Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

that is, the subordination of self TO
the accomplishment for the many.
cit teaches them TO be accurate. and
10 do team work with their fellows.
1T snakes them self reliant and re-
sourceful, develops foresight. iudg.
ment. initiative and executive ability.
1T develops them mentally. morally
and physically. ~.><
1T inculcates cleanliness and sani-
tary ways OF living and makes them
systematic and prompt 49,
They learn 10 appreciate the al.
Vantages OF organization and effective
preparation. ~. .
In no other walk In life VIII so
many advantages accrue as to the
young man who seriously takes up the
work OF the guard - (
In time OF stress when call is made
for troops the man with training In:
the National Guard responds with con,
fidenee born Of knowledge and ability
fearing nothing so much as the re-
cruit who has not learned TO take
care Of himself in the field. and who
will not only draw the fire Of the en-.
envy on those who otherwise would re.
main concealed while delivering their
fire on the enemy. but viii also make
them targets for disease which they
would otherwise escape.
The young man who has profta-
by his instruction in the guard walks
sur streets a better and more depend
able citizen.
Then again the guard may be
looked upon as q commercial asset of
the first class. to wit. insurance"
He referred to the work of the
guard during the bubonic pIague Pc
Rod Of 1900. at the Russian immigrant
camp in 1900 and during the yellow,
fever scare of 1911. He said further: |
That the federal government be-
lieves 1t to be good asset is we'll /
evidenced by the fact that the Ma /
Eional Guard Of Hawaii has had issueA
10 it and expended for It supplies and
funds to the extent of $67. 700 within ]
The last two calendar years. OF that
,um $1,000 was expended through |
NY office and approximately $500
through the office Of the United States
iepot quartermaster at Honolulu. a |
.otal Of over $4,000.
The war department is DESTROYS OF /
having our arniory at Honolulu com.
1leted. for there are many things we
ire unable to do and much property
We are unable to properly take care
II with the building In its uncomplet.
ID condition Until It is completed
10 single company can have its prop.
'rty so situated that It could respond
Q a call for duty without consider
lble loss of time"
George w. Smith made an excellent
ak on the national guard, on itsi
leneits to the individual and to thel
For the individual, membership mi
he guard benefits the young citizeni
" instiliing the idea OF discipline,
obedience to orders, by the examples
Il neatness. cleanliness and order,
~ teaching him correct upright car
iage and by furnishing him a COM
that often lasts through
ife," said the speaker.
1T teaches him his duty to the, state
md the nation that protects. educates.
ares for and sustains him. 1t teaches
i'm to honor those in command and
b respect that supreme authority of T
he nation OF which the flag is the
Iymbol. .
DR.. g. E. Sawyer. Of Senator Hard
ng's party, responded 70 the roll call
II the states for Olli0, BY giving
bout the wittiest and snappiest talk
.ver heard at the Al Club.
The musical feature Of the luncheon I
Vas provided by Mrs Charles L. Hall.
Who was in splendid voice. and who
vas repeatedly eneored, the members
'ully appreciating the musical treat !
,ffered.
Even people who do not live in glass.
Houses should not thrown stones.