The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-09-19

| and help the unfortunates in thei
| Easter duties. His prayer was grant
! ed, and from that time until his dealt
his best efforts were freely given t.
those in exile here. The commence
ment of his work can best be told by
using his own words taken from re
port written to the board of health il
1856: "By special providence of Oul
Divine Lord who during His public
life showed particular sympathy fol
the lepers, my way was traced to-
wards Kalawao in May, A. D. 1873.
was then 33 years of age, enjoying
robust health-Lunalilo at that time
being king of the islands and his Ex-
cellency Z. o. Hall president of the
board of health.n Thus began among
you the life work of a man whose
name will go down to PROSPERITY hon.
ored and praised in every land and in
every tongue. An humble servant OF
the Catholic church, q noble Christian
martyr, his best efforts and finally
his life were freely given to the task
of solacing both spiritually and physl-
cally those that are compelled to
dwell in this valley. How appropri-
ate, therefore, are the words inscribed
on this stone by his English admirers:
"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his
friends A wise man has said: "Seest
thou a man that is diligent in his
business, he shall stand before kings"
This mans diligence in work of
charity and self-sacrifice was not in
expectation of sovereign honors. Far
from home and kindred, in strange
land, among people of another race
in direct affliction, he labored faith
fully, caring naught for the plaudit
of men or the praise of the world
until at last he too became a sufferer
in your affliction and quietly sank to
rest in this valley. But his name and
life work have become the theme of
kings and rulers everywhere and the
grave of the humble priest of kalawao
has become a shrine towards which
the thought of millions turn in adj
miration and homage. kindness to
all, charity to the needy, a sympa-
thizing hand to the suffering and
dying in conjunction with solid re-
lgious instruction to my listeners
have been my constant means to in
troduce moral habits" were 2the late
fathers simple words describing his
daily methods while among you. In
the great book of records they will be
in letters of living light.
death has crowned a life of
noble self sacrifice and the world
honors his name in bronze and marble
yet he will live longest in the great
heart of humanity for. whose sake
he died. leave this beautiful work
Of art in your keeping. Guard it for
the sake of him whom it honors in the
name of the church he so faithfully
served. Treasure it as q message of
comfort that has come to you across
,wo oceans from great and powerful
friends, as 4 token of sympathy,
promise of aid. In the dark hours of
affection may the work of the skilled
lrtist inspire you with hope that arts
herald angel first sang to a sin dark
med world-"The curse blessing
hall be found"
To which his lordship, the bish-
'p of Panapolis replied in sub
tance as follows
The Bishop of Panapolis made a |
eply in which he expressed the |
houghtfulness and kindness of the |
British people and the Prince of |
Wales and the President of the |
government in erecting
he monument. He then spoke |
f the fidelity and devotion of |
'ather Damien and said that
hey had together labored in
work on Hawaii for five
ears before Father Damien came to
Iolokai. That hearers present when
'ather Damien upon his knees pray
d Bishop Maigret that he might go
D Molokai. That at the time he
rent to Motokai, there was no priest
here and his sympathy and love
'ent out to the afflicted. His life
ere is known to you all. He came,
OF to acquire wealth, nor for human
pplause, but by his works showed
is love to God and to his fellowmen.
lone came here seeking wealth or
only those come who are
rought by the force of law, or love,
+ as We today, for brief
isit. Let his memory be cherished
: also that of the faithful brothers
nd sisters who are now doing the
'ork to which he devoted his life. He
alled upon the members of the church
} be faithful and not to lower the
iteem in which Father Damien had
cen held. but to maintain the work
fidelity to God and the church.
After attending to final details
lie party repaired to the landing
here, in the presence of a number
! people who had assembled to
id the guests good bye, and to the
rains of touching music they
for Honolulu at CT M.
On this occasion the members of
he band appeared for the first time
l the new uniforms provided by
he ADVERTISER fund. The dark
10Th with crimson straps, gilt
ands and gold buttons producing
fine effect. The vessel left shortly
fter 6 o'clock and steamed di-
,ctly to Honolulu arriving at the
harf shortly after midnight.