The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-12
NEW PARISH
CLUB ORGANIZED
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together into closer social relationship
and thereby aided in the unbuilding
of opinion amongst the members.
He said that in the present day,
when Protestant and Puritan were
converging toward a better under
standing and unity of action, that pos
sihly the views of those representing
other churches in the community would
be of value to all concerned, and he
suggested the possibility of confer
ence where such men as DR.. Doremus
Scudder of Central Union church
would present his views on the unity
of men of all churches.
Rev. w. H. Bliss, who has had CON
siderable experience in the organiza-
tion and life of men s clubs elsewhere,
spoke of the method of organization
1t was the purpose of such clubs to
| meet at certain stated times, each
,, meeting being prefaced with collect
for the day, and the principal feature
of the evening being paper prepared
by member, followed by a general
| discussion.
! ''Follow this with sandwich and
cigar aud cup of coffee during the
| social intercourse at the conclusion of
a meeting, is means of bringing men
to better understanding of one an
other said Mr.. Bliss.
! !. He spoke Of enthusiasm as being one
of the foremost agents in the success
Of any undertaking, and he believed
J, St Andrews parish had a sufficiency
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organization that would WELD an inf.-
enee for good throughout the eommu-
nifty. With members in public posi-
ton, bankers, lawyers, Army and Navy
| men, the club would be able to draw
upon them for papers which would be
! worthy of discussion, to the advantage
] of all members.
L. Tenney Peck, whom the Bishop
described as man who had largely
/; assisted him in the upbuilding of the
| diocese, drew a clear picture of the
| influence which a mems club under
church auspices could WELD. Such an
organization drawing men of all
faiths would be strong. The Christian
! spirit, naturally, would prevail in its
growth.
Judge Stanley spoke of the men IS
clubs in Ireland connected with the
church They were minor branches of
| the Y. NJ. G. A., and carried much
weight in the affairs of the parish.
| Mr.. Wakefield and others spoke in tho
same strain of the good they felt such
a club would accomplish.
| Rev. Mr.. Bliss said that the meet
| ing was designed 20 be a preliminary
| session to ascertain from the men OF
| the parish whether they wanted such
a club and whether they felt it would
meet a demand Of the need of such al
organization A committee to frame
simple rules could be appointed and thai
committee could set date for the next
meeting, sometime curing March, tC
| hold the first regular meeting in the
| parish house, where the permanent or
ganization could be effected.
The Bishop put the matter OF the ap
pointment Of a committee to a vote
which carried unanimously. John IF
finger was selected as temporary secre
tary. By another vote it was decided
to enroll the names Of all member:
| present. so that cards could be sent t.
| them as to the date of the next meet
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Bliss stated that he had
received a number of regrets from man!
men of the church whom other bust
ness or social engagements prevented
from attending the meeting, but WIT
expressed themselves favorable to tn
organization Of the club.
Bishop Restarick stated that man7
army men. including many of the Of
ficers of the Fifth Cavalry. were com
municants of the church, while others
! not communicates. attended the ser
vices, and he expected some to join tn
club. The meeting concluded with {
social half hour when coffee and sand
witches were served by ladies OF 81
Andrew 5 Guild.