The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-05-10
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--5,,>,y .....MAY 10. 1873.
reesrns In Baisinaare OF fiac
nc m,,,.;.,fass International.

lsssS. land. who will be present, is the cS-s
SF%]s'' "tsccr Of the International Ecntral
c:i'n ',:,trr. appointed by the Worlds Con-
CS;aIh.'',,t ,;,e societics which met in &C.
ieN"ttos August. lie comes TO the Amcfi-
rf'a -. ,I|soris,ions, which number 1000
c5n .Sn >. 200 sEch organizations now
sE.2 ~. in n different parts Of tae world.
eN',',,. ss,nyicsD group is not only The strong
TIE A ',,r,hars. hut in capital. They own
e. 10 n' ~ stty.six buildings, over S2,500,-
siE'%" ~ n.,r,,ai EXPENSES Of these thousand
90. o,,n,,nt TO 500, 600, and in over 100
~. .;,,ss and towns OF the onstee states ana
IC;srqda each Association c'np.oSs Eehefai
Ca ..o,ary and lis executive officer to devote
X. Whole time TO woiK on hehaii OF the
o. ,,o men Of The community.
yV ~ III these respects the American socie-
|" t ~" been steadily growing, notably
IN. "o' tbe mast ten years. The power of
oH,", .rsrtris. and Influence has been in
'at" .;ngIy felt in other countries. and there
y. r,nsitjon 10 inquire how far this work,
".jnl and aggressive here, can be repro
50 - :, other lands for the benefit OF young
Hat,' This inquiry takes tangible form
ma. IN the appearance OF the General
tFs : '"~r q, rbc Geneva international Com
scS. An interesting preliminary to the
mH'e., in baltimore vii! be the conference,
MtT'."ss nrs IN the Association building OF
10 ~ nv G,fgy 10Th to 2oth), OF the General
ln". ..' or salarieG officers OF the Ameri-
S'I' ..."oc;aiIens. No fcaturc III the develop.
cdh H% ;, ,Nr-c organizations is more interest
MeM' % thourhtful person than the steady
lsG ~ 80 rror BIZ ycsr Of this band Of Chris
Law rouns men, who have felt called to
; ;..,r most OF them, the walks or business
VA :, deyc:c their talents, energies, and en-
,hn,iasm 70 the varied work on Dehaif OF
~. y,unc Ecn Of the communities where
.i.r are loc3;ed They meet each year for
terence about their work, to stimulate
srJ instruct one another in il. and to study
.hn' ,,atbo,lS and agencies by which 1t can
~. wade more effective. To this meeting
ar.o come yoliii. Iaeu whose attentions have
%.,r called 10 DO this work. and who have
= t,sire 10 see what il is. and to determine,
y.1c,;er thew shall devote some OF the best
rs..rs Of irer life 10 lis prosecution. III IS
;arfirulagly noteworthy that during the
i,a., ypar. Il: The city-ccnfrcs OF the South,
snpr,al cycltiaNS have been made 10 secure
~. y,lurd executive officer for their AsSo.
n;,,iooS. IN seven OF these cities sufficient
fprt, have been raised Tor this purpose, and
IN three q them competent secretaries are
HOW at work. and the Association situation
tlcrr never was more full OF promise.
There is prospect OF large attendance Of
,hr,p secretaries at Baltimore. Another
very Interesting feature in the recent de-
yr,0pmcn. OF The Associations relates 10
tbfir successful effort in reaching particu-
bar classes OF y0un@ men.
!. Among the 500. 900 railr0aG-men Of this
continent they have been organizing what
= called rpi!road branches Of the Young
Men. Christian Association, composed OF
Christian railroad. men. until now ut sixty
one railroad centres such organizations arc
At work, opening reading-roomS in rail-
road dep0ts, and fighting the vicious intlu-
ances Of the saloon and other demoralizing
resorts with every good influence that Chris
Ian men can exert. The railroad compa-
rics are taking an interest in this work,
and at seven OF The points above referred TO
hcsr companies cooperate with their en-
pioyGs in securing the services OF compe-
ten, man 10 supcrintend organizing and
making effective this work. At Baltimore
large band Of Christina railroad-nlen will
DE- present. ~....' .'..
>. 4 strong delegation OF college stu
dents will also be present; for the methods
ind agencies ui these societies arc wonder
uly adapted 10 students in our colleges,
!ad orr Christian young men in these in
under the lead OF Princeton Col
eye, havc been stirred and quickened by
Ike College secretary OF the international
Committee to practical and useful effort on
,cal; OF tAcir iel!ow-sludents. ..a..
3. Not few demonstrating delegates
a!ll be upon the floor OF the Convention ;
oT the German secretary OF the Interna'
onal Committee is now giving his entire
lime TO visiting and organizing in tie larger
German communities OF our land the Chris
taA young men for the aggressive and help
It! work contemplated by these asSocia.
lions :. -"
!. Over GO,CC0 commercial travellers are
busy travelling throughout the country.
Among them are large number OF Chris
''aE young men who desire 10 affiliate
themselves with these Young Mems Chris
Ian Associations, with view 10 lcaveDing
his large and tempted class in the COM
uhnAr with good influence and example.
>. The secretary OF the committee, who is
NgoScd IL work on behalf OF colored
oHng men, will also be present to call the
t'cnion TO the growth OF the work for
Dung men among the millions of colored
'0pi1 in our country.
Appealing 10 these large classes and inter
SIS, affecting vitality the welfare OF the
Dung men Of our country, this Convention
viii evoke the prayers and syInpathies Of
Il Christian people. ...-... .. =,
lrCrLAR OF THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE. .
ivILDIHG OF NE Y0uNG MEMS CHRISTIAN !
ASSOCIATION. CORNER OF CHARLES |
AND SARATOGA STREETS, BALTIMORE.
April %, 1879.
70 hs Ho,ng STEMS Christian associations
q he United States and the dominion
Of Ccncda: ..... g..g,'
Dear Brethren, The Twenty-:bird Con-
cation OF the Young Mems Christian AS
9c2lionS OF The United States and the Do
"aon Of Canada will assemble in the ball
i this building at ii =. N. Wednesday,
4ay 2l>t, and remain in session four days:
lie Conference OF the General Secreta-
area viii meet in advance OF the Conven-
ION, on May 10Th. sg'.! ....@.,-..-.. ~ "a.
tonccrDinc the various routes by which
Oh can reach Baltimore, we refer you to
DC accompanying circular OF the Executive
'O'alnlilce, which also states what arrange
teliiS have been made regarding q reduc-
ION OF fares. -. no. - -, -
, ne regular delegates to the Convention
,M DC entertained ut The private residences
our citizens. and, as quitea large number
&c 10 he provided fer. we desire aud urge
1f secretary Of every Association to for
ARG ! correct list mot Of delegates who
Az, been elected, buty OF delegates who
III attend the Convention. Please, send
rs ''st, not later than May 18th, to FL. z.
;;aams, Gcuerai Secretary Young Mems
tristan Association, Baltimore, Md, so
-, =. places may be secured and all arrange-
Eggs made in time. -, - ~
!, 0siegatcs arriving at the dep0ts orland-
N.Y. VIII be received by The Reception Com
~'!tee and escorted to our Association