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HONOLULU, 11. [..SEPTEMBER,
Vol. 58.]
WILLIAM R. CASTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
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Estimates given on work free of charge.
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Call and Examine.
And Agents fur
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and Yard; No. 641 King St.
Peat's Wall Paper, Burrowes, Screens,
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man Blinds, Sliding Partitions,
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�HONOLULU, H. 1., SEPTEMBER, 11,00.
Vol. 58.]
the Christian Powers, and to that grand
Body of missionaries gathered with them
for safety. One of the nohlest of those
missionaries is Rev. Dr. Arthur H. Smith,
who is intimately known in Honolulu,
and whose letters have often appeared in
The Friend. And there are many others,
who have long rendered to China the most
eminent service, educational, medical and
Editor. evangelistic. The extinguishing of those
lives would have heen an inestimable loss
'J to China and to the world.
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Peking Deliverance
Great Hope for China
for China
Honolulu's Help
A Journal of Early Hawaiian Days
The Mills' Institute
Mrs. J. K. Farley Gone
Grand Jury on the "Social Kvil
Ponape Mission Restored
New President of Oahu College
Spiritism Helpless
Chinese Y. M. C A. Anniversary
New System of Wharves
Record of Events
Marriages
Deatns
Births
Hawaiian Board
A Letter from Mr. dc la I'orte
Liberal" Popular Doctrine
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Christian Refugees in Japan
Survey of Midway Island
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The rapid victory of the European
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76 Powers over the debased barbarism of the
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7b Peking court, opens an apparent vista of
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speedy good for the people
76 great hope for
76 of China. Not that those poor people are
77
77 ready to receive the expected good, or
79
to
79 that they can be expected extensively
78 cooperate in gaining it.
But it seems
The Peking Deliverance.
One month ago we wrote of "The Peking Horror," accepting the general belief that all the foreigners in Peking had
been destroyed. An editorial in the same
strain appeared in the New York "Independent." But now all are rejoicing in
the accomplished rescue of those precious
lives, forty days after the date when they
were reported to have perished. Never,
perhaps, were more strenuous exertions
made for the salvation of lives in peril
than those of the united forces of the Allies who accomplished in twelve days the
difficult march from Tien-tsin, beating
back with fierce assaults the Chinese
troops ,and driving them to Peking in
dismay. With our imperfect knowledge
of details, it cannot be doubted that it was
a splendid military achievement, accomplished by soldiers under the strongest
tension of eagerness to save sacred lives
in dire peril.
The deliverance was accomplished
barely in time, when the besieged sufferers were in the last extremity. The story
of the protracted severities of peril
through which they passed must be a
thrilling one, telling of long unflinching
resistance by the brave and staunch defenders of the British Legation. The
whole story must make a new and brilliant chapter in the world's history. Our
hearts must swell in profound thankfulness to God, who has granted such remarkable deliverance to the Envoys of
A Great Hope for China.
now certain that the past corrupt and selfish rule of the Peking Court, its Viceroys
and its subordinate mandarins, will be
subjected to radical changes and reforms.
It seems certain that the Powers will exact the fullest securities that hereafter foreigners shall enjoy safety and liberty
throughout the Empire. It must also be
certain that the Powers will exact absolute safety for all native Christians, as already accorded by treaty stipulations. But
these two conditions must carry in their
train a complete reform in the administration of the Empire, and in its policing.
Such reforms necessitate a great enlightening of the ruling classes by means of
Western education, and by the moral
By what
principles of Christianity.
means and how soon such great changes
can be accomplished it is hard to forecast,
but the present political situation appears
to make such results inevitable, at whatever cost of effort and expenditure of
force. The Powers certainly will not permit foreigners to be assailed, or native
Christians to be persecuted in the future.
It looks as if the day of better things was
now dawning for China. Let every Christian earnestly and believingly pray that
Cod would direct the counsels of the
Christian Powers into courses of wisdom
and righteousness so as to deliver suffering China from its bondage.
Honolulu's Help for China.
How rapidly the opening century is
making new and momentous history.
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[No. 9.
Whatever the immediate result at Peking,
the Chinese people must now enter into
broader and more open relations with the
rest of the world. Honolulu stands in the
forefront of Christendom facing China.
The importance of our position is obvious.
Our responsibility is great to fulfil such
portion of duty as we owe in aid of the
renovation of China, and the redemption
of its people from their torpid and unhappy past.
In one most vital line of work, that of
the Christian education of Chinese youth,
Honolulu is rendering some of the most
important aid that is possible to that misguided and suffering Empire. In oilier
columns we copy from the thirty-seventh
annual report of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association the statements of Mr. F.
W. Damon as to the condition of Mills
Institute. This is a boarding and day
school founded by Mr. Damon, and for
many years conducted by him, in which
Chinese youth receive Christian training,
and are educated both in their own lan
gnage and in English. It seems reasonable to anticipate that many of these
capable and interesting youth will come
to have a large share in the mental and
spiritual redemption of their mother
country. From among these 140 youths
are there not likely to arise many wellequipped for active conquest for Christian enlightenment in their own land?
We believe that in the zealous and liberal
maintenance of such a school, Mr. Damon
and his supporters will do more for the
best help of suffering China than can be
done in any other way.
The Mills Institute is independent of
the Hawaiian Hoard. In other and extended lines of educational and evangelistic work, Mr. Damon and his very able
and devoted colleague the Rev. £. W.
Thwing with a large number of assistants
are laboring with success for the Christianization of the Chinese in Hawaii, at a
cost to the treasury of the Hawaiian
Board of $7355.50 during the past year.
For about twice the number of Japanese, the charge on the treasury for
evangelistic work has been about one-half
of the sum above named. This does not
include Mr. Gulick's salary, which comes
from the American Board. Whenever
Dr. Gordon enters this field, his salary
will be paid by our Board.
Hawaii will derive the most of its commercial growth from the Asiatic com-
�September,1900.
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merce crossing the Pacific. In return, we His divine consolations followed me.
shall owe to the Asiatic empires our best What shall I render unto Him for His
merciful loving-kindness.
gifts of Christian culture.
14.—Mr. Bishop, in company with
Messrs. Ellis, Goodrich and Harwood,
A Journal of Early Hawaiian Days. sailed this morning in a small schoonei
for Wairua to attend the King and hold
The following is a somewhat frag- divine service at that place.
mentary journal written in 1823-4 by Mrs.
17.—The weary travellers returned this
Elizabeth Edwards Bishop, it was ap- morning. .Mr. B. with swollen feet, all of
parently composed to supply material f>r them much wayworn, having travelled 35
letters to America. Mrs. Bishop's death miles over mountains and dee]) ravine
at Kailua in February 1828, was the firs, and waded many streams.
I was able to
prepare lor ilieni .1 broiled tow I, out ol lour
death in the missionary circle.
The journal begins soon after the writ- that had been presented me, a custard, an 1
er's arrival in these Islands:
a dish of coffee. Such a repast is truly
May 21st, 1823.—The King is prepar grateful to persons who have travelled
ing to make the tour of the island, and ex- under a tropical sun, and fared on fish and
presses a wisli that Mr. Bishop should poe taken in the native style. The tray
ellers were often taken across the deep
accompany him, which he intends to do.
26th.—The brethren resolved today to streams on the backs of the "Kanakas,"
establish a station upon Maui immediate men. < )n setting Mr. I!, down, they often
ly. Mr. Stewart was chosen by ballot b said "Kanaka nui," great man.
Xo vessel could be pitched upon for
go tv I.ahinah. He chose Mr. Richards
for his associate. They will separate from tlie expedition to Hawaii. When they will
us and sail down in the Hahebio Ilavaii, go I know not. How I long to be settled
in company with the King's mother, and in some quiet spot, and pursue uninterthe young princess, as soon as prepara- ruptedly some'plans of usefulness. Able
tions can be made.
to complete only a single letter by the
28.—This morning after singing to- Dawn. Hope for another opportunity
gether the hymn, "Blest be the Tie that soon.
Binds," and uniting in prayer, we all ac24.—This morning the deputation
companied our brethren and sisters to the sailed in the liecket for Hawaii. Mr. Ellis
ship. A large concourse of persons wete will stay on account of Mrs. S.s illness
collected under Kihoribo's booth, close by until the Ainoa sails. The deputation will
the sea-side. The King very kindly com- be absent two months or more, and after
plied with our wish to go on board the that may probably be detained for want of
barge, and followed us thither. After a passage. (Sec Ellis' "Tour around Hawere waii.")
spending a little time and
on board, Mr. Ellis offered a prayer in the
July 2.—This morning Mr. Ellis sailed
native tongue. We took an affectionate in the Pilot-boat for Kairua to join the
leave of our associates and departed. We deputation on the exploring tour.
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seated ourselves on the beach until they
—Kapiolani at tea with us. She in3d.
weighed anchor, and returned acoss the quired how long before the missionaries
extensive plain to our cottages. Peace would give her a Bible in the Hawaiian
and divine consolation and divine aid go tongue, adding "We want it soon, bewith our beloved friends and abide with cause by and by we shall die."
them through the course of their toil
4- —The day of the celebration of Amamong the heathen. (The Stewarts and erican Independence. Here in this far
Kicbardses had just been fdlow-passen distant isle of the ocean, this heathen
gers with the Bishops sound Cape Horn. country, we have been permitted to join
See Stewart's "Residence in Sandwich in the jubilee of our dear country. About
Islands.")
forty Americans, including the Mission
At a meeting of the brethren this after- family, assembled in the house of worship
noon, it was resolved that Mr. Bishop at the hour of 11 a. m,
Mr. Jones delivshould supply the vacancy made by the ered a spirited oration. Mr. Bingham
ofdeparture of Mr. Stewart in the deputa- fered prayers. An ode written for the
tion to Havaii. The brig Waverlv will occasion by a resident was sung.
sail in the morning, in which they expect an assemblage of natives neatly Quite
dressed
to take passage. They will probably take was present The gentlemen of the MisUp six weeks in the tour.
sion family joined their countrymen at
June 2. * * This day completes my Mr. Jones' house around the festive board.
25th year. A year which has been rilled The principal chiefs were present. Everywith events of the utmost moment to me. thing was conducted with the utmost
The Lord has brought me safely and mer- order and propriety. At even Mr.
Jones
cifully in a path altogether unknown to politely presented the ladies of the family
me. I have heard his voice saying to me eight beautiful pineapples,
fine mel"This is the way, walk thou in it," and ons, almonds, and English some
and American
His guiding hand has gone before and walnuts. Our board is not wont to be
.
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crowned thus. ()ur hearts responded to
the grateful exclamations of joy and
praise which we trust have arisen from a
thousand hearts in our beloved America.
Roll on these years of peace and happiness and joy to an indefinite period, and
bring the auspicious era of Christ's universal dominion. My happy country,
whose soil I expect never again to press,
whose delightful beauties these eyes may
nevermore behold, often do 1 send after
thee thoughts of tenderest interest. (This
good Christian patriot lived only four and
one-half years longer.)
Saturday night, July 5.—Nearly two
weeks has my dear husband been absent
and all the while exposed to dangers and
fatigues and anxieties, and not a word
do I know of him. Dear, precious friend,
the Cod of Israel defend thee, and 1 know
thou wilt be safe.
13.—Sitting with Mrs. T. at the door
of her pleasant apartment, which looks
upon the high hill called Punch Howl, embosomed in clouds, two beautiful lunar
rainbows shone over it.
aB, The wind was fearfully high,
blowing most of the day almost a hurricane. Our frail thatched cottage yielded
to its power almost to falling. Everything black with the volumes of dust
brought from the hill on the north. A
great part of the day I was obliged to
abandon the thatched dwelling and seek
in the Mission house a refuge from the
storm of dust which raged with violence
during the day. The night was better,
and I enjoyed some quiet sleep.
August 2d.—By the arrival of the Paragon my heart is gladdened. Letters by
her from dear friends in Boston, containing an account of an outpouring of the
Holy Spirit in several churches and congregations. () may a great work be accomplished and Jehovah glorified.
Truly animating to our hearts are
the assurances that we are remembered in
the many prayers that ascend in behalf of
Missions. This is a land of darkness, pollution and moral death. A thousand faithful teachers might be employed here in
renovating the nation. Kings, chiefs, and
common people, men, women and children
are the slaves of sensuality and vice. Ignorance, degradation and vice reign triumphant almost universally. Our hearts
an pained with exhibitions of vice and
sensuality even in this family. Of the
native boys but a single exception exists
to excessive indulgence of the most corrupt propensities of our nature. O for
ability to labor with effect in this great
enterprise. Without grace from God
nothing can be done to effect. (At that
time the Queen Regent Kaahumanu,
afterwards so grand a Christian, was living in formal marriage with both King
Kaumualii and his son, all which was considered entirely reputable.)
�October 31.—Have just completed our
for leaving t >ahu. ()n the
morrow we shall take passage 111 the ship
Maro, Capt. Macy, of Nantucket, for
Tauwai, and spend two or three months
at the station on that island, before we
proceed to Kailua, the station to which we
Have been permanently assigned with Mr.
and Mrs. Thurston, wiio proceeded thither
a week ago.
Saturday, Nov. Ist., we embarked on
the Maro and on Sabbath morn, sailed for
Tauwai. We arrived on Monday morn.
off Waimca. In a boat we immediately
preparation
went ashore.
Just
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at the mouth of tnc
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W. river we were met by I'.r. \\ who
stepped into the boat and accompanied us
to the landing place before his house. We
were received by Mr. and Mrs. W. with
affectionate welcome.
We are much indebted to Capt Macy
for his particular kindness in touching at
this island almost Solely to accommodate
us, and for the comforts offered us in his
ship. As a token of gratitude, Mr. W. has
presented him a number of goats, and a
quantity of taro, sugar cone. etc. The
captain in return gave to the Mission a
liberal present of oil. sugar, coffee, and
excellent bread.
Mahaihai, the residence of Mr. Whitnew is situated in a sequestered spot in
this pleasant valley, about half a mile
from the sea-shore. The buildings are
two dwelling-houses, a church and house
for natives, all standing in a grove of cocoanut and Kou trees. Before them rolls
the river Waimca, about 20 rods in width,
and enlivened by the continual passing of
canoes. Immediately in the rear a rocky
cliff ascends to the height of 100 feet and
overshadows us until nearly two hours
after sunrise.
A neat thatched house is appropriated
to us, which I think will be a most quiet
retreat after the long continued bustle oi
Honoruru. We shall board at Mr. Whitney's table.
()ct. 5.—This morning we visited 'Papule, a former Queen of Taumuarii. She
received us with much affectionate cordiality. Tapule, as much now as in the
days of her prosperity, is the constant and
generous friend of the Mission, and its
principal patron among the chief women.
She still has more influence than any other
chief on the island, and but for the perfidiousness of Kaahumanu might still
possess her royal dignity and privileges.
It seems that Taumuarii never rejected
Tapule, but was taken away from her by
the sanguinary woman who now lords it
over them both, and over everybody else
who is within the reach of her power. She
is one of the veriest tyrants that ever
lived.
Mr. W. lias a large flourishing school
at the house of Tapule, and both she and
her husband are his pupils. The prospects
of this branch of the Mission are very en- the houses, morning and evening at UnMr. Whitney preaches regu- usual hour of worship. Mr. W. conductlarly to tnc people of this village, and once ed the services in the native language.
m the week at llana|)cpc. a vil.age 7 miles I he natives behaved with becoming regdistant, and has between 8.) and 100 ularity. After the native exercises we had
pupils under daily instruction. He is divine service in Mr. Whitney S house.
about to establish a school on the opposite
ermon troin Acts 16:31. Here we sat
side of the river under the patronage of down together, four only in number, to
W ahmenui (who at present governs the partake of the symbols of the broken body
island ) and her daughter, ami will be as- and shed blood of our Saviour. Though
sisted by (i. Sandwich. Mr. Bishop and few and feeble and far distant from the
myself will take charge of the school at assemblies of the saints, still we could
claim the sure promise "I will be in the
the house of Tapule.
look leave ol our friend Cap:. Macy midst to bless." It was good to be there
this morning. He will proceed immed- to seal anew our vows to be the Lord's,
iately to the I.inc. where whale ships gen- and open our hearts to His Divine conerally cruise during the winter season. solations. May the time be near when
Today we commenced the instruction ol heathen crowds shall surround the table
the school at the bouse of Tapule. The of the Lord.
hoary-headed man and woman, and the This afternoon at the native service,
little child are alike required to attend to Mr. W. read to the people a letter of Kamamaru to Mr. Bingham concerning the
the "palapala."
It is delightful indeed to see these in- death of Keopuolant. Great is the aftereting chiefs and their people, nearly fection of all the people for that good
100 in number, attending unitedly upon chiefess.
Monday, 10.—it was long before TaChristian instruction. Many of them are
familiar with the I lawaiian spelling-book, pule and the young chief came to the
about 30 are learning to write, and sev- place of instruction this morning, and
eral execute a good hand. By Tapule's when there they appeared indifferent to
desire a few ot the younger pupils are the palapala. It was not long before Mr.
learning to read English. We at.end to \\\ came at Tapule's request to look at
this mote as an exercise to keep alive their some communications which she received
attention, until more books can be sup- by the brig on Saturday from T. and K.
plied in their own language, than with the I hese were the cause of her concern, and
expectation that they will be essentially we were much surprised and grieved to
benefitted by this imperfect method of learn that they had sent for her to go imlearning a foreign language. There is mediately to Oahu. K. appears to have
great want of books, paper, and slates in a new current of feeling towards her.
the school, and until these can lie supplied Whether it argues good or not we cannot
determine. Should she go the flourishtheir progress must be retarded.
We have taken up our abode in the ing school would be broken up, and this
native house neatly fitted up. contained branch of our operations completely overtwo apartments without Hoots or ceiling, thrown. Whenever a chief makes excurbut lined and spread with mats. ()ur sit- sions all his people attend him.
[•.veiling.—Sailed over the river with
ting-room, of a good size (where we read,
study, write, and converse, and enjoy Mr. I!, in a canoe to see Wahinenui, the
much happiness) is furnished with a large great woman and governess of the island.
table in the centre, containing books, writ- For her daughter's sake she gives audiing establishment, &C, a settee and a few ence to missionaries, though she is bitterchair. ()ur sleeping-room contains a nice 1\ opposed to them. I said I had never
Canton bedstead, a toilette, a pretty look- seen so large a woman before. This reing-glass, a few trunks, and a glass win- mark won her favor and she said I was a
dow, which is a great luxury for a straw pretty girl.
()ne year ago I sat down in the midst
house. Such sequestration is very delightful to me. These are the first apart- of my friends in Marlborough for the last
ments we have been permitted to occupy time, received their parting blessing, and
alone since we left America.
exchanged the heart-warm adieu. How
By a native vessel we received letters often from these distant shores docs my
today from our friends at Oahu. Mr. heart go out after those "affection prized
Bingham sends for the floor-boards of so dear." () may I find them all again in
Mr. Ruggles' house at Hanapepe, to make the last great day.
the roof of the printing-office. Two Nan21.—At early dawn we were awakened
tucket whaleships arrived in the roads by the dismal moans and the most doleful
this afternoon for the purpoee of taking vvailings. We immediately arose and went
in refreshments. The Captains, Bunker into the yard to see. A chief woman had
and Coffin, took tea with us. Capt. B. died suddenly in a house but a step away.
Around, seated on the ground were a
presented the Mission a barrel of oil.
Sabbath, 9.—A congregation of 200 great number of chiefs and common peonatives assembled at the church adjoining ple beating their bodies and making the
couraging.
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THE FRIEND.
frantic gestures, and uttering those
doleful waitings. The friends and relatives of the dead from different places in
the neighborhood continued 4o assemble
about the house, .vs they proceeded with
slow and solemn step to the spot, some of
the group arose to meet them. They
would slowly approach each other a few
steps, then stop, lift up their heads to
heaven, their arms thrown across their
breasts, and moan and wail as those who
have no hope. Then bending their heads
down ii|K>n the ground with their hands
placed upon their hips, with the most
piercing shrieks and cries until they were
perfectly exhausted. Those of the group
who remained sitting answered with the
same dreadful sounds. So it has been all
through the day, and our ears are almost
deafened by their cries. We have been
to them several times, and endeavored to
convince them of the absurdity.
(To be Continued.)
most
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F. W. Damon's Report
Board.
to
Hawaiian
The ninety-first Psalm has heen realized to a remarkable degree this year in
the experience of this institution. Literally has pestilence crept up to our very
doors, and yet we have been preserved
from damage. Fierce fires have raged
about us, so close that their fiery breath
could be felt upon us, but our school home
has been spared. Had we been able to
see the angel of the Lord stand visibly
revealed to our human vision, with drawn
sword raised between us and disaster, the
remarkable deliverance granted us could
not be more striking. We would most
gratefully acknowledge the special mercies which have been sent to cheer and
help us. When conditions became such as
to necessitate the removal of the school
from the city for a period, a way of escape
was opened to us through generous and
thoughtful consideration of our needs, in
a healthful and beautiful spot at Moanalua. Here our students migrated, with
their teachers, and here for many weeks a
school camp was maintained. Through
the kindness of the trustees of the Kamehameha schools this was rendered possible by the loan of canvas tents. It maybe that something of regular school
routine was lost, that books and blackboards were of necessity somewhat laid
aside. But a larger school-room was opened before these young men and boys—
and sea and sky, sunrise and sunset,
mountain and valley, aided them in their
mental and spiritual development and furnished "objects" and illustrations which
will not soon be forgotten. Here health
and rest to highly strained nerves were
found and a thousand pleasant memories
to take
into the future lives of our boys.
the splendid way in which both
teachers and pupils adapted themselves to
this mingled gypsy and scholastic life,
only praise can be given. Another
memory not to be lost of this eventful year
is the kindness of a warm friend of the
school, who in days when not only physical but financial difficulties threatened our
existence, sent a big, generous donation
to us, with the accompanying statement
that this must not be considered in any
way as taking the place of his usual annual donation. For other generous financial aid from friends who have always
stood by us, we express our unfailing
gratitude. It has been in some ways a
broken year—but it may also be said that
in others it has been one of the best years
in the history of this institution. A larger
number have been here gathered than
ever before. In our boarding department
there have been nearly one hundred students in all during the year, while our
day pupils have brought up our entire
number to over one hundred and forty.
We were privileged to welcome at the
beginning of the school a trio of able assistants, who have with energy and ability
discharged the duties which have been intrusted to them. Rev. Mr. Russell and
Rev. Mr.
graduating last
year at Union Trreological Seminary and
both connected with the student volunteer
missionary movement, are giving valuable
aid not only in the Institute but in many
other departments of missionary work.
We are also privileged in having Mr.
Hugh Sturtevant, late of the San Jose
Normal School and University of California, with us, who is giving us important assistafice in the development of the
life of the school. It is a pleasure to feel
that we can hope to have these gentlemen with us for the coming year. A
glimpse which Mr. Russell gives us into
the "inner life" of our students will be
in place here. "It is a great delight to see
the souls awakening in Chinese young
men and then to watch their growing up
into fine Christian character. The Chinese boy displays the usual animal spirits
and carelessness of youth. But to him,
as to others, there comes the moment
when he feels his spiritual aloneness and
realizes that a conflict with sin ought to be
waged which he cannot win unaided. All
the great world questions about God and
duty and life he asks, earnestly desiring
to know the truth. The joy of the teacher
is in helping him to pass this crisis of his
life successfully. The intellectual and
vital acceptance of Christianity, which in
a way comes easy for American young
men, means for many a fine Chinese fellow, hardship. It means a break with the
sacred past of his people, the misunderstanding of friends and oftentimes separation from family. Bravely, however, are
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September,1900.
Chinese students deciding to follow
Christ and the life of struggle to which
He calls them."
We are now well in the ninth year of
this school. Each year has demonstrated
more clearly its reason of being and each
year a wider circle of youth has come under its influence, we trust for good, for
quickened mental and spiritual perceptions, for wider scope for present and future usefulness. This work should enlarge its bounds. Brick and mortar are
beginning to press hard upon the quiet
nook in the heart of the city where our
school has found a lodgment these years
under the palms and vines. We will have
to leave ere long. When we go we want
to go to something larger and more
stimulating. Our dream is to obtain a
tract of land near the city if possible,
(some of our best growth has come because of our close touch with the larger
life of the town where we could have
the beginnings of an industrial school;
where not only the young Chinese here,
but the land from which they came, now
awakening, could receive an inspiration.
Our limits here only permit of the merest
hint. Will not some of our friends catch
somewhat at our meaning and ask just
what we would like to have in the larger,
higher life to which it is our desire to
lead these bright, young intelligencies?
Mrs. J. K. Farley Gone.
Very suddenly at last the end came to
the strong and faithful Christian worker
whom we had all known so well for many
years as Miss Juliette Smith. Her last
few years had been cheered by a devoted
husband. She was one of the youngest
of the numerous children of the Rev.
Jared Smith, M. D., who for so many
years ministered to the natives of Kauai
from his home in Koloa. Her character
is well described in the following words
from the funeral discourse by Rev. J.
Lydgate:
"To the graces of ordinary womanhood
she added the rare gifts of enthusiasm,
energy and executive ability. Many a girl
—most girls, perhaps—would have been
content with the social and domestic
duties or the pleasure and recreations of
life, and would have avoided the heavy
responsibility of trying to shape and
mould a people for good. But she belonged to a strong family with a fine tradition of character and influence to maintain, and when the older members of the
family were called away to larger spheres,
and the needs and affections of a dependent race called for help, she was not the
one to shrink with timid, mock modesty
from the task. She put aside her girlhood dreams and bravely, arduously and
self-sacrificingly put her shoulder to the
wheel, and with counsel, inspiration, sym-
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pathy and means, she ministered to and
labored for the Hawaiian people—the beloved people for whom so many of that
family have given their strength and even
their lives.
THE FRIEND.
those people who regard purity as
sacredly to be cherished, and social impurity as an abhorrent crime. Excessively loathsome and pitiful is it to think of
those hundreds of poor wretches herded
together in lives of the vilest shame.
*****
"1 will refer to but one thing more— How can the deadly infection of such a
the gracious and liberal dispensation of sodom be tolerated in our city ? Yet only
the hospitalities—the traditional hospital- a few months ago the same thing was
ities—of an ancient family. I suppose spread over some of our central streets.
there is almost no living memory ot byWhat can be done to remove this
gone Koloa that does not recall the plea- plague-spot ? The evil has its strenuous
sant picture of the open door and hearty source in the unbridled passions of men
welcome of the Smith home, across the who are wicked and bent upon vile gratiway, and surely there is no recent memory fication. It is also nourished by the veryof the house that does not enshrine low moral condition of a large class of
Juliette Smith, or Mrs. Farley, as the cen- females and their natural protectors, of
ter of a solicitous, generous yet sensible both the Japanese and the Hawaiian
races. The latter race are gradually abhospitality."
Mrs. Farley was buried August 17 in sorbing a fitting sense of the abomination
the family cemetery in the old mission of impure living. The lower classes of
garden at Koloa. Two sisters and two Japanese are extremely defective in this
brothers survive, one the eminent public respect. In dealing with the existing conman, William Owen Smith, also a zealous ditions, the execution of wholesome laws
Christian worker.
is unlikely to rise very high above what
the moral sense of a majority of the voters
demands, and that sense is undoubtedly
Grand Jury on the "Social Evil."
in a very debased condition.
It is the work of the Christian Church
The report of the Grand Jury states
that at Iwilei, a quite isolated peninsula in to enlighten and stimulate the moral sense
the city, there is a colony of five build- of the community, by pouring upon them
ings enclosed by a high board fence, own- vigorously the powerful light of God's
ed by a local company. These buildings Law and Christ's Gospel, making the
contain 225 rooms and are at the present Fear of God and the Love of Purity and
time occupied by 147 females, of which Righteousness to abound and prevail.
135 are Japanese. These inmates are all Satan is always at work, stiring up men's
registered prostitutes under the "Act to lower passions and hatred of moral conMitigate, etc." "The condition of the trol. Christians have to maintain conpremises and general management, which stant and vigilant warfare against the
is conducted under the supervision of the kingdom of Darkness, lest our cities bePolice Department and the Board of come as Sodoms. It is a most grievous
Health, is as satisfactory as could be ex- thing that our growing youth are living
pected, provided this shameless vocation in exposure from this hideous vileness.
must be tolerated as a necessary evil. The
location of the place could not be improvPonape Mission Restored.
ed upon, and the evils of prostitution are
now probably largely confined to this loFour missionaries have called at Hocality instead of being distributed about nolulu on their way to resume the mission
the city."
work at Ponape which had been interA strong movement was made last year rupted for eleven years by the Spanish
for the suppression of Japanese procurers occupation. Their names are Miss A. M.
and their dens on Pauahi street in the cen- Palmer and Miss J. C. Foss, who were
tral town. The burning of Chinatown formerly in the Ponape work. There are
cleared out the whole thing. It appears also two new workers, the Rev. Thomas
now to be revived in an enlarged form, in Gray and wife. They are on the small
an isolated section and under police super- schooner Queen of the Isles which reachvision.
ed Honolulu August 12, after a passage
It must be difficult to answer the strong of fifteen days. She took on four natives
censure of the Honolulu Republican of the Caroline Islands, who had come to
against the Grand Jury for not attending Honolulu with missionaries, and immeto the enforcement of the law against diately sailed for the westward. The litfornication, to which also Circuit Judge tle vessel has an auxiliary gasoline enHumpheys called attention in his com- gine. Capt. Hitchfield is an experienced
ments upon the report of the Grand Jury. navigator among those islands, and will
The only answer attempted must be that doubtless make a safe and speedy voyage.
the vile practice is one impossible to sup- The natives of Ponape at last freed from
press, and therefore Government can only the persecutions of the Spanish Friars,
control and regulate it.
will give a glad welcome to their old
Such an answer is most unsatisfactory teachers.
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New President of Oahu College.
The expected successor of ex-President
Hosmer, is the Rev. Dr. Arthur Maxon
Smith, who is soon to arrive. Mr. Smith
took his degree as Doctor of Philosophy
on August 10 at Chicago. He is B. A. of
Pomona College, and B. D. of the University of Chicago. He was pastor from
1896 to 1898 of the Baptist Church at
Marshall, Mich., but for the last two
years took advanced studies in the University of Chicago. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of Wellesley. They have two children. Dr. Smith comes with high recommendations from President Harper.
Oahu College is a growing and leading
institution in a growing and wealthy community. It has a powerful religious history behind it. It must be hoped that the
new President is one who will give fresh
impulse to its religious character, as well
as duly develop its intellectual growth.
Spiritism Helpless.
The advocates of spiritualism in its
various forms have certainly allowed
their system to suffer sore disaster. Their
behavior during these weeks of worldwide, agonizing suspense has been such
as to either fatally discredit their system
or stigmatize them as unfeeling and inhuman to the last degree. What they are
understood to claim is not the fact of a
spiritual world as distinct from material
existence—which hardly any one denies;
nor that between us and the inhabitants
of that sphere there may be communication, which cannot be disproved nor
shown to be unreasonable; but that there
actually is such intercourse; that disembodied spirits do now interest themselves
in mundane affairs; that their presence
can be secured at any time in answer to
earthly summons; that they have a knowledge of existing conditions, can foretell
future events, and can be relied upon in
their revelations, as capable and honest.
But if this be so, what excuse can any one
of their mediums give for the awful suspense in which they have kept the whole
Christian world, the torturing rack upon
which they have allowed tens of thousands of loving hearts to writhe? It is a
responsibility which cannot be set aside;
and before God we challenge them, even
at this late day, Jo come to the relief of
burdened hearts, to the aid of perplexed
governments, to the direction of advancing armies, and to the rescue of men and
women and little children, many of them
the best of earth, from the awful experiences of the present and from threatening perils at which humanity stands
aghast. Tell us something definite which
shall save our leaders from blunders, and
render the relieving forces effective, or
else confess that there is no truth in the
claims so boldly flaunted in the face of a
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76
suffering world; that neither for earthly
guidance nor for heavenly hope are the
so-called spiitual utterances wortny of
credence. — 1lie Pacific.
Chinese Y. M. C. A. Anniversary.
This association observed its 25th anniversary on June 14th. Its present building was erected in 1885at a cost of $5000.
It grew from the small beginning of a
Chinese Church in connection with the
Bethel under bather Damon.
Mr. Sit
Moon was ministering to that little
church, when he conceived the project of
a Y. M. C. A. 'The association started
with about ten members. It has done and
is doing excellent work.
New System of Wharves.
It now appears to be settled that the
Government and the Oahu Railway together are to dredge out three long slips
in the Upper end of the harbor, in an area
one-half of which is now dry land. 'These
slips will be 12(X3 feet long, with an aggregate width of 600 feet. 'There will
thus be 7200 feet in length along the
wharves, which is more than the present
wharf space in the harbor. 'The wharves
will run in the direction of the railway
station from the center of the harbor.
The total cost will be about $5:10.00:).
This should relieve the present congestion
of the harbor, although by the time it is
completed, we shall probably have added
one-fourth or one-third to our existing
commerce. The only effectual relief will
be in opening Pearl Harbor.
Record of Events.
August 2nd.—Steamer Aorongi from
the Colonies en route for Victoria, after
long delay and report of having orders
to pass Hawaii enters port and does considerable business, taking over forty pas-
sengers.—Yesterday's distributed dividends from twelve plantation and one
mercantile corporations amounted to
$307,040.
3rd.—August Kraft, a well-known
resident, passes away at his Makiki home,
of consumption, aged about 70 years.
4th.—The Canadian-Australian S. S.
Co. compromise on the Hogan Minstrels'
suit for $15,000. —Republicans have a
ratification torch-light procession through
the principal streets and mass meeting at
the drill shed, at which the returned delegates and other speakers held forth with
patriotic enthusiasm till a late hour.
sth.—The new powerful tugboat Pearless arrives from San Francisco for service in these waters, and the Iroquois arrives from her Midway Island cruise in
the interest of the Pacific cable.
6th.—The first grand jury meets in
response to the call to duty and receives
a strong charge thereon from Judge
Humphreys of the hirst Circuit.—Puueo,
a Hawaiian, in a fit of zealousy. kills his
wife by shooting and slashing her. then
attempts selfmurder by cutting his own
throat, completely severing the wind-pipe,
He is taken to the hospital and receives
such surgical aid that at latest subsequent
report the chances were good for his
standing trial for his deliberately planned
deed.
Bth. — liritish bark Dunrcggan, from
London for this port, runs hard aground
off Diamond Head in broad daylight with
a fresh breeze along shore. 'The tugs
HI en. Fearless and other steamers render
aid but to little purpose for the first day
and night.—Chamber of Commerce holds
its annual meeting, and pass resolutions
of enquiry as to the government's intended action relative to "Chinatown" fire
claims.
9th.—'The tugs Pearless, Iroquois and
lileii. succeed in hauling off the Dunreggait from her perilous position at high
tide. 4 i'. m., after having jettisoned considerable cargo, and is towed safely to
port. —Delightful reception at S. M. Damon's country residence, Moanalua, in
honor of F. C. Smith and Miss Wall.
loth.—'The old Royal school, condemned as unsafe for further use, is sold at
auction for $140.—'The Bar Association
had its annual banquet at the Hawaiian
I lotel at which the telling of a funny story
offended three judges.
12th.—Satnl. T.arney, a discharged employee of the ()ahu Railroad, sluxjts Jno.
W. Lorbeer, the yardmaster, as the morning train was being made Up, inflicting
serious injuries which terminated fatally
21
st.—Representatives of the Trades'
I'nion, recently organized here, wait upon
Governor Dole to have him declare Labor
Day, Monday. Sept. 3rd, a legal holiday
as 111 many of the States—and it is so decreed. Preparations are being made for a
parade, field sports and grand ball.
23rd.—'The admiralty court exonerate
Captain Dixon, master of the Dumreggttn,
from all blame in the stranding of the
vessel off Diamond Head, attributing the
to unrecorded currents. —The
grand jury ends its first session and is
discharged with honorable mention.
24th.—Kane, the native who assaulted
and robbed the Chinese hack driver off
the Pauoa road the early part of last
month, is sentenced to twenty years imprisonment—A native shrewdly intercepts a drayload of rice destined for warehouse delivery and orders it taken to the
dock where he loaded it on wagons and
found buyers for his stolen goods in the
relief camps.
27th.—Evening reception by Mrs. C. B.
Damon at her new home. Thurston Avenue, in honor of Mr .and Mrs. W. E.
Beckwith; very largely attended.
28th.—Quite a lively day with foreign
mishap
and island steamer movements. Honolulu welcomes the news of the entry of the
allied forces into Peking and relief of the
legations.
29th.—The Australia arrives with her
usual promptness, with a large freight
and passenger list; many kamaainas return.—Serious runaway and smash-up of
hack on Hotel street. Narrow escape of
many people; one horse badly injured by
the carriage shafts.
30th. —Murder trial of Sam!. Barney
begins.—Chinese and Japanese squatters
in three hours.
evicted from Aala reserve and their
13th.—Complimentary dinner by I l'. A. shacks demolished.
Schaefer, Esq., at his Rosebank residence,
in behalf of the Planters' Association, to
Dr. W. C. Stubbs, the visiting scientist
MARRIAGES.
and Special agent of the C S. Agricul- McNKOI.I,-DKCKKR—III this city. Aug. I.lth, the
Department.
14th.—The P. C. Advertiser publishes
tural
hy
Krv.ii. 1,. Pearson, tiilbert McNicoll to Miss Man
Decker.
KI.t'KCKI. McINTYKK At Miikiki, this city. Ht the
nsidi'ii
if Kohl. Lewart, Em., bj the Rev. J. P.
Krdumii, Geo. Klllcgfl to Mis* Nellie Melntyre.
a list of sixty-one Honolulu addresses
who have paid the I". S. Revenue license
as retail liquor dealers, yet it is but a few
BIRTHS.
weeks since the number permitted for this
PASCHAL- In tliiH
Ann. Bth,
a daughter.
city under Hawaiian license was increased David S. I'hsclihl, city,
to eighteen.
'This did not include wholesalers or druggists.
16th.—Sad news received of the death
of Mrs. J. K. Farley—nee Juliette Smith
—at Koloa, Kauai, on the morning of the
14th.
18th.—An injunction issues against the
Tramway
Company preventing
them
from double tracking King street. The
case will likely be appealed to the
Supreme Court.
20th.—Kluegel-Mclntyre wedding at
the residence of Mr. Robert Lewers, Makiki, Rev. J. P. Erdman officiating.
1900,
to the wife of
CAMPBELL- In Hits city. An*. 7th, to the wife of
A. J. Cainphcll. h son.
I'ATTON—III this city. An*, Kith, to the wife of Thomiis
Patton, h son.
HtTTKKKIKI.D-In this city, Aug. 16th, to the wife of
J. A. Iliitterliolil. h daughter.
DEATHS.
KRAFT—At his home, Kewalo titrect, Aug. 2nd, Auglllt
Kr»ft, of consumption. Hired about 70 years.
LORHKKR-In this city, Aug. 12th. John W, Lorbeer, a
native of I.orbcers, aged 87 years.
FARLEY—At Kolna. Kauai, Aug. I.lth, Mrs. J. K. FarIcy, sister of W. 0. Smith of this city ami A. H. Smith
of Kauai.
ALEXANDER—At Napa, Cal., Aug. 22m1. 1800, Henry
E. M. Alexander, third son of Prof. \V. D. Alexander,
in the 32d year ofhis age.
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HAWAIIAN BOARD.
HONOLULU,
H. I.
Thiß page is devoted to the interests of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, and the Editor, appointed by the Board, is responsible fur Its coni. iits.
- -
Rev. O. P. EMERSON
Ponape, June 2(>th, 1900.
P. Embrson.
Mv Pear Friend: —Your very welcome letter dated Honolulu. Dec. 21st,
came to hand on May iSth prox. 1 thank
you very much for the kind sentiments
contained in it toward inc. I am glad to
hear that your trip to Boston was in every
way a decided and satisfactory success. I
am grieved to say that my health is very
much impaired; I must have contracted
some bad disease during my imprison<).
ment; our doctor, who is a German, a
man, and a perfect gentleman, does
not seem to help me much. I put my
whole trust in (iod to help me out of my
distress. Now about my accompanying
you on your next mission to the l". S., I
am not quite sure; I should certainly like
clever
nothing could afford
me a greater
am afraid my
health will not permit me so great a boon.
I beg to state that the little mission vessel
Ilirout Bingham favored us with a call,
and for which we were well pleased and
thankful. I managed to pay a visit on
board, and to have Quite a long and pleasant talk with our brother, the Rev. Mr.
Walkup, which I greatly enjoyed. The
young man who was acting as mate on
board the 11. I!. was also a photographer,
by name Mr. Harvey. The Captain, accompanied by Mr. 11.. very kindly went
to my place and photographed my wife
and family; took a picture of our church
and various other buildings, mine and
dear mother's, included. 1 was not there
myself, but I am very proud, and very
to.
pleasure, hut alas, for
they do
not
and cannot comprehend such
lam glad to remark that all peoEditor! things.
ples on the island are now fully reconciled
Letter of Henry Nanpei.
Ruv.
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tion. This, to my idea, is the r.ght and
proper thing. Experience has taught me
to know that there is nothing lost by being
kind ; this is our maxim here and it works
admirably. Bickerings and controversies,
I
thankful for their kindness. 1 beg to
tender my humble thanks to the Rev. ( ).
P. Emerson for the trouble he has taken
to get us those hymn books, primers, etc.,
published. This indeed will greatly help
us in our good Christian work. I am informed on good authority that a regular
mail service will be laid on in about six
weeks from this date. I hope so; this is
quite a nuisance, the way it is now. I am
also informed that a German war ship is
to be dispatched to the Kuk islands to castigate the natives for their bad behavior;
it is about time that something should be
done to stop their murderous attacks upon those native Christians. Thirteen
natives from Kuk were landed here about
a week ago. engaged to work at a nominal sum per month for our Covernor.
I am pleased to state that all is well here
with us, every man is allowed to chose his
own destiny and to follow his own inclina-
toward each other; this is indeed a grand
Christian principle, to witness those jxxjr
people loving, and rejoicing over each
other as of yore. Their motto is to for-
give, and forget. Love one another.
Those, and such as those, are the principles that our good Am. ministers instilled into their minds, and there they remain as solid as granite. We beg you to
pray for us. that we may never swerve
from our path of duty to our Lord and
Savior. Jesus Christ. We are sadly put
about to know why Oliver does not write
us. it is long time now since we had any
word from him; would it be too much for
you to enquire about it ; you would oblige
me greatly if you would do so.
Now. sir, I beg to remain.
Your sincere friend,
Henry
Nan pel
This letter comes by way of Japan.
P. S. I omitted to mention that we
propose to celebrate the 4th of July in
grand style. The Ooveriior and his suite
is going to join in also. We must keep
in touch with the tlag that saved us from
an unnatural and untimely death.
—
11.
Nanpei.
Letter from Mr. de la Porte.
Mission STATION, PIea&ANT Ist.and.
January 16, 1900.
Rev. 11. Bingham, D. D.
Dear Sir
and
Brother
in
Christ:—
"Ask of me and I shall give thee the
heathen for thine inheritance, and the
uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession," thus said the Lord. Ps. 2:8.
At last I find a little time to begin a
letter to you. Writing to the friends in
the homeland we call, "having a chat with
them." A few weeks ago a steamer
touched here which had several sacks of
mail on board for this island, but since all
mail must first go through the postoffice
at Jaluit we had only the privilege to look
at the sealed mailbags, wondering whether any tidings frdni our loved ones were
in them. In a few months this mail will
lie brought from Jaluit on some trading
vessel; old news will then be new news to
us. We would appreciate a more direct
mail communication.
It is a little more than two months now
since we came here—they were two busy
months indeed. We have built our house,
William's house is fairly under way and
our new schoolhouse is nearing completion. Of course there remain lots to do
yet before the mission premises are in a
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somewhat respectable condition. I will
now try and give you a condensed account of our doings since we left the
Morning Star.
The morning of November o, 1899,
was anything but a beautiful morn, for it
rained all morning without intermission.
About 7 a. in. we sighted Pleasant Island.
Rain or no rain we were on deck, viewing
our future field of labor as we slowly approached it. About 10 a. 111. we were off
the Commissioner's house, where we
hoped to effect a landing with the ship's
boat. As there was blowing quite a breeze
from the westward, the surf was running
very high. There is no harbor, not even
a good landing place here. I told Mrs. dc
la Porte that she should remain on board
the vessel until the second trip, as I did
not like the looks of the breakers.
Hut
brave little woman as she is. she simply
refused to grant my wishes. And so witli
our little treasure, ten-months-old Augusta, wrapped up carefully ill her mackintosh, she, Dr. Rife and myself stepped into the waiting boat. With what thoughts
in our hearts and with what expectations
we went, I can not describe to you. As
we came near the breakers a few natives
came out into the surf and motioned to
us to wait as they wanted to show us the
safest passage. After a while a momentary lull came, about twenty natives took
hold of our boat and in a few minutes
more we were once more safely on terra
firma. Hundreds of natives had gathered on the beach to see us, all with the
exception of a few. almost nude.
What a surprise one could read in their
laces as they saw us and especially when
the white baby made its appearance.
Augusta is the smallest white child they
have ever seen. Rut we could not yet
tarry with the people, for a little further
Up the beach stood the Resident DeputyConimissioner, Mr. Kaiser, waiting to receive us. Let me mention it right here,
that the reception we received from him
was far beyond our expectations. He at
once put his own house and servants at
our disposition; in short he did all he
could to make us comfortable.
Mr.
Brandeiss, the nigh-Commissioner at
Jaluit. had also written to him to do all
he could to assist us in getting land, etc.
Mr. Kaiser has thus far faithfully fulfilled the instructions of his superior.
After we had stated our mission to Mr.
Kaiser, Dr. Rife and I started out to find
a certain chief in order to obtain his permission to build on his land. There has
been a great deal said that our people
understand Gilbert, but I am afraid that
their knowledge of this tongue is more
than limited. We talked Gilbert to the
people, asking where this chief lived and
the way to his place, etc. They answered
us in their own language, which I thought
I could talk to some extent, but that
morning I relinquished my claim. Would
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THE FRIEND.
September,1900.
you believe it, after we had walked about had moderated they feared that there 1one of those large wooden tanks holding
three miles we came to Riribo's old meet- would not be time enough to do so. jfrom 1500 to 2500 gallons of water. At
ing house, and there we somehow found When Mrs. dc la Porte left the vessel we present we can store only about 400 galout that the very man we were seeking thought to return in the afternoon, and lons as we have but one 400 gallon iron
had led Dr. Rife and me, so to speak, by she did therefore not take leave of the tank and a few small barrels.
the hand all the way. We did not accom- friends, but wind and weather did not
January 20, 1900. About the work:
We have had our Genesis. On the
plish anything there as his land is not permit it, so we had to say "good-bye"
suitable for our purposes. Later in the by letter. 'The Morning Star sailed again very first Sabbath we were here we were
day we decided to build on the very spot at 10 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 11, after a permitted through the Grace of God to
where Tabwia, the former Gilbert teacher, delay of 48 hours. She would have got hold a service. About 50 people came
used to live. This is central and there is away much sooner than this had it not and listened to the Word of Cod. Mr.
what we call here a fair landing, except been for the bad weather and high seas Kaiser, the Commissioner, attended also.
this year. We are told that there has It was good to be there. How our hearts
during the westerly season.
About 4 p. m. I returned from my ex- not been such a rough surf in several were filled with joy on that beautiful Sabplorations and found Mrs. dc la Porte years. After the ship had left I had to bath morn, Nov. 12, when we were able
waiting for me at Mr. Kaiser's house. engage quite a number of natives to bring to preach for the first time salvation
During my absence a boat load of our our goods overland to the future Mission through Christ to the people of Nauru.
goods had been landed. As the wind had Station. This took several days and made We rejoiced to see a little of the remainincreased in force during the day, a much quite a large hole into our provisions and ing fruit of the labors of Tabwia and Bihigher sea was now running than in the cloth, for no native will do anything here ribo that day; it occurs to us that the
morning, and the boat as it tried to go unless he is paid for it. The running people taught by Biribo have even a betthrough the breakers shipped a tremen- wages are about 75 pfennings, or 18 cents ter knowledge of the rudiments of Chrisdous sea which nearly broke the boat and per day. 'This may not seem much to you tianity than those that were taught by
of course wetted all my goods that were in the home land, but the abilities of a the other teachers. 'Their meeting house
in the Iroat. My books suffered most. native can not be compared with that of a is in a much better condition also. Since
Dr. Rife had gone on board during the white man. 'They remind me very much the first Sabbath the attendance has risen
afternoon, so I consulted with Mr. Kaiser of German bricklayers, who spent most from 50 to about 400; many of the people
and we came to the conclusion that it was of their time in lighting and re-lighting can not get into the church and have to
impossible to land any more of our goods their pipes. The claim is that it is impos- listen on the outside. At present we gathon this side of the island, at least not as sible to see a sweating German bricklayer. er in only one place on Sabbath mornlong as the wind continued to be westerly. ()n the following Wednesday we began ings, i.e. about twice at the mission sta'There was nothing else left for us to do, building our living house. Mr. Halstead, tion and then once at ISiribo's old place.
but to land the goods about five miles Mrs. Cole's brother, kindly volunteered After we are able to speak the language
north from the mission station and carry his assistance which we thankfully ac- we can hold meetings at different stations
them overland.
cepted. He furthermore placed an empty but at ]> resent William must interpret
In order to make this arrangement it house at our disposal until our own was for us. Glory be to God for such a favorwas necessary for me to go on board the finished. The first week we boarded with able beginning, may He continue to bless
Star again and consult Capt. Garland. It Mr. Kaiser but after that we began house- our humble efforts to bring these people
was a dangerous undertaking to go keeping ourselves. How good God is to to Christ. The old meeting house erected
through the surf now, but I did not want 11s, lie bad surely all things prepared for during Tabwia's time is by far too small
to delay the vessel any longer than I could us, before He sent us here.
now to hold the congregations, so after
It took us just six weeks to build our our school house is finished we will have
help. It was impossible to take Mrs. dc
la Porte and baby along, so she and Wil- house, but unfortunately we can not to think about building a church.
()ur first Christmas on Nauru was very
liam's wife had to Spent their first night finish it for we are short of lumber and
on Nauru alone. Was it not strange, I roof-iron. It is very hot here at times, enjoyable, we were permitted to hold sevalways had said to my wife that she yesterday we registered 98 degrees in the eral services which were well attended.
would have to stay on lioard the first shade, so to have a large and airy ver- The people, as a whole, are good and atnight while 1 would lie ashore getting anda is a most important thing. It is tentive listeners. Thank God for that.
things ready, and now it was not I. but impossible to live in the rooms during But will you not unite your prayers with
she who had to spent the first night alone the day. We would like to have a ver- ours that the time may not be far distant
ashore. She was not afraid to do it, for anda right around the house, at present when they shall not be only listeners, but
she knew that He who never wearies we have it only partly finished on two faithful doers of the Word. We were
would watch over her. We labored near- sides. I think the gentleman who figured glad to find a few, including two or three
ly an hour to get through the surf with out the amount of lumber we would need chiefs, who had, even if only nominal,
our heavy boat and more than once we must have made somehow a mistake. As kept up the Sabbath services since the
got almost swamped. Had not 25 natives you see on the inclosed picture we were (iilbert teachers left. I trust we shall be
came to our assistance we would not have compelled to put a thatched roof on one able to organize a Sabbath School and
fcot to the ship that night. Next day we of the verandas. This is in a way better Bible classes soon, but this depends largewere able to land our things on the north than iron as it is cooler, but on Pleasant ly upon the task which most foreign misside of the island. Here it was com- Island water is the first consideration. Up sionaries have to face, our learning of the
paratively smooth and only a few boxes to last September it had not rained for 17 vernacular. The fact that we have no
got wet. I came ashore early in the morn- months and I presume you understand books or anything at all written or printed
ing and did not go on board again. I what that means as there are no wells or in this language makes this fact no easier.
found Mrs. dc la Porte and our baby rivers, etc., here. We must catch every We are fortunate to have a native in our
alright. None of the ladies that were on drop of rain we can store when it does neighborhood who speaks an excellent
the Morning Star came ashore at Pleasant rain, in order to be prepared for the dry Nauru and who has volunteered to be our
Island as it was perhaps somewhat too season which will set in again in March teacher. We are taking daily lessons with
rough for them to land, and Saturday and which is apt to last an indefinite time. him. Would you believe it that there are
morning before the vessel sailed, when it We are daily praying to be able to get two dialects spoken on this little island?
�Vol.
58,
No.
9.J
Hut this is a fact. William has been so
long away from here that it will take him
months yet before hc'will be at home with
his mother tongue.
Hut now wib you not remember us in
your earnest prayers that we may be wise
111 laying the foundation of the work here.
The natives of Nauru aie a well built,
healthy-looking race of people. They are
by tar the finest looking natives I have
seen in my travels.
There is very little
disease among them; syphilis, which prevails so much among the natives of the
Gilbert and Marshall Islands, is aim >st
unknown here. Not having a harbor here
and the isolation of the island accounts
for this. 'The German Government is
very strict, and justly so, to keep all for-
eigners away from here. The people are
very superstitious and have some very
strange customs among their so-called
worship. I will speak of this in my next
letter as 1 am engaged at present in learning more about it.
We are well and happy in our work.
We can not call this a lonely island any
longer, for an ordinary day is by far too
short here for the amount of work which
we have before us and which with the
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THE FRIEND.
sacrifice, no high-priestly mediation, no and persecution in China. Galls have arBethlehem or Calvary save for moral im- rived here for pecuniary help and several
Penitence, Mr. Gissing re- hundred dollars have been forwarded to
pression.
marks, is now an anachronism. "Man." the American missionaries for distribusays Emerson, cheerily, "though in tion.
brothels and gaols and on gibbets, is on
his way to all that is good and true." It
Survey of Midway Island.
is notable that the rationalism of this century has been based not on reason, but on
superficial sentiment. The sapping of the 'The I S. Suretyship Iroquois returnfoundations of responsibility, whether ed on August sth from Midway Island
through the dogma of at rod who is mere alter an absence of 79 days. id.Kjj soundpity, or through easy dinner-table divin- ings were taken at and arotint the island,
ity, and superficial talk about heredity and extending to a depth of 100 fathoms. A
circumstance (as though our ship were practicable landing for a telegraph cable
launched on life with a "lashed rudder"), was found at Mills Harbor, Vessels
is more permanently
detrimental to na- drawing sixteen feet can enter. Rains are
tional character than undisguised lubric- copious and good water abundant. Fish
ity (ir any gospel of animalism and free- and turtles abound.
love. Nor is satire against religion or inMidway Island is one of the most revitation to explore the "sunless gulfs of mote and oldest of the ancient part of the
doubt" likely to influence minds like the Hawaiian chain, some 1300 miles westreiterated assertion that Conduct is inde- ward of I lonolulu, and south of the direct
pendent of Creed, when illustrated by course to Yokohama. It has been little
generous sentiments and attractive and known, but is likely to become an imporpathetic examples. If, as a foil, the power tant station for the Asiatic cable.
of the Gross and the beauty of historic
t hristianity are delineated, the 'liurcb of
Rome is usually fetched in. This is a
RAILWAY & LAND GO.
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kind of compliment to Anglicanism as the
only religious force in England influential
enough to lie really disliked. Vet where
the literar\ man's theological liberalism is
not a reaction from Puritan gyves, it is
help Thou Thy servants.
only what might be expected t'n m the
With Christian love,
colorless religious teaching of public
schools and colleges, which tuns out culThains Run Hktwben
Ph. dc I.a Porte
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"Liberal" Popular Doctrine.
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'The following is a part of a critique heterodoxy, which please sharp girls from TAKE AN OUTING SATURDAYS.
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Review.
Christian Refugees in Japan.
'The prevailing teaching of our day is
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Ist Class 2nd Class
The missionaries in Japan are overbur- Pearl Oity
stripped of all doctrinal revelation, eman9 50
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Uhhistoric, without organic structure or sisting destitute refugees from slaughter Waianne
philosophic coherence, more vague than
the peasant's misty belief in One Above,
or the savage's dim notion of the ''Big
Man up There," as indifferent as Pope's
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Paternity, Sin becomes a merely relative
term, a mistake, a misfortune, an ailment,
LIMITED.
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RICE, President.
W.
H.
W. S. WITHERS, Manager.
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in which these people live unless you are
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