Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

Y. NJ. c. AssocIATIoS CozvEsrTos. We
have received a circular issued BY the Young
Mems Christian Association Of Williamsport,
exte nding the Inequalities of their city to
delegates attending the Y. N. c. A. State
conveniion at that place, Nov. 3D. notice
of which we published sometime ago. The
Committee have made arrangements With
the Pennsylvania Railroad and all ii branch
es, and most other roads in the State to re-
turn delegates free on certificate Of the
/ officers of the Convention.
The opening meeting viii be held Tues.
day afternoon, a meeting Of welcome in the
erening and the farewell meeting on Thurs.
day evening. The topics for discussion are
lst. What is the special work fer which
Young Mems Christian Associations have
been called into existence?
ID. What means for mental Improvement
actually tried, have been most etfectual in
attracting Young men 10 the rooms of the
Association and under its inAueuce7
Sd. What means shall be used by the As
soeiat.ons to improve the religious aud social
condition Of young men?
4th. What is our duty toward the casual
visitors at our rooms, and how can it best be
pea Coz med?
5th. What is the work for Associations in
smaller towns and 10 the country, and how
best carried on
9th. The opportunities afforded by the As
soclatIon, for Ministers of the Gosple to EN-
brace in the service Of the Master? T. is also
suggested that 10 connection with the closing
service Of the last evening, the topic be
Personal Conservation to Christ
Accompanying II Is an earnest appeal
from Mr.. Cree. chairman of the State Ex
ecutlve Committee, addressed to pastors. IN
which he says: 1--WE think It particularly
deslrous that Young Mems Christian As
soclations be organized amongst you. as an
auxiliary to the Church. and for that pur
pose would ask you to consult with other
pastors in fnrtherauce of this end So
thoroughly are our Associations known 70 be
merely an arm Of Ihe Church. when they are
understood, that we are certain YOU will
gladly avail yourself Of their instrumeutality.
VIII you not assist as 10 securing delegates
TO The convention, and in taking steps TO iu
terest your young men in the Masters work.
through the agency Of the Young Mems
Christian Association ?'
Pittsburgh delegates viii leave at 7:2o
Monday evening, going through via Tyrone.
Other delegates are invited to join them.
ASYoRD FOR Local NEWSPAPERS. take
the following from the n. Y. Tribune. 1t is
true, and We commend it to every one who
has an interest in the place where he resides:
Nothing is more common than to hear
people talk Of what they pay for advertising.
&c, as SO much given in charity. Newspa
pers by enhancing the value Of their proper
ty IN the neigbborhood, and giving the locali-
ties in which they are published a reputation
abroad, benefit all such, particularly if they |
are merchants or real estate owners. thrice
the amount yearly Of the meagre sum they
pay for their support Beside. every public
spiriL2Acitize has a laudable pride in having
q paper of which he is not ashamed, even I
hough he should pick it up in New York or
Washington.
"a good looking, thriving sheet helps
property, gives a character to locality, and Is
u many respects a desirable public convent.
nee. If from any cause the matter in the
ocal or editorial column should not be TO
-our standard, do not cast it aside and pro-
lounce it good for nothing, until satisfied
hat there has been no more labor bestowed
.pon it than is paid for. lyon want a good
eadable sheet il must be supported. And II
must not be supported in a spirit Of charity
ither, but because you feel necessity to
upport 1t. The local press is the power that
moves the people"