New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-24
Y M. c. a. ANNIVERSARY.

Mems Christian Association of tle City of New-Nork,
was held in Association Hal, last evening Notvith-
standing the severyof the weather there was good
attendance large portion Of the audience being ladies'
BEFORE the meeting organized, Prof. Mora per
formed upon the grcst organ Among the gentleIaen
unon the platform william Z. Dodge, r President
Of the NJ c. A.; Chancellor Ferris, Bishop Simpson
of the Methodist Episcopal Church Morris X. Jesup,
Daniel James OF Liverpool Eng. Y. Farrell Of Chicago,
The Hon. Wm. L Dodge, ST., james A. Faithful John s.
Bussiug, Wm. W. Waterman, Cyrus W. Field Wm. =.
Lee Sidney +. Morse, James Stokes, and others. The
proceedings opened with the singing OF hymn folowC
~ the reading Of the 92d Psalm by Dr. Darling, and
prayer Ivy cx-Chancc0T Ferris. The President CT the
Association, Tm. L. Dodge, IT., thenrose and said:
REliARKs or WIN. L. DODGE, JR.
II the elements had improved much other things
have improved In connection with our Society, We
should perhaps have had larger meeting AS it ia we
feel grateful that many have come TO Join u.s. III oele-
bratine our anniversary. year ago met to dedicate
this building to the service of God, and to the best in
terest the happiness the welfare Of the young men OF
New-York. pTe hoped it might become a home TO the
Thousands Of young men who crowd our cities, and who
are away from ties OF family and lonely here amid
temptations and dangers. We hoped beside to make it
an educational power lead them TO higher and more
cultivated life.
Tonight We come together to celebrate first ami
versary and look back with gadness and gratitude to
The year and OF productive labor which We
Of the responsibility we had assumed; but trusting IN to
Divine help, look back 10 our success Win sals
faction, and rejoice In larger income than we han eA
pected To many OF our frepds the work Of association
seemed crowded, and they looked with hOpelneSs 10
oo of our Beard Of Education TO trouble you with de-
tailed statement Of the work that has been DONE or OF
our 1nancia position. We have made some mistakes
10 he cxected by Young p.pie beginning housekeeping
But let me say that have met with most kindly oel-
ing with great friendship from thougtul ana Sooe pto
pie in community, and we would Ike theIh SUI "
ncp in COOO work.
1t win be perhaps proper for me to say to those Tho
sre peculiarly interested in this Association that the
carefully prepared reports OF our Secretary anu Ires
win be ready and be sent 70 an me IenGeiS
During the year income has been fully enough TO
nav our expenses and TO pay for the furniture OF the
building. As remember year ago We were GSa9eteo
mas been paid and that begin The year free from all
of In few years by the income from this building.
Tho only drawback that We can report, is That We
otherwise could be used for educational purposes Our
Committees having CHARGE of invitations and our COM
Tnittees having charge CT RO0mhat Is, Tor supplying
mites who endeavor ~ attract vorpg men and to
make them feel at home and 10 work them into classes,
and make them associate with other young men VINO
nae, here have al been active and successful. orr
Committee the object OF which is 10 bring into vital
conn cton with Church organizations, and into the
knowledge OF the Church all those VINO come here as
Fiancers-the5e also have been actively employed In
in the eastern and in the western part OF the city
and at Harlem; and there is also one among the
rolorpt voung men. All these have done good work.
and have been very faithful helpers to rs As said be-
been extremely crowded. Our various classes have
steadily increased, and is our purpose and hope TO in
crease their utility. our library has had added to il
large number useful volumes. The beautiful reading
ur music classes have been very wei attended, and
hope make the thorough cultivation OF music an es-
AT the same time our religious work has been main
tanned; every evening one or the other OF our pastors
ba had family glOus service Our Bible classes and
sunday evening services have been largely attended
outdoor services have been very useful, and were
Nqrr
carried on a large number OF devotional meetings IN
IS rue has been year OF organization and experiment.
but look now to 20 on steadily IN our WORK We want
means. We want 10 show them that We are worthy
Of their confidence; At the same time we
want work cautiously end carefuuy because what 5
done here in the City OF NewY ORR is copied and followed
n onor cities ana 9c9e o E SGG p WE e Tgce c
coed we cOnsecate ourselves with loving fath ana
COURAGE ana 9,.O@ ILL biire tat onr vounS men sbond
dow lon their bodies and their minds If we believe that
tIen we must ourselveswe who are workers here
worthy of this grand work. Religion makes man
EVERYTHING he does We must seek the members Of
1,r NOT only in churches but in Offices in homes in
boardinchou5es. II this can be DONE if we are manly
and straightforward and trustworthy then young men
viii sec there is O charm in the flag we hold above
The hymn Come all We saints of Cod" was then
sung after which Bishop Simpson was introduced, and
faid
ADDRESS or BISHOP SIMPSON.
percclve Mr. President that the storm has not
only affected the atmosphere without, but it has
also affected the arrangements Within since it has had
the effect Of changing the order Of proceedings IT was
arranged that should speak almost the last in the pro-
eTaInmc bat here you arc about 10 fulfill literally the
words OF scripture, by making the last 10 he first"
But whether first last, intermediate, rejoice
20 be here this evening, and 10 meet with
20 large number Of persons who, in spite Of the Storm
i isS icTe tonight 70 rejoice also this y2r irst
Anniversary. did desire much 10 be with you, as you
kindly invited me- year ago, and witness those I'M
dedcted 1t TO the interests Of humanity III this form Of
Christian Association. But as / was prevented from
evening Of the progress you have made. rejoice that
your rooms are fun; that so much has been accom-
plished that many warm hearts, and clear heads,
Col TSaiojr@ in tnis Associati0n for several
reasons. We can accomplish more by association than
by individual cXcItlOn. As face answers 10 face IN
glass so tie heart Of man reioces in ASSOCIATION with
hs fcow-man We feel stronger when we stand in ser
red hosts An army is stronger having drilled together
and looking each other in the face feeling each man tie
presence of multitude, than auE single man can feel.
And when we engage IN a work that requires moral
herosm there is charm IN standing IN as"caon WIN
noble spirits. There is reason why Christ organized
Church. Undoubtedly God might have saved each man
separately If he mad SO WISHED but God saw II was best
for man 10 work by human sympathy and hence, for
this reason, las believe, the Church OF Christ Was
An Association, having visible form, tangible or
eSUIGunitv and young men who might he attracted by
vice by folly by those houses that tend to lead asray
structure and soldity Of your edce The fact that You
otter a home here, and that this edifce, standing
he II does in the highway OF your city, Is strong
substantial, handsome, enables the young TO
flat here is power 10 help them; and they think they
will be in safety. II impression upon them.
There Is something pleasant In the fact OF this work
being accomplished by young men. Age hath its work
of and counsel bringing down the past 10 the
present. When young men take hold Of any work. 1t
grows with their growth and strengthens with their
strength: IL will seize hold OF their affection and their
syInpathy for all time 10 come. And yet, as look
round me this evening scarcely know where the line
Is TO he drawn that shall separate the young men from
the old used think that young men were men OF H.
or 90 or possibly 25 when lad thought If ever
reached 80 should be a man OF mature years; ana
should ever arrive 30 should be an old man But
as have passed from decade TO decade, until have
gone over all these boundary lines feel that have not