The Hawaiian gazette., 1891-07-14
Y. M.C.sA.
Farewell Meeting to Mr.. Fuller,
Retiring Secretary, and Mr..
p. c. Iones-HaH Filled.

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p. C..Jones-HaH Filled.
The Y. MIC. A. Hall was crowded
Thursday evening, the occasion being
the farewell reception rendered by the
association to the retiring secretary,
Mr.. S. D. Fuller, and Mr.. P. c.. Jones;
also for the public recognition of the re-
cently-chosenas secretary = Mr.. H.W. Peck.
Mr.. W.iJ.Lowrie acted at chairman.
He stated the object of the meeting, re-
ferring to the resignation Of Mr.. Fuller,
Mr.. Peck's appointment and acceptance
and of the absence from the islands in
the near future of Messrs. p. G. Jones.
and S. D. Fuller
After quartette was sungs Mr.. IL. w.
Peck, the new secretary, was introduced.
In the course OF his remarks, he stated
that he had been here for number of
years and was pretty well acquainted with
the young fellows, so the work would
be a pleasure. He had intended leaving
the Islands, and while waiting for news
from the States, accepted the offer OF the
association. He spoke of the work Mr..
Jones has done for and the substantial
aid he has given to the Y. NJ. @. A.,
characterising him as its main pillar.
MIR. Jones' work in the temperance field
was a subject for some of the speakers
earnest remarks. In reference to Mr..
Fuller, he spoke of his intimate &C.
quaintance with him, thus affording an
opportunity of judging the worth OF the
retiring secretary as a man, q Christian
and an earnest worker for the Interests
of the association. He told of the
foundation of the Hawaiian association
has upon which to work, the business men
behind it, complimenting the young
men for their interest and efforts in be-
half OF it's success. The Y. M. G. A. is
non-sectarian, with no party in politics,
q place for all. One of the points he
dwelt upon was the absence of working
men from the churches the efforts the
association should make in getting them
into church, or if necessary of going to
them outside. Quotations were given
from Customs report as to the lmporta-
ton of liquor, dwelling upon the neces-
sity of lessening this traffic. An appeal
was made to the members of the associa-
ton to do their parts individually as well
as collectively, beseeching them to work
ceaselessly and untiringly.
A vocal duet was then sung by Misses
Emily Halstead and Susie Young so well
as to make the audience heartily call for
another, which was equally as we'll rem
dered. Hf
Mr.. s. D. Fuller being introduced
spoke of his early conversion, his work
in New England, at Sacramento. and of
his call here. He referred to his labors
here being of the pleasantest nature,
ably seconded by business men, espe-
cially Mr.. P. G. Jones. He spoke clear
ly, deliberately and earnestly Of the
work accomplished and what is to be
done in the future. He congratulated
the association upon its choice of Secre-
tary as man well adapted for the work
from an educational and Christian stand-
point.
Mr.. Geo. P. Castle, President, read a
letter from the association to each Mr..
Fuller and Mr.. Jones.
Mr.. P. c.. Jones, when called upon
for an. address pleaded the pressure OF
business in preparing for his departure
as limiting his time to such an extent as
to prohibit preparing one. After few
general remarks, he turned towards Mr..
Fuller and presented him with a draft |
on the California Bank for. $3.50, donated |
by the members of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Z After some more music an attack was |
made upon ice cream and cake OF which
there was more than enough to supply |
the large number of people assembled
there. ~ t