Honolulu star-bulletin., 1915-12-22
Speakers at IForefathers' Din.
rier Take Up Questions of
Patriotism and Defense

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Patriotism was the keynote OF the
observation last night by Hawaiian
Society, Sons OF the American Revo-
lntien, and Aloha Chapter, Daughters
OF the American Revolution. OF Fore
fathers Day." the occasion being cele-
brated with a reception and banquet
at the University Club.
Dr. s. ID. Barnes, president of the
8. A. r., presided as toastmaster. The
toasts given during the evening were
unusually interesting and the address
es we're clean-cut and full OF spirit.
Judge Sanford B. Dole spoke IN Fore
fathers In Hawaii" and told some
amusing anecdotes in that connection.
Prof. w. A. Bryan read a quotation
from President Wilson's book, "A
History OF the American People, de-
seribing battle In Which a fore
father Of Mr.. Bryan took part. Among
the other speakers were Governor
Pinkham, Capt Paul B. Malone, I'd
Infantry. U. s. A, and James A..
Wilder.
The reception which preceded the
banquet lasted for half an hour. II
was in the nature of "get-acquaint-
ed" affair and was a fitting opening
for the events which followed.
A distinct feature of the evening
was the address by Governor Pink
ham. Unable to attend. his written
address was read. He had written:
Sons Of the American Revolution
Never in the history Of the world have
men needed to weigh the acts and mo-
tives of human beings, as recorded In
history and within living memory, as
IN these very days. You have chosen
Forefathers' Day for your gathering.
defined particularly as the day on
which the Pilgrims landed on Plys
mouth Rock. These people set their
feet on New England's shores to seek
God and the right to worship Him In
their own way
-This is an inspiring quotation until
we discern that, directly they became
even feebly established. they declined
10 permit those of varying mind to
worship Him in their own way, and
prosecuted and cast out those who. In
turn. were dissenters from this par.
tcular Puritan faith.
eYarying religious mr. vements, re.
ftrIctions, greedy na-rowness and
cfuelties had, for centuries, been M
novelty or surprise, the only varying
characteristics being the degree OF per.
seoution and the degree OF resistence.
The bits OF beliefs, comprising the re-
lieious Kaleidoscope of the world, are
becoming more and more subdiyided
and trivial until those retaining pro-
found logical theory, permanency,
character and deep spirituality are
comparatively few.
ReIIoion In lie Essence.
'sReligion In its essence Is spiritual
moral:- and refined, embracing the hui
mnnities. and just 90 long as It so re-
mains II has permanent power over
the minds and lives OF men. In their,
eager haste for numbers, power ana
wealth, few religious organizations re-
tain the purely spiritual. Nearly every
church leader seeks material evidence
Of power, more often for his own ags
erandizement as he rides on the
power and wealth Of his own organi'
zation
aLeaders of such worldly church
ambition cannot keep within the scope
and unrpoae Of their own religious or
carnations. hut must venture into
rolititx and push their individual as.
euranSe into international politics and
thus become the very essence OF dis.
furba1ee. We have those among us
who assert IL their beliefs. methods
and leadership are accepted, an ap-
proxinately earthly millennium Will
eoon cover the earth.
Points to the Records.
.qt a not for me to dispute sucn
dreams. but To request you and others
to turn to the records OF proiane anu
religious history for proof before YOU
risk your all and that OF your country
on such illusions. II you desire every
day records. you need not 90 away
from home. You viii find Cnristian
creed hiding behind legal entities ano
individuals, and, through such con
cealed channels, sharing in the pronts
reckless passion and indulgence al
ford. This is not Christian, but is a
leaven that leavens and casts sus'
nicion on the whole loaf.
lsT have a right to say this, Tor scarce
= dav masses but face those who must
he assisted over the mire OF misery re.
enectable greed has forced them into
There Is here among US conflict OF
religions, Oriental and Christian, put
Il is practically ignored in the pub
licity Of those claiming the leadership
vet the records show great move.
ment among the former within TINS
territory. We are seemingly adopting
crude methods in place of the sweeter
spirituality OF old New England ana
southern refinement.
vuloarity In Religion.
aThose who should know better are
forcing on public CONGREGATIONS the
drum beats of Buddhist temples ana
the ratties of Thibetan priests, in the
form Of vulgar speech and antics Dy
vulgar men, believing the number oil
converts rung up on the register and
the final contents of the cash drawer
mean substantial and lasting spiritu-
ality. Possibly the character OF gen.
uine spirituality has thus changed Dut
II is difficult to so believe.
$40 not on this occasion flatter
yourselves that your forefathers lack