The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-17

and many friends, including Queen
LiliuokalaEi, to the number of about
400. went on a railway excursion to
kapoIio Puma, the residence of r. A.
Lyman, where they were most gener-
ously entertained by their Puma
friends -
A very enthusiastic and successful
concert was given Saturday evening In
Haih Church, about 5000 being cleared
towards the expenses of the conven-
ton.
Sunday was hardly day for rest.
five successive periods of services be-
ing observed in HALL Church. In the
morning the Sunday school exhibition
was given, and there was a sermon
preached by Rev. w. n. Lono; in the
afternoon the ordination of Rev. c. W.
P. Kaeo, the blind preacher, was a
most impressive service, followed by
the sacrament of the Lords Supper;
in the evening large and enthusiastic
union service, in which various races
were represented. took place at the
church
Monday morning was devoted to the
Introduction and reception of delegates
representing the work of the Hawaiian
board among the various races in the
Islands This was followed by Treas
urer Halls annual report, giving the
amount of receipts as s31, 600. and dis
bursements as $50, 600, showing a de-
felt of $4,000 which, taken with a debit
balance of So. 600 at the opening of the
year, makes a total debt of about
1000. Mr.. Hall rendered his resigna-
ton because of increasing demands of
the board and of his own private bus
mess; his resignation was accepted
with suitable resolutions appreciative
of his efficient and faithful service dur
ing the past eighteen years, and he
was retained as member of the
board
Mr. Theo. Richards, for like reasons,
rendered his resignation as president
of the Young Peoples Society OF
Christian Endeavor, and Mr.. Moses
Nakuina was chosen TO succeed him,
appropriate resolutions of regret at Mr..
Richards resignation having been
passed.
Mr. Emerson then presented the yo-
luminous report of the secretary. in
cluding detail reports of the various
departments. showing an ever-enlarg-
ing effort to meet the needs Of our
growing population. In the afternoon
Mr.. Emerson was reelected unani-
mousiy to the position Of secretary,
with the understanding that he should
be relieved of a considerable portion
of the routine office work, in order that
he might devote more time to the work
in the field. and Mr.. Richards was
CHOSEN treasurer III LuS pldCc tI MI.
Hail. with the expectation that he
would make a special effort to enlarge
the financial constituency of the
board
The association adjourned early to
attend the closing exercises or the Htlo
Boarding School in the classroom, on
the lawn and in the shops, where
abundant evidence was given of the
efficiency of the school. A bountiful
FURNISHED nv the ladies' of the
Hail Church, and the reviewing of in
teresting memories of the school. clos
ed a very pleasant afternoon.
of the various matters which came
up for discussion on Tuesday, perhaps
the most important was that relating
10 a memorial to the missionary faith
ers. On behalf of the committee ap-
pointed for this purpose last year, Mr..
Emerson reported that this was mat
ter not to be accomplished in single
year-that much careful study was re
uuired on both the financial and ar
tistic sides; that not less than $4,000
would be adequate for fitting mem
orial. and he recommended that col
Iections be taken in all the churches
for this purpose on ForeIathers' Day
from year to year.
In the evening the association was
entertained by the ladies of the for
eisn church with a varied program
followed by refreshments.
On Wednesday a large and represen-
tative committee was appointed to
consider methods of securing closer
relation between all the churches OF
our order, Hawaiian and foreign, and
the various missions Of the board.
Attention was also given to the need
of special evangelistic work among the
Hawaiian churches, and Rev. E. s
Timeteo was unanimously chosen 10
this work, subject to the approval OF
the Hawaiian board and his church.
Rev. s. L. Desha, representing the
board of trustees of the Hilo Board
ing School. presented a request that
| the Hawaiian board establish q coed
ucational school on the land now own
ed by that school, and a resolution
was passed approving of the project
and anpointing Desha committee OF
one TO secure funds for this purpose.
The matter of rotation of pastorates
was discussed at considerable length,
aud +he final conclusion was strongly
adverse to any change in this respect.
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