The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-16

At the Evangelical Association head
quarters yesterday, affairs moved with
precision and some tangible results
were effected. Earnest prayer meet
ings at the Christian church at sun
rise and at s:15. ushered in the Bible
lesson, the second chapter of James
This was in charge of Rev. John L.
Hopwood, chaplain Of Kamehameha.
Rev. Stephen L. Desha, who inter-
preted Mr. Hopwood's remarks into
Hawaiian, was in his element and gave
his hearers rare treat in oratory.
Meantime, the Chinese under Rev. E.
W. Thwing's lead. and the Japanese
with one of their own interpreters,
We're busy with the general theme
At 11:15 the Evangelical Association
retired and left the field to the Sun
day School Union of the Evangelical
churches. This organization has come
to feel that owing to the increase of
the Protestant bodies in Hawaii, it
would be a most graceful and fraternal
act to open its doors to all denomina-
tons and by adopting a new constitu-
ton, to become a true Sunday School
Association for the entire Territory.
and affiliate with the International
Sunday School Association.
The earlier business sessions were
given over to an exposition of the
value of such reorganization by Rev.
E. 3. Turner and to the consideration
Of the details OF the proposed consti-
tuition. This instrument will probably
be adopted today if time can be found
for it's consideration. a number of
representatives from the Methodist
and Christian churches were present
to show their interest in the move
ment.
The evening session resolved itself
into a mass meeting where Mrs. Mary
Wilcox and Mrs. E. 3. Waterhouse
presented the fascinating topic of the
extension or Bible study into the home,
and Mr.. Thomas Nahiwa gave graphic
illustrations of the use of the black
board in the Sunday school. The ses-
sion was concluded with Rev. w. N.
Lono's brilliant and witty address.
The special recreational feature of
country estate of Hon. S. M. Damon.
Pastors and delegates rendezvoused at
the Oahu Railway station at $3.50 and
soon We're roaming over the beautiful
grounds of the host. viewing the rare
collection of Hawaiiana and enjoying |
the generous hospitality of Mr.. Damon. |
The historical associations of this es- |
tate render it especially dear to Ha- |
waiians and the afternoon proved |
most charming episode in the present |
Today's program is as follows:
6:15 a. rn.-Sunrise prayer meeting in |
Fort street Chinese church. Leader, |
Mr. T ITchida
9:15-10:C0.-Sec prayer meet
ings. Topic: Spiritual Food from |
James IL"
Hawaifan-L4ed by Rev. I d, Iaea.
English and Portuguese.-Led by |
Rev. z. w. Thwing.
Chinese.-Led by Mr. Goo Kim F'ui.
Japanese-Led by Mr.. K. Shiraishi. |
10:0O-10: 45.-Bible exposition, James, |
chapter 8. Rev. E. B. Turner.
10:45-11 :15.-Sectiona1 interpretations.
11:15-12 :15-Business meeting of the |
Reports of the Treasurer, Secretary
and Travelling Evangelist.
Election Of Treasurer. Secretary,
Travelling Evangelist and members of
the Hawaiian Board.
1:OO-2 meeting of the
School Association.
2:O0-6 :00-Outdoor recreation. Palolo
climb to crater under leadership of Mr..
A. Frank Cooke.
6:3G.-Church prayer meetings.