The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-21
a TALK OF SPAIN.

800
Aud1ence--Reference to the
Missionary Work.
a small audience listened to the
remarks made by Rev. VIM. Gulick,
or Spain, at the Y. III. G. A. hall
Thursday evening. The subject of
the speakers remarks was "a Talk
OF Spain"
de commenced by drawing an
outline of Spain on a blackboard,
advising his audience not to follow
the custom of referring to map OF
country speaker describes when
ne 1.-THE speaker) drew one. Upon
his map he located number of the
larger cities aud others in illustra
ton of his work.
A subject that was spoken of was
the great contrast In railways, vii
lagos, yards, etc, of the Spaniards
with those of France aad other
civilized countries, the contrast
being quite unfavorable to Spain.
Passing from France to Spain, q
traveller was struck with the differ
ence of European civilization in
general to that of Spain which is
decidedly Oriental. The farther
south one travelled in the country
the more untidy and careless the
condition Of tue people and their
surroundings, and the palmer the
Oriental stamp In color, reaching
that of dark gingerbread color. It
is evident that the Moors left their
imprint upon the people, Never
theless, in spite Of the darkness of
the color, there were among them
some Of the most beautiful blondes.
In the speakers opinion, no other
country has larger proportion of
personal beauty, attractiveness and
brightness as the American. But
beautiful Spanish woman SURPRISES
IN beauty any woman of another
race.
He related a semi-tradition of the
desire of the first Spanish people,
the Almighty giving them diversity
of products, beautiful scenery, etc,
but refusing them beautiful women
aud good government.
The magnificent cathedrals and
other ancient castles and buildings,
crumbliDg into ruins, to which tour
lists were attracted, were Of Spain
in the past. The Spain of to-day is
somewhat different, becoming more
so as years roll by. The mineral
products Of the country are appar-
emily inexhaustible.
The Government is considered by
the Spaniards as somewhat of
failure, but there is an Improvement
It has it's retrogressions and its ad
vancements. Looking over it for
twenty years, considerable advance
ment was to be seen.
He related the causes that led to
the Franco Prussian war, tracing the
history of later events and successive
rulers, the condition Of the people
under each, their liberty and that of
the press.
To speaking of the churches, he
said they are not allowed to bnild
spires, bell towers or use bells, or
inscribe any inscriptions on the out
side, thus not to give any public
manifestation that preaching is al
lowed. The singing and preaching,
though, could be heard on the street
and always attracted attention.
Twenty five years ago it was as
much as mans liberty was worth
to have IN open possession copy of
the Scriptures. Reference was made
to the introduction of the Protestant
religion. Spauiards who accepted
its teachings almost invariably
aspired to advance and became ear
nest workers, The popular idea OF
the Protestant faith has become
almost revolutionized within the last
twenty five years. There is not Ii
valley or village where the gospel is
not proclaimed, and protected by the
authorities.
A normal school has been estab
Iished for tue education of girls TO
go ont as teachers. Through them
Is the most effective way of reaching
the people. The rema' ks were closed
with an appeal for the interest and
help of the people here in spre aiding
the gospel throughout Spain.