The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-30

handspring, to elevate the ambition,
to purify the motives, and, above all
TO renew the heart, which necessarily
brings Jesus Christ into the transac-
| ton and makes Him the foundation of
the structure of human existance. and
changes the temporal into the eternal.
This is our effort
The first report of the general sec
rotary. H. E. Coleman, is interesting,
in that 1t gives the views of the mali
hini as he first arrived on Hawaiian
soil. and the kamaaina, as he now
stands. fully acquainted with the Y.
VI. c. A work in the country. Mr..
Coleman spoke as follows:
Since my connection with your as
ISOLATION has been so brief, it will be
| impossible for me TO make much of a
report or resume of the years work.
Your efforts TO make me welcome were
certainly all that any could have done,
and have indeed, been very success
full. The warning that yours is field
where a strong effort is needed and a
good work may be done is not mis-
representation. 1t was not without
difficulties and sacrifice that I came TO
you and, as in all other fields where
this system of effort is put forth for
the betterment and salvation of young
men, it will surely take no small
amount of devotion and diligence on
the part of every member, as well as
the executive officer, to make such eff
fort as efficient and successful as God
may expect of it.
Il consider it very kind act of
Providence that permitted me to come
to your place at just the time to meet
Gods chosen worker, Mr.. John R.
Mott The seed sown at the time of
his sojourn has not all begun to grow
to the outward observer, for while men
and women were helped to be better
and better armed in faith for Gods
service the benefit of firm plans then
laid will not all be seen till in the
months and years to come. The mere
impress of the fact so forcibly told
that we are not alone in this great
and good work, but that our brother
hood, with its chain of organizations,
is composed of men of all colors and
tongues and now encircles the globe,
is enough to inspire us to more de-
termined and effectual action in serv-
ice for God.
During the stay of Mr. Mott he was
instrumental in the organization of
associations in the three following
sehools-Oahu College, Kamehameha
School and the Theological Institute.
These associations are on the plan of
our college associations in the States,
except that they are limited in the
lines of work which they take up. Our
opportunity of keeping in touch with
and helping these associations is GER
tainly a good one. and one that we
must not neglect In this direction of
effort, it is now proposed to hold
general committee conference, inviting
the officers and committeeman of these
associations for the discussion of plans
of making their work more definite
and effectual.
1--WE often look to the daily attend
ance at the rooms to see if the expense
of furnishing our reading room is
properly appreciated. Though figures
cannot be accurately given, a casual
visitor would be impressed with the
| fact that this department is of great
value to the men of the city. If you
would inspire young man TO good and
noble deeds, get him interested in good
literature This is our motto and ex
ercised every day in the capacity of
our reading room and library. Yet
there are many more books that we
should have, and as a door of oppor-
tunity for benevolence, it is as invit-
ing as any in sight.
TT is always a pleasure, on learning
of the departure of young men from
our midst, to give such letters of in
PRODUCTION to our brother associations
wherever they may go, and to know
that thus they will be shielded from
many temptations and helped in MANY
ways and often when such is very ac-
ceptable.
"On the coming of young men to our
community, the matter of their secur-
ing the right kind of rooms and board
ing houses is of no small account.
Because through these surroundings
they are either tempted to be drawn
down, or are helped and made strong
er It is our purpose that an accurate
record of such desirable places of lodg-
ing may be kept in the association Of
fee, that such help may be given and
the young men thus encouraged.
'The past few months we have had
such committee meetings as seemed
necessary for the planning and carry
1 mo ol1i of the work One Of Our
strong association workers has said
that: The association is ideal in its
organizations, which has every active
member on some active committee and
with specific duties in hand This
saying is worth careful consideration
for this phase of our work is one that
cannot be too much emphasized. Oul
association idea is work for youns
men by young men, and we are a:
surely falling short of our duty il
neglecting the latter as the first. Oul
Executive Committee this year has il
the appointment of the committee
considered very carefully the worker
in hand, and it is hoped that each on
who is requested to take place OF
some committee may take it as sa
| cred trust and feel responsible to Co
3 for the talent He has given him TO
{ helping in this rich and ripe field.
''In the membership of the associa
o ton it has been necessary to revis
4 the record. since great many hav
: been allowed to become delinquent
/. while others have left the Island. In
q deed, the work is not completed We