The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-01-13

AT the Otf1eT CillO we nave met with
a difficult problem, not easily solved.
The Kakaako boys met for the. first
time this year in the last part of No
vernber and the work promised well as
there was large attendance and much
interest shown. Through the kindness
of Rev. H. H. Parker the basement of
Kawaiahao Church was secured as a
meeting place and Mr. F. c. Anterior
and [ alternated as chairmen of the
meetings The enthusiasm gradually
fell off until the time came around for
preparing for the annual field day. Then
interest was revived and numbers pour
ed into the meetings who had never
been during the winter.
THE FIELD DAY.
It was thought that the new Brigade
grounds off Vineyard Street might be
put in shape in time for the field day,
but they could not be completed in time
so the annual contest was held at the
Kapiolani Park track on the 18th of
June,
The Palama club had entered pro-
test against the presence of National
Guardsmen III the ranks of the Kaka-s
ako company and the point seemed we'll
taken as il would not be fair to the
younger boys of Palama to allow men
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pete with the street boys of Palama who
were much smaller.
Although properly notified that the
field day would occur on June IS the
Kakaako Company failed to appear for
some reason unknown TO us and conse-
quently the Pa1ama Company won by
default. The latter, Co. A, gave a good
exhibition drill which reflected great
credit upon the Capt c. Coles of Camp
Mckinley who had drilled them faith
fully for over eight weeks and the re
suit was seen in the prompt execution of
the orders. 1t is to be regretted that
the Kakaako boys defaulted the meet.
Without opponents from the rival club
the athletic sports that followed the
drill were rather tame, The medals and
the banners were presented to the Pala-
ma club at the clubhouse on Saturday
evening, June 20. and an excellent pro-
gram was given to the boys. This closed
the military and social part of the work
for the year, but the industrial depart
ment continued to run until August.
Quite number of the boys availed them
selves of the opportunity to work there
this SUMMER and it was wise move to
keep the shop open.
THE ATHLETIC FIELD.
At last the Brigade field and play
ground has been filled in and levelled
off and already the young chaps of the
are utilizing it as a play
ground 1t is a splendid location and
very well adapted for the purpose for |
which it was secured. In a short time |
it will be in splendid shape for baseball, |
track athletics and other sports,
GENERAL SITUATION.
At Kakaako the situation for next year
is not encouraging for several reasons. I
The boys are hard to handle and there !
is lack of proper facilities for the work !
What Is greatly needed for the place Is !
a carpenter shop and club house such as !
the one in Palama. Then we would !
have a suitable headquarters and the !,
boys would show more interest
As it is now there is no suitable place !
in the district where the boys can con-
gregate in the evening and have a good /
time together There are no refining |
influences there and the 1oafng spirit |
runs rampant.
Not only is there this great need for |
a Kakaako clubhouse but more young |
men IN the city must be interested in !
the endeavor to make respectable citi- |
gems out of the young fellows who are |
growing up around us. Faithful and /
intelligent workers are needed for the |
work
1t is likely that the Punchbowl club
which slumbered last year will be revived /
this year if an unusually strong leader |
can be found who can gain the respect
and admiration of those under him
The situation at Fa1ama is very hope !
full and next year promises to be a most
successful year.
am extremely grateful to Mr. Theo-
dore Richards, MIR. F. c. Atherton and
the others who have helped so much in
the work this year l have thoroughly
enjoyed the little that l have done for
the Brigade and it is a deep regret to
me that did not do more towards ex-
tending the work. May this next year
be year full of great success TO the
Boys Brigadel 4
HENRY P. JUDD,
Superintendent.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
1902.