public schools taught in the
English language, the teachers in many cases being imported from the
United States. The main plan of the system is modelled upon the public
school system of the United States, modified to meet the wants of a
heterogeneous population. The children are instructed in writing,
reading, composition, arithmetic, geography, both local and general. The
books are uniform and obtainable at the same price as in the United
States. The schools are strictly non-sectarian. There is no district,
however remote, in which there is no school. The only people who cannot
read and write are those who come from abroad. Those born in the Islands
are compelled by law to take advantage of the education offered. Besides
the common school education, opportunities are given at various centers
for a higher education equivalent to the grammar grade of the United
States, and in Honolulu a high school and collegiate course can be
obtained at a small cost.

CHURCHES.

The various Christian denominations are represented and all forms are
tolerated. The country churches of the Protestant denominations are
chiefly conducted by Hawaiian pastors, the Roman Catholic by French and
German priests, who are mostly good linguists and speak Hawaiian,
English and Portuguese, besides their mother tongue. Wherever there is a
large collection of English speaking people a Protestant church is
usually supported by them. In Honolulu there is a large number of
churches, Congregational, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist and
Mormon. There is a Sunday law, and all work which is not absolutely
necessary is prohibited on that day. Rational outdoor amusement is not
prohibited, such as riding, boating, shooting, etc., and the Government
Band plays at the public park at Waikiki every Sunday afternoon.

PHYSICIANS.

In every district of the Islands the Government supports a doctor, who
gives his services to indigent Hawaiians free of charge--others have to
pay. In many places there are physicians settled who carry on a private
practice.

TELEPHONES.

The Islands of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii have telephones to every
accessible point. The rent of the instrument is moderate, and a small
charge is made for those who do not care or cannot afford to possess an
instrument of their own. On Maui the telephone is at present established
only in part.

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ISLANDS.

Communication between the Islands is by steamer; of the