The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-03-08
ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED
1T YOUNG PEOPLES RALLY
GRATIFYING REPORTS SUBMIT
TED eY DELEGATES FROM
VARIOUS SOCIETIES.
songs. Addresses, and Clever Mis-
ceIIsneous Program Presentec at
Central Union Church Last Even
ina-ofhcers Are Elected.

Unbounded enthusiasm was manifest
ed at the mass meeting Of young PEG
pie from various Christian Endeavor
societies Of the city. held yesterday
evening at Central Union church.
The gathering was under the auspices
Of the Honolulu Young Peoples Union,
and throughout its entirety the great
est interest was shown in the reports
Of officers and the miscellaneous pro-
gram which followed.
The song service was a feature of
the meeting Stirring gospel hymns
were rendered under the leadership
OF Miss Yarrow. assisted by selected
choir from Kawaiahao church
A feryent prayer By H E. Coleman
was followed by a report from the
nominating committee. The list Of
officers for the ensuing year was Of
fered and acted upon with the follow
Ing result.
President ". X. Nakuina-
Vice President. Miss Kate Kelley.
Secretary. Miss Ethel Chamberlain.
Treasurer. G. K Frukawa.
Presiding Officer 4. J. Coats read
Scripture selection. The quartette
from Kawaiahao church rendered a
song in a pleasing manner.
The reports from various societies
in the city followed. Most OF the con-
Eregations We're represented The
Young Peoples societies OF Kawaia-
hao. japanese. Central Union. Metho-
dist and Christian churches were each
heard in turn They one and all in
dicated a most gratifying increase in
membership. scope of work and use
fulness. lhe representatives present
earnestly testified to a strong spiritual
growth Every indication pointed to
the fact that the societies were today
stronger than ever.
That these societies are a power for
good in the community was readily
demonstrated by the facts and figures
submitted by the delegates. Various
branches OF mission work conducted
under their auspices were denoted.
The work accomplished by the socie-
ties among the Chinese was promin-
emily detailed. The Young Peoples
society Of Kaumakapili also made a
fine showing.
Il has recently come within the
scope Of the Union to visit the hos
pitfalls. In presenting this matter,
many interesting facts were ELECTED.
The assembled young people were
afterward treated TO an able address
by Principal A. Maxson Smith of Oahu
College In happy vein the speaker
felicitated the young people upon the
progress made in the past. He ex-
pressed pleasure at the plans outlined
for the work OF the future. While brief
and 10 the point. Principal Smith sue
oeeded in imparting many truths to
those within the sound of his voice.
He maintained TIT the presence OF
the Almighty was everywhere, siren
uously urging that this fact should
not be lost sight OF. when the young
people are IN the midst of their de-
alterations, or engaged in their SER
vices and work.
One of the most enjoyable features
OF the evening was the violin solo
deity rendered by Miss lola Barber
In the selection the accomplished
young musician evinced sound discre-
ton. In its presentation Miss Barber
displayed a masterful technique and
pleasingly demonstrated her skill with
the violin.
Major Wood of the Salvation Army
was called upon for a ten-minute tes-
timonial service A dozen or more
were on their feet within the allotted
time adding a word as TO the effective
ness OF the gospel. This was followed
with vocal solo by Mrs. Walter Hoff-
man, which was agreeably received.
A few words OF congratulatory
nature were added at the close of the
service by Rev. s. p Perry. The young
divine praised the efforts of his young
friends. He greatly complimented
them upon the results they had thus
far achieved. He urged unanimity OF
action and predicted that before long
the handed augmentation would -rnve n
Pronounced power for good In the com.
munity.