The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-14
DAMIEN
COUNCIL
A Varied Program
at the Initial
Social.
John Hughes Outlines
Object of the
Society.
TO Promote Spread of Princi-
pies OF Christ and
Truth.

Damien Council, Young Mems In
stitute, society attached to the Cath
Ollie Mission, gave literary, and dane
ing entertainment last evening at San
Antonio Hall, the first of series which
will be carried out during the ensuing
year. The intention had been to give
| a smoker, but it was finally decided
| that the Institutes public entertain
ments should also include the gentler
sex.
Following the literary and musical
| exercises, dancing was INDUCED in to
late hour. The principal speaker of
the evening was John A. Hughes. who
spoke on the principles of the Young
Mems Institute, giving a history of the
organization of the order in a clear,
concise manner
The entertainment was opened by
w. S. Fleming who introduced the new
president of the order, +. w. Weed,
with highly complimentary remarks.
Mr.. Weed spoke briefly saying that the
Council was now on the highroad to
success, the work in the past having
been all uphill work. The musical end
of the program was maintained by P.
Maurice Mcmahon who sang Irish
HTr Dot ybA iy1o Ial
his repertoire some clever limitations of
animals and birds. The Hawaiian
quintet furnished the dance music.
John A. Hughes spoke in part as fol-
lows:
81 will try to make plain to you the
aims of the Young Mems Institute and
the conditions under which it was or
ganized. In the mission of our church,
its principal object is the spreading of
the principles of Christ and truth on
this earth, and in this work the church
calls for aid from all and every one
of its children. The Institute was or
ganized in answer to that call. The
different societies organized have their
work to do. In their religious societies
a society such as ours we practice
Charity, Fraternity and Philanthro-
ply. We foster every movement for
the uplifting of mankind. Our church
ever leads in good work.
s'Up to and about the time the Young
Mems Institute was organized a tidal
wave of secret societies swept over the
land. Some were hostile to our church,
and some had questionable aims, and
all offered inducements to join, which
if accepted by our young men, would
have weakened their faith. To coun-
teract these forces and eliminate this
danger, was the problem which con-
fronted our priests. In our church are
all nationalities and all ranks of So
ciety. 1t was seen that only by organ
ization could anything be accomplished.
"To unity and organize these forces,
our young men were called upon for
their assistance in this movement and |
the result was the organization of the |
Young Mems Institute. It was estab- |
lished and had the blessing of the Holy !
Father. the Pope, the sanction of the !
American Bishops and the good wishes |
Of our priests and people. Its growth |
On the mainland has been greater than
the fathers anticipated. and its con-
.inued increase of membership shows
he hold it has on our people. One of
he brightest men that ever adorned
he Senate of the. United States was a
humble worker in our ranks.
THE organization appeals to the
-oung men. We are anchored to the
Rock of st. Peter and that Rock is as
as the imperishable hills.
Dur financial aid to the widows and
orphans is mellowed and sweetened by
he refining touch of our religion. The
portals of the Young Mems Institute /
re ever open to all good Catholics
THE Young Mems Institute is
catholic organization in the fullest
ense of the word. It offers to Catho-
les a means of spreading their faith
md to strengthen their church. 1t
ffers to Catholics more than any other
rganization can offer them"
Father James spoke briefly saying he
vas glad TO see so many people in at
enhance.
The following officers were installed:
F. ", Weed. president; D F. Nc
7Orriston, first vice-president: J J.
hughes, second vice-president; II. P.
)'Sullivan. recording secretary: ?. J.
ravens. financial secretary: ] An
Trade. treasurer: E. \. Todd. marshal;
. a. Hughes, inner guard; c. X Quinn,
utside guard. Executive committee OF
rustees: s. W. Crook. f. J. sullivan
nd c. J. Cooper. Medical examiner,
)r. A. G. Hodgins; chaplain, Bishop Of
ZeIIgr1a.