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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.
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“ Kauai, April 6 .
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“ Maui, “
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“ 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 ,
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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 ,
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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.
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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
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400
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460
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420
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420
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.
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480
.
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460
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460
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420
.
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400
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560
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520
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500
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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,
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Female Seminary at Wailuku,
Boarding School at Hilo,
p rinting Department,
Buildings,
Medical Department,
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Total
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650
650
2,600
5,000
300
630
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00
00
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00
$30,000, 00
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:—
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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
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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,
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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
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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*
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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do. “ Suffolk,
I23l
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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.
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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
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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,)
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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, - ^ . • - * - •!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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 “
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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.
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Mr. Richards’ Accept, of the Choice of the Chiefs, 29
Interview with the Chiefs,
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��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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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for articles sold
$865 48,
409 24,
Paper on hand May 1st, 1S39, 476 Reams Medium,
1 Do. Col’d paper.
$2,374 72
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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.
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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,
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81 T s
40
Navigation,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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20 00
“ the seminary,
" the erect’n. ofthe 2nd. Chh. at Honolulu, 84 00
“
125 00
t£ support of native teachers,
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62 00
“ support of their pastor,
“ for a church bell,
100 00---- 416 00
“
50 00
For school house,
Ewa.
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20 00
“
“ teachers,
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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,
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<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.
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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,
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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.
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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:—
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“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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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SALARIES
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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
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1
11
3 '2
5
2 i
2
4
1 ■2
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3
1
1
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5
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4
2
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2
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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T itu s
R ev.
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Rev.
Mr
“
Rev.
and continued
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,
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,
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L ahaina,
M olokai,
“
Hawaii.
Maui.
Molokai.
H onolulu,
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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, - — — —
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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[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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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T H E M IN U T E S
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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.
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M . D., Kailua,
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Rev. L o r r i n A n d r e w s ,
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Honolulu,
C ham berlain,
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M r.
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B ishop,
Em erson,
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W aimea,
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W aioli,
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Organization o f the Meeting.
Rev.
M r.
L
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L
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H
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was chosen Moderator.
, Scribe.
O. K n a p p , Assistant Scribe.
S
m ith
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ham berlain
L ist of Overtures.
T h e Committee consisted of Messrs. Clark, Armstrong,
and Emerson,
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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
$>
54,400
6,000
11,000
1,440
1,600
6,400
1,620
6„( 00
I
1' 245
2,120
88,460
* 24 pages printed last year*
72 pages, or the first part, the edition was 12*009
88 pages, os the last part* the edition was 6%
0CW$
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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
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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
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CO NTRI BUTI ONS .
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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.
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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
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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;,
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SCHOOLS.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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SCHOOLS.
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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-
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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
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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
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(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
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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.
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SEMINARY,
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( 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
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SCHOOLS.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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( 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,
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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~
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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.
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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.
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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.
Johnson, E ., 1 American Journal o f Science and Arts;
1 Youth’s Companion; 1 A . and F . A . S. R ep ., N . Y.
Knapp, H . O ., i Am. Alm anec; 1 S. S. Visitor; 1
Teach. A ssist., J. C. Taylor.
Lafon, T ., 1 Am. E clec.; 1 Emancipator; 1 M edico
Chi. R eview s.
Locke, E . , 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Am. Eclec,.; 1 Panoplist, N . H .; 1 J. o f Am. T. Union; 1 A. and F. A. S.
Reporter, N . Y . ; 1 N . Y . W . Mercury.
Lyman, D . B., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. Rep. 12 mo.;
1 Quart. R eg,; I N . Y. Observer.
Lyons, L ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Bib. R ep., 12 mo.; 1
Moth. M ag.; 1 N . Y. Obs.; 1 Youth’s Companion.
Parker, B. W ., 1 Evangelist; 1 Boston Recorder;
1 N . Y. W . Mercury.
Smith, L ., 1 Am. Almanac; 1 H om e M is s ; 1 Vt.
Chronicle; 1 N . Y. Obs.
Seminary, Lahainaluna, 1 Am. J. o f Science and Arts;
1 N autical Almanac.
W hitney, S ., 1 Am. Almanac; t Bib. R ep., 12 mo.; 1
Am. E clectic; 1 N . Y. Obs.
Wilcox, A.y 1 Am. Almanac; 1 Ct. 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,
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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
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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,
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Lahainaluna,
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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.
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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 ,
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H orton O . K n a p p ,
(6 A mos S. C oo ke ,
R e v . A rtemas B ishop,
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Waialua,
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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Oberlin lnstitue,
Mr. Ives.
tt
tt
ti
Lane Seminary,
Mr. Cooke.
tt
tt
tt
Middlebury Col., Mr. Gulick.
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ti
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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
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Hamilton College, Dr. Andrews.
it
it
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Bowdoin College, Mr. Lyons.
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a
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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�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?
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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?
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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.
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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,
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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,
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Kealakekua,
W a im e a,
Hana,
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A. B. S m i t h ,
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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,
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Bailey,
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S heldon D i bb l e ,
Lahainaluna,
J . S. E m e r s o n ,
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Wm. P . A le x a n d e r ,
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D wight B a l d w i n , Laha ina ,
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Kailua,
Rev. R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g ,
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K aneohe,
E w a,
Waialua,
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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,
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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
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800
600
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4 27 1,000
12 60 j 600
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162,000
27,000
£6,000
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86,409
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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1844.)
H A W A IIA N ASSOCIATION.
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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.
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T H E M IN U T E S
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SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION,
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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,
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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
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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.
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�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-
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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
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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
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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*
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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
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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.
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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
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$2416 75
4626 00
78 00
$7120 75
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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,
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50
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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,
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250
Wilcox,
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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,
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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GENERAL MEETING
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SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION,
HELD AT HONOLULU,
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O rganization o f the M eeting.
R ev. T i t u s C o a n , was chosen Moderator.
Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n , Scribe.
Mr. A . S . C o o k e , Rev. C . B. A n d r e w s , Assist. Scribes.
R eception o f the ! 1th Reinforcement.
The Lord, in his benevolent designs to this people, having sent an
eleventh reinforcement to this Mission, consisting o f the Rev Messrs.
S a m u e l. G. D w i g h t , H e n r y K i n n e y , and Mrs. K in n e y , to aid in
the continuous effort o f elevating and saving the Hawaiian nation;
R eso lved, That with fraternal and cardial regard we welcome them
to share in the labors and Ioils and triumphs o f this Mission.
L is t o f Overtures.
1. Committee to write the General Letter.
2. Reports o f Stations.
3. Correspondence.
4. Location.
5. Minutes of the General Meeting.
6. Missionaries going into the service o f the Hawaiian Government.
7. Situation o f the Children o f the Mission.
8. Finishing up o f the Missionary Work at the Islands.
9. Review o f our Financial Syst em
10. Appropriation and Prospective W ants for 1850.
11. Disposal o f Native Books.
12. Native Ministry.
13. N ew Reinforcements
14 Assignments.
15. Inventorjr o f Public Property.
16. Medical Department
17. Punahou School.
18. Hilo Boarding School.
19 Standing Committee.
20. Appropriations for 184,9, and prospective wants for 1851.
21. Committee to write General Letter for 1849.
1. Committee to write the G eneral L etter.
Messrs. Thurston, Hitchcock and Paris.
2. R eports o f Stations.
Hi lo .—T his field is the largest and the most difficult o f access of all
the stations. The labors are mostly performed on periodical tours,
which are attended with great fatigue and peril, six nu:de in each dis
trict the past, two years. Mot a year passes but some lives are lost in
crossing the rapid streams that intersect at short intervals the whole
northern section. And the pastor would record with gratitude the al
most miraculous preservation which bus so long sustained him in his
labors.
Common Schools.—Though not what the pastor could wish, they are
more prosperous than at some former periods. Debts were due the
t;* ichers to the amount of more than $2,000, which o f course discouraged
the teachers and injured the schools A new school superintendunt,
however, is rapidly securing the payment o f these arrears.
Temperance.-—1T here havo been six temperance celebrations at con
venient places throughout the field. The 2,600 children o f the two dis
tricts o f Hilo and Puna are pledged to abstain from all that can intoxi
cate. In this pledge the 6,000 church members are also associated.
Benevolence.—About $1,000 have been expended by the church mem
bers in building meeting houses at the out stations, and $ 200 more for
repairs on the one at tho pastor’s pjace o f residence. For the support
�©f the pastor a beginning was first made in 1847. The efforts are not yet
us systematic or vigorous as it is hoped they will hereafter he made.
T h e promptness and cheerfulness with which many responded to the
suggestion is greatly encouraging. The nominal amount collected in
trade and cash is $425.18, which reduced to cash value stands $317.50.
C iviliza tio n —Industry and thrift are every where gaining upon indo
lence and poverty. Many frame houses have been erected. Very many
more h ive been furnished with the ordinary articles o f household furni
ture. The people are every year getting up out o f the dirt, sitting on
chairs and at tables, and making partitions and fences. Their agricul
tural implements also are multiplying. Much attention has also been
paid to the impro vement o f roads
P o p ery.—T o all appearances this error has made no progress. So far
as the pastor knovvs, no accessions have been made, while numbers have
left them. Very little zeal has been displayed on the part either o f the
priest or his disciples. Their meetings have been thinly attended. Their
schools are a misnomer, and not more than one or two of them in opera
tion. But the wily nature o f this foe is know'n. This quiescent state w ill
not continue. The pastor expects more active efforts in future. It is only
a change o f policy, from the strong and belligerent to the quiet and flat
tering. Wit h the Lord on his side the pastor has nothing to fear.
S ta te o f R e lig io n .—The church has steadily progressed in knowledge
and in respect for t he ordinances o f the gospel. In common with other
churches this also has its share o f the ignorant, the stupid, the impulsive,
the unstable, the deceiving and the deceived. But in pleasing contrast
are a large and increasing class of steadfast and growing Christians. In
the year 1847 a gradual work o f the Spirit commenced which quietly yet
powerfully extended over and affected the w hole field Many who were
not aroused during the great revival o f precious memory, were then led
to inquire what they must, do to be saved. The pastor has been greatly
ass:sted in the labors at the station by Brother Paris, the circumstances
•of whose family compelled him to remove there in 1S46. During the
tours o f the pastor, the labors have wholly devolved on this brother, and
Brother Lyman.
H ilo B o a rd in g School o f Rev. D . B. Lyman.—The school is indebted
to Dr. Maxwell, o f the U. S ship Cyane, for his generous and skillful aid
in a time of unusual sickness in the summer of 1847, with this exception
the scholars and teachers have enjoyed almost uninterrupted health.
There has been no occasion to discipline for flagrant immorality. T w en
ty five are members o f the church. By extra exertions during their few
leisure ho'irs, they have raised more th;m fifty dollars for foreign mis
sions. The expenses of the school have exceeded the avails o f the boys’
I ihor four hundred and thirty dollars. But one assistant teacher has
been constantly employed. The school suffers for want o f !and, the
q rantity now available for cultivation being too small to support the
school. Fifty six has been the average number o f scholars for the two
years past, only thirteen of whom were connected w ith the school previ
ous to the period o f the irst. report. Only one member has died. Six
teen have entered the Lahainaluna Seminary, and twenty four other*
engaged in teaching during the period o f this’report.
K a u .—Tire desolating effects o f the fires and famine of the two previ
ous years have e v e r since been felt. They drew after them a dark train
o f disease and death, the marks o f wiiich are still visible. But the good
hand o f God has been heaviest upon the p isior. The Lord put forth his
liand and touched him. He colled his companion up higher, and to the
rest o f her heavenly home. Though in tears and desolateness, and with a
iicart bleeding over his mo! Irerless daughters, and his cheerless abode, the
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surviving husband and father can call to remembrance the loving kind
ness, and make mention of the tender mercies o f God. This heavy
stroke compelled the pastor jo retire from the field H is labors among
his people have been confined to occasional tours Of course they have
been performed under great disadvantages. Still the pastor has been
encouraged with the evident and precious tokens o f the Divine blessing
upon them.
Common Schools.—Ovving to decrease in population the protestant
schools h-ive been reduced from twenty to twelve. There is, however*
evident improvement hr the manner both o f teachers and pupils. On
the whole the schools are doing more good than in former years.
Sabbath Schools.—These are nine in number, and well attended.
Parents in many instances attend with their children. The regular exer
cises have been seven verses o f the ‘Daily F ood,’ together with a hymn
in concert, all committed to memory during the week. Several of the
scholars have been hopefully converted.
Tem perance.—The children o f the protestant families are nearly all
associated in a temperance society, pledged to abstain from all that can
intoxicate. To this pledge alrio are sworn all the church members.
Benevolence.—The people o f this remote and famished, and scathed
nnd often oppressed di trict, are emphatically poor. Still they h a v e
done something. They have cheerfully built two good thatched m eet
ing hoMses^nd furnished them with doors, seats and rude pulpits. They
have also built a bell house, and suspended the bell generously sent them
by the Allan Street church. New York. They have also contributed
over one hundred dollars in goats, goat skins, etc. for monthly concerts.
C iv iliz a tio n —A manifest improvement is obvious in the clothing o f
the people. But fe>v persons are now seen on the Sabbath w ho are not
clothed in FiUropem dress. There is also improvement in the structure
of houses—with verandas and apartments—enclosed yards and gardens.
There is more cleanliness than formerly, and many have provided them
selves with a table and a few chairs, iron pots, bowls, plates, knives,
forks, etc.
Popery —Decidedly on the decline. Their meetings have been few
and pooily attended. Manv o f their leading members have lefr them,
and are among the enquirers at protestant meetings. Some o f these
hive been received to the church.
S tate o f R e lig io n —The pastor was never more encouraged. The
Holy Spirit has been poured down upon several districts, strengthening
the weak, reclaiming the backslider, alarming the caseless, and saving
the 'ost. Considering the great disadvantages under which the peop’e
have lived and the p a so r has labored, the stability o f very many church
members, the revived state o f religious feeling, and the accession to the
rinse o f Christ from the ranks o f the papists, ai« truly wonderful, hon
oring the pastor as the instrument, but most magnifying the grace of
God.
K e a l a k e a k u a , including K e a l i a —The labors o f the pastor have
been very much interrupted. First, sickness in his f mily took him two
or three months from his people. Lastly, his own health failed, and he
has been unable to preach since December o f 1847. S ’ill the Lord has
been with him, and in a good measure blessed his labors. Owing to ill
health but a short report was presented.
Common Schools.—These h ive improved dining the year past. An
eight hu dred dollar debt, due the teachers, has been reduced to less than
three hundred, so lhat teachers have been more energetic, and the schol
ars rrwire zealous o f improvement.
S ta te o f R e lig io n .—For more than a year past the moral aspect ha*
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been cheering. Meetings have been more fully attended, and many
b icksliders h ive returned. About fifty o f whom have been received
b ick to church fellowship. Meetings on the Sabbath have been sustain
ed in sevev> villages attended by eleven or twelve hundred people.
K a il .u a .—Death has twice visited the station. Suddenly and most
unexpectedly was Mrs. Andrews called to join her btbes in heaven.
But it was
till after long lingering on the verge o f the grave that her
fourth child followed her thither Dr Andrews and. her first bom son
und only surviving child, are alone left o f the once happy family. But
the health o f the pastor tins been uninterrupted. Sabbath and week d;:y
have found him in strength und at his work, both at the station and at
the outposts.
Common Sch o o ls.—These are in a prosperous state, though they have
been kept up but ha If o f the time for more than a year. This suspension
o f the schools was deemed necessary to diminish the debt due the teach
ers The number o f scholars has increased, and more interest is felt in
the cause of education, on the p u t both o f parents and children.
T em perance.—No report,
C i v i liz ation. —There i? a gradual advance in intelligence, civilization,
».nd moral principle. There are no chiefs now on t he Isl .i d to help or hin
der the great work. All the principal officers o f government are from
the common people, w o received their education t the Mission Seminnry at Lahaimluna. Such is the Governor and his aid Thus the people
have an impressive example befo e them o f the advantages of education,
and irood moral character. This new thing it is hoped will e'evate both
chiefs and common people, by showing the former that they will not o f
course be rulers, and the latter that they may, by intelligence and virtue,
attain to the highest honors.
B enevolence.—The contributions, during the year 1847, amounted to
$li>4 72—$71 80 o f which was for the support o f the gospel, mostly in
money The amount, is small, but small also is the abi'ity o f the people.
The good effected is not to be estimated in dollars and cents—but rather
in the disposition it cultivates lo support their own religious institutions.
P opery.—The pastor does not think this dangerous sect on the in
crease in his field, though he presumes that they will rally again when
Their new s*one church is completed and adorned with images. They
have six schools, with two hundred and thirteen pupils, less than one
fourth o f the number in the protestant schools.
S ta te o f R e lig io n ,—The church was never more firm or energetic A
revival commenced in December, 1846, and continued to progress for
nine mon hs. O ie hundred and thirl v seven were received to the church
a* the fruits o f that refreshing. Most of these, as yet, run w ell, and
stand firm. Thirty or forty are yet upon the list o f enquirers.
W a im e a —T he pastor lives remote fr«m the body o f his people,
and hence lias the burden o f his work at arm’s length.
Hut he has Jo
recount the goodness and loving kindness o f God, though His kind
h nd h "s planted a thorn in his flesh He experienced a narrow escape
from drowning. Inflammation and weakness o f the eyes have for three
years given him much pain, und at times suspended him from his mis
sionary work. Sickness, too, o f several weeks duration, confined him
to his house. But. he has been raised up and preserved, and has been
enabled to prosecute his labors.
Common Schools —Though under the supervision and patronage o f
the governm ent, yet much of the care devolves upon the missionary.
The superintendents have, on the whole, done well—accomplishing much
work for a trifling salary.
Twenty-four teachers in the field, six o f
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whom are from Lahainaluna. Some o f these twenty-four teachers are
veterans in the service—teaching there 16 years ago.
Ail o f them en
tered into an agreement to cultivate the habits o f civilized life Their
wages vary from 12 1-2 to 25 cents per day. Some o f them have libra
ries containing all the books in the Hawaiian language. Scholars are,
as a general thing, decently clothed. Thousands o f verses o f scripture
are committed by them to memory. T hey attend sabbath schools, and
are members o f temperance societies. New school houses have been
built in almost every district, and. as a general thing, o f a superior
character to any previouly built.
The pasior has superintended (he
b;»i:ding o f a permanent one at the station.
lie has himself taught a
school a few months for want o f a suitable teacher. He has taught the
teachers one month at Waimea School libraries are greatly needed.
Temperance —Church members are, as usual, pledged to abstain
from all that can intoxicate.
There are temperance celebrations with
ihe usual festivities, &c.
Civili za tion. —Constantly progressing, both in doors and out doors;
in clothing, in furniture, in houses, in manners, hi the arts, in property
and employment. There are tailors and tailoresses, hat braiders, shoe
m ikers, sawyers and teamsters There are coffee pi intations and flow
er garuens, and herds o f cattle and horses, besides Hocks o f sheep and
goats. There are carts and oxen under native management. Natives
■are sometimes seen walking arm in arm, and others still, riding to
church. There are 150 families supplied with the native newspaper,
and that tyo , generally p .id lor.
Benevolence.—In this there has been a decided advance on former
years. A beginning has been made to support the pastor.
At first,
ouiy two or tlnee out of the 16 churches were ready to contribute.
I'rom these small beginnings, however, all have been induced to coniribute. The results o f systematic effort are $'552 in the year 1847, $’40
which are m cash, the remainder in marketable art icles o f tradeThe contribution® for 1846 amounted to $228.
The church members
h ive a Iso erected three meeting houses, and furnished them in whole, or
in part, with mats, pu'pits and seats, and enclosed them with fences.
They are now erecting and repairing others, and have done something
for the support o f the poor.
P opery.—Several years have elapsed since the introduction o f popery*
and yet but 400 in all have been drawn into the ner; 80 of whom have
become proselytes the past two years. T hey have 5 schools and 5 or 6
chapels. Their disciple?, child en excepted, are composed principally
o f apostates f.om the Protestant church.
Sta te o f R e lig io n .—The past two years seemed to be God’s time to
favor Zion in t hi - freld. A powerful revival of religion has blessed t ie
church and reioicec. the pastor.
Places regarded as abandoned of God
ware the fie Ms selected for the visitation and display o f the Spirit's
power. Most o f the subjects of the revival were hardened apostates,
who before seemed to have been joined to their idols. Eyes that seemed
held in eternal slumbers were opened; deaf ears were unstopped; and
hardened and frozen hearts s-ubdued and mef‘ed. Names were restored
to the catalogue o f Go d’s people^ which the pastor thought he had
erased forever^ and seats in the sanctuary and at the Lord’s- table re
filled who.^e vacancy had so long and so hopelessly saddened the pastor’s
heart.
He has joyfully welcomed to love and fellowship those over
v horn he had for years yearned, and prayed, and labored, but whom he
had no faith to reclaim
As the result o f the revival some 300 apes*
tales were reclaimed and restored to the church.
About 100 profess
repentance and faith among th o se never connected with the church: 60 o f
v, hum have been admitted, the remainder standing propounded for fti~
fcure reception. Several o f the above were formerly C atholics. It is o f
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the Lorcl, nnd to Him be the glory.
Only the ordinary means o f grace
were employed. The pastor has received invaluable aid from his native
helpers; 15o f whom are constantly at work throughout his held.
K o h a l a .—N othing has occurred to render peculiar the period now
under review’. The pastor has been enabled to prosecute his labors al
most without interruption. He once nario.vly escaped sudden death.
But through the care o f the great and good Shepherd the under shepherd
was spared. By most indefatigable efforts the new and comfortable
meeting house has been completed, and every Sabbath morning has in
troduced him to a cro wded sanctuary. During t lie week and on tours he
has steadily toiled, with none to molest or make him afraid.
Common Schools.—Part o f the time they have been prosperous. They
have suffered in the hands o f an unworthy superintendent, indifference
o f parents to the subject o f education, destitution o f suitable school
houses, want o f order and discipline in the schools, and imperfect qualifi
cations of teachers, are among the causes that operate all over ttie Is
lands to paralize efforts to promote education. Notwithstanding these
obstacles the cause o f education advances. Nearly a thousand children
were present at the examination at the close o f the year 1847, and more
than that number at the feast held on the last day o f the year.
The select school o f the pastor has continued as in previous years. It
has numbered during the last year seventeen, twelve o f whom are still
in the school.
Tem perance.—The articles ordinarily used for the production o f intoricating drinks have been devoted to better uses. To the stringent
laws against the manufacture and use o f such drinks, the district is in
debted, under God, to almost perfect freedom from them and their
concomitant evils.
C iv iliz a tio n .—A gradual but steady progress towards a better con
dition in jh e temporal interests o f the people is clearly perceptible;
still it is true, as every where else, there are large numbers who seem
more willing to live and die as their fathers lived and died before them.
Benevolence..—The church have contributed for Foreign Missions dur
ing the year;1847, $515, about one third in cash, the remaining twothirds in articles o f trade. In reducing this to cash a great depreciation
in value takes place, owing-to the po sit ion o f the field with respect to
rm rkets, so that the actuil available sum w’ould iall much below
the amount mentioned.
But even this discouraging result is, in the
p astors mind, vastly preferable to inaction on the important subject o f
Christian benevolence.
P opery.—This error has made no progress, and it is the decided
opinion o f the pastor that the proselytes to th:it faith are less in num
bers than two years since. There are but three small schools in the
whole district—embracing but 50 pupils.
One o f the teachers is but a
child, and none of them have legal qualifications to teach.
The su
perintendent gaveihem a commission only because he feared the wrath
o f the priest, who shook his fist at him and m *de threats in case he re
ft sed a license ! When the leopard changes his spots, then the “ Beast”
will tease to carry his peculiar mark.
S ta te o f R e lig io n .—There has been no revival, i. e., no general har
vest,
l e t the pastor has all along been gathering into the Lord’s
siore house.
A flourishing sabbath school o f more than six hundied
children and youth has aflorded a pleasant and profitable field of labor
during the period embraced in this report.
Great numbers of these
h:tve attended the meetings for inquiry—some o f whom have been ad
mitted to the church.
The attendance on the sabbath has been large,
notwithstanding frcqi ent stormy and inclement weather on that day.
T h e reiig’o is habits o f the people are becoming fixed.
�H a n a —S ta te o f the Church — A t t h e last general meeting an inter
esting state o f religious awakening was announced as existing in this
field, which resulted in a large accession to the church. Some months
after tiie return o f (he pastor this awakening entiiely subsided.
Since
that date there has been nothing o f the kind discoverable in the church.
On the contrary, great stupidity together with a criminal inattention to
the duties o f religion have generally characterized quite too many oi our
church members
With reg ird, however, to the mass of our church
members, better things may be said They have stood firm Th«y hat-e
not only been regular in their attendance on ail the duties and exercises
required o f them, but they have also uniformly manifested a heart-felt
delight in the observance o f them .
R om anism .—In this field Rom ini3m cannot be said to be advancing.
On the contrary, it has sensioly declined during the past two years.
'Benevolence.—This church and people have, during the two past
ye irs, contributed about $110 in cash, and about $15 in kapa, &c., be
sides performing considerable manual labor for benevolent purposes.
C iviliza tio n —Industry is evidently on the advance among all classes,
iiy far the greater part o f the people are well clad. Some few are even
acquiring property.
S c h o o ls—These are as prosperous ns at any former time.
The
teachers in general, are deficient in knowledge and government. The
children are also backward in supplying themselves with necessary
books, although a competent supply for all the schools is constantly
kept on hand.
K a u p o S ta te o f the C h u rch —The work o f the Spirit which was
in progress among this people at the time o f our last general meeting,
continued for three or four months; as a result o f which, 96 persons have
been admitted to the ehurcii. So far as the pastor can see the greater
pjrt o f them stand fast.
R o m a n ism —During our last general meeting, the Romanists made a
descent on this field and led astray a number o f the people
Some who
were desirous to get into the church finding they were not received, went
to ioin the ranks o f the Man o f Sin.
B en tvo len ce.—One nevv grass meeting house has been built by the
people the past year. Contributions in money have been very small—
the sum not stated.
C iviliza tio n —There are some signs that the people are advancing,
but their improvement cannot be measured with very great accuracy.
S ch o o ls.—These have been quite prosperous.
They are very well
supplied with books, and several are furnished with the globe maps.
W a i l u k u . S ta te o f the Church. —Tw o protr&r*ed meetings have
been held since our last general meeting.
The results have been fa
vorable, though there h s been no special revival in this field during the
p ist two years.
Attendance upon public worship has varied with the
yeather and other circumstances, though there has been no special fall
ing off from past years.
R om anism .—No report.
B enevolence.—Contributions for religious and benevolent objects have
increased about &225 over the contributions of former years.
This
church has contributed during the two last years $337.61 for the support
o f preaching; #47 29 at the monthlv concert; for re-roofing the meeting
house, $618.28; making in all, $1003.18.
C iviliza tio n .—Property, industry, and civilizationf are increasing.
About 15 carts are owned by natives in this field, with two or three
yoke o f cattle to each.
Respectable clotiiing is becoming universal.
�Improvement in houses is small. There is more improvement in far*
niture, cooking utensils, &c.
Muny o f the people own cattle and
horses.
Schools.—The state o f the schools is much the same as in former
years. The teachers, however, are now regularly paid. Old debts are
also all paid off, and there is a small fund on hand.
L a h a i n a .—On account o f sickness in his family, the pastor o f this
church was constrained, in January last, to leave his station.
In pur
suit o f health for his wife, he visited Honolulu and Kauai. The climate
and every thing at the latter place seemed favorable to Mrs. Baldwin’s
recovery, and she has recovered to some extent, but the disease is not
whoily removed.
S ta te o f the Church.—The state o f this church for the time reported
has been exceedingly encouraging.
The meeting house has been uni
formly well filled, both morning and evening, on the sabbath. The peo
ple have all appeared attentive, more o f the young have been steady
attendants on divine worship; hardened sinners have not always forgot
ten the house o f God.
From the commencement o f the present year
there were many signs o f an increasing interest in the congregation.
Soon after our leaving, we heard through natives, and letters from dif
ferent members o f the church, that there was a still greater religious ex
citement.
The church seemed awake. Some who had been far from
righteousness were thoroughly awakened and confessed their sins to the
congregation.
The Spirit o f God has evidently been there, and is still
at work: but the pastor not having been at Lahaina, would not decide
how far the excitement has been the work of the Spirit o f God, or what
other elements have been mingled.
R om a n ism .—Since the fall o f 1845 a priest has resided at Lahaina,
and lately another has been added, so that we now have two. W e sel
dom hear o f them out o f their own little yard.
1 never found a nativo
who knew the name ofeither o f them. A house formerly a bowling alley is
both their dwelling and place o f worship. How many they number
among their follow ers is more than I can tell. I should be surprised to learn
that more tahn 15 or 20 ordinarily attend their meetings on the sabbath.
Benevolence.—Since our last general meeting, our meetinghouse has
undergone a thorough repair, or more properly, it has been rebuilt;twothirds only o f the original wall being all that was left standing. Onethird was found defective, tottering, and ready to fall, and was built
anew from the foundation.
The building is now finished, except that it
needs a new pulpit, flooring below and seats above and below’. The ex
pense incurred thus far, and paid, or nearly so , has been a little over
$4000. {$2000 are necessary in order to complete the building, nearly
all o f which is already subscribed.
W ith the exception o f $>496, both
the sum paid and that to be raised, has been contributed cheerfully by
the common people, besides what has been given in labor.
Of this, no
accurate estimate can be made. It would doubtless amount to several
thousands more.
C iv iliz a tio n .—At the close o f an examination o f schools, held at La
haina, the people united in a public celebration and feast, at which
were present about 1000 children, all o f whom sat down to good sub
stantial koa tables, made in the best style by foreign carpenters, fur
nished w ith foreign plates, knives, forks, & c., and loaded with the
lichest dainties the land afforded; in chairs o f foreign manufacture, or
settees o f their own; and they had their w ell clothed parents for waiters.
One native, once a missionary cook, set a line o f tables one hundred
feet in length, killed a bullock and several hogs to supply it.
His own
eleven children were there, and their young, ruddy-looking mother with
them , and his half dozen hired men, all hired by the year, were there.
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The pastor supposes that all the tables at the feast, if set in one continu
ous line, could not have measured less than 1200 or 1400 feet.
At this
feast all the scholars connected with the schools solemnly pledged them
selves forever to abandon all intoxicating drinks, tobacco smoking, card
playing, and other vices.
Schools.—The number o f scholars in these schools has greatly in
creased since the government tooK upon itself the sole support o f them.
At the commencement o f 1847, we had ten schools in Lahaina. In that
year, two o f them increased from 70 or 80 to 150 scholars each.
Tw o
others increased from 60 to 100 or more. These four were divided, each
into two, so that we have no*v fourteen schools instead o f ten.
A select school has been taught at the station about two and a halfyears. It has been conducted by the pastor.
Mr. Forbes assisted in it
till near the time o f his leaving for the United States.
Several new
school .houses have been erected the past year.
Every school house is.
furnished with a good clock, or soon w ill be, from the government funds.
L a h a i n a l u n a S e m i n a r y . —The evil which threatened the removal
o f the seminary two years since, does not now exist. Abundant rains for
two winters past, with the assistance o f the newly made water course,
have clothed the dusty hills with verdure, and relieved the station e f
that which threatened its existence. The location is considered perma
nent, and on the whole, as combining more advantages than any other
could afford.
The average number o f pupils has been 80. These have been fed,
clothed, housed and tutored. By their own labor they have raised nearly
all of their own food. But one o f their number has died during this pe
riod. Since the last report in 1846, there have been graduated twentynine. O f these, three have been licensed to preach the gospel.
Tw o
have become circuit judges.
One is a government surveyor.
The
others have, tor the most part, become teachers. There were two cases
o f expulsion—both for adultery.
A newTclass o f forty were matriculated in July, 1847, selected from
the stations o f the different islands. In the same year a law was passed
in the Privy Council o f the Hawaiian Government, enacting that “ no
boy who hereafter shall be expelled from the school, or otherw ise leave
without the consent and approbation of the teachers, shall obtain any
employment in the gift o f the Government for five years.” The design
of the law is to uphold the authority o f the instructors, and keep in
check the impatient and vicious. The studies pursued have been by the
S en io r Class — Didactic T heology, Hawaiian Laws, Trigonometry,
Surveying and Navigation, together with exercises in Reading, Compo
sition and Debate.
M id d le Class.—Natural and Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, Anato
m y, Hawaiian Laws, together with exercises in Composition and D e
bate.
Ju n io r Class. —Arithmetic, Geography, Scripture H istory, Scripture
Geography and Algebra.
There have been tw o examinations; the first in March, 1847, and the
last in April, 1848. The yearly expenses o f the Institution have been
less by nearly $1000, than for many previous years, owing to having dis
pensed with foreign help in the management of the secular concerns,
and the fact that the land has yielded nearly all the food o f the school.
In the fall ot 1846 a precious revival gladdended the hearts o f the
teachers, the good effects o f which were felt universally and for a long
time after the special interest had ceased.
Seven were received to the
Seminary church as the fruit of that refreshing—some o f whom are
promising candidates for the ministry. The Seminary is considered a*
now in the full tide o f its prosperity.
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K a a n a p a l i .—T he distance of the field from the pastor's residence,
in connection with his employment in the mission Seminary during the
week, makes his pastoral relation to the people but little more than
nominal. Several tours, however, have been made throughout the field,
and some good, it is hoped, has been accomplished.
Common Schools —O f these there are 7, containing 198 scholarsThese have suffered for the want o f competent teachers. Tw o gradu
ates o f the Seminary, however, have been recently located in the field
as instructors, and it is hoped that, in connection with the licentiate
preacher who has also a select school, that the schools will increase in
numbers and interest.
Tem perance.—On the national holiday, 31st July, 1847, there was a
temperance celebration, in which parents and children united.
There
were the usual exercises, viz: appropriate addresses, marching with
banners, and vocal and instrumental music; the whole concluding with
a feast in a cocoanut grove,
The usual pledge was given, in which a
crowded church unanimously joined.
C iviliza tio n .-^Occasionally an adobie house breaks the long line of
thatched ones that stretch along the coast—some whitewashed, others
not—indicating a little desire for the comforts o f civilized life.
There
aie a few tables, and chests, and chairs, and some table and kitchen
furniture; but for the most part the people live as did their fathers and an
cestors before them.
Benevolence.—The incursions o f cattle among the potatoe fields o f the
natives has put them to great inconvenience, and often to great distress.
Hence their rr)eans o f contributing to the support o f the gospel have
been diminished.
They have, however, contributed during the two
years past, $144.75 in cash.
T hey have also re-roofed and re-matted
the meeting house, and rebuilt the adobie house of their native preach
er.
A grass house in one o f the districts was also built for the
accommodation of the pastor on his occasional tours.
P o p ery.—Made no perceptible advance.
They have but one school
containing *20 scholars.
Hitherto they have done the cause o f truth as
much good as harm.
S ta te o f R e lig io n .—The church has experienced two prosperous
years. The number o f church members has more than doubled. They
nave enjoyed the labors o f a native licentiate for a year past, to whom
they are attached, and w hom they support.
M o l o k a i . S ta te o f R e lig io n .—There has been a uniformly good
attendance upon public worship, and the prayerfulness and activity o f
professors o f religiop have been increasing. There ha? also been an in
crease o f attention to the concerns o f the soul among the impenitent.
Not a few, we have reason to believe, have been converted.
Sabbath Schools.—The children’s sabbath school at the station num
bers between 300 or 400. About half o f the pupils recite the seven verses
o f the ‘Daily Food.’ The adult sabbath school comprises the church mem
bers and as many others as can be prevailed upon to attend; in all
about 200
B enevolent E f f o r t s —The contributions o f the people have nearly
doubled, and the interest in the monthly concert for prayer has greatly
increased The children are also getting into the habit o f giving the
fruits o f their own labor to the Lord.
Common S ch o o ls.— There is a school in every village which can furn
ish 14 or 15 scholars. The number o f schools is .9, taught by 31 teach
ers. There are 1200 scholars. Only 2 out o f the 19 schools are profess
edly Roman Catholics, and they report 14 or 18 as their number o f
scholars. One o f these, for want o f a popish teacher of sufficient at0)
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tainments to instruct, has employed one o f our good men for its
Teacher.
but few o f the teachers are competent.
T o render the teachers
more competent, Mr Andrews teaches a normal school, composed o f
aii the teachers, two months in the year.
The scholars of the schools
are evidently making rapid advances in the formation ot industrious
habits.
The select school o f Miss Brown has been in operation the past two
yetrs.
The skill acquired in knitting and spinning by her scholars has
exerted a powerful influence upon their associates, in prompting them to
try to learn to spin and knit. Every girl wants to knit, and if theie was
a barrel o f yarn and a supply of neediea, it would be used up speedily.
Since the increase o f industry among the scholars, the call tor books
h:is increased, and they have been promptly paid for.
The population o f the island amounts to 4626.
H o n o l u l u , F ir st Church.
S ta te o f R elig io n .—T h e church has
been copiously watered from on high.
Never, since the p astors first
connexion with it, has it appeared so well; so prayerful, watchful, cir
cumspect and active in doing good. Many o f the church members have^
been very zealous and efficient. They seemed to be full o f faith and o f
the Holy Ghost, and took hold o f the promises like wrestling Jacobs.
Forty-six members who had been under discipline from one to eight y ea is,
have been brought apparently to sepentance, and restored to the fel
lowship o f the church since the year commenced.
Inquiry m eetings,
hold w eekly, and attended by some hundreds, are most interesting.
Sabbath S c h o o ls—The sabbath school for c h i l d r e n has flourished a
part of the time under review, and the children have made rapid ad
vances in the knowledge o f the Holy Scriptures, some of. them reciting
fiotn 100 to 200 verses on each successive Sabbath, for a season Several
young men and women, connected with this school, have recently gnen
evidence o f piety. At present the school seems to be in a declining stale
mainly for want o f efficient labor on the part o f the paslor and superin
dents.
The adult sabbath school, conducted by ju d g e Andrews, has
been unusually flourishing.
tie.nevotent e ffo r ts .—The sum o f $1C60 in cash has been received
since last general meeting, and disposed o f for various benevolent ob
jects.
Common Sch o o ls. —T heie are 27 schools in this district, and 1174
scholars.' Six ot these schools are Catholic, and the number of their
scholars is 198 In tin; Pioiestant st hools there has been a decided ad
vance in knowledge, discipline ar:d general improven ent duiing ti e tvs o
years past.
The feachets have been promptly paid, and theiefore,
more efficient than they iomierly wete Vocal music has been success
fully introduced into several of the schools, and its influence is veiy
beneucial. During the past year the Pilgiim ’s Progress and IV’oral Phi
losophy have been introduced into several of the schools, and they aie
popular books.
Second Church.—For some months, the influence o f the Holy Spirit
has been descending upon this church and congregation.
Christiains
have been very much encouraged and cheered; backsliders to the num
ber ot 60 have been reclaimed, and those who Mere dead in sins have
been awaked to newness o f life. Several persons
or 40 years of a ge,
say that they never attended a place o f worship till the present year,
and that, they had always regarded the misssionaries as wild anti crazy.
Bui now ihey are regular in their attendance on t h e m e a n s o f grace,
and appear humble and sincere in their inquiries after the way o f life.
Sabbath Schools. The sabbath school has been very m uch revived
and enlarged the present year.
�Benevolent efforts. —Abo it -9340 have been contributed to benevo
lent objects the past ye.ir, and $ 4466 have been subscribed towards
boarding and shingling tlie roof o f the meeting house.
Common Schools. — The schools have been in a prosperous condition.
They never appe iredso well as at their last examination. The number
ot scholars present on this occasion was 542.
R o ya l S c h o o l.—T h e present number o f pupils is 13. Three have
let; th esch o)! since our last general meeting.
The older pupils, in addnion to studies mentioned in the last report, have devoted a portion o f
their rime Jo Comstock’s Philosophy and Chemistry, Flint’s Surveying,
C olt’s P»ook Keeping, and Legendre’s Geometry.
The health of the
sonol irs h is been almost uninterrupted.
P unahou School. — This school is in a prosperous condition.
It has
been in operation 77 weeks since the last general meeting.
The Lord
has visited it with salvation, and twelve or more o f its pupils give evi
dence o f having been born again. Besides the studies mentioned in the
last report. Algebra. Surveying. Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Keith
on the Globes, and the German language have received attention.
A school house, with rooms for the library, recitation, &c , and also
increased accommodations for boarders are very much needed.
E v a and W a u n a e , Sta te o f R e lig io n .—The revival mentioned in
the la-t report has ceased, yet an encouraging attention to the means of
grace co/rinues.
The greater part of those received to the church dur
ing the last three years hold on their way.
The church has never been
in a better state than at present.
The state o f religion at W aianae is very nearly the same as at Ewa.
In both places the watchword is O n w a rd !
B enevolent E ffo r ts . —During the last two years more than $11,000
have been contributed for benevolent purposes.
The church at Waianae h ive pud in these two years,.for the support o f YVaimalu, their
minister, $2.30 in cash.
Common Sch o o ls. —The schools of Ewa and Waianae are prosperous.
The teachers are well paid
The number o f scholars in both pi ices is
1103, o f which 913 belong to the Pro'estant. schools.
The schools are
in operation nine'months o f the year.
The advance of the scholars is
slow , yet perceptible from one examination to another.
C iv iliza tio n .—In this respect the peonle are evidently making progress.
This is evident from their flourishing schools, from the mental
and physic il improvement of |h e rising generation, from the improve
ment in their dress, from their efforts to obtain the appurtenances o f
civilization, such as chairs, tables, table furniture, cooking utensils, bedste ids, and from the more elevated moral sense in the community.
K a n e o h e . S ta te o f R e lig io n . —There have been some accessions
to the church, and Ivtt few cises of defection
Twenty have been ad
mitted to the church, the last year bv profession.
For the
1ast four months, there has been an unusual interest in attending m eet
ings so that the congregation on the sibbath has increased nearly one
fo rth, Manv out o f the church profess to be on the Lord’s sid i.
In a district containing 1,000 or 1,200 inhabitants, too remote for the
people to attend meeting at the st ition, a new congregation has beer*
assembled an i Ko lehulikea, a graduate o f the Seminary is their preach
er. O f this congregation, ts many as *200 express a desire to be on the
Lord’s side, and to unite with the ch ireh. Eight have been propounded
for admission.
Benevolent E ffo r ts . —The ohurch has done som ething the past two
y e a rs in this depirtment o f Christian duty. $400 have been contributed
o f which $360 were in cash.
�Common School's.—These have been in successful operation for th«
list eighteen months. During this period, teachers have been promptly
paid, and the attendance of the children has been good
Singing has
been introduced into some of the schools with a good degree o f interest
and success.
C iviliza tio n .—Some things, among a few o f the people, indicate a
litUe approach towards civilized life.
As many as JO) tables have bee*
purchased within two years, and more than two hundred chairs and
other articles o f household furniture
A lew are acquiring small herds
o f cattle, and many now carry their produce to market on horses,
mules, donkies, and oxen instead of their own shoulders, as formerly.
The Catholic high school commenced in April last, with 17 pupils.
The pupils are boarded at the establishment, and are taught the French
language.
They intend to receive *200 children, who are to be selected
from all the islands. Young boys are selected for scholars.
W a i a l u a . S tate o f R e lig io n . —Though there has not been a great
revival yet there has been an upward progress that is truly pleasing.
Divine truth has been listened to with increased attention by increasing^
numbers.
Quite a number o f those who were formerly professors o f
religion have been restored to church fellowship; and many o f these
frave since walked orderly, and have apparently honored their profes
sion.
Benevolent E ffo r ts . —The disposition to contribute and to labor for
the promotion ot objects o f benevolence, has greatly increased.
The
contributions for two years amount to $902; ofwhich $552 were in cash.
Common Schools. —There are 29 schools in this field, and 775 schol
ars.
O f the schools 7 are Catholic, and also 100 o f the scholars.
(Perhaps there ought to be added 2 other Catholic schools and 50 scholais to the list, but I do not feel certain about it.)
The schools are bet
ter sustained than formerly and are doing much good.
C iviliza tio n . —There is an onward and upward progress in civiliza
tion. At the last school and temperance celebration, a range of tables
not less than 400 or 500 feet in length, was weli furnished with crockery
and glass ware, and a good degree o f taste and skill was displayed both
in the select ion and arrangement of the furniture and in the variety and
richness o f the viands.
W a im r
K att a t. S fate o f the C hurch. —There has been no revival in
this tteldduring the time reported. The pastor remarks, "With the death
o f their veteran and greatly beloved and lamented former pastor, the
interest o f many o f the people in the ministrations o f the gospel died
also. Some seemed to be seized by a kfnd of desperation, and rushed
again into many of their ancient vile practises and fooleries. Even some
members o f the church became entangled in them. When then the new
pistor arrived, without experience and skill, and with no acquired in
fluence among them, it was not. to be expected thnt ihose would return
to the house o f God who had been held there only by their unbounded
and well deserved esteem o f their former pastor.
I have, iherefore,
preached to a diminished congregation, though I am happy to believe,
♦h it for the last six months, and perhaps for a year, it has been slowly
increasing.’ The meeting house which was built o f stone and mud in
1334, has fallen to the ground, and its foundation cleared away for
»nother.
The pastor make;< an appeal to the churches o f Hawaii for
aid in erecting a new house.
B enevolence. —No report.
Schools. —The schools o f this district are prosperous at present. The
debt to the teachers, which has been such a clog to the schools in form
er years, has recently been liquidated, or so nearly so that the s c h o o ls
now go on without embarrassment.
The Sabbath school numbers 100
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'children and yontli who attend -regularly, and who have manifested a
very pie isiu^ interest: i.i its exercise* for the last eighteen months.
A
school o f girls Ins been taught hy Mrs. and Miss W hitney.
Iv o lo a.
Slate, o f the C h u rch .—This church has not been blessed
with a revival (luring the time reported, notwithstanding we have not
J>een without the tokens o f God’s love.
Several times, during this pe
riod, we have thought and beiieved that the Spirit was operating upon
the hearts o f m i•iy o f the people, convincing them of sin, o f righteous
n e ss and o f a judgment to come
R o m a n ism .—The Papists have been doing very little in this field.
None have left us to join them, but some now meet with us who here
tofore have met witti them. Their schools have diminished from 3 or 4
tt) I, numbering 20 pupils.
B enevolence. —Sixty dollars have been contributed the past year by
this church at the monthly concert, and #50 to the church at Waimea
towards rebuilding their meeting hou^e. Besides, they have rebuilt one
th itched meeting house, arid erected two other grass houses for their
pastor
C iv iliz a tio n . —Every year shews some signs o f increasing civilization.
It appears from a table o f births and deaths kept by the physician ot
this station, that there has been one deith to every twenty four perin the field, or about four per cent, of the whole*; which is also four
•riotths to one birth.' At this rn taof decrease, in I860, the population
will be 1730; and in 1375, about iKM:; und in 1900, o r -52 years hence, only
S chools.—W ith regard to the condition o f these schools, the branches
taught, progress ru ide, &c , they pmb ibly do not differ materially from
other II i waii m schools. Seven hundred dollars were due to the teachers
on the 1st o f January, 1843
A school of girl • numbering from 15 to 20
has been taught during the last winter by Mrs. Smith.
W a io l i. S ta le o f the C hurch. —There has been no general out
pouring o f the Spirit upon the people in this field during the past two
y e irs, although in a portion o f the field there has been an interesting
•state o f feeling among the members o f the church. Especially was this
the case at Ke a lia, formerly an extremely hardened and unpromising
village.
Many who heretofore g ive no evidence o f an interest in the
•siivation o f their souls were awakened to inquire “ what they should do
to be saved.’' A protracted meeting was held at the station in March
i is t . which was well attended, and, it is hoped, resulted in good.
R o m a n ism . —The Korn mists h ive made no progress in this field dur
ing the ii ne reported.
Some 20 or 30 have forsaken them, who now
liwsef -\ith us.
W 6 hear they are about to commence a new station in
this field.
B enevolence. —This church h ive contributed, the past year, $30 at
the? monthly concert; besides a considerable amount ot labor in repairs
on the church and yard.
C iv iliza tio n . —The people are making commendable progress in civ
ilization, but there is yet much room for improvement.
S ch o o ls. —These are in a more prosperous condition than they have
ever been before.
The old debt due the teachers h;is been nearly ali
paid, and that o f the present year is in a fur way to be greatly dimin
ished. Almost all the children o f a su i t able age attend school.
'The select school at W aioli ha s bee n taught by Brother W ilcox, the
p ast two years. The number o f pupils who attended this school in 1846
— 47, was 56; those in 1847—48, were 40.
The walk o f the hoys has
b een orderly; their application to study unremitting, though not intense;
appearance o f the school, decent; proficiency in studies, commendable,;
co ndition o f the school, on the whole, prosperous.
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E xp enses o f P rin tin g D epartm ent.
Paid for printing,
Materials, &c.,
Repairs, &c.,
$1,533 75
1,738 18
94 59
$3,3b6 52
Previously charged to the Department but used during the
period of the Report,
Paper, 1041 reams o f at $3,
Ink, 100 lbs., at S8 cts,
$3,123 00
88 00
$3,211 00
E xp en ses o f B in d e ry.
Expended year 1846,
Expended year 1847,
$
768 86
687 67
$1,456’ 53
A v a ils o f P r in tin g and B in d in g .
Binding, &c.,
Printing &c.,
B o o k s/
$
333,54
2.022 85
1,060 61
$3,417 00
3
Correspondence.
The Committee on this subject recommend letters to be written as fol
low s, viz :
1. To individuals.
The letter from Rev. Alexander Simpson be an
swered by Mr. Emerson.
A letter from Rev Mr. Threlkeld, o f Sydney, to be answered by Mr.
Conde.
A letter to Rev. H. Bingham, by Mr. Hitchcock.
A letter to Dr. Lafon, by Mr. Gulick.
2. The following Institutions, viz :
Auburn Seminary, by L. Smith.
Andover, by Mr. Rowell
Lane Seminary, by Mr. Pogue.
New Vork Seminary, by Mr. W hittlesey.
Basle Mission Seminary, by Mr. Coan.
Institution for Missionary Children, near London, by Mr. Dole.
3. To tne following Missions, viz :
Samoan Islands Mission, by Mr. Cooke.
Society Islands Mission, by Mr. Parker.
Hervey Islands Mission, by Mr. Alexander.
Rev. Mr. Geddie and Mr. Archibald, New Caledonia, by Mr. Castle.
China Mission, by Mr Clark.
Ceylon Mission, by Mr. Baldwin.
Armenian Mission, by Mr. Thurston.
W esleyan Mission, Tonga Islands, by Mr. Lyons.
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4,
L o c a tio n .
> The following is the report o f the Committee 011 this subject :
That, the work assigned them is one of great difficulty.
“ The har
vest truly is gre it but the laborers are few ” Brotner Armstrong, by his
o v n act, h is withdrawn from our body, and declared his post as pastor,
vacant. Brother Hunt, too, h is announced to thi 3 mission his determi
nation to leave their service, and wishes us to consider his post vac int.
.B/other Paris has obtained the approbation o f the mission to return to
the United States; the station of Kau, therefore, is calling lor a m issio n
ary. Borne down under the weight, o f bodily affliction, Brother Ives is
tin ible longer to sustain the duties o f the station of K ealikekua. Only
two new laborers have come to our help.
It is evident, therefore, that
important changes must be effected, or else some post be abandoned.
W e would recommend
1st. That Mr Clark be removed from Wailuku and located in Hono
lulu, to take the place just vacated by Mr. Armstrong.
2d. That Mr. Conde be removed from Hana and located at Wailuku.
3d. That Mr. C. B. Andrews be removed from Molokai and located
at the Mission Seminary of Lahainaluna.
4f.h That Mr. Dwight be located at Kaluaaha to aid Mr. Hitchcock
in the duties o f that station.
5th. That Mr. Kinney be located at Kau.
6th. That Mr. Pogue be located at Kealakekua.
5.
Minutes o f General Meeting.
Voted : That these be prepared for printing in the usuf^I form, and
that Messrs. D ole, Hunt and Pogue be a Committee to make oat an art
icle from the reports o f the stations, to be inserted in the minutes, more
frill and complete than has been customary to print.
6.
M issionaries going; into the service o f the H aw aiian
Government.
This subject was very fully discussed, and some considerable difference
o f opinion was manifested; but on the general principle there was much
unanimity, and the following resolution was adopted:
“ Th it it is inconsistent with the principles o f the Mission to print
Permission to any o f their number to hold any civil office in the gift o f
the Hawaiian Government. ’’
7.
Situation o f (ke Children o f the M issio n .
'The Committee appointed to tak*e into consideration the situation o f
th^ child ea of the mission, beg le i ve to report that they consider the
subi«ct. o f vital importance to the interests o f this mssion, if >>ot t.o the
missionary c tuse in general. There are now in this mission 49 children
w hose a'^es vary from 10 to 18; and 87 under the age of 10; making in ali,
lo6 children.
(f it is expedient that the children shouldall go to theU nited States 1o
finish their education and seek a settlement for life, it is th«* decided
opinionof this mission th it in most cases, Hie n irents must go witl) them ,
and remain there or return to their field o f labor, as Providence shall
seem to indie ite. This course, sho dd it be adopted by all, will remove
"26 families to the Uni^d S'ates in the course o f six or seven years, at an
expense of at least #2(>,0O3, to ^ay nothing of the loss o f their labors at,
the Islands. Most, if not all, of these families will need a partial sup
port from the Board, if they remain in the United States.
Are the
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churches in the United States prepared to sustain the missionary cause
■yf. such an expense and under such an embarrassment ? We tear notThis leads us to hesitate with regard to the course which ought to be pur
sued bv this mission Our inclinations lead us to desire a settlement for
our children in the native land o f their parents; but we have serious tears
that this course will prove disastrous to the cause o f missions. W e are
therefore disposed to look favorably to any opening for sett ling our chil
dren at the Islands. W e do not think, however, that any means can be
devised, even if it were desirable, for keeping all the children at the Isl
ands. Some children will probably go home and complete their educa
tion and return. Some families will go home and return, or remain per
manently in the United States. W e believe every parent should be left
todecide his own individual duty in the case.
In view o f this subject your Committee, therefore, recommend—
1st. That the members of the mission look favorably to any indications
o f Providence for keeping their children at the Islands.
2d. That any efforts o f the government, or others, to form a Christian
settlement, or in any other way 1o facilitate the settlement of our chil
dren at the Islands, be looked upon with favor by the mission.
8.
F inishing up the M issionary work in the Islands.
This subject., together with overtures 12 and 13, was assigned to a
Committee consi ting o f Messrs., Thurston, Emerson and Coan, who re
ported as follows .
1st. 'Phis people are increasing in industry and some o f the comforts
and conveniences o f life, showing an ability to make progress in the
support of the gospel; many also are liberal in proportion (o their m eans
in their contributions to build and furnish their churches, and aid in other
benevolent objects; yet so precarious is all dependence on voluntaiy ef
fort we c in see no assignable period when the American churches can
be released from their efforts for supporting the gospel at the Islands.
2d Whenever the period may arrive that the Hawaiian churches will
support their own religious institutions, we are by no means certain that
this event will have been brought about by substituting a Hawaiian min
istry in the place o f the missionaries now in the field; but on the contra
ry, we are o f the opinion that a ministry o f foreign extraction, especially
in the more prominent ports, will always exist. This, however, need not
necessarilv impede the closing up of the labors o f the American Board
at these Islands; because the means of supporting such pastors will nat
urally increase where the call for them prevails.
3d. W e would recommend that to hasten forward the completion o f
the work o f the American Board at these Islands, every obstacle be re
moved, which can be consistently, to the permanent residence o f the
present missionaries with their families, at the Islands, in order to save
missionary strength and prevent h e a v y expenditures in taking the older
fim ilies from the field and bringing others, who for a long time, will be
unable to fill their places.
N a tiv e M in istry. As to this, your Committee are o f the opinion that
we are doing all we can, with our means, to bring forward a native min
istry into the field. W e have already regularly licensed nine native
preachers, and have others in training.
But we have not yet found the
native of wisdom, piety and discretion adequate to the independent per
il irmance ol the duties o f the pastoral office. Wheneversuch men shali
be found, it will give us great joy to give them the care of churches.
F uture R ein fo rcem en ts. W e would continue our repeated, and
yet, unavailing requests for physicians. WTe need three at least; oit.e
for Oahu, one for Maui and one for H awaii.
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Reinforcements o f preachers of the gospel and unmarried females, re
ferred to Commit!lee on General Letter.
9.
R eview o f our F inancial system.
The Committee on this subject reported as follows :
1st. That from all the examinations they have been able to m ake,
they see no reason to alter the salaries of the mission
With due pru
dence and econom y, we think them competent to the support of a ll;
nor do we find evidence that they are, on the whole, too large.
2d. Neither cjan we see any good reason for any important change in
the principles and operations o f our depository system.
3d. That we consider the salary allowed us by the Hoard as a bona
fide salary, to be used by us according to our own discretion; accounta
ble only to God, our own conscience, and an enlightened public senti
ment, and that all rules o f the mission which may be inconsistent with
this principle, be rescinded.
4. W e also recommend that all large herds o f this mission, whether
considered as. public or private, be reduced and kept witl>in the actual
necessities o f those holding, controlling, or using them.
5. And we further recommend that it be considered the duty of any
person receiving a special grant, to report to the secular agents, or to
the next General Meeting after the grant shall have been made, the
manner in which said grant has been expended, giving the items which
make up the amount expended.
6. W e also recommend that all who may continue to have the care
o f mission herds or lands, report the expenses o f the samn, with the in
come derived; and should the proceeds exceed the expenditures, that
frnch excess be charged to the individual holding the sam e, and credited
to the American Board.
Milk, butter and beef used in the family, are
not to be accounted for as income from herds.
10. A ppropriations and Prospective Wants f o r 1 8 5 0 .
The Committee to whom was referred the subject o f appropriations
for the current year, the prospective wants o f 1850, and inventory o f
mission property, would respectfully report :
1st. The following list o f applications for special grants for the cur
rent year, viz :
L is t o f A ppropriation s for 18 48
Alexander, for re-roofing house,
Baldwin, to com. repairs on house,
Bishop, to re-thatch, rep ir &c. house,
C.istle, for repairs to house,
Chamberlain, for repairs and paintir g,
Clark, to build pantry,
Coan, re-roofing house, in part,
Conde, repairs at Wailuku,
Dimond, to cancel debt, repairs, 1847,
Emerson,
do
do
Gulick,
do
do
H itchcock,
do on boat & repairs,
H all, to build pantry,
Ive?, to re-thatch at Kealakekua,
Johnson, to build study and room for
medicines and native visiters,
Kinney, for re-thatching, &c. at K au,
Lyons, for expenses incur’d and repairs,
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200 00
Parker, for cook-house & bed-room,
Pogue, to rep. in part, losses by flood,
Rogers, for repairs o f last pear,
R ow ell, for repairs and recovering,
Smith, J W for repairs.
Smith, L to build additional room, &c.
W hitney, for fence & painting roof,
W hittlesey, for debt complet. house,
do
to re-thatch Conde house,
W ilcox, for repairs,
150
125
500
50
275
40
182
20
20
00
00
00
00
00
GO00
00
00
4,303 44
Mission Seminary,
Female Seminary, ordinary expenses
800, building repairs 200,
B ’d ’g S ch . Punahou, spec, grant, 5,000
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ordinary, do
500
Select School, W aioli,
Printing Department,
Medical Department,
Depository,
General Meeting,
Contingent Fund,
Salaries for 1848, estimated at
1,800 00
1,000 00
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5,500
15
1,000
1,000
550
650
551
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00
00
00
00
00
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• 12,096 56
23,000 00
$39,400 00
The follow ing Expenses fro m the Contingent Fund were
authorized by the M ission.
Punahou, balance o f account'
$812
Paris, for expenses o f repairs, &c.
129
Conde, med. b’ks & ex. inc. 1847, on Mrs. C.’s aec’t 57
Burying ground enclosure, Honolulu,
100
84
31
98
00
$1,100 13
2d The accompanying schedule o f prospective wants for the year
1850, viz : (See list in order book, pages 41 and 42, for 1849. Adopted
as the basis for 1851.)
Salaries o f the missionaries,
23,000
Special Grants,
3,500
Medical Department,
1,000
Piinting Department,
1,000
Punahou School,
500
Mission Seminary,
2,000
Female Seminary,
800
Boarding School at Hilo,
800
Contingent fund,
1,800
$34,400
3d. In accordance with Dr. Anderson’s request, in his letter o f Nov.
6, 1S46 They would recommend that the brethren of the several sta
tions furnish the secular department a schedule o f all the property o f
the Board at the station, viz :
1st. Buildings, their location, nature and estimated value.
2d. Books, apparatus, #*c.
3d.f Printing materials.
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4th.
5th.
Herds and horses, and estimated value.
Lands, o f which the use is granted to the members o f the mis
sion, as such; and value o f this use to the mission.
6th. Any other property.
4th. The Committee would recommend that after the contingent and
unforeseen expenses o f the year shall have been defrayed, the secular
agents be authorized to pass any balance of the contingent fund v\hich
may remain, to the credit o f the Board, or such portion of the said bal
ance as, in view o f prospective wants, they shall deem best.
11.
D isposal o f N ative Books.
The report on this subject is as follows :
1st. That the price o f books now in circulation, be published in the
Elele. with the number o f each on hand; and that all books hereafter
published have printed in* them the name o f the society to which they
belong, and the selling price.
2d. That efforts be made to render the books more attractive, both
by additional caie and taste in the workmanship and m ateiials. arid ako
by creating an interest in their contents; thus increasing the desiie to
obtain them.
12. N ative M in istry .
See report on Overture 8.
13.
N ew Reinforcements .
See report on overture 8.
1 4 . Assignm ents.
The following is the report on this subject.
]. That a work on Domestic Economy be assigned to Mr. Armstrong.
2. Evidences of Christianity to Mr. Alexander.
8. A Compend o f History, in numbers, to be given to Mr. Baldwin.
4. A tract o f 4 pages by each missionary.
5. A work on surveying, by Mr C. B. Andrews.
6. The Elele, in newspaper form, Mr Rogers.
7. A tract on health, to be revised by the printing committee, by Mr.
Emerson.
8. A new Arithmetic, with Book-keeping, (Leonard’s recommended)
Mr. Bishop.
9. Revision o f the Kumumua, and Kumulua, by Messrs Emerson
and Rogers.
10. Haawina Kainalii, revised, by Mr. Lyons.
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11. Ai o ka la for 1850, with questions and references, by Mr. L.Sm ith.
12. A Testament with references, to Mr. Thurston.
13. Questions on the Globe Map, Mr. Emerson.
14. A new edition o f Mr. Armstrong’s Catechism.
15. That Mr. Coan, as Moderator, be appointed to prepare a ser
mon for the opening of our next general meeting, and Mr. Dole
be his substitute.
15.
Inventory o f P u b lic P roperty.
See report on overture 10.
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16.
M edical Department.
This overture was referred 1o the Committee o f 1S46, consisting of
Dr. Bildtvin and Smith, and Mr. Rogers, with the addition of Dr. An
drews.
17.
Punahou School.
The Committee reported as follows .
That they have considered the subject committed to them ; and they are
o f the opinion that a school house and another dwelling house are much
needed, and should both be bui*!t with as little delay as may be, and that
tlie Waldo fund o f $5,000 be appropriated to these buildings.
V o ted , That there be three vacations during the year at ‘ Punahou
S ch ool;’ one o f twelve weeks, one of one week, and one o f three weeks.
18.
H ilo B oarding School.
A Committee o f two, consiting o f Messrs. Lyman and Clark, was
chosen to renew the request for land for the use o f the school.
19.
Standing Committees.
These were chosen by nomination from the Chair, and are as follows:
P rin tin g Committee. Messrs. Clark, L. Smith, Chamberlain, Hall,
Rogers and Dimond.
T rustees o f Punahou School. Messrs. D ole, R ice. Clark, L. Smith,
Chamberlain, Castle and Hall.
T rustees o f M ission and Female Sem inary.
Messrs. Alexander, C.
B, Andrews, Baldwin, Hitchcock, Conde, Bailey, Whittlesey and
'Dwight.
Trustees o f Hilo B o a rd in g School. Messrs. Lyman, Coan, Paris,
Kinney, Ives, Pogue, Thurston, S. L. Andrews, Lyons and Bond.
A p p ro p ria tio n s f o r 1850, 1861. Messrs. Chamberlain, Castle and
Hall.
G eneral L etter f o r 1849. Msssrs. Clark, L. Smith and Casile.
Voted, that, the brethren be requested to send a brief report, especially
statistics, to this committee, before the first o f May, 1849.
T enure o f lands. Messrs. Chamberlain, Castle and Hall were
cho*eu a committee to confer with Government respecting the tenure of
lands.
Miscellaneous Business.
In vitations. The Rev. S. C. Damon, Seamen’s Preacher at this port,
and the Rev. G. H. Atkinson, a missionary o f the Home Missionary
Society, lately arrived from the United States and destined for Oregon,
were invited to attend our sessions, and aicj in the discussions of our
meetings.
R elig io u s E x e r c is e s — Committee o f arrangements, Messrs. Arm
strong, L Smith and Clark.
Meetings were held daily for the Children, between the hours o f 8 and
9, a . m , and conducted by the brethren of thetv\o last reinforcements,
aided by others.
Friday, May 14, was devoted to religious exercises, and was a most
refreshing season.
The Lord’s Supper was administered, on Sabbath afternoon. May 28,
and fourteen children o f the Mission united w,ith the Mission Church by
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assenting to the Covenant, and sat down, for the first time, with their
parents, to commemorate the dying love o f the Savior.
V isito rs.—'The meeting was open to visitors for hearing the reports o f
stations, and was favored with the presence of Messrs W y llie,T en
Eyck, S . 11. Williams and others. The two former addressed the m eet
ing.
Messrs. G. P. Judd and L. Andrews aided in discussing the subject o f
missionaries' children, their present condition, provision to be made for
them and their future prospects.
Mr. Brewer, of the Methodist Mission in Oregon, was introduced, and
gave an account o f the murder o f J)r. Whitman and wife, and o f the
recent difficulties with the Indians in Oregon.
Visit to the Palace.—On the afternoon o f the 26th o f May, the mis
sionaries and their children visited by previous invitation, the royal resi
dence, and were recived with great cordiality, by their Majesties, the
King and Queen.
R etu rn o f M issio n a rie s—Mr. W ilcox’s request to return to the U . S.
on account o f one of his children needing medical treatment, was grant
ed on condition o f the approval of the Prudential Committee; and a
letter written expressing the views o f the meeting on his case.
Dr. Andrews and Mr. Paris have liberty to return to the United States
whenever they may deem it necessary.
Perrnssion to return to the United States, with the consent o f the Pru
dential Committee, was granted to Messrs. Alexander, Baldwin and
Emerson.
W ith d ra w in g fr o m the B o a rd .—The request o f Mr. Bishop to write
to the Board on this subject was granted. Voted : That we approve of
Mr. Bishop’s applying to the Board for a dismission from their service,
in reference to obtaining support from his people.”
Census.— Voted that all the brethren be recommended to devote the
first week in January to taking a census o f their respective fields.
M r. H u n t's request.—Mr. Hunt requested, the privilege o f retaining
some furniture in his possession, until he should learn something definile
concerning it from the Prudential Committee. Tne request was granted.
N ext General M eeting.
V oted, That this General Meeting be adjourned till the second W ed
nesday o f May, 1850, to meet at Honolulu.
�HAWAIIAN ASSOCIATION, MAY,
1843.
The Association was called together by the Secretary o f the last
m eeting.
Rev. L. Andrews was chosen Moderator, and Rev. E. W hittlesey,
Scribe.
Three natives, graduates o f the Mission Seminary, were presented
before the Association for examination, preparatory to their being licensed to preach. A committee was appointed to examine them. The
comniittee being satisfied as to the qualifications o f the candidates, they
received a licensure to preach the gospel.
The subject o f Mr. Johnson’s ordination was brought before the As
sociation, and after being examined, it was voted that the examination
be considered satisfactory; and arrangements were made for his ordina
tion to the work o f the ministry. He was ordained at the first church in
Honolulu.
A p p o in tm en t o f P astors — The following order was adopted:
1 . That Mr. Clark be pastor o f the first church in Honululu.
2. That Mr. Conde be the pastor o f the church at Wailuku.
3. That Mr. W hittlesey be pastor of the church at Hana.
4. That Mr. C. B. Andrews be pastor o f the church at Kaanapali.
5. That Mr. Pogue be pastor o f the church at Kealakeakua.
6. That Mr. Rowell be requested to act as pastor o f the church at
K oloa.
7. That Mr. Dole be the associate pastor o f the mission church.
8. That Mr. Johnson be the pastor o f the church at Waioli.
S ta tistics o f the H aw aiian Churches.—The following report was
adopted as the form for making out the statistics for the churches.
On examination past year.
W hole number on examination.
Dis
missed past y e a i.
W hole number dismissed.
Deceased past year.
W hole number deceased.
Excluded past year.
W hole number re
maining excluded.
In regular standing.
Children baptized past
year.
W hole number baptized.
Marriages past year.
Average
congregation.
Average number who attend meeting in the field.
The Association voted that a Clerical Council, to which as many cler
ical brethren as practicable, shall be invited, consisting o f at least five
ordained ministers, shall be competent to ordain a candidate to the of
fice o f the gospel ministry.
The Committee on Assignments presented the following report :
Sermon to the Clergy, on the nature o f the missionary work—Coan.
Sermon on the best means o f promoting revivals in the Sandwich Isl
ands—Lyons.
Sermon on the decrease in the Hawaiian race; its cause and cure—
Baldwin.
Sermon to mothers—Conde.
Sermon to the Children o f the Mission—Dwight.
Sermon on Sacred Music.—C. B. Andrews.
Sermon on the characteristics o f Hawaiian Piety and best means o f
improving it —Hitchcock.
Communion Sermon.—Clark.
Essay on Church Discipline.—L. Smith.
Tract, Reasons for attendance on public worship.—Emerson.
Tract, The sin o f idleness.—W hittlesey.
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Members present.
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Organization o f the meeting,
Reception o f 11th Reinforcement. .
List o f Overtures,
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Committee to write the General Letter,
Reports o f stations, .
Statistics, Churches,
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Statistics, Common Schools,
Seminaries. &c.,
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Printing Department at Honolulu, .
Correspondence,
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Location,
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Minutes o f General Meeting,
Missionaries going into the service of the Hawaiian Government,
Situation o f the Children o f the mission,
Finishing up the missionary work in the Islands,
Review o f our Financial System ,
Appropriations and Prospective wants for 1850,
List o f appropriations for 1848,
Disposal of native Books,
Native Ministry,
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New Reinfo cements,
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Assignments,
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Inventory o f public property.
Medical Department,
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Punahou School,
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Hilo Boarding School,
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Standing Committees, .
Miscellaneous Business,
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T H E M IN U T E S
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GENERAL MEETING
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SAND W IC H ISLA N D S MISSION,
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The meeting commenced on Monday, April 9th, and
continued till Monday, May 7th. Present,
H ilo,
R ev. T i t u s C o a n ,
“ D. B. L y m a n ,
“ J. D . P a r i s ,
“ J. F. P o g u e ,
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E. W h ittle sey ,
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D T. C o n d e ,
Kau,
Kealakeakua,
Kailua,
Kohala,
H ana,
W ailuku,
Mr. E . B a i l e y ,
R ev. W . P . A l e x a n d e r ,
Lahainaluna,
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A. T h u rston ,
E. Bond,
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C. B A n d rew s,
D . B a ldw in,
H. R. H itc h c o c k ,
S. G. D w i g h t ,
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L. S m i t h ,
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E. W . C la rk ,
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Haicuii.
v M aui
Lahaina,
Kaluaaha,
Mr. S. N . C a s t l e ,
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A . S. C ooke,
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H . D i MOND,
E . O. H a l l ,
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“ E. H . R o g e r s ,
R ev. A . B i s h o p ,
“ J S E m erson,
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P . J. G it l ic k ,
f< B. W . P a r k e r ,
“ D. D ole,
M r. W . H
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Honolulu,
Oahu.
Ewa,
W aialua,
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Kaneohe,
Punahou,
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Koloa,
J W. S m i t h , M. D .,
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Rev. G B R o w e l l ,
Waimea,
}• Kauai.
W aioli,
<c E. J o h n s o n ,
Mr. A . W i l c o x ,
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C . E . W e t m o r e , M. D ., 12th Reinforcement.
Organization.
R ev. D . T. C o n d e , w a s chosen Moderator.
Mr. A. S. C o o k e , Scribe, and
R e v . S. G . D w i g h t , Assistant Scribe.
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Reception of the 12th Reinforcement,
It having pleased th e G reat head o f the church to send to our aid a
12th reinforcem ent, consisting o f C h a r l e s H. W e t m o r e , M. D , and
his wife L u c y S. T . W e t m o r e ,
R eso lved , T h at with gratitude to Alm ighty God we cordially w el
come this brother and sister to the fraternal love and Christian affec
tion o f this Mission, and invite them to ta k e p a rt w ith us in the work o f
th e Lord at these Islands.
L ist of Overtures.
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Religious Exercises.
Com m ittee to write the G eneral L e tte r.
M inutes o f G eneral M eeting.
Correspondence.
R eports o f S tations and Standing Com m ittees.
L ocation.
Appropriation o f Funds.
Dr. A nderson’s G eneral L e tte r o f July 19,1848.
Sem inary at L ahainaluna.
Fem ale Sem inary at W ailuku.
Boarding School a t Hilo.
Punahou School.
Assignm ents.
Division o f Mission Herds.
Medical D ep artm ent.
Standing C om m ittees.
1.
Messrs.
2.
Messrs.
3.
Committee on Religious Exercises.
C l a r k and
L.
S m it h .
Committee to write the General L etter.
P a r k e r , B a l d w in
and
Bond.
Committee to prepare Minutes of General Meeting.
M e ssrs. D w i g h t , R i c e , P o g u e , W h it t l e s e y a n d W il c o x .
5.
Reports of Stations.
and P u n a —T he mysterious dealings o f Divine Providence with
this people during the pnst year, though in some o f 1heir aspects si ill
d a r k , a r e not devoid o f light, even to our w eak vision. T he angel o f
th e Lord has passed through the land with his drawn sw ord, and the n a
tion has been decim ated. W e have seen the affecting ppcctpcln o f a
whole people prostrated at once by pestilence, like a forest before a
mighty tem p est. Onr ears have heard the startling^ death-w ajl coming
up from every ham let o f the land, while the angei o f vengeance w'as de
stroying in all our coasts.
Tem poral Im provem ents.—fn regard to these, there is lit fie *o be said*
T h e hand o f God was so heavy upon the people that they bow ed be*
neath it by thousands without pow er to raise them selves. C onsequent
ly their secular aflliu's have received a shock, from which they cannot
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soon recover. T h ey are in a less prosperous sta te than before the com
m encem ent o f the epidem ics.
Schools.—T h e schools in this field have been in operation most of the
tim e during the y ear, but with reduced num bers, and with less vigor than
usual. T h ey were prosperous at the com m encem ent o f the missionary
y e a r, but the sickness and the flooding rains alm ost annihilated them for
several m onths T h ey are now revived with a good degree o f promise*
C o ntributions.—T h e people have contributed from their poverty, and
and in the midst o f their sorrow s, $>*6*26.12 in cash, arid other articles for
th e support o f their pastor., &c. W hen reduced to cash value the sum
is $541. Besides, four rough stone meeting houses, and one in the an
cient style have been built at out stations, by the voluntary efforts o f the
ch u rch . O ther m eeting houses in the Held have been repaired, new
seats, plain pulpits, m ats, &c , have been introduced. All the labor, &c.
expended on these houses o f worship m ay be estim ated at 1,200 dollars.
Som ething has also been done for the poor.
R o m a n ism .—Rom anism has m ade no progress during the year. On
th e co n trary , it is the impression o f the p astor, th a t its influence has
declined.
Census.—P resent population about 9,000; the num ber o f deaths for
th e y ear 1848, 934; birtlrs, 173, and the larger part o f these survived
th eir birth but. a little while. D ecrease o f population in the field since
1846 is about 1,100.
S ta te o f the Chur-ch.—T h e pastor says, ‘On the w hole, we think the
tru th is gaining ground, that the gospel is taking root in the hearts o f the
p eo p le, and th a t a more solid, enlightened and enduring piety is pre
vailing in the church
H ilo B o a rd in g S chooi o f Rev. D . 13, L ym an.—Like m ost m em bers
•of the Mission, tl*e teachers o f this school have found the last y ear to be
r>ne calling for a more than usu il variety o f care and labor. Soon afler
the close o f the last G eneral M eeting tli-eir valuable and only native
assistant went into a decline. He died eaily in Novem ber, leaving good
reason to hope that the loss-©fthe school was his gain. T h e scholars, as
well as the children o f the teach er’s fam ily, all had the measles and the
hooping cough during the year. T he last o f D ecem ber one boy died
f.oin an atta c k o f paralysis £o f ir as health h as allowed attention has
been given to the usual studies, reading, srnging, writing, com position,
G eography, Arithm etic, A lgebra, N atural T heology, &e. O f the 52
boys m embers o f the school, at the date o f the last report, 12 have been
dismissed at different tim es, m ost-of whom are now teachers. A new
class o f 23 was received in Septem ber. O ne has died. T he present
num ber o f pupils is^62. In June last the school received from the gov
ernm ent a ch arter o f incorporation, with a grant -of 40 acres o f land.
T h e expenses o f the school for the last 11 m onths have exceeded the
avails o f the scholars’ ordinary labor by about $25'K 13y ex tra v o lu n ta
ry labor the pupils o f this school have raised about $40 in aid of the A.
B. C. F !YI. T h e re has been no case the last year requiring e*tra disci
pline. Just one h a lf o f the scholars are church members.
K a u .—D uring ths p ast y ear both the pasto r o f this church, and his
associates were under the necessity, in the Providence o f God, o f being
absent for a season from the people o f their charge. During this ab
sence th ey were visited w ith sickness, and passed through seasons of
anxious solicitude. B ut the Lord was gracious, and they were restored
to their station in safety , with good h ealth and spirits.
S ta te -of R elig io n .—'The -sweet influences o f Divine grace have pene
tra te d th e mists and darkness, aird m any h earts have heem clneered^
i§uic!ve«ed and refreshed. O h returning hom e fhoan the la s t G eneral
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M eeting the pastor Found a good degree o f interest am ong a part o f the
people. Christiana were aw ake and prayerful, and there appeared more
th an usual thoughtfulness and seriousness among the inquirers. A num
ber o f these, it is hoped, have been renewed by the Holy Spirit. G od’s
providential dealings with this church and people have not been in vain.
B enevolence.—T h e people o f this field are poor; they have, how ever,
contributed at m onthly concerts, since last Ju n e , $50 in cash; in oth er
articles not less than $120. T hey have also contributed 25 or 80 dollars
for plastering the walls o f the m eeting house, besides taking from the
ship, and carrying the most o f Mr. K inney’s furniiure> & c ., from the
sea shore to the station; the distance o f 7 or 8 miles.
Sabbath S ch o o ls.—For several m onths these were either suspended,
or but thinly attended. P arents, teachers and children were all pros
tra te , with few exceptions, a t the sam e tim e. As tf;e people began to
recover, how ever, the Sabbath schools were revived, and the interest
and signs o f returning life, both in teachers and pupils, adults and chil
dren were very cheering.
Common Sch o o ls.—T h e whole num ber o f P rotestant schools in this
district ir 13, wiih S97 children. Tiie^e have suffered much for th e w ant
of*a good school superintendent, nnd from the fact that the pastor has
b«en necessarily absent from the field so much o f his time for the last 2
or 6 years. A nother cause of injury to the schools has been the dishon
esty o f the tax gatherer.
C iv iliza tio n .—T h is is only com parative, and but. few understand whnt
is rifnnt. by H aw aiian civilization. T he people aie far from being a
highly civilized people. T h ey are rough, unpolished blocks from a m is
erable quarrv. And yet they have quite a sm attering-of the civilr/ed
varnish o f hypocrisy, duplicity, &c
In the opinion o f the p asto r,
fem ale idleness is the great hindrance to civilization, and the prolific
Sxirce o f more evils to this nation, and to the cause o f truth and right
eousness th an all o ther evils put together.
K e a l a k e a k u a and K e a l i a .—T he circum stances under which the
missionary year w as commenced at this station were in m any lespecls
peculiar. A new relation — a f amilv of his o wn to provide for — a new
field of lnbor in m any respects differen* from the one he left — i strange
people with whom it was n ecessa y to becom e acquainted before he
could expect to do them much good, and no fellow-laborer with w hom
he might tak e counsel in times o f perplexity and doubt. In the midst o f
those novel circum stances they have not been without the tokens of His
favor, who has said, ‘ I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. ’
S ta te o f R e lig io n .—It cannot be said that there has been a n y th in g
like a revival in this field during the past year T h e congregations upon
the S ab b ath A. m have been for the most part rcsrectab le ; those on
the p . m , and o n week days, have bepn sm aller. Meetings on the S ab
bath have been sustained in seven villages.
Sabbath School —Almost all the pupils who attend d^y school m eet
to g eth er on S abbath a . m . T here is not, however, th at solem nity and
feeling am ong th e scholars which is desirable.
Common Schools.—T hese are prosperous. T h ey num ber 27, taught
by 27 teachers. T h e w ages o f the teachers ranges from 7 to 20 cents per
day . T h e present, debt of the schools is $ 173.84.
C ontributions.—T hese have been very sm all, though the people have
contributed som ething every m onth. T w enty dollars have been given
tow ards rebuilding the m eeting house at W aim ea, K auai. A t t a tched
m eeting bouse has been built, and sam e preparations have befe made
tow ards buikiiug a perm anent house o f worship at one o t the out tta -
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tions: besides these, v a r i o u s a r t i c l e s h a v e b e e n c o n t r i b u t e d w h i c h h a v e
not yet been turned into cash.
R o m a n ism .—The Catholics are active, and in some places have influ
en ce; though they do not seem to be making m any proselytes. No
m em ber o f our church in regular standing has gone over to them. T hey
have 4 schools with 4 teachers; their wages ranging from 4 to 9 cei.ts.
Census —T h e num ber o f persons reported in this field in Ja n u ary ,
1849, w as 3,484; the death s, 28o; births, 32.
K a i l u a —T h e labors o f this station have been performed a s usual
with the exception o f three S abbaths in Ja n u ary , when the influenza pre
vailed, during which time the public services o f the S abbath were p er
formed by the deacons o f the church.
S ta te o f the Church.—T h e state o f religious interest in the church has
been rath er low the past year. T here have been no additions on exam
ination. T h e hand o f the Lord has been lifted up, but the people have
iso! seen it. In the midst of the ravages and reign o f d eath, a sti.pidily
has been manifested truly appalling.
Common Schools.—T fu se are on the whole in a prosperous stale.
T h e interest which parents, teachers and prpils feel in them , appears to
be increasing. T h e dent due to the teachers is nearly paid up. T hese
schools num ber 17, with 27 teachers, and £82 pupils.
R o ma n ism —It is not known that the R om anists are increasing in this
region. T h ey have six schools, and six teachers, and 127 pupils.
C o n trib u tio n s—T he people have contributed friS during the year for
th e support o f their pastor.
W a i m f a —T he y ear to which this report relates, contains several
ite m so f a peculiar character. T h e year itself has been peculiarly short,
both ends having been cut off by General Meeting T he passage of
the pastor and family from Honolulu to K aw aihae was peculiarly pleas
ant T h eir detention afier anchorage at Kawaifiae was peculiarly long,
and in some respects: peculiarly provoking. T he year has been peculiar
for th e’frus' r :?ion of plans It has also been a year peculiar for 1lie judg
m ents o f God, and lastly it has been a year peculiarly distinguished for
G o d ’s mercies.
Common Schools.—T hese " ere in successful operation till the epidem"
ics appeared. A fter th at they were ;>11 broken up to give teachers and
pupils an opportunity to le.iin som ething o f the nature o f m easles and
hooping cough. T ak en as a w hole, the schools do not seem to he as
premising as they once were. T h e teachers are losing their energy, and
hence their schools do not em brace so m any blight and premising pupils
:»s at some former period.*. T h e whole number o f P rotestant schools is
21 with 29 teachers, and 853 pupils.
Sabbath Schools —T h ey exist oil over the field, embracing both chil
dren and adults. But they a re not s o v e ll attended as they would be,
liad they better qualified teachers and superinte ndents.
The Chnrch.es.—The«e h av e been peculiarly free from offences th at
called for discipline. T h e pastor has not been called to exercise the
p iinful d tv o f excom m unication in a single instance, and the num ber
suspended is com paratively sm all, not averaging throe in a hundred ,As
soon as G od’s avenging hand seemed to he rem oved, the pastor com
m enced a tmir through his field T h e Lord had gone before him with
his S p irit, and accom panied him in all his labors. Im penitent sinners
trem bled, hardened souls, made Ten-fold harder by resistance through
successive revivals, melted and subm itted. A postates who had tor
years presented theii brazen fronts, and bid defiance to a ll the w eapons
�u sed to reclaim them ; who laughed to scorn the good people o f God,
and prided them selves on their successful obstinacy, came out o f their
•fortified holds—threw aw ay their former weapons o f defence, exclaim ing,
Mt is o f no use ! we have fought against God long eno u g h .” It was a
wonderful tim e—- tinwj o f G od’s power. O f the professed converts o f
this and previous revivals 96 have been received to the church, and m any
put over for further trial.
B en evo len ce,- T h e churches have done som ething in th e line o f be
nevolence. T h e contributions for 1848 am ount to $357,88, which is
$194 less than it was for 1847; o f this $74.75 was cash; the rem ainder
consists in d o lh , shirts, pants, co.its. goats, kulo, k ap a, &c. T he pas
to r rem arks, ‘Ail my efforts to lead the churches to a course of system
atic benevolence have thus far failed.*
Tem perance.—T he cause o f tem perance was never m ore flourishing.
Intoxicating liquors find no quarters in the field.
C iviliza tio n —Civilization is on the march. T h e late festivals showed
progress; more tables, b etter furnished, more order and quietness.
A no ther characteristic of civilization is the greatly improved state o f the
roads in some parts o f the fidd. Horses, cattle, sheep and goats ase
■multiplying and filling the land.
P o p ery.—'The soil o f this part o f Hawaii does not seem to be very well
fitted for the growth o f popery. 'The priests, however, keep on digging
and planting and w atering, and trying to m ake it productive. T here
are in tnis field two popish schools with 37 pupils.
K o h a l a —Both with tl*e missionary and the people o f this field, the
y e a r 1848 has been em phatically a year o f blessing and chastisings.
T h e ingredients o f jo y and sorrow have each entered, in unusually lar^e
proportion, into the com bination o f Providences which form the history
o f the period now under review*
Church.—T h ere has been nothing peculiarly deserving o f rem ark in
th e spirit u al condition o f this church the past year. No special influen
ces of the Holy Spirit h ive been experienced. A few indeed, and but a
fe v, have been received to the church on profession, but they were cases
o f long standing in the list of inquirers.
C o n trib u tio n s—T hese for m issionary purposes have am ounted to
,^20{); about one h alf in cash. A larger sum would have been raised had
no t the sickness p revented.
Sabbath Schools.—O u rS ib b a th school has been large and interesting.
N early 490 scholars have attended, notw ithstanding the unusual num ber
o f rainy and inclem ent Sabbaths.
Common Sch o o ls,—During the past, nine m onths o f the y ear, the
schools gave evidence o f steady advance. Seven new school houses of
slone with mud m ortar have been erected, besides considerable repairs
upon several otlvers Tlio pupils hnve far more generally be-jn supplied
with books th e past y ear th ;>n before. ‘T his is,1,the pastor rem arks,
‘‘the seventh year o f my own little school, it has been continued as
nsu il until O ctober. T h e school has been sustained only with the utm ost
difficulty. T h e num ber o f pupils connected with the school during the
y ear ha«been 27; nine o f these entered the Hi^h School in Hilo in S ep
tem ber last; 3 were dismissed on account o f sickrress, and 5 for general
1 >ck o f prom ise. T h e remaining 10 are still with me. T he annual ex
pense o f the school, independent o f teacher w ages, is about $175, cash.’
P o p ery.—T here has been little if any increase rn the num ber o f papis»s during the p ast year. T here are certainly no more papists in the
tie! 1, than there were three or fo'?r years since. T hey have two scfo®ok
in o p eratio n , em bracing about €0 o r 70 pupils.
�H a n a , M a u i.— "So new things have occurred here. T h ere was some
curiosity m anifested to see the new pastor; and the m eetings, till the
sickness prevented, were well attended.
B enevolence.—T h e contributions during the past y ear am ount to
about $55. T his has been applied to the paym ent o f the debt on the
church edifice T h e people do not manifest a spirit o f cordial benevo
lence if we m ay judge by their willingness to labor tor the com pletion
of the L o rd ’s house.
Schools.—T h ese during the past year have been quite feeble, on a c
count o f the teach ers’ not getting their pay. Several new school houses
are needed, and will soon be built. T here are now 2 8 P rotestant schools,
16 C atholic schools, 953 P ro testan t scholars, 464 Catholic scholars. A
select school has recently been com m enced at the sta tio n , under the care
of the School S uperintendent. It contains about 30 scholars.
YV a t l . u k u , —T h e new pastor entered upon his duties at this station
in Septem ber, and soon after the pestilence entered the field. It e n te r
ed his dw elling, and a precious child has been removed by death from
his em brace. T hese Providences arrested all his plans for several
m onths, and they have left efiects which tim e will not remove Since
these events the general health o f the people has improved, though
m any are stiil suffering from extrem e debility.
Schools.—T h ere are 24 schools, and 24 teachers in the field. T h e
num ber o f scholars 837. T h ey have been in operation, except during
th e sickness, all the y e a r. T h ere has been but one public exam ination.
R e lig io n .—T h e p astor has not yet had opportunity to become ac
quainted p e r s o n a l l y w i t h the C h r i s t i a n walk o f his people. M any a p
p ear w ell, and some are em inently pious. No cases o f discipline have
occurred during the last seven m onths. 68 received into the church.
B enevolence.—T h e contributions have been less than in previous
y e a rs, in consequence o f the sickness. For the support of their pastor
th ey have contributed from 5 to 35 dollars a m onth.
Female S em in a ry.—T h e Sem inary has shared with the people in the
general distresses th a t have visited the Islands; 5 pupils have died, one
a girl o f much prom ise, and a professor o f religion. It was ent irely sus
pended during the time o f the sickness, and the time o f the teachers oc
cupied in visiting the sick, doctoring and nursing them . One pupil has
been added to the church, and there has been some seriousness at tim es.
At the com m encem ent o f the y ear the num ber o f pupils was 43; left dur
ing the y ear, 35; died, 5; num ber o f church m em bers, 8. T h e building
proposed last yenr has been put up T h e store room is als<> going up.
T h e School is deeply in debt. T h e School has received as donations
from various quarters, $120.50.
L a h a i i v a .—T h e sta te o f the church has not been very different from
former y ears, though a few who never before m ade any prehensions t o
seriousness now ap p ear to be aw ake in religion. Never before, since
the formation o f the church, have so few cases o f discipline occurred as
during the past year. N one have been excom m unicated, three or four
h iv e been suspended for different offences, and a large proportion o f
those, previously suspended, have been restored to the church. In con
sequence of the sickness there has been a hissifude o f soul and debility
o f body among th e people, but not, it is hoped, a diminution of piety in
the church.
R om anism .—T here have been tw o papist priests at L ahaina. T h ey
are perfectly quiet. T h ey genernlly keep on their own premises. T h e
priests act as if they do not expect to m ake conquests. T hey have ser*
vices on the S abbath.
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Benevolence,—T he church has raised $500 for the w ork on their own
church edifice.
C iviliza tio n .—Some im provem ent has been m ade in houses, lands, &c.
but more houses have fallen down than have been built up, and m any
fences have been leveled to the ground.
Schools.—'There are 1*2 schools in L ahaina, and 9 or 10 in the ou*
stations. All were suspended about 3 m onths, on account o f sickness*
but they have been resumed, and bid fair to prosper as in form er tim es.
T h ree school houses have been prostrated by the rains, and have not
been rebuilt. T h ere is no school debt. T h e labor tax under the pres
en t law will be sufficient for their support. T h e schools have been
visited by the pastor and school superintendent. T here has been no
public exam ination. $200 worth o f books have been sold.
L ahainaluna S em inary.—T h e Sem inary has not passed unscathed
through the fires o f affliction th a t have been kindled upon this people.
T h e epidemics have visited the School and have greatly affected it.
Sickness in the family o f Mr. Alexander, for many m onths prevented his
doing m uch, and ihrew much labor on his untried associate T h e stud
ies have been much broken up and in consequence o f this and the call to
General M eeting, the teachers did not consider it expedient to hold an
exam ination.
T h e num ber o f scholars has averaged 64, one died O ct. 6th, four re
turned home on account o f ill h ealth , o f these, one has since died. T w o
have been expelled for im m orality. T en have gone forth we hope to do
gGod and be a blessing.
T h e studies o f the Theological class have been D idactic T heology;
com position and delivery o f Serm ons; Q u ad ratic Equations, and review
o f A lgebra.
Middle clnss, G eom etry; T rigonom etry; Moral Philoso
phy ; Q u ad ratic Equations, and Algebra.
Junior class, A lgebra; G e
o m etry ; Bible H istory, and Penm anship. One afternoon each week has
been devoted to a rhetorical and oratorical exercise by all the classes.
All have been taught vocal music, and have m ade proficiency therein.
No new class has yet been called in this year.
T he expenses o f the institution have been reduced as much as possi
ble, and thereby som ething has been saved. $129 had been expended on
the upper w ater course, when it w as suspended* Very little food has
been purchased for the school.
K a a n a p a l i has received a new pastor appointed by the H aw aiian
Association. Several things tend to pull down this parish. T h eir pas
tor resides 8 or 10 miles from them . T h ey have never had a resident
missionary family to send its hallow ed influence am ong them , and th e
herds of cattle from L ahaina range over and injure m aterially their
firm s. T h ere are fwe congregations, num bering tw o and three hundred
respectively. During the year K ahakuloa was added to this field. T h e
sicknesses have been in this field, and it has lost one ninth o f its popu
lation.
R e lig io n —T h e attendance on public worship is increasing. No ad
missions by profession this y ear, though there are some inquirers. N um
ber o f church members 230. Several suspended church m em bers have
been restore!. T h e church is united, and the num ber o f cases of disci
pline diminishing. T he people are buying books, and in this show a
■commendable progress
M o l o k a i . —A ievival comm enced previous to the last General M eet
ing, and continued to p r e v a i l on the whole Island for several m onths.
T h is revival was different from former ones, in the fact that many seem
ed to be more anxious for the salvation o f others. Individuals went from
�place to place holding m eetings, and were very successful; being accom
panied ap p aren tly by the influence o f the Holy Spirit. Very few- cases
o f discipline have occurred; no excom munications. T h e attendance on
public worship, before and since the sickness, has been very good.
M any have been hopefully converted.
Sabbath S c h o o ls.—T hese were in a flourishing sta te till the sickness
suspended them four m onths. T h e last two months they have again be
come prosperous, though som ew hat thinned by death and rem aining
disease. T h e native superintendent is a very capable man. T h e D aily
Food is com m itted to mem ory by all the children who can read.
B enevolent E ffo r ts .—T h e contributions have greatly increased, those
at the m onthly concert have averaged $132.50 a month. A goodly por
tion of this has been contributed by the school children. T h e people
have contributed an enlarged am ount for the support o f their m issiona
ries. For the building o f churches and the support o f the poor, they
have also given o f their substance*
Schools and E d u c a tio n —Till the tim e o f the pestilence they were
flourishing. W hen th a t cam e on they were suspended til i the beginning of
February. T h ere has been but one exam ination. T he debt to the teachers
a t the end o f the y ear, w as betw een three and four hundred dollars.
T his has been paid, and it is hoped th a t funds will be sufficient to p re
vent indebtedness again.
T h e m o rtality through th e w hole y e a r has been large, and during the
prevalence o f sickness was very great. T h e tolling bell was heard
n u n y tim es every day to tell th at another and another had passed aw ay.
W ho le num ber o f d eaths 453; whole num ber by the epidemics 371.
H o n o l u l u . —F ir st Church. Mr. C lark entered upon his labors in
this parish, Sept. 1,1848. H e reports having been assisted at the sta
tion by various individuals. At W ailu p e, one o f the outposts, a native
assistant has been em ployed. M anoa, another outpost, has been under
the charge o f Mr. Rice. M r, L. Andrews also has held a m eeting once
a w eek in Nuuanu valley.
K aili, an invaluable, talen ted and zealous native preacher, who had
just entered upon his labors at W aikiki, fell a prey to the prevailing e p
idemics in October last. His loss is deeply felt by the p asto r, and by
all who knew his w orth.
S ta te o f the Church.— More th an one tenth o f the m embers o f this
church have died the past y ear, am ong whom were som e o f the most
active and influential men. 280 have been received to church privileges,
m ost o f whom had long been regarded as hopefully pious. T here have
been but few exclusions from th e church. T h ere has been no general
revival o f religion in this parish this y e a r; still there was a good degree
o f religious interest manifest am ong the people during the early part of
the y ear, and until they w ere prostrated by sickness in October.
B enevolent E ffo r ts —T h e sum o f $273.19 has been contributed for the
support o f preaching, $43.19 o f which have been paid to native assist
ants. M onthly concert contributions $64.98.
Second C hurch.—T h e interesting sta te o f things reported as existing
in this field at the last G eneral M eeting, continued through the sum m er,
till th e communion season in O ctober, when more than a hundred were
received to th e church, on profession o f their faith in Christ. Im m edi
ately after this season, alm ost the whole population were stricken down
by pestilence, which carried off 120 m embers o f this church. T h e sick
ness was so general and so severe, th a t all plans w ere, for the time being,
frustrated .
It nas pleased the F ath er o f m ercies again to afflict the mission family
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at this station, by removing from their em brace a beloved child, thus
rending their hearts with sore personal bereavem ent , and thereby quali
fying them to sym pathise more fully with their afflicted people.
Schools.—At the fall exam ination there were 14 schools, 14 teachers,
and 500 scholars. T h e schools suffered much interruption from the epi
demics—they have, however, been revived since the sickness passed off,
but as y et have had no exam ination. One large stone school honse is
now in process o f building, and three or four more are contem plated
this year.
T h ere were reported 793 deaths, and 132 births, w ithin the limits o f
this parish in 1848. T h e whole population o f the parish is 5,980, includ
ing all classes; 50 church m embers have died since the first of Ja n u ary ,
1849, and probably an equal proportion o f those out o f the church.
C ontributions.—About $‘950 have been contributed by the people, and
$450 m ore, m ostly by foreign residents, for the purpose o f purchasing
m aterials to shingle the roof o f the m eeting house; $800 or $900 more
will be needed to com plete the work. M onthly concert contributions
$25.
R o ya l School.—-This school has suffered in common w ith the w hole
nation by the epidem ics, which have visited the Islands during the y ear
under review , but the angel o f death has not been perm itted to lay his
icy hand upon any one conuected w ith it. It is hoped th a t the experi
ence acquired, and the good feelings engendered in the efforts o f the
scholars to prom ote each o th er’s comfort while sick, and also for the
comfort o f m any o f their people, will be o f more lasting benefit to them
th an all the book knowledge they could have acquired during th a t peri
od of time.
T w o o f the older m embers o f the School, viz. L ot and A lexander, (in
accordance with the wishes o f the Privy Council) left the School in
F ebruary to engage in the active duties o f life, and they now reside in
the family o f Mr. Bates. One o f them is engaged in the office o f Mr.
B ates, and the other in th at of Judge Lee.
T h e studies have been B ailey’s Algebra, Bullion’s English G ram m ar,
T hom pson’s Legendre (G eom etry,) E m erson’s A rithm etic, P a rt 3d,
P a rle y ’s Second Book o f H istory, S m ith’s English G ram m ar, O lm sted’s
Rudim ents o f N atural Philosophy and A stronom y, P a rle y ’s T hird B ook
o f H istory, hm erson’s A rithm etic, P a rt 2d, M itchell’s G eography and
A tlas, W eb ster’s Spelling B ook, review o f W orcester’s T hird Heading
B ook, etc., etc.
T h e expenses o f the School the past y ear have been $3,005. E ach
parent or guardian pays annually $200 for each scholar, and the balance
o f the expenses is defrayed by G overnm ent.
Punahou S chool.—T his school has suffered in comm on with all other
schools on th e Islands from sickness, causing a suspension in its opera
tions, consequently only 23 w eeks o f school are reported the past y ear.
In teim tim e there have been five daily recitations in G reek and L atin ,
one in A stronom y or K eith on th e G lobes, three in G eography, one in
English G ram m ar, during the last term , besides A rithm etic, R eading,
Spelling, etc., etc. N um ber o f pupils less than 30.
T h e condition o f the School is as prosperous as parents and teachers
could reasonably expect. N ever w as there a school more easy to be
governed. Never have 30 scholars attended school for so long a tim e,
with g reater harm ony; and it m ay well be doubted, considering th a t the
school has been together only 23 weeks during the y ear, w hether a
school can be found, th a t has m ade more decided im provem ent. In
writing and declam ation the advance has been most m arked.
E w a and W a i a n a e .—U p to th e m onth o f O c t o b e r religious m eet
ings were well attended, still there w as perceptible a gradual decline o f
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religious interest, to gether with an increased worldliness am ong the p ro
fessed people of God. At this time the epidemics commenced their
ravages am ong this people. In eleven m onths 160 members o f the
churches a t Ew a and W aianae deceased. Since tho sickness, more re
ligious ap ath y has been apparent than before.
B enevolent E ffo r ts .—T h e W aianae church have supported their na
tive preacher, who has continued faithful and useful. In addition to
this, the people o f W aian ae have contributed the past year $150 for the
purpose o f purchasing a bell. Ew a contributions are for the chapel
$100; for the support of their pastor $145, besides nearly $400 more are
subscribed for th e sam e object.
W a i a l u a . - During the early part o f the y ear there was a good de
gree o f readiness to atten d to religious instruction. Congregations on
th e S abbath were full and attentive. M eetings o f two or three days
continuance were held at the request o f ihe people in various parts o f
thefield. T hese m eetings were well attended; and were instrum ental
in bringing out to public worship quite a num ber o f people, who had
been stupid and unconcerned It is hoped th at on the minds o f som e,
divine truth has been set home w ith saving power. It was a time when
th e word of the Lord seem ed to take effect. It was not like w ater spilt
on the ground, but like good seed planted in a prepared spil T his pleas
ant sta te o f things continued with increasing interest till early in O ctober,
when a sudden check was put by pestilence to efforts in preaching the
gospel, and to m any hearers a final period for hearing it. T here are
some precious fruits w-hich we trust will endure as the result of this sea
son o f refreshing from on high. Q uite a num ber o f backsliders were re
claim ed, church m em bers, before stupid, have been revived, and dead
sinners q uickened; 151 have been received to church privileges, and 47
restored to church fellowship.
K ekela still labors at. K ahuku writh fidelity and success. His influence
over the people is good, and they appear to love and respect him. N aiap aak ai labors a t H auula, and other places in the vicinity, and is doing
well.
B enevolent E ffo r ts .—T h e church at H auula have contributed the past
y e a r in cash $141.87, m ainly for the erection o f a house o f worship.
The people o f K ahuku have raised $48.17 tow ards K ekela’s support.
T h e church in W aialu a have contributed $4j1.93 to defray the expense
o f furnishing the m eeting house with seaxs.
P o p e ry .—This evil has not apparently increased the past y ear. T heir
schools are tw o less th an they were one y ear since.
G eneral Im provem ents.—Some o f the people are getting possession of
c a ttle , y okes, chains, 4*e., are in considerable use. Good stone walls
are springing up in m any places; tim ber is now drawn from the woods
by oxen, which but a little tim e since was draw n by m en; produce is
carried to m ark et in boats owned by natives, instead o f being carried
overland on the necks o f m en, as formerly.
Schools.—T h ere are nine schools in W aialua district, and 325 pupils.
T hese schools have been in a good degree prosperous, and it is believed
are accom plishing much for the benefit o f the rising race. Although the
pupils do not advance in know ledge as rapidly as could be desired, still
th a t they do advance th ere can be no doubt. T h e Bible and New' T e s
tam en t are freely used in th e schools as reading books.
T h e school houses, with th e exception o f.th e one at the sta tio n , are
hardly worth the nam e; this has good substantial walls and roof, but
neither doors, floor, or seats, properly speaking. In the district o f Koolau there arc 16 schools with 387 pupils.
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K a n e o h b .— D aring
the early part o f the y ear unusual interest was
m anifest on th e subject o f religion. M eetings on the S abbath and on
w eek days were full and interesting, S a b b tth Schools, Bible Classes,
m eetings for conversation and prayer were filled with a tte n th e and a p
p arently interested listeners. Many o f th e church m em bers seemed to
be revived anew and some were active in visiting fi ©in house to house,
holding m eetings with a few individuals in places rem ote from the s ta
tion. T his interest continued through the sum m er, and until the people
were all prostrated bv sickness in October. In O ctober commenced a
season o f sickness, suffering and death am ong ihe natives which nearly
sus'pended m issionary vvork for three or four m onths. Since January the
congregation has been increasing; still at all the m eetings the num ber in
attendance is lest* than it was previous to the sickness.
B enevolent E ffo r ts .—Abo'it $400 have been contributed tow ards
building and com pleting m eeting houses; $»205 o f this sum were contrib
uted in cash, which has been expended in furnishing the meeting house
at the station with a ffoor and seats.
C iv iliz a tio n —Some are disposed to seek after im provem ents in their
habits, and to surround them selves with the conveniences o f civilized life
A few are trying to get better houses, and to furnish them after the m an
ner o f civilized families Most o f their produce is now carried to m arket
in boats, or by horses, m ules, &c. Still the e are m any difficulties in th e
way o f any very rapid im provem ent in these things.
Schools.—-The schools in this district have never been in so flourishing
a state as they w ere during the first part o f the year Books have been
m ore called for than ev er before. T hose most in dem and have been the
whole Bible, New T estam en t, H ym n Books and Lyre. Singing has
been a popular and profitable departm ent in some of the com. schools.
P opery —It is not thought th a t any progress has been m ade by the
K om anis's the past year, ^he priests w ere active during the prevailing
sickness, not however in adm inistering healing medicine, or com forts for
the body, but in proselyting the sick and dying to their faith, and m per
forming extrem e unction. Bui few, how ever, if an y , yielded to their
entreaties.
P o p u la tio n .—T h e whole population o f the district is 2813. In 1832
the population w>as 4987. T h e whole num ber o f deaths in the district in
1848 was 368; the num ber o f births for the sam e period 51.
W a i m e a , K a u a i.—During the early part o f the y ear, religious m eet
ings on the S ab b ath, and other days, w ere more fully attended than at
any form er period, since the present pastor commenced his labors at the
station. Large num bers, from various parts o f the field, sought frequent
opportunities for religious conversation with their pasto r. But subse
q u en tly , sickness in his family m ade it necessary for him to he absent
tw o or th ree m onths. At the expiration o f th at tim e, an epidemic a p
peared am ong the people, which well nigh broke up the m eetings, and
interrupted his plans and efforts And though for a m onth or two past
the interest and attendance on religious meetings have been increasing,
yet. thev are far less than they were before. Still there has been less
known defection in the church than in several previous years.
B enevolence Owing to th e long absence o f the pastor, and the epiidemics w hich followed, little has been done preparatory to the erection
o f the meeting house at th e s ta fion. T here being no chiefs m the church
to set forward the w ork, the enterprise has stood still much o f the tim e.
Yet som ething has been done; a few hundred stones cut and a little
tim ber hew n. F orty dollars in m oney have also been contributed. It
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should be rem em bered th at the people are few, and far from a m arket,
and possess tew m eans ot raising m oney.
Common Schools —T h ese, excepting the interruptions by the sick
ness, have been as flourishing as usual.
P o p ery.—T his, it is thought, has made no progress the last year. T h e
popish schools are three in num ber, as formerly, two o f them are on the
island o f N iihau, and in all o f them the pupils are few.
K o i . o a .—W ith the church and people at this station, the past year
has been a season o f adversity. rl h e ie have been no revivals, very few
conversions, and verjr little o f th at earnest striving t-' enter in at the
strait g a te , which is necessary to secure the salvation o f the soul. T he
congregations are sm all; and few, it is feared, mourn over the desola
tions o f Zion. Sickness and death in the family o f the resident mission
ary physician* as well as among the people, have prevented him from
devoting much time to direct labor for their spirirual welfare. T he pub
lic services on the S abbath have been conducted partly by himself, and
partly by a native. T h ere have been only two cases o f discipline the
past year.
Benevolence —T h e amount o f contributiops to benevolent objects has
no t been g reater than in som e former years
At the m onthly concert
sixty doji irs were collected, m ostly in cash; also ten dollars towards
rethatching the church.
W a t o l i —T h e pastor reports the scenes o f the past y ear a s mingled
with prosperity and adversity, w’ith joy and sorrow. Trie mission fami
lie s have been visited with sickness, and into th at o f the pastor, death
has entered and laid his icy hand upon a beloved child. T he native
population too have experienced the sam e a f f l i c t i v e visitation T h e
diseases which have prevailed extensively through the Islands have
proved fatal to very m any, and the direct labors o f the pastor in the
public preaching o f the .gospel have been greatly curtailed. A ttention
to their medical w ants, pointing the dying to the Lam b o f God. and
performing funeral services, have constituted a large portion o f the
k bors.
Sta te o f R e lig io n —On returning from the last General Meeting o f
the Mission, the meeting# were ‘found to he well attended, and such they
continued up to the tim e o f the beginning o f the sickness which was
e »rly in N ovem ber T h e consequence was a great reduction in the size
o f the congregations, a* well as apparent stupidity in the concerns o f re
ligion. T h e congregations are n o w , however, approxim ating to their
former size, and th e religious interest is som ew hat on the increase.
B enevolence.—More h as been done the paet year by the church and
:people in the cause o f benevolence, than in any one y ear Kince the sta
tion was tak en . M onthly concert contributions am ount to $43 in cash;
$115 in cash have been contributed, $80 o f which are given to aid the
W aim ea people in erecting their house o f worship,, $15 to aid in the
support o f the native preacher at K oloa, and the balance for repairs ori
th e YY'aioli house o f worship. An effort is making to raise funds for
Bhingling the roof o f the church; about $200 have been subscribed.
Schools.— T hese have been well sustained, and the debt due the teach
ers cancelled.
P o p ery.—T h is .it is believed, has m ade no progress the past year.
W ithin the last two or three months an occasional meeting has been
he^d about two miles from the station, at the house o f a foreign papist.
Som e have attended from jootjvgs o f curiosity, but none, jt is presum ed,
h av e join ed them .
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W a io li S elect School.—T his has b ie n continued as in former years*
and with as encouraging results; the number o f pupils 48. T h e studies
pursued, W ritten and M ental Arithmetic, Civil and Sacred G eography,
Church H istory, N atural and Moral Philosophy, G eom etry and Algebra.
Also, Reading, Penm anship, Composition and D eclam ation. A class o f
13 have just graduated. Assistance has been rendered by a graduate o f
th e Sem inary, and paid from Governm ent funds. 'T h re e afternoons
w eekly are devoted to w ork, and the pupils receive the avails in cloth.
T h e school was suspended a m onth on account o f the prevailing epidem
ics. No deaths have occurred the past year.
(F o r Statistics of C hurches, see page 17.)
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424
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377
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430
174
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276
233
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304
377
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529
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312
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371
356
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292
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535
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179
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pp. cop. t. pp.
H aw aiian M essenger, six numbers in W o k form,, 8 48 4,( 00 192,009
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'C atechism , (Ui no ke A kua,) first edition
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8 24 12,000 288,000
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308 re;ims o f p a p e r, at #3 per ream ,
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Repairing ibe roof,
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�6.
Location.
T h e locating cosrrrtMflee recommended th at Dr. W etm ore be located
at iiilo ,a s phys>*;ji*u lor H aw aii, and this recom m endation was iippiov•ed by the Mission.
7.
Appropriation of Funds.
T h e com m ittee on the appropriation otifunds, reported as fo flows,
Baldw in, D ., to cancel debt incurred in completing repairs o f
house last y ear. $ 650 00
Bishop, A., repairs last y ear $125, present year $100, 225 00
Bond, E ., shingling and additions the present year,
S50.00
. C ham berlain, L ., shingling house, present y ear,
800.00
Conde, D T , repairs .in g en eral, and building native house
th e present ye ir,
.....................................*
100.00
C o an . T ., covering h»use-,expense in part, the present y e a r,
100 00
Dim ond, H ., for building p.mtry and iiw .repairs,
<io.
200.00
D w ight, S G ., for repairs on bouse,
do.
40 00
Em erson, J.. S , for i«epairs,
oo.
50 00
Fem ale Sem inary , recovering a part ©Ttl*£ {building, d®.
100 00
H itchcock, H. R , shingling and repaiis,
do.
.i>50,00
Ives, M ., extra ex p en se‘incurred in consequence of illness the
past ye;.r,
63.00
Johnson, E ., for shingling, addition and repairs,^present year,
500.$0
L y m an , I) B , for expense incurred in buildings past years
$560, for repairs present year $40,
600 00
iV g u e , J . F.,
~
.......................................75.00
P unahou, B. S , special grant for school house $1000., ordin
ary expenses ^.500, .
............................1,500 00
Sm ith, J. W , for repairs last y e a r £-23, to com plete repairs
the present ye«i;, $77.,
100.00
•Smith, L ., for addition last yean,
- - - - - - 118.f 0
T h u rsto n , A ., for cp tinting and repairs this y ear, 150 00
W etm o re, C. H ., for repairs this y e a r , - - - - 50 00
W h itn ey , M rs,, for repairs on co-ok room nnd p antry, 60 00
W h itlle se y , E ,, te shingle, the Conde: house, 200 00
W ilco x , A ., for repairs ©n b®use at Waioli-,
SOI).00
^6,3«1 00
^Contingent F und, fo m e e t’frxpenses ©f Medical D epartm ent,
$700'; G eneral iVleel in g. $700; D epository, $300,
do. expenses ro f returning‘families to D.>S., and incidentals,
1,700 00
-2,406.00
$10,281.00
8.
D r. Anderson's Letter of July 19, 1848,
T h e com m ittee to whom was referred the <oi.sideration o fD r. Ander^ o irs letter o f July 19th, read a long report, o f which the following is a
I n ie f abstract.
Never pei'haps ha ve w e, as a M ission,‘been called upon to •examine
.Tubject’Svnrore deeply affecting-our work,-our relations and our interests
?as }ieadsT>fifamilies, and as ambassador* o f the Lord Jesus, than those
?pre?eRfed in this com m unication of theTJoaid.
Passing by the facts stak 'd by the Sub-Com m ittee, and^their^eductrons
from those facts, we come at'o n ce to their resolutions and suggestions.
1.
W h d e we appreciate and "horror the kind and fraternal feeling in fbe
’Committee., winch s y m p a th ie s with the solitary,
at tlte s;wi>e tw»«e
*deom the ipnofposa^-enibraaed in tlie first four .ne9ahitieiis<Gif the (fctcttait-
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t'ial Com m ittee as inexpedient, inasmuch as g reater difficulties and less
unity would be the result o f such a division.
2. W e concur in the sentim ents o f the fifth resolution, and we shall
th ro w no obstacles in the way of those, who may wish to becom e H a
waiian subjects.
3. W e also concur in the propositions expressed in the sixth resolution*
4
W e approve also the suggestions contained in the seventh resolu
tio n ; and we will endeavor to carry them into •effect as fast and as far
as may be prudent and-safe.
5.
W e recom mend th a t, for the present, the D epository be conducted
as heretofore.
b. W e recommend that the Prudential Com m ittee accede to Mr Dim ond's proposals concerning his widbdrawment from tire lioard,
7. VVe recommend th at Mr. Rogers continue to superintend the print
ing office, until arrangem ent is m ade with the Prudential Com m ittee for
th e disposal o f the office and appurtenances to him.
8. W e approve o f the proposition contained in the«eighth resolufrota.
9. As the brethren, whose cases are mentioned in the ninth resolution,
liiv e signified their willingness to rem ain at their posts for the present,
we approve their decision, and recommend that the permission granted
them by the Board to return to the United S tates, be extended to future
y ears
10. W e would not have the Board nor our patrons at home place
m uch reli rnce upon the abiiitv r*f live H aw aiians lo support their pas
to rs; for they are a poor people., and they have just been decim ated and
disheartened by pestilence.
11. Our hearts respond prom ptly to the iw tes o f encouragem ent, of
cau tio n and o f exhortation, as sexpressed in the letter; and we feel th at
in the new relations and new trials, into which we are about to be
b ro u g h t, we shall need large m easures -of fait'h., and an entire consecra
tio n , which shall suffer ns to know noticing am ong this people but Christ
and liim crucified.
9.
Seminary <af Lahainahma.
V o ted, T® m ake over this Sem inary to the G overnm ent; it being un
d erstood that it is to be conducted on the sam e principles as heretofore.
10 .
Female
at JVailvku.
T h e com m ittee appointed to tak e into consideration the subject o f
winking certain modifications in this {Seminary, recom m ended,
1. T h a t Mr. B ailey open a ciay-sHr^ol for t*h©sc children, w hether na
tiv e or foreign, whose parents, guardians or patrons will pay a reasonable
sum for tuition.
2. T h a t s o ’long as the teachers wish it, they receive their support from
the Bpard, and pay into its treasury t he avails o f tuition, herds, lands, 4*c^
3. T h a t Miss O-rden, if agreeable to her wishes, tak e under her guar
d ian sh ip a num ber o f misses for doinestic training.
12
Puvahvu Sclwol.
Tire com m ittee on P unahou School recom m ended,
A. T h at a com m ittee he appointed to confer w ith the G overnm ent
F-egpcctfng the grant © fa tract oif liu d to endow ilue School in p art.
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2. T h at measures be.taken for fencing a part o f the land recently seceeured, so soon as it can advantageously lie done3. T h a t the teachers be charged two dollars per week each, for board,
and receive the same salaries as the families at Honolulu.
4. T h a t an appropriation be m ade for reroofing the buildings on the
Eastern wing
5. T h a t the appropriating com m ittee be requested to appropriate
$1000 for the erection o f a school house.
6 T h a t the herd at Punahou belong to the school.
7. T h a t th e School be open to scholars out o f the Mission, who desire
to study the languages, or higher branches, with the unanimous consent
o f the trustees, provided there is no school in Honolulu at which they
can pursue these studies, and provided that their admission does not ren
der an increase e f classes necessary.
8. T h at there be seven trustees, including the teachers, o f whom tw o
at least, shall be from those who have children boarding at P unahou;
and th at a m ajority of the votes cast be necessary to a choice.
13. Assignments.
T h e cem m ittee on Assignments recom m ended,
1. T h at all unfulfilled assignm ents o f last year be continued.
2. T h a t Mr. G reen revise the Church History.
3. T h at Mr. Green write a T ract on the Sabbath.
4. T h a t Mr. Bond furnish articles for R eading and D eclam ation, to be
printed in the Elele.
- 5. T h a t Mr. L .Sm ith prepare th e ‘Daily F ood,’ with questions and ref
erences, for 1851.
6. T h a t Mr. Gulick edit a collection o f T em perance H ym ns, to be
published in the form o f a T ract.
S
T h at Mr. Conde prepare a Sermon for the opening o f the next G en
eral M eetiug, and th at Mr. Bond be his substitute.
14.
Division of Herds.
T h e com m ittee recom m ended,
1.
T h a t the working oxen remain connected with the departm ents to
which they now belong, and th at the rest of the Honolulu and W aialua
herd be so divided as to allow each missionary and wife four cows with
their calves if not w eaned, and four bullocks; and each child one cow
with her calf if not w eaned, and one bullock.
"2. T h at each missionary be allowed to select his cows from those
which bear his private m ark, and in case of a deficiency, that the num
ber he made up from the excess in the herd, after others shall have se
lected their portions.
T his division will give to
cotvsm calves, bullocks, total.
H>
8
8
C astle and fam ily,
22
11
11
C lark
do.
18
9
9
C ham berlain do.
16
8
8
C ooke
do.
22
11
11
Dimond
do.
16
8
8
H all
do.
16
8
8
R ogers
do.
10
5
5
Sm ith L ., do.
22
11
11
Em erson do.
20
10
10
sGuBck
do.
89
89
178
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3 T h at Mr. L. Smith be allowed two cows extra, on account o f the
inequality ot the division to his fam ily, and his necessities.
4. T h a t after these selections shall have been m ade, the members o f
the Mission at Punahou be allowed to select 1wo creatures eacn for their
own use, to be held as other missionaries hold their herds.
5. T h at the rem nant o f the Honolulu and W aialua herd be granted to
Punahou School, to aid in carrying out th e designs o f tne Mission in r e '
jspect to it.
ti T h at each missionary m ake arrangem ent for the future care o f his
ow n herd.
7.
'That at. all other stations where there are herds, if,on apportioning
to each family in accordance with th e above rule, there be an excess,
that excess bo ■disposed of, and the avails put to the credit o f the A. B.
C. F M.. provided the division m eet the wishes o f the missionaries resi
dent. at the sta tio n .
15.
M edical Department.
T h e com m ittee recom m end,
1. T h at the Physicians o f the Mission m ake a reasonnble charge for
m edical services and medicines, both am ong foreigners and s ich natives
us are able to pay.
2. T h at Mr. Rogers have the care o f the D ispensary a t Honolulu as
heretofore.
16.
Standing Committees,
P rin tin g C o m m ittee— Messrs. C astle, C ham berlain, C lark, C ooke,
D ole, L S m ith , aiad Rogers*
T rustees o f Lahainaluna Sem in a ry.—Messrs. Alexander, Andrews,
Baldw in, B ailey, Conde, D w ight, H itchcock, and W h ittlesey .
T ru stees o f Hilo B o a rd in g School. —Messrs. C oan, Bond, L yons,
P aris, Pogire, Kinney and W etm ore.
Trustees o f P unahou S c h o o l.—Messrs. A lexander, D ole, C astle,
d a r k , E nerson, Rice and Gulick.
Committee to make appropriations f o r 1850, to prepare sta tistic s, etc.
—Messrs. C astle, C ham berlain, C lark, Cooke and L. Sm ith.
Miscellaneous.
1. V oted, T o invite all P rotestant Clergym en and ex-m issionaries,
who m ay be on the H a n d , to attend onr meetings.
2
T he request o f Mr. Ives to return to the XL S. with his fam ily, on
account o f kwpaired Ivealth, was granted, and D r.S m ith was appointed
to write t« the Board concerning their return.
3. V yted. T h at we cordially approve o f Mr. C. B. A ndrew s’ visiting
the United Stat*** f i r i n g the year, should it ap p ear to him to be his
duty to return thilher.
4 T he secular u£»Rt8 were appointed a com m ittee to dispose oT the
C hapin house and p re m is e s , for the benefit o f the Mission.
5 T he Mission authorized the secular agents to dispose o f the herd
left by Mr. Forbes at L ahaina, for the benefit o f Punahou School.
6 Mr. Cooke having relinquished his post as teacher o f the Yonng
Chiefs’ School, was invited to fill the place in the Depository vacated by
IVtr H all, who has left the Mission to become editor o f the Polynesian.
7.
Voted, T h at we assist the G overnm ent during the first week o f
January m taking the census o f th e H aw aiian people.
�8. T h e L o rd 's Supper was adm inistered S abbath afternoon, April 22,
and five children o f the missionaries united with the Mission C hurch.
R eso lved , T h at it be the duty o f each member of the Mission, in p re
paring his annual report, to prepare also an ab stract o f the sam e tor the
Minutes of the G eneral M eeting.
4
H A W A IIA N A S S O C IA T IO N , M ay 8 , 1849.
S ta tistic s o f the H aw aiian Churches.
T h e following report was adopted as th e form for making out the sta
tistics for the churches.
Received past year on exam ination.
W hole num ber received on exam ination.
W hole num ber received from other churches.
W hole, num ber dismissed to other churches*
Deceased the past year.
Church mem bers excluded, deceased past y e a r.
W hole num ber deceased in good standing.
Excluded th e past year.
W hole num ber rem aining excluded.
Now7 in r e g u l a r standing.
Children baptized past year.
W hole num ber baptized.
M arriages past year.
Population o f the field.
Proportion who attend public worship.
Voted> T h a t all unfulfilled assignments of last year be continued.
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�MINUTES
T h e meeting commenced W ednesday, May
a n d continued till Saturday, June 7th. Present,
Rev. T i t u s
“ D. B .
C. H
Rev H . K
Rev. J. F.
C oan,
Hi4o,
Lym an,
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W etmore, M . D ., “
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'4< L . L y o n s ,
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R H ITCHCOCK,
G. D WIGHT,
S m it h ,
N. C astle,
S. C o o k e ,
E . H. R o g e r s ,
D . D ole,
W. H . R i c e ,
J. S. E m e r s o n ,
B . W. P a r k e r ,
R ev.
Mr.
R ev.
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Kau,
K ealakekua,»
Kailua,
Waimea,
K o hala,
H ana,
Wailuku,
Lahaina,
J
ohnson,
Corresponding Members.
Mr. E d w a r d B a i l e y ,
Rev. W. P . A l e x a n d e r ,
•* E . W C l a r k ,
u P. J G u lick ,
.
Hawaii.
^ Maui.
,
Molokai.
Honolulu.
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Oahu
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Punahou,
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Waialua,
Kaneohe,
Waioli,
Kauai.
Present,
Wailuku,
Maui.
Lahainaluna, “ •
Honolulu,
Oahu.
Waialua,
“
O rgan ization .
Mr. S. N. Castle was chosen Moderator,
Mr. A. S. Cook e, Scribe.
R ev. E. W hittlesey, Assistant Scribe
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L is t o f Overtures and Committees.
!. Religious Exercises.
Messrs. Clark, Hitchcock and L. Smith,
2. General Letter.
•
Messrs. Emerson, Pogue and Johnson.
3. Standing Committees,
4. Reports of Stations.
5. Extracts from Reports for Printed Minutes,
Messrs. Bailey, Dole and W etmore.
6. Depository,
7. Location.
Messrs. Lyman, Alexander Hitch
cock, Parker and Johnson,
8. New Mission a t the Micronesran Islands.
MeSsrs. Coan, Clark and Dole.
9. Puraahou and Honolulu Lands,
Messrs. Alexander, Coan and Thurston.
10. Appropriation of Funds.
Messrs. Castle, Cooke and L, Smith,
11. Estimates for 1852.
12. House occupied by Mr. Hall, in 1849.
13. Correspondence,
Messrs. Lyons, Kinney and Dwight.
14. Hilo Boarding School.
Trustees, Messrs. Go
an, Bond, Lyons, Thurston, Kinney and W etmore.
!5. Punahou School.
Trustees, Messrs. Arm
strong, Baldwin, Clark and L. 'Smith, to go out of of
fice in two years,
Messrs. Taylor, Alexander, Hitchcock and Lyons, to*
go out of office in four years.
Messrs. Castle, Rowell, Lyman and Thurston, to go
cut «of office in six years.
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IB. Assignments.
Messrs. Baldwin, L. -Smith and Alexander.
Provisional Committee. Messrs. Castle, Clark anti
Emerson.
P rin tin g Committee. Messrs. Clark, Castle, Cook e
Dale and JL. .Smith.
4.
R eports o f Stations.
H i l o . — General Improvements.— Improvements ate
evident in the [increase of cultivation, in dwellings, fur
niture, dress, utensils, roads, bridges, etc.
Temperance.—-There are no licensed grog shops in
Hilo, and yet intoxication is seen from beer, cologne,
essences, etc., confined to foreigners. .Some cases of
intemperance among natives from fermented potatoes.
M eeting H ouses— Ten have been built, rebuilt or
essentially repaired during the year, at an expense of
about 2,000 dollars.
Common Schools*— T h ese have been sustained a«
usual. Nearly all (lie children of a suitable age are
gathered into the schools, and com mendable progress
has been made in studies.
P apacy.— This delusion *seems to be losing its hold
on the minds of nfany^ol its disciples. M any have left
them. Most of their sc IiooIs are disbanded, and iheir
congregations are few and feeble.
Seamen.— Several thousands have Visited this port,
a n d efforts have been made for their spiritual good,
by preaching, conversation, distribution of the Scrip
tures, books, tracts papers, etc.
Sabbath Schools.—‘F ull and ^interesting. Most of
the children and many hundreds of adults attend,iand
much good ^iias sfeeen done in this departm ent.
Contributions.— A steady advance has been <made
on former years, and *donatk>ns are made with more
l*
�cheerfulness, and a more i-niteSI-igent sense of obligation.
For foreign objects as fellows. A. B. C. F. M. $ 6 2 0 .
Am. Bible Soc. $ 100. Ana. Tem p. Union, $50- Am.
and For. Christ. Union, $ 5 0 .
Church.— For the most part .peaceful and prosper
ous. Revival influences on several portions of the
church. N um bed hopefully converted. Many things
to encourage and to strengthen the heart.
Hilo B oarding School,— Neither teac hers nor schol
ars have suffered any unusual amount o f sickness the
last two years. The studies have been the same as
usual. The general con doc t o f the pupils has been
i^ood. Reiigiotjs truth generally receives serious atten
tion. More than half of the scholars were church
members before entering the school Seven others
Jrave united with the church.
Dr. W etmore has attended to the medical wants of
the -school, and assisted in giving instrsction when h$k
■other labors would pernaiit,
More animal foed ha-s Ibeen used, naore of the veget
ables have come upon the tab£e in a sofid form, and
snore manual labor has been performed than form erly;
**nd all with satisfactory results.
T he avails of labor have exceeded those of any for
mer time, by more than $ 100 per year.
T h e number of pupils in Msay, 1849, was 62. Re
ceived since that time, M . Dismissed, 31. Expelled,
!i 1. Remaining in school, 54.
Statistics from the beginning. T he school oommen♦ced in 1836. Number ©f -rehollars the "first year, 12.
Ayerage number for the tw o next years, 29. Average
number for the remaining 12 years, 58. W hole num
ber admitted, 325. O f whom remained in school less
than a year, or were dismissed on account of iAness, or
•were expelled, 7-8* Entered the Seminary, 90. En•piged in teaching, but are not now teachers, [one
fourth of whom have deceased,] 60. W hole number
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deceased, 45.
Supposed to be now employed a»
teachers. 72.
Judges, 3. Tax gatherers, 3.
Gov
ernm ent school Sup., 2. Gov. sch. Treasurers, 2.
Pastor, 1. Licensed preacher, I.
T he whole expanse of the school to Uae Am. Board,
elusive of tlve support
iFire rmssioiiaiy teachers, has
£>een $5,,56$, <w an a v e r s e o f a borat $ $ 7 1 per year.
Dr. W etm ore^ays, during die past year our family has
foeen blessed -with a g*K>d degree of heaUth, while other
families on Hawaii have been visited with severe sick
ness, though not one of <$ur number has gone down fc©
th e grave.
Among the natives theiie has boen St tie sickness tine
past year, aside from their cutaneous and other diseas
es, which (continually abou r*d among them. Some give
•evidence that they prize medical attention by their vol
untary contributions,— others love the jugglery of heath
e n days, and <©ften try me exceedingly. W ithin ti e
past year <1 necerved the .-stain of $217/93 for services
«.nd medicines, moet of wlisch was paid by foreign resi
dents and seamen. Three tours have^been made within
the year, requiring an absence of 17 weeks from home.
T he school for half -caste children, taught by Mrs.
W etm ore, has been sustained through the year:; aver
age number of pupils, 15; whole number of weeks
taught, 3 9 ; amount received for her labors, $ 2 6 0 .
Studies pursued, reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic
and singing. T he children love their school and have
made good progress; they also seem much interested
in their Sabbath school; they have contributed $ 8 for
the Children’s Fund. W e hope that our labor in
their behalf will not be in vain.
K au.— T he pastor has endeavored to continue the
labors into which he had recently ente red, as far as he
was able with his inexperience and imperfect knowl
edge of the language. During the early part of the
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year, he with his family, spent a season with the mission
families at Hilo, bolh pleasantly and profitably. Dur
i n g ‘the past month their »little daughter was prostrated
with a dangerous illness, but the Lord was gracious,
and she is still spared to be a comfort to -them-at their
lormly station.
State e f Religion.—-Though there has been no gen
era*! religious interest, during the past year, yet a few
mercy drops have fa Hen in some places. T he number
of morning and other meetings have increased, and also
of those-who.attend-them, fifty-eight hacve been ad
ded to the church on profession of faith— most of whom
weere adults—^several from the papists— some interest
ing cases of inquirers at present— 3 of our good dea
cons have been called away by death— and new ones
installed.
Benevolence.— Out of fhe abundance df their pover
ty the church has contributed for support of pastor and
at the monthly concert, .in cash value, $15 2 . They
have also given considerable towards building three
meeting houses. To aid this work $ 1 7 6 have bm u
contributed by the friends of Zion at Honolulu.
General Improvements.— On account of the Isolated
situation of the people, they are not probably improv
ing as rapidly as in many other parts of tlie field.
However, there is some advance, in the number of catttle,
horses and goats, and in the quality of the roasd. They
are beginning to plant Irish potatoes and onions, and
the prospect is, that their products will rapidly increase.
Schools.— These have been continued through the
year, unembarrassed by want of funds. The schools
are not as good as wished, but the last report shows
an increased number of readers, writers and of those
who study arithmetic and geography. Twice during
the year there has been a school for teachers, aided by
Messrs. Lyman and Wetmore.
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P apacy.—T h e papists are still numerous in the fields
b u t less so than in former years. Many of them are
yank papists— full of bigotry and opposition to the truth.
No priest resides permanently in the field. The one at
Hilo comes over occasionally to prevent their people
from coming to the lig h t; and to quarrel with the gov
ernm ent officers., and to oppose them in the discharge
o f their duties.
Tem perance.— There does not appear to be a great
deal of intem perance in the field. A few church mem
bers have fallen into this sin. Many smoke tobacco;
we hope however their number is decreasing.
K e a lak e a k u a . — T h e years included in this report
laave been years o f quietness, peace and prosperity
among our people.
General Improvements.— T hese have not been great,
but we hope may be permanent. They appear in a
new road, and in extending roads already begun, in the
dress of the people, in building meeting houses, etc,
Church.— This we consider prosperous. W e hope
some portions of the field have been visited by the o ut
pouring of the Spirit. Consequently the church mem
bers have been awakened, and sinners we hope have
been converted.
Sabbath Schools are about as when last reported.
Almost all the children who attend the day schools are
found at the Sabbath school.
T he day schools are perhaps as prosperous as -could
be expected, considering the qualifications o f the teach~
<ers, books and school houses. They .are S>-1 taught by
24 teachere, and have connected with them 841 schol
ars.
Benevolence.—T h e people have made commendable
progress in this respect. They have contribute d at the
m onthly concert $163., for support of their pastor,$ 161,
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besides they have built and furnished four meeting;
houses, and spent $ 15 on the meeting house at the
station. Th-e whole would amount to at least $ 7 0 0 .
Intemperance.— There has been a good deal of
drunkenness .among the people, not however among
tbe church members. But very few of them have been
convicted of this offence.
R o manism.— There are nominally four places where
these hold meetings on the Sabbath. But for the most
part they haye no meetings except when the priest
with them.
K ail u a .— The labors or the -station, through t h e
goodness of God, have been performed without inter
ruption from ill health. The labors of one half of the
Sabbaths have been given to the station at Kailua and
one half to the out stations, of which there are now
five, and of course one Sabbath in ten is given to each
o f the out .stations, or about fiye to each during the
year.
Church.— T he great body of the church members
are not active as they should foe. Som e are active*
growing Christians, and are at their posts of duty,. The
cases of discipline have not been numerous. A fcsy
have been added to the church at each of our commuiv
ien seasons, principally from those long on the list of
inquirers, and most of tliem children of the church, in
all, fifty three.
Contributions.—T h e church has contributed for the
support of the pastor and na tive assistants ^considerably
ie«s than in the j e a r previous, being $ 9 8 . These con
tributions close with the year 1850. The monthly
contributions for the same year were $ 1 2 1 , of this
$ 3 3 were given for rebuilding the church in Kohala.
Schools.— The Sabbath schools at Kailua and the
o u t stations number betw een three and four hundred
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adults and children. T he common schools are twelve,
find fifteen teachers. Schools less by 8, and tcachers
less by 10 than last year,— a greater number of assist
ants not under regular pay by the government. Two
and in some places three schools have been brought to
gether under one teacher. Schools on the whole pros
perous.
Civilization.— Some progress in civilization— better
houses erected— more beasts of burden— more money
in circulation— a new article with many, and but few
know how to make a good and proper use of it.
Romanism.— Much the same as in the previous year.
They have four schools and four teachers and 171 pu
pils. T heir new stone edifice is about completed, and
is to be consecrated this month. There will probably
be a great gathering at the time, with the Bishop of
Oahu at their head. The result of which will be known
hereafter.
W aimea.— T he public schools have been as prosper
ous as could be expected. School houses have been
somewhat improved. They are better furnished than
in previous years. T he pupils have made some prog
ress in knowledge. A discouraging feature however in
the schools is a gradual diminution of pupils, and the
want of better qnalified and more energetic teachers.
T he Lord has smiled upon the churches, preserved
the members, with few exceptions, from outward acts
of sin. Cases of discipline have been much less fre
quent than at any former period since the great in
crease of church members. Some wanderers have been
reclaimed. Some portions of the church have been
revived, and received cheering accessions, mostly from
the youth.
Benevolence.— Considerable has been done by way
of benevolence. Some fallen meeting houses have
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been rebuilt, and injured ones repaired. 364 doITarf
have been contributed for the support of the pastor,
and 3 37 dollars contributed for foreign lands.
Temperance.— T he whole native population formi
one great Temperance Society. Cases of intemper
ance among natives have been very rare. Tem perance
celebrations have been observed as usual, and with the
usual interest.
Catholicism is evidently on the wane. T he decrease
of Catholic disciples has considerably exceeded the in
crease. But one Catholic school— and that containing
only 15 pupils has been kept in existence*
Mormanism.— This false religion has at length found
its way into this part of the world, and obtained a few
followers. Though probably no permanent ones.
Improvements.— Some improvements are observable,
and show that Hawaiians are capable of making ad
vances in knowledge, in civilization and in Christianity.
K ohala.— The missionary at this station has labored
under great embarrassments, the past year, in conse
quence of not having a place of worship that could
contain the people. H ence, in a measure, the difficul
ty of exciting any thing like a general enterprise among
the people. Hence too, in part, the low ebb at which
religious interests have stood through the year. During
the former part of the year his labors were quite as
frequently interrupted by prevailing diseases and by ex
cessive rains, as in 1849. Deaths were frequent. Ere
the end of June 200 of the people had been carried off.
T he people have advanced in industry and the acqui
sition of property. A market accessible to the larger
part of the population has afforded a channel for the
disposal of any amount of produce, and operated as a
wholesome stimilus to labor. W hilst earnestly enga
ged in seeking the things of this world, those who bear
the name of Christ have not ceased to remember that
�the clakns o f their Lord and Master were still upon*
themselves and their acquisitions. Their contributions
for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom have amount
ed, during the past year, to $ 8 0 0 in cash.
T he schools hold on their way, gradually, it is be
lieved, improving in efficiency, though decreasing in
numbers.
H ana, M aui.— T he health of the family at this sta
tion has not been vigorous, owing partly to a lack o f
variety in diet, and partly to the climate.
State of the people.— The desire for knowledge is
not increasing. Intem perance abounds to a great ex
tent at some seasons of the year. The people are fur
nishing themselves with more and better clothing, and
in other ways increasing the comforts of their houses*
T he number of those who own cattle, horses and donkies is increasing.
Schools.— Though the parents feel but little interest
in the schools, the children furnish themselves with
books and seem to desire instruction. The practice of
giving away school books is diminishing.
For the want of funds the schools were suspended
entirely during the first quarter of the present year.
For the same reason they are taught now but three
days in each week.
State of Religion.— There is a great stupidity on
this subject.
Several members of the church have been suspended
during the past year for intemperance from the use o f
fermented potato. T he prayer-meetings are but poorly
attended.
T he contributions for the support of the pastor since
our last meeting, amount to $221,75.
Contributions at Monthly Concert are $ 3 6 .
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WAILUKU.—-Considerable progress has been made in
temporals t he past year.
A good deal of foreign skill
and capital have been introduced. New places of
business have been opened. A goodly number of the
white population are worthy of commendation. They
form a valuable accession to society. There are others,
however, who oppose a barrier to the advancement of
feligion and good morals.
The natives are improving in industry and enters
prize. They are paying increased attention to agricul
tural pursuits. Some are accumulating property. All
have it in their power to secure many of the comforts
of life.
There have not been many cases of discipline in the
church. The members generally— it is hoped— have
stood firm. Congregations on the Sabbath have been;
about as formerly. A great deal of spiritual apathy,
however, has been observed. T he week-day meetings
not well attended.
W orldly prosperity has served to
4raw off attention from religion. Nineteen have been
added to the church the past year on profession, and
one excluded, a& will be seen by the statistics.
T he contemplated repairs on church edifice have
been commenced. T he shingling of the roof is com
pleted ; expense about $ 1 ,6 0 0 — all paid for. The
flooring of the house, and re-plastering of the ceiling
over head, may possibly be performed during the
current year. Funds for the purpose are being con
tributed, and some of the materials already purchased.
The church are now supporting their pastor indepen
dent of the American Board. $ 1 ,1 6 5 have been con
tributed during the past year for various purposes: such
us repairing house of w orship, and support of religious
institutions.
T he cause of education has received the usual
amount of attention. Schools have been in almost
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•constant operation. T he Protestant schools are 23 i n
number— scholars 733— of whom 407 are readers.
There is also a school of 40 scholars devoted to the
study of English language, and conducted by Dr. Rae.
T he cause of Romanism has not made any percepti
ble advance, unless it be in the matter of schools.
These, it may be, have improved some, both in number
and character.
A good degree of health has prevailed. The number
of deaths exceed that of births. ,
Mr. E. Bailey reports,— our family has been visited
with severe sickness since the last meeting, but all are
now in comfortable health.
School.— T he school for native and mixed races in
the English language, commenced June 26th, 1849,
and has continued to the present time, with the excep
tion of interruptions occasioned by sickness. The
teacher intends to resume his sciiool should adequate
health and strength be restored.
T he school has numbered about 40 pupils, half of
whom were* pure natives.
T he main thing taught
was the English language, and as a means of acquiring
it reading, pronouncing, translating, spell;ng, forming
sentences, writing, & c. & c., were also taught.
T he progress of the pupils was s low, b u t constant,
a nd gave promise
success if continued a length of
time. T he school was supported by th e parents. It
is earnestly desired that it be continued.
T he discipline is difficult, owing to the difficulty of
conveying ideas t o the minds of the pupils in English,
as it is undesirable to do so to any extent in the Hawai
ian language.
L ahaina.— Births, etc.— ln 22 months, the excess of
deaths over births is 2 4 8 ; which is 18 per month the
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first 6 months, D 5-12ths. per month the next 12
months, and 6 3-4 per month the last four.
There
are many signs that the native race are going out of
existence. The want of proper care of their bodies,
and especially of proper dietetic rules, is regarded as
one very great reason for the decrease. There is a
very great demand for the produce of the land ; under
these motives, industry is on the increase among the
natives— and their condition is generally improving;
native labour has been very high.
California has sent
iinany foreigners in arno'hg us.
Meetings on Sabbath and week-days have been kept
up with interest at Lahaina and our two out-stations—
also Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes at all these
places.
Meeting-houses.— Some progress has been made in
completing the church at Lahaina: the upper part is
filled with convenient seats. Two new churches have
been completed on Lanai, one of stone, and the other
a thatched building.
Concerts for prayer.— T he monthly concert for
prayer is observed the first Monday of the month at
each of our stations— also the anti-slavery concert the
last Monday of each month.
Support ©f Pastor.— The -church voted to support
their pastor, commencing with 1850— since that, they
have paid the pastor $9*2S,20.
Contributions.— In 1851, the people have attem pted
to raise $ 1 0 0 0 for completing the church— 500 are
already collected. From $ 6 0 to $ 8 0 have been col
lected at each of our monthly concerts.
Anti-S lavery
Concert for the year, 140— contributions of females
for the year, $ 3 8 3 .
Schools.— In Lahaina are 14 schools which have
enjoyed their usual prosperity.
There are 459
holarsc
�M olokai.— Health.— Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock have
*not had as good health as usual most of the time during
the two past years. And Mrs. H. has now nearly a
year suffered much from Neuralgia and symptoms of
Paralysis. T he physicians speak encouragingly o f her
ultimate recovery.
Pastoral labours and Sabbath Schools.-—Preaching,
iw ice on the Sabbath, and two Sabbath Schools, one
for adults, and one for children. Mr. Dwight has had
the superintendence of the morning school.
T he
average attendance of the sabbath school at the station
?has been about 300. All the children throughout the
island attend the sabbath school.
Congregation.— This has been uniformly good
most of the time the house has been filled, and at no
Jtime has our congregation been .small. T he morning
and afternoon services are more equal as to numbers
than ever before.
And throughout all the island,
meetings have been constantly and well attended ;
more than a usual number of youth of both sexes are
habitual attendants at the house of God.
Social improvement.-—In this there has been greater
advances these two years past, than in any former five
years.
The real wealth and domestic comforts of the
people are probably more than double to what they were
at the last general meeting.of the mission—agriculture
^especially, made almost unexampled progress.
Progress in religion.— This has been greater than in
rthe same length of time before, as the statistics will
-show.
N ot only have the sacrifices of the people for
religious purposes been nearly doubled, but they have
been withcomparatively little prompting. which shows a
decided increase in ,the value which they actually
attach to the Pono.
Organization for benevolent purposes.—T h e c h u r c h
a nd all those professing to love the Saviour in ea ch
�district, are regarded as constituting a benevolent
society, auxiliary to the one at Kaluaaha which is re
garded as the parent. Contributions are made monthly
and at the end of the year the avails are appropriated
to different objects, but principally to the Board, at the
vote of the general Session of the Church Lunas. A
sermon has been preached on the sifbject of benevolent
action the Sabbath afternoon previous to the monthly’
concert.
Female Benevolent Society for tlie poor.-—This em
braces the female members of the church from all parts
of the island, under the general superintendence of
Mrs. Hitchcock.
Contributions.— Support of the pastor, past yeair,
$ 4 8 3 . Monthly-Concert, past year, $ 7 TO. F or their
own poor, $T5. For aiding the education of D. H.
Hitchcock, $ 150. Whole amount of cash contributed
the past year, $ 1,418. Expended on meeting-houses
in cash, $1,000. In building material, about $1,000.
In labour, not less than $ 5 0 0 .
In all for meeting
houses, $2,500. W hole amount for religious purposes,
$3,418.
Molokai Schools, &,c.—The past two years have
been years of general health, and abundant pros
perity.
The decrease of the population has been
stayed, and the births in 1851 are more numerous than
the deaths ; 24 deaths from June to March, 1851, and
$8 births.
T he resources of the people have been greatly in
creased. They are becoming more industrious, and
are surrounding themselves with the comforts of
civilized life. Their houses are greatly improved, and
better furnished than formerly.
Several thousands of the sick have been visited and
attended, and for medicine, they have paid since March
4851, $ 1 9,50,
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'Books.— Of t’lese there have been sold for cash sincG
Dec. 1849, $ 3 2 0 .
Schools.— These are in a flourishing condition. The
debt has been all paid off. The children are gaining
knowledge, and are in advance of former yta’rs. Thfc
studies are ^reading, writing, spelling, mental and
written arithmetic, geography, algebra, drawing, elocu
tion, and vocal music.
A working school in connection with the regular
schools has been long in operation, and thus far hafe
worked well— in 5 quarters, begining with Jan., 1850,
and ending in March 31, 1851, the children have
earned $ 2 2 6 8 ,12 !in cstsh.
Miss Brown’s school has been in successful operation,
and in 2 years, 35 girls have been taught to knit.
In September last, a sewing school was established
with 12 scholars, which number has been increased to
35. They learn to cut and make quilts, pants, vest®,
jackets, and shirts, and earned in the 6 mouths by t leir
needles, $ 3 7 .
H o n o lu lu , 1st. Church — Order and peace has
reigned in Honolulu, notwithstanding the sword of war
s'has been brandished over it. The California market
has given an increased stimulus to industry and civiliza
tion, but some have been swept into the vortex of
avarice and dissipation.
Religion —Defections about the same as in former
years. The attendance on worship good— more than
usual attention to religion at some of the out stations
during the year, but no revival; 145 added to the
church by profession.
Benevolence.—-This church has entered upon the
work of self-support with much success. ‘Besides sup
porting their own rastor, they have contributed mor«
t han a thousand dollars to ot her objects,as will b e seen
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b y the following statistics, o r contributions. Support
of p&stor, $ 1000. Native helper at W ailupe, $87,52.
American Board, $ 5 0 .
Meeting h&use at Waimea
Kauai, $ 5 0 . Meeting houses in the field, $644,28*
Hell and fixtures at an out station, $ 6 0 . Tow er clock
in stone church, $ 2 00.
The above exceeds the contributions of the proceed
in g y^ar by about $ 8 0 0 , and has all been fn money.
A considerable amount ha« been contributed in
labor on meeting houses, and about $ 5 0 in. vegetables
-for the present General Meeting.
Sc’iools.— See statistics of Minister of Instruction.
There has been an increase of schools teaching the
English language.
Intem perance—-probfibrly increasing.
Tem peranee
meetings have lately been held, and - many names
obtained to the pledge.
H o n o l u l u , 2nd. Church.— The missionary at this
*^atio:i, though not so healthy and vigorous as formerly,
lias, nevertheless been enabled to attend to his various
duties during the year, with a very few exceptions.
Improvements.— The meeting-house roof has been
shingled, and otherwise repaired, at an expense of
$3,106.
Repairing the ceiling, painting the doors,
windows, and verandah, together with a fence around
the m^et’«ng-house yard, cost $ 3 7 5 mcfre, amounting in
all to $3,781. Some three and a half years have elapsed
since they commenced collecting funds ib r this object.
Some of this church and people in connection with
-some of the 1st church have built a framed meeting
house in Nuuanu valley, 40 feet by 24, with two panel
doors, 6 glass windows, & c., at an expense of $ 3 7 5 . A
mew-framed school-house has been built at the station.
Some 350, or 400 framed buildings have been erected
^n Honolulu and its vicinity the past year by the
government, by foreigners, and by natives. .Much
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expense has been laid out in building-a reservoir, and
in conducting a good spring of water in iron pipes from
Nuuanu to the sea-side,— and also in building new
wharves.
Benevolence.— A goodly ni&nber of the church
contribute liberally, all things considered.
It cost#
nearly all that a poor man can raise in these hard timen
to live from day to day, especially in the vicinity of
Honolulu. But as in all other churches .and congrega
tions, so in this.
Some who are in very comfortable
circumstances do little or nothing for benevolent pur
poses. About one-fourth of the members of the church
do nothing for ihe support of their pastor.
Contributions.— $ 6 1 8 for shingling the meeting
house at the station .; $1 1 7 for building the meeting
house at Nuuanu ; $ 4 0 0 for support of pastor ; $ 8 5
for monthly concert; $ 125 paid for medicines.
Trials.— Trials of professing Christians grow with the
growth of this city, and increase with the increase of
the foreigners* who are multiplying the number ol
hotels, eating-houses, grog-shops, beer-shops, theatres,
circuses, & c.— ail crying, give us your money, give ua
your daughters.
Schools.— There are 13 protestant schools in this
parish; 13 teachers— about 5.00 scholars.
These
schools are n<*>t as flourishing as formerly.
The
teachers often threaten to abandon their,schools entirely,,
on account of the small compensation which they
receive ; and hence is to be attributed much of their
inefficiency.
Popery.— T he papists have two schools within the
bounds of this parish, embracing 82 children. A few
of the children in the protestant schools, being unwil
ling either to obey the laws of school, or be corrected
by the teacher for disobedience, have been admitted
into .the .schools of th erap ists.
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So with regard to a few fallen church m em bers:
rather than repent, and return to the privileges and
duties of the church, they have joined themselves to
the man of sin.
Punahou School.— B aring the past year the school
feas been in operation 36 weeks. The studies of quite
.n number of the scholars have been much interrupted
by ill health and sore eyes. From the latter cause,
some have lost entire terms. The average number of
scholars has been 35.
For this number, the studies
and recitations have been unusually numerous. The
.task of the teachers has been hard. Another teacher
is much needed.
There has been some seriousness am ong the scholars,
and one or two e»«es of hopeful conversion.
E wa.— T he state of religion for the past two years
has been on the decline— the spirit of the world has
crep t into the church—the desire to get .property has
occupied too much of their attention to the exclusion
of the one thing needful. Nevertheless, there is a
goodly number walking in the fear o f the Lord.
‘Several of our most active and efficient members ha**e
passed into the better world, and their places have no£
been filled W others.
Contributions for the year 1S50 for the support o f
Pastor, $ 2 0 0 .
French Protestant Missionary Society,
$ 1 5 . Support of Postor first half of present year,
-$170.
They ane now making *efforts for repairs of
their chanel, and lia^ve not been called iipon for other
contributions.
W aialua.— S tate of the Church.— Additions to t?he
church have been fewer the past year than in several
^proceeding yeans
But attendance on religious wor
ship on the Sabbath has been good, about as usual in
years past. Meetings of several days’ continuance have
been held in some of the m ost distant portions of the
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field.
Also meetings of two days’ continuance hat*#
been held, and with apparent good effects, previous to
the quarterly communion of tfie church.
People
h ate been frequently absent from the field for many
days to* seek means* to purchase fends, and otherwise
benefit their temporal condition,
Kahuku church, formerly a portion of the W aialua
field, will now give a separate report.
Schools have declined the past year, partly in conse
quence of teachers forsaking them for better pay in
other work, and partly in consequence of the encouragment given to boys to become herdsmen and bullock
catchers.
But parents seem to feel that education is
the hope of their children in these changing times.
New, and more attractive books much needed.
Benevolent efforts.— W aialua church contributed to
funds of A . B. C. F. M. $ 100 ; to aid the W estern Mis
sion $ 1 7 ,6 9 Repairs on meeting house, $31,50. M a
terials for shingling meeting house, $949,10.
Hauula church have contributed towards their meet
ing house, between $ 2 0 0 and $ 3 0 0 . Funds now in
the hands of a native committee. House remains as it
was the year before, owing to the difficulty of employ
ing workmen to build it*
General improvement,— The people of the District
of W aialua have purchased pasture and other lands, to
an amount of 11,000 or 12,000 acres, most of which
has been paid for. Nearly half of the people of the
district now own lands by an allodial title. T h e
good effects of which, it is hoped, will yet appear.
Conveniences of life are multiplying among the people.
Papists have made no apparent advance ; their
schools in the field are now but 3, and scholars not
over 75, or 80 in all.
K ahuku.— Rev. James Kekela was ordained Pastor
over the church of Kahuku in December, 1849. He
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says in his* report, that meetings have been well attend
ed. A good many ^have forsaken the papists, and at
tend the protestant worship. One school teacher with
most of his scholars has came over to the protestant
side.
Two Sabbath Schools, one for adults in the Daify
Food, and one for children in the Catechism. Three
meetings on week-days.
Contributions.— For support of pastor for one year
and a half, $ 2 0 0 .
K aneohe.— Our labours am ong'the people o f om*
charge have been attended to as in previous years, and
the Lord has remembered them in mercy. No wasting
sickness has been sent among them. Various meetings
for instructions, schools, Sabbath schools, and teaching
have been attended to, much as in former years.
There has been no defection in the church. Sabbath
congregations have been well attended.
There are in the field, two out stations occupied by
two licensed native preachers.
They receive their
support from the people among whom they labour.
Benevolent efforts.— T he whole amount of contribu
tions among the people in the year 1850, was $ 6 8 1 .
This amount was contributed in money, and has been
expended in shingling the the meeting house, and pay
ing the native preachers.
Schools.— Children's schools have been kept upy
and generally well attended for the past two years.
During the year 1849, we lost several new and good
school-houses by the destructive gales of that year.
Romanism.— I am not aware that the papists hav
increased any in number for the last two years. T here
are considerable numbers in the district. Their semi
nary is in this district, and has about 30 boys taken
from the different islands*
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Improvements.— Some improvement is made in civi
lization. A few build better houses, and more perm anent ones than they have formerly had. A few
have bought lands with lee simple titles. T he means
of acquiring is greatly increased, but it is matter of
regret that they are prodigal uf what they acquire.
W aim ea, Kauai .— T he attendance of the people on
pubhc worship, and their attention to the word preached
has been as good as in any year since tiie residence
of the present pastor among them.
T he people have been engaged in collecting mate
rials for a house of worship, but it has been a slow and
laborious business. During the year, the timber which
was 15 miles distant in the mountains, has been drawn
half way to the beach. In two or three months, we hope
that it will be all upon the spot. T he principal part of
the building stone has been cut o u t ; but it is still a
mile distant. About 15 fathoms of wood for burning
the lime have been cut, and piled up in the mountains,
which is yet to be brought down, stick by stick proba
bly, on m en’s shoulders, a distance of 7 or 8
miles.
Besides the labor performed by the people for the
house of worship, they have paid during the year for
benevolent purposes, $ 7 1 4 in cash.
T he schools have been in a flourishing condition, with
the exception of the painful fact.— that the number of
the children in the schools is yearly diminishing.
K oloa.— Religious services have been held regularly
on the Sabbath at three several places in the district—
viz., at Koloa, Lihue, and W ailua: at the two last
mentioned places, meetings have been held regularly
on Thursdays—and at Koloa, on W ednesdays and
Saturdays.
Meetings have also been held, more or
less regularly in most of the villages in the district.
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Sabbath School's and Bible Classes h ate also been sus
tained at Koloa. mid ?-t the two j rircij al out staiidrs.
The meetings have usually been wt 11 attei dt d,— and
many, it is believed, have been attentive listeners to the
preaching of the gospel.
In November, a protracted meeting was hrld, which
seemed to be followed by the divine bl< ssirg. Thirty
persons stand propounded for admission to the church.
T he am ount of contributions for benevolent clje c ts
lias been reatly increased. T he sum is $4*22.68.
T he scriptures are in the houses of the people, and
are read. More than 60 bibles, besides testaments,
have been sold for cash, during the last 6 months.
Though the number of scholars is rapidlydiminishing,
the schools have been kept up with about the same^
degree of interest as in former years. In three years,
the number of children in the schools has diminished
from 527, to 379.
W a io l i — A tolerable degree of health has been en
joyed by the families of the Waioli Station.
Labors as in former years. Tw o sermors, Sabbath
school and adult class on the SaLbath, ti e W ednesday
and Saturday meetings at the station— also monthly
concert, and daily morning mt etings.
A weekly
Thursday meeting at Koolau, and such other week-day
meetings as time and opportunity have allowed. Meet
ings have been well attended, with some tokens of the
divine favor.
Eighty-two persons have been added to
the church by profession, the past year.
Contributions.— On the increase.— $ 5 0 0 have been
given the last year— viz., $ 146,20 fc r Monthly Concert,
and $ 353.00 tow ards repairs of Church.
Popery.— No advance,— only one school of about 20
pupils.
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Common Schools.— 11 Protestant, and 1 Catho
lic— 400
ipiIs ab >it 20 of them papists. School#
out of d*bt, and funds on hand.
Waioli Select School— Under the superintendence
of Mrs. Wilcox, and taught by a pupil of L. Luna, ha#
embraced over 30 pupils— 6 or 7 of wnom graduated
at the close of the last term-^-scuool, on tue wliole,
prosperous.
(For Statistics, see page 2$.)
6. Messrs. Castle and Cooke havi ig pronosed to take
th e goods in the Depository at cost, going back to 1849,
when account was taken of said goods; and having of
fered to furnish goods to the Mission for ti e equivalent
of five per cent on the cost, $ nOO per annum, the use
of the available cish belonging to tin* Mission, and the
use of the Depository with all its apnurtcnances, it wai
Voted, T hat we reco nmend to the Prudential Com
mittee te grant to S. M. Casein a >d A. S. Cooke a re
lease on the basis of the 7th Resolution.
7. On the recommendation of the Locating Com
mittee it was, Votpd, To remove Mr. Pogue from Kealakeakua to Lahaina-luntu
8. T he Committee on a New Mission having taken
considerable pains to coll;-cl information concerning the
Kings Mill grouj.) and the Caroline Isles, came to the
conclusion that it is not* expedient, at pr«.*se it. t» at
tempt the establishment of a mission on any of the
K ing’s mill group. Arid they recommend that during
the year I ->5*2. providence p<-r nittiog, an exnedition
be fitted out for the puroose of ex lori <g tliese groups,
and. if practicable, of establishing a mission on one of
;the Caroline Islands.
J9. V qIm i T M the 80 acres ofJand lying S. j&nd
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fi.E . of (he Ptmahou enclosure, be regarded as belong
in g to the Honolulu Station: 11 yeas, 7 nays, and 3
being of the »ojiitm>n that the two stations have a com
m on right in the land.
Resolved, T h at Punahou proper except the 80 acre*
aforesaid, be. and the same is hereby considered as belongingto the Fifhahou School.
T he Honolulu brethren consent to relinquish their
claims to the 30 acres erf land, more or less, lying S.
©f the Punahoa ^enclosure on condition that, the 4*2
acres of unenclosed :land N. of the road h nding into
Manoa, be given for the use -erf the Honolulu herd;
and that the funds of the HonoJulu and Waialua herd,
now on hand, be employed to ^procure an additional
piece ©f pasture.
10. A ppropriation o f Funds.
Memorandum of Special Grants for 1851.
Chamberlain, !V?rs. L., for repairs .
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Cende, D T ., re b u k in g & do.
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Dwight, S. (J .biiikimg Kitchen and do.
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Emerson, J S.* for *ecovering
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Hitchcock, II. R., repairs
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Ives, Murkv for expenses incurred on house
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"Lyman, D. B., for repairs
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P arker, B. W v,
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Rogers, E. H,, repairs
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Thurston, As ft, o«* , and rebuilding study in part
W hitney, Mrs. M. P , building kitchen
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W etmore. O I f., re ^ irs , and painting
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Depository
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Expenses extraordinary
Medical Department .
General meeting
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“Punahou to pay debt.
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T o complete house
I0rdin iry*expen*es
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1000.00
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�12. Voted, To refer the decision of the question re
lating to the house occupied by Mr. Hall, to the Pru
dential Committee.
Voted, To refer Mr. D imond’s request for his pro
portion of the Honolulu herd, to t^e Prudential Committtee.
13. Voted, T hat Mr Alexander, and Mr. Emerson,
be requested to reply to Mr. Hunnewell's letter regard
ing Kekela.
14. Voted, T hat the avails of the sale of the Hilo
mission herd be appropriated to t he Hilo Boarding
School.
15. The Mission voted to make some changes in the
Punahou School, for the purpose of extending its influ
ence, and increasing its usefulness :— viz.,
T hat the school be open to scholars of good cha
racter, not connected with the mission families, to-a*
great an extent as the number of teachers, arid the
limited accommodations of the establishment will admit,
at the discretion of the trustees.
T h at the trustees be elected by the American Mis
sion, and the corresponding members, as long as the
mission shall continue ; and in case this mission shati
cease to exist, the trustees shall be elected in such
manner as the A. B. C. F. M. shall direct.
T hat the trustees be elected in classes of four e a c h ;
the first class to go out of office in two years—the
second in four years— and the third in six years.
T hat the teachers be, ex officio, trustees of the
school.
T h at the new school-house be completed as soon a*
possible.
T hat the aid of the American Board be sotfght in
^procuring funds for the support of another teacher, & c.
T hat ten dollars a term for tuition >becharged for
^common branches.
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16. A ssign m en ts.
1. Completion of arithmetic, to Mr. Bishop.
2. Ai o ko La for 1852, with quest ions and refer
ences, to Mr. L. Smith.
g. Compend of universal history, to Mr. -Baldwin.
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A manual of*church discipline, to Mr. Thurston.
5. A first reading book, to Mr. Emerson.
6. That we depend on M r.L. Andrews, in connec
tion with the government, to furnish amatlas .with ques
tions for schools.
7. T hat the Elefle'be edited-by Mr. Rogers.
8. Revision of the Hawaiian Lira, to Mr. Rowell.
"9. Revision of church history, to Mr. Green.
10. History of birds, with cuts, to Mr. W hittlesey.
11. Historical chart, to Mr. Baldwin.
42. Revision of Himeni Hoolea, to Mr. Lyons.
]&. -Completion of Political Economy, to Mr. Arm
strong.
14.
A s?t of thirty tracts, not to exceed 4 page^
-each, for gratuitous distribution, one to each meniber
*of the mission.
Voted, T h at Mr. Rogers be authorised to distribute
■the tract, “ Life of Bartimeus Puaaike,” to such of the
mission as may desire i t ; and that they give it away,
or sell it at their own discretion.
Voted, T hat we prepare our table of statistics,
both in English and Hawaiian, for the benefit of native
pastors.
Voted, T h at Messrs. Alexander and Clark be re
quested to notify native pastors to prepare their reports
for our general meeting.
Voted, T hat we recommend to the Board to accede
to Mr. Rogers’ proposition.
Voted, T h at Mr. Castle confer with the Board con
cerning Mr. R .’s proposition.
On the 5 th of June, a Missionary Society Auxiliary
itoothe A. B. C. F. M., was formed ; the missionaries
�g^rcerHftiy, an*i qmte a number of ethers, becoming
members. Ti»e objeet-of the society is the propagation
of l&v tngdhcd Christianity .in tIce islands of th e Pacific^,
or i'i other parts of the worii.
Members are expected to contribute not less than one
dollar annually to the funck'of £hetsociefcy.; ;and any
one may beco ne a Jife member., ?by paying $ 1 0 .
T*ies icietyrts'to us^et ammjsil}, «r bienniafly. for fbe
election of o'Beers, ;and the transaction of business, or
ft1ties lay precelin^-the last W ednesday of May.
iLev B. W . Parker was appointed to preach the
cermo i at the next meeting of the ieociety.
Jiesv. L . Lyons ;is his substitute.
Wolel* T hat we recommend to the ^Prudential Com enittee to comply »with :Mr. Alexander’s request in rela
tion to uis purchaahig the Richatds house, <yard, anfl
a swaM piece ofJand near by..
Voted, T hat Mr.. Castle be :a committee to confer
with the Board, regarding ithe adjustmtipt <of lands
‘L ahaina.
V o bod, T hat, iin out opinion, the . f a c t t h e r e being
but *>ne encumbent at :as!ation .where fcwo, or more
;fd m!i'‘s Iihvo roaideSi, d©<!S not necessarily ^entitle him
to all, either of the lands. or df th e herd oT that statioi^
iipo 1 his ‘leaving the .seiwice*of Hie i>oard on the basis
o f the 7 t*i resolution ; btit that, in our view, each se
parate case should Lbe eonei8e*e4Lhy iitseif, as it 111^
arise.
tVoteB, Tlm t th e lertfThren ?on K auai, In connection
with Mr. Thursto 1 ;an<i the \seeular agents, foe a com
mittee to dkvide ‘the mission :lanfls at 3£dloa.
fia tjlv z y . T h at wa do not tflfirik 5fhat Mr. <Sulick,*in
allowing lii nsdlf to b? ^elected torthe legislature, has
JWfeitefl the prtsr* I :g confer red Iby the 7 th .resolution.
Voted, T h at w e approve *lf tfhe application cjf Mr.
H h ciic jck to <t.*e Hruduftlial Com m ittee .for his:rdlease<
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Voted, T h at we cordially approve of Mrs. Whitney*#
intended visit to the United States, for her health ; and
we recomnaend to the B<*ard that they defray her ex
penses.
Voted, T hat Mr. Parker prepare an abstract of the
minutes for the E kle.
Religious Services.— Mr. Conde, moderator o f las*
general meeting, preached, May 16, by appointment.
During the Session, rdigiotra meetings were occa
sionally held with the childrenOn the last Sabbath of the Session, the sacrament
e f the Lord’s .supper was administered. It was *
solemn and interesting «( asoa,
June 7., adjourned to the second W ednesday of May*
1853, unless previously called tqyethe-r by d^e Pxovi
sional Committee.
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Account of Printing from Jan. 1, 1849, to Jan. I, 1850.
mo.
New Testam ent, (incomplete)
iJ.iily Food, 1850,
Scripture Evidences,
Temperance Hymna,
Hawaiian Messenger, 12 numbers,
Genera] Letter,
Minutes of General Meeting,
Expenses.—Paper, 490 reams, at $3 per ream „
Pitid workmen
Ink, 751b*., at 88c. per lb.
12
24
12
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pp. copies.
213 10,000
144 15,000
500
120
5,000
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4,000
48
60
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60
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11,470,00
850,25
66,00
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$393,50
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for books reported.
112,00
544,68
$1050,18
Account of Printing fro:n Jan. 1, 1350., to Jan. 3., 1854 mo.
New Testam ent, (complete),
-D.'.ily Food for 1851,
Hawaiian VIessence r>23 numbers,
‘Laws'fer-Cjoverurnent,
General Letter,
Jobe equal to
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180 Reams of paper, at $3 per ream,
75 lbs. of ink,, at 88c. per lb*#
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Rindingt^one from Jan. 1849, to Jan. 1850.
Ai o ka L a, 15,000. Testam ents, 1,800. 8vo B’bles, 400. Lira, 1250.
He^u K:\kau, 900 Helu Kamalii, 3,000. Niele, 500, Geography, 600.
Maps, 30. Jobs of various kinds, 800.
Mr. Rogers’ Report o f Binding from Sept. 1 , 1S50 to Jan. 1, 1851,
H elnm au, 1,700, Heluknkau, 300. Geographies, 100 Octavo BiMes, 225. Ai o ka la, for 1851, 15,000. Kmmumn, 5,700. Ao Sepela,
360 Himerii Moolei, 300. Vocabularies. 150 Friends, 600. Ikemua,
.140. Job?, 480 volumes.
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�H A W A IIA N A SSO C IA T IO N .
M ay and June, 1851.— Association was calfed to
gether by Moderator of last meeting.
Rev. J. S. Emerson was chosen Moderator, and Rev*
E. Bond, Scribe.
L is t o f Overtures.
1. The improvement of the native ministry.
2. Transfer of church members.
3. Tem perance.
On the first overture, Resolved—
T hat we recommend that the missionaries on the
icveral Islands meet, at le>st, annually, in connection
with the native clergymen and delegates, for the pur
poses of religious and mental improvement.
On the third overture, Resolved—
T h at it is expedient for the members of this associa
tion, who are heads of families, to form domestic tem
perance societies in their families, on the teetotal prin
ciple.
Also Resolved, T h at Rev. E. T . Taylor be requested
to order from U. S. 50 engravings, more or less, suita
ble for domestic temperance pledges, fitted with neat,
but plain frames and glasses, to be paid for by mem
bers of this association.
Likewise Resolved, T hat we return, in making out
the statistical tables for church reports, to the form used
in the year 1848, and immediately preceeding.
Also Resolved, T h at Rev. Asa Thurston be the act
ing pastor of the church at Kealakeakua for the current
year.
Adjourned, to be called together by Moderator, June
6, 1851.
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