teachers are poorly remunerated, and consequently take little interest in their work. L'nder a new school superintendent, however, the schools are b e ­ ginning to revive. T h e Sabbath schools for adults and for the prisoners have been continued with good results. K oh ala.— 1 he examination of the schools indicated an advance in general intelligence. T h e number of scholars, however, has somewhat diminished, in consequence of the indifference of the people to schools, the emigration to O ahu, nnd the influence of popery. T h e attendance of the pupils at the schools has been very irregular. T h e T e a c h e rs ’ School has been continued. It is held on W ednesday and Saturday of each week. T h e studies are geography and arithmetic. W a i m e a — T h e schools in Wairnea have greatly de­ clined during the year. N um bers of the scholars h a v e gone to the Catholics. At some of the out-stations, how­ ever, the schools are as prosperous as in previous years. K ealake kua — P opery has made inroads on this field. T ea ch e rs are not paid; consequently, they can hardly be persuaded to continue at their posts. N one of them, how­ ever, have as yet forsaken their schools. K ailua .— T he schools are as prosperous as last year. They receive, however, little encouragement from the Government, or from the people. T ea ch e rs are but par­ tially paid, and are inclined to leave their work. K au .— T he school-teachers are incompetent and ineffi­ cient. T h e schools hosveverare, on the whole, more pros­ perous than in the previous year. T h e school for teachers has been continued one day m each week. Thff Sabbath schools are reported as prosperous H ana.-—T he schools have been more prosperous in �1844.) REPORTS OF S TA TI O NS . 11 som e parts o f the field than they vveYe the previous year. A few o f the pupils have gone to the C atholics. Sabbath school, w ell attended and interesting. W a i l u k u . — T h e schools in this field have som ew hat increased in efficiency during the y ear, also in the number o f scholars. N early one hundred teach ers from all parts o f the island assem bled in convention , at W a ilu k u , in M arch. T h e convention continued four days, and was conducted with great order and propriety. V ariou s matters relating to the school interest w ere d iscussed; a memorial to G overn­ ment drawn up; and an association formed, which is to m eet once a year. L ah aina .— T he sch ools have been as flourishing as in years past. O w ing to the efficiency o f the school superintendent o f M au i, the sch ools are better sustained, the teachers better paid, and the people are more interested in sch ools, than on the other islands, K aa na pali .— T he schools are embarrassed for want o f a good supply o f books. O w in g to the poverty or indolence o f the people, they are not inclined to furnish their children with books. C on seq u en tly, the sch ools are not so flourish­ ing at this station, as at som e others. M ost o f the teachers, how ever, try to do w ell. M olokai .-— T he sch ools are thought to be less flourish­ ing than in former years. T h e law s requiring the attend­ ance o f the children are not enforced. Sabbath school, numbers over 400. I s l a n d op O a h u . — T hrough the inefficiency o f the school superintendent, and the delinquency in paying the teach ers, the schools at the different stations o f Oahu greatly declined in the early part o f the year. But in the latter part o f the year they have revived again, under a new superintendent. T h e interest o f the people is aw akened, and the number o f pupils increased. K a n e o h e . — In the Sabbath sch ool for children, there are 100 scholars. In the one for adults there are 250. H o n o l u l u 1st.— More than 4 0 0 more pupils were gath ­ ered at the last exam ination, than at any previous exam ­ ination for several years. H o n o l u l u 2 d .— T h e schools at this station have d e ­ �12 R EP O R TS ( 1844. OP S T A T I O N S . Writers. Arithmetic. Geography. 545 77 447 119 100 1,496 453 643 329 316 254 207 159 135 254 32 25 32 25 916 808 467 492 298 45 314 315 178 110 9 15 9 370 959 240 630 147 - 150 420 Kaneohe, - - - Honolulu 1st, - Honolulu 2d, - - Ewa and W aianae, W aialua, - - - - 10 20 5 16 11 15 27 7 17 11 444 1,000 350 598 293 186 65 216 32 175 67 187 42 143 260 111 286 138 19 19 21 19 598 509 324 322 154 108 298 153 70 81 346 294 12,678 6,569 2,290 H a w a ii. Hilo and Puna, Kolia la, - W aim ea, - Kealakekua, K ailu a,- - Kau, - - Ma - - 53 32 21 23 16 20 35 572 u i. Hana, [N ostatistics.] Hamakua and Kula, W ailuku, - - - Lahaina, - - - Kaanapali, - - Mo l o k a i, - Oa h u . K Scholars. 1,285 453 586 410 469 276 STATIO NS. Teachers. 25 27 24 1,783 731 1,000 917 847 555 Schools. Readers. clined and revived again with those of the other stations 011 the island. T he attendance also at the Sabbath school has diminish­ ed and increased with that of the day schools. W a i l u a .— T h e schools have suffered for want of teach­ ers. T o supply the deficiency, some of the oldest and best scholars have been selected and made teachers; by which means the number of schools is kept good, and somewhat increased. T h e incompetency of the teachers, and the failure oftheir pay, are great embarrassments to the schools. W a i o l i &. L i h u e . — The schools have all been contin­ ued through the year, and have been as useful as could be expected, considering the poor qualifications of the te ac h ­ ers, and their meagre remuneration; which, generally, has not amounted to one half the wages of ordinary day labgrers. W a i m e a . — N early all the children of a suitable age have been enrolled, and have attended the schools reg u ­ larly. T he number however is a little diminished from that of the previous year. auaf. W aioli, W aim ea, - - - - - T otal, 6,014 1,986 �1844 ) R EP O R TS OF S T A T I O N S . IS Slate o f R elig io n . T he changes which have occurred in the political affairs of the nation, during the past year, have seriously affected the state of religion at nearly all the stations. Some of the churches have suffered more than others, especially those which are nearest the centre of op^triions. Those more remote have suffered in conseqtfence of the defection of members, the removal of many to the metropolis, and a spirit of worldliness which has pervaded the churches g en ­ erally. T here have been no seasons of special interest in the churches. T h ere have however been indications of the influences of the Spirit at some of the stations. Popery. As a general thing, no advance has been made by the Catholics the past year, in respect to numbers. Waimea, Kohola, K e a la k e k u a o n Hawaii, and Koloa on K auai, are the only stations where the Papists are reported as having been particularly active, and as making any advances. Contributions , fyc. H i l o . — Food, Sac. have been contributed for M r s r C o a n ’s School. One stone meeting-house has been built in Puna. W a i m e a . — A b o u t $"2 2 8 . K a u . — F r o m $ 1 5 0 to $ 2 0 0 . L a h a i n a . — For the completion of a house for church and prayer-meetings, $400. F o r the A. B. C . F . M , $100; and several hundred dollars, it is supposed, have been subscribed for this purpose. H aiku .— $ 112 14, mostly for the meeting-house at H ana. T h e church have resolved to support their pastor; and more than $50 have been raised already for this purpose. H a n a — About $200. M o l o k a i . — T he meeting-house has been completed and paid for, and a balance remains on hand of $230. H o n o l u l u 1st.— For support of pastor, $106 12£. To pay the debt of the meeting-house, $124 50. F o r meeting­ house at H a n a , $22 50. For meeting-house at Molokai, $22 50. F or an accordeon for the choir, $ :0 . In all, 62J. E w a , $42; W a i a n a e . $130; for a meeting-house at the latter place. 2 �14 (1 8 4 4 , �1844 .) M IS SI O N SEMINARY. 15 4. P a y in g Duties to Government. On this subject, a report was presented, embracing a memorial addressed to the King, the sentiments of which were approved; and a Committee was appointed consisting of Messrs. A r m s t r o n g , B a l d w i n , C h a m b e r l a i n and C a s t l e , to whom the document was referred, with in­ struction to use the same, as in their judgment should seem best calculated to secure the object desired, either by presenting it to the National Council, or to such Offi­ cers of Government as might be able to use a favorable influence. 5. M ission Sem inary. Resolved, T h a t the article in the laws of the Mission Seminary requiring that the Board of Directors be chosen from the brethren on M aui and Molokai, be so altered that they may be chosen from the whole Mission. Voted, T h a t the number of T ru stee s be increased to five, and that they be a Committee to report to this m eet­ ing on the general subject of the Seminary. T h e y consisted of Messrs. C l a r k , W h i t n e y , A r m ­ s t r o n g , T h u r s t o n and L y m a n ; and their report was as follows* T h e T ru stees of the Seminary would submit the follow­ ing as their report, in regard to a few things, bearing upon the interests and prospects of the institution: 1. T hat scholars of very little promise be dismissed fro n the Sera, at an early date; and that at the close of the first three years, all who do not give special promise of future usefulness, be dismissed. Jl. T h a t the English language be not taught in the Seminary, till the close of the three first years of the course,— when all the members of the class, who shall not be dismissed, (except such as for special reasons shall be exempted,) be expected to enter upon the study of the English, as a prominent branch of the remaining course; and that the whole course, including the study of theology, be extended from eight to twelve years. 3, T h at to teach successfully the English language in �16 BOARDING A ND SELECT SCH OOLS. ( 18 4 4 . the Mission Seminary, is a work that will require the en­ tire time and strength of one teacher. 4. T hat the examination in Ja n u ary be attended, if prac­ ticable, by all the T rustees; and that their expenses be defrayed from the funds of the Institution. o. T hat we approve of the incipient measures taken in the Seminary to teach a theological class, and recommend that increased attention be given to that department. 6. In regard to the theological students, that at the close of their course, their location and the kind of their labor be designated by the Mission. 7. T h at the accumulation of studies in the Sem., and the ill health of one of the instructors, and the care of the pr. office, now devolving upon them (in consequence of the removal of Mr. Andrews,) require the location of another man at the Institution, as soon as one can be obtained. 8. T h a t in consequenee of the ill health of Mr. A lexan­ de r’s family, he be at liberty to remove to the house for­ merly occupied by Mr. Andrews. 6. Boarding and Select Schools. T h e Committee on Boarding and Select Schools, report­ ed as follows: I. T h at Boarding and Select Schools were never more important than at this moment. 2. T hat we deem it highly important that there he a well sustained Boarding or Select School on each larger island.— whose special object it should be to furnish teach­ ers for the island. 3. T h a t no new Boarding School should ever be un­ dertaken without more adequate strength than has hitherto been applied. 4. T h at we deem it important that Government be urged to establish and support a National Institution, whose main object it shall be to teach agriculture in connection with the sciences. 5. T h a t a Delegate be appointed to present the subject of schools and education in general to the Hawaiian G o v ’t. V oted, T hat this Delegate be one of the Committee appointed to act on the subject of paying duties to G ov­ ernment, to be designated by themselves. �( 13 14. SUPPORT dF JPAS fdRS !iY T H E IR PEOPLE. 17 7. Punahou School. T h e T ru stee s of this School recommended as follows; 1. T hat the price of board for children over ten years of age, be fixed at seventy-five cents per week; and for children under ten years of age, at thirty-seven and a half cents. 2. T h at the sum of five hundred dollars be granted for the purpose of paying the present debt of the establishment, of making necessary repairs, and enlarging the accommo­ dations. 8. Hilo Boarding School. *. T h e T rustees of the Hilo Boarding School, presented the following items for the action of the General M eeting: 1. T h a t the Mission take measures to obtain an addition­ al piece of land, to be cultivated by the scholars, and for the residence of native teachers, employed in the school. 2. T hat a letter requesting a physician to be located at Hilo, with reference to the medical wants of Hawaii, and to aid in the school, be prepared and forwarded across the continent, by the first opportunity. Votedy T hat the T rustees be a Committee to prepare the letter above recommended. 9. Common Schools. A committee on this subject was appointed, but finding nothing to report, they were by tbteir own request dis­ charged, this department of schools coming more directlv tinder the cognizance of the Government than of the Mission. 10. Support o f Pastors by iheir People. T h e Committee on this subject, reported as follows: 1. T h at we regard the subject one of great importance to th e prosperity of C h r i s t i a n institutions in the islands; and that it is peculiarly gratifying to learn, that some churches and congregations have resolved to make the attempt to support their pastors, and are actually taking measures to effect the object. 2. T hat considering th e increase of means, and the ad­ vance o f correct principles among the people, we believe *2 �18 l oc ati on. (1844, the time has come, when several of the more able congre­ gations might be induced to support their pastors wholly, and many others might do it in part; and we believe the present is a peculiarly favorable time to present this sub­ ject to our several cong-egations, inasmuch as there is already, in many intelligent natives, an interest awakened to this subject. 3. T hat every pastor take great pains to instruct his people, and especially the chh. members, in the right use of money; to teach them to curtail all useless superfluities, such expenses as are incurred merely for show and orna­ ment; and to induce them to appropriate their means to useful objects only, such as will secure to them all the ad­ vantages and comforts of complete civilization, and espe­ cially to sustain among themselves all the institutions of the Gospel as the foundation on which their temporal and eternal welfare must depend. 4. In order to bring this subject in the most advantage­ ous manner before the congregations which are able to support their pastors, in whole, or in part, we recommend that the pastor, together with such two members of the Mission, and perhaps such influential native C h r i s t i a n s as he may call to his aid, be a committee to present this sub­ ject before the people, and in concert with them, to devise such practical and efficient measures as will secure the object; and we recommend further, that these efforts be made as soon as practicable after the close of the present General M eeting, or, at least, before the 1st of Sept. next. 1 I. Location. T he action of the M eeting on this subject was as fol­ lows: 1. T h at Mr. and M rs. Rice be transferred from H a n a to Punahou, to act as assistants in the school of missiona­ ries^ children. 2. T hat Mr. Conde, in consequence of the health of his fa-nily, be allowed at his discretion to reside at L ah a i­ na; and that, while resident there, he be expected to assist in the care of schools and the labor of the out stations. 3. T hat owing to the difficulty of locating the expected brethren without a previous knowledge o f their fitness for �1841) A P P R O P R I A T IO N OF FUNDS. 1$ the posts which they are to occupy, the Mission choose a suitable committee, whose duty it shail be to meet, consult with and locate them at the following Stations, viz: H a n a on Maui, Koloa on Kauai, Kau on Haw aii and K alu aah a on Molokai. 4. T hat Miss W hitney be allowed to G h o o s e her location the present year. 5. T h a t in consideration of the urgent need of an addi­ tional laborer at Lah;iinaluna, and in view of the fact that this laborer should be one of peculiar qualifications, and as a person of the requisite qualifications may possibly be o b t a i n e d for the Seminary who would not otherwise be­ come a foreign missionary,— that therefore, the instructors of the Seminary be authorized and recommended to appeal to the Board for such a man, to be sent directly to the I n ­ stitution, and with as little delay as possible. 6. T h a t Mr. Wilcox, wi t h his consent, af t er h a v i n g been consulted with on the subject, be transferred from Hilo to W aialua, to take charge of the Boarding School there. Voted, T h a t the brethren on the island of O ahu, be a committee to confer with the new brethren, and decide their specific location, in accordance with the present designation of places. 12. Appropriation o f Funds. T h e report on this subject was as follows: T h e committee on “ appropriations,” beg leave to pre­ sent the following report: W h e reas, the grants of the prudential committee are for a year, and that year commences on the first day of J a n u ­ ary; and as we cannot know what will be the sum for a subsequent year, until the decision of the Prudential Com­ mittee is communicated to us, it does not seem expedient that oul appropriations should be for a greater sum or for a longer time than those of the Board: your committee therefore recommend,— 1. T h a t the appropriations of this meeting extend only to the 31st of D ec .; which will reduce the time to nine months, and the sum to be apppropriated to $25,800. 2. T h a t as the salaries of the missionaries are fixed, and therefore not affected by any variation of the gross amount �20 A PP R O P R IA TI O N OF F U N D S . (18 44. o f the annual grant, the secular agents be authorised to credit to each family at the commencement of i lie year the appropriate salary, including the allowance for children. T hat the grants to the institutions and departments be continued after the 1st of Ja n u ary in the ratio of the present y e a r ’s allowance, modified by the amount of the B o a rd ’s grant for the next year, until a new appropriation o f the mission is made. 4. T h at the special grants, and grants for buildings, so far as they do not contemplate expenses already incurred, be continued and regulated according to the above prin­ ciple. 5. T hat any balance remaining from the contingent fund of last year, after an adjustment shall have been mnde of the exoees of appropriations beyond the sum allowed by the Board for the current year, be applied to meet the contingencies o f the expected reinforcement, and all others for which provision should herein be made. 6. T hat the accountant of the mission be requested to adjust all-the accounts and balances of his books to corres­ pond with the spirit of this report. T h e sum allowed to this mission for the year 1844, to be received in supplies, remittances, &c., is $.34,400: this your committee recommend to be appropriated as follows: F am ily Support* �A PP R O P R I A T IO N For a year. Alexander, 5 Andrews, S. L., 2 Armstrong, 5 Bailey, 3 Baldwin, 2 Bishop, Bond, 1 Castle, 1 Chamberlain, 3 Clark, 4 Co an, 3 Conde, 3 Cooke, 3 Dibble, 3 Dimond, 5 D ole, 1 Emerson, 5 Forbes, 3 GuIick, j 4 H all, j 4 H itchcock, 2 Ives, 2 Johnson, 4 Knapp, Locke, 3 Lyman, 4 Lyons, 3 Paris, 2 Parker, 3 Rice, 1 Rogers, 4 R ow ell, I Smith, A . B ., Smith, J. W ., 1 1 Smith, Lowell, Thursron, 1 W hitney, W ilcox, 3 Brown, Lydia, Ogden, Marin, Smith, M. M., Expected. Andrews, Hunt, P ogue, W h ifilesey, W hitney, Maria, I ____i Total for Children. Total. m 1 220 450 60 450 150 500 90 450 2 200 450 450 30 4j 0 30 500 2 230 500 2 260 450 90 450 90 450 90 500 1 160 450 150 500 30 450 1 220 450 1 160 450 2 260 , 450 1201 500 I 130 450 60 450 120 450 500 90 120 450 1 160 450 60 450 1 160j 450 30 450 120| 500 1I 30 450 450 30 450 1 500 1 100 450 450 90 450 175 175 175 For nine months. i Childien under 10. Over 10. l o t a l for Childien. NAMES. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00,, 00 001 00,, 00!1 00i1 00 001 00. 00! 0011 00i 00|j 00, 67000 165 5 000 45 650 00 112 54000 67 650 00 150 45000 48000 22 530 00 22 730 00 172 71000 195 54000 67 54000 67 590 00 67 610 00 120 65000 112 480 00 22 670 00 165 61000 120 710 00 !195 620 00 90 580 00 97 510 00 45 570 00 1 90 500 00 90 00 67 570 00 ! 90 61000!I 120 510 00 45 610 00' 120 480 00! 22 620 00 , 90 480 00 22 450 00 480 00 22 500 00 55000 75 450 00 540 00 67 175 CO 175 00 175 00 00 00 50 50 00 50 50 £0 00| 501 50| 50 | 00 50 50 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 50 00 00 001| 00 : 50 001 501 50J | 001 j 50 1 ] i -2 o 337 337 375 337 337 337 337 375 375 337 337 337 375 337 375 337 337 337 337 375 337 337 337 375 50i 501 001 50 50 50 50 00 00 50 50 50 00 50 00 50 50 50 50 00 50 50 50 00 337 337 337 337 337 375 337 337 337 375 337 337 337 131 131 131 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 00 50 50 | 50 i 25 I 25! 25 I 95 16 3940 17625 00121565 00i2955 00 13218 1 i 126 194 79! 194 79 I 206 318 751 318 75 126 194 79 194 79 1 206 318 75! 31875 80 123 96| 12396 i 113963 295500 16 3940 18776 04 22716 04 95 i 1 21 OF F U N D S . Salary. 1844. ) 502 50 382 50 4S7 50 405 00 487 50 3o7 50 360 00 397 50 547 50 532 50 405 00 405 00 442 50 457 50 487 50 360 00 502 50 457 50 532 50 465 00 435 Qr'l 382 50 427 50 375 00 67 50 427 50 457 50 382 50 457 50 360 00 465 00 360 00 337 50 360 00 375 00 412 50 337 50 405 00 131 25 131 25 131 25 75 16173 1 04 126 25 1 206 04 126 2,3j 206 211 80 75 04 2£ 04 25 21 54 16718 54 �G>0 (1844- APPROPRI ATI ON OP FUNDS. Special Grants. D epartm ents and Institutions. 1-2 d Alexander, Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, Bond, Clark, Coan, Conde, Dibble, Dimond, Emerson, Forbes, Gulick, Hitchcock, Johnson, Knapp, Lyman, Lyons, Paris, Parker, Rice, Rogers, R ow ell, Smith, A. B , Smith, L ., Thurston, W hitney, W ilcox, W hittlesey, 269 100 50 50 88 200 50 50 100 12mos. 9 mo9. Mission Seminary, - 2,500 1,875 Female Seminary, - - 800 600 Boarding- School, Hilo, 800 600 Missionary School at Punahou, - - - - - - 500 375 Printing department, 2,000 1,500 Medical department, 1,000 750 * ’ - 500 500 General”Meeting . - 300 225 D ep ository,----1,000 750 Contingent fund, 9,400 120 7,175 <i0 100 150 58 Summary. A p . 1, 1845. Jan. 1,1845. 12mos. 9 mos. Family sup­ port, - - - 22,716 04 16,918 54 Deprtm ’ts & institutions, 9,400 00 7,175 09 Special gr’ts, 3,931 00 3,981 00 100 300 40 250 400 250 m 110 40 25 300 80 50 501 360: 30 36,097 04 28,074 54 i ! j _ i __ 38011100 30 J 50 3981 The funds for meeting the above appropriations, are derived from the following sources: Grant o f the Board to Jan. 1, 1845, - - - - - 25,800 00 Grant for three months by anticipation, - - - - 8,600 00 P art of contingent fund for last year, - - - - 1,697 04 36,097 04 Voted, That in case of the removal of any one by death, for whom the annual appropriation has been made, the balance of the year shall be available to the family of whom the deceased was a member. Voted, T h a t the printing department at Lahainaluna be allowed to expend one fourth of the amount appropriated to the general department of printing. �1844.) 23 ASSIGNMENTS. 13. E ngraving. T h e following is the report of the Committee on this subject: 1. T hat the copperplate press now on the way to these islands, and any accompanying apparatus for engraving, be committed, when they arrive, into the hands of Mr. Dimond; who, by vote of the General Meeting of 1841, was requested to take direction of the engraving, which was then placid on the same foundation as the printing establishment. (See Minutes* 1841, p. 19.) 2. T h at the brethren of the Mission be requested to give in their names for the number of globe maps, for which they, severally, are willing to become responsible; in order that an application may be made to Mr. Andrews for the requisite number; and that, if needlul to secure the execution of the work, the payment be made in ad­ vance. 3. T h at should Mr. Andrews feel himself unable to fur­ nish the maps within a reasonable time, the secular agents be a committee to make a proposition for the purchase of the plates, and any other plates which the Mission may need, and Mr. Andrews be willing to dispose of. 14. ,Correspondence. / On this subject the Committee recommended as follows: 1. T hat the letter from the H arvey Islands be answered by M r. Alexander. 2. Mr. T hrelk eld’s letter, by Mr. Baldwin. 3. L e tte r from Basle, Mis. Inst — Mr. Coan. 4. L etter from Rev. Jonas K ing, D. D., A thens— Mr. Dole. 15. Assignments. T h ese were reported as follows: 1. Bible Dictionary by M r. W hitney, continued, to be reviewed by Mr. Thurston. 2. N atural Philosophy by Mr. Alexander, to be contin­ ued. 3. Comp, o f Universal History by Mr. Dibble, to be continued. �24 M ISCELLA N IES, ( 1843- 4 English & Hawaiian Dictionary by Mr. Emerson, continued. 5. Ai o ka la for 1845, L. Smith. 6. Hawaiian Spelling Book by M r. Johnson, to be re ­ viewed by Mr. Rice. 7. A work on Astronomy by Mr. Clark, to be continued. 8. Geography to be revised and adapted to the Atlas, by L. Smith. 9. A new Arithmetic to be substituted for the H eluka kau, by Mr. Bishop. 10. Messrs. H a ll, Arm strong, Bishop, L. Smith, and Lyons, a committee to receive contributions of new hymns, revise the old ones, and prepare a new edition of the H y m n Book. 11. T h e Moral Philosophy to be revised, by Mr. Dibble. 12. Hawaiian R eader to be revised fora Reading Book in schools, by L. Smith and Armstrong. 13. A Concordance of the Bible, by Mr. Thurston. 14. N onanona continued, by Mr. Armstrong. 15. T he revision of the Bible, Mr. Bingham. 16. M edical Dispensary. Mr. Armstrong showed reasons why relief should be afforded him in this department, and it was Voted, T h at Mr. R ogers be requested to assist Mr. Arm strong, in the Dispensary. Miscellanies. Religious M eetings. T h e Committee of Arrangem ents for religious purposes consisted of Messrs. A r m s t r o n g , C o a n and L. S m i t h . A meeting for the children of the families was held every morning, in the school-house, at eight o ’clock, conducted by the brethren in rotation. W ednesday, Ju n e 5th, was observed as a day of fasting and religious exercises, and F riday, 14th, was set apart lor religious purposes and the administration of the L o rd ’s Supper. * �1843.) M ISCELLA N IE S. 25 N ext General M eeting. Voted, T h at the next General M eeting be held at H o n o ­ lulu, to commence on the 2d Wednesday in M a y f 1846. Standing Committees. F o r P re s s at H onolulu: Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop, Chamberlain, H a ll and L. Smith. F o r P re ss at Lahainaluna: Messrs. Alexander, Dibble and Emerson. T rustees of Mission Seminary and Female Boarding School: M essrs. Dibble, Alexander, Em erson, Bailey, Clark, W hitney, Arm strong, Thurston and Lyman. T ru stee s of the School at P u n ah o u : Messrs. Dole, A rm ­ strong, Castle, Chamberlain and Hall. T ru stee s of the Boarding School at H ilo: Messrs. L y ­ man, Coan, Bond, Lyons, Thurston, Forbes and P aris. T ru stee s of the Boarding School at Waialua: Messrs. W ilcox, A. B. Smith, Bishop, P a r k e r and Cooke. �26 (1844. LOCATION OF T H E N EW B R E T H R E N . T he missionaries constituting the tenth reinforcement to this mission, of whose embarkation in the brig Globe we received notice previous to the time of our general meeting, having been preserved from the perils of the ocean, to which they were exposed in the early part of their voyage, arrived in good health and safety on the loth of July. O n the 23d, the brethren of O ahu, in pursuance of the vote of the general meeting, designating them a committee o f location, met to assrgn to the new brethren their stations. After some discussion and consultation, a sub-committee consisting of M essrs. Bishop, P a rk e r and Chamberlain was chosen, with a view to consult further and bring in a report. T h ey reported as follows; and the report, after a full consideration of each article separately, was adopted: T he sub *comniittee appointed by the Oahu brethren to consult with the newly arrived missionaries, and nominate them to the different stations designated by the mission, beg leave to report: 1. T h at they recommend M r. and Mrs. Whittlesey to be stationed at H ana. 2. T h a t they recommend M r. and Mrs. H u n t to be stationed at K au. 3. T h a t Mr. P o g u e be recommended to Koloa. 4. That Mr. Andrews be recommended to Molokai. �27 1844.) H A W A IIA N ASSOCIATION. > E xtracts from the M inutes of the Hawaiian Association, convened at Honolulu, J u n e 1844: V o t e d , T h at the appointments o f last year b e con­ tinued. V o t e d , T h at those brethren who have no appointments, be at liberty to choose their own subjects for the coming year. V o t e d , T h a t the Rev. M ark Ives be the pastor of the church at Kealia. V o t e d , T hat the brethren on M aui be a committee to license David M aro to preach the gospel. R e s o l v e d , T h a t it is the sense of this association, that the Rev. Lorrin A ndrews devote his entire labors to seamen at Lahaina, provided a competent support can be procured for him for that purpose. V o t e d , T h a t the Rev. S. C. Damon, and Rev. D. Baldwin, be a committee to confer with the Rev. L. Andrews on this subject. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1844 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1844 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fba6a22795db2de31044151df5d139ba.pdf 5cb2079d6c742f84ff923b638aee65ba PDF Text Text EXTRACTS FROM T H E M IN U T E S OF THE GENERAL MEETING uf the SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION, H E L D A T H O N O LU LU MAY a n d JUNE, 1846. O ahu: AMERICAN MISSION PRESS«* 18 46 �2 T 3 /H T X 3 M T iim a r i T S L n u in f d A s m r n o *ZQI88IM 8Cm AJ«I H3IW a?5A3 U.KTJCMOII TA a J 3 H : «$B® , X W O T 8 8 IM M A W I3 K A �MINUTES. The members of the Sandwich Islands Mission assem­ bled in General Meeting in the stone meeting house at Honolulu, on Wednesday, M ay 13, 1846, at 9 o’clock, a , m . and continued their sessions till June 5, Present, Rev. T it u s C o a n , Hilo, Rev. D. B. L y m a n , Hilo, Rev. C och r a n F o r b e s , Kealakekua, Rev. M ar k I v e s , Kealakekua, }>Hawaii. Rev. A sa T h u r s t o n , Kailua, Rev. J. D. P a r i s , Kau, Rev. T . D. H u n t , Kau, H ana, Rev. D. T. C o n d e , H ana, Rev. E . W h i t t l e s e y , Wailuku, Rev. E . W. C l a r k , Rev. D. B a l d w i n , Lahaina, Lahainaluna, J Rev. W . P. A l e x a n d e r , Lahainaluna, I Rev. J. S. E m e r s o n , Kaluaaha, } Rev. H . R. H it c h c o c k , R ev. P. J, G u l i c k , Kaluaaha, > Molokai. R e v . C , B. A n d r e w s , Kaluaaha, ) Rev. R ic h a r d A r m s t r o n g , Rev. L o w e l l S m i t h , M r. S. N. C a s t l e , M r. E. O, H all, >Honolulu, M r. E . H . R ogers, M r. A. S. C o o k e , [> Oahu. M r. H . D im o n d , Rev, D . D o l e , Punahou, Mr. W . H. R i c e , Punahou, Rev. A . B i s h o p , Ewa, M r. A. W il c o x , Waialua, Rev. B. W . P a r k e r , Kaneohe, Rev. J. F. P o g u e , Koloa, Dr. J. W . S m i t h , Koloa, i. Kauai. R e v . G. B. R o w e l l , Waioli, M r. E . J o h n so n , Waioli, j �4 Organization o f the M eeting, Rev. H . R , H it c h c o c k , was chosen Moderator. Mr. A. S. C o o k e , Scribe, and Dr. J. W . S m i t h , Assistant Scribe. L ist of Overtures. 1 Reports of Stations, Seminaries, and Board. Schools. 2 Reports of Standing Committees. 3 Correspond­ ence, 4 Location. 5 Native Ministry. 6 M is­ sion Seminary. 7 Female Seminary. 8 Boarding School at W aialua, 9 Punahou School. 10 Ap­ propriation of Funds. 11 Lands and herds held by the Mission. 12 Support of Pastors by their people, or from resources at the Islands. 13 Supply of preaching to seamen at Lahaina and other ports. 14 Mount Ball house, and other unoccupied houses belonging to the M is­ sion. 15 Resolution of 1844, respecting balance o f Salaries of deceased missionaries. 16 Oath of Allegi­ ance, 17 Mission Library. 18 Time of next Gen­ eral Meeting. 19 Common Schools. 20 Printing and binding department. 21 Assignments, 22 Medi­ cal Department. 23 Salaries. 24 Reinforcement. 1. REPORTS OF STATIONS* &c. H il o . T he general state of the people and church has been prosperous. In some parts of the field much inter­ est in religion has been manifested. Twenty five congre­ gations are organized. Benevolence. T he people have contributed liberally in labor, provisions and cash, amounting nearly to the sum o f $800. O f this sum, fifty dollars in cash were contributed to the Hawaiian Bible Society, and the remainder has been expended in aiding the Female Boarding School, and other public objects in the field. Common Schools. All the children in the field, of a suitable age, are enrolled and nearly all attend school. The schools are as prosperous as could be expected. P e r­ haps their condition was never more encouraging. M r. L ym an's Boarding School. T he number of schol­ ars belonging to this school is fifty six, of whom thirty five are church members. The studies pursued have been ths �1 5 same as formerly, with the addition of Algebra. Two graduates of the Mission Seminary have been able assist­ ant teachers. Mrs. Lyman continues to instruct in mu­ sic. A number of the pupils play on instruments. At church they assist the singing with a bass vial and flutes. M rs. Coan’s Boarding School has been in operation dur­ ing the past two years, with an average of twenty scholars. It has been supported principally by donations. K au. In the cause of religion there has been a steady progress, and religious privileges are more highly prized among the common people. Benevolent efforts. The people have aided liberally in erecting their new stone church; the timber, ^tone and lime for its completion having been contributed by them, besides about $250 in trade. They have also built two thatched meeting houses, and rethatched the one at P unaiuu. Common Schools. The condition of the common schools is as good as heretofore. Some of them prosper; others are inefficient. Mrs. Paris has taught a. class of girls, when her health would permit. K e a l a k e k u a . Meetings at the station have not been so well attended as in former years. The former congre­ gation is now divided into seven. Rut little interest is now manifested in the subject of religion. Benevolent efforts. Last year the people raised $91,50 to support their pastor, besides other contributions. Common Schools. In the Protestant schools there are 762 children, being about ten elevenths of the whole num­ ber, The teachers are diligent, and their scholars steadily progress. K a i l u a . Much interest in the subject of religion has been manifested the past year. Meetings have been well attended, and solemn. The severe famine has been sanc­ tified to the people. Benevolent efforts. This church has contributed $114,63 towards the support of their pastor the past year, besides finishing their new meeting house at Kainaliu, the w alls of which are of stone. 1* �6. W a im e a . Some parts of the field have enjoyed a revi­ val during the year, especially Ham akua, where the church is actively engaged. Benevolent efforts. The people in Ham akua have con­ tributed for the support of their pastor about $160. They are also actively engaged in building meeting houses for themselves. Common Schools are prosperous in Ham akua, but in other parts of the field they are very inefficient. K ohala. N o report. H a n a . About the commencement of the present year, an unusual interest in the subject of religion was manifest­ ed in various parts of the field. Meetings were full and solemn, and many professed to have turned from their sins. The interest continued up to the time of General Meeting. Benevolent efforts. The people have contributed $153, besides devoting much time in laboring on their new meet­ ing house, which is not yet finished. Common Schools. The schools have been continued without any material change, although the supply of school books has been very inadequate. W ailuku . The cause of religion progresses. M eet­ ings are well attended Much attention is given to the systematic study of the Bible. In January of the present year, a revival commenced, and more than two hundred profess to have turned to the Lord. Benevolent efforts. Since April, 184 4r they have paid $7 25 towards the support of tluir pastor. One native preacher is supported by the church, at an out station. In addition to the above, their monthly concert contribu­ tions have amounted to $54. They have also built one out station meeting house, and lethatched two others Common Schools have been tinder the care of govern­ ment agents. The attendance has been irregular and no very rapid advance has been perceived. A part of the support of the teachers has been furnished by government, and a part by the parents. Female Seminary. This Seminary has been in a pros­ �perous condition during the past two years. In the sum­ mer of 1844, there was much seriousness among the schol­ ars, and some hopeful conversions. Six of these have been admitted to the church, and others give evidence of having experienced a change of heart. In general the morals, the improvement in study and the health of the pu­ pils have been gratifying. Whole number of pupils at the beginning of 1844 was forty one. During the two years, thirty two have been admitted to the school. Owing to deaths and dismissions for various reasons, the present number is forty nine. L a h a i n a . Meetings have been well attended, at all times. For a time in 3845 more than usual religious in­ terest was manifested; but during the shipping season the interest declined, and many returned to their former prac­ tices. Benevolent efforts. A readiness to contribute to objects of benevolence has been manifested. The sum of $321 has been contributed during the past two years for the support of their pastor. A subscription of $2,400 has been raised, and mostly paid, for repairing their church. They have also paid $180 towards the support of school teachers. Common Schools have continued much as usual through­ out the field. The temptations are so strong at Lahaina from the shipping, that the boys are greatly inclined to leave the school too soon. L ahainaluna Seminary. Since the death of Mr. Dibble, the branches of his department have been taught by the remaining teachers, assisted during the last six months by Mr. Hunt. A new class of thirty nine were admitted in September. At the time of the last General Meeting there were eighty six in the Seminary. O f these, one has died, four have been dismissed in poor health, thirty six have graduated, and fifteen have been expelled on account of immorality. The first class have been studying the English language, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Naviga­ tion, Astronomy, Natural Philosophy, Anatomy, Eviden­ ces of Christianity and Didactic Theology. The second class, Algebra, Geometry, Sacred Geogra- �8 phy, Church History, Natural Theology, Natural Philoso­ phy and Astronomy. The third class, Algebra, Sacred Geography, History and Penmanship. All the classes have been instructed in music, composi­ tion and declamation. From a general catalogue recently published, we learn that two hundred and ninety six pupils have left the Seminary. O f this number, forty two have died. O f the remaining two hundred and fifty four, one hundred and eight are teachers of schools, forty three are in the service of the government, thirty one are otherwise usefully employed, and about forty are of a decidedly im­ moral character. One hundred and fifteen are in good standing in the churches. K a a n a p a l i . During the past year, about $56 have been contributed for the support of the cause. Common Schools. The schools have been but indiffer­ ently conducted, and the attendance of the children has been irregular. No advance appears among the scholars. M o l o k a i . The usual means of grace have been unin­ terruptedly and successfully employed. Attendance upon the Sabbath and week day meetings has been large, while general order and prosperity have gladdened the hearts of the teachers. Benevolent efforts. The church have supported M r. Andrews, besides contributing not a little to objects of be­ nevolence. The amount of their contributions is* about $6 78. Common Schools. Teachers on this Island have been better paid than elsewhere, and parents have taken a com­ mendable interest in the education of their children; con­ sequently, the schools have been unusually prosperous. The proportion of children on this Island is large. Nearly one thousand were together at the examination in January, 1846. All took the temperance pledge. Sabbath schools are well attended At the--station, the adult school numbers three hundred, and the children’s school four hundred. During a part of the time, Mr. A n­ drews has taught a Normal School of all the teachers. Miss Brown has taught a school of twenty girls. In the morin g she teaches a class of ten large girls to spin �9 and knit, and in the afternoon she instructs the same class, together with'ten little girls in the English language. K a n e o h e . T here has been no special religious inter­ est during the last two years. T he state of feeling and attendance upon the means of grace, have been much the same as formerly. Benevolent efforts. For the support of the gospel, $92,50 have been contributed. For 1846 the male church mem­ bers have agreed to pay one dollar, and the females fifty cents each; half in money and half in produce. Common Schools. Parents manifest but little interest in the education of their children. The native superintend­ ance has been entirely inadequate, while the teachers ap­ pear inefficient and uninterested in their employment. Consequently, but a small part of the children have regu­ larly attended school. H o n o l u l u , first Church. Daily and systematic Bible reading has increased the demand for the holy book be­ yond previous years. In March, 1846, a meeting of four days continuance was held. T he results were of the most encouraging character, seen in the solemnity of the peo­ ple, the fervor of their prayers, and the fullness of attend­ ance on religious meetings. Many professed a desire to be on the L ord’s side. Meetings have also been held at out stations with good results. Benevolent efforts. Important improvements have been made in the church edifice, for which $2,100 have been collected and paid, and the sum of $540 is yet due, which is nearly covered by subscriptions. A large proportion of this has come from the poor of the congregotion. Frona October, 1844 to October, 1845, $570 were raised for the support of the pastor. Common Schools. The number of scholars has greatly diminished. H ere, as elsewhere, the pay of the teachers is altogether inadequate, There is great need of a mis­ sionary teacher in Honolulu and vicinity. Second Church. Several protracted meetings were held in various places, in the fall and winter of 1844 and 1845. These meetings were blessed, and ninety five individuals have been received to the church. Sin and death have �10 however made large inroads. This and the first church are, from their situation in the metropolis, exposed to more and stronger temptations than those at remote sta­ tions. The lust of the eye, and the pride of life, prove the injury, if not the ruin of multitudes, who might escape the low haunts of intemperance, of gambling, and of li­ centiousness. Benevolent efforts. For the support of the pastor $200 have been raised. For other objects, about $164. Common Schools. Twenty teachers in this district, for want of adequate remuneration, have abandoned their schools. T he sum of five dollars per month was the stip­ ulated wages of the teachers; but for a long time they re­ ceived only twenty five or fifty cents each, per month. Chiefs’ Children’s School. The number of pupils in this school has been increased to sixteen, by the reception of W. P. Kinau, and Emma, adopted daughter of Doctor Rooke. On the 30th of January last, there was an exam­ ination of the school, attended by his Majesty, Chiefs, for­ eign officers, missionaries at the station, and a few foreign residents. The scholars were examined in Reading, Spelling, Penmanship, Composition, Drawing, Elem enta­ ry Geometry, Grammar, Mental and Written Arithmetic, Ancient Greek History, Geography, Astronomy, Perform­ ing on the Piano and Singing. Additional studies pursued since are Algebra, Moral Science and Ancient Roman History. In regard to the intellectual attainments of the pupils, there is much encouragement. They have made steady progress in their studies, have manifested much in­ terest in reading English books, and an increasing taste for English literature. They take some interest in politi­ cal affairs. Punahou School. Since the last General Meeting, this school has been in operation seventy weeks. The aver­ age attendance has been thirty three. The studies have been as numerous as the’ scholars could do justice to. Some attention has been given to the Latin, Greek and French Languages, in which several of the scholars have made commendable progress. In Arithmetic, History, Geography, Reading, Spelling, Penmanship and Drawing, there has been decided improvement. Under the superin­ tendance of Mr. Rice the boys, who board at the estaU* �1 11 lishment, have been acquiring habits of industry, as well as strength of muscle and limb. They have been engaged in labor about three hours daily. This, without doubt, accounts for the almost uninterrupted health which they have enjoyed. T he time has arrived for the mission to decide what the school shall be. If we are to remain here, if these Islands are to be the home of our children, we cannot do too much for the school* T he sooner we give it the appearance of permanency, the better. We have now accommodations for only sixteen or eighteen boarders. E wa . About the first of July, 1845, the pastor was visited by several individuals from the western part of the district, who appeared anxious about their salvation. H e was soon after invited to spend a day there, and to hold religious meetings with the people. This example was followed by several other settlements, and was the begin­ ning of a revival, which extended through the whole field. Nearly one hundred have been received to the church, as fruits of this work o f g race. Many backsliders have also been reclaimed. Benevolent efforts. For the pastor’s support, $114. F or * the Waialua meeting house, $23. F o r repairs on their own meeting house, $33. Common Schools. An increase of two hundred and six­ ty three scholars is reported. W a i a l u a . During the former part of the time under review, the people enjoyed the interrupted services of a pastor in poor health. T he last year, they have been without stated pastoral labor. The missionary teacher at the station has done what he could in sustaining meetings and watching over the people. Benevolent efforts. These have been almost entirely confined to labor on the meeting house, which has been completed; and its completion has removed a great bur­ den, and given great encouragement. Common Schools. The scholars are reduced to less than one half their former numbers. K auai. W a i m e a . T he people o f this station were called to deep mourning by the death of their pastor in December last. U p to the time of his illness the religious interests of the station were Well sustained. Since that �12 time, they have necessarily suffered, though they have b<een remarkably preserved by the labors of an efficient native preacher. The people generally, are in a luke­ warm,state. Common Schools. There appears a small increase in the number of scholars, notwithstanding the diminishing population of the district. K oloa . Meetings during the week are not well attend­ ed, owing to the number of those in the employ of foreign­ ers. While a few appear to be fighting the good fight of faith, the greater part of the church are worldly minded, lukewarm and asleep. Benevoknt efforts. The people have raised $25 for the support of their pastor, and rethatched their meeting house. Common schools are as prosperous as could be expected, considering the qualifications of the teachers. W a iol i . There have been tides in the state of feeling, though nothing that might be called a revival. There have been some instances of painful defection. The pas­ tor’s chief encouragement is, that there are hundreds in the church and out of it, who have the seeds of spiritual life planted in them. Benevolent efforts. Monthly concert contributions $21» They have also rethatched their meeting house. Common schools. There are only three eights as many children in the whole field, as adults. The inadequate pay of the teachers has operated unfavorably. Sabbath schools are well attended. M r. Johnson’s select school has now been in operation four years, during which time it has furnished eight pupils lor the Lahainaluna Seminary, and introduced twenty teachers into the schools of K auai; fifteen of them this year. T he scholars in 1845, numbered fifty. The studies were Geography, Arithmetic, Elements of Geometry, A s­ tronomy, Reading, Writing, Moral Philosophy, and a se­ lect class in English. Church History and Algebra have been added since January. A graduate of Lahainaluna Seminary has essentially assisted in teaching the past year. �1 13 2. Standing Committees P rinting Department at Honolulu. Account of printing from April 1st, 1844 , to Jan. 1, 1846; Ai o ka La, (Daily Food for 1845-46,) Lira Hawaii, (H aw aiian Lyre,) K auoha Hou, (New Testam ent,) K a Elele Hawaii, (Haw. Messenger,) Iloikehonua, (Geography,) Bible Lessons, Paiapalahonua, (Maps with Questions,) H ulikanaka, (M oral Philosophy,) Ao Sepela, (Spelling Book,) Helunaau, (Colburn’s Arithmetic,) H elukakau, (Colburn’s Sequel,) Kuraumua, (First Book for Children,) K auoha Kahiko, (Bible, rep.) Kanawai, (Laws, printed for Gov’t.,) E nglish Printing. Friend, Cascade, (12 Nos.) Sabbath W haling, a tract, Spelling Book, Minutes of General Meeting, General Letters, Expenses. Paid workmen, and a few incidentals, P aper, 1542 reams, at $3 00, Ink, 100 lbs. at 78 cents, Received for job work, $1582 54. P aper on hand, about 2000 reams. 2 I mo. 24 8 12 8 12 12 4 12 12 24 12 16 8 8 pp. | copies. 100 64 232 305 198 24 19 36 48 90 116 16 8 96 125000 4000 10000 3000 10000 1000 10000 5000 10000 10000 10000 12000 2000 2000 4 322 2000 4 52 1000 12 24 2000 12 48 2000 60 12 28 12 12 | 60 $2416 75 4626 00 78 00 $7120 75 �14 Bindery at Honolulu. Octavo Bible, Vol. 1 Old Testam ent, Vol. 2 Old Testam ent, 12 mo. Testam ent, 8 vo. Testam ent, Ai o ka La, for 1845, 1846, Pilgrim ’s Progress, H ym ns with notes, H imeni Kamalii, Lira Hawaii, Kumumua, Kumulua, H elunaau, part 1st, u part 2nd, H ope o ka H elunaau, Geography, Common School Atlas, Globe Maps, Ao Sepela, Jobs Miscellaneous, English and Hawaiian Dictionary, Estate of French and Greenway, Expenses, $1,103. Bound. Dist’d rem. 700 600 450 360 4000 100 12000 13000 9000 1000 2000 5000 1900 5000 100 12000 13000 6000 400 300 1500 300 200 4000 3000 1000 12000 14800 1500 3000 1000 3000 2500 1000 8000 7500 2600 4000 5000 5000 4000 2500 7500 4000 3400 6600 150 110 40 6000 5400 4600 550 600 300 160 1 3. CORRESPONDENCE. The committee on correspondence recommend, 1. That Mr. Armstrong reply to the communications from Rev. M r. Baff of Tahiti, and M r. J. W . Sullivan of Boston. 2. That Mr. Dole reply to the letter of Rev. Mr. Meigs, and to the circular of the Siamese mission. 3. That Mr. Baliey reply to the letter of the Nestorian mission, written by Mr. Stocking. 4. LOCATION. The action of the meeting on this subject, was as fol­ lows : 1. That Mr. Emerson be removed from Lahainaluna, �15 and be located at Waialua, Oahu, to take the pastoral care of that parish. 2. That Mr. H unt be removed from Kau and located at Lahainaluna, to give instruction in general literature, and take charge of the parish at Kaanapaii. 3. That Mr. Forbes be removed from Kealakeakua and located at Lahaina, to lahor for the seamen of that port, and to assist Mr. Baldwin in the various labors of the sta­ tion, as may be arranged by themselves;— it being under­ stood that the American Seamen’s Friend Society will furnish his support in whole or in part. 4. That M r. Rowell be removed from Waioli and loca­ ted at W aimea, Kauai, to occupy the post recently vacated by the death of Mr. Whitney. 0. That Mr. W ilcox be removed from W aialua and lo­ cated at Waioli, to take charge of the select school at that station. 6. That Mr. Gulick be removed from Molokai and lo­ cated at Waialua, to aid in the care of the schools, and other missionary labors at the station, asthe brethren shall agree. 5. NATIVE MINISTRY. T he committee on this subject recommended the following resolutions, which were passed : 1. That as sickness, death and removals are weakening our strength and thinning our ranks, we will look up to the Lord of the harvest, and pray him to thrust forth more laborers into the harvest. 2. That we will take special pains to show to our church­ es the importance and necessity of raising up a gospel min­ istry from their midst, and that we will instruct them in the nature and evidence of a call to this holy office. 3. T hat we will use vigilance and zeal in seeking out candidates for this work, and placing them in a course of training for it. 4. That the energies of our mission seminary ought to be mainly directed to the raising up of a native ministry. 5. That it is important that suitable candidates for the ministry,— a few of whom we believe are to be found in our churches— be regularly licensed, and encouraged to A �16 devote themselves wholly to the work of preaching the gospel. 6. That the consent <f the Prudential Committee be re­ quested, to employ tor the support of native preachers, a sum not exceeein<r what is contributed at the islands for the support of missionary pastors. 6. MISSION SEMINARY. The following resolutions were passed, relating to the Mission Seminary. I. That it is more and more manifest, that the work of instructing select Hawaiian youth in literature and relig­ ion is indispensable, if we would give permanence to the institutions of the gospel in this country ; and therefore, that we are urgently called upon to sustain the Mission Seminary. 2. That two of our number ought to he devoted to the work of giving instruction in that institution. 3. That we give notice to the Hawaiian government, that the time is drawing nigh when the A. B. C. F. M . will probably cease to contribute funds for the support of institutions of general literature, and that w'e urge them to take measures to assume erelong, this responsibility. 4. That the Hawaiian churches be encouraged to en­ dow scholarships in this institution, and that a scholarship be reckoned at $40 per annum. 5. That the teachers ot the Seminary be authorized to confer with the American Board, and with the Hawaiian government, in regard to a change in the location of the Seminary. 6. That efficient measures be taken to keep off the cat­ tle from the hill above the Seminary, and to remedy the great evil now existing from the dust. 7. FEMALE SEMINARY. On this subject the meeting passed the following reso­ lutions: 1. That the mission approve of the plan of sending out graduates from the Female Seminary, to the care of the pastors in the fields whence they came. 2. That M r Bailey be authorized to erect the addition­ al buildings, described in his report. �17 8. BOARDING SCHOOL AT WAIALUA. No action was taken on this overture. 9. PUNAHOU SCHOOL. In relation to the Punahou School, the following resolu­ tions were passed: 1. That the tuition of scholars, not connected with the mission be ten dollars per term ; this being proportionally less than the real cost. 2. That the Trustees write to the Prudential Commit­ tee, requesting $10,000 of Mr. W aldo’s legacy, to be ap­ propriated to the erection of a school house and other buildings at Punahou. 10. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. The Committee on the appropriation of funds presented the following report, which was adopted: 40 Bailey, for repairs, 115 Baldwin, for expenses on canoe house, 600 “ roofing and repairing house, 150 Coan, for repairs, 500 Dibble, Mrs. for Mt. Ball House, 100 Emerson, repairs of house, 75 Hall, 40 Hitchcock, “ 60 Johnson, “ “ 50 “ for his school, Parker, to roof and repair his house, 400 1500 R ice, to build house, Rogers, roof and alterations, 600 150 Rowell, for repairs, 200 Smith, J. W ic 100 Thurston, << 250 Wilcox, tt 15 P aris, “ extra expenses for freight, in times past, 32 Forbes, expenses in consequence of sickness, 223 Gulick, expenses in consequence of removal! 64 and sickness, Contingent Funds, 1186 General meeting, 500 Carried over, 2* �13 Medical Department, Printing Department, Punahou School, Mission Seminary, Female Seminary, Family support, Brought over, 6950 1000 600 500 1800 800 22750 $34,400 II. LANDS. The Committee on the subject of land claims, to be pre­ sented to the Board of Commissioners of the Hawaiian government for quieting land titles, recommend that each missionary forward to the secular agents of the mission a particular description of the lands claimed at his station; stating the boundaries and land-marks as minutely as con­ venient: also stating the tenure by which he holds said lands, with the evidences which may be in his possession, or at hand. Also whether there be any other claimants to said lands; and if so, the ground and nature of their claims as far as known; and these to be laid before the said Board of Commissioners for quieting land titles, by the said agents, that the titles may be established to the mission in the manner which the laws of the land require. 12, SUPPORT OF PASTORS BY T HEIR I I O I IE. The Committee to which this subject was referred, pre­ sented the following report, which was adopted : 1. That the efforts of pastors in past years to induce their people to contribute to the support ot the gospel, have been as successful as could have been expected, con­ sidering the poverty of the people : we therefore recom­ mend, that pastors of Hawaiian churches continue to use all judicious and consistent means to prepare their people to support— as soon as may be— the institutions of the gospel. 2. That we, as pastors of the churches, do not consider ourselves called upon at present, to turn aside from our great work of preaching the gospel, in older to secure a support by our own personal efforts, from lands, herds, 3. That we appreciate the liberality of the government �19 in opening the way for parsonages to be appropriated to the support of the gospel; and that we approve of churches’ applying to the proper officers of government for such lands, to he used as church property, to aid in the support of pas­ tors, when it can be done without interfering materially with the other duties of the pastor, 13. SUPPLY OF PREACHING TO SEAMEN AT LAHAINA. On this overture no action was taken, except to locate Mr. Forbes at Lahaina. See overture No. 4. 14. MT. BALL HOUSE. On this overture, after a preamble in which it is stated, I. That Mr..Dibble expended $840 from his own private funds upon the house at Mt. Ball; °2. That he expended his own funds upon the house, rather than apply to the mission for a grant to build it, from an apprehension that the mission might not be willing to make such a grant; preferring, if there was any risk of loss, that the loss should fall on him rather than on the mission. 3. That neither the rules of the Board nor the principles of the mission give individuals, who have expended pri­ vate funds on their buildings, a right to remuneration from the funds of the mission; nor did Mr. Dibble claim such remuneration: nevertheless, 4. The consideration that Mr. Dibble built that house under the full conviction that such a course was the only means of prolonging his life, and that it did answer this purpose, seems to place the case among those exigencies which allow of special outlays at the expense of the Board. 5. That if there be any doubt on the principle stated above, the situation of the widow and the fatherless should lead us to seek for justice on the side of mercy. 6. That the house is valuable to the mission, as it will probably become an important health retreat for missiona­ ries of Lahaina, Lahainaluna and perhaps of other stations, It was resolved, That the private funds, expended by Mr. Dibble on the house at Mt. Ball, be refunded, to the amount of the pre­ sent value of the house. It was likewise further resolved, �•20 That members of the stations, where there are unoccu­ pied houses, be recommended, in connection with the sec­ ular agents, to dispose of them, or rent them, if circum­ stances render expedient. 15. RESOLUTION OF 1844, RESPECTING BALANCE OF SALARIES. The resolution of 1844 on this subject, was rescinded. 16. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. It was voted to lay this overture on the table. 17. MISSION LIBRARY. It was voted that the secular agents be a committee to dispose of the mission library at auction, and all the books of the library at the depository were thus disposed of. 18. NEXT GENERAL MEETING. The request of the Board, that the time of our general meeting be changed from May to September was taken into consideration, and the reasons for and against consid­ ered. Those against preponderating, it was resolved, 1. That the next general meeting of the mission be held at Honolulu, to commence on the second Wednesday of May, 1848. 2. That agreeably to the suggestion of the Prudential Committee, we, with our people at our several stations, will observe the Thursday after the second Wednesday of September, so far as circumstances will allow, as a day of religious exercises in reference to the annual meeting ot the Board. 19. COMMON SCHOOLS. On this subject, the following resolutions were passed: 1. That we regard the prosperity of the common schools as intimately connected with the success of our missiona­ ry work, and with the permanency of the native Hawaiian government. 2. That we fully appreciate the interest manifested by the government in the cause of Education, and we believe that the new school laws are calculated to remedy many of the defects in the school system. �21 3. W e are gratified to learn, that the Minister of In­ struction desires our aid in what relates to common schools ; and we believe that their welfare and success will in a great measure, depend upon our co-operation with him and with the local school agents in our respective fields. 4. W e deem it important, that boarding, select or island schools be sustained when it is practicable, for the purpose of educating teachers for our common schools, and pre­ paring candidates for the mission seminary. 20. PRINTING AND BINDING DEPARTMENT. The action of the mission on this overture authorized the removal of the press at Lahainaluna to Honolulu, and the sale of one of the presses belonging to the mission. 21. ASSIGNMENTS. The mission voted the following assignments: 1. Preparation of Scripture M anual with references; to Mr. Hitchcock. 2. Concordance of the Hawaiian Bible; to Mr. Rowell. 3. Correction of the Hawaiian Dictionary ; to Mr. Bishop. 4. Bible Dictionary ; to Mr. L. Smith. 5. Compendium of Theology; to Mr. Alexander. 6. Rules, to be added to C olburn’s Sequel; Mr. Bishop. 7. Memoir of Bartimeus in Hawaiian, to be printed a* the expense of the American Tract Society; to Mr. Clark22. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Resolved, 1. That the medicines at this station be con­ tinued in the care of Mr. Rogers. 2. That a full supply of medicines be imported every year, in order to avoid the necessity of purchasing here at 500 or 1000 per cent. 3. T hat Drs. Baldwin and Smith, with Mr. Rogers, be a committee to make out orders for medicines. 23. SALARIES. On the subject of salaries, no action was taken. �22 24. REINFORCEMENT, Voted to request a reinforcement of four clergymen. 25. STANDING COMMITTEES. For press at Honolulu . Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop, Chamberlain, Hail and L. Smith. Trustees of Punahou School: Messrs. Armstrong, P a r­ ker, Chamberlain, Castle, Hall, Dole and Rice. Trustees of Mission and Female Seminaries : Messrs, Alexander, Hunt, Baldwin, Clark, Hitchcock, Forbes, Andrews and Bailey. Trustees of H ilo B o a rd in g School : Messrs, Lyman, Coan, Paris, Lyons, Bond, Thurston, S. L. Andrews and Ives. Committee for the distribution of funds for the year 1817: Messrs. Chamberlain, Castle and Hall. 26. RELIGIOUS MEETINGS- Committee of Arrangements: Messrs. Armstrong, Coan and L. Smith. Meetings for children, conducted by the brethren in ro­ tation, were held between the hours of 8 and 9. <Thursday, May 21st, was devoted to religious exercises. *v Sermon in the forenoon, and administration of the Lord’s Supper in the afternoon. �H A W A IIA N A SSO C IA T IO N , M ay, 1846. The Hawaiian Association was called together by the Moderator of the last meeting. Rev. C. Forbes was chosen Moderator, and Rev. 13. W . Parker, Scribe. 1. 2. 3. 4. LIST OF OVERTURES. The licensing of native preachers. Transfer of church members, Church members under censure. Appointment of Pastors. On the first overture, passed the following resolution: Resolved, that the brethren, clerical and lay, of each island, or a number of clergymen not less than three, be appointed a committee of this body, to examine and license such native church members as they shall judge suitable candidates for the ministry. On the second overture, passed the following resolutions: Resolved Is/, That no church member, who has received from his pastor a letter of dismission, shall be considered as disconnected with the church from which he is dismiss­ ed, until the pastor of said church is informed of his recep­ tion by the church to which he is recommended. Resolved 2d, That every pastor promptly report all re­ ceived from other churches, to the pastors of said churches. Resolved 3d. T hat it is considered the duty of each pas­ tor to look after all members of other churches within his limits, and whenever it shall be known that any Such mem­ bers have fallen into sin, that faithful efforts be made to recover them. On the third overture, passed the following resolution: Resolved, That church members under censure, going to �24 other places, be regarded as connected with the church where they go, and be reported as members of other churches under censure. The committee on the fourth overture presented the fol­ lowing report, which was adopted: 1. That Mr. Armstrong be the pastor of the first church at Honolulu. 2. That Mr. Emerson be the pastor of the church at Waialua, Oahu. 3. That Mr. H unt be pastor of the church at Kaanapali. 4. That Mr. Alexander be pastor of the church at Lahainaluna. 5. That the church members at Kaupo and K ipahulu be organized into a separate church ; and when thus or­ ganized, that Mr. Whittlesey be the pastor. 6. That Mr. Ives be pastor of the church at Kealakeakua. 7. That Mr. Pogue be pastor of the church at Koloa. 8. That Mr. Rowell be pastor of the church at Waimea, Kauai. Voted, to appoint a committee to write a pastoral letter to the Hawaiian churches; and also, a series of letters, to be printed in the Elele Hawaii. Messrs. Thurston, Baldwin and Coan, were appointed this committee. M r. Johnson's Cose> Unsolved, that this Association being fully satisfied with the piety of Mr. E. Johnson, and that he is in the com­ munion of the church ; also, that he possesses suitable qualifications as a probationer for the Christian ministry, do hereby license him to preach the gospel of Christ. Resolved, that Mr. Johnson be a stated supply for the church at Waioli. Adjourned, sine die. June 9, 1846. * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1846 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1846