The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-06-26

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,
being a great help to the needy.
With our system, where each society
takes care of its 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 matter of social sci
ence. Formerly almsglving was re-
garded as a subject of religious duty.
To give aims, to give money to the
poor, was held up as the mark of a
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.
ut is interesting to see how all this
Is changed. Now one who gives aims.
is not considered wise doer but as
rather doing harm by encouraging
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pers that it was repealed.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
ly upon the passage of a new law paul
perism was again checked.
"In case of financial stringency
many who have been previously self
supporting, pass over into the pauper
class and many thus lose their self
respect and become habitual paupers.
Great benefit is to be anticipated by
the study of the social aspects of char
ity and we are now in a better condi-
ton to get at the root of pauperism
than ever before. If Jesus Christ were
again on earth He would doubtless now
recommend some such plan as the work
of Associated Charities, instead of the
simple almsgiving which was all that
was known at that time, and have lit
tie to say about pauperlsm.
1.-THE managers paper was extreme
~ interesting and I feel that it is worth
much to have the statement made in
public that people are not so willing
to take charity as right, as they Were
a few years ago, but recognize that
they must be very needy to be subjects
of relief.
Anyone understanding our peculiar
social conditions will see how alert we
must be to prevent pauperism. Such
a place as Porto Rico might be men
toned as an illustration of the condi-
tions that may exist where pauperism
is not held in check and without great
care we shall be in the same condition.
AS it is, the Associated Charities and
the efficient police force have thus far
kept begging down. The Porto Ricans
here understand and often complain
that they are not allowed to beg on our
streets. The old house to house appli-
cation for clothing, money and food
has nearly disappeared since the work
of the Associated Charities began to
be felt.
1.-THE Associated Charities is doing a
work Of great Importance, investigating
and collecting statistics, and profess
sional paupers are afraid of it. They
have learned that they cannot get mo-
ney without real pilikia. Investigation
is the foundation of this system and
with government assistance and the
sympathy of other societies we can pre-
vent begging from getting a foothold
here"
After a general discussion of relief
work in the city, during which the need
of home for aged white men similar
to Lunalilo Home was urged by Gov
ernor Dole, the election of officers was
held. All Of the old officers We're re-
elected as follows:
President Hon. S. B. Dole; first Vice
president, Rev. Alexander Macintosh:
second Vice President, Mrs. John Us
borne; Secretary. Mrs. ], M. Whitney;
Treasurer, Mr.. C. II. Cooke.
Mrs. Berger was granted a months