https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ff94850ec4dd2ed15dd1168a3b5a30b6.pdf d838bde6bf6d230818560467cf0faa24 PDF Text Text EXTRACTS PROM THE M INUTES OF THE G E N E R A L M E E T IN G OF THE SANDW ICH ISL A N D S’ MISSION, H E L D AT H O N O L U L U , JUNE AND JULY, 183 5. OAHU: MISSION PRESS. 1835. ��MINUTES. A G e n e r a l M e e t in g of the Sandwich Islands’ Mission was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9, A. M . June 4th, 1835, and continued by adjournment until July 3rd. Members present. Rev. S a m u e l W h it n e y , Waimea, Kaui. Koloa, “ P e t e r J. G u l ic k , (C Wm. P. A l e x a n d e r , Waioli, u H ir a m B in g h a m , Honolulu, a a R e u b e n T in k e r , G. P. J u d d , M. D. Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , u “ A n d r ew J ohnstone, “ E d m u n d H. R o g e r s , Waialua, Rev. J o h n S . E m e r s o n , Ewa, u L o w e l l S m ith , a B e n ja m in W. P a r k e r , Kaneohe a W il l ia m R ic h a r d s , L a h a in a , (£ E p h r a im S p a u l d in g , “ it L o r r in A n d r e w s , L a h a in a lu n a , Maui. C lark, “ it JEopnhartahima n W. S. G r e e n , W a ilu k u , a R ic h a r d A r m s t r o n g , H a ik u , a A sa T h u r s t o n , Kailua, (C a A r t e m a s B is h o p , u C ochran F o rbes, Kaawaloa, it £ Hawaii. D w ig h t B a l d w in , Waimea, (t L o r en zo L yons, Hilo, S h e l d o n D ib b l e , u D a vid B . L y m a n , Organization of the Meeting. Rev. E p h r a im W. C l a r k was chosen Moderator. M r. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , Scribe. Rev. R e u b e n T in k e r , Assistant Scribe. List of Overtures. 1. Reports of Stations. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. ; �4 REPORTS OF STATIONS. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. [1835. Correspondence with Societies and individuals. High School. Census for the New Geography. Marriages and Divorces. Assignment of translations, etc. for the ensuing year. Agriculture. Manufacture of Cotton. Reception of the new Reinforcement. Location of Missionaries. Kumu Hawaii. Library. Intemperance in ardent Spirits and Tobacco. Aid in building Molokai church. 1. Reports of ^Stations. Written reports from all the stations were read, furnish­ ing matter for the general letter to the Board; and from which is derived the following, Statistical table of Marriages, Schools, Churches, &c., for the year ending June 1, 1835. Hamakua, rt J Waimea, i« J Kailua, hH 1Kaawaloa, ( Haiku, *5 I Wailuku, 1 Lahaina, ^Lahainaluna, Molokaj, [ Kaneohe, 1=j Honolulu, *n i Ewa, 0 [ W aialua, .j r Waimea, rt rt 2 Koloa, * ( W aioli, �1835 .] PR IN T IN G . 5 3. Reports of Standing Committees. Report of the Printing Committee for the year ending June 1, 1835. There were on hand at the commencement of the year, 2,078 reams of paper. Received since by the Velocity, 210 reams. This, added to the amount on hand, makes 2,288 yearns. The greater part of this is of small size and inferior quality. Five hundred and ninety reams have been used during the year, and 36 reams have been render­ ed unfit for printing by being wet on board ship; 174 have been sent to the High School; leaving on hand at the present time 1,488 reams. The following works have been printed during the year. mo pages. copies. total. 12 128 10,000 1,280,000 I. and II. Samuel, 12 60 10,000 600,000 Judges and Ruth, 12 68 1,000 68,000 Colburn’s Arithmetic, 12 120 2 ,0 0 0 240.000 Colburn’s Sequel, 12 4 500 2,000 M arket Laws, Constitution of Maternal Asso. 12 4 10,000 40.000 4 16 1,500 24.000 Logarithms, 4 112 3 ,028 339,136 Kumu Hawaii, 8 16 2 ,0 00 32.000 Almanac, 16 128 10,000 1,280,000 Hymn Book, (reprint,) 12 12 10,000 120.000 Laws of the King, a 12 72 10,000 720.000 Matthew^, 12 4 500 2.000 Native Alphabet, “ 12 48 10,000 480.000 Ikemua, “ 12 4 10,000 40.000 “ printed cover, “ 18 36 15,000 540.000 Ai o ka La, “ 4 24 2 ,0 0 0 48.000 “ 24 Tracts, 1 10,000 10 Commandments, handbill, 10.000 Minutes of Gen. Meet. (Eng.) 12 36 1,800 50 12 20 Gen. Letters from Rooms, 50 1,000 4 24 2 00 Nautical Almanac, for 1835, 4,800 12 Price Current, 400 Translation of the King’s 12 8 500 4.000 Laws, Certificates and Handbills 2,640 for foreigners, * 8 40 5 00 20,000 Vocabulary, 12 4 500 Harbor Laws, 2.000 1# 989 119,328 5,901,776 �6 SALARIES. [1835. The expenses of the above works have been as follows: For 590 1-2 reams of paper at $3 12 1-2 . . . $1?845 31 “ Composition, presswork, folding, gathering, > - nQ - r binding, and stitching,........................................ $ 9 ° “ 12 1-2 per cent a d d e d ,.................................... 139 94 “ Ink, 75 lbs. at 50 cts............................................ 37 50 u Skins, 150 lbs. at 16 cts..................................... 24 00 “ Pasteboard, 300 lbs. 10 cts................................ 30 00 “ Thread, 10 lbs. at $ 1 ....................................... 10 00 $3,206 30 There are now in the office the following works ready for the press: Mark in type. Nehemiah partly in type. Logarithms, partly printed. Hymn Book, partly printed. • Vocabulary, commenced. In the Bindery, work has been done nearly to the amount of our means. Most of the works finished during the year have been put up in some way. Two natives have been constantly employed and part of the time three. There has not been room for more. Printing Office. Two presses have been in operation for most of the year. The smallness of the office has caused great delay in the despatch of our works; adso the sickness of some of the hands, and the death of one of the most efficient, Rrjhard Kalaaiaulu. Twelve natives have been employed in the printing de­ partment; five part of the time at press work and part in folding,—the press men relieving each other every hour. In the month of May the new stone building was occupi­ ed. There is ample room on the lower floor for 2 printing presses, and two standing presses. There is also a well of water with an iron puinp. The second floor is occupied as a composition room, in which is a Ramage proof press, six stands, and the other furniture of the office. The third floor is occupied for storing and drying. Salaries. The Committee on salaries reported that no new light �HIGH SCHOOL. 7 1835 .] had opened on the subject during the past year. They recommended, however, that the subject be kept in view. The committee was discharged. 3. Correspondence. The unfulfilled appointments of the last year are conti­ nued to the individuals then designated, except that the letter to the Am. Tract Society, Boston, be written by M r. Bingham. Messrs. Richards and Dibble were appointed to write an appeal to the churches on the subject of their contro­ versies. Mr. Spaulding to write to the Philadelphia Bible So­ ciety;—Mr. Binghdm to the Missionary Society in IV. York of which D. Stevens is Secretary; and also to the London Tract Society. M r. Tinker to the Society of Inquiry in the Theo. Sem. at Columbia, S. C.;—Mr. Parker to the Society of Inquiry in Amherst College; Mr. Spaulding to the Philadelphian Society in Middlebury College, and Mr. Andrews to the A. S. S. Union. Messrs. Richards, Alexander and Tinker to write the annual letter to the Board. Fourth Annual Report of the Directors of the High School• Owing to the protracted session of the General Meeting at Honolulu in June, 1834, the summer session of the High School did not commence until July 2Qth. Between that time and the month of December following, there were about four weeks of interruption in the school, at different times and for different purposes. About the last week of April and the first of May the school was suspended a week or more for the purpose of making a road to the sea shore; making in all about five weeks, besidesLthe regular vacation months of December and June. The school has therefore been in session about thirty nine weeks,—a much longer period than that of any preceding year. Of the eighty scholars who attended school during the preceding year, only 66 returned. No new scholars en­ tered the school during the first session of the present year, that is, previous to the first of January. Since the first of January, scholars have entered the school from the differ­ ent islands as follows: �8 HIGH SCHOOL. [1835. 15 16 6 4 5 5 51 The scholars have generally enjoyed uninterrupted health; at least very few cases of sickness have occurred to prevent regular attendance at school. And it may be stated also that since January in particular, the attendance of the scholars on the duties of the school has been good, probably as good as at any institution of learning with the same number of scholars. A greater portion than hereto­ fore of the scholars who have lately entered the school are young and unmarried: several small boys have entered from the ages of ten to sixteen. Of the scholars who have entered the past year. The qualifications of the scholars that have entered the school since January have generally been of a higher order than that of any preceding number of scholars, showing the great importance of increased efforts at the different stations. One thing here ought to be mentioned and kept in mind hereafter; that is, the importance of having schol­ ars designed for a new class all enter the school at the same time. Scholars have been entering, of different quali­ fications and attainments almost every week during the last term, thereby requiring constant changes in the classes or great trouble and extra time in the teachers. Oj the studies and moral character of the scholars. # The studies pursued in school during the past year have been a continuance of the studies commenced the year before, viz. Geography, principally topographical or on Maps. Sacred Geography, topographical, historical and descriptive. Geometry. Arithmetic, both mental and cy­ phering. Trigonometry. Rudiments of the Greek Language, and Composition in their own language. According to the recommendation of the Directors and the vote of General Meeting, Mr. Clark removed to LahaiHawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, �1835.] 9 HIGH SCHOOL. naluna and engaged as assistant instructor in the school about the first of August. H is department, as specified at the time of his appointment, has been that of the Natural Sciences, while the Principal has been more confined to sacred Geography and the Greek Language. The pro­ gress made in these branches has not been great, owing to a variety of causes. The want of suitable school rooms;— the want of apparatus and books, and the quantity of ex­ traneous labor that has either been given to the Teachers, such as the preparation of books not directly connected with the studies of the school; or the secular labors which have devolved on them in carrying on the operations of the institution, such as building their own houses, looking out for materials, providing for the wants of the families,oversee­ ing the Printing office,&c. &c. by which much time has been necessarily taken from the school and from the preparation of studies and books &c. and consequently the progress of the school retarded. No diminution of interest in the school or in a desire to acquire knowledge has shown itself; it has rather increased, and a few of those scholars who Jive in Lahaina or neigh­ borhood have turned their acquirements to immediate ac­ count by keeping up Saturday and Sabbath schools. The propriety of tnis, however, may be considered doubtful. During the past year, there has been no such delinquen­ cy or irregularity of conduct as to occasion any difficulty or require any severe censure from the Teachers. Connection of M r. Dibble with the High School. About the 2th of October Mr. Dibble and family arrived at Lahaina from Hilo, on Hawaii, principally for medical aid for a sick child. In the wise providence of God their child was taken from them about the middle of November. After consultation with the brethren at Lahaina, Mr. Dibble was invited, (as will appear by other documents,) to engage as assistant in the High School. Accordingly about the last of Nov. Mr. Dibble commenced hearing the recita­ tions of some classes; but most of his time and attention have been given to thenreligiotis instruction of the school. The branches which Mr. D. taught were Sacred Geogra­ phy and Natural History. M r. D. was requested by the Principal to take charge of the religious instruction of the �[1835. HIGH SCHOOL. 10 school, inasmuch as experience had shown that the constant labors ofthe week days in school and in the office, rendered it impossible to make such preparations as were necessary for preaching twice and attending a Bible class and two Sabbath schools, all which appeared essential to the wel­ fare of the school. Mr. Clark has acted as stated supply for the year past at Kaanapali. O f the religious instruction of the school. From the commencement of the school in July until the last of Nov., the religious instruction of the school was con­ ducted by the Principal, and consisted of a Sabbath school which met at 8 o’clock in the morning—made up of the scholars, wives, servants and children and a few kamaainas, together with as many of the scholars of the High School as chose to attend. The Principal was assisted by some ofthe best scholars who acted as monitors. At 10 o’clock, preaching. At 2 o’clock, P. M. the same Sabbath school met again. At 4 o’clock, a Bible class met, making use of the Bible class book translated from Fisk and Abbot. All the scholars ©f the H igh School, however, could not belong to the Bible class for want of the portions of the Old Testament that have been printed. The religious services of the day closed with a sermon in the evening. Since the last of Nov. some changes have taken place for the better. With much trouble, most of the scholars have been able to procure the portions of the Old Testa­ ment that had been printed, and all the scholars have nominally been brought into the Bible class, which now meets on Wednesday, after the regular exercises of the school have closed. The Sabbath school has also been remodeled, and a sermon is preached at half past 10, A. JVI., and at 4 O’clock, P. M., and another in the evening. A sermon is also preached on Thursday evening, making in all four sermons per week. The second week in March was set apart entirely for religious instruction. A pro­ tracted meeting was continued eight days, including two Sabbaths. O f the fruit of these religious instructions we have nothing to say except that all classes old and young have increased in knowledge. But the Spirit has not visited us. It is to be feared that nearly all these scholars, �HIGH SCHOOL. 11 1835.] who are shortly to exert an important influence on the af­ fairs of state and upon the churches, are yet in the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity, deceiving themselves with the thought that because they have forsaken some sins, because they are not now open worshippers of false gods, therefore they are on the side of the Lord, walking in the straight and narrow path to Heaven. Let it not be considered out of place here to recommend that the members of this mission observe the last Thurs­ day of Feb. in each year as a day of special prayer for the H igh School. Surely if special prayer is needed for colle­ ges, academies and seminaries in the United States, it is doubly so here. O f the school for the scholars’ wives. Some time in August a school was opened for the benefit of the scholars’ wives, alternately superintended in per­ son, a week each by the two instructors of the High School. This school, owing to circumstances already mentioned, dragged heavily. After Mr. Dibble’s connection with the school, it was remodeled—has been continued, and has now for several weeks been under the superintendance of Mrs. Clark. This branch of the H igh School has often been referred to in reports* but has never yet received the attention it deserves. It will be in vain to educate the male part of the population, if the female portion remain ignorant, idle and debased. At least the influence their husbands might be expected to exert hereafter, will be neutralized or greatly diminished by the ignorance and the stupidity of their wives. O f the week day school for children. For about five months past there has been a regular week day school for children superintended by Mr. and Mrs. Dibble and Mrs. Clark. The whole number of children about 40; average and regular number 35. These children were mostly taken literally from the waysides and from the palis in the neighborhood of Lahainaluna. But they have made very commendable progress in learning; have been very regular and punctual in attendance, there­ by showing that well directed efforts at this point will not be in vain. �[1835 It is the opinion of those who have had the care of this school, that there are no obstacles on the part of the children to their speedy and thorough improvement. And hitherto there has been no obstacle on the part of the parents. The whole number of persons, therefore, under daily instruction at the High School is as follows: High School proper, 118 Scholars’ wives and others, 80 Children, 45 243. Of the Press and Printing As was mentioned before, a second hand Ramage Press was received and set up in July last by Mr. Rogers. Long primer types also were furnished to the amount of twelve duodecimo pages, besides some sorts, a few feet of brass rule and some furniture. A few other things have also been furnished from time to time, but still not sufficient to enable us to do work with neatness or expedition. The printing, so far as composition and press work is concerned, has been conducted entirely by the scholars of the High School, for which they have been paid, according to the work done, at Honolulu prices. A cutting press wTas received during the year, and one of the scholars, with little or no instruction, commenced the business of book-binding, and has done considerable and his work is respectable. The works that have been printed during the year are as follows. No. Dages. Size. No. of cop. Lama Hawaii, 11 44 Quarto. 200 192 12 mo. 1500 Mooolelo Holoholona, Anahonua, 4 forms. 32 8 vo. 1500 Huliano, 7 do. 112 16 mo. 1200 48 12 mo. 1000 Ikemua, 31 Nehemia, do. 1000 Mooolelo Ekalesia, 95 do. 500 No ka La Sabati, 12 do. 500 8 64 Haiao, do. 500 630 Making in all 630 continuous pages of printed matter. i2 HIGH SCHOOL. �1835.] 13 HIGH SCHOOL. Besides this, covers have been printed for several tracts, catalogues of the scholars of the High School,, an.edition of one thousand copies of the plates accompanying the Natural History and some other things of less note. It may also be stated, that some incipient attempts have been made at engraving on copp^i by two or three :of the scholars. -The Treasurer’s report of the High School will show the expense of the establishment. The. importance of a complete printing establishment, in connection with the H gh School, is felt more and more by all who are conversant with the details of its operations. Undoubtedly much more might have been done at the High School press daring the past year, had the office been superintended by a skilful workman devoted entirely, to the business. But the office is very deficient in many things necessary to despatch and neatness of workmanship. Among other things it may be proper to state that a font of type for printing English is very mnch needed. As was observed before, a statement has been made to the Board respecting the importance and wants of the office, and as­ sistance may be expected in due time. If, however, some present help could bo rendered, it would undoubtedly tend to advance the interests of the school. Net gain to the School during the past year. 1. It mtiy be considered as gain in that Providence has so ordered events that nothing injurious or detrimental to the school has transpired during the year. 2. A new class of 51 scholars has entered the school generally better prepared by. having higher qualifications than any class that heretofore has entered. 3. No complaint has been made respecting the want of the means of subsistancc. This has been matter of com­ plaint heretofore. 4. The gain to the school in acquired information is but little in compaiison to what it should he, owing to causes before mentioned, but still is sufficient to ke< p the scholars from despondency, while they and the instructors hope for better acc< mmodati< ns hereafter. 5. The gain to the school in moral and religious in- 2 �[1835 HIGH SCHOOL. 14 struction has been considerable, much above that of any preceding year. 6. The gain in accommodations for imparting instruc­ tion, or internal facilities for conducting the school, has been nothing; for reasons before mentioned. Neither has there been any thing in the long wished for and neces­ sary department of manual labor. In accommodations, dwellings, &c. for the instructors, the gain has been con­ siderable. Mr. Clark’s house is nearly completed—also a study has been built and some other fixtures. The walls of a house for the Principal are up and some other things are in progress for the comfort of the families. Since, therefore, something has actually been gained, and no obstacles oppose themselves to the future progress of the school, let the Mission take courage and go for­ ward trusting in him who has commanded us to “ teach all nations,” and praying that his wisdom may guide us, and that by his blessing our institution may be the means of preservation to the nation, but especially of salvation to a multitude of souls now perishing in their sins. The Directors, at the suggests n of the Principal and his associates, btg leave to lay before this meeting the following subjects for consideration. An assistant instructor. The reasons have in part appeared in the preceding report. They however may be cursorily stated. 1. The great and increasing importance of urging for­ ward education among the people of these islands without delay; hence the duty of using every lawful means. The means among ethers for producing such an end is a full supply of teachers, for the institutions already in existence 2. The fact that the experiment of a High School has successfully been made—that Hawaiians are capable of being taught any art or science—that they are desirous io learn—that no obstacles at present exist to the speedy establishment of an institution such as the Mission need, the Board wish, and the exigencies of the nation require, is a reason why nothing should be left undone that can be done, to put the High School on a solid and firm basis. 3. The great need of an assistant instructor. The great work that is to be done and the comparatively few �15 1835.] II1GH SCHOOL. facilities for doing it, render more help necessary. In say ing this, we make no use of the fact that in all civilized countries, no institution of learning with the same number of scholars as the High School, and when education is designed to be extended beyond the elementary branches, is expected to go into operation, much less to flourish, short of three and often four and live or more professors, and that too when there is no care of erecting buildings, super­ intending secular concerns, managing a printing office, and where too all their books, both ciassick and reference books, are made ready at hand; but we urge the claim from the great work to be done, and which must be done speedily or will never be done at all. 4. The fact that the operations of the school must ne­ cessarily be exceedingly slow and inefficient without more help, and the encouragement which the Board have repeat­ edly given to go forward, are strong reasons why at least one other teacher should be appointed now, with the full ex­ pectation that others will be needed hereafter. Secular Agent for (he High School. The reasons are, 1. The great quantity of secular business that must be done before the school can go into full operation—such as, appropriating judiciously the funds designated—keeping the accounts of the station— procuring materials for build­ ings— hiring workmen—superintending work—such as the instructors houses—houses of the scholars— and the build­ ings of the institution, &c. &c. requires assistance in this department. 2. The fact that, if one of the present instructors should devote his time to this department, he can do nothing for the immediate instruction of the scholars, is a reason why some individual should be devoted to this business. Wherefore, resolved, that application be made to the Board for a secu­ lar agent for the High School, and that for the present the Gen. Agent of the Mission be authorised to furnish the funds for hiring a person to fill that office. It is strongly recommended also that definite arrangements be made for the public buildings of the school* �16 HIGH SCHOOL. [1835. Security of the land at Lahainaluna and vicinity for the use of the school. 1. The instructors recommend that the Irtnd between the two ravines between which Lahainaluna lies, begin­ ning at about half way up fr< m the sea shore to the school house at Lahainaluna, and from some distance below the house of the Principal including'the ravine on the left with its water privileges and extending to the top of the mountain including the large knob just above Lahainaluna, be secu­ red by purchase, grant, lease or otherwise, provided it can be done for a reasonable sum,to be entirely at the control of the mission and for the use and benefit ofthe High School. 2. It is recommended that the land in the valley now generally wrought into kalo patches, be divided out to the scholars, making allowance for wife and children, but for no others. 3. That the land on the side hill in froRt of the school house and ofthe Teacher’s houses, be divided into building lots of one half acre each: that a house be erected on each lot of a sufficient size for one family and one unmarried scholar, (say 30 feet by 14,) the mission to procure timber for the roof, furnish doors, windows and plaster the house; the rest to be done by the person or persons who first inhabit the house. When finished, the house and yard to be the property of the school, and the labor bestowed by the occupants to be recognized as rent during the time they shall continue students of the school. 4. That a farmer be procured to teach agriculture who shall take charge of the secular concerns of the school. 5. That the scholars be required to cultivate the land or procure their own food by their own personal industry, but individuals shall not be allowed to sell their overplus stock of provisions in market. If any provisions are raised for sale, the sales shall be made through an agent appoint­ ed for that purpose, and such articles procured as are most needed by the scholars and their families. 6. That until such a person is procured, a person be appointed whose business it shall be to divide out the ground to the scholars and see that it is cultivated, and direct with regard to whatever is to be sold from the land—> �1835.] 17 tra n s la tio n s . to divide out the building lots and furnish the means for bu Iding—to provide the scholars with books and stationary for labor or otherwise, to see that each scholar labors on public work to the amount of tuition fixed upon last year— to superintend public work— provide materials—keep ac­ counts, &c. and render an account annually to the mission of the secular affairs of the school. 7. That the committee of superintendence, in carrying on the buildings and business of the school, have liberty to draw on the secular agent of the mission for the ensuing year to the amount of 5,000 dollars; and this sum shall not include the support of the teachers or printer, nor the expense of houses for them, nor money paid in procuring land for the benefit of the school. 5. Census. Considering the important bearing which the probable de­ crease of the population of these islands has upon our work, Resolved 1. That a register be kept at each station of all the births and deaths, as far as they come within our knowledge, to be embodied in the annual report of the stations. 2. That we take the best means in our power for obtain­ ing a correct census of the people throughout the whole group, includirfg both natives and foreigners, in separate lists. And that each station obtain the cooperation of the chiefs, or teachers or other persons, who shall, as far as practicable, visit and number the people at their houses. And that some missionary, at each station, shall receive the returns, add them, and forward the account, with the names of the districts, to the Printing Committee as early as the first of November next. 6. Marriage and Divorce. Resolved, That the views of Dr. Dwight on the sub­ ject of marriage and divorce be regarded in general as scriptural, and as a sufficient guide to promote uniformity of practice among ourselves in addition to our rules for­ merly adopted. 7. Assignment of Translations, fyc. 1. All former appointments unfinished are continued 2* �18 TRANSLATIONS* [1835. cxcept that the continuance or discontinuance of the Al­ manac be referred to the Committee of Assignments at the High School. 2. Mr. Thurston is requested to translate the Minor Prophets commencing with Hosea and ending wTith H abakkuk. 3. Mr. Bishop to commence with Zephaniah and trans­ late through the Old Testament. • 4. Mr. Green to translate the books of Ecclesiastes and Solomon’s Song. 5. M r. Baldwin to write a tract on intoxicating drinks. 6. Mr. Whitney to translate Gallaudet’s Child’s Book on the Soul, and the same author’s work on Repentance. 7. Dr. Judd to prepare a work on Anatomy, and supply cuts for the same, and for the assigned works of Gallaudet. 8. Mr. Emerson to prepare the Jli o ka la, according to the plan as assigned to Mr. Baldwin last year. 9. The translations by Mr. Green to be reviewed by the Teachers of the High School. 10. The Printing Committee at Honolulu and the Teachers of the High School are considered as Standing Committees to make out new assignments at their discre­ tion for the supply of matter for their respective presses, and for the promotion of the general interests of the mis­ sion; provided however, that such assignments shall never interfere with previous assignments of the mission. 11. In relation to the above works, the New Testament is to take the precedence, and those engaged ii) revising it to attend to that before any other works assigned by the mission. 12. Assignments from the Old Testament to take the precedence of other works;—except that works assigned at former meetings take the precedence of new assignments from the Bible. 13. In respect to the translations from the Old Testa­ ment the prescribed order of review is not considered a? indispensable to their being printed. But whenever the press is at liberty, the translations may be printed at the dis­ cretion of the translator, he obtaining such aid, as he may be able, to assist hini ip the review. �1835.] AGRICULTURE/ 19 8. Agriculture. 1. W e regard it as of high importance to the ultimate success ofthe cause of Christ, at these islands, to put into operation as many means as possible to break up the indolent habits of the people, and train them to habits of industry and economy. 2. As to the practicability of introducing improvements in agriculture, we believe that little can be done at present, which shall have a direct bearing on this subject. W e found our opinion on the following facts. 1. The disproportion between our strength and the la­ bors already devolving upon us. 2. The opinion of our patrons that we should avoid, as much as possible, becoming entangled with secular cares. 3. Though the soil and climate of the islands would admit of almost any assignable improvement in agriculture, yet the present method of cultivating the soil affords the people abundantly the means of sustenance, and admits, perhaps, of few improvements. 4. The state of their government, which we regard as exceedingly unfavorable to improvement in this department. ' Nevertheless, 5. We regard the subject of sufficient*importance to warrant us to use at least an indirect influence in encour­ aging the growth of cotton, coffee, sugar cane, &c. &c. that the people may have more business on their hands, and increase their temporal comforts. 9. Domestic Manufacture. Resolved 1. That regarding the subject in the light of an experiment we do not think it advisable to lay down any course of procedure which shall regulate its operations, but leave it to the judgment of Miss Brown, together with the brethren at the station where she may carry on the manufacture. 2. That for the present, the avails of the labor in that department be appropriated to the u£e cf those who per­ form the labor. �20 KUMU HAWAII. [1835. 10. Reception of the sixth Reinforcement. Whereas the Rev. T i t u s C o a n , M rs. F i d e l i a C o a n , Mr. H en r y D im o n d , M is. A nn M a ria D im o n d , 1VTr. E d w in O sc a r H a l l , Mrs. S a r a h L. H a l l , M iss L#y d ia B r o w n , and Miss E l i z a b e t h M. H i t c h c o c k , the sixth reinforcement appointed by the Prudential Com­ mittee to labor with us in this field, which demands much additional strength, have arrived and been welcomed by the government, Resolved, That with the warmest gratitude to God for his kindness to us and this nation, we most cordially welcome them to this missionary field, and invite the brethren to unite with us in the business of the General Meeting, and engage with us in the important and responsible duties of Missionaries of the Lord Jesus. 11. Location. 1. Messrs. Dimond and H all were located at Honolulu. 2. M iss Hitchcock with her brother on Molokai. 3. Miss Brown, for the present, atW ailuku. 4. Mr. Rogers at Lahainaluna to take charge of the printing office and bindery at that place. 5. In consequence of ill health, Mr. Baldwin is no long­ er considered as located at Waimea, but at liberty to reside at any station, or take a voyage to any place, which he, in connexion with the physicians, may think advisable. 6. Mr. Dibble at Lahainaluna to take charge of the department of religious instruction in the High School, prepare books and instruct in civil and ecclesiastical history. 7. Mr. Armstrong nt Wailuku. 8. Mr. Coan at Hilo. 12. Kumu Hawaii. The Committee recommend, I. That it be continued till the completion of the first volume of 26 numbeis, of the same size with the numbers already printed. �LIBRARY. 21 1835.] 2. That, at the expiration of the first volume, it be diminished in its size one half. 3. That the members of the mission endeavor, hereafter, to furnish the editor with matter better adapted to a H a­ waiian newspaper; essays shorter, and, as lar as may be, accommodated in style to the understanding of the igno­ rant. 13. Library. 1. That of all books so valuable that the members of the mission generally would wish to read or consult them, we recommend, that several copies, at least, of each be sent, inasmuch as every year’s experience teaches that the difficulties of circulating books from island to island, and from station to station, are far greater, and must oc­ cupy more time than has heretofore been supposed. 2. That a librarian be appointed to take charge of all the undistributed books, make out and print a full cata­ logue ofall that belong to the library, which shall be thought of value to the mission, and furnish a catalogue for each mesnber, and perform such other duties as may be assigned him. 3. That each member of the mission be required to re­ turn to the librarian such books as he may not wish to retain, to label such as he retains which are unlabelled, and send a complete list of them to the librarian. 4. That it be the duty ofthe librarian to charge to each individual such books as he retains in his possession. 5. That in case any book be desired, which is in the hands of another, the request be made through the libra­ rian, or if otherwise, that the librarian be informed ofthe transfer, in case it be made. 6. That the librarian and two others be a committee to distribute such undistributed books as may be desired by the several members of the mission, to recommend to the mission such other books as should be requested from the Board, and to forward the request, when sanction­ ed by the mission or a committee of the mission regularly authorised for the purpose. 7. That the librarian and two others at the same station be a committee authorised to bind such books and pamph­ lets a3 may be deemod by them worthy of the expense. �22 MOLOKAI CHURCH. [ 1835. 14. Intemperance in ardent spirit and tobacco. In view of the demoralizing and destructive influence of inebriating liquors both upon the bodies and the souls of the native population of these islands, Resolved, that by moral suasion we do all in our power to prevent both the making, vending, and use of such liquors; that we will preach on the subject; that we will converse with the chiefs and principal men of the nation, and endeavor to enlist them on the side of entire absti­ nence, and also in the good work of a speedy and thorough reformation. Resolved, that quarterly temperance meetings be held at each of our stations to be conducted at the discretion of the missionary. Also that a tract be published on the Bubject to be circulated among the people. Tobacco. Believing that tobacco is very injurious to all who make a free use of it; that it generates diseases; that it is often the cause of contention, fighting, the burning of houses and the loss of lives; and above all that it blunts and Btupifies the moral sensibilities and powers of the mind, and consequently is a great obstacle to the successful preaching of the gospel, therefore, » Resolved, that we will make strenuous efforts both in preaching, and in our temperance addresses, and through the Kumu Hawaii, to dissuade the people from the use of that pernicious drug;— and that a small tract be published on the subject and distributed among the people. 15. Molokai Church. Considering the present state of that building; the fre­ quent and heavy rains at that station; the probability that the walls will be materially injured within a few months if not covered; and also the state of Mr. Hitchcock’s health, Resolved, that the mission appropriate one hundred dollars to that building, to be expended for carpenter’s work, boards, nails, &c., as Mr. Hitchcock shall think best. Resolved also, that M r. Hitchcock, or any other brother, be justified in selling native Testaments, Hymn Books, the �23 MISCELLANEOUS. 1835 .] Kumu Hawaii, or other native publications, to aid, when necessary, in the erection of Meeting houses, School houses, &c. M ISC EL L A N E O U S B U SIN ESS. M r. Spaulding's case. In view of the very afflicting state of Mrs. Spaulding’s health, as reported to this meeting, and considering the very doubtful question of duty as expressed to us by Mr. Spaulding, Resolved. 1st. That we do most deeply sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding, in that greatest of trials, by which a wise, though to us mysterious Providence, has seen fit to afflict them, during the whole three years of their residence on missionary ground. Our sympathy is increased, as we view the unsink ng, and unexhausted patience, with which Mrs. S. has borne her protracted sufferings; but especially, when we perceive, as we often do, the unabated, nay, the increasing anxiety they both feel, not only to devote their lives to the cause of Christ here, but also to have health and strength to labor and toil, as well as suffer for his name. 2. That though we sympathise with them in being, to so great a degree, deprived of the privilege of laboring to the full extent of their desires, yet we rejoice in this opportunity to express to Mr. Spaulding, the sense we feel of liis great usefulness in the cause of sen men at Lahaina, as well as in his occasional labors among the natives; and also in his taking on himself so much ofthe secular care of the station, and rendering so much aid in the education of the child­ ren of Mr. Richards, as to afford hirn much more lime to devote to public assignments of the mission. And though Providence has thrown insuperable obstacles in the way of of their doing what they desired, and what they planned, yet we bear them testimony, that they have done what they could. 3. That as the physicians have expressed their opinion that there is little hope of Mrs. Spaulding’s recovery with­ out more care and attention, and being placed in more �24 [ 1835. MISCELLANEOUS. favorable circumstances than she can be at the Sandwich Islands; and as it is only once in the year, that we have opportunity to give our united views, we ieel it our duty now, before we separate, to say to Mr. and Mrs. Spaul­ ding, that such is our confidence in them, and such our own convictions on the subject, Tthat if there should be no favorable ch-inge in Mrs. Spaulding’s disease, and should they, with the advice of the physicians and other friends, feel it their duty to return to the United States, the ensu­ ing fall, they would return, with the full approbation of the Mission. W e are fully of opinion, that persons less, attached to the missionary work, would, in their circum­ stances, long ere this, have found reasons fur return; and much as we should regret the separation, and deprecate the cause which makes it necessary, yet, in our minds, no doubt would remain as to the propriety of the measure. 4. That, should they return before another general meet­ ing of the mission, we will follow them with our prayers, and our sympathies, and -also most affectionately commend them to the continued confidence of the Board and the Christian public. We would also suggest to the Pruden­ tial Committee that Mr. Spaulding be employed by them, in such manner as their wisdom shall direct, as a representa­ tive of this Mission to th« American churches, and espe­ cially to tell them the anguish we feel, as we perceive from the public documents, what immense strength and feeling are wasted, and worse than wasted by them, about forms and unessential doctrines, while the great and last com­ mand of our ascending Savior to disciple the nations is comparatively forgotten. Dr. Chapin’s case. Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. Chapin in the affliction which has for a length of t me pressed heavily upon them, and though it is with reluctance, in view of the loss which the mission will sustain, by their departure, that we receive their request to return to Amer­ ica, yet duty, wc believe constrains us to approve of the measure. Hilo station. On the difficulties of maintaining the station of East Hawaii, and the means of obviating them, �25 GRANT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL. 1835.] Resolved 1. That the brethren at Hilo should ever be remembered by us as residing at a station peculiarly lonely and secluded, and entitled on that account not only to a large share in our prayers and sympathies, but also to every reasonable effort which we can make to alleviate the self denials of such a situation. 2. That as a great expense would be required to se­ cure the regular visit of a vessel to Hilo, we therefore recommend, as some little alleviation to the seclusion of the station and as a means of supplying some of its less­ er wants, that a line of communication be established by means of carriers and canoes between Hilo and the other stations on Hawaii, and, if practiable, between Hilo and Lahaina on the Island of Maui, and also between Lahaina and Oahu whenever expedient. 3. In view of the distressing circumstances of Hilo and of many other portions of the Sandwich islands for want of medical aid, now mure especially felt than heretofore, in, consequence of the contemplated return of Dr. Chapin to America and such a failure of Mr. Baldwin’s health «»s to require a removal from his station, Resolved, that a com­ mittee be chosen to draw up an appeal to the B oard for more physicians, and that a copy of it be sent across the continent, by the opportunity which it is expected, will soon offer, ?r.d that a duplicate of it be forwarded in the Hellespont by the rout of Cauton; and that should a physi­ cian arrive, we consider the station at Hilo as having a demand for the first supply. (Mr. Baldwin a committee to write the letter.) Grant for the High School. The Government, after deliberating for a time on the proposition made to them by a committee of the mission appointed for the purpose of securing the land described in the Report on the H 'gh School, (page 46,) declined an offer ^f five hundred d liars bonus, and one hundred dollars annually hereafter; but granted, for the use of the High S 2I100I at J.ahain tluna, the land between the two ravines between whi^h Lahainaluna lies, extending from the house of Kuluwa khua below the school house, to include the knob above, and the lefl ravine or narrow valley fiom the house of Mr. Andrews upward, and the narrow ridge on �26 STANDING COMMITTEES* the left of it, from the junction of the two rivulets;—requi­ ring an annual poll tax on the occupants of the land to be paid to the Government, taking the poll tax of the current year at Oahu as the standard, viz,—one dollar for each man,—fifty cents for each woman,—and twenty-five cents, for each boy over twelve years of age,—and twelve and a* half cents for each girl over twelve:—e. g. for 100 men, 75 women, 50 boys, and 16 girls enjoying the privileges o£ the land, the annual tax required to be paid to the Government would be $152. Day of Fasting. In view of the inquiry of the Prudential Commitee respecting the reason of so few conversions among the heathen, and for the purpose of devising more efficient means of promoting revivals of religion among the people of our charge; Resolved, That we set apart the 18th of June instant, as a day of fasting and prayer in relation to the subject. Maternal Association Library. On request from the M aternal association, that such, books might be committed to their care as are especially adapted to the maternal character, Voted, that the request be granted, and the subject re­ ferred for adjustment to the committee of the Mission on the distribution of books;—Messrs. Green, Judd* and Tinker. Missionary Flag. Voted that a white flag be adopted as the Flag of the Mission, by which it may be known, when missionaries are on board of vessels approaching the stations. Next General Meeting. Resolved, That when this meeting adjourns, it adjourn to meet the first of June 1836, at Honolulu, Oahu, Standing Committees for the ensuing year. On correspondence, see page 7. Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Judd and Tinker to superintend the printing department at Honolulu. �1835.] 27 Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Dibble to superintend th* printing department at the High School. Messrs. Andrews, Clark, Dibble, Richards, Green, Armstrong and Hitchcock, Directors of the High School. Mr. Tinker to forward to the Rooms the Laws of the Oahu Charity School when obtained. Messrs. Judd, Dimond and Tinker to attend to tkft binding of books belonging to the Library, STANDING COMMITTEES. “fcMTV^ vCJ V f < � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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