National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-31

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In all the pomp Of mighty pride
His proves on q viRdm tried.
The Misrepresentation on the part Of the clergy
on both sides Of the Atlantic, which cropped out
most forcIbly few years since in the form Of
large public meetings, at which the Y. NJ. O. A.
was condemned as usurpinE or crippling some Of
the powers Of the church and estranging young
men from the pastoral flock, could not have been
exercised against . more harmless foe Qf let
alone) than the Y. N. q. A.
All matters that tended to produce conflict be-
tween the churches and the association In WASH
ington were adjusted about two years since by
Joint consultation committee, composed Of men,
bers Of the Pastors Union and the Y. M. q. A.
ciliation concerning the workings Of the new sys-
tenn until yesterday morning at O'Clock, when
the committees and other members OF the organ
iZatiOns, numbering between thirty and forty,
collected about q most excellent breakfast table,
after the custom prevailing In "Merrie Old Eng
land" to promote
MORE FRIENDLY FEELING,
and declare the harmonious action Of the two
MI Cake, OF Wizards hotel, furnished the
breakfast and the use OF his parlors free Of
Carolina shsd, with drawn butter; steaks, NUT
ton chops fried potatoes, Saratoga style; broIled
ham, eggs in omelet and fried, bounteous sup
chocolate, and everything connected with q grand
breakfast. 1t was ably conducted by Robert
America, head waiter, upon whom Its successful
Seating themselves at the table, blessing was
asked by Rev. DR.. Pitzer, who was afterWard
called to the Craftsmanship Of the meeting by
Mr. F. H. Smith, president of the Y. NJ. u A.,
and who acknowledged the compliment in o few
WeIl-chosen words. Having stated tho object OF
the meeting, he then called for statements Of the
Mr. F. H. Smith, president of the Y. M. c. A,
said that the pastors themselves had not been to-
gether for two years, but that the
ASSOCIATION FAD BEEN ACTIVE
during the time. We now meet to mingle with
them, and to tell Of our work. We are about to
organize for the coming year, and before doing SO
we wish to consult them and ask their criticism
Of our past work and their suggestions for the
future The expenses Of running the association
are about 5000 yer year, g, 500 OF which are ex
pended for the rental Of our rooms. We do not
own or have control Of Lincoln hall in any man
ner as is generally supposed. While we have no
regular charity fund, no real needy person sp-
plying for aid has ever been turned away without
being provided for in some way. Our evangelical
and missionary work has been steadily and sue
cessfully progressing. Increased interests being
taken by young men in our Bible studies through
the efforts Of our normal class.
Then followed addresses and remarks by va
riOus members OF the Pastors Union and the
Young Mems Christian Association, prominent
kin, Pitzer, Butler, Mitchell, Gray, Noble; ReVs.
Messrs Appleton, Meader, Little, Block, lnger-
soil, Steele, Dormer, Norris, and others. on the
part Of the Union, and Hon. William StIckney,
William Ballantyne, Commissioner Z. p. Smith,
Mr.. ]. b. Archer, Professor Gallaudet Mr.. +.
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brey Mr.. Orounse, and others, on the part Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Many ques-
tions were asked BY the pastors in regard to the
internal matters Of the organization.
Mr.. Archer, from the committee on finance,
reported that the association is in healthy con-
diiiOn and that the year ending the last Of April
will show an increase Of members and no detic-
iency OF funds.
MI Hall was highly eulogfzed for his efficiency,
peculiar influence, zeal, and earnest work In be-
half of young men, by several gentlemen Of each
society.
There was general interchange of views in re-
gard to the management and workings Of the as
ISOLATION, which was for the most part heartily
Endorsed.
The expressions of the clergy in their addresses
and remarks indicated q disposition to give in
creased encouragement to this evangelical asso-
citation, and the most cordial assurances were
given by the representatives Of the association Of
its entire subordination to the churches and over
this breakfasttable was proclaimed the complete
absence of any conflict and misundcrstandng and
general reciprocal good feeling prevailed.
1t having been decided that both powers are
now and will hereafter cooperate, an extended
discussion followed in regard to the
MANNER OF COLLECTING MONEY
to aid in the support Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, when resolution was offered by
Dr. Newman, which was freely discussed and
finally amended by DR.. Rankin, and on motion
put, as follows:
represented in the Y. NC. A. should be annually
indicated by the association to solicit subscrlP-
IlOnb lIOIn the u dlu Ii QelIaylnB
the expenses Of the Y. NJ. y. A.
J he resolution, as amended, was adopted.
DIR. Newman was unanimously elected to take
the place of r.Wilson on the pastors association
committee, the latter having removed from the
city.
Dr. Gray was also appointed on the same com.
mittee, in place Of DR.. Parker, who had resigned
to go to Europe.
Several gentlemen spoke Of the generous and
hospItable entertainment given by Mr.. Cake,
when resolutions Of thanks were offered and
unanimously adopted.
Rev. DR.. Dormer, by request, delivered prayer,
in which he asked special blessings, which was
followed by the doxology,
"PraIse God from whom all blessings how,"
and benedietion by DR.. Norris.
THE RUSH FOR CLoAKs AND HATS.
The company then mingled in sociable converse
and there was o promiscuous interchanging Of
hats, causing considerable merriment. Mr..
Archer permanently lost his getting large silk
one in place Of bis own, which completely COW
and repaired to the nearest hatter's.