The Day in Honolulu

It took seven days to sail from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands. Of their arrival Ellen White wrote:4BIO 19.5

We were glad indeed to reach Honolulu. Elder Starr and wife, who had preceded us five weeks in order to bring help to our people and others on this island, met us together with other friends. As soon as we walked the gangplank and stepped on the wharf, men, women, and children greeted us so heartily that we could not feel otherwise than at home. With the exception of May and Fannie, we all assembled at Brother Clinch's house to consult in what manner we could best spend the twelve hours allotted us till the boat sailed.4BIO 19.6

They were so anxious that I should speak that I consented to do so. Oh, how pleased they were, for it was more than they expected. Brother Burgess and Elder Starr went at once to see that the people were notified of the appointment. The large hall of the Young Men's Christian Association building was secured in which to hold the meeting. Ibid.4BIO 20.1

The day was spent in sightseeing; a picnic lunch at the “pali,” a natural attraction in the mountains near Honolulu; a visit to the Kerr home; and then the meeting in the YMCA hall.4BIO 20.2