The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-26
OLD KAWAIAHAO
Meeting of Hawaiian M.
C. Society.
Chinese Lads Recite Milton's Ode
to the Nativity-Report from
Kawaiahao Girls.

A meeting of the Hawaiian Mission
Childrens' Society was held in Hawai-
anaO Seminary Saturday night, upon
which occasion there was a goodly
representation of the members, girls
of the seminary, members of other n
situations and visitors from the States.
The exercises OF the evening were I'M
der the direction of Miss Jessie R.
Brockie, a teacher at the seminary,
and a member of the Male Wreath
Committee.
The first number ON the evening s
program was double quartet, Go Ye
Into All the World" sung by Portu-
guese girls from the mission on Nil
Ter street.
Next came a recitation, Milton
ode to the Nativity, by a number
OF Chinese boys, under the guidance
oil MIR Frank Damon. Each one of the
little fellows recited a separate par,
and then the recitation was completed
IN concert They were heartily ap-
plauded, for the thing was so we'll
done The very earnest and success
full effort made by the Chinese boys rO
gain control OF the English language
which must be to them all but uncon
querable, was noticeable. They spoke
clearly and with a great deal of ex
preston.
Girls of the seminary read four let
tiers from beneficiaries of the society
at Makawao. In them the girl writer's
showed Christianity and a spirit CT
loving desire to make the best of the
opportunities given them. 1t was the
opinion of the members that if sucn
Christian teaching should continue 20
bring forth good results, the society
might feel amply repaid for the assis-
lance given. Each one of the letters
was directed to Dear Cousins" and
in them were contained accounts o.
themselves and the work in which they
were engaged. Altogether the letters
formed a very interesting budget fo.
the members of the society to conside.
The reading of the following Tepor,
of the Christian work done by The
girls in Kawaiahao Seminary cam
next: THE work of the Christian En-
deavor is progressing Our last years
work was successful one. Much good
has sprung up among the younger
members of the socity not only III
school, but outside of school as well.
/ Our Christian Endeavor meeting IS
held in the chapel every Sunday ev-
ening. We have seven branches in
missionary, temperance, social, music
and flower committees. Our Sunday
evening meetings are led by girls in
turn appointed by the president. We
open our meetings by singing and re-
citing the Lords Prayer. After tina;
the girls help to make it interesting
by reading Scripture, reciting verses
lpIaying and selecting songs.
Some associate members have be-
come active members now, and two al
them, who became interested in tha
work Joined the church last commun
ion.
The active members are helping
some of the schools They atten
these schools in the afternoons. Some
help the church by singing in the
choir and some by teaching classes in
Sunday School in the morning. w,
hope others may join this band o.
love and peace, and we pray, too, thai
the Lord will make us to become faith
full workers. LUCY LELEO,
"Kawaiahao Seminary"
double quartet of Kawaiahac
girls sang Longing" Miss HamE
presided at the piano.
Rev. o. H. Gulick, the president
gave a short resume of the worl
among the Japanese. The number c
teachers on the Islands are nine Their
is need of two more on Kauai. 1t !:
gratifying to notice the freedom .
the japanese on the Islands from n,
influence of the Buddhist priest
They are not ostracised on account O
their choosing Christianity as thei
religion. The Japanese kindergarten
are getting along very well. There :