The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-10-10

The men were a study. Some of the worst
characters Of Water street were present. Pick
rocketers. genteel loaiers, burglars. bullies, dog
fighters, stood side by side. Some were dirty,
most of them low-brOwed and villainous looking.
Exit Borns. of Sportsman's Hall, stood outside,
osot heinz bold enough u venture in. Coleman
cas- there too-Peter Coleman. This person is
not known to fame unless In the Courts. Ii
john Allen is the wickedcSt man IN New York,
Certainly Peter Coleman has the hardest looking
face. Ills head is round like a cannon ball the
cheeks puffed out, almost hiding the small, cum
ming ewes the nose Il horrible pug the forehead
furToned deeplv: the whole forming n counten-
ance which, when filled with liquor a. 1t was last
night. CLOVIS like Il red hot coal. His body Is
short and stout, his feet are crooked. one of them
lame. and one of his hands is deformed. We are
glad to say this man was impressed and confessed
lac would like 10 be a better man.
Thirty children came in 10 sec the fun, as they
termed it. They are unclean, their clothes rent
IN marv places. their faces unwashed, their haIr
uncom6ed. MANY have no shirts or caps, but
the weather is warm. These children are = gutter
~snipes," as they are called. Some of them are
bright faces, too. and had they been born under
better auspices they would be bright. Intelligent,
school going children, and not ~outcasts, being ed
ucate6 already in the udiment OF crime. Two
OF three little girls, with intelligent, handsome
faces, sit together in one seat. They are children
of men like John Allen, who, like him, may love
their children, but have not courage to leave their
horrible trade for their sake, if nothing else.
Mrs. Allen sat at the table near Mr.. Arnold.
her baby IN her arms. She expressed herself
overioyed at Johns reformation, and said she
had been awaiting it for years. John stood IN
different parts of the room during the evening,
one time with his arms crossed upon his breast,
behind the bar near Mr.. Van Meter, and again at
the door. He looked not sad, but rather proud
that he had created such n sensation. The title
of the :. Wickedest Man in New York will
never kill John Allen. He is fond of notoriety in
his own way and he has got it. He was attentive
during the service. Joined in the singing, and
stood with covered face and bowed head when
prayer was being made. Chester went round tie
room, and his bright face and manly way made
him welcome 10 every one.
The service was opened by Mr.. Arnold, who
gave out the hymn
"More like Jesus would l BE-,
Let my Saviour dwell with me-"
All who knew the tune or words, or could read
the hymn-book, joined in the singing. The voices
of the women were distinctly heard, and they
were sweet, though it is true that the effect of all
the voices was not harmony. One woman per-
sisted in singing the words " More like Jesus
all the time. She knew no more. The gamins
kicked up a row, and added their voices to the
discord. Eventually the hymn was sung through.
Mr.. Hamilton prayed, but was interrupted by
the boys, who commenced playing pranks on
each other, and the laughter of the grown up
children added to the confusion. AS soon as the
PRAYER was ended, the boys were put out. Quiet
having been restored, Mr.. Van Meter gave out
the hymn commencing:
"Oh come to Jesus now, Jesus is here;
All low before him bow, Jesus is here"
This was sung with much feeling and correct
ness. Mr.. Arnold then spoke a few plain-telling
words. The next hymn is entitled. There's Room
for Al. 1t was we'll rendered, and at its conclu-
sion Mr.. Van Meter prayed. Oliver Dyer made
n short address. the most effective, made during
the evening. 1t was short, pithy, and to the
point. Jesus Paid IL AL was sung, and Mr..
Arnold said n few words, and DR.. Perry followed
in prayer. Mr.. Arnold then called upon John
Allen to say something. John smiled, looked
bashful and said
81 don't know what to say. L rejoice to have
n prayer meeting here. 1t is n friendly gathering,
and l shall be glad to have it repeated next Sun
day night"
\ portion of one of the hymns previously sung
was given out, and got through all right, with
the exception that in the middle of it a woman
put in her head and called out another, saying
her place was on fire. The woman called did not
stir, however. Mr.. Arnold finally gave out the
hymn, - Shall | be there? which he said was
the favorite of little Chester. 1t was well sung.
Chester sat on the bar counter, alongside MIR.
Arnold, and his clear, strong voice was heard all
over the room, singing his choice hyInn. After
some remarks by DIR. Ward, of Newark, New
Jersey, the doxOlugy was sung and the benedict
pronounced. 1t was announced thu
quest of the Wickedest Mar
ing would be he'll
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