The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-12-13
A WANT IN SIGHT
Workman" Pleads ior a
New City Institution.
Complaint of ship Masters Nc
place sof Hsn 90 p0ss ave..
Irss sNIpss SHOPS.
Honolulu. a. 4. De, smber u. lsss


EDITOR &c. \. Travellers. tourists
and treasure seekers from every quar-
ter Of the globe and representative 81
every class and condition Of NE, Vie
with each other . sounding she praises
OF this Queen ~ cities and who Is
there to gainsay o. call In question The
tuthfulness OF their high-soundIng
convictions aud reports Mankind have
ever been worshippTrs Of the GODDESS u
Beauty and % would seem that this
spirit increases with the advancing re-
hnements OF civilization aud culture. Ia |
former years the fame Of the BEAUTIES |
OF some cities we're such that 1t was
deemed the climax to bliss, to feast the |
eyes on their Incompatible charms.
The fame OF Honolulu Is worldwide |
and II Is not exceeding IN" bounds of
truth and reason 20 ray that . desire to
see this mystic and fascinating city II
one OF the deepest lungings Of the
hearts Of thousands of people ia far IN
lands, and who can estimate the treas
ures OF wealth and retnment the gal
ANY Of mental, moral and spiritual vir-
tues. II We can maintain strong
healthy record.
The greater the charm the greater
ihe influx Of all that which tends to
elevate people and perpetuate It's his
,Ory. BY such qualities in abundance
the fondest dreams Of the best hearts
may surely be- relied. To attain this
end we will all feel Il a duty and
pleasure to DO our utmOs, TO foster that
which would brighten and strengthen
the mora! atmosphere. and to uprOot
the evil forces which exist around rs.
Captains Of vessels lying in our har-
Dor complain that they suffer incon-
venience and irritation with their sail
Ors on account of the polluting innu-
rnces OF our peculiarly fascinating
swipes shops. They the captains, are
grateful for the interest shown in their
men by the various parties, who carry
literature, OF a pure, healthy and inter
csting character, aboard the ships, con
vorsing with the men and seeking to
win their interest in the Sailors Home,
Y. NJ e. 4. and church agencies. New
ertheless they openly declare that any
good resulting from such efforts Is as
nothing compared to the besotting in
huence of the swipes shops, and en-
dsayOrs likely to crush or lesson the
power OF these places. would be highly
esteemed by them.
Inc cry Of sailors ana many others Of
the humble class. is, that there is no
place Of amusement or interest where
they can spend happy and innocent
evening No doubt the band Is a great
boon to all. especially those OF us, who
are but little acquainted in the city,
hut II is too formal TO satisfy the desire
Of many for an over flow Of spirits
They must have something Of a more
social kind whore pent up nature can
escape from It's p:isOn house; and revf
in the more eXhiliarating influence of a
closer contact with their fellows.
In almost every city and town OF the
elder world, we find respectable meet
ings of free and easy kind calculated
10 interest those who must express the
sxuberance and gusto OF their feelings.
TO many. repression OF feeling seems
impossible. IntOXication of some kind
appears necessity. This fact is recOg-
nized by those who institute and reg l.
late these informal entertainments and
they compile the programs ~ meet
such cases.
/ have been to many such meetings,
the winter season, and on Saturday
night, and ! can safely testify that they
appeared to serve their object yer!
well indeed 1t is needless to say, tina
such local talent as supply these enter
tainments with the spirit of the pro
grams, is given as free will Offering
20 the cause, hence the price charge,
for admission is such as would CORE
spond TO five cents-a sum within tn
reach Of all.
Surely in such a city as this, Their
could be no difficulty in institutinl
such entertainments, and the good re
sulting from them would undoubtedl.
be substantial and iar-reaching,
The philanthropy and bsneyolence o
the more favored OF our citizens !
strongly established by many kind an
princely deeds and we cannot doubt tina
others will show equally commendabl
spirit in responding to any calls upo
them, for the good OF the community
The need is before us, may we make
willing response and thus contribute :
the lasting fame OF our matchless cti!
WORKMAN.