The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-04-29

large dry goods establishment, Of
which he has since become the head.
There are now ass associations
distributed throughout the world, in
North America, and Europe, in
Turkey, Syria, India, Ceylon. China,
japan. South America, Hawaii, etc.
The first association in America was
organized at Montreal in 1857; the
first in the United States at Boston a
few months later. The year follow
ing, associations were established at
New York, Washington. Buffalo and
Baltimore. There are now in the
United States and Canada 1878
associations with an aggregate mem
bership of about $4,000.
Who can estimate the value of the
influence which has already eman-
sted from the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, and shall not its
influence continue to increase to all
future generations: Have not those
who have so generously given of
their influence and means for the
benefit of our beloved institution al
ready been amply repaid for their
generosity?
Let me quote a paragraph written
by business man: The growth
and development of the Young Mems
Christian Association is the religious
marvel of this century, and its bust
ness-hke methods, directness of ap-
plicstion and its capacity to meet one
Of the greatest needs of our times. it
is marvel of practical wisdom. The
Young Mems Christian Association
had Its beginning in the mind of q
Christian business man, and it had
its beginning in this country with
men of the same kind. Business
men have furnished means. advice
and aid all through Its development,
and have given it many local habi-
tation. The Young Mems Christian
Association needs the sympathy and
aid of every class in the community
10 enable it to do its best and most
complete work. but it especially com
mends itself to the generous support
of business men. 1t works directly
in the line of their interests by at
tracing young men to that which is
good. and educating them in ways
that make them competent and faith
full. 1t helps to give character to
the community. The aid of the best
and busiest business men is needed
to bring to the association the wise
counsel and needed financial support
necessary to assure their increased
efficiency and usefulness"
We are entering upon new year.
1t is well for Us that our mortal life
is divided into periods, for their re-
turn bids us pause a moment. Espe-
cially do we recognize this as year
meets year, the old passing out, the
new passing in
What have we accomplished IN all
these twelve months! Nothing COM
pared to what we wish we had. The
days have sped so rapidly, we can
scarcely believe all have gone. The
past has made an impression on us
which will be lasting. Some memo
Ilcc. 0OuOt4ccS. We nOu1u S4oOll UlOl
out. We have failed in some points,
but we will take into the new year
the sweet assurance of Gods guild
ing love. Let Us take for our watch
word for the coming year " This
one thing 1 do. forgetting those
things which are behind and reach
ing forth unto those things, which
are before, I press toward the mark
for the prize of the high calling of
God in Christ Jesus"
Mr.. 7. R. Walker the newly elect
ed President then delivered his ad-
dress, which we are compelled to
hold over from this issue.
The standing committees for the
year were next announced. a hymn
''Oh, where are the reapers" was
sung and then ice cream and cake
was handed around, social converse
ton bringing pleasant evening to
g close.