Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-22
MONTHLY MEETING,

The regular monthly meeting Of he a$socia-
ton was held last nj ght in their room, Prcs-
dent o Neal in the chair. The meeting was
opened with The usual religious exercises. The
usual routine business was passed by in order
to have preparatory exercises for the anDiver-
sary The Executive Committee reported the
names ofthe following persons for mem bership :
James H. Allen, NJ p Church; Edward d.
Soper, NJ. p Church; Thomas Herbert, NJ. p
Church; Henry I. Della, NJ ?. Church. active
E. r. Fox associate Then followed a series
Of devotional exercises of the most soul stirring
character, in which the blessing of Almighty
God was envoked upon the anniversary meet
ing: that all might be done for the glory of the
Redecmcr. The brethren then proceeded in a
body TO the NJ. L. Church.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
'fhe twentieth anniversary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, Of this city, was
held last night in the NJ E. Church.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant day and the
lrizzing rain, which the hour for opening the
exercises brought, large aSsenbage had gath
cred before clock, filling the main floor Of
the auditorium to its utmost capacity and par
italy fiing the large galleries
The church was kept under about fourth
head OF gas until the approach Of the President
and members of the Association, who came in a
body from their rooms where a preliminary
meeting for prayer was held. As these enter
ed, the janitor turned upon the audience
hood OF light which, IN comparison with the
previously subducd light made the reporter
(a:li doubtless othersl feel rather uupleasantly
his own presence and personal identity. The
President, l. G. o Neal, esq, with Rev. Dr.
Little Rev o. NJ Green, Rev. r. II. Mckim
and the Minister Of the Church. Rev ". T.
Homenway, occupied the pulpit. Professor
Evans, with large chorus, between thirty
and forty voices. was promptly 10 the choir at
= = clock.
The exercises consisted of an opening chorus
prayer BY Rev Mr.. Hemenway. quartctte by
auan aud StabIcr from Christ Church choir,
reading the Scriptures by Rev. DIR. Little,
hymn, Presidents report, chorus address by
Rev. Mr.. Mckim, quartette by Mrs. Ml!burn,
Miss Evans. McsSrs Brown and French, adj
dress By Rev. Mr.. Green, chorus collection,
hymn and benedictlon By Rev. Mr.. Hemcn
way.
Professor Evans, Professor LYMAN, and Mr..
Harry Clarke performed the accomplishments
! throughout the evening alternately. The pro
rrammc was carried out in every particular
with the most gratifying effect The speakers
were earnest. pointed and impressive in their
remarks Rev Mr.. Mcl<m speaking specially
with reference to the advantages OF united eff
fort Tor the accomplishment Of any great or
important work, and to the effect the aSsocla
ton produced upon the community, and show
ing to the world the practicabty OF a union
o hearts in the great work OF spreading Gospel
light, while maintaining separate denomlna-
tiona names and forms of Worship. Rev. Mr.
Green remarks were Of general nature, TAX
Ing in the various channels through which the
association was working, and showing its i'm
portancc rs an auxiliary Of the church. lie
closed with an earnest and stirring appeal to
the members OF the Association to devote them.
selves to personal work in the cause OF their
Master and Lord, as the best means Of making
Organized effort effective.
The musical features of the programme were
laultless, especially the quartettes under the
direction Of Professors Hyman aud Evans. 1t
is feared indeed that the music was so cleva
ting, that the audience were carried so far
above or beyond the things Of this mundane
sphere. as that when the collection was an
nounccd. they were unwilling to descend from
the spiritual altitude to which the choir had
I
cali Of the President for funds What, with
characteristic address from Hon. Lewis Nc
Kenzic, however. and some plain and sensible
remarks from President o Neal, after taking
w the usual basket collection. there was raised
bv subscription about $500: after which the
meeting was dismissed by Rev Mr. llemcnway
with the benedlctlon.
The audience was composed principally Of
ladies' aud not for long time has more in
tercsting and Interested congregation been as
Scmbled in this city.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The following is the report of |. c. O Neal,
esq., President OF the Association:
We meet toni ght in this house of God to
celebrate the 10Th anniversary of the Young
Men Christian Association OF Alexandria. In
the Providence Of God, the circumstances that
bring US together, this evening, are Of the most
cheering character. 1t is an occasion when
thanksgiving should be rendered unto that God
who has 50 kindly watched over US during the
year, and from whom cometh every good and
every perfect gift we enjoy, and for the blessing
of prosperity that has attended the various ac-
tivltics Of our Society.
Anniversary occasions are more or less in
tcrrsting because of the objects of their assoca
tons Ours may then be regarded as among the
first in importance, our aim Is to benefit the
community. increase the happiness of our PEG
pie. to extend the kingdom of our Rcdeemcr,
and gIority God; these being among the OBJ
jects Of the Association, may We not, then, ask
the generous sympathy of our citizens, and
tondy hope for the blessing Of God upon the
work in this city.
One year ago We numbered 20 members to-
night we have the pleasure to report an addi
ton of So making $50 members. Most of the
new recruits are young men, just emerging from
the sinful ways of the world; from the army Of
Satan, but now under the banner of Christ.
May the blessing Of God follow them in this
new path Of life. Still we want laborers; we
want more earnest effort in the ranks of the
young men. Young men come with us and we
will d. you good; the harvest is 50 plcntlous; SO
ripe, but the lahorcrs are SO few and Insufficient
for the work before Us May God send US such
help with warm hearts, a. the work demands,