The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-25


collect. because those who give do not
report TO this office; but they must re-
ceiva some encouragement, or they
would cease begging. They apply here
only once, always asking for money,
and I send them TO the undertakes
with the assurance that they shall re-
ceive the assistance they require. Need
less to say they fail to go.
some very pathetic cases have come
to our notice this year. Deserted
wives. neglected and abused children,
old and destitute men and women, and
much sickness, suffering and want.
But. Notwithstanding the hard times,
with the prompt, generous and intelli-
gent cooperation of the affiliating So
cieties, and the generous contributions
of friends of our work, we have been
able to meet all emergencies. 1t al
ways takes some time to adjust our
selves to new conditions, but the poor
have been very ready to see that only
those whose cases were very serious
could demand much assistance in these
hard times Fortunately the donations
of clothing are generous and frequent,
be a great help to the needy
with our system, where each society
takes care of it's own, the burden is not
so great on any one, and can be borne
more easily. We were very anxious
last September, wondering how we
could meet the emergencies of the year.
But the end of the year is at hand,
with the work done, and no over
drafts. EDITH F. BERGER.
GOVERNOR DoLE's ADDRESS.
Governor Dole the president of the
organization made a brief address
which was in substance as follows:
1.-The subject of pauperism has only
recently become a matter of social sci
ence. Formerly almsgiving was re-
garded as a subject of religious duty.
To give aims. to give money to the
good man at all times. The Pharisees
in the time of Christ so regarded it
and recognized it as a religious duty,
and even so astute an observer as
Jesus spoke of almsgiving as one of
the regular duties of life.
ct is interesting to see how all this
is changed. Now one who gives aims.
is not considered a wise doer, but as
rather doing harm by encouraging a
pauper class.
Attention was first called to this
fact perhaps, by an act of the English
Parliament, which attempted to bring
a larger portion of the people under !
the Pauper act, but this had the effect |
Of so increasing the number of pau
pers that it was repealed. Immediate
~ upon the passage of new law pau
perism was again checked.
''In case of financial stringency
many who have been previously self
pass over into the pauper
class and many thus lose their self
respect and become habitual paupers.
Great benefit is to be anticipated by
he study of the social aspects of char
ty and we are now in a better condi-
ton to get at the root of pauperism
han ever before. If Jesus Christ were
again on earth He would doubtless now
recommend some such plan as the work
IF Associated Charities, instead of the
simple a1msgiving which was all that
vas known at that time, and have lit
lie to say about pauperism.
1.-THE managers paper was extreme
Y interesting and I feel that it is worth
much to have the statement made in
public that people are not so willing
o take charity as right, as they were
| few years ago, but recognize that
hey must be very needy to be subjects
# relief
Anyone understanding our peculiar
ocial conditions will see how alert we
must be to prevent pauperism. Such
place as Porto Rico might be men
Toned as an Illustration of the condi-
ions that may exist where pauperism
5 noe held in check, and without great /
are we shall be in the same condition.
IS it is, the Associated Charities and !
he efficient police force have thus far
ept begging down. The Porto Ricans
ere understand and often complain ,
hat they are not allowed to beg on our
treets. The old house to house appi-
alton for clothing, money and food !
as nearly disappeared since the work ,
f the Associated Charities began to {
e felt. I
THE Associated Charities is doing
ork of great Importance, investigating :
nd collecting statistics, and profess
ional paupers are afraid of it. They {
ave learned that they cannot get mo-
ey without real pilikia. Investigation
) the foundation of this system and
18th government assistance and the
of other societies we can pre- t
ent begging from getting a foothold t
ere.' /
After a general discussion of relief !
ork in the city, during which the need /
a home for aged white men similar c
} Lunalilo Home was urged by Gov
nor Dole, the election of officers was