The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-10-22

At !, NJ. {. A.
Physical Director
Accorded a
Welcome.
FINE PROGRAM
IS RENDERED
T. Give Davies, President, Makes
Address of WeIeome-Large
Audience Present.

The warmth of the hospitality which
the Young Mems Christian Association
and it's friends extends to newcomers to
Honolulu was we'll Illustrated last
evening at the reception given by that
organization in honor of Mr. Freder-
lex Young, the new physical director.
Nearly two hundred people availed
themselves of the opportunity to meet
the young director of the gymnasium,
and the greetings on all sides were of
a most cordial nature. hIr. Young is
possessed of a manly personality and is
a pleasant talker, qualities which COM
| bine to mark his debut in the Young
Mems Christian Association here with
favor.
The reception took place in the audi
forum which was pleasingly decorated
with an assortment of potted plants
placed in the center of the hall, while
upon the walls the triangular emblem
| of the association was executed with
palm leaves, the work of Lloyd B. Reid
and James Ward. The chairs We're
placed at random about the hall, de-
signed to attract the guests to them in
groups. This was an innovation which
eliminated the stiffness and formality
| resulting from a set arrangement Of
chairs. The groups resolved themselves
into formal reception parties and the
hall was soon in a buzz of conversation
On the platform, which was used by
the Amateur Orchestra, were numerous
| plants. Mr.. Young was introduced to
a number of guests as they arrived, al
though the special introductions were
reserved until after the musical pro-
gram was concluded.
The Amateur Orchestra, under the
| leadership of Wray Taylor, opened the
program with a splendidly executed
overture, and responded for an encore,
| with a pretty gaVotte. The music rem
dered by the Amateur Orchestra last
night was surprise to all, as the mem
| bers have acquired considerable skill
and technique since last they were
heard in public. That their renditions
pleased the assembled guests was evil
denced by the hearty applause. Mr.. H.
F. Wichman sang a tenor solo in such
a manner as to get an encore. His
selections were of a pleasing nature
well suited to his sympathetic voice.
The last number on the program was
vocal solo by Miss Edith L. Rogers,
who was given a warm welcome. Her
voice, while not strong, is sweet and
mellow, and she also was compelled to
sing a second time.
Following the program, an informal
reception took place, Mr.. Young being
introduced by ]. P. Cooke, Secretary
Brown, T. Give Davies and others.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served and the remainder of the
evening until 10 o'clock passed in gem
eral greetings and conversation.
T. Give Davies, the president, made
a short informal address of welcome to
Mr.. Young, saying it had been his pleas
ure to meet him in San Francisco and
he felt certain that Mr.. Young would
live up to all expectations. He said
that Mr. Young having been born in
England he was sure, being a country
man, he would make a good impression
in Honolulu. Mr.. Davies said he could
not greet him in more fitting manner
than to extend a hearty aloha to the
newcomer
Mr.. Young responded briefly, paying
a tribute to the hospitality of the peo-
pie of the Islands. and he was grateful
to the friends of the Association for
extending him such a warm, hearty
welcome. He told of his meeting with
former President Weldon of the Y NJ
c. A., in Buffalo, and hearing what OPP
portunities were before him if he would
come to Honolulu. The offer he accept
ed and he was very glad he had fallen
among such good friends.