Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-28
IN THE -WOMAN'S WORLD

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The reports of the secretary ant
the treasurer, as we'll as that of the
general secretary. do not leave many
points TO present at this late hour. Ii
reviewing the year, We have cause fol
deep gratitude that so many gooC
Things have come to the association
in the twelve months just passed
The arrival of Miss Erickson as
general secretary to fill a vacancy 81
three months standing in that office
proves to be a great impetus for &C
tiyity in both new and old lines oil
work. AS Rome was not built in a
day neither can any field of useful
ness be developed in a breath. There
are always readjustments to be con
sidered, assimilation of new thoughts
end methods, and renewed endeavor
10 live up to higher ideals.
New Secretary Comes.
Within few weeks we have vel.
coined to the association another new
secretary, Miss Upper, who is espe.
cially in charge of physical develop.
ment among our members. This train.
ing includes activities of all kinds, in.
doors and out; on land as we'll as in
the sea, and 1t requires no unusual
propsecy to assure ourselves of great
and lasting benefit to minds and
bodies from this developing branch OF
our association. ...--. &c.,
Other reports have given data of
the increase in the personal, as well
the increase in the personnel, as well
q Q tho oynhanuor of difforout hropaho,
Of the association. The opening of
the new year promises a much larger
and more active interest in new and
|. forwarding lines of work. Only as
there is united and unselfish zeal in
each and all of them, can they pros
per, or the association be conscious of
the forward movement necessary to
carry. us on to the highest ideals dear
to all the Y. w. c.! As.
! "A year ago mention was made of
the desire of the association to ac-
quire building suitable in size to
house the larger activities possible
with such equipment. At that time a
note was made Of the small sums
given toward that object, already in
the bank; also a few pledges from
prospective giverB-one of which
amounted to $500 | having been paid
during the past year For all these
evidences of interest and faith in the
possibilities before us, we return our
sincere thanks, and hearts and hands
are strengthened by the encourage.
ment given. As there is Q Time for
all things under the sum- so we. as
an association feel that, God willing,
the time is near at hand when the
larger effort necessary to realize the
building necessary for our needs will
be forthcoming.
Tentative plans are being made for
a building campaign early in the new
year, and for the success of this eff
fort we know without asking that we
shall have the enthusiastic, sustain
ing, moral as well as financial help of
this association and its friends. The
Homestead, already dear to those who
have enjoyed its shelter and atmo-
sphere. was for years the home of two
children of God, Familiarity known as
Father and Mother Castle" The won.
derful gift of this historic and conse-
Grated house and grounds to this as
sociation ceases not to be source of
unfailing comfort and rest. Today we
are celebrating the birthday of dear
Mother Castle, who followed her good
husband to the land of rest five and
a half years ago, but we know they
measure not in Heaven the passage
of Eternity: =
That days and years and terms
gone by, s..-s, - r.
To make on earth Times brevity.
Let me, with dear ones just gone
home, ...... ,. -a...@
With eyes that still are dimmed
with tears, = =
We listened for the voices gone,
Count time since they went home
by years..
Following this talk, Mrs. Theodore
Richards addressed those present
giving a tribute of love to Mother
Castle, whose portrait hung in a
prominent place in the assembly room.
Swimming Classes Popular.
Miss Margaret Christy Upper, the
physical director, spoke of the enjoy
ment that the members are getting out
st the pool donated by George Castle.
There will be a variety of classes this
winter, including camping parties, in
door feeds" tennis teas, firewood
parties, where the girls will cook their
suppers by log fires, and outrigger ca.
noeing. The basketball class has
turned out a strong team and some
interesting matches are anticipated.
At the close of the term the girls in
the gymnasium classes will give an
exhibition. .@&