The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-12
MISSIONARY CHILDREN.
ny S. Il. BISHOP BEFORE THE
COUSINS SOCIETY.
Some who Have Entered the Work Here
and Others Who Labored in
Foreign Fields.

TACT, tnaJ with TWO eXCeptlons, tne
10. '-en of the missionaries neglected
to enter the chosen field of their fathers,
they seeming quite content to let the
souls of the gentle Islanders take their
chances, while for themselves they
generally preferred lives which gave
promise of more tangible rewards for
thrift and energy
1t is not clear to which two of the
many Hawaiian sons of missionaries in
the missionary field the above writer
supposed himself to refer. 1t is to be
noted that his preceding statements
overflow with scornful disparagement
of the earlier missionaries, their educa-
ton, manners, motives and actual work,
such as, il true, would render it wise and
honorable IN the sons to avoid their
fathers footsteps.
In view of statement thus published
in an official document, it is in place to
present the actual facts as to the number
of the sons of the missionaries in Ha-
wall who have followed their parents
into the missionary field. Perhaps there
have not been as many as might be eX-
pected or desired, who have absorbed
the devoted zeal of their parents for the
evangelization of the heather. 1t is,
however, believed that the proportion is
larger than can be found among the
sons Of Congregational or Presbyterian
pastors in the United States, who adopt
the work OF their fathers. Still more, it
| is believed that the average record Of
devotion and success made by these
sons in missionary work will compare
not unfavorably with that OF their
fathers.
The first of the sons who entered the
foreign missionary field was William
Richards, oldest son of the eminent
missionary of that name. He was sent
by the American Board to China, about
lS49, and died there in few months.
He was q man of talent and high conse-
Grafton.
LUTHER HALsEY GULICK was sent as
a pioneer missionary to the Caroline
Islands by the American Board in 1851.
He endured labor for many years in
Ponape and Ebon. After 1868 he
labored several years as corresponding
secretary of the Hawaiian Board. Sub.
sequently he worked as a home agent of
years as their missionary to Roman
Catholics in Spain and in Italy. After
this he had distinguished career as
chef agent of the American Bible
Society in japan and then in China. He
was the founder of the Hawaiian
Mission Children's Society.
SERENo +. BISHOP received appoint
ment by the A. b. G. F. NJ. in 1851 as
missionary to Hawaiians, but was trans
ferred to the Seaman's Friend Society
and labored as Seamen's Chaplain for
nine years at Lahaina. He then was
appointed a missionary OF the Board at
Hama. After four years there he be-
came principal, for twelve years, OF the
old Mission Seminary at Lahainaluna.
JOHN THOMAS GULICK soon after be-
came missionary of the A. b. c. F. NJ.
in China. He is still in their service in
Japan. He is eminent in evolutionary
science.
HIRAM BINGHAM, ID. D., son OF the
eminent pioneer leader OF that name
sailed from Boston in 1856 in the first
Morning Star. He became pioneer mis-
sionary to the very savage Gilbert
Islanders, for whom he has labored fol
thirty-seven years. He has witnessed
: the substantial establishment of civiliza
ton and Christianity among them
They are the only Micronesian tribe tc
possess the entire bible, translated by
: DR.. Bingham.
: HENRY II. PARKER in 1868 was or
: dained pastor OF Kawaiahao native
; church and has wrought in that mission
, airy work for over thirty years witt
great ability and peculiar self denial
} All men honor him.
ANDERSON o. FORBES was commits
= stoned by the A. b. c. f. NJ. in 1858 AM
: labored for the natives at Molokai, Ho
1 nolulu, Lahainaluna, and as correspond
t ing secretary OF the Hawaiian Boar'
, until his death few years ago.
d ORRAMEL II. GuLIcK in 1862 left
: successful business life to engage i
missionary work among Hawaiians, bu
later went to Japan where he labored a
d a missionary OF the A. b. c. f. NJ. fo
n twenty.fi five years and is now workin
n lr the Japanese in Hawaii.
It WILLIAM GuLICK has been laborin
t arduously in Spain as missionary OF tn
d A. b. C. +. NJ. to Roman Catholics 70
u more than a score OF years, with emf
nent success.
THOMAS L. GULIcK labored in tn
a same service in Spain and elsewhere fo
1 many years, until retired on account {
= impaired health.
&c FRANK W. DAMON has wrought i
:, Honolulu for thirteen years as "A mission
airy of the American Board to Chimes
n in Hawaii. His work has greatly pro-
IS pered and enlarged. II is conspicuor
N around and among us.
Is OLIVER =. EMERSON has for man
N years held the commission of the A. ]
G. f. NJ. as the active and efficient SCI
l. rotary of the Hawaiian Board.
al Wethus find that twelve sons of the
I, Hawaiian missionaries have followed
Ie their fathers footsteps, instead of Il
lie two as stated by Mr.. Blount's wtnes
In this connection we must not forg
the illustrious name Of Samuel
'' Armstrong the creator of the Hamptc
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