The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-11-19
OLD kAWAIAHA0 CHURCH,
Renovated AT an Immense Cost---ls
Now Like New.
Services There Yesterday Very In
Observation-Disclosures Decorations.
Prominent Persons Present.

The work of securing funds for
the renewal of old kawaiahao has
by no means been an easy one. but
in every respect has ii been sue
cessful. For months there has
been one common goal toward
which the unselfish workers of
Kawaiahao have striven-the. re-
construction of the church that
was fast crumbling away from
the effects of age and ants.
Cherries though the task seemed
at times they plodded on, turned
aside by none of the disappoint-
mentS which beset and all but
crushed them. BY steady steps
has been tn climb until their eff
forts have been crowned with sue
cess that was hardly dreamed of
at first. The church as ii stands
today will ever remain as sym
boil of energy and love on the
part of kawaiahao workers.
Sunday morning was set for the
opening service of kawaiahao re-
newed. 1t seemed as if the in
clemency of the weather would
prevent all but few people from
attending. but when the time for
service began nearly every pew
was taken. Among those present
were liberal representation of
foreigners. young ladies from Ka-
waiahao Seminary and Kameha
meha school and boys from Kane
hameha and the Reform schools.
The platform was beautifully
decorated with flowers. yellow
ehrysanthemums prevailing, ferns,
palms and other plants. Notice
able among this array was a vase
of pink. white and yellow roses
brought from Hilo. Seated on
the platform with Rev. II. 81. Par
ker were Rev. O. p. Emerson, Hon
2. c. Jones. Rev. Waiamau of Ka-
umakapili. Rev. Stephen Desha of
Hilo. Mr.. Edward Bailey of Wal
luku. Rev. c. NJ. Hyde and Rev.
kapu of Waikiki.
After a anthem by the choir.
which was made up of over forty
singers. Rev. c. VI. HYDE led in
PRAYER. After another anthem
Rev. O. Z. Emerson read pts
sage OF scripture.
The treasurer OF kawaiahao, |
Hon. P. C. Jones, read the report OF |
receipts and expenditures in the
rebuilding OF the church as fol-
lows: Total collections for account |
church repairs. s11,673 65; total
cash, repairs OF church, S11, 419 "a; |
leaving a balance OF 1858 10 after
paying all bills. Electric light |
collections, 1915 10; electric light 1
expenses, 500; leaving a balance
OF 1915 10, which, added to the
building fund balance of 1858 IS,
makes a total OF 1928 90; S275 81
was paid for lanai material. There
remains a balance in hand OF
1858 SO.
Miss r. Nolte sang a beautiful
solo. after which Mr.. Edward
Bailey. who was among the first
missionaries 10 arrive in the isl
ands, gave some "reminiscences OF
his life and work among the ma
tives. He referred in a most
touching manner to those good
souls with whom he was associated,
now in the abode OF angels.
Three children were baptized by
Rev. Desha. Rev. Kapu offered a
prayer OF thanksgiving.
Rev. Hiram Bingham was called
to the platform and gave some re-
collections OF Kawaiahao and work
among the natives. The church !
was in good condition at present.
but there we're many natives alb
sent who should be brought there
to worship. This was the work OF
members OF the congregation.
Rev. Stephen Desha preached
short sermon in which some points
Of wholesome advice were given out
for the benefit OF all. The bene-
iiction was pronounced by Rev.
Hiram Bingham