The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-05-29
JACK SPOKE To THE
SALVATION ARMY

Numerous earnest workers last even
ing gathered in former storehouse on
Nuuanu avenue, just mauka of the
Red Front stone and within speaking
distance of the waterfront, to ccnse-
crate the new Salvation Army coffee,
lunch and lodging house.
Captain Bradley had very wisely
asked former secretary of the Territory
Jack" Atkinson to make a few re-
marks and to preside, and Mr.. Atkin-
son did as he was requested, to perfec-
ton, approaching the pretty compli-
ment so thoughtfully given.
I'm glad to be here said A. L. e.
Atkinson, Pm glad to be allowed the
privilege of gazing upon so many smil-
ing countenances, and 1 want to say
that you folks have started in on the
right thing (applause). This is just
what is needed, place where sailors,
men Of our fleet and men of our mer-
chantmen and of the ships of other
nations can be entertained in a man
ner that will be of benefit to them.
Here is where they may gather for a
cup of coffee at five cents the cup, or
a little lunch at the same nominal
figure, and if they are aweary and
have no place to lay their heads they
can go up stairs and get a shake-dcwn
for two-bits. 1 suppose if two take
the same bed they get in at half price.
Il want to thank your worthy cap
tain for the honor he has extended me
this evening and 1 want to say that
1 believe that just such institutions as
this will take the place of many sa-
looms. 1t will not do away with the
saloon, we do not expect that, but it
will keep many men from the saloons
and for that we should be duly thank
ful (applause).
1t is not a question of doing away
with the saloons, but a question of
providing men with a comfortable and
pleasant place TO visit and, I'm sure, 1
feel certain that you will enjoy sue
cess from the start. / don't belong to
the half of life to which my friend
Captain Bradley belongs, nor does he
altogether belong to the half to which
l belong, but 1 appreciate his work
and, say, you people, there has been
about $500 laid out here and there is
about $3.50 of a balance still unpaid.
Brother Bradley has gone down in his
RSN&ANN ~ pay dllQ hIlOM lHdI ne
will be reimbursed. Mr.. Sam Damon
has done great deal, he is one of
the silent workers, and there are one
or two others who have done much. but
there is still something coming.
Il want TO say that 1 have the great
est respect for the workers in this
sacred cause and l compliment those
here in the work who have accom-
plished as much as they have. l would
like to hear from my friend Deacon
Trent; now he has an opportunity for
an audience, something that a Demo-
crat here seldom has,
Deacon Treat responded nobly and.
withal, said some things that were
most appreciative of the good work.
Captain Bradley said he believed the
Salvation Army could benefit a lot of
people through the new enterprise and
need not NEEDLE with politics.
Mrs Bradley also spoke, touching in
delightful maner on the opportunity
for good among sailors that presented
itself. Dr. Scudder also spoke.
1t was in every way a pleasant
meeting and among those present were
A F. Cooke, John Martin, DR.. D. Scud-
der. Dan Logan, R H. Trent, A L c.
Atkinson, Mrs. Damon, C. ]. Day, Ber-
nard kelekolio and W. W. Hall.