The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-10-04

| Ike passing from infancy to hopeful and s1utsr-
ant youth
had been accomplished, who will say that very
much has not been done for the welfare OF this
community which would otherwise have remained
undone.
II.-wrrHour ATTEMPTING TO ESUNERAIE ALL
TIE OB5Ecrs, LET MA SFEAK BRIEFLT OF
OuR OBJEcTs IN ENnEAvORNG TO ERECI
THIS BuuDING.
THAT we. the members Of a Young Mems
Christian Association and al Who shall come
after us may have place that we cal home.
2.-That young men, not Christians may sec
We have an interest in them, and that are quite
as anxious to do them good as Others are to do
them harm.
Here seven days in the week, morning, noon
and night we desire 10 welcome all young men
and no longer to hear it said that during the
six days when churches lsck rs all out there is
no place for Us TO spend an evening but the
saloons and gambling rooms.
3.-We desire 20 have one place which shall
show that however we differ in head, there is
unity Of purpose among all Christians.
Here all sect and schism is forgotten and in
perfect harmony and union We labor to save men.
I've desire to erect this building to show
that the interest taken in Young men in this our
fair city touches not only the heart but the purse
and that our unselish devotion to their welfare
would lead Us to make any sacrifice.
III oUR ARK.
1t is our aim. my brothers, to make strong,
vigorous symmetrical Christian men, and
1st Recognizing the truth Of Herbert Spen-
GERS remark, that man must first be a good ami
NAL before he can attain his highest develop
ment. we propose 20 provide in this building Of
ours for the physical development and training
Of our young men.
To this end we shall have a gymnasium with.
as we hope, all needed appliances and person
| to instruct our boys and young men in the pro-
per development Of muscle. This has been far
too much neglected in our modern civilization,
and in a climate like ours we cannot too carefully
cultivate our physical powers. And
2nd. Recognizing also the fact that man with
only physical training tends to a mere animal,
we design as far as possible to supply the second
/ great want Of his nature. With an attractive
reading room, good library, evening classes in
drawing, penmanship, bookkeeping arithmetic
and such other classes as shall best meet the
wants Of those who are deprived Of our day
schools, with frequent concerts, lectures and lit
erary entertainments we hope to bring many un-
der our influence.
But 3rd.-These are but the net We spread for
those whose souls We wish TO save and unless we
succeed in rescuing the perishing from the
| llENlODlA hl elL Nll viii NN Nu NtNtf lllluLts
To train the body and cultivate the mind only,
to have them used for the evil one and finally
lose the soul is to lose all.
after referring to the dangers which beset
youngmen. Mr. Pratt continued as follows ,
= We witness today with great gladness that
which we have so long desired to behold.
But as We stand here there is mingled with
our joy, something Of pain and sadness.
Familiar faces are wanting from our number.
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grave Of our Brother, the assembled multitude
was told that God seemed to pc speaking to US
saying d" BE We also ready"
To-day Brothers, methinks hear other words
Lift your eyes hoayenward Look Though in
visible to mortal eyes do you not see those who
have gone before us-Alfred Castle, Ichabod
Bartlett, Joseph p. Cooke, Clarence Cooke, Will
liam f. Damon, W. Eyarts Chamberlain, Chas.
T. Dillingham; on swift wing they fly from
the gate of heaven and stand before US rejoicing
10 view this scene.
Listen do You not hear them, as with the
clear and soul-stirring voice Of the redeemed
/ they say to us still in the turmoil and conflict
of life " Whatsoever thy hand fndeth to do
do it with thy might,
Mr.. Charles Cooke next exhibited the box, which
was to be laid under the corner stone and read
the list of contents, which was rs follows;
An English Bible.
| A New Testament in Hawaiian.
Constitution and BY Laws of the Y. VI. @. A.
An address on -'fhe Young Mems Mission,
delivered before the Y. NJ. G. A., September 10Th.
/ ISL by Rev. j. W. Smith Of San Fracisco.
List of subscribers to the building and copy Of
/ the terms Of the contract.
Manual of the Fort Street Church.
Articles Of Faith and list of membership Of the
Bethel Union Church.
Report of the Hawaiian Board.
' ' Womens Board.
d" " Hawaiian Mission Children Society.
" ' Board Of Education.
" " Minister Of Finance.
" Minister of the Interior.
q" " Chief Justice.
Catalogue Of the Oahu College.
Circular Of the kawaiahaO Seminary.
Circular of the Sailors Home.
Constitution aud bylaws Of the kawaiahao Y.
NJ. @. A.
Constitution and bylaws of the Chinese Y. NJ.
c. A.
Hawaiian Almanac and Annual published by T..
G. Thrum.
Hawaiian Guide Book published by H. NJ.
| Whitney
Newspapers of the city both English and Ha-
waian.
A copy of the Haiku 40 Mani, Rev. l.. Lyons
One United States dollar, coined IN lSS2.
Photograph Of their Maiesties
Photograph of Kawaiahao Church.
Specimens Hawaiian postage stamps
Specimen Hawaiian postal cards.
Specimen Hawaiian Government stock and
coupons issue o.
Census tables Of 1873.
Programme of exercises at laying Of the corner
stone of the Y N. Ca
President Pratt Immediately proceeded to lay
the corner stone, fine piece Of sandstone from
Mr. Campbels quarries; and then turning to the
spectators said
declare that the corner stone Of the building Of
the Y. NJ. C. A. Of Honolulu is we'll and truly laid
May the elements not prevail against it. May its
walls rise in symmetry, beauty and strength, and
may It stand for generations a haven for the
tempted, the temp tossed and the friendless,
and monument to the generosity Of the people of
Hawaii ue May we my Christians brothers build
ing upon Jesus Christ, the corner stone grow unto
a holy temple In the Lord.
DIR. S. G. Damon was called upon 10 deliver, and
standing beside the recently laid stone, he deiiv
cred very impressive petition for the success of
the institution, and for the good it is intended 10
do. The choir sang, o. Jesus Shall Reign, TO the
spirited music of tho Wacht an Rhein," and
finally Mr.. =. G. Jones came toward and made
financial statement. The cost of the lot had been
$1,000; cost Of building 1900 estimated cost of
gymnasium, $1,000; estimated costs Of lights and
furniture, 81 ,OOO incidental, S400 total S2l 600.
This left 5000 required TO complete the build
ing this he said he wonld like to have cleared of
before the assembly dispersed he considered that
alatys brought double return, he had ever found
II so Ia life. number Of gentlemen, IN answer TO
Mr.. Jones appeal enrolled themselves as life
members, and others, including ladies, subscribed
sums varying in amount from 800 to S25; the
total subscriptions amounted 10 S2,o35. The eXer-
cises concluded with the Do1ology, Praise God