The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-07-10
The Good Tcmpiars ON the 5ih.

The members of this Order seem to have had an
intuition that no general celebration would be held
on the American Anniversary of this year. They &C
%cordingly planned a pleasant little affair of their own,
and, taking the occasion for making their first appear
ance in public, provided a picnic at the grounds known
as the g Hooper premises - on Hotel Street. At half
past ten A. NJ, they proceeded from their rooms on
King Street, adorned with the regalia of the Order.
On their march through the principal streets they re-
ceived a good share. not only of curiosity, but also of
friendly int. est. At the grounds a fine group of
children was present, by invitation, and a pleasant
gathering of friends.
After a little time spent in preparation and sociallty
generally, the assembly came to order. {. j. Lyons,
w. c. T., was called to the Chair, and j. NJ. Crowell
and c. W. Hart appointed Vice Presidents. With a
few remarks as TO the nature of the Celebration and
sits relations to the day, the President then introduced
the Orator, w. c.. Jones, of Honolulu. In his inter-
esting address,-of which We do not give a full sum-
mary, as we purpose to publish it in our paper of
next week,-he compared freedom from human
tyranny to freedom from the tyranny of appetite and
King Alcohol ; spoke of the growing unity of the
human race through easy communication and unity
of principles, and gave q sketch of the history of the
Order.
DIR. A. c. Buffum then with a few appropriate ac-
companying words, read the Good Templars' Platform
as the Declaration of Independence suitable for the
day. The audience were then invited to ~fortify their
independence and good resolutions by p~artaking of
the delicacies of the table. Excellent music was also
provided by the Honolulu Brass Band, led by Mr..
Bond. Trees waved overhead, boys scampered below,
gaily arrayed Templars waited On the children the
old house near by poured forth an inexhaustible sup
ply of eatables, and the whole scene was most serenely
enjoyable.
After the tables had received due and prolonged
attention, the company were again called to order,-
tire-crackers included,-and the President opened
with remarks ; recommending to those who had not
begun the use of stimulants good reasons for refusing
social drinks to those who needed reform, the sub
stitution of the intellectual and social stimulus of lit
erature, music, and good company for that of wine,
as really more Strengthening; and stating that it
was the object Of the Order to furnish the former; also
alluding to the necessity of assistance from a Higher
Power. The following sentiments were now proposed:
His Majesty the King Let his example of temperance be
The band responded with the air, God save the
King
"The Clergy OF Hawaii: A distinct class only as they distin-
guish themselves by doing good to their felow-men"
DIR. Gulick responded, expressing his qualification
in knowing that the Order was so worthy of sympa-
thy and cooperation from the class he was called
upon to represent. He said that its work connected
itself necessarily with both religion and politics.
"The independent Order of Good Templars, now represented
in Honolulu by ULTIMA THULE LODGE, No. l."
Brother J. NJ. Crowell, District Deputy, replied in
a most heartfelt manner, abiding to the small begin
nings and encouraging progress of the Order in this
town, and expressing the hope that the Hawaiians
would soon share in its work and benefits.
at their head@ thoroughly temperate man."
Rev. II. Bingham, Jr., responded As that noble
oo,n%rr lad noxy <lrourn n Tho fbrol1dor, or 1ovor-
she was yet to throw off that of appetite for strongs
drink.
"The Press :" being called upon, Mr.. H. NJ. Whit
ney in reply announced the cooperation of that i'm
portant agent with this and every other effort to pro-
mote temperance, reform and brotherly love, and
with a touching story, by way of example, urged
upon those concerned frmness and fidelity to the
very last. The President took occasion to remark
that the Templars' obligation was for life, and, as
Mr.. w. had alluded to woman's place and work in
the Order, proposed the next sentiment in this form
"Old England, ruled by a Lady, Her Majesty Queen victo-
Brother w. II. Garrett replied in a manner that
showed the true English heart. This speech, coming
from q sturdy mechanic, and one of the originators
of the movement in Honolulu, was most acceptable.
"In enforcing the Laws of the country in the cause of Tenn
perance, the aid Of the BAR is required"
A. F.. Judd, ESQ.,, understood Which bar was in
tended, and hoped moreover that this would not be
really the Ultima Thule Lodge, as the other isl
ands and the island world of the Pacific remained.
"The HawaHans Of Foreign Descent the medium and bond
OF union between this people and all Others"
Happily responded to by Rev. A. o. Forbes. The
members then formed, marched in order to the Lodge,
and broke up with three times three, for the Order,
the Band, and the Day. In the evening they at
tended in a body an interesting lecture Mt st. An
drews Chapel, delivered by the Rev. Dean Harris, after
the appropriate service for the hour had been per-
formed. The impression of a thus pleasantly spent
Fourth will not soon be effaced.
THE PUNCH Bowls the name of a little seven by
nine sheet, neatly got up, which made its first appear
ance on Monday last, and which is promised to be is
sued monthly. 1t is published by Mr.. j. II. Black.
Prior to its appearance, we had understood that the
new issue was to be a temperance paper, but there is
nothing in it to confirm the impression-rather the
reverse. 1t contains some good ideas and o fair va
riety of gossipy news, which in future issues may be
improved. That we need here more literary life and
activity, every one knows but so long as the sleepy,
superannuated hebdomadal, which issues from the
government press, monopoizes the place of a second
lively and spirited weekly paper, it is of little use to
try to attempt anything new in this line. except for
amusement. -
% The Gazehe tells us that Bishop Staley Is
coming out again to take care of his aock, but that
he has selected q roundabout way to reach the ISL
ands, via Rio, Lima and other South American
places, perhaps not excepting Patagonia. This is de-
cidedly a back door track, and reminds us of the para
BILE where the sheepfold was entered not by the gate.
In other words, it looks as if the Bishop preferred
travelling until he gets further advices from his recus-
ant flock. -
C-1-c, -. Tp.rr 3 g
reported, intends visiting Honolulu during the pres
emit summer. He has been delivering lectures in San
Francisco, where his free speech has called forth
much Indignation. Yet much that he says is
truthful and just. He is certainly a most eccentric
character. At the latest accounts, Mr.. Train was
lecturing in some of the interior towns of California.