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52 MANNERS AND CUSTOMS—INHABITANTS. olulu, a school was established which was chiefly for the education of the children of American missionaries— although from the very first it was attended by others. In 1849 it was chartered as Oahu College, and the very ' finest teachers have been engaged as instructors, and thorough education given. It is a noted fact that the graduates from this school, that have entered college in the Eastern States have always stood high in scholar- ship. The present intention of the trustees is to offer every inducement to parents or guardians in foreign countries, whose children or wards require a milder climate than offered in the United States, to place them there for education. The influences and surroundings are of the highest character, and no one need fear any comparison with the work done in the United States. The president of Oahu College is Mr. F. A. Hosmer, a gentleman of much ability and the highest attainments. The Roman Catholic Mission has schools, and books are supplied from their own press. There is also a board- ing school, under the direction of the Bishop of the Church of England. ‘This school was established about 1862. There are certain laws attached to the school which make it compulsory for children between the ages of six and fifteen to attend, though in cases where boys of thirteen are particularly strong and active, they are per- mitted to leave upon passing certain examinations. Morality is taught, but religious instructions are pro- hibited. comicbooks.com . ‘ ifs *Q