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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE.

The educational work of the Asso-
citation continues to occupy an inn
portant part in the years work. In
October last classes were organized in
book keeping, typewriting and short
hand. Mr.. w. w. Harris has proven
himself an efficient and capable
teacher in bookkeeping. In order to
do thorough work he found 1t neces-
sary to divide his class, as some of the
students were not able to keep up
with the others The work in all the
classes was good and considerable in
terest evinced by the pupils from
October until January. The pro la
nation of martial law that month was
a means of disseminating the work for
over a month, but the classes have
again resumed although with dim
inished attendance.
The number of students enrolled in
the three classes: Book keeping,
twenty -one students; shorthand, nine
teen students; typewriting, twelve
students.
VIM. A. BOWEN,
Chairman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12

The adjourned annual meeting
of the Y. NJ. G. A. was held last
night in the hall parlors. Seven
teen members were present. After
reading of the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting By Secretary Cor
bett, the reports of the respective
committees were heard and consid-
cred.
The treasurer reported $4278.73
expended during the past year,
leaving balance of $58.O5 on the
new account.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
SATISFACTION
IN EVERY
CASE.

We spoke casually in our last SAD" OF
complicated work. You'd ought to sec
the array of Chronographs and Repeat
ers repaired during the last few weeks.
Surprising where they all came from.
People appreciate this kind of work at
home, and it won't be long before We do
every complicated watch in the country
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE.

A large increase in this department
of our work has been noticed during
the year. Very many young meu
have applied to us for aid in securing
work.
Two hundred and eight applicants
applied at the Office. These men were
cOunseIled to the best of our ability;
thirty eight of the number were Ell
abled to find work through our efforts.
Some of the more destitute cases
were assisted by means of meal tick
cts supplied by the Strangers Friend
Society. a large number of letters
are being constantly received from the
States as to the chance of employ
ment here. All these letters are an
sWered.
@. P. CASTLE,
Chairman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12

During the period of martial law on
this island no services of any kind
were held at Oahu Jail. These SER
vices have been resumed for the past
few weeks, but owing to several causes
the attendance has not been as full as
formerly, although many who did not
form part of the regular audience,
could hear what was being said and
seemed to be interested in the songs.
The meetings at the barracks, for
merry held on Sabbath afternoons,
have been discontinued for want of
any place to hold them, as the rooms
in the basement of the Executive
building are now all occupied.
The Bethel meetings have been
given up as the Salvation Army are
now holding meetings on Sunday
afternoons and evenings which at
tract the same class of people who
used to attend our meetings. The
Devotional Committee wish to ex-
press their thanks to all ladies and
gentlemen who have so kindly as
sisted in their services of song, and
helped to make the meetings at
tractive.
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. w. HALL,
Chairman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
DEVOTIONAL COMMITTEE.

During the year that has just passed
there have been many Interruptions
in our work, and they have affected
the attendance at our meetings. The
religious services held under the aus
pices of the Association have num-
bered 227, being $50 less than last
year, with total attendance of II, OBS
against 14,072 for last year. The fall
ing off has been principally during the
months of January, February and
March, when but four meetings were
held at the Jail, and also because of
the discontinuance of the Bethel meet
ings since November of last year, and
of the meetings at the barracks.
The following are the meetings
held: First-Services at Oahu Prison,
Sunday, IL am. Second-Bible class,
in the Parlor, Sunday, $3.50 pm. Third
Boys meeting, in the hall, Sunday,
3 pm. FOurth-Praise service, in the
hall, Sunday, $50 pm.
The following statistics will show
the work of the year:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
TEMPERANCE.

Efforts in the temperance line by
our association during the past year
have not been as active as in some
former years, but short series of
concerts, with addresses upon this
topic, were given in one month /; and
one month when one would have been
given, we gave way on our regular
night to a Demorest contest
One saloon, the license for which eX-
pired short time ago remains closed,
no renewal being granted, largely, we
think, on accounted a petition being
filed against it. This petition was
started by the ladies, but some of our
members had the opportunity to sign
it.
We think all who were willing to
consider the public interests of the
city, rather than purely selfish in
terests, were greatly pleased with the
results shown by the closing of the
saloons during the time martial law
was in force. For the sake of the Ha-
waiians, if for no other reason, they
should be permanently closed. But,
can that be done? Much as it is to be
desired, we fear public opinion is not
strong enough upon the subject to
make it possible to attempt il. But,
can nothing be done to in any way
control the traffic and mitigate its
eVils2 We believe there can be, and
much thought have been given to the
subject by members of this association
and others, and we look for advanced
legislation upon this subject in the
coming Legislature. We do not eX
pect TO solve this question at once any
more than other countries have done,
and we do not believe any bill can be
brought into the Legislature which
will suit all honest workers in the
cause of temperance. but let US put
aside any personal differences of opin-
ion, and when the time comes work
solidly for such reform as seems to be
practicable and to have any promise
of success.
+. J. LOwREY,
Chairman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.

The reading room of the Associa-
ton continues to be one of the most
useful adjuncts to our work. The
average daily attendance numbers
100 The room is open from a. m. to
$50 o. N. and seldom is without
reader. During the evenings it is
quite common to see between twenty
five and thirty readers in the room.
Your committee have placed on file
the best reading matter procurable,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12

Requiring gkillful handling, is work
which we are especially fitted to do.
The attention OF Sea Captains and ali
owners of fine Cbronometers which they
value, is called to our excellent facih-
ties for putting their instruments in
Pr RFECT SHAPE.
The long experience of our Head
Matchmaker with the best concerns or
the Coast in just this kind of work, enc.
bles US to guarantee absolute
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
VISITATION COMMITTEE.

The visitation committee reported
great number of calls made on sick
people during the year. These efforts
were very much appreciated.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
REPORT OF Y, NJ, {, A, OFFICERS
Satisfactory Work Of Association
During Past Year.


Project for Engaging Chaplain Tor
Work Among the Sailors In Port
Has Been Temporarily Abandoned
Work Found for Applicants, Etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-12
WIN. A. BOWEN,
Chairman.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE.

Your Committee on Entertainment
and Lectures would report but few en-
tertainments given during the past
year. The reception given on New
Years Day was largely attended, and
the class entertained was to great
extent those who would not otherwise
have had entertainment on this day.
The social given in the evening fol-
lowing the reception was one of the
best ever held in our hall. We have
given three receptions to the sailors
during the year, which were well at
tended and greatly enjoyed. We
have not been able to do all that could
be desired in the year that has just
closed, but have perhaps done what
was possible under the circumstances
The temperance concerts, while not
given by the entertainment commit
tee, were largely of the form of social
and always drew full house.
We trust that in the coming year
the conditions may be such that the
entertainment committee may be
able to provide their full share towards
the general work of the Association.
Respectfully submitted,
G. B. RIPLEY,
For the Entertainment Committee.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.
The meeting for boys has been held
regularly on Sabbath afternoons, eX-
cepting during the summer vacation,
when so many boys were absent that
the committee deemed it advisable to
discontinue.
The Boys Library is constantly in
use. An order has just been forward
ed for additional books. On October
5th the annual boys supper was held.
Thirty-five boys sat down to dinner
provided by the lady friends OF the
department. A number of outings in
the shape of riding parties were held.
During the year three social evenings
were held. The first was talk on
Audersonville and other war prl-ons
by Mr.. Eaton; the second ami third
evenings were stereopticon lectures on
the lowlands and highlands of Scot
land, by the General Secretary.
Number Of gospel meetings. 40.
Aggregate attendance at same, $50.
Average attendance at same, Is.
SocIals and entertainments, 4.
Average attendance at entertain
ments, %.
Number of Scripture Union mem
bers, 13.
Number of books in library, 200.
Number of books circulated, 333.
D. w. CORBETT,
Chairman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
They Had Nerve.

The night clerk in Main street drug store was awakened about o'clock the other morning by two prosperous looking soda fountain The clerk sleepily advanced to take their orders, which judging from appearances, should have been for l5 cent drinks at least.
 "Can you lend us two glasses of water and couple of spoonsf" blandly asked one of the visitors.
 The clerks mind was not working very clearly, and he obeyed.
 Then one of the strangers took from his pocket box of lemonade capsules, which contain citric acid in powdered form and one of which is supposed to hold the in- gredients for ono glass of lemonade. Ho gravely poured the contents of two cap sules into the glasses; they were stirred with the spoons and the contents slowly absorbed.
 The clerk was wide awake by this time. s"Won't you have some sugar to sweeten your lemonade with?" he asked, with an attempt at sarcasm. - No, thank you," replied one of the pair "We carry our own beverages with us mainly for the reason that drug store drinks are usually too sweet to be whole some
 Tho strangers had got a block away from the store before tho clerk was able 10 get his profanity cells in working order Buffalo Express.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
A Good Cheese.

How true it Is that fame and fortune both hinge on some trivial circumstance. The most successful artist at the annual exhibition of the French salon one year was young gentleman named Baldwin Sewers.
 Mir. Sewers particular line was the dc lineation of still life, and so he painted a cheese
 After it was hung some malicious per son slipped into the gallery tho night be- : fore the exhibition and cut n round hole in tho canvas, completely removing the cheese. When the examining committee were on their rounds, they came to the dcfaced pic ture and angrily sent for the artist to give an explanation. An ordinary individual would have been overcome with despair at the outrage. Not so MT. Sewers. When the chairman said sternly, "Whcre is the Ncheese9" he responded calmly: Alas, gen tlemen! perceive l have painted it with too great fidelity. The mice have eaten it. '"
 They awarded him the first prize.-New York Evening Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
HIS BIRTHDAY GEL.
He Was Very Much Pleased Until His
 Eyes Were Opened.

He was neither young nor handsome, but his bank account was thing of beauty, and his new yacht was more at traetive than the loveliest pair of eyes or the sweetest mustaehe in the world
 He was calling upon her, and she was serenoly conscious that his trap in front of the door was being enyiously watched by at least two of her very dear friends.
 q hope I am not too early in calling, Miss Grace, he was saying, but l really could not rest until hadthanked you for your beautiful birthday present. To think that you actually took the trouble to hem stitch and embroider mo dozen handker- chiefs all yourselfl'
 t'Oh, MT. Goldie, don't speak of it. The only value of which my poor littlo gift is possessed is tho fact that it is all the product of my own hands"
 YNothing could be more valuable, ann sure, and l shall treasure them always. So few young ladies are able to do such work nowadays. Now, when my first wife was living
 "Oh Mir Goldic, you know you haven't a second onel"
 Not yet, to be sure, but havc always said that if married again it would be girl versed in the womanly arts in which
 
 "Why, MT. Goldie, IT am quite sur priscdl How odd that I should just hap pen to do that necd,cwork for youl"
 How charming, you meanl By tho way, have named my rew yacht for you.
 "Oh, MT. Goldic, is it possible?"
 Indeed it is-that is, I-I didn't wish to be too personal, so called it The Three Graces'
 "Oh, indeed That is quite charming idea. am suro'
 'n" Yes 1t was Miss Dora's iGsa. had intended at first to call it simply the Grace. Quite fanciful of Miss Dora, was it not?"
 Yes, but dear Dora always dld excel in fancy rather than fact"
 "Ah? By the way, fear you are quite busy person, Miss Grace" 1-"Yes; am always busy from morning to night"
 3'.'Indced. had hoped that you would go for a sail with me frequently, but if you are so busy, perhaps'-
 'Oh, I-I think every one needs some recreation, don't you?"
 Quite so And 1 cannot have you spelling your pretty eyes even over that exquisite needework. You must manage to go often. l only wish that we might sail on through-why good morning Miss Dora
 as5 Is that you, Dora? didn't hear you ring tho bell.
 e"I didn't, dear The front door was open, so I came right in. Your mother wanted me to sit with her, but told her that was dying to see you Isn't Grace's mother lovely, Nlr. Goldie? I think it was just too sweet of her to embroiderand hem. stitch all those lovely handkerchiefs for Grace to give you on your birthday. Why, are you going alreadyS We'll, I think must go too. had forgotten that our old z fashioned Dorcas society meets this after noon. "-Chicago TimesEerald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
Mrs. Dugan's Cold Feet.

Mrs. Sam Dugan, wife of farmer of Georgetown, O.. had an experience with a . huge blacksnakc that she will not soon, if ever, forget. For several mornings past on awakening her feet felt icy, as if some
 thing cold had been laid against them, but as upon investigation she found nothing tho matter was dismissed from her mind. This morning, however, the circumstance was indelibly impressed upon her memory. Upon turning the mattress in making the bed she was mortified to discover an i'm menso blacksnake coiled up on the springs. She hastily summoned her husband, whc appeared armed with club ready for the fray. The snake showed fight, and ter rife struggle ensucd. MT. Dugan was finally victorious. Tho snake measured five feet in length. Cincinnati Enquirer
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
A Rattle Scared Cabin.

An interesting exhibit to be sent to the Atlanta exposition by the women of Cobb county, Ga, is tho celebrated "battle scared cabin from tho battlefield of Kenesaw Mountain. It is plain log cabin about 20 feet square and was situat- cd just behind tho Confederate breast works It offered good mark for some of Sherman's batteries and was bored in every part with shells and peppered with bullets, but did not take fire. There are over 30 clean holes through it's walls made by Federal shells, and many hundreds of bullets arc buried in the logs. The cabin is to be taken down and rebuilt in the ex position grounds. York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
Ouaer LeRislafinn.

Ono of the most remarkable bills of the session which became law was one which made it unlawful for imbeciles or insane or feeble minded persons or those who are deaf or blind to assume or maintain mari tai relations. After cxempting the bllnd deaf and dumb from the operation of the law the bill was passed and became chap ter 325 of the public acts.
 In looking it over later it was discovered that it would apply to persons already married provided they became afflicted with any of tho troubles enumerated in the bill On the last day of the session 6 supplementary bill was passed to remedy this blunder, so that the law will not ap ply to persons already legally married.- Hartford Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
MAKING DIPLOMAOY PAY.
John ". Foster the Most Talked of Man
 In Washington.

In Washington.
 John w. Foster is now the most talked about man in Washington. He is looked upon as the most successful diplomatist this country has produced in generations. The rulo is that when an American is at tracted to the field of diplomacy he must have fat bank account behind him and a willingness to part with good many of his hard earned dollars for the glory of weaving title.
 Mr. Foster, on tho other hand, has made diplomacy pay. He has grown rich in the profession. For 10 or 12 years he has en- joyed an income estimated as averaging $50, 900 year and now his success as dip lomatic adviser to the China peace com mission has brought him in n small for tune. Some wild estimates have been made as to tho amount of Mir. Fosters honorarium from tho Chinese government. Figures as high as S250, 000 have been named but l have trustworthy informa tion that tho actual sum is considerably within s1o0, 900. Probably it is $50, 900 or s60, 900 in gold. but in addition to this Mir. Foster will receive valuable presents and decoration from the emperor.
 1 asked Mir. Foster if he would satisfy natural public curiosity concerning the re- ward for his services, and he replied: "It is not necessary tho public should know whether I received So, 900, s50 GOO or s100, 000 Reports of such things arc always greatly exaggerated. It is enough for mo to say that the Chinese government treated mo with great liberality. .'i-Washington Cor. Chicago Times Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
In After Years.

"Darling''-
 He gazed at her with tender, appealing glance.
 "is''-
 They were preparing to go out for the evening, and he was anxious for her sake, to look his best.
 -"my hat on straight?"
 Being assured that 1t was, the husband of the coming woman, after giving explicit directions to the nurse regarding baby, trustingly took tho arm of her who had sworn to cherish and protect him-and 50 they went their way.-New York World
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

Solid trains through between Birmingham and Macon, making close connection Tor Sa- Vannah. Connect ions at Savannah with Ocean Steam ship comp Dn. s steamers for New York, Bos- ton and the east.
 Sleeping cars on night trains, Macon to Savannah. r#svs or further information relative to rates. tlCdules, etc. apply to
 l.. A. CAMP, T. P. A., Columbus, da. kClON JACOBS, c. A., Birming gham. Ala. 4. Il. sIEyENS, Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 JACK ". JOHNSON, U. T. A.,
 Birmingham, All. W. I. sHELLMAN, Traffic Manager,
 Savannah, ca. , ]. c. HALLE, Gen. Pass. Agent,
 savannah. Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
Michigan Marriage Law.

After Aug any Michigan girl under IS years of age wanting to get married will have to get the written consent of her parents or have her intended husband get it for her. A new law going into effect on that date requires that such q document he filed with the county clerk before the mar riage lccren ,rav ha issued.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
At tho Seaside.

r"Are there many men here?" asked the newcomer.
 "No,' replied the girl who had been there week as she frightened her belt mot enough to go around. Truth.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
Her Timely Discovery.

Helen-Oh, George, we are saved Gcorge-What do you mean, loved one? Hclen-Why have found my bicycle oil can in my pocket. Vel. pour its contents on the troubled>waters
 And then she swooned.-New York World
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

irains NOS. 33 and 36 carry Pullman yesti- cinnat. u Trains Nos. 57 and 5s carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between Jacksonville and st. Louis. ~ Ss' Double daily Pullman Sleepers between Montgomery and Jacksonville.
 ,Douoie ually Pullman sleepers between Montgomery and Waycross and Wavcross and Brunswick. ~ Free reclining chair cars through between montgomery and Savannah on trains 57-5S. Double daily Pullman sleepers Montgomery 10 Dupont and Dupont tc Port Tampa Train leaving Montgomery at TAO D. m connects al Port Ta mpa with the Plant steam snip line Tor Key West and Havana. 4fo Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules over the Plant System will be furnished on application to any agent of the company or to-
 l.. A. BELL, D. P. A.,
 Montgomery, Ala.
 B. ". WRENN, F. T. NJ,
 Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

ARRIVAL AEDpEPARTUREoF OF TRAINS. Trans marked thus @ run daily. Thus t) daily except Sunday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

sLLL PIERS ON THE FOLLOWING TRAINs.
 QUEEN & cREscB IT ROUTE. No. ] New oIk To New Orleans. No. Cine oinnati to New Orleans. No. Chattanooga to Shreveport, No. 2, New Orleans 10 New York. No. 2, New Orleans 10 Cincinnati No. 3, Cincinnati to New Orleans. Nos. l and 2, Vestibuled Trains with Through Sleepers between Cincinnati and New Orleans; also carry New Orleans New York Through Sleepers via Chattanooga, Southern Railway, N. & w., B. x O., and Royal Blue Line.
 Nos. and carry Through Sleeping Cars between Cincinnati and New Orleans.
 W. c. R1NEE SON, G. P. A.,
 Cincinnati. Ohio.
 A. J. LITTLE, D. P. A., @. &C.,,
 Chattanooga, Tenn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

FAST LAKE RAILROAD. In effect Monday, November 8, 1se3.~. Leave Lake. Leave Birming gham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
WESTERN SYSTEM.

Tor further information. sleeping car reser- yation, etc.. call on or address
 W: H. GREEN, w, A TURK qpA
 0eneral Supt., Washington, D. 0.
 Washington, D. c. c. A. BENSCOTER, J. N. ROSS, Supt., A. A..
 blimlnghali Ala. Knoxville. Tenn, L' A. ohlfM At, T. r. A., Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

ANDNAsHvILLE. ID effect November IS, 1891, at ' q. m.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
PLANT SYSTEM.

Direct line to Florida and Cuba. schedule in effect Jnne 10, 1895.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

+Ieave college.
 Train No. l, arrives lake II 45, and goesi, tfop.
 Train No. 2. arrives lake 1a go and goess, shop. a14H
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26
Castoria.

sCastoria is an excellent medicine for chil- dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its good effect upon their children"
 DR. G. c. OsoooD,
 Lowell Mass
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

BIRMINGHAM, SHEFFIELD AND PENNIES.
 SEE RIVER RAILWAY.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-26

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of which am acquainted. hope the day is not far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children, and use Castoria in- stead of the various quack nostrums which are destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves"
 DE. J. F. KINcHELoK,
 Conway, Ark.