The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-04-23
Y. NJ. G. A.

The regular yearly meeting of the members of
the Y. NJ. G. A. was held on the evening of the
inst, in one of the rooms of the Association on
Hotel street, President Judd in the chair. After
the dispatch of some preliminary business the,
election of officers for the ensuing term was pro
ceeded with, resulting as follows: President. Mr..
p. C. Jones: Vice President, Mr.. ]. T. Water
house, Jr.; Secretary, Mr.. E. Jones Treasurer,
Mr.. W. A. Kinney; members elect to Executive
Committee, Messrs. I. Ii. Davies and +. G.
Thrum. On motion, the subjects for committee
work were decided to be the same as the last YEAR
with the exception of Hospital and Prison Work
which was separated into two committees. The
business meeting being ended, adjournment was
taken to the main hall where large number of
friends of the Association were gathered together
to listen TO the reading of the reports of the re-
firing secretary and treasurer, addresses By Hon
A. +. Judd, Rev. George Wallace and Rev. DR..
Merritt after the conclusion of which refresh
ments were served. Following are copies of the
reports presented.
sECRETARY's REPORT.
On April 18th, 1855 the last annual meeting of
this society was held in the Vestry Of the Bethel
Church, AT which time Prof. A. Pratt retired from
the Presidency and Hon. A. F. Judd was elected TO
the position.
One week later the members were called together
in special session to receive the report and re-
concentrations of the new Board of Directors
toPtlutI Will Auc ul
for the year, and at that time the work properly
commenced. AT this meeting Captain Isaiah Bray
was invited TO act General Secretary temporari-
ly and did 50 until his departure for the United
States in June.
The evening of April 2lst was one to be long re-
membered by the members and their friends who
assembled in large numbers TO witness the dedica-
ton of this building. the exercises in connection
with which were exceedingly enjoyable.
The first public meeting, aside from the dedca-
ton, was one of thanksgiving and praise, held on
Sunday afternoon, April 18th, 1885.
Since that time the building has been in very
general use. The reading-roon has been open
day and evening and while, as a niatferof course.
the attendance varies largely, still it may be said
to be in constant use. In May Mr.. p c. Jones
Jr., started class in bookkeeping, and. those
who have awaited themselves of tins opportunits
are now being shown the more advanced stages OF
this very necessary qualification for a business
life. Later our President formed class for in
stRuction in the Hawaiian language, and Mr. Fur
neaux has been giving mechanics a series of les
sons in free-hand drawing. On the first Sunday
afternoon services was inaugnrated, Rev Mr
Cruzan giving short and earnest address He
continued TO take charge of them, and with the
assistance which he obtained from other clergy
men. made them of great interest, but the work
was too severe for him in connection with his
ly desired to reach did not attend in any number
these meetings were discontinued and an after
noon prayer meeting is nov held instead.
Public gatherings have been held for awakening
interest in the temperance cause, and for provide
ing entertainment for young men. The Hall has
been often used for concerts and lectures, Will