The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-20

generation of the Hawaiian people.
And if, as we may reasonably sup
pose-from the abodes of blesSedness
above, the glorified spirits of the bene-
factors of mankind looks down with
ever increasing interest on the fruitage
Of their works of charity and gifts of
love, who can doubt that there is added
joy in heaven over this crowning con-
summation of Mrs Bishops thoughtful
generosity for the education of Hawai-
ian youth. With tender memories of
that noble lady, in the name of the
generous donor, and in his behalf, |
present to the Trustees Of the kameha-
meha Schools these keys of this Bish-
op Memorial Chapel
Hon. ]. o. Carter on behalf of the
Trustees Of the B. P. Bishop Estate,
accepted the trust, wishing Mr.. Damon
to convey to Mr.. Bishop the thanks of
the Trustees, the teachers and the
pupils for his second gift.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
II. H. Parker, pastor of kawaiahaO
Church of which Mrs. Bishop was a
loved and honored member. Follow
ing this was the prayer of dedication,
by Rev. DR.. Hyde, the whole assembly
rising and joining in this act of con-
secration.
Rev. II. H. Parker's dedicatory SER
mon was worthy of the occasion, and
couched in that felicitous dictiOn, of
which too little is heard from one Of
his special ability in the use of clear,
forcible, and rhythmical English
The sermon by Rev. H. H. Parker
was upon the text from Matt. 7:24-2S.
Every one therefore, which heareth
these words of mine and doeth them
shall be likened unto a wise man which
built his house upon the rock, etc.
Mr. Parker said in substance, that
these words were the climax of the
sermon on the mount The sweet and
wholesome life could not exist with the
poisoned life. Here was cOntrasted the
religion of a pure heart with the con-
duct that is superficial and temporary.
Jesus declared himself to be the world S
great Master, and he laid down the
rule that religion is not a profession,
nor creed but life, that obeys the
law. This teaching was new and
strange to the people, and they were
astOnished. He came into the world to
reveal the law, and declare mans i'm
mortality, and the way of living that
would put all men beyond the vicissi-
tudes of the world. Every one was a
builder of his own future. Every act
entered into the structure. When trial
came, it would be shown what it's nat
ure was, whether upon rock or upon
the sand. Man titled the soil and
planted seed, but he was powerless to
make it grow. In the air, and lain
were the mysterious substances which
made it sprout and grow and yield
fruit. This was the work of God in
the plant. 1t was so also in the human
heart. They are wise who build on
the rock, because all things are tran
STORY. Our desires are not satisfied
Nature gives us nothing that is per-
manent. The beautiful fades away.
All is only a passing glory. So also in
art. The hand of Time destroys the
finest work of the sculptor. The Oldest
civilizations are dark and stained with
cruelty Modern civilization is under
the light which came into the world
with Christ. Greece worked beauty
into the splendid Parian marble, but
left out the law of God, and Of love.
The Romans created fine superstruc-
lures, but they did not proclaim liber-
ty and virtue. The grandest mOnu-
ment of time, is Christianity. 1t is
unique and matchless. The process of
the ages adds to it's greatness. 1t gives
hope, and the way to clearer and
higher life. Without it, We should be
like the animals. The Hawaiians need
this Christian life, to save their own
land and their civilization The young
men and maidens of the Kamehameha
Schools should now have the deepest
conviction of the obligations resting
on them and all, to the earlier and
worthier hands that have prepared the
way for great achievements. The duty
is upon all to preserve the civilization
planted here. and transmit it to those
who are coming. We all have a trust
to discharge. Skill without industry
is worthless. People without moral
character have no standing. The youth
who get their part in life in these
schools should ever remember the debt
of gratitude they owe to the noble
woman who founded them. On this an
III CI Sdl VI uSI Dll III, VIC uo hOt hohoi
her, so much as we glOrify God who
gave to her the heart and the purpose
to do the work for the living and those
yet to come. Does she not join today
as an unseen worshipper? There is
need for men and women as workers
There should be no delay. Let us see
that no son or daughter of Hawai-
drifts back into the darkness, which we
have quilted.
This brief synopsis of the admirable
and effective sermon gives an idea o
the strength Of the telling and appro
prieCe address of one who has done 81
much for the church in Hawaii and fol
Hawaiians.
The custom of decorating the grave
Of Bernice Pauahi Bishop was carried
out yesterday on an unusually elabor
ate scale. The students of the schoo
carried fern ropes and floral pieces
while the girls of the seminary brough
| flowers and arranged the offerings.
The annual Kamehameha dinner
will be given at this afternoon anC
this evening there will be musicale