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Y. NJ. C. A. Union Meeting.

Y. NJ. C. A. Union Meeting.
Union meeting of the various denominations
represented in the Young Mems Christian Aszo-
citation, was held in the Methodist Church, on
Sunday evening, to hear the reports Of the dele
gates to the recent General Convention of the
Associations at Lowell, Mass. NJ Davis, Esq,
President of the Y. NJ. C. A. ofthis city, pre-
sided. The Introductory exercises Of reading Of
the Scriptures and Prayer were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Grshsm Of the Methodist Church, and
by Rev. Mr.. johnson of the Congregational
Church in Rutland. Mr. Davis introduced the
delegates Mr.. F. W. Smith, Rev A. J. Ingalls, Of
msrks, in which he said thSt the General Con-
vention Of the Christian Associations Was the
only body Of its kini in this country, in which
all evangelical Christians united. He gave
also, some statistics showing the growth Of the
Associations in numbers and influence. The
reports Of the delegates followed
Mr. F. W Smith described the opening ser
vices Of the Convention and it's permanent or
glnization. OF the new Pretident, II. Thsne
Miller, the lag preacher Of Cincinnati, he rpoke
IN terms Of high praise, describing the Infection
ste welcome EXTENDED hy him to the delegates
from tao South AMI from Englsui and Scotland.
and the earnest Christian spirit Ani tsct with
whiaa he conducted the taslions o. the Conyen-
ton. Mr. Smith resl from the rrintel report
some ststirticf CT the Associations, now number
ing nesrlya thouszad, and showing constant
growth and progress, and appealed to Chris, .ias
to give their aid and encouragement to the As
socistion.
Rev. Mr.. Ingslls vas the next speaker He
spoke Ct the cordial welcome extended to them
by the citzens Of Lowell, and the admirable A.
ringements for the Convention. lie described
come Of the out-of-io1- mcctings the
discussions, especially u?on The important
subject IS How can we be-; save the
young men from temptation 2'' and s.
lulei to the advanced test Of memaer-
ship adopted, requiring thst every young msn
who joins Chrizti.n Association shall also si,n
the pledge Of total abstinence THIS, the speaker
considered most important step in advance.
lie hAl been asked by Good Templar, why ire
Christian Assooiatioas did 10, cooperate With
them more efficiently, in Temperance vork, to
winch he replied that the distinctive work Of the
associations SO occupied their time ,hsi they had
Rome 20 give 70 other effort. lie; be thought the
associations might take more interest tLsn they
dii in the objects OF the Good Temp,Grs, AMI
urged the associations TO al tue Temp!a7s in
every WY in their power In conclusion. tir.
Ingalls, iet,ribsi tae crCa. farewell meeting Of
the convention.
Rev. C.. B. Stafford szii he attended the cou-
yea;ioa, chiefly to get better ,s;ims,e Of the
value Of the eiemen; represented 10 ths Chris
iisa Assoeistions He found the convento on a
bljy Of chris ian men, hesr:ily given to the
work of their Matter lie bore cles- testimony
to the esrnestnes5 Of spirit sn efficiency Of the
Associations TIE Christian churches should
have no jss.ousy Of them. for they were doing
great sai good work The lsA,uler which most
Impressed him ST the convention, we're, First, The
fpirit OF Christian Union; Second, the fact thst
iayrae1. Is We call then. though ihe Bible maker
40 suah distinction. have t.ken hold with zeal
AMI efficiency il the vork Of eyanceliziu- the
community Third, The spirit Of enterprise win
vhi-h they clnluctei the WORK. The revival Of
Christian enterprise in the churches ,he believed.
to be largely due TO the influence of these
sHocist5ns Abiding TO the subject Of lem
perance, INTRODUCED by Mr. Ingale, Nr
s,d5ri related an incident Of the convention.
tao relation by delegate Of his own r,-
form AMI o1nversi1ns-sni how 60 all him iu
his e. resolution the association Of which lie
was ~ member, IN Northampton, Mass, Isl
tsken hold AM wiped cut ruusellers in thar
place Nr. Stafford s.il that the Associations.
a, representing the Christian enterprise Of the
community, were if possible more responsible
than other citizens for the continued existence
anl power ofthe run. shops. icy could stop the
sale Of intoxicating drinks in tbs city e .tsy
choose, sni he asked them to consider their
duty in the matter.
Mr.. Davis sail, in refplute 90 this spresl
that tie members Of the association desired &c
cooperate with other citizens in effort for the
suppression Of the traffic in liquor.
Alter prayer by Rev Mr. Wilcox Of .5s Bsl-
iis Church, Che meeting ended
The church was crowded with p large saI At
teuuye audience. au5 the exercises were inter
spe.seI with singing by TIE congregation.