The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-20

on thus subject, but know of no in
sestment 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 a rooming house
and cafe in connection with and I'M
der the direct control OF our Y. M.
c. A., and l 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
placing II on a permanent and endur-
ing basis.
tell you, my friends. the value OF
such an establishment, not only to
young men. but to the commercial in
terests Of this community Is beyond
computation or estimate. Here Is a
grand opportunity for philanthropy. II
the friends of this association, and the
men OF these Islands, whom Providence
has dealt with so bountifully, can be
induced to act in concert and In uni
son, and rise to the opportunities, they
can give TO the community that which
shall not only stand as a present mon
ument OF thoughtful necessity, but be-
to succeeding generations OF young
men. who will as surely follow, as
that the day follows night.
i would have a building that would
provide an income from business
stores. the lecture hall or assembly
room, library, social rooms, education
al class rooms, game room, dining
hall. lodging rooms and wheel rooms.
Neither would I forget the gymnasium
proper. with its running tracks and
plunge pools. Some may say this Is be-
yond our reach in Honolulu. We all
know that we have in our community
more than one person who could ac-
complish all this and more. and yet not
die poor. See what an example Day
ton, Ohio, Is setting TO the world in
providing for the hundreds OF young
men who are without homes in that
busy manufacturing city. Even the
new building OF the Naval Y. NJ. G. A.
IN Brooklyn, N. Y, Is providing lodg-
ing accommodations Who will be
first to come forward and out OF the
abundance of his storehouse, which
God has so bountifully supplied and
kindly entrusted to his stewardship;
who, / say, will come forward and pay
the first 10000, as the basis for this
grand work? / fancy some one says,
You set no small value on this mat
teri" / do not, because believe ii Is
one OF the grandest possibilities pre-
sented to the Christian men OF this
community. and believe IL can be ac-
complished. Only agitate! agitate! ag-
| itate! Let the entire 425 members OF
this association catch the fire and
zeal, realize what can be done, and set
to work about IL. Remember we have
not a few substantial financial men
among our number) and each one, I'M
der organization, pulling, agitating
with definite plan, and the work
could and would be accomplished, and
| in Honolulu, II. l., would be Y. NJ.
G. A. institution meeting the pressing
demands of the present progressive
age. which should stand in these sea-
| girt Isles as a.resting place to many
young voyager on life's journey, and
a beacon light to direct him TO the
haven of eternal peace, and a lasting
and perpetual reminder OF the fore
thought and wisdom of generous noble
hearts.
/ sincerely hope our directorate will
take this matter up and develop a plan
which shall result in perfect accom-
plishment.
AS lay down the honors, which for
the past two years this association has
conferred upon me, / feel that | sur
render to my worthy successor one OF
the most sacred and responsible charg-
es ! have ever held. or that there Is in
this community; and, while | regret
that in the busy stir of a busy life,
have not accomplished or done all ]
desired for this institution, yet thank
the gracious "Giver of alf-Good" that
have been permitted to take an active
part in the affairs of this association.
established and carried forward for the
welfare and uplifting Of young men.
and to have been associated with those
whose hearts and minds are engaged
in the ennobling of young manhood.
and the effort to bring young men into
the service of King Jesus.
And to you, Mr.. President-eleci. and
TO your worthy colleagues. | extend
my hearty congratulations in this
work to which you are called. My earn
est prayer is that the wisdom and bless
ing of our Omniscient God be with you.
guide and direct you in the coming
year. and enlarge and bless all the
work OF this association to- the glorify-
ing OF the Christ.
President Daviea' Remarks.
President Davies spoke as follows:
Our annual meetings resemble very
much an exhibition of dissolving views.
Amongst the other views on the pro-