The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-10-20

last weeks RECORD, and by request we re-
peat that in condensed form, SO as to give a
complete report in one issue.
The Eighth Annual Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations OF New
Jersey assembled insthe First Presbyterian
Church of this city, on Tuesday evening, the
18th inst. The opening exercises drew to-
gether an audience that filed the main room,
there being from ZOO to 500 persons present.
The pulpit and platform were handsomely
decorated with flowers After a short Ser
vice of Song, conducted by Prof. VIM. john
son, of Philadelphia, the choirs of the churches
of the place under direction Of Prof G. p Hoff-
man, sang very creditably the Gloria from
Mozart's Twelfth Mass.
VIM. B. Wilkinson, Esq, Chairman Of the
State Executive Committee, gave the call Of
the convention and Congratulated it upon its
eighth annual gathering.
An address was then made by Rev. p A.
Studdiford, D. D., appropriately welcoming
the Convention in earnest words. He was fol-
lowed on behalf of the Y M. G. A. of Lam
bertvile by Clark Person, its President
Prof. w. F. Sherwin, of Newark, respond
ed on behalf of the Convention, and made an
address that was all the more happy from be-
ing impromptu.
After singing g Waited for the Lord, ]" by
the choir DR.. G. S. Stockton, President of
the Newark Y M. G. A., delivered an ably
prepared address on the theme g Without me
We can do nothing" ~.
He was followed by Rev. w. II. Bergfels,
of Belleville, on the topic, "God our strong
hold and help which was earnestly and for
chilly presented, sr
The exercises were interspersed with excel
lent singing by Professors johnson and sher-
win and by the congregation.
WEDNESDAY.
At $50 A. M. an interesting devotional
meeting was held, under direction of Mr..
Thos. X. Cree, of Washington, d. G.
At 8 A. NJ, Committees on Permanent Or
ganizaton and Credentials were appointed,
the first of which reported the following of
ficers: "a
President-F. r.. Stout New Brunswick
Vice Presiden.s--Dr. a. M. Lozier, Orange;
r. A. Chalker, Lambertville =; Hon. John Hill,
of Boonton.
Secretaries -EdwafI c. sLindsley, Orange !;
George F. Lain, Matawan.
The following Committees were taen APP
pointed:
Business Committee-Jas. Yereance New
ark A WEIGH, Jr, Lambertvile /; G. W..
McCutcheon, Plainfeld.
nouo+;o,oJ Moot;oue IT numo,ar
Jersey City; James T. Petrie, Lambertvile |;
Dir. A. Petit, Elizabeth.
Committee on Assocations-C. B. Morris,
DIR. A. Lozier, Dir. d. 9. English.
The condition Of the various Districts and
Associations was briefly reported by the dele
gates, and very encouraging facts were pre-
sentcd relating to the work of many of the
Associations. Some interesting suggestions
as to Y. M. G. A. work were also made.
Greetings were received from various Asso-
Citations, and similar greetings ordered to be
sent to number of religious bodies in session
in the State. .,ss,.. $50, 80
A delegation, consisting of Prof. w. F.
Sherwin Rev. w. II. Bergfels aud A. II. Hol-
combe, Esq, were appointed to visit the
Hunterdon Co. S. S. Convention, at Stockton,
and carry the greetings of this Convention.
During the morning Mr.. Geo. S. Weeks, of
N. Y, sang number of pieces and charmed
those who heard him by his fine voice.
The afternoon session was opened at Q o.
clock by "Promise Service" conducted by
Prof. w. f. Sherwin. This service was
unique and impressive 1t is used by Prof.
Sherwin with great effect in the Sunday School
Institutes which he conducts.
Topic A, on Y. M. c. A. Devotional Work,
Y. NJ. Prayer Meetings, Outdoor Meetings,
&C., and how to increase their usefulness and
interest, was presented in a practical and en-
Pertaining way by DR.. d. G. English, of New
Brunswick, followedsby remarks by others
The question "What sAal1be done with the
grumbers inside and outside the Associa-
ton ?" was humorously and pithily answered
by Prof. Sherwin. The decision, as far as we
could make it out was, Let them grumble."
The evening session began at 7 o'clock with
a praise and devotional meeting, after which
L. p. Rowland, Secretary Philadelphia Y M.
G. A., delivered an address on " How to Study
the Scriptures This was deeply interesting.
He was followed by Rev. Geo. G. Needham of
Philadelphia, who gave a "Bible Reading"
Both of these threw new light on and gave
new force and beauty to the Scriptures.
DIR. A. M. Lozer, of Orange, then spoke of
clay Preaching and how to encourage and
develop it, giving some very useful sugges-
tions.
Mr.. Lang sheaf, of Cincinnati, General
Secretary Of the Railroad work Of the Inter
national Associations, gave a thrilling account
of tho work among the railroad men, showing
how wonderfully God has blessed it to the
conversion of these men. He was followed ON
the same subject by Ashbel WEIGH, ST., ESD,
of this city, who gave some valuable sugges-
lions as to how to work.
The exercises were interspered with devo-
tional exercises and singing.
THURSDAY.
At 7.3o A. M. Bible Reading on "The
Blood " was given by Rev. Mr.. Needham.
After devotional exercises, at 8 o'clock,
topic 10, How can we best develop the work
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