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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.
��M f P¥ IJ T E S ,
In consequence of information from the United States
of the designation and departure of helpers to join this
mission, viz: Rev. Messrs. H u n t and W h i t t l e s e y and
their wives, and Rev. Messrs. A n d r e w s and P o g u e , and
Miss M a r cy W h i t n e y , the decision of a biennial meeting
was altered, and a General M eeting was convened in the
School H o u se at H onolulu, on Friday, M ay 31st, 18 4 4,
and continued by adjournments until Ju n e 15th. M e m b e r
present:
Rev. D. B L y m a n ,
Hilo,
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Rev.
Mr,
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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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Kau,
Kealakekua,
W a im e a,
Hana,
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A S. C o o k e ,
H . O. K n a p p ,
E. H . R o g e r s ,
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enry
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imond,
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ishop,
A. B. S m i t h ,
M aii
Honolulu,
L o w e l l Smith,
L e vi C h a m b e r l a i n ,
S. N . C a s t l e ,
E. O H a l l ,
Rev. D a n i e l D o l e ,
4< B. W . P ark e r,
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W ailu k u ,
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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Oahu.
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Punahou,
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
^
8
800
600
1,5’JO
4 27 1,000
12 60 j 600
8 40
600
8 40 f 400
ft
6 1,000
12 144
6i)0
36
250
40
600
U 221
£•] 10S
£37
7,750
4;,600
2,400
134,400
162,000
27,000
£6,000
24 „000
16,000
6,000
86,409
9,000
20,00*0
561,809
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ft ft P O R T S
OF
STAfld&H.
(1844.
B indery at Honolulu.
B ind er’s report for the year ending April 1st, 1F44*.
Now on
Bound the Dis
hand.
past year. tributed,
9,700
238
Octavo Bible* . k . . .
. . .
350
410
51
Quarto Bible, . . . . . . . . .
100
268
1,532
Old T estam ent, vol. I. . ■ . . .
250
Old Testament, vol. I I. . . . k .
3,000
12mo Bible
150
150
Ai o ka la for 1844, . . . . . . 12,000 12,000
6,100
800
P ilg r im ’s P r o g r e s s ....................... ...
1,800
1,800
200
3*25
1,800
300
H y m n s with N otes, > > » . . .
500
300
800
H i m eni Kamalii^ . . . . . . . .
3,000
5,000
8,000
K u m u M u a , .................. . * . 6,000
4,000
10,000
K u m u L u a , ...................... ...
11,800
200
H elu N aau , (part 1st,) . . . . .
1,000
460
H e lu N a a u , (complete,) . . . .
2,000
1,000
2,000
H o p e o ka H elu N aa u , . . . .
9,000
4,000
H e lu Kamalii, ...................... * .
13,000
i -'
150
1,000
H a i loa a , ................................
1,500
500
2,000
Ao kiko, . . . . . . . . . . v .
250
500
250
K um u Kahiki, . k .................. .
218
Jo b s of various sizes, . . . . . .
E xpenses.— W a g e s of the w o rk m e n ,$728 25; sundries,
$53 35; binding materials, $313.
Total, $1,099 50.
R ece iv ed .— F o r job-work, $82 96.
3. U p.p orts o f Stations.
M issionary Sem inary at L a h a in a lu n a , M a u i.— N um ber
o f scholars at the commencement of the year, 22 in the 1st
class, and 50 in the 2d class. A new class of 57 was re
ceived at the commencement of the year, and a theological
class was formed at the same time. 135 pupils.
Health of the school good, till near tlie close of the year*,
When a large number were suddenly attacked with fever,
in consequence of taking improper food .
D eaths among the pupils 2, both absent from the Semi
nary; 3 others were dismissed on account of ill health,'
and 3 expelled for bad c o n d u c t .
General deporrnent of the scholars good.
�18 i i . )
REPORTS
OF S T A T I O N S .
?
Rev. E. W. C lark removed to take the pastoral charge
of the church at W ailuku; was succeeded by Rev. Wm.
P . A lexander, who entered upon his labois in the Semina*
ry in the latter part o f July.
T h e r e has been but one regular examination during the
yea r; and that in J a n u a r y — continued during three days,
and in the following branches: writing, music, arithmetic,
scripture geography and exercises on the globe, algebra, ge
ometry. natural theology, moral philosophy, composition and
declamation: the select class, in English; and the theologi
cal class, in didactic theology and composition of sermons.
T hirty were regularly dismissed at the close of the year.
N o new class will he taken into the Seminary the coin
ing year, as it is much desired the efforts of the teachers be'
concentrated on a smaller number.
Female Sem inary , at W a ilu k u , M a ui.— T he health of the
school has been better than usual. A few were removed
from the school on account o f ill health of long standing.
T w o of them have since died. T he general health of the
school has been good.
T h e course of studies, much as formerly; thorough irt*
struction has been attempted in the rudiments of geogra
phy. m ental and written arithmetic, moral philosophy, nat
ural theology, C h ild ’s Book on the Soul, reading, writing,*
and a few lessons in drawing.
T w o hours are employed each day by the pupils in study.
T h e buildings, are now complete, and will accommodate'
10 scholars.
Received into the school the past year, 21; rn&rried, 8f
present number, 47; of whoin 5 are church -members.
Boarding School for Boys at H ilo , H aw aii.—-The health
of the scholars has been g ood. T e n left the school at this
commencement of the yea r; fifteen others were sent to the
Mission Seminary; and a new class of twenty-seven were
received; so that there were sixty-eight scholars during
the year; of whom thirty-seven are members of the church.
T h e studies were much as in former years. T h e disci
pline and government of the school were easy.
The
whole number who have been members of the school, during its existence of eight y ea rs, is 183; of whom 55 have
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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
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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.
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�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
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BOARDING
A ND
SELECT
SCH OOLS.
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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
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0011
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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
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501
50|
50 |
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501
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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
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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
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50
50
50
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50
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50
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25 I
25!
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1
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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
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113963
295500
16
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18776
04
22716
04
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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.)
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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.
�26
(1844.
LOCATION OF T H E
N EW B R E T H R E N .
T he missionaries constituting the tenth reinforcement to
this mission, of whose embarkation in the brig Globe we
received notice previous to the time of our general meeting,
having been preserved from the perils of the ocean, to
which they were exposed in the early part of their voyage,
arrived in good health and safety on the loth of July.
O n the 23d, the brethren of O ahu, in pursuance of the
vote of the general meeting, designating them a committee
o f location, met to assrgn to the new brethren their stations.
After some discussion and consultation, a sub-committee
consisting of M essrs. Bishop, P a rk e r and Chamberlain
was chosen, with a view to consult further and bring in a
report. T h ey reported as follows; and the report, after a
full consideration of each article separately, was adopted:
T he sub *comniittee appointed by the Oahu brethren to
consult with the newly arrived missionaries, and nominate
them to the different stations designated by the mission,
beg leave to report:
1. T h at they recommend M r. and Mrs. Whittlesey to
be stationed at H ana.
2. T h a t they recommend M r. and Mrs. H u n t to be
stationed at K au.
3. T h a t Mr. P o g u e be recommended to Koloa.
4. That Mr. Andrews be recommended to Molokai.
�27
1844.)
H A W A IIA N ASSOCIATION.
>
E xtracts from the M inutes of the Hawaiian Association,
convened at Honolulu, J u n e 1844:
V o t e d , T h at the appointments o f last year b e con
tinued.
V o t e d , T h at those brethren who have no appointments,
be at liberty to choose their own subjects for the coming
year.
V o t e d , T h a t the Rev. M ark Ives be the pastor of the
church at Kealia.
V o t e d , T hat the brethren on M aui be a committee to
license David M aro to preach the gospel.
R e s o l v e d , T h a t it is the sense of this association, that
the Rev. Lorrin A ndrews devote his entire labors to seamen
at Lahaina, provided a competent support can be procured
for him for that purpose.
V o t e d , T h a t the Rev. S. C. Damon, and Rev. D.
Baldwin, be a committee to confer with the Rev. L. Andrews on this subject.
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T H E M IN U T E S
OF THE
GENERAL MEETING
uf the
SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION,
H E L D A T H O N O LU LU
MAY a n d JUNE, 1846.
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�MINUTES.
The members of the Sandwich Islands Mission assem
bled in General Meeting in the stone meeting house at
Honolulu, on Wednesday, M ay 13, 1846, at 9 o’clock,
a , m . and continued their sessions till June 5, Present,
Rev. T it u s C o a n ,
Hilo,
Rev. D. B. L y m a n ,
Hilo,
Rev. C och r a n F o r b e s ,
Kealakekua,
Rev. M ar k I v e s ,
Kealakekua, }>Hawaii.
Rev. A sa T h u r s t o n ,
Kailua,
Rev. J. D. P a r i s ,
Kau,
Rev. T . D. H u n t ,
Kau,
H ana,
Rev. D. T. C o n d e ,
H ana,
Rev. E . W h i t t l e s e y ,
Wailuku,
Rev. E . W. C l a r k ,
Rev. D. B a l d w i n ,
Lahaina,
Lahainaluna, J
Rev. W . P. A l e x a n d e r ,
Lahainaluna, I
Rev. J. S. E m e r s o n ,
Kaluaaha, }
Rev. H . R. H it c h c o c k ,
R ev. P. J, G u l i c k ,
Kaluaaha, > Molokai.
R e v . C , B. A n d r e w s ,
Kaluaaha, )
Rev. R ic h a r d A r m s t r o n g ,
Rev. L o w e l l S m i t h ,
M r. S. N. C a s t l e ,
M r. E. O, H all,
>Honolulu,
M r. E . H . R ogers,
M r. A. S. C o o k e ,
[> Oahu.
M r. H . D im o n d ,
Rev, D . D o l e ,
Punahou,
Mr. W . H. R i c e ,
Punahou,
Rev. A . B i s h o p ,
Ewa,
M r. A. W il c o x ,
Waialua,
Rev. B. W . P a r k e r ,
Kaneohe,
Rev. J. F. P o g u e ,
Koloa,
Dr. J. W . S m i t h ,
Koloa,
i. Kauai.
R e v . G. B. R o w e l l ,
Waioli,
M r. E . J o h n so n ,
Waioli,
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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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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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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
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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,
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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.
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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,
tt
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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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THE MINUTES
OP T H E
GENERAL MEETING
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SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION,
HELD AT HONOLULU,
MAY
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JUNE, 1848.
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1848.
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T h e Sandwich Islands Mission held a biennial meeting
o f its members in the native school house at Honolulu, on
W ednesday, May 10, 1848, at 9 o ’clock, a m , and con
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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
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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
do
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
•
5,500
15
1,000
1,000
550
650
551
00
00
00
00
00
00
56
• 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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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.
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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.
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Messrs.
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Messrs.
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Committee on Religious Exercises.
C l a r k and
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Committee to write the General L etter.
P a r k e r , B a l d w in
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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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A ccou nt o f p rin tin g fro m M m tw ry 1 , 1848, to January 1, 1849.
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mo.
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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tw elve numlbers news for , 4 48 4,000 192.000
'C atechism , (Ui no ke A kua,) first edition
16 32 5,000 160,000
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second edition,
16 48 li),000 480,000
H aw aiian L y re, (L ira H aw aii,) com pleted,
8 24 12,000 288,000
A rithm etic, (H elunaau,) part first,
24 48 15,000 720,000
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24 90 10,000 900,000
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12 124
400 25,600
) 3 64
M inutes of Genera] M eetin g
G raen il L etters,
Jo h s, in H aw aiian and English,
12 32
12 42
12
60
60
1,9?0
2 520
48,000
£00 61,020 8072,040
E xpenses. P iid w orkm en and few inc’dentnIs,
308 re;ims o f p a p e r, at #3 per ream ,
In k , 100 1‘bs. at 88 cts per lb .,
Repairing ibe roof,
A vails, &c., Received for job w ork,
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s -me fe e in g been charged in
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$856.25
924.00
88 00
154.44
£-2,0‘;2 69
.£311 50
762.35
781 25
4 1 855 10
K in d er's R ep o rt fr o m Januar'y l, 184?, to J a n u a ry 1, 1849.
bound distributed, on hand.
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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.
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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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TH E MINUTES
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GENERAL MEETING
OF THE
SANDWICH ISLANDS MISSION,
HELD AT HONOLULU,
MAY
and
JU N E , 1851.
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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 ., “
in n f .y ,
P
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n A sa T h u r st o n ,
'4< L . L y o n s ,
n E. B ond,
l( E . W h i t t l e s e y ,
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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,
u
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
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�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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•Coan, Titus,
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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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Do medical purposes. .
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"Lyman, D. B., for repairs
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Lyons, L ,
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P arker, B. W v,
do., and accommodation house
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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Wiicox, A , repuimii*;;
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$ 25,00
125,00
300,0(1
350,00
200,*/0
100,00
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15t>,00
50,00
300,00
800,00
175,00
100,f}0
175,0
75,00
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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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500.00
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£ 1932,44
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tWhdie amount of Special Grants.
800,05
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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�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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FROM
T H E M IN U T E S
OF T H E
GENERAL MEETING
OF T H E
S A N D W IC H IS L A N D S M ISSIO N
HELD AT HONOLULU,
MAY
AND
JUNE, 1S52.
HONOLULU, OAHU:
1852
AMERICAN MISSION PRESS.
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�MINUTES.
The Meeting commenced May 6th and continued
till June 4th. Present,
Hawaii.—Rev. T. Coan, Rev. D. B. Lyman, Hilo.
Rev. H. Kinney, Kau. Rev. A. Thurst6n, Kailua.
Rev. E. Bond, Kohala.
Maui.—Rev. E. Whittlesey, Hana. Rev. D. T.
Conde, Mr. E. Bailey, Wailuku. Rev. D. Baldwin,
Lahaina.
Molokai.—Rev. H. R. Hitchcock, Rev. Samuel G.
Dwight.
Oahu.—Rev. E. W. Clark, Rev. L. Smith, Mr. Sf
N. Castle, Mr. A. S. Cooke, Mr. E. H. Rogers, Hono
lulu. Rev. A. Bishop, Ewa. Rev. J. S. Emerson,
Rev. P. J. Gulick, Waialua. Rev. B. W. Parker, Ka»
peohe. Rev. D. Dole, Mr. W. H. Rice, Punahou.
Kauai. - Rev. E. Johnson, Mr. A. Wilcox, Waioli.
Returned Members, present.---Rev. C. B. Andrews,
Rev. J. D, Paris.
Organization .
Rev. D. D ole was chosen Moderator.
Rev. E . W h i t t l e s e y , Scribe.
Voted, That the Corresponding Members of the Mis
sion be allowed to vote on all subjects coming before
this General Meeting, unless objected to by a member
of the Mission.
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f oled, To commence our sessions at 9 o’clock, a. w.
and close at 3 p. m.. having a short recess at noon.
Voted, To invite ex-missionaries, Hawaiian clergy
men and Rev. Messrs. Damon, Taylor, L. H. Gulick
and Snow to attend the sittings of this Gen. Meeting.
List oj Overtures and Committees.
1. Religious Exercises, Messrs. Cfark, Thurston, and
Smith.
2. Micronesian Mission, Messrs. Castle, Clark, Paris*
Baldwin, and Emerson.
3. Letters of the Board.
4. General Letter, Messrs. Coan, Baldwin, and Thurs
ton.
5. Reports of Stations.
6. Minutes of General Meeting, Messrs. Kinney, An
drews, and Rice.
7. Location, Messrs. Hitchcock, Johnson, Whittle
sey, Emerson, and Thurston.
8. Depository.
9. Appropriations^ Messrs. Castle, Lyman, and Rice*
10. Punahou School.
11. Assignments, Messrs. Conde> Parker, and Johnson^
12 . Printing and Binding.
13. Medical Department.
14. Estimates for 1853, Messrs. Castle, Cooke, and
Coan.
15. Home-Missionary Plan Messrs. Lyman, Coan,
Clark, Emerson, and Castle.
16. Sabbath Desecration, Messrs. Baldwin, Hitchcock,
and Smith.
17. Sale of Mission Houses, voted “ That the sale o£
houses, and other mission property be ^referred to the
Provisional Committee.’’
The Provisional Committee are Messrs. Castle,
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Smith, Clark, Dole, Rice, Cooke, and Parker ; five of
whom shall be a quorum.
Trustees of Hilo Boarding School.—Messrs. Coan,
Bond, Lyons, Thurston, Paris, Kinney, and Wetmore.
Printing Committee.—Messrs. Clark, Castle, Cooke,
Dole, and Smith.
2. Micronesian Mission .
Report of the Committee, adopted May 8th.
1 st. That having examined the proposals made to Messrs.
Castle and Cooke, for Charter or Sale of vessel for the con
templated exploring expedition to the Micronesian Islands,
they would approve, and recommend the purchase of the
schooner Caroline by the Board of Directors of the Hawai
ian Missionary Society as the most economical arrange
ment which can be made for the said expedition and that
in accordance with the instructions of the A. B. C. F. M.
the Agents of the Mission be authorized to advance to the
Treasurer of the said society the requisite funds for the
said purchase and also for the necessary expenses connect
ed with the exploration.
2nd. They would recommend, that the three brethren
designated by the Board proceed upon the expedition leav
ing their wives at the Sandwich lslands1 and that a suitable
person also be selected from the Islands to accompany them,
also that the Board of Directors of the said society appoint
any number of male native helpers not exceeding eight, it
proper ones can be obtained, (with their wives as tar as
convenient,) to accompany the expedition and to remain hi
the islands to be explored, if the brethren accompanying the
expedition shall deem it expedient.
3rd. They would also recommend, that the Treasurer be
authorized by tho* Directors to secure the services of proper
men for officers and seamen to man the said vessel, and to
fit her out in a suitable manner for the expedition upon the
best terms compatible with the safety and comfort of those
on board, and that the vessel proceed on the expedition as
soon as practicable.
4th That a copy of this report be furnished to the Board
of Directors of the Hawaiian Missionary Society,
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Additional light having been elicited on the question
shall the wives of Messrs. Gulick , Snow, and Sturges
accompanying the expedition to Micronesia ? There
fore, Resolved, “ That should such a course meet the
approbation of the members of that Mission; we heart
ily recommend it.”
Messrs. Coan and Thurston having been successively
appointed to accompany the expedition to the Micron
esian Islands, and having successively declined going?
Mr. Clark was appointed.
5. Abstract of Station Reports .
H awai i — Ililo.— 1. Temporal Impiovements.— These
have been steadily advancing as in years past.
2. Morality and order have for the most part prevailed
at the station and throughout the field.
3. Papacy.— This we think has made no progress.
Vigorous efforts have been made by priests to push it for
ward, but without success.
4. Common schools have been as prosperous as in for
mer years ; qualifications of the teachers gradually rising
— pay better and surer.
5. Three comfortable meeting-houses have been built at
out-statiens and preparations are being made for building
more.
Expended on meeting-houses during the past year, in
labor, materials, and cash not less than $2000.
6. Seamen.— 76 Ships and 60 smaller vessels have visit
ed Hilo during the year, and efforts have been made to
benefit seamen by preaching, conversation, and the distri
bution of books, tracts, papers, &c.
7. A Sabbath School of about 500 members, has been
kept up at the station and some 3000 adults and children
have attended at out-stations.
8. Tours have been performed as usual in Hilo and
Puna, the flock has been cared for, and sinners led to the
cross of Christ.
9. Two Conventions have been held at the station for
the discussion of subject&important to religion and educa
tion .
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10. The Cold Water Army has been called out in ten di
visions, about u2 000 strong.
11. A Semi-Annual Female Festival has been held, at
which $40 were contributed in behalf of the Micronesian
Mission.
12. Benevolence.— It is hoped that this is gaining an en
lightened hold on the hearts of many. The contributions
the past year have averaged more than $90 a month Com
parative view of contributions to foreign objects stated thus :
Contrbuted for 1847
$"317 50
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“ 1848 - 540 87
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“ 1849
707 00
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“ 1850 ............................................. 8 20 00
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“ 1851
1,100 00
18. The Church has been peaceful for the most part and
prosperous. Cases of discipline not numerous.
14. R evivals— No general revival has been enjoyed, but
spiritual influences have been felt in several parts of the
field— many Christians have been watchful, prayerful, and
active, and numbers, it is hoped, have been born again.
15. Appropriation of Contributions—
A. B. C F. M. $900 00
American Peace Society - 100 00
Am. arid For. Anti-Slavery Society
100 00
Hilo Boarding School.— The School has been conduct
ed on the same plan as formerly, and with similar results.
There have been a few cases of severe illness. But the
regular routine of the School has not been interrupted, and
no death has occurred. Reading, Writing, Singing, G e
ography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Anatomy, Natural Theolo
gy, History, &c., have been attended to as usual. Num
ber of pupils at the date of the last report, 54. Ne\\t class
received, 29. Expelled, 1. Dismissed, 31, of whom en
tered Lahainaluna Seminary, 5; engaged in teaching, 17.
Present number belonging to the School, 5 l. Present
number of church members, 34. Admitted to the church
during the year, 9. Two native teachers have been em
ployed a large portion of the year. Dr. Wetmore has also
given much instruction.
The native teachers have been paid principally by gov
ernment. Owing to this, and the small amount expended
in the repair of buildings, the boys labor, with the use of
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the land and other property devoted to the School has
met its expenses, aside from the support of the missionary
teachers.
Dr. W etmore's Report.— In reviewing the past year we
find occasion for heartfelt gratitude to our God for his
sparing mercy and goodness to us. Mrs. W etmore’s
health has been quite infirm, so much so that she has not
been able to teach her English School but halfof the year;
when she will be able to teach again is an unsolved prob
lem.
Practice.— There has been little sickness among the na
tives aside from their common diseases, except during the
latter part oi February and the early part of March— then
an influenza prevailed that kept me busily employed for
three or four weeks. Several surgical operations have
been performed the past y«ar,— more in number than in
either of the two preceeding years. The sum of $123 has
been received the past year for medicine and medical ser
vices; $13 of which was paid by natives, and mostly from,
voluntary contributions.
Schools*— Mrs, W etmore’s School has made commenda
ble progress in the common branches of the English lan
guage; average number of pupils, 13; whole number of
weeks taught, 26; amount received for her labors, $108.
The Sabbath School has been sustained through the year;
one of its exercises has been the committing to memory of
the ten commandments; most of the scholars have learned
all of them.
My “ Normal School,” for teachers and advanced schol
ars, has been in session twice during the year. W e hope
to see good results from it. I have made a tour through
both Hilo and Puna within the year to examine the schools,
some were very backward, others were doing very well in
deed.
K au.— The pastor would record with gratitude the good
ness of God towards himself and family, during the past
year, in blessing them with a good degree of health, and
with the comforts of life, and in protecting them from the
fiery stream, which threatened to deluge a neighboring sta
tion. It has also been a season of health and prosperity
a m o n g the people. The pastor has been enabled to per
form the ordinary labors of the church as in former years,
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two or three exercises on the Sabbath; three on Thursday
and more or less meetings on other days.
Schools.— These have continued through the year—
some of them are doing well, others badly. The number
of schools has been reduced during the year; there are
now 7 Protestant and 6 Papist schools Mrs. Kinney has
had, a part of the year, an English School for half caste and
native boys, of 10 scholars.
Temperance — There is no Temperance Society in op
eration; no case of intoxication has come to the knowledge
of the pastor, during the year.
C ivilization— A manifest improvement is going On frofh
year to year. The people are becoming more civilized m
the manner they dress and live generally; yet in some re
spects their progress is slow; many are more disposed to
gratify vanity than to seek for those things which are real
ly useful. W hile the people are having their land secured
to them, and good roads are being opened, they need the
influence of some foreigners of the right sort, to encourage
them in agricultural pursuits.
Benevolence.— Besides aiding in building four meeting*
houses, they have contributed towards the support of the
gospel, about $300; nearly twice as much as in any former
year; nearly all this sum is to aid the new mission. Some
of the school children have done nobly in aiding that en^
terprize.
Popery.— This does not seem to flourish as in former
years; more or less leave them yearly. They have been
making, for a long time, an unsuccessful attempt to erect
a large meeting house. No priest resides permanently in
the field.
State o f Religion — There has been no special religious,
interest during the year. The love of some has waxed
cold— a few have fallen into gross, sins. Yet the religious
meetings have been pretty well attended; a few hopeful
converts have been added to the church; and some back;*
sliders restored.
K ailua,— The health of the only incumbent has, by th$
blessing of God, remained good during the year, and the
labors of the station have been pursued without interrupt
tion from ill health. Besides th.e us^al efforts as in past
years, the station at Kealakeakua has beeo visited fou$
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limes during the year; spending three days at each visita
tion, including the Sabbath, and on each Sabbath the sac*
rament of the supper was administered, and on three of the
Sabbaths there were admissions to the church.
The Churches.— The work of the Lord has been revi
ved in these churches, and many backsliders have bean re
stored and sinners have been converted; 306 have been
added to the church on profession; and there has been joy
and rejoicing in the hearts and dwellings of many of the
people; and we trust there has been joy in heaven at the
repentance of sinners. To God be all the glory, the work
is his.
^Schools.— They are prosperous, and have been kept up
through the year, with one month vacation at the close of
each quarter; and from three to four days teaching each
week. There is a great need of better school houses,
more competent teachers, more and better books, and
higher wages for teachers.
Romanism.— No apparent increase in the numbers of
adherents to this errror, as I should think. The cathedral
at Kailua has been finished, and furnished with idols, and
Consecrated; foar or five individuals joined them on the
occasion, but most of them have returned, repenting of
their folly, and have been received again to the fellowship
pf the churches. In South Kona there were quite a number
of Romanists among the recent converts, some of whom
have been received to the church at Kealakekua. The
Spirit of the Lord is a destroying enemy to Romanism, the
rays from the Sun of Righteousness are producing a
scorching influence on the adherents of the man of sin.
K o hala — The past year has been remarkable for the
dryness and salubrity of the atmosphere, and for the good
health of the people. The year 1850 was a period of great
prosperity in worldly matters— the past one of disappointed
hopes and prospects— adversity has followed prosperity and
all a s, none can doubt, in the wisdom and paternal good
ness of God The consequence has been that the ability
of the people to contribute to the cause of benevolence is
exceedingly limited. Adversity, in worldly prospects, has
tended to stem the flood of worldliness, whose injurious ef
fects was too manifest on the piety of God’s people.
Schools.— Nothing of special interest can be added to
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past reports. They are suffering for want of suitable
school books; and while this is the case much improvement
cannot be expected. The working system, introduced two
or three years ago, has spent its strength. The private
school of the pastor has been continued through the year.
The Church.— This has slept on through another year
in its lukewarmness. Yet there have been some indica
tions of spiritual life, and a few bave been added to the
church. The ordinances of the gospel have been sustain
ed, as in previous years. Four meetings held on the Sab
bath, besides that at the station, these have been well at
tended.
B enevolence.— The contributions for the year have
amounted to $744,83, in cash. O f this sum $297 were
for foreign (and domestic) missionary purposes; $191,13
for a new house of worship; $256,70 for the support of the
pastor. The pastor is pained to report, for the second
time, that not a stone of the new meeting house has been
laid; the work might be commenced immediately, if a suit
able workman could be obtained.
Papacy.— N o priest is stationed in the district. One
makes an occasional tour through the field, but no stir has
been made. Their adherents are not strongly prejudiced
in favor of the man of sin.
M a u i . — Lahainaluna.— By a vote of the last General
M eeting Mr. Pogue was removed from Kealakekua to as
sist in the labors of the Seminary. The institution com
menced operations on the first Monday of August, 1851;
since then they have been carried on without any serious
interruptions from sickness, or any other cause. 70 stu
dents have been connected with the School during the
time reported. The first class numbering 14; the second
16; the third 40, and the fourth 40. The following stud
ies have been pursued, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry,
Surveying, Navigation, Theology, Hawaiian Laws, H isto
ry Sacred and Ancient, Chronology and Geography.
Some of the students have been diligent in their studies,
others have manifested a strong desire for knowledge.
Five boys have been expelled from the School for bad
conduct during the vacation. Mr. Pogue, besides his la
bors in the Seminary, has preached, in native or English,
once or more almost every Sabbath.
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Molokai.— Mr and Mrs. Hitchcock both feeble during
the year— so much so as to render it necessary for them
to relinquish for a season our labors and take a voyage to
the United States as soon as convenient. No epidemic or
special sickness during the year, on the other hand, fewer
deaths and more general state of good health than usual.
Efforts for support of gospel at home, 1 for support of
pastor, $471,60. 2 cash paid for meeting houses, $1,809.
Labor and materials for meeting houses, $1000. In
this estimate is not kicluded the labor and materials
spent in the erection of houses for prayer and con
ference in several neighborhoods. Contributed at the M.
Concert, $622.
Popery has actually gained no ground the past year.
Some 8 or 10 individuals have embraced Mormonism.
The church has neither diminished or increased during
the past year. But its piosperity on the whole is a matter
calling for gratitude to Him who has planted and thus far
sustained it.
General improvements have been greater perhaps than
in any former year
M r. Dwight's Report.— The writer has gone to house
keeping. Has had health and strength. H as preached
106 times on Sundays, and 90 times on week days. Has
visited the sick, and taken for medicine $13,06. Expend
ed $21. H as married 50 couples. Has taught the schools,
which are generally improving. Has reported the com
pletion of a fine new station school house at an expense to
all parties of $1,357,63. 3 sewing schools in operation
with 50 scholars, who have made 261 garments and receiv$138. A great lack of school books. Deaths on Molo
kai 127, births 135, excess of births 8. A considerable
improvement in dwelling houses, and general advancement
in other temporal matters.
O a h u . — Punahou School.— Number of scholars about
40; more than halfof whom have boarded at the establish
ment. Ten or eleven hours daily hare been devoted by
the teachers to the recitations A majority of the pupils
have made commendable proficiency in their studies.
The new school house has been occupied since the mid
dle of December, much to the comfort and gratification of
teachers and pupils.
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Towards the close oF the second term, there was evi
dence of the Holy Spirit’s presence The religious intefest increased until the middle of the third term, when the
seriousness had become general, and many were feeling
their need of an interest in Christ During the year eight
or ten have indulged hope, and we trust that they will all
endure to the end, that they may be saved. “The Lord
hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.”
Since the last report, 51 volumes have been added to
the library, at a cost of $50,42. This money was raised
by subscription.
Honolulu. 1st. Church - Both the vices and the virtues
o f civilized life are gaining strength in Honolulu.
During part of the year there has been unusual atten
tion to religion in this parish, and in other parts of the
Island. Protracted meetings have been attended with
much interest. Many backsliders have been reclaimed,
and a goodly number have professed conversion. 279
have been admitted to the church the past year, a few are
regarded as the fruits of the late revival, but most of them
have been candidates a much longer time. M eetings con
tinue to be well attended
Two or three meeting houses, at outstations, have been
repaired at considerable expense.
A Missionary Society, Auxiliary to the Hawaiian M is
sionary Society, has been formed with encouraging pros
pects.
Contributions.— Salary of pastor, $1,000. Support of
native preacher, $92 Paid to Haw. M iss. Soc., $138.
Paid for Church Seraphina. $ 200. Repairs on the stone
church, sexton, &c., 50,55 M eeting houses at out stations, $390,13. Tower clock, $282,37. Total, $2153,10.
Honolulu, 2nd Church.-H ealth.— Mr. and Mrs. Smith
have both been rather feeble during the last missionary
year. Their daughter Kmma has had three attacks of the
epidemic sore throat; the last, which occurred hbout the
20th of April, was quite protracted and severe.
Church and Congregation.— The stupidity which exist
ed in this church and congregation at our last genera]
meeting, continued for several months. Some 40 church
members joined the young Prince Alexander and his
btother Lot on the 31st of July last, at a feast in com-
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memoration of the Restoration of the Islands. This feast
was kept up for more than three weeks, accompanied with
rum drinking, the old heathen dance, and other accompanying abominations. O f the 40 church members led astray
by the young chiefs, very few, if any, have expressed any
signs of repentance. A series of district meetings were
held in Dec. and January, followed by a protracted meet
ing at the station of three days in February, which were
accompanied by a blessing from the Lord.
Fruits of the awakening.— Twenty seven backsliders
have been restored; thirty persons now stand propounded
for admission to the church. Bibles, Testaments, the
Daily Food, Hymn Books, and the Hawaiian Lyre have
been in much greater demand e f late, than for several
years past.
Religious M eetings.— Besides the regular religious ex
ercises on the Sabbath both a. m. and p. m at the station,
together with the Sabbath School at not n, there are four
district meetings every Sabbath, p. m . Early morning
prayer meetings have been held at the station, and at the
church in Nuuanu valley during the year. The weekly
female prayer meeting has also been observed in both
places throughout the year, and also a church prayer
meeting every Saturday p. m.
Benevolence.— For support of pastor, $417. For build
ing a grass meeting house, $100. American Board, $75.
M eeting house at Waioli, $25. Thatching the house of a
poor woman, $20. For sexton, $12. Towards flooring
and seating the meeting house, $550. By Aux. M iss.
Society, $175. Making in all, $1,374.
Schools.— Within the bounds of this parish there are
two Catholic schools— two teachers and 74 scholars. And
eight Protestant schools— eight teachers, and 450 scholars.
The large framed school house built at the station last
year, was blown down by the heavy gale of wind a few
weeks ago.
General Improvements— Some of the natives in Hono
lulu and its neighboring districts have obtain* d good titles
to their lands; many of their old thatched and ad« bie
houses have given plrce to others built of limber; their
yards have been enclosed with pic ket fences, jjaid ns are
being cultivated, fiuit trees planted, &c. But the more
expensive and substantial improvements are ih&de by the
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government, and by foreign residents; such as the Royal
School H ouse, the new Market, the new Court House
anil large and commodious wharves for the shipping.
Several large reservoirs are being constructed at the four
corners of the streets in the city. N ew streets and cross
streets have been projected up the Nuuanu valley.
E wa.— There has been a gradual increase of interest in
the concerns of Re ligion, during the past year, the congre
gation is larger than formerly, attention better, secial
religious meetings more frequent. Some fifty persons,
mostly young people, have come out from the world, and
profess to have taken the Lord Jesus as their Saviour.
Some of these appear very well, others arc not so clear
in their religious views.
The individuals suspended from church privileges for
not attending the services of the Sabbath, has had a good
effect, very many of them have been recently restored to
their former standing. The persons excinded for persist
ing in attendance upon the heathenish dances, mostly
remain so, some have gone over to the Catholics, some
have died, ar d others still profess repentance and wish to
return to the bosom of the church.
Contributions the past year.— For support of Pastor,
$150, including nine months. For M issions, $90. In
January last, the people commenced preparations for
raising $2,500, to shingle the church, and to assist the
effort, the pastor relinquished any support for one year.
W aialua.— But few deaths and not much sickness the
past year.
General Improvements.— N ew roads have been made
and five important and substantial bridges have been built
at a cost of nearly $3,000 ; the people are increasing
their comforts, conveniences and implements for agriculture.
Temperance.— But one or two cases o f intoxication
have been heard of the past year in the district, and they
were among foreigners.
M eeting-H ouses— The materials have been collected
and paid for, to shingle the nieeting-house at Waialua,
and some new materials have been collected to build ia
Koolau,
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Common Schools.—These have been about as in the
previous year ; lack of competent teachers, willing to
work for small pay, has been an inconvenience.
Papacy.—This evil has made no perceptible progress ;
some have left its ranks to attend our meeting.
Mormonism.—Some twenty or thirty, mostly rude young
men, were baptized by a Mormon priest, quite a number
of whom, forsook him before sun-set and nearly all the
remainder did in a few days.
Contributions.— These are larger than in any former
year. For the A. B. C F. M , $56,26. To shingle the
M eeting-H ouse in Waialua, $824,59. To build the M eet
ing-House at Hauula, $119,^6,
Sabbath Schools—have been held among the children
and adults ini all parts of the field ; but have not been
well sustained, except in a few of the districts.
The Church has been peaceful and harmonious, but
few cases have called for discipline, and several who were
formerly wandering, have been restored to the bosom of
the church.
Prayer-Meetings have been held the greater part of the
year, in most of the neighborhoods, and meetings of severel days continuance, in three different places. Several
cases of hopeful conversion have occurred.
Kahuku Station.—General Improvements. The people
although much cramped in their circumstances and de
prived of the greater portion of their lands, have made
commendable progress in industry and improvements.
Benevolent efforts. A good stone wall about one tenth
of a mile in length, to aid in enclosing a parsonage : also
a good framed Meeting-house, with doors and windows,
has been erected and paid for, by the people. They have
also, paid their pastor in cash, $117,75 tor his support.—Schools have been well sustained,—but they have been
reported in the schools in Koolau.
Popery.—This evil has vanished from the field ; there
is no papal school and only one or two persons now in the
field, who profess to be papists.
State of Religion.—-Attendance on public worship, good :
sabbath schools are attended by adults and children, and
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are useful. Meetings are attended on sabbath and on
week-days with success.
Kaneohe Station.— W e have pursued our labors in the
Missionary work at this station, the last year, without any
special interruption. In no year of oui residence there,
has there be£n more interest among the people in attend
ing meetings, than the past year. W e have had occasional
protracted meetings in different parts of the field.
W e have three permanent congregations on the sabbath.
One at Waimanalo, a land of about seven hundred inhabi
tants, and a church of one hundred and thirty-four
members. Another congregation is at Waikane, among
a population of one thousand people, and a church of one
hundred and twelve members. These two congregations,
have been under the care of native preachers.
Catholicism—Quite a number of natives in this district
have left the Roman Catholics the last year.
M ormonism— This system of error has been introduced
into this district the last year. They baptized twenty indi
viduals, but within two months, they all left the Mormon
teacher and came back.
Schools.— Children’s schools have not been so well
attended the past year, as in some previous years. There
are ten children’s schools in the district.
Contributions.— Whole amount $757,60. At Monthly
Concert, $100. For support of two native preachers,
$130. For materials and work on M eeting-H ouses,
$527,60. W hole amount $757,60.
W aioli.— The Mission families of the station, enjoyed
good health, as a general thing, though the labors of the
pastor have been somewhat curtailed by general debility.
General character of labors as in former years. Two
sermons on the Sabbath, also a Sabbath school and two
adult schools. Three or four meetings during the week.
No special revival has been enjoyed, yet a goodly number
have been found seeking the Lord. Fifty seven were
added to the church by profession and thirteen by letter.
The church generally quiet and few cases of discipline.
Contributions to benevolent objects.— $521,36 have
been contributed during the year 1851 O f this, $12?,
5 6 , at Monthly Concert. The rest for repairs of Church
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and support of Pastor. AH of the contributions were
devoted to repairs on the church. Whole cost of repairs,
$1,330,50.
Popery.—No perceptible advance at their old posts, but
renewed efforts at some points. Only one Catholic school
in the field, of about sixteen pupils.
Waioli Select School.—About forty pupils who have
been orderly and generally made commendable progress.
STATISTICS.
Ka u a i. Oa h u .
Ma u i.
H a w a ii,
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Report of Printing and Binding, from January 1st 18 5 1,
to January Is* 1852.
Hawaiian M essenger, 15 N os.,
Daily Food, for 1852,
Penal Code, for the Government,
Session Laws, 1851, ” ”
Rules of the House of Rep,
Constitution of the Hawaiian Is’ds,
English,
General Letters,
Minutes of General M eeting,
mo.
P.
COP.
4
24
8
8
12
8
60
144
136
72
32
16
3,360.
15,000.
5,00,
2,000.
. ,100.
1,00.
12
12
48
36
60,
60.
Expenses.
Cash paid workmen in
Printing Office,
$ 8 55/25,
Cash ”
”
“
Bindery,
1,101,25.
Repairs, fences, alterations
in buildings &c.,
155,37.----- 2,111,87^
Paper, 166 reams, a $3,00
per. ream,
498,00.
Ink, 75 lbs. a 88 cts*
per. lb.,
66,00.
Pasteboard, leather, glue # c., 400,00.-----964,00
Total $3,075,87,
Received for Job work, 1,229,95.
Stock rec’d during the year and now on hand, $ 1,400,12
Work done in Bindery, January 1st 1851, to January
1st 1852.
c o p ie s,
Bibles,
750.
N ew Testaments,
1,300.
Hymn Books,
2,220,
Hawaiian Lyre,
1,324.
Children’s Hymn Book, (Him eni Kamalii) 1,278.
Child’s First Book, (Kumumua)
200.
” 2nd Book, (Kumulua)
400.
Spelling Book, (A o sepela)
150.
Arithmetic, (H elu Kamalii)
400.
”
(Helunaau)
2,620.
”
(Helukakau)
150.
Daily Food,
15,000^
Job work, Books Pamphlets &c.,
1,756.
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7. Location .
The Report of the Committee on Location, as adopt
ed is as follows ;
1. That Mr. Paris be located at Kealakeakua, and that
the Secular Agents be authorized to advance funds to the
amount of $2,000, if necessary, for building.
2. Th#t Mr. C. B. Andrews be located on Molokai.
8. Depository.
See Home Missionary Plan, &c.
9. Appropriations .
Coan, T ., $200. Conde, D . T ., $60. Hitchcock, H .
R., $125. Parker, B. YV., $50. Paris, J D ., $2,000.
R ice, W. H ., $225. Rogers, E, H ., $100. Wetmore,
C. H , $125. Whitney, Mrs., $110. W ilcox, A ., $75.
Smith, L., $100. Thurston, A., $400. Dwight, S. G .,
$345. Andrews, C. B., Emerson, J . S., $100. John
son, E ., $100. Castle, S. N ., salary. Cooke, A. S., do.
10. Punahou School.
The Committee on the Punahou School recommend,
That the .following general resolutions be adopted
by the mission, as a guide for the future management of
that school, and nothing inconsistent with the spirit of the
principles expressed below shall be done; in conducting the
affairs of the institution.
1st. “ That the Punahou School be open to scholars
of good character, not connected with the mission families,
to as great an extent as the number of scholars and the
limited accommodations will admit, at the discretion of the
Trustees of the school.55
2nd. “ That the tuition of scholars, not of the mission
families, be $10, per. term ; or such other sum, as the
Trustees shall from time to time, deem proper.”
Article I— O f the Trustees.
1st. ** The School shall be under the direction of a
Board of Trustees, twelve in number, a majority of whom
shall form a quorum to transact business ”
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2nd. “ This Board of Trustees shall be elected by the
American Mission, in the Hawaiian Islands, consisting o f
Missionaries in full connection with the (Board and the)
corresponding members, so long as this mission shall con
tinue ; and in case this mission shall cease to exist, the
Trustees shall be elected in such manner, as the A. B.
C. F. M. shall direct.”
3rd. u The election of the Trustees shall be so ar
ranged, that one third of their number shall go out of
office every two years.”
4th. “ It shall be the duty of the Trustees; to appoint
the Principal and all the other teachers of the school, and
also to remove any of them, when they judge that the in
terests of the school require it. They shall also prescribe
the course of study to be pursued in the school.”
5th. u It shall be the duty of the Board of Trustees,
to watch over the interests of the Institution, devise plans
for securing its support and efficiency, and transact all
business that may properly comet before them.”
6th. te The Trustees shall have power to choose from
their own number, an Executive Committee of five, (three
of whom, in connection with the Teachers, shall be a
quorum for the transaction of business) to whom the Trus
tees may commit the more immediate supervision of the
school, and who shall preside at examinations, and carry
into execution, the resolutions of the Trustees in regard
to the school.”
7th. “ It shall be the duty of the Trustees to define
specifically and in writing, the pierogatives and duties of
the Principal and of each of the other Teachers. They
shall also enact rules for the regulation of the boarding
establishment.”
Article II— O f the Teachers.
1st. “ It shall be the first duty of the Teachers to
watch over the morals of the scholars, and to give them a
thorough moral as well as mental training. They shall
endeavor to form in their pupils, habits of patient applica
tion and independent thought, to teach them to know and
control themselves, and guard them against every thing
impure, profane and vulgar in language and action. *
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2nd. “ The government of the school shall be vested
in the Principal, in connection with the other teachers,
and in all important cases of discipline, after due consul
tation with the other teachers, the decision of the Princi
pal shall be final; provided, that no scholar shall be
expelled from the school for misconduct, without the advice
of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees, or
such members of it, as can conveniently be called together. ”
Article III— Of the Scholars.
1st. “ Those only who nave good moral character, can
be admitted to the school, and boarding scholars ought not
to be admitted under ten years of age.”
2nd. “ It is expected, that each boarding scholar spend,
at least, two hours a day in manual labor, (sabbaths
excepted.)”
3rd. No scholar shall leave the Punahou enclosure,
without permission, expressed, or implied, from one of the
teachers.”
4th. Ci N o scholar habitually guilty of profanity, or of
obscenity, or of lying, shall be permitted to continue to
attend the school.”
6th. “ A determined refusal to comply with the regula
tions of tbe school, shall be considered a sufficient reason
for expulsion.”
6th. “ It shall be the duty of the scholars to render
respectful obedience to their teachers, and to be kind and
courteous to each other.”
The Committee recommend :—
4th. “ That the new school house, for which materials
have been collected, be completed as soon as possible, and
that an appropriation for that purpose be made.”
5th. “ That it shall be the duty of the Trustees, to pre
pare and send the Board a full statement of the present
plan and prospects of the school, and solicit their aid in
procuring funds for the support of another teacher in the
school, and make such an enlargement of the boarding
establishment, as to accommodate all such scholars o f a
suitable age and character, as will be likely to apply for
admission.**
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Resolved :—That the Trustees of the Punahou
School, be instructed to request the Board to select
and send out a gentleman, to be associated in the in
struction of the institution, the Trustees specifying in
a private letter to Dr. Anderson, (to be previously sub
mitted to this meeting,^ the qualifications which it is
especially important he should possess.
Voted—To rescind the vote of last year, making the
Teachers of the Punahou School, ex-officio Trustees*
Voted :—-That when duplicates of works are sent
here for the use of the Mission, one copy be placed in
the School library at Punahou.
A communication having been received from Miss
M. M. Smith, asking the approval of the Mission, for
her return to the United States; it was voted—That
we approve of her return.
Mr. Emerson was appointed to write to the Board
on the subject of Miss Smith’s return.
The meeting adopted the following:—In view of
the fact that our sister, M. M. Smith, who has been
a pattern of disinterested and self-denying labor in the
Mission, and especially for the children of the Mission,
is expecting soon to obtain permission to return to the
United States, to take care of her aged parent, who is
blind and in depandent circumstances, we feel in duty
bound to make some expression of our obligations to
her as an individual, and therefore—
Resolved: 1st. That her division of the Punahou
herd, according to the division of 1850, be given to
r her for her disposal.
2nd. That two notes, now in the hands of Mr.
Emerson, the one of rising $30, arid the other of
$100, or more, which notes were taken for cattle sold
when the Honolulu and Waialua herds were united,
be also collected as soon as may be, and the avails
given to her ; these sums to be placed at her disposal
for her own use and convenience, after she may have
arrived at the home of her parent, in the United States.
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The above resolution to take effect, only in case of
her return to the United States.
11. Assignments.
The Committee on Assignments, presented the fol
lowing Report which was adopted.
1st. Ai o ka la for 1853, with questions and refer
ences to Mr. L. Smith.
2nd. That Mr. Dole preach a sermon at the open
ing of our next general meeting.
3rd. That the arrangement of the Elele be referred
to the Provisional Committee.
4th. That those, who have failed to fulfil their
appointments of last year, be requested to complete
them during the present.
5th. A new edition of the Catechism, by Mr.
Armstrong.
6th. Concert of Prayer, for the familes, for 1852
and ’53, to Mr. Smith.
14. Estimates for 1853.
The Committee appointed to make estimates of the
expenses of the Mission for 1853, in order to make an
application to the Prudential Committee, for an appn>
priation for that year, beg leave to report:—
That they are not in possession of the means of
making estimates for the expenses of the Mission for
1853, upon any basis materially different from the prin
ciples upon which estimates have been made in former
years. And in their view the nature of the expenses,
does not admit of it. As the necessity for such outlays
cannot ordinarily be forseen, or the necessary amount
be determined till such necessity has arisen, and often,
till they have been incurred.
The Committe would therefore,"recommend,'that the
Provisional Committee, forward to the Prudential Com
mittee, such estimates as they may be f ble to do, from
the means of information to which they may have
access.
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15. Home Missionary Plan.
1st. We consider it optional with every Missionary,
whether he will continue his present relations with the
Board, receiving the economical support which has
been guarantied to him, by that Institution, in the
manner in which he now receives it or not.
2nd. Although we regard it optional with each
Missionary, to change his relations to the Board, or not,
yet in view of ihe wishes of the Prudential Committee,
we would recommend that all, who feel it their duty to
do so, ask a dismission from the service of the Board,
in accordance with the 7th resolution of the Prudential
Committee, in Dr. Anderson’s letter of July 19th ’48,
also in accordance with the following conditions, viz :
3rd. That all Missionaries and assistant Missiona
ries, unable to obtain an entire support from their
resources not strictly private or personal, be entitled to
draw as much as shall be required to make up an
economical support, through such Board of Directors,
as the Mission shall appoint, the said Board being the
judge of the amount required.
4th. That assistance be afforded according to the
necessities of the case, to Missionaries visiting the U.
States, with the consent of the Mission and the Board,
to children sent for education, also to disabled Mission
aries, widows and orphans.
5th. That traveling expenses be defrayed, for at
tending the General Meetings of the Mission as here
tofore.
6th. That we shall be eligible for such aid from the
Medical Department, as the Board of Directors may
judge necessary.
7th. That every application coming before said
Board, shall be decided upon its own merits.
8th. That in order to secure the greatest economy
in the disbursement of funds, a well arranged Deposi
tory System be continued.
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The following preamble and resolution were adopted
on the subject of the Depository System :—
Whereas, in view of the increasing families and
consequently, increasing necessities of the members of
the Mission, and in view of the pledge made by the
Prudential Committee in Dr. Anderson’s letter of Oct.
24th, ’49, p. 18th, to continue to the Corresponding
Members, the privileges of the Depository, which they
have heretofore enjoyed, therefore,
Resolved :—That the agents be requested to order
goods for the Mission as heretofore ; and that the Pru
dential Committee be earnestly requested to send the
articles which they shall order for the use of the Miss
ion ; and that Messrs. Clark, Baldwin and Coan, be a
Committee to write to the Prudential Committee, on
the subject.
Resolved ;—That we adopt Mr. Castle’s letter, of
Feb. 27th ’52, as an expression of our views on the ten
per cent.
Mr. Castle’s letter of Jan. 14th, to the Board, and
Dr. Anderson’s reply of March 23rd were read ; also
Mr. Hill’s of a later date. After a full discussion of
the subject, it was—
Voted—That having written freely to the Board,
regarding the Depository, we see no reason, in view of
their last letter to Messrs. Castle and Cooke, to alter
our views or change our plans at present; and as the
Prudential Committee, have expressed their determina
tion to bring the Depository speedily to a close ; and %
as we deem it important to the cause of Christ, on
these Islands, that a well conducted Depository be
kept up, therefore,
Resolved :—That this Mission cordially approve of
Mr. Castle’s visiting the United States, to confer with
the Prudential Committee on the subject.
Mr. Castle’s letter to the Board, of January 26th,
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and Dr. Anderson’s reply of April 7th> and a letter
from Mr. Hill of the same date, having been read, af
ter a free discussion, it was
Voted:— That the letter be referred to Mr. Castle
and that he visit the United States as early as he can
make his arrangements, to confer with the Prudential
Committee.
16. Sabbath Desecration.
The following report of the Committee on Sabbath
desecration, was adopted.
1st. That inasmuch as the laws of this Kingdom,
forbid the transaction of worldly business on the Sab
bath, we deem it inexpedient to memorialize the Leg
islature on this subject.
2nd. That we deem it a special duty to instruct
local authorities how theyy may execute the laws, so as
to prevent the public violation of the Sabbath.
3rd. That the selling of beef, pork, mutton, vegeta
bles &c., hiring out horses, riding horses for pleasure,
and traveling from one part of the Islands to another
on the Sabbath, are by no means “ works of necessity
and mercy and that in all suitable ways we endeav
our to correct these growing evils : that the Missiona
ries preach on the subject, on the last Sabbath in
December, and that a column in the Elele, be devoted
to the Sabbath.
4th. That a Standing Sabbath Committee be ap
pointed to report at our next general meeting.
Messrs. Johnson, Coan, L. Smith and C. B. An
drews, were appointed a Standing Committee on the
Sabbath, according to the recommendation in the
above report.
Miscellaneous.
Voted :—To give Dr. Smith the avails of his servi
ces, according to his request.
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Voted :—That Messrs. Rowell, Johnson and Wilcox,
be a committee to divide the land and herd at Koloa.
Voted :—To recommend to the Board, to grant Dr.
Baldwin’s application for the “ wharf lot” at Lahaina.
Voted ;—That Mr. Emerson’s avails of services for
the past two years, amounting to $1,100, be granted
him, with the understanding, that his dismission from
the American Board on the basis of the seventh Reso
lution, date, January 1st, 1852.
Voted:—That Mrs. Chamberlain be allowed to ap
propriate for repairs &c., the avails of her portion of
the Honolulu herd, which has been sold.
Voted :—That the damage and loss on supplies sent
to Kau, should not be sustained by the Missionary at
that station,
Mr. Hitchcock asked of the general meeting, per
mission to visit the United States with Mrs H., which
was granted, and Mr. Coan was appointed to write to
the Board on the subject.
Voted:—That we approve of Mr. Rogers’ visiting
the United States, should the brethren at Honolulu and
Mr. R’s physician deem such a course required by the
state of his health.
Religious Services.
Various seasons for prayer and conference were ob
served during the session of general meeting.
A daily meeting was held with the children at 8 o’
clock in the morning.
On the Sabbath, May 30th, the sacrament of the
Lord’s Supper, was administered. It was a season of
interest, and the prevailing feeling seemed to be, “ It is
good for us to be here.”
Adjourned to the second Wednesday of May, 1853.
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T H E M INUTES
GENERAL MEETING
S A N D W IC H ISLANDS MISSION*
H E L D AT H O N O LU LU ,
MAY A N D JUNE, 1853.
HONOLULU, O A H U :
AMERICAN
MISSI ON
1853.
PRESS.
��M I N U T E S .
On account of the absence of a large proportion of
the missionaries, the meeting was not organized till Fri
day, May 8th. Present,
H aw aii — Rev. T . Coan, Rev. D. B. Lyman, Hilo.
Rev. L. Lyons, W aimea. Rev. A. Thurston, Kailua.
M aui. — Rev. E. Whittlesey, Hana. Rev. D. T .
Conde, W ailuku. Rev. W . P. Alexander, Lahainaluna. Rev. D. Baldwin, Lahaina.
Molokai.— Rev. C. B. Andrews.
Oahu.— Rev. E. W . Clark, Rev. L. Smith, Mr. S.
N. Castle, Mr. A. S. Cooke, Mr. E. H. Rogers, Hono
lulu. Rev. A. Bishop, Ewa.
Rev. J. S. Emerson.
Rev. P. J. Gulick, W aialua. Rev. B. W. Parker, Ka
neohe. Rev. D. Dole, Mr. W . H. Rice, Punahou.
Kauai.— Rev. E. Johnson, Waioli.
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Organization.
A. T h u r s t o n was chosen Moderator.
M r . S. N. C a s t l e , Scribe.
Voted , T hat the sessions of the meeting continue
from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.
Voted , T h at Messrs. Damon, Taylor, Beckwith and
the ex-missionaries be invited to attend the sessions.
R
ev.
JList of'Overtures and Committees
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Committee on Religious Exercises, Messrs. Clark,
Thurston and L. Smith.
1. Reading Reports of Stations.
2. Committee on home missions, Messrs. Thurston,
Emerson and L. Smith.
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3. Punahou School, committee, Messrs. Alexander,
Johnson, and Guliek.
4. Mr. Castle’s visit to the United States.
5. Reading correspondence.
6. Committee to write general letter, Messrs. Bish
op, L. Smith, and Dole.
7. Committee to prepare Minutes of General Meet
ing. Messrs. C. B. Andrews, Johnson, and Dole.
1. Abstract o f Station Reports .
H a w a i i . — Hilo. — General temporal improvements
move steadily forward.
Nearly every child of suitable age is gathered into
school.
Seven new meeting houses built and others repaired
at an expense of 2,000 dollars.
Many smaller houses for prayer, conference, etc.,
erected in various parts of the field.
Papacy has little power and few adherents in Hilo
and' Puna.
Efforts have been made for the good of seamen ;
130 arrivals of ships and other vessels during the year.
Tours through Hilo and Puna have been made as
usual, viz : three in each district.
The Church has been peaceful, active and prosper
ous.
Reviving influences have spread over most parts of
the field and not a few hopefully converted.
The annual convention of delegates, and the juvenile
temperance anniversaries were* well attended and sus
tained.
Sabbath schools embrace all the children and large
numbers of adults.
Contributions.— A. B. C. F. M.$ 1 ,0 0 0
Hawaiian M. Society,
200
Am. Tract Society, 100
A t), and For. Christian Union,
100
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Am.
Am.
Am.
Am.
Sea. Friend Society,
Bible Society,
Tem . Union,
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and For. Anti Slavery Society,
-
$1 0 0
100
100
- 100
Hilo Boarding School.— During the 17 years the
school has been in operation, only 7 members of the
school have d ie d ; and 3 of those died a t home when
not under our care.
It is, now, over four years since
any member of the school has deceased ; and we sel
dom have to dismiss scholars on account of impaired
health ; probably no community of the same size on
the Islands has suffered less from the prevailing epide
mic the last year.
T he general conduct of the scholars has been good,
and their progress has been commendable. The stud
ies have been the same as in former years.
Dr. W etm ore has attended to the writing, and has
instructed, for a few weeks, in map drawing with good
success.
One year ago the number of scholars was fifty-one.
A new class of twenty-seven has been received ; twen
ty-five have been dismissed and five expelled, leaving
forty-eight now members of the school.
O f the twenty-five dismissed, seven entered the sem
inary, and ten or eleven have become teachers.
O f the forty-eight now connected with the school,
twenty-six are church members. Two have united
with the church during the year.
The finances of the school are in a prosperous con
dition.
Though there are evils over which we have occasion
to lament ; still we have abundant cause for gratitude
that so much success has accompanied our labors.
Kealakeakua.— The past year has been one of pri
vation and labor by the pastor, Mr. Paris, on account
of the dilapidated condition of the dwelling and meet
�ing houses and the disbanded state of the church.—
But his labors in many villages have been blest and the
religious engagedness there reawakened is peculiarly
refreshing, while other places seem very dead.
There is hope, however, that a blessing will be pour
ed eventually upon all the field under continued cul
ture hereafter. T he work for some time to come must
necessarily be the rebuilding of wastes and dilapida
tions and collecting the scattered and wandering*
T he meeting houses are in process of rebuilding.—
$5 5 5 .0 0 nave been collected for the one at Kealakeakua, $ 1 0 0 given at Monthly Concert, $ 1 4 0 for pas
tor’s support, $700.00 subscribed for next year. There
is hope that this field will with present and prospective
labor yield good fruit hereafter.
Kailua .-~~Health of the station.— There has been
considerable ill health during the first eight months of
the year, principally confined to Mrs. Thurston, having
had repeated attacks of the fever. But through the
mercies of God, health is now restored, and with the
exception of a few sabbaths the labors of the station
have been performed as in past years.
Churches.— The work of the Lord has continued
through the year in some parts of the field, though not
in all parts at the same time. Many wandering church
members have been restored, and many of the impen
itent hopefully converted, some of whom have united
with the church, among whom are about twenty from
the Romanists.
Contributions .*—'These have considerably increased,
since the formation of a home and foreign missionary
society united in one, and the executive committee of
the society have promised a salary of $ 6 0 0 for the sup
port of the pastor. W hether this sum will be realized
may be regarded as doubtful. Between three and four
hundred have been received into the treasury of this
society since its organization, and over $ 3 0 0 has been
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added to the fund for repairing our house of wor
ship*
Schools.—'These have been continued as far as funds
would allow, and are prosperous.
Rom anism .— This it is believed is not gaining
strength, either by interest or numbers.
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Waimea. Satan let loose. For many years the old
red dragon seemed to be confined in chains, or at least
restrained from disturbing the general sobriety of the
people, and the tranquillity and consistent behavior of
the church.
But during the year 1852 from Jan. to July, the old
tempter broke off his chains and taking wings, made a
most terrific descent on Waimea. At his awful bidding
the flood gates of intemperance were thrown open —
fires were kindled, dark and angry volumes of smoke
were seen ascending and spreading and covering the
whole district, proclaiming too plainly that the old work
of manufacturing intoxicating spirits, was revived and
in frightful progress. Satan triumphed ; Waimea was
flooded with drunkenness, accompanied with old hea
thenish songs and dances. The house of God was de
serted, the church yielded to the temptations of the en
emy, and fell into ruins. Not satisfied with the havoc
he had made in W aimea, the old serpent was preparing
to made war on other parts of the field, and had actu
ally commenced hostilities, when his agents were arrest
ed by the strong arm of the magistracy and the work
of destruction ceased, and order, sobriety and tranquil
lity were restored.
Progress.-^-'That there has been progress in various
respects is perceptible. Schools have been in opera
tion and knowledge has increased. The study of al
gebra, has for the first time been introduced into the
common schools. Some very fine maps have been
drawn by the pupils.
Two literary societies are in existence, one for adults
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ana one for children. Each society has a written pe
riodical that is read monthly.
Many of the natives have purchased small farms,
some parts of which they are cultivating, and other
parts they are filling with stock. Some improvement
may also be seen in the houses and enclosures of a few.
But at best, civilization progresses very slowly.
The Church .— After the great defection produced
by intemperance, there was something of a reformation.
By fasting, humiliation and prayer the Lord was inclin
ed to show mercy.
Many of the delinquents were
brought to repentance. In some parishes the church
members were aroused to renewed activity, meetings
were multiplied, the people were visited from house to
house, prayer was constantly ascending, the arm of God
was stretched out to save, the spirit came down in
power ; children and youth sought the Lord, and de
voted themselves to his service.
Aged and hardened
sinners over whom many a revival had passed without
affecting them, were at last brought to see their lost
condition and submit to Jesus as their only Saviour.—
Old apostates were disturbed, and professedly reclaim
ed. O f the converts, 152 have been received to the
church, and others stand as candidates. Several church
members have deceased, some of whom left most cheer
ing evidence of being prepared for heaven.
D oings o f the Church.— The churches have done
something. Some have erected new houses of worship.
Some have repaired and improved the houses of wor
ship already existing. Adult and juvenile missionary
societies have been formed in the different parishes,
from which much is to be hoped. They have accom
plished something already. Some two hundred dollars
have been contributed for the Micronesian and Marquesan mission.
The churches are beginning to understand that it is
their duty to do something for the support of their pas
tor. They have contributed 326 dollars towards his
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support for 1853 ; and the first contribution for his
support in 1854 amounts to 180 dollars.
They are
coming up to their duty gradually.
Tours .— Three tours have been performed through
my field all of which were of the most cheering charac
ter. The last of the three was the stormiest tour I ev
er made ; yet schools and meetings were well attend
ed, and the heart of the missionary was greatly encour
aged notwithstanding there were many things in the
schools of a discouraging aspect.
Error .— Mormonism made strenuous efforts sometime
ago to get a footing in my field, but no traces now remain.
Catholicism makes no progress, but seems rather to
be on the decline. Not a catholic school exists and
their meetings are dwindling into nothing.
M au i .— liana. — The people are in a low state as
regards enterprise in things temporal, or interest in
things spiritual. Perhaps it is an indication of advance
that they are so engaged in worldly labors they cannot
attend the weekly meetings. It does not however in
dicate that they have a right appreciation of the value
of their privileges or of their obligations as Christians.
They seem interested in the Micronesian mission
though the contributions at monthly concert have been
very small during the year. They are now making an
effort to raise funds for putting a permanent roof on
their house of worship, and while they are so engaged
they cannot do much for the support of their pastor
unless the business of the Islands should make money
more abundant.
T he schools are not carried on very vigorously owing
to a lack of funds.
There is but little desire apparently on the part of
the parents to have their schools kept up for the bene
fit of their children.
T he health of our family has been such as to con
fine my labors principally to the duties of the station
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and some few week day meetings in other places.
JVailuku,— The pastor has studiously devoted him
self to missionary labors among the people of his charge.
He has preached twice on the Sabbath besides instruct
ing a large bible class during the intermission. He has
lectured usually in the afternoon of three days every
week and observed the monthly concert on the first
Monday of the month. He has also taught a small
English school five days in a week from 9 A. M. to 1
P. M., in which the studies pursued have been latin,
ancient history, arithmetic, geography, grammar, etc.
The attendance of the people on the preached word
and other religious exercises has been usually good ex
cept at one or two outposts of which there are five in
different parts of the field. There has been no special
revival. Some, it is hoped, however, have devoted
themselves to the Lord the past year, seventy-four of
whom have united with the church. The people have
contributed as follows, for support of Pastor $187.47.
For the Hawaiian Miss’y Society, $95.25. For re
pairing meeting house, 182.69; and for assistant preach
er at distant outposts, $40 .7 1 . In all $ 506.14.—
O ne new meeting house has also been erected and three
others commenced, all of a permanent character.
Owing to an unusual amount of stormy weather dur
ing the past winter and spring there has been much
sickness in the shape of influenza and coughs. Both
the pastor’s family and his people have suffered consid^
erably from these causes.
Lahaina .—=The mission family has enjoyed better
health than in former years. The church is in a pros
perous state, has increased in numbers by about 70 ad
ditions, and 100 more may be considered suitable can
didates for admission during this year. Drunkenness
prevalent heretofore in the village has decreased, and
other vices seem diminishing.
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T he church has assumed its pastor’s support, and has
contributed liberally, for their meeting house, the
anti-slavery society and for Micronesia, and are much
interested in the prospective mission to the Marquesas.
It is hoped that calls for the gospel will come from
more isles of the Pacific.
Romanism sits very inactive in this field.
Not so
mormonism. Its priests began efficient operations last
year but have suspended most of them with partial suc
cess among the vilest of the population.
Schools were suspended about the close of 1852 for
lack of funds, but are now in successful operation again.
Lahainaluna Seminary .— Has continued in opera
tion as in past years. There have been two discour
agements, viz. the falling of some of the buildings and
the sickness and death of some of its pupils. Eightytwo scholars have been connected with the seminary
during the year. Twelve have completed the usual
course and le f t; besides five of last year’s graduates
who remained during the year and studied theology.
Two important changes have been resolved on by
the trustees of the institution to take effect this year,
viz: 1st. In view of the large expenditure for food,
each scholar is to provide for his own support hence
forth.
2nd. T he English lauguage is to be introdu
ced as one branch of attainment, by the scholars. It
is hoped, that both of these changes will add greatly to
the efficiency of the institution, in educating its pupils.
Keokea.— This church was organized during the past
year of 97 members from other churches. They called
David Malo, and on the 2nd of Sept. last, he was ordain
ed and installed as their pastor. T he church is very
promising. Located in the region which supplies the
whaling fleet with Irish potatoes,it comprises many en
terprising natives. Since its organization 115 mem
bers have been added.
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T here are four schools in the district. Tw o new
stone meeting houses are in process of erection, one at
Keokea, the other at the seaport adjacent Kalepolepo.
There are no Mormons or Romanists in the field.
Molokai.— Religion on Molokai is not in a discour
aging state. Christian character is developing more
than would naturally be expected of a heathen people.
This is manifest from first, attendance upon public and
social worship which has been uniformly good during
the year.
2d. From their benevolent efforts, one hundred dollars
have been given for the poor. Seven hundred and six-^
ty-seven dollars have been given for missions, collected
at the monthly concert and handed over to the Hawaii
an Miss. Society’s Treasury. Between two and three
thousand dollars have been raised and expended in
building and repairing churches. These have allowed
but little left for their pastor’s salary, viz., one hundred
and sixty-six dollars thus far the present year.
Romanism and Mormonism are nearly extinct on the
Island. Schools have been continued prosperously
during the year.
O ahu .— Honolulu , 1st Chutch ,— On the w hole, the
year has been one o f decided advance.
1. Over three hundred in number have been added
to the church.
2. Religious meetings have been well attended, and
a consequent irrcrease in religious knowledge and sta
bility of character.
3. An evident advance has been made in habits of
civilization.
4. Objects of benevolence have received more ef
ficient aid than during any previous year.
In addition to supporting their own pastor and liber
al contributions to the Micronesian mission, more than
$3 ,000 have been raised for building meeting houses.
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Mormonism has made some stir. W hat the end will
be, we know not.
C ontributions.— Support of pastor,
Aid to a native helper,
Foreign missions,
Aid to the poor of the church,
Hearse, sexton, bread and wine, Tower clock,
Building and repairing churches,
£■ 1,000.00
78.46
966.00
9. ‘26
103.15
367.00
3,154.53
Total,
$5,679.00
T h e above has all been in cash. From five hundred
to one thousand dollars might be added for gratuitous
labor on meeting houses, and provisions for the voyage
to Micronesia.
H o nolulu, 2 n d S ta tio n .— Considerable time was de
voted by the pastor to the two assistant missionaries
and their wives, in procuring their outfit, and in giving
them instructions for their future course, till the time
of their departure for Micronesia, on the 15th of July.
The reflex influence which has already been exerted
upon the church and congregation at Kaumakapili has
been very obvious. Many and fervent have been the
prayers which they have ofiered to God in behalf of
these brethren and sisters; and their donations for the
support of said mission have been quite liberal.
The “ A i o ka l a ” has not been printed and put in
to the hands of the people as on former years, for want
of funds to print it.
Desecration o f the Sabbath.— Much secular busi
ness has been done on the Sabbath, in Honolulu and
its vicinity, which ought not to have been done. The
butchers have pursued their work on the Sabbath much
as on other days. Milk pedlers have gone from house
to house, seeking a market for their milk. Ships have
been towed into the harbor on the Sabbath, when there
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was no apparent reason for so doing, except to save
time. T h e hula has been kept up Saturday nights,
and often times during the Sabbath day; and there has
been considerable riding on the Sabbath, for pleasure,
both by foreigners and natives.
Mormonism .— Some five or six mormon priests have
been laboring in Honolulu and its vicinity for a few
months past. Their doctrines, instructions and practi
ces are such that the most abandoned and licentious
characters among us are among their first ripe fruits.—
They have licensed five or six of this class, graduates
from Lahainaluna, to preach and expound their gospeL
Baptism by immersion is with them a saving ordinance,
and polygamy a common practice.
Moreover they
teach their converts that they will have nothing to pay
for the support of their ministers, nor for the building
of churches, nor for foreign missions. These are some of
the things taught by these (self styled) ‘ latter day saints/
Religious M eetings .— The regular religious meet
ings have been continued as in former years ; and for
the most part, have been well attended. During the
months of January and February, the word preached
appeared to fall with power upon the congregation, and
it is hoped that some of the impenitent gave their hearts
to Christ.
Schools.— There are nine protestant schools in this
parish, embracing 430 scholars. The schools appeared
better than usual at the last quarterly examination.—
Within the bounds of this parish, there are two catho
lic schools and 113 scholars.
Benevolence.— For support of pastor,
$47*2.-50
For meeting house at Kawaihae,'
15.00
Sexton’s bill,
16.00
Foreign missions,
400.00
Towards flooring and seating the M. house, 1,350.00
Amounting in all to
$2,253.50
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E w a .— Religion has progressed at this station more
than it has in any one year for a long time. Consider
able additions have been made to the Church and though
a few have seceded to the catholics, of such as were
unwilling to contribute to repairing the chapel, yet the
numbers of worshippers on the Sabbath have been
steadily increasing through the year. The spirit of
missions has also exercised a good influence on the peo
ple, and although their main efforts have been given to
another object, yet their contributions at the monthly
concert have more than doubled.
Schools .— These have continued and the teachers
have been well paid.
But there is a need of better
school houses, and the want of funds for their erection
will probably not be supplied immediately.
A Sabbath school was kept up and well sustained to
the end of the year. But for the want of a new Ai
o ka ia it was changed in Jan. to a bible class.
Mormonism has not yet made its appearance among
us, but Popery has increased somewhat, and a new
chapel is about to be erected in the center of the Dis
trict near the Protestant station.
Contributed for foreign missions,
- $ 2 1 6 50
For covering the Chapel,
1,500.00
Waianae.— The attendance upon the ordinances of
the Gospel at this place is still encouraging; no unto
ward event has occurred to destroy our harmony or pros
perity as a church. Religious meetings have been fre
quently held in different parts of the district, through
the year, and have been well attended, and the chapel
is well filled on the sabbath. One protracted meeting
has been attended, on which occasion several erring
members of the church were restored upon their pro
fession of repentance, among whom ten papists renoun
ced their errors and came back.
There is a good degree of enterprise among the peo
ple in procuring new comforts of life. They are pro
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curing carts and oxen, for carrying produce, and build
ing walls, and ploughs for cultivating their lands, and
many of them own boats for carrying their produce to
Honolulu. Health and prosperity are theirs, and great
liberality is shown in their contributions for religious
objecls.
They have raised within the year, $1,3 00 fora new
chapel, $ 1 5 0 as pay of Pastor, $ 6 0 for the Hawaiian
Missionary Society and $43.75 for other objects of
charity. But few cases of discipline have occurred;
one member has died and six have been admitted on
profession. Seven children have been baptized.
JVaialua Station.— Mr. Emerson’s family have been
visited with affliction. A beloved son has been remov
ed by death ; and Mr. E. has suffered from a fractured
limb; but they find much occasion for thanksgiving, in
the midst of their trials.
Among the people there is an onward progress in
temporal improvements ; wealth is increasing, among
those who are disposed to use it to a good purpose.—
The plough, the hoe* oxen and carts are coming more
into use among the natives.
Moral purity and family order are making slow but
encouraging progress.
Papists have made little effort in the field, except
near the station at Waialua, where they have completed
their meeting house ; no increase in the number of
their converts has been known the past year.
M ormons.— They have baptised some forty or fifty
persons in the field the past year ; but their prosolytes
generally are so wanting in moral character, not to
speak of their giving no evidence of piety, that many
of them have become convinced that Mormonism is a
mockery.
Common Schools.— These have prospered better
the past year than in the previous year. Teachers have
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been more industrious and interested. But good school
houses are greatly needed.
Church Edifices.— T he meeting house at Waialua
has been shingled and put in good condition and no
debt incurred. Hauula stone church 96 * 35 feet in
side, laid up in lime mortar, is well roofed, and is now
being floored.
Sabbath schools and bible classes have been kept up
much as usual.
T he pastor has spent a larger portion of his time at
Hauula and in Koolau than usual.
Benevolent Contributions .— Missionary Associations
have been formed at W aialua and monthly concert col
lections have been as usual.
Avails Miss. Association,
$ 88.00')
“ Monthly concerts,
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f o r support
s i i n n n r t . of
o f npastor,
n s tn r.
“ for
“ for meetinghouses,
The church has been active, prayer meetings com
mon and well attended most of the year. More ad
missions to the church than usual, and fewer cases of
discipline.
Kaneohe.— Population of this field about 3000.—
There are three congregations on the Sabbath, viz : at
Kaneohe, W aikane, and W aimanalo. Whole number
connected with the church about 700. There have
been some additions and but few cases of discipline the
past year. W hole amount contributed by the church
the past year, $1,262.60 Number of children’s schools
in the field, 12. Children in Sabbath school 150.—
Adults in Sabbath school 300.
Attendance on the
sabbath, 300. Marriages past year 42.
Punahou School.-During the year, Miss Smith has left
the school and returned to the United States. She passed
ten years of her life at Punahou, during which time,
her labors were abundant and unremitted. W hatever
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her hand found to do, she did it with her might, and
she will not be without her reward. Some of her pu
pils remember her, and will continue to remember her
with affection and gratitude. May God be with her,
supplying all her wants, and filling her heart with peace
and joy.
The school has enjoyed, during the year, the services
* of Mr. Marsh and Miss Green, and the pupils have
made very commendable progress in their studies.
The school has been blessed with the influences of
* * the Holy Spirit, and several of the scholars, it is believ
ed, have become the disciples of Christ.
Another
• teacher is very much needed, and it is hoped that we
shall soon hear that one has been found and is on his
way to the Islands.
K auai.— Waioli.— The family have been cast into
the deep waters o f affliction by the sudden and m yste‘ rious death of their first-born son.
Pastor’s health has been poor, and a trip to the
windward was taken, with favorable results.
General labors much as last year.
Rather interesting state of people. Ninety-six were
admitted into the Church on profession, among whom
was the pastor’s eldest child.
Contributions to benevolent objects $ 4 32.00 have
V 'been given by the people, in cash, and three native
r church edifices erected.
Popery — No special gain on the side of popery the
last year.
Schools .— Schools on the whole, prosperous, and
money all the time in the treasury, while the schools
are all the time in operation except short vacations.
Waimea.— God’s compassion has been great in rais
ing Mrs. Rowell from the borders of the grave, to
which she was brought by disease.
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No extraordinary interest in the things of the Spirit
has been witnessed among the people, nor any known
defection on the part of professing Christians. No ca
ses of church discipline have occurred.
The church edifice the materials for which have been
so long collecting, is now up, the roof on, and the work
inside the house commenced.
This labor, together with the sickness of the pastor’s
family, has compelled him to omit most of the labors
of the outstations. Mr. Johnson made a visit to Niihau
to supply a lack of service there.
Contributions .— The people of this district have
contributed $ 3 3 0 in cash, during the last year, towards
their house of worship, besides what they contributed
in labor.
Koloa .— The state of religion in this district has
been on the whole encouraging, and for a part of the
year, more than usual interest was noticed. The peo
ple generally appear friendly. The meetings on the
Sabbath are well attended, and the church members
in general seem disposed to take hold of the w ork.—
Few cases for discipline in the church have been called
for. The people feel more than ever the need of an or
dained minister to reside among them.
Kahookui, the native assistant, has acquitted himself
quite as well as in former years, and is a valuable helper.
The labors of the station have been divided as in
former years, between the duties of a physician, and
the more direct efforts for the spiritual welfare of the
people.
Contributions .— These have advanced some on that
of former years. They have been for the last year as
follows:
For Kahookui’s salary,
$ 80
For W aimea meeting house,
50
For Micronesian mission,
36
For meeting house at Lihue,
120
For my salary in part,
250
Total, $586
�STATISTICS.
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Report of Printing and Binding, from January 1st,
1852, to January 1st, 1853.
mo.
Elele Hawaii, 21 Nos.
Huinahelu, (Leonard’s Arith
metic, incomplete.)
New Constitution, (for Gov’t,)
“
“
and Laws, 1852,
Ministerial reports, 1852,
Haawina Baibala, incomplete,
Minutes of Gen. Meeting, 1852,
General letters,
“
Jobs,
equal to
Reprint of Laws, for 1852,
p
.
3,000
12
8
8
8
12
12
12
12
8
156
20
56
40
36
28
48
25
56
12,000
1,000
1,000
3,000
10.000
60
60
100
1,000
930.00
88.00
600.00
2,409.00
Total, $4,027.00
$726.50
- 794.20
Total, $1,520.70
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Bibles, 4to.,
Testaments,
Hymn Books,
Hawaiian Lyre,
Geography,
Job work,
Pamphlets,
.
84
Expenses o f 1852.
Paper, 310 reams at $3 .00
Ink, 100 lbs. at 88 cts.
Pasteboard, Leather, Glue, etc.,
Cash paid workmen, and repairs of presses,
Received for Job work,
Due from Gov’t,
co p
4
c o p ie s
.
660
25
1.550
1.550
2,100
500
1.750
1,500
Total, 9,635
�2. Home M issions.
Report of Committee on Home Missions, adopted
May 19th.
1. That the Mission appoint a special Committee of
seven, to adjust the salary of each of the brethren who
may apply for aid.
2. That four of the members of said committee reside
on Oahu, and one on each of the other three principal
islands, Molokai being included writh Maui.
3. That four of this Committee be requisite to form
a quorum for the transaction of business.
4. That this committee shall hold an annual meeting
for business, at such time and place as they may appoint,
and extraordinary meetings, when the occasion may call
for them.
5. That this committee be chosen for the term of
two years, with authority to fill their own vacancies for
that period, at which time new arrangements shall be
made, in a convention of the mission.
6. That each brother wishing aid, be expected to
present without delay, in detail, to this General meet
ing a written statement of his necessities for the year
1853, and a proximate statement for 1854, to be read
before us and referred to the Special Committee ; and
that annual statements be made, by persons wishing
aid. a year in advance.
Respectfully submitted,
A. T H U R S T O N .
J. S. E M E R SO N .
L. SM ITH.
Special Committee, recommended in the above re
port ; Messrs. Clark, Emerson, Rice, L. Smith, John
son, Baldwin, and Thurston.
3. P unahou School.
Report of Committee on Punahou School, adopted
May 20th.
The undersigned committee, to whom was referred
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the overture respecting the Punahou school, beg leave
to report that they have attended to the duties assign
ed to them, have examined the records and doings of
the trustees of the institution and held free conference
with the teachers, and in view of all that has come be
fore them they recommend the following resolutions to
the mission, viz :
Resolved, 1st. That measures be taken immediately
to obtain from the Hawaiian Government a charter
for the institution.
2d. That whereas we deem it important that the
trustees of the institution go out of office, as often as
once in six years, eligible to reappointment, therefore
we approve of the charter proposed by the Prudential
Committee, after making the following alterations, viz :
In the first paragraph, after the names of trustees in
corporated, in the sentence “ now residents of these
islands, a corporate body, by the name of “ The Trus
tees of Oahu College,” insert 66 the Punahou School
and ” before Oahu College,” that it may read thus :
“ The Trustees of the Punahou School and Oahu Col
lege,” etc., and 2d,
The paragraph b e g in n in g “ 2 d . Be it further
k n ow n that the corp oration h ereby C 9n stitu ted ,” etc.>
read thus :
“ 2. Be it further known that two of the members
of the corporation, successively, shall go out of office
every year, eligible however to reappointment, taking
their naiies in the order recorded in this charter and
reckoning from the date of the first meeting of the
corporation. They shall have a perpetual succession
of members to be elected by said corporation from
time to time as vacancies may occur, etc.”
3d. That whereas Rev. T. E. Taylor has requested
permission to resign his office as Trustee of the institu
tion, his request be granted and we proceed to ballot,
anew for a Trustee to fill his place and that the mission
express to Mr. Taylor their high satisfaction with the
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manner in which he has performed his duties as Trustee
during the past two years.
4. That we recommend to the Trustees to secure the
services of Miss M. E. Green to aid in the instruction
of the school for the ensuing year and that they be au
thorised to offer her $150.00 for her services together
with her board, etc.
5. That whereas the efforts, made to obtain an ad
ditions! teacher from the U. States to fill the office of
President of the institution, have not yet been crown
ed with success, it be recommended to the trustees to
renew their efforts for this purpose and get the most
suitable individual with the least possible delay.
6. That we recommend to the trustees, as soon as
the charter is granted by the Hawaiian Government,
that they renew their efforts to secure the endowment
of two or three professorships in the institution.
7. That whereas, when the teacher above referred to,
shall arrive, he will need a dwelling house for himself
and family at Punahou, therefore application be made
to the A. B. C. F. M. for a special grant as follows :
To erect dwelling house for teacher,
$3,000.
8. That whereas the Prudential Com. have resolved
that the pupils of Punahou school are hereafter to be
charged not less than the estimated cost of their board,
therefore taking the rate of the past year for our guide,
we fix this estimate for board and washing at two dol
lars per week for each pupil, commencing with the 1st
day of January of the present year.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Elected Mr. Damon Trustee of the school in place of
Mr. Taylor, resigned.
Also, reelected Messrs. Armstrong, Baldwin, Clark,
and Smith, whose term of office had expired.
Miscellaneous.
Mr. and Mrs. Whittlesey having asked permission
to return to the United States, on account of their
health, therefore,
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Voted, T hat we approve of their return to the United
States, and that Mr. Alexander be requested to write
to the Secretaries on their behalf.
Voted, T h at we approve of the Special committee
on home missions furnishing funds for the passage of
one or two of Mr. Parker’s children to the United
States, the coming fall, if desired.
Voted, T h at after Mr. Thurston and Mr. Paris shall
have selected, from the medicines left by Dr. Andrews
at Kailua, such as they may desire, the remainder be
shipped to Honolulu, to be disposed of by the Special
Committee of Home Missions.
Mr. Thurston having read a pastoral letter to the
Hawaiian churches, which he had written at the request
of the Mission,
Voted, T hat said Pastoral Letter be printed and cir
culated amongst the churches.
Voted , T hat the “ Ai o ka la ” for 1854 be printed ;
and distributed gratuitously.
Voted, T hat the Special Committee be requested to
make an arrangement with Mr. Armstrong, for contin
uing the publication of the “ Elele.”
Voted , T hat the price of books for sale be printed
on a hand bill, for the use of the Mission.
Voted, T hat when this meeting adjourns finally, it
adjourn to the 3d W ednesday of May, 1854.
D oings o f the Special Committee on Home Missions
.
This Committe consists of Rev. J. S. Emerson, chair
man, Rev. A. Thurston, Rev. D. Baldwin, Rev. E. W .
Clark, Rev. L. Smith, Rev. E. Johnson and Mr. W .
[{. Rice, scribe.
The Committee held its meetings at the study of Mr.
d a r k from May 24th to June 10th, inclusive, all the
members of the committee present except Mr. Baldwin.
Rules adopted by the Special Committee on Home
Missions and approved by the mission, for regulating
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�the aid to be furnished to pastors and other missionaries.
1st. W hen the people are amply able and willing, if
properly enlightened on the subject, to support their
own pastor, no claim should be presented for any part
of a salary from the funds of the American Board.
•2d. When the aid which the people are able to fur
nish, together with other resources of the pastor, not
strictly personal or private, is amply sufficient for an
economical support, no claim should be presented for
salary from the American Board.
3d. Where individuals, who have no pastoral charge,
have ample resources, not strictly private or personal,
for an economical support of themselves and families-,
no claim should be presented for salary from the Amer
ican Board
4th. Where a person is not excluded from aid for any of
the above reasons, the old salary is not to be taken as a ba
sis, but the actual circumstances and wants of the individ
ual and his family, having reference to increased ex
penses for family support and the education of children.
5th. It is expedient that a certain sum for ordinary
repairs be included in the yearly salary, according to
the circumstances of individual cases.
6th. If repairs or outlays on buildings exceeding $ 5 0 0
are needed at one time, the individual will have a right
to present his case to the. Board through this committee
for extra aid.
7th. Those who are excluded from ordinary aid by
the three first rules, will at any time have a right to pre
sent a rsquest to the Board through the committee, for
special aid, such request-always being accompanied by
a clear and fair statement of the circumstances of the
individual, and the reasons for making the request.
3th. It is not expedient at present to include in the
salary any sum to meet medical wants, but a certain
s i n should be reserved from year to year, for this purto be used as actual circumstances shall require,
tf^der the direction of the special committee.
D ebts C ancelled. Iv es,
John son, $100; L y o n s, $ 268; R ic e , $200.
�A p p r o p r ia tio n s b y S p e c ia l C om m ittee f o r 1353, a n d estim a tes f o r 1854
1S53.
1854.
1 F rom
From | From
B oard, i P e o p le. I! T o ta l. l B oard.
©
©
Andrews, C. B.
$ 270 $ 330 $ 600
Bishop, A.
200 400.i 600;
Chamberlain, Mrs.
500
500
500
Conde, D. T.
400 400
80Q
400
Dole, D.
850
850
850
Emerson, J. S.
800
•200
200 600
150
Hitchcock, 11. R. Jr.
150
150
Ives, Mrs. M. A-.
600
.600
600
700 300 1000
Johnson, E.
700
750
500
Kinney, H.
5001 250
' 1100 1100
Lyman, D. B.
1100 !
Lyons, L.
900
550
550 350
Paris, J. D.
800
400
400 400
Parker, B. W.
585
585 500 1085
1000 1000
iooo !
Rice, W . H.
Rogers, E. H.
900
9oo;
800
900
750
Rowell, G. B.
900!
Smith, L.
400 600 1000
400
Thurston, A.
250j 600
850
250
Wetmore, C. M.
350' 300
650
350
Whitney, Mrs. M. l \
250 I! 50
200
300
Wilcox, A.
1100 1000
1100 1
Whittlesey, E.
550
550
550
Bishop, A. for building.
2000
Board’g school, Punahou,
1500
1500 3000
700
•General Meeting,
700'
i 700
Kinney, H. to roof house,
500 1
500
.Medical Department,
1000 1000
1000
Parker, B. W . extra re
pairs.
500
500
Paris, J. D. building,
1000 1000
1000
Print’g and bind’g Dep’t.
1000 1000
iooo:
Coin, T. repairs,
300
300 1
'Various expenses,
1 18* I 1000
1182I1
Total. $ 2 0 , ^87 5,080 23,467 21,635
I f more is received from the people thn*i the sum put d >wn, i» i^to be
^reported nest ytear.
�Assignments of the Clciical Association.
1. Mormonism D Baldwin.
2. Method of interpreting the Old Testament quotation*
in the New.
J. F. Pogue.
3. Importance of Clerical Associations. A. Thurston.
4. The bearing of Geological facts upon Revelation.
W. P. Alexander.
5. The advantages of the Hawaiian Islands as a center
of M issio n a ry operations for the Pacific.
S. C. Damon.
6 The wine question. What does the Bible teach ?
T. E Taylor.
7. Does the silence of the Old Testament on the subject
of the sins ofthte Old Testament Saints imply an approba
tion of their course ?
J. S Emerson.
8. Native Ministry.
E. W. Clark,
9 . Exegesis, 2 Cor. 8 : 21.
D. B. Lyman.
10. Who are proper subjects of discipline in our church
es ?
E. Johnson.
11. Is it expedient that we aim to conform our occlesias•tical organization to any one established form ? T. Coan.
12. How far and in what way should clergymen exert
political influence r
B. W. Parker.
13. How far should missionary efforts be directed to
teaching the English language ?
C. B. Andrews.
14. Should the practice of sending children to the Uni
ted States to complete their education, be discouraged ?
J. D. Paris.
\h. Hawaiian piety compared with piety in the United
States.
L. Smith.
16. Exegesis, Hcb 6: 4—6.
D. Dole.
17. Ministerial courtesy.
D. T Conde.
18. The secular work proper for clergymen at these
Islands.
E. Bond.
19. Encouragements and discouragements of the H a
waiian Pastor.
L Lyons.
20 The future of Hawaii nei.
A. Bishop.
21. H aw aiian serm onising. T h e best m ethod.
G . B. R o w e ll.
22. E ducation.— How fxr th e proper w erk o f secular G overnm ents ?
R . Arm strong.
23. E vils o f H aw aiian litig a tio n ,—and how prevented.
L A ndrews.
24. T h e a gen cy o f seam en in the spread of th e G ospel. S . F . B ishop.
25. H aw aiian Agriculture. How far connected w ith th e m oral and
.religious interests o f the people.
J. S. Green.
26. S y stem a tic Berievolcnce. P. J G ulick.
27. T h e best m ethod o f bringing forward th e H aw aiian churches to
support their ow n institutions.
H . K in ney.
28. Hawaiian civilization,-—character and prospects.
S . G. Dwight.
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P .2.
Minutes of the Prudential Meetings
of the
Mission Family
At a Meeting of the brethren composing the Mission to
[p.l]
the Sandwich Islands, on board the Brig Thaddeus, November 16,
1819, - Rev. Asa Thurston was chosen Chairman and Elisha
Loomis Clerk Voted - That Capt. Daniel Chamberlain and Dr* Thomas
Holman be a Committee to oversee the affairs of George P.
»
Tamoree.
That the domestic concerns and Provisions of the Mission
Family be committed to the care of Capt* Chamberlain, and that
brothers Samuel Whitney and Samuel Ruggles be his Assistants.
That the Medical Stores be committed to the care of Doct.
Thomas Holman.
That at our Meals all the Members of the Mission be
present, if convenient, and take their seats in order; that a
blessing be asked before the family is served;- and that no
member leave the table until thanks are returned, except by
leave of the Captain.
[p.2]
That the brethren of the Mission meet once a week for
prudential purposes. - Adjourned.
Nov.24.
The brethren met according to agreement, and chose brother
Bingham Chairman.
The subject of Studies, to be pursued by the
Missionaries during the voyage, was discussed.
Conversation
was also had respecting the administration of the Sacrament,
but no vote was taken.
�[1819-1820]
p. 3
Nov.26,1819. At a Meeting of the brethren, It was voted that the
Spirituous liquor, necessary for Thomas Hopoo, John Honoree,
and William Tennooe be kept by brother Whitney, to be given
to the above named persons, according to the direction of
Dr. Holman.
It is understood that the White Wine, divided among the
members of the Mission, be only used as a Medicine The clothing for T. Hopoo, J. Honoree, and Wm Tennooe is
to be kept by brother Whitaey, who shall distribute to them
according to their necessities, and keep an account of the
articles distributed. Dec.15,1819. Resolved
That each member of the Mission be supplied
with a dish and spoon which they are to keep in their posses
sion."
Resolved, That such of the brethern and sisters as
chose have tea in the morning,instead of coffee, if it shall
meet the approbation of Capt. Blanchard and that water gruel
be made for those who wish, for supper.
December 22, 1819.
Resolved
That It is expedient to observe the anniversary
of the birth of our Saviour.
[p.3]
That Brothers Bingham, and Thurston be a committee to make
arrangements for the celebration, and that they report in what
manner the day bhall be observed.
March 15,1820.
Voted
That the brethero^of the Mission be a Committee
to sketch by-laws to be adopted and observed by this community.
Several subjects partially discussed, and the meeting adjourned
March 23,1820.
The following by-laws having been under consideration
for some time, were adopted this evenings
the
That Property furnished by the Christian public, either
�[1820]
P*4
in money or other articles of any kind, for the purposes of
the Mission shall be at the disposal of the members jointly
and subject to their vote.
(In P. 6 [of Instructions])
The property acquired by the members jointly or by indi
viduals of the body either by grant, barter, or earnings
shall also be subject to the disposal of the members Jointly.
(In p 6)
The property thus furnished or acquired, either divided
or undivided, shall be devoted to the general purposes of the
mission, according to the tenor of our Instructions from the
A. B. Com. F. M. and according to our own regulations, not
incompatible with those instructions.
(In Page 6)
No member of this mission shall be entitled to use or
allowed to appropriate such property divided or undivided, in
bying [sic], selling, giving, or consuming, etc. in any manner
incompatible with our general Instructions, or contrary to the
voice of a majority of the members.
(In Pages 6 & 7).
Should any member withdraw from the service of the AmerBoard, or abandon the mission, or without material consent
separate himself from the community, or for heresy or middemeanor be cut off from this church, he shall be considered,
of course, as forfeiting all right to the patronage of the
Board, and to the property of this community; - and that the
holy cause may not suffer or be embarrassed by loss of property
In such cases,
r
* if he shall have received a dividend of the
property furnished by the Christian public, or acquired while
under the patronage of the Board, he shall be bound to restore
that dividend to the common stock, to be again at the disposal
of the community.
(In P. 3 and 5.)
Should any member of this Mission persist in violating
�[1820]
P« 5
the regulations of the Prudential Committee, or the rules
adopted by this body, such violation shall be considered as
uncharitable, insubordination to rightful direction, and suf
ficient ground for Christian Discipline.
[p.5]
(In P.5.)
Should it be thought advisable by this body that one or
more of the members should be separate from the rest, in order
more happily or effectually to secure the benevolent object of
our mission, such person, or persons, whether separated at
their own request, by the consent of the mission, or by nomin
ation or ballot, shall be subject to the same general rules,
as to support and labor, and the application of property and
talents, and receive his proper dividend from the common
stock.
No member shall be allowed to make a bargain, to bind
his brethern,^without their consent; but a Com. may be appointed,
with discretionary powers to buy and sell for the community.
March 29,1820.
Brother T. in the Chair.
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to purchase of
the natives of Owhyhee, such articles as may be thought
desirable and to do what trading is necessary.
Resolved,
That b'rother Chamberlain of our company and
Mr. Honneywell of the Thaddeus be a Committee for this purpose.
Kirooah bay, April 11, 1820.
Voted that it is expedient that a part of our mission
reside at this place.
Voted that Rev. Mr. Thurston and Dr. Holman with their
wives and Thomas Hopoo, and William Tennooe be left at this
place.
�r
[1820]
[p.6]
p. 6
Village of Hanaroora, Woahoo, July 1st,1820.
The branch of the Sandwich Mission established at this
place met at the house of brother Bingham and resolved to send
one of the members to Kirooah in Owhyhee to consult with the
Missionaries at that place as to the expediency of making an
establishment at Atooi and to transact other business.
Brother
Whitney was designated for this purpose.
July 18th, 1820.
<
\
The brethern^met and after looking to God in prayer for
direction passed the following resolutions;
Resolved, That we deem it expedient to comply with the
request of Tamoree and Homehome,.and to take a station at Atooi.
Resolved, That we deem it expedient that brothers Whitney
and Ruggles, with their wives, should shortly proceed thither
end occupy it.
Resolved, That we deem it expedient to comply with the
request of Crymokee, and to send a teacher to Toeigh.
Resolved, That brother Loomis, be designated to proceed
thither as soon as it shall be convenient.
July 22, 1820.
[p.7]
The brethern^met to consider the case of William Tennooe
who by disorderly and wicked conduct had brought reproach upon
the holy c&w&e of Missions.
After effectionately admonishing
the said William Tennooe and hearing from his own mouth his
determination to continue in his present course of sin, the
following resolution was unanimously adooted:
Resolved, That William Tennooe be excommunicated from
this Church.
�[1831]
[p.8]
Monday, March 14th, 1831.
St the request of Mr. Shepard, the brethern <6f the station
at Honolulu met to take Into consideration his duty in reference
to his health; and adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, that while we regret to lose the important
services of Mr. Shepard in the printing department, even for a
little season, still in consideration of the affection of his
lungs, and the apprehension that the trade winds and dust of
Honolulu plains will be unfavorable to his cough, we there
fore recommend, that he feel himself entirely relieved from
the care of the office, and that he seek a more favorable
[p.9]
atmosphere at Lahaina, or Kailua as shall/ appear most desir-
[p.9]
able to himself; and that he simply hold himself at the dis
posal of an alwise providence, and wait the intimation of the
sovereign and adorable will of our gracious Redeemer, who
directs all our affairs in Infinite goodness.
The brethern present and who adopted the above resolution
were the following!
H. Bingham,
E. W. Clark,
G. P. Judd,
Levi Chamberlain.
Friday, March 18th, 1831.
The brethern.of
the station
A
viz: Messrs. Bingham, Clark, Judd, Shepard and Chamberlain met
for the purpose of appointing one or more of their number to
[P.10]
take charge of for the present of the business of/ printing
[p.10]
and other business of the office instead of Mr. Shepard whose
health is such as to require a suspension of his labors in
that department.
Voted that Mr. Clark take the oversight of the printing
and that Dr. Judd take the oversight of the books.
�[1831]
p .8
M
Honolulu, May 18, 1831.
The brethern^of this station viz:
Messrs. Bingham, Clark, Judd, Shepard and Chamberlain together
with Mr. Whitney of the station at Kauai, met to consult as to
the expediency of altering the place and times of the General
Meeting, in consequence of information received from the
Corresponding Secretary, of the intention of the Board to
reenforce this Mission by additional helpers, whose arrival
at the islands may be expected sometime in the course of this
month; and recommended that the meeting be held at this place
instead of Lahaina, and the time be as early in the month of
June as possible.
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