The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-01-26
MURpHYS RECEPTION
4 PERFECT SUCCESS
Eserybody Was Made Thoroughly -St
Hor1e- at the Christian Church
Last Evening

II stranger arriving II Honolulu
had CHANGED 70 enter the auditorium
OF the First Christian church last
evening. he would have met with Z
most cordial reception One thing
is certain If he possessed feelings Of
inconsistencies or loneliness before
passing the portals of the church. once
inside. they would have become i'm
mediately dispelled-
The AT Home under the auspices
of the church and congregation. given
in honor of Francis Murphy was a sig
nal success Throughout the evening
/ between the hours of and 10 O'Clock
/ the edifce was thronged with people
who desired 10 again pay their re
| spects TO the noted temperance evan
gelist- Mr. Murphy was ar his best.
and in the course of an impromptu
address he reiterated his sentiments
concerning the doctrine of brotherly
love and the results that are sure to
follow. if il is directed TO the work of
counteracting the evils OF intemper-
ance.
Upon entering the church the visit
ors were met al the door by delega
ton of ladies and duly registered, and
their names affixed TO q card which
was pinned 10 the individual bearing
the name. The novel form of intro
duction was instrumental in abolish
ing a great deal of trouble in making
everybody feel thoroughly at home.
The audi orium had been partially
cleared of chairs, and various home
like decorations were scattered aboU.
in abundance. In one corner of the
room was a realistic representation Of
a well and its attendant, odd oaken
of pure cold water were served TO the
of pure cold water was served TO the
thirsty. by a bevy of pretty young
women.
However. the Christian church peo-
pie did not let this alone suffice as re-
freshment, for a most substantial ar
ray of edibles was passed among the
visitors. Served upon wooden plates.
were baked beans, salad, sandwiches
and cake. Coffee was also served
Ice cream and other tempting desserts
awaited the attention of the guests.
The efforts of the ladies of the congre-
cation in dispensing refreshments
were most enthusiastically received.
An exhibition of Illuminated Indian
Club swinging by Physical Director
Coates of the Young Mems Christian
Association, was also feature of the
evening. Musical and literary exer
cises were happily interspersed in the
season of delightful informal sociabil-
ity that was evident. Before leaving
the visitors added kindly word roI
Mr.. Murphy, in commentator of the
good work he has just completed in
Honolulu. >,
1t is announced that Francis Muir
ply, the apostle of gospel temperance,
at the request of numerous OF the
pledge-signgrsN will hold a farewell
meeting this evening at 1880 o'clock
at the Y. NJ C. A. hall, especially for
signers of the pledge. All others are
also cordially invited to attend and
last opportunity will be given those
desiring to pledge themselves to G
temperance life.
Sunday morning Mr.. Murphy will
speak to the prisoners and at g
O'Clock he will hold a meeting for
men only, at the Y. NJ. L. A. hall. In
the evening at 200 at the request of
the Rev Mr. Parker. Mr. Murphy will
address the Hawaiians in kawaiahao
church, his utterances will be trans
lated by Mr.. Parker.
The Murphy meetings have been Of
untold benefit to Honolulu and per-
haps. have saved many man from
utter destruction. 1t is hoped that
there will be a large gathering TO
speed him on his way to the Ear
southland.