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THE FRIEND.
Volume 48.
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HONOLULU, H. 1.,
1890.
MANAGER'S NOTICE.
R. CASTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Merchant St., next to Post Office.
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The faculty at Oahu College will b constituted as
follows:
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Key. A. I>. Bissell, A.U., Amherst College—lnstrumentaland Vocal Music.
Miss M. Ella Spooner, Mt. Holyoke Seminary—
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English.
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Merchant Tailor.
Gentlemen's
FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, ETC.
Eirst class stock
of goods
H. I.
Second Term Opens January 13. 1890.
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AND
HONOLULU,
British and Foreign Marine Insurance Co.
Northern Assurance Company (Fire and Life.)
"Pioneer" Line Packets, Liverpool to Honolulu.
Liverpool Office, Nos. 41 and *n The Albany.
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OAHU COLLEGE
These re all successful teachers who have had experience in *their respective departments.
The faculty at the Punahou Preparatory School will
consist of the following well known successful teachers:
Miss M. Brewer—Principal—lst and 2d Grades.
Mrs. Storrs—3d and 4th Grades.
Miss E. B. Snow— jthand 6th Grades.
Miss Carrie Gilman—7th and Bth Grades.
The Boarding Department will be under the same
management as hereto'ore, and the Trustees are confident that it offers better privileges as a school home
than can be obtained elsewherefor lhe same money.
It is desired that early application should be made
for all intending to enter either school.
LIST OF OFFICERS :
P resident and Manage
Treasurer and Secretary
C. Jones Jt
Joseph O. Carter
W. F. Allen,
Auditor
DIRECTORS :
Hon. Chas. R. Bishop
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S. C. Allen.
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Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
Furniture Warerooms in New Fire-proof Building.
Nos.
in
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Feather, Heir, Hay and Eureka
Mattresses and Pillows, and Spring Mattresses on hand arid
made to order. Pianos and Sewing Machines always on
hand and for sale or rent. Best Violin and Guitar Strings
and all kinds of Musical Instruments for sale as cheap as
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CONTENTS.
I'Ai.K
Kelrospect and Ouilook
Christina* Festivities
I he- Anu iii .hi < ivil Sahliath
Tbt New Zeahnder Abroad
The Lily Among Thorn*
Sunday Train*
Thrum's Annual
JapaneM Scientific Teachers in China
kaine lamella School
Mont hi) Record of Event*
Marine Journal, etc
Hawaiian Board
Y. \l. ('. A...
At rrand Star Theory and Selection*
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Retrospect and Outlook.
\\'i cordially greet our readers and pathe Fkilnu enters w th them
upon a New Year, and (or itself, upon its
Forty eighth volume. The new figures
i <Sqo, remind us of the serious fact that
we are also entering upon the last decade
of this portentous and magnificent Nineteenth Century, which, with all its sorrows,
and wars, and cruelties, has yet been an
almost epochal century in earth's sad, but
hopeful history—the century of dawning
and spreading light, of growing liberty, of
ruptured bonds, of uprising Humanity, of
enlightened recognition and wide proclamation of Christ the King of Light,
Liberty, Peace, Righteousness.
But ten years hence will be the time fur
retrospect of this wonderful century. Now,
we recall what the past decade has witnessed. Here in Hawaii, in brief, during
these ten years, our material development
has been immense. Population has in
creased forty per cent., mainly by immigration, our large Japanese element being
wholly new. Our exports of sugar, rice,
bananas, etc., have increased fivefold.
Our schooners have given place to a large
fleet of steamers. In Honolulu have grown
long blocks of stately warehouses, thick
webs of telephone lines, electric lights, and
many hundreds of acres of beautiful home
lots, with attractive residences. Kawaiahao Seminary and Oahu College rebuilt
and enlarged, Kamehameha Schools
erected. Some twenty miles of graded
trons as
JANUARY,
and macadamized streets in the city and
twice that amount of good carriage roads
in the outer districts of the island. G rresponding improvement has been seen
throughout the group during the past decade, notably in the creation of the Kaliului and Mahukona Railways, as well as in
the just completed and finely equipped
Oahu Railway.
In political affairs, we have taken a long
step forward, never to be retraced, out of
arbitrary personal government, to the government of the people.
Our National
Independence is becoming more completely assured. Our Financial Credit is
rising into the high place of honor.
In social and public morals, we believe
that we have made progress, and certainly
have not gone backward. Is not Honolulu, are not these Islands, better places,
wherein to train a family of children in
purity, in integrity, in efficient activity,
than they were ten years ago? Assuredly
we believe they are, and thank God that
it is so.
In Religion, in religious activity, in religious work, have we not also made
marked progress ? Witness our Y. M. C.
A. building and the various lines of work
that center around it and our churches,
which have grown up during the past
decade. May we not thankfully believe
that during this time there has been a
large and happy personal growth, and elevation of the average standard of Christian
charity, patience, hope and consecration?
And now, as these Nineties of the old
Century are upon us, Christian brothers,
let us reach forth to higher and better
things beyond. Material and Political
Development seems likely to continue.
Another ten years may witness even wore
progress than the last. But of some nobler
things than these we are called to make
sure. Shall we not in faithful work, in
earnest communion with our Lord, in
patient self control, grow wiser, stronger,
purer, as these years pass over us, and the
Twentieth Century hastens on. Many of us
will not stay to witness it. But all who love
the Lord, shall come with Him at His grand
appearing. May our record of kindness
wrought, of life wi.rds spoken, of Christ
lived in our lives, be such, that we shall
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all rejoice unspeakably in the coming m
Him who appreciates and honors even the
poorest service done for His sake.
Christmas Festivities.
The spirit of good will and good cheer
which Christmas inspires has never been
more manifest in Honolulu than dnrini,
the week before and after the sacred Natal
day.
On Sunday morning the 22d, a Chil
dren's Christmas service was held in the
Central Union Church by the 350 Sund. y
scholars, with Christmas cantata, son.;--,
recitations, responsive exercises and ad
dresses, the infant classes taking their
part. The church, of course, was charmingly decorated with flowers. Christmas
Praise Service was held in the evening.
On Tuesday evening, a large company
of the children of the Sunday and day
schools connected with the Chinese church
met at their church and received presents.
Many friends and contributors attended.
On Thursday evening, Santa Ciaus appeared personally in great force in the
Central Union Church, mounting a huge
chimney and popping out of the fire place.
He must have had a railroad train to
transport all the gifts he distributed witii
merry speechts, amid the uproar of the
delighted children.
The most interesting entertainment Wl 8
said to have been at the Japanese Lyceum, on Friday evening. Tfne Japanese
are experts in such things. Their Sanl.t
Claus was equipped with palm-leaf winf;-,
and darted around with preternatural agility. We personally acknowledge a kirni
nemento from our dear Mrs. Taro And ■>,
received by the hands of Santa Claus.
The last festival of the kind was held si
the Armory on Saturday eve, the 28th, for
the children and youth of the Portuguese
Sunday school—reported to have been a
very satisfactory and delightful occasion.
A letter to the Gazette of December
from Lihuc, Kauai, reports a pleasant
entertainment to 123 Japanese, at the
residence of Hon. W. H. Rice. After the
repast, they inspected the parlors, and
were wonder-struck at the piano and its
musical capabilities. Rev. Mr. Hasawara
addressed them, "in eloquent words bcseeking them to turn to God, to abjure
their false religion, and to walk in the right
path." A collection was then taken up,
either to send to the Japanese associatio 1
in Honolulu, or to be the foundation of a
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similar association on Kauai.
�THE FRIEND.
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The American Civil Sabbath.
An Add res. at Lo. Angeles, Cal., m Hazard's Pavilion. by
Rev. Wilbur F. Cralts, r'ield Secretary of the AsSeneSn
Sabbath I'nion,
Coming westward I instructed myself
as to the comparative size ol Fastern and
Western States by cutting up a railroad
map. I found that to cover California required ten Atlantic States, —all of New
England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.
As the people of
California, like other Western people, are
so manifestly deficient in local pride, 1
suggest that this deficiency tie corrected
in the next generation by setting the children at this map exercise, feeding the little
States of the Atlantic shore to this sea
monster of the Pacific.
Surely this State will have no lack of
wealth. But it will not rise by booms. It
is about as safe to rise by bombs. It is
dangerous to have either of these in your
hands when they "go off." Raising corner
lots is not your best crop. Your soil is
rich, not only in precious metals, but in
the gold of your peaches, your oranges,
your wheat; in the silver of your buckwheat
and your olive-trees; in the greenbacks of
your corn and vines. An Easterner is in
danger of mistaking your strawberries for
red apples, your peaches fcr cantaloupes,
and your fields of pumpkins for a meteoric
showei of fallen planets. (Laughter and
applause.)
But extensive territory, numerons population, and immense wealth do not make
a State great, only big, like Russia. Char
acter is essential to greatness in States as
well as in individuals California will never
be one of the three greatest States, in the
true sense of the word, until she is one of
the three best. (Applause. ) She must
learn to yield not only gold, and grapes,
and grain, but also, with equal abundance,
honesty, morality, and charity; and these
can no more be produced without the
Sabbath than your fruits without water.
California is the only one of our States
without a civil Sabbath. Not New Jersey,
but California is the foreign land. The
only other spot in the civilized world without a Sunday law is France. If you would
not be a " Frenchy" but an American
commonwealth, and would draw for permanent residents the best American families, you must cast out the French Sunday
and foster
THE. AMFRICAN SABBATH.
The American Sabbath Union, which I
represent, stands for this American Sabbath, —the golden mean between the Puritan Sabbath on the one extreme and the
Continental Sunday on the other. The
American Sabbath Union is a union of
true Americans of all sections to sentinel
the American Sabbath. By "true Americans" I mean Americans in spirit. There
are real German-Americans, real IrishAmericans. In this sense the Irish immigrant, who said he had concluded to
take America for his native land, could
have done so. On the other hand, some
who were born Americans have apostatized
by adopting the foreign saloon and its
Siamese twin, the foreign holiday Sunday.
Apart from all religious considerations,
the true patriot should reject the Continental Sunday as the "holiday of despotism." So Hallam, the great philosopher
of history, calls it, bidding us note that
the despots of Europe have studiously cultivated a love of Sunday pastimes to keep
the people quiet under political distresses;
that is, the holiday Sunday, which is offered to us by Continentals as the very insignia ot " personal liberty," is rather its
substitute, the tinsel bauble which shrewd
monarchs have given to the adult infants
of the Continent in place of the ballot of
freemen. There is no instance of a stable,
long-continued popular government where
the people have kept themselves in perpetual infancy by devoting their G< d-given
Rest Day to Sunday dissipation and its
twin, Sunday toil. Who would be surprised
to hear to-morrow that France, of the holiday Sunday, had thrown away her republicanism as a spoiled child throws away a
toy? The only ism a man needs to make
him defend the American Sabbath is patriotism. Those who make the most franticprotest against any change in the American Constitution are foremost in efforts to
overthrow this chitf American institution.
American institutions are the very roots of
the American Constitution, and the American Sabbath is the very tap-root of them
all, supplying the people with the physical,
mental, and moral vitality necessary to
self-government. (Applause.)
No paper that seeks to uproot the American Sabbath has a right to put the word
"American" in its name.
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put up in his melon patch this sign
"Boys, do not touch these melons, for
they are green and Cod sees you." The
church exhorts men against Sunday work
and Sunday dissipation because God sees
and will-punish; but the State forbids these
things only because they are unhealthy to
the body politic, as will as to the individual, physically, mentally, morally, and politically. A college president, having discovered two sophomores hazing, called
them into his presence while his wrath was
warm, and said: "Gentlemen, such conduct is displeasing to (iod, and whafs
more I won't stand it" The church says
of Sabbath desecration Such conduct is
displeasing to God; but the state says of
Sunday work : What is more to us, charged
to protect, not divine but human rights,
we won't stand it, —the perpetual treadmill
of toil, labor witho it leisure. (Applause.)
:
'The theory that the present "SundayRest Movement" is only a scheme to unite
cherch and state encounters the difficulty
that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Knights of Labor, in their
intt rnational conventions of 1888, approved it; but this difficulty is summarily disposed of by our opponents with the histerical statement that these bodies only indorsed our petition because "I pleaded
with them." The fact is that I began my
first address to a labor organization, the
Central Labor Union of New York city, byreading the action against Sunday work
which the Buffalo Labor Union had taken
on its own motion; and so my key-note at
the Brotherhood Convention was the bitter
cry of four hundred and fifty engineers of
the Vunderbilt roads for a Sabbath of rest,
written by themselves years before I undertook Sibbath reform; in fact, that flamSunday laws are not "religious legisla- ing appeal was the torch at which I lighted
tion" because they come from the Biblr the rid lantern 1 have since been swinging
any more than the laws against adultery, in froi tof Sunday trains. (Applause )
which are as distinctly a part of Biblical
SABBATH LAWS ARE CONSISTENT WITH
morality, in distinction from heathen moLIBERTY.
Both
Bible
and
the
rality as Sabbath laws.
codes of the most advanced governments
When Cambyses invaded Egypt, knowforbid murder, theft, adultery, false witness, ing that they worshiped cats, he had each
and Sabbath work. Religion renders to soldier in the front rank of his army take
God the things that are God's by forbid- in his left hand, in the place of a shield, a
ding these things chiefly as s'ns against sacred cat. The Egyptians dared not strike
God; Government renders to Cresar the lest they should kill a god, and so the inthings that are Cssar's by forbidding them vaders conquered them without a blow.
The first part of that history is repeating
as crimes against man.
Put, then, into the religious Sabbath as itse'f in our land. (Cod forbid, patriots
its water-mark the word "sin," relating to forbid, that the last part of it should be rewrongs done to God, and into the ci\il peated.) We are being invaded by an
Sabbath as its water-mark theword "crime," army if Continentals who desire to break
down our institutions in the interests of
referring to wrongs done to man.
There are many who believe that the their Lsis, and who march in upon us with
State is accountable to God, as well as the our sacred word "liberty" as their shield.
It is :r picture worthy of a comic alindividual, and should forbid itself to sin,
and may therefore forbid Sabbath-breaking manac, these unwashed refugees from deson higher grounds than the wrong it brings potism, who never saw liberty in their lives,
to man, but there are grounds enough thai and w uldn't know it if they saw it, offerare purely human to justify him who holds ing themselves as teachers of liberty to
the most secular theory of government in Ainerit .ins. As usual, in such cases, we
..sk thru- professors of liberty, "Where
defending the civil Sabbath.
did you grad'iate? Who was your teacher?"
A homely illustration or two will make They answer, "Bismarck." (Laughter and
this point clear. A shrewd lowa farmer applause.) Now we understand what they
�mean by "personal liberty," the liberty of
Bismarck, the liberty of that one person to
do what he likes, reg irdless of the rights of
all below him. The reversed "Bismarcks"
who come to this country believe, each of
them, in the "personal liberty" of one person to do what he likes, regardless of the
rights of all above him. We do not believe in any such "personal liberty" but in
popular liberty, the liberty of the whole
people, and the liberty of the person only
so far as it is consistent with the liberties
of the populace. (Applause.)
In many places it Iris happened that the
barbers have circulated among themselves
a signed agreement for Sunday closing,
knowing that Sunday w.irk, like swearing,
is serving Satarr witlio t pay; that the same
profit is made by the barbers of a town or
city when they work six days as when they
work seven. One barb r ref ises to sign,
and so all the others think they must keep
u|> their Sunday work, list some shiftless
customer, on a cold or rainy Saturday,
may not come to his usual barber, because
he knows that an..ther will be open on the
morrow. So the liberty of one man or a
few becomes the Sunday slavery t fa
whole trade. In such a case law comes
in, and, by "Sunday closing" of all the
barber shops, proclaims what all sensible
barbers will do, and the one foolish barber must do, for his own good and the
good of others. (Applause).
It is sometimes said by opponents of
Sabbath laws that "government has no
right to dictate how a man shall spend the
day." But at quarantine g .vemment
proves its right to dictate how a man shall
spend a fortnight, when the general good
requires it.
Sabbath laws are consistent with liberty,
in part, because they are health laws; in
part, a's i, because tiny are laws for the
prevention of crime. In Ireland, partial
"Sunday closing" of saloons cut down the
Sunday arrests fifty one per cent. In
Scotland, more complete "Sunday closing"
cut down the Sund ty arrests seven eighths,
and the total consumption of liquors onefourth, proving Sunday (losing one-fiUrtti
prohibition, a q lartcr loaf of unpoisoned
bread which prohib tioii sts should j in
with less radical men in giving to communities not yet ready for complete prohibi
tion, as an appetizing sample. When saloons were open on Sunday in Cincinnati,
I am told, the city prosecutor said that
one-third of all the crimes of that citywere Sunday crimes. When its saloons
are closed on Sunday, even "Muriatic
Halstead" admits that on that day the
police have almost nothing to do. (Applause). Sabbath laws are therefore con
sistent with liberty in the same way as
other less t ffective laws for the prevention
of crime.
These are our answers to the "Personal Liberty Leagues," and to those who
are victims of their sophistries.
They agree with
THE FRIEND.
natural right to rest one day in seven. It
is only in the exigencies of debate that
they argue that a man should work seven
days for a weeVs wages. We go a step
farther, and hold that in this age of corporations and of competition, employees
cannot be secure in the enjoyment of this
natural right to a day of rest unless the
state protects it. Louisiana for many
years had ever increasing Sunday dissipa
tion and Sunday, toil because there was no
Sabbath law, as the Seventh-day people
desire should be the case everywhere. In
1886 the people of Louisiana gave up the
Seventh day Adventist plan of the lawless
Sunday, which have been weighed and
found wanting. Let California do likewise. (Applause).
'The Sabb .tic Eden of the workingmen
can only be pr tected by the angel of law,
as one has said, standing at the gate with
flaming sword, to keep back the spoiler.
The state has nothing to do with the
arguments for and against "the change of
day,"—only with the wish of the majority,
harmonized to the rights of the minority.
But I may turn aside to say that in the
Fourth Commandment, to which both
parties appeal, there is no seventh day of
the week, but only a seventh day after six
of work. 'This is a great constitutional
provision. The Saturday Sabbath of the
Jews and the Lord's day Sabbath of Christians are only by-laws. The Fourth Commandment can be obeyed by keeping
either day, but society cannot wisely encourage or protect more than one of them.
TheNew Zealander Abroad.—In England,
America, Scotland, Madeira, Capetown, and the Sandwich Islands, being
notes of a six months holiday tour around
By William M~'Hutcheson.
the world.
Glasgow: James Hamilton, 182 Irongate,
1888. pp. 302.
This book comes to us from the author,
through the kindness of Mr. Francis
Sinclair. The writer spent a fortnight in
July, 1886, with relatives at Makaweli,
Kauai. Seventy two pages are devoted
to these Islands. The whole consists of a
series of letters, originally addressed to
the Otago Witness. The writer is unusually
His descriptions of
animated and spicy
scenery are good. We commend him to
the excerptive industry of the Paradise of
the Pacific. He is very fairly accurate as
to what he saw. Perhaps his fancy gets
the better of him in reporting things more
remote, as in the follwing bit of history;
"His (Kamehameha I.) sagacious mind per
welding the many into
one united whole, and forthwith he set himself
to the task of persuading his fellow chiefs and
countrymen into his way of thinking. It was a
big contract, however, to take up, for in addition
to political difficulties, there were several hundred
miles of waterway to bridge over with war canoes.
But having once grasped the situation, he determined to do the job thoroughly. Beginning at
one end of the archipelago, he clubbed and ate his
way steadily onward from cmc island toanother, not
hurriedly and spasmodically like an ordinary savage, but calmly and evenly, as became a great
monarch with a settled purpose and an unimpaired
us that man has a digestion. Kamehameha had no field artillery
wired the advantage of
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but a club and no camp 'fixrns' but a gridiron;
he had no commissariat whatsoever, and so long as
any enemies remained ahead, he required none.
It was the cheapest and best managed campaign
on record, ami the olher Napoleon, he of St.
Helena, repented in sackloth and ashes that he
had not journeyed to Moscow in the same simple
fashion."
Very good indeed —as a burlesque. As
to the fact, the Hawaiians were" quite as
far from being cannibals as Scotchmen
ever were. Besides, Kamehameha owed
his success to his musketry, and to sbme
small artillery served by his chief aide,
John Young. There is some more about
Kamehameha in the same lively and inaccurate strain. The writer describes Mr.
Cruzan's preaching, a session of the Legislature, the Chinese quarter, a Fourth of
July, Mr. Gibson's career, a cattle drive,
and various other notabilities and marvels.
If he has presented the other countries he
visited with equal liveliness and accurary
his book is of real value. Very nice precision cannot be expected from the hasty
observations of hurrying 'globe-trotters.'
The
Lily Among
Thorns.
A study
of the Biblical Drama entitled the Seng of
Songs. By William Elliot Griffis, D.D.,
Pastor of Shawmu Cong. Church, Boston.
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1890, pp. x, 274.
'The dreamy age of allegorical exposition
of "Solomon's Song" seems to be passing
away. Dr. Griffis happily discards all that
mass of confused and contradictory nonsense, and following the lead of Ginsburg
of England and Delitzsch of Germany,
with a wide outlook among recent Hebraists
and Bible Critics, has adopted the plain,
common sense interpretation of this noble
drama as a glorification of faithful wedded
love standing firm against worldly blandishments.
The lovely virgin Shulamite abides faithful and true to her "beloved" shepherd.
She steadfastly resists all the seductions of
the licentious Solomon, into whose harem
she has been borne, and whose queens
and concubines lend their aid to captivate
her. Surely, next to loyalty to our Lord,
no nobler or holier lesson can be taught to
God's people than that of wedded fidelity,
and the pure, intrepid, unfaltering love of
wife and husband, and no lesson more
worthy of a place in the sacred Scriptures.
We thank the modern expositors who have
uncovered and disclosed to us this noble
Bible lesson of which an army of deluded
allegor sts from Origen to Matthew Henry
had defrauded the church. We especially
thank Dr. Griffis for presenting the lesson
in a handy popular form, snd so attractively.
Some two years ago we had the pleasure
of noticing Dr. Griffis' biography of
Comm. Matthew Galbraith Perry.
The display of Christmas goods in the
and the crowd
of buyers unprecedented, and increasing
up to the last moment. The evidence is,
that in numberless homes of comfort, the
children were made glad and we have reason to know that in less prosperous homes,
kind hearts made the poorer ones happy.
stores has been enormous,
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January,1890
THE FRIEND.
Sunday Trains.
No one has more heartily welcomed
the opening of the Oahu Railway than
the Friend. Like all new and active
ivements, it brings new conditions
with itself and opens new questions,
affecting social and other conditions.
Prominent among these, is the relation
of Railway work to the Sabbath. Is
there to be Sunday rest for the tired
employees, or is their toil to be ceaseless, and their watch unbroken ? Are
our Sundays to be quiet, or are they to
have added disturbance from crowded
excursion trains going and coming ?
Many, perhaps a majority of the directors
1 the Oahu Railway are Christian men
and we believe, desire to do what is
right in this matter. Have they acted thus
far under sufficient light, or in accord.
:.:ice with it ?
One of our worthy daily
journals jauntily settles the question to
its own satisfaction by talking of "adwinced Christianity," commending to
our example the Continental style of
Sunday, and advising us to look hack
no more to the "Puritan Sabbath."
We stick somewhat at the "Continental" Sunday. A friend tells us how
he went to church with some friends in
Germany in the morning, and was invited to accompany them to a horserace Sunday afternoon ! We don't seem
to feel quite "educated up" yet to the
Continental way of doing things.
Apropos of Continental ideas, however, we clip the following from the
Chicago Interior :
The Examiner has had an interesting talk with
Mr. John U. Trevor, who recently spent a month
in Paris.
He attended a meeting of the railroad officials
of every important line in Europe. Among other
topics discussed was that of Sunday excursion
trains, and the testimony was unanimous against
their being continued. The chief ground of this
testimony anil vote was that these trains were
demoralizing, and robbed worthy employees of
their Sunday rest. Mr. Trevor was surprised and
delighted to see the unanimity of this conviction
in so intelligent and influential a meeting of
practical railroad managers. Another thing.
The habit is very wide in Paris for shop girls to
deliver new dresses on Sunday. Hut when a
Christian woman refused to receive a dress
brought on that day, the bearer of it expressed
her pleasure, and wished that the habit of declining to receive new dresses on Sunday might become universal, for the reason, as she said, that
dressmakers could hardly be said now to have
any Sunday rest at all. It would be well for
those people who are ambirious to see the
European continental Sunday in the United
States to give these facts a place in their thoughts.
Would it not be worth the while of the
directors of the Oahu Railway to avail
themselves of the experience of the Con-
tinental railway managers, at least so far
as to inquire if the reported information
of Mr. 'Trevor is correctly given. It must
be admitted that an indispensable element
in the successful conduct of any business
is a sound physical and moral condition
in its employees. Will not this running
of Sunday trains on our Honolulu railway
be found too "demoralizing" to the minds,
and too damaging to the bodies of its
employees, for the best success of the
business they carry on ? This is looking
at the subject merely from a business,
money-making point of view.
We are not trying to settle any principles as to the Sunday question. Able
writers have enlightened the public (or
darkened their minds) abundantly.
We
only venture to make a few suggestions.
We want just to say something about the
"Puritan Sabbath," which was undoubtedly very rigid in some of its observances,
although less so than the Scotch Sabbath(We take it that our readers are none of
them so absurdly ignorant as to swallowany of the yarns of that Cockney fraud
Peters about the so-called "Blue Laws''
which existed only in Peters' inventive
mind. 'They possess the same value as
the story about the Quaker who was so
opposed to ornament that he would not
eat striped beans.) No doubt our noble
Puritan forefathers overdid somewhat in
their sanctifying of the Holy day. We
seem to be in little danger of imitating
their excess of strictness. Our tendencies
are very much the other way
But it
may be just worth our while to consider
that the Sabbath keeping New Englanders
and the Sabbath keeping Scotchmen happen to be the two foremost peoples of the
whole world as to material success. New
England is the most bleak and stormy portion of the United States. Yet Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
without coal or iron or petroleum or fertile
soil own more wealth to the square mile
and to the population than any other
states in the Union. Perhaps the "Puritan Sabbath" had something to do with
that. Best go a little slow about decrying
the Puritan Sabbath. Scotland is the
coldest and most unproductive part of
Great Britain. But she is a land of mem
and a land of mighty eneigy, and wealth
production. Possibly the Scotch Sabbath
has had something to do with making
manhood, which is at the root of everything worth having on this earth.
Most people think it rather a desirableone to live in. It must be acknowledged
to be on the whole, a remarkable success,
socially and financially. 'The managing
of the country has been laid very much to
the missionaries. There is a little trifle
of railing going on just now at "the missionaries" for having so much of s linger
in the pie. Well, the missionaries, it
must be owned, have had considerable
influence in shaping things in this country. Among other things, they secured a
"Puritan Sabbath" here, which has held its
ground to the present time, subject to the
modifications and amendments which increasing light and changing social conditions have made proper. We have a
strong conviction that the high degree of
social well being and financial prosperity
which exist in this kingdom are due to
the observance of Sunday rest and worship and the powerful religious and moral
influence which have gone with the Sabbath. Our Hawaiian Sabbath has been
the parent of an abundance of noble
manhood, among both Hawaiians and
white men. The character, the energy,
the intelligence, the integrity which Sabbath observance has fostered and cherished,
have created all our rich success, and
have made us a land of enterprise and
business confidence, and of productive
and multiplying wealth. Be very careful,
good friends, how you turn against the
Sabbath strictness which has waited upon
all our past prosperity, even if you do not
hold with us that it has been essential
to it.
In another column will be found a word
from the R. C. Archbishop Ireland on
Sunday railway work. Our readers will
not suppose him to be dominated by
"Puritan" ideas.
We also print the larger part of a very
lively adtlress by Wilbur Y. Crafts upon
the American Civil Sabbath. It will be
found very entertaining, as well as in-
structive.
We note with sincere regret, the resignation
of President and Mrs. Merritt of
Oahu College. Bt sides his very efficient
and able administation of College affa rs,
Mr. Merritt has been one of most hsppiryfclt spiritual and intellectual influence in
our city.
Miss Marg. Brewer, of six years noble
record at Kawaiahao and Punahou Preparatory, succeeds Miss Malone as Prin-
Hawaii nei is a curious little country. cipal of the latter schotl.
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Thrum's Hawaiian Annual.
The Annual for 1890 has come to hand.
It is the sixteenth year of its publication.
We have especial pleasure in noticing this
interesting nrrmber. Fifty-six pages are
occupied with calendars and with a great
variety of tables and statistics. Sixty-one
pages are devoted to various articles by
experts, the most int> resting if which perhaps, is the first, by Prof. W. D. Alexander, " Early Visitors to the Hawaiian
Islands," the fruit of the writer's recent
careful studies of Hawaiian History Closely allied to this is an article, | r. sumnbly
by the Editor, on Hawaiian Maritime H s
tory, giving an account of the early coasters,
reviving in the present writer's mind some
wretched reminiscences of voyages in the
thirties on board the brigs and schooners
Becket, Niu, Hooikaika and the like. None
of your "good old times" for us ! We have
"been there."
'The Cabinet's Reply upon the Chinese
Question, and the Analysis of the Great
Register of Voters find place. E. I).
Baldwin contributes a graphic account of
an ascent of Mauna Kea. Messrs Auld
and Jaeger supply information about the
many varieties of indigenous and imported
bananas grown here. Dr. Wetmore describes a considerab'e number of the fishes
common to this pirt of the Pacific. We
are glad to learn from the Annual that a
b ok of some fifty colored lithograph plates
of our beautiful variegated fishes is soon to
appear. Dr. Hyde gives an account of
the foundation of our noble Kamehameha
Schools and of their present condition and
progress. There are three pages of most
useful information fir t nirists. A translation of an address by the distinguished Ha
waiian Statesman John li, carries us back
int the heathen past, when he himself in
early youth, was offic al guardian if the
goddess Kihaw.ihine, a fact that seems
difficulty of belie f t> us who ri member
him only as a devout and zealous Christian
and d'gnilied gentleman.
Several of the tables seem to us new—
we are not certain which. It looks as if
one might learn from thtm almost any desired fact as to postages, dutits, imports,
production, freights, fares, heights, distances, temperatures, and everything else
that can be made matter of statistics.
Manifestly the able collator has put into this
number of the Annual the best of his long
experience and accumulated knowledge of
the Islands. The wh Ac series of these
Annuals form unquestionably the fullest
and most accurate existing compendium
for reference respecting the Hawaiian
•
Islands.
5
THE FRIEND.
Rescue the Perishing!
"It is time to bring back the primitiveGospel spirit; to go out into highways and
byways, to preach on house tops and in
market places. Erect stately churchis if
you will. If all are not there press the
absentees to hear you beneath htimblt
roofs. If some remain yet outside speak
to them in the streets or the public road.
The lime has come for 'salvation armies'
to penetrate the wildest thicket of thorns
and briers and bring God's Word to the
ear of the most vile, the most ignorant
and the most godless. Saving those who
nsist on being saved, as we are satisfied
in doing, is n< t the mission of the Church.
This is not the religion we need to-day to
sing lovely anthems in cathedrdl stalls, to
wear capes of broidered gold, while no
multitude throng nave or aisle, and the
world outside is dying of spiritual and
moral starvation.
"Seek out men, speaic to them not in
stilted phrase or seventeenth century sermon style, but in burning words that go
to their hearts as well as their minds.
Popularise religion so far as principles
permit. Into the arena, priests and lay
men; seek out social grievances, lead in
movements to heal them; peep mercifully
into factories; breathe fresh air into the
crowded tenement quarters of the poor,
follow on the streets the crowds of vagrant
children; lessen on railways and in public
sendee Sunday icork, which renders for
thousands thepractice of religion impossible;
cry out against tne fearful evil of intemperance which is damning hourly the
bodies and souls of countless victims."
(The italics are ours. Ed.)
One's heart goes out to a man who
speaks such earnest Gospel wi rds as the
above. 'They have no charm of novelty.
We are wont to hear such words and to
read them weekly in our religious journals. We especially rejoice in this particular utterance, because it sounds
like the genuine zeal of a soul kindled by
the Divine Spirit of God, albeit of one at
war with us ecclesiastically.
It is from a
sermon by Archbishop Ireland, preached
at the Catholic Centt-nary in Baltimore.
Veri'y Christ has true followers and faithful
servants in all the churches of His name,
even in those the most in error. Those
churcht s which most faithfully realize in
act such txhort..tions, are the churches
which will draw the most men into their
fold.
Japanese Scientific Teachers in China.
We find reported, apparently on good
authority, the fact that Japanese instructors
in modern Applied Science are being employed in pre.vincial training schools and
arsenals in China. 'The very singular fact
is also stated that they teach in the English
language. This is a curious outcome of
the eager progress of Japan in the wisdom
of Christendom. The Japanese have got
some twenty years start of China in this
They have great schools and
matter.
univt rsities, and have becou c near y in-
dependent of foreign teachers. 'The
Chinese are only beginning to awaken to
the necessity of modem science. That
necessity is forced up n ihem by naval
und military needs, .s well as by their incipient rai road and telegraphic construction, and the call for developing mines
and iron w rks.
The Chinese government is on the outlook for capable men to go to Pekin as
professors in different d< partmentsof pure
and pplied science. A considerable number if foreig i instructors have also been
employed in the arsrnals and the training
schools attached. 'The Chinese local governors dislike Europeans and hence seek
Japanese teachers, who also can be had
for much less pay. These Japanese, in
their ignorance of colT qnial Chinese, and
in the absence of scientific ttrms in that
language, impart their instruction in the
English language.
'This curious mixture of Japanese and
English influence seems to have much
significance in it Humanity in China has
imnu use capability, although I ttered by
many and stringent bonds. It will break
them in due tine Alnady there is a
moving ■ f the bound giant. Beyond doubt
a gre;.t Light is beginning to d si rb the
mists i-nd invade the d..rkncss of the
"Flowery Kingdom;"
:
Kamehameha School.
Founder's day, December
19th
was
jeltbrated at the School, with addresses
by Hon. C. R. Bishop, and Gen. J. F B.
Marshall.
Seven teachers are employt d in the
main school f about one hundred pupils,
occupying four beautiful dormitory buildings. Tie Assenib'y Hall, a noble stone
bui'ding, is in process of erection. The
costly Museum, an eltgant structure is
nearly ready for occupancy. 'These two
buildings, as well as the Preparatory
School, were erected by Hon. C. R.
Bishi p, ;it his own t xpense, leaving the
Capital Fund still untouched, all other
buildings and a rrent expenses having
been paid out of the income of the estate.
Four lady teachers cond' ct the Preparatory School, with f. .rty little beys.
Miss Reamer, the late efficient I'rinc pal,
is succeeded by Miss N. J. Malone, late
Principal of the Punahoj Preparatory.
Twenty-one have left the Main School,
most of tie 11 readily finding renumerative
employment.
<
Monthly Record of Events.
Dec. ist. —Total rain fall for last month,
2.33 inches; average for the month, 75 40,
and barometer, 30.038.
2nd.—Firemer's Electi' n results in the
choice of C. B. Wilson, Chief Engineer;
Geo. Norton, Ist Asst. and J. H. Boyd,
2nd Asst.
3rd. Departure of the missionary packet Morning Star, for Micronesia.—The
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[January,
THE FRIEND.
Government Survey Office, through L'xas'
steam wh stle, will hereafter s'gnal noon
Greenwich mean tine f >r the benefit of
others at" this port.—Gen.
J. F. B. Marshall relates his remin'scences
of Honolulu fifty years ago, before a full
audience at the Y. M. C. A. Hall.
sth. —Gilman Br wn wedding bells at
Waikiki; 'The Friend extends hearty con
shipmasters or
gratulations.
6th. —Sudden death at Kaneohe, of
air old resident of this
island.
Bth.—Arrival of the steamer Hawaii
from San Francisco, via Kahului, for the
Wilder's S. S. Co.
9th. Rainy weather. Kaumakapili
Organ recital delights a full attendance.
nth.—Arr val of S. S. Rio dc Janeiro
from San Francisco, en route for China;
on departure she took away some 200
Chinese. —More rain.—A Chinaman in
trying to damage the residence of Mr. H.
F. Poor with gunp wder gets the most of
it on his own person.
12th.—Wind, rain and mud.—Chinese
Fancy Fair at the Anglican Civ rch real
izes $1094.75.
13th.—Arrival of the S. S. Australia
from San Francisco with a number of
visitors and returned islanders, and liberal
supplies for S int i*Claus.—Arrival of the
new four-masted packet Robert l.ewers, 19
days from Port Townsend. —Mr. B. F.
Dillingham, prior to dep.rture for the
States, is surprised by h s employees with
a hindsonie I c'<et and chain.
14th. Arrival of the Alameda fro.n the
Colonies en route lor San Francisco.—A
W. Richardson is promoted to be Vice and
Deputy Consul G neral of the United
States at this port.
16th.—G /vernment sale of seventy residence lots on Punchb iwl slope and the
pains re 1 zed $25,805, or nearly $10,000
over the upset figures.
17th.—The Cabinet, through His Ex.
I.» A. Thurston, presents a straightforward
reply to the Hilo Committee upon the
policy of the government, that carries with
it the ring of true metal.
19th.—"Founder's Day" at Kamehameha School observed with appro, riate
exercises.—Political organiz itions "in opposition" fail to agree upon a suitable
slate for the coming election.
20th.—Departure of the Australia for
San Francisco, with a smaller freght and
passenger list than usual, but the largest
shipment of bananas that ever left this
port on any one vessel, viz.: 7,585 bnchs.
21 st. —Arrival of the Zealandia from
San Francisco, en route f >r the Colonies.
22nd.—Sunday School Christmas services at the Central Union Church at 11
a.m. and Praise S-.rvice in the evening.—
Total loss at Kahului of Wilder k Co.'s
bark_/. A. King, lumber laden.
23rd. —Arrival of French gunboatCria»»plain from Tahiti, en route for San Francises.—First Ward Club organizes and
starts the reform ball rolling
24th—Reports from the other islands
show strong nominations for the com-
Samuel Gleason,
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—
1890.
DEPARTURES.
ing election, with enthusiastic support of
the govern nent policy outlined in the 3—Am Miss bltne Morning Star, Garland, for Microne ia
•—Am bktne W H Dimond, Drew, for San Francisco.
Ministerial reply to the Hilo committee
11— \m S S Rio dc Janeiro, Ward, for Japan and China.
14
-Am S S Alameda, Morse, for San Iran ieco.
25th. —Merry Christmas to all: special 20—Am
bktne Planter, Dow, for San Frani isco.
Haw S S Australia, Houdlette, for San Fiancisco.
morning services at the Anglican and
bktne S G Wilder, Griffiths, for San Fr ncisco.
Roman Catholic Churches, commemora- 21—Am
Haw S S Zealandia, Van O erendorp, for the Colonies.
23—Ambktne
C O Whitmore, Ward, for Port Townsend.
tive of the season.—Excellent Band Con24—Br bk Omega, Brown, for Hongkong.
cert at Emma Square with first part ar 28 Am liMnc Discovery. McNeil, for San Francisco.
U S S Mohican, Coghlan, for Hilo.
ranged forstr.nged instruments and voices.
26th.—A fifteen year lease of 347 acres
PASSENGERS.
of goverment land, adjacent to the PepeeARRIVALS.
keo Plantation, Hilo, was sold at Auction, From San Francisco, per
Planter, Dec. 4—A O Wood, E
Carey,
Boromlo,
EM
Mr Dunn, T I hurketsen.
realizing an Annual rental of $2,380.—The E
From Port Townsend, per C O Whiimore, Dec 11—W
-\rion Society hold an enjoyable evening Wayland.
entert dnment at their hall.
Sabbath From San Francisco, per Australia, Dec 13—Judge J M
'son, Mrs G Osborne, Mrs A I Cartwright and child,
School Christmas gathering at Central Davi
Hon W C Wilder, C H Wells, Mrs W F.Miller, Miss
Union Church and distribution of gifts.
Miller, Mrs E Batchelor, W T Monsarrat, Chas To le, J
Mrs Thurston, AW Bolster; Chas t'asson, H R
27th. —A picnic party of some 600 per- llubash,
Hitchcock, wife and (hi)d, Mrs J A McCandless and child,
Meyer,
R
J L O'Dowda, L F. Im'ey a' d wif , Mrs J
sons connected with the Kawaiahao Sun- W
J Gass anil jr,
CB Id, F S Prescott, Dr Wallers, A Haa-, Mrs
day Schools, under care of Hon. W. R. I Caverly, Master Caverly, Miss L Caverly, W B Wood,
W Baxter. A F McGrew, and 61 steerage p .ssengers.
Castle, indulge in an excursion by the Mrs
From the Colonies, per S S A'ameda, Dec 14—Judge
Oahu railway to Pearl river.—lmpressive Widemann, Carl Widemann, Miss F. F, llines, John
Donald on, Hi C M Field-. F M Searles, C Johnston, Mr
evening Japanese Christmas service at the and
Mrs Clementsonand 07 in transit.
Lyceum with distribution of gifts.
From San Kranc-sco, per Zealandia, Dec 21 Mi-s CrawMrs WW Dimond. Miss M X ll.wstt, Mrs J I
28th.—Capl. GaillanL and officers of ford,
Pile sell Warren Dntton, Miss Ada Stoddard I dg.-rton, M
Mba Junes n, J Dobbins, PN
the Champlain had audience of the King Ore. n. MiswiI c,W Halm,
and wife, Miss
Makee end
J F. Miller, A G
—Annual meeting of the Sailor's Home Olive Musgrave, Mr anil Mrs Panco.ist, George H Parker,
Tylor. Rolit
Mrs
ylor,
Miss
Ueo
S
Powers,
Keeves,
I
Society; change of site and erection of Wallace, Thos HIt PWalker, and 12 steerage
In transit: five
building considered. Much sy up thy is passengers for Auckland and twnty-three for Sydney.
From San Francisco, per Alden Beeee, Dc 27--H W
expressed and aid extended to Air. D.
Wallace, Misses Wallace (2). Mrs F. S H.irris, P T) Rice.
Lyons in his sore affl ction, in the loss of
DG.PARTCRRS.
one cli Id, reported to be from diptheria, For San Francisco, per W H Dimond, Dec s—Mrs
and sen us condition of the mother and Drew and child, H Loransen, Miss W Luc'-i, H Iten, C
Schrasch, 11 Christensen, wife and four children.
other i oildren with similar symptoms.
For Hongkon*. per Rio dc Janeiro, Dec 11—2IHI Chinese
30th —\nother successful government For San Francisco, per Australia, Dec 21)— Mr
and Mrs
Mr Nrlson, A I' McGrew. E II Sawyer and
land sale of properties in various direc- E R Dimond,
Ms
Booth
and
kittenhouse,
Buck,
L cut
WA
LA
—
—
—
tions.—Complimentary Bind concert
to wife.
daughter, Mum X Moore, E W Peterson, -Irs A Moore.
Miss A Moore, J M Williams, Miss B Cornwall, Mrs S t
Grahamand two children, M n W M ill r, r S l'rescott, A
J Ivers, P Pecs anil Dr J Broilie. Steerage passengers
H L Ramsey. A I. Hunt, P Stewart, S H Cameron, H
Akerblom, J I Bennelt, F W Ai lgoist, J M Donald, l.ut/,
J Burke, J Hughes, E C Winston, F Fleming and W
the French naval visitors.—Hawaiian Pacific Cable Co. organizes w th a capital of
$100,000, with power to increase to $250,--000, f r inter island business.
31st.—Birthday of Queen Kapiolani
and afternoon public reception at the
Palace.—Death of J. H. Rogers, watchmaker, a resident of Honolulu for some
thrty years past.—Mr. I). Lyons loses his
eldest daughter, aged about twelve years.
Rainfall for the month 675 inches.
Jan. Ist.—A Happy New Year to all.
—
Marine
Journal.
PORT OF HONOLULU.—DECEMBER.
ARRIVALS.
I—H It M S Espeigle, Clarke, from a cruise.
4—Br bk Omega, Brown, 72 days from Hongk ni(.
Am bktne Planter, Dow, 18 days from .*>an Fr nci<c«.
B—Hawn Mmr Hawaii, K.i g, 9% days from San Francisco vi i Kahului
10—Ambktne Disc very. McNeil, 12 days fiom San Francisc >.
Am bk Amy Turner, Johnson, 182 days from Roston.
Am
S S Rio dc Janeiro, Ward, days from Francisco.
11
Am bk C O Whitmore, Ward, 26 days from Puget
Sound.
13—Haw S S Australia', Uoudletf, 7 days from San Franci-co.
Am b'< Ceylon, Calhoun, 21 days from Puget
Am Schr Robt Lewers, Penhallow, 19 d..ys from Port
Townsend.
14—Am S S Alarm da, Morse, da> s from the Colonies.
16 Am bk S C Allen, Thompson, 25 days from Callao,
21- Am Sch W S Bowne, Bluhm, \i% days from San Fran-
>
—
—
Chapman.
For Hongkon r, per Omega, Dec 24—150 Chinese.
For San Francisco, per Discovery, Dec 29—Walter C
Dart.
MARRIAGES.
GIRB-HUTCHEON—At Amauulu,Hilo. December:, by
Rev E P Raker, Mr James Gibb to Miss Jemima Hutcheon, both from Scotland.
—
At Waikiki, Oahu, December ft,
1888, at theresider.ee of the bride's mother, by the Rev.
E. Oi Reckwith, Joseph Atherton Gilman to Mi me
Brown, both of this city.
ROTHWELL-HALEY —At Honuapo, Kau, Hawaii,
December 16th,at the rei-idence of the britle's parent-., by
the Rev. S, H. Davis, Mr John G Rolhwell of Honolulu, to Miss May 1.. Haley of Honuapo.
BYWATER-CARTER-At St. Aid cw's Cathedral, Honolulu, December'2oth, by the Rev. Alexander Mackintosh, Walter Bywater lo EdilhCaiter.
GILMAX-MROWN
BIRTHS.
r
McLEAN—In this city on the 2. »th inst., to the wife of
James McLean, a daughter.
GILLILAND—In this city (Palama) on the 25th inst ,to
thewife of Frank Gilliland, a daughter.
DE LA NUX- InPaauhau, Hamakua, Hawaii, on the25th
inst., to the wife of L. A.de la Nux, a son.
HAN&ON—In Honolulu, December 27th, to the wife of
George Hansen, a son.
•
DE ATHS.
BOLSTER—In Honolulu, December sth, Abraham S.
Bolster, a native of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, aged
80 years, 3 monthsand 25 days.
MILTOX—In this city, on the 16th inst., from pneumonia,
Phillip Milton, a native of Chile, S. A., in the fifty-sixth
CISCO.
year of his age.
Haw S S Zealandia, Van Oterendorp, Q% days from LYONS—In this city on the 29th inst., theinfant daughter;
San Kranci co.
on the 31st inst, the eldest daughter, on January Ist, the
23 —Fr gunboat hamplain, (.aillard, from Tahiti.
wife of Mr. Daniel Lyons, all of diphtheria.
27—Gei bk J C Pfluger, Knise, 149 days from Bremen.
28—Ambk Alden Hesse, Howard, 21 days from San Fran- CABOT—At the residence of Mr. A. Dreier, Eleele, Kauai,
cisco.
December 14, of typho-malarial fever, Lincoln Cabot,
aged 40 years, a native of Boston, Mass.
29—Am Schr Olga, Rodin, 18 days from San Francisco.
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�Volume 48, No. I.]
HAWAIIAN H.B@ABI>.
I.
HONOLULU
This
is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the
Board is responsible for its contents.
page
Rev. O. P. Emerson,
7
THE FRIEND.
-
Editor.
It is expected that a scholarship for Hawaiian youth will soon be estab ished in
the Pacific Theological Semin,.ry of Oakland, Calif rnia. Three thousand dollars
is the sum required, more than half of
which has been pledged. The scheme was
originally suggested by Dr. Dwinell during
his late visit here, not indeed in interest of
his school, but in behalf of a more highlytrained native ministry. His observations
here quickly suggested the need of it.
The plan is to grant competent post
graduates of the North Pacific Missionary
Institute, or such other youth as it maybe
thought wise, a stay of two or three years
in the States, where, under wise instructors, they may be enabled to enter into
the larger life and thought of to day and
get acquainted with our American Christian workers.
The summer intervals of such youth
studying abroad might profitably be spent
in home work among the native churches.
Thus interest in the Hawaiian field could
be kept up, and the home feeling never
be lost.
The Chinese Mission.
It takes but a glance at the work which
is being done in our Chinese mission
(such a glance as we lately got at the
Christmas festival) to know how hopeful
a work it is and how fruitful of good to us
all. That band of educators and Christian workmen cannot fail of a decisive
influence on the Chinese question. Whatever action the government will take about
the matter, its settlement is really in the
hands of that mission.
Should more Chinese come to our shores
our only hope would be in this mission.
Should we be obliged, as in all decency
we ought, to keep those we now have,
still our safety will be in that mission. At
its altar must be found the place of touch
between 'the Eastern and the Western
civilizations. Here is ground broad enough
for all to stand on. Lift the pagan up to
it, and also the nominal Christian, and
there will be no crowding. We are inclined to believe that we discover a providence in our present mixture of populations which is very gracious and very wise
if we will but accept it. It certainly may
be made such a providence for the Chinaman, now how about the white man and
the native ?
us see. Just as the native workman
is beginning to weaken and fail us as a
partner in our industries, behold this man
of brawn, this tireless, multitudinous
worker from across the sea has stepped in
to help. This man comes not in antagonism, but in a friendly way; alliance,
with the Polynesian is attractive to him,
he has been welcomed into the Native
family. Such alliance if made in good
faith, may be fruitful of got d. It his
been proved so.
Things have come to such a pass that
this infusion of new blood into the native
race is seemingly a necessity. And to
whom, in its depletion and sore necessity,
may this Benjamin among the tribes look
for new members to be adopted into its
family with more naturalness than to these
who level so nearly to them./
But if the Chinaman is to be admitted
as a member of the native family he must
be Christianized. So only will he become
a strong staff to lean upon. His thrift
must become Christian and his industry
also; his fortitude, his patience and tenacity of purpose must be linked to faith.
Let this be done and these Chinese-Hawaiian alliances cannot but be full of
promise.
This is not theory, it is fact borne out
in many instances. When in the home
such unions have been cemented, the issue
has proved markedly happy. We noticed
at the Christmas festival that some of the
brightest wilted and most fair of face were
part native.
'Some of these Chinese children by native mothers speak the three languages,
English, native, and Chinesi-, fluently.
The superiority of these half-Chinese halfnative children has been ny re than once
remarked by Mr. Damon, the Superintendent of the Mission. In this way, then,
the Chinaman is proving a valuable colonist. When he becomes an h nest husband, he makes a provident father^
If, then, these Chinese-Hawaiian alliances are to be made, let us see to it that
it is done with the sanction of a Christian
faith, and to those who are engged in
achieving this result let us pledge anew
for the coming days our most generous
support.
From Kona.
"In many respicts Knna has been
egregiously slandered. In regard to climate, variety and beauty of scenery and
freedom from storms, it is unsurpassed.
A large extent of soil, if cleared and cultivated, would prove equally or more pro-
ductive than one-half the sugar plantations
on the Islands.
"As for water there is no district of the
group where showers are more uniform
and abundant one year with another.
"The materials for road making cannot
be better. With proper tools and with
skillful and got d common sense, and a
moderate amount of Übor, we might have
the best of roads and a good supply of
fresh water.
"And then there is nut a more beautiful
bay or a safer landing in Hawaii thi.n where
Ca|<t Jas. Cot'k fell.
"Yet as things are, all is poverty, desolat'on and spiritual death, a good field for
Christian evangehz tion is this 'lonely
dreadful' Kon •, even as the great Captain
of ot.r salvation came to seek and to save
the lost, and 'to the poor the Gospel is
preached.'
"We want a self denying worker (native)
to take the place made vacant by the death
<>f Kaonohimaka. That part of Kona is
now left to waste. All southern Kona is
also destitute.
"This side of Hawaii should have a foreign evangelist.
"The thi i-ght has come and pressed itself upon me that the Board (American)
ought to send an evangelist with as little
delay as possible to be located at this old
missionary post, or as near it as practicable.
M;iy we not pray that the mantle of the
Fathers Thurston and Bishop will fall on
some one or more of the young men en
route for real missionary work? Here is a
field already white for the harvest.
"We want men whether haoles or natives
—men full of the Holy Ghost and of the
love of Christ.
"Th re are hundreds of children and
youth here (over a thousand) starving for
the bread of life.
"The idea of a man being lonely in
Kona ! Are missionaries sent out to the
heathen that thty may have good society?
Let the early missionaries to these islands
speak out! What good, naked, lively
society they had ! !
Some thirty-seven years ago, Matanui
from the Marquesas knocked at our door
"Me wants mitioat Kuapehu and said
nari". Kekela (now at the Marquesas)
coming in a few hot rs later, I said to him,
'Here is a call from the Lord. Will you
go and preach the Gospel to the heathen
on the Marquesas ? He answered without hesitation, "Yes, I will ask Naomi,
and if she consents, we will go."
:
"I expect to pass through this world but
once; if, therefore, there be any good
thing I can do to any fellow human being,
let me d i it now, for I shall not pass this
way again."
A true man belongs to no other time or
place, but is the centre of things. Ordinarily, everybody in society reminds us of
somewhat else, or of s ime other person.
Character, reality, reminds you of nothing
else; it takes place of the whole creatioa
�THE FRIEND.
8
T. M. G. A.
THKHONOLULU,
H. I.
This page is devoted lo the interests ol the Honolulu
VuutiK Men's Christian Association, and the Board of
Directors are resoonsihle for its contents.
S. D. Fuller,
- - -
Editor.
Items.
The Young Men's Christian Association
of Boston reports an addition of 669 new
meuibrrs during the month of October,
180 of whom took tickets for the gymnas
iurn. The special inducement that brought
so large an increase in a single month was
the evening classes. In these are enrolled
over 1,000 members.
We learn from Brother McCoy of San
Francisco that 327 young men joined their
Association during the month of November, this being the larg. st number joining
in one month in the history of the Association.
Their Tnanksgiving Dinner was a grand
success. At 3 p.m. over 200 sat down to
well laden tibles, representing 25 states
and 18 nationalities.
The Y. M. C. A. Boys held their meet
ing last month in the Association parlors
as usual. After the routine business had
b-.en trans icted, Miss Miry Atherton gave
the Boys a griphic description of interesting scenes in and about the c ty of Berlin,
where she has spent most of the last two
years.
Topics.
There will he a Gospel Praise Service in
the Y. M. C. A. Hall every Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Strang rs specially
invited. The topics for the month are as
follows :
Jan. 5—G iod Resolutions, and how to
keep them. Ps. r 19:59,60; Rom. 8:31.
Jan. 12—Faith's Outlook. 2 Cor. 4:
• 3-18Jan. 19—For or Against.
-39; 12:30.
Jan.
City.
Mat. 10:32-
26 —Through the Gates into the
Ps. 24; Rev. 22:14.
A Necessary Work.
"As long as our penitentiary shows that
15 per cent, of all prisoners received are
under the age of twenty years, that 69 per
cent, are thirty years and under, and that
91 per cent, have not passed the age of
f 'rty years, just so long will the call be
urgent for the work that the Y. M. C A.
is doing, and just so long should the necessity for its support, encouragement and
enlargement, be deemed imperative by all
who regard with interest and concern the
future of the rising generation, or who
hope and pray for the security and prosperity of our free institutions."—R. IV.
McClaughrey, Warden of the State Penitentiary, Joliet, 111.
[January, 1890.
Reasons That Do Not Explain.
Daniel Webster's Dominant Thought.
So you ?re not going to church this
morning, my son ? Ah, yes; I see. "The
music is not good;" that's a pity; that's
what we go to church for, to hear the
music. And the less we pay, the better
music we demand. "And the pews are
not comfortable;" that's too bad; the Sabbath is a day of rest, and we go to church
for repose. The less work we do during
the week, the more rest we clamor fe>r on
Sunday. "The church is so far away; it's
too far to walk, and you detest riding in a
street car, and they're always crowded on
Sunday." That is indeed distressing; sometunes when I think how much farther
..way heaven is than the church, and that
there are no conveyances on the road of
any description, I wonder how some of us
are going to get there. "And the sermon
is so long always." All these things are
indeed to be regretted. 1 would regret
them more sincerely, my boy, did I not
know that in a few weeks after the frost is
out of the ground, you will squeeze into a
stuffy street car with a hundred other men,
bre. thing incense of whiskey, beer and
tobacco and hang on a strap by your eyelids for two miles, then pay fifty cents for
the privilege of sitting on a rough plank in
the broiling sun for two hours longer,
while in the intervals of the game a scratch
band will blow discord and thunder out of
a dozen misfit horns right in your viry
ears, and come home to t ilk the rest of
the family into a state of aural paralysis
about the "dandiest game you ever saw
played on them grounds." Ah, my boy,
you see what staying away from church
does? It developes a habit of lying.
There isn't one man in a hundred who
could go on a witness stand and give under oath, the same reasons for not going
to church that he g ves to his family every
Sunday morning. My son, if you didn't
think you ought to go, you wouldn't make
any excuse for not going. No man apologizes for doing right.— Burdette.
At a dinner at the Astor House, when
Daniel Webster was Secretary of State under President Fillmore, after a period of
silence which fell upon the company of
s me twenty gentlemen who were present>
one of the guests said
"Mr. Webster, will you tell me what
was the most important thought that ever
occupied your mind."
Mr. Webster slowly passed his hand
over his forehead, and in a low tone
inquired of one near him
"Is there any one here who does not
know me ?''
"No; all are your friends."
"The most important thought that ever
occupied my mind," said Mr. Webster,
"was that of my individual responsibility
to God." And alter speaking on this subject in the most solemn strain for twenty
minutes he silently rose from the table
and retired to his room.
This incident, related by Harvey in his
Reminiscences, serves to illustrate the
attitude of great minds towards eternal
things. Great men are not scoffers. The men
of flippant sneers and godless jests are
men of small calibre and shallow intellect.
It is not the wise man who has "said in
his heart there is no God.'' It is not the
great man who casts off fear and restrains
prayer before Him. Christian Thought.
:
A Lottery Mania.
Do you see that man across the street ?
Mark him well, my son. Three years ago
he drew a prize of $150 in a southern lottery. He was a happy, industrious man
before he won that prize. It ruined him.
He has sunk every dollar he could borrow,
beg or earn in that same luckless lottery.
Look at him now. Look at him good. He
has only one object in life. He wants to
He is a lottery
draw the capital prize.
maniac. If you ever feel any symptoms
of his disease coming over you, my boy,
get down on your knees and pray for de-1 verance, and then hunt this man up and
take a good look at him. And if I ever
see you indicating any symptoms of lottery
mani 1, I shall get you a six month's job in
the deepest coal mine in North America.
You may run and play now, my boy.—Bob
Burdette.
:
:
—
A well-known revenue agent, late of
Chicago, where millions of cigarettes are
manufactured, was spoken to on the subject of cigarettes. "I used to be a confirmed cigarette smoker, but now you
could not induce me to touch one of
them," he said. "Why, how's that ?"
"Well, its because I went into a large
manufacturing place in Chicago, and what
I saw there sickened me of the imitation
smokers. How are they made, and of
what ? Of all that is vile and injurious
and mean. Cigar butts, picked up from
the streets, barks of certain kinds, tobacco
stems and refuse are heaped together in
one filthy pile, and then saturated with
opium, which gives the cigarrettes that
soothing effect desirable to all smokers. I
tell you, sir, if all cigarette smokers could
see as I have seen, how one of the great-,
est firms in Chio.igo manufacture cigarettes, the trade in the same would soon
fall off or cease entirely."— Time Table.
Don't be a cynic and disconsolate
preacher. Don't bewail and bemoan.
Omit the negative propositions. Nerve
us with incessant affirmatives. Don't
waste yourself in rejection, nor bark
against the bad, but chant the beauty ef
the good.—Society and Solitude.
Every man's, and boy's, and girl's head
carries snatches of his sings, and can say
them by heart, and, what is strangest of
all, never learned them from a book, but
from mouth to mouth. They are the property and solace of mankind.
�THE FRIEND.
radiation and loss of heat in space, which
A Grand Star Theory.
would sptedily reduce all vapors to solid
The eminent specialist of Optics and matter by the intense cold A probable
;the Spectroscope, Dr. Norman Lockyer, theory would seem to be that while vapor
presents his new theory of Stellar develop- was the primordial form of all matter, it
in a popular form in the Nineteenth would very speedily gather into small cenCentury. Not having seen this, we state ters and crystallize iuto minute meteorites;
the substance of it, as given in his previous and this primordial concentration would
articles in Nature. His theory is based have taken place long aeons before the
upon minute observations of the spectra of final gathering into nebulae and suns.
meteors, comets, and artificially heated
Thus the spectroscope is leading us toand vaporized meteorites, as compared wards a profounder penetration into the
with the various spectra of nebulae, and interminable mysteries of Space and Ex sof different classes of stars.
tence. One must needs long for an eterWithout asserting what the earliest prim- nal and exalted Life beyond this short one,
ordial form of matter may be, Dr. Lock- in which to accumulate knowledge of all
yer discards the idea of a luminous "fire- things.
mist" as being the form of matter immediately antecedent to aggregation into The Forgiveness of Sins.—I ask the
nebulae, to be subsequently condensed ethnic religions of the world what message
into suns. The condition of matter pre- they have for me. Zoroaster, what hast
ceding the gathering into nebulae, he finds thou to tell me? "Live holily, and thou
to be not vaporous but solid. For the shalt be happy; live wickedly, and thou
fancied mist of incandescent vaporous shalt suffer torment." "Ah! but, Zoroatoms he gives us a tenuous mist of aster, I have lived wickedly, and I am
minute, cold, solid meteorites as the earli- carrying the burden of my transgression in
est form of matter of whose existence we my heart. Is there any one that can lift
have any evidence. Space is to be con- that burden off, and set me free and give
sidered as having been originally occupied me hope ?" And Zoroaster is silent.
by such minute meteorites at great dis- Confucius, what message hast thou for
tances apart. By the force of mutual me? And Confucius says, "Live holily,
gravitation, these particles tend to aggre- and thou shalt be happy here; as to the
gate themselves toward great centers. In hereafter we know not." And I say, "Ah !
the process of concentration they begin to but, Confucius, there are elements within
collide, and with their enormous velocities me too much for me, temptations without
the collisions vaporize them into flame. that are too much for me; is there any
As condensation of the great nebula pro- hand that can strengthen my hand, any
ceeds, enough collisions multiply to render captain that can guide my bark in a way
the whole nebula faintly luminous, or that is not my own, any power that will
luminous in streaks and spirals. As a make for righteousness in me?" And Conclose concentration of the meteoric cloud fucius is silent. I turn to Siddartha, and
advances, with accelerated orbital veloc- Siddartha says, "Live holily, live purely,
ities of its particles, collisions become so live righteously; and life —indeed life is
general as to involve the whole occupied always sorrowful; but by and by you shall
space in flame, and to reduce the entire lie down to an eternal rest." And I say
cloud to a state of most brilliant incandes to Siddartha, "Is there any hand reached
cent vapor, that is, to the solar condition. out from heaven to lay hold on one tramVariable stars are thus accounted for; Died down in the mire, sunk under the
two dense clouds of meteorites in the burden of life, needing a divine- hand to
earlier stage of partial incandescence re- uplift him? And Siddartha goes his way
volve around each other in very elliptical also speechless. The nations of the earth
orbits. When furthest apart, they appear lie as in the porches of a pool which is no
as a faint star. At the periastron, when pool of Bethesda, no House of Mercy.
closest together, the two clouds invade each Its mystic walls never move. No angel
other's bounds, and numberless collis ons comes down to give them gifts of healing.
of their component meteorites occur, fili- Siddartha comes and says, "Get yourself
ng their spaces with a fiery foam, and so into this water." Zoroaster comes and
at regular intervals the faint star glows as says, "Get yourself into this water." Cona -bright one.
fucius comes and says, "Get yourself into
New stars sometimes suddenly start out this water." Then Christ comes and says,
in space with a brilliant light, glow for a "Take up thy bed and walk, thou long
short time, and disappear. It is supposed paralyzed." And behold, the nerves begin
that two elongated meteor streams meet to tingle with life, and the blood currents
and cross each other's course. At the begin to flow with vitality, and the soul
point of intersection a continuous series of that was paralyzed lives at the touch of a
crowded collisions occur, evolving an in- redeeming and a forgiving Christianity.
Lyman Abbott.
tense flame. This is seen as a bright star,
which will cease to glow as soon as one
I argue the existence of a higher power
of the streams has passed the point of
intersection.
than Evolution on a deeper ground than
It is clear that no originally luminous Dr. Wallace. I found it on the principle
fire-mist could long continue so, apart so well established and so universally acfrom a very active process of concentra- knowledged in all the physical sciences,
tion, from the fact of the enormously rapid since the discovery of the conservation of
ment
energy, that there is nothing in the effect
which was not potentially in the cause. It
follows that we cannot evolve an effect
from what did not possess, in an undevel-
oped state, the qualities that are in the
We cannot evolve mind from matter, nor life from the lifeless, nor sensation
from the insentient, nor intelligence from
the unintelligent, nor morality from the
non-moral. Following out this principle,
it looks as if there must hive been ever
and anon the introduction of new powers,
whether naturally or supernaturally we
know not, of sensation, life, instruction,
intelligence, morality, producing successive epochs like the days of Genesis and
the ages of geology. However this may
be, it is certain tint all this system and
adaptation points to more than a vague
spiritualism such as Wallace acknowledges;
they show us a God above Nature who
has such infinite perfections as to account
for all that is in Nature. Dr. James
McCosh.
effect.
—
Contrast with Solomon's pagan and Orien-
tal splendor the kingdom of Christ. He is
poor and unknown; his glory is the glory
of a loving self-sacrifice; his power the
power of absolute truth. When Pilate
asks him, "Art thou a king, then?" he
answers "To this end was I born, and for
this cause came I into the world, that I
should bear witness unto the truth." Truth
is his palace, his bodyguard, his army.
Wherever his kingdom goes, there go not
palaces, nor feastings, nor displays of any
sort; his kingdom still comes without
observation. But instead there go with it
the church, the schoolhouse, and the
home; wisdom diffused, education made
universal, wealth distributed. This kingdom, whose glory is unselfish and unsensuous, is a kingdom without end.
Lyman Abbott.
The exhaustless treasure of God's "riches
of grace" which is placed at the service
ofany one who asks, includes the mighty
diamond of forgiveness, the precious pearl
ofrighteousness, the gold of his truth, hope,
peace, heaven, but pre-eminently and the
source of all the rest, His own Son, who,
"though rich, became poor, that we
through his poverty might be made rich."
S. W. Adriance.
that
lot
my
may lead me in the path
O!
of holy innocence of word and deed, the
path which august laws ordain, laws that
in the highest empyrean had their birth, of
which Heaven is the father alone, neither
did the race of mortal man beget them,
nor shall oblivion ever put them to sleep.
The power of God is mighty in them, and
groweth not old.—From a Greek poet,
translated by Matthew Arnold.
One man appears whose nature is to
all men's eyes conserving and constructive: his presence supposes a well-ordered society, agriculture, trade, large institutions, and empire. If these did not
exist, they would begin to exist through
his endeavors. Therefore, he cheers
and comforts men.—Representative Men.
�THE FRIEND.
WOODLAWN
Selections.
It is a noticeable fact in our day, that
DAIRY & STOCK
the fierce invectives which once were comCOMPANY,
A cat with its fur ruffled does not feel mon against the Roman Catholic Communion, even against the Roman Catholic MILK, CREAM, BUTTER,
fur straight.
That man has certainly horse sense hierarchy, fail to produce any public effect;
AND LIVE STOCK.
we leave that sort of thing to the theologijanB7yr
who knows when to say neigh.
He submits himself to be seen through
a microscope who suffers himself to be
caught in a passion.
Receive prosperity without arrogance,
and be ready to let it go.—M. Aurelius
Antoninus.
The talent of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do well; and doing well whatever you do.
Lots of 'em. "Cheap patriots, invisible
in war, invincible in peace," who ever come
further to the front as danger recedes.
Is life worth living ? That cannot be
answered by yes, or no. It all depends
upon what kind of a life you are living.
We love ourselves with all our faults;
we must love our friends in like manner,
for we shall never find any without imperfections.
Don't be afraid of criticism or thunder.
The only way thunder can hurt you is by
frightening you into fits. You will be
healthier by dispensing with the fits.
The smallest dewdrop on the meadow
at night has a star sleeping on its bosom,
and the passage of Scripture that may
seem insignificant has in it a shining truth.
We talk of the dark mystery of God's
providence, and forget that his riches of
grace are quite as great a mystery—a mystery of light and undeserved blessing.— S.
W. Adriance.
The man you call liberal may be
spending his wife's money, or scrimping
the children's wardrobe, or sponging his
creditors. Liberality and generosity are
cal cranks who cannot get anything else
to do, and who have used up all the
materials. Now, why is it ? Is it because
we imagine there are no abuses in that
communion ? Far from it. Men have
not lost sight of the causes that induced
the Reformation in the sixteenth century,
but they have come to see this; that to
say of the Roman Catholic religion, or to
say of the Roman priesthood and episcopacy, that it is honey-combed with moral
insincerity and dishonesty is simply false.
It is not true. The thing that is not true
will fall by its own weight.— A. T. F. Beltrends, D.D.
This country is going to be conquered
by a great army, compared with which
that of Baldwin the First, and Xerxes, and
Alexander, and Grant, and Lee, all put together, were in numbers insignificant.
They will capture all our pulpits, storehouses, factories, and halls of legislation,
all our shipping, all our wealth, and all
our honors. They will take possession of
all our authority, from the United States
Presidency down to the humblest constabulary—of everything between the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans. They are on the
march now, and they halt neither day nor
night. They will soon be here, and all
the present active population of this country must surrender and give way. I refer
to the great army of children. Whether
they shall take possession of everything for
good or for bad, depends upon the style
of preparation through which they pass on
their way from cradle to throne. Dc Witt
Talmage.
—
relative terms.
JOHN NOTT,
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
Worker, Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc.
Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, Plun.bers' Stock and
Metals, House Furnishing Goods, Chandeliers,
Lamps,
an£7>*r
Etc.
Kaahuinnnu St., Honolulu.
SHIPPING & NAVY CONTRACTOR
JOSEPH
TINKER,
Family and Shipping Butcher,
CITY MARKET, Nuuanu Street.
All orders delivered with quick dispatch and at reason*
able rates. Vegetables fresh every morning.
Telephone 289, both Companies.
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1
riEORGE LUCAS,
contractor
and
builder,
HONOLULU STEAM PLANING
MILL,
ESPLANADE, HONOLULU, H. I.
Manufacturer ofall kinds of Mouldings, Brackets,Window
Frames, Blinds, Sashes, 1 >oors, and all kinds of Woodwork
Finish. Turning, Scroll and Hand Sawing. All kinds of
Planing, Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Orders promptly attended to, and work Guaranteed. Orders from tne
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oiher Islands solicited.
T D. LANE'S
MARBLE WORKS,
No. 130 Fort Street, near Hotel,
Manufacturerof
Monuments,
Head
Stones,
Tombs,
Tablets, Marble Mantles, Marble work of every
DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER AT THE
lowest possible rates.
Muniments and Headstones Cleaned and Re-set.
Orders from the other islands Promptly attended to
Two gentlemen, one deaf, were walk- TT7M. G. IRWIN & CO.,
ing near a railroad. A train came along
and the engine gave a frightful shriek.
tort street, honolulu.
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"H'm," says the deaf man, "that's the
Sugar
Agents.
Factors
&
robin
Commission
first
I've heard this spring."
TJEAVER SALOON,
Agents for the
Every day is a little life; our whole life
H. J. NOLTE, Proprietor,
is but a day repeated. Those, therefore, Oceanic Steamship Comp'y.
who dare lose a day are dangerously proTEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,.
j»oB7yr
digal; those that dare misspend it, desFort
Honolulu.
perate.
For all behind the starry sky,
Behind the world so broad,
Behind men's hearts and souls doth lie
The infinite of God.— George Mac-
Donald.
If you want to be miserable, think
about yourself, about what you want, what
you like, what respect people ought to pay
to you, what people think of you, and then
rjIHE
HAWAIIAN NEWS COMPANY,
Successors
lo
Stationer and
J. H. SOPER,
News Dealer.
25 MerchantStreet, Honolulu, H. I.
Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magazine pub.
Special orders received for any Books published.
janB7yr.
lishetl.
to you nothing will be pure and you will
TJOPP & CO.,
be constantly wretched.
Go with mean people, and you think
No 74 King Street,
life is mean. Then read Plutarch, and
the world is a proud place, peopled with IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS OF
men of positive quality, with heroes and
demigods standing around us, who will FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERY.
not let us sleep.—Books.
Chairs to Rent.
tt \# 7
•
Street,
Best Quality of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' ArmayB6
ticles, etc., always on hand.
HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
for ieeo.
This publication, now in its sixteenth i
year, has proved itself a reliable handbook of reference on matters Hawaiian;
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, political and
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or from the other'
islands attended to with promptness.
Price—ro Postal Union Countries 60
cts. each, which can be remittea by Money
Order. Price to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1882.
Address:
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H.
Volume 48.
MANAGER'S NOTICE.
TTTM. K. CASTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Merchant St., next to Post Office.
invested.
pHARLES
1.. FEBRUARY.
Trust money carefully
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L CARTER,
The Friend is devoted to the moral and
religious interests of Hawaii, and is published on the first of every month. It will
be sent post paid for one year on receipt of
$2.00.
1890.
NUMIJER.2
7
pASTLE
e*t COOKE,
HARDWARE,
Shipping and Commission Merchants
Islanders residing or traveling abroad
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No. ti Kaahum.-.mi Street.
DEALERS IN
often refer to the welcome feeling with
which The Friend is receiv d: hence
T M. WHITNEY, M. 1)., D. D. S.
parties having friends, relatives, or acquaintances abroad, can find nothing more
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST., welcome to send than The Friend, os
Office in Brewer's Block, corner Hotel and Fort Streets. a monthly remembrancer
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of their aloha,
Entrance, Hotel Street.
and furnish them at the same time with
the only record of moral and religious PLANTATION agents,
rjIHOS. G. THRUM,
progress in the North Pacific Ocean.
1.1 rE, FIRE AND MARINE
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER AND In this one claim only this font nal is entiINSURANCE AGENTS.
tled to the largest support possible by the
NEWS AGENT.
Seamen,
and
PhilanMissionary
friends of
Honolulu, H. I.
Publisher of the Hawaiian Almanac AND Annual
thropic work in the Pacific, for it occupies
a central position in a field that is attractHealer in Fine Stationery, Hooks. Music, Toys
ami Fancy Goods.
ing the attention of the world more and P O. HALL & SON, (Limited)'
Honolulu.
Fort Slreet, near Hotel Street.
more every year.
Jul 88vr
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
The Monthly Record of Events, and
T) F EHLERS & CO.,
Marine Journal, etc., gives The Friend
additional value to home and foreign
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS, readers for handy reference.
fort Street, Honolulu.
New subscriptions, change of address, or
HARDWARE
t3T All the latest Novelties in Fancy Goods Received by notice of discontinuance of subscriptions or
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every Steamer.
advertisements must be sent to the Manager
of The Friend, who will give the same AND GEN ARAL MERCHANDISE.
H. DAYIES St CO.,
prompt attention. A simple return of the
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Kaahumanu Street, Honolulu
paper without instruction, conveys no inAgents
General <y Commission
telligible notice whatever of the senders intent.
AtiENTS FOR
n BREWER & CO., (Limited)
Lloyds,
Manager.
Attorney at
Law
and Notary
Puhlic.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
....
SHIP CHANDLERY,
THEO.
British and Foreign Marine Insurance Co.
Northern Assurance Company (Fire and Life.)
"Pioneer" Line Packets, Liverpool to Honolulu.
Liverpool Office, Nos. 41 and 41 The Albany.
P
THOS. G. THRUM, BtubwM
ianSyyr
A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
OAHU COLLEGE
AMI
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
mUE HAWAIIAN NEWS COMPANY,
Successors to J. H. SOPER,
25
and
News Dealer.
Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magazine published. Special ordersreceived for any Books published.
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TJOPP &
CO.,
No 74 King Street,
IMPORTERS ft
MANUFACTURERS OF
FURNITURE
Chairs
and
to
UPHOLSTERY.
Rent.
HONOLULU, H.
feb87
yueen Street, Honolulu, H. L
I.
Second Term Opens January 13, 1890.
The faculty at Oahu College will b constituted as
follows:
Piof. W. C. Merritt. A.8., Vale College, PresidentMental and Mor 1Science.
Prof. A. B. Lyons, A.M., M.1)., William..'CollegeChemistry and Natural Sciences.
Rev. A. D. Bissell, A.11., Amherst College-Instrumental and Vocal Music.
Miss M. Ella Spooner, Ml. Holyoke SeminaryLatin and English Literature.
Miss H. E. Cushman, A.8., Oberlin College—Greek,
Mathematics and Rhetoric.
Mrs. L. D. Pinney— French, Mathematics and
LIST OF OFFICERS
C.
,
P resident and Manage
Treasurer and Secretary
Auditor
Jones Jr.
Joseph O. Carter
W. F. Allen,
directors :
Hon. Chas. R. Bishop
n
S. C Allen.
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H. Waterhouse.
E. WILLIAMS,
Importer, Manufacturer, Upholsterer and
English.
These : re all successful teachers who have had experience in their respective departments.
The faculty at the Punahou Preparatory School will
consist of the following well known successful teachers:
Miss M. Brewer—Principal—ist and ad Grades.
Mrs. Storrs— 3d and 4th Grades.
Miss E. B. Snow—sth and 6th Grades.
Miss Carrie Gilman—7*h and Bth Grades.
The Boarding Department will be under the sairve
management as heretofore, and the Trustees are confi*
dent that it offers better privileges as a school home
than can be obtained elsewhere for the same money.
It is desired that early application should be made
for all intending to enter either school.
MERCANTILE
COMMISSION AGENTS,
Punahou Preparatory School,
IMPORTERS
Stationer
GENERAL
Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
Furniture Warerooms in New Fire-propf Building.
in Fort Street and 66 Hotel Streets.
Detroit Safe Co. Feather, Hair, Hay and Eureka
Mattressesand Pillows, and Spring Mattresses on hand and
Nos.
Agency
made to order. Pianos and Sewing Machine* always on
hand and for sale or rent. Best Violin and Guitar Strings
andall kinds of Musical Instruments for sale as cheap as
the cheapest.*
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THE FRIEND.
TTTTLDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
TTOLLISTER & CO.,
TJISHOP & CO.,
BANK ERS,
Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu,
IMPORTERS,
Draws Exchange on
The Bank of California, San Francisco
And their Agents in
New York,
Boston,
Paris,
Rothschild
& Sons, London, Frankfort-onMessrs. N. M.
thc-Main.
The Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney. London.
The Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, Sydney.
The Banking of New Zealand, Aucklandand its
Branches in Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington
The Bank of British Columbia, Portland, Oregon.
TheAzores and Madeira Islands.
Stockholm, Sweden.
The Chartered Bank of London, Australia and China,
Hongkong, Yokohama, Japan and
Steamer "NINACI,"
LORENZEN
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN
Steamer
DAVIES
Drugs, Chemicals,
Steamer
MANUFACTURERS
Molokai and Lahaina.
" NILAUEA HO CI,"
AND
For Ports on Hamakua Coat.
S. B. KO5-E, Secretary
W. C. WILDER, President.
[ijanB7>T]
Ginger Ale and Aerated Waters.
DAIRY & STOCK
WOODLAWN
COMPANY,
NO.
109 FORT STREET,
MILK, CREAM, BUTTER,
& Co. and Samuel Nott.
HARDWARE,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
House Furnishing Goods,
Silver Plated Ware,
Cutlery, Chandeliers,
AND LIVE STOCK.
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Honolulu, H. I.
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TT
E. McINTYRE & BROS.
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND FEED.
BMC corner of Fort and King Streets.
LANTERNS, New Goods Received by Every
Paints, Paint Oil, Turpentine, VarPacket from the Eastern
nishes,
States and Europe.
Kerosene Oil of the best Quality. FRESH CALIFORNIA PRODUCE
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pERMANIA
MARKET,
GEO. M. RAUPP,
Importers and Dealers in
LAMPS,
By Every Steamer.
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---
Proprietor.
Beef, Mutton, Veal, Fresh Sausages,
Pork, etc., constantly on hand.
Shipping Supplied on Short Notice.
Fort Street, near corner i>f Hotel, Telephone No. 104.
nilß. GERTZ,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
GENTS, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S
BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS,
No. So Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I,
A L. SMITH,
pHARLES
Importerand Dealer in
LAVA SPECIMENS, PLATED WARE,
King's combination Spectacles, Glassware, Sewing Ma
Honolulu.
TTENRY MAY e\- CO.,
Dealers in
NO.
Lumber and Building Material.
Office—B2 Fort St. Yard—cor. King and Merchant Sts.
Robert Lewers,
Chas. M. Cooke.
F. J. Lowrev,
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HACKFELD & CO.,
Commission Merchants,
Corner Queen and Fort Streets,
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Honolulu.
ELITE ICE CREAM PARLORS
85 Hotel Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Delicious Ice Creams, Cakes and Candies.
KOT Families, Balls
and Weddings Supplied.
*CS
HART St CO.
T. WATERHOUSE,
T
•
**ENGLISH
No. 113 King Street, (Ways Block),
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T EWERS & COOKE,
HUSTACE,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
chines. Picture Frames. Vases, Brackets, etc., etc. Terms
Strictly Cash. 83 Fori Street, Honolulu.
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anSo
Commander
Steamer
OF
HARDWARE CO.,
Fort Street, Honolulu.
No.
" MOKOIII,"
McGREGOR
Hawaiian Islands.
IMPORTERS,
THE
Commander
Steamer "lEHCIA,"
SUCCESSORS TO
TJ
HA WAIT,"
Weekly trips to Hamakua, Hawaii.
TOILET ARTICLES;
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the world, and
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transact a General Banking* Business.
Dillingham
•'
Weekly Trips for Circuitof
BANKERS,
pACIFIC
" lINELINE,"Commander
Steamer
AND
SPRECKELS & CO.,
•
Way Ports.
N YE
janB7YT.
Honolulu,
Hilo and
Weekly Trips for Kahului and Hana.
Transact a General Banking Business.
JMLAUS
Commander
Weekly Trips for
Importer of
i;
Hut-en
Street. Honolulu.
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TTONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.,
98 FORT STREET HONOLULU,
TEA DEALERS,
AMERICAN MERCHANDISE,
ft HARDWARE.
CROCKERY
MANCFACTCREKS VY
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
With Patent Automatic Feed.
Coffee Roastersand
and Tripple Effects, Vacuum Pans and Cleaning
PROVISION MERCHANTS. Double
Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass and Iron Fittings of
descriptions,
all
etc.
New Goods received hy every vessel from the United
Statesand Europe.. California Produce received by every
HONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
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Steamer.
BAGGAGE EXPRESS
THE
SANDERS'
(M. N. Sanders, Proprietor.)
You will always find on your arrival
Ready to Deliver Freightand Baggage of Every Description
With Promptness and Despatch.
Both Telephones, No. 86.
Office, 81 King Street.
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Residence 118 Nuuanu Street.
POPULAR MILLINERY
HOUSE.
104
Fort Street, Honolulu, H.
N. S. SACHS,
---
1..
Proprietor.
Direct Importer of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods.
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�The Friend.
HONOLULU, H. 1., FEBRUARY, 1890.
Volumk 48.
lently Reactionary, and fill press and
platform with inflammatory appeals to
All communications and letters connected with Vc literary
'department of the paper, Books and Magazines for Re- the natives.
view and Exchanges should be addressed "Kkv. S. E.
These two factions, professedly on
I'ishup, Honolulu, H. 1."
Business letters shuiild be addre sed "T. G. Tiißi'M, opposite sides as to the only vital issue
Honolulu, H. I.
in this campaign, have—strange as it
S. E. BISHOP,
Editor sounds —united their forces to overthrow
the present administration, which stands
CONTENTS.
for
liberal and constitutional governPAGE
Tstl Friend is
published the first day of each month, at
Subscription rate Two Dollars per
Honolulu, H I.
YEAR INVARIABLY IN AUVANCK.
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The Political Situation
Centra' Union Church Reports
Sunday Amusements
Sabbath Observance Taught by Hindoos
Why Did They Succeed
Receipts Hawaiian Board for January, 1890
Does Political Excitement I >emoralize?
The First Hawaiian Leper
The N. P. M. Institute
Failure of a Damiei. Meeting in Glasgow
How Dishonor Gets Abroad
Monthly Record of Events
Marine Journal, etc
Hawaiian Board
Y. M. C. A
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1°
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The Political Situation.
The Friend is taken by a large number of subscribers in the United States,
natives and former residents of Hawaii
nei, who depend upon it for information
as to the state of affairs here. We are
in the midst of the excitement of the approaching election, from the asperities
of which The Friend might well stand
aloof. In view, however, of the wants
of our foreign readers, we will endeavor
to describe briefly the situation of to-day.
The Reform Party, siding with the existing Government, have named their
candidates for the Legislature on all the
islands. An Opposition, apparently
strong, has also presented its tickets.
It is composed of two very diverse elements. One consists of a large body of
foreigners, organized primarily as the
"Mechanics' Union," who are, from
various causes not very clear, discontented with the Government, but who
do not appear to be Reactionary in their
intentions. They do not desire to return to the old Constitution, or to restore to the King the controlling power
of which the new Constitution deprived
him.
The other body, consisting chiefly of
native Hawaiians, is led by the halfwhites Robert W. Wilcox, who headed
the late insurrection for the purpose of
restoring to the King his lost power, and
John E. Bush, who was a chief instigator of the same. These men are vio-
, ,
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Number*!
property of foreigners, the men-of-war
in port would land their forces for bur
protection. This, however, would be a
thing most undesirable, as it would impair our autonomy and endanger the independence of Hawaii, which we earnestly desire to maintain. There are some
foreigners here, however, who encourage
the Wilcox party for this very purpose—
to promote annexation to the United
States.
Any forecast on the part of The
Friend as to the probable issue of the
balloting next Wednesday is impracticable. We are strongly hoping for a large
Reform majority, but are prepared Tor
partial defeat in some districts. We are
glad to be able to say that the Reform
administration of the past two and a
half years has been so capable and so
clean that no definite charges to the contrary on any material point have yet
been sustained against it by the opposition. It is quite evident that a large
proportion of the natives wholly distrust
Wilcox and Bush, whose record is conspicuously bad. The Portuguese voters
are especially apathetic, and do not register. Indeed, the slackness of voters
in registering betrays apathy among all
classes. The general prosperity of the
community is unfavorable to ardent
ment, as against the arbitrary and lawless rule of the King. This rule Wilcox
and Bush are raving to restore. They
are the only men in the new party who
have a decided and earnest aim. This
paity takes the name of "National Reform" party. It has adopted a platform
which, on its surface, looks identical in
principle with that of the Reform Party.
Careful scrutiny, however, discloses
serious concessions to Wilcox and Bush.
The name " Reform" and the apparently
Reform platform must be regarded as a
gratifying testimony to the resistless
control which Reform principles have
gained here, like the "tribute of hypocrisy which vice pays to virtue." The
word "National," however, belongs to
the Wilcox side, and means, as at former
elections, the race-cry "Hawaii for the
Hawaiians," the native race to hold exclusive control of public affairs. This is
what the natives understand by it, although the "Mechanics' Union" prob- political excitement.
In brief, while a displacement of the
ably do not.
Should this "National Reform" com- present Cabinet would follow an Opposibination obtain a majority in the next tion victory, and while some revolutionLegislature, there is no doubt that Wil- ary attempt would not be unlikely, we
cox and Bush would at once make stren- do not anticipate any serious insecurity,
uous efforts to overthrow the new Con- nor do we think the restoration of the
stitution and restore the King's lawless King's power a possibility. We rest in
power. In such an attempt they could a firm assuranceof the deeply-established
have no permanent success, but they sentiment of order and righteousness
might cause serious disorder. We can- which prevails in this community, and
not doubt that a.ll intelligent citizens, in- which, under the Divine guidance and
cluding those now temporarily allied blessing, forbids such evil results, howwith them, would unite to maintain pub- ever they may seem to threaten. We
lic order and a Liberal Constitution. live in a land of schools, churches, SabThe danger would be, that those men baths, of social morals and pervading
and their native adherents would inter- justice and peace. It does not seem
pret their success at the polls to mean probable that the gracious Lord will
free scope for all their wild schemes of leave these things to fail of their natural
outcome. Are we too optimistic ? Let
revolution.
that
case
of
in
every good man be alert, do his duty,
It is well understood
and
ask God's blessing on our country.
the
lives or
any disorder endangering
�10
Central Union Church Reports.
The Yearly Reports of this Church
were presented on Wednesday evening,
January 15th. The whole will, as usual,
THE FRIEND.
of health. Mrs. Cole had been sent to
the aid of Miss Palmer. There had
been an average attendance of thirty-five
at the meetings, the largest sixty-six.
The total receipts had been $1,462.
We hope to give in The Friend a fuller
report of this important organization.
The Fowler's Yard Mission reported
an average attendance of twenty persons
at the Monday evening meetings, many
others standing outside. Thirty-four
were present at the last meeting. Valuable personal efforts had been contributed by Rev. Mr. Griffin and Mr. Edward Clifford. Mrs. Judge McCully had
been in charge of the meetings. For
the day school in Fowler's Yard our devoted teacher, Miss A. F. Johnson, reported forty day scholars, with about the
same number at the Sabbath school.
The families in this courtyard are chiefly
Norwegians and Portuguese of the laboring classes.
The Missionary Gleaners reported receipts to the amount of $340. Miss
Chamberlain reported her important
labors and visits as City Missionary.
The Colporteur to Seamen, Mr. Sherman, reported several hundred calls upon
ships in port and the distribution of
many tracts in Hawaiian and English to
sailors, which were generally taken with
eagerness. Many seamen had been led
to church, and many had visited Mr.
Sherman at his house. The good prospect of the erection of a Sailors' Home
was spoken of as of a thing much needed.
The Portuguese Sabbath School was
reported with an average attendance of
thirty-five, chiefly of boys. There was
much hindrance from the interference of
the priests. The evening school was
well attended.
The Japanese Sabbath School was reported by Mr. Bidwell as having about
twenty-five in attendance. There were
eight teachers in English, and more
help was needed. The Japanese are
often leaving for other islands, or returning to Japan. Mesdames Hyde and
Coleman have given much aid, also Miss
Castle. In the Japanese Church the
word has been powerful to salvation, and
most of the converts have been faithful
to their vows. There are now thirtyfour church members, and thirty in the
Y. M. C. A. In these islands are about
10,000 Japanese, 1,200 of whom belong
to the Temperance Society and 3,000 to
the Mutual Aid Association. Eighteen
have just been baptized at Hilo.
The Makiki Mission was reported by
Mrs. Merritt, who had taken Mrs. Dillingham's place during her absence.
This is chiefly Sabbath School work for
the Chinese and half-Chinese, the teachers being largely from the students of
Oahu College. The work has been
growing. The average attendance has
been seventy-one.
be printed for the use of the members.
We will anticipate such publication by
noting items of leading interest.
The membership of the Church had
grown during the year from 363 to 424.
Forty-seven had been received on profession, and eighteen by letter. Pen
were dismissed to other churches. Four
had died.
The finances of the Church had been
remarkaldy prosperous, under the system
of pledges, from which $5,471.30 had
been received, which was $270 in excess
of all |h I
Ti.e Sabbath morning and evening
collections for benevolent purposes had
amounted to $3,005.35, to which was
lidded $1,029.20 from special contributions, making a total of $4,034.55. The
largest item of benevolent expenditure
was the sum of $1,200 to the Hawaiian
Board. The Chinese and Japanese missions were largely subsidized. The
Fowler's Yard Mission forms a large
item. Various mission Sabbath schools
receive aid. The poor of the church are
helped. A city missionary is employed,
also a colporteur among seamen.
It is well known that large private
donations which do not appear in these
reports are made by members of this
church to the above and other objects.
The Sabbath School had been prosperous, with an average attendance of
255, exclusive of the primary department. The treasurer reported $1,007.52
received from collections and various
sources, of which $739.95 had been
given to various mission schools and to
education of youth, inclusive of $24.25
to the lepers.
The Building Fund was stated to
amount to about $76,000, including all
subscriptions, and assets available towards the proposed new edifice, besides
the lot for the building. The modified
plans have been adopted for a stone edifice, and it is expected that by another
year it will be far advanced towards
completion.
The Sabbath School Librarian reported 525 volumes in the library, of
which 114 were new books. We should
have been glad to hear some statement
of the manner in which books were selected, also some classification of the library, as Biography, History, Fiction, etc.
The Ladies' Society reported various
meetings and public social gatherings,
including three noon lunches. They had
raised $472.40 for the new edifice.
The Women's Board of Missions reported three special and twelve regular
meetings during the year. Their Missionaries, Miss Green and Miss Palmer,
The Society of Christian Endeavor
were in active service. Miss Fletcher reported an average attendance of sevhad finally left Ponape through failure enty-five, a majority taking part, and the
[February, 1890.
hour too brief. We believe this Society
is a chief training school for the church.
The Pastor's Report summed up many
things already given above, also twelve
marriages, twenty-five infant baptisms,
and twenty-two funerals.
.We have thus given hasty notes and
imperfect hints of the great work and
manifold interests reported upon in this
annual recounting of the years' experiences. The whole of the reports are to
be printed, five hundred copies. We are
sure that Mr. W. W. Hall will gladly*
supply copies to friends desiring them
on other islands.
[Communicated.]
Sunday Amusements.
The recent opening of the Oahu Railroad for Sunday travel has given great
pain to many of our sober-minded
Christian people. That it should be advocated and undertaken by professedly
Christian men is another painful fact
that does not grow any easier to acknowledge and endure, the longer one
reflects upon its probable significance or
sees the actual working of this disregard
of the sanctity of the Sabbath. The
only plea is the necessity of recreation.
But recreation is something of higher
meaning and wider scope than amusements. There is a needful and proper
unbending of the strain of mind and
body. For fullest developement of human energies, we need periods of rest
for refreshment and recuperation.
But self-indulgence is not the recreation that man needs. The relaxing of
the claims of religion and of righteousness is an element of peril and disaster,
not of joy and hope, whether to the individual or to society. It is a great mistake to decry the Puritan Sabbath of
New England society, as it was in the
days before manufactures and commerce
broke up its simplicity of life and manners, as a day of gloom and cant. The
real fact is that in the devotion of the
Sabbath to special religious privileges
there is higher enjoyment than any
mere amusement of self-indulgence can
comprehend or measure.
TShose are to be pitied who think that
in doing their own pleasure on the Lord's
Day there is any real gain to mind or
body. California society does not furnish a desirable model for those who
would build their homes and mould
society in these happy isles. To introduce Sabbath-breaking habits is to throw
away a providential opportunity for securing a high-toned and blissful state of
quiet security for a reckless, lawless,
turbulent mobocracy. See the liquor
carried and distributed freely on the
Sunday trains; listen to the vile language and quarrelsome talk: and say, if
you can, that Sunday travel is a boon
and a benefit.
�Volume 48, No. 2.]
Sabbath Observance Taught by Hindoos,
Mohammedans and Parsees.
Gains and Losses.
There are only three surviving tf the
sent by the American Board to tin se islands. The older
generati n t.f Hawaii, n pasti rs is also fast
passing away. Three, Rev. G. B. Ka
onnhimaka, R-v. S. Kamaike, Rev. J.
Han;.l a, have died within the last three
months. The Hawaiian people are diminishing in numbers. Within the last fifteen
years the decrease of the native population
has been about 10,000. But 37,000 have
been brought in, 17,000 Chinese, 8,000
Japanese, 12 000 1' rtnguese.
This period of fifteen years, the time in
which this Kingdom has had the benefits
of the Reciprocity Treaty with the United
States, has been a period of gn at material
prosperity. While the total population
has increased only a little m ire than o:.ehalf, the imports have almost trebled, rising from $1,881,770 in 1876 to $4,540,887
n 18S8. The exports have increased in a
much larger ratio, being now nearly six
times the value, $2,241,041 in 1876 and
$11,903,398 in 1888 This is largely the
increase in sugar, which, even ;<t the low
prices that prevailed in 1888, was nearly
nine times the quantity of the crop of 1876,
or, as the figures are given in the Custom
House Statistics, being 26,072,429 pounds
in 1876, and 235,888,346 pounds in 1888.
Further analysis of thtse st tistics shows
that while the population has increased
only five eighths, twenty times the amount
• f grain and feed fir animals was imported
in 1888 as compared with 1876, and 57,animals
-526 was the annual valuation ofwith
$261
imported in 1888 as compared
in 1876. Three times the value of fl mr
is imported now that was reported then,
and six times as much of fresh fruit.
Twice as much lumber, five times .s much
leather, five times as much m.ich'nery, and
twee as much stationery and books are
called f r now. And a disagreeable item
to recognize is three times the value of ale
and beer, two and a third tines the value
of spirits, six times the value of wines,
showing how much faster alcoholism increases than does population or property.
The number cf gallons of spirits consumed
increased from 49,707 gallons in 1876 to
100,703 in 1886. Well for the community that the revolution in 1887 reduced
this amount one-fourth, but it is running
liup again.
A meeting recently held in Bombay • rdained missionaries
to protest against the despatch of the
European mails from that port on Sunday, was remarkable not so much for
the purpose which convoked it, as for
the diversity of religious beliefs entertained by those who united in a common
object. It was a large and enthusiastic
meeting, whose object was to protest
against the loss of one day in seven as
a day of rest, a protest in which not
only Christian Englishmen tookpart, but
were joined by Hindoos, Mohammedans
and Parsees.
We can imagine what Englishmen
would say upon such a subject, but it is
not easy to anticipate the positions of
the representatives of the three classes
last mentioned, who spoke for the people of Bombay. They were certainly
more conservative than many public and
business men in this country.
The Mussulman, Mr. Sayani, after
seconding the emphatic protest presented by the Bishop of Bombay, urged
that the abrogation of Sunday as a day
of rest, would be an egregious blunder.
He drew a vivid picture of Christian
officials and of other representative persons, rushing to a steamer on Sunday,
while church bells were ringing, to bid
farewell to a British prince, or the
Christian Envoy of a Christian people !
The young people of India, he continued, would conclude from the example of their Christian rulers, that religion
is a matter to be disregarded when convenience or financial interests require.
He thought Mohammedans had been
unfairly treated. They had relinquished
their own holy day (Friday) and adopted
the Sabbath of their rulers, and now an
attempt was made to deprive them of
that.
Mr. Mehta, a representative of the
70,000 Parsees, or Fire-Worshipers, in
Bombay, declared that his people felt
the common grievance that had brought
together so large an assembly, and that
people of all classes and creeds would
be affected by the loss of an institution
which, after becoming a part of the
common life of the city, had greatly contributed to its moral and financial welfare. He earnestly supported the protest.
The representative of the Hindoo
population earnestly seconded the resolutions, and announced his hearty concurrence in the necessity of preserving
the present Sabbath.
In view of this extraordinary demonstration, would it not be well for the
Sabbath Observance Committee to engage a few Bombay Mohammedans,
Parsees, and Hindoos to lecture in this
country on the necessity of preserving
one day in seven —and that the Christian
Sabbath—as a dayofrest? —N. Y. Evangelist.
11
THE FRIEND.
Why Did They Succeed?
We often hear in familiar conversation
the story of one and another who have
been engaged in the sugar industry, some
only to end in failure, some to achieve
notable success. The thought has arisen,
why this difference of result? A, 13, C,
with the same apparent ability, with the
same educational advantages, with similar family training, enter upon the business. A pushes and drives, but makes
no headway. B pegs away, early and
late, making steady advancement year
by year till he comes out at the top of
the list. C has evea better opportunities
for a
but gradually flattens out and
sinks down out of sight.
We have thought how great a boon it
might be to others just entering on their
life-work if those who are familiar with
such histories of achievement and of
failurewould give to the world the particulars in regard to each instance. The
facts could be easily gathered up in our
small community. The period of time
covered by the developenient of this industry in this country is very brief.
How full ofinterest these personal narratives would be!
Yet, would the conditions of success
be any better known? Is there not a
subtle personal element that cannot be
classified or tabulated ? We may calculate with mathematical precision the cohesive force of timber, the resistance of
masonry. But as the elements that
enter into our calculations grow more
subtle they elude our investigation, however scientific our processes may be.
Who can tell why a watch-spring breaks
at a certain moment, or why a violin
string will snap? So there seems to be
in the human will a certain element of
tension that cannot be calculated tnat
sometimes will stand a strain, 01
me
H.
time will break and fail.
Receipts
.
for the Hawaiian Board for the
Month of January, 1890.
FOR THE
GF.NF.RAI. FUND.
Prom Kohala Foreign Church, A. Ostrom
Prom Interest on Funds in Savings
Bank
From Interest on Solomon Kamahalo
Fund
From Interest on the Say-re F'und In-
,*
'89 00
'60 40
"0 80
vestment
46 62
vestment
26 60
From Interest on the Sayre Fund InFrom Gilbert Islanders, Lihue, Mrs.
Mary Rice
FOR
PORTUGUESE
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rom P. C.
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FOR
WORK.
CHINESE WORK.
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FOR NORTH PACIFIC
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Fund
500 Oil
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From Ka Lima Kokua Building Fund
100 00
From Q. P. Castle, Building Fund..
50 00
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From Miss E. \V. Lyons, Building
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Treasurer Hawaiian Board.
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[Februay, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
Does Political Excitement Demoralize?
Brother Fuller thinks it does. (See Y.
M. C. A. page.) We think not so, necessarily, by any means. On the contrary,
we think that a severe contest in a great
popular election is very apt to be most
wholesome, morally. We think the present election strife is becoming so. People
speak out. Men get their moral sense set
at work. They discern between the evil
and the good. Hypocrisies are unmasked:
shams are blown away: villainies are unveiled. The foul, stagnant, pestiferous
atmosphere of every day political life is
whirled away in the storm.
At such a time men's minds are roused
to keen activity. The great vital issues
which underlie all politics are uncovered,
and men feel their reality and supreme
importance. They are set to thinking.
It educates them mentally and morally to
take part in a stirring conflict upon the
old battle grounds of Liberty and Right
eousness.
There is a great satisfaction in seeing
men rally for good government; we like to
see them get warm about it. Give us a
good rousing election once in a while, and
not your lazy, everyday indifference.
Mr. P. C. Jones and Mrs. Jones started
for Boston per Australia, January 17th, to
be absent until June. Mr. Jones will
worthily represent us to the Eastern
Churches. His health, somewhat impaired, we trust will be well recuperated. Be-
Prof. L. L. Van Slyke remits two
years' subscription for The Friend.
He writes from Baltimore: "We were
made glad by the arrival of the numbers
of The Friend. 1 took the Gazette one
year, but found I had to read too much
in which I was not interested in order to
get the little that was of special interest;
and here we feel that six dollars for a
weekly paper is too much. The Friend
contains exactly what we most want to
know, and I am almost vexed at myself
that I did not subscribe for it before I
left Honolulu."
Judge David J. Brewer of Kansas has
been appointed Associate Justice of the
U. S. Supreme Court. It will interest
some here to know that he is a brother
of Prof. Fisk P. Brewer of Grinnell
University, whose wife is Julia Richards
of Honolulu, and whose daughter, Miss
Grace Brewer, is now a teacher in Kawaiahao Female Seminary. Both these
gentlemen were born in Turkey, sons of
the eminent missionary Brewer, their
four distinmother being sister
guished brothers David, Stephen, Cyrus,
and Henry Field, who, by the way, all
seem to have Bible names, except the
clergyman.
Dom Pedro on the Brazilian Republic.
The First Hawaiian Leper.
Sir Morell Mackenzie, in the Nineteenth Century, quotes Dr. W. Hillebrand as having seen the first case in
1853 "in a thinly-populated district of
Oahu, about twenty miles from Honolulu, in a small village near the sea."
The truth is that the malady came here
long before Dr. Hillebrand did. Rev.
Dwight Baldwin, M. D., of Lahaina,
knew more of its origin and early history in Hawaii than any other person.
Many years ago we obtained from him
the following facts, which we give from
recollection.
The first appearance of the disease
was about 1840 upon a chief in the suite
of the Premier Kekauonohi; he had contracted it abroad. He removed to Lahaina, living there with his aikanc, a wellknown chief, to whom he imparted the
disease through the peculiar intimacies
of that relationship. Dr. Baldwin treated
the latter case about 1845 while ignorant
of its nature. FYom this chiel leprosy
gradually spread in Lahaina and in Honuaula, where he resorted. We first
observed it in Lahaina about 1856,from
which time the cases rapidly multiplied.
It is quite certain that leprosy was
not introduced here by Chinese immigrants, but by a Hawaiian from some
foreign port. The above was substantially Dr. Baldwin's statement. The
connection of the Lahaina chief with
certain high personages kept these facts
in the background. The natives still
call leprosy "mai alii," or royal malady.
-
"I much fear that there are exaggerated political ambitions dominant in Brazil which will
surely bring misfortunes on the country. Both
the English and the American people had generations of experience which cannot be improvised
among an imperfectly educated nation like Brazil,
The N. P. M. Institute.
fore leaving Honolulu, being desirous to whose people possess more imagination than
give "as the Lord had prospered him," common sense in political matters. I don't think The new building for our Hawaiian
the Brazilian people have reached anything like
Mr.
placed $5,000 at the order of the stage of civilization required to fit them for Theological Seminary was occupied for
the Hawaiian Hoard for immediate use in absolutely free government. It is absurd to draw
any analogy between them and the people of the recitations for the first time on Tuesday,
enlargement of their Mission work. We United States. The present Provisional GovernJanuary 28th. The recitation room is
are glad thus to put on record still another ment is at best an experiment which will probbright and cheerful with its high ceiling,
ably result in disappointment."
Jones
man of substance who recognizes his duty
Kingdom. We are sure he
to the Lord's
will be greatly blessed therein.
Please take especial note of the perfect
success of the Pledge System in amply
meeting the expenses of the Central Union
Church of Honolulu. Cards are sent out
to the members of the congregation at
New Year's, and returned to the Treasurer, with each one's subscription. The
result is, all the money wanted, and no
selling of pews.
The Wilcox people rail about the "Missionaries" having captured the government. Hon. A. Young thinks they mean
by a missionary a man who pays his quarterly account. Very much so!
There is unquestionably much ground
for the ex-emperor's forebodings. We
will hope for a better result. But Liberty
thus far has found no stable foothold in
Papal countries. We feel personally a
deep interest in Brazil, beginning with a
visit of seventeen days at Rio dc Janeiro
in 1852, where Protestantism was just
beginning to gain a foothold. We also
spent a half hour in the society of the
Emperor in 1876 in Philadelphia. He
left the impression of a very conscientious and learned gentleman, rather than
of a great man. He bore a strong likeness to the Hapsburgs, and to Charles Y.
We fear that Brazil has before it a
period of turmoil, in which it may look
back with regret upon the beneficent
rule of Dom Pedro.
many windows, pleasant adornments.
The dormitories are not yet quite ready
for occupancy. Money is needed for
furnishing the rooms and for grading
the grounds. The expenses so far have
been as follows: Contractor, $8,365;
Plans, contract, and fees, $130; Filling in
and preparing foundation, $125; Superintending, $100; Moving old buildings,
$80; Stones and grading, $250, making
a total of $9,050.
There is a balance of
about $200, but the estimated cost of all
the improvements, $10,000, has not yet
been secured. It is hoped that the $MOO
still needed will be secured and the whole
undertaking reported complete at the
coming annual meeting in June. Anew
fence will be put up in place of the present dilapidated apology as soon as the
Street Supervisor can find, the time to
H.
put the sidewalk in order.
�Volume 48, No. 2.]
Failure of a Damien Meeting in Glasgow.
A mass meeting of the citizens of
Glasgow was called for December 19th
at the City Hall to hear appeals for contributions to relieve the necessities of
the lepers on Molokai, in which Father
Pamphile, the brother of Father Damien,
would take part. It was announced that
the
Provost of the city would preside, assisted by his Grace the Archbishop.
Upon this theHawaiian Consul, James
Dunn, Esq., addressed to the Lord Provost a letter, which was published in the
city papers, in which he set forth that
the lepers on Molokai were not in need
of contributions from abroad for their
material comfort, "as under the present
excellent administration of affairs in
Hawaii, all necessitous cases are amply
provided for, the establishment at Molokai and its proper and complete equipment forming, and having indeed long
formed the subject of a special item of
"Of course, if the movesupply."
ment is intended to cover the promotion
of some special form of religious work,
that is a matter with which I have no
"I feel certain that,
concern."
looking to the past prosperity of the
country, any such offer of aid would be
incompatible with the fitness of things."
He adds that, without disparaging
Father Damien's worth, it is proper to
say that his services have been much
* *
• *
exaggerated.
The canny Scots seem to have understood the situation. Only "about two
dozen" persons attended the meeting.
The Lord Provost was detained at home
by a cold.
We feel bound to add that, notwithstanding the liberal and efficient government support of the lepers, there is a
call for much private help towards their
spiritual needs and temporal comforts
alike. Our people have been active in
giving such help. We do not need to
appeal to those abroad to contribute.
Any presentation of actual needs of the
lepers is certain to meet with a generous
response from our own citizens. Great
Britain, especially, has abundant call for
aid to lepers in her Indian Empire.
How Dishonor Gets Abroad.
(From a Discourse Jan. 12, by Rev. E. 0, Heckwith, D.D.)
It is astonishing how quickly the ill
odor of unfair dealing gets abroad, conceal it as men will—and they always
try to conceal it. Nobody is willing to
be thought dishonest. Bribes are given
and taken in secret. Frauds are plotted
with Mephistophelian caution. Cheating is done covertly. The salesmen do
not mix their teas on the counter in
plain sight of you. Dairymen do not
bring the milk in one can and the water
in another, and consult your preference
about the proportions. It is all done
secretly, and meant to be kept concealed.
But fraud is a very difficult thing to conceal; as hard to disguise as the odor of
THE FRIEND.
a man's midnight wassail. And you
know how almost impossible it is to
conceal that. You know how young
men sometimes go from their reveling
into the drawing room, thinking they
have disguised their breath with spices
and sweet perfumes, forgetting, it would
seem, how the odor of those vile things
exhales from every pore of ihe body.
So with the ill odor of fraud. It does
not need to come from the man's own
lips. He may guard his speech as
he will, or sweeten it with whatever
honeyed words he will, but the bad repute exhales from all his life. It comes
out, and he does not know how. Men
shun him, and he cannot tell why. They
leave his goods unbought, and he cannot imagine why. Or they deal with
him, when they must, with extreme caution, and insist on extraordinary securities, and he wonders why. Or they
quietly leave him out of the intimacies
of friendship, and he wonders why. But
everybody else knows why. He has
forfeited men's respect. He has lost
men's confidence. He has tried to "get
riches and not by right" and the people
know it, in spite of his shrewdest concealment. And the penalty is the people's contempt. It is the loss of men's
confidence and "good will.' And with
such a loss over against it, there is no
profit in all his gain.
13
finally ortlained and settled at Laupahoe-
hoe for abut ten years. From Laupahoehoe he was railed to Kaar.apali where
he staid two years, and from Kaanapali
he accompanied his leper wife, who we
think was his stcond, to the leper settlement at Kal.iwao, and became pastor of
the lepers in 1877. Hanaloa was once
asked to go with Rev. S. Kamakahiki as a
missionary to the Gilbert Islands, but he
staid while Kamakahiki went. Hanaloa,
though not a brilliant man, was in his way
bright and inieresting. He was a thoroughly good man, and was possessed of a
most equab!e and sweet temper, which
fjet was a great gain to him in his relations with the brusque father Damien.
Hanaloa was retired from the pastorate
Od. 28, 1889, and succeeded by Rev. S.
Waiwaiole. He died Jan. 21st, 1890. He
was not a leper. His death was finally
caused by a throat trouble.
The theory that there can be no church
without bishops was never maintained by
Episc ipalisns in Kngland until the days
when a school of theologians, who were at
the same ti ie supporters of the tyrranny of
the Stuarts, brought it forward and used
it in the controversy wrth Puritanism. * *
That no specific form of church government can boast of being an Apostolic ordinance for all time is a verdict which
historical scholars are r.qiidly approaching
unanimity in tendering. The divine right
(Continued from page 16.)
of a particular form of church organization
heathen at last, if they are not at the first, will follow the divine right of kings, and
and so we have here and there the out- will repose in the same tomb.—Dudleian
cropping of superstition and fetich wor- Lecture by G. P. Fisher.
ship. This appears as the result of the
moral break-down consequent upon intemMonthly Record of Events.
perate habits.
From the above showing we see that
Jan. Ist.—Meteorological record for
this declension in Hawaiian manhood is Dec. shows an average Temp. 73.073;
attributable in part, and in a very large average Barom. 30,056, and total rainpart as we believe, to bad government. fall for the month 6.75 inches.—The
Legislation has opened the floodgates and New Year opens full of brightness and
the evils have come upon us with a flood. cheer, and proves a grand excursion day
to the Oahu Railroad.—Dr. I. H. KimRev. John Hanaloa Deceased.
ball succeeds Dr. N. B. Emerson as
President of the Board of Health.
News has come of the death of Rev. French gunboat Champlain departs for
John Hanaloa, late pastor at the leper set- San P'rancisco.—Annual target practice
tlement, after twelve years of faithful ser- of Hawaiian Rifle Association.
vice. The following facts were gained
3rd.—The Custom House statistics
from him at our last visit there. His early for the quarter and year just closed
exports for
home was at Hakalau, Hilo, where he was shows value of domestic
Dec. 31, 1889, for
ending
three
months
probably born several years before the Honolulu, to be $820,098.86; and for all
Hawaiian mission opened. He was a ports $975,614.78. Total domestic exchild when Mr. Richards landed in 1823. ports for the year $13,800,070.54, a gain
He was for a while in a teachers' school at over the previous year of $2,168,535.66.
from EsquiHilo under the charge of Mr. Wilcox. In —Arrival of the Champion
Union and Hui Kamault.—Mechanics
time he himself became a teacher. It was laiaina
settle upon a new platform and
then that he was married. His life as a present the following opposition ticket
teacher in Hakalau lasted two years, and for Nobles for the island of Oahu, and
then for twenty years or so he was a clerk Representatives for Honolulu; Nobles—
in Mr. Benj. Pitman's store at Hilo. From H. A. Widemann, J. A. Cummins, E.
Hilo Hanaloa went to Waialua and studied C. Macfarlane, E. Muller, H. G. Crabbe,
for the ministry under Rev. J. S. Emerson, C. J. McCarthy, J. S. Walker, J.
was again a clerk, this time for S. N. Phillips, D. W. Pua; Representatives,
Emerson for a number of years. He was First Ward, J. E. Bush; Second Ward,
—
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THE FRIEND.
14
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PASSENGERS.
23rd Wedding bells: W. S. Terry to
W. H. Cummings; Third Ward, A.
AKKIVAI s.
Lucas;
T.
R.
Ward,
Fourth
residence
of
P\
Reamer,
Miss
C.
at
A.
Marques;
From San Fran, iscn, per Aiislnilia, Jan. Ill—F I' Hastings
Miss
Mrs
Hal.
wile,
FM
H.i hdd and m.ii'l. Mfa. Kaufman.
ami
Fifth Ward, R. W. Wilcox.
W. Damon; and R. 13. Brenham to
| 1' Parker ami wife, Mrs Slil man, J S Lew, J M Quick,
CatheDowsett,
Court
with
at
St.
Andrew's
A.
K.
ami wife Edgar Irw kcr, Mis W
opens
Wright
6th.—The Supreme
A F Mayer, J N
wife, l< Ivera, II A Miiiill, A Voun
Toler, A Black
an unusually large calendar. Ward 5 dral. Chinese exhibition of fireworks I'Jr., and wife, MrsandA Y. m.g anil Inl.l. I >> | Hrudlc, klilus
Parkci, Miss I'arker, X llalsl.a.l and wile, Miss II Hal
forms strong with rousing speeches for on the Esplanade.
Mead I. ( S I ribbard ami »ll Key A N Fisher, u il, .mil
Reform.
24th —High, blustering trade winds child, o<-..'• Skar, r. Miss F F.nli, W Klairing, Miss H.i ry,
A I'.uiik ai.,l wife, W U Ml ii, M Clark, M Franks ami
7th. —Organ recital at Kaumakapili demolishthe Chinesefireworks enclosure. W
wife, J Tudor and wile, I'.lw. od, Marion, M Hums. J
k Low., H S Dixon and wif., Ci l.ji uiyus. o A
Church, introducing Berger's new Ha25th Important auction sale of plan- Donnelly,
Sti i,s, R X llunlii, Ill lias-, Jim Dyer and wile, W
waiian orchestra.—Departure of the Es- tation, ice and Oahu Railway stock, I DgHKU,
J II C Illinois anil -Hi ill ill.- M S*>
Jan HI Mrs Ber
government bonds and real estate, by J. From lb.' loliniiis. In Maripi-a,
piegle for Acapulco.
llcnian and three bdilirn. Miss X 11. rtlcinan, F Ilerlle
full
figures.
Iriindy,
Maru
arrives
realized
F. Morgan, which
Bth. —The Yamashiro
J Marks, CO»
man. 1.c., I luni r, Mr anil Mis I
Mrs I'o.i lis, C lii kerli.K and Ti in
rirr. Win llnisii
with 1070 more Japanese.—Mortuary Total amount of sale, $34,298.50.
", Jan 111 N B
S.ui li.iiiiis.ii. per Finest '.'I
Ir
report for Honolulu shows 67 deaths for
27th Thirty-second birthday of EmV Jacob m, Wlluiduch, II 'I a> lor and lour
December. —Mass meeting of the Reac- peror William of Germany: many happy JHcCublin,
apane c.
tionist Party at the armory.
From San Fr.-im is. o, per W 11I lini'.iid, lan 17—Hum
returns of the day.
Bailey, <i T Wilson, Mrs Miller, M is M SUr.ri.af>.
10th.—Arrival of the Australia from
Ward
of
the
30th—Rousing
meeting
For San Francis,,■, per Alameda, Una. F Allardl,
Brown, H I iHlhnghMn, wife and 2
San Francisco, and Mariposa from the Reform party at the old Armory, with Ai Hia.ilcy, (o.Hi.v
Hon M P Dea.U aril wife, KH FcTnUawl, A
t'roningcr and wife. X J Griffith, X k Hind and wife, t ol
Colon'es.—Arrival off Waianae of whal- telling speeches by His Ex. L. A. Thurs- ihildrru,
N Hodge, B M I Isiril, W F McKwan I hj sMi X.iv.
ing bark Abraham Barker with the crew ton, Hon. A. Young and Messrs. S. M. l>
U A McKay, Miss Marie Melville. Win II Nolan, 10l J
of the J. A. Howland, which went Kaaukai and J. F. Morgan.
C I'aine A A Pond, II ii House, Mrs Rous., Mis s.i..ie.r,
II Schullse. 1 l Slafler, J I) Spencer, R A Wils, n, Ira
ashore Dec. 26, 1889, on Johnson's
and 41 meerage and M In transh 6* th. t okmrex.
day of registration has Hishi.p,
31st—Last
1-ioin s.ui Francisco, per C D Bryant, Jan St A ,lr
crew
were
Island. The shipwrecked
various
precinct inspectors busy I.in and family, W I .ockingl. n, Kll WI cc and .1 others.
kept the
brought to port by the stmr. Kaala.
Ewa
attending to procrastinators.
urrAK I I Kls
13th.--Stmr. Yamashiro Maru de- Plantation Co. obtains a charter and or- For San Francis,,., per W ■ I .0.11r.y, Jan S—l F
parts for Japan.—Reform Clubs in all ganizes with .i capital of $500,000, with /uiuvall.
For San Francisco pel S S M.uipo-a. Jan 11--Mr and
the five wards of the city met in their power to increase to $2,000,000. C. M. Mrs
Paocuast, Mrs W s Baxter, Miss I Lowes, Mrs kobi
Cap) !'• i» Howard, k McKeniie, I C Hobday,
respective wards for the nomination of Cooke, president; E. D. Tenney, Secre- I'rawiord,
Mrs llrown, 11 C 01.1.-Adani-., ami I" M.i'i.ni'.
deleand
the
election
of
Representatives
tary; J. B. Atherton, treasurer.
For S.in Iramisio, per Austii. lia. I.in 17- Mrs \\ X
I Dobgates to the Central Convention. NomMcMillerand daughter, W T Shawywr, C Carson,
l,ius W W Allen, H W Wallace, I' II Kite, C W loole.
inations for Representatives are as folieul <■■ A Mcrriam,
Ii II I'arker, Admiral I. A Kiniherl-,,
I
Kl< Hunter, k 11 Moore, M Oreen, A Mass, M iss M
lows: First Ward, Cecil Brown; SecMarine
Kelley, I ieo Sham, II | AgIWW, wif., liililn ll and maid.
ond Ward, S. K. Kane; Third Ward, M.
Mrs John Good, 1* C fonc. .md wife, Mrs I h Sunt ll cand
A
A I Mayer. J Fitigirald, I G Onsler,
daughter,
Mor
A. Gonsalves; Fourth Ward, J. F.
Thompson, C C Braddl-h, Mn II Lulu and child, ( J
PORT OF HONOLULU.—JANUARY.
gan; Fifth Ward, W. C. Achi.
Lane, M Flating, T S.-U lie, G M Anderion, A Salgam.
For San Fran. is. o, per limine Wli Irwin, Jan 11) A
14th—The published quarterly exhibit
ARRIVALS.
Ilvi and wife.
of the lunance Office, shows a balance V USS Mohican, Coghlan, from Hilo.
For the Colonies, per k MS Alaim-da, Jan IS- l.en
Turner, J Marks, I) k Nnkols, M A H1... k and wit., I M
HUMS Champion, St. ("lair, from Ksijuimaull.
in the Treasury, Jan. 1, 1890, of $522,Lampson, Sodergren, 21 days from I lark, M Franks and wife, I Tudorand wile, R Fllwood,
Haw bk
--692.07.
S Marion, M J Hum-, J X I Mum My, and !I4 in liansil
San Francisco.
days from Yoko
For San Framisio, per I line S N I ast'e, lan'Jfi Mis.
stmr Yamshiro Maru, Young,
15th.—Nomination convention of the H J,ip
ha ma.
F: X Gascoiue, Mr t rone, kohl Peterson and Mr Wayland.
44 days from NewSanders,
Ross,
Arion
Hall
for
the
Fr«d
Am
trn
X
met
at
Reform Party
For Sail Fran, isco, per bk J l Pflugc-n, Jan '-':. -J Kuchs.
castle.
nomination of Nobles for the island of 10— Haw
S S Australia, Houdlette, 7 days from San FranCISCO.
BIRTHS.
Oahu, resulting in the choice of W. C.
Am S S Mariposa, I lay ward, days from Colowicv
Wilder, M. P. Robinson, W. O. Smith,
Am brig; W(. Irwin, McCulloch, HO days from San I.OWRKY-In this (il>, Januai \ l-'lti, to the wife of F.
Fran< m <>.
J. Ixiwrey, a son.
for six years; J. I. Dowsett, Sr., R.
Am bk Forest Queen, Winding, 15 days from San HARRISON -In thUcky, January I3ih, io die wife of
Francisco.
Lishman, R. J. Greene, for four years; S.
Fred. Jlarrison, a daughter.
Am bk Klikitat, Cutler. days from Port Townsend. NKWMAN-ln Honolulu, January MMli, to llir wife of K.
M. Kaaukai, E. S. Cunha and B. F.
Am hk Amelia, Newhall, 15 days from San Francisco.
(.
R. Newman, as ii.
(ier bk
N Wilcox, Rasch, 20 days from I'ort lownDillingham, for two years.
tend.
AUSTIN At Hilo, January 17th, to the wife of H. C
from
NewAndrew Welch, Marston, 44 days
Austin, a sun.
17th.—Death of Hon. Eldward Pres- 12 Hawbk
castle.
ton, Second Associate Justice of the 14—Am sh Merom, Glover, 82 days from Newcastle.
MARRIAGES.
bk H Hackfeld, Wohhnuih, 138 days from LiverSupreme Court, after but a brief illness; 16 tierpool.
BRKNHAM-DOWSI IT At St. Andiew's Cathedral,
Honolulu, January ltd, by tha Rev. Alexander Ma-,Court adjourns. —Departure of the Aus- 17 Am bk W H Dimond, Drew, 11 days from San Frankiiiio-*h, Robert B. Brwthani to Annlt Kahairalß Dowtralia with a goodly passenger list. The 18—Ucisco.
S S Niptic, Lyons, from Maui.
sett.
Am S Alameda, Morse, 7 days from San Francisco. JUKN-RAWSON- In Honolulu, January 23d, by the
W. H. Dimond makes a flying trip of 11 22Rev. H. H. I'arker, llrniy A. Jt.cn to Miry A sUwt»XL
Am v. h (Jueen, '.'nonage), 37 days from Samoa.
■
Francisco.
25 —Am bk C D Bryant, Jacobson, 15 days from San Fran TKRRY-RF.AMKR—In Honolulu, January 23d, at ihr
days from San
cisco.
rrsulfii.r of Mr. F. W. li.iiii.mi, by the Rev. W. D.
20th.—Konohi (Chinese New Year)
Am bktne John Smith, Ktistel, Ml days from Newcastle.
W«>*«rv*lt ■Milill t>>- tha Xlv, O Y. Lteonoo, W, s.
brigt (>eo H Douglass, JlrTiTT'Tr. 1H days from
28
Haw
Tetry to MUs Cassic A. Reamer
to the disturbance of many households.
San Francisco.
—Reform Party mass meeting at the
Am bk Hespcr, Ryder, from Newcastle.
DEATHS.
armory, well attended considering the
LYONS—In ibis city, Jan. !>, 1800, James Raymond, son
of Dan'l Lyons, aged 7 years 0 moulds.
contra attractions.
DEPARTURES.
WALL—At Dtskins, Grafton, fcov. *, LAW, C. F. Wall,
gunboat Champlain, Gaillard. for San Francisco.
21st-22nd—Heavy downpour of rain. 2—Fr
son ot Hon. CharlesWall, aged 14 y.-ars I month.
4—Am bk Amy Turner, Johnson, for Hoakonf>
Subsequent reports show this rain storm 6—Haw bk WB Godfrey, Daliel, for San Francisco.
HANSMAN-ln Honolulu, Jan. 12th, Chains G. Halt*
S Esprig'c, Clark, for Acapulco.
man, a native of Germany, and for many years a resident
to have been very severe in parts of 7 HII SBM
S Niiisic, Lyon, for lahaina.
of Hafriaburgfa Perm., afjan 4<i years.
Robt lowers, Penhallow, for San Fran o. DAVIS—In Honolulu, lan. 14th, Win. Lyman Davis,
Kauai, Lihue especially, damaging con- 10- Am Sschr
S Mariposa, Hay-ward, for San Prat* isi >>.
aged 70 years. (Michigan papers please copy )
siderable property and causing loss of IS11—Am
—lap S S Yamashiro Maru, Young, for Yokohama.
PRESTON-In Honolulu, Jan. 17th, Hon. Edward PresS S Australia, Houdlette, for San Francisco.
life.—Arrival of the Alameda from San 17—Haw
ton, Second Associate Justiceof the Supreme Court, aged
18—Am tern W S Bowne, Bluhni, for San Francisco via
58 years U months.
Mahukona.
Francisco, four days behind time on acbrig W G Irwin, McCulloch, for S in Francisco.
19—Am
SACHS—In
Now Y.rk City, lan. 10th, H. M. Sachs,
count of the mails.—A number of resiPuget
for
Sound.
Matilda,
Swinson,
father of N S, Sachs and MrS. A. M. Mcllis of HonoAm bk
Am S S Alameda, Morse, for the Colonies.
lulu, a>>ed 75 years.
dents returned by her.—Manager Dil- 23
Am bktne S N Castle, Hubbard, for San Francisco.
DIMOND—Ia San Francis* o, Cal., Jan. 15th. Nellie Gray,
lingham treats his through fellow pas- 46— Am
sch Queen, Thonagel, for Puget Sound.
beloved wife of W. H. Dimond, a«ed4s years.
Ger bk It PA u ger, Kruse, for San Francisco.
sengers to an excursion trip on the Oahu
Mi LKAN In Honolulu, Jan. 23d, Isabelle Heald, infant
Am trn F E Sanders, Ross, for Port Townsend.
Railroad to Ewa.
daughter of James L. and Jennie R. McLean.
29—Am bk Alden Best*, Howard, for San Francisco.
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�Volume 48, No. 2.]
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Board of Mission-., and the Editor, appointed by the
Board is responsible for its contents.
Rev. 0. P. Emerson, - Editor.
The Supply Problem.
There are at present twelve parishes in
the group in pressing need of pastors. Six
of them arc on the island of Hawaii (four
in the Konas); three are on Maui, two on
Oahu and one on Kauai. For the supplying of these fields we have but seven pos
sible candidates; one is hut a licentiate,
and he is in polities; another holds a government office; two more have been on
the invalid list; one is hardly an available
candidate; another k an old man. Thus
but one is left who has already been asked to enter a vacant parish, but has declined doing so. It is barely possible that
three men could be secured for as many
pastorless fields leaving at least nine unprovided for. It is but fair to say that
these pastorless fields are under the super
vision of neighboring pastors, who occasionally visit them, and that two of them
are now being visited on the Sabbath by
theological students.
Thus at least seven parishes must be
left to suffer for the need of regular pas
toral care.
Now what is the prospect of a future
supply. There are twelve'students at present in the Seminary, none of whom ought
to graduate this year, and most all of
whom ought to remain from two to four
years more. Thus the outlook is serious
for the immediate supply of these pastorless churches. It appears yet more serious
when we consider the quality of the men
in course of preparation. Only a portion
of them speak English, or have had any
academic training. In these respects they
are mostly quite behind the average candidates ot to day for the bar.
In measuring candidates for the minis
try we would heed the warning which was
given the prophet, who, when choosing
from the sons of Jesse a leader for Israel
was bidden "Look not on his countenance, or on the hight of his stature." And
yet we think we have the spirit of the Lord
when we say that the men of the future
should mostly have a ready acquaintance
with English; they should be academically
trained, and should be so bred as to be
capable guides as to the right conduct of
life. In short the young men of the theological course should level up to our representative schools. There are excellent
schools in the land that are giving a better
form to Hawaiian life. Our public school
system is markedly helping on toward this
end. The native pastor of the future must
be a more trained man than he has been
in the past, and we think we see a prospect of his being such. We are hopeful
:
15
THE FRIEND.
that the new conditions under which we
are now working will invite him.
What are these new conditions ? First
we have a new set of buildings on our
Seminary grounds whose appointments
and hygienic advantages are far in advance
of those they have superseded. At last
the seminary has a large and airy social
hall where friends can be comfortably entertained. We give our congratulations
to the principal of the North Pacific Insti
tute for the present completeness of the
seminary buildings. We trust that they
may be only supplied with all necessary
furniture and with a picked class of
students Again, the prospect of at least
a sure support, frugal as it is, which is now
given the pastors of the churches relieves
the gloomy outlook which only lately, and
lor long years in the past, has been faced
by the native ministry. There is also that
prospect, very attractive to the intelligent
native, of a post graduate course of study
abroad which is being matured.
With these advantages lately come to us
we can contemplate the promise of the
coming days with a measure of hopefulness.
Those Reports.
At the last meeting of the Hawaiian
Evangelical Association, the committee to
whom was referred the topic. "The Corrupt Practices which vitiate our Christian
life and their Cure," reported seven grave
evils: i. intoxicating drinks; 2. opium;
3. awa; 4. gambling; 5. violation of the
family relation; 6. the employment of
native kahunas; 7. idolatry. The whole
matter was referred to a second commit-
Hawaiian ministry and we hope the giving
of them is to mark an era of spiritual reform in ihe churches. Again, these reports show the extreme difficulty of the
work which our native brethren are called
on to do in their parishes. The enemies
to be contended with are legion. Corruption has ei.ttred the churches and is
deeply centered among them. There is
among them a great lack of spirituality.
There are churches where the forces of
corruption are rampant, and where there
is little vital piety. The action of this
sinfulness is often seen in the lives of deacons and of elders.
The most prevalent evil force the native
pastor has to contend with to-day is the
awa habit. It is yielded to by old and
young. It is in the church and out of it.
It is but one of the several forms of intemperance which is bringing death to the
nation. It is said that in some parts of
China every fourth man is a slave to the
opium habit. Doubtless there are regions
on the islands of which the same might
be said of the natives as regards the awa
habit. It is the traditional form of their
intemperance which has been revived in
late years to the exceeding detriment of
the race. There was a time once when
the farthers-temporal and spiritual, chiefs
and missionaries working together had
greatly restricted the iranc in this p.rincions herb, and made the use of it at least
among the church people, discreditable.
Now the times have changed. Awa is
drunk openly and its traffic is licensed. It
is no longer, as once was the case, bought
and sold under severe restrictions and as
a drug. It is easily procurable in most
every district, and to those who deal in it
it has come to be a profitable business.
The use of it is countenanced in high
places, and the poor natives have returned
to it as if forgetful of the better purposes
of the past. As one poor, blear-eyed,
skinney old woman put it the other day to
one of tfie theological students who had
visited her, "we are but creatures of time,
earthen any way, and we might as well
wallow the while in the mud." We do
not believe that our cultivated and thoughtful natives are tempted to any great extent
But as to the rest there
to use the drug.
is in the reports a fearful showing.
Along with the awa and next to it, or
equal with it in ruinous effect, come the
other intoxicants. Among the Chinese
opium is used quite extensively, and here
and there natives are falling victims to it.
Rut a far greater number of them are addict d to the use of some form of alcohol.
When awa is not convenient to be taken,
alcohol is. In country districts plantation
hands are very commonly addicted to this
vice.
And with all these forms of intemperance there necessarily comes gambling
and poverty, the defilement of the homelife and the destruction of the family rela-
"for further investigation and study"
in view of a future report. That committee prepared a circular soliciting information on jhe seven above mentioned points.
Information has come from the pastors
and from leading men in the different
parishes. The reports sent in arc in many
cases quite voluminous. Although the
time has not yet come for the committee
to make a statement, its chairman has
kindly consented that some things now be
said with regard to their reports.
In speaking of them we would note first
the fidelity of those who have made them.
The native pastors have spoken out with
much thoughtfulness and candor. The
right opportunity being afforded, they
have given in their testimony, and generally done it thoroughly and bravely.
There is in their papers little or no evidence of concealment. What has been
recorded came evidently in many cases
with soreness of heart These papers
show that the native pastors and many
leading laymen with them are mainly loyal
to the truth. Their sympathies, however,
wrought upon by traditional and family
ties, are with the forces which make for tion.
righteousness. They are working in their
And once again, those who thus give
way, and some very bravely, against these the reins to the appetites are apt to become
evils. These reports are a credit to the
tee
;'Conclon
|
page
uded
13.
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THE FRIEND.
16
Y. M. €. A.
TWBHONOLULU,
H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Honolulu
Young Men's Christian Ass.x ialioti, and the Board uf
Directors are raaponaibJt for its contents.
S. D. Fuller,
- - -
Editor.
The period of holiday festivities is one
of peculiar strain upon virtue and selfcontrol and in many communities, but
especially so in this country where so
many nationalities with a low standard of
morals, and dissipated habits are brought
closely together in all the relations of life.
Any unusual excitement, like the political
strife over the coining election, carries
wide spread demoralization. In fact, any
thing that causes a relaxation of active
moral forces or takes men away from their
reach, must work great harm to this peculiar people among whom we labor. One
of our worst enemies and the most potent
for evil is strong drink, and until its use in
this fair land can be better controlled we
have little to hope for, in the permanent
uplift of this people.
The ignorant, the depraved, and the
heathen portions of this community must
be raised to a higher level or they will
sink still lower and drag many from the
higher classes with them. It is a matter
that deeply concerns all, and in which all
respectable citizens, especially the professed followers of the Saviour of men
should show a lively inteiest, and unite
with a firm heaven born purpose to drive
the monster-curse from our shores.
Items.
We miss the familiar faces of some of
our older members from their accustomed
places in our meetings. Some are detained at home by reason of sickness,
others have gone abroad to obtain renewed health and enjoy a well earned rest.
The return of these absent ones will give
us cheer and gladness.
Now that the holiday season, the special
meeting of the week of prayer, and most
of the election excitement are over we
shall try to have our lectures, blue ribbon
entertainments and monthly s icials without interruption. There will be a Temperance entertainment next Saturday even
ing, Feb. Bth. Everybody welcome.
The time tor the meeting of the Y. M.
C. A. Boys last month came in the midst
of the short vacation when so many were
away that the meeting was omitted. The
President, Mrs. B. F. Dillingham, returned
from the States by the last steamer, and
will be present at the next meeting which
occurs Thursday p.m., Feb. 6th. Let all
the members make a special effort to be
present.
One of our prominent citizens celel>rated
the second anniversary of his son's birthday, a few days since by sending his check
for one hundred dollars to the Treasurer
of our Y. M. C. A, Such a free will ex-
1890.
Thoughts for Workers.
pression of kindly interest in our efforts in
behalf ef young men is very encouraging
Every man to his work, in his own way,
as well as helpful. As the General Secreand
with bis own peculiar weapons.
officer
of
the
and
executive
Associatary
Help men to see that religion is not
tion, I desire publicly to tharik Mr. F. A.
Schaefer for the above donation to our reading the Bible, but living it; neither a
Sunday garment, but an every day posseswork.
sion of the soul.
Topics.
Blessed is the man who sees his duty
and sets out to perform it in Cod's
clearly,
The Sunday evening services in the Y.
and
with strength sufficient to do it.
sight
and
Hall
are
interest
growing in
M. C. A.
fellows, "the battle is the
Remember
are a means of help and encouragement to
We
must first overcome ourLord's."
number
of
men.
We
large
young
a
quite
selves
before
we
can hope to win others.
and
to
are glad to see many new faces
hear some new voices. Yet there is room Jesus Christ the great Captain of our salfor more, and a most cordial invitation is vation, will then give us our marching
extended to all young men, especially if orders.
Urge men to study the Bible and Christ.
strangers in the city, to come in with us
for three quarters of an hour every Sunday Ingersoll got skeptical Wallace to do this,
evening, commencing at 6:30 o'clock. and after six years of hard study and reThe topics for the.month will be as follows: search the latter said, "I am absolutely
Feb. 2 -A fine start but a poor finish. convinced that Jesus of Nazareth was not
1 Sam. 10:20-27; 28:15-18; Gal. 5:7.
only a Christ, and thethrist, but that he
Feb. 9- Beyond Compare. II Chron. was also my Christ, my S-iviour and my
Redeemer. That fact settled in my mind,
1:7 12; Pro*. 8:11; Mat 6:33.
Feb. 16—Come. Rev. 22:17.
I wrote 'Ben Hur.' "
Feb. 23—Needs all Supplied. Phil. 4: Brethren, the only thing that will incite
11-19; Ps. 23:1.
us to work is a burning passion to see the
cause of Christ triumphing in the world.
Gems of Truth.
We are either the "light of the world" or
causeth men to stumble.
There are those who live in this world the darkness that
of Christ ! The
power
O,
for
the
pray
end;
have
it
was
never
to
an
as though
which you will
holiness,
by
of
power
and for the next, as though it was never to
be able to show to the world an unimhave a beginning.
which is, after all, the
Beware of him who meets you with a peachable purity,
unanswerable
argument of Christfriendly mien, and in the midst of a cordial great
w. n. P. D.
ianity,
glance.
seeks
salutation
to avoid your
N.Y.
Schenectady,
Monthly,
Association
Let the church observe as much system
the
to
reach
its
methods
in
evangelistic
one house and the one person as the poliKnow Your Business.
tician does to reach the one vote.
Mr. Vanderbilt pays his cook $10,000
Intemperance cannot be cured by legislation or by sermons. The rumseller is a year, my boy, which is a great deal
the root of the evil, and until it is made a more than we get because he can cook,
crime to sell intoxicating beverages, intem- that is all. Presumably because he can
perance will continue to exist. Wendell
cook better than any other man in AmerPhillips.
Merit is never so conspicuous as when ica, that is all. If Monsieur Saucegravi
it springs from obscurity, just as the moon could cook tolerably well, and speak three
never looks so lustrous as when it emerges languages tolerably well, and keep bonks
from a cloud.
fairly, and sing, some, and understand
gardening pretty well, and could preach a
How to Achieve Success.
fair sort of sermon, and knew something
The President of the London Chamber about horses, and could telegraph a little,
of Commerce gives twelve maxims for the and could do light porter's work, and
above, which he says he has tried through could read proof tolerably well, and could
and
twenty-fire years of business experience: do plain house and sign painting,
2. Go straight could help on a threshing machine, and
i. Have a definite aim.
lor it. 3. Master all details. 4. Always knew enough law to practice in justices'
had
know more than you are expected to know. courts of Kickapoo township, and
once run for the Legislature, and knew
only
are
Remember
that
difficulties
5.
made to be overcome. 6. Treat failures how to weigh hay, he wouldn't get $10,he
as stepping-stones to further efforts. 7. -000 a year for it; he gets that because
Never put your hand out farther than you knows how to cook. It wouldn't make
can draw it back. 8. At times bold! al a cent's difference in his salary if he
ways prudent. 9. "Men say." What do thought the world was flat, and that it
they say? Let them say. 10. Make good went around its orbit on wheels. There's
use of other men's brains. 11. Listen nothing like knowing your business through,
well; answer cautiously; decide promptly. my boy, from withers to hock, whether
What's
12. Preserve by all means in your power you know anything else or not.
"a sound mind in a sound body."— Our the good of knowing everything ?— Robert
J. Burdette.
Work, Toledo, Ohio.
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THE FRIEND.
"The fact is, in my judgment, you canuntil you have been filled with the very spirit of eternity; you
cannot love your neighbor as yoursi If until
you love God with all your heart. All
your fire must come from the sun."
"I feel that to be true, Mr. Bell."
"It is true, my boy, and yet the 'Elsmere' party cannot or will not see it. They
do not know that whenever they attempted
to do good they were actually indebted for
their impulses to the Christ whom they
ignored. If I may say so, they had only
a church Christ; that is, an ecclesiastical
figure; a sort of ideal in porcelain; —the
true Christ, the child of eternity, the ineffable sufferer, the Soul that carried the
cross that the world might be saved, they
not work for time
never loved."
"No," said Curfew, "and even their
earnestness is tepid."
"Not even tepid," Mr. Bell quickly add
ed; in fact, it was hardly earnestness at all.
Largely it was self consciousness, a sort of
intellectual vanity, a very sensitive selfappreciation. The principal religious char
acters in 'Elsmere' balance themselves on
tiptoe, weigh things in Oxford scales, and
are wonderfully enamored of all things
German and unintelligible."
"I did not notice the German," said
Curfew.
"Not German words," said Mr. Bell,
"but German thoughts, German skepticisms, German indigestions." The German has a curious way of making the simplest things look grand and deep and mystical. His walking-stick is the stem of
creation. His pipe is the center of the
solar system. His consciousness is the
birth-sphere of God Fven sincerity itself
may get lost in the mazes of the German
language. The irritating part of the whole
business, if one cared to get irritated about
it, is that when England is taking up some
new German the. ry, Germany itself has
thrown it away as a mistake, and set up
another theory as an idol. England seems
to like the cast-off clothes of intellectual
Germany. All the 'Elsmere' squad are
dressed in German rags."— Curfewfessell.
Everybody knows that there is an irresistible turning toward a more natural and
free handling of the Bible than has ever
been the custom in the past. We have
kept the Book entirely too far away from
us; we have put inspiration into every dot
ofthe"i"and every crossing of the "t,"
and the trouble is we have not made it
half so human as it is; therefore we have
failed to receive half the power that is
lodged in it.' We are rapidly coming toward the simpler gospel in which we recognize that the central fact is the Lord
Jesus Christ himself, for whom all hearts
ought to have loving and obedient allegiance.—Dr. Behrends.
Selections.
The Puritan Spirit.
Elsmeriana.
The world itself will grow old and die.
The Puritan is he who looks f r the absolute final dominion of righteousness on 'The stars will burn down in their sockets
the tarth, without which society nevtrcan and expire. The sun, like a spark struck
be perfect, through which alone true wel- from an anvil, will flash and go out. The
winds utter their last whisper, and ocean
fare can be reached, in which the earth heave
its last groan, but you and I will
shall be illumined and mural y crowned;
jlive forever. Gigantic! Immortal! Mighty
who looks for this because he believes to s.ffer or to enjoy Mighty to love or
there is alwaws One at the head < f the hete. Mighty to soar or sulk. Then what
universe intentonthisai d suretofichieveit. will be to us the store, the shop, the office,
the world, the scorn of
A fourth element in the Puritan spirit the applause of
our enemies, the thing that lifted us up
must be added a profound sense of the in- and the things that pressed us down ?
visible woild as the intra rtal realm of What to John Wesley are all the mobs
of righteousness, and of the dignity of the that howled after him ? What to Voltaire
nature i-f man, who is constitutionally re- are all the nations tint applauded him?
now the dungeons that chilllated to that, and to the righteousness What to Paul
ed him ? What to Latimer now the flames
which is sovereign in it.
that consumed him? All those who through
Next let us observe, and with equal care, the grace of Christ reach that land will
None to dispute
some grave and palpable deficiencies in it. never be disturbed.
and
One of them, crtainly, is a want of inter- their throne, they shall reign forever
ever. Talmage.
est in things .-esthetic.
There is only'one thing that I have no
He, the Puritan, has not remembered
with which I can have no
that to some minds a relish for what is sympathy with,
which my whole being
fellowship,
against
lovely in fancy and in art is as native as revolts and that is moral insincerity; and
color to the violet, fragrance to the rose, so, when I find a man who is flippant in
or song to the bird; that God's own mind his speech and irreverent in his temper,
must eternally teem with beauty, since he and who is ready with a sneer and a laugh
lines with it the tiny sea shell and lints when sacred things are touched upon, or
in his conduct—l do
the fish and tones the hidden fibres of who is unprincipledsuch a man is an orthocare whether
not
trees, and flashes it on breast and crest of dox member of an evangelical church or
flying birds, and breaks the tumbling ava- a heretic, I will have nothing to do with
lanche into a myriad feathery crystals, and him. He does not belong to the Kingbuilds the skies in a splendor, rhythm, dom of God. When veracity is gone—l
which no thought can match.
mean not merely the veracity of speaking
Then there is the ascetic altitude of the the truth, but the veracity of being right,
Puritan spirit towards the ple.Mnt enjoy- —when veracity is gone, there is nothing
ments of life. Another defect is st.ll more left of the man that is worth saving.—Dr.
vital—thai toward the more delicate sensi- liehrends..
bilities of the soul, especially as they apSir Edwin Arnold's lecture upon Anpear in minds disturbed, unsettled and
cient
Judea, with its Brahmin philosophy
questioning, and in hearts reaching tenderor
for
there
awakened much interest
solace,
tin
stimulation
and
philosophers,
ly forth
is often a lack of affectionate sympathy in in Host.m. The eyes of the Poet Knight
There is even some- have-some times seemed too dazzled by
the Puritan spirit.
times a hard and oppressive intolerance the "Light of Asia" to appreciate the simtoward such.
ple sub'invty of the philosophy taught by
But if such ?re its deficiencies, which the carpenter's Son; but in his address at
we may not bide, let us not f-rget that it Cambridge he says,"I would not give one
has also certain magnificent qualities and verse of the Sermon on the Mount for a
superlative traits, which surely we ought, thousand Upanischade, but I d > love sunas well, to recognize. In time of great shine, and I am grateful to these old sages
trial, amid the tremendous emergencies of for the radiance of their teachings."— Union
Signal.
life, these are cettain to appear.
It has, for one thing, a masterful sinLet us cast all bitterness out of our
cerity. It is certainly to be said, too, that hearts; let us think well of each other, just
if the Puritan spirit is not naturally strong
the best
on the side of moral tenderness, it has a as well as we posibly can, giving
conduct,
of
each
other's
as
well
as
interpretations
and
shining
courage,
superb
and patience the
capacity for tremendous enthusiasm, and and then leaving to time
shall there be in
So
of
all
things.
for a self devotion conspicuous and com- healing
charity,
of
Christian
spirit
the
sweet
careless
us
And
it
is
comparatively
if
plete.
so shall
life
sunny;
mike
our
will
that
of pleasant things on earth, and is apt to and
wherever we
fear them as too dangerous allurements, it our hands minister blessing
listen with
has the clearest and sweetest vision of go, and men will come to
the speech
words,
our
because
things celestial, and draws from them eagerness to
have
it
the
music of
in
shall
lips
of
our
and
inspiration.
high
solace and strength
God.
R. S. Storrs, D. D.
!I
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Christianity from beginning to end is T B. CASTLE,
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feebleness, obscurity and suffering—are
Wherever souls are being tried and rean inheritance not to be despised, but pened, in whatever common place and
gratefully owned and guarded J. M, homely ways—there God is hewing out Vj.
Manning, D. D.
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JOSETII TINKER,
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Prayer is the pulse of the renewed Soul;
If you want to see a man who has plenty the constancey of its beats is the test and Faintly and Shipping Butcher,
of time to do anything and everything, and measure of the spritual life.
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He that seeks nothing bat the will of riEORGE LUCAS,
while his form an organized army, always
God shall always find what he seeks.
under marching orders.
He that hath light thoughts of sin never
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
Make the most of thy rare hours ofclear
had great thoughts of God. Owen.
vision when God's Spirit visits thee. Now
Do not pray for crutches, but for wings.
obey Him ! Now break the evil habit !
MILL,
Now take the bold and solemn stand !
"Spread wide the skirts of thy mantle
Some men will come to the young peoESPLANADE, HONOLULU, H. I.
when the heavens rain gold."
ple and try to persuade them that purity Manufacturerofall kind* of Mouldings.llrackets,Window
After all, business must be a means, and and honesty and uprightness are a sign of Kraiin's, UliniU, Sa-hev Ittiors, and all kinds of Woodwork
Finish. Turnini:, Scroll and Hand Sawing. All kinds of
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I'd rather you had no cash account, and man, and he will say: "You must break
away from your mother's apron-strings; T D. LANE'S
yet be a fullrounded man.
So absolute was the authority of the you must get out of that Puritanical
Crown that the precious spark of liberty- straight jacket; it is time you were your
No. 130 Fort Street, near Hotel,
had been kindled and was preserved by own master; you are verdant; you are
Manufacturer of
the Puritans alone; and it was to this sect green; you are unsophisticated; come with
Stones, Tombs,
that the English owe the whole freedom ol" me. I'll show you the world, I'll show Monuments, Head Marble
work of every
I'ablets, Marble Mantles,
their Constitution. David Hume.
you life, come with me; you need to see DESCRIPTION MA UK TO OKDKR AT THE
]o\vc»t possible rates.
Neither in thy actions be sluggish, nor the world; it won't hurt you." Alter a Monuments and Headstotirs
Cleaned and Re-set.
I
"Well,
while
the
man
can't
young
says:
Orders from the olher islands Promptly attended to
in thy conversations without method, nor
odd,
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be
can't
afford
I
to
to be pewandering in thy thoughts, nor let there
be in thy soul inward contention nor ex- culiar, I can't affurd to sacrifice all my
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Farewell to innocence which once gone
have no leisure.
fort street, honolulu.
Nothing is more sad than to see a man never fully comes back. Do not be under
the
delusion
that
because
of
you
repent
Sugar Factors & Commission Agents,
like Solomon with divine aims drop into a sin
get rid forever of its consequences.
life of sensuous self-indulgence; he might I sayyoufarewell
Agents for the
to innocence, which gone
have been an eagle with eyrie on the never
comes
back.
fully
Talmage.
mountain-top; but he dwells in a sty among
Oceanic Steamship Comp'y.
swine.
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Punahou Preparatory School,
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HONOLULU, H. I.
Second Term Opens January 13.
1890.
The faculty at Oahu College will b constituted as
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Piof. W. C. Merritt, A.8., Vale College, PresidentMental and Moral Science.
Prof. A. B. Lyons, A.M., M.1)., Williams' CollegeChemistry and Natural Sciences.
Rev. A. D. Bissell, A.8., Amherst College- Instrumental and Vocal Music.
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Mrs. L. D. Pinney French, Mathematics and
English.
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Mrs. Storrs—3d and 4th Grades.
Miss E. B. Snow—sth and 6th Grades.
Miss Carrie Gilman—7*h and Bth Grades.
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than can be obtainedelsewhere for the same money.
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CONTENTS.
I'AliK
Hawaiian Politics
Clifford's Likeness (?) of DamL'ii.
Revision of the Presbyterian Creed
Should Deity be Addrtaaco
Almighty
Samoa.
Editorial Notes
!
Seventh-day ism
Items
The [dad ami the Real
Monthly Record «f Events
Marine Journal, etc
Hawaiian Board
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A New Conquest of the Spectroscope
Sunday Trains
Society Islands.
Selections
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Hawaiian Politics.
The Biennial election held on the sth
of February was conducted with perfect
good order throughout the islands. At
the ten polling places in this city, there
was the utmost order and good behavior.
The new election law worked well; all
the saloons were closed; the most of
those who had registered, voted.
We think it a serious mistake that the
secret ballot was not adopted as originAlthough the ballots
ally proposed.
were all printed by the government, and
those of both parties were externally
alike, there was no difficulty in the agents
of the candidates so ninnaging as to
know how their men voted. We are
certain that there was a strong Wilcox
terrorism among the natives in Honolulu, which could not have acted had the
ballot been a secret one. The other
party allege undue influence on the Reform side. What we want is the "Australian" ballot.
The whole National Reform ticket for
Nobles on Oahu was elected by an average majority of six to five. Fight out of
nine Representatives were elected on
the same side by majorities of about five
to three. So sweeping a victory of the
Opposition on this island made them
feel entirely triumphant, and the Reform
party disheartened. The returns from
the other islands, however, changed the
result, leaving the National Reform
party in a minority of 22 to 26 of the
whole house. Two or more, however,
of the 26 are "Independent", and are
very likely to vote against the present
Administration.
It is thought probable that the Reform
party will secure the organization of the
House, but that it is not unlikely that
the Cabinet may be changed. Apparently there will be nearly an even
balance between the two parties. It
must be understood that the National
Reform party is a combination of two
very diverse elements. The Uush-Wilcox or "National" wing, we need not
here characterize. They are a minority
of their own party, the majority of
whom are not likely to do anything
seriously endangering the important
political results secured by the Reform
of 1887. They may secure some changes
of administration, but will not disturb
the present wholesome political system.
At least, we do not anticipate from them
such a course of action.
As we have heretofore intimated, we
have, under the Divine protection, the
greatest confidence in the power of the
large body of sound, wholesome and influential public sentiment pervading this
civilized and Christian community, and
we do not believe that any existing
elements of an opposite tendency will so
prevail as to seriously hinder our onward
progress in all that is good socially and
politically.
There is one vital policy of the government, however, which is liable to be
seriously endangered by the substitution of a less positive set of men for the
present Cabinet. That is the faithful
continued segregation of Lepers. Unless this is continued with undiminished
vigor, the deadly evil will linger on and
perhaps increase. The pressure for a
relaxation of present strictness is very
severe from the native people. Only a
Cabinet who are very positive and determined upon this matter will resist such
a pressure. On this question the National Reform platform was significantly
silent. Should any of their men rule,
we may look for Lepers at large once
more.
Nu.MHKR 3.
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Clifford's Likeness
(?)
of Damien.
The frontispiece of the Life of Father
Damien, by Mr. Edward Clifford ofLondon, is what purports to be a likeness of
Damien as in his earlier years before
going to Molokai. It is a rather beautiful and spiritual face, such as a painter
might choose for an ideal. It is such a
face as well corresponds to the saintly
and powerful character attributed by the
author to his subject. We have many
times heard persona who were acquainted
with Damien express their wonder at
such a picture of him, as not suggesting
any resemblance to the man they knew.
We are now in possession of what we
consider indubitable authority that the
portrait in Mr. Clifford's book does not
bear even the remotest likeness to him
as he was at any lime during the twenty
or more years of his residence here. It
is not for us to attempt to explain the
fact. It is the art of an eminent limner
to worthily idealize the features of Kis
subject. It would seem essential, however that some likeness should be recognizable. We regret to add that those
persons who were most closely in contact with Father Damien on Molokai
seem to find it as difficult to recognize
Mr. Clifford's description of his character as they do the portrait of his features. We do not think that any one
here who is acquainted with the subject
will controvert the above statement. As
we are well informed, Father Damien's
brothers in the priesthood will not do so.
It is due to the excellent Bishop of Olba
and his clergy to say that so far as we
know, they have never had any part in
the extravagant laudations of Father
Damien, of the great infirmities of whose
character none were more painfully
Notwithsensible than themselves.
standing those very great faults, we are
glad to say that we believe Damien to
have been truly earnest and benevolent
—that he sought by devoted labors to
expiate some failures, and that as we
trust, he was a sincere Christian, although no "saint."
A Coincidence—The fact was brought
to our notice the other day that all the sur-
vivors of the passengers on board of the
bark Flora from Honolulu to New York
in 1840-41, are now in Honolulu. They
are Mrs. Persis (1. Taylor, Miss E. K.
Bingham, Rev. Hiram Bingham, Mrs.
�Revision of the Presbyterian Creed.
We take up this subject because it has
come to deeply agitate one of the oldest,
fnost evangelical, and most powerful
religious bodies in the United States,
and one in which many of us here had
our early religious training. We do so,
by reason of a profound and fraternal
sympathy with this great and precious
body of Christian men, in their efforts to
follow the Divine guidance amid many
great difficulties, in adjusting their position to the demands of the increasing
.Biblical light of this age. We would not
be among those'who are harshly impatient with a loyal and cautious conservatism, even though such feel that the
way is clear for the change, if those
brethren could only discern it.
The Presbyterian'Church in the United States, like that in Scotland, from
which it was originally a colony, adheres
as its standard of doctrine, to the Confession of Faith drawn up by the Westminster Assembly of Divines, 250 years
ago, and generally known as the Westminster Confession. Some clauses in
this creed have been altered at different
times, but it remains the same, in all its
important features. This Confession is
not the same as, though identical in
doctrine with, the Longer and the Shorter
Catechisms, the latter of which is familiar to most Presbyterian youth. To
the Confession, Ministers and Elders
only are required to subscribe. The
laity do not subscribe to a creed, but
enter into a strong and simple Covenant.
For the clergy also, it has long been
the practice to make a modified subscription to the creed, only as "containing the system of doctrine taught in the
Holy Scriptures," not excluding the presumption that it contains errors not
taught in the Scriptures.
The Westminster Confession is a
most able and powerful compend of religious doctrine. It was the work of a
great body of mighty and devout theologians. We have no doubt that they enjoyed a large measure of Divine guidance, but not so as to exclude human
elements of error, even most serious
ones. The Protestant churches had
been only one century escaped from the
darkness of Roman error into the light
of the New Testament. They were still
in the midst of intense and bitter conflicts among themselves, notably between
Calvinism and Arminianism. The features of the Confession bear the marks of
the conflicts then waged upon theological issues which have long fallen into
desuetude, while other issues then uncared for, have now come to the front.
Both Dogmatic Theology and Biblical
Science have made great strides of progress in two and a half centuries. The
Marh, 1890
THE FRIEND.
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Divine Spirit has not failed during those
centuries to fulfill the Saviour's promise
of guiding his people into the truth.
More light has broken forth from God's
Holy Scriptures, as John Robinson predicted to the Pilgrims at Delft. It follows of necessity that, however complete
and satisfactory a standard the noble
Westminster Confession once was to
the Presbyterian Church, it must now
seem in many important particulars, far
less satisfactory and even objectionable.
The General Assembly in reply to a
large body of overtures, has asked the
Presbyteries to each of them report to
the Assembly whether any Revision of
the Confession is necessary? and if so,
The Presbyteries
what it should be?
are actively discussing these questions,
in the most animated manner. The
Confession is being most ruthlessly dissected. Its conservative friends are
grieved and appalled, and seem to feel
that all the foundations are being torn
up. Still, as the result of all the agitation, very moderate counsels have prevailed, even in the most advanced bodies,
and only a few changes are recommended, of some statements which hardly
any intelligent Christian would now be
willing to adopt as expressing his belief.
For ourselves, although of Presbyterian training and ordination, we have
long ago ceased to inquire whether we
were in accord with Presbyterian standards. The words of Christ and his
apostles seem incomparably above and
beyond those of human creeds, ancient
or modern. We deeply sympathise, as
we said above, with our brethren in their
struggle to find the right course. May
they faithfully seek and so find, the
Lord's guidance therein. We claim no
wisdom, yet cannot refrain from expressing our own conviction that it will be
utterly impracticable to revise and reform the Westminster Confession so a;;
to make it satisfactory to the churches
without quite destroying its integrity.
Do not repair with new cloth the old
garment. Do not put the new wine
into the old bottles. Do not remodel
the ancient temple for modern worship.
Let the grand old structure stand undisturbed, the honored memorial of the old
days of the glorious fathers of I'resbyterianism. Build a commodious chapel
for present use. In other words, construct a new, short, and manageable
creed, which can be used, preached and
taught.
This is what we believe will be done,
and when it is done, the Presbyterian
Church
march forward free and unhampered to fresh conquests for Christ.
Give me the money that the working
classes have spent for rum during the
last thirty years, and I will build foi
every working man a house, and lay out
for him a garden, and clothe his sons in
broad cloth and his daughters in silks.
and secure him a policy of life insurance
to maintain his home after he is dead.
Should Deity be Addressed as Almighty ?
This question will doubtless seem to
many Christian people a very singular
We know many most devout and
earnest Christians, who habitually address themselves in prayer to "Almighty
God", nor do we by any means maintain that it is wrong or even always unsuitable to do so. What we would urge
is that the common use of this term is
not quite in harmony with ChristiaVi belief and practice, as taught us by Christ
and His apostles. It does not seem to
be the aspect of His being Which our
gracious Father in heaven desires to be
the one most familiar to our thoughts as
we draw near to Him.
Have you noted the remarkable fact
that the word Almighty is not found
once in the Gospels ? It is found only
once elsewhere in the New Testament,
until we come to the Book of Revelation, where it occurs six times. Is it not
a most significant fact that our Lord
seems never to have made use of the expression ? Does it not mean much that
the apostles employed it only once in
their Fpistles to the churches ? Are not
our Lord Jesus and His apostles the examples whom we ought to follow in
speaking of and addressing God, who is
very nigh to His children ?
Turn to the Old Testament, and in
what period do we find the name Almighty God to have been in common
use ? The answer is, in the Patriarchal
period. It occurs live times in the history of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. At
an earlier appearance to Moses, God
told him that He had "appeared to Abraham, Isaacand Jacob, as God Almighty,"
but that by His name Jehovah, He was
not known to them. The next use of
the name is by the prophet Balaam,
with whom among the heathen seems to
hive lingered a knowledge of the God of
the Patriarchs. Next in Ruth, Naomi
twice employs the name; she had just
come from among the idolatrous Moabites, wlio however, inherited from Lot,
some remains of the Patriarchal Monotheism. Among them it was important
too. to habitually assert the Omnipotence
of the Sovereign God, against the weak
and false gods of Moab.
The word Almighty is no more found
until we come to Job. He uses the word
thirty times. We regard this as one of
the best of the many evidences that the
book of Job was the product of the old
Patriarchal period anterior to Moses.
He knows nothing of God's later and
more glorious revelations. He is a godly
and holy Ameer of the Arabian desert,
but not a guide for the disciples of
Christ in our best thoughts of God.
Those whose commonest thought of
God is as "Almighty", seem to have advanced less beyond the theology of Job,
than the) would if they read and pondered the New Testament more.
David twice names God as "the Almighty", and then when there is a pecuone.
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liar fitness and comfort in the use of
that name, in view of overwhelming
dangers and foes. Isaiah employs the
name once, Fzekiel twice and Joel once;
and that is all.
It is not with His Power that God
labors most to impress the minds of men.
They are willing enough to contemplate
him in that aspect. They are far less
willing to consider his perfect holiness.
But they need to know it. The Lord
has especially sought to reveal to
Jesus
us the Fatherhood of God, seeking and
saving his perverse and perishing children. The love, the mercy, the Holiness
of (iod, are the predominant elements of
the Divine character as revealed by Jesus
Christ. It is to these chiefly that we
need to turn our thoughts in all our
worship and our supplications.
It would seem then that we may regard the form of address "Almighty
God" as belonging rather to the Patriarchal than even to the Jewish ritual, far
more than to the Christian worship. It
is by no means a small matter that we
order our words aright in addressing our
God.
And yet it is sometimes well for us to
recur to the most ancient and primitive
attitudes of worship to go back to the
childhood of religion, and from that
again to work up to its higher and holier
experiences. But do not let this be our
common practice.
There are, however, times both in public and private experiences when godly
souls are fain to find refuge in and to
"abide under the shadow of the Almighty." When Israel is faint and discouraged among the warring and destroying heathen, it is good to remember
the "Everlasting God, Jehovah, the
Creator of the ends of the earth," who
"fainteth not, neither is weary.'' Those
grand cßapters of Isaiah which comfort
Israel by telling him of the mighty
power of Jehovah, are often just what
God'speople need for their strengthening.
See Isaiah, Chapters -10 to 14.
As noted above, the Revelation'differs
from the rest of the New Testament in
its repeated use of the name "Almighty."
And there it conies with a grand fitness. For the whole book surges with
the tempest of t,he persecutions which
the holy Church of Christ is to endure.
In it rise menacing, terrific forms of
Beast and Dragon and Anti-Christ closing in upon the Church in Armageddon
conflict. But He who rules is the Lord
God Almighty! At the breath of His
mouth, all enemies wither.
But the atmosphere of the Book of
Revelation is not that of four common
Christian life. It is not that of our family worship, or of our usual Church assembles. There let us speak to God as
our Father, blessed and holy, hallowing
His reverend Name, in thought of His
Love, His Grace, His Holiness, rather
than of His might. ■ It is in the light of
His Goodness that we need to abide, and
not in that of His Greatness.
THE FRIEND.
Samoa.
(Fro/H the Australian Independent.)
In connection with the paragraph
which appeared in your issue of November 15th, I am glad to report that the
Consuls of the three Great Powers have
issued a proclamation to the Samoan
people which has had the effect of setting them right as to the wishes of the
Great Powers. The proclamation states
that the decision of the Berlin. Conference on Samoa is to be enforced, viz.>
that Malietoa Laupepa be restored to
title and office as king of Samoa. Malietoa's flag is now flying in Apia, and
the Consuls have formally and officially
recognized the restored king.
The Joint Williams has returned
from the voyage to the Union, Fllice
and Gilbert Islands. Rev. A. E. Clax.ton brings back a good report of the
work in these outstations of the Samoan
Mission. As he has now taken two
consecutive voyages as deputation to
the outstations, he is able to speak with
all the greater confidence of the steady
but certain progress of the Lord's work
as carried on by our Samoan evangelists.
The examinations of the schools afforded certain evidence that, in that important department of work there was true
advance. The free-will offerings of the
people may also be taken as a certain
proof of spiritual life. We have sixteen
islands and a population of about 10,000
all told (10,255 was last year's total).
The contributions to the London Missionary Society amount to 1,518 dollars
and 30 cents, island currency, in addition to £39 10s., English sterling. The
people have contributed in money as
pastor's stipend for the year the sum of
1,288 dollars and 20 cents, island currency, and £10 10s., sterling. The contributions are some 422 dollars above
the average; and the sum contributed to
the support of the native pastors is also
very considerably in advance of past
years.
A French priest from Nanoute, brought
by French ship of war Fabert to Nikunan
(one of our Gilbert Island stafions) has
been endeavoring to gain over our people by means of threats, presents and
strategy. His efforts have been unsuccessful, and the visit may even»do good
by inciting our teachers to greater earnestness, and leading the people to a
closer and more intelligent acquaintance
with the foundation truths of Evangelical
Christianity.
There is a burden of care in getting
riches, fear in keeping them, temptation
in using them, guilt in abusing them,
sorrow in losing them, and a burden of
account to be given up at last concerning them.—Matthew Henry.
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The Oahu Railway and Land Co.,
was established with the view of developing large unused tracts of land on
this island. An immediate result of its
operations has been the incorporation of
two first-class Sugar Companies, which
have already broken ground, one at Honouliuli, Ewa. and one at Kahuku, Koolau. Each has a fifty years lease of several thousand acres of superior sugar
land. They are boring artesian wells
for irrigation and putting in cane as
rapidly as possible. Being in the hands
of some of our most experienced sugar
men, there is every prospect of a high
degree of success. The Fwa Company
alone will furnish business enough to
support the new railway, which is being
rapidly extended to their land, fifteen
miles from Honolulu. The first twelve
miles to the Manana terminus, has been
doing quite a good business for six
weeks past.
The Production OF Bananas is receiving a great impulse from the rapidly
growing demand for this fruit in the
Pacific States. We are now shipping
nearly 100,000 bunches annually, worth
one dollar each on the wharf. We are
glad of this, because that, unlike sugar,
it opens a fine prospect for the small
farmers. The O. R. &L. Co. hope to
supply irrigation 'to enable many small
land holders to raise bananas in Ewa, at
great advantage. Socially and morally,
one hundred thousand dollars of products marketed by small farmers, means
far more for the public weal than one
million from sugar plantations.
We learn that the O. R. & L. Co. are
considering the expediency of reaching
with their rails the moist and fertile district of Koolau, which is well adapted for
the smaller producer if brought near to
the market. The Pali wagon road will
contribute somewhat thereto. Any extension of the railway to other districts,
is understood to depend upon what subsidy the Legislature will feel disposed
to grant.
Mr. E. C. Bond of Kohala requests
that the sum of $1,000, credited in the
report of the Treasurer of the Hawaiian
Board, in our February number, to himself, "for Building fund", be credited instead to his father, Rev. E. Bond.
Mr. Theo. H. Davies quite unexpectedly reappeared among us from Sydney,
with his son, having come by way of India and Ceylon. On Wednesday evening, February 12th, Mr. Davies gave
the members of Central Union Church
some account of his interviews with
missionaries of different Boards in those
countries. He was only seventeen days
in India, but seems to have devoted
much of his time.and very profitably, to
missionary observation, giving to us
many evidences of the successful progress of the work.
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[March, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
Seventh-day-ism.
A small but very zealous sect has
been among us the past few years, who
denounce all the rest of Christian
Churches as apostate, and wearing'"the
maik of the Beast", because they observe the First day of the week, or the
Lord's Day, as the Sabbath, instead of
the Seventh day, or Jewish Sabbath.
They are reported to be about starting a
missionary ship at the cost of twelve or
fifteen thousand dollars, not to convert
Pacific pagans, but to proselyte Polynesian Christians, and break up the churches, planted and nurtured by a century of
Christian heroism.
We wish to state what seem to our
own mind the decisive arguments to
prove the fallacy of their position. Different minds may be more impressed with
other reasonings.
1. Since these hostile brethren insist
so absolutely on a literal adherence to
the precise provisions of the divine
statute, let us see what the very letter of
the law is. We challenge you, Brother
Seventh-day-ist, to find in the Fourth
.Commandment any" direction to observe
the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath. "Six days shalt thou labor, and do
all thy work: but the seventh day is a
Sabbath unto the Lord thy God." Mark,
not the seventh day of the wce-k, but the
seventh day after six days of labor. No
"week" in the commandment! and how
dare you put it there ? How dare you
lay a .burden on your brethren which
God has not ordered ? We keep the six
days of labor, and the one day of rest
after them and that is just what God has
commanded, and all that he has commanded. And when you come demanding
that the seventh day for rest must come
on the seventh day of the week, and not
on the first, we see no occasion to be
disturbed by your absurd demand. '
2. The fundamental law, binding on
all, being to observe a seventh day of
rest after six days of labor, we must inquire upon which day of the week must
the day of sacred rest come ? What is
the by-law? For the Jews, it was the
Seventh day ofthe week, or Saturday. For
Christians, it is all over the globe the
First day ofthe week, Sunday or Lord's
Day. This is so now, and it has been
so from the days of the Apostles! We
know our seventh-day brethren have
cooked up a quantity of alleged history
to make out that the change of day was
made in the fourth century. That is all
nonsense. We have the ample testimony
of the New Testament to the observance
of 'he "Lord's day", also that of the
"Didache", the chief Manual of the
churches at the close of the Apostolic
period. In general, we think it duty to
observe as Sabbath the day of the week
observed by the churches whereyou are.
When we went round the Horn in 1840,
we arrived at Tahiti on a Saturday.
was Sunday on shore, the missionaries
taking the time from Australia. So we
made it Sunday, and it would have been
very wrong not to have fallen in with
the order of the churches where God
had brought us. It would have been a
very stupid setting up of the letter
against the spirit of Christian fellowship
and the spirit of common sense.
3. The Lord Jesus, by His repeated
special meetings with His disciples on
the First day of the week, sanctified and
hallowed that day as the Christian Sabbath. He had the right to initiate such
a change, being "Lord of the Sabbathday." That He did so appoint it appears
from its observance from the Apostolic
times and universally.
The Resurrection of Christ from the
dead, is the greatest event in this world's
history. It gave us the Eternal Hope.
It crowned Him as our King and
Redeemer. To forsake the sacred observance of His Day, looks like disloyalty to Him. To return to the Jewish Sabbath is a letting down from the
in Jesus.
glory of
4. We would add in general, taking a
broad view of the subject, that it seems
to us a very small and cranky business
to be making a vital point about what
particular day of the week to observe.
Does Religion consist in such niminypiminy details ? We ought to be above
such pettiness. It is a serious matter
to go about disturbing the settled order
of the churches and of civil society as to
the day of rest. It is a very grave sin
to denounce Christians as apostates for a
trifle. It is a very pernicious and destructive thing to denounce Sunday laws
and try to break up Sunday observance
to the upsetting of religion.
But to
make a vital matter of what day of the
week should be kept holy by general
agreement, seems to us to have little to
do with true religion, which concerns itself with more important things'than the
cut of a coat or the sanctifying of a holiday, or whether the sacramental bread
shall be a wafer or a loaf, leavened or
unleavened. We think that if Christians
would get nearer to the mind of Christ,
and live in a more spiritual atmosphere,
they would find themselves lifted far
above such inane trifles.
Kawaiahao Seminary.—ln passing
this institution, one may notice the erection in progress at the city end of the
building, of a cottage about 10 feet by
24. This is intended for a hospital ward
for the sick among the 125 pupils. Lately a number were down at once with the
measles. Just now six or more are abed
with La Grippe, and have to suffer from
the commotion of the large dormitories.
The cost of the new building is defrayed
by the generosity of two of the Trustees.
In order to raise money to furnish and
equip the hospital, a Concert will be
given in a few days by the school girls
under the direction of Miss Patch, whose
musical gifts are of the best, in Kawaiahao Church. They will be assisted by
Prof. Berger's Orchestra, and a quartette
of Kamehaineha students. We are told
by good judges that the attractions to
lovers of music will be great, and many
will be glad to aid in making the sick
girls and their hard-working teachers
more comfortable.
La Grippe.—Honolulu has been in a
quite general enjoyment of this fashionable malady; there have been few cases
of severity. It is evidently a decided
form of epidemic influenza, but so far
not nearly as severe as some of former
years, which were so fatal among the
natives.
Our esteemed predecessor in the
Friend, Rev. J. A. Cruzan, now of San
Francisco, is an able and devoted pastor and no small success as a popular
preacher. But he always had a tendency
to poke fun at the "missionaries". In
the Pacific of January 29th, he writes
a
:
A large part of the best society there are descendants of the old missionary families, and, like
the people of Athens in Paul's day, "are very
religious." They set their faces like a flint against
anything theatrical.
into this peculiar community Locke Richardson
Came, unheralded and unknown. He was not
only a phenomenon, but a problem. Here was a
whole company of "play actors" compressed into
one man, giving a play in a dress coat.
Was it "the thing" to countenance such an innovation ? It was a momentous question. Honolulu held its breath and waited. The first
reading was the "Christmas Carol," given as
The Rainy Season.—We had no only I.ocke Richardson can give it, to "a small
but appreciative audience." Hut the question
rainy season last winter. This year it was settled Richardson captured the town.
has "been transferred from December to
It seems rather queer that Brother
-
February. In December we had but Cruzan should have forgotten that a
little rrfore rain than the soil could ab- Shakespeare Club had existed in Honolulu for many years before he became
sorb, while our western districts con- pastor
here, which was comptised in
tinued nearly dry. In February, Hono- large
part of leading missionaries' chillulu has had over twelve inches of rain, dren. They had quite a showy outfit of
with copious floods in the streams, while costumes, which see the light from time
all parts of the island have shared to time to this day. Brother Cruzan
should not draw so much on his imagabundantly. The winter has not been a ination.
Mr. Locke Richardson was
very cool one. Our thermometer, which welcomed in Honolulu, not as being
has hitherto not failed to reach from 54° anything novel, but as a highly cultivatto 58 deg. in February, has not as yet ed artist in- a line familiar to his audiIt fallen as low as 62 deg.
ences.
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The PAti Road.—We learn that about
Mr. E. Baii.ey, (our dear Father Bai-
one-half mile ofthe ascent is completed ley) is giving through the P. C. Adverfrom below. At the upper end, the new
cutting in the rock will soon be completed so as to connect with the old
road. The appropriation of $10,000
will soon be exhausted. The most difficult section, the cutting above the present road, will have to await a fresh appropriation. The grade is moderate,
eight feet in the hundred, which will
permit heavy wagon ■ freighting from
Koolau. No doubt the Legislature will
authorize the active prosecution of the
work.
West" Maui Mountain Road.—We
are glad to learn that the $15,000 appropriated for this work has already resulted in the completion of an excellent
carriage road to the "Big Gulch", fr»m
which point to Maalaea there are no
serious difficulties to overcome. The
highest point above the sea is 180 feet;
the steepest grade, seven feet in the
hundred, which occurs at the western
end. The engineer is Mr. Bruner, who
directed the Punchbowl road. There
were several ugly gulches, requiring
much powder.
The Volcano Road.—This is completed to the 103dstation near the Halfway house, or about three-fifths of the
whole. The remaining twelve miles
even now present an easier journey than
that from Keauhou, even after the three
hours easy staging from Hilo. When
the road is through to the Volcano,
there will be continuous wheeling to
Kau for sixty miles, the longest stretch,
we believe, yet to be found in these Islands. The appropriation of $35,000
has been expended and the work is
being continued at private expense.
Many score miles of road of local importance have been built during the past
two years out of the local road taxes.
Had half the same activity and skill
been applied during the past ten years
of prosperity, every important district
in the group would have been accessible
on wheels from the chief ports of the
respective islands. But the old regime
was semi-barbaric, indifferent to finance
and public improvement, intent on display and squandering. In spite of
"National" feeling, a return to power of
the old barbarism must be, in the nature
of things, impossible. All sensible Hawaiians must soon come to see that they
are equally interested with foreigners in
economical administration, even if.the
foreigner has to take the lead therein.
21
THE FRIEND.
tiser a series of papers upon his recent
visit to Alaska. He has evidently seen
a great deal, and tells it well. Father
Bailey is fifteen or twenty years our
senior, so we may hope to do some
roaming yet, though not our lot very
much hitherto. He gives an interesting
notice of the somewhat celebrated VI r.
Duncan of Metlakhatla, who was a fellow-passenger up from Tacoma. There
seems to have been a ridiculous episode
on board from an attempt of a zealous
Anglican priest to forbid Mr. Duncan's
labors, because a rebel against Church
authority. Mr. Duncan has, however,
removed his noble mission work over
the Canada boundary into a free country,
and is evidently making it once more a
grand success. Our Anglican brethren
are many of them most zealous'and efficient workers for Christ and souls, and
when they have learned to drop some
absurd pretensions, will contribute powerfully to the work of the Gospel.
The Ideal
and
the
Real.—A cer-
tain man dreamed that in his garden
there sprang up a wonderful plant, the
like of which he had never seen. It
grew into.a stately bush, exquisite in
foliage, perfect in symmetry, and upon
its summit it bore a flower, in form and
color of surpassing beauty. And when
the man awoke, he thought, 'since I
have dreamed of a flower, surely it exists somewhere, and so I must and will
possess it.' And as time went on, the'
desire of it ever deepened in his heart,
until all his life centered in the search.
At length, returning from a fruitless
journey, he discovered, near his own
gateway, a single sprout, the leaf of
which was the leaf of the plant of his
Trembling with delight, he
dream.
transported it to his garden, and day by
day he watched its growth. It took
kindly to the soil and flourished, but it
sent forth its leaves and branches, not
as the dream plant had done, but in a
fashion-of its own, and without regularrity or symmetry. And when the man
perceived this he was displeased, and
taking a knife, he cut and trimmed it,
and he built a fence around it, and bound
the tender shoots as he would have them,
determined it should be as the
plant of his dream. Thereupon the
leaves wilted and dropped from the stem,
and the whole plant sickened and drooped, and all its beauty passed away. And
when the man saw this, he tore away
its supports in anger, and cast it to the
ground, and went away in bitter disap-
pointment. Many days after, he was
pacing in his garden, when he perceived
in the air a stiange fragrance, and approaching the spot whence it came, he
perceived the despised plant erect and
flourishing. It was not as the dream
plant had been, tall and symmetrical,
but it was vigorous and fair, and it also
bore upon its summit a flower; a flower
not so large in shape, nor so dazzling
in color, yet beautiful with a beauty of
its own, and filling all the air with sweetness. And, with a sudden thrill, the man
remembered that the flower of his dream
had been without fragrance. Christian
Union.
(Continued
from page
23.)
stand against the determined'purpose of
the stronger mind and more favored life ?
On one side the advantage of the larger,
fairer inheritance; on the other but the
beginning of the dawn of it. The one
the desiring, and the other the desired;
the one the envying, and the other the
almost envied life. Is there wonder that
such pitiable conquests are achieved?
One thing is certain, we must not relax
our vigilance. The Jionor and purity of
a remnant must be kept. What is done
by way of shielding from danger those
at the school must be done, if neoessary,
after school days are over.
To our mind this tale, which is but
one of many such, most pitiful to relate,
points to the need of a home for native
girls to be established and kept in our
city: a home to which the bright, trained
school graduate may go, if she has no
where better to go to, and there live
respectably and earn an honestlivelihood.
Monthly Record of Events.
Feb. Ist.—The weather report for
January shows rainfall to be 4.16; barometer 30.00; thermometer 71.37.—The
mortuary report for January shows a
total of 75, a much larger number than
the same month for several years past,
of which Hawaiians alone were 52. The
next largest nationality was Portuguese,
which stands 12. The greatest mortality was among children, 16 being under
1 year, 18 from 1 to 5 years, and 8 from
5 to 10 years.—The Ewa and Kahuku
Plantations, outgrowths of Dillingham's
Oahu Railroad enterprise, complete organization.
3rd. —"Election matters warming up.
—Annual parade and torchlight procession of the Honolulu Fire Department,
endfng with 'banquets by Companies 1
and 2 at their respective halls.
4th.—Island steamers to have sailed
to-day are delayed till after voting time
to-morrow. —Grand Reform rally at the
Nrfles Armory, largely attended, as also
an open air opposition gathering at
Palace square.
sth.—Election day, the first under the
new law,—observed as a general holiday
—passes off in the quietest possible
,
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THE FRIEND.
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manner, resulting in a defeat of the Reform Nobles ticket for Oahu, and of alt
representatives save Cecil Brown for the
Ist district.
6th.—The little steamer Akamai, under command of Captain Underwood,
sails away on a voyage of discovery.
7th.—Arrival of the Australia, on
time as usual, notwithstanding three
hours -delay in starting, awaiting snow
bound mails.—Kauai reports herself
for Reform.
9th.—Maui elects the full Reform
Noble ticket, and divides honors on representatives; Hawaii shows a better
total result. —Arrival of the Zcalandia
from the Colonies, en route to San Francisco, delayed through storms: Theo.
H. Davies, Esq. and son surprise their
many friends in their unexpected arrival
by her.
Bth'—The new Ice Works Co. exhibit
the "first fruits" of their expected labor.
11th.—The election returns all in,
shows the result to be 24 Reform, 21
Opposition and 3 Independent.
12th.—Accession day, observed as a
holiday by government offices, but business in general continued as usual.—
Banquet at the Hawaiian Hotel by Irish
residents to Mr. John Dillon, M. P.,
and Sir Thos. Esmonde, M. P., en route
from the Colonies to San Francisco.
14th.—A heavy downpour of rain delays the departure of the Australia.
Steamer Ewa sank off the harbor with
a Targe load of bananas. All hands
saved through prompt aid from the
various men-of-war in port. Steam
tug Eleu went out to render aid, but the
Ewa being too close in to the breakers
could not be helped from that quarter.
Arrival of
15th.—Rain continued.
the Mariposa from San Francisco, with,
a number of returned islanders and a
party of tourists for a month's stay in the
"Paradise of the Pacific."—Deparpture
of the Australia for San Francisco with
a number of kamaainas.—Wm. O'Connor, the champion oarsman, with a sixoared crew of the Myrtle Boat club,
gave an aquatic muscular exhibition in
our harbor in which the famed visitor
came off second best.—Reception at the
Y. M. C. A. Hall to T. H. Davies Esq.,
by the employees ofthe Honolulu Iron
Works Co.
18th.—The deferred Valentine social
at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, with its comical band, gave a delightful evening's entertainment to the young 'folk andnheir
—
friends.
20th.—More rain for a change.— Rehersal of the opera of Mikado, by local
talent, is announced as in progress, for
entertainment and other charitable #b-
jects.
21st.—Pursuant to call of Rev. Alexander Mackintosh, a number of ladies
met at the Y. M. C. A. parlor and
organized a Flower committee to supply
the wards ofthe Queen's Hospital with
systematic ministrations of fragrant
cheer; Mrs. S. H. Dowsett, President;
Mrs. Capt. A. Puller, Vice President;
Mrs. J. N. S. Williams, Secretary; Miss
M. yon Holt, Treasurer. Interesting
lecture on Sculpture at the Y. M. C. A.
Hall by Mr. A. Hutchinson, and exhibition of modeling a portrait-bust of one
of the audience.
22nd.—George Washington's birthday
observed by an unusually liberal display
of bunting among the shipping, and reception by the American Minister Resident, Hon. Jno. L. Stevens.
23rd.—Heavy thunder with much rain
again, just fancy, one and one-half
inches in less than an hour.
25th.—First case under the new election law against a candidate for non
conformity to its provisions was tried in
the Police Court, and the party found
guilty; appeal noted.
26th.— His Majesty's Chamberlain
gains his suit of recognition, as such,
before the full bench, Judge Dole dissenting.—The Cabinet fails to approve
ofthe- choice made for Colonel.
28th.- -An unusually wet month, largely
prevalent with "la grippe," draws to a
close. Over eleven inches of rain for
the month.
PASSENGERS.
Hyhi.mi San Francisco, par S B Australia, Feh. 7
man and wife, Miss Haiti? Hymaii, l> Keil, Mr- \V Dut
ton and S children, A KMarchand and wife, N X It ,kcr
and wife, C B Plait, wifeand child, Dr A mcWeyue. S S
Crocker and wife, Miss M X, McuUtr*, P I'd k, Mrs (
Maihaway, Miss Hettwray, I II Rikar, Mn R M Brown,
R Mackf-ntie. Edw Spring, Mrs Lawrence end child. las
lialthelder. Miss Kmina I. l lark, F W Wood, J M Bright,
Kduin Banner, F J H Cordairo, II R Gilbatl ami MI i the
etm rage,
From l.iveipool, |»er Denheld, Feb fl I* Day.
Fruit Sydney and Auck'and, per RMS /calamfia, Feb
f> Theo 11 Davies, 'F (live Davies, J Dillon M |», Sir
Thoa BaUnonda, R Hunter, II Orieraon. i in the steeraga
and 89 cahin and 41 ilaeiajll pa -senders in transit (or San
Francisco,
From s.ui Francisco, par blctna Planter, Feb 111 <; W R
Annie J King, A X King, L X
IClng, Mrs Amy L
Kin;, W II King, Maehi Nihei, G Ii King, John Anney,
I. DTanoayand Peter Alberta.
From San Pram I* O, pel fafalM B(J Wilder, Feh In Dr
Hail, Mi Lincoln, 11 Stan and It Gordon.
From s.ui Prancis< <>. per bktna Discovery. Feb 19 f A
liynfh, M Si, hel, W II llnddy, C Henr>, C? Rudolph and
Nil Miller.
From San Francisco, per F S Thompson, Feb IS— Rev J
F
T..liey.
.
i>i I'Aic li RSS.
I per Amelia, Y M Mi Ciraw.
For San Francisco, per Zealandia, Feb ft—Mi** Bella
Weight, IJEgm, II F V/icfaman, As Harwell, R J
Mrs C H Smith and daughter, Mr Justice Dote
and wife, R It Rreidiam and wife and 1 (teerage.
For San Francisco, Feh 10, per G N Wikux-C Magnus
Fol San Frarn iso>, per hark S(' Allen, Feb II X Kist
le. ami W II I'agC.
For San Francisco, per S S Australia, Feb IS Maioi
Gilbert, Miss Keough, I X Smith, Mrs | Harris. ST
Bowne. X Hopke, H Gnenton, Misaas Wallace, Mis- M
M< Ivittc, Hon John Dillon, Sii Thos lismonde, C A Brown
and wife, son ami maid, M llynian, wife, three children
and servant, Miss Leanore Lake, I". Bailcv, V Knudsen,
Rufns Parker, Miss Parker, X A \\ ill «, W I. M< Kwen,
H i; R.-its-, Mrs Rouse, | Dl.a-sand wife. Mrs Snvagr,
ACBradley, R J Griffith, tfM Lombard. WH Nolan,
Miss Kehoc, F C Dodga, Mis- Jameson, Mrs II H Dixon,
Mis Lederei and two children, Geo. Norton, Col Peine,
Ira Bishop, Mi s I'ilsl.ry, Hon II M Whitney, N D Hodge
Mi-s I. M Ingersotl, II keimnnschneider, II R Reeves and
about 80 steerage.
For the Colonies, pei Mariposa, Feb lfi J Batchelor and
PORT OF HONOLULU.—FEBRUARY.
J Raw-on.
For s.m Fr.m i-m, pier Q ga, Feb SI Mis J Harrington
ARRIVALS.
Mrs Birleyand A R Walker.
For San Francisco, per bark C I>Bryant, Feoff M N
7—Haw S S Australia, Houdlette, fl days til hours from
Kennedy,
wife and child,Mrs J i trace and three children, J
San Francisco.
H Kennedy, and 1' S Rogers.
Am hk Alex McNeil, Frtis, &'* days from New. astle.
B—Br sh Deanlield. Irvine, 131 days from l.ivrpool.
Pot ."s.in Francisco, per Lady Lampeon, Feb M CS
Am hktne [nuard, Paul, 21 days from Port lownaand. Kingsley.
Am tern W. S. llowne, llluhni, from Mahttkona, Ha
wait.
9—Haw S S Zealandia, Van Otereiulorp, from the ColMARRIAGES.
onies. #
15—Am S S Mariposa, Hayward, fl!? days from San Fran- BBRLIE MACAULSV Ai St. Andrew's Cathedral,
cisco.
Honolulu. Feh 15, hy the Rev Alex Mack ntosh, ('rank
Am hktne Planter, Dow, 21 days from San Francisco.
Herlie to Margaret X J Macauley.
Am hktne SG Wilder, Griffith, 'JO days from San Francisco.
17—Am tern F S Redfern, Bui-holm, 06 days from NewDEATHS.
castle.
Am hktne Mary Winkleman, Dyrel>or>j, 35 days from PHILLIP At Santa Rosa, Cal., Jan 2nth, P J Phillip, a
Central America.
former resident of Maui, aged B6 ye us.
18—SenKva, Wick man, 28 days from Eureka.
Haw bk W B Godfrey, Dahcl, 17 days from San Fran- FVFF In s.m Frandaeo, lan lath, Miss Pauline D Fyfe,
a native of Honolulu, Bgnd 17 years.
cisco.
Am hk Discovery, McNeill, l.) days from San Fran- HASSINGER Near San Jena, California, Jan Mkh, Mrs
cisco.
Eunice Haasinjaar, aged 84 years, mother of J A HasAm hk Benj F Hunt, Pritchard, f»4 days from NewSJhger of this city.
castle.
23—Am hk F S Thompson, Potter, 20 days from San Fran- SMITH In Honolnlu, Feh lllh, Mrs J II Sintth, aged
cisco.
74 years.
26—Am tern Alcalde, Smith 25 days from Port Towtuend.
TUCKER In San Fran, is, o, Jan gOth, Cnpt Hcnr> S.,
28—Am bark Son una, Lee, 85 day.s from Callao.
husband of the late Henrietta S, mid fatherof Joanna,
Am bark C O Whitmore, Ward, 25 days from DepartD Tucker of this city, a native f Dartmouth, Mass.,
ure Bay, & C
72 years, 2 monies and 2 days.
DEPARTURES.
CAI'IJ-.RMOI.D In llford, England, Frederick atlrr
m. .Id, HapiaoH of W. C. Rowe, of this city, aj;ed ■ years
I—Am hktne Amelia, Newhall, for San Francisco.
s—Am hk Ceylon, Calhoun, for San Francis. 0
MORRIS At Waikapu, [stand of Maui, Feh. 11, F. A.
Am bktne Klikitat, Cutler, for Kahului.
Munis, a native of New York State, aged 45 years, 1
6—Am bktne W H Dim >nd. Drew, for San Frain isco.
month, 11 days.
9—Haw S S Zealandia, Van Oterendorp, for San FranVALF.N TINE Dae 11, Uflfl. in New York City, of heart
cisco.
disease, K. Valentine, second sou of Louis T. Valentine,
10—Ger. bk G N Wilcox. Rasch, foi San Francisco.
of Honolulu.
Am terrt W S Rowne, Bluhm, for San Fram i,co.
Thompson,
bk
S
C
for
San
Francisco.
Allen,
14—Am
#
VALENTINE January I, ISiXI, at Pethel, Maine, of
15—Haw S S Australia, Huudlelte, for San Francisco.
paralysis-M >. Emily If. Va entine (nee Chapman), step
Am S S Mariposa, Hayward, for the Colonies.
mother of Mr. Louie T. Valentine, of Honolulu.
18—Ambk Hesper, Ryder, for Port Townsend.
Am sh Merom, Glover, for San Francisco.
HORNER-In Alameda Oaa ty, Cal., Jan. W\ MO,
19—Haw bktne G H Douglass, A Jacobson, for San FranSarah "Homer, mother of Ino M. Homer, of Hamakna,
cisco.
Hawaii, and William Y. Homer, Sen., of Lahaina, Maui,
80—H B M S Champion, St Clair, for a cruise.
aged 04 years and 25 days.
Olgs,
sen
for
San
Francisco.
Rodin,
21 —Am
24 -Haw bk Lady Lampson, Sodergren, for San Francisco. McCOLGAN—At his residence, Judd street, Honolulu, on
Feb. 28, John McColgan, a native of Ireland, aged 75
26—Am bkC D Bryant. Jacobson, for San Francisco.
27—Am tern Eva, wikman, for Eureka.
I years.
Marine
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Journal.
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BOAEB.
HAWAIIAN
lIONOLI'LU H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the
6onrd is ie-i""'silile (or its contents.
Rev. 0. P. Emerson,
- Editor.
The Rev. A. N. Fisher, who lately
arrived among us by one of the San
Francisco steamers, and who preached
last Sabbath morning at the Central
Union Church, is an elder (ordained
clergyman) in the Methodist Kpiscopal
Church ofthe United States. He comes
out at the request of Bishop Fowler of
California to look over the Japanese
work now being carried on in the Islands under the fostering care of his
Church, and of which Mr. Harris lately
had the charge. If the way is made
clear, Mr. Fisher may settle among us
as a fellow-laborer, and so superintend
this important work.
It may be pleasant for those who shall
enjoy his further acquaintance to know,
that Mr. Fisher is from Rochester, N.Y.,
where he has had a charge for several
We are glad to state that the twelve
empty parishes lately reported have been
diminished by .the coming of two more
workers into the field. Rev. P. Keaiir
puni, an ex-pastor, lately resident at
Haiku, was settled February 9th at Wailuku, Maui, and J. K. Kawaiaea of Kaupo, Maui, and a graduateof some years
standing of the Theological Institute,
has gone to labor at Eleele. Natives
are not always slow. As soon as Mr.
Kawaiaea received his call, he consulted
his wife and decided on immediate acceptance, and came by the next steamer
Mr. Jiro. Okabe writes from Hilo that with his entire family, one a baby less
since he has begun work, forty-three than a fortnight old.
runners for him, and whom he persuaded to promise to act as such, unknown
to him had already promised to be runners for the opposing candidate, and it
is their own testimony Jjiat on election
day they acted for both parties, or one
did, and the other remained somewhat
neutral. It was at the house of the
neutral man that the defendant stopped,
and to whom he paid the $5. We
think the case shows worse for these
lunas than for Mr. Paikuli. The cases
were appealed to the Supreme Court.
r>
Japanese, men and women have been
added to the Foreign Church. The
pastor Rev. E. P. Baker, administered
These are
the ordinance of baptism.
the ingatherings which. have been
brought to two sacramental services. It
is expected that in time others will also
be received, as "many more are coming
to Christ in every plantation."
Mr. Okabe speaks of the good work
done by a converted Japanese gambler.
Being a plantation luna (gang leader),
and having under him some seventyfive of his countrymen, he is an influential man, and is helping to Christianize
his brethren. This man was first reached through a tract sent him by a member of the mission. In the words ol our
brother: "What a wonderful change!
What a great mercy of God."
Another man was reached through
the conversion of his dying wife, and he,
a strong Buddhist, became a Christian.
"Are you not afraid" said Mr. Okabe to
the dying woman. "I am quite willing"
was the reply, to leave this miserable
earth any time to be with the Lord forever."
Mr. Okabe has seven preaching stations, and the Board has just voted him
a helper to be paid $10 a month, only
$5 being asked for Mr. Okabe's helper
is one of his own converts.
The second charge was of a more
serious character, and for this he was
adjuged a fine of $50 and $3.90 costs.
It seems that on the election day Mr.
Paikuli had twelve lunas or runners at
work for him. To none of these, as he
affirms, did he pay mon#y or make
promise of payment, save to one and to
him on election morning, he gave S"> in
discharge of what he felt was due for a
couple of nights' lodgings furnished
himself and friends. And yet he candidly admits that such were his feelings
of obligation to these lunas after the
election was over, he had it in mind to
■-enumerate them in someway, which a.s
the law now reads, it would have been
illegal for him to do. It is not charged
even by his accusers that he did commit
or meant to commit intentional wrong.
The case nevertheless has its ridiculously suspicious features. For instance
it is a little remarkable that two of the
men whom the defendant asked to be
The Superintendent of the Chinese
work reports good progress. In speaking of Honolulu, he says, that there are
sixty-two in the Boys School, and thirty
in the Girls School. An evening school
of three grades has been opened at the
Chinese Church, with an attendance of
over twenty adults. Steven Chinese and
half-Chinese girls are at Kawaiahao
Seminary.
Two Chinese evangelists are laboring
on the island of Kauai, one on Maui,
and two on Hawaii. News from the
missions at Kohala and Wailuku is also
encouraging.
"The Superintendent is endeavoring
to secure the co-operation of Christian
friends at different points on the Islands,
for the distribution of Christian reading
matter among the Chinese."
Our Superintendent needs an Fnglish
helper, and it is expected that he will
secure one before long.
yean.
—
He began his ministry in California
was presiding elder in the state of Nevada for thirteen years, during eight, of
which years he was Superintendent of
Public Instruction for the state. He
conies to these Islands partly in search
of health.
The Rev. J. N. Paikuli, pastor of the
Church of Waikane. and successful candidate for the sixth district, was arraigned before the Police Court this week
and sentenced under two charges. The
first concerned an irregularity in the
making of his election returns to the
Interior Department, he failing to forward a sworn statement. For this he
was adjudged five minutes imprisonment at haul labor and to pay $'t.7costs.
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THE FRIEND.
Rev. A. Ostrom, pastor of the Church
make" a visit to China,
where he has a daughter in the mission
work. Rev. I. F. Tobey, late of Rocklin, California, and just arrived from
San Francisco, is to supply his pulpit.
at Kohala, is to
The Sparing meeting of the Hawaii
Association is to be held on the 10th of
March, with the Church at Waiohinu,
Kau, Rev. J. Kauhane, pastor.
A Bit of Gossip.
We were talking together—a native
pastor and myself:
"By the way," said he, I have just
received a most mournful letter from
" (mentioning a leading native living
in an old mission center). "What is
the matter with him? He seemed so
prosperous and well the last time I was
with him."
" He thinks of leaving the place, work
and all."
"You do not mean it! Where could
he go to find a more honorable situation
and a more congenial employment?"
"To a place where he could hide his
shame—not his though, but his family's,
and only so his. One daughter is already a wanton, and the other—and the
He is one of
poor father is
the salt of the earth, and so is the
mother. But the daughters have succumbed to the gross social influences
prevalent in the community."
"Who was the guilty man?"
"A foreigner and an official."
"Were either of these young women
graduates of any of our seminaries?"
" Yes, I believe one of them was;" and
from the conference we returned more
convinced than ever that the fight we
are making must, in part, be one for
chaste native homes.
There are such homes in the land we
firmly believe, and more perhaps than
there ever were before, and the number
of them is increasing. But there are
growing influences which are working
against the home. These influences
have & close and painful reach. They
touch even those whom we sometimes
think are safely guarded. Alas for those
who are not thus guarded!
How can the yielding native character
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distracted.'
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[March, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
A.
THE Y. M.H. 0.
I.
HONOLULU.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Honolulu
Young Mens Christian Association* and the Hoard of
Directors are re»Donnihle for its contents.
S. D. Fuller,
- - -
Editor.
Sunday Evening Service.
The Gospel Praise Service held every
Sunday evening in the Y. M. C. A. Hall
is a pleasant and helpful meeting.
Strangers are always welcome, and new
voices give added interest to the exercises. Come, young men, and bring
your friends, and if you have found the
"Friend that stickelh closer than a brother," honor him with a testimony. Service begins at half-past six o'clock and
continues for three quarters of an hour.
Topics for this month as follows:
March 2.—Ruined by thinking only
of himself. Luke 18:16-21.
March 9.—Unpopular but Faithful.
Jer. 26:1-16.
March 16.—Love of sin, Not want of
Light. John 3:16-21.
March 23.—Liberty to Come into God's
Presence. Heb. 10:19-25.
March 30.—Our part and His. Phil.
2:12, 13; Heb. 13:20, 21.
'
Personal.
The incoming steamer on February
Bth brought from the Colonies, among
other passengers, Mr. T. H. Davies and
son. About' three years ago Mr. Davies
broke up his home here and took his
family back to their London home. In
making the trip since he last visited us
he has made an interesting tour of the
globe, and I will just whisper that he
has promised to give the friends of the
Association an evening's talk on his recent journey through India. On his return from Hawaii the date will be fixed
and due notice given, but a social reception will come first on the docket. Mr:
Davies is a thorough Y. M. C. A. man,
has always been one of our most substantial supporters and enthusiastic
workers. His stay is short, but we are
glad to have him with us if only for a
few weeks.
Items.
The Y. M. C. A. Boys held their regular meeting last month in the Association parlors. They were glad to welcome
number present who seemed to thoroughly appreciate the well rendered
programme, and listened with close attention to the address of Mr. T. S.
Southwick on Prohibition. This theme
is a favorite topic with Mr. Southwick,
and we believe the sooner it becomes the
sentiment of a healthy majority here
and elsewhere the better it will be for
sinning and suffering humanity.
Where Does the Sin Commence?
To drink deeply—to be drunken—is a
sin, this is not denied. At what point
does the taking of strong drink become
a sin ? The state in which the body is
when not excited by intoxicating drink
is its proper and natural state; drunkenness is the state furthest removed from
it. The state of drunkenness is a state
of sin; at what stage does it become sin?
We suppose a man perfectly sober who
has not tasted anything which can intoxicate; one glass excites him and, to
some extent, disturbs the state of sobriety, and so far destroys it; another
glass excites him still more; a third fires
his eye, loosens his tongue, inflames his
passions; a fourth increases all this; a
fifth makes him foolish and partially insane; a sixth makes him savage; a
seventh or eighth makes him stupid, a
senseless, degraded mass; his reason is
quenched, his faculties are for the time
destroyed. Kvery noble and generous
and holy principle within withers, and
the image of God is polluted and defiled.
This is sin, awful sin; for "drunkards
shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
But where does the sin begin ? At the
first glass, at the first step towards complete intoxication, or at the sixth, or
seventh or eighth? Is not every step
from the natural state of the system toward the slate of stupid intoxication an
advance in sin and a yielding to the unwearied tempter of the soul 3 John
Bright.
Soul-Touch.
There is a blessed influence of one
true, human soul on another! not calculable by algebra, not deducible by logic,
but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the
hidden process by which the tiny seed
is quickened and.bursts forth into tall
stems and broad leaf and glowing tasselled llowers. Ideas are often poor
ghosts; our sun-filled eyes cannot discern them; the)- pass athwart us in their
vapor, and cannot make themselves felt.
But sometimes they are made flesh; they
breathe upon us warm breath; they touch
us with soft, responsive hands, they
look at us with sad, sincere eyes and
speak tongues in appealing tones; they
are clothed in a living, human soul, with
all its conflicts, its faith and love. Then
their presence is a power, then they
shake us like a passion and we are
drawn after them with gentle compulsion as flame is drawn to flame.— George
their President Mrs. B. F. Dillingham,
who had just returned from an extended
trip through the Eastern States. Mrs.
Dillingham presided at the meeting,
and gave to the Boys a brief account of
some of the places she had visited. The
next meeting occurs next Thursday',
March 7th, at 3 p.m.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given in the Y. M. C. A. Hall by the
Blue Ribbon League on Saturday evening, February 22nd. There was a good Elliot.
The Start is the Victory.
So you want' to borrow $500 to start
on? "If you only had $500 capital you
have a chance now to start a business
that will grow into thousands, and perhaps millions, eh?" All that you need
is a start, is it? Well, my son, I don't
know about investing $500 in you until
you have invested something in yourself.
I want to see you trot one heat, anyhow,
before I decide whether you are safe to
back. Listen to me, my son, the man
who can make a $500 business grow
into thousands, and perhaps millions
always gets the $500. Always. Here,
I'll tell you what I'll do with you, I'll
give you a dollar. Now, a man who can
make millions out of five hundred, can
easily make five hundred out of one.
Good bye, my son; good bye. Don't
work too hard if you don't want to get
rich. And remember, son, the man
who has to have another man's capital
to start on usually spends all his life
working for the other man. Start yourself, my boy; it will be easy work if you
are .going down hill. liurdette.
—
The Unused Umbrella.
A youth was lately leaving his aunt's
house after a visit, when finding it was
begthning to rain, he caught up an umbrella that was snugly placed in a corner,
and was preceding to open it, when the
old lady, who for the first time observed
his movements, sprang toward him, exclaiming, "No, no; that you never shall!
I've had that umbrella twenty-three
years, and it has never been wet yet;
and I'm sure it shan't be wetted now."
Some folk's religion is of the same
quality. It is none the worse for wear.
It is a respectable article to be looked at,
but it must not be damped in the showers of daily life. It stands in a corner,
to be used in case of serious illness or
death, but it is not meant for common
occasions.
We are suspicious that the twentythree years' old gingham was gone at
the seams, and if it had been unfurled it
would have leaked like a sieve. At any
rate, we are sure that this is the case
with the hoarded-up religion which has
answered no useful turn in a man's life.
C. 11. S.
—
.
A Thousand Dollar Funnel.
A high licensist believes in putting
whisky into a boy through a $1,000
firhnel, and then putting the boy into
the gutter; a prohibitionist believes in
putting the whisky into the gutter'and
saving the boy.
The Mills.
A saloon can no more be run without
using up boys than a flouring-mill without wheat, or a saw-mill without logs.
The only question is, whose boys—your
boys or mine—our boys or our neighbors' ?
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THE FRIEND.
A New Conquest of the Spectroscope.
Sunday Trains.
Editor Friend:—/our article in the
In the Sidereal Messenger for FebruProf.
last
number of your valuable paper on
Pickering of Harvard reports
ary,
a novel discovery in stellar arrangement, "Sunday Amusements," is evidently
which has been made wholly by means written by one "who knows not whereof
of the spectroscope. It is found that the he speaks," and is filled with statements
star known as Zeta Ursae Majoris is which are not true; this has caused me
really a double star, though not visually to send this reply, and I am actuated
separable; that the combined mass of solely by my ideas of right and wrong.
the two components must be at least If the writer would visit the Depot on
forty times as great as that of our sun; any Sunday, I think he would qualify
that they are not less far apart than Mars his assertions somewhat; and should he
and the sun; and that they revolve take a trip over the road he would find,
around each other in 104 days. All this at present at least, the means of recreis deduced from the fact that the lines of ation somewhat limited. Yet there is
this star as seen in the spectroscope no doubt we do "need periods of rest for
double themselves and then close up refreshment and recuperation," how
once in every 62 days; and that the shall we procure them? how do the maof the young men of this town proseparation of the doubled X lines jority
cure the needed rest? or rather, how did
measures 0.199 millionths of a milli- they before the Oahu Railway was openmetre, which, according to established ed for Sunday travel? they hired horses
laws of optics means a relative differ- and buggies or hacks, and went to the
ence of movement of the two suns to- Park or Long Branch, and we have all
read of the orgies indulged in there, or
ward and from the earth of 94 miles a else they laid in a supply of spirits on
second. The period and velocity of rev- Saturday and "had a time" on Sunday.
olution having been thus obtained, their Now they do neither. A more orderly,
weight and distance apart are deduced. quiet number of people, men, women
children, (lots of the latter,) go to
The estimate of velocity assumes, how- and
Manana, or some other place on"the
ever that the earth is in the plane of line," sober when they start, and remain
their orbit. If that orbit is inclined so, and return in the evening rested and
from us, then their velocity is greater, recuperated. I think your correspondent
and so their distance and mass are must have seen very little of "California
Society;" but presume he must be famgreater.
iliar with the kind he speaks of, which
The measurements are made upon he designates as a "reckless, lawless,
photpgraphs ofthe spectrum, hundreds of turbulent mobocracy." We are very
which are taken, and thoroughly studied. thankful we have no element of that kind
With this combination of spectroscopy here, and pray we never may. Those
whoseek "rest andrecreation"on theSunand photography, astronomers are now day excursions are those who work hard
penetrating the secrets of the stars, all the week, and with thei- wives and
which were wholly hidden from the last children take advantage of the facilities
generation.. The keen but unsupported offered to spend the Sabbath in a quiet
manner.
of them were church
conjectures of a Herschel or a Mitchell, goers, two Many
or three years ago, and the
which amazed our College days, have reason they are not so now is too well
either become verified, or have been known to need any explanation. lam
swept away, while new and astonishing in a position to know that "liquor is not
facts of solar and stellar structure are carried and freely distributed on the
Sunday trains;' "that no vile language
yearly being revealed. The thought of and
quarrelsome talk is indulged in," it
connected suns swinging about each is
occasional
false in toto. That an bottle,
may
other in slow years a few billions apart, mar. may have a flask or
perhaps be true, but it is not a general
has long been familiar. But now
at all, and I certainly think the
learn of two orbs, of at least three times thing
Sunday trains are a boon to those who
our sun's diameter, racing around each avail themselves of the opportunity ofother at close quarters.
fered for "rest and recreation."
A postcript of Prof. Pickering reports
*
a similar discovery in Beta Aurigae of
double suns with a period of only four
The writer of the communication
days, and a radius of only eight million above referred to (not our article), bemiles, their masses being only one fifth lieves that he had good evidence of the
of the sun's. Evidently a new huntingfield has been opened among the stars; existence on the Sunday trains to Ewa,
and the astronomers are to gather great of some of the disorder alleged. We
trust that the statements mudc to him
spoil.
* *
were exaggerated. We make no question but that those in charge will do
everything in their power to secure good
order on the trains on Sunday. If our
first correspondent is not seriously mistaken, this will prove a somewhat difficult task. Nous verrons. [Ed.]
—
Society Islands.
Ih'ro.n the Altitraliiin Independents
Rev. E. Y. Cooper, of Huahine, Society Islands, writes:
I should be glad to help your "Missionary Column" if I could send something of interest, but there are neither
famines nor revivals to report. We are
expecting to hear now by any mails
what the Directors have arranged with
the Paris Missionary Society in connection with our Society's entire withdrawal from the mission. I was amused,
and perhaps just a little annoyed, with a
four-line paragraph amongst your mission scraps several months ago to the
effect that I was on the point of abandoning my field on account of these Islands
becoming French. Certainly lam not
abandoning my field, nor is the L. M. S.
in the ordinary sense of the term. When
our Directors hav_ ordered withdrawal
then I am bound to leave the work. But
to speak of abandoning the mission is
not correct, either as applied to myself
or to the Society. Circumstances have
arisen, and are such that withdrawal on
the part ofthe L. M. S. has hardly been
a matter of choice. My colleague's
death, twelve months ago, undoubtedly
precipitated the step, but I question if
his continuance in'life could have averted it in the end. Political complications
are by no means approaching settlements. The French bave annexed the
Islands, and the tri-color waves over us
daily, but the hearts of the people remain unannexed, and they show no
signs of giving up their opposition to
French rule, and quietly accepting the
inevitable. In advising the latter course
in the interests of peace and progress,
both Mr. Richard and myself have been
greatly misunderstood by the native
populations; and mental suffering has
not been wanting as a consequence. I
only remain in the field, and when the
Mission is reinforced it will have to be
by French Missionaries.
In a city church the place of an organblower was vacant. An Irishman who
said he knew all about organs got the
On the following Sunday he
place.
went to the church and soon after was
told to blow. But Pat had never seen
an organ before, and as no wind was
coming the player got up from his seat to
see what had gone wrong. Pat, with
his body on the handle, with his face
crimson and his eyes nearly out of their
sockets was blowing down the handle.
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THE FRIEND.
If a man is to exist millions of years T B. CASTLE,
Selections.
after his death, if one can speak of years
During a discussion of religious topics in considering the admeasurements of
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neither will man. There is no difference think what will probably be the precious fel-ty1
between man and a beast." And good things of memory a myriad of years n B. WELLS,
old Jones mildly replied: "If anybody hence, when all the present state of ter-
could convince me of that it would be
you, Brown."
Oh no! income is not the means or
measure of success. St. Paul says not,
"Lrejoice in the money at my disposal,"
but "in my sufferings for you." A society, even as the disciple, must seek
first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, believing that all these things
shall be added.
"So you are the new girl," said the
boarders to the new waiter; "and by
what name are we to call you?" "Pearl,"
said the maid, with a saucy toss of her
head. "O," asked a smart boarder,
"are you the pearl of great price?" "No:
I'm the pearl that was cast before swine.''
There was a long silence, broken only
by the buzz of the flies in the milkpitcher.
As a handful of quicksilver flung to
the earth breaks into a hundred separate
globules, each globule reflecting a fullorbed sun, so, though by disruptions
and revolutions and reformations the
Church has been broken into a hundred
sects, each sect may hold in the bosom
of its faith a full-orbed Christ. Rev. A.
J. Gordon.
He who knew human nature best,
who has thrown that terrible ray of light
into the unlit gulf of the heart when he
tells us "what proceeds out of the heart
of man," had yet the ear which was the
first to hear the trembling of one chord
that yet kept healthful time and tune in
the harlot's passionate heart. He believed that man was recoverable; lost,
but capable of being found. -Bishop
—
Alexander.
"Now a word came stealing upon me,
And mine ear caught the murmur thereof
In thoughts from the visions of night,
When falleth on men heavy sleep.
Fear fell upon me, and terror.
And caused all my bones to shake.
And a wind goes floating before me;
The hair of my flesh riseth up.
It stands, but I know not its shape;
A form is before mine eyes,
A whisper and voice I hear:
Can a mortal be juster than God,
Or a man than his Maker more pure!"
fob Translation by G. H. Gilbert.
Follow Christ,
...
In spirit, if
restrial affairs will have passed away,
all its history destroyed, all its monuments forgotten. Will it be the accumulation of a few poor, pitiful millions
of dollars, most of which he could not
use even while in the flesh ? Will it be
that his name was in the newspapers of
his day ? Will it be that he had a momentary thrill of physical enjoyment ?
What will it be ? If amid all these
things, he was ever able to turn one
soul from the error of his way. and stopped and dried up a stream of sin, and
brought that soul into the possession of
eternal life, will not that in the memory
of the world to come be to the man
something in value outweighing all
thrones and scepters and crowns and
terrestrial palaces ?
God never leaves the soul without
some light. As Charles Kingsley said
in the London fog "There is always light
enough to get home."
No good work stops for one man.
Individual health is attained by selfdenial.
It is a great shame to a man to have
a poor heart and a rich purse.
It is a great deal better to live holy
than to talk about it.
Teach true life to fight with mortal
wrong.
Knowledge unused for the good of
others is more in vain than unused gold.
When one has learned to seek the honor
that comes from God only, he will take
the witholding of the honor that comes
from man very quietly indeed.
Do not be in a hurry, but be diligent.
It is our own past which has made us
what we are. We are the children of
our own deeds.
I love these little people, and it is no
slight thing that they who are so fresh
from God love us. Dickens.
Our grand business is, not to see what
lies dimly in the distance, but to do
what lies clearly at hand.
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HONOLULU, H. 1., APRIL, 1890.
Volume 48.
Tub ("kiknd is published the hrst day of each month, at
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CONTENTS.
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I'AGS
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25
26
2tf
Tony's Opiinon
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Conditions of Communion
Judge Deady on Missionaries
28
Gen. J. F. B. Marshall
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28
Death of Rev. James Ely
28
...
of
a
Survivor
of
the
Nuuanu
Pali
Massacre
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Death
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Hanalei
Kawaiahao Girls' Concert
2ft
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Visit ofRev. Dr. Greene
Monthly Record of Events
2ft
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M arine Journal
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HawaiianBoard
32
Y. M. C A
Tuskegee School in Alabama
Corer
In Mem.riam—Rev. J. R. Boyd
Island Chess Reminiscences
Doubtful Election Figures
In Memoriam.
REV.
JAMES
R. BOYD, D.D.
,
Boyd, I). D died
peacefully at his home on the banks of
Seneca Lake, Geneva, N. V., on Wednesday evening, February 19, in his 86th
year.
His daughter, the wife of the Rev. I).
Stuart Dodge, of New York, had died at
Siinsbury, Conn., on October 22, 1888,
and his wife had passed away at Geneva,
N. V., after prolonged sufferings on August 6, 1889. Bowing with noble submission under these afflictions Dr. Boyd's last
days closed in peace. He was attended
by one of his two surviving daughters, the
Wife of James Hyde Pratt, Esq., of Greenbush Heights, N. V., and was gladdened
by affectionate messages from his other
daughter, the wife of Chief Justice Judd,
of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Dr. Boyd was of pure Scottish ancestry;
the eldest son of Robert and Mary Scott
Boyd, of Albany, N. Y. He was born
May 2, 1804, at the town of Windham, on
Ihe Cmskill Mountains, and was a graduate
of Union College, class of 1822, and of
l'linceton Thcol'gual Seminary, class of
1826. After licensure and ordination he
performed devoted service as a Home
Missionary in Wayne county, Ohio, and
at Sacketts Harbor and Brownville, N. .Y.,
until his health became impaired. He
then went to Scotland, where he studied
under Dr. Chalmers at Edinburgh. Returning to America, became pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church in Watertown,
N. V., and in 1832 he married Miss Eliza
beth Camp, of Sacketts Harbor, a lady of
brilliant intellectual gifts and earnest Christian energies, widely known in evangelical
The Rev.
James R.
NUMIIER 4.
circles. Dr. Boyd's uncertain health hav- who used frequently to digest their lunch,
ing debarred him from the pastorate, his or afternoon coffee over the chess board,
career became from that time that ef an for in the March issue was an announceInstructor and Writer. Holding office
the Honosuccessively as Principal of the Institute ment of the establishment of
of Wheeling, Va., Principal of the Jeffer lulu Chess Club, pursuant to call by a
son County Institute of Watertown, N. V., number of its devotees. It started out
and Professor of Moral Philosophy at with a member list of twenty or more, of
Hamilton College, he spent nearly tAveity which, E. P. Adams was elected Presiyears of earnest work in teaching. Then
and
came the quiet years of authorship in his dent and T. G. Trlrum, Secretary
Treasurer.
Messrs.
Frank
Geo.
Brown,
beautiful home on Seneca Lake, during
which he declined an election to the Williams and T. Heinecke were the
Presidency of the Elmira Female College. committee appointed to draft by-laws,
In these years appeared his well-known etc. Among the strongest players of
annotated editions of the English Poets,
his "Principles of Rhetoric" and other that period who identified themselves
educational books. His "Life of Dod with the club, who have since moved to
dridge," "Communion Table," "Bible other lands, were Messrs. J. Mott Smith,
Method of Daiiy Living," and works on the Godfrey Rhodes, E. P. Adams and T.
Westminster Catechism, are some of his Heinecke.
religious publications.
The above reminiscence is recalled by
Issuing from his retirement he re enterhis
the
recent movement among the chess
ed public life for the sake of
daughters'
education, and became honorably associ- players of Honolulu which met, as did
ated with the Maplewood Young Ladies' the former, for formation at the HawaiiInstitute at Pittsfield, Mass., and with the
plans for
Abbott Collegiate Institute at New York." an Hotel, and matured its
of
chess
warfare
in the
practical
study
These were his last public labors. In
1868 he repaired to Europe with his fam same month of the year.
ily and spent two years there, and between Our daily papers have failed to add
1875 and 1879 he paid two visits to his interest to the present effort by any albeloved daughter, Mrs. Judd, at her home
lusion to the one of eighteen years ago,
in the Hawaiian Islands.
The List decade was spent among his though there are several connected with
loving friends in America; paying visits the new movement who are well acwhich, by way, were regarded as benedic- quainted with the facts above referred to.
tions; and enduring with dignity the in
T. G. T.
rirmities so heavily laid upon himself and
upon his wife.
Doubtful Election Figures.
The life of Dr. Boyd was the life of a
Christian scholar. His mental vision
Our March issue reported a nearly
preserved its undimmed strength even
even
balance between parties, with the
doAvn to old age; his sympathy with all
youthful aspirations, his patience with all opposition apparently a little in the
youthful inexperience, were tender and minority. It seems that they somehow
enduring; his enthusiastic love of letters, figure out a majority for themselves,
his strong and scholarly grasp of social, and being
sensitive on the question,
civil and spiritual problems were a bright
have
attacked
the Pmemd for "falsifyexample to younger men; his serene, childthe
We have so far enfigures.
ing"
like and profound piety revealed a soul
standing in the clear sunlight of the gospel tirely failed to find in their papers any
truth, and dwelling in intimate fellowship specifications showing our inaccuracy.
with the Risen Lord.— N Y. Observer.
After the House has organized, we expect to be able to report more definitely
Island Chess Reminiscence.
upon its political complexion. Many of
In the initial number of The Hawai- our subscribers abroad are anxious to
ian, January 1872, a literary monthly of know the precise facts, and we are
this city of but a brief year's existence, desirous to state them as accurately as
was a department devoted to the royal possible. Pending the meeting of the
game of chess which doubtless influenced Legislature, we find' no political developthe early formation of a club from among ment transpiring which calls for our
the patrons of Nolte's "Old Corner" comments.
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Tony's Opinion.
By Rev. W. B.
Oleson.
A council for the ordination of a missionary to Micronesia was held at Asterisk, November 17, 1887. It proved to
be a great eA'ent in that staid New England village. Nearly every one, who
was able to be present attended the protracted examination of the candidate
throughout the day, and the ordination
exercise in the evening. The next day,
in common probably with the rest oi
Asterisk, the members of Deacon Faithful's household talked long and interestingly about the various features of the
council. Nothing escaped the shrewd
observers of the Deaton's home-circle,
as Aye shall see. They discussed the attainments of the young man who was
ordained, commented on the alertness of
some of the examiners, laughed over
some of the repartees on infant baptism,
admired the evident consecration and
good-sense of the candidate, and enjoyed together the flavor of romance attending his departure for such a far-away
land where for aught some of them
knew, he would be met at the shore on
his arrival and escorted at once to a
cannibal feast.
One of the company had quietly listened in his corner to What the others
had been saying. He had as yet volunteered no remark, but as the conversation gradually approached the destination and work of the new missionary,
he could contain himself no longer.
Rising from his chair, he startled the
others as he jerked out, "I'd just like to
see that young man go to Avork Avith a
heathen crowd."
The speaker was one of those peculiar
products of New England farm-life, largeframed, sinewy, with a bright eye and
an air of robust good-sense that supported Avell anything he had to say.
"Why, Tony, what's up now ?" broke
in the Deacon.
"Well, I'd just like to see him with a
gang of heathen gaping at him and see
what he'd do. I guess 'twould puzzle
him more than it did to-day to tell how
it is that God is good and mighty and
yet lets lots of things happen that are as
bad as they can be."
"Tell us whatyou'redrivingat, Tony,"
said the Deacon.
this. That young man has a
"Justeducation.
He understands the
tip-top
'ologies and everything of that sort, and
/ think he could teach some of those old
But he's
� men who quizzed him to-day.
got to graduate from another school before he gets hold of savages. Those
fellows down to Cape Cod learned to
catch-fish by going down to the Banks
when they were little chaps. They
didn't go to High Schools and Academies and study how fieh-lines are made,
or how many fins a fish has. High
Schools and Academies are all good
enough but a diploma doesn't tell the
cod-fish, and
'twould be no recommend vVith one of
those cape skippers if a fellow wanted to
go to the Banks as an able seaman."
"Hold on, Tony," said the Deacon.
"Tell us the bearing of all this."
"Well, that's easy enough. That
young man who was ordained yesterday
is bound for Micronesia, isn't he ?
What does he know about Micronesia,
and how many questions Avere asked
him about what he is going to do when
he gets there ?"
'Do ! Why learn the language and
preach to the natives, and organize
churches, and build school-houses, and
translate books, and educate the people,
and teach them industrious habits,
and
"Well, let's stop and go back a century. What will he do when he begins?
Has he any idea ? Has anybody any
idea ? Does he know what his surroundings will be, and how he will have to
live ? Did any of the examiners find
that he had any special fitness for the
kind of work he will have to do down on
those miserable little islands ? Did any
of them by any of their questions or remarks leave any impression that some
special preparation was necessary ? It
seems to me they didn't care whether
he was going to Micronesia or Mozambique so long as he believed in predestination. I guess if there had been a
dozen of those Micronesians present, and
one or two returned Missionaries, those
examiners would have realized that the
man they were examining was going to
a very particular kind of work that must
be done in a very pai titularkind of way,
and / think they would have dropped
about nine-tenths of those theological
questions and had a sensible examination of the young man as to the ways
and means of working and living among
people not over-particular about their
conduct or their clothing. It strikes me
that there's something nigh on to wicked in sending a likely young man off on
such an errand without any more help
than he got yesterday. Who gave him
any advice that will serve him when he
gets fo work ?"
"Well, Tony, they didn't have much
to say about that, that's a fact."
"Now, there's Joe," continued Tony.
"He understands dairying. I'm all
wheat. It's no use my buying him out
and going into cheese-making until I
learn the trade. And Joe might get his
wheat in and harvest a good crop, if he
were to buy me out and then again he
mightn't. It takes one kind of man for
one thing, and another kind of man for
another thing. And no man will ever
learn to make butter in a wheat-field."
"But Tony, we were talking about the
missionary," said his mother.
"And a man that's good enough for
Asterisk may not be good enough for
Micronesia. You see, mother, I'm talking about the missionary, too. I count
secret of how to catch
on that man's consecration every time.
He's a prime fellow, and it's too bad
he's got his trade all to learn after he
begins his work. He ought to know
what he's got to do, and how he's going
to get at it beforehand. Something's
wrong. Parson has been having up-hill
work here in Asterisk just because he
didn't know how to get his hand in at
first."
"Tony, you ought not to speak so of
Parson Baker."
"Bless you, mother, Parson is the
best man in the country, and I don't
know where there's a smarter man.
There wasn't any here yesterday. But
he knows that theology is one thing,
and handling men is quit* another. I
wouldn't want to eat Joe's chevse if he'd
learned his trade out of the Unabridged
Dairyman's Compendium. And I don't
think the savages in Micronesia, gentle
as they may be, and with a possible appetite for metaphysics, will take kindly
to theology, especially the kind that
makessyour head ache when you try to
understand it. Grit and knack and a
big heart will catch more heathen in a
month than this whittled-out and sandpapered theology that the ministers have
such fun over when they examine missionaries would catch in a century."
"But, my dear boy" said the Deacon,
who, somehow, when specially interested always talked as though walking
about a horse, "how shall we break in
the young missionaries? You're right,
something's wrong. We didn't put that
young man to his mettle. But what
shall we do? We can't turn him loose
down there in Micronesia, and ever
hope to catch him again. We must
try on the harness while we have him.
He must look out for the ditches himself
when he comes to them."
"And get mired the first thing like
your Knox colt."
"But Tony, animals have instinct."
"And men haven't, unless commonsense is instinct; and how many questions were asked yesterday to find out
how much common-sense that young
man had? It's all Avell enough to find
out whether a man is orthodox and all
that, but a man's creed needs to be balanced with- common-sense. There's
Parson coming now, ask him what he
thinks."
"Just in the nick of time, Parson.
Tony's on a canter all around the lot.
He's off at a bound Avhen we speak to
him. You can manage him though,
and we're glad you've happened in."
"Well, Deacon, Tony's commonsense holds him pretty straight to the
marl;. Something is crooked somewhere,
my boy; what is it?'
"Oh, Parson, he's soured on that
council. The examining committee avhs
one short."
"Well, Joe, perhaps I've laid myself
open to that charge. I guess I've said
more than I ought to."
"No, no, Tony" said the Deacon.
�"No, my boy; I don't believe it," said
Parson. "Tell" us what the council did
that was wrong."
"It didn't do anything wrong exactly.
'Twas something it didn't do that bothered me."
"Give us specifications, Tony.".
"Well, that council examined that
man's theological education. They
didn't examine him; and as I understand
it, he's the one that's going to Micronesia. How much did they find out about
him and about his fitness for being a
missionary in Micronesia? They didn't
ask a question bordering on the subject
except "Avhy do you choose a foreign instead of a home missionary field?" and
that might have been asked if he'd been
going to China or Zululand."
"Well done, Tony. You've hit the
nail on the head. All the Avay over I'a«
been thinking what it was that made the
council so much more unsatisfactory
than I hoped it would be."
"Why, Parson, didn't you enjoy the
council?"
"Enjoy it? Yes, indeed-! But I felt
something Avas lacking, and Tony has
struck it."
"I don't want to set myself up as a
fault-finder, but I wish they'd asked
some questionsyesterday that theydidn't
ask."
"What questions Tony?"
"Why, a good many. For instance,
'what have you read about Micronesia?'
Or, 'what teachings are likely to get a
grip on the consciences of those people
first?' Or, 'what would you do if theydidn't seem to catch on to what seem to
you the first truths in religion?' Or,
'how would you go to work to change
their habits?' Or, 'what can you teach
them to-do that will keep them busy,
and give you a fair show at them?' Or,
'what can you do for yourself if you get
sick?' Or, 'have you ever talked with
any returned missionaries from Micronesia?' Or, 'do you know why so many
missionaries have failed to keep on in
the work there?' Or, 'how do you think
you'll get along with the other missionaries?'
"But Tony, you must remember that
Mr. Wilmot is a Christian."
"So was Dr. Livingstone and the missionaries in South Africa, but they Avere
men too, and they had plenty of opportunities for patience and forbearance and
submission, that they didn't always
manifest."
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the work assigned him and not murmur
Avhen he sees another doing a work that
he knows he could do as well if not
better. There must be leaders and he
must be content not to be one of them.
Books Avill be translated and his name
not get on the cover. Someone else will
be chosen to describe to home audiences
the wonderful results of the mission to
Avhich he belongs. Books will be published about his mission and no mention
be made of the large share which he had
in accomplishing the glorious results."
"That's it, Parson. And a man ought
to face some of these things before he's
sent from America. I don't believe there
was another man on the council that
had a thought about them."
"Well, Tony, I hadn't, or else I would
have asked some of your questions. I'll
never miss another such chance. And
now while we're talking about this it appears to me that if councils for ordaining missionaries, (and they are the responsible parties) would only be exacting
and sensible in their examinations of
young men from the seminaries, it
wouldn't be long before those same
young men would find that they'd have
to make a diligent practical preparation
for the particular places they were going
to or else fail to pass muster. I'm not
sure that ordaining councils that lived
up to their privileges might not prove
more of a stimulus to young men seeking missionary appointment and more
of a check on those unfitted"to go, than
the modern proposition to prepare missionary training schools. An;way, I
don't propose to miss another chance to
help a young man to an understanding
of what he is enlisting for."
"It aint treating him fair, no ways,"
broke in the Deacon, "this giving a missionary the send-off, and not having a
word to say about what's going to Concern him so much in his life among the
heathen. I tell you, Tony, I'm glad
you've given us the word on this. I only
wish you'd harness in with us, my boy."
"Yes, Tony," said his mother, "the
Lord needs you and you ought to be
His."
"We'd all be glad," said
Joe who at
heart admired his brother's rugged manliness.
"Perhaps Tony is hearer the Great
Decision than we think," added Parson
Baker, and then rising to go, he grasped
Tony's hand and in an undertone said—
"To-day, Tony !"
And Tony for a moment disconcerted
at the turn in the conversation could
only brush away a tear, and watch the
Parson as he walked down to the gate,
mounted his horse, and rode away.
"Well, I know one thing," said he
turning to the group at the fire-place,
"Parson Baker's the kind of man to
catch savages anywhere !"
"Tony is right again. A spirit of cooperation is a very essential requisite in
a missionary. He should be a man who
can endure disappointment; who can
graciously witness the setting aside of
his favorite scheme as Livingstone was
twice obliged to do about the training
school he tried to establish; who can
leave a home that he has made himself
and move on into new regions because
of the jealousy and utterances of another
You can no more afford to keep relimissionary as Livingstone was forced to gion out of your ballot than you can
do at Mabotsa; who can faithfully do afford to keep it out of your life.
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Conditions of Communion.
From a Sermon by E. G. Beckwith, D.D.
There is but one condition, love to
Christ, to be a new creature in Christ
Jesus. "As many as walk according to
this rule, peace be on them, and mercy,
and on the Israel of God." There is
but one condition. If I am a child of
God, as I am made welcome to fellowship with the Father, and with his Son
Jesus Christ, I ought to be made welcome to the fellowship of all who are
one Avith me in their love for our common Lord and Savior. And he who
hinders me because I cannot say his
shibboleths, or sing his songs, or accept his unctions, or learn his liturgies,
or receive his baptisms, or work under
his polities, or submit to his ecclesiastical canons —he Avho shuts me away
from communion with Christ and his
people for any other reason than because
I am not a child of God, does me a
cruel unkindness; and in that day coming so soon when we shall all take each
other by the hand -as we shall all of us
who love Him, of Avhatever ecclesiastical
name, or whatever shade of ecclesiastical belief—no child of God in the
realms of glory will ever refuse fellowship with any other child of God in the
realms of glory. I say, in that day coming so soon, when we shall all take each
other by the*hand at the threshold of
our heavenly Father's house, and bow
together before the great white throne,
and sit doAvn together at the marriage
supper of the Lamb, I shall expect to
see that dear brother who will not let
me sit with him here at the table of our
common Lord, hastening to find me,
and take me by the hand, and insist upon my sitting close beside him; and as
we sit there together with Jesus and all
the ransomed, I should not wonder if I
should hear him whispering in my ear,
T beg your pardon, brother, for not letting you sit with me down there at our
church communions". And I shall forgive him before he says it, and then we
shall join hands again, and stand up together, and sing so that all in heaven
can hear us, "Behold how good and
how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity. As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, for there the
Lord commandeth his blessing, even
life forevermore."
It is not books on the shelf but books
in the brain that tell. The dullest
preachers I know of have splendid libraries. They own everything that has
been written on miracles, and yet whenyou hear them preach, if you did not
get sound asleep that would be a miracle. Talmage.
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Judge Deady on Missionaries.
We take pleasure in printing by
special request the following extract
from the remarks of Hon. M. P. Deady,
U. S. District Judge of Oregon, at the
banquet given by Chief Justice Judd to
the members of the Bar, March 7, 1890,
'• In Oregon there were two counter
forces at work, commerce and trade,
Missionaries and travelers and farmers
about the same time, the Missionaries
first and then traders. The traders
would merely represent the commerce
of this day; they were as a class half
pirate and half trader. They left no
mark on the shore; they did their business on the decks of their vessels and
then went away, but they are both illustrations of how the English-speaking
race has colonized the whole world
through the agency of Christianity and
commerce; they have gone hand in hand
to bring up the morals and prosperity of
the people. It is not a kind of Christianity that goes down to the native, that
goes to him and stays with him, but it
goes to him and brings him up to the
standard of the plane on which it is, and
I have found a great deal of similarity
exists between these islands and Oregon
in this respect. I can see all through
this country the indelible marks of the
benefit that'Christianity has wrought
through the missionaries that came here
from the United States. (Applause.)
But of course in a civilized country there
must be something besides the missionary. There must be commerce, there
must be freedom and there must be government, and the missionary must take
his place, not be all and all in the government, and this country is passing
through that stage. But I think that
the people of this country, are not aware
of the fact that the first people that became their teachers, their leaders, and
introduced them to Christianity, were
people of high wisdom and benevolence
and industry, who taught them to take
care of themselves and live in this world
as well as they could; I do not think
they realize that fact."
It is scarcely possible for any person
sojourning at our hotels, to escape the
impression, from the constant storm of
obloquy poured upon "missionaries,"
that they have hitherto been "all in all
in the government." People at home
here know that for the past thirty years,
missionaries have exerted very little
direct influence in the government.
There are indeed only two men here in
active life who hold commissions as
missionaries of the American Board.
There is however a powerful body of
public opinion on moral and political
questions, prevailing in this community,
which is the fruit of the former labors
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and influence of the American Missionaries. It makes little difference what
party is in power in the government,
this body of public opinion continues
to exert an effective influence against
political and social corruption. We are
quite sure that none would more keenly
regret the absence of this wholesome
and conserving influence than many of
those who permit themselves to join in
the senseless talk against "missionaries''
which has come down from the old
wanton times of the traders and beachcombers.
General and Mrs. J. F. B. Marshall,
after a visit of nearly five months, have
taken their leave of the Islands. The
hearty welcome which has constantly
met them here has doubtless made their
stay as agreeable to themselves as it has
been profitable and. stimulating to our
social and educational interests. On
another page will be found a contribution, made by request, upon the heroic
and successful work of the negro, Mr.
B. F. Washington, in creating the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School in
Alabama. We are most thankful to
General Marshall for this story of wise
enterprise and devotion which, we do
not forget, received its impetus from the
grand worjj of Gen. Armstrong at Hampton, and witnesses the greatness and
thoroughness of that work. It tells
what sort of men Hampton builds up
and sends forth.
Among its inspiring
lessons it tells us how essential an
element in the creation of efficient character, is thorough training in strenuous
and skilled labor. We believe that the
introduction of that element into the
Pflnahou curriculum would knock a
great deal of the nonsense out of the
young people.
.
Death of Rev. James Ely.
The Rev-. James Ely died at Thompsonville, Ct., January 20th, aged 91. He
came to these Islands with the second
band of missionaries, arriving in 1823,
and was stationed first at Waimea,
Kauai; then in 1824 at Kaawaloa, where
he received Queen Kapiolani into church
membership; then at Honolulu, returning to the States on account of ill health
in 1828, and was pastor of the church in
Bolton, Conn., for sixteen years. 11l
health again caused retirement from
regular ministerial duties. In 1850,with
two other ministers, he organized the
Presbytery of Connecticut, and founded the Presbyterian church of Hartford.
His first wife (Louisa Everest) died in
1849, and in 1852 he married Mis. Sibyl
Metcalf, who died las* October. He
was gentle, loving, earnest, faithful.
blessed in his work here and in the home
[April, 1890
land, and after years of increasing infirmity, has passed in extreme old age
from the cares of earth* to the reAvards
of the world beyond.—P. C. Advertiser.
It was a surprise to us to learn that
there had been so recently a single survivor of the missionaries of pioneer
times. Mr. Ely was a comrade of
Messrs. Richards, Stewart, Bishop and
Levi Chamberlain, whose voyage was
described in Stewart's Journal. It was
in the thatched cottage of Mr. Ely at
Kaawaloa, a few rods from the site of
Cook's monument that the editor was
born. Rev. A. O. Forbes was born in
the same house six years later, among
the rugged billows of pahoehoe lava,
»and the cocoanuts. On one side the
dark, forbidding pali, on the other the
dashing surf leaping high as it struck
the lava capes. Aloha no ike one lianau!
The villages along the coast in those
days were large, and swarming with
half-naked Hawaiians. Foreign food
was scarce, and comforts few, but a grand
work was being done for the healing of
the people in body and in spirit. We
always heard Mr. Ely's part in this work
named with honor.
Death of a Survivor of the Nuuanu Pali
Massacre.
In the Nupepa Kitokoa of March 23d,
is reported the death on February 19th
of an aged woman at Waimanalo,
named Kahemolele, Avho remembered
the Pali slaughter of 1791,"and who
must therefore have been not less tha n
104 years old. Her father went to the
fight, but escaped. The earliest fugitives from the massacre at the Nuuanu
Pali, gave the alarm, and the women
and children fled to the mountain precipices to hide. Kahemolele was able to
walk, but remembers her mother carrying her on her back, strictly forbidding
her to cry, lest the pursuing victors
should find them. Many little ones
crying, were for that reason abandoned
by their parents and slaughtered; and
many persons were traced out by the
cries of their children, and slain. After
the fury of the battle was over, a general protection and security (Mamalahoa) was ordered by Kamehameha, and
criers summoned the fugitives from
their hiding-places. Kahemolele lived
certainly under eight kings, and possibly
nine, namely, Kahekili, Kalanikupule,
the five Kamehamehas, Lunalilo and
Kalakaua.
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HANALEI—A MEMORY.
Visit of Rev. Daniel C. Greene. D. D.
For The Fkiknii.
We were favored on the 29th ult. by a
brief call at this port, of Dr. Greene and
Mrs. Greene, of Tokio, Japan, passengers
in transit on the Helgic, bound to Japan.
Dr. Greene is one of the oldest missionaries now in the field, having begun labor
there 1869. At an informal gathering of
a few friends at Mr. F. W. Damon's, just
before re-embarking, Dr. Greene made a
number of interesting statements respecting the work in Japan, many"of them in
reply to questions, some of Avhich we here
Backward the tide of my memory sweeps,
To days when I dwelt in an alien land;
In fancy I gaze on its sapphirine deeps,
And wander again on its golden strand,
'Neath the shade of the palm tree's feathery
plumes,
And the sheen of orange and jasmine blooms.
I hear the sound of an anthem sublime,
Sung by the waves of an amethyst sea,
And the odors of blooms from a far-off clime,
Are wafted across the waters to me;
I feel the soft kisses of breezes blown
On languorous wings from the torrid zone.
I catch the gleam of an opaline veil,
Enfolding the mountain's verdant breast,
Caught up on the wings of a gentle gale,
And borne away o'er the lustrous crest;
Which Waialeale thrusts far on high,
Piercing the deeps of a violet sky.
I see through the thin diaphanous haze
The silvery flash df the waterfalls,
O'erhung by the rainbow's shimmering rays,
As they downward leap o'er the shining
walls
Into the valley's green glistening deeps,
Where the somnolent river sighs and sleeps.
A lazy and languid river that lies,
In a gleaming border of gold and green,
Mirroring backward the blue of the skies,
And broken the shadows of emerald sheen,
Where its waters lap the quivering reeds
And bare the roots of the indolent weeds.
Dear vale at the feet of the flashing cascades,
O wilderness sweet ofall blossoming things !
Moss-cushioned rocks and evergreen glades,
Where butterflies hover on gossamer wings,
A long farewell! I shall wander no more
'Neath the palm tree crowns by the sunkissed
shore.
Memories dear that have haunted me long.
Shall yet burn bright in the after-glow,
In cadence sweet I shall hear the song,
Where murmuring waters drowsily flow,
And I'll feel the breath of the sweet perfumes,
And the incense born of odorous blooms.
Chaki.es 11. Ewakt.
Dalbeattie, Scotland.
10th February, 1890.
Kawaiahao Girls' Concert.
note.
About five per
cent,
of the Christian
converts belong to the highest classes.
cent, of the members of the Parliament about to convene are avowed
Christians; the percentage of Christians in
the Empire being not one fourth as great.
•These facts show how Christianity finds
especial favor among the abltr and more
intelligent people.
There is reason to believe that the call
for foreign Christian workers in Japan will
come to an end in fifteen or twenty years.
The people are very independent, and intend to manage their churches themselves.
The foreign missionary there exercises no
authority, he is only a counselor and elder
brother.
The great Doshisha College which is a
creation of Congregational Christianity under the lamented Joseph Neesima, is in
high favor. Three Cabinet ministers have
subscribed one thousand dollars each.
Dr. Greene while away fram Japan, became deeply impressed with the great
amount of influence which Japanese
thought was exerting upon all Christendom; not only in respect to aitistic matters. He considers the standard of Theological Education in Japan as very high.
With the exception of Hebrew and'Greek,
it is higher than in New England Seminaries twenty years ago. Many of the
native professors are very highly educated.
In Dr. Greene's company was a very interesting gentleman of high culture. Mr.
Nakashima, Ph. D. who was returning to
Japan to occupy a professorship, after
eleven years study at Vale and in Germany.
Dr. Greene heartily welcomes to Japan
Rev. Mr. Noyes, and wishes that Mr.
Covell would come. He does not seem
to be in accord \% ith the extreme conservatism of the Prudential Committee, although his venerated father was so long
one of the Secretaries, with Anderson and
Evarts. He expressed great regret at the
failure to accomplish the attempted union
of the Congregationalist and Presbyterian
Churches in Japan.
Our friend re-embarked at 4 p. m.
Tv?o per
This concert, announced in our last
issue, was most successfully executed
on the evening of Saturday, the 15th
ult. The large church was filled above
and beloAv, mainly by Hawaiians, but
with a large attendance of foreigners,
who were well pleased Avith the performance. It was made highly attractive to
all classes of the audience, and reflected
great credit upon the general discipline
of the girls, and especially upon their
musical training. The receipts were in
The
excess of anything anticipated.
King and the Heiress Apparent were
present, and on the following Saturday
H. R. H. Liliuokalam entertained the
whole school at her Waikiki residence.
The great favor in which this, and its
sister seminaries are held among the
native people, is very satisfactory to
Monthly Record of Events.
their patrons, whose generous gifts have
March Ist.—The weather record for
been so long and constantly bestowed
for their maintenance and growth.
February shows Temperature, 71.76;
Barometer, 29.991, and Rainfall, 10.65
The Yamashiro Maru is nearly due with inches.—The mortuary report for same
1000 more Japanese laborers.
month shows a total of 66, as against a
.
range of
43 to 48 the previous four years,
the larger number of deaths being under
one year, of which there were 21, and
the next 11, being over 70 years ofage.
Hawaiians suffened a loss of 43.
3rd.—Minister of Interior petitions
the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus against the Auditor General, the
latter refusing to audit certain bills for
salaries due guards and for food of
prisoners laboring orl the Volcano Road.
Suicide of a Chinaman at Kamoiliili.
4th.—Postal Saving's Bank report for
IHN9 shows a total of 2,011 depositors,
with a credit of $909,613.87; a net gain
over withdrawals, of 781 depositors, with
deposits and credits for interest of
1432,138.03 for the year.
sth.—Heavy rain with Kona indications.
6th.—Union Iron Works Co. accept
their Ml years charter of incorporation,
and elect J. N. S. Williams, President;
Robert More, Secretary and Treasurer;
A. J. Cartwright, Auditor.- JusticeBickerton declines to favor Junius Kaae's
petition to revoke the will of the late
Keliiahonui, probated in 1855.—More
rain.
7th.—A heavy Kona decidedly interferes with the arrival of the steamers
Alamtda from the Colonies and .4 iis/rii/m
from San Francisco, the surf breaking clean across tlfe bar, and compelling
them to weather it at sea over night.—
Inter-island steam service also interrupted.—Chief Justice Judd gives a dinner
at Hamilton House to Judge Deady of
Oregon and members of the bar.—Loss
at Mahukona, Hawaii, of the Am. barkentine Ella, with partial cargo of sugar.
Bth. —Weather moderated at noon so
that the island and foreign steamers one
after another effected an entrance to the
port. Honolulu welcomes a large number of kamaainas by the Australia.
9th.—Departure of the Alameda for
San Francisco. —A native boy, aged 11
years, carelessly riding on the Tramway
Co.'s water-cart was run over on Fort
street, sustaining injuries which caused
death in a few hours. A jury subsequently returned a verdict of accidental
death.
11th.— A party claiming $20,000
damages seeks to interfere with the
Gazette Co.'s dividends for some weeks
to come.
12th.—More rain for a change.
13th.—Steamer Akamai returns from
her voyage of discovery and reports
good guano prospects on Lycan Island,
which island was taken possesion of by
Mr. G. D. Freeth and the Hawaiian flag
hoisted. A house was built and two
men left in charge.
14th. The Australia departs with a
large number of passengers, including
the Raymond and Whitcomb tourists
who have "done" the islands in spite of
the weather.—Theo. H. Davies, Esq.,
entertains his employees at dinner at
The Hamilton.
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the Kamehameha School Club, give an
PORT OF HONOLULU.—MARCH.
excellent concert to a crowded house at
ARRIVALS.
the Kawaiahao Church. Arrival of the
Zealandin en route to the Colonies, with 4 H It M I Champion, St (.'lair, from Hilo.
days from San
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a goodly passenger list for this port.
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Haw B 8 Australia, Houdletle, from San Fram isco.
holiday.—The fleet of fourteen whalers 11 Am
l>k Knot h Talbot, Rhodl, II days from Port
lying off and on off the port, presented 14—AmTowiisend
bktne S N Cattle, Hubbard, 19 days from San
a sight quite like old times. Company A
Francisco.
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19th.—Parties interested met at the l!t \niCastle.
bk Alden Hesse, Howard, 17 days from San Francisco.
Hawaiian Hotel to take steps toward
24 Am tern Kxcelsior, Soderstrom, 18 days from Kureka.
forming a Chess Club.
February II Am wh bk Hunter, 8(J days from San Fran
21st.—-Collision of two construction lit Amcisco*
wh bk Triton, SO days from San Francisco.
trains on the Oahu Railway; fortunately tfi Am wh bk Northern Lkht.oodays from San Francisco.
wh bk Reindeer, 100 days from San Francisco.
no one seriously hurt.—Mr. Justice Mc- IS Am
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DEPARTURES.
23rd. —Fire in Lucas' Planing Mill, 1 \m bk Forest (Jueeu, Winding, for San Fram isco.
is
arAm lent F S Redfield, Birkholm, for Port Tuwnseml.
discovered shortly after midnight,
(I Am bk Alex McNeil, Friis, for San Fram isco.
rested in time to save serious loss to
G«r bk H Ha»ckfeld, Brane, for San Francisco.
0 Am S S Alameda, Morse, fur San Francisco,
tools and machinery.
I' Haw bk Andrew Welch, Marston, for San Fftnciaco,
24th.—Planters and others interested, 14 Haw S S Australia, Houdlette, for San Francisco.
S S Zealandiu, Van Otcrendorp, for the Colonies.
responding to a circular of the Minister ID1!) Haw
Am bktne Planter, Dow, for San Francisco.
the
for
an
of the Interior, meet
Cabinet
20 Am bktne John Smith, Kustel, for San Francisco.
Am tern Mary Dodge, Gallop, for Euieka.
interchange of views on the prospective M
00—Am bk Benj F Hunt, Pritchard, for Kahului.
fur San Francisco.
labor needs of the country. —Sale of five 26 Am bk F S Thompson, Gatter,
—Am bktne, lungard, Paul, for San Francisco.
Crowd Land leases, realize $2,443.60 Y. Am wh bk Hunter.
18-Am wh bk Triton.
per annum.
Am wh bk Northern Light.
Am wh bk Reindeer.
25th.—A. Johnstone, editor of the
Am wh bk Sea Ranger.
Elele, is committed for trial to the Su- '20—Am
wh bk Alice Knowles.
BaseCourt
for
libel.—Hawaiian
22—Am wh bk Kli/a.
preme
Am wh bk Alaska.
ball League elect officers for 1890, and 21 —Am wh bk Jus Allen. ■
19 -Am wh sinir Belvideie.
announce the season to open April the 24—Am
wh bk Andrew Hicks.
12th.—Theo. H. Davies, Esq. delivers 21—Am wh brig T H Barstow.
bk Lydia.
20—Am
a "familiar talk" on India at the Y. M. 22—Am wh
wh bk Stamboul.
Am wh bk Helen Mars.
C. A.
—Hm wh stmr Win Lewis.
26.-*— ChiefJustice Judd decides, in the 24
27—Am bktne Mary Winkelman, Dyreborg, for San Francisco.
case of Chung Waa, vs. Jona. Austin,
Am brgtne W G Irwin, McCulloch, for San Francisco.
sch Robert Searles, PUtz, for Port Townsend.
Minister ofForeign Affairs, that a Chinese 29 %AmS Belgic,
Walker, for Hongkong.
naturalized as a Hawaiian subject is
entitled to land in this kingdom without
PASSENGERS.
a permit.
27th.—The Steinetz Chess Club organize, with Bruce Cartwright, Presi-
dent.; A. Y. Geer, Vice President; W. R.
Sims, Secretary; C. M.Cooke,Treasurer.
—Mr. T. H. Davies gave a very pleasant entertainment at the Y. M. C. A.
Hall, to the employes of the Honolulu
Iron Works.
29th.—Three hacks come to grief and
one horse to its death on Fort Street, in
the mad rush to secure Kinau passengers. —Arrival of S. S. Belgic from San
Francisco en route to China for which
vessel 200 Chinese are already booked.
Concert at Kaumakapili, in aid of its
Sunday School.
[April, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
AKKIVALS.
From San Francisco, per W G Irwin, Mar. s—Mrs E
Fletcher, Mrs J H Hlack, L P Harris, CI Douty, D P
Devlin, R Mason and V Stagg.
From the Colonies, per S S Alameda, Mar 8-H I)
AV.,me and wife, Mr and Mrs Kelsey and son, Jan Morris,
F Raymond, A Gavnen.
From San Francisco, per S S Australia, Mar B—H M
Gillig, wife and 2 servants, Mrs Gil ig. Mist Crouch,
Frank Unaer, Geo W Nagle, His Ex C W Ash rord, J F
Merrill, wifo and 2 children. H Goodwin and wife, J Holing
F S Dodge, wife and 2 children, Mrs E Ivers, A J Ivers,
C W Crocker, H W Schmidt, wife md maid, A Fowler,
Capt H H Ellis, Miss Ellis, E C Macfarlane, Miss SweeC
Misi Amy Fowler, Mrs R McKenzie and 4 children, E E
Yoik, X fl Castlen, las A Kennedy, Miss G E S.iles Miss
1 R Sides, Mr, Andrews, Mrs H E Alexander. Ewald
Kl.inan, H Lose, X Podeyn, Mrs W F DeForesl, Mrs
A l.usk, Thomas E Wall, E Shaw, Miss C A Carter, C H
Esign, E R Stackable, I X Moore/Miss Roberts, ; P
David, W Richardson, Miss L A Whiting, W A tVhiting,
T A Cadi, E W Peterson, Miss M Johnston, J B Price,
Captains Cogan, AT Simmons, C A Fisher, AY B Ellks, L
B Owen, Whitesides, Ijiphaiu, W Howland, J 0 Maker, E
Penniman, C 11 Foley, and 'M NMIM«
From San Franci-cn, per RMS Zcalandia, Mar IB
Hon Paul Isenberg, Hon II M Whitney, J M Oat, Miss
Noycs, John Ashdown, fohn Bergstrotn, Miss M Kelly,
Cant X H Cook, Capt P I DtvoO, J Karl. Miss Anni<
Klln.ll, X W Patterson and wile, Mrs A C I'fcrdner, Capt.
(has W Fisher, Mrs M Keuner, (apt J L Sayie, J N
Raymond, Capt X Kelly, J V Form n and wife, Cap! S
Smith, B S Taylor, ('apt Knawle*, B'gar Lewis, Capt M
V It Milliard, Ceo Norton. C S N«yes, H T Tayloi. Mis
Belle Tully, Miss May Fully, II F Wiel.nian midwife. C
A Wets.m, J W Whiting ami wife, C P Dattofl, C A St- in..
Miss Mitchell and 30 n the steerage.
From San Fiatnwo, per bark Alden Beast, M;y 19 II
M Breinerand Mr Ross.
G
DKI'AKT!
Xl"..
,
For San Francisco, per S S Al.imed.i, Mar 9 A A Pond,
Mrs Covington, Miss M Rhodes, ll.hi Matthew P Deady
■ud Mrs Deady, C S Kynnersley and wife, Mrs Kenncy,
I C Slafter. C B I'lalt, wife ami child, Augu-l Bro-ss an.
Mrs E Macfarlaue, L J Levey, Capt II W I.yon. C M V
Forster, |ohn H Riker, Ivlwaul Spring, Mrs A Huntley,
F I' Hayings, W A Kinney, A R Rowat, Dr. Derr, wife
and child, Miss A Kmineluili, M V H.-lines, Mrs McCart-
ney.
For San Fram ism, per bark Andrew Welch, Mar 12 C
C Station and | B Berry.
For San Francisco, par S S Australia, Mar 14 Cabin
(leu J F B M.usl.all and Mrs Marshall. Mi- X t larke. I
Baitram, A C.:oningei and Wgfe, Mrs F. M Brown (li.nl''.
X Hyde, I Dutton, si S Crocker and wife. Capuin Potter,
Miss B A Smith, Mm F M Sparhawk, Miss S B Swanton,
and wife, MUs I Kdgerton,
'J Dana and wife NR bake,Schleaina,
Miss Minnie Garri*
PN Makes and wife, Mrs
son, Mrs M A Myers Won A S Wilcox, Mrs Capt Huntley, C It Castlen, W A Kinney, Frank P Hastings and
wife. IV A Mound, MisW M Offlard, DrJ M Whitney
and wife, Mn A Young, Miss May Young, W T> Warne
and wife, E 0 Nhuman, John Bri*hl S eenune; W
Gabriel, J Frwatas, wife and 6 children, Mr Mania and
wife, V Lena, wifeand t liildren. I Frank, wife and 4 clnldrcn, M dc Lout/, wife'• and I children, I Dc Lena, wife
and 2 children, M lionhue. Ffl Robello. wife and t chil
dren, S W Anderson, A Itra/o, wife and I children, N
Muni/, wife and3children, M Johnson, J Kennedy, R
Mebriga, Mis Wetnerelt, | | Monagham, Van EsUtt, J
Üborga, R C Hardy, J W Abraham-, Harry McMillan,
M Reamers,
For the Colonies, par X M S Zetland!*, Mm 16 MrsC
Trower and M in iransil.
For San FVancUco, per barkentiue Irmgard, Mai ~; '•
daLuca, Miss l.uca, Master* Luce (2), R W U Lee, Di
Hall, I. P Lin. oh. and MrOreuroa.
For San Fjani i»CO, per b irk Ferris S Thompson, Mar 99
-S S Thompson and J II StelHng.
For San Francisco, per bgtne w(i Irwin. Mar 27 Mrs
Kllis, Mis lons Shaw, Mrs Carney, A Mock, M.m.T
Cognat. Mr lieveliu, Mi Doughtey
ioi Hongkong, per H H Bclgri .Mar* h 2D Ii ahia and i
K5 Chinese men, I woman
Europeansteers
and 8 children, I7:t in transit.
:
,
BIRTHS.
In Oakland, C.il., M.ir, I, 7ih, i„ ih,. arissc/1..
C. Kelly, Est],, a ".mi
PURVIS (lii Mmll, mi, :,l KllkuhSac'e, Hamakua, 11..
w.-iii, Co the wife of W. Ili-ilni Purvi., E*q., anon.
KF.MPSTER On MarvhWh n Kohala, Hawaii, to ihe
wife of Chas. X Kempiter, a daughtei
DAMON In Honolulu, Man h slh, in the nife of His En
the Hon. S. M. I laraon, a yon.
HEINEMANN On March Ml at Pi Maui, i" ilic »ife
of ('apt. ( »co. Heinemann, a daughter.
KELLY
MARRIAGES.
WHHMAN work At Oakland, CaL. February athh,
Henry f. Wkhinan, of ll' I it In T In MUI Hatne Work
■>f Oakland
DAItKI. -HARRISON In Honolulu March Sd. by the
Rev. K. G. Backwilh, D. D., Capt, Richard Dabel to
Miss Alitiy Harrison.
McQUEEN—LOUIS In Honolulu, Marchrath by lha
Rev. K. G. Hcckwilll, t). D., James McOllcen to I'.-u-liue Leans.
DEATHS.
BOYD At Geneva. N, A'.. February n>, Uta Rev. lame,
D,
Boyd,
father
of Mrs. A. Y. Juudul thUcily.
D.,
R.
BATES—In San rrasjclaoo, Ksbrsary -2.H*I, Mrs. Aahsr 11.
Hates, mo her of Mrs- Theodore K. Siuilh, Morris, Mar
sh .11 an I Mary Hales, aged 79 yean,ami '2 months.
BUI'LER-Al I'a.uihau, Hawaii, February '24th, Mrs.
Hattie lluller, axed sS years, win of K. H. llutler, hnnierly of Sprcckelsville- Maui.
WILLIAMS In s.ni Francisco, March nth. Gsome C.
Williams of Hun,lulu, aged M vims. A COaVSdS of 11.
W. Dc Long.Post, G. A. R., of Honolulu.
GRIFFIN-On lioard ihe S. S. Australia, oil ll,in.,lulu
harbor, March 7th. John GrMu, i|uartennastcr on that
vessel, a native of I'rince Edward Island, Canada.
RENTON—At Kohala, Hawaii, March loin, Katharine
J., beloved wife of Henry H. Renton, aged '23 years.
CUNHA- In Honolulu, March 21st, Antone (1. Cunha
florist, aged BA yeats.
ROBINSON—In this city, March at, John N. Robinson,
a ■- 1 20 years, brother of Hon, M. I'. Robinson, Mrs. T.
R Foster, Mrs. S. C. Allen, Airs C P. Ward. Mrs. A.
J.i. i. Mrs. AY. E. Foster and Mrs. Dr. A. McWayne.
BLAISDELL -In the Queen's Hospital, March '27th,
John L. Dlaisdell, aged 43 yeais.
CARTER—In Honolulu, March '2», Alfred AY. Carter,
aged 49 years 1 mouth.
KINGSLEY—At sea, March 4, on board the bark Lady
Lampson, C A\' Kingsley, of Honolulu, aged 4f, years.
.
�Volume 48, No. 4.]
BOAKB.
HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Hoard of Missions, and tile 1-Alitor, appointed by the
Hoard is resiMinsilile for its contents.
Rev. 0. P. Emerson,
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THE FRIEND.
-
Editor.
Gilbert Island News.
The Trip of the Missionary Barkentine Morning Star
Measles Break Out on Board.
By Avay of Sydney letters have come
from the Hawaiian missionaries in the
Gilbert Islands. The Morning Star on
reaching Tapiteuea found Mrs. Paaluhi
so sicC that it Avas thought hest sheshould come up to Honolulu Avith her
husband for medical care. Drunkenness, licentiousness and quarreling seem
to be rampant on that island. Very feAv
stand out for truth and righteousness
and soberness. At Nonouti, Rev. A. C.
Walkup Avas taken on hoard. He has
been on that island four months, and
has done good work. The Gilbert Island Catechist Te Hona had been clubbed over the head by some of the adhererents of the Catholic priests. One of
the priests had been taken away on
board a French man-of-war to another
island south of the equator, under care
of the English (Samoan) mission, but
was not making an}' headway. At Apaian, Avhere they arrived Christmas Day,
Rev. M. Lutera and wife were holding a
school exhibition. From their select
school they had chosen nine for teachers,
and established branch schools on other
parts of the island. The next day, the
Kusaiean "Abe Lincoln," who Avas a
passenger from Honolulu to his native
island, Avhose people had elected him
"king," broke out with measles. Soon
after, Rev. Z. Faaluhi's baby was found
to have taken the same disease. After
that Capt. Garland allowed no intercourse with the people at the other islands Avhere they touched, hoping in that
way to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Hawaiian missionaries Avere only
allowed to converse from their boats.
Their freight and mail Avere landed Avithout any further communication. They
were greatly disappointed at being thus
unexpectedly prevented from having any
general meeting this year as had been
originally planned Avith Rev. J. H. Mahoe, the Hawaiian delegate from the
Evangelical churches here. December
27th the Star Avas at Tarawa, December
30th at Maiana, January Ist at Marakei,
January '2nd at Butaritari, leaving January 4th for Kusaie by way of Ocean
and Pleasant Islands. The people of
Apaian were greatly grieved because it
was thought best that Rev. M. Lutera
and his wife should come up to Honolulu on account of her long-continued ill
health for medical treatment here. The
other Hawaiian missionaries and their
families were reported in good health,
Rev. E. W. Clark and Rev. James H.
Kekela as Delegates and two Hawaiians
to be associated as helpers in the missionary work and to be located on
Strong's and Ascension Islands.
This beginning of mission Avork by the
American and Hawaiian churches in the
South Pacific Avas small, but the Lord
hath greatly blessed the labors of his
servants, foreign and native. The origin
of this mission under providence is
due to the Rev. C. B. Andrews.
The Origin ofthe Micronesian Mission. mainly
He elicited the facts from our shipmate
In the fall of 1849 (November), I re- and had me communicate them to the
the A. B. C. F. M. in the
turned tothe United States by wayof Cape Secretaries of
spring of 1850. Erom the Journal of
Horn in the ship Montreal, Capt. Chad- Rev. y. 1). Paris.
wick, with a large family under my care,
The Meeting at Kau.
consisting of Mrs. Richards, the widow of
the late Rev. William Richards, and her
Owing to the Kona storm Avhich so
tAvo daughters, two daughters of Mrs. lately raged along our coast and which
Levi Chamberlain, a son and a daughter delayed the sailing of the steamer for
of the Rev. E. W. Clark, a son of the three days, the meeting of the Hawaii
late Rev. \V. P. Alexander, a son of the Association Avhich was appointed for the
Rev. H. R. Hitchcock of Molokai, to- tenth, Avas not convened till the twelfth,
gether Avith the Rev C. H. Andrews and and was continued for but a single
a number of other passengers—a very morning and afternoon session.
pleasant family ! I also had my two litBy the omission of the reading of all
tle daughters Mary and Anna Avith me. papers on set themes time was made for
On the voyage we Avere becalmed
a Cull hearing of parish reports and the
some two Aveeks oft' Cape Horn. Meantime the Aveather was delightful. The transaction of necessary business.
Though the meeting of the Associafirst-mate of our ship—a very intelligent
man, an old sailor who had been cruis- tion was thus a short one, there Avas good
ing in a whaling vessel-gave us a great work done in it. The "obligation of the
deal of valuable information relative to foreign mission work was pressed; the
the various groups of islands in the pastors appointed to' the temporary
South Pacific. It appeared that many charge of pastorless fields neighboring to
of the inhabitants of the Caroline, Mar- their own Avere urged to do occasional
shall and Gilbert Islands, chiefs and week-day visitation in them, simple pvdpeople, were not only willing, but were pit service at stated intervals being
very desirous to have missionaries come declared insufficent; and to these shepherdless fields the voice of the Associaand teach them.
The chiefs of Strong's Island (Kusaie) tion went forth that they seek urgently
and Ascension (Ponape), were especially for pastors of their own. One man was
urgent and promised protection and found on the spot, R. L. Honuakau,
helpful support if missionaries were the delegate from Haili church, Hilo,
sent. Brother Andrews and myself both and a graduate of the Theological Semfelt that it was a marked providence—a inary, to volunteer to take the long
call from the Lord. The door was open. vacant parish of Milolii, Kona, and it
The time had come when the HaAvaiian was on the following Sabbath that he
churches should send forth men to be WmS introduced to that patient people
workers withthe American missionaries. among whom it is hoped he will before
The Islands of the Sea were waiting for long be settled. The Kona churches
the Gospel. The churches at the Isl- still need three more men.
The Sabbath School Delegates held
ands needed a field for Avork.
We drew up a plan with a petition to their meeting after the Association adthe Prudential Committee which on journed, and in the evening there was a
reaching Boston, we laid before the meeting of the Waiohinu F.lue Ribbon
Secretary of the American Board. The League under the leadership of Judge
Prudential Committee entertained our Martin. This was the popular audience
views favorably, and the plan Avas forth- of the day and a number of pastors were
with matured and adopted. The call invited to address it.
It is our opinion that during the
went forth for volunteers. Two, Dr. L.
H. Gulick and Rev. B. F. Snow, at' sessions of the Associations more should
once answered the call; a third, Rev. be made of these evening meetings,
Sturgis was very soon added to the that they should be popularized, and
that the powers of choice speakers
number.
These three pioneers came round should be brought to bear on them, and
Cape Horn, reaching the Sandwich Isl- this point was mooted by members of
ands in the spring of 1852. At the gen- the Association. The Association aderal meeting it was voted to send the journed to meet in the fall at Waipio.
as were also all on the Star, with the
exception of the two sick with the measles. The Butaritari chief and people
are desirous that the United States flag
should be raised on their island before
any of the European powers establish a
"protectorate over them. The Star is
due here early in May; was due at Kusaie
January 14th, according to the plan of
the voyage.— P. C. Advertiser.
—
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THE FRIEND.
THE T. If. €. A.
HONOLULU, H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests ol the Honolulu
Young Men s Christian (Association, and the Hoard of
Directors are responsible fur its contents.
S. D. Fuller,
- - -
Editor.
Monthly Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting for
business was held Thursday evening,
March 20th, with President Waterhouse
in the chair. The meeting was fairly
well attended, although we missed several of the older and more prominent
members who were detained by sickness,
absence from the city, etc.; but the increased number of younger members
present was encouraging. The reports
of the several regular committees showed progress in all departments. The
Treasurer's report showed a balance on
hand of $538.56. Five new names were
added to the membership roll. A committee consisting of F. J. Lowrey, W.
A. Bowen and S. D. Fuller were appointed to prepare a list of names {or
ofticers to be voted on at the next monthly meeting, April 17th, which will also
be the annual meeting to elect ofticers
for the following year.
The prevailing intemperance in our
city at the present time Avas earnestly
discussed and a committee appointed to
further consider the matter, gather data
and prepare for some practical efforts in
the way of improved legislation at the
coming session. H. W. Peck, C. L.
Carter and G. P. Castle compose the
committee and they have already set
about their Avork in real earnest.
Social.
On Tuesday evening, April 18th, our
hall was the scene of a very pleasant
and thoroughly enjoyed social gathering.
The committee planned to make the social featurv the leading one of the evening, that the members and friends of the"
Association might become acquainted
with the numerous young men who
have recently cotrie to the city, and that
they might become better acquainted
among themselves.
Social tastes vary considerably, and
some of our members found other attractions more congenial, yet a good number were present, and all united heartily
in making it a most enjoyable and profitable evening.
The programme was not long, but
excellent in qualify, consisting of a piano
solo by Miss A. N. Hathaway, a song
by Mr. D. G. Morgan, two recitations
by Mrs. F. O. Barto, and a quartette by
Misses Hight and Atherton and Messrs.
Lyman and Richards. Some remarks
were made by Mr. F. J. Lowrey, chair.
April, 1890.
man of the Entertainment Committee,
Social and Reception.
who presided, also by the President, Mr.
On next Thursday evening, April 3rd,
Henry Waterhouse. A generous prohave arvision of ice cream and cake, so enhanced the Entertainment Committee
social
to
ranged
for
a
be given
gathering
the pleasure of the hour that the time
in the Hall. A brief literary and musical
for closing came all too soon.
programme will be given followed by light
The whole affair will be
refreshments.
Improvements.
made a Farewell Rece|>tion to Mr. Theo.
During the last two months the build- H. Davies who expects to sail for London
ing has undergone some very decided on April sth. A cordial invitation is eximprovements. All the rooms on the tended to all the friends of the Association and of Mr. Davies to be present.
first floor have received new matting exThere are many reasons why' the
cept one, and in that the old was relaid. highest and strongest social ties need to
New rugs, mats and floor cloths have be formed and constantly strengthened
been added on both floors which greatly among the young men of this city: No
accomplishimproved the general appearance of the better place can be found for
this than our Association. Its proing
rooms. But the greatest boon is the in- visions are ample, its apartments bright
troducing of the electric light which now and cheery, and Aye only need the earnilluminates the entire building. This
est co-operation of our members and
gives a beautiful, soft light, much brighter friends, with the blessing of the Master,
and steadier than that from the old oil —which is
sure to follow—and great and
lamps, which always emitted on offen- permanent good will result.
sive odor and produce intense heat, to
say nothing of the trouble to keep them
S. M. Sayford.
burning where there Avas a strong wind.
Many expressions of hearty approval Through the efforts of Mr. P. C. Jones,
have been passed by members and visit- the above named brother is expected in
ors upon the changes made, and the this city on the steamer of May ioth, to
members of the Association and the engage in evangelistic work for four weeks.
Mr. Sayford is an all-round man, approvyoung men in the city are to be congratulated upon having such a bright attrac- ed of God, beloved by the brethren and
tive home, with open doors for their ex- able in the use of the Word. The result
clusive use. And we trust they Avill of his labor here will depend very largely
show their appreciation of the privileges upon the preparation of heart we make
provided by a more hearty and general before hand, and the co-operation we give
use of the same. In addition to the when he comes. Some organized preparvarious formal gatherings and the open ations will be effected shortly, but let us
and Avell stocked reading room, nearly not depend upon that alone, for every
all the leading parlor games are on hand Christian man and woman needs to make
and can be obtained by asking the jani- special personal preparation that we may
get very near to God and be "endued
tor or General Secretary.
with power from on high" for service. Our
needs are great, but God is able and waitSunday Evening Topics.
ing to supply them all.
The Gospel Praise Service will be
A Visit in India.
held as usual every Sunday evening at
half-past six o'clock in the Hall. Young
Our Hall Avas well filled with a repremm and strangers specially invited.
audience on Tuesday evening,
sentative
for
month:
the
FolloAving are the topics
25th,
March
to hear Mr. Theo. H.
April C—The first Easter experience of
Davies describe some of the incidents
two young men. Luke 24:13-36.
connected Avith his trip through India
April 13—A Whole-hearted Choice. which he took as a
part of his recent
Joshua 24:14, 15.
from
London.
out
With our
journey
with
Gives
April 20—Fellowship
Jesus
to give any
limited
it
is
space
impossible
PoAver. Acts 4:8-13.
synopsis of the lecture,
April 27—Prevailing Prayer Its Se- satisfactory
which
exceedingly
interesting from
was
cret and PoAver. John 15:71; 1 Kin.
beginning to end; and although he spoke
18:36-39.
for an hour and a half (which is usually
a
We have careful thought for the stranger, entirely beyond the patience of Honoattention
held
the
rapt
lulu
he
audience)
And smiles for the sometime guest,
of his listeners to the end, and seA'eral
But oft for our own the bitter tone,
expressed regret that he did not continue
Though we love our own the best.
longer. Mr. Davies described the places
Oh, lip with curl impatient—
visited and the people seen in a very
of
scorn,
O brow with the look
T'were a cruel fate, wefe the night too realistic and entertaining manner. Some
of his personal experiences were quite
late,
amusing. He paid a high tribute to the
To undo the work of the morn.
grand missionary work that is being
Selected.
done by noble men and women who
Never leave your way to seek a cross, seem to be waging an unequal warfare
nor go out of the way to avoid one. against the dark, deep heathenism that
Appointed crosses are real blessings.
everywhere curses that wondrous land.
—
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The Tuskegee School in Alabama.
THE FRIEND.
Association says, "he has shown wonderful capacity for improvement, for receiving education and accumulating
In twenty-five years, in
property.
sixteen Southern States, they have accumulated in real and personal property
more than two hundred million dollars.
At the New Orleans Exposition, they
made an astonishing exhibit of their
work, and even of their inventions.
They edit, own, and manage over a
hundred newspapers, and succeed in the
higher occupations as the white man
does.
As an illustration of the capacity of
the negro under proper training, to conduct large industrial, financial, and educational enterprises, let me give some
facts in the history of the well known
Normal and Industrial School at Tuskegee, Alabama, which is wholly managed and taught by negroes, mostly
graduates of the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural Institute, and which is the
brightest jewel in her crown. Well may
Hawaii be proud of the work of her distinguished son, Gen. S. C. Armstrong,
who has repaid with large interest the
debt she owed to the United States for
his eminent father's missionary and
While reckless politicians continue to
use the "negro question" as a party war
cry, the thoughtful and well informed
classes of both the Northern and Southern States are becQining more and more
satisfied that the only feasible and satisfactory solution of the problem is to be
found in the education of the "race.
Col. J. M. Keating, an ex-Confederate
officer, an ardent Democrat, editor and
proprietor of the Memphis Appeal says:
"This work of education lights up the
otherwise dark horizon, and proves, that
while brutes of both races may indulge
their savage propensities, the mass of
the white people of the South know
what is their duty to the negro and
mean to pursue it; it is to educate and
christianize him, to train him..for the
battle of life, to make him worthy of his
freedom, to put tools in his hand and
educate him in their right and facile use.
They realize the benefits of education
for the negro, and are willing, as they
increase their fortunes, to increase the public services.
Nine years ago, the Confederate Gentax for schools for this once enslaved
race." The charge trjat education un- eral Henry Clay Armstrong, ofAlabama,
fits the negro for. labor, he disposes of who after the war was doing good serby saying, that "they (the Southern vice to his state as Superintendent of
people) see and know that, notwith- Education, asked the Union General S.
standing the negro has decreased his C. Armstrong to send him a Hampton
mountain of illiteracy by 50 per cent, graduate to establish a Normal School
since, in 1861, the first colored school for Negroes in the "Black Belt", where
was opened at Hilton Head, more cot- Avas a dense population of very ignorant
ton was furnished the world by the negroes. At that time, Booker I. WashSouthern States last year, by one mil- ington, a graduate, was in charge of our
lion bales, than ever before. They see from 'first Indian Student's, and doing good
the general advance along all the lines service. He had come to Hampton from
of production and activity, that the West Virginia with but fifty cents in his
South is prosperous far beyond any pocket, bent on earning an education,
dream, prediction op fancy of the past, graduated with honor and without a
and that the education of the negro, debt, at the head of his class. If I reso far from being a hindrance, is one of member rightly he was a slave in the
the aids to and incentives of it. In no family of Col. Washington,(a relative of
other twenty-four years of the world's the man who couldn't tell a lie) who was
history has so great a change in the Captured and held as a hostage by John
conditiop of millions of a subject and Brown at Harper's Ferry.
enslaved race been achieved, and that
Many of our southern visitors were at
too, in the face of prejudices that still first shocked at the degradation to which
assert themselves in occasional, and the proud Indian was subjected by being
sometimes in murderous ebullitions. placed in charge of a negro. But those
This should be an encouragement to all who stayed long enough to see how adthe friends of humanity to have fajth. mirably he taught and trained these
The solution of the negro question is a wild pupils, and how fully he had gainwork of time, aided by technical educa- ed their confidence and affection, went
tion and christianization of the negro;" away with a new idea of the capacity
and he might well have added, of the and possibilities of the negro race.
Though General Armstrong was unwhites also.
The oft repeated assertion of the in- willing to lose Mr. Washington's sercapacity of the negro to manage large vices, he felt that he was the man for
industrial, financial, or educational en- this new and wider field of usefulness,
terprises which is generally made by and sent him to Alabama in response to
those who have never aided in giving the southern Gen. Armstrong's request.
him the opportunity to test the question, On reporting for duty Mr. Washingis utterly disproved by statistics. Rev. ton was surprised to learn that the state
Dr. Richards, speaking of the future of of Alabama, while it would pay his
the negro at the recent forty-third an- salary, did not provide any school buildniversary of the American Missionary ing or apparatus or books, etc., and that
.
he, an utter stranger, with no means, was
expected to furnish all these necessary
appliances of instruction. I fear many of
our college graduates of the Caucasian
racewouid have lost courage in theface of
such obstacle —not so Washington. He
found that the negroes were ignorant
and poverty-stricken, without ambition,
either for themselves or their children,
and that the whites felt little interest in
their improvement and no faith in their
capacity.
Calling a meeting of the negroes in
one of their churches, he set before them
eloquently and forcibly the advantages
of education for their children, told.them
of Hampton and its work, and appealed
to them for aid and encouragement in
his effort to establish a Normal School
for their benefit. The negroes were
roused to a new interest in schools, and
the church was opened to him for a
beginning of his work. He began with
a dozen pupils, all of whom had been
teachers in the state schools, though
many of them had never been to school
themselves and were conscious of their
utter incompetency. They were full of
zeal, however, and anxious to qualify
themselves for their chosen work. He
found, however, that they were all without means, as well as without qualifications, and that after attending school for
a' few weeks, they were compelled to
leave in order to earn money to pay their
expenses. As this spasmodic attendance
rendered good work impossible, Mr.
Washington decided that an Industrial
School like Hampton, which afforded
pupils the means of paying their way by
their earnings was in dispensable. An
abandoned plantation was for gale on
very low terms. The mansion house
had been burned, but the stables and
negro quarters were standing. Washington borrowed money of a Hampton
friend [to make the first payment, and
General J. F. B.Marshall himself—Ed]
bought the place, got tools and set the
boys at work to cultivate the ground.
In the summer vacation, he went North
and with eloquent representation ofthe
needs and the great opportunity, raised
money to pay for the land, and meet
necessary expenses ofbuilding, etc., and
the school was fairly launched on its
career of usefulness.
To-day, this now famous school has
within its greatly enlarged borders, nearly four hundred pupils. Various industries have been established, among
which are blacksmith, carpenter and
other shops; an excellent printing office,
with outside patronage whenever extra
good work is required; large and convenient school buildings for classes, industrial and boarding needs; a large barn
of two stones, with all modern conveniences; a steam saw-mill and a brick
yard, where all the lumber and bricks
needed for the buildings are manufactured with a ready sale for the surplus;
a well-cultivated farm, while the laundry,
cooking school and sewing departments
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and garden furnish employment and
training for the girls.
The property of the school, in lands,
houses, implements, .furniture, library,
etc., is valued at over one hundred
thousand dollars, and is free from debt.
All the buildings, which are substantially constructed of wood or brick, are put
up by the students, who saw the logs,
make and lay the bricks, even making
the plans, plaster, paint and finish the
houses, and make most of the furniture,
and the work is don; thoroughly and
well. As the school rapidly increased
in numbers and the scope of its work
enlarged, its friends began to fear lest
the young and enterprising Principal
had undertaken more than he could successfully achieve, and from time to time
officers of the parent school at Hampton
visited it to investigate its methods and
workings. As the treasurer of Hampton Institute, I was the first to visit
Tuskegee, to inspect its financial management, and its book keeping methods.
I found my former clerk Warren Logan,
who had been trained in my office at
Hampton, and had been appointed
treasurer of the Tuskegee School, accurate and methodical in his accounts,
and the whole work of the school going
on admirably.
Miss Mackie, the head
of the Academic department of Hampton, and Lady Principal of the school,
after visiting some half dozen of the
prominent colored Normal Schools of
the South, taught by whites, inspected
the Tuskegee School, and found it in all
respects above the average in itsacademic
department. Gen. Armstrong, Mr.
Howe, our Superintendent of Industries
and farms, Rev. Mr. Frissell, our chaplain, and Miss Ludlow, teacher and
editor of the Southern Workman, successively visited this school established
and managed wholly by negroes, and
all were surprised at the high standard
of excellence and the "great Avork which
in a few years had been accomplished.
There is no rest for these busy and devoted workers. The vacations of the
officers are taken up either in the wearing work of collecting funds at the North
for school needs or in other duties. A
good brass band. has been organized,
and a few years ago, the first American
flag which had been seen in Tuskegee
since the war began, and Avhich had
been presented to the school, was hoisted with all due ceremony of a military
parade, procession and patriotic addresses, to the top of a large flag staff
which had been erected for the occasion,
while the strains of the "Star Spangled
Banner" from the band stirred the blood
of these lately enfranchised citizens, and
awoke the yet dormant patriotism of the
white spectators, the younger of whom
then saw for the first time the standard
of the great Republic.
The school 'which at first was looked
upon with indifference of hostility by
the citizens of the town, has entirely
won its way to their favor by its judi-
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ciouscourse,and the striking results, both T B. CASTLE,
with pupils and in its influence on the
Col.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
negro population of the place.
Foster, late speaker of the House of
Building. Merchant Street,
Representatives of Alabama, a resident Ofkice—Cartwright
feb-iy
Honolulu, H. I.
of Tuskegee, and a former slave owner
and Confederate officer, told me that its
WELLS,
CB.
young Principal coming there an utter
stranger, had in tAvo years revolutionized WHOLESALE GROCER AND PROVISION
DEALER AND
the public sentiment of the toAvn as to
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
negro education. That he had not only
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raised the standard of the blacks and 42
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awakened ambition for a higher life for
their children, but had given the Avhites
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Such facts as these may well give us
JOSEPH TINKER,
hope for the eventual complete ai:d satisfactory solution of the negro question. Family and Shipping Butcher,
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CUV MARKK'I Nuuanu Street.
Honolulu, March, 1890.
.
,
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Telephone 2ig, both Companies.
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Points for the Church.
1. The church must no longer wait
for the people to come, but must go to
pEORGE
LUCAS,
the people.
CONTRACTOR AND MILDER,
2. The gospel for these times must
deeds
rather
than
the
on
emphasis
place
on dogmas.
3. In spite of all that everyAvhere on
MILL,
this earth hurts and destroys, the world
ESPLANADE,
HONOLULU, H. I.
is better to-day than it was yesterday,
and will be better to-morrow than it is Manufacturer of all kind> of Moulding, Brackets, Window
Frames, Blinds, Sashes, Doora, and all kinds of Woodwork
to-day.
Finish. Turning, Scroll am! rand Sawing. All kinds of
•4. Church Union is a dream of the Planing, Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Order>promptly attended to, and work Guaranteed. Orders from the
future, but Christian Unity is a duty of other
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Islands solicited.
the present.
5. The pulpit's chief task is not to T I). LANE'S
Avork upon the pews, but to work by
means of the peAvs.
6. Christians have special duties as
No. ijo t-ort Street, near Hotel,
citizens.
Manufacturerof
7. The fatherhood of God and the" Monuments, Head Stones, Tombs,
brotherhood of man; every child of God
Tablets,, Marble Mantles, Marble work of e\ery
is his brother's keeper; and this applies DESCRIPTION MADS TO ORDER AT THE
lowest possible rates.
to the body as Avell as the soul. ChrisMonuments and Headstones Cleaned and Re-set.
tina Union.
Orders from the other'islami- Promptly attended to
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MARBLE WORKS,
aßfjt
Don't speculate much about the signs
of the times. Be sentries, not dreamers. tttm. c. Irwin & co.,
Stop craning your neck for signs in the
heavens. Take the musket and do picket
fort street, honolulu.
duty for Christ.
Sugar Factors & Commission Aoents.
Some of the richer experiences of the
Agents for the
sanctified come to them in something
of
like "a silent heaven love."
Oceanic Steamship Comp'y.
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JOHN NOTT,
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
Worker, Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc.
Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, Plumbers' Stock and
Metals, House Furnishing Goods, Chandeliers,
Lamps, Etc.
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Kaahumanu St., Honolulu.
T3EAVER SALOON,
H.
J.
NOLTE, Proprietor,
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,
Fort Street, Honolulu.
Best Quality of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' Articles, etc., always on hand.
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HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
FOR IHIXS,
This publication, now in its sixteenth
year, has proved itself a reliable handbook of reference on matters Hawaiian;
• conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, political and
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or (rom the other
islands attended to with promptness.
Price—to Postal Union Countries 60
cts. each, which can be remit tea by Money
Order. Price to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1883.
Address:
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fei-88
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1., MAY, 1890.
Volume 48.
nASTLE ft COOKE,
MANAGER'S NOTICE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Trust money carefully
Merchant St., next to Post Office.
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invested.
pHARLES
L. CARTER,
NIJMRER 5.
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The Friend is devoted to the moral and
religious interests of Hawaii, and is published on the first of a<ery month. It will
be sent post paid for one year on receipt of
$2.00.
HARDWARE,
Shipping and Commission Merchants
Islanders residing or traveling abr-uut
janBo often refer to the welcome feeling with
DEALERS IN
which The Friend is received; hence
T M. WHITNEY, M. D., 1). D. S.
parties having friends, relatives, or acquaintances abroad, can find nothing more
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST., welcome lo send than The Friend, as
Office in Brewer's Block, corner Hotel and Kort Streets. a monthly remembrancer of their aloha,
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Entrance, Hotel Street.
and furnish them at the same time with
the only record of moral and religious PLANTATION agents,
rTiHOS. G. THRUM,
progress in the North Pacific Ocean.
I.IKE, KIRK, AND MARINE
is entiSTATIONER, BOOKSELLER AND In this one claim only this joutnal
INSURANCE AGENTS.
tled to the largest support possible by UnNEWS AGENT.
and
PhilanSeamen,
Missionary
friends of
I I Miol'llll,
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thropic work in the Pacific, for it occupies
Publisher of the Hawaiian Almanac and Annual.
is
attracta
that
in
position
a
central
field
Dealer in Fine Stationery, Hooks, Music, Toys
and Fancy Goods.
ing the attention of the world more and' I? O. 11.M.1. & SON, (Limited)
Honolulu. more every year.
Fort Street, near Hotel Street,
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The Monthly Record of Events, and
IMIi.K'KKS AM) DsMLSM tM
T) P. EHLERS & CO.,
Marine Journal, etc., gives The Fkiknd
additional value to home and foreign
DRY GOODS IMPORTERS, readers for handy reference.
Fort Street, Honolulu.
New subscriptions, change of address, or
by notice of discontinuance of subscriptions or
Received
HARDWARE
Fancy
Goods
in
the
latest
Novelties
All
12T
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every Steamer.
advertisements must be sent to the Manager
of The Friend, who will give the same AND GENARAL MERCHANDISE.
H. DAVIES & CO.,
prompt attention. A simple return of the
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Kaahumanu Street, Honolulu paper without instruction, conveys no ininnotice
the
sender's
whatever
telligible
of
Agents
Commission
General
tent.
AGKNTS FOR
n BREWER & CO., (Limited)
Law ani>
No. n Kaahumanu Street.
Attorney at
Notary
Pum.ic.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
.
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....
SHIP CHANDLERY,
THEO.
Sf
THOS. G. THRUM, Business Manager.
Lloyds,
Co.
British and Foreign Marine Insurance
(Fire
Life.)
Northern Assurance Company
and
".Pioneer" Line Packets, Liverpool tv Honolulu.
Liverpool Office, Nos. 41 a"" 4* Tlh Albany.
Tjl
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A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
IMPORTERS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
rpHE HAWAIIAN NEWS
Successors to
Stationer
and
J. H.
COMPANY,
SOPER,
News Dealer.
25 Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magazine published. Special orders received for any Books published.
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TJOPP
& CO.,
No 74 King Street,
IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS OF
FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERY.
Chairs to Rent.
feb8 7
OAHU COLLEGE
AND
GENERAL
COMMISSION AGENTS,
Punahou Preparatory School,
Queen Street, Honolulu, 11. I.
HONOLULU. H. L
Second Term Opens January
13,
1890.
The faculty at Oahu College will b constituted as
follows:
Piof. W. C. Merritt, A.8., Vale College, PresidentMenialand Moral Science.
Prof. A. B. Lyons, A.M., M.D., Williams" CollegeChemistry and Natural Sciences.
Rev. A. D. Bissell, A.8., Amherst College-Instrumental and Vocal Music.
Miss M. Ella Spooner, Mt. Holyoke SeminaryLatin and Knglish Literature.
Miss H. E. Cushman, A.8., OberlinCollege— Greek,
Mathematics and Rhetoric.
Mrs. L. D. Pinney— French, Mathematics and
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:
President and Manager
Treasurer and Secretary
P. C. Jones Jr
Joseph O. Carter
W. K. Allen
Auditor
UIKKLTOKS :
Hon. Chas. R.
Bishop
S. C. Allen.
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H. Waterhouse.
n E. WILLIAMS,
English.
These i re all successful teachers who have had experience in their respective departments.
The faculty at the Punahou Preparatory School will
consist of the following well known successful teachers:
Miss M. Brewer—Principal—lst and ad Grades.
Mrs. Storrs 3d and 4th Grades.
Miss E. B. Snow—sth and 6th Grades.
■ Miss Carrie Gilman—7»h and Bth Grades.
The Boarding Department will l»e under the same
management as heretofore, and the Trustees are confident that it offers better privileges as a school home
than can be obtained elsewhere for the same money.
It is desired that early application should be made
'or all intending to enter either school.
MERCANTILE
Importer, Manufacturer, Upholsterer and
Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
Kurnitnre Warerooms in New Fireproof Building.
in Fort Street and 66 Hotel Streets.
Detroit Safe Co. Feather, Hair. Hay and Eureka
Mattresses and Pillows, and Spring Mattresses on handand
made to order. Pianos and Sewing Machines always en
Nos.
Agency
hand and for sale or rent. Best Violin and Guitar Strings
and all kinds of Musical Instruments for sale an cheap M
the cheapest.
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THE FRIEND.
TJOLLISTER & CO.,
T3ISHOP & CO.,
"ITHLDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
BANKERS,
.....
Honolulu,
(Limited.)
Hawaiian Islands.
Steamer
IMPORTERS,
Draws Exchange on
LORENZEN
The Bank of California, San Francisco
And their Agents in
New York,
Boston,
Paris,
Messrs. N. M. Rothschild 4 Sons, London, Frankfort-onthe-Main.
The Commercial Hanking Co. of Sydney. London.
The Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, Sydney.
The Hanking of New Zealand, Aucklandand its
Branches in Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington.
The Hank of British Columbia, Portland, Oregon.
The Azores and Madeira Islands*
Stockholm, Sweden.
The Chartered Bank of London, Australia and China,
Hongkong, Yokohama, Japan and
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS
IN
Drugs, Chemicals,
....
(:ommander
" HA WAII,"
Steamer
Commander
NYE
Weekly trips to Hamakua, Hawaii.
Commander
McGREGOR
Weekly Trips for Circuit of Molokai and Lahaina.
Steamer
TOILET ARTICLES;
" KILAUEA
AND
HOU,"
Steamer "LEHUA,"
For Ports on Hamakua Coast.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Hawaiian Islands.
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the world, and
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transact a General Banking Business.
PACIFIC
"
Steamer " MOKOLII,"
AND
BANKERS,
Honolulu,
Steamer LIKELIKE,"
I)AVIES
Weekly Trips for Kahului and Hana.
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SPRECKELS & CO.,
Commander
Weekly Trips for Hilo and Way Ports.
Transact a General Banking Business.
pLAUS
'
" KINAU,"
S. B. ROSE, Secretary
W. C. WILDER, President.
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Ginger Ale and Aerated Waters.
HARDWARE CO.,
WOODLAVVN
DAIRY & STOCK
COMPANY,
IMPORTERS,
Fort Street, Honolulu.
HARDWARE,
AGRICULTURAL
House Furnishing Goods,
Silver Plated Ware,
Cutlery, Chandeliers,
IMPLEMENTS,
MILK, CREAM, BUTTER,
NO. 109 FORT STREET,
SUCCESSORS TO
Dili ingham & Co. and Samuel Nott.
AND LIVE STOCK.
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Honolulu, H. I.
pERMANIA
TT E. McINTYRE &BROS.
MARKET,
GEO. M. RAUPP, •
Importers and Dealers in
-
-
Proprietor.
Beef, Mutton, Veal, Fresh Sausages,
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND FEED.
Pork, etc., constantly on hand.
East corner of Fort and King Streets.
Shipping Supplied on Short Notice.
LANTERNS, New Goods Received by Every Fort Street, near corner of Hotel. Telephone No.
Paints, Paint Oil, Turpentine, VarPacket from the Eastern
nHR. GERTZ,
nishes,
States and Europe.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Kerosene Oil of the best Quality.
FRESH CALIFORNIA PRODUCE
LAMPS,
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GENT'S, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S
BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS,
By Every Steamer.
No. 80 Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
L. SMITH,
CHARLES HUSTACE,
Importerand Dealer in
LAVA SPECIMENS, PLATED WARE,
King's combination Spectacles, Glassware, Sewing Ma
chines, Picture Frames. Vases, Brackets, etc., etc. Terms
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Strictly Cash. 83 Fori Street, Honolulu.
T EWERS'&
COOKE,
Lumber and Building Material.
Office—B2 Fort St. Yard—cor. King and Merchant Sts.
Chas. M. Cooke.
Robert Leweks, F. J. Lowrev,
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TT HACK.FELD
Commission Merchants,
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Honolulu.
ELITE ICE CREAM PARLORS
No.
85 Hotel Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Delicious Ice Creams, Cakesand Candies.
t&~ Families, Balls and
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No. 113 Kin« Street, (Way's Block),
HOUok,
Importer of
ENGLISH & AMERICAN MERCHANDISE,
CROCKERY & HARDWARE.
Honolulu.
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. WATER
JT.
Queen Street, Honolulu.
iango
HONOLULU IRON WORKS
NO. 98 FORT STREET. HONOLULU,
CO.,
MANUFACTURED OF
TEA DEALERS,
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Coffee Roasters and
With Patent Automatic Feed.
PROVISION MERCHANTS.
Cleaning
Double and Tripple Effects, Vacuum Pans andFittings
of
Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass and Iron
New Goods received by every vessel from the United all descriptions, etc.
by
CaliforniaProduce
received
every
Statesand Europe..
HONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
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Steamer.
& CO.,
Corner Queen and Fort Streets,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
TTENRY MAY & CO.,
Dealers in
THE
104.
Weddings Supplied.
ISfc
HART Ik CO.
BAGGAGE EXPRESS
THE
SANDERS'
(M. N. Sanders, Proprietor.)
You will always find on your arrival
POPULAR MILLINERY
HOUSE.
104 Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
---
Proprietor.
Ready to Deliver Freight and Bag- N. S. SACHS,
Direct Importer of
gage of Every Description
With Promptness and Despatch.
Office, 81 King Street.
#
Both Telephones, No. 86.
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Residence 118 Nuuanu Street.
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods.
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�HONOLULU, H. 1., MAY, 1890.
Volume 48.
Thk KkiKND is published the first day of each month, at
Honolulu. H I. Subscription rate Two Dollars prr
Death of Col. Charles Hastings Judd.
All communications and letters connected with the literary
department of the paper, Hooks and Magazines for Heview and Exchanges should be addressed "Key. S. K.
Bishop, Honolulu, H.-I."
Business letters should be addre sed "T. G. Titßi'M,
Honolulu, H. I.
By this decease which took place at
Col. Judd's estate at Kualoa, the Chief
Justice parts with his last surviving
brother, having only two years since
mourned the death of Col. Judd's twin
sister, Mrs. Laura Dickson. Mrs. A. F.
Judd has also yery recently been bereaved by the death of her parents' and a
cherished sister. Five such bereavements in a short space have come heavily upon this household. Col. Judd has
long been prominent in public life. As
Chamberlain, he attended His Majesty
Kalakaua in the only journey ever made
by a King around the globe, and participated in the wonderful hospitalities enjoyed.
In his last year of great bodily weakness the thoughts of the departed were
happily turned to spiritual things.
YEAR INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
S. E. BISHOP,
Editor
CONTENTS.
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Oh, Traveller Out in the Night
Death of C. H. Judd
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Ruwenzori
An Abortive Conspiracy
Bunyan and Mandeville
Balladsand Poems front the Pacific
The "Hale o Keawe"
Christianity at Vale
Customs Report 1890
Gilbert Bible Translation Finished
Mrs. R. H. Hitchcock
Rev. E. T. Daan
Mr. Sayl.it.l
A New Sailors' Home
Monthly Record of Events
Marine Journal etc
Hawaiianboard
V.M.C A
Orientals as Liars
Did Moses Use an Alphabet
Handicraft
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Ruwenzori.
No achievement in Geographical discovery in this century equals,—and none
Oh, Traveller Out in the Night.
By Francis Sinclair.
Oh, liaveller out m the night—
In dread and fear—
The dawn of the wonderful light
Is near !—is near!
So near that we sometimes see—
When stars are bright—
Far over life's sombre sea.
The first faint light
Of the city that needs no sun
Oh, hush, poor heart!—
Patience till night is done,
And fear depart!
!
Patience—each weary year
Still faster flies;
Patience I our sin and fear;
Our tears, and cries—
Areknown to one who stands,
(Our own sweet Lord !)
With outstretched wounded hands,
With gracious word;
Waiting to clasp our hands,
Waiting to bless,
To guide to the nightless lands,
From this!—from this !
Oh, traveller out in the night—
In dread and fear—
The dawn of the wonderful light
Is near!—is near I
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still left to be made can ever equal—
Henry M. Stanley's discovery of the
basin of the River Congo. On his last
tremendous campaign, however, through
Africa's central forest, he made one
grand discovery, which is of consummate interest. He has at last, beyond
a doubt, found the veritable "Mountains
of the Moon" of the ancient Geographies, which were at the sources of the
Nile, but whose location had hitherto
eluded the explorers. They lie in the
hitherto unvisited wilderness between
the Lakes Muta Nzige and Victoria Nyanza, and the waters oftheir vast snowy
range flow into the Nile.
The greatest of these mountains is
18,000 feet in height. Like others of
the mountain monarchs, Dhawalageri,
Illimani, Popocatapetl, Kilimanjaro, its
name is polysyllabic and rhythmical
Ruwen-zori.
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of Africa with the parent civilizations of
our own race and times. It rounds out
the conquest of Africa geographically.
How vast a toil—how mighty a conquest
is yet to be achieved for her spiritual redemption.
An Abortive Conspiracy.
It appears to be true that two weeks
since, plan's were concerted for a night
surprise and capture of the persons of
the Ministers, and of the Station House
where the Government arms are kept.
This was with the intent of inducing the
King to restore the old order of things
and appoint the chief conspirators to
power. The plan failed for lack of adequate support before the Government
got wind of it. We consider it certain
that the influential leaders of the opposition have no disposition to employ other
than constitutional and lawful means.
The motive for the conspiracy is believed to have originated in influences outside of the Kingdom. We think it improbable that the King was privy to. it.
The whole affair has served to prove the
strength of the elements in favor of Law
and Order.
Bunyan and Mandeville.
Did Bunyan borrow from Mandeville,
in his wonderful description of the Valley of the Shadow of Death ? Sir John
Mandeville, two hundred and fifty years
earlier, had written as follows :
"In the center of this valley, under a
rock, sits a devil, terrible to look at, of
whom can only be seen the head and
shoulders. Out of him cometh such
smoke, such flames, and such a stench,
that no man may endure it. But good
Christians, who are strong in faith, may
pass him without peril; for they make
their confession first and sign themselves
with the sign of the cross, so that the
devils have no power over them. But
though they are safe from danger, they
are not safe from fear when they see
devils all around them in the air and on
the earth, mocking them, threatening
them, and terrifying them by fierce
blasts and peals of thunder. * * *
and in this valley I saw a multitude of
dead bodies as if there had been a battle
between two powerful kings, and the
greater part of theirarmies had perished."
One nowadays encounters journalistic emanations, sufficiently noisome, if
not so terrific, as to be suggestive of what
Something in this word seemed to
have a familiar sound—and we cudgeled
our brains* for the solution. We give
the answer to our young readers for a
mnemonic—Ruins hoary. A fine venerRev. T. L. Gulick of the Makawao able name for the old Moon-mountain
Church, Maui, is exchanging pulpits King, whose waters flow past the ancient
with Rev. E. P. Baker of Hilo. Mr. temples of Egypt. One thinks how
Baker improves the opportunity for vol"The splendor falls on castle walls,
And hoary summits old in story."
canic studies on Haleakala, while Mr.
Gulick visits Kilauea and Puna.
It comes to one with a grand surprise,
to find right there in the deepest heart
Prof. H. R. Hitchcock, late of Laha- of that continental darkness of brutal
inaluria Seminary, has for some time savagery and impenetrable forest gloom,
on
been laid aside by ill health. Of late, that glorious white crescent peak,once
eyes
and
Grecian
Egyptian
he has been doing some important work which
met with.
in translations for the Hawaiian Board. gazed. Ruwenzori connects the heart Mandeville's Christians
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Ballads and Poems from the Pacific
by Francis Sinclair. Second Edition,
12m0., pp. 302. London 18S9.
The author of this little book has lived
in these, and visited otherislands of the
Pacific. These poems are largely concerned with other parts of the world;
but some of them are richly redolent of
Pacific lands and seas, where
"The long white rollers, beating on the reef
Made deep, wild music; and the landward breeze
Breathing so low as scarce to stir a leaf
Bore the long boom back o'er the sleeping seas;
And from each peak (high clothed in deepest green,
E'en to the summit) there did always flash,
Swift leaping streams of purest silver sheen."
There are songs of battle by sea and
by land, full offire and dash: Thereare
songs of the chase, of the voyage, of Australian bush, Nevada canyon, and Scottish heather.
There are tributes to
Gordon and Garibaldi, and the ill fated
Prince Imperial. There are warm words
of denunciation for the mal-treatment of
islanders by civilized visitors. One ballad on "Blackbirding" is a most vigoroj ; poetical expose of the kidnapping of
islanders, now we believe? suppressed.
This poet writes with warmth of heart,
with worthy aspiration, with worship of
the noble and worthy, and scorn of the
base and inhuman. The rhythm and
melody are of high order. The wordpicturing is good. In another column
we gjve one of the rich spiritual songs
in this book. The poems are all short.
The book as a whole, is entertaining,
not less than uplifting and inspiring.
The "Hale-o Keawe," at Honaunau, Hawaii.
(From the Maile
VVreath.)
The "Hale o Keawe" or "house of
Keawe", was a kind of mausoleum for
the departed kings and princes of Hawaii.
It was situated on a rocky point,
south of Honaunau Bay, three or four
miles south of Kealakekua, adjoining
the famous City of Refuge or "Puuhonua on the north.
It was said to have been built by Kanuha, a son of Keawe 11, king of Hawaii, probably before the year 1700 A.D.
for the safe keeping of the deified bones
of hisfather and those ofhis descendants.
So great was its sanctity that it remained undisturbed for nearly ten years after
the abolition of idolatry, and the general
destruction of idol temples in 1819.
the front and at each end about 24 feet
wide. A number of hideous wooden
images were placed at intervals on the
fence all around, and at the south-east
end of the enclosure twelve of them were
ranged in a semi-circle in grim array,
"as if perpetual guardians of the mighty
dead reposing in the adjoining tomb".
They stood on pedestals from three to
ten feet in height, the chief deity being
in the centre. A large pile of decaying
offerings lay before each of the images.
Mr. Ellis and his companions were refused admittance within the house, and
were told that it was kapu lon. On peeping in they saw a row of images, some
of wood elaborately carved, and others
of wicker work covered with red feathers,
with gaping mouth lined with sharks'
teeth, and mother-of-pearl eyes. Under
their powerful protection lay numerous
bundles of human bones (unihipili), tied
up with sennit made of cocoanut fibre,
and decorated with red feathers, together
with rich shawls and other valuable
articles.
As we learn from a memorandum
made by Mr. Chamberlain, "At the setting of every post and the placing of
every rafter, and at the thatching of
every "wa" (or intervening space), a
human sacrifice had been offered."
Human sacrifices had also been offered
for each chief whose remains were
deposited there, at each stage of the process of consecration, viz.; at the removal
of the flesh, at the putting up of the
bones, at the putting on of the tapa, at
the winding on of the sennit, etc.
VISIT OF THE "BLONDE".
Two years later, in July 1825, Lord
Byron and the other officers of the
British frigate Blonde (which had
brought back the remains of Liholiho
and his queen from England), visited
the place, accompanied by Kuakini, alias
Gov. Adams, and Naihe.
The artist, Mr. Dampier, made a
drawing of the sanctuary, an engraving
from which was published in the report
of the voyage.
This picture and their description of
the place agree very closely with those
made by Mr. Ellis.
By the order of Kaahumanu and Kalanimoku, the officers of the Blonde were
allowed to remove nearly all of the idols
and some of the other relics deposited in
the house of Keawe, and they are probably now in England.
May, 1890
affected and shed tears, but her husband
was stern and silent.
A few months later, Kaahumanu visited Kapiolani, and resolved to put an end
to the superstitions connected with the
place. By their orders the venerated
deified bones were removed, deposited
in two large coffins, and interred in a
secret cave at Kaawaloa, where they remained for more than thirty years.
Mr. Chamberlain made a list of the
names of the twenty-three chiefs, whose
bones were then removed, and stated
that five or six more were brought over
from the sacred "house of Liloa" in
Waipio.
The house and ferice were entirely demolished, and the sacred Kauila rafters
were used in building a government
house on the site of Hackfeld & Co.'s
building, which was therefore called
"Ka hale kauila".
REMOVAL OF THE BONES TO HONOLULU.
In January 1858 Kamehameha IV.,
accompanied by a numerous retinue,
made a tour of the windward islands in
the British sloop-of-war, Vixen, Captain
Meacham, arriving at Kaawaloa January
24th, 1858.
On the following night the venerable
kahu or guardian of the secret burial
cave, was ordered to remove the stones
that concealed the entrance. The coffins
were then brought out by torch-light,
and carried on board of»the man-of-war,
which brought them to Honolulu, where
they were consigned to the care of Gov.
Kekuanaoa.
No account of this transaction, as
far as I know, has ever appeared in
print. The Vixen with the royal party
on board arrived in Honolulu February
12th, and Captain Meacham died on the
17th, after an illness of only three days.
It was universally believed by the
natives that his death was caused by
the displeasure of the akuas or departed
spirits, whose mortal remains had been
disturbed.
After the completion of the present
Mausoleum in Nuuanu, on the night of
October 30th, 1865, the coffins of the
former royal personages of Hawaii nei,
including those brought from Kaawaloa,
were removed to it in an imposing torchlight procession.
It is to be hoped that their repose will
not be disturbed again. "Requiescant
in pace!"
W. D. A.
Names of the chiefs whose bones were
INTERMENT OF THE BONES AT KAAWALOA.
removed
ELLIS' ACCOUNT.
from the "Hale o Keawe".
As is recorded in Mrs. Judd's book, she
It was described by Rev. Wm. Ellis, visited the "Hale o Keawe"
in 1829, in
IN ONE COFFIN.
IN THE OTHER COFFIN
who visited it in July 1823, and made a company with Naihe and. Kapiolani. It
Keohokuma
Keawe
careful drawing of it, of which an engrav- was still "surrounded by its enclosure of Okua
Kumukoa
ing is published in his narrative of his hideous wooden idols and no woman Umi-oopa
Lonoikahaupu
tour around Hawaii.
Hukihe
had ever been allowed to enter its conse- Keawe-luaole
ka peteaumoku Kekoamano
It was a compact building, measuring crated precincts. Our heroic Kapiolani Keawe-a
Kuaialii
Keawe-akanuha
24 feet by 16, constructed of the most led the way, and we entered the enclos- KaaloS
Niula
and
durable timber,
thatched with ti ure." The bones of departed chiefs were Lonoakolii
Kowainiulani
Lonoamoana
leaves.
arranged around the room, but the idols Kaleioku
*
Lonohonuakini
It was surrounded with a paling of were gone. Fragments of offerings were Kalaimamahu
Kaoleioku
Ahaula
cocoanut logs, leaving a paved area in strewed about.
Kapiolani was much
Okanaloaikaiwilewa
MR.
�Christianity at Yale.
Vale College, founded nearly two centuries ago under the shadow of a faithful church by a band of educated Puritan
ministers, in the process of its expansion
to a great university of 1,500 students,
has not by any means lost sight of its
original aim to develop the highest
type of character, and make the most
useful men, and- deeming moral and religious instruction, essential to the
development of such tharacter and such
manhood, it has always made provision
for such instruction. With the growth
of the times and its Own ever-widening
sphere of influence, it has grown in its
spiritual conceptions and in the methods
of best meeting its responsibilities in this
direction. Becoming increasingly cosmopolitan and receiving within its unsectarian walls, students of every clime
and every creed, it has wisely abstained
from imposing any creed even the
broadest on any one, yet at the same
time it has taught, both by precept and
example a high morality and simple
spirituality. In the development of the
intellect it has by no means forgotten
the needs of the soul.
One of the most encouraging indications of university education in this
rationalistic age w is the recent founding
at Vale of a Chair of Biblical Study, so
that the Bible as a classic, as a great
historical factor in the growth of the
world, may stand on the. same plane of
advantage as the great works of Greek
and Roman Literature. And this Chair
is by no means a sinecure. It is
worthily filled by one of the ablest and
most enthusiastic of American Biblical
scholars, who adds to his scholarship
the rare ability of successfully imparting
his knowledge, and awakening the enthusiasm of his students. The classes
in English Bible study quickly filled up
to overflowing, and now number in the
neighborhood of 500, and it is intelligent
study, not child's play. Besides this
there are large classes in Messianic
prophecy, both in the English Bible and
the original Hebrew and a course oflectures on the Hebrew Psalter, a course
so popular that it is difficult to procure
seats, though they are delivered in the
largest Hall in the University.
In each of these courses, if I may
speak from my own experience, there
has been a wonderful revivifying of the
old passages familiar from childhood,
yet never known nor understood in
half their force and meaning. Such interpretation commarrds respect for the
Bible and whets anew the edge of the
weapons of Truth, which for most of us
are apt to grow a little dull.
In the midst of the University buildings stands a commodious and richly
appointed Chapel where devotional exercises are held every morning, con-
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President Dwight, attendance on which
is compulsory. On Sunday a preaching
service is conducted by the same Divine,
or by sonic distinguished preacher from
New York or other adjoining city, the
object being to present Christ and His
teachings in a fresh, living and powerful
form, so that they may appeal to the
manly and receptive minds of intelligent
y6uth. From timeto time prominent and
successful Evangelists are secured, who
speak to crowded audiences with great
effect. The term Chapel may in a sense
be misleading, for it is not a chapel but
a thoroughly organized Church with a
very considerable permanent member
ship of the faculty and their families, into which any of the students are received as to a Spiritual home. The pastoral
care extends to the whole College, and
a spirit of personal interest and personal
contact is fostered which does much to
obviate the dangers of CoHege life.
One of the most interesting and helpful developments of recent years in connection with the university is the organization and means of effectiveness of the
Y. M. C. A. Wealthy friends have
erected and equipped what is known as
Dwight Hall, one of the finest buildings
on the whole campus where every legitimate want of-Y. M. C. A. work is supplied. Richly appointed reading rooms
and library, class prayer-meeting rooms
comfortably fitted with fire-places, easy
chairs, rich windows, etc., and a large
convocation Hall with organ, etc., fitted
•for the large prayer-meetings and lectures that form a part of the work and
advantages of the association; these are
some of the privileges that may be en-,
joyed by any member of the University.
In the matter of the City Mission
Work the Divinity School naturally
takes the lead. In various parts of the
city, notably in the poorer, more crowded and criminal sections, active and
effective missions are being conducted
with a view to elevating and redeerqing
the people socially, intellectually and
morally. For this purpose meetings are
held every evening in the week, partly
religious, partly instructive and partly
to furnish recreation. Out of these missions churches are developed in due
time, which become veritable oases in
the desert, and which serve as almost
the only salutary agency in those neg-
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tion, and needs. Among others Polynesia is not forgotten, "your humble servant," by virtue of childhood acquaintance -with the Isles of the Sea, being
chosen leader of it. The immediate result of the formation of these bands, as
might have been predicted, is an increased number of applications to the
American Board for commissions to
the foreign field, and the remote result
will be a wide-spread interest and know-
ledge concerning foreignmissionsamong
the churches under the guidance of
those who remain in the Home field.
This brief statement of facts may
serve as a suflicent answer to the insinuation contained in the current phrase
"Vale Rationalism". —J. M. Lydgate.
Customs Report for 1890.
We are indebted to the Collector-General for a copy of his last Annual Report,
from which we cull the following items
of interest:
Customs Receipts .for
$
550,010.16
•1889
.'
3,867.53
Increase over last year.
44,997.48
Decrease in two years..
190,339.11
Increase in ten years...
350,974.76
fifteen years
The values of imports,
5,438,790.63
1889
887,903.17
Increase one year
1,695,812.24
ten years
"
"
" fifteen years...
"
Values of exports in 1889
..
4,252,605.31
14,039,941.40
Increase in one year.
2,J36,542.64
" ten years... 10,258,223.43
fifteen years 11,911,882.71
121,083 tons.
Export of sugar, 1889
3,139
Increase in one year
49,755
five years
96,572
ten years
"
We have twenty coasting steamers
aggregating 3,772 tons capacity.
For many years oilr exports have more
than doubled our imports. Why ? Because a majority of our Plantations are
owned by non-residents, chiefly in the
United States. Americans receive and
spend most of the profits on our sugar.
Commercially, we are an outlying farm
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of the United States.
True reverence for God includes both
fear and love—fear, to keep him in our
eye; love, to enthrone hjm in the heart;
lected portions of the city.
Aside from this work there is scarcely fear, to avoid what may offend; love, to
a Sunday School, or young people's so- yield a prompt and willing service; fear,
ciety in the city which is not in some to regard God as a witness and judge;
way indebted to these same students, love, to cleave to Him as a friend and
who are always ready to do whatever fatrjer; fear, <o render us watchful and
they can for the good work, and that circumspect; love, to make us active and
from an inherent desire not in the least resolute; love, to keep fear from being
dependent on any external influence of servile or distrustful; fear, to keep love
the faculty or the City Churches.
from being forward or secure; and both
A significant new departure, sponta- springing from one root, a living faith in
formneous in the School has been the
the infinite and ever-living God.—Cope.
ation within the walls of Mission Bands
for the purpose of making a systematic' It is hard to tell which is the easiest
study of the various foreign mission —to go forward 'at a revival, or backducted by the venerable and revered fields of the world, their history, condi- ward when the revival is over.
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Gilbert Bible Translation Finished.
On the evening of Friday; April 11th,
a large company of neighbors and friends
were assembled at the residence of Rev.
Hiram Bingham, "Gilbertina," at Punahou, to congratulate him on his completion of the translation of the Bible
into the language of the Gilbert Islands,
a work begun more than thirty years
ago. The members of the Hawaiian
Board, some twelve in number, occupied
Mr. Bingham's study, together with Mr.
8.. and his assistants in the work. In
the parlor adjoining together with the
verandah, were assembled the remainder
of the guests, over fifty in number.
Mr. Bingham had that morning translated the last verse of Malachi, in the
presence of the Committee on Publications, assisted by his native Pandit,
Moses Kaureand his wife, and especially by Mrs. Bingham, who has discussed
every verse of the translation with her
husband. Photographs of the group
were taken, in pleasant perpetuation of
the scene of the completion of the great
undertaking which Mr. Bingham spoke
of as having been "the dream of his
youth."
At about 8 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Hyde
opened the exercises of the evening by
reading a historical statement written
by Mr. Bingham. It appears that he
had completed the New Testament in
1873, having begun it in 1859, meantime
suffering serious interruptions from prostration of health. In 1883 he began the
translation of the Old Testament, from
the original Hebrew, as required by the
Bible Society. In this, he has been assisted by Moses Kaure, a native of Tarawa, captured in childhood by the people of Apaiang from a raid of marauding
savages, and with his wife, educated in
Mr. B.s household at Apaiang.' Three
copies of the Old Testament in Mr.
Kaure's manuscript were exhibited, in
excellent chirography, written primarily
from dictation.
About one half of the Old Testament
was printed and put into the hands of
the people, prior to 1887, when' a long
interruption from sickness occurred.
The remaining half has been translated
during the past two years, with the increased facility acquired by the workers.
In all this work Mrs. Bingham has been
a mainstay, being as her husband stated, a "born linguist," and accomplished
in Greek and Hawaiian, as well "as in
the Gilbert language. With such an efficient aid, the three hours each day
which was all that the state of tbjp translator's eyes would permit, have sufficed
for the completion of the task. We presume that other hours were occupied
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with thought and discussion of doubtful
expressions. It has been our privilege
to share occasionally in such a discussion, and we have been deeply impressed
with the high and accurate scholarship
of the two chief workers, noting also the
superior facilities enjoyed in the way of
commentaries and versions, as we
thought how we used to see Fathers
Bingham and Bishop work some fiftyfivo years ago, mainly with the help of
a Latin Rosenmueller, alongside of the
Hebrew Bible. We are certain that the
Gilbert Bible is a version of rare accuracy and precision.
After the historical statement, Mr.(
Bingham formally donated to the Hawaiian Board as trustees, a Hxwaiian
Government Bond of one thousand dollars, the six per cent, interest of the
same to be used by them-to promote the
distribution and sale of the Bible to the
people of the Gilbert Islands. This
Bund represents the accumulated interest
in Savings Bank of the sum of two hundred dollars presented as a personal
gift some twenty years ago to Mr. and
Mrs. B. by English traders who had
married native wives educated in the
Bingham household. This money has
certainly not been "buried in a napkin."
Congratulatory Resolutions were then
voted by the Board, together with a
formal acceptance of the trust, and approval of the disposition of the three
manuscripts of the half of the O. T., one
to Moses Kaure, one to Mr. Bingham
for the press, and one to be deposited
with the Board, in case of accident.
Short addresses followed from the
President of the Board, Hon. A. F. Judd,
and from Mr. T. Rain Walker, British
Vice-Consul, as a leading member of
the Anglican Church. Justice L. McCully then made a longer address of
much felicity, closing with the presentation in behalf of a number of friends, to
Mr. Bingham, of a valuable gold watch
and chain with suitable inscription, to
MrS. Bingham of a brooch with gold
bible pendant, and to Mr. and Mrs.
Kaure, of a small purse of gold. These
gifts were totally unexpected by the recipients, and will be to them a visible
token of the donors' sympathy in the
completion of their great task.
The thankful mood of the assembly
voiced itself in "Praise God from Whom
all Blessings Flow." Ice cream and
cake were then enjoyed, and the company parted, after a delightful evening.
It has very rarely been the task of any
one man himself to accomplish the translation of the entire Bible. Of the Versions made in hundreds of pagan languages, the work has usually been shared by several persons, as it was in Hawaii, sixty years ago. We believe that
it has not been often that more or better
work has been put into such a translation than by our accomplished friends
the Binghams. We need not here speak
of their twenty years heroic endurance
of hardship and peril among the heathen.
I iiidyf i ■
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Mrs. Rebecca Howard Hitchcock.
IN MEMORIAM.
This beloved missionary Mother passed to her heavenly rest on the morning
of April 10th at Hilo, Hawaii, after a
short illness, being in her 82d year, and
the 52d of her missionary life.
Mrs. Hitchcock, nee Rebecca Howard,
was born at Owasco, Cayuga Co., N. V.,
Dec. 2, 180*; was married Aug. 26, 1831,
to Rev. Harvey Rexford Hitchcock, and
embarked with him at New Bedford Nov.
26, 1831, on the Averick, in company
with Messrs. Alexander, Armstrong and
others, of which large company Mrs.
Armstrong, now in California, is the last
survivor. Mr. and Mrs. H. were soon
stationed on Molokai, where they lived
and wrought a great work, until Mr.
Hitchcock's death Aug. 29, 1855. For
many years Mrs. H. has lived at Hilo,
the residence of her sons, Judge David
H. Hitchcock, Mr. Edw. G. Hitchcock,
Sheriff of Hawaii, and latterly, Prof. H.
R. Hitchcock, late principal of Lahainaluna Seminary.
During her twenty-three years of very
active and toilsome service on Molokai,
Mrs. Hitchcock was a great power among
the people for their conversion to Christ
and for their mosal elevation. Her personal influence with the women throughout the island was something very exMr. and Mrs. H. were
traordinary.
favored by the absence from their field
of most of those adverse foreign influences which neutralized so much of the
labors of others. But much of their peculiar success must be imputed to a
special personal magnetism, allied to an
affectionate and tireless zeal for the
people's good.
During her later life, dear "Grandma' "
I litchcock has been marked for her benignant presence, and affectionate kindness of spirit, as well as zeal for the
Lord's work and cause. From time to
time she has been a most welcome guest
in our Honolulu homes, as one who
brought with her a gracious and cheering
spiritual atmosphere.
She passed away in the presence of
her sons and their wives. A large circle
of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered to lay her mortal remains to rest in Halai Hill Cemetery,
in proximity to those of Fathers and
Mothers Lyman and Coan.
The bee is our example, for she builds
house, but fetches all the material
from abroad, and it is from the flowers
of the garden and not from herself that
she procures the honey with which she
stores her cells. True believers get all
the substance and sweetness of their
hopes from the flowers of the promises,
and dare not live upon themselves or
anything that they can do or be.—C. H.
a
Spurgeon.
�A New Sailor's Home.
Steps have been taken by the Trustees of the Sailor's Home for the erection of a new building, in place of the
old one which was removed some three
years ago. The new lot on the Esplanade granted by the government in exchange was accepted. About fifteen
thousand dollars are now in the hands
of the Trustees. Some five thousand
more will be required for the building.
On April 2'2d, about forty-five ladies
of the city met at Y. M. C. A. Hall,
and_were addressed by Mr. F. W.
Damon on the subject of raising money
for the furnishing of the new Home.
The plan of a Nautical Fair was adopted,
and committees appointed, on which are
names of prominent ladies of different
churches and nationalities.
Since the closing of the old Home,
the need and usefulness of such an institution has been increasingly felt. The
object is one which needs no urgent
commendation to our citizens. It has
long been established in the public mind
as. one of our most useful lines of bene-
ficence.
Rev. C. W. Sherman (Meth. Ep.)
who has sojourned among us for some
two years, took passage with Mrs. Sher*man by the last steamer for Australia,
where they purpose for a while to reside.
Mrs. Sherman received tokens of appreciation from her large class of ladies in
painting. Mr. Sherman, though in impaired health from a wound at Port
Hudson (the "Dark Brigade" battle)
has done some excellent work here for
Chinese and seamen.
Mr. Sayford.
This gentleman is expected to land
among us to-morrow, to hold evangelistic meetings here, under the auspices of
the Y. M. C. A. In anticipation.of his
arrival, we would extend to him a most
earnest welcome. But this word welcome covers a very small part of what
we feel of desire and hope. From what
little we have heard, we believe that he
possesses a good degree of that rare and
divine gift of kindling in other souls the
heavenly flame. May Christian souls
here welcome him with earnest longing
for the Power of the Divine Spirit; with
hearts gladly open to receive the Heavenly impartation; and with eager willingness to put away all that might hinder
or repress.
THE FRIEND.
Rev. E. T. Doane.
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Volume 48, No. 5.]
Monthly Record of Events.
April ist.—Cabinet conference with inWe have once more among us, after
vited
legislators and others on the proeleven years, this honored missionary.
posed revised Treaty with the United
He has grown aged with toil and priva- States.
tion, and with his active and prudent
2nd. —Arrival of steamers Oceanic from
labor to protect the weak Ponape church- Hongkong and Yamashiro Maru from
es against the effects of Spanish inter- Yokohama, the former en route to San
ference. He is just now quite prostrated Francisco and the latter for this port with
Schooner Caterina
by illness of some months continuance, i,060 immigrants.the cable between
engaged in laying
Oahu
but seems to be mending; and we hope, and Molokai; at
9.45 a. m. reports "fourwill soon be capable of personally ap- teen miles cable laid in Oahu Channel.
pearing in public, and talking of some ol Fair weather, signals perfect." In the
his peculiar experiences. No man living evening a Haw was located seventeen miles
from Koko Head.—The mortuary report
has seen more, or worked harder among
for March shows a total of 73, an unthe savages of the Caroline Islands than fortunately large gain over the same month
this energetic and heroic missionary. the past five years, Hawaiians being the
Nor has anyone had an equal personal principal victims to the number of 52.
influence there, save Mr. Sturges and
3rd.—Custom House Report tables for
past quarter show a valuation of
the
Mr. Logan.
for domestic produce.—OpiMr. Doane's name recently was for a um seizure among goods just landed per
while one of the most conspicuous S. S. Oceanic. Farewell reception to T.
among missionaries, by reason of. his H. Davies, Esq at the Y. M. C A. Hall.
4th. —Good Friday.—Arrival of steamers
captivity among the Spaniards. As the Australia
from San Francisco and Marimost influential Protestant at Ponape, posa from the Colonies.
he was arrested, and after a protracted
sth. —Maui Telephone Company inaugconfinement on a war-ship, was taken urates its service.
to Manilla, where on the energetic pro6th. —Easter Sunday; special services at
testations of the U. S. Consul, he was all the churches, several of which were
released and restored to his home at beautiful in ff ral decorations.
7th. —Supreme Court term opens.—RePonape. During his absence, and the
R. H. Liliuokalani at the
removal of his restraining influence, the ception by H.
palace to a number of visiting strangers
natives rebelled against the reckless ex- and others. Return of the
Yamashiro
actions of the Spaniards, and massacred Maru to Japan.
the Governor and all on shore. By
Bth.—ln the contested case of J. N.
means of the devoted exertions of Messrs. I'aikuli, representative for the district of
Doane and Rand in persuading and Koolaupoko, the court declares the elechis seat vacated.—First
pacifying the natives, they were led to tion invalid and
performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's
submit, and peace was restored.
opera "Mikado" at the Music Hall by
Mr. Oldham, who came to take care local amateur talent to a crowded house.
of Mr. Doane while sick, is a resident of —Residence of Mr. J. Bowler, Kingftreet
Ponape, converted to ChrisJ by the burglarized of considerable coin, jewelry,
etc.
former's influence. Capt. Worth was
9th. —More rain for a change, one staanother marked instance of the same tion registering
3.12 inches for this a. m.
happy influence reaching the wayward
10th. —Upon a statement of facts presons of Christian homes, in their wanton sented to the Supreme Court by the Cabroamings, and turning them into active inet, touching an important Constitutional
servants of the Lord and Savior. These question, the Court holds, that where the
excellent Christian men can tell how they Cabinet is obliged to take action, or the
also once reviled the name of "mission- King is required to act upon the advice
ary," which they now hold in affection- of the Cabinet, "that such action and such
ate regard.
advice is to be that of the majority thereof; hence, the Attorney General's advice
to the King not to s"ign Major's Hebbard's
Religious Freedom in Brazil.
commission as colonel of the volunteer
By a proclamation of the Provincial forces, as nominated and advised by the
Government dated Jan. 7th, absolute majority of the Cabinet was unsound.—
freedom of worship, church organization, Second rendering of the opera of "Mikado"
and church erection is established in to another crowded house.
Federal and'
the Brazilian Republic.
nth. —The Australia takes a large
State authorities are prohibited from freight and passenger list for San Francismaking any distinctions on account of co. —Social gathering at residence of Rev.
religion. Patronage is abolished. The H. Bingham in commemoration of the
Government will continue the salaries completion of bis translation of the bible
now paid to the Roman Catholic priests. into the Gilbert Islands language.
—
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THE FRIEND.
May, 1890.
12th.—The baseball season opens with.
Gilbert Islands, per Morning Star, April 27—Rer.
Marine Journal. E From
T Doane, Paaluhi and child, Luke la and wife, Mahoc
Honolulus vs. Stars before a large gatherand son.
ing, but showery weather stops the game.
DEPARTURES.
PORT OF HONOLULU.—APRIL.
15th.—Arrival of the Alameda from
For San Francisco, per Oceanic, Apr. 2—C Walters.
ARRIVALS.
hours, having
San Francisco, 6 days, 7
For San Francisco, per Mariposa, Apr. 5—T H Davies,
T Clive Davies, Mrs C H Clark and child, H L Smith, E
being detained four days waiting for the 2—S S Oceanic, from Hongkong and Yokohama.
Cole, A Homer, Mrs J W Colville, C W Crocker, Edgar
X
Jap S S Yamashiro Maru, Brown, 13 days from YokoEnglish mails.
Crocker, Miss W Sweet, H Waterhouse, G V Format! and
hama.
wife,
H Baker and too in transit.
S Nipsic, Lyons, from Hilo.
i6tb.—lnvestigations, for some time 3—UAmS bk
Velocity, Martin, 88 days from Hongkong.
For Yokohama, per Yamashiro Maru Apr. 7—Miss
of
the
bar
to
the
of
Honolulu
past,
port
is
Am bk Ceylon, Calhoun, 15 days from San Francisco. Young, Miss Albro, Rev Archdeacon Shaw and wife and J
S-S Australia, Houdlette 7 days from San Fran- Frost.
revealing a depth of 9 feet of sand to 4—Haw
cisco.
mud without striking coral rock as expectFor San Francisco, per Australia, Apr. 11—H Goodwin
S
Am S Mariposa, Hayward,— days from the Colonies.
Am sch Mary H Thomas, Smith, 24 d tys from San and wife, Mrs W F dc Forrest, Mrs A Lusk, George Ross,
ed, so that the prospect of deepening the
Mrs Dr Lung, Mrs Lt Karmony and child, Miss Lewis,
Francisco.
Miss F B StOW*, J N Raymond, J T Merrill, wife an«
entrance to the harbor seems quite feasi- 7—Ger bk G N Wilcox, Kasch, 15 days .from San Fran- children,
J W Whiting and wife, C S Noyes and daughtei,
cisco.
ble.
Mrs
Chamberlain, Mrs Hardwick, Miss Chamberlain, T W
12—Am bktne W H Dimond, Drew, IQ% days from San
Patterson
and wife, Rev J Morris and wife, Hy Chang, H
Francisco.
17th.—A Cabinet council meeting setAm bk S C Allen, Thompson, 17 days from San Fran- b' Glade, wife, 7 children, and nurse, F X Moore, Mrs D
tles upon May 21st as opening day for the
Manifee, LT Valentine, C J Ludwigsen, wife and child,
ciico.
Mrs E latum, Mrs W G Hannum and child, Mrs Seiburt,
wh brig W H Meyer, en route for the Artie.
Legislature.—Annual election of officers 13—Am
Mrs J C Spalding, E H Bailey. A X Marchant, wife and
Am schr Olga, Rodin, 18 days from San Francisco.
and social of the Y. M. C. A. at their hall. 16—Am bktne John Worster, Johnson, 65 days'froin New child, E Keil, Ed Kverrett and wife, W Bailey, W W
Goodale, E S Taylor, T R Woolsey, Mrs W J Dutton and
Castle.
18th.—Deathof Hon. C. H. Judd, at
Am bk Caibarien, Perkins, '69 days from New Castle. 3 children, P N Remillard, AT Hart well. Captain H W
Lyons,
Captain Moke, Miss E Spalding, Miss Remillard,
days
S
69
from
San
Francisco.
Alameda,
Morse,
Am S
Kualoa. —The W. G. Hall takes away a 17—Am
Miss Merserole. F M Lewis, T Lillie, C W Sewell, Mrs
sch Allen A Stoge, 17 days from Humboldt.
Hathway,
Mrs Stephen Rand, Miss A M Prescott, H S
sch
Hubert
from
Port
Lewers,
Ptnhallow,
Am
27 days
large party to "do" the volcano.
Dixon, Misses M and M J Thompson, Mrs Sewell, Miss J
Townsend.
Spurgin,
Prof
Donaldson, Miss A Kimball, Mrs F H
Sosselyn,
days
School
20—Am
bk
from
Boston
Brewer,
John D
pupils propose a
19th.—Royal
Am bktne Modoc, from New Castle, en rout; to S.,n Bishop, Miss Bishop, Lieut Crocker, A Ascheim, Mrs
jubilee celebration of their institution this
Crocker and child, S G Little, wife, daughter and maid,
Francisco.
k Lady Lampson, Sodargren, 19 days from San Master J Linder, W A Whaley, SE Ehrlich, wife and
year.—Baseball season opens in earnest, 21— Haw
child, Miss M Melville, D H Whitterspoon, H Gumphery,
Francisco
Kamehamehas vs. Hawaiis, 15 to 3.
22—Am bk C D Bryant, Jacobson, 17 days from San Fran- wife and child, J Mahen, M Muniz and wife, T Carsonand
wife, M Brooks, H Bradley, Mrs W R Chitlon and five
cisco.
20th. —Kaumakapili Church Choir, as- 23—Am bk Forest_Queen, Winding, 19 daysfrom !~an.Fran- children, J G Tueger. E Wallace, X Hiashi, N Muna, N
H Bradley, Mrs P Bugge, J G Morris and child, J Silver,
cisco.
sisted by pupils of the Kawaiahao Semwife and seven children, O Hans and wife, J Lnos
and
Am bk Pak Wan, Smith, days from Melbourne.
daughter,
Morning
an
Easter
service.
27—Miss
bktne
from
J Fernandez, Geo Hunter, A L Creicel, George
Garland,
praise
days
Stm
inary indulge in
Star,
Francis, J M McAndrews, Mrs N Schwartz, son and
Gilbert Islands.
22nd —Quite a-gathering of ladies met
Am bk Til lie Baker, Catty, bl% days from Hongkong. daughter.
For San Francisco, per S G Wilder, Apr. IS—Miss Ad"
at the Y. M. C. A. Hall to consider and
DEPARTURES.
!er, P H Lovejov, Mrs White, Miss Taylor, Mrs Orloff and
take necessary steps to aid the new Sailor's
Armstrong Smitli.
bk Jas A Cheston, Plumb, for Port Towosend.
Home project.
It was voted to hold a I—Am
For San F'r\ncisco, per Sonoma, Apr. 16—J A Lyle, wife
I—S S Oceanic, for San Francisco.
nautical fair in the latter part part of the 3—Am bktne Discovery, McNeil, for San Francisco.
child, and Miss Roberts.
Townsend.
Excelsior,
Soderstrom, for Port
Am tern
For the Colonies, per Alameda, Apr, 16—C W Sherman
year, and a picnic in July to obtain funds 6—Am
S S Mariposa, Hayward, for San Francisco.
and wife, I R Burns, Rev L Curlsen, A R Barclay, J Ash,
for furnishing the Home.—The tug .EUu
Br bk Deanfield, Irvine, for San Francisco.
W P Cole, J S Cotterell, J Lurick, J F Melantliy and wife,
Am wh bk E F Herriman, Brooks, for the Artie.
ThusCook and 68 passengers in transit.
which left port on the 20th in the interest
Am wh bk Tamerlane, Shockley, for the Artie.
7—Jap S S Yamishiro Mam, Young, for Yokohama.
For San Francisco, per C O Whitmore, Apr. 22—James
of the island cable, returned with portions B—U
S S Mohican. Shepard, for Samoa.
Campbell.
of the fished up cable.
11—HawS S Australia, Houdlette, for SanFrancisco.
For San Francisco, per George N Wilcox, Apr. 22—8
Am bktne Planter, Griffiths, for San Francisco.
and H Lever.
bktne S G Wilder, Griffiths, for San Francisco.
24th. —Anniversary exercises and social IS—Am
bk Sonoma, Lee, for San Francisco.
of the Y. M. C. A., particulars elsewhere. 16—Am
F"or San Francisco, per Alden Bessie, Apr. 24 Mrs W
Am S S Alameda, Morse, for theColonies
S Goodfellow, F M English, Mrs E E Potter, Arthur
bk Caibarien, Perkins, for San Francisco.
—Death, after a brief illness, of Deputy 17—Am
Goodfellow,
M A Potter, F.liot Potter.
Haw bk W B Godfrey, Dabel, for San Francisco.
Postmaster-General David Manaku.
Am tern Oceania Vance, Anderson, for San Francisco.
For San Francisco, per S N Ca«le, Apr. 25—Mrs Jane
19—H B M S Champion, Le Clair, for Hawaii.
Eberhardt, Mrs James Lyle and child, Miss Mary Lyle,
25th. —Brilliant reception by Mr. and 22—Am
bk C O Whitmore, Ward, Sot San Francisco.
Mrs Riley, Miss Riley, and C V Sturdevant.
Ger bk G N Wilcox, Rasch, for San Francisco.
Mrs. B. F. Dillingham at "Woodlawn" to
For San Francisco, per W H Dimond, Apr. 29 S Hogan
Am bktne Modoc, for San Francisco.
and N Kara.
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Allardt and daughter. 23—Am bk Enoch Talbot,khodes, for Adelaide.
bk Alden Besse, Howard, for Saa Francisco.
26. —The Advertiser publishes the pro- 24—Am
25—Am bktne S N Castle, Huhbard, for San Francisco.
—Am bktne W H Dimond, Drew, for San Francisco.
posed Hawaiian and United States treaty, 2fl
MARRIAGES.
30—Ambk John Worster, Groth, for Port Townsend.
and after all the bowlings and prognosticaHEWETT-ASCHELMAN-In Honolulu, April 6th, by
the Rev Alexander Mackintosh, A M Hewett to Pauline
tions of loss of independence, the
Aschelman.
PASSENGERS.
fail
to
"chronics"
find the "nigger in the
WILSON-CUNNINGHAM-In this city, April 22d, by
ARRIVALS.
the Right Rev the Bishop of Olba, Miss Clare J Cunningwoodpile."—Kamehamehas vs. Stars, n
From Yokohama, per Yamashiro" Maru, April 2—Archham of Honolulu, to Mr. J R Wilson of Hilo.
to 9. —I. O. O. F. anniversary picnic at deacon Shaw and Mrs Shaw,
and 1,060 Japanese immi- MEIER—MIST—In this city, April 29, by the Rev AlexManana, Ewa. Special trains of the O. grants.
ander Mackintosh, F W Meier, of Kauai, to Miss ConFrom the Colonies, per Mariposa, April 4—Miss M
stance Mist of this city.
R. & L. Co., to accommodate a large Thompson,
Miss M j Thompson, Mrs A L Sewell, C W
and
9
the
Sewell,
Nicholls,
steerage.
D
R
in
party.
San Francisco, per Australia, April 4—L J Levey,
BIRTHS.
27th. —Arrival of the missionary packet I From
H Aopper and wife, Com Felix McCurley, Miss Williams,
Mrs R Lewers, Miss A Archer, Mrs F M tireen, J W Mc- KE^ECH— At Waikiki, April 6th, tothe wife of A W Keech,
Morning Star, from Micronesia.
a* son.
Guire, Miss M Hopper, Miss E Hopper, M Louisson, J R
28th.—The King returns from Hawaii Burns, Hon Paul Neumann, Miss Eva Neumannand maid,
DOWSETT—In Honolulu, April 14th, tothe wife of J M
S G Little, wife, daughter and maid, Mrs Dr Brodie, Capt
a son.
Dowsett,
by H. B. M. S. Champion.
McKenna, Miss Dora Medan, Miss Kmma Medan,
Honolulu, April 15th, to the wife of Thomas
iames
liss Marion More, J S Emorson, J C Lane, D LS Thomp- CAREY—At
29th.—Promotion of Justices Bickerton son, J Snider, C J Lane, Carl Campbell, Ralph C Ward, Carey, a son.
and Dole.—Meier-Mist wedding at St. and OS in the steerage.
From San Francisco, per Alameda, April 15—Walter
DEATHS.
Andrew's Cathedral, and afternoon recep- Adrian,
Mrs Allardt, Miss Allaidt, Fred J Atwood, Miss
tion at Beretania cottage prior to depart- Lillie Atwood, Miss M D Beach, F C Behrend,
Miss M L MOLI.KR-At Kealia, Kauai, April 7, Holger Moller, a
native of Denmark.
I W Bigger, S T Browne, H C Bolten, lames
ure for their Kauai home.—Friends of Blachly,
Bright, Mrs Hannah Burke, Miss M M Carson, Frank
Pauoa Valley, April 12th, Mrs Catherine
baseball form an Association and secure Cleaves, Miss Lizzie Linghara, Charles A Davis and wife, SMITH-In
Smith, age 77. Mother of Mrs A Long, Mrs I. 1 orbcrt,
E M Hitchcock, D M 1. orman, Horace *Ewine, Miss
and
McGuire.
A
an eligible block on the plains, to be en- Imogene Eberle, Mrs B C Good, Miss Keough, V KnudKualoa, Oahu, April 18, Charles Hastings
J H Mcintosh and wife, G Murray, R N, Mrs H E JUDD—At
closed and fitted up for the uses of the sen,
Judd, aged 54 year.-, 7 months and 10 days.^
Owen, C Phillips, Wm L Roberts Miss C Sterling, I R
League.—ln the jury waived appeal cases Stiles and wife, W A Swinerton, Hubert Vischer and wife, MANAKU—In Honolulu, April 24th, David Manaku,
Deputy Postmaster-Ueneral, aged S6 years.
C Wirth, E Kopke and 11 steerage, and 68 in transit.
in widening of Alakea street, Judge Judd Mrs
From San Francisco, per Lady Lampson, April 21—E TODD—At Kona, Hawaii, April 23, Louisa Catherina
rules that only "especially" benefitted pro Boote
and wife.
Todd,wife of A A Todd, aged 32 years 5 months 17 days.
From San Francisco, per C D Bryant, April 22—Wm HITCHCOCK—At Hilo, April 10th, Mrs R H Hichoock,
perty is to be assessed, and not generally
Ketling and wife Miss Etsa Krtliiu, Miss M Logan, and
aged 81 years, a native of Owasco, New York, and a
benefitted property on adjacent streets.
resident of these island, sine. 1832.
T Emmery.
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BOABB.
HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Board of Missions, and the Kditor, appointed by the
Board is responsible for its contents.
Rev. 0. P. Emerson,
-
Editor.
We invite all our friends who are in-
terested in native work to call and get
some of our new Hawaiian publications.
We not only have the cheapest and
handiest Hawaiian Bibles ever published; there is also a booklet for Sabbath
School use containing the Sunday
School lessons for the year with opening exercise, responsive.reading, the ten
commandments, Lord's prayer, Apostles
creed, a short memoir of father Lyons
and other matter. We also have Mr.
Moody's celebrated sermon on"The
Blood", translated into Hawaiian, and
the Call of Jesus the Saviour (Leo Kahea o lesu ka Hoola), a Wall tract or
silent comforter, with twelve leaves,
12x18 inches.
We also have a small invoice of
English Bibles (at low price) and tracts,
of which we soon hope to have a larger
selection.
Letter from Capt. Garland.
Ponape, Feb. 10th, 1890.
Rev. O. P. Emerson.
Dear Sir: As Mr. Walkup is about to
sail for California I will drop you a few
lines by him. We are upto time so far, but
it is hard work bodily and mentally. On
the one hand, I've been obliged to be
Captain and Second Mate; on the other,
the Missionaries are so anxious for the
Star to do their work that it is hard to
face them and stick to the plan of a
shortened voyage.
As I just wrote Dr. Smith (Sec), it is
hard work running a sailing vessel on
time. A steamship would be a different
thing.
We found Mr. Walkup on Nonouti
where we landed him four months before.
I have already written about the measles and quarantine.
Mr. Walkup only
went ashore once after leaving Apaiang
until we reached Kusaie. Messrs. Lutera and Paaluhi and families are coming
home with us. Mr. Mahoe (Del.) and
son are well. I like Mr. Mahoe very
much. He makes the round trip, but
the others remain on Kusaie while we
are at the west. I cannot say whether
you will see us May sth or not, but
hope so.
At Dr. Pease's request I went west before doing his work (in Marshall group)
and he does not ask us to return to Ku-
39
THE FRIEND.
saie from the Marshalls. We sail from
there to Honolulu. He will not go
through the group with us.
Mr. Forbes died on Kusaie Oct. 27th.
I think Mrs. Forbes will not come up
this year, but will remain on Kusaie.
You may say to the Star committee
that there \vill be quite a bill for sails
and boiler work before another voyage.
Our engineer pronounces one boiler unsafe, and bits of sails may be flying yet,
for the last we saw of them they were
going to leeward at about fifteen knots
an hour. Grass don't Jiave time to
grow on the ship this voyage. To-morrow we start with Mr. Doane to do his
work. At the west we found Mrs.
Logan unwell; I judge that her trouble
is caused by nervousness, the natives act
so. Mr. and Mrs. Snelling are both
well. Both Mr. Doane and Miss Palmer
ought to come home at once. But I
must close for now. Yours truly,
G. F. Garland.
I fear, to be crushed between the upper
and nether mill-stones of a conscienceless commerce. Here is our danger.
The past year has been one of toil by
day and by night, visiting different parts
of the island. And this is the missionary work of the island; it takes preceedence of all. The churches need often to
be visited and the individual members
prayed with, wanderers looked after.
A Ponapean likes to be visited and to be
told what to do by his teacher. Generally
he has much respect for him. But one
pair of hands can't go very far in the
work. lam happy to say the Lord has
been with us in various places.
We have sad news from some of our
outlying islands, Mokil, I refer especially to; a leading half-caste is selling
liquor; all his influence is for the bad.
There is but little spiritual life left in the
place—school closed'—the Sabbath dessecrated. As I expect to visit the island
soon I shall, no doubt, see and hear
much that is painful.
Letter from Mr. Doane.
News comes from a small island we
took two or three years since—there is
Ponape, Jan. 15th, 1890. progress there, and we hear that many
Rev. 0. p. Emerson.
are waiting to be baptised.
Dear Brother: An opportunity to mail
But I must close, the mail soon leaves.
to San Francisco will soon occur; I may Let Ponape share your prayer.
Yours truly,
improve it.
E. T. Doane.
The death of Brother Forbes (Rev. J.
O.) may have reached you ere this,
(From Rev. A.C. Walkup's journa)
dying at Kusaie, sick of dysentery. He of his recent visit to the Gilbert Islands
had been a few weeks on Ponape arrang- and especially to the island of Nonouti.]
At Nonouti (Gilbert Is.), I had
ing for his family (left at Kusaie) who seventeen weeks to help on with the
would come in the Spring. He had work, no vessel touching to give me an
quite endeared himself to us. He be- opportunity to visit other islands. I
came much interested in some ship- found our people holding on to the faith,
priests.
wrecked sailors living near, preaching to notwithstanding the threats of
Once, as our teacher Te Bona was about
them Sabbaths and holding prayer meet- to have his Wednesday prayer meeting,
ings at evening of each day. He took a mob of Catholics assaulted him with
hold of the missionary work so far as he stones, one striking him on his skull
could, with much interest. The brother's and cutting a gash, the blood running
work was done, the Master had higher down his coat-sleeve. The French
work for him above. He did what he priests looked on coldly until they saw
could while with us. Ponape loses the blood and then stopped their party.
much in his death. It is cutting our The teacher had hard work to restrain
forces down to the lowest possible figure. his people from retaliating.
Schools had been maintained before
May the Lord enable* the Board to get
our arrival but only a few attended, the
to us as soon as possible other help.
Miss Palmer is needing rest. She majority of the people being too neglikeeps at her work in the school, but her gent to buy books for their children or
health is poor. She is quite expecting for themselves and the few that contribMiss Fletcher next year with an assist- uted at monthly meetings averaged only
ant.
If Miss Fletcher comes, Miss a nut or two apiece.
On my first arrival I saw the pipe in
Palmer will wish to return; if not, she
use, the men, women and chilconstant
hold
wish
to
on.
will
The Spanish give us no trouble as to dren, even to suckling babes taking it.
our school or Sabbath work, but they On inquiring I found that the traders sold
an
injure us terribly through wine and 300 pounds of tobacco a month, ornuts
average of twenty-five or thirty
tobacco and lust.
A new firm from San Francisco is (cocoanuts) to each person, and many
opening business here, whether to suc- smoked so voraciously that they swallowceed I do not know. The push is for ed the smoke, soon making them drop
the small product of the island, paying, over twitching and quivering and foamI fear, often in that which destroys. ing at the mouth. I found the people
The strife is all among the islands to without clothing except a few who wore
get what is to be had, but no regard is dirty old rags worse than their native
had for the morals of the people, soon, costumes. On the Sabbath most of the
.
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church members brought with them
their best dress (or shirt), donning it
before entering church, or when Matuakabu (Mr. Walkup) was reported to be
THE FRIEND.
maladies. He is the guest of Dr. Hyde;
he is still confined to his bed, but seems
to be improving. At his age, about 70, it
must be regarded as very doubtful whether
he will again be able to resume his labors at Ponape, where he began his work
36 years ago. By his removal, and the
lamented death of Rev. J. J. Forbes, Po
nape is left for the first time in 38 years
entirely without a male missionary. Miss
Fletcher and Miss Dr. Ingersoll had previously retired, through failure of health,
and now Miss Palmer, herself not strong,
"holds the fort", alone, maintaining her
Girl's Boarding School in che presence of
the perhaps not quite unfriendly Spaniards,
("apt. Worth's absence leaves Mr. Snelling the only male white missionary at Ruk.
Mrs. Logan's valuable aid is with them.
At Kusaie Dr. Pease's strong presence
maintains the Marshall Training School,
with his noble lady helpers, Misses Little
and Smith. Mr. Walkup having left, the
Gilbert Training School is suspended.
Thus the whole four divisions of Micronesia, together calling for not less than nine
ordained men, as their smallest working
force, have becoire reduced to two, Messrs.
Peascand Snelling. It is difficult to feelthat
the American Board are without fault, in
suffering such a disastrous depletion of
force, Through failure of adequate reinforcements for many years. 'I'he fault is
more serious, in Ihe presence of Spanish
and German aggressions, endangering the
S. E. B.
work.
•
May, 1890.
January 3d, two more cases of measles
appeared; nth, at Kusaie. Messrs. Paaluhi and Lutera landed and quarantined
upon an islet. In consultation with Dr.
Pease, I changed the plan of the voyage,
not liking to endanger the Marshall Islanders. Sailed for Ponape on the 14th,
arriving on the 16th at Spanish harbor and
sailed the same evening for Ruk. Reached Ruk the 18th, and sailed the 20th with
Mr. Snelling for Mortlock.
At Nameluk, Messrs. Snelling and Walkup were capsized on coming alongside,
and Mr. Walkup for sometime in peril,
being unable to swim.
Spent eleven days in the Mortlock
group, and January 31st sailed from Ruk
for the East, reaching Ponape February
Bth. Mr. Walkup tpok passage to San
Francisco per Helen Almy. February 11
to 21 st were occupied in visiting Ngatic,
Pingelap and Mokil, accompanied by Mr.
Doane and Mrs. Cole. ■ Sailed from Ponape for Kusaie on the 26th. Mr. Doane,
buing feeble, decided to go with us. Took
Mr. Forbes'goods. Had the worst weather
I have ever seen in Micronesia. Arrived
at Kusaie March 2nd, and sailed on the
6th for the Marshall Islands, taking Rev.
Messrs. Mahoe, Lutera and Paaluhi, also
two Marshall men and their wives from
the Training School. Landed supplies for
all the M. I. teachers. Touched last at
Ujae, March 26th; thence to Honolulu.
coming.
I had as my Timothy Mr. James
Taing, our best school boy, and he
proved a grand helper. Our first work
was to gather the teachers and spend
five weeks with them visiting the villages and schools, preaching and consulting with the teachers as to methods
of work. Then we had a general gathering and church meeting. Some forty
candidates wished to join, many of
whom had been seekers before our visit;
on being thoroughly examined one by
one, they were willing to give more diligence to the study of the faith.
The September contribution was enormous for a Gilbert Islands congregation
25,000 nuts (SIOO and over). Surely,
our preaching was bearing fruit if visias
ble results be taken as a
contributions and the putting on of
clothing. One trader said, "I sold more
cloth last week than I have sold since
I have been on the Island these years—
one whole chest full." The remaining
weeks (12) I kept visiting back and forth
from one enc] of the island to the other,
about twenty-five miles, urging the people to study and to Christian living.
Providence helped us in our tobacco war,
for the traders were sold out and no vesITEMS FROM THE FIELD.
sel come to restock them. The October,
November and December contributions
Mrs.
is bravely holding on with
Logan
averaged over 10,000 nuts, (S4O a Seventh Voyage of the Morning Star. her girl's school.
month), value of books sold $105.
The Snellings are working nobly.
Condensed from Captain Garland's Report.
Oh, how we longed for a steam launch
A little girl was born to Mrs. Forbes,
December
the
3rd,
to go twenty-five miles to Tapiteuea, as
Leaving Honolulu,
March
sth.
news came of the return of heathenism Star touched at Nonouti on the 18th, and
Rev. Mr. Schneider has left Janiit for
almost
total
Chriseclipse of
and of the
took Mr. Walkup on board. Called at the U. S.
tianity there. The seventeen weeks over,
The work in the Mortlock's hasretrogradTapiteuea on the 19th. Landed Kaaia's
the Star came.
ed.
took
Rev.
Paaluhi
and
Z.
family
supplies,
The Star returns in good condition. She
The reports of the churches read at the on board; 21st, sailed for Apemaina, Mr. will require no costly repairs.
the
9th
Kauai Association, which met
Walkup visiting the station; 24th, landed
inst. at Hanalei, reported a hopeful state supplies for Kanoho at Marakei, touching
Dr. Hyde's Mission to the U. S.
of things as regards church work.
there again for mail. Christmas, at Apai
ang, when measles broke out on board
Rev. C. M. Hyde, D. D., has been
Arrival of the Morning Star.
after we had all been, ashore among the commissioned by the Hawaiian Board to
Early on Sunday, April 27th, after the natives. Put both patients in a room proceed to the United States, with the esabove was in type, the Merning Star ar- apart from the ship's company, and quaran- pecial errand <jf procuring helpers in varirived, a few days ahead of time, having tined the ship at all the other islands, al- ous departments of Missionary and Christian
had favoring winds from the Marshall Isl- lowing no one from shore on board. All work in these islands. He will especially
ands. She brought as passengers, Capt. conversation was from the boats to those seek for a competent associate in the
Worth a missionary assistant from Ruk, on the ship's deck.
At Apaiang took on board Delegate Theological Institute, and for a coadjutor
Rev. E. T. Doane of Ponape, with his
Mahoe and son, also Rev. M. Lutera and to Mr. Damon in the Chinese work—also
nurse Mr. Oldham, and Rev. Messrs. wife. Called at Tarawa, Maiana, Mara- for the Evangelistic workers recently
Paaluhi and Lutera with their families, kei and Butaritari, Barnaba, and Pleas- sought for the different islands to labor
ant I.
from the Gilbert Islands.
the Churches.
The latter is under German protection. among
Capt Worth expects to obtain in Caliis to sail on the steamer of
Hyde
of
Dr.
fornia, a small schooner of thirty tons Mr. Walkup gave the governor a case
the
order
to reach leading Semiin
9th,
of
The<
as
he
was
out
supplies.
bread,
work
at
Ruk
and
the
MortPilot
for missionary
their
vacations, and especialbefore
fined
100
marks
naries
($25)
locks. The two Hawaiian missionaries Star was afterwards
the annual meeting of
return on account of the health of their at Jaluit, for calling at Pleasant 1., without ly, so as to attend
All feel that
S.
at
A.
H.
M.
Saratoga.
the
[The
first
the
at
ship
entering
wives, hoping soon to return. They will
Jaluit.
most competent agent.
probably engage meantime in evangelistic Hawaiian Board have taken steps to have we are sending a follow
him for the sucthe German Government asked to except Many prayers will
labor here.
cess
of
his
quest.
such
restrictions.]
Mr. Doane comes prostrated by chronic the Morning Star from
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THE FRIEND.
which your committee have in charge.
The Association has had plenty of able
HONOLULU, H. I.
and willing workers; but young voices
This page is devoted to the interests of the Honolulu have largely been conspicuous by their
Young Men s Christian Association, and the Board of absence.
It has been the aim of your
Directors are resoonsible forits content!.
committee to overcome this want.
the year seven of our young
Editor. During
S. D. Eullcr,
men, who had never before led our
meetings, have led once and in most
Annual Meeting.
cases twice—besides this; the majority
of the meetings during the year have
The annual election occured on April been led by the younger members of the
17th, when the following officers were Association.
elected for the ensuing year
We have been able to do this through
unwavering support of the older
the
President. members
Mr. T. R. Walker
of the association. By using
Vice-President. the younger members as leaders and
Mr. G. P. Castle
Mr. W.J. Forbes... Recording Secretary. workers, we aim at training our own
Treasurer. workers, and at the same time make
Mr. T. S. Southwick
our meetings more earnest and enthu|
Waterhouse
Mr. H.
~.
D.rectors.
siastic and thus attract and join young
Mr. J. E. Bidwell
men who are not members. The largest
The remainder of the evening was oc- attendance at our Sunday evening meetcupied with the monthly business, re- ings was 73; the smallest, 20; the averports from regular and special commit- age about 45.
Your committee wish to call special
tees, etc., after which the meeting adattention to the able assistance which
journed to Thursday evening, April 21th, they have received from the "Invitation
for the public anniversary exercises.
Committee" and our faithful pianist.
The 24th proved unpleasantly moist The chairman wishes to thank the memin the early part of the evening, yet a bers of the committee for their cordial
support in the year's work.
good number were present. There was
H. W. Peck,
a marked absence of the older members,
Chairman.
but there was an unusually large number
of young men to fill their places. Our
Report of the Temperance Committee.
retiring President the Hon. Henry WaterAnother year has passed away, and
house was among the absentees, being its labors and influences have been
placed
called to America on business.
His
on record. In our temperance work there
address was read by Mr. T. Rain Walker,
have been many discouragements; the
the Vice-President for last year and the
appetites and cravings for intoxicating
President-elect for the new year, who
liquors, whether inherited or by habit
occupied the chair during the evening.
industriously, but heedlessly acquired,
The exercises opened by singing No. 250 are grave stumbling-blocks to those who
Gospel Hymns.
Rev. H. H. Cowen would reform; and we often think when
reada brief scripture lesson, followed we see one trying to overcome, that he
needs all of the divine grace that it is
with prayer by Rev. E. G. Beckwith.
to receive.
possible
The reports followed in the order given
During the past year we have conbelow, enlivened with a vocal solo by Mr. ducted several "Blue Ribbon League"
Theodore Richards and a duet by Mrs. meetings, but these are attended by few
E. C. Damon and Miss M. C. Beckwith who are not already identified with the
cause, and we think that for the more
which were greatly enjoyed.
successful carrying on of the work, there
should be frequent temperance meetings
Report of Devotional Committee.
and lectures on the various phases of the
liquor problem, the physiological, pathoCommittee
leave
Your Devotional
beg
logical, moral and social results, heredito report as follows
ty, moderate drinking, and what can be
During the year we have had two done as a remedy for its evils.
committee meetings
There has been individual work done
The first—for organization and plan- in reforming some who are given to an
excessive use of liquors, and in preventning for the year's work.
ing them from continued sprees; and we
The second—to consider the advisibil- feel that in this way good has been acity of having the evangelists, Messrs. complished; but some of them have
Curry and Stebbins come to our assist- fallen. How can we expect a man with
ance.
a broken down system to deny an apYour committee have not been able petite that is stronger than the love of
to carry out all the work planned; but wife and children, and even life itself,
we think that quite an advance has when tempted on all sides? As we rebeen made in one part of the work, member that the whole tendency of
TBM T. M. €. A.
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drinking is to destroy the will power—
the man himself—although he says he
can "let it alone," yet every drink proves
the lessening of his power to "let it
alone," we are not surprised that many
fall under the most powerful of temptations, the open saloons.
Prevention is better than cure: moral
suasion has been tried for thousands of
years; Gospel suasion since the days of
Christ; the pledge system has been in
operation for over two hundred years;
still the demon alcohol claims its victims in greater numbers than ever before. Legal suasion has been tried but
very little and in very few places, but its
results are so very encouraging and so
much in favor of the man and the home,
that we desire to see it tried and practiced everywhere, and we strongly recommend that the energies of all believers in temperance be directed in individual work, towards teaching the
truths of the Liquor Evil as also the
Gospel of Prohibition, and thereby cultivate and develop a sentiment that
shall ere long culminate in the enactment of laws that shall abolish the open
saloon from fair Hawaii nei.
We are not discouraged with the work
of the past year, nor with that in prospect, for we know that we are working
for the right; the saloon has never saved
a soul, it has never provided clothing or
food except for its proprietor, it has never
made any home happier, nor elevated
a man's character; but it has always debased mankind and degraded home. It
is evil, evil only and evil continually,
and we know that though our efforts and
energies may be few and weak, the Lord
hears the cry of the broken hearted, and
will soon bless with success those labors
put forth for the cause of God and Home
and Native Land.
In our work we need a strong sympathy for the drinker, to enlist his confidence in us; charity for the saloon keeper,
who too frequently plies his nefarious
trade because of ignorance and wrong
training; also pure motives and a strong
faith in (iod, that we may "do with our
might whatsoever our hands find to do."
Thos. S. Southwick,
Chairman.
Report of the Committee of the Hawaiian
Branch.
The work at Queen Emma Hall has
been continued on the same lines as
heretofore. The Blue Ribbon Temperance League has held its regular weekly
meetings every Friday evening. But
the momentum of Temperance Work
among the Hawaiians in this particular
style of effort has grown less and less
during the past twelve months. The
evils of drunkenness, it is true, are not
yet made so prominent as to demand
public attention and to rouse to new
effort for the deliverance of the Hawaiians from this prevalent vice. But these
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evils are none the less serious and appalling, if not apparent to every one. If
some remedy cannot soon be found for
these evils, poverty, rreglect, disease,
crime and other such personal and social
delinquences and disabilities, they will
soon attain such dimensions as to be
beyond the reach of philanthropic effort
to diminish or remove, possibly even beyond the control of government and
law.
Mr. Berger, our worth}' and peerless
band-master, has most kindly arranged
for a series of open air concerts to be
given in the large open area in front of
Queen Emma Hall. Settees will be
provided. The hope is cherished that
some provision of this kind for the many
who need recreation, yet cannot afford
the time or the money for such as is
furnished by those who cater in other
ways to the popular tastes, will be appreciated by increasing numbers in the
ample grounds around Queen Emma
Hall.
The rental has been paid as heretofore
by special subscription from a few
gentlemen interested in work among
the Hawaiians.
[May, 1890.
THE -FRIEND.
in the Hall to sing Temperance Songs,
recite a Temperance Catechism and enjoy such other entertainment as the two
ladies named may from time to time
prepare for them.
In concluding their report while your
committee are thankful that the premises
under their charge have been put to
such good use, they regret that more
has not been done to meet the ever
deepening needs of our Hawaiian population. Plans are in contemplation that,
it is hoped, will make Queen Emma
Hall more and more the centre and
source ot varied and widening influences
for good in charitable effort for the welfare of the Hawaiians especially, while
not unmindful of the increasing need
among other nationalities also, of just
such an institution as Queen Emma
Hall might be made.
For the Committee.
C. M. Hyde.
General Secretary's Report.
Nearly all organizations that undertake moral and spiritual work, pass
through various experiences of growth,
declination and fort-holding. During
the past year, our Association has had
touches of all the above conditions in
the different departments of its work.
But on the whole, the year has been
In
one of substantial advancement.
our religious meetings, a larger number
of young men have been willing to take
a leading part than ever before, and the
outlook for still better things in the
future is encouraging. Special meetings
during five days of the "Week of Prayer"
for young men, were a means of inspiration and comfort to those able to attend.
The work of the International Committee was presented on the following SunReport of Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A. day and a collection taken for the same,
which, with a few subsequent additions,
RECEIPTS.
ial. on hand from last year
$ 74 40 enabled us to forward $40 to the Treas3,111 00 urer of the Committee to aid their noble
,mt. received from pledges
'
"
"
"
"
"
The Japanese Benevolent Association
were allowed the use of the premises for
a Bazaar, under the auspices of Mrs.
Ando and other ladies. The handsome
'
"
"
"
""
"
"
"
Mem. dues
monthly collections
rent of Hall
Book-keeping class
for Int'rnation'l Com
Donations
Special donations..
Don. sewing class..
221
63
110
26
40
447
307
10
00 work.
35
The General Secretary's Sunday
00
00 morning Bible Class (at one time held
00 in the Association Parlors) has been
00 continued in the Central Union Sunday
OH
School rooms, where he will be glad to
0J
men,
or
sum realized was devoted to the maintenance of an Invalid Home for Japanese
strangers
welcome any young
on Nuuanu street. The Singtnj; Class
$4,409 75 otherwise.
for Japanese, conducted by Mrs. Hyde, ,mt rec'd from Haw'n. Gov. for street
The cause of temperance in general,
has been continued as heretofore in the
403 4o has we think gone backward during the
widening, etc
makai room of the basement. The ma$4,813 15 past year.
ltha room has been used for an evening
Social drinking and outbreaking
DISBURSEMENTS.
school for Portuguese boys taught by Paid Gen. Sec. S. D. Fuller, 1 year..$1,500 00 drunkenness have increased; neither
Miss A. Mossinan. The generosity of " Janitor's salary, 1 year
575 00 personal persuasion, social restraint nor
100 80
Peoples Ice & R. Co. for ice
Mr. B. F. !->illingham in paying the •' Water
honor could prevent several
•_':> IK) pledged
".
rate, 1 year
runniifg expenses of this school, ought
whom we had hoped were permanently
Hell Telephone
Ilaw'n
28
00
" Post Office, rent & post'g 1 year
to command wider recognition alike of
9 99 reformed from again and again falling
" Bills for stationery
his liberality and of the need of such a
37 15 helpless victims of the cup. Out of all
"
Periodicals
school. It would be well for the new LegH '■>'■'■ this, something has been gained, as
" " "mat'ng,
floor cl'th & laying
104 BS
ist iture to make a special appropriation
"
37 30 thete is a pronounced and growing senti" " Lumber
for an evening school to be open to all.
etc
Repairs,
painting,
361
43 ment that something practical and im" " Lamp shades
The basement rooms have been occu23 99 mediate must be done to control, and so
"
Oil
108 35 far as possible suppress this withering
pied in the day-time by a school for
" Electric
8+0
light
Chinese girls, taught by Miss May
Garden hose
15 00 curse. Also to more wisely assist the
"■■ Printing & advt
Green under the supervision of Mr. P. n"
48 25 present slaves of drink to assert and
W. Damon, the Superintendent of the "
11 25 maintain their freedom. All this we
Cartage
"
38 00 welcome, although we firmly believe
Carpet
Chinese Mission. It needs only a little
"
29 80
Mats, etc
time spent any day in this school to
The Friend,
& sub. l/z year
58 00 true regeneration, is the best kind of
convince one of the value and the need "•' Insurance page
The classes last year
100 00 reformation.
of such an enterprise.
International Com
40 00 were limited to book keeping, Mr. P. C.
"
Miss Mary E. Green and Miss Nellie " Elec. light fittings (special don.) 294 00 Jones kindly continued to give his ser13 00
Judd have had the use of the upper " Rug
as instructor of two, and at one
122 09 vices
" Sundry expenses
rooms as their.head quarters for charittime three classes of young men and
able work among the Hawaiians. Re$3,782 08 boys, who were more or less anxious to
cently one of the rooms has been occu- Pd rent Queen Emma Hall $ 450 00
acquire the art. The committee on
144 00
pied by Miss Johnson, who has been " Janitor
"
"
visitation have been regular in their atrates
"
25 00
" bills)..
engaged to render what aid a skilled " Water
tention to the sick in the Hospital and
5 00
Expenses
(sundry
"
nurse can give in caring for sick Hawai$ G24 00 frequent expressions of gratitude indiians at their own homes. The sewing
cate the value of this service of love.
$4,406 68
class for Hawaiian girls has disposed of
The prison has been visited also, and
Haw.
Post'l
Sv. Bk 403 40
its handiwork by public and private sale Arm. dep.on hand to next
a few instances, religious services
in
yr
3 07
" cash
to such advantage as to contribute a
$ 406 47 held with the inmates in the large back
very creditable sum towards the exyard. Individual young men, when
$4,813 15 known to be sick in the city, have been
penses of the Queen Emma Hall prem&
O.
E.
E.
ises. Every Thursday afternoon a numvisited by the members of the CommitThos. S. Southwick,
ber of Hawaiian boys and girls gather
tee and the General Secretary.
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The visitation of vessels has not been
so regularly done, as in the previous
years, as there has been a man hired for
that especial purpose by one of our
Churches. Yet something has been done
in that line, and 3,148 papers, 474 Magazines, besides numerous tracts have been
distributed on shipboard.
The Employment Committee have had
numerous applicants, representing nearly
all shades of worth and worthlessness.
Sometimes it has been rather difficult to
distinguish between dross and pure
metal. As not a few make employment
the pretext, when their real aim is to
sponge on the Association.
In not a few instances, the plea for
bread seemed to make the claim urgent
and yet one somehow feels that it is not
bread in the solid but in the liquid form
that is the goal of their endeavor. Notwithstanding this phase of t,he matter,
a larger number of upright, worthy
young men have applied for work during
the past year than during any single
year of our previous service, and more
have been successfully helped to positions than ever before.
The Committee on Entertainment
have arranged five socials, one of which
included the crews from American and
English war ships lying in the harbor,
and was a marked success. There
have been three free lectures of special
interest; the first by Rev. E. G. Porter,
of Lexington, Mass.; Subject, "Life in
Java." One by (Jen. J. F. B. Marshall;
subject, "Hawaii Fifty Years Ago" and
one by Mr. Theo. H. Davies; subject,
"A Trip Through India." All were well
attended.
The Invitation and Welcome Committee has done excellent service and contributed much to the success of our entertainments. One or two members
deserve special mention for unremitting
faithfulness in duty at the Sunday evening services.
The Reading Room supplies have not
been materially changed and consist of
2 dailies, 38 weeklies, 6 monthlies, and
7 monthly Magazines, making a total of
53, in four different languages.
Five of the above are contributed by
friends, the -remainder are paid for by
the Association.
Mrs. B. F. Dillingham has been reelected President of the Y. M. C. A.
Boys, and has guided their youthful
interests skilfully and well. In this little'
organization, the seeds of the future
Association are germinating.
The Queen Emma Hall Branch seems
to conserve interests sufficiently numerous and important to warrant its continuance with hope of still greater usefulness.
Our expenses during the past year
have been increased considerably by the
necessary repairs and improvements
which have been made.
All the outside woodwork and projecting base of the building has been
heavily painted and sanded. Walls and
43
THE FRIEND.
ceilings of four rooms on first floor have
been painted. New matting laid in all
the lower rooms but one. Six new rugs
and mats, large and small have been
purchased, also new curtains in office
and parlor.
But the greatest improvement has
been effected in the introduction of the
electric light into all parts of the building. All this has been done without incurring debt or having any arrears to
make up at the end of the year.
These improvements, and especially
the latter one, conspire to make our
rooms as bright, comfortable and attractive a resort for youg men as they could
reasonably wish to have placed at their
disposal. During the year there have
been ten business meetings of the Association, total attendance 190. Eleven
meetings of the Board of Directors, total attendance 63.
Thirty-five new members have joined,
but a larger number have gone away;
and this number, increased by those who,
for various reasons, have dropped out,
leaves our actual membership at about
130.
This is a small membership, but quality rates higher than quantity and so
our present outlook is one of promise.
There is great promise and blessed opportunity in the special evangelical work
in which we expect soon to engage led
by one of God's honored servants, skilled in the special work for young men,
which we have pledged to undertake,
and which can be accomplished only as
we seek and follow the leadership of the
Holy Spirit. May He guide and bless
all our efforts during the coming year.
Personally and on behalf of the Association I wjsh to return thanks to all
the friends who have so kindly and in
so many ways given us cheer and help
in the past, and ask your forbearance
and co-operation in the year's work upon
which we now enter.
S. D. Fuller,
General Secretary.
Address of the Retiring President.
The silent power of mighty unseen
forces around us is something, that in
our life, so full of the hurry and rush of
human affairs, we are apt not to take
the time properly to consider.
These forces are around us on every
hand, and are so familiar that we lose
sight of and fail to appreciate their
power. Influences for good or evil are
so insidious and imperceptible that we
do not notice them until we are amazed
at their results. We find these forces in
the spiritual world, in literature and in
nature.
How often do we stop to consider the
silent power of the light that gladdens
our eyes; or the power that may lie in
the water we drink; or the power that
may be in the air we breathe; or in the
gentle winds that blow? The power of
gravitation, of electricity, of heat, of
chemical action, and a thousand other
influences that are silently working
around us every day are familiar to all,
but are only slightly understood.
The highest example that we have of
the influence of a silent power is that
which comes to us from the little manger in Bethlehem. The advent of the
Messiah Himself was announced silently, and with little notice from men, "for
Christ, like the sun, rose in noiseless
stillness." The influence of that quiet
life on earth has already accomplished
what earth's greatest conquerers have
failed to do. It has revolutionized society, brought into subjection the hearts
of men, and will continue to conquer till
"at the name of Jesus every knee shall
bow, of th.ngs in heaven, and things in
earth, and things under the earth, and
every tongue shall confess that Jesus is
Christ the Lord."
God, with the influence of his Holy
Spirit, is using means to perfect His
great ends. These means are many and
varied in their operation. The Church
must always stand at the head; and under the Church, other organizations,
which are proving silent powers to accomplish His will.
We believe that the power and influence of the Young Men's Christian
Association is still in its infancy; that
although much has already been accomplished, there are better things yet to be
realized. At a recent men s meeting
held in Detroit, in response to the question, "How many men present have lecome Christians and have united with
some Church through the influence < f
this Association?" one fifth of the entne
audience arose. What a marvelous
agency this is, and what a career of
usefulness is before it, when it ■hall
have attained its full development.
The Young Men's Christian Association in London, generally known as the
"parent Association," was organized in
1844, through the efforts of George Williams, an earnest Christian young man
twenty-three years of age, and at that
time a junior clerk in a large dry goods
establishment, of which he has since
become the head.
There are now 3,788 Associations distributed throughout the world—in North
America, and Europe, in Turkey, Syria,
India, Ceylon, China, Japan, South
America, Hawaii, etc.
The first Association in America was
organized at Montreal in 1851; the first
in the United States at Boston a few
months later.
The year following, Associations were
established at New York, Washington,
Buffalo and Baltimore. There are now
in the United States and Canada 1,273
Associations with an aggregate membership ofabout 195,000.
We can estimate the value of the influence which has already emanated
•
�from the Young Men's Christian Association, and shall not its influence continueto increase to all future generations?
Have not those who have so generously
given of their influence and means for
the benefit of our beloved institution already been amply repaid for their gener-
osity?
Let me quote a paragraph written by
a business man. "The growth and development of the Young Men's Christian
Association is the religious marvel of
this century, and its business-like methods, directness of application and its
capacity to meet one of the greatest
needs of our times, is a marvel of practical wisdom. The Young Men's Christian Association had its beginning in the
mind of a Christian business man, and
it had its beginning in this country with
men of the same kind. Business men
have furnished means, advice and aid
all through its development, and have
given it many a local habitation. The
Young Men's Christian Association
needs the sympathy and aid of every
class in the community to enable it to
do its best and most complete work, but
it especially commends itself to the generous support of business men. It works
directly in the line of their interests by
attracting young men to that which is
good, and educating them in ways that
make them competent and faithful. It
helps to give character to the community. The aid of the best and busiest
business men is needed to bring to the
Association the wise counsel and needed
financial support necessary to assure
theirincreased efficiency and usefulness."
We are entering upon a new year. It
is well for us that our mortal life is divided into periods, for their return bids
Especially do we
us pause a moment.
recognize this as year meets year, the
old passing out, the new passing in.
What have we accomplished in all
these twelve months? Nothing compared to what we wish we had. The
days have sped so rapidly, we can
scarcely believe all have gone. To-night
the old year with its varied events is behind us. The past has made an impression on us which will be lasting. Some
memories, doubtless, we would gladly
blot out. We have failed in some points,
but we will take into the new year the
sweet assurance of God's guiding love.
Let us take for our word for the coming
year, "This one thing I do, forgetting
those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are
before, I press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in Christ
Jesus."
Address of the President Elect.
The foregoing paragraphs, which constitute the address to this Association, on
the occasion of its annual meeting, of
our retiring President, we wish that
Mr. Henry Waterhouse could have been
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[May,
THE FRIEND.
44
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reaa.
We stand, as the President says, at
the meeting of past with coming years.
There is a record behind us as an Association of many short-comings and we
know not what misdeeds, but a record
also of much earnest work in the service
of our blessed Lord from the apparent
results of which we may derive happiness
and new courage. Before us is again a
new year for work, a future in which we
may profit by the experience and the
lessons of time gone by.
This meeting marks the completion of
21 years since ten persons met, in an
upstairs room of the old Sailors' Home,
to enrol themselves as a Young Men's
Christian Association in Honolulu. They
belonged to various denominational
branches of the Christian church, but
desired and were able to unite, upon the
ground of their common faith, for work
together.
At the first meeting it was decided if
possible to help the Sunday-Schools.
At the second, volunteers offered themselves for the maintenance of a Chinese
Sunday-School, an outcome, I believe,
of the Chinese evening-class which our
friend Mr. Dunscombe and others had
conducted in connection with the Bethel
church. In this retrospect we must always recall the interest in the school
which was taken by our late honoured
friend, the Rev. Mr. Damon. At the
third meeting libraries of 100 volumes
each were provided for the SundaySchools of Kawaiahao and Kaumakapili.
The fourth meeting resulted in the establishment of a small library and a
reading-room at the old Sailors' Home.
At this time the Association had increased in number to about 20.
At the close of the first year the retiring President, now the Hon. Justice
Dole, urged the importance of Christian
labour in the direction of the Hawaiian
race, with especial reference to their social and domestic condition.
In April, 1870, the Association received a kind of recognition by the brotherhood of similar institutions, in the form
of a letter from the Editor of the "Association Monthly."
In the same year a partially successful effort was made to assist in spreading Christian literature amongst the Chinese in this country.
In July, 1870, the Rev. Dr. Damon
invited our charge of the last page of
the "Friend," which has now been edited,
first by a committee of the Association,
and then by the General Secretary, for
nearly 20 years.
In 1870 was first considered the feasibility of raising a separate building for
the Association. Twelve years later we
were permitted to see the foundationstone laid of the house in which we now
meet.
One of the most serious duties which
have presented themselves was undertaken in 1873, when the importance of
Chinese missionary work was eloquently
urged by Mr. F. W. Damon, and support
1890.
for such an enterprise warmly promised,
on behalf of his church, by the Rev.
Frank Thompson of Hilo.
After many
efforts and some disappointments, this
work was assisted in 1876 by the arrival
of Mr. Sit Moon, a colporteur. Chinese
Christianity is now evident amongst us,
and not its least notable outcome is a
Chinese Y. M. C. Association.
This brief review of the early days of
the Association is made in order to indicate that the lesson of our past is
"work and hope." The years we leave
behind us are rich, not only in some
visible results, but also in promise for
the future, they have, too, been brightened by friendships which the bond of
union in God's service has created
amongst many of us who might otherwise have never known that our highest
and most earnestly sought objects are
identical.
In the address, to which I have already alluded, of our first President, he
spoke of organizations like ours as being
the complement of the church system,
their aim being to exert earnest influence
towards pure religion without prescribing any special denominational means.
In support of this I may mention that
in February last the annual meeting was
held of a Young Men's Christian Association in an English city, an Association
so large that the Secretary reported the
admission during the year of more than
a thousand new members and associates.
The meeting was attended by the Bishop
of the Diocese, some of the Cathedral
Clergy, the late President of the Wesleyan Methodist body in England, and
many other clergymen and ministers of
different Christian denominations. The
President, a man greatly honoured in
the north of England and wherever he
was known, pointed out that without
such organizations as these many young
men would be either lost altogether as
far as religious influences were concerned, or would be kept apart, and that one
of the great benefits of the Association
was the bringing together of men of
varying religious opinions into Christian felowship.
The lines of our work during the coming year, will be mainly suggested by
the commitees which have been appointed this evening. Let the lessons of the
past afford us encouragement. We may
see that what has been so far accomplished is not so much as might have
followed more faithful effort, but we
must all thank.God for many results with
which He has been pleased, sometimes
sooner, sometimes later, to reward our
endeavours.
It is pleasant to be reminded by the
address of our retiring President that
we are working in common cause with
more than 3700 other similar Associations
of young men, recruiting grounds all
over the world for the army of the cross.
May sincere faith, patient hope and
pure and constant charity characterize
the work of all of us, and may it please
�THE FRIEND.
our great Lord and Master to direct and ventured to remark that it would be
bless their labours and ours for His rather dangerous for me to enter into
honour and glory, for the spread of His partnership with so accomplished a deceiver, as it was just possible that he
kingdom.
might be practising some of his firstThe President here announced the rate lying upon me. This view of the
following list of standing committees for situation did not appear to have struck
him before, but without any expression
the year.
of dissent, he answered with the most
Devotional Work—H. W. Peck, Chairman;
complacent
serenity and imperturbable
Walter Wheeler, Theodore Richards, J. M. Whitney, W. A. Bowen, J. E. Bidwell, Edwin Benner, gravity, "Hadha sahih" (that is true);
and bowing once more, resumed his
Henry Waterhouse, C. L. Carter.
Temperance Work—F. J. Lowrey, Chair", seat, as though there were no more to
man; Rev. S. E. Bishop, Rev. H. H. Gowen, J- be said upon the subject.
B. Atherton, T. S. Southwick, W. L. Howard,
On another occasion when an incrediJohn Cassidy.
ble quantity of false swearing had been
Visitation—J. E. Bidwell, Chairman; A. F.
Cooke, E. C. Damon, Edwin Benner, G. P. Cas- done by the villagers, he narrates:
As soon as I heard of what had octle, Joseph Barnet, T. J. McLanghlin, Melvin
Staples.
curred, I summoned a third meeting;
Invitation and Welcome —W. A. Bowen, and indignantly harangued them upon
Chairman; H. W. Templeton, C. H. Atherton, the shamelessness of their conduct. For
Clarendon Davis, W. G. Singlehurst, R. G.
Moore, D. G. Morgan, G. E. Thrum, J. A. Gon- more than half an hour I vigorously dissalves, W. J. Forbes, J. D. Wicke, T. E. Wall, coursed upon the heinous sinfulness of
Joseph Barnet.
lying and deceit. No sooner had I sat
Entertainment—C. M. Cooke, Chairman; P. down than the khatib, or priest of the
C. Jones, H. F. Wichman, W. W. Hall, W. D. village, rose and said in the most solemn
Howard, T. May, Levi Lyman, C. H.White.
Employment— G. P. Castle, Chairman; B. F.
Dillingham, W. O. Atwater.
Reading Room— Rev. C. M. Hyde, Chairman; T. G. Thrum, E. A. Jones.
Finance— J. B. Atherton, Chairman; P. C.
Jones, C. M. Cooke.
Hawaiian Branch— Hon. A. F. Judd, Chairman; P. C. Jones, Rev. C. M. Hyde, W. O.
Smith, S. D. Fuller.
The formal exercises closed with singing No. 155, but a delightfully pleasant
and social season was then enjoyed by
all while they refreshed themselves with
ice cream and cake.
Orientals as Liars.
Hasketh Smith in Blackwood, narrates
his experiences as a Multazim or Turkish tax-gatherer. He took the office in
order to protect the Mt. Carmel colony
from official rapacity and extortion. He
tells how—
One enterprizing multazim came to
call upon me to offer his services. He
was a most courteous, civil, and polished Syrian —quite a gentleman in his
way. Nothing could exceed the grace
and suavity of his manner, as he set
before me his reasons for warning me
that I was doomed to an egregious failure. He told me that the first element
of success was a well practised expert
ness in the art of lying; and he added
with true Oriental courtesy, "No English gentleman isaccomplished in deceit."
He then proceeded to suggest that if I
would only take him on as a partner, he
would carry me prosperously through.
I asked him whether he intended to intimate by this that he himself was an
adept in the art of which he had spoken.
It is impossible to describe the air of
self-recommendation with which he rose
from his seat, placed his hand upon his
heart, and bowing low before me, replied, "Sir, I am a first-rate liar !" I
-
—
tones,
"What the Hawajah has just been
saying is perfectly true. It is a most
culture, his Hebrew patriotism, and his
immense force of character would, during his forty years residence in Midian,
have acquainted himself with written
records of earlier Hebrew family history
preserved in the family of Jethro, in addition to those preserved among the Hebrews of Goshen. The book of Genesis
may well be taken to be the result of the
editing of those ancient records by Moses,
under the Divine guidance. All possible
doubt of his literate competence to do
this, may now be considered at an end.
—Collated.
Selections.
Resolution is the soul of a man's soul.
Adversity borrows its sharpest sting
from our impatience.
A soul at peace with God cannot be
greatly disturbed by the world.
The man who fears God shall be taught
by God in God's own way.
What we have once heard, really
heard in our best moments, by that let
us abide.
A holy act strengthens the inward
holiness. It is a seed of life growing
into more life.
Some one has said of a fine and honorable old age that it was the childhood of
wicked and unpardonable sin to tell a
lie unlessyou can gain something by it!"
It was with the greatest difficulty that
I could make them understand, that this immortality.—Pindar.
was not in the very least what I had
Were all preaching judged by its efbeen spying at all.
fective results, what a fall there would
be in some brilliant pulpit pretensions!
Did Moses Use an Alphabet ?
The City of God rises slowly through
the
ages, and every true life is a living
words
the
imply
The
of
Pentateuch
in some of its palaces. Geikie.
stone
that Moses wrote Hebrewalphabetically.
To
be
a Christian is not simply to bewas
familiar
with
Egyptian
course
he
Of
hieroglyphics. The writer or editor of have with propriety; it is to live after the
Genesis must have had access to earlier power of a divinely quickened and rerecords, apparently written ones. But newed life.
is there any evidence that alphabetical
It is a thousand times easier to carry
writing was known fifteen centuries be- a Bible around in your pocket, or a
fore our era ? Babylonian tablets prove Creed in your memory, than it is to
the existence of syllabic writing (cunei- carry God's Spirit around in your life.
form) much earlier. Egyptian monu"I am the way; I am the truth; I am
ments are covered with hieroglyphic the life; I am the whole thing," said
forms. But until recently, no evidence Jesus; and to-day, here, to be a Christian
has existed of Semitic alphabets earlier is not to know a Book, and hold to it; it
than the Phenician as' employed some is to be knit into the Son of God.
centuries after Moses. Some twelve Savior, in this chastening hand
months ago, a large quantity of clay
Let us love and mercy see,
tablets werediscovered in Tell el-Amarna
it, draw our wounded hearts
By
in Egypt, which were covered with aland nearer unto thee.
Near,
phabetic writing of about 1400 B. C.
of that which you do to
The
most
consisting of an extensive correspondence
you
of the Pharaohs with agents in all parts benefit the souls of this generation,
of Palestine, Assyria and Babylonia, at will effect through your own behavior.
the time when the Hebrews were settled Go wrong, and that will induce others
in Goshen. It is thus rendered impos- to go wrong. Go right, and that will
sible that the Hebrews should not have induce others to go right.
The Bible is a great garden, filled
had at least the beginnings of an alphawith fuchsias, and with daffodils, and
betic literature in the time of Moses.
New evidence in the same direction with amaranths, and with evening primhas since arisen in the "Minaean" in- roses for the close of life's day, and
scriptions found in Southern Arabia. crocuses at the foot of the snow-bank
These are alphabetic, and one of the of sorrow, and hearts-ease for the
latest of them is proved to be of 1600 troubled, and passion-flowers at the foot
B. C, and the earlier ones more than of a cross, and morning-glories shining
2000 B. C. There is nothing less im- in the splendors of the golden day of
probable than that Moses, with his high Parad ise,— Talmage,
—
—
�THE FRIEND.
'Tis but a short journey across the
isthmus of now.
He always hath something to give
who is full of charity.
So long as we are full of self, we are
shocked at the faults of others.
That man, having nothing to do, has
time to do nothing—and nothing else!
Just as you are pleased at finding
faults, you are displeased at finding per-
fection.
It isn't wise to say always all that
you think, but it is wise to think carefully over everything you say.
Conduct has created character; acts
have grown into habits; the lives we
have led have left us what we are to-day.
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Perhaps so; but a dime wisely spent is
worth a dollar earned. The wise spending takes most talent.
The cows chew their cud and hold
their peace. Many men would be worth
more if they gave less bellow and more
butter. John Ploughman.
Not to apply our principles is to deny
them. Graces left idle presently droop.
To slight our convictions is to destroy
the very germs of faith and feeling.
The dividing line between wisdom
and folly is so extremely fine that a
prudent man will be very careful how he
accuses any one but himself of being a
—
fool.
Faith is not assent to any theory of
Scripture, or to anything that Scripture
contains, or to all that it contains. Faith
is not holding to a doctrine, but being
held by a person. The filings stick to
the magnet, not because they try to
stick, but because the steel has captured
them. No man has got to the earnest
part of the matter, nor to the safe part
of it, till he has found out for himself
that Christianity does not consist in
holding religious opinions that he can
let go of, but in being held in the strong
embrace of God, who has no intention
of letting go of him. Ideas wear out
and lose their grip; no man is proof
against,dying an atheist or an agnostic
till he has been pentecosted. A child's
faith as towards his mother is not faith
that what his mother says is true; it is
faith in his mother; the hiding of himself in the bundle of one life that enwraps them both, so that he lives in the
sweep of her inspiration, and grows up
toward manhood by the appropriation
of personal vigor, wisdom, and sweetness hourly made over to him from her.
And that is cast in the same mould at
Gospel faith, which is as a cord by
which the living Christ holds the living
beliver to himself. It is not a rope of
idea, nor a shred of sentiment, nor a
strand of aspiration, but an ingraft by
which we become hid with Christ in
God, so that our deeds become divine
apocalypses and our lives God's blos-
soms. —Q. H> Parkhurst.
Handicraft.—The successive issues T B. CASTLE,
of this neat little monthly continue to
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and
to
to
the
testify
Schools,
especially
Officii—Cartwright Building, Merchant Street,
feb-iy
Honolulu, H. I.
successful conduct of the Manual Traininteresting
It
is
to
ing department.
B.WELLS,
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manual aptitude acquired in the school. and
We believe that for the great multitude
SHIPPING & NAVY CONTRACTOR
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important as training to skilled labor.
JOSEril TINKER,
Indeed it is an immense addition to the Family and Shipping Butcher,
furnishing of the ablest classes.
CITY MARKKI, Nuuaau Street.
All orders delivered with quick dispatch and al reasonable rates. Vegetables fresh every morning.
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Nothing seems clearer to us than that
the material wealth of any country, as a
rule, depends precisely upon the degree
and amount in which skilled labor there
FORCE LUCAS,
prevails over the unskilled. Skilled laCONTRACTOR AND IIUII.DKR,
bor produces in value from three to five
dollars a day. Unskilled produces from
one to one and a half dollars a day.
MILL,
Hence the skilled workers increase the
ESPI.ANADK. HONOLULU, H. I.
general wealth thrice as much as do the
Manufacturerof all kinds of Mouldings,Brackets,Window
unskilled. The production of raw ma- Frames,
Blinds, Sashes, Doors, mid all kinds of Woodwork
Turning. Scrolland Band Sawing. All kinds of
terials mainly employs the unskilled Finish.
Planing, Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Orders promptand work Guaranteed. Orders from the
labor. Manufacturers require skilled ly attended to,solicited.
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other Islands
labor. Hence manufacturing countries
become wealthy, while those engaged T I). LANE'S
in producing raw materials remain comparatively poor. Therefore the developNo. 130 Fort Street, near Hotel,
ment of manufactures in any country
Manufacturer of
justifies the most stringent Tariff Pro- Monuments, Head Stones, Tombs,
Tablets, Marble Mantles, Marble work ofevery
tection. Ireland remains poor, because
MADE TO ORDER AT THE
without protection, her manufactures DESCRIPTION lowest
ponlblt rates.
are extinct, and she employs only un- If onuments and Headstones Cleaned and Re-set.
p
HONOLULU STEAM PLANING
MARBLE WORKS,
skilled labor.
Orders from the other islands Promptly attended to
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We welcome whatever helps to create
a body of skilled workers for Hawaii.
TITM. G. IRWIN & CO.,
If you would ruin the child, dance to
fort strut, honolulu.
his every caprice, and stuff him with
confectionary. Before you are aware of it, Sugar Factors & Commission Agents.
that boy of six years will go down the
Agents for the
street, a cigar in his mouth, and foul
words on his tongue.
Oceanic Steamship Comp'y.
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TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
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Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, Plumbers' Stock and
Metals, House Furnishing Goods, Chandeliers,
Lamps, Etc.
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Hawaiian
annual
FOR 1H1»0.
This publication, now in its sixteenth
year, has proved itself a reliable hahd-111 ink of reference on matters Hawaiian;
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, * political and
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or from the other
islands attended to with promptness.
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Order. Price to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Hack numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1882.
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39 THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1.,
VOLUMK 48.
TffM.
JUNE,
pASTI.E
MANAGER'S NOTICE.
K. CASTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
I'ost Office.
Trust money carefully
Merchant St., next
invested,
lo
pHARI.ES
L CARTER,
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Number 6.
1890.
The Friend is devoted to the moral and
of Hawaii, and is published on the first of every month. It if ill
he sent post paid for tineyear on receipt of
HARDWARE,
religious interests
$2.00.
& COOKE,
Shipping anil Commission Merchants
Islanders residing or traveling abroad
janB9 often refer to the welcome feeling with
No. ii Kaahumanu Street.
DEALERS IN
which The Priend is received; hence
T M. WHITNEY, M. D., 1). I), s.
parties having friends, relatives, or acquaintances abroad, can find nothing more
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST., welcome to send than The Friend, as
Office ir. Brewer's Mock, corner Hotel and Fort Street*. a monthly remembrancer of their aloha,
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Entrance, Hotel Street.
and furnish them at the same time with
the only record of moral, and religious PLANTATION AGENTS,
rPHOS. G. THRUM,
progress in the North Pacific Ocean.
LIFE, FIRE AND MARINE
STATIONER, BOOKSELLER AND In this one claim only this joutnal is entiINSURANCE AGENTS.
tled to the largest support possible by the
NEWS AGENT.
PhilanSeamen,
and
Missionary
friends of
Honolulu. H. I.
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41
The Rev. C. M. Hyde, D. D
What Amusements Docs it Hefit Christians to Abstain
from
;
Rev. F,. T. Doane—ln Memoriam
»"
*3
Extract- from lonmal of Mrs. Logan
v
Mr. Say ford's Work
Monthly Record of Events
Marine Journal etc
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Ewa Plantation
H.>n<tubnli Bluffs
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What Amusements Does It Befit Christians
to Abstain From?
Mr. Sayford has brought this question
into prominence. We never knew of a
successful Revivalist who did not hold
very pronounced opinions on this subject.
Revivals do not go well along with
dancing parties and theatrical shows.
The whole atmosphere of the latter
seems to be antagonistic to and subversive of religious enthusiasm, and high
spiritual elevation. We think that the
private experience of individual Christians will be found to agree in the fact
that any free indulgence in exciting
pleasures is very unfavorable to communion with God and to the efficient
power of the Holy Spirit upon the soul.
The two things can not be made to
harmonize, any more than a school girl
can hold her place in her classes, when
she is attending balls and theaters. Indeed, the same is true of about all the
serious and earnest work of life in every
departmenft Those who apply themselves to such work, and who succeed
in it, cannot indulge much in social
gayeties.
The pursuit of eternal life is the most
serious and arduous business that a huIt is
man being can engage in.
*
race—a wrestling—a warfare. Sin and
Satan are to be conquered. For this,
the most strenuous, steadfast effort, and
watchfulness are essential. We cannot
play with such a business. The whole
power and virtue of the soul must come
forth in following after Christ and bearing his cross. It is for this reason that
dancing Christians, card-playing, horseracing, theatrical Christians are very unfavorably placed for getting or keeping
a place in the heavenly race.
The question, you see, is not whether
JUNE,
1890.
Number 6.
such amusements are in their nature has attracted to himself a large share in
wrong, or tending to immorality. Some the care of all the native churches,
of them may not be. Some forms of maintaining a great correspondence
them are doubtless innocuous. Other with pastors and church officers, dilforms are generally disapproved by mor- igently attending and working in the islalists as tending to social corruption. and associations and visiting and preachThey are especially in vogue with the ing in the churches as time permitted.
ungodly and immoral majority. A In addition to these duties, Dr. Hyde's
Christian is naturally looked upon as capacity for work has caused to be laid
unworthy who participates in such upon his broad and willing shoulders a
multiplicity of important duties and
things.
But that is not the line which the offices in Trustee and School Boards,
earnest Christian wishes to draw for his and in committee work. Dr. Hyde is,
in
own conduct, at things positively tend- in truth, the most indispensable man
and ill to be
community,
religious
a
one
our
Such
immorality.
ing towards
interests.
will avoid whatever so excites and dis- spared in educational and socialand
cheerDr. Hyde is a most willing
sipates the mind as seriously to divert
love
to
be
the
worker.
seems
to
ful
He
spiritual
from
and
the attention
divine
things. We cannot afford to let our servant of all. In our personal knowlsouls be starved in this way. We can- edge of him, we have learned to esteem
not afford to get our spiritual vision him as one of high and rare Christian
clouded. We cannot endure to neglect devotedness. We count him a most
our Lord, and find His dear face hidden hearty, unselfish, single hearted Chrisa skillful, prudent,
from us. We shall diligently avoid all tian worker, as well asone.
untiring
active
Such a man
and
that impairs our spiritual vigor.
we hold in the highest honor and regard.
We also know Dr. Hyde as a man of
The Rev. C. M. Hyde, D.D.
tender sympathies, making him a corDr. Hyde sailed for San Francisco on dial friend, and helping him to be, as he
the steamer of May 9th. He is supposed is, a rarely skilled and acceptable nurse,
occasion, to the sick. Dr. Hyde has
to be now engaged in urging upon the on
interested himself in the lepers
especially
young men of the Seminaries of the at Molokai, whom he had visited and
work
Eastern States the claims of the
carefully inspected, and with whom he
in the different fields in Hawaii nei. has long maintained a large and conOur thoughts have been much with him, stant correspondence by letter. There
and our prayers have not failed for the are few men in these islands so well insuccess of his mission, and for his own formed as Dr. Hyde about affairs at the
strength and good cheer. We desire to Leper Settlement. In former years,
take this opportunity of his absence to while a large number of lepers were
express the very high esteem and love maintained at the receiving station at
in which the churches here, and we our- Kakaako, in this city, it was his practice
selves hold this very dear and honored to visit them often, and to preach to
brother.
them on the Sabbath.
Dr. Hyde came among us thirteen
Dr. Hyde lives in the plain, but suityears ago. He resigned a successful able house built by the American Board
city pastorate in Massachusetts, to take for his use. There he and Mrs. Hyde exthis laborious charge, being one of the ercise a very abundant and most cordial
few men who have entered the foreign hospitality to missionaries going to and
field after becoming veterans and leaders from Micronesia, to teachers going to
in pastoral work at horne —exchanging and from mission Seminaries, and to
labor among their own intelligent and missionary and other guests from various
cultivated race for that among the more quarters, such as our esteemed brother
ignorant islanders. A mature, strong, Gage, of Riverside, Cal. Mrs. Hyde's
well-rounded man, highly furnished with parlor wears the plain twenty-five cent
native and acquired gifts, he brought to wall-paper put up in 1877; but her good
us especially an unusual degree of abil- New England taste makes the apartment
ity to organize and to execute. The quite attractive by the nice arrangement
conduct of the North Pacific Mission of a few choice pieces of furniture
Institute for training native pastors and and pictures received as presents during
missionaries has been his immediate Eastern pastorates.
and especial work; and if we are not
We need not here specify our reason
mistaken, a large majority of the present
for setting forth some of the above facts
unhave
from
graduated
native pastors
this time. To most of our readder his instructions. In addition to this just at
it
not be far to seek.
will
by his personal force and efficiency, he ers,
�THE FRIEND.
42
Rev, Edward Toppin Doane.
IN MEMORIAM*.
We are called to record the decease of
this dear and honored mssionary father,
with a very tender personal regard, as
well as a profound sense of the irreparable loss suffered by the Fonape mission. Our beloved brother Doane went
to his heavenly rest from the house of
Rev. Dr. Hyde of this city, on Thursday
May 15th, after an illness of nearly
three months, the greater part of which
time was spent in voyaging upon the
Morning Star. Although reaching Honolulu in a very prostrated condition, he
seemed to rally a good deal after reaching the comfort and rest of Dr. Hyde's
home, and as we expressed the hope in
our May issue, appeared likely to improve. The force of his complicated
maladies, however, soon reasserted itself
and he gradually sank away. He retained consciousness and calmness to the
end, full of peace and serenity, with a
very loving smile of welcome to each
friend.
Mr. Doane was within a few days of
seventy years of age. He had been
thirty-six years in missionary service
under the American Board, most of it
spent in the Caroline and Marshall Islands, and nearly twenty years of it in
the island of Fonape. The last three
years had been peculiarly severe and
wearing. Especially laborious was the
last year, owing to the absence or death
of all his associates, until broken down
by pressure of work and advancing age,
he fell ill in February, while visiting
outlying island parishes on the Morning
Star.
We find Mr. Doane's early record in
the following dates: Born at Tompkins-
ville, Staten Island, N. V., May 30,
1820. Removing in childhood to the
West, he professed religion at Niles,
Michigan, in 1839. Fitting for college
at Quincy Mission Institute, he graduated at Illinois College, Jacksonville, in
1848, and at Union Theological Semin-
ary, N. Y. in 1852; was ordained missionary February 26, 1854; was married
May 13, 1854 to Miss Sarah Wells Wilbur. He embarked for the Pacific at
Boston, June 4, 1854, arriving at Lahaina, October IV, 1854, and at Ponape,
February 6, 1855, where he joined in
the labors of the pioneer missionaries
Sturges and Gulick.
Mr. and Mrs.
Doane were located with the Jokoits
tribe, where they were when the first
Morning Star reached Ponape in the
fall of 1857, with the Binghams for the
Gilbert Islands. At the General Meeting of the Micronesian Mission, it was
decided that Mr. and Mrs. Doane should
go with Dr. and Mrs. Pierson to begin
work among the Marshall Islanders.
They settled on the island of Ebon. In
1859 the Fiersons were obliged to leave.
Dr. and Mrs. Gulick took their place for
a year, after which the Doanes worked
on at Ebon alone. He had a good
knowledge ol the Marshall's language,
taught, translated and preached in it
with all his might. Quite a company
of young people, some of them now
araonj; the pastors and teachers of the
Marshall Islands, were brought to the
Savior during these years. The late
Dr. Damon, who visited Micronesia in
1801, was full of admiration of the
methods of this "model missionary" as
he called him. At that time the health
of the mother and infant daughter required a change from the very trying
climate and diet of the atoll, and with
the son, she came to Honolulu, leaving
the brave father to toil on alone. The
infant rallied after reaching Honolulu,
under the loving Care of Miss Ogden,
but the young mother failed so rapidly
that urgent word was sent by a trading
schooner to Mr. Doane. He took passage in the vessel. She touched at Ponape, leaving Mr. Doane to wait till her
speedy return from some islands to
the West. The vessel was never heard
of again. Nor did the dying wife see
her husband. She died in February,
1*62, soon followed by an infant a few
weeks old. Nor did Mr. Doane learn
tiie facts until the arrival of the Star at
Ponape in the following summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Snow removed from
Kusaie to Ebon that year, to continue
the Marshall Islands work. Mr. Doane
accompanied them, and made his home
with them, working for the people another year, until in 1*0:', he joined his
two children in Honolulu, going on
eventually to the States, In April, 1865,
he was married to Miss Clara H. Strong,
then of the Fox Lake Seminary in Wisconsin. On their way to California,
th.y were wrecked on the Roneador
reef, and the Morning Star sailed without them. But undaunted by the wreck
and their losses, they pushed urgently
forward and sailed from Honolulu in the
"Pfiel", making such good time as to
reach Ebon before the Star.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturges were then alone
on Ponape, and it was decided by the
Mission that Mr. Doane should go to
their help, he having already a knowledge of the language. Mrs. Doane's
health compelled her to leave in 1868.
She returned in 1871, but left again in
1872, joining her sister Mrs. Davis in
Japan in 1873. Mr. Doane followed
her thither. He engaged there in English instruction of Japanese Divinity
students. Failing health again sent
them to America, whence finally Mr.
Doane returned alone to Ponape in 1879.
He threw himself into the work there
with unabated force, touring, helping
the native pastors, training teachers and
missionaries, translating the Scriptures,
and making other books. He was full
of zeal in extending the Gospel to the
islands beyond, the Mortlocks and Rate,
[June. 1890.
Mr. Logan's great woik. It was a
cherished plan of his, but unfulfilled, to
establish a mission in Yap.
Early in 18*7 untoward events began, and a period of severe trials to Mr.
Doane and his associates, in the occupation of Ponape by a fanatical Spanish
governor, with thirty soldiers, some
convicts and six Capuchin monks. The
succeeding events are fresh in the public
recollection. The Protestant mission
and churches were violently interfered
with, and Mr. Doane, as their leader,
first imprisoned on board ship, and then
deported to Manila. Through the powerful interposition of the United States,
he was promptly restored to his post of
labor, where he immediately rendered
the most vital service, aided" by Mr.
Rand, in healing the breach between the
natives and the Spaniards, after the
massacre ol the latter by the former.
Mr, Doane here earned the unique distinction of having induced the Spanish
authorities, after landing 600 troops, to
withdraw their forces, without having
inflicted any punishment on the natives.
No doubt they felt that much was due
in reparation to him and to the United
States. In all this affair, Mr. Doane's
name became ol world-wide note, especially in Catholic Spain itself, where the
public journals extolled in the highest
terms the Protestant methods of evangelizing and educating the natives.
Through the failure of Mr. Rand's
health, Mr. Doane had sustained alone
the care of the Ponape churches and
schools for the last year. In addition
to this was the burden of help and sympathy imposed by the absence of Miss
Fletcher and Miss Dr. Ingersoll, which
had left Miss Palmer alone in the girls'
boarding school. The death of Rev. J.
J. Forbes removed the only aid in pros
pect. With his accustomed courage,
Mr. Doane worked to the last of his
strength, and fell in the harness. It
was only at the last moment that he
saw it his duty to leave the field, although Dr. Ingersoll had already declared him to be breaking down. It was
too late; after three months of great
weakness and suffering, the old hero has
gone to his reward.
#
Mr. Doane possessed a noble and
manly nature as his whole aspect and
bearing showed. He was genial, of great
tenderness and sympathy, of strong attractive force, of large breadth of
thought, and of a profound and heroic
consecration to the high service of his
Lord and King. He genuinely belonged to the class of missionary heroes
—men who pursue their toilsome work
with a glad and holy courage, loving the
souls of the people and the Lord who
died to save them.
He was faithfully attended through
his illness to the last, by Mr. Oldham,
who came from Ponape with him, and
who has earned the warm regard of Mr.
Doane's friends. The funeral was atended at Kawaiahao Church by a large
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circle of Christian friends, Messrs.
Parker, Emerson, Beckwith, Lowell
Smith, Bingham and Bishop participating in the exercises. At the age of 87,
Dr. Smith's strong voice filled the church
in the accents of a powerful and touching prayer. The honored remains found
their last resiing-place in the Mission
burial lot by the side of those of the wife
and two infant children laid there nearly
thirty years ago—most strangely reunited.
There remain to mourn for the father,
a son in business on the Pacific coast,
and a married daughter in Missouri.
Extracts from Journal Latter of Mrs. Logan.
Morning Star at Nonouti, Aug. 26, iSSp.
* * Mr. Forbes went on shore with
the boat, and reported the natives a.
giving Mr. Walkup a warm reception.
Two fine looking young men were all
ready to go to Kusaie to the Training
School, and were much disappointed to
learn that there is to be no school for
the Gilbert Islanders at Kusaie this year.
It seems sad that no- young man has
heard the call to this interesting work.
I wonder if we have called loud enough!
None of us who saw the bright young
man who came with Mr. Walkup to Honolulu from the Training School last
year could doubt the power of the Gospel to transform these people from abject and naked heathenism to Christian
civilization.
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Sept. 18, between Kusaie and Ruk.
'Miss Palmer with her thirty three
girls is much overtaxed, and even then
cannot do justice to so great a work.
There was an English service on board
the Star on Sunday afternoon, and I
persuaded Miss Palmer to leave the girls
in my care and attend it. She remained
on board to dinner, and told tne afterward that it was the first meal she had
taken away from home in more than
two years. I wonder how many young
ladies at home can appreciate such a
situation !.
There are many things to sadden the
heart in the situation at Ponape. There
are now SOO foreigners in the Spanish
colony, and I believe five Catholic priests.
The new religion does not make much
headway with the people, but that cannot be said of irreligion and demoralizing influences.
* * Our voyage from Ponape to
Ruk was speedy. September 20th was
the date of our reaching Ruk. .They
had heard that we were coming, as Capt.
Narrhun was just down from Ponape.
It was good to see Mr. S.ielling'looking
so well. Of course they gave us a warm
welcome. It was Friday afternoon when
we arrived, and the Star left us the following Monday. It is not pleasant to
have things landed in quite so much of a
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THE FRIEND.
hurry,
as
mistakes are liable to be made, too as we are quite
a
little distance from
tjuite a number of our boxes must have the other houses, but nothing has as yet
been left on board, or at least we do not occurred to alarm us. The girls all
get them.
I found work in abundance ready for
me. Mr. Snelling had been holding on
with seven girls, in the hope of a girls'
school. It had been a very difficult matter for him, but he had done wonderfully
well. My expectation had been that I
would probably live in our old home
with Mr. and Mrs. Snelling. Indeed, I
had not felt that I could face the thought
of living alone until after we had reached Ruk; but it soon came to me that I
must have the girls by themselves if I
am to do real work for them. Without
telling Mr. Snelling my own feeling
about it at first, I learned that he felt as
I did, that I must have them by themselves, and Miss Smith had come with
us from Kusaieon a sort of vacation and
health trip which was a great help and
satisfaction to me. She felt strongly as
Mr. Snelling and I did. So the matter
was decided that I was to take the girls
up into the Treiber house and commence
work with them there.
Ir took something more than a week
to get things in shape to commence my
housekeeping. One little girl was added to our number in the mean time as
her step-father had just died, and she
was in danger of being lost very speedily
unless we could take her. The girls
seemed to enter into the situation with
much satisfaction,'and were very helpful
in the cleaning, moving, etc. Four of
them were with us two years ago—the
others are newer. I have not yet co umenced regular school work with them,
but hope to do so soon. In the mean
time they have been learning plenty of
lessons not found in books.
It has taken much time and thought
to get them into anything like regular
ways, and of course we have only made
a beginning yet, but they seem to take
to my plans very kindly. What a help
and comfort it would be, if I only had
some young lady to he with me, and
share the work and care! I do not mean
to allow myself to be lonely, and God is
helping me.
It is a time of considerable stir and
distuibance among the heathen just
now. Wars and rumors of wars are
abundant, and Christians are suffering
persecution in having their food, trees,
etc., destroyed by the heathen. When
a party of them comes about we know
that they will steal anything they can
get hold of, and we try to act accordingly. Some of them came about while
we were gone to the Wednesday prayermeeting the other day. They found
nothing to carry away, however, except
the dish towels which the girls had left
hanging under the veranda, but they
took those.
Mr. Snelling has felt a little anxious
about us nights, I think, as the mission
houses were broken into at night last
year. Perhaps I have felt a little anxious
sleep up stairs, and on the floor of
course. It does seem sometimes in the
middle of the night as though they do
a deal of tumbling about, and occasionally I have to get up and go about
in the different rooms to convince myself that no one is trying to break in.
Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 16.
I do not mean to let so lung a time
slip by without writing, but the days
have been quite full and I have been
trying to do other writing. I have now
had five weeks of school with my girls.
They seem to enjoy it very much. Wh< n
I told them one Saturday that I thought
we would commence school the following Monday, there were general exclamations of delight and one of them remarked that she was glad, for her head
was aching with so much ignorance.
They like to be busy, and one of the
difficult parts of my work is to keep
them busy and look constantly after
their work. We have school four rfours
each day, and that with the work to be
done outside of school keeps them fairly
busy except Saturdays. They like to do
things civilized ways for once in a while,
but for every day, it is too much care
and takes too much thought.
We get up at six in the morning, are
ready for prayers a little before half-past
six usually. Eight o'clock is breakfast
time and quarter before ten school time.
The girls are learning to wash and iron,
sweep, dust, attend to lamps, wash dishes, etc. I sometimes need to be in several places at once. School session is
four hours, with fifteen minutes rest at
noon. The girls sew after school if
there is time after other things are done.
Pleasant evenings we work an hour or
so in the yard, going out a while before
sunset. The yard looks better than
when we began. Evening worship is at
seven o'clock and the girls generally
study half or three-quarters of an hour
after. I am learning to write with them
buzzing and chattering all about me. I
do not often get lonely when it is pleasant weather so that we can be out of
doors at evening. I have prayer-meeting with the women Friday afternoons.
This is my only outside work except my
class in Sunday School.
Last Friday after the meeting, I asked the women if they would like to help
weed the walk between the mission
houses and bring some of the fine coral
to put upon it, as it was getting in bad
shape. They took hold of the work
cheerfully and with energy and an hour's
work made it look quite different. When
I told them they had done enough and
thanked them, they got one of the girls
to ask "Wouldn't I like to show them
some of the pictures of my friends in
America?" I said, surely I would like
to, so we spent quite a long time in looking at photographs. Dinner hour was
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rather late, but it was time well spent.
They are always interested in seeing
the faces of our friends,"particularly our
near relatives. They are always free to
criticize the style of dress or hair, or
any ornaments.
Our trouble with thieves has not
grown less. There have been some attempts to break into the house at night,
and one evening as we were quietly sitting about the lamp, a man entered the
adjoining room, grabbed the spi<
from the table and ran. The noise i I
falling books from the table was our first
warning, as it was raining very hard so
that we did not hear him enter. We
have had a guard about the house a
number of nights, but it has now subsided into two, who sleep under the house
every night. It is a dry, good place to
sleep and they are probably as well or
better off there than at home, so I don't
mind, and feel safer and sleep more
soundly than I otherwise would. We
were warned the other day to keep a
lookout daytimes also, as the thieves
are s,aid to be planning to see what they
can do with stealing during the day if
we are to be guarded at night. It gives
one a queer feeling to think of having to
be on the watch all the time lest something be stolen. The thieves are from
some little distance away and are of
course purely heathen. We can earnestly hope that such a state of things
may not last long, but at present we see
no relief before us, as there is no power
to which we can appeal.
Saturday, Nov. jo.
This has been Thanksgiving week at
home. My thoughts have turned a good
many times to the home friends and the
gatherings among them. Such times
and thoughts always give one a homesick feeling. We had a meeting with
the natives in the morning,- and the
Worths and I were invited to dinner at
Mr. Snelling's where we ate roast duck
and other good things. My girls made
their preparations and carried their dinner with them down to Mr. Snelling's.
The boys of the Training School and
some of the Christians had made some
preparations also and they all had dinner together on Mr. Snelling's porch.
They all seemed to enjoy it.
In the afternoon the natives had a
meeting by themselves and we had our
meeting, a prayer and conference meeting in Mr. Snelling's sitting room. It
was pleasant to recount together our
mercies and God's tender dealings with
us, to thank Him with full hearts and to
supplicate fresh spiritual blessings upon
our work here and upon us. Nor did
we forget our friends and native land in
our prayers.
One of the things which has been
quite a great work and burden upon Mr.
Snelling of late has been the building of
a church here, and it is about finished
now, a large and substantial building.
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take hold of any such large work steadily
and regularly until it is accomplished,
but we have always felt it to be much
the wiser and better way to have them
do such 'work for themselves as best
they can and then make the best of it
rather than to ask for help from the
home land. It has required a good deal
of effort and preserverance on Mr. Snelling's part, but he has his reward now.
Mr. Sayford's Work.
The churches and people of Honolulu
have enjoyed a rare privilege in the
meetings conducted during the past
three weeks by Mr. S. M. Sayford, who
came here by the invitation of the Honolulu Y. M. C. A. He has spoken on
each Sabbath afternoon and evening,
and on every week day evening except
Monday. The meetings of the first
week were held in Y. M. C. A. Hall.
This proving too small, they were held
in the church, which has been very
crowded on Sunday evenings, and moderately full on week days.
Mr. Sayford impresses us as A man
of unusual mental and spiritual gifts.
Intellectually, he must be ranked high
among preachers, in his good sense,
keen statement, pointed, effective application and apt use of Scripture, as well
as familiar knowledge of it. While resembling Mr. Moody somewhat in these
respects, he is unlike him in possessing
scholarly culture, although for many
years an active business man, before his
conversion to Christ. He was a soldier
in the late war. If we do not entirely
mistake his make up, he would have
naturally risen to high command, in
good time. He seems like a well-balanced, sound, solid, forceful character.
Added to all this, is a profound earnestness. His delivery is very impressive, generally deliberate, usually in those
calm, steady, positive tones which for
regular work, are so much more effective
than a more passionate style. Yet as
is fitting, he often pours himself out in
tones of fervor.
Up to the time of writing the tone of
feeling in the audiences has not been
adapted to call forth what are probably
the Evangelist's deepest and highest
moods; there has been a very great interest. The presence of the Power of
the Divine Spirit has not been unmanifested. We are all deeply grateful to
our Lord for these tokens of his mercy.
Many of our young people and some a
little older have given evidence of turn-
[June, 1890.
ing to Christ and finding him. There
has not been any ofthat pervading religious engrossment which characterizes
a marked revival. Yet we have seen
one strong evidence that the community
as a whole are somewhat reached—that
is—some manifestations of anger and
bitterness breaking out in unusual ways,
showing that Satan is vexed and disturbed. We think Christians have been
much awakened and instructed; —that
the spirit of consecration has been quickened—that they are going to work much
more heartily and devotedly by reason
of what Mr. Sayford has spoken to us.
INTE-REST IN KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOL.
There has been a very precious work
of grace going on of late in Mr. Oleson's
school. It began, indeed, before Mr.
Sayford's arrival, but has been greatly
forwarded by his preaching. All but a
few of these intelligent youths have expressed purpose to follow Christ. There
seems reason to believe that a good
proportion of them are likely to continue
in the way of the Lord. If this shall
prove true, it will be an incalculable
blessing to their own race, and an inestimable help in lifting up the moral and
spiritual tone of the school for the future.
Brother Oleson and associates, earnest
working Christians as they are, must be
intensely rejoiced and cheered. It must
make all their burdens light. No special meetings have been held. The work
of the school in preparing for annual
exercises, has gone on with fullest
activity.
We cannot forbear to repeat one or
two of Mr. Sayford's good things. On
Saturday evening, in a talk to men only,
he told those who excused themselves
from uniting with Christ's people, because they did not like to be in a company where there were so many hypocrites, that "it is with the hypocrites that
your place will be, if you do not follow
Christ!"
Preaching about Bartimeus' coming
to Jesus for sight, .and specifying several courses of hesitation and delay which
the blind man might have adopted, had
he been like many people in Honolulu,
Mr. Sayford thought he might have felt
that he had no time just then to attend
to getting his sight from the Lord. It
was the height of the beggars' business
season ! There was a great crowd; he
must attend to getting in all the money
he could, first. But for being so sad, it
would have been a delicious piece of
satire upon the idiotic folly of postpon-
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ing the blessedness of soul-vision in
God to the procuring of pleasure and
fortune.
"The seeing eye, the fecline lensc,
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• ofr penitence;
I he mystic
j'>ys
The
ihal tell of sins forgiven,
The sighs that waft the. soul to heaven."
Yet even we who have tasted of such
often, how sadly, do we let
grace, how
earthly good engross our hearts, and
dim our heavenly vision!
—
Oahu Railway Extension. It is
understood to be the intention of the
Oahu Railway Co. to carry the rails a
good part of the distance around the
island, provided the Legislature will
grant such a subsidy as will justify the
undertaking. What has already been
accomplished in Kwa by the railroad
seems to justify the belief that such extension of the road will be speedily attended by an immense increase of property values along the line. The increase of taxation returns, it is believed,
will speedily recoup the Government
for such an investment.
We are happy to welcome Mr. Arthur
Alexander on a home visit after five
years absence at Vale, and a vacation
in Europe. Mr. Alexander has pursued
post-graduate studies at the Sheffield
Scientific School during the year past,
during which time he has officiated as
Assistant to Prof. Hastings in the Electrical Laboratory, also giving some lectures to the lower classes in the school.
He expects to continue another year in
this position.
Hawaiian Mission Children's Society.
It is only a few years ago that this
society was felt to be making good progress, when its yearly appropriations
leached about one thousand dollars.
With the increasing prosperity of many
of its members, its contributions have
rapidly increased. For the year just
completed, the appropriations of the
Society were $1,010. At the Annual
meeting held at the house of Mr. J. B.
Atherton, on the evening of May 31st.,
the "Cousins" pulled handsomely together, and voted an appropriation for
'90-'9l of $7,7:55. Three thousand dollars
of this were for a new undertaking, for
the expense of which the Society assume
the responsibility—an Industrial Home
for the benefit of educated Hawaiian
young women.
The general appropriations were increased $775. $1000 was appropriated
as in the privious year to proposed new
missionary work among the Hawaiian
churches. $1,500 to support of Hawaiian youth in girls' boarding schools,
being an increase of $300, and $800 to
those in boys' boarding schools being
also an increase of $300. There was
also a considerable increase in the
amount appropriated to mission work
and Boarding Schools in Micronesia.
Parties in the Legislature.
The Legislature organized on the
21st, electing a President from the
National Reform Party, which appears
to have something of a majority. Several members claim to be Independent.
It remains to be seen to which side a
majority of them will most commonly
lean. It thus far seems improbable
that any extreme or reactionary measures can secure a majority vote. We
suppose that no decided movement to
oust the Ministry will be made until
their Reports and the inquiries based
upon them have been gone through
with. We have gathered no reliable
information as to what persons are likely
to constitute a new Cabinet. It is said
to be a question involving some serious
perplexities. The elements constituting
the majority opposed to the present
administration are quite conflicting.
Combinations are rumored as likely to
include some of the Reform Party, so
as to securea compromise Cabinet. We
confess to a growing lack of interest in
any result likely to occur. Our foreign
subscribers are entitled to such information as we can give. Another month
ought to supply more of interest to
report,
Is it fun you want, young man ? But
there is no fun in shipwrecking your
character; no fun in breaking your
mother's heart. There is no fun in the
bodily pangs of the dissolute; none in
the profligate's death-bed. There is no
fun in an undone eternity.
The little London school girl was sure
that the cow never jumped over the
moon. "Not even race horses could do
it, but only hangils."
Monthly Record of Events.
May Ist.—Meteorological record for
last month is as follows: Aver. Thermometer 7.3.43; Barometer 30.033; rainfall 5.21 inches.—The Mortuary report
for April shows 73 deaths, of which 48
were Hawaiians.
2nd.—Arrival of the Australia from
San Francisco, with a number of returned islanders.—Capatain and officers of
the Nipsie give an "At Home." Rev.
Dr. Lowell Smith celebrates the fiftyseventh anniversary of his arrival in
this city by a lunch party to early coworkers of the Mission, at the residence
of his daughter Mrs. B. F. Dillingham.
—The Y. W. C. T. U. give a pleasant
May-day social at the Y. M. C. A. Hall.
3rd.—Arrival of the Zealandia from
the Colonies en route to San Francisco.
—A rainy day defers the usual weekly
ball game and. the Arion's moonlight excursion to Manana.
sth.—At an auction sale of stock and
bonds Government six per cents brougty
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110.50; Inter-island steamer stock $158;
Wilder S. S. Co., $131; Haw. Agricultural Co., $150; Kapiolani Park stock,
$15, and Tramways Co. $7.
6th.—Royal Musicale at the Palace.
7th.—Residence of W. R. Seal at Makiki, burned, with all its contents; Mr.
Seal rescued only by strenuous efforts of
Mr. W. Lishman and a native, but so
badly injured that he was taken to the
(Queen's Hospital, where he died the
next
day.
Bth —Fire in the brick block corner of
Nuuanu and King streets; two Chinese
stores badly damaged.—Arion evening
excursion to Ramon- Grove, Ewa, indulged in by a large party.
9th.—The Australia departs for San
Francisco with another large company
of islanders and visitors, and a valuable
cargo.—Chas. Hiram, a well known native, was shot by a supposed Solomon
Islander, and died in a few hours. The
murderer fled and hid himself for several
days.
10th.—The Mariposa surprises her
friends, by a timely arrival from San
Francisco, the first for several months.
Mr. S. M. Sayford, accompanied by Mr
H. J. McCoy, arrives for a season of
Evangelistic work in the city.- The
Stars suffer a defeat at the hands of the
Havvaiis 10 to 11, ten innings. --Fire on
Hotel St. at head of Bethel St.; Eight
stores and shops burned out and one
life lost.
11th.—Mr. Sayford commences his
series of revival services by an afternoon meeting at the Y. M. (.'. A Hall
and in the evening at the Central Union
Church, continuing the same nightly,
Mondays excepted, with manifest power
till the close of the month.
12th.—A reward of $-200 is offerred
for the arrest of Hiram's murderer.
14th.—The Koolau election for representative to fill the vacancy caused
by Rev. J. N. Paikuli's election being
declared void resulted in the return of J.
E. Bush.
15th.— Death of Rev. E. T. Doane at
the residence of Dr. C. M. Hyde (see
obituary notice).- Lvi, a New Hebridcan, the supposed murderer of Hiram,
is caught and confined in the Station
House.—Collision of a coupL of working trains on the O. R. R. at Kalihi
through a conductor's carelessness; no
one hurt, but one tender badly damaged.
16th.—The new town laid out at Manana, Ewa, receives the name of Pearl
City by vote of a committee of award,
and Lehua Avenue the name, of its
main thoroughfare.
17th.—The Kamehameha nine beat
the Honolulu's, 8 to 6.
18th.—Bktne. Geo. C. Perkins gets
ashore on Molokai, but by lightering
is got off with little damage.
19th.—Sales and leases of Government lands, mostly on Maui, realize
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[June, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
tjd
Fr-m San Fran'isco, per Mary Vinkehnan. May 24figures.—U. S. S. Adams arrived quished after eleven innings, 7 to 6.— Mrs
C.ascoyne, Mrs Vaughau, Mr and Mr-. (iuuiplier and
m Samoa, after a splendid run of Arrival of H. 13. M. S. Acorn from J Hassard.
From an Francis, n, per Australia, May W A C AlexEsquimalt, to relieve the Champion.
-enteen days.
II
ander, Mis- Maj Balky,
ail. v. Mis- M.md Pal,!
win, W l> Baldwin, Mrs F W I-or tLett. mother and 2
20th. -Advices from Hilo report the
cliidren, Mrs S A Hoyd, Mr- Bonis, Miss tlaik, W B
Honokaa murder case of Goto, the Marine
Mis-Kat Oar*, Judge S B Dole, Hon It F DunJournal. (lark,
ning and wife, Miss I tunning, ti FCar'and, W Cooda c.
Japanese, to have concluded with a
Mis- Clan Gregory, Mr* Haddon, Ben Hailidav, Oavfid
verdict of manslaughter against J. Steele,
Doaraatt, F. R A-iles, Mrs A G Hawta and son, J A HopPORT OF HONOLULU.—MAY.
per, Mrs J N Hollis, A Motile, Mis Koheit Howl..ml and
Blabon
Mills,
and
Watson.
R.
2 daughters, P X Hudson. I. |uda, C has 1) I.uv laud ami
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ARRIVALS.
wife. Mrs ti W I,owrey, Mrs I.me, Mrs A Martinez, Miss
21st.—Opening of the Legislature
C'Mcl-aine, I>r I'tnii McGrow and wife, A Moiintr, Mrs
S S An iralia, Houdlette, 7 da>s fm S Francisco
H Mather, John Parker, Palmer Pa Iter, H (' Parry. Mis*
witnessed by a large attendance of 2—Haw
3 Haw S S Xeula dia, from San Fra- ON*
F H Kail, Col I S Spalding, (1 C W Shiff, wife ai d S
l<k (' C Funk, tila/ier, 43 days from New- astir.
visitors; the house forms with Hon. J. S. 4ft- Am
Sirs U I homuse.i, 4 i liildim anil nurse, (1 J
childien,
Am lik Xl kilat, Culle V8 days from Port l.udlow.
Waller, Mr.s Wciher, Mis S G Wildor, MtM He!, n Wilder.
Walker, President; J. Katthane, Vice; 7—Am bk l'ohs-Ms I ackus. 69 days from New Castle.
S G Wihler, )r, C X Wolters, and 3." steerage.
Am h B X Wood LsWMfl, fr.m New Cattle.
Chas. Wilcox, Secretary.
From the Colonies, pat AI un. D.i, M..\ 10 | Harmon
I'l Am S S Ma'ipnaa. Hayward, from Nnn Fiancis_o.
Mid wife, S H Hoar*, A X Ban lay, j H ( un.tilings, and
—Arrival of the Yamashiro .1i.t Am
t r.i Eva, WCkman, from San Ftanci«co.
101 cabin and in* »tanragn taa»angora in tram-it lor San
Hi tik Omo, I>i >wn, from Hong Kont_>
iru with another lot of 1,07 I Japanese 16 Am schtinlden Slioie Hendaraon, 39dysfm Newcastle. Francisci>.
Fran,
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23rd.—Amateur Mikado Company
re their final performance to a crowdhouse, as usual.
21th. -Cjueen Victoria's birthday—
Royal audienceto Visjount Tori, retiring
Japanese Diplomatic Agent and Consul
and introduction of Taizo
saki, Shorokui, his successor to this
kingdom Bo.it races in the forenoon.
Diplomatic reception at noon, and base
ball in the afternoon between the Stars
Kamehamehas are the events of the
y. The game was well played and
isely contested, resulting in a Star
:tory, 5 to 3. —lions. Saml. Parker
d W. H. Cornwell give a farewell
dinner to Mr. Alfred Fowler, at the
Hotel. Mr. Sayford gives a "Confidential" talk to young men. Young
Edw. Damon meets with a serious accident at Moanalua, in being shot
through the right hand'by the accidental
discharge of his gun.
25th.—G. A. R. Memorial service
conducted by Mr. Sayford.
26. —The Yamashiro Maru returns to
Yokohama.—Fire in the Bell Telephone
Central office from contact with the
Electric Light wires, resulting in con
ciderable damage to the system an 1
some 48 hours interruption to tin..i
service.—Annual meeting of the Strang
eis' Friend Society; all the officers reelected; $1,150.15 expended for relief,
etc., for the past year. A Legislative
Committee is investigating some funny
opium transformation affairs said to
have occurred between the Station
House and Custom House.
29th. —Arrival of the new U. S. Flagship Charleston, from San Francisco, in
a splendid run of a little over seven days,
30th.—Memorial day; usual G, A. R.
services observed in the afternoon.—
Arrival of Steamers Australia from San
Francisco and Alameda from the Colonies.—Audience at the palace to Rear
Admiral Brown, Capt. Remey and
officers of the Charleston. —Noble McCarthy introduces his bill to make the
Hawaiian Sunday a half holy-day and
*neral,
—
id
half-holiday.
Xl
st.—Departure of the Alameda
for
i Francisco. —Honolulu's and Hai's had a long and close contest for
c ball honors; the latter finally van-
,
'
isc >.
l>k Alex McNeil, KrUa, S8 d»v* ft urn s
ottr m<ll KI--.
19 Am hkliie I'lanler, Dow, 19 days f. oin San Francisco.
19 I; S S Adnata, tireen. 19 day. from Samoa.
For San Fi.iiiumm, pel '/.■ aland::a, Ht) 3 J\\ O.lville,
Ati bkttt. ln__f__rd| Paul, 19 days from San Krancisco.
Hr ship Ho rowdale, : utlir.e, I'M days from Liverpool. t'api t; F (.ailaud, i< W luivi-. PC behreud,! W l i.ger.
W A Swint-rion, Mis t Stirling, Miss M |> ttt-ach »us
10 It It M S Champion. La Clair*, from X i-.ai.
M L Hla.hly, Mrs II L_ Owen, _iod Miss M FSunps.n and
Am bkttM Amelia, N.wh.dl from Hilo.
!» steerage.
Am bktM (. I I' 'kins, Iruin Pai u.
tH J jLiric-e H J \ ..in.-i-.liiiii Main, 13 dys fm V'okohaina.
For San Francisco, per (Uga M.iy H Mr an! Mrs
Am I'ktne KoM Midden, 4U days ftom Newcastle
liuoti., Mr a: d Mrs St.n ins, I-; I iiHiinlxrg and 4 Japanese.
Am l>k MalUJa, win on, 40 ay* fm Port lowns^iiif.
Haw IV A d aw Welch, Maraton, •_,! dys fm S X.'
For San Francis, o per Au-tralia, M;«j 9 M -s Fanny
M Am bfctnr Mary Winkl- man, Niaaan, fa S. Francisco.
May, Masters AnInn and Percy May, Mi- kobcrl Law ci s,
29 I -• lag-h.p *. hatlcslo.i, Ktmey, 7 days fn.in SF.
W H I ewers, Mr I Wihon, M ss Maiy t Smitli, Mi- C
Hrenig and dnugbta Miss 1)...a I ami., hi C M Hyde,
Am Mch Ale. hie, Smith, tr. m Port I ud ow.
Mrs t'av. rlv, Mtat >. a <ily, Ma-tci ( a\erly, I. X "tiles and
M H..w S S Au.-tralia, Houdlette, 7 dys fm S I rancisco.
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S
Francisco.
North,
Nelson,
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wifi MrsZ X Meyns, Mrs C i. It 11, J..s t ampl ell, wif
2 children and mail U H Puivis, aife, childand maid, W
Am S S Alameda, M rse. from the t olonies.
g] II BM S Acorn, I'ollard, from F.s«pnniah.
X Foster and wife. Miss Hyman, Miss 1 Teideinan, Ati
Iturihardt, wife and 2 children, T X Kiyworth, wife and
1
children, J T WatrHlonaa and wife, X J l.illie and wile,
DEPARTURES.
X F. Kobina, tiS Patten, MraGillig, Mr and Mrs II CJillig,
t; Nagk, Miss
A Am bk S C Allan, honipsoii, for San Francisco.
Cronch, F S I nger, James podd. Mis F
I lor ."an Francisco.
Parsons and child, I> M Dormni II W Auld. X J (ireen,
Haw S Si Zealand a,
lolerand
W P
wife, J W Lobby, tJaorge M. Intyie and
I rit hk Velocity, Martha, foi Hong Kong.
5 J I) Brown*, Joo*a.yn, for Manila.
wife. A Ht.. king, | H Mi Intoah and Wife, (i lit haethanw,
lloyle,
s
Mrs
J
H Am sch Oljjja, Kodin, for San Francisco.
A X Altman and daughter, H M Alrxan
c|i-i, Miss t llfjauiiii, Jam. s Hildar, I Carrie, Sheffield
9 Haw S S Australia, lloudette, for San Francis. o.
I'lu-ips.
WilUock,
Mi l.ea,, Mra Ferrtf, kobari H..k|
in Am s S Mn ipuoa, Hayward, fur the Colonica
12 Haw hk Lady I nmpnon, Sodergrrn, for San Praneiaru, -uttrr. "W 1. Fciris (» 1> Dutloo, Mn t 1, lull, W II
Wo d, C C Halligon, J A Hopper, X Malm arid BO in the
14 Am hk Forest On. in, Winding i«>i Sao Francisco.
steerage.
II B M S Champion, La Claire, tor Kauai.
For Inn Francisco, per For» st )t)ueeii, Ma\ 14 Miss
17 \m sdi Ropo ter, Ureyer, f..r S«n Franciaco.
10 Am l.k TiMie Baker, Cany, fur Hong Kong.
M ma.Carls, n, Mis F X Newman, and X jatbo.
Am sch kulx-i Lewers, Peuhallow, for San KranciacO*
Fur llonakong, per Ii li< liakei, May 1!- Vis t. liun
80 Am lein I va. Wuknian, for San Francisco.
Lung, 2 children and 2 servants, and 71l Chinese steerage
Am hkliii' Klikitat. l niter, for*K.,hului.
pajutengerM.
Vesta,
Friedrnlmrg,
f. r San I-ram IaCO.
22 Am tern
l-ui Sai Fiaini-.cn, from Mahukuiia, per W S BoWttn,
20" Jai, an«sc s s Yanuuth.ro Maiu, Vonng, for Yokohama.
May 'Jo (i 1 t)-.tt..in, A Ostium.
Am I'ktne Amelia, Newhall, foi San Kranci«co.
19 Brit Lk Omega, Brown, for Royal Kcada, BC.
for \'.ik.i''aina, pet Va i aahiro Maui, May 2A Viacoum
31
Am S S Alameda, Moisr, for ban Franc,-, .>.
I .-ii .un 1 family. P Simouds, 'J;'. | pane C ami 11 I hinese.
Am l-k Alex McNeil, Friia, for San Francwco,
lot San I'i.ni. isi >', from kahului, pel Win ti Irwin,
Am I'ktne Irmgnrd, Pant, for San Fram iaco.
May M Mss ManJ, Mra I. A Aadrawaand child.
For San FaancJeco, par Alamada, Maj 80 I Hjmnn
PASSENGERS.
and *ife. Miss V I. t.dlilaii.l. | Rt.illiland, KSt unlia.
ii nk Cleaves and wile, ii Ewing an.l wilr, _di»i Atwood,
ARRIVALS.
F Atwood. W ti Arneiiiann, k C Ward, 1 .teerage and 211
in transit from the Colonic*.
From San Fiancisco, at Hilo, per tjuickstep, April 23-(leo T 1 law on.
For Sail Fiaici-c... per lungaid. May t0 Mrs |i.lin
From San Francisco, per Anstialia, Mai 2— Mrs M Mil- Phillips and twu> childn n. Mis 11 hn M»i I odd, Mra
la.iuiy
and child, II t afeytr, and t apt Acteimaa.
lei, Miss Kli/aheth lh.ws tt, Mi handall, W A Wall |
W l hainUrlain, Mrs J A Kei nedy and chi d, Mn KirkCar Port Tovniacnd, par Mary Winkleman, Mnyll I
I. .lid, tail Lutt| tieo trttchand wife, Mis J B Castle, child A llassaid, W t ileaon, and Miss M Stnmbnngk
and mail. Miss White. Miss X Ft h.diee, W I. Fe;ris, X
For San Fran, is, o, p. i Alex McNiil, May 31 J F
Hocl.stetter, Mis> I.ea, Miss Kinney, Mi* I'eiria, Sheffield Itrowu and son
Phelps, II VVateihoUse, Misses F and \l W terhotise, J J
Kgan, Bryan I.athrpp, wifeand maid, | H Nishwilz, CC
Hallignn, F II Br nderger, U B Wood; M V Holme*, Geo
BIRTHS.
tialhraith, ami 43 in steerage.
l-'roin the t ninnies, |>cr Zealandi.-, May 3— Mi si 1( ten \s|iFOßl>- In Honolulu, May 20; to tin- wile of His Ra
three
childien
and
193
transitu.
in
and
C W Ashford, a son.
I'toiii San Francis ,j, at Kalnilui, | ci I I > SpreekcL, May COWAN At Hnoukuapoko, Maui, May 22, to the wifa
9 I) W (fOOdnla, Ii C Carney and IWo iHhoflk
of Jas Cowan, a iLtaghur.
From an PrrUKUKO, per Maripos,.,, |r_n) to Miss M A
lii Honolulu, May 20, to iba wife ol In C 11
Askeati, S I hrlich, J F Foster ..nd wife, Mra John Grace WOOD
Wood) a daufl.t. i.
and two dii'dr n, A Homer, Miss Homer, P Lewi*, wife
McCartney
daughter and infant, J Lyons, Mrs
and child,
W A Ma> slield, W S Kay, lohti Slater, Thos W McGuire,
DEATHS.
Mia Henry McGuire, It J McCoy, A Moore and wife,
Mrs F Ralph, Miss Kalph, Mrs M Schmitt and two childHonolulu,
May
SFAL
Worswick,
8, W R Seal, a native of hug
In
ren, S M sayford, H A Wilcox, W H
X R
land, aged H years.
Sni.th, and 20 siee;age, and W in irai'sit.
From San Francisco, [>cr Alex MiNr 1, May 17 -Mra RF.NTON —At Puehuehu, Kohala, Hawa i, May 13, Jo
sic Hind Kei ton, infant daughtei of 11 II Kenton, aget
Johnson.
»
2 months.
From San Francisco, at Kahului, per W G Irwin, May
DO*NK In Honolulu, May If, at the res dence of I>r C
17 D S Jones, R I) Moler and S Syvertson.
M Hyde, Rev Kd- ard T 1 >oane. ag d Tti years.
From Liverpo >l, per Borrowdale, May ll)—Mr File*.
BLANCHARD-ln Hon lulu. May 10, Miti hell, aged
From San Francisco, per Inngard, May 20—(apt Ackeryears, younge-t son of Herbert and Maiy I lanchard.
man, Mr Chiton, Mr Lincoln, Mr Cumford, Mrs Todd, and
BROW NT-Al Bene, Switzerland, May 7, the Rev S I
8 steerage.
Browne, l> I), of oluml-ia. South Caroliua, and fathe
From Yokohama, per Yamashiro Mam, May 22—T
of S T Browne, Pay Clerk of the VS Nipiic. Aget
Masaki, wife and two children, C Niikuni, T Morino, X
To years.
Salo, C Nakamtira Mrs I aVeuclii, T Tozo, Mr Watunahi,
LOUIS-In
Faa Raphael, Marine Co, Cal, May 17, Mr
T Hoaa'.i, II TnknhnaU. X Kamada, and 100S Japanese
F, beloved wife of J J N Louis, an..live of France, age*
imniigianis 579 men and 189 women.
years
and 4 months.
M
From San Francisco, per Andrew Welch, May 23
1, Daniel R Vida a native o
nOscar Glade, Win Cladper, wife and son, Mrs B Bailey, H \ I 11.\ In H0,,, lulu, liinr
Santiago,
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�Volume 48, No. 6.]
HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HOtfOI ill' 11. I.
This page is davoted to the intercata of the Hawaiian
Board "| Missions, ,nid the Fditoi, appointed by the
Boar-! is re pomible for its iv ents.
Rev.
O. P. Emerson,
47
THE FRIEND.
- Editor.
Hawaiian Evangelical Association. Programme,
Annivirsiiry With, "fune, iSuo.
Sabbath. June i II a. n., Annual sermon on
foreign missions l>y Rev. K. (I. Bcc'.with, I) I).,
Central Union Church; abu Union Evan■m|_m}_. .- -rvic-s ~| Kawaijli 10 in nat re, address
liy
Saylord.
Mou.iay, June 2-- io a. in., Meeting of Ihc Gen
rial Salibath School Association, kaumakapili
Church; also I :jo |>. m. ami 7:30 |>. m.
Tuesday, Juno 3—10a.m., Meeting of Hawaiian Evangelical Association, Kaumakapili. II a.m.
annual Riveting (all day session) of the Woman's
Hoard at Mrs. It. K. Dillingham's. / p. m., meeting of 1 he llawai an Hoard.
Wednesday, June 4 oa. 18., Meeting of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association at Kaumakapill Church. 2 p. m., closing exercises of the Kawaiahv Seminary at Kawaiahao Church 7 .|0
p. in., second session of the Worn in's Hoard al
the Central Union Church. Also meeting of the
General Y. I'. S. C. Kndc. vor (native) at Kaumakapili Church.
Thursday, June 5 9a. in., Meeting of the liawa:hn Evangelical Associnationj Annual Reports
of the Corresponding Secretary and t c Treasurer
of Ihe Hawaiian Hoard at Kaumakapili Church.
1:30 p. in.. Meeting of the Hawaiian Evangelical
Association al Kawaiahao Church.
p. in.
Ladies' Annual Tea Party at the Central Union
Chinch. 7:10 p. in., Meeting of the Blue Ribbon
League, X
akapili.
Friday,
9 a. m. and 1:30 p. m.. Meetian Kvangelical Association al
ing of th.
Kaunnl-apeh. 7p. m., Meeting of the
Hawaiian J
7 3° p.m., Meeting of the
chool Association, KaumakaGeneral SalV
V
pili.
Salurday, June 7 -9 a.m., General Ex' ibition
of he Native Sabbath Schools of Oahu at Kaumakapili Church, 7:30 p. m.. Service of Song by
the Oahu Sabh.'.tli Schools at Kaumakapili Church.
Sabbath, June 8 4 p in.. The Sacrament of
Ihc laird's Supper administered at Kaumakapili
Church (in native), 7:30 p.m., Annual Home
Missionary Sermon hy the Rev. W. I). Westervell, at Central Union Church
at the
:
:
Missionaries for Micronesia.
Bingham, Kanoa, Aumai, Kapu, Ahia,
l.eleo, Kahea, Taylor, Walkup, and now
Friday, Aug;. S3, 1889. The boat was Lutera, Herein is the saying true. "One
lowered off Apaiang and I and my goods SOWCth and another reapeth." !'That
were taken ashore Of the mate. On ai- he that soweth and he that reapeth may
From Rev. J. H. Mahoe's Journal.
riving at Lutera's house I found only
his wife at home, he arriving soon after
in his boat. Soon the people* began to
come to see me the church people, the
pupils of the school, and the King and
his wife. Among the many who came
I saw but few of the familiar faces of
Other days. It was a surprise to me to
see the people looking so neat and so
They are no longer
well clothed.
heathen. Key. Lutera and his wife
lodged me in their tidy, commodious
home. He has a frame house, with
kitchen and dining-room, as well as
guest chamber.
Sabbath day, Aug. 2,r >. The church
bell rang at 9 a.m. Arriving at chinch
we found the house full. First came the
Sabbath school, Key. Lutera superintendent, Mrs. Lutera leader of the singing. Two hundred and nine scholars
were present that day, and were divided
into seven classes, under as many teachers. There was a class for elderly men,
another for elderly women, a third foi
young men, and a fourth for young women, and three mixed classes for the
children. The adult classes were studying in the book of Hebrews, and the
children read catechism. The exercises
were conducted with interest, the entire
school joining in the Lord's Prayer.
During the church service, in which
I officiated, assisted by the pastor, two
men stood at the door to keep order.
The audience sat very quietly. Mi. and
Mrs. Lutera are to be commended for
the ability they have shown in the conduct of their work. The afternoon service was at three o'clock. On the next
Sabbath, the Ist of September, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was oh
served by a full house. There were three
hundred and seventy-six at the Sabbath
school. Four hundraAjand fifty-seven
tne
names have been <
Hfe"
church, counting sfl
B**' Some
By the last mail was received the im- of them have, died 1
Efaith,
some
portant and acceptable intelligence that have been set aside at? HJpnmunicatseven new missionaries are under ap- ed, or restored again to fellowship.
pointment for Micronesia to go down
this year, besides three returning to
their former posts.
The)- are expected
to go down on the next trip of the
Morning Star.
Mr. and Mrs. Mcrriam and Miss Kinney are destined to Ruk, to work with
the Snellings and Mrs. Logan now on
the field.
Mr. and Mrs. Rand and Miss Fletcher
return to their former posts of labor on
Ponape, accompanied by Miss Poos, a
new Assistant Missionary.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Miss
Jessie Hoppin (now of Kawaiahao,) are
appointed to Kusaie.
There is also some hope that Mr.
Walkup will return this year to his work
in the Gilbert Is.
There are at present two hundred and
ninety in membership. There is good
evidence that the Spirit is helping the
A Wednesdaywork at Apaiang.
evening church prayer meeting is
sustained, and also a woman's prayer
meeting held Friday ..ftethoons. The
day before the sacramental service was
one of preparation and examination.
There was, on that day, much prayer
and confession of sin. There are five
day schools now held on Apaiang. There
are three kept by Gilbert Island teachers, and besides these Mr. Lutera has a
boys' school and Mrs. Lutera a girls'
school.
Tetonabara is the name of the site of
Mr. Lutera's home. Here have lived a
goodly succession
of missionaries—
rejoice together."
Tuesday, Sept. 111. At noon to-day
there was sighted a sail. It proved to
be a German ship-of war. As soon as
it had made anchorage, a boat was sent
ashore for the King. The avowed object of this visit of the ship of-war was
the conduct of an investigation of certain grievances. May be it shall yet be
seen that there was the underlying purpose of annexation. It was the next
day in the early forenoon that King
Kaiea and the gentlemen of the mission,
together with some others went, according to the ■amnions, on board the shipof-war. On meeting the commander of
the ship, the King was asked if there
were any difficulties' to be settled. " No,"
the King said; "then are none; the
country is at peace." '"Are there any
COCOanutt for sale?" " Yes, there are."
Then it was that the grievance was stated. It seems that a German trader had
been lined $■> and one thousand cocoanuts for making cobra on the Sabbath
day, and this fine had been imposed according to the law of the land. The responsibility of this act had been charged
by the trader to the-missionary, Key.
Mr. Lutera. When King Kaiea was
asked if the responsibility of the act
rested with Lutera, he said, "No, I bear
it all myself." Judgment was passed on
the offender according to the law of the
land, he being an inhabitant thereof.
The commander made reply, "It is not
in your province to treat white men in
this way; moreover, let the missionary
keep to his own proper dut) of preaching
the wmd of God. It is right to work on
the Sabbath. The laws you make for
your people touching this matter have
no concern with foreigners. If they
break the law of God, let them suffer for
it at his hand." King Kaiea said: "If
one of my people should go to other
lands and work on the Satibath day
would he not be guilty under the law of
Christian lands?" "No," said the commander; "men work on the Sabbath in
England and the United Stat, s, and in
the Hawaiian Islands, and are not punished." The King replied, "This is
passing strange."
This was said through the.mouth of
an interpreter, as was much more,
though faultily interpreted.
In the afternoon the commander paid
the King a visit on shore. Key. Lutera
and the teachers were present at this
conference, which was continued touching the government of the island.
" What then shall we do," said the
King, "shall we go back to the old days
of lawlessness?" And it was reported
by the teachers that, in that conference,
it was maintained that foreigners dwell(Concluded on cover.)
�[June. 1890
THE FRIEND.
48
schools have had a most blessed influ- standard in this particular, and instead
ence and will tell for time and eternity. of bringing the world up to the standHONOLULU, IL 1.
The greatest blessing of Mr. Sayford's ard of the Church, the Church, in some
his able, respects at least, had come down to the
mi |iii«e is (levotr.i to tin: interests ot the Honolulu work was to christians, and
standard of the world. He touched on
| Man's Christian AMOci-stioo, and the Board of faithful and manly presentation of GosV
Directors are responsible for its contents.
euchre, social dance, theatre
truth
was
and
his
progressive
readily
received
pel
Bible preaching and practical applica- going, social drinking and other evils
S. D. Fuller,
Editor. tion made the word a new book to all which had crept into the Church and
who were privileged to hear it, and which were divesting it of its power and
Mr. Sayford's Visit and Meetings.
many who were inactive in Christian influence. He proved most conclusively
work were led to greater earnestness from the word that those who indulged
Mr. S. M. Sayford, of Newton, Massa- and determined zeal in the cause of in the above amusements were not the
chusetts, arrived in Honolulu by the S. Christ.
leaders in the active work of the Church,
S. Mariposa May 10th by invitation of
and
as a rule, were not familiar with
CONFIDENTIAL TALK TO YOUNG MKN.
His only desire in speaking
the
Bible.
the Young Men's Christian Association
On Saturday evening, May 21th, Mr.
was to help Church
subject
on
this
to conduct a series of evangelistic meet- Sayford spoke by special request to
to separate themselves from
members
young men only in the Association Hall, this thing and to be allied wholly and
ings for three weeks.
Mr. Sayford's first service was held which was the largest company of young
completely to the interests of the Church
men which has ever gathered in this
on Sabbath afternoon, May 11th, at city for a religious service, the Hall be- of God and the upbuilding of the kingChirat in this world. Mr. Saythree o'clock in the Association Hall ing nearly filled sometime before the dom of
address was able, argumentative
ford's
which was largely attended and, from hour of commencing, and the address and conclusive, at the close of which all
the very first, a deep interest mani- delivered by Mr. Sayford was the best who believed he had made a case and
fested. For the first week the meetings on the subject to which it has been our had proved it by the word of God were
He treated in a
privilege to listen.
were held in the Hall, but on account of most masterly manner the social evils asked to stand, and fully two-thirds of
the increased attendance the commitee that confront young men and dealt the audience rose to their feet. The
were obliged to change the services to more especially on drinking, card play- sermon was delivered with great power
the Central Union Church, which place ing, theatre going, the social dance and and earnestness under the demonstrawas crowded nearly every evening secret sins. Mr. Sayford stated that it tion of the spirit and created a deep
that the meetings were held, with grow- cost him many thousand dollars and interest throughout the city, cspecialy
ing interest from night to night, Mr. years of bitter experience to learn the among Christian people, with which class
Sayford's preaching was most accept- lessons embodied in this address which the deepest interest seemed to lie arousable to our people, and it was evident he delivered to the young men, and be- ed during the entire series of set vices.
The meetings closed on Sunday even
from the initial service that we had lieved, by the blessing of God, he should
made no mistake in the gentleman be able to help many who perhaps were ing, June Ist, and eternity alone will
whom we invited to lead us in the spe- just entering the ways of sin. The large reveal the great good accomplished.
While good results have been apparent,
cial evangelistic meetings.
audience of men were greatly moved by
The first few services were in the his eloquent and touching adress and at yet much was accomplished bybe the
reinterest of the Church and all were the close fully one-half the audience blessing of God which can never
eternal,
for
city
corded
this
side
of
the
urged to greater activity in the Master's stood in covenant, pledging themselves,
work and renewed consecration to His by the grace of God, to give up a life of the seed sown is not "out of sight of
service. A large number of hopeful sin and serve the God of Israel. Taking Him who seeth in secret and who had
conversions were the result of the meet- all things into consideration it was prob- declared that he will reward openly.
ings, the interest having spread out into ably one of the most helpful discourses During almost the entire scries of meet
the educational institutions of the city. delivered by Mr. Sayford in Honolulu, ings ihe heat was intense, yet not withBy special invitation, Mr. Sayford visit- as many plain truths were brought out in standing this fact, the meetings were all
ed the Kamehameha School for young this meeting which could nut lie referred largely attended and many expressed
men and boys in which institution a most to in a mixed rfience, and in this, as the wish that they might continue for
weeks longer.
deep religious interest was manifested well as IS-fl
we think several
°f
and, on one occasion, over seventy rose Mr. Say*fl
Hk special mission to Mr. J. McCoy, General Secretary
for prayers, many of them for the first young __Bj
world.
of the Young Men's Christian Associatime, and the work is continuing in a
n_W»EMENIS.
most encouraging manner. This also
tion of San Francisco, accompanied
On Thursday evening, May 29th, the Mr. S. M. Sayford to this city and his
is true of the Oahu College where the
Evangelist spoke several times, by in- discourse was on amusements, which ad- coming was a complete surprise to all
vitation of the faculty, to the students, dress was prepared by special request
nothing of his intended visit
quite an interest also being manifested, of many friends. The Central Union as we knew
filled
and
basChurch
was
until
he
arrived
on Saturday morning,
Sayford
Mr.
this
One
visit
was
made
to
in
college.
the Kawaiahao Seminary for girls, the ed his address on the first three verses May 10th. Arduous duties in connecresult being the covenant of renewed of the 12th Chapter of Romans; "I be- tion with his own work in San Franactivity on the part of many of the seech you, therefore, brethren by the cisco, during the past winter especially,
young ladies to the service of the Mas- mercy ofGod that ye present your bodies necessitated his leaving the work for a
a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable time for much needed rest, and he could
ter.
While the work in the Church.and unto God," etc., etc. Mr. Sayford stated conceive of no better place for this purthe Association was in many respects that he was not there to undertake to pose than Honolulu, where a few years
beyond the most sanguine expectations convince the audience what was right ago, he spent a few weeks so pleasantof the friends having it in charge, yet or wrong in connection with worldly ly. We cannot express the joy that we
Mr. Sayford's special adaptability in amusements, but he was there to prove experienced in again being associated
work among college students made him that the Bible was the Christian's stand- with thesetwoChristian workers, Messrs.
a most welcome visitor to our institu- ard of living, and that the friend of this Sayford and McCoy with whom we have
tions of learning, and we have no hesita- world was the enemy of God, and that toiled in ears past. These two gentletion in saying that his influence, word the great difficulty with the Church men received a most cordial welcome to
and work in connection with these to-day was that it had lowered the Honolulu.
THJS T. M. O. A.
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ife*
P
H.
�THE FRIEND.
The Evangelistic meetings conducted
by Mr. Sayford of Massachusetts in this
City, which have just closed, have been
among the most interesting and remarkable religious services ever held in Honolulu. Mr. Sayford came among us an
entire stranger but his first public utterance gave him the hearts of the people,
and they were readily convinced that he
was a man of God and led by the Spirit
to labor in our midst. His sermons
were among the most able it has ever
been our privilege to hear and his clear
cut, concise religious truth was greatly
appreciated and most acceptable to all.
Mr. Sayford is an evangelist of more
than ordinary ability and ranks among
the first in America. He has been laboring mi re especially for the lastfew years
among college students, and we can
congratulate ourselves that we were
successful in securing his services even
for a brief time to labor in this city. He
is a thoroughly consecrated, cultured
Christian gentleman and the memory
of his visit and work in our midst will
linger long with our people. As he goes
from us he carries the best wishes and
earnest prayers of his many friends who
have learned to love him for his worth
as a Christian gentleman and an able
preacher of the Gospel of the Son of
God.
THE CIRCUIT OF TARAWA.
On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 11th.
we took passage in Lutera's boat, called
the "Everting Star," for the south side
of Apaiang, and slept there that night.
Early on the morning of the 13th we set
sail for Tarawa, reaching the northern
end of the island at 8 a.m. It being low
tide, some of us staid by the boat awhile
before landing, Lutera going on ahead
to the house of the Gilbert Island teacher. There we staid after landing till
the conch-shell blast announced the
evening service in the meeting-house at
Temamba. The lights were lit when we
arrived, and
eighty persons were
present, who gave good attention to the
preaching of the word.
We slept that night in the teacher's
house; a good house, with two rooms,
one a school-room and the other a bedroom. The interior of the house was
floored with pieces of boarding taken
from a wreck. We had hoped to spend
the Sabbath there, but in the morning
the teacher said that we must attend
services that day at Tearatai, for there
the new King, Te Matintouru, was to be
with the people, and there the laws were
to be proclaimed. We made the start
at 5 a.m., and were there at 8:30 a.m.
The church service was held at 10 a.m.,
more than 300 being present. Here during the week Lutera and I, assisted by
(Continued from page 47.)
the teacher, Mr. Tibuere, held protracted
ing in the land must keep its laws. This services till the following Sabbath, the
ship-of-war came from Samoa. F"rom 20th. On the 18th the King came to
that place with a large retinue of people,
this place it sailed toward Tarawa.
The report now comes from Tarawa the three Gilbert Island teachers, M. Tithat the Germans are proclaiming Ten buere, P. Tabe and J. Terubo,being also
Toura King of Tarawa. Ten Toura is present.
not a man of royal blood, he is but a
On the Sabbath day (the 20th) was
commoner. He is one whom the Ger- observed the Sacrament of the Lord's
mans took to Jaluit (Marshall Islands, Supper, at which time eighty persons
perhaps in 1888), and kept there a year. united with the church. I should judge
They now command that he be crowned, that on that day, in an outside the
and that if any refuse to recognize him, house, the auditnee numbered 3000.
they shall be banished from the island. The district was crowded with people.
Now the fact is that, though those in The dwelling-houses and canoe-houses
immediate succession have passed away, were full of people, and some slept unthere are heirs to the throne still living. der the trees. On the 14th, the 18thand
The wife of the King of Apiang is one of the 21st, there was an examination of
them, as is also her daughter. Germany the schools, taken in succession. On
seems bound to pick a quarrel with this the 22d the King held public court for
people, that they may annex their coun- the trial of criminal and land cases, etc.
In the afternoon we set sail for Tabian
try as they did the Marshall Islands.
and reached that place at dark. It being
Sabbath, Sept. 21. We have com- low tide Lutera staid by the boat, while
pleted the circuit of Apaiang. There are we went ashore and slept at the house
five schools, and four places of worship of P. Tabe. This was once a mission
on this island. The meetings were well premises. There stood the house where
attended, and the people received the I once lived as a missionary—my boy
Word with gladness. The question was and myself slept in one of its rooms.
often put," When shall we have the Gil- The roof was on, but the steps were
bert Island Bible, which is now being broken. The posts were of puhala wood,
completed by Mr. Bingham?" I said, the posts brought from Ponape having
"perhaps in two years." We found in gone to decay. My heart was moved
those districts remote from teachers a within me. There also lived Rev. G.
great wish for them. On being ques- Haina, my countryman, in the work of
tioned, the people of these districts ex- other days. He was lost in the straits
pressed a willingness to take care of off Marakei. The body of my daughter
teachers if they were sent them, and lay in its grave near the house. Near
by were the former dwelling-places of
later on they were sent.
chiefs and kings now gone, and the
place left desolate. We staid here one
day and held service in the meetinghouse. Thence we sailed on the afternoon of Oct. 24 for Aminarao, where the
teacher John Terubo lives. Here we temained holding meetings till the 29th,
hoping for favorable weather to sail for
Maiana; but being disappointed in this,
we returned home, sailing direct for
Apaiang.
Ewa Plantation.
A visit to this plantation a few days
since, was of much interest. The railway stopped short of there some five
miles, which we traversed over rough
wheeling. The first object of interest
was a field of 75 acres of young cane,
in superb order and condition, every hill
of uniform size, not a weed in sight. It
is irrigated for the present from the
Waipahu pump and flume. This cane
is for seed for the great planting next
August. Descending into Honouliuli
valley, and winding by its singular bluffs,
for one and a half miles, we came to the
new village of laborers' cottages, great
mule stables, etc. Just beyond was
McCandless' well tower. Two ten-inch
wells are completed, with a most copious flow. A third is down 250 feet.
Six in all are to be made in this group.
A huge Blake pump is on the way to
lift the water of the six wells to the level
of the adjacent bluff, 65 feet above sea
level, whence it will follow a ditch, below which lies the great stretch of rich
level now being prepared for planting.
On this flat several six mule-plows were
at work, as well as a formidable looking
traction engine trotting along with a
four-gang-plow behind it. 650 acres
are to be planted at the end of summer
for a first crop. It is intended to go on
to 2,000 or 3,000 acres. The arable
tract is of immense extent, even below
the level named. How much of this is
below the natural flow of Artesian wells
(31 feet) is not yet ascertained. Most
of the many thousand acres of very low
land is in coral The company lease all
between the coral and a 200 foot level.
The sugar works are in process of
planning, but not yet ordered—probable
capacity, 100 tons a day —diffusion battery—no rolls. We learned from Mr.
Kopke, in charge of the machinery, the
interesting fact that the cane chips themselves, filter the juice, so that it comes
out clear, even though roily water has
been employed.
The manager's and chief engineer's
�THE FRIEND.
Samoa, March 28, 1890.—Since I last T B. CASTLE,
residences are to be on the upland. The
some
two
miles
wrote
quiet a stir has been caused in
same,
Works
the
Mill
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
The rails political circles by the machinations of
west of the present wells.
Okhik—(.'artwright
Building, Merchant Street,
have arrived, and are being rapidly laid. the Roman Catholic clergy, assisted by feh-1
Honolulu, H. 1.
r
few
idea
is
to
get
agitators. Their
In a few days the cars will be running a
to the wells. A branch two miles long the Samoans dissatisfied with Malietoa, n B. WELLS,
will then be constructed sweeping south and thereby bring about an election for WHOLESALE GROCER
AND PROVISION
and west so to ascend the upland as far King, when they hope to get Mataafa
DEALER AND
has
MKRCHANT,
no
COMMISSION
as the Mill site, ultimately perhaps to elected. Of course Mataafa
desire to occupy a regal position, but he 42 Queen Street, Honolulu, H. 1.
Agent
around
the
island.
—San
Fruit Packing Co.; Pacific Bone Coal
continue
is a good Catholic, and, therefore, bound and FertilizingJose
feb-y
Co.
and
MachinRailway
wells,
Artesian
to do what his spiritual advisers here
ery are fast converting this dreary barren command. Some time ago, when tem- SHIPPING & NAVY CONTRACTOR
plain into a sea of verdure and hive of porarily occupying the kingship, he, at
large meeting of chiefs, proposed that
JOSEPH TINKER,
industry.
Punch-bowl almost looks athere
should be one church for Samoa,
it.
-
down upon
Honouliuli Bluffs.
It is an established fact that at a very
low flat lands
among and around Pearl Lochs were
submerged, the sea being then in relation to the land, from thirty to fifty feet
above its present level. It follows that
at that time with greater depth and
breadth of water, the waves would have
had considerable height and force within the present area of comparatively still
water. The necessary eroding effect of
such a former sea way, is seen in a
number of now inland bluffs, notably on
the north sides of Aiea and Kalauao
valleys, due to the southerly gales driving the waves against them. So also
below the Waiawa church, and at Mr.
C. A. Brown's place at Waipio, just
west of which is a quite remarkable
bluff, filled with oyster and clam shells.
Waikele and Hoaeae display like features. But the fullest effects of this
action are only seen at the extreme west
angle of the Lochs, where the long
swell of the prevailing trade winds wore
perpetually against the great alluvial
slope which descends from the Waianae
ridge, and scooped out the Honouliuli
valley, with its encircling bluffs.
By subsequent elevation, the shallow
bottom of the Loch became dry land,
and constitutes the one or two hundred
acres of rich alluvial bottom, now partly
occupied by rice patches.
On many of the bluffs, as at Waiawa
and Waikele, it is interesting to notice
the peculiar corroding power formerly
exercised by the sea-spray, in hastening
the decomposition of the basalt. Many
portions of the easterly bluffs are composed entirely of ancient lava layers
in situ, but now wholly decomposed
into soil or hard pan.
recent period, all the
and that to be the Roman Catholic. Family and Shipping Butcher,
This was remarkably cool, considering
CITY MARKET, Nuuanu Sirtct
that the total number of adherents All orders delivered with quick dispatch ami St reasonclaimed by the Roman Catholics is able rates. Vegetables fresh every morning.
laofryr
4,000, whilst the London Missionary Telephone aBo, both Companies.
Society claim 22,000. However, Mataafa was immediately silenced and wai pEORGE LUCAS,
warned not to attempt any interference
with the religion of the poeple. At a
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
meeting held about a week ago to welcome the Roman Catholic Bishop, one
of the priests, when addressing the
MILL,
Samoans present, of whom there were
about two thousand, thanked them for
ESPLANADE, HONOLULU, H. I.
assembling to greet the Bishop and Manufacturerofall kinds of Mouldings,
Brackets,Window
King Mataafa, who, he assured them Frames, Blinds, Sashes, Doors, and alt kinds
of Woodwork
Turning,
Sawing.
Finish.
Scroll
and
Band
All kinds of
The
was the true King of Samoa.
effect Planing, Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Orders
prompt
and
work
Guaranteed.
Orders
from the
of speeches of this nature on a people ly attended
to,
janB7>'i
so impulsive as the Samoans is very other Islands solicited.
bad, and at the present time very injudiI). LANE'S
cious. Fortunately we are likely to T
have the Government speedily started,
when, no doubt, steps will be taken to
No. ijo Fort Street, near Hotel,
summarily deal with people who, withManufacturer of
out having the slightest stake in the
Monuments,
Stones, Tombs
the
Head
setting
seem
to
country,
delight in
Tablets, Marble Mantles, Marble work of every
Samoans by the ears and causing poliMADE TO OkDKR Al THE
tical ferment. Of this ilk are the Catho- DESCRIPTION lowest
possible rates.
and Headstones Cleaned and Re-set.
lic priests here, and one or two who got Monuments
Promptly attended to
Orders
from
the
otherislands
Mataafa to promise them billets and nB7yr
who now find they will be left out in
the cold.—S. F. Bulletin.
"ITTM. G. IRWIN 8i CO.,
HONOLULU STEAM PLANING
MARBLE WORKS,
A school master's toast; —Addition to
FORI STKEIT, HOHOLULC.
the friends of Columbia, subtraction to
her wants, multiplication to her bless- SiHiAR Factors & Commission AGENTS.
ings, division among her foes, and
Agents for the
reduction of her debts and taxes.
Steamship
Comp'y.
Oceanic
JOHN
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NO IT,
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
Worker, Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc.
Stoves ami Ranges of all kinds, Plumbers' Stock and
MetaN, House Fuinihing (ioods, Chandeliers,
Lamps,
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Etc
Kaahumanu St., Honolulu.
TVEAVER SALOON,
H.J. NOLTE,
.Proprietor,
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,
Fort Street, Honolulu.
Best Quality of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' ArmayB6
ticles, etc., always on hand
HAWAIIAN
ANNUAL
FOB IHOO.
This publication, now in ils sixteenth
year, has proved itself a reliable handbook of reference on matters Hawaiian;
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, poliiical anil
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or from the other
islands attended to with promptness.
Price —lo Postal Union Countries 60
cts. each, which can be remittee, by Money
Order. Price to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1882..
Address:
THOS. G, THtfUM,
Publisher, Honolulu
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU, H. 1.,
JULY,
Number 7.
1890.
47
Volume 48.
MANAGER'S NOTICE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Merchant St., next to Post Office.
invested.
The Friend is devoted to the moral and
Trust money carefully
l"nS r
»'
pHARLES
nASTLE ft COOKE,
L. CARTER,
religious interests of Hawaii, and is pub*
tithed on the first of every month. It will
be sent post paid for oneyear on receipt of
$2.00.
HARDWARE,
Shipping and Commission Merchants
Islanders residing or traveling abroad
Attorney ai Law am. Notary Puhi.ic.
anB
refer to the welcome feeling with
Street.
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often
DEALERS IN
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which The Friend is receivd; hence
parties having friends, relatives, or acJ M. WHITNEY, M. I)., I). I>- S.
quaintances abroad, can find nothing more
DENTAL ROOMS ON FORT ST., welcome to send than The Friend, as
Streets a monthly remembrancer of their aloha,
Office in Brewer's Clock, corner Hotel and FortjanS
Entrance, Hotel Street.
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furnish them at the same time with PLANTATION AGENTS,
the
only
retard of moral and religious
fTIHOS. (1. THRUM,
progress in the North Pacific Ocean.
LIFE, EIRE AND MARINE
this one claim only this font nal is entiIn
AND
BOOKSELLER
STATIONER,
INSURANCE AGENTS.
tled to the largest support possible by the
NEWS AGENT.
Philanand
Missionary
Seamen,
friends of
I lonoliilu, H. I.
work in the Pacific, for it occupies
Publisher of the Hawaiian Almanac and Anniai.. thropic
a central position in a field that is attractDealer in line Stationery, Hooks, Music, Toys
ing the attention of the -world more and Tp O. HALL ft SON, (Limited)
;....', Fancy Coods.
• Honolulu. more every year.
F..rt Street, ncr Hotel Street,
Jul tßyr
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IMI'ORTEKS AND MALUM IN
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Neii<
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rort Street,
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in Fancy <'.uods Received by notice of discontinuance of subscriptions or
&3T All the latest
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every Steamer.
advertisement+inust be sent to the Manager
of The Friend, who will give the same AND GENARAL MERCHANDISE.
H. DAYIES ft CO.,
prompt attention. A simple return of the
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the
sender's
telligible
whatever
of
Agents
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SHIP CHANDLERY,
THEO.
General $ Commission
agbmts
Lloyds,
tent.
raa
British and Foreign Marine Insurance Co.
Northern Assurance Company(Fire and Life.)
"Pioneer" Line Packets, Liverpool to Honolulu.
Liverpool Office, Xos. 41 and 44Tha Albany.
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-n A. SCHAEEER & CO.,
IMPORTERS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
mHE HAWAIIAN NEWS COMPANY,
Successors to J. H. SOPER,
Stationer
and
News Dealer.
25 Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magazine published. Special orders received for any Books published.
janB7yr.
TJOPP &
CO.,
No 74 King Street,
IMPORTERS k MANUFACTURERS OF
FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERY.
feb87
Chairs to Rent.
THOS. O. THRUM, Business Manager.
OAHIfcOLLEGE
AND
n BREWER ft
GENERAL MERCANTILE
COMMISSION AGENTS,
Punahou Preparatory School,
HONOLULU,
The faculty at Oahu College willb constituted as
follows:
Piof. W. C. Merritt, A.8., Vale College, PresidentMentaland Moral Science.
Prof. A. B. Lyons, A.M., M.D., Williams' Collegand Natural Sciences.
e
Rev. A. I>. Bissell, A.IS., Amherst College-Instrumental and Vocal Music.
Miss M. Klla Spooner, Mt. Holyoke SeminaryLatin and English Literature.
Miss H. E. Cushman, A.8., Oberlin College—Greek,
Mathematicsand Rhetoric.
Mrs. L. I). Pinney—French, Mathematics and
English.
Queen Street, Honolulu, H. I.
H. I.
Second Term Opens January 13. 18*30.
These ; re alt successful teachers who have had experience in their respective departments.
The faculty at the Punahou Preparatory School will
well known successful teachersconsist of the following
Miss M. Brewer—Principal— ist and ad Grades.
and
Mrs. Storrs 3d
4th Grades.
Miss E. B. Snow—sth and 6th Grades.
Miss Carrie Gilman—7'h andBth Grades.
The Boarding Department will be under the same
manaLeinent as hereto ore, and the Trustees are confident that it offers better privileges as a school home
than can be obtained elsewhere for the same money.
It is desired that early application should be made
or all intending to enter either sch.aol.
CO., (Limited)
LIST OF OFFICERS
P. C. Jones Jr
Joseph O. Carter
W. F. Allen,
'
President and Manager
Treasurer and Secretary
Auditor
DIRECTORS :
Hon. Chas. R.
n
Bishop
S. C. Allen.
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H. Waterhouse.
E. WILLIAMS,
Importer, Manufacturer, Upholsterer and
Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
Furniture Warerooms in New Fire-proof Building.
Nos. tn Fort Street and 66 Hotel Streets.
Feather, Hair, Hay and Eureka
Mattressesand Pillows, and Spring Mattresses on hand and
made to order. Pianos and Sewing Machines always on
hand and for sale or rent. Beat Violin and Guitar Strings
and all kinds of Musical Instruments for sale as cheap a*
the cheapest.
Agency Detroit Safe Co.
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�"lITILDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
TTOLLISTER & CO.,
•niSHOP & CO.,
48
THE FRIEND.
(Limited.)
BANK ERS,
Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu.
IMPORTERS,
Draws Exchange on
The Bank of California, San Francisco
And their Agents in
Boston,
Paris,
Nrw York,
Messrs. N. M. Rothschild & Sons, I-ondon, Frankforl-onthe-Main.
Co. of Sydney, London.
The Commercial Banking
The Commercial Hanking Co. of Sydney, Sydney.
The Banking of New Zealand, Auckland and its
Wellington
Branrhes in Chrisichurch, Dunedin and
The Bank of British Columbia, Portland, Oregon.
The Azoresand Madeira Islands.
Stockholm, Sweden.
The Chartered Bank of London, Australia and China,
Hongkong, Yokohama, Japan and
Steamer "A'/NAU,"
I.OREN/EN
WHOLESALE ft
RETAIL DEALERS IN
Steamer
Drugs, Chemicals,
Steamer "HAWAII?
McGREGOR
■veceasoas
Hawaiian Islands.
HARDWARE,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
House Furnishing Goods,
Silver Plated Ware,
Cutlery, Chandeliers,
nishes,
Kerosene Oil
of
the bed Quality.
janB7>T
WOODLAWNCOMPANY.
DAIRY ft STOCK
MILK,
CREAM, BUTTER,
AND LIVE STOCK.
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TJ
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Honolulu, H. I.
E. McINTYRE ft BROS.
Importers and Dealers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND FEED.
East corner of Fort and King Streets.
Packet from the Eastern
States and Europe.
FRESH CALIFORNIA PRODUCE
pERMANIA
GEO.
M.
MARKET,
RAL'I'P,
•• -
Proprietor.
Beef, Mutton, Veal, Fresh Sausages,
Pork, etc., constantly on hand.
Shipping Supplied on Short Notice.
Fort StrSSt, near o.rrer <f H< tel.
pHR.
1 elephone No.
104.
GERTZ,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
GENT'S, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S
BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS,
I'y Every Steamer.
janB7yr
No. So Fort Street. Honolulu, H. I.
A L. SMITH,
pHARLES
Importer and Dealer in
LAVA SPECIMENS, PLATED WARE,
King's combination BaSSIadSS, Glassware, Sewing Ma
chines, Picture Erames. Vases, Brackets, etc., etc. lerms
janB7yr
Strictly Cash. 83 Eorl Street, Honolulu.
T EWERS ft COOKE,
Sts.
Office— Si Fort St. Yard— or. King and Merchant
Ciias. M. '....ki.
E. J. Lowaav,
Robert Lkwsks,
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TJ HACKFELD
Commission Merchants,
__
•
T T. WATERHOUSE,
King Street, OV'ay's Pluck),
Honolulu.
Importer of
ENGLISH & AMERICAN MERCHANDISE,
CROCKERY
& HARDWARE.
Queen Street, Honolulu.
MAY ft CO.,
TJONOLULU
98 FORT STREET HONOLULU,
TEA DEALERS,
ianBt)
IRON WORKS CO.,
MANl'l ACTI KKKS
(IF
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
Cofcts-R QeMtrn aiaJ
With Patent Automatic Feed.
PROVISION MERCHANTS.
Double oind Tri|i|'le Effects, Vacuum I'.uis ami Cleaning
Hans, Meam anil Water Pipe-., Lrass and Iron Pit tint** of
New floods received by every vessel from the United all descriptions, etc.
Slates and Europe.. California Produce received by every
HONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
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janB7yr
Steamer.
& CO.,
Corner Queen and Fort Streets,
No. 113
NO.
Lumber and Building Material.
HUSTACE,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, " •
TJENRY
Dealers in
THE
FORT STREET,
LANTERNS, New Goods Received by Every
Paints, Paint Oil, Turpentine, Var-
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Ginger Ale and Aerated Waters.
NO. 109
Fort Street, Honolulu.
S. 11. ROSE, Secretary
(ijanB7Vr]
SAMUEL NOTT.
IMPORTERS,
LAMPS,
HOU,"
For Ports on Hamakua Cua-t.
W. C WILDER, President.
to
AM)
" KILAUEA
AND
Lahatna.
Steamer "LEff[/A,''
MAM;FACTI'KF,KS Of
HARDWARE CO.,
ft CO.
Steamer
TOILET ARTICLES;
Draw Exchange on the principal parts of the world, .'.".1
j..nB7yr.
transact a General Hanking Business.
DILI.INC.HAM
" MOKOIJ/,'' Commander
Weekly Trips for Circuit of Molokai and
BANKERS.
PACIFIC
Commander
Weekly'trips to Haetalr.ua, Hawaii.
Steamer
AND
SPRECKELS ft CO.,
..•-
t oin.nander
NYE
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Honolulu,
" LIKELIKE?
DAVI IS
Weekly Trips fur Kahului and Hana.
Transact a General Banking Business.
pLAUS
Commander
Weekly Trips for Hiloand Way Ports.
Honolulu.
•
BAGGAGE
SANDERS*
Proprietor.)
(M. N.
EXPRESS
Sanders,
You will always find on your arrival
ELITE ICE CREAM PARLORS Ready to
Hotel Street, Honolulu, H. I.
No. 85
Delicious Ice Creams, Cakes and Candies.
aW Families, Balls and Weddings SuiHiaa TEX
C O.
,089
HART
*
THE
POPULAR MILLINERY
HOUSE*
104 Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. I.
Deliver Freightand Bag- N. S. SACHS,
gage of Every Description
With Promptness and Despatch.
Beth Telephones, No. 86.
Office, 81 King Street.
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Ke-idcnce n3 Nuuauu Street.
- - - Proprietor.
Direct Importer of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
I,adie.>' and Gent's Furnishing Hoods.
Jaal/yi
�The Friend.
HONOLULU, H. 1.,
JULY,
Thk Fhikm. i. published the hrst day 04* each month, at of disagreements.
Mr. Peterson, the
Honolulu, H I. Su 'trillion rate I*o Doll..us PBS
new Attorney-General, has always been
VKAK INVAKIAHLV IN AtfVABCK.
All cominu.iications and letters connected with t' c literary one of the Reform Party. The other
.1.-parlmr 1 o! the paper, Hooks and M..t;a/iiß', fur Review and Exchange* should he adarSMSQ "Klv. & E. two gentlemen, never very active in pol1'15i...!-, Hono nlu, H. I."
have been known as personal
Boslbmi Kit. is (hoold bs addre se.l "T. (I. Tiiki m, itics,
Honolulu, 11. 1.
friends of the King. On the whole it
S.
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CONTENTS.
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may be considered as rather a comproKniTOK. mise Cabinet, politically satisfactory to
none; not strong, nor likely to command
PaoS much support, yet not especially objec4ft
alt
tionable. We wish them well, and trust
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52 that they will administer our affairs hon58
.'.B estly and successfully.
The I*.il ti.-.il Situation
Annu .1 s. inion on Home Missions
•.. Letter
tin. I
HeatI. ot l<< \. Israel E. Dwinell
Death of Mrs. J.ilia M. Damon
Monthly Keco.d, f Events
f>4
Marine Journal etc
Hawaiian Hoard
H
Y. M. C An«
Cover
Essay on Artesian Wells
With this number we begin our Fourth
Year of Editorial service upon The
F"riend. It has been to us a labor
much loved, and we have often felt
deeply grateful for so agreeable a means
of rendering service to the Christian
public. We trust, and indeed have been
assured, that they also have not been
without some pleasure in our work.
May the Lord continue to bless us in
this work for their sakes, and more
abundantly.
Previous relations to the matter in issue, lately seemed to devolve upon the
Editor of The FRiENDtheduty ofengaging in a public controversy in behalf of
an honored associate, who was attacked
in his absence. In thus drawing upon
ourselves the storm of obloquy which
has been heaped upon our noble brother,
we do not claim to have done our part
with ability or wisdom; but we have at
least the satisfaction of not having failed
in common manliness, in the task of
standing by a friend who represents the
truth and the right. We are very grateful to the friends whose expressed sympathy has helped to cheer us while under
fire.
The Political Situation.
As our monthly record of events will
show, the Ministers sent in their resignations to the King on the 13th of June,
and on the 17th a new Cabinet was appointed. Of these, one, Mr. Godfrey
Brown, had been a member of the old
Cabinet, but had withdrawn, on account
Two causes have mainly operated in
securing the resignation of the late Cabinet, after three years of most able and
prosperous administration. One of these
was the successful though mendacious
use made in the late election by the National Party of the proposed new Treaty
with the United States, by means of
which to fire the Hawaiian heart on account of the alleged attempt on the part
Cabinet thereby to sacrifice the independence of this Kingdom. The only suggested provision in the Treaty which
could by any possibility be construed
that way, was one which had been
promptly negatived by the whole Cabinet. This was an article allowing the
United States to land troops here, if
needed to maintain order. It was thought
by some that in guaranteeing our independence, which was part of the Treaty,
that nation would wish such convenience
in giving such needed protection. This
furnished ammunition for the Nationals,
and they worked the useful fraud to the
utmost, all being fair in politics. The
defeat and death of natives at the hands
of white men in the Wilcox insurrection
had made the native feeling towards the
whites disturbed and critical. This could
probably have been measurably appeased. But the Treaty outcry coming
on top of the other threw the native vote
on Oahu nearly solid against the Reform
Party. The same outcry has been kept
up to the last in the Legislature. It is
obvious, however, that no one really believed in it except the more ignorant of
the natives.
The other effective cause of the defeat
of the Cabinet has been the peculiar
course taken by the late Attorney-General. Returning in the spring from a
long absence in Canada, he at once began a course of active antagonism to his
colleagues, which they have called
treacherous. He at the same time persisted in retaining his place in the Cabinet, avowedly for the purpose of paralyzing their action. The Cabinet met the
Legislature while laboring under this
grievous disadvantage of violent internal
discord. It proved too much for them.
The small apparent majority left to them
by the election dwindled to nothing.
The Attorney-General's plea for his
course should be recorded. He was patriotically resisting the attempt of the
Cabinet to deliver this kingdom over to
the United States, bound hand and foot
commercially and politically, when such
important advantages might be open to
us in connection with Canada. His most
severely criticised action was his persuading the King to disregard the opinion of the Supreme Court, that he was
bound to follow the advice of a majority
of the Cabinet.
Our relations with the United States
are of the utmost importance. We look,
however, from that Government for a
kindly construction of the outcry raised
here for purely partizan ends. We do
not see reason to expect any reactionary
attempt, or serious mismanagement of
public affairs. We look for some good
and needful legislation to be accomplished.
The most serious and vital mischief
is wrought, however, by these reckless
efforts to teach the natives that the Reform Party are their enemies, conspiring
to filch their rights and sell their country.
No greater evil could be done to Hawaiians than by the malicious and persistent
teaching of voice and press for a year
past, that theii old and faithful friends
have become their worst enemies. It
has become painfully evident that this
diligent inculcation has wrought a great
change in the minds of large numbers of
Hawaiians, and that they have become
much more disposed than heretofore to
listen to evil advisers in both moralsand
politics. With this is most intimately
connected the growth of the old heathenism.
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July,1890.
Annual Sermon on Home Missions by Rev carried away captive, the land desolate, God back of them. There is an awful
the cities razed to the ground, and no gulf between the highest intelligence in
W. D. Westervelt.
these islands and the wisdom of these
Si Central Tnion t Lurch, June 8, 15.)...
restoration in their generation.
It should be noted thaUhe following is
but an abstract prepared by the preacher,
of his earnest and able discourse, which
was delivered from the briefesf"notes.
Our readers will find it both suggestive
and stimulating.— \Ed.
The Lord said unto him. Go through the midst
of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and
set a mark upon the foreheads of the men thai
sigh and that try for all the abominations that he
done in the midst thereof. —E/ekiel, 11-4.
The prophet Ivzekiel was sent to a
people spiritually degenerate. His visions and prophecies were called into
being by the needs of a captive nation
that had forsaken God and had been forsaken for the time by Him. The groves
on the hill-tops, and the altars among
the green trees, had brought "the dark
days" to Israel. Judea was desolate,
and Babylon was a city filled with slaves.
The vision, in which the text is the
central thought, was revealed to the
prophet apparently for three
(1) To again call marked attention to
the outbreaking sins of the nation; and
(2) to make evident the Divine care for
those who were sorely grieved by this
unrighteousness; and (3) the prophet
was to record the sharp and decisive
action of Divine Justice in meting out
swift punishment when there was no
longer any hope.
It is to the second of these objects that
our thoughts turn for the time being
Divinely marked were those men
whose great hearts were throbbing in
sympathy with this suffering nation, and
whose honesty recognized the cause of
this suffering—the sin and its results.
It is interesting to notice the fact that
Divinely
three times in Scripture,
ordered, touched the lives of ftien. Once
in the beginning of Biblical history the
mark of "the blood" was placed on the
household, and the "atonement" was
typified. Again, the last book of the
Bible, describing the close of Biblical
history, pictured a multitude of triumphant servants of God "sealed on their
foreheads." Between the beginning and
the end it was well fitting that record
should be made of the Divine mark on
the foreheads of those who were " hungering and thirsting after righteousness."
Marked because saved; marked because
triumphant; and between the two,
marked because of struggle and prayer.
You notice that those who are Divinely marked have set themselves apart, by
their choices and the resultant characters. You notice again the Divine cooperation and sympathy with those who
are burdened by human suffering and
sin. No longing for good or evil passes
without the Father's notice.
You notice the cry to God because of
the abominations in Jerusalem, and its
apparent uselessness. As far as we know
these servants of God saw the nation
reasons:
Was the prayer useless? "After many
days.'' Jerusalem restored, the nation
prepared for the Messiah, and salvation
provided for the world.
The known abominations in these islands when the first missionaries came;
and the cry of the miosionary fathers and
their supporters in the home land. The
answer was not delayed beyond this
generation. With evident honesty and
earnestness multitudes turned to the
new and better religion that was offered
in place of their old forms of worship.
It is the truth proved by the centuries.
The hearts that bear the burdens of men
to the throne of grace, sooner or later
have the abundant answers to their cries.
Every great advance movement of the
Kingdom of Christ among the nations
has its previous record of struggle and
prayer.
Is there no need of this old truth at
this time in these Hawaiian Islands?
The nations of the world are in a ferment. The thoughts of the people are
boiling and seething. The prodigal nations are getting ready to go back to
their Father's house. The restlessness
and dissatisfaction under the present
condition of things are evident everywhere. Political strife is not confined
to Russia. Political questions concerning finance and labor are crowding into
the political life of every nation.
The restlessness is not so much
evinced by war as by the quickened ideas
concerning material progress. The common peoplv, of the nations are learning
about better things. They are recognizing the fact that there is a " Father's
house." Is not this restlessness an unconscious cry to God—a cry that cannot
be held in check?
To my mind this fevered condition
among the common people has reached
these islands. The Hawaiians partake
of the agitation of the other nations.
They are trying to gain a manhood not
yet their own. Sometimes they strive
under Satanic leadership. Then the land
is filled with abominations that call for
"crying and sighing." Is not this a
time when every praying heart should
be beseiging the throne of grace? Again
we notice that careful thought accompanies the anxious hours of prayer. This
is a fact shown by all progress of Christian activity. The abominations are
thought out and intelligently prayed
about. We hiihl discuss the idolatry and
immorality and vice so widely prevalent
in thse islands.
In this discussion we find problems
that ought to have a speedy solution.
I. Immigration. Japanese, Chinese,
and Portuguese laborers, a large throng,
largely composed of idolators. The heathen at our very doors. There is a low
grade of intelligence and morals. Yet
every laborer has his natural rights, protected by natural laws, i. $~ rights with
poof laborers, and even more dreadful is
the division between your highest spirituality and the knowLdge of God that is
in their homes. How shall we deal with
their right to rise into manhood, and
even into that Christlikeness which is
above manhood? How shall we protect
them from adding the vices of civilization to their already dark lives?
'1. The temperance problem.
3. The caste question and its attendant evils.
\. The loose ideas of the family relation, among both whites and natives, as
well as among the immigrants.
5. The massing of wealth, and its
tendency to keep down all except the
favored few, a very dangerous power in
the hands of those not protected by
Christian principle. If there is any good
in wealth every person has his right to
try to secure his proper portion of that
good. Let the young people of all the
schools for both young men and women
be so instructed as to be able to do something practical, with the understanding
that those who are able will help them
in their honest labors after the school
life is finished.
6. The home missionary work directly
put forth in behalf of the Hawaiians.
The different organizations at work in
the field. The Presbytery and Associations under the control of native pastors.
The Hawaiian Board and its close connection with the native churches. The
Committee on Home livangelization and
the missionaries of the American Board.
These bodies are closely united by their
similar interests. How can they best
labor together?
The call is for Divinely marked men
from your own homes, who shall face the
abominations and problems, and with
longing hearts consider them with continued strength and prayers. This burden ol prayer and work cannot be laid
aside for coming missionaries to carry.
It belongs to every child of God in these
islands.
May God give to every one of us so
much sympathy with the needs of this
nation that we may become Divinely
marked men.
Rev. Judson Smith, D. D., formerly a
leading member of the Oberlin faculty,
has for several years labored as a Secretary of the American Board, having
special charge the correspondence
with the Pacific Missions.
It now
seems probable that he will be called to
the Presidency of Oberlin. This change
may add to the powerful attractions
which Oberlin presents to students interested in Missionary work, and may
determine somewhat the destination of
any of our most promising native Hawaiian students selected for additional
education abroad to the work of the
Ministry.
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Mrs. Logan's Letter.
(Concluded.)
Anapai'o, Rik, Dec. 1889.
This week is the tenth of our regular
school, and as it is the week before
Christmas I shall now have a vacation
of two weeks. There are quite a number
of things I should like to do in the way
of writing, etc., but the girls will need to
be kept busy a good part of each day.
They need some new dresses, and tan
make them, with considerable looking
after. I ought to give them some lessons
in cutting. They have been making
some under-clothing for themselves during the past weeks, of which they feel
quite proud, and indeed they do sew
well.
This morning three of them are ironing their Sunday dresses (dark blue calico), which they washed and starched
yesterday, the starch being of the arrowroot, which they can always get here. I
do not want to use them to anything
which they cannot have here with proper
effort, because that might produce an
unwholesome discontent in them in after
life; I want to lift them up in their own
homes and in their own ways of life.
We now have three schools in full
running order here at Anapauo. Mr.
Snelling has the training school, consisting of those whom he hopes and expects will make teachers and missionaries. Mr. Worth (and his wife helps
him when she is able) has the general
school, which to some extent, of course,
feeds the training school and my girls'
school also; so it does seem as though
with God's blessing, there are springs of
water here which shall grow into rivers,
watering all this moral wilderness.
It is easy to get impatient and to wonder why the work does not grow faster,
or why God does not come in power and
convert the people at once. I sometimes
feel that "Thy kingdom come" means a
great deal more when we pray it in
heathen lands with darkness all about
us.
Thursday, Dec. 19.—Capt. Narruhn's
schooner came in from Ponape yesterday, bringing us the news that the Morning Star has gone to Honolulu to take
Miss Crosby and Dr. Ingersoll up. If
we only had all our goods we wouldn't
think verymuchof it; hut the hungry time
is fast coming on, and all the cloth for
buying food for the scholars, and the rice
also, left on board the Star. I suppose
there will be some way to get through
the months. It would be hard to have
to send away our scholars for want of
food. How glad I would have been to
have sent more mail if I could only have
known! but of course tbat could not be.
The Star will not probably get to us before May now, and that means the Martlock work shortened up, or not done at
all, and almost nothing was done for the
work there last year.
These are busy days. The girls seem
greatly interested in their books, and are
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making good progress. I was rather
amused this morning at the variety of
duties which came to me before breakfast. I was superintending the breakfast-getting, and also looking after the
ironing which a " green hand " was attempting out in the wash-house. Then
one of the girls is wrestling with long
division, and I had occasionally to give
her a look and an explanation, and that
is the way it is quite frequently. These
people do not get tired or impatient,
however, if they have to wait a tew
minutes, as children at home would do.
January 20, 1fS'JO. —We hail a vacation
of two weeks in the school, during which
time the girls all turned dress-makers
and each made a dress for herself, learning about the cutting as well. It became
a little wearisome and monotonous before I had fully finished fitting nine
yokes, basted in nine pairs of sleeves
and fitted nine collars. I presume
if my new sewing machine had been
wholly here instead of a part of it
dancing about on the Morning Star, that
I should have been tempted now and
then to help them in the hard places;
but as it was they did all the sewing.
The two weeks were busy ones, but it
was a time when I had need to be busy.
The sad and sacred and painful associations of two years ago were too fresh in
memory to keep from going over them
once and again. On Christmas day the
Worths and I took dinner at Mr. Spelling's, and on New Year's day they all
dined with me.
We finished two weeks of a new term
of school on Friday night. Early on
Sunday morning I heard a great rustling
and stir among the girls before I was
fairly awake. The Star had come and
was anchored where she could be plainly
seen from the window. Since then we
have had the usual rush and bustle
which her coming always brings. This
afternoon they have left for Mortlock
with Mr. Snelling, and we have the few
days while they are gone to get our
yearly mail ready, our orders, etc.
The mail was something of a disappointment. It seems that mail had in
some way started for Micronesia before
the Star reached Honolulu, so there was
not much of an accumulation; and that
mail has not reached us yet, though we
bear that it has left Ponape; so I had
not a word from the children, nor indeed
from any relative.
Monday, Jan. 27.—The mail sent on
from Ponape came on Tuesday morning.
There were letters from the children and
other friends, for which I felt very thankful; also two "Missionary Heralds" and
another cojiy of "Mission Studies."
I have been very busy with my writing; shall be able to finish up after a
fashion, though the Star may leturn
from Moitlock at any time now.
II any of the friends to whom this
goes had expected personal letters and
do not get them, I hope they will remember the hurried way (and unexpect-
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Ed) in which we have to prepare our mail
this year.
It looks as though we might again be
afflicted with an epidemic of thieving.
Yesterday (Sunday) there were a number
of strangers about, and upon entering
the church for the afternoon service it
was discovered that the table which
served the purpose of desk or pulpit, was
gone. It was a new one which Mr.
Worth had made expressly for this. The
spread or covering was gone also. One
of the church members has gone to-day
tt> Iras, where it seems most likely the
things are, to see if he cannot get them
back, but it is hardly likely that he will
succeed.
We have a new trader stationed near
us, and we hear that the strangers came
to trade yesterday, but the man declined
to do business on the Sabbath.
Later.—Josef, the man who went to
see the thieves, has returned, and did
succeed in getting both table and spread.
Dea. Aron is sure it is because they
prayed very earnestly that the}' might be
willing to give up the things, and God
touched their hearts in answer to the
prayers of Christians; and surely none
of us can say that this is not the case.
January .'so.—The Star returned from
Mortlock yesterday, and sails from here
to-morrow at noon. You can scarcely
imagine how busily our minds have to
work at such times to think of all the
things which we may need. Of course
we always try hard not to leave many
things to the last.
Mrs. Snelling and I were invited on
board the Morning Star to dinner to-day,
and we accepted the invitation, taking
the girls with us. It seemed pleasant to
have a little outing after having been
four months on shore.
And now, dear friends, I must say my
good-by to you for many long months.
As .you read these pages and pause a
moment in your busy lives to give a
passing thought to us and to the Lord's
work in this far-away corner of the
world, remember that we are not here
shut off from home and friends, to do
our work. It is yours too; and pray for
us that God will bless it and us.
Remember how much I shall need
letters from you when the Star comes to
us again, and do not fail to write.
Lovingly yours,
Mary E. Logan.
Bishop J. P. Newman was here as a
passenger in transit on theCity of Peking,
on Sunday, June 21st, and preached an
eloquent discourse that morning in the
C. U. Church. Dr. Newman is one of
the lately elected Bishops of the M. E.
Church; has long been a favorite preacher in Washington City, and was noted
as having been called to special ministrations in the households of General
Grant and Senator Stanford.
As you learn, teach; as you gel, give; as
you receive, distribute.
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Death of Rev. Israel E. Dwinell, D. D.
It is nearly one year since our Honolulu Church was ministered to for a
season by this eminent Divine. During
his brief labors, he greatly endeared
himself to our Christian people. Dr.
Dwinell's death was from failure ot
heart action, on the 7th of last month,
at his residence in Oakland. His last
week was one of great bodily distress,
"the last two being days of terrible agony, yet of heroic patience and saintly
resignation." The Pacific says:
All those who were permitted to be
near the death-bed of our Brother Dwinell regard themselves as having received
a wonderful moral and spiritual uplift.
There was such a magic, mastery, majesty in his faith, in his bearing, in his
self-command, in obedience of the Spirit,
while he struggled on in his mortal agony, and while he strove to exhibit, in
pose, in feeling, in speech, and forethought, the peace that ruled within,
that all were drawn as into some vestibule of heaven itself. Every morning of
that last week of life, when the regular
hour of worship arrived, he would bring
all about him, and have them read together, in concert, the 103 dPsalm or
the 121st Psalm, and the 23d Psalm.
Then he would have them sing, "Rock
of Ages," or "Nearer, my God." Then
he would have them pray, each in turn.
Afterward he would occupy himself with
individuals, and with subjects, as rapidly as his short, quick breath would permit utterance—and, through all, every
matter would be carried to such a lofty
plane of feeling, conscience, duty, and
power, as to fill them with awe and
wonder and wistfulness.
When the
last agonies came, he was beyond ordinary utterance, and prayed to be delivered from this body of death, and prayed
in such pathetic tones as to thrill and
pierce every hearer. He entreated them
all to pray, and keep on praying, "Lord
Jesus, come quickly."
While in Honolulu, Dr. Dwinell became deeply interested in the work of
Dr. Hyde's Training School for Pastors,
and has since been in correspondence
with the Hawaiian Board, about sending
young men of special attainments to the
Pacific Theological Seminary. Under
the personal attraction of Dr. Dwinell's
character, one young man at least would
probably have soon gone thither. Prof.
Dwinell's death may make a change expedient in his destination.
A most sudden and shocking blow has
just fallen upon the greatly esteemed
Halstead household of Waialua,a family
long endeared to us personally. May
the Lord especially reveal Himself to
in this sore bereavement, as I-'riend
■1Consoler.
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July, 1890.
spirits. He has been so far well prospered in his pursuit of helpers, although
Last Friday morning, our whole comvery much remains to be accomplished.
munity was saddened by intelligence of He has been received with a peculiar
an accident to the dear Mother Damon, warmth of affection by a multitude of
on the Railroad at Cheyenne, causing old friends and co-workers.
her death. Scant particulars were received by telegram. This is an affliction
We had the misfortune to be detained
not only to the members of her own
from all the interesting school exercises
large family, but to a great circle of old
of last week, except the graduating exerand loving friends.
cises of Oahu College, held at Oahu
For forty-eight years Mrs. Damon
College last Thursday. There were
had nobly held a leading social position four
in the graduating class—Miss
in Honolulu, as the devoted and accom- Hattie Forbes, Miss Agnes Judd, and
plished wife of Rev. S. C. Damon. Her Messrs.
Henry and Rufus Lyman. All
own gifts and qualities had always contheir parts well; the enunciaperformed
stituted her a leader, while her Christian
noticeably
good. Both the
tion
was
graces made that leadership a great
ladies showed peculiar excellence,
young
force for good. In latter years Mrs.
the one in a distinguished grace of manDamon's work has been more and more
ner;
and the very youthful daughter of
in the relief of the distressed, and esthe
Chief
in a noble womanly
pecially as the chief almoner of the force of Justice
delivery.
Stranger's Friend Society.
An obituary notice may be expected
We have rarely been called to part
in our next issue.
with any from our Honolulu society
We welcome home with the deepest with so much of personal regret as we
pleasure, our Christian friends Dr. and feel in the approaching departure of
Mrs. J. M. Whitney, from their sojourn President and Mrs. W. C. Merritt, of
Their presence has
in California.' After protracted illness Oahu College.
and Suffering, Dr. W. comes back, re- greatly enriched our community, sostored through Divine goodness to his cially, morally and spiritually.
usual health, and his welcome voice is
In Mr. Merritt the College has, for
again heard in our conference meetings. seven years, enjoyed the most faithful
and devoted services of a wise, efficient,
Mrs. J. M. Whitney, the President
warm-hearted and self-sacrificing man.
of our Hawaiian W. C.T. U. has brought The institution has grown and enlarged
with her Mrs. J. C. Bateman, the Su- under his unwearying care, and he leaves
perintendent of Sabbath Observance for it in a prosperous condition.
the National W. C. T. U., who has been
We look for wide spheres of usefulness
laboring in California in behalf of the and most fruitful service to open before
Sabbath, during the past year.
these honored friends in their native
Mrs. J. C. Bateman occupied the land.
desk last Sabbath evening at the C. U.
The Oahu Railway delivered its first
Church, giving a most interesting adload
of freight at the I'2wa Plantation
dress upon the progress of Sabbath obabout the middle of June. It is expected
servance in the United States.
that the regular trains will very soon
In a report of the Lake Mohonk Con- run to that point. About three of the
ference on the Negro Cjucstion, Dr. Ly- five miles of new road are already balman Abbott says, "Here is General Arm- lasted. The views from this part of the
strong, whose speech is like a Gatling road are more interesting than those
gun for rapidity, and who subsides as between Aiea and Manana.
instantly when the discharge is over."
He adds, "General Armstrong, Dr.
The U. S. Cruiser Charleston has
Allen, and Dr. Beard all laid special been lying in our harbor for a month
stress on the importance of Industrial past—a novelty here for form and size.
education—by which, however, it was Her aspect ss formidable. She looks
clear they meant not merely hand train- too massive for the actual speed which
ing, but the marrying of the brain to she has developed. With a navy of
the hand."
such ships being created, American
Rev. C. M. Hyde, D. D. writes to us naval officers must feel themselves profrom Ware, Mass., June 14, in excellent moted to nobler conditions.
The Death of Mrs. Julia Mills Damon.
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Chinese School Exhibition. —This was
held on Friday afternoon, June 27th, at
the Chinese Y. If. C. A. Hall ; 104 were
present in all the grades li 4 boys, :I9
girls; the majority pure Chinese, sum:
mixed Hawaiian.
The school is under the supervision
of Mr. F. W. Damon. The teachers in
the English department are Mrs. F. W.
Damon, Miss May T. Green, and Miss
"Mary Johnson. In the Chinese, Mr.
Hojiui, Mr. Kong, and Miss Mary
Chong Kirn, the lady beinga graduate
of Kawuiahao Seminary.
The programme consisted of forty
numbers ot English and Chinese exercises interspersed. Mr. and Mrs. Damon
being detained by severe bereavement,
Miss Green assumed direction, and admirably carried out the work. The gay
Oriental costumes of the little girls, the
sparkling faces, the perfect drill and
readiness in recitation and motion exercises, all made a charming effect.
On Saturday the schools had a picnic
at Raymond Grove, Brother Fuller devoting his services in aid.— Condensed
from P. C. Advt riiter.
Kamehameha School held its public
exhibition of school work in the Gymnasium on June 24. Divisions were
exhibited by Miss Hight, Messrs.
Lyman, Thompson, Townsend and
Richards, under the general direction of
the Principal, Rev. W. B. Oleson.
Language lessons, oral and written
composition and dictation, reading,
analysis and letter writing had a prominent place. There were recitations
in fractions, equations, algebra, geography and geometry.
Most admirable results of manual
training were shown in a great variety
of work of the pupils, some fit truly
artistic —in joinery, cabinet-making,
printing, tailoring, blacksmithing, and
turning. Also specimens of excellent
free-band and mechanical drawing.
The Preparatory School held closing
exercises on the 25th, under the very
able direction of the Principal, Miss X.
.
J. Malone. The forty-eight little boys
gave excellent recitations and songs,
many of ths,m not having known a word
of English at the beginning of the year.
On FYiday evening, the 26th, an immense audience overflowed Kawaiahao
Church to witness the closing exercises,
which embraced six spirited musical
pieces, four declamations, three compositions, two recitations. 'The paper,
Kamehameha Sentinel, and various special exercises designated as Fractions on
Fire, Humorous Conjugations, Indian
Club Exercises, Our Artists at Work,
and Calisthenics, all of which form an
immense attraction to Hawaiian audiences, not to speak of foreigners.
The school has distinguished itself
this baseball season by leading a series
of victories over the best city nines—all
proving the excellent health and morals
of the young men.
Monthly Record of Events.
The Blood of Jesus Christ.
We ure saved by One who brings the
divine life down into the world; and we
are saved when our own hearts and our
own lives arc open, and his heart and life
are jioured into ours. As the stream pour
ing through a filthy receptacle cleans. I it,
so the poured out life of Christ, Riling the
hearts of all his children and all his followers, llows through the w >r d, a constantly
increasmr> river, cleansing humanity. As
the waters < f the Nile rise and overspread
its banks, and carry harvests wheresoever
they flow, so this nfe of Christ, Bowing
through the centuries, and rising above .11
bounds that would hold it within narrow
limits, carries With it harvest in its ojien
palhl into whatever heart or home or life
it enters.
There are in two or three
European Roman Catholic cathedrals
phials that c ntain what is '.limed to be
the sacred blood of Christ. We are not
worthy to be called Christ ans unless we
are such pi.i Is, unless we hold within
ourselves something of that sacred life,
personality, character, divinity, that was
in Christ himself. The legends tell us
that holy men have traveled over the
world that ibey might find the holy cup in
which Christ administered that first communion. We need not go far to find it,
for right here, by our side, are holy men
and women in whose hearts there is the
life blood of Christ, and from whom we
may drink, imbibing their spirit in their
lor the true
forth-putting influences.
Holy (".rail is the heart set to do Christ's
service, and filled with Christ's Spirit—
June
Vida,
Ist—Sudden death of Daniel R.
a well known resident of these
islands.—Hawaiian Union services at
Kawaiahao Church by Mr. Sayfbrd,
Hon. W. H. Rice interpreter.—The
Meteorological report for May, for this
city, shows rainfall 2.21 inches; barom-
eter, 30.049; thermometer, 74.44.
2nd- Grand ball at the Palace to distinguished naval guests and others, on
which occasion the building and grounds
were beautifully illuminated.
3d—Dejiarture H. B. M. S. Champion
for Victoria.—Annual meetings of the
Hawaiian Board, and Woman's Board
of Missions begin.—Wedding of Hon.
R. D. Walbridge and Miss B. I'arke.
4th—Closing exercises of Kawaiahao
Seminary at the Stone Church, followed
by a marriage of one of the pupils,
Phoebe Hannua to L. K. Kakani.—Afternoon reception of U. S. Minister Resident and Mrs. Stephens at the Legation.
sth—Majority report of the Foreign
Affairs Committee presented to the
Legislature by the chairman, who stated
that he sat up all the previous night to
prepare it earlier than had been arranged
in committee. The unparliamentary
language used and partisan bias shown
makes the day's session a breezy one;
it is referred back for alteration of obnoxious words, and to await action till
the minority report comes in.—Annual
tea party to the Hawaiian pastors and
delegates.—Fire at 8 p.m. on the BorLyman Abbott.
rovdale, doing some little damage ere
being extinguished.
A natural philosophy of conscience, clasGth—Departure of the Australia with
sifying consciences into their genera and a large passenger list and full cargo.—
species, is mm hto be desired. 'There is Minister of Interior (Thurston) replies
a hair-shirt conscience, which the super' in the Legislature to the Attorney-Gensensitive wear, keeping them always iiri- eral's charge,
the
June 2nd,withagainst
tated; a flagellating conscience, which Cabinet, of interference
him in the
scourges other men severely, but never hurts discharge of his duties, etc.
its owner; the egotistical conscience, which
7th—Arrival of the Zealandia from
makes its owner's opinion the standard for
San FVancisco with a number of returned
the measurement of all his neighbors; the
barometric conscience, which rises and Honoluluans.
9th—Attorney-General Ashford, in refalls according to the social atmos|)here in
which the owner happens to be; the Sun- ply to the statements of the Minister of
day conscience, which is kept in the pew- the Interior, makes the Cabinet breach
rack, with the hymnal, the jjrayer book wider by several grave charges ; these
and the Bible' the partisan conscience, were met immediately with seven posiwhich measures the universe by the yard- tive denials by Minister Thurston, and
stick of the party or the sect, and thinks one by the Minister of Finance.—
that God is a Republican or a Democrat, Twelfth Kaumakapili organ recital, assisted by Miss C. McLaine, of San
a Presbyterian or a Methodist.
Only by waging a good warfare, can any Francisco, and Messrs. S. G. Wilder,
man keep a good conscience Clir. Union. R. C. Monteagle in vocal numbers.
10th —Foreman's Fund subscription
The impurities of society are accepted ball at the Armory.
as the cultivation of art; the display of so11th—Kamehameha Day; usual races
ciety is accepted as a mark of civilization; at the Park.—The annual Sunday-school
the liars of society are accejited as the picnic this year was held at
Raymond
needs of courtesy; and the indolent selfish
Pearl City, through facilities of
Grove,
society
of
is
as
an
indication
accepted
ness
the Railroad Co. to that locality.—Atof aristocracy. Howard Crosby.
tempted escape of J. R. Mills from the
The love of earthly things is only ex- Station House.
13th—Noble Baldwin presents his
pelled by a certain sweet exjierience of the
minority report of the Foreign Affairs
things eternal. Augustine.
.
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THE FRIEND.
[July, 1800.
,
Komoikeehuehu, P C Jones and wife, Miss Ada JofWa,
24th-27th.—Closing exercises of Ka- kMLs
I. Kt-lle Mrs It Koanlg and ni.iid, Mrs fohn Lydatate,
Punahou and Chinese I M Lytttj-jUe, Mi«. Murphy, E I Myers, GW Maxon, H
document, in marked contrast to the mehameha,
A Huff, I>r A R Ko«.aii .uid wife. Mrs Clara Schnabel,
majority report presented on the sth schools.
Mtsa l.i.i Schnabel, EnseeatSchnabel, X ('» Sihuman, Mlsa
I*' C Sutherland, Geo II Young,
—The
a
instant.—Noble" Widemann introduces 26th.
Advertiser publishes
From San Francisco, p**r SG Wilder, June 9 Majur
a "want of confidence" resolution, as "discovered" suggested New Constitu- Bender,
A I. Cron, C J Lt-.dwiysen.
tion
ofthe
Hawaiian
Islands.
Exhibition
follows
From San Francisco, per \V H I >intoncl. June B>—Major
C
Col k M I honi|isun ami wile, c apt Armstrong,
Stinaon,
H
Whereas, it is painfully apparent that His at Kawaiahao Church of the KamehaMajesty's constitutional advisers are irrecon- meha School.—A native woman killed, wife and 2 children
From San Francisco, per S N Cast c, June 16--A X Aldcilably divided among themselves ; and whereas
a
I -.it ■if,
kil y, (1 kilrv, X 1 i>wn.end and I -on-,
it is manifestly impossible to otherwise he tl the near Leahi, by her husband and friend ridfl
H Ctl .inlaerlain M r (ireen, (1 McCsUty.
dissension 'in a manner conducive to the best for denying them liquor.
From Yokohama, per Baganii Ma v, June 17 kt-v A Of
interests of the Kingdom, except by I dissolution
troni, ("ounl \.\i I WarhtMiicistrr. ( ..nut Artdor Scezlienyi,
27th.-- Royal breakfast at lolani Pal- seven
in steerage and 606 Japanese immigrants.
of the Cabinet, and such a course marking the
in honor of Mons. A. Houle, HaFr.ni San Francisco, jicr Sl' A'len, June 17—G X Stetruest patriotism ; therefore, be it resolved that ace
\V keinhart, \\ A Friis, J JjKobsv.
phens.
this Assembly do mark its dissatisfaction with waiian Charge dc Affairs at Paris. ArFrom San Francisco, per G N WOe ut, Juni- SA--E Love*
this state of affairs by declaring a want of con- rivals of Stmrs. Australia, from San joy.
fidence in the Ministry.
Francisco, and Mariposa from the ColoFrom tin- oionie*, per M.t. tuoaa, June 27—John Thomas,
Rejiresentative Brown moved an nies.—Punahou Graduating exercises at Deb rah, M.ir_;.nrt and William I nomas, and 8 in tlir
jtsjiup
amendment, to the effect that the action Central Union Church.—Dr. Trousseau From San Fr.u,ci.< :o, per Australia, June 27 W II Bailey
wife, W H BaiVy, Jr, MiM U now H Bailey. Mr. Bea
of the Attorney-General in advising the introduces the first Ostriches (3) into and
Barnes and children, J Baftnun, Mr* J t Batcham,
King to disregard the advice of the these islands, per Australia, to test the sic
Mrs Hate-, MIM Bates. F Birdsail. Mi- F.ttie Binl-all. 1 >.
Galen Burdell and wife, i \V Dickey, I, S Dodge, k A
majority of the Cabinet, and again when possibility of raising them here.
Kddy and wife-, i liarh-. boaster, A S ILmwell, M riymaia,
supported by the opinion of the Supreme
king, John l.ittlefielJ, Opt B F Loveland .uid uit>,
28th. —Departure of the Mariposa fori Mrs Mitchell,
I X Moor*, M l'aK ei. Cliff Phillip-. Mr. I N
J
Court, was illegal, revolutionary, and San Francisco. —In the usual weekly A
Porter, leo Roes, Mauri* c £chnutt, Mpi J M » hafej. I ol
S*.ireckels, Jim
unconstitutional, and contrary to his base ball contest, the Kamehameha's Claus Spreckels, wife ami 'i servant*-, Mis.
M bteHing, Major StonehiU, MUs Violet Whitney, l)r J M
oath of office, and deserving of the walked away with the Honolulu's in a Whitney
and wife. k<-\ A c VValttup, I Willcock, MUs
Burdell, Rev W W Case and wife, and Nin the steera-e.
severest censure and condemnation of score of X to
4.
i'Ki' \n reni -.
this House, etc. The matter drew forth
29th.—Funeral of Henri VV. Auld, For San Francisco, per Australia, 6June (J F W Mai
considerable warm debate, and was car- who
farlane
and
C
O oke, W fe, chi'dren and maid.
wife,
M
lost his life in a railroad accident in Mis-. S k Patch, Mrs Kii's-,
E Kru.e, H C Bolton, Bryan
ried into a late evening session, resultLathrop, wife and maid, r I! Brandegree, George Frttch
Oakland,
on
the
30th
ult.
and
whose
ing in a tie on the amendment—24 to
wife,
Wood,
»V B
P Peck U A Davis and wife, Miv
Australia. and
M M Cataon, Captain Ellis, Mix* Ellis, MUs Mnigrave.
24—assisted by the President's ruling body was brought down on the
Fully,
Misses
and
M
B
G H S|*auWnig. R W Lame and
Ernest Halstead thrown from his wife, Master
W kice, Prank Halatead, Mis. Brum, Mi-*
(the Ministers abstaining). Minister horse,
\V
Adrian,
H WtVlWlck, H Widein inn. Mrs
at Waialua, receiving injuries Brownell W
Thurston thereupon, in his own behalf from which
P Severance, Miss N Tregloan, Mr- Charle* Atharton,
an hour's un- L
he
after
died
Damon
and
Mrs
wife,
XC
J \1 Damon, Mis. B Campbell,
and of his colleagues, the Minister of
Mrs Green, Missel Majniire (?), I Plat r, k Smith, H J
consciousness.
affairs
and
Minister
of
S
Foreign
Finance,
Mi Coy, M Sayford, Mrs Uwi. and 1 children, T NeeU,
67 in the .le-rage.
resigned. Minister Ashford, therefore,
Fur Sydney and Auckland, per Zealandta, June 7— (i T
Marine
felt compelled to do likewise.
Baggs, Miss Lishman, .'* steerage and M in transit.
For Victoria, per Matilda, June 7—R C Barnticdd.
14th—Semi-annual meeting of TrusKor San Francisco, |K-r S G Wilder, June IS—Mrs H
PORT OF HONOLULU.—JUNE.
tees Queen's Hospital and election of
McMillan, Mr and Mrs Barto.
officers. —Slate-makers busy at CabinetFit San Francisco, per W B C.odfr*y, June 21—C
ARRIVALS.
making; various hitches spoil several 7— Maw S S Zealandia, Oterendorp,7 ds frni S Francisco Haverson.
S
Committee to the Legislature, an able
:
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Journal.
plans.—Kapiolani
Maternity
Home
Am
For San Francisco, per F Thompson, June 24 Col R
Ml F S lb mpson, I'otter, 17 i a>. fin S Frrncisco. M Thompson and wife, Majur M C Stinsoo.
bktne S <■ Wilder. Griffiths, lfi ds fm S Francisco.
opened.—ln the usual weekly baseball 0 Am
For ?an Francisco, per S N Castle, June 85— Mrs
Am bktne Discovery, McNeil, 17 days fm S Fiam iscu.
days fm S Fr.nci.co. Farn.worth.
10—Haw
contest, the Kamehamehas defeat the
hk W B Godfrey, Dahel, 1614
For San Franciaco, per Mariposa, June 88—Colonel Z S
Am bktne W H Dimond, Drew, da fin S Francisco.
Hawaiis by a score of 9 to 5.
Spalding, atom Alfred Houle, [o na An -tin. Mi-. Austin,
11—Am sh I hor, Steinerl, from NewcsajatU
Hudson, 10 da\s Irmn Lureka.
H E Coerper, Master Hall, 1 >r W A Ma. L. Mrs J W Pod
Maiion.
12—Am
tern
15th—Odd Fellows' memorial service 13—Am bk James Cheston, Plumb, f"roin Puget Sound.
more, Mrs I A Lowell and child, Captain Freeman, k N
Websttr, T McLean, Miss Bradley, 7 in the steer;i.-,i\ and
14 Bk Omeo, from Newcastle.
at Harmony Hall.
from
Newcastle.
Bk Ophir,
144 in transit.
day. fm S X
17th—The new Cabinet announced 16-Am bktne S N Cas le, Ln.hrwood, 11!*
Jap S S Sagami Maru, Keuderdine, from Vukohania.
comprise John A. Cummins, Minister of 17 -Am bk S C Allen, Thompson. 16W ils fm S Francisc i.
BIRTHS.
bk Ceylon, Calhoun, 16 days from San Franc!-CO. CASTLE—In Honolulu, June |otb, to the wife of H. N.
Foreign Affairs ; Godfrey Brown. Minis- IS—Am
ft -Am S S City of Peking, Cavarlv, "% days from S F
Castle, a daughter,
ter of Finance; Charles N. Spencer, 2J,—Ger bk G N Wilcox, Rasch, 15 ds fin Mm Fr DCsStco, lit AS In Honolulu, June 10th, to the wife of P. M.
ILiw S S Au' iralia, Houdtelte, 7 days fm S Francisco
Minister of the Interior; Arthur P. 17 Am
Lucus,
a daughter.
S S Maiiposa, Hayward, from the Colonies.
PLATTS—In Honolulu, i:tih, to the wife of H. Platta, i
Peterson, Attorney-General. Legisladaughter.
ture adjourn to the 30th.—New election
DEPARTURES.
WINTER—In Honolulu, June 2nth, to the wife of J. W.
for
Winter, a daughter.
Oahu,
Champion,
ordered
to
the
3—H
Le
for
British
Columbb.
Claire,
fill
B M S
for Noble
S S Australia, Houdlette, for San Francisco.
BOYLE In Honolulu, June Rath, to thewife of N Boyle,
vacancy caused by resignationof Hon. 6—Haw
G
for
North,
Nelson,
Am i h John
Mahukona.
a son.
7- Haw S S Zealand a, Hrrendoi p, lor the ( olouics.
J. A. Cummins.
HIND In Ki.li la, Hawaii, June- 2Kt, to the wife of
Br bk Matilda, Swin on, for V incouver [stand.
John Hind, Esq., a -on.
San Francis-sa
19th.—Pioneer Building and Loan !i—U S S Adams, Green, k,forMaraton,
10 llaw iik Andrew Weli
for San Francisco.
its
charter
Association accepts
of incor- 12—Am bk l oluaa, lai ku. for San Francisco.
MARRIAGES.
Am hk Atalanta, for Pon lownseod.
poration and organizes by the election
JI'DL ROBERTS At Kualoa, Oahu, June 22, 10»,
11 rsS Nipalc, McCutiy, for Hilo.
the*
key.
11. H. Parker, Chajtrles Hastings Judd to
by
Am sch Gulden Shore, Henderson, for San Pram iaco.
of officers in accordance therewith.
Mary Makalehua Roberts.
10—Am bktne Robert Sudden, Tlberg, ,r !
rownaend.
IVF.s CH \MBF.kL\IN At Tre-s-peakau, Wi ..June
21st.—Stars and Hawaiis contested W Am bktne S G Wi'd r, Griffiths lor S in Fram is o,
11, Is" 1 y Key. J, I'. Chamberlaiit, Charlea <l. Ke.,
|apS s Sagami Maru. Kenderdine, for Vukohama.
for base ball honors, the latter winning -''i
M.D., of IVcaloni.a, 111 to Helen S. Chamberlain, late
t, Haw hk \v B God rey, I what, for San Fr m isco.
1.1 Honolulu.
Am tern Ma ion, Hodson, for Port Townsend.
by a score of 14 to 12.— Hon. A. Young
In tins city, fune t, at the
-':'. Am S *s t it\ of I'cki ig, t avaiiy, for Japan and China. WALBRITXIE PARKE.
mother, l>v the key. Dr. Beckand C. O. Berger are the nominees, res- :I
residence of the bride',
Am bktne Planter, Dow, for San Fran i -. ••.
Walbridge
k.
D.
Hon.
with,
to Mis. Beroice Parke,
bk F s 'I'h mp-oii, Waits, for San Franti co.
pectively, of the Reform and National fa Am
Am bktm S N I aatle, Underwood, for San Franciiaco.
I.ORENZEN DANIFIS. In WaimVn, M..v: |une4,
for
the
vacant
key
Westervelt,
\V? D
party
nobleship.
Captain J.C, Loraruen
by the
2s Am S S Ma.ipi .a, Hayward, for San Francisco.
hk S G Alien for San Francisco.
to Mi.s Ellen Kan i Daniel..
22nd.—Arrival of S. S. City of Peking Sil—Am
Am bk Discovery, fur San Fram leeo,
from San Francisco, en route for the
DEATHS.
PASSENCfERS.
Orient.
AULD—At Oakland, May m% in a raiboul accident,
Harm W. Anld, ag«d«• years, 7 mmtl'sand II li-ya
AKKIVALS.
23rd.—Pursuant to call of U. S. Min7— Juhus An DAMON At Ch.-yenn-. June It, Mr.. Julia M. Damon,
per
From
San
Frauci-co.
Zealacdia,
June
ister Resident, patriotic citizens of our thoS, wife :<nd I chddren. Mis. F Auld, Miss M A Auld, i-it "•• S. C. I -anion, aged T:t ear.
Bently, C A Brown, wife, son and maid W E H!. ■ .: \ D In Waialua, Oahu. (tine 20, IE 1)\ ErMst,
best friend met to arrange for the usual Miss L I' Mr,
Brown,
M Collier, Miss F Co lier. MISS Dillingham, I third son of Robert Halstead. Baa)., in the 2'V. year Oaf
celebration of the "glorious Fourth."
J C B Hebbard and wife, Mia* A L Hodge, Heiiiy Cooper, his age.
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�Volume 48, No. 7.]
BOARD.
HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU H. 1
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Tbia pegs Is devoted to theintaresu of too Hawaiian
P. >:.rd of Mission*, and the Editor, appointed by the
Board is responsible f°r 'ts 00S unl*.
Rev. O. P. Emerson.
55
THE FRIEND.
-
Editor.
Anniversary week began this year
with the Sabbath of June Ist. The
native churches Viivted in union services
both morning and evening, and large
audiences were in attendance at each
meeting. At these meetings the interest
centered at the m ruing service held at
Kawaiahao, where Mr. S. N*. Sayford
preached a good Gospel sermon, which
was translated by Hon. W. H. Rice.
We exceedingly regret that other preaching services could not have been held by
Mr. Siyford am•ng the natives. The
English sermon on foreign missions was
preached by Key. E. G. Beckwith, D.D.,
in the morning at the Central Union.
Monday w..s given wholly to Sabbath
School work. The meeting of the Evangelical Association began Tuesday at
10 a. m. Thirty-seven pastors and fifteen delegites were found to be in attendance: eighteen pastors and delegates
from Hawaii, thirteen from Maui and
Molokai, e'evt-n from Oahu, and eight
from Kauai. Forty-six clergymen were
represented on the roll. All the pastors
of the churches were present except five
from the Maui and Molokai presbytery,
four from Maui, and one from Malokai
being absent. Mnui is the island of the
delinquents. For this delinquency there
is no reason; for pastors, and delegates
also, in cases of need, are helped by the
Hawaiian Board to passage money. In
truth the pastors of certain churches
have been absent for successive years.
It is time that the Maui presbytery took
action in this matter It is a known fact
that one of the churches of these absentee pastors attempted to secede from the
presbytery of Maui. The vote was carried in the meeting of the elders, and if
the church and pastor had ratified their
vote, the secession would have been accomplished. Is it not time that our
brethren and helpers of the Englishspeaking church at Paia took a hand in
guiding the affairs of the Maui presbytery? We understand that the pastor of
the church is anxious to do so. Does
the church fear the bondage of the relation? Perchance the truer freedom would
be consistent with the bearing of this
yoke. We sincerely believe so. The
first day of the Association was entirely
taken up with the reading of the reports
of the churches.
The notable event of the meeting of
the second day was the reading of the
report of the committee appointed to investigate the corrupt practices which
vitiate the Christian life of the Hawaiians. The report was read byjudgejudd,
the chairman of the committee, and it
brought a serious indictment against
—
Hawaiian Christianity an indictment
which was admitted to be true. The
sorest point of the indictment was the
charge of idolatry as it is abetted in the
practices of the native kahunas (doctors).
It is perhaps better described as fetich
worship, or spirit worship. Such idolatry
is kin to many practices common in the
most enlightened lands. It is an acknowledgment ofothei gods than Jehovah.
It is a breaking clown of faith in the
Holy One, a turning of the soul to league
itself with the spirit of darkness. Leaders in native churches have been
known to take up these practices.
Even pastors have turned, in the distress of sickness, to ask the aid of the
native kahuna. The legitimate use of
restorative herbs, such as are known to
be helpful, is so associated with the practice of sorcery, that in seeking the one
the patient almost inevitably comes upon
the other. In league with this hoomanamana we find a cropping out of a
phase of the faith cure. The Bible becomes the fetich, and is consulted, not
according to its actual teaching by a
study of text and context, but chance
passages are picked up and the most irrelevant suggestions are taken out of
them. The Bible thus becomes a kind
of cave of sybilline leaves in the hands of
an artful expounder. These hurtful practices which are confessed to be prevalent, were discussed for hours at different
times during the session of the Association. There was noticeable a general
effort at exculpation on the part of the
pastors. Some wished to clear themselves of the charge of countenancing
such practices; others were anxious, not
for themselves, but for the good name of
the Hawaiian pastorate. We think the
discussion, which was quite open and
searching, did good. We believe that
native brethren are sincerely desirous of
doing what they can in a quiet way to
stop these practices. Some are committed to open opposition, and will use their
pulpits to good effect. Others will doubtless be somewhat reticent. It is a well
known fact that there are those who are
carrying on an active crusade against
the business.
These superstitious practices have a
deep root in the native mind, and are
just now being vigorously revived by
some high in authority. Hut we regard
the present tendency as but temporary;
it is but a passing phase of the evil that
is working in the land to the discredit of
the Hawaiian people. It is a phase that
must give way before the sturdy preaching of the word and the establishmeraSof
more scientific thinking. Our schools
and school teachers can serve us well
here. In time we hope to see native
youth generally ashamed of the credulity
of their fathers who practiced these black
arts. The best of them are so now. In
view of these evils which now scandalize
the churches, a committee of three was
chosen to take up the matter of drafting
certain possible regulations touching
their discipline. Bicknell, Emerson and
Timoteo are committee, and they would
be glad of suggestions from any.
The presence of delegate Mahoe, together with Key. Messrs. Lutera and
Paaluhi, missionaries just from the field,
made the discussion of the topic "Forinteresting.
eign Missions"
The conviction seemed to take hold of
the minds of the members of the Association that the mission work we are
doing in the Gilbert Islands must be
pressed.
The report of the Treasurer, which
was read Thursday morning, revealed
the prosperous condition of the treasury,
and reminded the Association of the
generosity of its friends. An attempt
which was made to appoint a general
salaried official evangelist from among
the native pastors for the wide field was
fortunately headed off, and the prophet
of the evangel was left, not to be chosen
of men, but to be called of God.
The reports of the work in the churches was not altogether encouraging. The
native pastors show a lack of persistency
and system in their work. They are not
as faithful as they should be, many of
them, in house to house visitation, and
they fail in discipline. There seems to
be noticeable on the part of some a desire to do better work. The last year
has been one which has called the pastors to labor for the reclaiming of erring ones, and such work, where it has
been undertaken, has been blessed with
success.
The meetings this year held over till
Tuesday of the second week. On Mon-
day Father Smith gave the pastors and
delegates and their families a ride over
the Ewa railroad. About one hundred
went, and Mr. Dillingham kindly accompanied them and explained the plans of
the Company as regards the future.
The tea party given Thursday evening
by the ladies of the Central Union
Church to the Association and their
friends in the city, was a very pleasing
and successful entertainment, and productive, as we believe, of good.
The missionary who is expected to go
Kusaie to take charge of the training
school thee for Gilbert Islanders, is not
to
Sherman, but Shannon.
Rev. Mr. Walkup arrived by the AusJune 27, on his return to Kusaie.
tralia
All the working hours of all the day
may be made to tell on the Christian's
growth. They will do so, if you fulfil the
direction, "Whether you eat, or drink or
whatever you do, do all to the glory of
God."
He who would accomplish a definite
religious object must be definite in his
efforts for its accomplishment
�[July, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
56
A.
THE T. M.H. C.
I.
HONOLULU.
!■ t'evojeil 10 the interests ot ihe Honolulu
.Men s Christian Association, anil the Hoard of
Directors arc resiw>nsil>ltr for its contents.
This
YoOQG
S. D. Fuller,
- - -
Editor.
We desire to remind young men that
the Y. M. C. A. Building affords a place
of social resort not excelled in this city.
Those studiously inclined will find their
wants satisfied in the Reading Room.
Those wishing to test their skill in any
of the popular parlor games of the day
will be provided with the means by interviewing the Janitor or Secretary.
Crokinole seems to be the most popular
game at present, and is the source of
considerable sport for some of our members. Any who wish to sit down with a
friend for a pleasant chat will find the
parlor open for their accommodation.
If musically inclined, an organ stands
ready for use.
The entire building is brightly lighted
with electricity, which makes all the
rooms cool, comfortable and attractive.
Any young man desiring a friendly
word of cheer, counsel or information
will be gladly welcomed by Secretary
Fuller, who is always pleased to render
any needed service within his power.
Some of our local friends who read these
lines knew all this before—please pass
the information along to strangers and
those who need to know it, with a personal invitation to call and see us.
The recent visit of Messrs. Sayford
McCoy revived many pleasant
memories of beloved friends in the far
East, and precious seasons enjoyed with
and
them in the Master's service. Surely
the strongest ties in this world or in the
next, are those born of the spirit and
love of Him who loved and prayed for
his enemies—even his murderers.
The presence and words of these dear
brothers in Christ brought a touch of
spiritual life and energy that was most
refreshing, and made one heart at least
yearn to step out from our water-bound
isolation into the presence and fellowship of the many consecrated young
men in the home-land who are gathering for Bible study and special waiting
upon God during these coming summer
days. Our prayers are for their enlargement in all that means increased nobihty
of character and efficiency in service for
saving young men ; may the largeness
of the blessing exceed their ability to
receive, and a generous measure float
over the sea to our island kingdom and
into our uplifted hearts.
The President Mr. T. R. Walker was
in the chair. In addition to the reports
from regular committees, there were interesting reports from two special committees. One on the evangelistic meetings conducted by Mr. Sayford, commenting favorably on the work done
and stating that all bills incurred were
all paid. The report from the special
committee on Temperance Legislation
was exceedingly interesting and valuable
as it contained many facts that have
been obtained only by much painstaking labor. The report was accepted
and the committee discharged, with the
thanks of the Association for their very
faithful service. The report will soon
appear in printed form.
On the first day of May the Oakland,
(Cal.) Y. M. C. A. moved into their new
building. It is not yet completed, but
special effort is being made to collect
the unpaid subscriptions which amount
to $18,000, Also to raise an additional
sum of l? 10,000 needed to finish the
work. We congratulate the Captain on
having made the port.
Sunday Evening Topics.
A Gospel Praise Service is held in the
Y. M. C. A. Hall every Sunday evening
at half past six o'clock, to which all are
cordially invited. The topics for the
month are as follows :
July 6—Unexpected Resources. Mark
6:35-44.
July 13—God wants Our Best. Mai.
1:11-14; R0m.12:1.
July 20—A valuable Inheritancewitha
Good Title. Ps. 16.5,6; R0m.8:16-18.
July 27—The Fire Test, i Cor. 3:10-15.
Tempted by Degrees.
John Newton says: Satan seldom
comes to a Christian with great temptations, or with a temptation to commit a
great sin. You bring a green log and a
candle together, and they are very safe
neighbors, but bring a few shavings and
set them alight, and then bring a few
small sticks and let them take fire, and
the log be in the midst of them, and you
will soon get rid of your log." And so it
is with little sins. You will be startled
with the idea of committing a great sin,
and the devil brings you a little teni|)tation, and leaves you to indulge yourself.
There is no great harm in this; "no great
peril in that," and so by these little chips
we are first easily lighted up, and at last
the green log is burned. Watrh and pray
that ye enter not into temjitation.
"Dear Sammy: Trust in the Lord
and doajuod; so shalt thou dwell in the
land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Yours affectionately,
JOHN WESLEY."
To which " Sammy " replied
Rev. and Dear Sir : I have often been
struck with the beauty of the |)assage of
Scripture quoted in your letter, but I must
confess that I never saw such useful expository notes upon it before. I am,
reverend and dear sir, your obedient and
S. BRADBURN"
grateful servant,
:
Never despair. Lost hope is a fatal
disease.
The law shows that you are not straight;
grace straightens you.
Beauty without the spirit's grace, is a
flower without perfume.
Teni|)tations are a file which rub off the
rust of self contidence.
That which we are we shall teach; not
voluntarily, but involuntarily.
Let not him who prays suffer his tongue
to outstri|> his heart. South.
The veil which covers the fare of futurity is woven by the hand of n.ercy.
Better follow the sternness of truth than
the glittering delusion of a lie.
Contemn rest, and thou shalt gain rest;
contemn earth, and thou shalt gain heaven.
Harsh counsels do not |)ersuade; they
are like hammers which the anvils rejjulse.
A Christian is a fruit bearer; a merely
moral man is a vine that does not bear
fruit.
Be brief; words are like sunbeams; the
more they are condensed, tne dee|ier they
burn.
We should deal with our corrupt nature
as we would with a notorious thief—never
trust it.
Every child is a bundle of undetermined
possibilities, some of them tremendous
—
possibilities.
Be loving and you will never want for
love; be humble and you will never want
for guiding.
The rejjentance that cuts off all moor-
ing to evil demands something more than
selfish fear.
Nothing is more common than to try to
recoi.cilet urconscience toourevilthoughts
by good actions.
We are never so well prepared for effectual service to man as when we are holding
fellowship with God.
Sin is to be overcome, not so much by
maintaining opposition to it, as by cultivating opjiosite principles.
It is good to have some sense of the
ridiculous; but if that is all there is of a
A Practical Commentator.—John man, he might as well have been born an
Monthly Meeting.
Wesley was a keenly practical commenta- ape.
Our last monthly meeting for business tor. One of his preachers, a good man Be thankful to have God sift your praywas held on the lyth inst., and was one and a true preacher, was in a sore strait, ers a <l answer only the right ones. If he
of special interest; the session lasted for and Wesley sent him a five pound note answered all your foolish ones, how great
might be your misery.
two hours.
in the following letter
:
�THE FRIEND.
What Artesian Wells Have Shown Regarding from artesian well borings, the southern the borings of some artesian wells, from
sea border of Oahu was, not very long depths below three hundred feet, greatly
The Geology of Oahu.
By
Jas. N. Keola, Student in Oahu College.
We print the following Essay of a native
Hawaiian Student, under the instruction
of Prof. A' B. Lyons, who, however, is
not responsible for any statements contained. [Ea]
The Hawaihn Islands are almost wholly
of volcanic origin. Researches by scientific men have been most thorough on the
island of Oahu. The Hawaiian Group
may have been fi.rmed long after the
formation of the mountain ranges west of
the Rockies, and perhaps the volcanic
revolution that caused the upheaval occurred as late as the middle of Cenozoic
Tinir-. The absence of fossils, either terrestrial or marine, increases the difficulty
of finding the age of these islands; but
one fact it can be said without fear of contradiction is that these islands were not in
existence during Mesozoic Time. The
Hawaiian Islands, therefore, cannot justly
claim £ny historic antiquity, no matter
how far back the so-called Board of
Genealogy or the legend of " Papa and
Wakea." the mythical founders of the
grouj), may date the creation of these isllands to be.
The borings of Artesian wells on the island of Oahu, where they have been more
numerous than elsewhere on the group,
have verified the fact that these islands
were of volcanic origin, for in almost all
cases ofall the wells bored, the bed rocks
have been of lava.
Volcanoes have existed on all the islands of the group, but only those of
Hawaii continue in activ.ty, the others
having become extinct long ago.
In Mr. James Campbell's well at the
foot of Diamond Head, one of the deepest
in the kingdom, lava bedrock was found
at a dejith of 1,500 feet. In this as in
almost alt the other wells in and around
Honolulu the bedrocks are of lava. At
Ewa and Waianae, after jiassing through
different formations several hundred feet
deep, the bedrock found was of lava.
The same may be true ofthe Koolau side
of this island, but artesian well borings
are so scanty there that no definite con
elusions can be arrived at.
Perhaps the nuclei of primitive Oahu
were the volcanic cones of Konahuanui
and Kaala, and vulcanic ejections from
these craters, through the course of ages,
aided in |)romoting the growth of the
land.
Punchbowl Hill and Diamond
Head are of a later j)eriod. At jiresent
there are no positive data as to the extent
of primeval Oahu, but it would be sufe to
conjecture that it must have been of only
small elevation in the beginning. St eds
either brought by birds or by the currents
of the ocean were cast on the then existing shores. In this way the first of its
land plants had their origin. Forest trees
appeared when there was sufficient soil
formed to support their growth.
According to facts made known to us
—
ago, near the base of Punchbowl, and
extended from there in a westerly and
easterly direction. The unerring proof
of this assertion is that coral formations,
which are of marine orgin, have been
found several hundred feet below the
foot of Punchbowl, and also east and
west of it. The almost fresh appearance
of these corals, some of them being as
fresh as those found on our modern
beaches, indicates that clear, still, and
shallow seas, prevailed there at the
time. The sea-borders on the other
side of this island may have been manymiles further inland than now.
The mountains were the first to be
formed as is also true of all the islands
of the group. The elevation of these
masses is due to the movements within
the crust of the earth where enclosed
gases and molten lava were forcing
their escape. As soon as there was a
sufficient vent made, the escaping gaseous vapors and molten lava issued forth;
and while the former vanished in the
air, the latter flowed down the sides
forming new additional strata of land.
As soon as there was sufficient material
accumulated, the rain falling on the
hillsides, and rushing down the sides in
torrents, carried down earthy materials
with it. This accounts for the presence
of clayey and other fresh water materials found overlying the lava formations.
As the years went on, and the island
increased in size, the -torrents rushing
down the mountain sides continued
their work of denudation, until respectable looking vallies, such as Kalihi, Pauoa, and Manoa, were formed. The
streams during periods of freshets overspread their banks, and deposited the
detritus over and around the adjoining
area forming alluvial plains. In this
way Honolulu and Kulaokahua were
formed.
It is held by some scientists that
Oahu has subsided several hundred feet,
but others believe otherwise. When
high authorities as Professors Dana and
Agassiz hold different views, it is difficult, for lesser ones to arrive at anydefinite conclusions. If we adopt the
theory of subsidence, we may suppose
that the extra weight on the surface of
the land attending each volcanic eruption
caused a corresponding gradual subsidence, and this continued till a depth of
a thousand feetwas reached, as proved
by the lava bedrocks found at that depth.
As coral polyps, whose function is to
form coral formations, do not survive at
depths below one hundred feet, therefore, it is difficult to account for coral
at such depths except on the theory of
subsidence.
But those who reject this theory claim
that these deep-lying deposits of coral
rock were formed from fragments torn
from the adjacent reefs, as has been the
case at other places. They believe that
the wood-fossils which came up out of
charred and decomposed, were woods
carried down by the streams and deposited in the stratum where they were
found. In some of the well borings, the
wood that came up through the pipes
resembles cocoanut. No remains of
birds, or animals, or even of early man,
have been found in any of the formations; and it is not likely that such
remains would have been preserved.
Whether Oahu has subsided or not
remains uncertain, for both theories are
probable, and their adherents are men
foremost in the scientific world.
From observations in our own times,
it is evident that Oahu as a whole has
been recently "elevated 25 to 50 feet, and
that the island is still gaining in size,
and the city of Honolulu affords remarkable evidences of this. Human agencies
are now at work, and they accomplish
more now than physical forces. The
Honolulu of 1890 presents an aspect
vastly different from that of 1820, when
the American Missionaries first landed
on these shores. As they landed from
their ships, they waded their way
through taro patches followed by curious
crowds of barely clothed people. Honolulu harbor was larger then, and very
much further inland than now. Where
the esplanade is now, was once an
anchorage for vessels, and if human
hands continue with the same energy as
has marked the past forty years, before
the close of the twentieth century, the
esplanade will extend as far as the
breakers, where the waves now dash
upon the reef.
The general aspect of the whole island
may not seem to casual observers to
have changed during the |>ast decade,
yet in reality it has changed, and
changes are still going on, and "grander
things than these" may yet happen
which "generations yet unborn" may
have the good fortune to witness.
The contract for laying the foundation for the new Central Union Church
building has been awarded to Mr. Fred.
Harrison, and the work is beginning.
The lot on the corner of Richards and
Beretania streets has been enlarged by
an additional strip oi ground makai.
Cinderella found that a low menial position ltd to a hymenial one.
A rocket is splendid; but for use give us
a plain lamp.
The barks on the sea have no connection with the "ocean greyhounds."
We must expect, very often, when we
do our work right-handed, to get our reward left-handed.
Few things are so touching as the hands
of a small child after eating bread and syrup.
Nature has wisely arranged matters so
that man can neither pat his own back
nor kick niiDsclL
�THE FRIEND.
A gentleman in the East heard of a
shepherd who could all call his sheep
to him by name. He went and asked if
this was true. The she|>herd took him to
the pasture where they were, and called
one of them by some name. One sheep
looked up and answered the call, while
the others went on feeding and paid n.
attention. In the same way he called
about a dozen of the sheep around him.
"How do you knowThe stranger said
one from the other ? They all look perfectly alike." "Well," said he, "you see
that sheep toes in a little; that other one
has a squint; one has a little piece of wool
off; another has a black sjiot; and another
has a piece off its ear." The man knew
all his sheep by their failings, for he had not
a perfect one in the whole flock. I sup
pose our Shepherd knows us in the same
way.
An Eastern shepherd was once telling
a gentleman that his sheep knew his voice,
and that no stranger could deceive them.
The gentleman thought he would like to
put the statement to test. So he put on
the shepherd's frock and turban, and took
his staff and went to the flock. He disguised his voice and tried to speak as
much like the shejiherd as he could; but
he could not get a single sheep in the
flock to follow him. He asked the shejiherd if his sheep never followed a stranger.
He was obliged to admit that if a sheep
got sickly it would follow any one. So it
is with a good many professed Christians;
when they get sickly and weak in the
faith, they will follow any teacher that
comes along: but when the soul is in health
man will not be carried away by errors and
heresies. He will know whether the "voice"
speaks the truth or not. He can soon
tell that if he is really in communion
with God. When God sends a true messenger his words will find a ready response
in the Christian heart. D. L. Moody.
:
—
J
B. CASTLE,
Leave not off praying to God; for either
praying will make thee leave off sinning,
COIvfMISSION MERCHANT,
or continuing in sin will make thee desist
from praying.
Offich—Carlwright Uuildiny, Merchant Street,
feb-iy
There must be brain-service, handHonolulu, H. I.
service, foot-service, purse-service, as well
as liji service, if we would see the answer
B. WELLS,
to our prayers.
Life is not a series of chances with a WHOLESALE GROCER AND PROVISION
DEALER AND
few providences sprinkled between to keej)
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
up a justly failing belief, but one provi~2 (Jueen Street, Honolulu, H. I.
A,:ent—Sat, Jose Kmit Packing Co.; Pacific Bone Coal
dence of G"d.
feb-y
a-id Fertilizing Co.
Some pr-nple make a great show in jiublic; and when they turn out next morning,
look as unkempt as a whirlwind breakfast- SHIPPING & NAVY CONTRACTOR
ing on a haystack.
JOSEPH TINKER,
The man who dees no hard work don't
and
Shipping Butcher,
know howjto play. The arm of toil alone Family
is strong enough to lift the bucket out of
CITY MARKK'I, Nuuanu Street.
the deeji well of pleasure.
All orders delivered with quick dispatch and at reasonThe same morning sun which kindles able rates. Vegetables fresh every morning.
janB7yr
conflagrations among the castles of cloud, Tele-phone 2fo, both Companies.
the
lily white, the
stoops down to paint
butter-cup yellow, and the forget-me-not pEORGE LUCAS,
blue.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
Take all idea of eternity's retributions
out of the minds and hearts of men, and
it would not be long before New York and
Boston and Charleston and Chicago beMILL,
p
HONOLULU STEAM PLANING
came Sodoms.
ESPLANADE, HONOLULU, H. I.
Ask with real might of whatever asking
Manufacturerof
all kinds of Mouldings, Brackets,Window
is
and
it
shall
be
given you.
there in jfou,
Frames, Blinds, Wishes,
ami ;dl kinds of Woodwork
But when you have got it, it may not be Finish. Turning, Scroll DoOfl,
and Band Sawing. All kinds of
Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Orders promptthe thing you thought it would be. Who- Planing,
ly attended to, and work Guaranteed. Orders from the
janB7yr
soever will have his life, shall lose it.
other Islandssolicited.
Man's life means tender teens, teachable twenties, tireless thirties, fiery forties, T D. LANE'S
forceful fifties, serious sixties, sacred sev-
MARBLE WORKS,
enties, aching eighties, shortening breath,
No. 130 Fort Street, near Hotel,
death, the soul, God! Soon we go hence,
Manufacturer of
we never return ! —Joseph Cook.
Head Stones, Tombs
Monuments,
Faith sees in London Street or village
Tablets, Marble Mantles, Marble work of every
lane life's battle-field, where every instant
DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER AT THE
souls conquer or are being conquered.
lowest possible rates.
Faith looks through the stupidest, com- Monuments and Headstones Cleaned and Re-set.
Orders from the other islands Promptly attended to
and sees the OaSyyT
Sleep is not lost time. Sound Asleep monest man or woman,
who
be
formed
within lookmight
Christ
is the sister of Wide Awake.
ing
WM. G. IRWIN & CO.,
out..
That is a cruel jiarent who quenches
amount of opposition is a
A
certain
of
a
child's
soul.
in
light
the
any
fort street, honolulu.
great help to a mnn. Kites rise against,
Nowadays the humble Russian peasant not with the wind. No man ever worked
Sugar Factors & Commission Agents,
can be as influential as the Czar.
his passage anywhere in a dead calm.
healthful
thoughts, "As a Even a head wind is better than none.
Think only
Agents for the
man thinketh in his heart, so he is."
Let no man wax pale, therefore, because
OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMP'Y.
Well-being does not consist in being of opposition.
janB7>r
devoid of passions, but in learning to comNOTT,
mand them.
ANNUAL
Don't carry the whole world on your
FOB
IHOO.
shoulders, far less the universe. Trust TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
now
This
in its sixteenth
publication,
Gas
Worker,
Plumber,
Fitter,
etc.
the Eternal.
year, has proved itself a reliable handRanges of all kinds, Plumlaers' Stock and
Stoves
and
We cannot control our circumstances;
book of reference on matters Hawaiian;
Metals, House Fu-BLhing Goods, Chandeliers,
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
but we can control what we shall do in the
Lamps, Etc.
commercial, agricultural, political and
circumstances.
Kaahumanu
Honolulu.
St.,
an&7yr
social progress of the islands.
The one who will be found on trisl
Orders from abroad or from the other
islands attended to with promptness.
capable of great acts of love is ever the "DEAVER SALOON,
PRieE —to Postal Union Countries 60
one who is always doing considerate small
cts. each, which can be remittee by Money
H. J. NOLTE,*Proprietor,
ones.
Order. Price to any part of these islands
On a sun-dial which stands upon the TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, exis
of
inscribed
this
Brighton
pier
cheering
Fort Street, Honolulu.
cepting for the years 1879 and 1882.
line, " 'Tis always morning somewhere in Best Quality of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' ArTHOS. G. THRUM,
Address:
Publisher, Honolulu
the world."
fei-88
ticles, etc., always on hand.
ma>*B6
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THE FRIEND.
HONOLULU,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Trust wSwWeawMty
Merchant St., next to Post Office.
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invested.
L. CARTER,
Notary Puhli.:.
AttornCT at Law and
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it Kaahumanu Street.
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Streets.
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Entrance, Hotel Street.
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tATIONER,
BOOKSELLER AND
NEWS AGENT,
anu Annua...
bnaaa* of the- Hawaiian Almanac
Books, Music,
Daaßr in Fine Stationery,
Fancy lioods.
and
Street, near Hoi. Street,
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Honolulu.
F. EHI.ERS & CO.,
DRY GOODS. IMPORTERS,
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by
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE
SHIP CHANDLERY,
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Punahou Preparatory School,
News Dealer.
These Schools Open for the New
Year September 8,
1890.
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Treasurer and Secretary
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Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magaiin. published. Special ordersreceived forany Books published.
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E. WILLIAMS,
Importer, Manufacturer, Upholsterer and
Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
Furniture Warerooms in New Fire-proof Building.
74 King Street,
IPORTERS &
COMMISSION AGENTS,
HONOLULU. H. I.
J. H. SOPFR,
Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. 1.
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MERCANTILE
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Islanders residing or traveling abroad
feeling with
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parties having friends, relatives, or acquaintances abroad, can find nothing more
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INVAKIAIII.Y IN ADVANCK.
ing addresses upon Sabbath Observance.
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Editor. thirty per cent of the questions were
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<
A '.reat 'Teacher's Convention
From the Mails Wreath
Woman's Botird of Missions
Mrs. Julia Sherman Mills Damon
Monthly Record of Events
Marine lournal
Hawaiian Board
Y. M. C. A
Solomon's 'Temple
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Mrs. J. C. Bateham of the W. C. T. daughter of the President of the bank,
U. has delivered several very interest- in which the younger Hyde is cashier.
PAGR
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Two Notable Ordinations. —In other
columns will be found reports of two ordination services, the one on the 6th,
the other on the 20th of July. The one
was of a humble but devout Gilbert
Islander, Mr. Moses Kaure, ignorant of
the great world, but not unlearned in
the Scriptures. The other was the ordination as an Evangelist of Mr. Jiro
Okabe, a bright and educated Japanese,
whose labors as an evangelist to his
countrymen in Hilo have already been
marvellously blessed.
It is noteworthy that each of these is
the firsCcase of an ordination in these
islands from one of either nationality.
They betoken the growing relations of
the Christian Churches in Hawaii not
only to the already successful evangelization of the humble dwellers on the midPacific atolls, but also to the wonderful
spread of Gospel light in imperial Japan.
Our American citizens met this year
in the Opera House on the Glorious
Fourth, and heard an address from the
Hon. John L. Stevens, American Minister Resident, which received general
applause. Two marked features of this
address were, a very forcible insisting
on Religious culture and Sabbath observance as indispensable to the prosperity
of the State; and, secondly, an impressive setting forth of the certainty that
F.uropean influence in the Pacific must
speedily give place to the exclusive control of America and Australia, the great
and rapidly growing civilized nations
bordering on this Ocean, also pointing
out how the attitude of the U. S. had
been one of absolute friendliness, and
non-interference with island autonomy.
The presentation of these points was
felt to be most timely and judicious.
At the election on the 9th to fill the
Noble Cummings, C. O. Berger
was elected by 971 votes to 535, over
Alexander Young. This was to be expected, the National party being in the
flush of their triumph in ousting the
Reform Cabinet. The total vote was
214 less than at the general election in
Hawaiian Mormons in distress at Salt February.
Lake.— On the 7th July in the LegisA Great Teachers' Convention.
lative Assembly, a Special Committee
and
report
upto
was appointed
inquire
An epoch in the progress of education
on the cases of twenty or more Hawaiin these islands was marked by the conians who had met Messrs. Sam'l Parvening of an assembly of school teachers
ker, Cecil Brown and others at Salt from
June Uth to the 18th at the Fort
Lake City, representing themselves as
Street school rooms ;—an assembly unand
to
distress,
anxious
being in great
precedented of the kind. Over 200
return to their native land. They had teachers were present. Their travelling
Mormon
Utah
by
to
to
go
been induced
expenses were paid by the Board of EduElders. After the matter got stirred in
cation. All, we believe, were exclusively
the papers, those people were removed
in teaching in the English lanengaged
to an almost inaccessible place.
guage, although about one half were of
descent. The sexes were perRev. E. C. Oggel, D. D.— Rev. E. C. Hawaiian
in number.
haps
equal
Oggel, former lulitor of The Friend,
Our first reflection in witnessing Buch
and last pastor of the late Bethel Union
a gathering of educated men and women
Church of Honolulu, has just received
engaged in the work of instructactively
the degree of Doctor of Divinity from
the
of these islands, and in
youth
ing
pastor
is
Oggel
Lafayette College. Dr.
the
enthusiasm with which
observing
of the First Presbyterian Church of
the Convention, was,
in
worked
they
Pullman, Illinois. He issues a weekly
a
force is now at work
powerful
What
Star,
The
in
church paper, called the
and morals
intellects,
the
training
in
which he has published a very excellent
rising generation of Hawaiof
the
also,
the
Hawaiian
series of articles upon
ians of all these races, Chinese, JapIslands.
anese, Portuguese, Teutonic, and Polynesian. And they are all being drilled,
On Tuesday, the 22d, from 5 to 7 p.m., solidly and thoroughly, in the use of the
the good ladies of Honolulu gratified English language, with its priceless
their own benevolence, and the appetites freightage of purity, righteousness and
of their friends, by supplying supper at liberty. The day of education in the
the benefit of island tongue has passed, and the treasQueen Emma Hall, for
the projected Sailors' Home. We hear ures of civilized thought are being openthat the supper was exceedingly good to ed to the coming generation.
eat, and that the sum of over $200 was
We do not altogether share in the rerealized above expenses.
gret often expressed that a majority of
Hawaiian school children are now unCourt
in
the
able
July,
Supreme
the
30
to read their own vernacular. To
On
Banco reversed the decision of Judge any educated youth who speaks the lanMcCully, which had sustained the Au- guage, the reading of Hawaiian can
ditor General in refusing to audit bills easily be acquired as soon as he cares to
for the support of prisoners employed read the native newspapers. We feel no
on the Volcano and other Roads for concern about this. It will be long bewhich there were specific appropriations. fore the natives forsake their own tongue,
The prisoners have again gone to work however much they may delight in the
upon the roads, to the benefit of their treasures of English.
A second reflection was, what an imown health, and of the public service.
mense force these two hundred teachers
Our brother, Rev. C. M. Hyde D. D. possess, to leaven and shape the moral
has found time from his arduous labors character of the coming people of these
in the Eastern States to officiate at the islands. Not all, we know, have the
marriage of his son, one of our island most elevated aims; but there certainly
boys, at Ware, Mass., to a cousin, is among them a very large body of
seat of
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58
earnest men and women devoted to what
is pure and worthy, lovely and good.
Such an army of workers ought to go
far to make up for the departure from
among the Hawaiian people of the forty
missionary fathers and their wives who
once radiated light upon all the darkness
of the land.
The system of Common Schools planted by these fathers has grown into a
great and spreading tree. We felicitate
the Board of Education upon the success
of their active fostering care.
The Oahu Railway, which is becoming essential in festivities, was employed by the beneficent President of the
Board to carry the teachers on Saturday
to Honouliuli, and a bountiful picnic at
Remon Grove.
boat, he caused himself to be untaboocd,
that he might be at liberty to shade himself from the sun under a tent or umbrella. His costume was not very brilliant; it consisted of a short bluejacket,
with a narrow edging of gold lace, a pair
of green pantaloons, and a black straw
hat. He was very careful of his grand
costume. The King was the last who
embarked ; and we remarked that on
entering the canoe, he rubbed his nose
very hard against that of the Queen
Dowager, and that they both shed tears.
His vessel headed the procession;
our boat followed next; and behind us
were two double canoes, and four or five
single ones, on board of which were
several persons of distinction.
It was easy for us to compare the
relative velocity of these vessels ; when
we wished to come up with the headFrom the "Maile Wreath."
most, we had only to desire our pilots,
Tin; Baptism of Kai.ammoki
who were officers of Liholiho's houseThe French discovery ship "Uranie," hold, to give nine or ten strokes of their
paddles, and we were immediately ahead
Capt. Freycinet, in the course of a voyof the other; in order, however, to
age around the world, visited these isl- hasten the general progress, we
took
ands in* August 18I"J, three months the canoes of the Princesses in tow,
after the death of Kamehameha I.
and thus were soon enabled to reach
Capt. Freycinet remained at Kawai- the ship.
hae from the 12tfa to the loth of August
The King was saluted by eleven guns;
in friendly intercourse with the King his Majesty went below to see them
Liholiho and the principal chiefs, and fired. The altar
had. already been preon the 1-Ith Kalanimoku was baptized pared. Mr. Pitt (Kalanimoku) had been
by the Abbe dc Quelen, his chaplain, on above two hours on board ; the Abbe dc
board of the frigate.
Quelen, our excellent chaplain, not being
Roman Catholic writers have made able to make himself understood by his
much of this circumstance, and on the audience, officiated with the utmost
strength of it claim priority for their simplicity. Our commander was the
mission in these islands, as the Protest- godfather, while M. Gabert, his secreant pioneers in the brig "Thaddeus"
tary, represented the godmother,—their
did not arrive here until the following servant acted as clerk.
April.
Chairs were offered to the Princesses,
Two narratives of the voyage of the most of whom sat on the deck,
betray"Uranie" have been published, viz.: ing very little curiosity to see what
the official report by Capt. Freycinet, passed,
notwithstanding the pressing
and a narrative by J. Aiago, the drafts- invitations of Mr. Rives, who told them
the
man of
expedition, copies of which it was charming, and that they ought
have recently been received from Lou- not to lose so good an opportunity. I
don by the Hon. C. R. Bishop. The have seen the time when his persuasive
readers of the "Maile Wreath" may be eloquence snatched from the demon fifinterested by Mr. Arago's graphic ac- ty souls, who were astonished that so
count of the ceremony. He says:
much importamce should be attached to
"As the ceremony of his baptism such a simple ceremony.
took place on board, with considerable
Many of the officers asked us how
pomp, I must give you some account of many teeth we should extract from the
it. The King wished to be present, minister (Kalanimoku), and what memand was accompanied by the Queen bers we intended to deprive him of.
Dowager (Kaahumanu). Mi. Jeanneret We had great difficulty in making them
was ordered to convey their Majesties understand that these sacrifices were
and the rest of the Royal family on contrary to our religion, and that those
board, in the Captain's own boat. I who adopted it must renounce them.
was on shore; and wishing to make These honest simpletons, who are acthis scene the subject of a sketch, I pre- customed to plunge continually into
ferred embarking in one of the King's the water, could not conceive what great
own double canoes. M. Gaimard fol- merit there was in a man's suffering a
lowed my example, and joined me, in spoonful of it to be sprinkled on his
preference to going in the yawl which head, or why he should be rewarded for
had been sent for us. His Majesty re- it. The godmother, Gabert, would willquired a few minutes to dress, and, with ingly have converted them all; but the
a great want of gallantry to the ladies, moment he began his sermon, he was
he made them wait for him half an hour. called to attend to other duties, and
His two favorite wives were already forced to obey. During the ceremony
embarked ; but before he entered the the King called for his pipe and began
.
to smoke. The queens were astonished
at the brilliant costume of the priest,
and at the beauty of the image of the
Virgin on the altar, requesting that they
might be permitted to kiss it; they also
frequently asked for something to drink,
which we could not refuse them ; this
put them in good humor, for the length
of the ceremony appeared to have tired
them. They examined the ship with
great curiosity, and even went down to
our cabins, giving us to understand how
happy they thought us in having such
elegant and convenient little beds. Refreshments were served in profusion to
all the company; our commander invited the principal officers to a collation,
while we were very well satisfied to remain with theladies; amongthem was the
charming Kaoo-Onori (Kekauonohi), who
together with the other princesses, was
excluded from the King's table.
After having exchanged some presents
with M. Freycinet, ihe minister Pitt took
his leave, and furnished with his passport to paradise, went home to his seven
wives, and to sacrifice to his idols."
Capt. F'reycinet's account of the same
transaction is as follows:
"In a visit which Karaimoku had
made the evening before on board of the
"Uranie", the costume of our chaplain
attracted his attention; on being informed of the functions of this ecclesiastic, he told him that for a long time
he had desired to be a Christian, and
that he prayed him therefore to be pleased to baptize him; that his mother on
her death-bed had received this sacrament, and had recommended him to submit himself to this ceremony as soon as
he should find opportunity. [Note. —It
should be remembered that Jean Rives,
a notorious liar, acted as interpreter on
this occasion.]
M. the AbW dc Quelen received his
request with joy, and it was decided between us that they should proceed with
the ceremony immediately after my return from the council of the King.
As I was preparing to return on board
Rihoriho told me that he desired to be
present with his court at the ceremony,
which we were going to celebrate. I
sent him for that purpose my barge,
and we soon saw him appear, accompanied by five queens, his wives, by Kauikeaouli, his brother, from six to seven
years of age, and by the princess Kaahumanu; a large fleet of single and
double canoes, filled with men and
women, composing his court, followed
near.
The King was dressed in a blue hussar's vest, laced with gold, with large
colonel's epaulets; one of his officers
carried his sabre; another his fan, two
others carried huge "tromblons" or
blunderbusses, a fifth finally his pipe,
which he was to keep lighted for him.
On his arrival, I saluted the monarch
with a salute of eleven guns. The quarter deck had been decorated with flags,
and some had been placed over the
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deck in order that the princesses might The Woman's Board of Missions for the
find themselves comfortably seated ; the
Pacific Islands.
favorite queen and Kaahumanu were
By the favorofthe Recording Secretary,
placed on chairs in front of the altar,
which had been set up on the deck in Mrs. C. A. Bishop, we have before us
front of the poop (dunette). Finally, advance sheets of the Annual Report of
the Abbt: dc Quelen proceeded accord- this important and active Society. Of
ing to the usual rite, to the baptism of Annual members, 53 ladies are in HoKaraimoku, who during the whole cere- nolulu, and 4(1 on the other Islands.
mony, had had the air of being deeply There are also 137 Life members.
moved.
During the year, eleven regular monthWhen this was finished, I had a col- ly meetings have been held, besides
lation served to my illustrious guests up- three specially called meetings with an
on the deck. It was truly wonderful to average attendance of 34. The Annual
see with what rapidity thj bottles of meeting was held on
at Mrs.
June 3d,
wine and brandy disappeared, so that 1 B. F. Dillingham's, whose
hospitality
had reason to fear that his Majesty made of the lunch hour quite a festive
would render himself unable to goashore. occasion, as we can personally testify.
Fortunately night was approaching, A second session was held June Ith, for
and Rihoriho expressed a desire to the public reading of Reports and to
return; but before leaving I had to hear the President's address.
make him a present of two bottles of The Secretary's Report deals at first
brandy, to drink to my health and pros- with the Micronesian Mission work of
perous voyage ; the queen dowager also ladies supported by the Woman's Board,
received some; and each of the assist- and its Auxiliaries —work most efficient
ants following their master's example, and fruitful, some of it heroic. The
believed himself obliged to ask for some record of Home work follows, for Haalso.
waiians, Chinese and Japanese. StateIt is not too much to affirm that this ments follow of the societies auxiliary to
royal company drank or carried away in the W.B. M.—the Hilo and Maui
the space of two hours, what would branches, the Gleaners and the Helping
have sufficed for the provisioning of a Hand.
table of ten persons during three months.
Direct Reports are made from all these
Various presents had been previously- departments. Miss Mary B, Green reexchanged between us; among the ports the valuable work of the six Hathings which had been offered me by waiian women employed as Bible Read
the young queen, Kamehamaru, was a ers in the district of Honolulu. They
feather mantle, a garment very rare to- have interviewed over 300 souls the past
day even at the Sandwich Islands. On year. It is found that, excluding Roman
his departure, I saluted the King again Catholics, seven-eighths of Hawaiian
with eleven guns."
homes in Honolulu have Bibles.
There is an interesting picture of tiis
Miss Green visits the Lunalilo Home,
scene in the atlas of plates accompanyHospital, Insane Asylum and
Queen's
ing Capt. Freycinet's narrative.
Oahu Prison.
On the sth of December, 1826, KalaMrs. Mary Happer Damon reports the
nimoku with seven others, was admitted Chinese Mission work in Honolulu and at
to the full communion of the Christian other points. Especial notice is made
church.
of the valuable work of Miss May Green,
In a letter by the late L. Chamber- also that of Mrs. Simpson at Wailuku,
lain, published in the Missionary Herald, and Miss Ostrom at Kohala. The very
we find the following statement.
interesting case is reported of a Chinese
"To seven of them baptism was ad- family emigrated hither for religion's
ministered; but the baptism of Karaimo- sake, "the patient, earnest little mother
ku imparted a number of years ago by a still with us, guiding and inspiring her
French chaplain, being regarded valid, sons to lives of noble effort. The oldest
he only brought forward his little son," is now a missionary in China; another
and dedicated him to the Lord.
has recently joined our Mission Staff as
This indicates a more tolerant view of assistant and helper, and is proving himRoman Catholic ordinances than the self a rare character."
American missionaries have generally The Missionary Gleaners are an Auxreceived credit for.
iliary Society, composed largely of school
W. D. A. girls. They support Mrs. Rand at Ponape, a girl in Kawaiahao Seminary,
A Congo native who has been taught and ons Bible Reader. Receipts for the
to read and write, has just sent a letter, year were $322.40, and payments $406.his first, to the Archbishop of Canter- -75. Only ten dollars of this went into
bury. It is as follows: "Great and Good the treasury of the Woman's Board.
Chief of the Tribe of Christ, greeting:
The Lima Kokita is similar to the
The humblest of your servants kisses Gleaners, but composed of Hawaiian
the hem of your garment, and begs you girls, who have raised $100, only $5 of
to send to his fellow-servants more gos- which have been disbursed through the
pel and less rum. In the bonds of Christ, treasury of the Woman's Board. Most
Ugalla." It seems that that letter hits of the money has gone to Micronesian
the nail pretty effectually on the head.
Girls' schools. "The girls have earned
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a great part of their collection money,
by braiding hat straw, crocheting lace,
making purses, aprons, etc.
The Treasurer's Report ofthe Woman's
Board shows receipts $1,482.12, and Disbursements $1,318.65. Of this we find
about $700 applied to work in Micronesia.
For the coming year, a liberal expansion of the work has been planned, and
the increased sum of $1,658 appropriated, $700 of it for Micronesian work,
$4-50 for Chinese work here, and $100
for work among the Portuguese. Adding $500 disbursed by the Gleaners and
Lima Kokua, makes about $2,150 as the
cash results for Missionary purposes of
the Woman's Board and its adjuncts.
In reality, this is only a fraction of
what this noble band of Christian women are really accomplishing,
The
stimulus which their consecrated spirit
imparts to our churches is deeply felt,
and bean fruit in many munificent gifts
made by nun of means to the work of
education and evangelization, as well as
by some of the ladies, like the venerable
Mrs. Rice, who give unstintedly of the
income they receive, outside of the treasury of the W. B. M. This Society is a
great power for earnest living, working,
and giving, in these Islands. Its monthly meetings are rich and precious- seasons
of enthusiastic conference. Now and
then missionary ladies in transit from
Micronesia, Burmah, China, Japan or
Core* electrify them with wonderful missionary experiences. Probably no other
organization here more effectively focuses the Christian love and zeal of the Pacific world.
Indecision is never good for a man,
nor manly; least of all, is indecision
about religion manly.
Are our consciences against us ? let
us lly from those tilings of which our
consciences are afraid to the mercy of
God. Is the past against us? let us fly
from it now to the yet innocent present
which he still allows us; to the happy
and holy future which he may yet enable us to attain; to the glorious eternity
whereof the golden gates are as yet unbarred and are flung as widely open to
the penitents as to the saints.— Canon
Fairar.
Just at this time when the sanctity of
our day for rest and worship is being
threatened we all will do well to take
counsel of God's word, —"If thou turn
away thy foot from the Sabbath, from
doing thy pleasure on my holy day, and
call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of
the Lord, honorable, and shall honor
Him, not doing thine own ways, nor
finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words, then shalt thou
delight thyself in the Lord, and I will
cause thee to ride upon the high places
of the earth, and feed thee wijh the
heritage of Jacob thy father, for the
mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.' 1
Is. 58:13, 14.
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Mrs. Julia Sherman Mills Damon.
In Memoriam.
It is but a few weeks' since our farewell parting on the Steamer's deck with
this honored Mother in our churches,
besring herself with calm cheerfulness
of demeanor, although as we knew, suffering with much inward disquiet. Last
Saturday, in the old home parlor where
her friendly greeting had so often added
cheer to Dr. Damon's hearty welcome,
we found what is left of her here -the
earthly part in its sad casket, arrived
from its long journey homewards. This
we helped on the Sabbath to commit to
its earthly resting place, assured that
the freed Spirit had joyfully winged her
way to the home with Christ. A great
concourse filled the church.
Julia Sherman Mills was born October
1818, in Torringford, Conn., the home for
64 years of her eminent grandfather, the
Rev. Samuel Mills, until his death in
1833, at the age of 95 years. The remarkable character and gifts of "Father
Mills" are immortalized in "Sprague's
American Pulpit." Miss Mills' father,
Jeremiah, was the fourth son of Father
Mills. It is noteworthy that he was for
some time the teacher of Henry Obookiah, whose remarkable Christian experience and death led so directly to the establishment of the Mission to the Sandwich Islands. Also that the distinguished Rev. Samuel J. Mills, the seventh
son, appears to have originated the first
proposition to establish this Mission. It
was also his efforts more than those of
any other person which led to the
creation of the American Board. Thus
through both her Uncle and her Father
was Julia Mills connected with the inception of this Mission.
The residence of her youth was mainly at Natick, Ct. She was orphaned of
both parents, at the age of fourteen.
United in marriage to Rev. Samuel
Chenery Damon, Oct. 6, 1841, she ar-
rived the following spring in Honolulu,
thenceforward her home.
Of the social and religious life of this
city, Mrs. Damon became a most important component part. The Chaplaincy
on Chaplain Street, became under her
ministration, a place of constant, simple,
cordial hospitality, which multitudes of
guests will ever remember, both travellers from abroad, visitors from our Pacific merchant and whaling fleets, and
missionaries in transit, and from other
islands. That open parlor was always
[August, 1890
THE friend.
a place of warm and homelike welcome,
while the table in the next room was almost never without one or more guests,
often those sojourning in the house.
Mrs. Damon was always a great so
cial power in this community. This
was due in part to a somewhat impressive and influential personality, in part
to her high New England breeding, and
especially to her elevation uf moral and
religious nature. She was one in whose
character and judgment both, every one
greatly trusted. To these was added a
rare efficiency for practical work of every
kind. These qualities easily determined
her place as a leader socially in Honolulu.
Her Christian character was always
high and strong. As compared with
that of her eminent husband, it partook
less of deep emotional experience, its
force lying in the direction of conscience,
earnest practical consecration, and a
ruling sense of duty to the Lord and to
fellow-men. She was especially a woman full of good works; one given up in
heart, thought and act to nobly efficient
service in behalf of all.
Mrs. Damon found an especial sphere
of activity in aid and direction to the
needy and suffering. She lias from the
beginning been the chief moving and
directing spirit of that most helpful institution, the Stranger's Friends' Society,
through whom such numbers of perplexed and suffering strangers have found
relief and guidance, and of which she
continued to be the President and chief
almoner up to the time of her death.
And yet we must render especial tribute to her excellence in woman's most
Starting in her active way, to say, as is
supposed, good bye to some friends
leaving the train at a very early hour in
the depot at Cheyenne, the car moved
as she was leaving it; she fell with one
arm under the wheel. Amputation was
necessary. After a very few hours of
suffering, with no rational consciousness, her spirit took flight from all the
clouds of earth into the light of heaven.
We take the liberty to end this tribute
to her memory with a few eloquent
passages from a tribute written by another hand. "How fair" (as a bride)
"the younger generation have been able
to conjecture, from the placid brow and
unfurrowed cheeks upon which the relentless hand of time left so light an impress.
Into the pleasant inner room, how
many of the young has she gathered
from time to time; those who were
about to take upon themselves the vows
of the church, gathered for a little quiet
talk and prayer, 'to see if they really
understood the step they were about to
take.'"
" Who will ever know the number ol
steps she has taken to the homes of the
sick and sorrowing the number ol
tempting dishes her own hands haveprepared and served to suffering ones,
the long nights she has spent with the
friendless and bereaved,—the rest her
strong hands and gentle arms have
given to the weary and worn, the cheer
she has carried to the hearts sore and
discourged,—and the simple cups of
cold water she has offered in the Master's name. In many a home has shedressed some little form for its last sleep,
and sustained the breaking mother's
heart with words of consolation and
love, and Honolulu sincerely mourns
the loss of so tender a friend and true.
"With one hand in heaven, with the
other she has continued her earthly
ministries; her face looking toward the
morning land, has reflected its sweetness, and a spirit of gentle, patient
waiting has pervaded her presence."
When her sunset sky was overcast
for a little time—ere the silver lining
had burst upon her earthly view -as she
the Father's
stumbled in her way,
the
dark and
hand reached through
misstep
her
as
she
fell.'
The
caught
the
of
heaven."
was
at
threshold
of earth
"
—
essential service, as wife and mother.
Dr. Damon was surely blessed in the
sweet home his wife made for him, in
her strong support and judicious counsel, and in her practical aid in his multifarious Church qnd Chaplaincy work, in
the latter of which especially, her gift
of free and graceful hospitality fell in
accord with his own cordiality, and gave
influence to them both. In the sacred
relation of Mother, her children indeed
rise up and call her blessed, and in their
own lives and happy homes are testimonies to the excellence of their maternal training.
To the last our revered sister had led
an active and busy life. Overtaken by a
Pleasant memories must be arranged
nervous depression, for which a change
for in advance.
was the prescribed relief, she accomHe who means to live by his wits has
panied eastward, a son and his wife. a poor prospect; he probably has none.
"
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Still another of those distressing be-
the bluff for a closer inspection.
reavements among us. which come by will be away only three hours or so.
Tbe lovely young wife ot
casualty.
Henry N. Castle flung from her carriage
at her own residence, lives but an hour,
leaving an infant three weeks old. A
deep affliction to large family circles,
here and in Germany.
Wi; deeply regret to learn of the death
of our good Mr. Oldham of Pi nape, who
rendered such faithful ser.i.-e in Mr.
Doane's last illness. On .ho Railway
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THE FRIEND.
You
Peaki. City WathrWorks. Mr. Dillingham expects to have the water down
in two or three weeks. The Collecting
Reservoir three miles inland, and the
distributing reservoir half a mile back of
the station are complete. A redwood
flume connecting the two, three miles
long is nearly finished. Most of this is
carried along the face of a pali from the
bottom of a deep ravine. Such a supply
of pure mountain water will give the vital charm to the suburban homes of the
new town.
Monthly Record of Events.
July Ist.—Meteorological record for
June, for this city, shows rainfall 2.20
inches; barometer 30.076; thermometer
76.69. —Mortuary report shows forty-nine
deaths for June; still an increase over
the corresponding month of the past five
years.—Mr. Chas. L. Hopkins appointed
Marshal of the kingdom, vice J. H.Soper,
resigned.— Musicalesatthe Waikiki residence of Hon. W. G. Irwin, complimentary to J. W. Yarndley.
2nd.—Afternoon reception on U. S. S.
Charleston. —Fourteen oar barge race
between crews of the Charleston and
Acorn over a five-mile course resulted
in a victory for the latter.
3rd. -Arrival of U. S. S. Nipsic from
Hilo, and Iroquois from San Francisco
A native stabbed by a sailor through
drink, and a Chinese informer badly injured by unknown parties.
4th. —"The day we celebrate;" yacht
and boat races commencing at 10 a. m.
Literary exercises at the Music Hsll at
10:30, with oration by the Hon. J. L.
-
journey east, he contracted pneumonia,
and died in a few days after reaching
his father and brother in Cuba, N. Y.
Who would have thought that Father
Doane would so soon have met his old
A Ifalfa Hay. —We had our first sight
convert and friend with the heavenly of this commodity the other day at Puuwelcome !
loa station. An unwonted perfume
charmed us. Turning to look, there was
Immense Rainfall. —On July 1 1 rain a pile of the sweet, pale-green bales on
from the S. E. is reported to have fallen tbe platform, said to have come from the
at Hilo to the amount of ten inches in Mr. McFarlane ranch in that vicinity.
twelve hours, and sixteen and one-half Hope this is tbe beginning of an indefinches in twenty hours. Great damage inite quantity yet to come. If such hay
was done to bridges and llumes.
as that can be raised here, why keep
piling the decks of our Frisco fleet as we Stevens; Athletic sports at Makiki; redo to feed our thousands of hungry ception at the U. S. Legation; railway
Ewa Plantation Wells.
plantation mules. Here looks to be cer- excursion and sundry picnics, with a
On the 23rd ult., four of these tin-inch tainlyabigopeningfor Hawaiian farmers. grand ball at the Armory in the evening
wells were uncapped, and the united
comprised the principal events of the
stream filled a large ditch discharging
Toronto.
day, all of which passed off joyously.
to the sea. A fifth well was left closed,
The Cleveland Leader says: The corsth—Opening of the new importing
for lack of capacity in the ditch. A ridor man had a pleasant chat at the house of H. W. Schmidt & Sons.—Arcompany of visitors, for whose benefit llawley House with Arthur W. Campbell rival of the Alameda from San Francisco,
the water works were opened, were sur- of Cincinnati, who has returned from a en route for the colonits and departure of
prised at the powerful outflow. The trip through Canada. "There are no the Australia to the coast. Considerable
sixth well of the group is now in pro- Sundays in the States like those of Ca- passenger movement, in consequence,
gress. The foundations are laid for the nada," said Mr. Campbell. "Just exer- for. one day.-1 At the weekly base-ball
boilers and pumping machinery. Coal cise your imagination a trifle. Toronto, contest, Hawaiifl vs. Kamehamehas,
bunkers are preparing for the cargo now- a city of nearly 200,000 inhabitants, has the former gains the victory in a score
due from Sydney, and an elevated em- no street ears running on the Sabbath. of 6 to 2.
bankment is going up for the ears to They i ease running the night before at
6th.— Chinaman drowned off the Kidump the coal into the hunkers. The 1 I o'clock. The saloons are closed, not iiau wharf; whether suicidal or accidentcars will load direct from the ship's as they are in Cleveland, and Cincinnati, al is not known.
tackles on the new wharf.
but closed tight from 7 o'clock Saturday 7th.—Fatal accident to Mrs. H. N.
evening until Monday morning, and Castle in being thrown from a buggy, at
Plantation. Take an earl) evrything is as quiet as the forest prime- Waikiki.
drive up Punch Bowl, before tbe heal val. When I inquired of a man if the
Bth.—The published quarterly statedims everything with its shimmering theatres were kept open on Sundays, he ment of the Treasury shows a balance
air. Look westward towards Berber's looked at me with such an expression on hand of $106,549.96; again for the
Point, and just this side the lower spurs of despair with pity for me that I turned quarter of $196,N94.92.—U. S. squadron
of Waianae ridge you will see three away. The true Toronto citizen is a battalion drill at palace square.—Wedwhite specks a row of laborers' cot man of sympathy and feels deeply for ding bells: Dr. D. Campbell of Waimea,
tages. To the right a larger white ob- those who are irrevocably lost. Yet in Kauai, to Miss Mabel Rhodes. —Funeraject, a Windmill, pumping from an Ar- the face of quiet Sabbaths, with no l of Mrs. H. N. Castle.
tesian well. A little more to the right is drunks, carousals, fights, open concert9th.—Special election to fill vacancy
the new house now going up for the saloons, beer gardens and general tur- in list of Nobles for Oahu, resulted in
Manager.
Possibly you will see the moil, Toronto has grown from a city of the election of C. O. Berger over the resmoke of numerous heaps of brush clear- about eighty thousand in 1880 to one of form party candidate, Alex. Young, by a
ed from the land by the sturdy Japs. almost two hundred thousand in 1890. vote of 971 to 536.
In a few months, if all goes well, to the Let the moralist and business man, the
7th.-11th.—Closing week of governleft of the houses will be visible abroad minister and the church, and the pur- ment schools in this city, with usual
stretch of green, the cane fields now veyor of strong drink hold communion annual execises.
nearly ready for furrowing and planting. service over the result. An orderly
12th.—Arrival of French flagship DuIn the open valley to the right is a pop Sunday may not ruin a city after all. It bourdieu, Admiral Premesnil, from Jaulous village of new cottages, offices, is quite difficult to account for Toronto's pan, enroute for Tahiti.—Jubilee anniverstables, etc., hidden from view of Punch wonderful increase in population in the sary of the Royal School celebrated by
bowl by an intrusive tongue of the past ten years, yet the influences at a luau and reminiscent exercises on the
bluffs.
work to give it the increase have been school premises.—Departure of the MisTake at least the distant view from our many. The population has, of course, sionary packet Morning Star for MicroEiffel tower, and then if it seems worth been somewhat increased by American nesia,
while, run down on the train and climb defaulters and embezzlers."
i 14th.—A general Teachers' Conven-
—
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THE FRIEND.
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lOs/V/
J M 0 l. Alfred Pepper, I' Pec!;, S Peck, Irwin H Rice
tion began its session, for the week, at philanthropic mission; all hands brim- Mrs
MeMllg.r, \i. tor Stiegler, E Suhr and wife, M H
Fort St. School, a good attendance ming over with encomiums at the care SingorI Miss Kmin .Sh w, \i l.r .wn-Smith and valet, C W
S I I rim and wife.Chai T Vag.ls*..na,C Vaughan,
and provision by the government of its Smith.
throughout.
Antoiiie VircAvon u 111 U a luce ami Ma, John Wilson and
and 84 i:i the steerage.
15th.—Louis Seymour, on receiving unfortunate wards.—Stmr. Farrallon wife,
Fr.iiii n.c Colonies per R M 8 Zealandia, Jnly 26- Mr
sentence in the Supreme Court for aid- sails for San Francisco with a full and Mrs Henry
Edward., -Mrs Hopkin., Miss tlracie Hopkins,
in transit.
ing and abetting J. R. Mills in his un- freight.—Wedding bells: T. W. Hobron FromMis-.SanEtb«l Wimhrop; i:wt.knte
Irmgard, Jnly 29th
Francisco, per
successful efforts to escape from the to Miss Anna M. Kinney.
Mrs Wall and four children, J X lirown, Mr and Mrs
I
II
Wageder,
wife and family.
Waller,
W
Sedgwick,
E
Station House, to which he had pleaded
30th.—"Little Lord F'auntleroy" preDSPABTUSB..
guilty, attempts to shoot himself, but sented for the first time in this city.
the pistol missing fire he was prevented
For San Francisco, pc: S S Australia, July fi- Mrs I. D
31st.— Forty seventh anniversary of Pinncy,
Misses Hand F. Mcdatl, Harry D Coll/ens, V V
Mrs E I! Rail, B X Dunning, Miss Dunning,
doing further harm.—A presentation bat the restoration of Hawaiian Independ- Ashfonl,
Mis, (I.irke. Mrs C Wii th, I C 11 Hebbard and wife. Miss
and ball, made of choicest varieties of ence observed by a Palace reception at Murphy,
M Schmidt, Mrs M Schmidt and i children, Mrs
I) Center .ml :l children, E R Miles, 0 W Maxon, Mrs
our island woods as a com petit ye prize 11 a.m. and royal luau at noon.
G W I.owrey, Mrs f Lewis and child, Miss lewis, MrsC
for the Hawaii Base Ball League for the
Nicollsand 2 children, Rev R Hudson, Bra Parka, Miss
l'arke, W L' I'arke. Mrs Allardt and daughter, I, S [lodge,
club making the best record in two out
Miss I. X llenlly, Miss F C Sutherland, Mrs X C SpaldMARJ
INE OURNAL ing,
of three or more seasons, is finished and
Mrs W C Peacock and child, Miss Wilson, W I)
Baldwin, £I Dickey, Rev I V Tobey, S Center and wife.
on exihibition. This handsome trophy
PORT OF HONOLULU.—JULY.
A J Mitchell, Mrs I A Hopper and daughter, Mrs B W
contains sixty-three pieces, of which
Peteison and child R M Fuller, Mis C Schnabel, Mrs X
Konig and niaiil, Mi.. Schnabel. E ( Ini.il.el, Miss F Lowforty-eight kinds and varieties of wood
rey, J F Foster, Lieut Mitchell, J A Hyron, Mrs H M
ARRIVALS.
Stows,
I T Barrett, Miss J O'Bircn, R Rycroft, and 68 in
are indigenous to the islands.
steerage.
S S Nipsic, McCurley, from Hllo.
16th.—Oahu Railway Co. now extend B—U
For the Colonies, per R M S S Alameda. July s—Misses
Am bgtne VV G Irwin, McCullock, 14V£ days fm S F.
USS Iroquois, Bishop, 12 days fm San Francisco.
Collier(2), 11 d'Avignon and fif> in tr.ins't.
their trains to Honouliuli.—American,
6—Am S S Alameda, Morse, 6% days fm San Francisco.
For San FnuideCO, p.r l.kl W H I >iinotid, July 10French and Hawaiian Bands, 72 perAm sch Olga. Rodin, 14 days fin San Francisco.
from Yo- George Howard.
flagship
days
>übourdieu,
Premesnil,
12—Fr
1
IT
a
formers, give
combined concert at
For l.ycau Island, per schr Kaalokai, July HI Prof A B
kohama.
Lyons, Master. Freeth (t) and Captain R..sehil.
13 -Am fakt Forest Queen, Molle, 18W days fnt S F.
the Hotel to a crowded audience.
days
bk
S
Francisco.
For San Francuco, per-clir Olga, Inly 16 Miami Mrs
Jacobsen,
Am
17
fm
C D Bryand,
Thatcher, E I. Spink, Mrs c V Rodin, Mrs O' ampbell
18th.—Capt. Fehlber "caned" by 14- Haw bk Lady Lampson, Sodergren, 14 days fm S K.
child, Mrs H Cheslon and daughter, F McNeil, A V
S
a
from
cruise.
and
Acorn,
Pollard,
BM
members of the bar for his interference 17—H
18—Amsch Robt Lewers Penhallo, 14J-2 days fm"S K.
Fetletuia.
10
S
days
Diego.
fron
Farrallon,
Bonnineld,
stmr
lor San Francisco, per hgtne WG It win, July IS—Mrs
in the Seymour episode.—State Ball at £3 Am
Ger bk Adonis, Brave, 2<>f> days from Bremen.
and child. Mrs J E McCutloch and 2 children, Mrs
the Palace in honor of the French 2.l—Am S S Australia, Houdb-tte, 7 days fm S Francisco. Muller
X I.aing and 2 children, and F Charlton.
ndia, from the colonies.
Admiral and other distinguished visitors: *ifl—HawbkS S Zeal
For Micronesia, par miss bktne Morning Star, July 22
C O Whitmore, Ward, 81 days fm Port Blakely Rev
Am
A C Walkup, Rev and Mrs I M ( hannon and 2 child•_*o
Am bktne Irmgard, Manson, ll'/j days from S F
The Palace beautifully illuminated.
ren, Rev and Mrs 1 F. Rami. Mis. Foss, Miss Fletcher
30—Am sch Vesta, Friedberg, 16 da.Y*.front Humboldt
2
19th.—Hon. C. R. Bishop, President
and
Micronesian girls, Mis Kinney, Miss lloppin, and
Am bktne Geo C Perkins, Krebs, 21 days from Port
Rev Moses Kattre, wifeand child.
of the Board of Education indulges the
Townsend
For Sail Francisco, per RMS Zealandia. July 26 E
visiting and resident teachers of the
Madden pnd wife, I Lyons, G X Young, Miss Johnson,
Miss
Vale. V W Damon, Rev A N Fisher, Miss 1. Schoen,
DEPARTURES.
Board in a railroad excursion and picnic
Count A Szechenyt, Count A Wn. hlmeister, Dr Burdell,
fur Port Townsend.
* wife
at Remond grove.—Honolulus, after 1— Br lik Omtu, Williamson,
and daughter, F X Keflel, wife and a children, Miss
'A Am l>k l. liestuii, Plumb, for Port Townsenil.
Mendenhall, C i'.onifay, Miss A I, Hodge Rev W W Case
a close and exciting game, doff their ;V Am S S Australia, Houdelelte. for SaUl Francisco.
and wife, J J Williams. W H Hamilton, Miss I. Carmen, C.
S
for
theColonies.
Alameda,
Morse,
S
Am
EBryant, A Cropp and wife. I A M00r.., I' S Woolsey, W
caps to the Hawaiis, in the weekly ball 7 llr sh Burrowdale, Guthrie, for San Francisco.
J Cox, H J Gallagher, Lieut Davenport, D Center; 1.1 in
tussle, by a score of 3 to 4.
II B M S Acurn, Pollard, lor a cruise.
the steerage, and Din in transit from the Colonies.
in Am bk Ceylon, Calheun, for San Francisco.
22nd.—A Portuguese at Waialae,
Ger l»k Geo N Wi'cox, Rasch, for San Francisco.
Am bktne \V H Diinond, Drew, for San Francisco.
tired of life, shoots himself.—The SailMARRIAGES.
Haw sch Kaalokai, Freeth, for Lycan Is.
Hon. Henry
or's Home Committee of ladies hold a 12—Am Miss bktne Morning Slar, Garland, for South Sea lIOBKON KINNFY-At the residence of July
29th, by
Waterhmw, Nuunnu Aytnue, Honolulu,
Is.
Key. E. G. Beckwith, D. D., Mr. Thomas W. Hobsupper at Queen Emma Hall and realize
the
U S S Iroquois, Bishop, for Samoa.
Kinney.
r. ii h> Miss Anna M.
Nor bk TttOT, Steinert, for Pa>rt Townseitd.
some $200. toward the project.
sch Olga, Rodin, for San Francisco.
CAMPBELL-RHODES Al St. Andrew's Cathedral23rd.—Lui, the New Hebridean is 16-Am
18—Ambktne W G Irwin, McCulloch, for San Francisco.
Honolulu, July Bth, by the Rev. Alex. Mackintosh, Dv"
gald Campbell, M. L. to C. M.,Glaswow University, of
Dubourdieu, for Tahiti.
found guilty of the murder of Chas. 19—Fr flagship
Aii'.ii,
bk
Forest
for
San
Francisco.
Molle,
Scotland, to .Mabel Sidney, daughter of Henry
Queen,
Hiram.—Arrival of the Stmr. Farrallon, 24—Am
2<J -Haw S S Zealandia, for San Francisco.
Rhodes, Victoria, B. C.
I)
Bryant,
bk
C
for
San
Francisco.
Jocobson,
Am
HYDE-HYDE—AI Ware, June I!>, IS9O, by Rev. C. M.
10 days from San Diego, pioneer of the 28 Haw
bk Lady Lamps**!!, Sodergren, for San Francisco.
Hyde, I>. D., of Honolulu, assisted by Rev. 'A. E. P.
Farrallon,
It
for
San
Francisco.
Bonn.field,
steam
line
between
that
Stmr
Am
proposed
point
Perkins, I) D., of Worcester, Henry Knight Hyde and
Lucy
Ruth Hyde of Ware, Massachusetts.
and these islands.
REID-VOELLF.R-In Honolulu, July Bth. by and at the
24th.—Afternoon reception on the
PASSENGERS.
residence of H H Parker, Hugh C Reid And Grace Lucinda Voeller, both of this city.
U. S. flagship Charleston.
AKKIVALS.
In Honolulu, July Ist, at
San Francisco, per bgtne W. G. Irwin, July 3— LACKLAND-HALSTEAD
25th.—Arrival of the Australia, with From
tbe residence of if A Pavmalee, by Key E G Beckwitb,
Fisher, Mrs J X McCulloch and 2 children.
Annie,
eldest daughter ot R Hala smaller passenger list than usual.— F From
O
Lackland
and
Wm
San Francisco, per schr Olga, July 6 Mrs A
stead of Waialua, (>ahu.
Receipt of three boxes of lady bugs in- i helgran, R Green, Miss M. Chelstrand, X Fromherg, F PIIANAIA-MALULANI
At St Andrew's Cathedral,
W Hamilton, A V Fettelina, Mrs. C F Rodin.
24th, by the Bishop of Honolulu, assisted by the
troduced through the efforts of Mr. A. McNeil,
iuly
From San Francisco, per R M S Alameda, Italy >- W p
,cv H< rberl II Guueu, A St tj Pii.maia to Fanny Main
Mrs M E Braden,
Jaeger, to deal with the insect blight A B.ewer, wife and 2 children and
lani.
J I) Braden, Harry Bell, John Buck and wife, Will J
which now seriously threatens our trees Miss Key
J W Channon, wifeand 2 children, Mis- Carmen,
Cox,
and plants.
DEATHS.
Miss Courtney, Mrs Covington, Jas Connors, Miss H J
Miss Ida Foss, H Focke, Miss J X Fletcher and
Honolulu, July 7, Freda, beloved wife of
In
26th.—Excursion to Honouliuli to 'Dickson,
CASTLEFolger,
D
W
May
Harry
Miss
French,
Gates,
B
E
8 girls.
Henry N CaaUc, In the twenty-final year of her age.
Holdsworth and wife, Wm H Hamilton, Miss Kmma
witness the uncapping and flow of water \\
Irwin, Miss Lizzie Johnson, Miss Ida Knudsen, Mrs R W McGREOOR In Honolulu, July 7th, Duncan McGregor.
from five ten-inch artesian wells, recent- Lame, Mi-sR M Kinney, Miss PA Mendenhall, M Mc■ n.itive of Scotland, aged fiB > ears.
B X Miller, Jr, Leslie Morosco, D'Orsey Of*"*. Dr I REED At Wainn-a, Hawaii, July Bth, Timothy Keed,
ly completed for the Ewa Plantation.— Voy,
aged Oil
S B Pratt, Mrs E Qalthrough, Rev F E Rand and wife, tl
and fifty years a n*-idcut of Hawaii.
Arrival of the Zealandia from the Colo- B Rice, Miss Mai>el Rhodes, R C Scott, S G Stanton, F PETKKS years,
In Honolulu, July 10th, Willie, aoii of Mr. and
H A -Street, Mrs W R Seal, Hairy Ayers,
Sinclairand
wife,
Augustus
Mis.
Y. Peter*., a;ed 4 vc.'irs, 7 inombs and
nies, en route to San FYancisco.
Wm Dexter Miss Barr, Wm P Wallace, Miss Daily, A L
II da) a.
Miss May Little, Mrs W E Shaw, Miss Alice Vale,
27th.—Funeral of the late Mrs. J. M. Jayne,
Ful*/ 21, 1890. Miss Pkiebe
Mrs T R W.ilker, child ami maid, Fred Waterhouse, 31 TAYLOR In Honolulu,
"j
Damon, from the Central Union Church, steerage.
In transit for Auckland: 2 cabin ami flsteerag*;; Ta) '. daughter Cupl David Taylor of L.ih.tin.i.
ili-lii"-,
and
steerage.
Hawaii, on July 19th, J
X > At L.t-i
which was largely attended.—Sudden for Sydney: 20 cabin 24 bk C Bryant, July 13—Mrs CHFS'.
D
L Ciicsebio. a lUttiVfl ol New York State, aged 70 years.
San Francisco, per
whaling
death of Mrs. L. M. F. Love.—Stmr. W From
known
circles, and h.is
iv
Deceased was well
Mitchell.
been a re .dent of the islands for many years.
Hawaii conveys the Legislative ComFrom San Diego, per S S Farrallon, July 23—W N Ginty,
LOVF". —In Honolulu, July 27th, Mrs. I.etitia M. F. Love,
mittee and permitted visitors to the Mr Paris, Mr Curtis.
relict of the late Wm. Love, aged 44 years, 7 months, 9
From San Francisco per S S Australia, July 2,V-Miss
Leper Settlement for personal satisfac- Buhlert, Albertus M Catlin, EC Damon and wife, Mrs days. San Francisco papers please copy.
In Honolulu, July 27th, Paul C. A. Dc
tion.
Chas Ensign and 2 children, Miss Fredrica Ensign, Alonzo DE LA NUX—
La Nux, aged 34 years, 7 months, 10 days. A native of
Gartley, Mrs W M C.iffard, Wm Hamilton, Mrs E D Lake,
of
Bourbon.
Hawaii
her
the
Island
19th.—The
returns from
Angus McKay, G Mclntyre and wife, J J Newcombe, Mrs
—
s.
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�Volume 48, No. B.]
HAWAIIAN
BOAKB.
HONOI.fU' 11. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian
Hoard of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the
Hoard is responsible for its contents.
Rev. O. P. Emerson,
63
THE FRIEND.
-
Editor.
At 3:30 P.M. on Saturday the 12th of
July the Morning Star squared her sails
for Micronesia, carrying with her such
a cargo as ships are rarely permitted to
take into those latitudes.
Eleven Missionaries make a large invoice. We have been estimating its
value in dollars and cents and we are
sure that each man and woman sent
will count many times more than his or
her weight in gold. We are not taking
only spiritual interests into account
when we say this; we are thinking of
the history of Micronesia for the coming
years. Law, religion, morals, education,
literature, government—these are weighty commodities, the costliest that can
be brought to any shore. But those
missionaries represent these in Micronenesia. A nation might well be grateful
for any one of the staples represented.
What if they should never go to those
islanders; or if they should only go after
long years of waiting, years spent in the
experience of the more earthen things.
What if the Christian teacher—or missionary if you please —had failed to
reach Kusaie and Ponape, or the Gilbert
or the Marshall Islands, or the Kuk and
the Mortlocks—what if all their influence
were done away with. It might not
make the great markets of the world
fluctuate, but it would change the character of Polynesian history. It would
be a set back which this island race
would never recover from. It would
give a fearful certainty to the doom
which we too composedly contemplate
as impending over it.
Kvery new missionary makes more
sure the hope of a history in the future
for Polynesia. The merchant goes
there as a money maker, the marine as
a policeman.
The rest is left to the missionary to
do, and it is an understood thing that
he is to do it. There is nobody else
there who can, and so the missionary
goes quietly to work and does it. For
this let us bless and not curse him.
But that farewell service on the deck
of the Missionary packet which was
held just before sailing, had its significance for us as well as for the Micronesians. What an object lesson it was,
reviving again the old sense of obligations, making live again the christian
chivalry of the past, showing that the
power of Jesus is with us to-day, and
that there is such a thing as honest devotion to him and abiding faith in his
kingdom. There were those on that
deck full of friends gathered to worship
together once more and to say their
Another
ordination service of great
adieus, who felt that the atmosphere was interest was held Sabbath evening, July
clearer for that experience. Honolulu 20th, in the Central Union Church.
has not of late witnessed a more inThe candidate, Jiro Okabe, has been
spiriting scene.
The Star is to sail directly for Apaiang,
and there leave Revs. A. C. Walkup and
M. Kaure. The next stopping place will
be Kusaie, where the Channons and Miss
Hoppin will be left, Mr. and Mrs. Channon to take up the work in the Gilbert
Is. training school situated there, and
Miss Hoppin to join Miss Smith and
Miss Little in the Girls' School.
F'rom Kusaie the Star will proceed to
Ponape and there leave the Rands and
Miss F'oss. The most westward station
reached will be Ruk, where Miss Kinney will be left with Mrs. Logan to help
her work up the interests of that latest
and most western of our Polynesian
girls' schools.
Mr. and Mrs. Rand come back, after a
respite, to an old field.
Miss Foss begins a work toward which
she had long looked but had been prevented by home duties from entering
before.
stationed for more than a year as a
preacher in Hilo. During his stay there
he has brought seventy-two Japanese
into Christian fellowship. Their church
relations being taken with pastor Baker's
church.
Mr. Okabe will now be able, when
the time comes, to form a Japanese
church and receive members into it. He
has already trained one man as a helper,
and hopes to train others.
Mr. Okabe estimates the Japanese
population of Hawaii as over 6,700, or
about one-half of that of the entire
group.
More than half of these are in his immediate parish of Hilo. More than 2,000
are in the neighboring field of Hamakua.
For tilling the great field he naturally
wants more help. Mr. Okabe magnifies
the value of the work in the fact that
this Japanese Colony comes mostly from
strong Buddhist centers in Japan-centers
that foreign missionaries have hardly
reached, livery man of them converted
to Christ here in Hawaii, will go back
as a missionary to a virtually unevangelized field.
The council that ordained Mr. Okabe
met on Thursday, the 17th, to examine
him. The vote for ordination was
unanimous. The parts of the ordaining
service were as follows: Ordaining prayer, Rev. E. G. Beckwith, U. D.; Right
hand of fellowship, Rev. O. P. Emerson;
Charge to the pastor, Rev. S. E. Bishop.
The council was called, at the request
of the candidate, by the Central Uniou
Church, and was composed of representatives from four churches and of five
other individuals. Dr. Beckwith was
Moderator and 0. P. Emerson Scribe.
Miss Kinney has long been a worker
among the colored people of the home
field.
Mr. and Mrs. Channon come newly
into the work. After looking over pretty
much the entire world as a field, he
picked out the little island of Kusaie, or
rather the Gilbert Islands'training school
picked him out. Miss Hoppin may be
regarded as a veteran, having already
taught two years at Kawaiahao Seminary
in Honolulu. Key. A. C. Walkup is to
have the use of the Star for about four
months for touring through the Gilbert
group, and at the end of the cruise is to
return with the Star, and he will probably not return again to the field unless
he can be better supported by proper
We grieve to record the death of John
Howlett Oldham of Ponape. He has
steam conveyance.
been for several years a valued helper of
A most impressive ordination service the late Rev. li. T. Doane, first as his'
was held in the Kawaiahao Church on copyist, and later as his nurse.
The Ponapean Dictionary done by Mr.
the Sabbath morning of the 6th of July,
Doane was put into form by Mr. Oldham
immediately after the sacramental ser- from the notes of Mr. Doane. Our last
vice. Moses Kaure, the one ordained, remembrances of him are of his hurried
is the first Gilbert Islander initiated into labors at our table in an effort to comthe Christian ministry.
plete the work.
Rev. H. Bingham gave the charge to
He died at his father's home in New
the pastor, speaking in the Gilbert Is. York soon after his return to the States.
tongue; Rev. M. Lutera interpreted and
The Secretary expects to have his
afterward gave the Right hand of fellow- Annual Report out of the press by the
ship and offered the ordaining prayer. end of the week.
Members of the Oahu Association were
Rev. Mr. Rand carried with him a
present, and it was this Association small steam launch for use inside the
which, at the request of the Hawaiian reef encircling Ponape.
Board, undertook to ordain him. The
examination of the candidate took place
Grape juice kills more than grape shot.
the Saturday evening previous. Mr.
To think well is good; to act well is
Kaure, who has been such a faithful divine.
helper for two years to Mr. Bingham in
Noble souls care less for praise than
his work of making the Gilbert Island for appreciation.
Bible, now goes back with his family as God loves to come to lonely hearts
a missionary to his people.
which other loves do not fill.
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THE FRIEND.
TWE
T..H.
THE LATEST FACTS.
€. A.
HONOLULU, H. I.
This page is devoted to the interests of the Honolulu
Young Mens Christian Association, and the Board of
Directors are resix>nsible for its contents.
S. D. Puller,
- -
-
Editor.
At the business meeting in July the
General Secretary was voted a month's
vacation, which he will take during this
month of August.
Quite a large number of young men
came to the Association for assistance
to secure employment. Many of them
would do good service in the right place.
We have been able to find openings for
but a comparatively few, and suggestions
or help in this line is always welcome.
The Young Men's Era of July 10th
contains an interesting letter from H. J.
McCoy, General Secretary of the San
Francisco Association, outlining the
pleasant visit which he and Mr. Sayford recently paid our island city. Our
flowers seem to have emitted an unusually far-reaching perfume about the
time of their arrival.
We receive occasionally numbers of
The Star, a small weekly paper published by Rev. E. C. Oggel, in the interest of his present church work in Pullman, 111. It has contained an interesting series of short articles on'the Hawaiian Islands. Mr. Oggel was formerly
Pastor of the Bethel Union Church in
this city. He seems to be prospering
well in his new field of labor and has
recently been honored with the degree
of D.D.
Topics.
A Gospel Praise Meeting is held in,
the Y. M. C. A. Hall every Sunday
afternoon at half past six o'clock. Good
singing and brief remarks make it an interesting and helpful service. Young
men and strangers are most cordially
invited. Topics for the month are as
follows:
Aug. 3.—Endurance. Mark 13 13,
2 Tim. 2:3.
Aug. 10.—He Bore Our Sins. John
18:1-18, 30.
Aug. 17.—Thirsty, Hungry, Satisfied.
Is 551 Kin. 2:2-4,
Aug. 24.—8e a Man.
1 Cor. 16:13.
Aug. 31.—Look up. Ps. 121.
The Sunday evening Gospel Meetings
continue to be well attended, considering
the warm weather. There is plenty of
room for more to come, and there are a
goodly number who would be greatly
helped by coming. Invite, or bring
:
your friends.
[August, 1890.
tiona of books. Only thirty-six have
over 2,000 volumes each. The leading
Association library is in the possession
of the Association in New York City,
and has received its first endowment in
the form of a bequest of $150,000, being
the residuary estate of the late William
Niblo. This library now contains over
87,000 volumes.
Statements Showing the Growth of the
Associations in this Country.
Under the title of "Young Men United," the International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Associations has
published a strong pamphlet, written by
R. C. Morse, in which some facts and
GENERAL SECRETARIES.
figures, brought down to date, are given.
This pamphlet should have wide disFourteen years ago the list of Associtributionand merits careful reading. The ation General Secretaries contained the
following interesting statements are tak- names of twenty-one, who in the light
en from this publication
of the experience of the past dozen years
BUILDINGS.
were qualified for the office. The list
During the year 1889 thirty-foui build- now contains the names of over 875 Secings were completed, and over twenty retaries and assistants in 435 cities and
more were in process of erection, lor the towns, varying in size from one thousYoung Men's Christian Associations in and to over one million population. It
America, at a. cost of about two million is encouraging to notice that, while 163
dollars. An equal amount was expend- cities have buildings, 435 have Secreed by the American Associations during taries. Competent men are being securthe same year in the form of current ex- ed in advance of the buildings, which
penses. These four million dollars were cannot be utilized without them.
furnished to the 34,0(10 young men who
COMMITTEES.
are serving on the boards of manage
As buildings and Secretaries have mulment and working committees in 1,1 H
tiplied, the number of young men active
societies.
the various working committees
There are in 163 cities 187 buildings, upon
Nine hundred and fifty
has
multiplied.
valued at $7,700,000, owned and oc- Associations report 34,000 young men
ot
the
cupied by Associations. Seven
their working committees.
buildings are located in one city ; a fact on
TBE run.i).
the
is
alnecessity
which shows that
While 163 cities have Association
ready recognized of multiplying these buildings, TOO cities need them; while
places of resort if adequate, wholesome 435 cities have Association Secretaries-,
provision is to be made for young men. 600 cities need them. Instead of $7,Three buildings are occupied by Gerinvested in buildings, fifty milman-speaking branches of Young Men's --750,000
could
be utilized. Instead of $2,lion
Christian Associations. A large portion --000,000 of annual resources, at least
of the money for the purchase of one
$10,0011,00(1 are needed. And even with
and for the erection of the other of these
this $10,000,000 -ye should stand face
was given by German-American mer- to face,
and in competition with, an exchants. At several other points funds penditure for liquor of $) 00,000,000, dehave been secured for similar buildings.
voted to tlie demoralization of young
Seven buildings are used by the As- men in only one form of ruinous indulgsociations in as many colleges, five of
ence.
the seven having in each instance been
RAILROAD DEPARTMENT.
the
erected wholly, or almost wholly, by
Railroad departments are now in opercontribution of a single individual.
ation
at eighty-two railroad points; and
the
are
devoted
to
Twenty buildings
every
point the railroad management
at
railroad branches of the Young Men's
co-operates in sustaining the branch—so
Christian Associations.
great is its utility to the railroad service.
PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT.
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT.
While the Associations with buildings
generally provide facilities for superior Thirteen years ago in Princeton Colbodily training, one hundred and ten lege the students made their organizaother Associations have gymnasiums, tion a Young Men's Christian Associmost of them the best that the commun- ation. Now in 290 colleges—including
ity has yet secured. In fifty more As- all the leading institutions—the Associsociations some less thorough form of ation is organized, with 17,000 students
bodily culture in light gymnastics, calis- as members. On the Vale University
thenics, etc., is provided; so that in over campus a handsome building has been
three hundred and forty Associations erected for this work by one of its munifiphysical training, in some form, is offer- cent friends. Similar buildings have
ed to young men.
been erected recently for the Associations
at Cornell University,.Hamilton College,
LECTURES, ETC.
Last year 4,346 lectures, talks on and Johns Hopkins University, each the
health, and musical entertainments, and gift of one man. At Princeton and the
2,948 social receptions, combining in- University of Toronto, such buildings
struction and amusement, were given by have existed for several years.— Young
Men's Era.
the Associations.
The above is taken from "AnnounceLIBRARIES.
522
Associpublished by the Young Men's
by
ments,"
are
owned
Libraries
ations. Most of them are small collec- Christian Association, Boston, Mass.
:—
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THE FRIEND.
Solomon's Temple as a Precedent for Costly stead of lavishing such immense cost most of this region is more isolated from
upon the Temple, the king would not outside communication than any other
Church Erection.
have shown more wisdom, pleased God fertile section in the kingdom. The coast
When a very costly church edifice is
planned, objectors commonly arise who
demur to the great cost, on the ground
that it will bring the chinch into debt;
that it will overtax its resources, and
that it will cripple its be in. licence. They
also aver that the excessive cost partakes
of ostentation, and that it tends to foster
a spirit of vain-glory in the congregation,
which deadens godliness and dt Votion,
also tli.it such expi naive and showy
—
churches tend to repel rather
tract the common people, who do not
care to frequent places evidently di
eil us club-houses foi th< i .c li ..anil not
for the worship of God's poor.
It is quite the usual thing to Bit down
upon Such troublssome objectors and
silence them effectually by adducing ihe
precedent ol Solomon's temple. This
was incomparably costly and magnificent- The resources of an empire were
than to at-
strained to complete it. And did not
God set the seal oi his approbation upon
the work ? What is then so fitting, and
what so pleasing to God, as that his
people should lavish their wealth upon
the houses where they assemble for His
worship? And was not Solomon the
wisest of men, and acting under Divine
guidance and direction in all his great
work i
Now we think that the actum of Sol
onion need not necessarily be any guide
to Christians as to the style of churches
they should build.
In the first place,
the Jewish Temple did not stand for one
of our churches, which are more exactly
represented by the synagogue buildings
numerous in Jerusalem ami throughout
Palestine. The Temple was the gnat
National Palace of their King Jehovah,
where he condescended to manifest himself. It was also in B certain way, llic
great National State House, and place
of National Assembly. I'or these reasons, it was entitled to exceptional
stateliness and grandeur, but is also no
precedent at all for the style of churches
called for in Christian worship.
Further more, we contend that God's
manifested acceptanceof Solomon's work
does not necessarily seal with full approval all his lavishness of expenditure.
God accepts and helps on a vast amount
of good work among his people which is
nevertheless sadly marred by human ignorance and infirmities.
We can see
how the spirit ot Solomon's labors was
acceptable, insomuch as he caused the
grandeur of the house of Jehovah, Israel's supreme king, to exceed anything
of Solomon's own house, as deputy-king.
There was a great Political as well as
Religious principle involved in Solomon's
temple, which is absent from our church
edifices.
Nevertheless, we think it is competent
for us to question sharply, whether Solomon's temple was not needlessly costly.
We may well consider whether, if in-
better, and established his throne more
firmly, if be had spent at least half the
money on useful, beneficent, and merciful works for the good of the nation.
Suppose that instead of putting all the
money into a g>; nd, showy building in
God's honor, he had expended a part of
it in creating a great system of Free
Schools and Colleges for the education
of the people, especially in the law of
God. Would they not have risen above
tin worship of the Calves and of Baal ?
Suppose that he had spent another
part .ii erecting and endowing Hospitals,
Lunatic Asylums, Orphan Asylums, etc.
Would not the Lord have been better
pleased with such works ot mercy ?
And would not the people have been
bound by ties of love to so beneficent a
monarch ?
Suppose that he bad spent another
portion in filling the country with thoroughly good roads for traffic, and with
storage reservoirs for irrigation. But
with all his vaunted wisdom, it is not
probable that Solomon, or any of his
engineers knew how to make a really
good road, or ever saw one.
On the whole, we think the less we go
to Solomon for precedents in either Ecclesiastical or Political Economy, the
less likely we shall be to fall into serious
mistakes. Solomon's kingdom fell to
pieces, almost before he was cold in his
grave. Let us aim to honor Christ, by
building up for him in this nation strong
anil living churches of enlightened and
holy people of all the races dwelling
here. Such are the buildings that God
delights in.
We think that -this false precedent
from the Jewish Temple has done only
less harm in the matter of Church buildings than the precedent of the Jewish
Hierarchy has done in the matter of
Church organization and ordfer. The
one calls for Cathedrals, the other for
Popes and Bishops.
The Hilo and Hamakua Railway.
■Mr. Dillingham's established success
in creating the Ewa Railway, has led to
the revival of the Hilo Railway project,
originally planned by the late Hon S. G.
Wilder. An application is now before
the Legislature for a moderate subsidy,
and guarantee of interest on the bonds.
There can be little doubt that the creation of this railway at the present time
will depend entirely upon such government aid being granted.
We think we have never known of an
enterprise of this kind more eminently
entitled to such aid. The tract of country to be opened by this railway is the
largest and noblest fertile region in these
islands. It is the windward flank of
Maunakea, with a nearly straight coast
line of fifty miles, and averaging a
breadth of ten miles of fertile soil. Yet
line is a continuous lofty precipice with-
out a single protected cost.
Freight
only be shipped in the smoothest
weather, and then generally by ire.ins
of slides and derricks,
Numbers of
deep ravin s render any distant land
transport impossible. North Hilo and
Hamskua are thus practically isolated.
Planters and settles occupy tins region
under great difficulties, although in climate, fertility, ami beauty of scenery,
unsurpassed In any other district.
The railroad crossing these ravines,
anil connecting all its dissevered sections
with each other anil with the (then to
be) City of Hilo. will change all the unfavorable conditions, and under tins the
wealthiest s< etion in the kingdom. The
question placed before the Legislature
is. cleßrly, whether or not, by moderate
and reasonable aid, at once, to create
ibis immense increase ol population and
of property. It is obvious that the subsidies granted must be in a short period
returned intt the Treasury by the in
crease of taxable property.
When the llamakua railway becomes
an actual fact. Hilo will enjoy the peculiar
distinction as a city in these islands, of
having an extensive back country to
BUBply and be supplied by.
Should, however, the Oahu Railway be
extended around through Koolau, a considerable breadth of fertile territory will
be put in easy reach of Honolulu. Our
city will then emulate Hilo in the possession of a good endowment of backcan
countiy.
Oahu Railway.—Regular trains commenced running two weeks since to Ho
nouliuli, live miles beyond Pearl City.
Half a mile this side of the wells, the
main track branches southward and then
westward ; it is mostly graded for two
miles towards the site of the Mill works.
The rails will soon be laid, and freight
delivered on the upper lands. The Railway is actively pushing forward large
quantities of freight to meet the wants
of the new Plantation.
It costs more to revenge
to bear them.
injuries than
The blacksmith is a man of metal;
but the carpenter is a plane man.
Do not persecute the unfortunate, as
it is throwing stones on one fallen into
a well.
The most scandalous divorce cases
have often started from little infelicities.
The smashed and telescoped train began
by getting one inch off the track.
There are churches in Messina so
dirty that if you go into them, you will
repent in dust and ashes. A cathedral
altar encloses a letter from the Virgin
which has driven out devils, but does
not drive out the fleas, with which the
church is swarming.
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THE FRIEND.
To know Christ is to live Christ.
The ideal life is a concentrated life.
He that glories in his sin, glories in
his shame.
Nothing is so reasonable and cheap
as good manners.
He who gives pleasure meets with it;
he who sows not, reaps not.
Nature is no Quaker. Every spring
she dons the gayest attire.
Every married man should keep his
wife's husband out of the saloons.
Flatter not thyself in thy faith to God,
if thou wantest charity for thy neighbor.
Trust not great weights to slender
threads; commit all your secrets to no
man.
Hope is itself a species of happiness,
and one of the most common the world
affords.
People who always say just what they
think, somehow seem almost always to
be thinking disagreeable things.
Flowers are the angels of the grass.
Their voices are soft. When they speak,
they whisper.
Religion is not a hearse to carry out
the dead; but a chariot in which the living are to ride triumphant.
Religion presents few difficulties to
the humble, many to the proud, insuperable ones to the vain.
\ good inclination is but the first
rude draught of virtue; but the finishing
strokes are from the will, which if well
disposed, will by degrees perfect.
Though the rain keeps thousands
away from church on Sundays, it does
not deter a single man from attending
to his business on week-days.
Sin is never at a stop; if we do not retreat from it, we shall advance in it, and
the further we go the more we have to
come back.
When the man has not the slightest
intention that the answer should influence his conduct, why should he inquire
whether there be a God or not ?
All Christians must work; what would
happen in the battle if only the officers
fought ?
Stronger than steel
Is the sword of the spirit;
Swifter than arrows
The life of the truth is;
Greater than anger
Is love, and abideth !
It is a comfort to us that we serve a
Master who is willing to make the best
of us.
Do you want to help your fellowmen?
Be so good a man that they cannot help
catching goodness from you.
Politeness is for a man what beauty
is for a woman. It creates an instantaneous impression in his behalf, while
opposite qualities work as a prejudice
against him.
Creed Revision. — The Presbyterian T B. CASTLE,
Church is now agitated about its creed.
Some good men in it are for keeping it
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
because it was framed from the belief of
t'artwrighl RuildiiiL,, Men haul Street,
Off
John
Calvin.
Other good men in it
lam with neither party.
Instead of revision I want substitution.
I was sorry to have the question disturbed at all. The creed did not hinder us
from offering the pardon and the cmfort
of the Gospel to all men, and the Westminster Confession has not interfered
with me one minute. But now that the
electric lights have been turned on the
imperfections of that creed—and everything that man fashions is imperfect—let
us put the old creed respectfully aside
and get a brand new one. It is impossible that people who lived hundreds of
years ago should fashion an appropriate
creed for our times. John Calvin was a
great and good man, but he died 3'2G
years ago. The best centuries of Bible,
study have come since then, and explorers have done their work: and you might
as well have the world go back and stick
to what Robert Fulton knew about steamboats, and reject the subsequent improvements in navigation; and go back
to John Guttenberg, the inventor of the
ait of printing, and reject all modern
newspaper presses; and go back to the
time when telegraphy was the elevating
of signals, or the burning of bonfires on
the hilltops, and reject the magnetic
wire, which is the tongue of nations; as
to ignore all tri :'txcgttea and the philologists and the theologians of the last
three hundred and twenty-six years, and
put your bead undei the sleeve of the
gown of a sixteenth untury doctor. I
could call the nanus of twenty living
Presbyterian minivers of religion who
could make a better creed than John
Calvin. The nineteenth century ought
not to be called to sit at the feet of the
sixteenth. T. L. Cuyltr, D.D.
want revision.
—
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Honolulu, H. I.
fewy
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B. WELLS,
WHOLESALE GROCER AND PROVISION
DEALER AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
42 Queen Street, Honolulu, H. I.
Agent —San Juse Fruit Packing Co.". Pacilic Bone CoaJ
feb-j
and Fertilizing Co.
SHIPPING & NAVY CONTRACTOR
D
JOSEPH TINKER.
Family and Shipping Butcher.
I
.
I I V MARKK I Nuiuinu Street.
All nrtlers deliverevl with quick dispatch and at reasonable rules.
U -sli every ini.nnn^.
Telephone aBo, both ('..nipames.
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pFORCE
LUCAS,
CONTRACTOR
AM)
xuil.ii.Kß,
BONOLUIU STEAM PLANING
MILL,
KSPLANAUK, HONOLULU, H. I.
Manufacturerof all kinds ~| Mouldings. Pnu l>ets,Windo»
Frames, Blinds, Sashes, I'nor-, .md allkind> of Woodwork
Finish, rurning. Scroll and Band Sawing, All kinds of
Planing, Sawing, Mortii ing and Tenanting. Onh nprompt
ly attended to, and wot k (lunranteed. Orders troU th«*
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other Islandssolicited.
JOHN NOTT,
UN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
Worker, Plumb**?, Om Fitter, etc.
Stoves and Ranges of all kinds-, IMiur Iters' Stock and
Metals, House Furnishing Goods, Chindeliers,
T-pwpfi Etc.
anB7yr
Kaahumanu St., Honolulu.
Resignation is an invaluable treasure TTTM. G. IRWIN & CO.,
which cannot, by the most violent evils,
FORT BTBEET, HONOLULU.
be taken from us.
There is plenty of work to-day for all Sugar Factors & Commission AGENTS,
kinds of people who are not too proud
Agents for the
to do it.
Repentance clothes in grass and flowers, Oceanic Steamship Comp'y.
The grave in which the past is laid.
janB7yr!
The more honesty a man has, the less
he affects the airs of a saint.
ANNUAL
man is his own ancestor, and
FOR 18IJO.
every man is his own heir. He devises
This publication, now in its sixteenth
his own future, and he inherits his own
year, has provetl kseH a reliable handpast.
book of reference on matters Hawaiian;
Each day is a little life; our life is but
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, political and
a day repeated.
HAWAIIAN
T)EAVER SALOON,
H. .1. NOLTE,|l>roprietor,
TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,
Fort Street, Honolulu.
Best Quality of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers' Ar.
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or from the other
islands attended to with promptness.
Price—to Postal Union Countries 60
cts. each, which can be remitteo by Money
Order. I'rice to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1882.
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Address:
Publisher, Honolulu
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religious interests of Hawaii, and is published i>n the first of every month. It will
be .u nl post paid for one year on receipt of
$2.00.
/slanders residing or trawling abroad
often refer to the welcome feeling with
which The Friend is recervtd; hence
parties having friends, relatives, or acquaintances abroad, can find nothing more
welcome to send than The Friend, as
a monthly remembrancer of /heir aloha,
and furnish them at th, same time with
the only record
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HARDWARE,
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DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
moral and religious PLANTATION
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tled to the largest support possible by the
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Seamen,
and
PhilanMissionary
friends of
Honolulu. H. T.
thropic work in the Pacific, for it occupies
Publiaher of the Hawaiian Almanac amjAnmai.
a
a
central
that
is
attractin
position
field
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ing the attention of the world more and T? O. HALL & SON, (Limited)
Honolulu
Street,
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DRY GOODS IMPORTERS,
Fori Strata!, Honolulu.
J&r All the I—teal Novelties' in Fancy Gooda Received
( \<
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THEO. H. DAVIES &
CO.,
Kaahnmami Street, Honululu
General $ Commission .1gents
\i.l-N IS KOK
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Britiah and Foreign Merioe Inaurance Co.
Northarn Assurance Company (Kite and Life.)
"Pioneer" Line Packets, Liverpool to Honolulu.
Liverpool Office, Not, a' and ai I i't-* Album/.
n A. SCHAEFBR
ianB7\T
& CO.,
more every year.
The Monthly Record of Events, and
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IMI'iHMI l;v
Marine Journal, etc., gives Tin-: Friend
additional value to home and foreign
readers for handy reference.
New subscriptions, change of address, or
no/ice of discontinuance of subscriptions or
HARDWARE
advertisements must be sent to the MANAGER
of. ThE FRIEND, who will give the same AND GENARAL MERCHANDISE.
prompt attention. A simple return of the
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paper without instruction, conveys no intelligible notice whatever of the sender's intent.
BREWER & CO., (Limited)
THOs. G. THRUM, Buninn* Manatar.
GENERAL MERCANTILE
AM)
SHIP CHANDLERY,
p
OAHU COLLEGE
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.
Punahou Preparatory School,
milE HAWAIIAN NEWS COMPANY,
ftantaaaii M J. 11. BOPER,
Stationer
25
and
Subscriptions received for any Paper or Magazine publishett. Special ordersreceived for any Hooks published.
janB7yr.
IMPORTERS ft MANUFACTURERS OF
FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERY.
Chairs to Rent.
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Oft I*
Jones Jr
DIRECTORS I
Hon. Chas. K. Bishop
These Schools Open for the New
Year September 8,1890.
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President and Manager
Treasurer and Secretary
Auditor
Joseph O. Carter
W. F. Allen
p
S. C. Allen.
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H. Waterhouse,
E. WILLIAMS,
Importer, Manufacturer, Upholsterer and
Dealer in all kinds of Furniture.
TJOPP & CO.,
No 74 King Street,
LIST Of
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HONOLULU, H. I.
News Dealer.
Merchant Street, Honolulu, H. 1.
Qpeua Street, Honolulu, H. I.
AND
IMPORTERS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COMMISSION AGENTS,
tar Address all letters of inquiry or application to the undersigned, Secretary of the
Hoard of Trustees.
WILLIAM O. SMITH,
Secretary.
Honolulu, July 25, 1890,
Furniture Warcrooms in New
Fire-proof Building.
Nos. in Fort Street and 66 Hotel Streets.
Agency Detroit Safe Co. Feather, Hair, Hay and Eureka
Mattresses and Billows, and Spring Mattresses on hand and
madeto order. Pianos and Sewing Machines always on
hand and for sale or rent. Best Violin and Guitar Strings
and all kinds of Musical Instruments sale for aa cheap
the cheapest
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IJSHOP
THE FRIEND.
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TTOLLISTER & CO.,
& CO.,
TI7TLDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
(Limited.)
BANKERS,
Hawaiian Islands.
Nioluiu,
LOEENSSN
he Bank of California, San Francisco
And iheir Agents in
New York,
Boston,
Paris,
essrs. N. M. Rothschild 4 Sons, London, 1 rankfort-nnihe-Main.
le Commercial Banking Co. of S>dncy, London.
The Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, Sydney.
The Banking of New Zealand, Auckland and its
anrhes in Christchurch, Dunedtn and Wellington
The Bunk of British Columbia, Portland, Oregon.
The Azores and Madeira litefrill
Stockholm, Sweden.
it Chartered Bank of London, Australia and China,
Hongkong, Yokohama, Japan and
ransact a
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN
Drugs, Chemicals,
R S,
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Fur Ports oa Ham&kua 1
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g, P.. ROSE, Sad*—y
Ginger Ale and Aerated Waters.
WOODLAWN
DAIRY
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COMPANY,
IMPORTERS,
NO. 109 1-ORT STREET,
STOCK
MILK, CREAM, BUTTER,
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AMI LIVE STOCK.
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Honolulu, H. I.
janSyyr
Kort Street, Honolulu.
HARDWARE,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
House Furnishing Goods,
Silver Plated Ware,
Cutlery, Chandeliers,
JT
E. McINTYRE & BROS.
Qr.ality.
Jaiiliii'
pERMANIA
MARKET,
-
GEO. M. RAUPP,
Proprietor.
Beef, Mutton, Veal, Freth Sauaagaa,
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND FEED.
Pork, etc., constantly on hand.
Last corner of Fort and King Streets.
Shipping Supplied on Short Notice.
Importersand Dealer-in
LANTERNS. New Goods Received by Every
Paints, Paint Oil, Turpentine, Varnishes,
Packet from the Eastern
States and Europe.
FRESH CALIFORNIA PRODUCE
By Every Steamer.
janB7>r
tun street,
pHR.
nearl..rncr
of Hotel, laltphoaa No.
GERTZ,
104.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
GENT'S, LADIES'IV CHILDREN'S
BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS,,
No. s. Fori Street, Honolulu, H. I.
A L. SMITH,
Importer and
pHARI.ES
J)ealer in
LAVA SPECIMENS, PLATED WARE,
King's combination Spectacles, Glassware, Sewing Ma
chines. Picture Frames. Vases, Brackets, etc., etc. Terms
janB7yr
Siricijy Cash. 83 Fort Street, Honolulu.
T EWERS & COOKE,
Office—Ba Fort St. Yard—cor. King and Merchant Sts.
Robert Leweks,
F. J. Luwkkv,
Cfo—a. M. Cooke,
janB7yr
TT HACKFELD& CO.,
JLJ. a
Commission Merchants,
Corner Queen and Fort Streets,
No.
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Honolulu.
ni Kin«
_
Street, (Way's Block),
Honolulu.
janB7yr
NO.
Lumber and Building Material.
HUSTACE,
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
TJENRY
Dealers in
MAY
_tFami[.iks, Ralls and Weddings Sii'Hi.ikd.
VI
HART ft CO.
Importer of
ENGLISH & AMERICAN MERCHANDISE,
CROCKERY .V HARDWARE
janSo
HONOLULU IRON WORKS
CO.,
98 FORT STREET. HONOLULU,
TEA DEALERS,
CO.,
MANUFACTLKFKs OK
MACERATION TWO-ROLL MILLS,
With Patent Automatic Feed.
Coffee Roasters and
and Tripple Effects, Vacuum Pans and Cleaning
PROVISION MERCHANTS. Double
Pans, Steam and Water Pipes, Brass and Iron Fittings of
descriptions,
all
etc.
New Goods received by every vessel from the Uriited
Statesand Europe.. California Produce received by every
an87yr
HONOLULU IRON WORKS CO.
janB7yr
Steamer.
BAGGAGE EXPRESS
THE
SANDERS'
(M. N. Sanders, Proprietor.)
You will always find on your arrival
gage of Every Description
Delicious Ice Creams, Cakes and Candies.
WATERHOUSE,
JT.
•
Street, Honolulu.
mHE ELITE ICE CREAM PARLORS Ready to Deliver Freight and Bag-INo. 85 Hotel Street, Honolulu, H. I.
j«n8o
" KILAUEA HOU"
lijan37vr 1
mil i laaoan to
of the best
Steamer
Cam ■ maim
• f Mo_tai and UUuuna,
W. I. WILDER, President.
Dili.ikcham & Co. ami Samuel Nmi.
Kerosene Oil
Weekly'tripa to Haaatkua, Hauaii.
Steamer " MOKOL/I,"
MAMOFACTUBCat OF
Hawaiian LlamU.
.
NYE
Steamer "LEnUA,"
HARDWARE CO.,
LAMPS,
* HAWAII?Coinmaiulcr
Steamer
Weekly Trips _•circuit
TOILET ARTICLES;
Dnru l'>.i..liange on the principal parts of the wcrld, and
janB7yr.
transact a General Banking Busineaa.
PACIFIC
Commander
UcCREI;Ok
AMI
ILAUS SPRECKELS & CO.,
....
Steamer " L/KEL/KE,"
DA VIES
Weekly Trips for Kahului and H.1...1.
General Banking Business.
B AN XE
fuaaia.il.
Weekly Trips for Hilo and Way Ports.
janB7\T.
Honolulu,
" KLVAU,"
Steamer
IMPORTERS,
Draws Exchange, on
'
With Promptness and Despatch.
Both Telephones, No. 86
Office, 81 King Street.
juB7y.
Residence tiB Nuuanu Street.
POPULAR MILLINERY
HOUSE.
104 Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I.
N. S. SACHS,
Proprietor.
Direct Irnporler of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS,
Ladies' and Gent's Furnishing Goods.
janiB7yr.
�HONOLULU, H. 1., SEPTEMBER, 1890.
Volume 48.
of both Hawaiians and whites are practically ruined by them in early life, in
All conimuiii'at: ons and letter* connected with t'e literary health, in morals, and in substance.
department ol ihe paper, Baoka and Mugasiiie-* for Re*
view and Kachingea should l>e addressed "Kl-.v. S. E. Why do not our Legislators care as
Bisnul', Honolulu, H. I."
as
Business !• ii is h >uld be addressed "T. (I. Tiikim, much for the well-being of the people
Honolulu, 11. I.
they do for the trees of Honolulu, and
appoint a Commission to find remedies
Editor.
S. E. BISHOP,
and stay the ravages of the saloons?
Oh no, they half of them side with the
CONTENTS.
PAGI
whiskey-mills and bring in petitions and
o.">
A Deadly War
o.'» bills to multiply them in the out-districts.
The Political Situation
06
Hawaiian Kaliuna-. and their Practices
(17
Letter from a Protest mi Church in Rome
hate to see trees withered and
OS They
Fine Churches
OS blackened.
Dr. Hyde's Reply to Mr, k. L. Stevenson
Hut to see human faces
The Tourists' Guide
OS
o'> made sodden with drink, forms decrepit,
Mr. Gowen'a Chinee Work
Girls' Industrial Home
6^>
Monthly Record of Events
Tn clothes ragged, homes broken up, souls
7(1
Marine Journal
Hawaiian Hoard
71 bestiali/ed, that is all right! And the
Y. M. C. A
Tl
Paris ami London Missionary Societies in the Pacific. .Cover city papers will print the saloonist's
Rev, J. T. (lulick's View* on Evolution
"
beastly yelpings at those who labor to
restrict
and repress their destructive
A Deadly War.—We went down
ravages.
the other day to take a look at the campaign. The field of battle is on the
The Political Situation.
luxuriant Samang or Monkey-pod trees
The only occurrence of any apparent
of the city. They tire here and there
during the month, in respect
importance
getting dreadfully infested with the sopolitics, has been the preto
Hawaiian
called Cotton\- Scale, a horrid louse,
sentation
to
the
King, of a petition by a
which covers the under side of all the
so-called
of Hawaiians, askCommittee
tender twigs with its white cocoons,
for
a
Convention
of the People to
ing
robbing them of their juices and withera new Constibe
assembled
to
prepare
the
trees.
A Commission aping up
and
that
the present
declaring
tution,
to
the
evil
have
pointed remedy
imported
the "Australian Lady-bug," or Vedalia one has robbed them of their rights.
Cardiualis. Large colonies of this pre- The King received the Committee with
daceous insect arc rapidly multiplying, much state and formality, and sent their
and devouring the lice. We wish them petition to the Legislature, with a Mesall possible voracity and fecundity. In sage, requesting them to order such a
fact we believe they tire exhibiting won- Convention.
derful abilities in both these important
The thing is pretty well understood
here.
Our readers abroad, hearing of
directions, leaving nothing more to be
may need more light. The whole
it,
desired in their apparent ability to cope movement is a factitious
one, got up by
with ihe formidable and disgusting the King and his adherents. The soenemy. We were quite surprised to called Committee were assembled from
find the envelopes of the lice to be the different islands as quasi delegates.
sent
smooth cocoons of very regular form, It cannot be found that anybodywere
them, or that any public meetings
about the dimensions of orange seeds, held to send them. Many of them are
with a neatly fluted surface. The bugs persons of evil record. The great body
were scattered among them, too intent of the people of all classes are fairly conupon rooting into the cocoons to pay- tent with the present excellent and liberal Constitution. The Hawaiian natives
any attention to our molestations.
have really no grievances in the matter,
Now what a blessing it would be if and feel none, except as stirred up to
we could only import some kind of a bug fancy them by evil-disposed persons who
that would clean out the saloon! The desire to restore the old corrupt state of
It will be understood that to
saloons are a horrible blight upon all things.
call a Convention to alter the Constituthat is good and fair in the young men tion would be an illegal and revolutionof our community. A large proportion ary proceeding. Any amendment may
The Friend |a published the hmt day ot* aacJi month, ol
Honolulu, II I. Sn m .'iptinn rale Two DOLLAR. »_*
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Number 9.
be made by a two-thirds vote of each
of two successive Legislatures.
The object of a Convention would be
to throw the formation of a new Consti-
tution into the hands of voters without
any property qualification, and to rush
the election through with an outcry. A
constitution so made would be sure to
be one removing the present restrictions
on Royal power, and upon means of
corrupting the Legislature.
The grievance alleged against the present Constitution is that it robbed the
native people of their Ballot, by imposing a property qualification upon electors of Nobles' ($6OO income, or $8,000
real estate). The truth is that this
so far from being a diminution, was a
great enlargement to the voting rights
of the people. The old constitutions
had reserved the appointment of Nobles
to the King. It had never been thought
that the common people were intelligent
enough to be trusted to choose more
than half of the Legislature. The makers of the new constitution were more
democratic, and took the choice of Nobles away from the King, giving it to
the more intelligent and capable portion
of the people.
It is we believe the decided opinion
of most thinking men that the majority
of the common people of this country
have not yet acquired the qualifications
which enable them to choose a majority
of safe and reliable men to the Legislature. It is most necessary that for a
time at least, one-half of the Legislature
should be chosen by the more capable
class of citizens. The property qualification is extremely low, and includes all
mechanics and skilled workers. About
one-third of the voters for Nobles are
Hawaiians, who thus have so much
added to, instead of subtracted from
theii voting capacity.
The outcry against this is wholly a
work of demagogues, who have been
working up a heat among the natives
against the Reform Constitution and
movement. Their real grievance is
that foreigners have been admitted as
they are entitled to be, to a full share in
the government of the country. The
more intelligent and sensible of the
Hawaiians, cordially concede the necessity of this. They see that it is absolutely impossible to run this kingdom
on the old lines of Royal arbitrary power, and native direction. They see that
the attempt to return to the old way is
an rnsane one, and can only result in a
ruinous contest with the great and growing capital and business of the country,
which must have intelligent and capable
government.
�THE FRIEND.
66
Meantime the best and truest friends
of the Hawaiian people, who point out
to them these facts and advise them to
live harmoniously with the foreigner, as
they have always done, are the objects
of the most rancorous vilification by the
native demagogues and theirwhiteallies.
It does not appear likely however that
their efforts will prevail. The Legislature may possibly favor some amendments to the Constitution, though we
think not. They will certainly not order
an unlawful Convention to do the work.
The real enemies of the Hawaiians,
that are destroying them, are the idolatrous kahunas, the Liquor power, and
the still surviving social vice. These
things keep a majority of the natives in
poverty, incapability, and degradation.
We rejoice to testify that a goodly number of the people are earnestly combatting these allies of the Evil One.
Hawaiian Kahunas and Their Practices.
BYRBICKNELL.
EJVAM.ES
In ancient times any one desiring to
be a kahuna had to undergo a thorough
training, but ever since idolatry was put
under ban, and the practice of it made a
crime punishable by law, the rules have
been slackened. The majority of kahunas practising at the present time are
self-constituted, and only quacks in the
profession.
A class called "he poe hoonohonoho
akua," claim that they are the dispensatories of the spirits of deceased people.
A native can be provided with a familiar
spirit simply by going to a "kahuna
hoonohonoho" and asking to be taught
the proper ceremonies to be observed.
Some, however, become depositories bymethods of their own, and without aid
from anybody. Many church members
have their familiar spirits for whom they
have great aloha.
Before taking up a case for treatment,
kahunas invariably consult their gods
by inquiring how they are to act. Even
to the minutest details, they are dependent upon their gods for direction.
What a power in the world Christians
would be, did they trust in Jehovah with
the implicit confidence that kahunas are
said to do in their gods!
As a preliminary offering some kahunas demand of their patients a bottle
of brandy, a bottle of rum, and a bottle
of gin. This liquor is said to be for the
gods—the kahunas drink it nevertheless.
Success in practice is the kahuna's
only diploma. Proficiency in his art is
called "ailolo." To be acknowledged
and feared, a "kahuna anaana" must
first pray to death some dear friend or
relative. If he succeeds in killing in
this way a member of his own family,
his reputation is established and he becomes an object of dread to all around.
Kahunas are inveterate smokers and
awa drinkers. Awa and tobacco are the
chief votive offerings to the gods. In
order to placate the gods, and to keep
Septmbr, 1890.
them always well-disposed, kahunas are teacher round their fingers and make
driven to the constant use of these believe that they are all fair. It takes a
articles. The excessive use of awa by Hawaiian to find out what is in his
the kahunas and those natives who ad- fellow Hawaiian.
Greek must meet
here to the ancient superstitions lessens Greek in the case, or there is no hope.
the quantity for exportation. Alcohol, Again, it is not every Hawaiian that
however, is coming into use as a sub- can ferret out fetiches. In the Associstitute for awa-drinking. It would not ation for the Suppression of Idolatry is
be surprising to see spirituous liquors a native who has a special gift for the
ultimately supplant awa as nectar for work, and delights in it. He is a carthe gods. Kahunas are beginning to penter by trade, has only a common
find out that alcoholic drinks are more school education, but his faculty for
delectable than awa.
probing people's consciences and findKahunas always make a libation to ing out their secret practices is remarkthe gods before drinking awa. A able. Put him on the track of a hoo-
stranger unacquainted with the Hawaiian custom in this respect would consider it as asking a blessing. The custom is to dip the index finger in the
liquor and then snap it in the air, at the
same time repeating the prayer, "O ye
gods of the east, west, north, and south,
ye gods above and below, ye gods all
around, here is your portion."
Kahunas are centers of influence, and
they do a vast amount of mischief in inciting the people to maintain their allegiance to the aumakuas (gods). They
teach that it would be unpatriotic to
sever the connection with the aumakuas,
and that those who"do so are unfaithful
to the traditions of their race. This
teaching insnares many a young Hawaiian.
The dread in which the gods are held
is well illustrated by the case of a native
family living in this city of Honolulu,
and whose household god was the shark
(mano). There are four in the family.
The mere sight of a shark used to fill
them with fear. To touch a piece of
one would throw them into convulsions.
One of their number being at the fish
market saw some dried fish hanging up
and examined it, thinking it was albicore.
On being told that it was shark, he fell
into a fit and had to be carried home.
This incident shows how greatly Hawaiians are influenced by imagination.
Hearing of the case, the Secretary of
the Association for the Suppression of
Idolatry went and labored with them.
After a time he persuaded them to partake of a supper of shark flesh which he
and two other members of the Association had prepared. These people have
been delivered from their fears, and
abandoned the worship of theshark god.
Some have fetiches to represent their
gods. The fetiches are consecrated by
the kahunas, and are greatly revered.
It is like cutting off a limb for a Hawaiian to part with his fetich.
In the course of my missionary work
a great many fetiches have come into
my possession, but not one of them has
been obtained by myself; they have all
been gotten by Christian natives who
had been freed from the idolatrous
spirit. In truth, as far as idolatry is
concerned, the case has supervened and
gotten beyond the reach of the foreign
teacher. Idolaters are such adepts at
hypocrisy that they will twist the foreign
manamana case, and he will follow it
up as intently as an ichneumon searches
for crocodile eggs. He has had many a
contest with the kahunas, they hate him
for dispossessing the people of their
fetiches. Had I the means I would give
this man a support, and keep him constantly employed in ICvangelistic work.
Aumakua, (ancestral god), and unihipili, (familiar spirit), are names by which
the gods are known. The designation
"aneia kiai" (guardian angel), is now
used by kahunas. This is a cunning
device of theirs to make the people believe that the spirits are benignant
•beings.
Natives say that the aumakua and
unihipili have as real an existence as did
the demons in the time of our Savior's
ministry among the Jews. The best of
church members are puzzled to account
for the manifestations in those
which are said to be possessed of the
aumakua, and in dealing with them they
do so with the firm belief that they are
contending against real spirits tenanting
the bodies of men. They point to these
manifestations and ask, "How do you
haoles explain them ?"
It would be a satisfaction could the
manifestations under discussion be subjected to scientific tests, and the causes
which produce them fully explained.
Perhaps some medical man well acquainted with the native language could
be prevailed on to take up the study,
and make clear what is now obscure.
Among women nervous complaints
peculiar to the sex prevail, and are commonly attributed to demoniacal possession. Here is a field for the school
teacher. Let the girls in the various
seminaries be well instructed in physiology and hygiene.
Kahuna medical practice is based upon the belief:
I—That sickness is caused either by
demoniacal possession or by disease.
2—That the spirits possess people of
their own will, or are commissioned to
do so by ill-disposed kahunas. The
spirits being the "akua hoounauna,"
(messenger gods).
3—That cases of possession are always curable through the use of charms
under the direction of kahunas.
4—That .cases of actual disease being
dependent upon the use of medicine for
cure, recovery is not always certain.
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The belief in "hoounauna"—witch- Jehovah is an unknown God, but when
craft —is almost universal. Kalaipahoa they become acquainted with Him, and
is the chief malevolent spirit. The are freed from the idolatrous spirit, they
fetich which represents it is a red wood will then substitute Jehovah for the ausaid to be found only on the Island of makuas and pray to Him alone in sickMolokai.
Hoounauna is performed by scraping
the Kalaipahoa fetich with a sharp instrument and then blowing the scrapings
in the air, the kahuna tells the spirit to
go on its mission of destruction. The
natives affirm that the Kalaipahoa is
often seen traveling through the air like
a ball of fire.
In many respects witchcraft as it prevails in New Mexico resembles the Hawaiian system of hoounauna. The
Youth's Companion of February 20th of
the current year contains an illustrated
article on " New Mexico Witches." The
article says:
".It is believed that the witches can
do anything they wish, but that they
never wish to do a good act unless
bribed or scared into it. They never injure dumb brutes, but confine their evil
spells to human beings, whohave knowingly or unwittingly incurred their wrath.
At night they go flying to the mountains to meet other witches, and hundreds of ignorant people declare that
they have seen them sailing through the
dark sky like balls of fire. Before leaving home they always exchange their
own legs and eyes for those of a dog,
cat or coyote, cry out, "Sin Dios y sin
Santa Maria,' which signifies 'Without
God and without St. Mary,' and then
fly off."
In New Mexico the witches, it seems,
effect their evil purposes by transforming themselves into spirits. In Hawaii
nei it is the Kalaipahoa, through the in-
fluence of evil-minded kahunas, that be-
witches people.
Kahunas pretend that they are able at
first sight to distinguish a case of possession from one of disease. In cases
of possession the spirits answer questions addressed to them, and will, if
asked, give the reasons for their occupancy of the bodies of men.
This creed of the kahunas is received
by the people, and is the stumbling
block to their acceptance of the Gospel
in its integrity. Influenced by it, some
church members say, "It is not well to
follow Jehovah fully, latitude should be
given." "Aohe pono ke hahai pololei
loa ia lehova, c aho ke hookapakahi
iki ae."
These people entertain the idea that
Jehovah cares only for the soul, and
does not hear prayer for physical ills.
And as the body is the immediate object
of concern to them they naturally
enough think it would be hazardous to
trust in Jehovah alone, they must hold
on to the aumakuas its well to insure
help in sickness. With strange inconsistency they pray to Jehovah for a
blessing on their food, but upon their
medicine they ask it of the aumakuas.
To the majority of church members
ness.
Idolatry is religion for the body; its
business being physical healing, consequently an idolater has occasion for
his god only in sickness. It is during
sickness that the fetiches are brought
out and the incantations practised.
Having no use for his god during health,
an idolatrous church member can dispense with it and worship Jehovah, but
when sickness comes he turns again to
his god with the thought that it alone
will help him in his extremity. It is
impossible to crush idolatry until the
fact is established that Jehovah cares
for the body as well as for the soul.
Those natives who have learned Christ
seek out idolatry in its hidden places
and attack it whilst the incantations are
being practised. This method of dealing with it is a discovery of their own.
Advance the church members in the
faith, bring them into communion with
God, and the fate of idolatry is sealed;
but the laborers must be left to their
own judgment, under God, in dealing
with it. A truly consecrated Hawaiian
can deal with the evil better than anyAnglo-Saxon could tell him. To dispossess idolaters of their fetiches a
Christian must have a special gift from
God for the work. No novice can accomplish it.
Christianity and the hoomanamana
ate so tangled together in the churches,
it looks as if nothing but a mighty display of power on God's part could separate them. Such a display as occurred
in 18;18 would answer the purpose.
But few foreigners are acquainted
enough with the state of things among
Hawaiians to understand their besetments. Led astray by the kahunas, and
deceived by their own senses, the wonder is, not that so few of them are real
Christians, but that there are so many.
To understand their true state, and the
almost superhuman difficulties that beset
their pathway, one must adopt Paul's
method of procedure and descend to the
people. Christ had to touch humanity
in order to be a perfect Savior. Could
we for a moment see with a Hawaiian's
eyes, and hear with his ears, we should
find that it is vastly more difficult for
him to live a Christian life than it is for
an Anglo-Saxon. Almost at every step
he is beset by some enchantment. He
not only has to overcome fleshly lusts,
but he has to discredit the evidence of
his senses as well. When exhorted to
give up the belief in the aumakuas, he
replies, "How can I, when I see all
about me so many signs of their pre-
sence."
The ordinary preaching ot the Gospel
does not meet the needs of the times;
the invincible power of the Holy Spirit
should accompany it to break the chains
67
which hold the people in bondage to
Satan. The belief in the aumakuas is
so real and deep-rooted in the minds of
Hawaiians that nothing but supernatural
power can overcome it. When we realize this fact fully, and pray earnestly for
the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the
blessing will come, and then shall be
swept away all the obstacles to the onward progress of the Gospel on these
Islands.
Through the events that are transpiring at the present time, God is teaching
us to lean more upon Him and less upon ourselves in the ministration of the
Gospel. When we learn the lesson, the
Holy Spirit will then be poured out and
the power of Satan destroyed.
Letter from a Protestant Church in Rome.
On a recent trip to Italy, Mr. J. S.
Emerson visited the Evangelical Military Church in Rome, whose work is
especially among the Army. On his
return Mr. li. reported his observations
to the Central Union Church, and was
requested by them to convey their greetings to the Italian brethren. The following letter is their response. It will
be seen that they regard the Papal
Church as degrading Christianity, and
producing confusion as to religious
truth in the popular mind. If we have
come to regard the name "Man of Sin"
as not applicable to the Papacy, we
should nevertheless consider the severe
trials and persecutions encountered by
these Evangelical brethren, to whom
the aspect of the Roman hierarchy, seen
close at hand, is one of dreadful corruption and bitterness. This is undoubtedly true, notwithstanding the great
numbers of Roman Catholics who are
pure and consecrated Christians. The
grace of God has in all ages worked
wonders of holiness in human hearts
through gospel truth, however dimmed
by error.
The Deacons and the Brethren of the
Evangelical Military Church in Italy,
to Mr. J. S. Emerson and to the
Brethren of the Central Union Church,
and to the Congregations of Kawaiahao, and of Kaumakapili, in the Island
of Hawaii. Peace and love with faith
in the Father and in the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Beloved Brethren:
Your letter was read to us by our dear
Minister Cavaliere Capellini, on Whitsunday, the day on which others of our
companions, put on for the first time,
the Armour of God, and presented themselves to swear fealty to Him in the
solemn act of Communion.
Whilst we were gathered together
round the Table of the Lord to partake
of the Holy Supper, the power of God
seemed to descend upon us, the recollection of His great mercy moved our hearts,
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THE FRIEND.
68
the thought of His ever-present help
strengthened our faith and we felt ourselves encouraged to persevere in the
way of Truth.
Soldiers of all branches of the service
were present, and your salutations, your
good wishes, the knowledge that you
pray for us, was a great pleasure to
every one of us; and we all felt able to
say from our hearts "I can do all things
through Christ who strengthens me,"
and who will lead us on from strength
to strength.
How pleased we are to think that in
countries so far from us, there are dear
brethren who think about us ; we believe
as you do, and we rejoice that both you
and we have the same access to the
Father through Christ.
You know that we are here in the
very city where is the seat of Satan,
where the Man of Sinhasdegraded Christianity, and the people confounding truth
and falsehood, have come to hate the
very name in which only is Salvation.
Our difficulties are great in testifying for
Christ publicly; and great are the persecutions which we encounter, but we
feel ourselves strong because an unseen
powerful hand is on our shoulder and a
voice whispers in our ear "Be not afraid,"
and this voice is our standard of peace
and love, uniting us to Christ.
We shall never forget you, but shall
pray continually that the Lord will give
you His strength to drive away Satan,
and that you may, like us, brave the
tempests of sin which surround us all,
and that your days to come ma}- be enlightened with Divine Light.
The Rev. Cavaliere Capellini sends
you his fraternal and Christian salutations and we wish the same to you with
a holy kiss.
And may the grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ be with you all and with all those
who love Him in sincerity and truth.
For the Church, the Deacons,
Catonf. Salvatork Sergente,
Firikrk Tatta Pki.lkorino,
Purirre Vincen/o Guerriero,
Vkruzro Edoaroo.
Brig'f.
Fine Churches.
Dr. Lyman Abbott describes a certain
class of city churches, as follows:
"They are placed in our towns and
cities among the rich residents, not
where the poor live.
They are made
Nonsense ! Let us not deceive ourselves;
they are our Sunday luxuries, as much
so as the easy chairs, the painting! and
engravings, and the grand pianos in
our parlors at home. A fair pew-rent in
a fashionable church in New York Citycosts more than three months' income
of a well-to-do mechanic."
In Honolulu there are no pew-rents,
and we trust our churches will always
make the poor feel a warm home wel-
Some nine years since Mr. T. taught
for some time at Lahainaluna, and so
has the local experience and past history
of the school. He made an excellent
record in the last Legislature as a Noble
and a member of solid ability. We believe that he will command the confidence of the native people, and that no
better selection could have been made
for the advancement of the interests of
this fine old pioneer High School.
come.
We are glad to welcome back Rev.
T. L. Gulick from a lengthy visit to the
Coast, where he has explored the Yosemite, etc., and gained a stock of vigor
which we trust will last him for a good
while in his Paia and Makawao charge.
Rev. W. D. Westerveldt has supplied
the Makawao pulpit during Mr. Gulick's
The new pipe organ of the Paia
Church, Maui, donated by Hon. H. P.
Baldwin,
was
inaugurated on Thursday,
August 21st, by an Organ Recital by
Mr. Wray Taylor, and other appropriate
exercises.
absence.
Dr. Hyde's Reply to Mr. R. L. Stevenson. The Tourists' Guide through the Hawaiian Islands, Descriptive of their
In a late number of the CongregationScenes and Scenery. Compiled and
a
three
columns
alist, we find letter of
Edited by H. M. Whitney, pp. 17G.
from Rev. C. M. Hyde, D.D., mainly in
This is an entirely new book, and not
reply to Mr. Stevenson's pamphlet ata new edition of Whitney's old Guide
tacking him on account of the expresBook. The text appears to give very
sions used by him about Father Damien
descriptions of the chief obsatisfactory
in his hasty private note published by
of interest upon each island.
jects
Mr. Gage. Dr. Hyde's letter is tem- These are aidetl by four excellent outperate in tone and language. As a lady line
maps of the different -slands upon
friend observed, who had never met him, a large
scate, indicating with accuracy
written
by a gentleman.
it was evidently
towns, plantations, harbors
the
principal
Without reiterating or specially supportand roads. There are twenty woodcuts
his
most
serious
ing
allegation against
phototypes, till specially got up for
Damien'e character, he expressly makes and
this book, and mainly well executed.
no retraction, and states his source of The
gem of the whole is the birds-eye
information to be not bar-room gossip,
view of Hilo, from a point of view high
but thirteen years' intimate acquaintance
Cocoanut Island, admirable in
and correspondence with persona of all above
and in accurate detail of the
conception,
classes connected with the leper settlelovely town and grand landscape. We
ment.
wish Mr. Whitney would have the origThe nature of Mr. Stevenson's philipof this reproduced on a large scale.
pic made necessary a particular state- inal
would surely be in great demand.
It
ment of Dr. Hyde's own extended exThere is a good index of topics, and
perience with lepers, and active labors six
pages of well arranged statistics.
-a
both
interesting
for them
statement
(iuide Book it seems complete and
As
a
and instructive. He gives the highest
most serviceable. We say emphatically
praise to the character and labors of the that no
stranger landing here should
Franciscan Sisters for the lepers. He
fail
at
once
to possess himself of Whitalso awards more credit for serviceableGuide Book, if he wants to know
ney's
himself
than we
ness to Father Damien
what to look
and how to find it.
have generally heard imputed to him by For those at.
wishing to study Island
most
conversant
with
his
work.
those
statistics and history more fully, we reWe write the foregoing from recollection,
commend Thrum's series of Annuals
not having the article before us.
and Alexander's forthcoming School History.
Mr. H. S. Townsendhas been apluxurious in furnishing, and resplendent
under
that
the
pretense
pointed Principal of Lahainaluna Semiin architecture,
Rev. Elias Bond, of Kohala, has rebest is none too good for God! The nary, vice Mr. John A. Moore, who is ceived the degree of D. D. from Bowcushioned seats that we sit upon; the appointed Assistant Inspector ofSchools.
doin College. This missionary father
stained-glass windows that moderate
(of the Bowdoin class of '37) has thus
promotion
Townsend
has
earned
his
Mr.
the light that puts a halo around our
received a well-merited dignity.
not saintly heads; frescoing that makes as the very efficient associate of the
the beholder uncertain whether he is in Rev. W. B. Oleson, formerly at Hilo
News from Mars.—A series of phoa church or an opera house, till he looks Boarding School, and for the past two
tographs
of Mars have been taken by
to see whether there is a stage or a pul- and a half years in the Kamehameha
pit; a choir who furnish a musical per- School. We learn that Mr. Townsend the Draper expedition in South America.
formance which needs only a programme will introduce at Lahainaluna the Manual They prove that between April 11th and
and applause to make a sacred concert Training system, which has been so 12th an immense snow fall occurred in
of the first quality—these for God? successful at the Kamehameha School. the Southern hemisphere of that planet.
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THE FRIEND.
—
Girls' Industrial Homk.
Mrs.
Stratford arrived the 30th, on the Zealaudio, to take charge of this new institution, accomjianied by Miss Benner,
who will conduct the dress-making department. The Home is located for
the present in a house rented for the
purpose at Makiki, on Beretania street,
convenient to the tram cats. The house
has been furnished by special donations
of furniture, etc. A house-warming reception is planned for Thursday evening
next.
The Home is intended for educated
Hawaiian girls, of good character. They
are expected to pay something for board,
and to be trained and directed into profitable lines of employment. The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society have
undertaken the maintenance of the
Home, and have appropriated 82,600
towards this years' expenses. Of this
amount, $. >oo has ahead}' been contributed by Hon. H. P. Baldwin, and $1,000
by Mr. P. C. Jones.
The need has been seriously felt, of
such a provision for many of the promising graduates of the Girls' Seminaries.
We learn that the idea is popular with
Hawaiians, and that the Queen and the
Princess Liliuokalani are much interestin it.
r
Mr. Gowen's Chinese Work.
The Rev. 11. 11. Gowen sailed last
Friday on the Australia for a visit to
his home in England. We learn that
his leaving waa in consequence of serious
differences with his Bishop, in which he
had the sympathy and support of most
of the Anglican laity. Mr. Gowen had
been a leader in the Blue Ribbon League,
and had won great influence among the
Y. M. C. A. people. He is a young
man of superior ability and scholarship,
and of unusual personal magnetism, and,
as we believe also, of earnest devotion
to Christ and his work.
Mr. Gowen has particularly distin
guished himself by very successful labors
in building up an Anglican Chinese
Mission Work, having established a
considerable Chinese congregation, with
a very nice little church edifice, also an
efficient Chinese school. We learn that
he has attained considerable proficiency
in the use of the Canton dialect. We
hope and believe that this mission will
be the means of an extensive dissemination of the true knowledge of the Lord
Jesus Christ among the Chinese in these
islands, and that many of them will be
brought by this instrumentality into personal allegiance to the Savior.
Some of Mr. liowen's methods have
seemed to us objectionable, although
doubtless justifiable from his point of
view, and probably approved of by his
associates. We refer to his aggressive
and relentless proselyting from the
Chinese Mission chinch and schools
which had been long before established
by our Congregational Churches, and
which were under the care and supervision of Mr. Prank W. Damon. As
we understand, Mr. Gowen recruited hie
Chinese adherents and his Chinese
school mainly from the church and the
schools with which Mr. Damon was
connected, thereby seriously impairing
the strength of the older mission work.
We are reliably informed that be was in
the habit of urgently soliciting Chinese
parents lo remove their children from
Mr. Damon's schools to his own.
We do not impute I his to Mr. Gowen
as a matter of grievance.
No doubt he
considered it his duty thus to win souls
into the true and Apostolic Church, from
what he regards as an erratic and schismatic "conventicle." just as we consider it duty to strive to lead Mormons
and Roman Catholics out of those corrupt churches into enlightened Christian
faith. At the same time, Mr. Gowen'a
work must be esteemed as mainly one
built on other men's foundations. The
matter furnishes a good illustration of
the foil}- of advocating Christian Unity,
until one has learned to exercise a decent Christian Comity. Meantime, we
hope and expect that this antagonism to
our Chinese Mission work will call forth
our must earnest labors, gifts and prayers, that it may go forward and prosper.
Rev. Dr. L. H. Gulick is reported to
be making good progress towards recovery, and able to indulge in an occasional sermon. Ile expresses the strong
est desire to revisit his native land.
The Railway has delivered 1500 tons
of N. S. W. coal at Ewa Plantation
during the past fortnight. The coal was
dropped into the cars at the ship's
tackles, and dumped into the bunkers at
the plantation, seventeen miles distant.
A band}' piece of work, and good for all
concerned.
Young Walter S. Dole, a Kauai boy,
has been distinguishing himself as a
member of the winning crew of Cornell
University, racing on Jul}' 19th and 36th,
with the Bowdoina and the Perms, doing the three miles in the former race in
1-1 minutes 43 seconds, being the fastest
time on record.
Central Union Church Edifice.—
The work of laying the foundation is
progressing, at the South corner of Beretania and Richards street. A force of
men are at work getting out stone for
the superstructure.
Monthly Record of Events.
August Ist—The Australia departs
with a goodly freight and passenger list.
—
Death of Mis. li. Humphreys, aged
00 years, a resident of this city since
1851.
2nd.—Arrival of the Mariposa en
route for tile Colonies.—The Legislature, by invitation, takes a railroad trip
to Ewa.— Co. Aof Honolulu Rifles indulge in an excursion by rail to Remond
Grove for a moonlight picnic.—The Kamehamehaa lose in their game with the
Honolulus by a score of 2 to 6 in the
weekly baseball contest at Makiki.
4th.—Arrival of the new steamer
Clandine from Glasgow, to extend the
Wildei's I titer-Island service.—Wm. G.
Irwin & Co. become a chartered corporation.
r ith.—Narrow escape of Mrs. Dr.
J.
M. Whitney from a serious carriage
accident.—New Crown Land Commissioners appointed, viz., G. Brown, A. P.
Peterson, G. W. Macfarlane.
Gth.—Selection day for choice of Pearl
City lots by privileged bondholders of
the O. R. & L. Co.—Farewell dinner at
the Palace to Rear-Admiral Brown.
7th.—Departure of U. S. F. S.
Charleston under sealed orders.—PrattDickson wedding at the family residence,
Beretania street.
Bth, •Trouble reported at the Leper
Settlement; Marshal Hopkins with Superintendent Evans and a posse of police
go up, per Kilauea Hon, to investigate.
Hawaii reported "shakey" in the
11ilo and Rau districts, and Madame
Pele'a summit abode on Mauna Loa
•
smoking.
.
'.Kb.—Another railway excursion to
Ewa to witness the flow from the six
In inch artesian wells.—ln the weekly
base ball game Honolulus beat the Stars
in a score of 8 to I.—Large sales of
Kona hinds at auction, realizing $13,599.
11th. Steamer Kilauea Hon returns
from Molokai with six ringleaders in the
recent disturbance under arrest.
12th.—11. M. Whitney's new "Tourists' Guide through the Hawaiian Islands" makes its appearance.
First
loaded train at the O. R. wharf takes its
freight of coal direct to its destination,
Ewa Plantation.—Wilder's S. S. Co.
increases its capital stock $50,000 and
buys the Claudius.
11th.- A procession of some 80 natives styling themselves a Conventional
Committee wait upon the King with a
petition to have the Legislature in session enact a law to authorize a Convention for a new Constitution. He promises to "submit the matter to the
Legislature and request that body to
take the steps required to carry out their
desires."—The Government return 153
New Hebrideans to their homes per
bark C. O. Whitmore.
15th.—Dinner party by Mrs. Spreckels, at their residence, Punahou, in honor of Queen Kapiolani.
—
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THE FRIEND.
70
16th.—Carriage accident at Waikiki,
Mrs. J. T. White badly, and Consul
Severance slightly, hurt.—The closing
game of the base ball season, played between the Hawaiis and Honolulus, is
won by the latter in a score of 10 to 9
after ten innings. This gives the season
championship to the R.imehaniebas;
Hawaiis and Honolulus tie for second
place, with the Stars far in the rear.
19th.—Schooner Kaalokai returns
from her guano cruise to Laysan and
adjacent islands. Prof. A. B. Lyons
brings back samples for analysis that
promises success to the venture.
22nd.—Arrival of the Australia from
the Coast with a number of returned
kamaainas.—Consolidation of plantations of Maui, from Wailuku to Haiku,
in contemplation, to be under one management.
23rd.—Arrival of the Alameda from
the Colonies, en route to San Francisco.
—Minister of Foreign Affairs disbands
the Honolulu Rifles.—Mr. Frank McIntyre meets with a painful accident
through a runaway horse and brake at
the Kinau wharf. Several carriages
also meet with damages thereby.—A
native Custom House guard at the landing of goods from the Australia makes
a seizure of 300 tins of smuggled opium.
2Cth.—Royal dinner at the Palace to
Col. C. Spreckels and A. Hoffnung, followed by a Ball at the Hotel by Hon.
H. A. Widemann in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Hoffnung and daughter.—At 11 P.
M. the King, with Messrs. A. Hoffnung
and S. M. Damon, leave per steamer
Kaala for a visit to the Leper Settlement, returning next day.
27th. Mrs. H. Cornwall gives a din
ncr party in honor of Col. and Mrs.
Spreckels.—Moonlight Band concerts al
Waikiki inaugurated at the Waikiki villa.
—The Government becomes purchaser
of Queen Emma's Nuuanu Valley residence, at auction, for $8,000.
28th.—After four days free fight in
the house the railroad bill passed its
second reading, modified, etc., by several amendments.—Gear Peterson wedding at the residence of the bride's
parents, Emma street, Rev. W. B. Oleson officiating.
29th. —Incendiary fire at 3 a.m. at
Grocery store of C. Hustace; lire extinguished, but goods badly damaged.
Departure of the Australia with a number of distinguished visitors, and aspiring collegiates. —The Kamehameha base
ball team breakfasted their departing
center-fielder, John Wise, at the Hamilton House.
30th.—The Zealandia effects an early
arrival, en route to the Colonies. A
through passenger, Mrs. J. H. Sutton,
dies while in port and is interred here.
31st.—The Discovery makes the best
sailing trip from San Francisco in several years, 10 days passage.—Death of
Mrs. Ena, at their Waikiki residence.
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Marine
Journal.
POH
RTF ONOLULU.—AUGUST.
ARRIVALS.
IIKI'AK I I MHv
•
Pot S.in Tr.i i. is. ••. per Australia, Attg. 1 Mr. Win 0
Irwin, hild anil Ituid, Mr- X Hers, Master Hen Holtaday,
Iv Hobror and wife. Hon W l Allan end Mm Allen,
Ran W I Meritl .in.l wife. Mrs A (1 Halve, Master
Hi I'M, X A F.ldy ami wife. Mrs I I' Poster, Mis Mather,
II X Miller, |i.. Mi. C Boh* and child, Mr, (. I. How*,
\V ll Bailey .mil family, Mis T Rawlins and lour children,
Ml I I li.it. liaiti, ll W Po'ger, l)r N II Fmersoii, wife
~,, ; ,i,i1,1. Mi.. Pierce, Mis, N koh—Uon, Mr. W X Seal,
It Lowrty. Matter A l.c-wl.-, .Mr. w II McLean and
child, S F.lirlich, J II Thoma., wife, daughter and son,
lieu McL.od. Mr I N P—tar. Mis Walter Hill and
daughter, C F. Williams, Miss M.T Cununins, Mrs X F
Mi and Mrs Henry Rdwarda, Mis J
I icke and child,
Han, Mi.s Daly, II Cannon, Harry Hell,
I Bowler, Mi..M,.
Harry Avon,
I I' Rata, Mis n.,t, W Blaiedelt.
David Dawaell, P Wallace, W I lean■,, II N OraanweO, W
A Johnson, Mis Hopkins, Mi., t Ira, i,- Kopkioa, w C
Paaoock, Mm Ethel Wimhrop, Harrj Gates, II 11 Ki.-e, J
II Rice, I S Muiiliead. Bnj Dennis, Miss j Shaw, Miss
llelene Courtney, t lift Phillip*, c J I ana, Mrs Booth, J C
Lam, Master Miles, 11 I. Keller; .'l4 in tile steerage.
Par s.ui Pranriano, par Iraurardi Aug. '> "T A Kerr, Mr*
M Vattthan, Master S Hall, Mist Alice W inter, Mist ani.ua
Am s s Mwipoae, Havwa*t_, from Suit Franciacfl-4 Haw Slinr < laudine, Dodd, 1M days fi ..in < rfaugOWT.
Am bk Ahb-ii Beaae, Kriis. l*.J*j duyifm San PVnna itco.
!) Am bkinr S G Wilder, Griffith-, 1_■ days from San
Krami-i ■>.
Am bamtam) Maty \S i nkt-1man, N.ss.m, 17 day-* from
Port < iambic
M days from Newcastle.
10- Am bk Wchona,
10 -Am tern Mary Dodge, rullop, Irl days lr.mi Huttboldl
H.tu bk w Godfrey, Dubai, 11 daya from San Francisi.».
140 day from Delaware,
17—Am bk Hatvesicr,
Nor
bk Uagnat. nut, f-o day- ii"'» Meurcuadu,
tl
'22 Am S S Australia, lli>ul!ette, 7 days from S B Fran
i i-i o,
IS Am S S Alameda, Mum', fnmi the (nlnnit-s.
:'.'> Am bk Matilda, Siviiiviii, days from Departure Buy,
day* from Kit Hlakrly.
'JO Am bk t 'ohimbia, Go dinan,
tier bk l'aul laenbent, Wolterm, IOTdAYi fin Liverpool. an,l daughter.
Maw sch Waimaln, Weisharth, fr.nn Kann'unj's Island.
F>>i S.m Pranciaco from 11 il-,, p-r Katie Flick inger Au ;.
U Am bkine S N Ca-lle Hubbard, 12 days from San in Mi>j I'sis
Miss Mary Hitchcock.
I'l.iin Emu,
Tor San Flan, i-i o. pal SOW il.l. I An,'. Is ■ C Seili;IB \m bktne Planter, Dow, 16day* from San Franciaco. wiok
W
and
illiauis.
Jni>
Am bkllie W II Dimond, DteW, IS .lays froUJ San
Por San Pranciaco, par Alameda, Aug. M Captain W
h'rani'isro.
M D0,1,1, II J X Lyman, I. f l.ym.in. M Loaiaaoo. Mis*
10 Haw S > /.ilandia,(�lereiulorp, 7 days from San Krau- Kinma
Shaw, Mrs F P fJuattroltth, Miss Carson, Mrs A
.l i
:tl Am bktnt- nilCUiaijJf. McNeil, 10 days from San Frau- Hurlis, Mrs I N HoMis, W II Smoyer, Chai P titles, Mrs
cisc.i.
Weil.er. I. Moms, O, I P Colburn, S R.rtll, Hi r I. Miner,
wile, chilli and maid, Ml luttica X Y Hiiiterlon, J W
Bargatrom, Mis. I. Sevarance, Mrs llaitlett and family.
DBPAkTURBS.
Miss I. Moon, S M I'.i.ili.iiii, X X Hendry and sevci.,l
ste, rac,e. an,l 111 in tiallsit.
1 Am S S Ausli.dia. Hoiiilelt'tle, for San Kraneisio
:i Am s s Mariposa, Hayward, lor th* Culoniea.
For S.tn Pram i CO, per Australia. Alii1 29—C0l Clans
b Am Si li Rol'irt l.ewers. Pcnha low, for San Fiancisiu. Sjpreckebi, MrsSpnsckela, Mi.. Kmma Sprecka'a, Hon Wn
under
staled
orders.
SCharieaton,
Reoaty,
S
II
ti Irwin, J A Hack and wife, A Hoflnung and wife, .Mi.s
'.i Am likine Irmtard, Manaon, ii .s.m Pranciaco,
Hoßhung and maid, '. \' \\ ilder and wife, Miss McLaine,
11 Ilk Opl.ir, i, .1 s.ui Flaniis, o.
I.and E llowland, Mn R M HowMiss Kaufman, Mi
Am liklur ti C Parkin*, for Poll li.wnseii.l.
land, M I'hillips. \\ II Clarke, Mis M X I'enuey, Miss M
14 —Aiii bk C O Wliinnoic, Ward, fa New H*bridet.
Baldwin, F Btrdaall, Miss F. Birdaall, V X Newman, Or
It, Am lik Allien Beaae, Kriis. for Nnimiinn.
Furry, Hi M EGrouunan, Mis F L. Sioka, Mis. M At ril
is,
Sti
San
o.
|S
Fran,
l.klne
for
Wilder,
tiriftillis,
Am
teiiden, Mrs S N Hundley and daoshtar, Anton* I'erry,
:!u tier lik Ailoiiis. Itrane, for San I'ram is.
Harry Baldwin, CW I >i. k.i. W-. Hillabrand and dawn,
■.'.'l Am tern Mary Uodga, Uallop, for llnmli lot.
tar, AC Alexander, F. M WaUh, .1 A Hopper and wile,
Am S S Al.uniil.i, Morse, for San Pram is, o.
Mi.. BrowseO, l< C Scotl, Captain Lov*lar.a and wife. J
H Souer, Is, liini.it, E Dowmu, II Hi.knell, J Bicknell,
t9 Aim S S Australia, Hinideletli', foi San Flan, is 0.
:m Haw s s Zealandia, Otatwadorp, lot lha Colonies.
Mrs Bartlatt and family, MlwC Lowe, Key H H Gowen,
i.vi,
San
t
isi...
Nisson,
inkelinan.
y
tor
Am liktne Mai \\
W II Pan, J„lm Wi-., C II Willis, W 11 Cornwall, Jr.,
Mini (j'Kcefe, II Lycurgua, S Savldge, W V Lockwood,
Mr. X Mclaughlin ami 'i'l iteenigv.
PASSENGERS.
For the Colonies, per X M S /ea'aiulia, Attg. -I" J A
I'll Unas, C VaOghan, and B6 in uausit.
AKKIVAI.S.
From San Pranciaoo, per M>ipoaa, Annual I. Mrs laiehl,
A Aacheua, Miss MA Brownell, Mim LCCanon, K.i
BIRTHS.
Cunha, Footer 1. Davie, Chas F Giles, Mrs C Langley,
MissG Lfsb«r, F W Macfariune -nd wife, CW Macfai HERBER -In Honolulu, August Ist, to the wife of Mr.
I
lane, wife ami child, J A Thomas, J M Moiisarrat, Carl
reo. Herbert, a son.
Maas, Mrs Paul Neumann, Mi-s Inez Neumann, \VC
In Honolulu, Auguel 10th, u> ihe wife of
Parke, I 11 Pratt and wife, VV II Smoyer, Chas U Spear, C REICHTON
Charles i reighton, 1.5.i., ." daughter.
Rr. brink Thomson, USN, Hermann Widemann, Mr. A
Pltuisiiri and se vant, .10 steerage and t$ in transit for the SCOTT At Waiuaku. Mil., on July Slat, to ibe wife of
I 011.l ii-.
W. K. SGOtt, a son.
From S«n FrandiOO, per Alden Hesse, Aug. 4 X An- SIMS In Honolulu, August Iftfl, to [be wife of W. R.
children,
drew- wife and I
Mr Men ill ami Mr Buxton.
Sims, a -on
Ii .11 San Front iaCo, i>ei Sll Wilder, Aug !' Mr Arnold MAGOON In Honolulu, AugraW] lath, to the wife of J.
and Mr M tl
Alfred MagDOO, a son.
ii.m San Fl nci CO, per W H Godfrey, All); 16—VV
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per Au-traha, Aug U Mi s W
Mamblar, I'ahuec P Woods, Miss Belle Woods, X X
Kobins, G S I'a.teii, liank Hi ks and wife, Mis Thos.
Gray an 1 infant, Mrs J A Hopper, Mrs X W Petersenand
child, Mrs K. W ( ooper and two children, Geo Lycurgus,
Mis / k Myers, Rev TL Guli.k. Miss Ann,.- O'Neil,
Chas llavison, | W I 'ul Mile end Wife, Mis Nettie Ham
mi.i.il. I'lios Hind, Alfred H Slllilli ai\A Wile, Mis, Rose
Adler, W T Oilman, P X Robiiis..n. I S Muirhead, H N
Maya ami Wife, Miss Kmh Wan! a id M in steerage.
From Sydney and Auckland pel Alameda, Annua 23d
wife, daughter and maid, Miss O'keefe, A
A HoafArang,
M
UuriU, l> Mai Ibayiie, Clayton Ulyn, C G kenrick,
ogiwell, Ll> Le Ward, T laoneu and IHJ in transit for
tSan
Francisco.
from San Fran, isco per S N Casile, Aui*. —I A r
Brown, Miss N L /eel, Peter Hmkley, Mastei John Buck
ley, Mis-cs Catherine, Carrie and Man Huckley. N X
Malcolm and wife, Charles Pei-rson, k L Moore, Arthur
Leppete, Johi lluik | and William Davvr.
From San Francisco per Platter, Aug 29 Frank kent
field, Mrs McGregor, Oliver S Garrison, I, VV Skinner and
Jain.s Hunan.
From San Francisco per \V II Dimond, Aug 29 Mi
Grinds Mrs Irwin and 2 sons, Mr Herald, Mr Vonham
and Mr. I ware.
From San Francisco, par R M S Zealandia. Aug. 30-Heniy Adams, Miss A X Ihimer, Joseph Biltroff, I) Center,
N Greenwell, W
wife and 3 hudren, Miss M Flax man, HHoppin,
A II ek1> k Gibson, II J Galliher, Miss Ruth
Paul Kolhe,
kcnwill,
ing, Miss Jordan, Miss Margaret
l.nwrey, Mrs J A Lowell and inLa
Miss
N
Part*.
John X Mahn and wife, Capl Matson, Mis Nidiwitz and
fant,
child, Miss Patch, WC Peacock, wife and child, Miss
Pindar, Miss Ida M Pope, Mrs Saiucdo, Mrs Anna Scrat
ford, W P loler and wife, J T Waterhouse and wife. Miss
Wilson. Miss Carrie P Winter, PS Wools-y, Hon Edwin
Wright and wife, H Gilmaii, Aooki and 96 in tran*it for the
Colonies.
From San l*MM_eo. per bktne Uiscovery, Aug- 31
Misses M A Brewer, J Wileman and M I Porter, Jno
Brewer, Stephen and Louis Schmidt.
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MARRIAGES.
Ai Si. Amir w\ Cathedral, Honolulu,
August 3rd, by the Rev, Ale*. Mackintosh, Edwin Hugh
Cant to A.lri. ime Elhnche Oudoii.
cook ASEGENT In Honolulu, Attguai 2nd. b*j the
K«v. II lb Gowen, He iry K. Cook to Anna M.
CANT DUhOir
Ascgenl.
PRATT-DICKSON- In Honolulu, August 7th, by Rev.
Hr. E.G, Beckwith, In*, lohn S. B, Pratt, of Albany. N
V., to Miss Sarah C. Ui-ksoii, daughter ol" ihe late
Joshua G, and l.uir., F. Dickson ofihiscity.
GEAR PETERSON In Honolulu, August nth, at the
residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. B. Ola
son, Mr. A. Van ( lief Geal to -Mi.. Ad,lie P.. Peterson.
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DEATHS.
,
KarKKid, Germany, July Mth, Parker Nor(t
ton Makte, aged M years, nioiilhs, 2tf days.
k1.1.1.1.V In Oakland, Cal July lid, llervey C, only
,n I L. t and Helen W. kelh-y, aged four nioiilhsand
MAKE- At
fifteen d i\
HUMPH REV*' In Honolulu, Auaus, Ist, Mrs. Eliaabeth
Humphreya, rwlicl of the late William Humphreys, aged
00 years and (I months.
I'AYI.OR—In Honolulu, August 6th, at the residence of
Captain Harrison, kin.; Mud, liankie Taylor, aged
eight and a half yeais.
CAMERON—In this city, Auguat 2lst, Mrs. Ua_a
Cameron, aged 47 years, »if.- of Capl. B. F. Cameron u(
the steamer Hawaii.
GLOVER—In Honolulu, Auguat 20th, D. W. Glover, a
native of South Adams, M ,ss,, aged 59 years.
SUTTON- On hoard the R. M.S. Zealandia, August BOth,
of pluro pneumonia, Mrs J H Sutton, a native of Warren,
Pennsylvania, aged 'Ml years.
In Honolulu, Augu t 31st, Mary k. wife of Hon.
John Ena, aged 31 years,
ENA
�Volume 48, No. <).]
BOARD.
HAWAIIAN
HONOLULU 11. I.
This
page is devoted to the Interests of the Hawaiian
Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the
Board is mapOfiaible for its iniiunls,
Rev. 0. P.
Emerson,
- Editor.
The Shanghai Conference.
I letter from Key. Atthtir 11. Smith.]
\
Gulf op Pbchili,
Between Shanghai and Tibntiin,
My
71
THE FRIEND.
June !Uli,
IS'.H).
)
Dsab Mk. Bishop:
We are tin our way back from the
General Conference of Missionaries in
China, which met in Shanghai May 7th,
and was intended to last ten (lavs, hut
which ran over to two full weeks. The
last .meeting of this sort was in 1877,
and was attended by about 110 delegatea.
There was some difference of opinion as
to the wisdom of holding this meeting
(strange to say), and even a few months
ago it was not certain that it would be
a pronounced success. Uut all fears of
this sort were set at rest when the names
began to be sent in. The number of
persons in attendance was about 430,
nearly all missionaries or those in connection with some form of missionary
work. This number is greater than the
whole body of missionaries in China at
the time of the last Conference.
A good number of missionaries came
from Japan, and one or two from India.
We were glad to slu the face of Mr.
Ostroni, who brought greetings from
the church in Kohala and from the Hawaiian Kvangelieal Association. The
National Council of Congregational
churches in the United States deputed
Dr. Porter a delegate to that bod)-, to
convey their greetings to the Conference.
The comprehensive programme covered
all subjects likely to be of interest to
missionaries in China. Warned by the
experience of the former meeting, the
Committee of Arrangements decided to
print all the papers in advance and have
only abstracts read, thus greatly economizing time for the debates. As the
papers were nearly all in the hands of
those who desired them, this was on the
whole a plan very satisfactory to all but
the poor reader of the paper, who often
felt that he (or she) had already carried
condensation to its maximum. The
first Saturday was Ladies' Day, and
was wholly devoted to hearing papers
written and read by ladies, although few
of the ladies joined in the discussions.
One of the most helpful and interesting
meetings was given to questions and
answers, a rare opportunity to pump
wisdom in short, sharp jets from deep
and generally inaccessible wells. The
ladies had also two meetings of this sort
by themselves. The most important
and the most difficult question before
the Conference was the unification of
Bible translation, which has been a
matter of division and of controversy for
forty years. It is not simply the question of "terms" for "God," "Spirit" and
"baptize," but still more a matter of
style, and of the relation of revision to
existing versions. In spite of strong
personal feeling and a well-grounded
fear at the beginning that union on this
point was impossible, such a spirit of
concession was on all sides manifested
that the "impossible" become a fact.
The Conference elected by ballot from
long lists of nominees executive committees of ten and twelve persons, whose
duty it is to select translators for the
various revisions needed. One version
will be in the high classical style, and
When
one in the easy classical style.
completed these will tend to supplant
all existing versions, and will be uniform
for all China. Another revised version
in the Mandarin will be uniform in the
extensive ranges where that dialect prevails, perhaps three-fourths or even
four-fifths of China. Besides this other
committees have in charge particular
vernacular versions, and the romanized
form of the same, such as the Ningpo,
Foochow, Amoy, Swatow, and Canton
colloquial. The great confusion heretofore existing will be corrected and unity
will gradually emerge. Besides this,
competent committees recommended
specific methods of writing for the blind,
and symbols for the deaf and dumb.
The work of the Conference in regartl to
the revised Bible was characterized by
the senior missionary, Dr. Happer, as
"the crowning work of the Conference."
But aside from this steps have been
taken to secure an annotated Bible, which
many feel to be quite as important as a
unified Bible. Brief notes of a strictly
unsectarian character, prepared by a
carefully chosen committee representing
all shades of creed and requiring unanimity in action, will be appended to the
Bible text and offered to the tract
societies for publication. The method
of selecting translators and annotators
was probably the wisest practicable by
means of the executive committees elected by ballot. In the final result, there
is every prospect of full acquiescence.
A committee was chosen for the presentation to the Chinese Government of
a statement in regard to the nature and
aims of Christianity, thanking it forprotection in the past and asking for the
suppression of injurious slanders now
circulated semi officially.
Another committee was chosen with
a view to securing harmonious working
in literary effort, arranging for the business management of such matters in a
much better way than heretofore. A
permanent committee on comity and on
division of the field was appointed which
may do much towards remedying friction by adopting prophylactic measures.
A permanent committee of correspondence has been chosen to serve as a
medium between missionaries in China
during the interval before the next Con-
furence. A committee on opium took
that difficult subject into consideration,
and was made permanent with a view to
continued agitation. Action was taken
recommending the discontinuance of the
sale of "anti-opium" pills containing
morphia. Carefully prepared statistics
show that the number of native communicants has increased since 1877 from
13,035 to 37.287, or more than 286 per
cent. The contributions of the native
Christians only, for 188!) were 536,884.54,
or within $1(13 of a dollar a member for
all the native communicants in the Umpire. There are 520 organised churches,
of which ninety-four are wholly selfsupporting and forty-nine* others partly
so. In the sixty-one hospitals and the
numerous dispensaries without hospitals
were treated in 1889 a total of 348,499
patients. At the close of 18M(J the number of missionaries in China was 1296,
and during that year the increase over
1888 was 172. The China Inland Mission alone now numbers 382 members,
of whom eighty or ninety attended the
Conference. With such a record behind it the Conference was authorized
to lift up its voice and call for 1,000 men
within the next five years, besides a
great increase in the force of lady-workers.
The field was never so open, and
the work never so hopeful. The preliminary stage of work in China is past.
The largest and most important religious
gathering ever held in China makes an
urgent appeal to Christendom for an increase of labor, of laborers and of prayer
for China.
The forty-two societies working in
this great empire are hut regiments of a
common army, and are substantially a
unit against heathenism. Ultimate success is as certain as the promises of
God. Sincerely yours,
Arthur H. Smith.
'
A Craft for Micronesia.—Captain
Matthew Turner is buildingat Benicia— a
small, handy craft for the use of the missionaries in the Mortlock Islands. She
is modeled by Mr. W. F. Herrick especially for sailing among the islands, and
is as strong as wood and copper can
make her. Length, over all, 56 feet;
tonnage, about 50 tons. She will be
commanded by Captain H. F. Worth.
The name will be the Robert W. Logan,
in memory of Rev. Mr. Logan, whose
widow still labors at those islands. If
the boys keep a good lookout they will
see this craft on the bay in about a
month, when she will sail for the islands,
where she is to remain. She will take
letters, papers and parcels to the missionaries.— The Pacific.
Good speech consists in saying all
that is required, and in saying only
what is required.
You and I, toiling for earth, may at
the same time be toiling for heaven, and
every day's work may be a Jacob'a
ladder reaching up nearer to God.
�72
Septmbr, 1890.
THE FRIEND.
THIS T. M. C. A.
HONOLULU, H. L
This page is devoted to the intern i el tl ■■ Honolulu
Young Mens Christian AsiMJcialion, ar.il thi Board ol
Directors are rcsDonsible foi it* contents,
- - -
S. D. Fuller,
Editor.
The General Secretary Mr. S. D. Fuller has been away for the whole month
of August for a much needed vacation.
He passed the greater part of the time
at Makawao, Maui. Owing to the fact
of his absence the material for this page
of The PrIEND has been selected from
various sources.
When Mr. Puller
again assumes full duties, there will be
the usual preparation of editorials and
selections.
How I Became a Prohibitionist.
BY
JOHN
G.
WOOLEY.
In August, 1887, I went to New York
City and wandered up and down the
streets of that great metropolis, with its
ten thousand saloons, a man alone without God, trying to get sober anil keep
sober. I went to bed hungry many a
night. I knew a great many people in
the city but never went near them.
I was winning the fight very well ;
but one morning I got up with that
awful feeling of restlessness that is
called "appetite for drink." I knew I
was to drink that day, yet I made a
struggle. I remember I would look at
my watch and think, "Now it is seven
o'clock; I'll not drink till half-past seven." Then at half-past seven I said,
"Not till eight," and so on through the
weary hours; I spent the forenoon walk
ing up and down from Harlem toward
the Battery and back again, hesitating
at every saloon door, but passing every
one, living desperately half an hour at a
time. Such an expenditure of nervous
energy could have but one ending; I
knew it, but would not yield.
It was nearly noon; I was walking
up Broadway and heard a band of music
coming down. As it came near 1 stood
on the edge of the sidewalk to look ami
to listen. Back of the band there was
a long line of sjilendid carriages with
flags and banners, and in the carriages
were well-dressed, well kept, comfortable looking men. It seemed some del
egation of distinguished visitors. What
was it? The saloon-keepers of New
York and Brooklyn out for a holiday !
If you had been there, you would
have seen nothing hut the band and
carriages and the men; but / could see
such sights as language fails to picture.
You know the way of industrial processions is to carry samples of their
handiwork in their parades, and the
saloon business is an "industry," men
say. In this line there were no samples
carried openly, but I could see chained
the carriage wheels a countless multitude of men shrieking and struggling,
reeling, staggering, stumbling down
Broadway, to celebrate the triumph of
the drink.
Back of these another multitude, more
pitiful—of women, Bad-faced ami heavyhearted, dragging on behind, with little
wailing children clinging to then skirts
or tugging at their barren breasts, and
starving, though 'twas a holiday, and
from there back, the miaeryofthe pageant shaded off into the light laughter of
the tippling boys and thoughtless girls
who laughed at drunkenness and wondered at despair. Farther than the eye
could reach the long procession stretched away through the great city, over
the Harlem river, anil was lust to sight
in the pitying woods of Westchester
county.
I could see at every revolution of the
wheel the idol of some woman's heart
crushed beyond recognition. Broadway
seemed paved with the bodies ol the
hundred thousand men who had died
drunk in America in the year. And the
wheels went crushing over their upturned faces in tin: summer moon. I
could see in the smoke that curled up
from the cigars of the merry-makers,
shreds of burnt food, and books and
clothes from the homes of the poor. I
could see in the clothing that these men
wore, lilver threads, torn from the heads
of Buffering mothers, along with man)'
Colored threads drawn from the dresses
of dispirited ami broken-hearted wives.
I could see my own wile among the followers in the line. I could see my own
children trampled beneath the wheels.
I thought things unutterable! When
the music came I was was about giving
up the struggle—when I turned from
the spectacle, I felt I had grown. My
body was erect, my lips compressed,
my heart linn, and I knew I would not
drink that day; and then and there alone,
though jostled by a thousand men, I
made a new resolve. My own children
might live to be a spectacle in such a
procession to the eyes ol other men.
What should I do? Wait till the juggernaut had passed over them, then
gather up their mangled forma and cany
tlie-in to their mother and say, "Here
are the boys ?"
The thought drove me mad and I
said, "Never another instant of waiting,
but here anil now I join the men, be
they called fanatics or philosophers,
who have the bravery to cry aloud and
spare not, and lo lay their hands upon
the horses' hits and stop the procession,
though they be sneered at and though
they tlie for it."
That's the way I became a ProhibiIn
tionist.
Let us take care how we speak of
those who have fallen on life's field.
Help them up—don't heap scorn upon
them. We did not see the conflict; we
do not know the scars.--The Reformer.
Topics for September.
Sept. 7. Work near at hand. —John
i, 10 ~7.
Sept. 11. Thou knowest me altogether.—l'salm cxx.xix, 1-12.
Sept. 21. Knowing what he ought to
do; but refusing.■-- Mark x, 17-22.
Sept. 28. In earnest but needing instruction.—Acts viii, 20-40.
The duty of doing, not great things,
but what we can, is the very top and
sum of human obligation. One can't
get beyond it; one ought not to stop
this side of it. It means the doing of
everything you can, and chiefly it means
the doing of things that issue out of the
heart toward God and man. It means
the setting aside of ihe self, and laying
out one's best energies in unselfish, not
to be requited, service. It means not
merely occupation, industry, attainment,
but noble industry, occupation, attainment; not merely busy hands, but busy
affections, sympathies, purposes. You
cannot sum its almost limitless significance. -J. P. \V. Hare.
Crokinole is the leading parlor game
at the Association rooms. Any of our
members or friends who have not tried
the game will find it one of interest.
Chess, checkers, etc., can always be had
by asking the Secretary
Sunday
at
or
Janitor.
Watering—Places.—
There is no surplus of piety at wateringplaces. 1 never knew anyone to grow
rapidly in grace at such summer gatherings. It is generally the case that the
Sabbath is more of a carousal than any
other day, and there are Sunday walks
and Sunday rides and Sunday excursions. Fillers and deacons and ministers of religion, who are entirely consistent at home, sometimes when the
Sabbath dawns on them at Niagara Falls
or the White Mountains, take the day
to themselves. If they go to the Church,
it is apt to be what is called a crack sermon, that is, some discourse picked out
of the effusions of the year, as the one
most adapted to excite admiration; and
in those churches, from the way the
ladies hold their fans, you know that
they are not so much impressed with
the heat as with the picturesquenss of
half disclosed features. Four puny
souls stand in the organ loft, and squall
a tune that nobody knows, and worahippera with two thousand dollars
worth of diamonds on the right hand,
drop a cent into the poor-box with the
left, and then the farce is ended. Talma ge.
—
The morals of a nation seldom rise
higher than the virtue of the rulers.
Sin bestarred and epauletted makes crime
respectable, and brings it to canonization. Malarias arise from the swamp
and float upward, but moral distempers
descend from the mountain to the plain.
�THE FRIEND.
Paris and London Missionary Societies on
French Soil in the Pacific.
Rev. F. Y. Cooper of Huahine writes
to the Australian Independent of the
expected withdrawal of the L. M. S.
missionaries from that island, .which
has been occupied by the French from
Tahiti 100 miles distant. The following extracts are of interest.
natives would have had us "spurring" tendency to rapid divergence of type in
them on to warlike deeds, and in every any new species at its earliest period
way countenancing all that they have
said and done in defiance of the French.
And they have long said; "The missionaries are French; they are not with us,
and therefore must be against us." They
point to our advice as proof. They
have no more confidence in us, and
very little respect for us —try as we will
to explain our position from every point
of view. So that from the very first
days of the later French activity leading
up to actual annexation, we have been
in the "black books" of our people—that
is of seven-eighths of the population.
If any are disposed to contrast with
this the successful influence of Messrs.
Doane and Rand on Ponape in securing
the quiet submission of the people to
the Spaniards, it should be .borne in
mind that from the beginning, no resistance was contemplated by the Ponape
people, and arose only after special and
extreme provocation. That provocation
being withdrawn, the missionaries were
able to pacify them.
whilefew and scattered.
At the earliest period of the human
race, for example, various causes, c. g.,
such as that attributed to Cain, may
have sent isolated families into remote
wanderings. So isolated, they would
easily evolve new and very divergent
types of humanity, such as the Kskimo,
the Negro, the Mongol, and the Fuskarian. As soon as its habitat filled up,
each new type would tend to become
permanent through interbreeding of the
progeny.
We can thus see how important a
contribution seems to have been made
by Mr. Gulick to the great subject of
Involution of Species. His latest exposition of his theory is in the American
journal of Science, January, 18110, Article 111.
The raising of the French flag on
these islands changed altogether the
old and free conditions under which the
society had so long carried on its work
here. Had the change been accepted
quietly by the natives, the probability is
that we might have remained here as a
mission for Borne years more; but a
"French atmosphere" is not healthful for
a foreign society to breathe, and especially for a society which seeks to have
If you've any task to do, let me
and use a moral influence over those
whisper, friend, to you, do it. If you've
who have become French subjects, and
anything to say, true and needed, yea or
are sought to be made French in symnay, say it. If you've anything to give,
pathy. And we cannot blame the
that another's joy may live, give it. If
have
the
people
French for seeking to
you've
anything to love, as a blessing
whose lands are annexed to them equalabove,
from
love it. If some hollow
with
French
governly in sympathy
doubt,
creed
though the whole world
you
Rev. John T. Gulick's Views on Evolution.
ment and institutions.
hoot and shout, doubt it. If you know
Notice appeared last year in our col- what torch to light, guiding others
However much the English missionthrough the night, light it. If you've
ary might feel that the spiritual interests umns of Mr. Gulick's deductions on any debt to pay, rest you neither night
of the people called upon him "to be all Evolution from his studies of Oahu land nor day, pay it. If you've any grief to
things to all men," there must eventu- shells. His theory of Divergent Evolu- meet at the loving Father's feet, meet it.
ally he friction between missionaries
If you've any "joy to hold next your
and officials. National jealousy on the tion through Cumulative Segregation heart lest it get cold, hold it. If you're
seems
to
be
considerable
atreceiving
part of the French would naturally give
given light to see what a child of God
rise to it, to say nothing of religious tention. Mr. Alfred Russell Wallace should be, see it. Whether life be bright
animosity, and lament it as we may, we combats it earnestly. Mr. E. Ray Lan- or drear, there's a message sweet and
are bound to acknowledge it, and bow
(Nature, Oct. 10, 1859) as warm- clear whispered down to every ear—
before it. Therein is my explanation kester
it. So also does Mr. Geo. hear it.
ly
supports
of the Lifu trouble some years ago, and
of the Mare trouble just recently. The J. Romanes. To be the object of active
The particular annoyances which beCatholic, or the no-faith-at-all French- controversy between such distinguished fel you this morning; the vexatious
man, cannot bear to have and to see naturalists, may be considered an hon- words which met your ear, and grieved
English influence under theFrench flag,
your spirit; the disappointment which
but I am glad to be in a position to state orable tribute to Mr. Gulick's careful was his appointment for to-day; the
that not all Frenchmen are so animated. work and acute reasoning.
slight but hindering ailments; the presHis theory, as we understand it, is ence
of some who are a "grief of mind"
MR. JONKS, OK MARK,
that wherever species continue for a to you; whatever this day seemeth not
has had no more sincere sympathizers in
grievous, is linked to "the
his trouble than our brethren of the long time to be segregated from all joyous, but
of his goodness," with a
good
pleasure
as
are
the
in
the Achatinellae
Paris Missionary Society in Tahiti. others,
afterward of "peaceful
corresponding
deep
canyons
range,
has
towof
the
Konahuanui
Their Protestant Christianity
fruit,"
the
seed from which, if you
very
ered above national differences, and a natural tendency to variate appears,
only do not choke it, this shall spring
have
sorrowed
all
the
more
with
they
which is not arrested, as it is elsewhere, and ripen.
our Brother Jones because they are
constant interbreeding with other
by
Christian Frenchmen.
Look at the sinner through the eyes
varieties. Thus new species are rapidly
of
your Master, and you will see a very
developed, by means of a simple herediAS MISSIONARIKS WE ARE TO-DAY "REperson from the one you see
different
tary tendency to variate, without the when you look at him through the eyes
JECTED OF THE PEOPLE."
And why? Because we have wisely influence of natural selection. Mr. Gu- of the world. In the one case you will
recognized the inevitable, and advised lick supports this by a large induction of see underneath all the soiled and marred
the natives to accept the challenge facts in the case of the Oahu Achatinellae. exterior a precious immortal soul, for
peaceably. Here we are not in conflict Such a theory, after it once commands whom Christ died. In the other you
will see only a miserable worthless
with the French, but our own people
are in conflict with us. They profess attention, necessarily disturbs the natur- wretch—a tramp.—y. H. Hoadley.
not to understand our position, and are alists of the natural selection school of
Do not wajt for extraordinary oppormore than angry—positively hostile— Evolution, although their theory does
because we have held aloof from all not exclude his. This theory would tunities Tor good actions, but make use
their schemes of active opposition. The help to support the theory of a special of common situations.
�THE FRIEND.
Selections.
Work like a man; but don't be worked
to death.
A.proud heart and a lofty mount..in are
always barren.
Spend less nervous energy each day
than you make.
We may be as good as we please, if we
please to be good.
Thou art ignorant indeed, if thou
knowest not thyself.
When a new book comes out, I read
an old one.—Rogers.
The only way of setting the will free
is to purge it of wilfulness.
When the law of God is in our hearts,
our duty will be our delight.
Every accepted prayer is not immediately an answered prayer.
He lives long that lives well, but time
misspent is not lived, but lost.
The greatest happiness we can feel in
life is that of comforting others.
Through the wide world he only is
alone who lives not for another.
Putting square pegs into round holes
ruins both the peg and the hole.
Work for thy character until it be renowned, then it will work for thee.
A man who is not ashamed of himself
need not be ashamed of his early condition.
Hear both sides and all shall be clear;
hear one and you still may be in the
dark.
How much better is the love that is
ready to die than the zeal that is ready
to kill.
Honor is a precious stone, the price
of which is amazingly lessened by the
least flaw.
The trouble with a man covering up
his tracks is that he makes new ones in
doing it.
The commonest round of labor may
be beautiful with fidelity, cheerfulness,
and love.
The tears of earth are the crystals of
heaven. Earthly subtraction is heavenly addition.
Life would get nauseating if it were
all honey; its spiked nettles are part of
our discipline.
Familiarity does not breed contempt
except of contemptible things or in contemptible people.
If the young man knew, if the old
man could, there is nothing but would
—
All who have been great and good
without Christianity, would have been
much greater and better with it.
I have had many things in my hands,
and have lost them all: but whatever I
have been able to place in God's, I still
possess. Luther.
A thing which does not appear wrong
of itself shows its true character when
brought to the judgment of God and the
knowledge of Jesus Cheiat.—Bengel.
Brave quiet is the thing for thee,
Chiding thy scrupulous ferns
Learn to be real from the thought
Of the eternal years.
P. \V. Palier.
Scriptural repentence is that deep and
radical change whereby a sinner turns
from the idols of sin and self unto God.
and devotes every movement of the inner
and outer man, to the captivity of his
obedience.
When time, with iron-shod feet, steps
on a handsome face, the hoof-marks remain: it is silly to try to hide them.
But all the passage ofyears cannot take
out of your face benignity, kindness,
compassion, and faith.
So far from subtracting from one's
vitality, religion is a glorious addition to
it. Other things being equal, a man
will lift more pounds, walk more miles.
and live more years with religion than
without it.
The world is a looking-glass and gives
back to every man the reflection of his
face. Frown at it, it will in turn
look sourly upon you; laugh at it and
with it, and it is a jolly companion.—
Thackeray.
I want an expert to handle this job.
Willingness to do won't do, can't do, this!
Four experts at moving Chickerings will
send careering upstairs a concert-grand,
that fourteen muffs couldn't get through
the first doorway without carrying away
both jambs.
Bestow thy youth so thou mayest
have comfort to remember it, when it
hath fors.iken thee, and not sigh and
grieve at the account thereof. Use it
as the spring time which soon departeth,
and wherein thou oughtest to plant and
sow all provisions for a long and happy
life.— Raleigh.
Confronted with Christ's kingdom,
in antagonism to it eternal and implacable, is another kingdom, compact, arrogant, aggressive, sustamed by forces
most formidable, because they represent
all that is hostile in human depravity,
all that is consolidating in affinity for
evil and hatred for what is good.—M.
D. Hoge.
—
be done.- Italian Proverb.
Happiness is a perfume which one
cannot shed over another without a few
"DEA VER SALOON,
drops falling on one's self.
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Volume 48.
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73
The Friend.
Nu.MHK.R 10.
-
Spain, ami this through the transformThk ;• kikni) is published tha ssfri <Li\ oi each month, ai Ah, here is thy secret of failure and shame.
Mi iiohilu; II I, Su■■*-« ription rate Two Dot l. \ks PM Thy rise ami thy progress, thy glory ami lame,
influence of Protestantism, with its
ing
ft,
YEAR INVAKIAItI.Y IN AI'VAM
Went out like the meteor dailkna and swilt.
powerful Gospel light.
All com ii auii icat ioti s and letters coiinc. led villi t' c literary And far down the stream of oblivion now drift.
department oi the paper, Booki and Magaiine* lor ke
It is hoped in time, to build up in
view and
shooid be ad Inaaao "Uitv. 5. E. For (iod, who endowed thee with blessings sub
this city, if (iod prosper the work, a
RIBHOf, Honolulu, 11. I."
lime,
Business letters should l»e addressed "T. G. Thio m, And in thy fair land rang the first hours of lime, strong and active church of Protestant
Honolulu, 11. I.
Wln.r goodness and mercy toward man unsur- Portuguese. And it is hoped through
passed,
their piety and enlightenment, that the
borders have watched through the centuries
Ki.itor. Thy passed,
larger body of their countrymen, who
Demanded thy tithes, and with brass thou didst will probably remain in their ancient
CONTENTS.
hold
church, will become largely emancipated
FAGI
Ip hands, that should only have Ottered pun from their old superstitions, and have
I'ersia (a Poem)
If
gold I
T:>
The Fortttgneae Mission
(heir souls opened to the sweet and
.1 No love or obedience, reverence or tears,
The Pon. Pc I roubles
fn.na
KajEela
Utter
whose patience had crowned count- blessed love of the Lord Jesus, of which
Him
Repaid
Jamas
I
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Work among the Portttguaaic
less years.
tlicy now know so little. That they
Work among tin* Japanese
76
7$
shall, even when kneeling to images of
How Our (Ir. ndfathars gol I >oi lored
(iod that His meres endureth for aye,
Praise
Q
I'olitiial Affairs
saints, wholly cease from any trust toPergonal Items
1% That love and forgiveness are waiting on high,
i;
School item.-.
Praise Him foi tin-rift in the long heathen night,
<
idolatry
73 That shows the first glimmer of dawn's pearly wards the image itself—a crass
\V. L. (Jrt-tn on Dan i Volcanoes
Record
of
Event*
78
Catholic
in
purely
Monthly
BO
Common
countries.
Marine |ourn.il
<T!>s Givelight.
thanks for the watchmen who faithfully That the}- shall, if not lessen their misHawaiian Hoard
SB
Y. M. C. A
stand
guided devotion to Mary, yet be led to a
A vi i
Report of Convention Committee
And wrestle for souls in that long darkened land, rich and joyful personal trust in the Son,
Memorial of Mi-s Shattuclc
" All prayerfully
speed their great wi irk,till high daj whom
Mariolatry has hidden from
Discloses a nation redeemed in Gods way.
Persia.
is also to be expected that a
them.
It
A nation awake to its duties and trust.
fruitful knowledge of the Holy Script[A Monthly Concrii pa.,...- read at C I I hurcb.]
Whose future aspiring, Iohl; lis.-n from dust,
Will trace midst the powers that highest rank ures, in which they are now almost
Oh land of the east, whose broad valleys and
totally lacking, will become diffused
hold.
plains
Thy atortky mmii', Persia, in Letters of gold.
among this people. The great majority
The sun richly tints ere meridian attains,
F.. L. Dili im.iiam.
may still remain "good Catholics"—
Oh country, so famous in story and song,
Whose past covers centuries many and long,—
but they will become more enlightened
The
Mission.
Portuguese
Oh nation, rich dowered by God with large gifts
Catholics, and so, better men and woOf wealth and vast power, break silence and lift
men, and better citizens.
with
deeply-felt
gratiwelcome,
We
The veil that conceals the grand march thou hast
What is to be the future of the Roman
made.
tude, the arrival of Messrs Snares and
Since first at thy feet these great honors were laid.
to engage permanently in the Catholic chinches, is hidden from us.
Batista,
The tapestry drawn, with dismay we behold
The immense progress in enlightenment
Great darkness and gloom thy long past close work of instructing their Portuguese which is attending those churches in
enfold;
countrymen in the right way of the Protestant lands, gives hope that they
What meaneth this desert, this wilderness drear,
Lord. The hearts of Protestant Christ- may through complete reform, inherit a
(iod
creation
world
her.•?
at
When
the
cradled
Have suns failed to shine, have the dews ceased ians in Hawaii have long been in great continued existence, although the cento fall.
must
concern for the spiritual needs of this tral false authority of the Papacy
Have winds wafted grim desolation o'er all?
melt away.
In the meantime, this
Have treasures entrusted thy mountains and seas important and interesting portion of our
chinch is a bulwark of order and moral
Lain folded in napkins, thy long sloth to please ?
people. We feel most hopeful that control over vast multitudes, which is
With richness thy hills and thy valleys abound,
those needs are now in the way of being not lightly to be assailed. As said above,
Thy plains bare and sterile of value are found,
Thy rivers and seas yield rare jewels to shine
efficiently attended to. Most happily as the work which Protestantism intelligently aims at, among the adherents of
In settings the choicest skilled art can combine.
it would seem, these excellent brethren
Thy vintage, thy orchards, no land can excel,
Rome, is not to destroy, but to purify
With plenty each harvest right royal might are accompanied by Rev. Mr. Pines, the
and build up. We would give them the
swell,
The germs of rich growth and achievement are aiile and experienced pastor of the Poi pure (iospel of theLord and His apostles.
there,—
tuguese Church in Springfield, 111., who
This new mission work will be very
Thy rank midst the nations, oh l'ersia, is
to survey the field of labor, and give dear to the hearts of our Christian peois
where ? !
counsel as to the work, biding to initi- ple. It is perhaps known that the Low
The people who thronged thee long centuries ago
ate it.
Countries shared in the peojiling of
o'citluow;
A nation became that was hard to
We would desire it to be understood Madeira and the Azores, and that they
In letters and laws, a-, in arms, they were strong,
Their conquests are treasured in hist'tv and song. that this work has not been undertaken are thus largely of our own Northern
Thy rank midst all nations was Jirst then by with views hostile to the Roman Catho European blood- —brothers in closer relaright,
lie Chinch. It is not desired or hoped tion than others bete. The hands of our
But glories and honors well won, took their flight,
And conquering tribes tilled the land with their to extirpate the influence of that church Christian people are full of work. The
over the Portuguese people. It is hoped needs of residents of many nationalities
hordes,
And rule and religion enforced with sharp swords. to reform and enlighten that church press hard upon us. Hut for no work
Not "sword of the spirit," but spirit of sword
among the Portuguese, just as the Rois there call for so much loving labor
Has swayed thee for ages, and precious blood man Catholic Church in England and and eainest prayer as for these our
poured
the United States has becojne an in Portuguese brothers; and no other work,
On altars of faith blind devoti in raised high.
Whose followers were known by their wild battle lightened and progressive church, vastly as we believe, will be more fruitful of
cry.
different from its condition in Italy and salvation to souls.
s.
B, BISHOP,
,
—
�October. 1890.
THE FRIEND.
74
The Ponape Troubles.
Ponape, July 14, IH9O.
Dear Mrs. Cooke,
* * * \A/e are in great trouble
here. The natives have broken out
again on the Spaniards, and killed a
Lieutenant and two corporals, and about
thirty Manila men, at our place at Ova.
They came
to Ova May 17, and asked
for a place to build. The hill clo;>e by
our school was given them, and they
started to clear the place, and two weeks
after, two priests came and wanted a
place to build on, and no other place
but the Doane's place close by the
church would suit them. They started
to build their church about four yards
from our church door. Of course we
complained to the Governor about it,
but they said that that was the only
healthy place. So the Governor wrote
and told us that they could not have it
moved as that was the only healthy
place. We could not do or say anything more.
June 25th, early in the morning we
were awakened with the noise of shouting and shooting. The Lieutenant and
his men had just started to their work,
and the natives rushed on them and killed them, a few escaping into the woods,
and the natives hunting them down
like pigs. They not having any arms
could not do anything. They left all
their arms in the house they were living
in, and the natives took them all.
When we first heard the noise, Nanpei
ran down the hill just in time to save
the two priests. He brought them up
to our house, and he and his wife saved
five Manila men, and a chief saved
another, and we kept them all in our
house two days and two nights. Those
We did
were nights of anxiety for
not know what minute they would break
in and kill them. Our own lives were
in danger too, because they were angry
with Nanpei for saving them. The
second night Nanpei and Mr. Bowker
took them quietly from the house down
to the shore and out to the reef where
the man-of-war was, and they got safely
on board. When the news reached the
Governor, he sent four armed boats, but
they were driven back by the natives,
killing two and wounding nine. No
Ponapeans got hurt. About five o'clock,
the same day, the man-of-war came, and
as she was going in the passage, she
got on the reef, and they did not get
her off till Sunday night. (She got on
Wednesday evening). The man-of-war
getting on the reef saved a light and the
lives of the people we had in the house,
and perhaps our own lives too. Now
they are going to send to Manila for
help. In about four weeks they will
have four men-of-war down here. Then
they will shell the whole of Matelenim.
Poor, poor Ponape will suffer now for
their foolish deed.
Our work is broken up and we will
have to leave the place till it is quiet
again. The Governor sent word to all
that did not have anything to do with
the fight to leave or he would not be responsible for their lives. We are going
to Nanpei's place at Kiti to live till the
.S7<ir comes. I hope she is about read}
to leave Honolulu now. We will begin
to look for her the end of August.
The Governor has been very kind to
us. He offered us a house to stay in
and to protect us. We will be safe at
Kiti unless the whole island breaks out.
The Kiti tribe is quiet now. The Spanish have a station there with about forty
men and two priests, and they are quite
friendly to them. We do not know the
real cause of the tight. A great many
blame us for it on account ot our not
wanting their church near ours, but it is
not true. The Ova people did not start
the light, but now they have all joined.
The second day after the light I left
Ova with ten girls and have been staying here with a friend. I went back
once to see Miss Palmer and to plan
about going to Kiti. We want to keep
the girls with us if possible.
Tell Grace not to be anxious about us.
The natives say they will not kill any of
us. * * With love to you all.
Li iv M. Coir..
(Post-marked Manila, Aug. 11.)
Letter from Rev. James Kekela of Hivaoa,
Marquesas Is.
[By Tropit Bird, arrived at San bran
cisco Sept. 19. the following letter was
received from Mr. Kekela, then on the
island of 'Tahiti.'
Papeete, August 6th, 1890.
Rev. C. M. Hyde:
Great love to you, your wife and your
children. There has been a long interval in our correspondence. We Hawaiian missionaries in the Marquesas are
all well, except Mrs. S. Kauwealoha,
who has been invalid and feeble for the
past four months, but is now somewhat
better ; I saw them at L'apon the first
week in July.
I am just now here at Papeete, having
come to take home my youngest daughter, to be a teacher of French at Hivaoa.
She has spent four years in Tahiti, and
has become fitted to teach in the French
language, having been approved by the
inspectors of the French government in
Tahiti.
In the latter part of June I left Puamau for Nuuhiwa, but finding the vessel had gone to 'Tahiti, I made a friendly visit of a week to the S. Kauwealoha
folks at Uapou, then returned to Taiohae, Nuuhiwa, to await the vessel from
California. We sailed from Taiohae
July 29, reaching Papeete August 2d. I
spent a few days here, waiting for passage to Nuuhiwa.
I have associated with the French
Protestant.missionaries of Pepeete, Mr.
Verenie and wife. He is pastor of the
native people, who have a fine house of
worship. He gave me his pulpit on the
Sabbath, and the people rejoiced to bear
of God's work in the Marquesas, in Hawaii, and in M'cronesia.
These Society Islands were the first
to hear the Gospel of Jesus the early
teachers are all deceased, and their successors have returned to England, or
gone on to Rarotonga, Samoa, Fiji,
Solomon's and Papua. The elder people remember the labors of the early
missionaries from England. They are
well versed in the Bible, to which they
devote great attention.
There are here some Protestant French
missionaries, Mr. Verenie and wife, and
Mr. C. Vienot and wife, in whose family
my daughter lives, three single ladies
being the Protestant teachers. There
is also here a Catholic school which
some attend.
Tahiti and Moorea have long been in
French jiossession, as well as the P.oimotu and Marquesas groups. In
fighting began between the people of
Raiatea and the French war-ships, since
which time till now the French ships
have stood waiting, without actual firing
between the ships and the natives.
Last July, the French attacked Huahine, and defeated the natives, raising
the French flag. Borabors submitted
to French occujiation without resistance.
In a short time, Raiatea will have accepted the French tlag. 'The French
ships are in great force.
A great French ship with the Admiral
is now here, 12 days from Honolulu,
having arrived about July 30th. The
French ship Champlain is also here with
the war news from Raiatea, Huahine
and Borahora.
In the Marquesas, the Lord's work
has not progressed as unobstructed!)' as
the laborers desire. That all the people
might turn to Christ, is the good our
hearts desire. He are teaching the people with such ability as the Lord hestows upon us. Great darkness and
soul-night of sin enshroud the people of
the land. The Marquesas Is. are under
French rulers, a French governor, judge,
and tax-collector, with French police on
the different islands. Some of their doings are good, others not so. 'They make
roads, and urge the parents to send then
children to school and feed them. 'They
live with the Tahitian women without
marriage ; so also at Nuuhiwa while in
office there. Then returning to Tahiti
or to France, they fling away these women ; and the ignorant natives observe
these doings of enlightened men from
Christian lands.
Still we indulge no doubt or sloth in
the work of our Lord Jesus. Our minds
are hopeful, with the Prayer, "Thy kingdom come, and thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven." Give my love to
your students in the Institute, to Rev.
L. Smith's household, and the Christian
friends in Honolulu, to Mr. Parker, his
mother and his sisters. Kaoha nui otou
a pao.
(Great love to you all.J Piay
;
�Volume IR, No. 10.]
for us to the Lord that His work may
triumph in these Islands of the Marquesas. It is I, your fellow-laborer.
J. Kf.kf.i.a.
It appears that early in August, a
severe conflict took place between the
French forces and the natives on Raia
tea, over one hundred of the latter being
slain.
Work Among the Portuguese.
It will be remembered by our older
leaders, that under the labors of Dr.
Kalley, a Scotch physician resident at
Madeira, many of the Portuguese on
THE FRIEND.
children, it has come to be associated
with such services. A little expense in
fitting it up, will make it suitable for the
first meetings, though ultimately it is
hoped to build a suitable Chapel with
adjacent rooms for reading, library,
schools, lectures, etc.
'There were about 70 resident Portuguese present at the preaching service
at the Armory last Sunday morning,
about 80 in the afternoon. The Scripture lessons, read by the whole congregation, and the hymns sung congrcgationally also, were printed on programmes for the occasion. 'The hymn
books, ordered from Portugal, were out
of print, but are expected to arrive in the
next steamer. The wink has begun
most auspiciously and we bespeak for it
the sympathies and prayers of all interested in the social improvement and development of our PortUgi ese citizens.
It is proposed to have a pubticreception
when the house shall have been put in
order, lilted, and furnished.
Special
donations for this will be thakfully received by the 'Treasurer, W. W. Hall, or
the Secretary. Rev. 0. P. Fmcrson.
75
ing the state of his nerves. He remained
wakeful for forty-eight hours, bathed in
sweat and constantly laboring to better
his condition. At this stage of his sickness the case was considered almost
hopeless by all that saw him. He was
now taken out of bed, laid upon the floor,
and a large bucket of cold water poured
upon his head and body, by which a
powerful shock was given to the system.
He was now laid in bed, and cloths
wet in salt water were applied to
his head to abate the heat. These
measures did not produce immediate
good. About a pint and a half of blood
was taken from the temporal artery. It
was my object to saturate the system
with calomel. A blister was also applied
to the patient's leg. After having gone
about three days and nights without
sleep, and being nearly exhausted, he
began to doze a little. He still had
frequent inclinations to vomit. I then
gave a gentle emetic, which did not
serve to settle his stomach in the least.
His mouth became sore from the use of
calomel, but nothing seemed to reconcile
his stomach until I applied a large blister over the region of the liver. After
this had raised, his efforts to vomit completely subsided, and did not return for
some time. He now could take nourishment. His mouth was very sore, but
his skin was not so yellow as formerly.
I still continued the calomel, though in
less doses. I was confident that my
patient was convalescent, although the
family was unwilling to admit that he
was any better.
He now began to complain of ringing in the ears, and a difficulty of hearing. About this time a
slight cough came on, which lasted
several days. About the fourteenth day
of his disease his tongue became clean
and his complexion clear. Still he was
extremely debilitated, and could not sit
up only for a very brief time without
fainting. His month was very sore and
troublesome, and I discontinued the use
of calomel. Directed him to use cordials, clove water, bitter wine, with a little
bark. He drank a few bottles of Congress water, and took a good supply of
suitable food, for which he had a pretty
gooil appetite. His deafness, cough,
and delirium wore off in the same gradual manner in which his strength returned. In less than four weeks he was
able to ride about, and so he went on to
full recovery.
that island renounced Catholicism. In
consequence ol the mob violence aroused
against them, some eight hundred left
their homes about 1816, voluntary exiles
loi conscience sake. A large bod}- of
them were invited to Jacksonville, Illinois. In the Portuguese colon}' thus
established, and in Springfield, an adjacent city, two Churches (Presbyterian),
have been formed, and worship in the
Portuguese language maintained. Hut
Work Among the Japanese.
the people are gradually being Americanized, and the children of this genera
Rev. Mi. Fisher has returned from
lion wish to drop the use of the Portu- San Francisco bringing three new workguese language. But there is a large
number, who still maintain worship m ers for the Japanese Mission, to take
Key. Mr, Mataui, who has
PurtUgi i se, and probably will do so, as the places of
long as they enjoy the ministrations of gone to the Indianola School, and Rev.
two pastors, Rev. R. Luddington and Mr. Hasugawa, soon to have to proseKey. F. X. Fires.
cute his studies in Drew Seminar,-.
Key. Mr. Pires has accepted an inviRev.
Hilo. finds the work
tation from the Hawaiian Board lo in- on Jiro Okabe, at
his hands developing beyond the
augurate Evangelistic work among the
ability of himself and two assistants to
Portuguese in the Hawaiian Islands.
He has been voted three months' leave manage. It is hoped soon to secure a
third assistant for him. Honoinu is
ol absence by his CI u eh, and arrived
now
an out station with an assistant
in
Honolulu Sept. l'.ti. With him
resident there. Other portions of the
have come two other Portuguese, en- field
as soon as workers
gaged by Dr. Hyde by authority from are will be occupied
secured. 'The different plantations
the Hawaiian Board, tor permanent
show a most commendable readiness to
wmk. One of them is Robert K. Bapa Social Hall for their Japanese
provide
tists, a young man, who had begun his
studies for the gospel ministry and had employees, where the Japanese evangelist can have his home, and keep open a
spent two years in Illinois College.
room available also for gospel
The other, Mr. A. Y. Soares, has been reading
s.
servica
lor two years S. S. Superintendent of
the Portuguese Church in Springfield.
How Our Grandfathers got Doctored.
Mr. Snares' wife and child have come
with him. 'The Hawaiian Board, with
I 1n,... .li.- fournalofa Lwding Physician.]
of
C.
donaMr. P.
part
March 24, lK2.'i, called to see a man
Jones' generous
tion, has bought a house for them on o( about forty-five years of age, of natMiller street, on the Ewa side of the urally good constitution. He had passed
REMARKS.
CMieen's Hospital grounds, a short dis- a restless night in consequence of some
In reviewing the above case, it is prettance mauha from Punchbowl street. nervous affection and spontaneous vomMrs. Soares' uncle, Mr. Pefeira, and his iting. Pulse frequent, but not tense; ty evident that mercury was the princifamily, have also come at their own ex- tongue and skin yellow. I gave him an pal remedy in the cure of the general
pense, to assist in whatever way they emetic. 'This did not calm his stomach or constitutional affection. Bleeding
can in this evangelistic work.
entirely, for he continued to vomit for and the cold water no doubt were instruTraver meetings in private houses two or three days, discharging a vast .mental in destroying the fever, and favorwere begun at once, and have been well quantity of bilious matter. I put him ing the specific effects of.the calomel.
attended. 'The Armory was secured for under a course of mercury, and was de- After the violence of the disease had
public religious services. As the place termined to follow it until it should pro- subsided, I am confident the • patient
where Mr. Dillingham, Mr. A. F. Cooke, duce its specific effects. The patient would have sunk from debility, had it
and others have, for two years, carried likewise was bled. Opium was found not have been for the well-timed use of
on a Sunday School for Portuguese | ineffectual in procuring sleep and calm- cordials.
�76
Political Affairs.
In our last issue, we made some statements about the King's request to the
Legislature to call a Convention to make
a new Constitution. Our statements
were unsatisfactory to the EVENING
Bulletin, which is nowtheregular organ
of the National Reform Party. As, after
the habit of that paper, its animadversions were only in general terms, carefully abstaining from specific instances, we
do not know wherein our offense consisted. Since then, the Special Committee of the House upon that measure
have brought in a very full and elaborate
Several of
report upon the subject.
this Committee are members of the
National Reform Party, some of whom
compose the majority signing the report,
and the rest of whom, with one exception, are understood to be in accord with
the general conclusions of the Report.
It is a somewhat elaborate, and we
think, a very able document. Some of
its positions and statements so precisely
confirm those of our September article,
that we have printed extended extracts
from the Report, which must carry with
it very great weight of authority. Our
prediction is substantiated, that while
the Legislature may favor some amendments to the Constitution, they will certainly not order an unlawful Convention
to do the work.
Our friends abroad may well congratulate us on this evidence of stability
and good principle being in ascendency
in Hawaiian affairs.
As we go to press, it has become quiteclear that the sense of the House is
wholly against the proposed Convention.
Even the King is said to have become
alarmed at so democratic a measure.
His own royal prerogatives might be no
more safe than any of our rights and
privileges in the hands of such an irres-
ponsible Convention.
We deeply regret to hear of the very
serious illness of the venerable Mrs.
Clarissa Armstrong, now in her eightyfifth year. Some four months since,
she was thrown from a carriage at Santa
Clara, and has not recovered from the
effects of the accident. She was lately
removed to her home in San Jose, but
continues to decline in strength. We
learn.that there is still another survivor
besides Mrs. Armstrong of the Averick
reinforcement of 1832, Mrs. Spaulding,
who returned home a widow, about 1836.
THE FRIEND.
Rev. C. M. Hyde, D.D., returned to
Honolulu on the 19th ult., per Australia, apparently improved by his touring.
His labors have, however, been arduous,
and the nervous strain severe, in constantly writing to, or interviewing a very
large number of persons, in reference to
their possible suitableness or willingness
to engage in various departments of religious or educational work here. Some
workers he secured, who have accompanied him to'the field. Others with
whom he has conferred, may yet determine to come. Those who have come
to engage in Christian work for the Portuguese, have elsewhere been named.
Mr. F, A. Hoamer has come to be President of Oahu College, and Mr. J. ().
Woods as Assistant. We greatly regret
that no one has yet I een found to assist
Dr. Hyde himself in the work of the N.
P. Mission Institute. Of all men, Dr.
Hyde is himself the one we could least
afford to have breaking down from overwork.
October. 1890.
The Kawaiahao Female Seminary
has begun the new school year with 111
pupils. One of the most valued and experienced of the teachers, Miss Hopper,
left on the Australia last week, called
home by family necessities. The force
of teachers is one of unusual ability and
experience.
Kamehameha Boys' School begins
its third year with 120 pupils occupying
its dormitories. Mr. Oleson has two
lady and five male assistants.
There arj also fifty-three young boys
in the Preparatory School under the
charge of Miss Malone and three lady
assistants.
We congratulate the Hon. C. R.
Bishop and the whole Hawaiian people
on the rapid growth and success of these
noble schools, which has been such as
befits their munificent endowment, and
the
wise and able management.
Rev. T. L. Gulick, of Paia Church,
on Maui, has served as Acting PresiKauai Industrial School.
dent of Oahu College, pending the arriThis new Industrial School is about
val of Pres. Hosmer. Mr. Gulick has
tilled the pulpit, for the last two Sab- to be opened. The trustees have erectbaths of Dr. Beckwith's vacation. We ed a commodious three-story building
have listened with great satisfaction, tohis for the boys' school and secured an able
thoughtful, practical, earnest discourses.
teachers.
On the evening of the 21st, Mr. Gulick corps of
Mr.
K.
W. Andrews is.well-known to
gave some account of the Gospel in
Spain, and of personal experience there the community, and the trustees are to
as a Missionary to the Catholics. Many be congratulated in securing so accomincidents of the deepest interest were plished and able a principal. Mrs. M.
narrated.
S. Andrews, the matron and instructMr. Frank W. Damon.—A telegram or in mathematics, is a teacher of
of the 19th Sept., from Dr. Foster, at large experience. She taught for several years at the Makawao Female Semthe head of the Clifton .Springs Sanitariinary with marked success.
um, to Dr. Fisher, at San Francisco,
Miss M. Kenwill has for a number of
when about to embark for Honolulu, re- yean been associated with Gen. S. C.
ports Mr. Damon's health as much Armstrong, as the trusted vice-principal
and teacher, at Hampton, Virginia.
more improved than had been anticiMr. Chas. H. Speer is a young, enthupated a fortnight before. The prospect siastic and accomplished teacher from
was every way good for a steady and Washington University, St. Louis.
The location of this new school is
complete recovery to health. We trust
favorable, and Kauai is to be conmost
dear
brother
our
may, at no distant day,
gratulated upon the establishment of the
be enabled to resume his important
school.—P. C. Advertiser.
work among the Chinese.
The Girls' Industrial Home, whose
The U. S. Minister Resident at the
was anticipated in our last issue,
opening
Hawaiian Court, has been promoted to
has
had
more applications than could be
to the status of Envoy lixtraordinary
Fight girls are now inmatesand Minister Plenipotentiary. The pres- granted.
ent esteemed incumbent Hon. John L. Miss Margaret Flaxman has been tern'
Stevens, has presented his credentials at porarily employed to assist her sister,
Court, and has received recognition in Mrs. Stratford, the Principal.
his new capacity.
The Honolulu Rainfall from July 1,
Prof W. T. Brigham has called attention to the need of protecting the 1889, to June 30th, 1890, averaged 49
in the city, and reached 135 inchglorious tropical forest foliage on the inches
es in upper Nuuanu Valley.
Hilo
new Volcano road from the firewood reached 163 inches. The last half year
collectors who are ravaging its beauty. was an unusually wet season.
�Volume 48, No. 10.]
"Characteristics The combination of the six ten-inch
of Volcanoes," by W. L. Green,
Artesian wells at Honouliuli has gone
Honolulu, 1890.
into full action. Ewa Plantation began
This pamphlet of 15 pages is devoted planting the new 650 acres Sept. 15th.
to indicating some points in which this The big pump began working, and one
Notice of Prof. Jas. A. Dana's
eminent specialist on Hawaiian volcanoes differs from the views of Prof.
Dana's great work. Without questioning the general high authority of the
latter, we still believe that Mr. Green's
vastly superior opportunity for study of
our volcanoes entitles him to speak
with great weight, even in opposition to
a geologist of the first rank. Without
doubt each of these writers has something to learn from the other. Mr.
Green seems to us justified in regarding
Dr. Dana as having misconstrued his
expressions as to vapors appearing in
great amounts over masses of hot lava.
Our own careful observation certifies
Mr. Green's explanation to be the correct
one, in opposition to Dr. Dana, of the
cause of the violentexplosions from under
the overhanging borders of lava lakes.
The lava was visibly flowing towards
those points, and plunging down into
them, carrying air with it, which becoming superheated, burst back with furious
explosions. President Merritt and Mr.
J. S. Emerson, who were present, agreed
that the movement of the lava was as
stated above.
We, nevertheless, confess to being
stronly impressed by Dr. Dana's arguments in favor of more efficiency of
steam in volcanic action than Mr. Green
would admit. The uniform and minute
distribution of the vesicles does seem to
imply a previous molecular union of the
water with the lava such as could have
taken place only in the depths of the
lava column. On the whole there seems
to be abundance of room for further
study and speculation on that great and
fascinating subject, which has been so
nobly elucidated by both Prof. Dana
and Mr. Green.
We hope to make further notice of
Prof. Dana's work, after longer examination.
The N. P. M. Institute.
Dr. Hyde was obliged to leave on his
mission to the States before the Institute
premises had been put in order. Much
yet remains to be done in filling and
laying out the grounds in front. Contributions of plants and shrubs are solicited, as also furniture for the rooms
and clothing for the students. Rugs,
pictures, bureaus, lamps are specially
needed for furnishing the rooms: chairs,
tables, and bedsteads will not come
amiss, as new students are beginning to
come in, for whom special arrangements
must be made. The Institute will open
for the work of the new year October 6.
77
THE FRIEND.
well after another was connected with
it. In a few days, an enormous stream
was pouring out upon the upland from
the six wells. The piston of the Blake
pump is 36-in. diameter, with 36-in.
stroke, with about 35 strokes in a minute. We believe that it lifts ten million
gallons in 21 hours. The height raised
is about 35 feet. The night pumping
goes into a storage reservoir of large
capacity, whose contents will be distributed in the day-time. The pumping
is quite a spectacle, and attracts many
visitors from the city, who run down
and back by train in three bonis. 'The
plantation are cutting their seventy-live
acre field of seed cane, running it two
miles by railway, and distributing ii by
branch tracks all over the new fields.
The planting is a huge job, as will be
constant irrigation and weeding f the
whole. A pair of massive ploughing
engines are being set up for preparing
new and larger fields for the crop of
'92-3.
We hear of similar extensive operations at the new Kahukti Plantation,
l'lantation has especial interThe
est in being as it were, through its close
vicinity, one of the great sights of Honolulu. Who imagined, a year and a
half ago, that such a river would be
flooding over that dry, unsightly plain 3
We congratulate Mr. Dillingham on this
conspicuous fruit of his Land and Kailway enterprise.
Gen. J. F. li. Marshall and lady are
once more settled at home at Kendal
Green, Mass., after five months in Hawaii and several months touring between
Mexico and Alaska, all the time enjoying excellent health. Mrs. M. has been
especially exempted from her customary
attacks of malaria, contracted in the
Pamunkey swamps during her Sanitary
Commission labors in the war. "It
has been," Gen. M. writes, "a delightful and a blessed experience to us both,
the memory of which will give us pleasure the rest of mil days.''
The
removal of Dr.
J.
H. Kimball
from the Presidency of the Board of
Health is
a matter of
very geneaal regret.
sympathetic towards
the natives, and much liked by the common people.
He was efficient,
Good thoughts are blessed guests.
The nurse of full grown souls is solitude.
Be very tolerant of others' faults, but
not of your own.
The circumference cannot be small
of which God i-i the center.
Religion's aim is to ennoble you rather than to give you peace.
Secret and refined sins are as dangerous as open and gross ones.
Much of the charity that begins at
home is too feeble to go a-visiting.
lie who is most slow in making a
promise is the most faithful in the performance ot it.
Here come the moments that cannot
be had again. Arise and live those
moments holily.
The Lunalilo Home reports the aver'The daily round of duty is full of proage number of its aged inmates during bation and discipline; it trains the will,
the past year to have been 10.86. heart and conscience.
Deaths 15. The valuation of the LunaMonthly Record of Events.
lilo Estate had increased from $152,000
to $176,000.
Sept. I. An attack in the House on
Board of Health in behalf of Dr.
the
One of the best things we have to
Lutz and Sister Rose Gertrude.
chronicle is the defeat of the country
2nd.—Birthday of the heir apparent.—
Saloon bill.
Hon. J. Y. Homer has Luau by Liliuokalani Fducational Sodone manful work against it.
ciety at Waikiki.
Jrd. A pamphlet entitled "The Third
New Sailor's Home.-Ladies of five Warning Voice," appears, purporting to
nationalities form a Committee, who be written by R. iloapili Baker, and
advertise a Fair for November 9th, the creating a certain sort of sensation as a
literature.--House warm over
proceeds to be applied to fitting up the gem of to
proposed Oahu Railway.
subsidy
new Sailor's Home.
4th. —L. A. Thurston, Ex-Minister of
Interior, petitions the Legislature to be
The Hampton Jubilee Singers were heard in reply to charges made against
having a grand success at Cape Colony, his official conduct by the Finance Comlast June, —their first visit to the conti- mittee. A hot debate thereon.— Brillinent of their ancestors.
ant wedding at Waikiki, Afong residence.
sth. L. A. Thurston begins a vigorWe sorrow with our dear brother Rev. ous showing-up of the lately revived
Stephen L. Desha, of Hilo, in the loss Bowler claims for $48,322 against the
of his beloved wife.
Government.—House votes $20,000 aid
•
�78
October. 1890.
THE FRIEND.
St. Louis College (R. C.) —House
warming reception at new Industrial
Home for Hawaiian girls.- Narrow escape of Mrs. Sutherland and child from
their burning house at Kalihi. Loss
$5,600. David Dayton appointed President of the Board of Healtl vice Dr. J.
H. Kimball, removed in ordei to satisfy
the partizans of Dr. Lutz.
6th.— Six hundred people attended the
Arion picnic at Remond Grove, Ewa.
Five trains each way.- Fix-Minister
Thurston continues his exposure of the
Bowler claims.
7th.—U. S. S. Iroquois, 17 days from
Samoa. -Burglaries at Waikiki.
Bth: —Farewell dinner by Miss McGrew to the officers of U. S. S. Nipsic.
—His Excellency John L. Stevens, En
voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, has audience of the King in
his new official capacity.
9th. —Incendiary talk in the House
by R. W. Wilcox. No one alarmed.
Still more violent harangue of Wilcox at
a "Mass Meeting" in the evening.
Said meeting a fizzle.--U. S. S. Nipsic
sails for San Francisco.—J. W. Kalua
resigns his seat in the House, in displeasure at E. C. Macfarlane.
10th.—L. A. Thurston concludes his
discussion of the "Bowler claims" by a
crushing exposure of theBark Kalakaua
claim as recommended by the House
Committee for $24,900. No attempt
made to refute Thurston, up to Oct. Ist.
11th.—Sister Rose Gertrude's resignation accepted by the Board of Health.
Burglars still active.—Old residence
of Dr. Lowell Smith in Nuuanu Valley
burned to the ground; insured for $3,--000.—Active changes in Kilauea.
12th.—U. S. S. Charleston returns
to the
—
—
from Seattle.
13th.—$500 burglary at Hon. W. H.
Rickard's.
16th.—L. A. Thurston destructively
exposes the crookedness of the Finance
Committee's Report against himself.
He is prevented by his successor from
examining the books of the Interior
Office for his own defense.--Oahu Railway extension bill signed by the King,
granting $700 subsidy annually, for five
years, upon each mile constructed.
10th.—Arrival of the Australia *with
many returning citizens.—Three Portuguese Protestant Missionaries arrive.—
The Mariposa brings three more ostriches
from Sydney.
20th.—The Mariposa takes mails and
passengers to San Francisco. —A large
party visit Ewa Plantation and inspect
the new pumping works.
23rd.—After a warm discussion, the
House indefinitely postponed the bill for
opening wine and beer saloons in the
country districts. S. S. China calls, en
route from Yokohama to San Francisco,
and is quarantined on account of cholera.
24th.—Sudden death of Chas. N.
—
PASSENGERS
Arnold while on an evening call at
Malcolm Brown's.
AKim its,
25th.—Farewell luau to Mr. and Mrs. Ii .in San DtegOj per r'arr.rilDO, aWpt I W ThompAldrich at Princess Liliuokalani's.— son and wife, R ) (soodftody, J Spencer, nd J S KaMfh
From Poll Townsend, |>er l»ktne Amelia, Sept. I M.M
Farewell reception at A. F. Cooke's to FergUSOfl
-in.! Miss Newhall.
Miss Hopper and Mr. J. M. Lydgate.— Front San Francisco, per S S Oceanic, Sept. !1 IILi- ingfttOll .unl 4 Fimyeaii tteeragf {MMM gl rv
Steamer Iwalani burglarized.
From Sff.H I'raticisrn, per W (i Irwin, Sepl. I!*— Mis la-.
26th.—The Australia sails with usual I.ylr, S Lyle, Mr. Alice Dayper, Mrs K. X Cart y, Ma*,
Klmer l\ Carey sad Tune Carey.
complement of mails, passengers, and Carey,
Kroni San Franci, co, pei Australia, S-|ii. 11l Wm Babbananas, 7,000 bunches of the latter.
cockami Mm, X K. BapJ i-t.i. Major Benson, I a* ph lirewer,
Sidjuy leineiitsi.n .md utlc, A I. Castle, J r I I'-urn,
27th.—Arrival of the Alameda, with Mis KaleC Harris ami inf.nt, Mrs
Kllen A Kogan, I'iuf F
A Hosmer ami wife, Chas X Hyde, C M Hyde, Mrs M
The
Tarlater
news.
eight days
Sugar
Myin.ni, 8 children ami servant, M Kir v. in. I lie M ih*ei Kir
iff agony still prolonged. 300 excurs- win (30, I'rtd M Lewis, F C Lowrey, Mn Ludwigsen Hod
Infant, Rev ;I McAvoy, I. X Newman ami wife, mvE N
ionists visit Ewa Plantation and base Fires.
I ( l K |, Mn .! W Podmora, S Roth, R Ryiroft.
lli ri \V Stocum, C B Scaly, A V Soares, «ifc ami child,
ball match at Remond Grove.
C It Millmaii and wife. Carl Stillinaii. Mis Ceo M Stoney.
28th.—New Portuguese Mission hold '.' i lii Mien and 2 nurses, ] (,) Wood and M steerage.
services in the Armory, with good atFrom the Colonies, pajjf .M.ni|.,,-,.i, Si ,<'■ '■''
okmai v.i«'v
Prater, Mis and MtaeHeno Gennys, Geo H Henn Gennya,
tendance of young men.
Willaerl Mallby. Fred
Smith, Chas I Smith ami I in
'
29th.—The Legislature consider in steerage.
Francisco, per Conauelo, Sept. lid X C Win*.
Prom
San
of
Committee of the Whole the question
ion. E McOay and T Dyer.
U M Burordering a Convention to make a new From Sao Ira isco, pei Alameda, si pi
Mr |n-tii:e BlckerCon, wife and child, Mr.''
Constitution. Able speeches by Godfrey ton and u .ft,daughter,
(
Fisher,
A N
an I
Fla*-.*. S f
Mn IBrown, Waipuilani, Kauhane and H. Brafiig
Graham, Mrs 1 A Hutchinson, WA Fohnatone, Miss E C
Udd,
Roach,
ICing, Mini Emily
John
< I Lane, 1> W
P. Baldwin, against the measure. R. Lev,
i.. J A Mo ire, I Laaaki, A Ma- k ty, Miv MrC-noell,
Mi l.iivl, \ii**. Carolina Oughtoa, Chauncej v 1'.i.l
W. Wilcox and Nawahi in favor. Ex- Gaowife,
S Sevidge, A C Stoneaifer, Miv Guaatc Stone*
end
cellent order kept, notwithstanding pre- lifer,
Miss Lizzie Stone ifar, Miss Vina, I H Willis, wife
and
child,
efforts
of
Wilcox.
Pater Kolurji and SB ateerage.
vious incendiary
G.
Hull
brings parti80th—The IF.
culars of a murder in North Kona, HaKm San 1 i.ii- law ■>. per Wli I Inn. >i ii I, Sept s—Cwl Sain
waii, on the 25th. 'The Captain of Norris, l A kuseni.-ldt and T E »rrimee.
a
For San Ftmnctaco, per Farrallon, Sep* 10 Mr Keating,
Police, Simeona, was shot dead by
wifeand child. R ! Goodbody, I Keogh, Walter Mile* and
whom
he
was
to
arrest.
seeking
I' | Miranda.
leper
par B N Caatle, Sepi li ( A PeaA policeman was also dangerously i " Franciaco,and
Pater Buckley.
wife and child,
wounded. Convention debate continued cock,
For San Framciico, per Mariposa, Fcpi iW »Miai Irwin,
all day in the House. An overwhelm- H Gunn, Clayton Glynn, A Burns, 1. M. Brayne, X Wright
wife, Chat Kibling .and wife, I' W X Gibson, Mn I
ing majority against the proposed Con- and
W McCheancy, G < Kcawick, \ I Hm.ke.S M Damon, I
Turrill. Cipi Mauon, Di 1 H Kimball, Frank Hick* and
vention is considered certain.
wife, I)
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.
,i,
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D.i\is. Wm vYouen, Maater Waterho«»es Mr>
M. t .inrc ami son, Mim I Grai c. .md 9 ateanaga paaiangan
For San Krancitco, per Australia, Sept M ■ I M Lydgate,
MarJ
ine ournal.
Tarn McGraw, Miaa Wood. I C bond, CBSealy.Mr*.
Morriaacau. Miw. Kcrwin (S), W H Aldrich, wi c, 8 child
PORTOF HONOLULU.—SEPTEMBER.
run Alex Young, I B Livinjnaton, I S Smith, I
Liennys, R H Hull and tjsife, Mis* S V Hopper, .1 1» Hon
O II St illman, uifc and son. Mi-s I X Knuidaen, Miss II A
ARRIVALS.
Dickson, J S Ii Pratt and wife, tMuaea M and )■ Lycrtt, I
Mim \ Whitinf
Cousins,Cousins,
A
Ruby
lsday»*roin*Eureka
Ek ANichoK. ! \ Wright, W F Reynold*,
I—Am tea
Matfie, Jr, and umtly, KarV) l..v,is. Hon E A Bn<
4—Am sch AIK-ii A, Scharge, 14 days from Eureka
W
day*
Gennya,
Boniheld.
from
cliardt.
ami
Miss
C Wilder and
San
Mr*llmmi
DiegO,
Farrallon,
5 -Am *tm
wife, Mrs SB Rosa, Mim Rote, w M Babcock and son,
via Hilo
Mrs J N Robtnaoo, Mrs S A Boyd, M Karwln, Key J Mc
days from Liverpool
6 Br hk BlenKliell, Irving,
A\iiry, .\nt\ :i." ataeraga.
from Samoa
7—U S S lrotjuois. Bishop, day*ldays
from Fort Towns Am bktne Amelia, Newhall, ft
send
0 Am bktne Klikitat, Cutler, tfi days from (Jheady
MARRIAGES.
10—Am hk Ceylon, Calhoun. 1m days (rum Sun franeieeo
days from San Fram iv
II O&O S S Oceanic,
HI
N
HC
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SON
AFONG In Honolulu, Sept. 4th, by
—Am bk Martha Davis. Pendleton, i:t4da> ii in Boatoa
the- k>-v. Alexander Mackintosh, C
Eaten Lewis
Am •« h I >lga, R din, 1" day*. from San Fram iaco
Alice Lilian Afop
to
Hlilrhillsi.il
MsU
days from Seattle
lt—U S Flajthtp Charleston, Remey,
from
New
Castle
18—
hk Kamfjortt. Anderson. '!'» day*
ai
BLAKEWAY-JONI S In Honolulu. Sept. 17th, 1880,
10—.\m bgtiie Wm G Irwin, McCullocn, 17 days from San
the residence of Mr. and Mis. fohn Nott, by the key.
Franciaco
K. G. Beckwitb, D.l>., Mr. John H. blakeway to Miss
days from Colonies
-Am S S Mariposa, Hayward,
Ellen Jones of Birmingham, England.
d.iysfnun San Fran*
Am S S Australia, Hottdlatte,
Cathedral,
—
-
i laco
23—S S China, from Hongkong and Yokohama
26- Am hk Forest Queen, Neilson, 14 days from San Francisco
Am liKtne Consuelo, Jacobson. la days from San Fran-
27- Am
C' sco
S S Alameda,
tforat, 7
days from San Fram
2- Haw lik W B Codfrey, Daliel, for San Fianu-.M
Drew, for San Fran, i- o
8 Am bktne W H Dimond. Cousins,
f r San Fram iaco
9 -Am sch Ruby A Cousins,
U S S Nipsic, McCuriey, foe San Franciaco
10—Am stni Farrallon, Bonitield, for San Francis,..
-Am bk Harvester, Lewis, for San Francisco
11-Am bk Columbia, Goodman, for Port Blakelej
-Am bk Matilda, Swaoaon, for Fort Townaend
12—Am bktne S N Castle. Hubbard, for San Fr.m. w..
—Am bk Magna!, Faust, fur Fort ToWMtnd
13 -Am sch Allen A. Scharge, for Eureka „
20—Am S S Mariposa, Hayward, for San Fram i
—Am bktne Amelia, Newhall, for Nanaimo
0 Am bklne Klikit .t, Cutler, for Port Townsend
24—S S China, for San Francisco
26—Am bklne Planter, Dow, for .San Ftancisco
26—Am S S Australia, Houdlette, for San Francisco
—Am bk Ceylon, Calhoun, for San Francisco
28- Am S S Alameda, Morse, for the Colonies
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GHTON
At
St Andrews'
Mono
Sep'ember 10th. by tha Rev. Alex, Mackintosh,
Dr. kidiar<l Jones of Kilauea to Miss Caroline Jane
t hightoai.
ami.
iaot
DEPARTURES,
—
[ONES
DEATHS.
IIkNBCLL Al Naalvhii. Hawaii, b> drowning, on the
7th Sepicmlacr, |ames I urnbull, aged 44 years, a native
of Scotland.
BKODIK-At Kul.ala, Hawaii, on Samembei ■-. LB9O,
William John twos-lie, of Eastbimrnc, England, ■jftd 81
years.
At Napoopoo, Hawaii, Man Kaakopsia, aged
i, wife iif Hrv St. phen I I leeha, and daughter of
Mi S Kekinuano.
HORNF.R- At the residence of his grandparents, Hon W
Y Homer, lahamm, Maui, August :tlst, ■leer a short ill
Mar H'.rmr, aged 10 years. I
rjaatt Of meningitis, ka\
month. 18 days.
ARNOLD- In Honolulu, Septcmbei 24th. Charles N Am
old, a native of Pittsburg, Fa., tged 44 yiars, **days
George Dashicll Ross,
ROSS In this pity, September 29th,
miii "f the Late Wind Rots, of California, a native of
lowa, aged 42 years
(San Francisco and lof» papers please copy.)
rjESHA
•.'.; yeai
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HAWAIIAN BOABD.
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HONOLULU
IL
lhis pane is devoted to the interest-, of the Hawaiian
Board of Missions, an tin- Editor,appointed by the
Boar.l iv responsible for its contents.
Rev. 0. P. Emerson.
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Editor.
Once again the Secretary was absent
during the arrival of reinforcements.
But we judge that the brethren took it
good naturedly. and excused him on the
ground that in the discharge of his duties
he cannot be in two places at once.
And what a reinforcement for Hawaii !
Three earnest Christian workers, equally
ready in English or Portuguese. Three
trained leaders who have seen somewhat
of both the Romish and the Protestant
civilizations.
They can tell a story
worth hearing. At last we have an
evangelical mission to the Portuguese
established in Honolulu.
Though no American laborer has yet
been secured for the Chinese work, yet
it is hoped that we may soon have a
Chinaman in the field who is fluent in
both English and Chinese, and who is
a trained worker and an evangelist. We
understand that he has been a successful leader in the Chinese mission at Los
Angeles. His case is to come up before
the Board at the next meeting.
Mr. Frank Damon, the Superintendent
of the Chinese Mission, is under treatment at Clifton Springs, N. V., a place
whither so many overworn brain workers have resorted with great benefit to
themselves. The plan there is to give
nature a chance to do her own work of
restoration. The best medical aid is
furnished. The place is a home, and
we understand that Mr. Damon is undergoing a regular course of treatment,
and is in a fair way of speedy recovery.
The Hawaii Pastors' Aid Society is—
we think we are not premature in saying—an accomplished fact. Payments
are to begin in January, and are to cover
the last quarter of the current year.
There are seven native churches in need
of immediate aid, and for three more as
soon as Pastors are found for them, aid
will be required.
This help comes none to. jon. Men
are in the fiefd who have been fairly
starved. One man was starved out and
had to go to the seashore to bsh and
get something to eat. .And \et this
man has a good home in another
district, and a tract of land where he
could support himself in c< mfort. He
is a High miided and capable man who
has suffered for Christ's sake.
"Will you go back to your work," I
enquired, "if you are supported in it."
"Yes, if I can get my wife to go with
me."
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Fact is she has so suffered from hunger in that O
parsonage that she
really dreads going back to it.
This man has two boys in the Hilo devoted, self-sacrificing and capable
Boarding School, and he has put all his teachers are trying to raise men ?
Gentlemen, we speak to inform you of
spare money to the discharge of their
needs. That he ought to be supported an opportunity of doing good such as
by somebody in his needy and poor rarely occurs, believing that all that is
parish is plainly understood by those needed to move you to generous action
in this matter is a little attention to the
properly informed.
And we think that this plan of a com- facts which we would lay before you—
mon purse raised annually in aid of (see a circular which has been mailed
half-fed native Pastors will greatly re- to you).
lieve the planters resident in the field.
Get every man to take hold if he
All requests for aid in support of Pascan
pull but a pound were the words
tors can henceforth be referred to the
common treasurer. There need be no of one whom we regard as among
discollusion —no helping of those who do our wisest counsellors. We were
situation and the ditriculty
nothelpthemselves.or whodonotdeserve cussing thenew
men, and ol introducing
help. The rule is that the church must of getting
them into the field when they are
fu""' its pledges before aid is granted
secured. And the question was asked,
a sort of Associated Charities.
are all of us at work who can work ? It
A Boys Boarding School for Each Island. was remarked that perhaps we can find
men to take up the work who already
On each of the large islands of the know Hawaiians and who can use the
group there is now a boys' as well as a language nght away without stopping
girls' boarding school, the methods of to acquire it. The odds are in favor of
which are in sympathy with our work. such men, while the odds are decidedly
against the best men we can bring from
On Kauai the boys' school is joined abroad
as strangers to the field. If the
school
and
backed
with
a
with a girls
is
are jealous of the approach
Hawaiians
good supply of capital.
strangers,
they will not be of the
of
On Oahu the formidable array of the coming
kamaainas (old residents),
of
the
Kamehameha school buildings,
and we have been thinking over the
many pupils, the teachers and the enwords
of our good counselor, and we
them,
back
of
tell
the
prosdowments
sure but that there is a chance
are
not
perity of that work.
act on his advice. We are not sure
On Maui the school at Lahainaluna to
but that there are those who are right
under the charge of Mr. Townsend and
who are somewhere withhis capable assistants is backed by the among us, or
who could be got to take a
in
reach,
But
to
Government.
when we come
hold of this business of Hawaiian
the big island of Hawaii and ask who is fresh
and who, if we will but
behind its school and who carries it, we evangelization,
them
the
could pull a good
give
chance,
find out that it is very dependent on deal better than a pound, and
do it for
charity.
a spell as they say, till at least we
quite
There is a $10,000 fund, but that
to where it is more level going, or
brings it only $1,000, annually. There get
till
the day shall come when we shall
and
made
that
by this,
are grants in aid
have
trained some of our own Hawaiian
the other benevolent societies but they
youth and fitted them to be capable
are comparatively small sums. There
in these tickis a whole row of trustees, but they are leaders such as we need
lish
days.
all poor men save one, and he is carryWe are much oppressed with the
ing heavy burdens nearer to him.
that something must be done,
thought
What then shall Hilo Boarding
quicken the native
School do ? Must it die ? This school and done now to
and
into new life.
parishes
their
pastors
of the fathers which has accomplished We must
get them entirely beyond
so much good in the past. Shall not
ideas of work and of the
Hawaii have one boys' boarding school ? their present
necessities
of
the field. While some
Shall not Hilo keep to life and to the
are doing well, others are utterly
I pastors
future her hoys' boarding school?
and there one is slack from
And here is the latest! an offer of a slack. Here
wrong moral purpose. But others are
ten thousand dollar endowment to be a
the situadded to the original endowment (of so because they are not alive to
see
are
not goThey
thatthrhgs
ation.
$10,000) provided another $10,000 can
but they do not know
ing
exactly
right,
to
Shades
our
be raised
match it.
of
fathers ! cannot such a sum be put to- just how to righten them. They do not
what are the possibilities of work,
gether to secure at least one sturdy know
nor
what
they might achieve if they
I
boarding school for boys on each island were
only encouraged and led to under—secure one for that big island of Hawaii
advanced results.
where there are so many needy native take to get
the
What
native pastors need is s
boys,—secure one for the credit and for
the proper enlargement of the town of leader who can teach them how to retheir people. Could we but
Hilo ? It is her due. Will not the rich evangelize
hand at the work to enter the
men who have made their fortunes out get an old
for this express purpose,
of that fertile volcanic soil of Hawaii field at oncemight
be gained. Is there
put back something into the soil of that how much
a
or
two somewhere about
not
kamaaina
Hilo
where
beautiful
school premises
for this work ?
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THE FRIEND.
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THE Y. M.
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This page is deevgad to the iaterett* <>i the H
Vouug Men s Christian i* ciati n, and the Board oi
Directors are resooniible for it- i ontcnts.
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S. D. Fuller,
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Vacation.
Editor.
Another ride of about twenty miles
had for its destination "Rose Ranch,"
at Ulupalakua. This was for many
years a large and prosperous sugar
plantation, with all its appointments on
a grand scale; where cane could not
grow a vast number of trees of many
varieties were planted; plants and flowers
tilled the yards with beauty and adorned
the numerous cement walks which lead
about in all directions. The number
and size of cement cisterns for storing
water still to be seen will astonish the
average visitor. This was at one time
the most elaborate and attractive establishment on these islands. It is now
used as a stock ranch, where one may
see some fine cattle and many things of
interest, yet the place as a whole is little
more than a ruin of its former beauty.
The road over which we passed runs
through an interesting portion of country dotted with the cottages of natives
and several foreign nationalities, engaged in small farming and stock-raising.
An extensive line of corn fields, aggregating about 2,000 acres, gave promise
of a good harvest. The finest potatoes
we have eaten in the country are raised
in laige quantities far up the mountain
side, above the corn belt in Kula. These
lands are largely leased and cultivated
by Chinese and Portuguese.
Just as the days of our outing were
being numbered we were happily surprised by receiving from the Board of
Directors a generous extension of two
weeks time for further recruiting. This
was used with capital results, and we
ha\e returned with greatly renewed
vigor and courage to take up the work
Master in the interest of the many
•. >ung men in our city who need His
saving help.
The Association, at its business meeting in July, kindly voted their General
Secretary a leave of absence for a month,
to be spent where he should choose in
Monday,
much-needed recuperation.
August 4th, was a day of sorrowful anticipations and, as it proved, needless
dread, for at r o'clock i-..m. we stepped
on board the Likelike at Honolulu dock,
and at 6 o'clock Tuesu. y morning landed from her in the beautiful bay at
Kahului, Maui, having remained whole
and intact during a sea voyage for the
first time in my life. To be found hunting around for a breakfast of ham and
eggs on coming from a steamer's deck
instead of a rocking chair or a bed
lounge was quite a new and unheard-of
experience for at least one happy passenger on that charming morning.
Our longing gaze turned upward along
the gentle slopes of Haleakala, inspired
by the grandeur of the scene and the
memory of how, four years ago, we
were one of a happy company who found
not only a month of rest and pleasure,
but new energy and strength for the
work of life while riding and climbing
that grand old mountain side.
From Kahului the little iron horse
went puffing along over the sands and
red dirt which fortunately had been well
wet down during the previous night.
and we were soon at Paia. Here we
exchanged the cais for the horse and
Topics.
carriage of a friend: by this conveyance
our destination was easily and safely
Gospel Praise Service in the Y. M. C.
reached, it being the domicile of a legal
knight hard by, the seat of justice in A. Hall ever}- Sunday evening at 6:30
o'clock. Good singing and brief testiMakawao.
monies. Topics for the month as folIn this cool and highly-favored
we began to inaugurate vacation in lows:
Oct. s.—Salvation: for Whom? Mat.
earnest, but the attack of rheumatism
that followed the first afternoon's nap 9:12; Rev. 22:17.
Oct. IS.—The Fatal Sin. John 3:18,
on the nice green grass was sufficient to
convince that the first number on the 36.
Oct. 19.—A Gift—Not a Purchase.
programme had been ill-devised. How
1
5:11-18; Titus 3:5-7.
several
John
days of
ever, we settled down to
Oct. 26.—Saying "No." Dan. 1:8:
solid rest, reading, sleeping and eating,
according to inclination. Later on we Num. 6:2,3; Sam. 4:7 ; Amos 2:11.
The last two Sunday evening meetsallied forth from this quiet retreat to do
ings have been largely attended and inup
and
build
muscle.
the
up
Country
Of course, one of these jaun's was a teresting. Let us keep the spirit rising.
There are several young men, late arclimb to the top of the mountain, 10,000 rival,
and strangers in the city who need
a
level,
where
perfect
feet above sea
view of the great silent crater was en- to become acquainted with the Associjoyed. But the most grand and glorious ation. Who will assist the Secretary in
sight was the indescribable cloud scene, the work, by inviting or bringing them
as the clouds stretched away below our around to the building i
feet and tumbled about gilded by the Some new lines of work are being
setting and then by the rising sun, we planned for the coming months, and we
felt more than paid for the long ride and hope to interest a larger number of our
a not over-comfortable night spent in a young men for their mutual improve-
.
>
mountain cave..
ment.
Christian work in general and that of
the Young Men's Christian Association
in particular has sustained a heavy loss
in the recent death of Wm. E. Lewis,
Mr.
State Secretary of Wisconsin.
Lewis was a prince among the leaders
in Association work. A man remarkable for his purity of heart, singleness
of purpose, intimacy with God and
power in word and prayer. We esteem
it a high honor to have been personally
acquainted with this true man of God,
The Home Run.
IBV C
B. VATMAN.]
Young men, with 1890 we enter the
last decade of the old century. Its the
home stretch of the greatest one hundred years the world ever saw. The
tread of discovery has been like the
tramp of a mighty arm)'. Could the
monarchs of the past come creeping out
of their graves, the shriek of the iron
horse; the glare of electric lights; the
voice of the telephone and phonograph
would frighten them to death again.
And what about the pace of words
and spread of spiritual power? Why
more has been done in the ninety years
just gone, than all since Christ cried, "It
is finished." But we have one hundred
and twenty months left of the century.
What shall we do with them, I anwer. Make them tell more than all the
others.
How shall it be done:
1. Keep humble and full of piety.
2. Pray more and with greater faith
3. Get the word of God in your
heart, blood and brain.
4. Do quickly and thoroughly every
act possible for others' good.
5. Criticise less and work more.
6. Work a little more, both in and
out of season.
7. Keep religiously at boiling point
all the while.
8. Make much of the Holy Ghost,
the Blood of Christ and the Bible.
9. Keepsweetand don't worry or fret.
10. Hate sin.
11. Love righteousness and make
for peace.
A Catholic priest gives us the follow" Shakespeare, with all his preternatural play of thought and power of
language, was forced back to calling
di ink just 'devil.' So past finding out
it was even in his day in its action upon
men. Bui how much more a 'devil' is
it now, affecting men not only in their
bodies and minds individually, but much
more powerfully in their civic or political
life."
ing:
John Sprague of Healdsburg was recently committed to jail for six months
for selling liquor to Indians. The authorities are determined to break up the
practice, as several Indians have been
seen in the northern portion of the
county under the influence of liquor.
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THE FRIEND.
Ititution. That the Constitution of 1887 down those conservative limitations to
was generally acceptable to the people legislative power and authority. The
Report of the Select Committee on the Bill, is clearly show* by its prompt accep- provision in the present Constitution
as Presented to the Legislature.
tance on the part of the nation, and the with regard to ami ndments is identical
im- with that of the former constitution and
To the Hon. J. S. WALKER, President fact that every voter in the country
Had the
which worked to the evident
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
of the Legislature of the Hawaiian
Kingdom.
Sir:—The select committee to which
was referred Bill No. 125, entitled -'An
Act to convi tie delegates to frame a
ConBtitutionfoi the Hawaiian Kingdom,"
and several other proposed amendments
to the Constitution and acts relative
thereto, report upon the first of said bills
as follows:
*"In treating the
* question
* ofthe urgent
*
oui constitutional law and whether there has been
violence done to private or public right,
it is well to compare the Constitution
under which the country was governed
from 18*54 to 1887 with that of 1887. It
is remarkable, in examining the two
constitutions, to find what few changes
have, in point of fact, been made. It
lly BUpposed that Hawaii was
a Constitutional Monarchy, and it was
only on account of the corruption and
misgovern ment which it was seen was
possible under the Constitution of 1864
that a demand, very nearly universal,
was instituted for a change, and the
change winch the country di manded
was not in our form of government, but
such a change as sb. uid assure to us
constitutional representative government
in fact as well as in name. It required
but few changes to accomplish this, and
these changes were accomplished by the
Constitution of 1887, which was the result of a universal demand on tl
of the people. Therefore, in a comparison of the two constitutions, we find
that the changes which have been made
Specifically define the powers of the
King: make the Cabinet responsible in
fact to the people through the Legislature; and takes from the King the
naming of.one. and gives to the people
the election of the two branches of the
Legislature. It also takes away the
power which might exist with a corrupt
government to maintain itself and to
perpetuate a wicked government by corrupting the legislative body with the
offer of public offices. This latter principle is recognized in other constitutional
countries. In England*, it is a matter
unheard of to permit government officers
to interfere in an)- manner with elections,
and. in the same manner, no member of
Parlianient can be purchased by the gift
of an office under the Crown. The Constitution of 1887, exactly as much as
that of 1864, maintains Hawaii as a
constitutional monarchy, and the provisions to guard the throne are specific
and clear in their nature. The Constitution of the United States and of many
of the States recognizes the same principle with regard to the legislature and
office-holding as is set forth in our Con-
necessity for a change in
mediatclv swore to sustain it.
people universally or in ■ large majority
objected to this Constitution and refrained from taking the oath to support it, it
is needless to say that the position
would have been so embarrassing that a
new Constitution or radical revision ot
;he one promulgated would have been
an absolute necessity.' If the government had been so corrupt that it were
evident thai the Constitution were incomplete or that, under its provisions,
corruption and misgo\ ■eminent could
and great wrong be done, then
some cause would exist for the outcry
which has been made bj few against it.
The real cause of the outer) which, at
the present time, undoubtedly is made
by S large number of people in the Kingdom comes from the fact that the prejudices of the ignorant and that the worst
of all prejudices, race jealousy, have been
aroused by a false and wicked appeal to
that sentiment. It is not true to say
that the native Hawaiian is deprived of
an}- rights by the Constitution. He not
only retains all the rights which he ever
had, but, by our new fundamental law,
he obtains rights which he never had,
and tha mere proposition to giant which,
a few years ago, would have been looked upon as an idle dream. It is not true
to say that the Hawaiian is not entitled
to vote for Nobles. The list of voters
for Nobles throughout the Kingdom will
show that half, it' not more, of the list is
made up of Hawaiians.
The object sought to be obtained in
representative government is to prevent
rash and hasty legislation by having one
department of government act as a
check and balance tothe other, and, in the
legislative department, this end is sought
to be obtained by the institution of two
branches of the Legislature which shall
be so dissimilar in their origin and
nature as to still further check and control the enactment of laws.
The lesson taught to us by hisl
that any country which is governed by
the representatives of one class only of
Ople Boon becomes the prey to illdevised, bast\- and injurious laws. To
prevent such an issue was the object
striven for by the framers of the Constitution of 1:887. All of the men in the
country possessed of ordinary intelligence practically are entitled to vote for
one branch of the legislature. In order
to insure a conservative element therein
the other branch is elected by those
whose possession of property or the receipt of a moderate income indicates intelligence of more than an ordinary
nature, sobriety, industry, skill and conservative tendencies, and yet the real
object which is apparently sought by
those who would have a new constitution framed for the country is to break
provisions
advantage of all the people. This provision is amply sufficient to rectify ordinary Wrongs or inconveniences or to do
away with any clanger hich appears to
be imminent in the future. To overturn
the Constitution by providing a new one
in any other manner is revolution, and
revolution is justifiable only on the
ground that the law and the government
has become' so corrupt that the people
have an overwhelming cause of complaint; that they are subject to aggrievancei and abuses that cannot be borne,
and for which there is no remedy except
the overturning of the Government and
the Constitution).
A glance at the condition of the counts and the position of the inhabitants
thereof shows at once that no such
causes exist, and that there is no reason
why a Constitutional Convention should
be called if the object be merely to furnish relief for grievances.
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The country was never more prosperous than now; business never more
flourishing; the public health and education were never better cared for; perfect
tranquility and peace would prevail excejit for the efforts of a few demagogic
agitators who have stirred up the ignorant to believe that they now suffer
wrongs that are intolerable, but which
are, in fact, largely imaginary and do
not exist. It is perfectly safe to say
that nine out of even' ten of those who
are supposed to desire a change in the
Constitution, in order to protect them
from wrong and restore to them rights
taken away, do not know what the provisions of the Constitution are, nor do
the)- know what the supposed rights are
which they claim have been taken away.
With regard to the delegation which
went to His Majesty the King, asking
for a new Constitution, it does not appear that they were delegates elected by
the people generally, nor that the}- represented an_v one. except in a few instances, but themselves; nor did they
represent the influential and representative people in the districts. The petitions
sent to the Legislature bear evidence of
having been gotten up by paities in
Honolulu for the purpose of creating an
excitement upon the question and sent
to other districts for signatures. It is
not true that in any respect the honor
and dignity of the Sovereign have been
humiliated or lessened by the Constitution. It is not true that any rights have
been taken from any portion of the people. It is not true that such a radical
change has been made in the government of the country as to affect, in any
injurious manner, the rights of any one
portion of the whole people.
To pass the proposed bill will be sim-
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THE FRIEND.
ply to continue and even to increase the
state of uncertainty and injury to public
business and the general prosperity of
the country which exists while constitutional changes are being urged. Should
this bill become a law, for the next year
or probably longer the whole country
would be thrown into a state of feverish
excitement, uncertainty and anxiety;
business would be stagnated; works oi
public improvements could not go on;
Government officers would find their
business largely interlered with; the
Ministers and a large force of officers
would be required to give time and attention to the various details attending
the elections and the convention, and
last, but not least, a great expense would
be entailed upon the country which is
not justifiable by any facts which now
exist.
To say nothing of the legal questions
.
involved, which are more particularly
treated below, the authorization of a
constitutional convention at the present
time would be an exceedingly bad precedent for future guidance, for if the
constitution of the country could be
overhauled and remodeled or entirely
revised every time the Legislature saw
fit to authorize a constitutional convention, there is no telling where the dis-
position to overhaul and revise would
stop.
[The illegality of the proposed Convention is then discussed, with extended
citations of authorities.] Without citing
further authority upon this point, your
committee are of the opinion that the
bill which has been submitted to us cannot be enacted and become law without
a plain and flagrant violation of the
principles of the Constitution which is
now the law in this country.
Without reporting at length at the
present time upon the other matters referred to the committee, we desire to
state that we are unanimous in support
of amendments to the constitution, such
amendments as we may deem necessary
and this Legislature may pass upon.
Wm. H. Cornwell, Chairman.
J. Marsden,
A. P. Paehaole,
G. N. Wilcox,
H. P. Baldwin,
Paul P. Kanoa.
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289, both Companies.
as follows: "'Perhaps your question
means to ask whether we have thrown the
Bible overboard. I reply: We never
EORGE LUCAS,
did use it as a text-book for science, and
we do not now. And yet, if I may give
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
mine opinion, I think the first chapter
man
will only
of Genesis will stand, if
use that wonderful measure of duration
MILL,
which divine wisdom put into the very
first statute of limitation : 'And there
ESPLANADE, HONOLULU, H. I.
was evening and there was morning,
Manufacturerofall
kinds of Mouldings,brackets,Window
of
darkone day.' The long evening
Frames, Blinds, Sashes, Doors, and all kinds of Woodwork
ness from the sowing of the spaces of Finish. Turning, Scroll and Band Sawing. All kinds of
Sawing, Morticing and Tenanting. Orders promptour little solar system with molecules of Planing,
ly attended to, and work Guaranteed. Orders from the
janB7yr
other
Islands
solicited.
elementary planetary dust, until God's
energy moved them and ' light was
NOTT,
this was the rule by which to measure
duration which had not yet been clipped
by the great shears of terrestrial rotation. TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON
Does any man know what that measure
Worker, Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc.
was?
Stoves and Ranges of all kinds, Plumbers' Stock and
It was Miss Shattuck's privilege to
Metals, House Furnishing Goods, Chandeliers,
Lamps, Etc.
observe from the steamer W. G. Hall,
Kaahumanu St., Honolulu.
anB7yr
the lava flow at Kahuku in
,
p
HONOLULU STEAM PLANING
—
'
JOHN
1887. Her decease occ's....;d at the
Seminary (now College), in November, TTTM. G. IRWIN & CO.,
last year. She greatly endeared herself
to many whose guest she became while
fort street, honolulu.
in these islands.
Sugar
Factors & Commission
There is a great lack in all Christians
who have not suffered deeply; many
flowers and leaves must be bruised be- Oceanic
fore they emit fragrance. Suffering is
sacred and sweet; it is akin to the "Man
of Sorrows."
Pity the man who has so little character of his own that he has to go back
and marshal a lot of ancestral ghosts to
make up the deficiency,
We need the storms of life as much
as we do the sunshine. More men are
ruined by prosperity than by adversity.
Along with other branches of the
ork, the Japanese mission is not fallg behind, but is rather coming to the
ant on the Island of Hawaii, as well
i elsewhere, as we trust. One new
orker has entered the field and has
sen stationed at Honomu, in the disict of Hilo. This man is one whom
ir. Okabe has trained for the work, and
as formerly a plantation laborer. Mr. TJEAVER SALOON,
kabe is hoping soon to get others
H. J. NOLTE, Proprietor,
ady for the field. It is expected that
a new man will soon be brought into TEMPERANCE COFFEE HOUSE,
the field from the coast to become a
Fort Street, Honolulu.
worker with Okabe in his mission, and Best Quality of
rs, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Smokers* ArmayB6
tie
possibly one from Japan.
** always on hand
.. Lisa
J
Agents
Agents.
for the
Steamship Comp'y.
HAWAIIAN
janB7yr
ANNUAL
FOR 18©0.
This publication, now in its sixteenth
year, has proved itself a reliable handbook of reference on matters Hawaiian;
conveying an accurate knowledge of the
commercial, agricultural, political and
social progress of the islands.
Orders from abroad or from the other
islands attended to with promptness.
Price —to Postal Unioa Countries 60
cts. each, which can be remittee by Money
Order. Price to any part of these islands
50 cents each.
Back numbers to 1875 can be had, excepting for the years 1879 and 1882.
Address:
THOS. G. THRUM,
fei-88
Publisher, Honolulu
.
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