The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-06-04

2. Junior C. E.-Central Union
Church.
3, Ups s. c. E.-Kawaiahao Semi
nary.
4. Y. P. 5. c. Kawaiahao
Church.
3, Y. P. S. E.-Makawao Foreign
Church.
6. Junior c. E.-Makawao Foreign
Church.
!. Junior c. E,--Maunaoh Semi
s. Ups, C. E-wailuku.
HAWAII.
9. Y, P, S, c, E.-Hilo Foreign
Church.
10. Junior c. F. Hilo Foreign
Church.
MoLoKAI.
IL. Y. P S. C. E.
A vocal solo by J. Q. Wood was fol-
lowed by the address of Rev. ]. NJ.
Monroe on The Relation of the Chris
tan Endeavor Society TO the Church"
The speaker dwelt particularly upon
the advantages of Y. P. S. c.
F. work in the Island, and the
fact that, in the sight of God,
convention here meant more than, say
in the United States, this because of
the various nationalities represented.
Mr.. Monroe said that some of the
young people made the mistake of TAX
ing the Y. P. S. C. f. as their church.
when in fact il was but the training
school for the church.
President Wells suggested that il
was pet scheme of the union to send
native Hawaiian delegate to the Y.
P. S. c. f. convention. TO be held in
San Francisco in July. Mr.. W. R. Cas-
tie arose and heartily seconded the
suggestion in Hawaiian.
A collection was then taken for the
purpose of providing funds to send
the delegate. 1t was announced later
| that the collection amounted to $3.50
in cash and S2425 promised. President
Wells announced that Mr.. Jones had
written note, and placed the same in
one of the baskets, to the effect that
he would furnish the amount neces-
-
lected. This kindly act of Mr. Jones
will allow of a native Hawaiian dele
gate being sent to the convention in
the convention in the United States.
A thing that, has not been done be-
fore.
The hymn. BLESSED Assurance" was
sung, and then Rev. S. L. Desha. of
Hilo. gave a short address in Hawai-
ian. dwelling upon Jesus Christ" as
the power over and above all; Halle
lujah." the song of the angels in their
happiness and amen" the end. Mr.
Desha spoke eloquently in the native
language. and finished his address with
the words, ''for humanity" which gave
those not possessing a knowledge of
Hawaiian. the keynote to all that had
been said.
The election of officers of the Ha-
waiian Christian Endeavor Union by
the convention, was the next number
on the program. The Nominating Com
mittee was represented by its chair
man. who read the following officers
proposed for the ensuing year:
President-Lyle A. Dickey.
Vice President for Oahu-Mr. Ma
honey.
Vice President for Hawaii-Miss
Matte Richardson.
Vice President for Maui-Miss Beck
with.
Vice President for Kauai-Rev. Lyd-
gate.
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Mary
Ali.
There being no other suggestions
than the above. these were declared
elected as named.
Next came a conservation meeting,
led by Miss Kate Kelley, who. through
readings from the Bible. and cues
tons put just in the proper place. gave
much to think about Such questions
as Are we doing our best?" were ask
ed. If we are striving to do our best.
then the Lord viii help us. The speak
er brought in the matter of improving
ones talents and suggested that the
opportunities offered by the Lord be
| improved. We owe Him a great debt
of gratitude, for we owe Him all we
have
Next came chain of prayer, ending
with one stanza of "Just as I am" BY
all present, and the hymn, God be
with you" The meeting closed with
the Mizpah benediction:
THE Lord watch between me and
thee when we are absent one from an
other"