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18-517: Early in the 1830s, the advantages of Punahou as a site for a boarding school were observed by the Mission, and long before Mr. Bingham's return to the United States in 1840, he had fully approved of its being set apart for that purpose. At that period, no missionary could hold an individual title to land. The project of founding such a school was brought up in 1837, but postponed for financial reasons. In

36-458: A building fund of US$ 50,000 . In 1880 the "lower pasture," containing 31.3 acres (12.7 ha), was divided into building lots, and streets laid out in it. The sale of these lots has added US$ 21,400. to the endowment. In 1882, US$ 30,000 was contributed to the building fund, and during the next year Bingham Hall was built under President Jones' supervision. In January, 1883, the Armstrong lot at

54-558: A special grant from the American Board of US$ 5,000 , and US$ 3,000 more to build the first President's house, known as the "Octagon." The Hawaiian Government afterwards granted the land of Hamakuapoko on Maui and three small lands on Kauai, the sale of which realized US$ 7,745.63 . In consideration of this grant to the endowment, the Government had the right of appointing two out of fifteen Trustees, until 1901. In February, 1859, occurred

72-489: The Preparatory School to Punahou. Experience has shown the wisdom of this change. The corner stone of the building now known as Chas. R. Bishop Hall was laid with impressive ceremonies October 4, 1901. It was completed in the following summer at a cost of about US$ 70,000 , which was defrayed, as usual, by our constant benefactor whose name it bears. During the year 1900, the "upper pasture," now known as "College Hills,"

90-474: The famous expedition of the faculty and twenty of the students on the schooner "Kinoole" to visit the great eruption of Mauna Loa of that year. On the 22nd of the following August, President Beckwith resigned on account of his wife's ill health. The Rev. Eli Corwin acted as President pro tem. until the arrival of Rev. C. T. Mills in November, 1860. When failing heaith obliged President Mills to resign his position in

108-459: The generous patron of education throughout these islands. The assembly hall was furnished with a pipe-organ by Mrs. Mary T. Castle. Much was also done to beautify the grounds, as well as to enlarge the courses of study. President Hosmer resigned in Jun 1900, and was succeeded by Arthur Maxson Smith, Ph.D., who entered upon his duties September 17. The principal event of his administration was the removal of

126-641: The head of Richards street was purchased from the Roman Catholic Mission, and the Punahou Preparatory School opened there. In the summer of that year, President Jones retired and was succeeded by the Rev. William Channing Merritt, who served for seven years. In 1884, the Bishop Hall of Science was built and furnished with a laboratory by the liberality of Hon. C. R. Bishop. A house for the president

144-453: The land of Punahou was conveyed by Royal Patent No. 1958, to the American Board, and by that body, 128.94 acres (52.18 ha) of it, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, were deeded to the Trustees of Oahu College March 12, 1863. The Old School House was built of stone quarried from Rocky Hill in 1852. A new and enlarged charter was applied for and granted May 23, 1853, under

162-457: The meeting of May 1841, the school was definitely founded, the sum of US$ 2,000 appropriated for the buildings, supplemented by private subscriptions, and Rev. Daniel Dole and his wife, who had just arrived, together with Miss Marcia Smith, were appointed teachers. During that year, the site was prepared under the direction of Mr. Chamberlain and Dr. Judd, a cellar dug, and one-story adobe thatched buildings erected, enclosing two courts, open towards

180-517: The school. where they remained till 1854, Mr. Rice having special charge of financial matters and of the out-of-door work. A charter was granted by the government June 6, 1849, to the Trustees of the Punahou School, seven in number, empowering the Mission to fill all future vacancies in the corporation. The Rocky Hill pasture and the Manoa wood lot were purchased and enclosed during the same year. In 1855,

198-409: The sea. Four additional rooms were built in 1844. They lasted for 40 years. Rice Hall was built in 1846, and Dole Hall in 1848. The school was opened at Punahou, July 11, 1842, with 15 pupils in attendance. During the first year, there were 34 pupils, of whom 15 were boarders. In the summer of 1844, the faculty was reinforced by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rice, who were transferred from Hana, Maui, to assist in

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216-465: The spring of 1871 to accept the position of surveyor-general. The 25th anniversary of the founding of the school was celebrated June 15, 1866, with much enthusiasm. Professor Edward Payson Church was promoted to fill the place, which he occupied with much acceptance for four years. During this time two omnibuses were purchased by the Trustees, which were run between Nuuanu and Punahou until the inauguration of street tram cars in 1889. A small printing press

234-475: The summer of 1864, he had brought up the school from a position of partial dependence on the American Board to a self-supporting basis. Among the improvements made during his administration were the laying of water pipes from the spring to the buildings in 1861, and the addition of verandas to the old school hall in 1863, the funds for which were raised by a concert given by the school. He was succeeded by Professor W. D. Alexander, who served seven years, retiring in

252-429: The summer of 1890, and was succeeded by Mr. Frank Alvan Hosmer, who served the college for ten years. On the 25th and 26th of June 1891, the semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Punahou School was held, at which General S. C. Armstrong made the leading address. During this decade Pauahi Hall was built, at a cost of US$ 78,684.05 and dedicated May 21, 1896. This beautiful building was the gift of Hon. C. R. Bishop,

270-506: The title of "Oahu College," with thirteen Trustees, including the President. The Rev. E. G. Beckwith, who had conducted the Royal School with remarkable success for three years, was formally installed as President under the new charter, September 25, 1854. In 1857, an effort was made to raise an endowment for the school, for which about US$ 14,000 was contributed in the United States, besides

288-419: Was built by friends of the college in the fall of 1885. In 1888 a large swimming tank was added to the attractions of Punahou, to replace the old bathing pond which had been filled up. In the following year, US$ 56,000 was added to the endowment, of which sum US$ 40,000 was given by Hon. C. R. Bishop, and US$ 16,000 by other friends of the college. After seven years of efficient service, Mr. Merritt retired in

306-484: Was divided into building lots, (most of which have since been sold), and has now become the most attractive suburb of Honolulu. President Smith retired in June 1902, and was succeeded by Mr. Arthur Floyd Griffiths, who arrived here September 6, 1902. His accession has been followed by a period of unexampled progress in every department of the college. On April 19, 1905, a memorial tablet was unveiled with appropriate ceremonies on

324-416: Was purchased by the students, and a small weekly newspaper, the "Punahou Journal," published by them for several years. Mr. Amasa Pratt succeeded President Church, serving for three years. The Rev. William L. Jones then accepted the position, entering upon its duties in June 1878. The fortieth anniversary of the founding of the school was celebrated June 16, 1881, when a strong appeal was made to its friends for

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