The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-10-10
Transfer Of Headquarters Is
Work Of Devoted interest
and Great Care.
SPLENDID RELIGIOUS DAY
New Impetus to Uplifting In
TIuence Among Sons Of
Hawaii Nei.

Mans better manhood, the spirits
A heartier heartful Of all that's
manly, strong
Such our ambition for ourselves and
Such is the burden of our sacred
song
A better, brighter, more delightful
world
We labor for and preach upon our
way;
An We who love the betterment of life
Give aid in word and action for
Y. M. C. Al
To-day sees the beginning of a week
of conservation, prayer, spiritual exer-
else and practical devotion for the
Young Mems Christian Association.
There are many thousands in this
community, as there are in other com
munities, who think or know little of
the Y. NJ. C. A., except as they read
of that great organization in the news
papers, but Honolulans are better in
formed in regard to the efforts and ae-
complishments of this society than folks
are in most cities, for the simple reason
that Honolulu is not very large in pop
ulation and because the results in a
clmmunity of this modest size are more
evident.
During the last week the Young
Men, Christian Association moved
across the road from it's old headquar-
tiers, in the red brick building, to the
new and commodious quarters in the
reinforced concrete structure on the
corner of Alakea and Hotel streets. IL
is a simple action, crossing the street,
but in the understanding of those whose
hearts are wrapped up in the sanetified
work, it is very significant move. The
larger and more convenient the head
quarters, the better and more effective
are the efforts of those consecrated to
the work of lifting up young men in
this city.
One does not even have to be Chris
tian to appreciate the tremendous in
fiuence of the Y. M. @. A. One does
not even have to accept the tenets of
the Christian faith to understand the
magnificent work of the people who
make up the Young Mems Christian
Association.
Those who are fathers are pleased to
realize that their sons are engaged in
affairs with which the Y. M. G. A. is
identified. and those who are mothers
are proud to know that their boys are
connected with so great and mighty
movement It is indeed a glorious and
ereditable event, this passing of the
strong militant young Christian man
hood from smaller building into
greater or more pretentiOus citadel.
He VINO Inspired the Work.
At this time it is meet and right
and most fitting to recall the large
hearted soul who inspired the new
movement. The late c.. NJ. Cooke, be-
loved, honored and respected in bust
ness and society and the church, rem
dered possible this splendid progress by
the presentation of fifty Thousand dol
lars. Ever concerned in the beneficial
growth of this city, the late Mr. Cooke
had at heart the best welfare Of one
of the most advantageous institutions
of Honolulu; hence his generous gift to
the Young Mems Christian Association,
a gift that was swelled by the appre-
citation of other men and women of
similar religious convictions, until over
$225,000 was subscribed for the glorious
cause.
wonderful Week OF Conservation.
Seldom, if ever, in Honolulu has such
a week as that which is now commene-
ing been observed by men and women
in token of so special growth. Be
ginning this evening and running
throughout the week there are exer-
cises and ceremonies connected with
the opening of the new Y. NJ. @. A.
that win go down in the local history
of modern Christianity as examples of
the real lapor of devoted hearts.
Today's Exercises.
At half-past four this afternoon
there win be farewell +" meeting in
ahe old Y. NJ @. A. building, President
Richard H. Trent presiding. After an
appropriate song and a prayer, the first
general secretary of the association,
Captain Bray, viii lower the flag from
the staff from which IL has so long
7IOwn with credit. Then P. G. Jones,
one Of the organizers and charter mem
bers, viii deliver few appropriate re-
marks and perform tho ceremony Of
locking the door Of the ancient build
ing, significant Of closing ont the old
and starting the new dispensation.
Paul Super, the general secretary,
and c. II. Atherton, on behalf OF the
board Of directors, will have charge OF
inaugurating the new building, Mr..
Anterior raising the Stars and Stripes
70 the TOP OF the iiagpole and Mr. Super
holsfing the Y. ~ o. A. banner These
will be tho only two men officially On.
lering the building on this day and Il
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DO means Oh this occasion open TO the
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