The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-04-20


der most gratifying conditions. The
Juniors and young men OF the gym
nastlc classes regularly enjoying theii
Bible study. In addition, there arc
three other Bible classes carried for.
ward. The Jail work, camp work and
the Sunday afternoon meetings are
cared for and have increased in inter
est and growth, the effort being u
bring young men TO Christ. remember
Ing, so far as we fall short In this, we
fail In reaching the browning object OF
our association work.
Our Review" for October gave the
full prospectus OF our educational
work, and this Ia brought within the
reach of every young man of steady
habits who desires Improvement and a
practical education. Many have avail
ed themselves OF the opportunity af-
forded, and gratifying results have
been attained, but we have room for
hundreds more young men who are
wasting or squandering their evenings
foolishly. Notedly in this department
is the development and advance in lit
erary matters that the new Triangle
Literary Club has made. We would
also remind you that in the exhibit
from the Educational Department sent
| to Grand Rapids Convention (the en-
tire exhibit of which was a most won
derful revelation of what can be ac-
lcomplished in the spare hours OF young
mem, the members OF our association
secured three honorable certificates,
and our exhibit was requested for the
International Committee's collection
in New York city, and was forwarded
to them after being exhibited at the
association in Cleveland, where 1t also
received much notice.
The Social and Entertainment Com
mittees have done an excellent work
in sustaining the attractive features of
their departments, and great praise is
due them. Especially have the efforts
of Mr.. Wray Taylor. the indefatigable
leader of the orchestra, been helpful
and appreciated, and desire to ex-
press to him the thanks of our associa-
ton for his ceaseless labors.
In May last Mr.. A. B. Wood and my
self were assigned as your delegates to
the Y. M. c. A. International Conven-
ton at Grand Rapids, Mich. Unfortu-
nately. Mr.. Wood was detained by sick
ness in Illinois, and l had to do the
best / could to represent Hawaii alone.
In the organizing for permanent Of
ficers Hawaii was honored by receiv-
ing a. seat for one OF the vice preSi-
dents. The assembly was wonderful
one, full of enthusiasm and burning de-
sire for larger and grander victories for
King Jesus among young men; $9,4O0
was raised and pledged in one night
for sending seven additional mission
airy secretaries to as many different
foreign fields.
AS | have made report to our asso-
citation, / will not weary you with fur
Their details. 1t was at this conven-
ton l met brother A. ]. Coats, and
when later we received word from our
secretary that Mr.. Brock would leave
us in August and We were instructed to
select his successor, we visited the
workers at Chicago, Cleveland and New
York and opened up correspondence at
many other points, but the selection
centered on Mr.. Coats, and after much
effort we were fortunate In prevailing
upon him to come to Honolulu; ac-
cordingly he arrived and entered upon
his duties in September last.
We refer you to the results Of Mr..
Coats work in the Physical Depart
ment. Although check was given, in
the suspension of the work during
plague troubles, the classes are full
and well attended and the members
are an enthusiastic, happy crew. Mr..
Coats labors are not confined to the
physical work; he has his Bible class
and takes full share in the devotion
al work. A fact regarding our Broth
er Coats Is not generally known. He
has received worlds record and holds
the Y. M. c. A. championship medal as
an all-round athlete. Under his lead
ership the physical work Is fully es-
tablished and the association has cause
to congratulate itself in having such a
director. We trust lie will remain with
us until he rlpens into a good old age.
Now bear with me while. AS we
look at the modern ship" before mem
toned, listen to my plea. God has CIV
en- US here great opportunities, and as
we embrace them greater opportunities
arise. Our population is growing
apace; we have very peculiar condl-
lions, there being go large an excess
of young men in our community. We
have said this building and associa-
ton is a noble monument to the gem
crosby and labors of the men
of this city, but the needs cry for
more, and as accountable stewards to
God we must devise larger things.
What shall be done for the hundreds
of young men in our midst who have
no homes and no home surroundings?
The boarding houses are not by any
means what Is desired. These young
men must have society and compan-
ionship. Is not the responsibility at
our door to provide for them the so
cial hall, the lodging house and the
clean. wholesome sboarding mouse.
where not only clean food can be pro-
cured, but clean, wholesome. ennoDling
society?
cannot take too much of your time
on thus subject, but l know of no in
vestment presenting a more favorable
prospect of direct return to every
business house in this community than
the investment in an establishment OF
a permanent home as rooming house
and cafe in connection with and I'M
der the direct control of our Y. NJ.
c. A., and commend this subject to
every capitalist and business man in
the community. / believe the success
full work of our association can be laid
broader and longer. higher and cheap
er, In the taking up of this work and