Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-11-02
pEp1cArror SERVICES.

| A very large audience was present at the
dedicatory services of the Young Men 3
Christian Association rooms, in the st.
George building, on Fourth street, last even
ing. Rev. A. j. Hanson. President of the
Association. presided. Thsre were present
upon the platform the pastors of the several
churches in the city and Others.
The services were opened by singing IL
hail the power of Jesus NAME" by the au.
dience, and prayer by Rev. C. McKelvsy.
A quartet Father of Mercies," was tlen
given by Mrs. F. Bell, Mrs. l. g. Jordan,
and hessrs j. Abbott and j. Woodbridge,
Miss Hattie Doan presiding at the organ.
Rey. Dir. Hanson delivered brief address,
stating the objects Of the occasion, and Civ.
ing somewhat IN detail the work it was hoped
and intended the Association, in its new
| quarters and with renewed purposes, under
the energetic direction Of General Sscre-
tary. would accomplish.
Rev. Mr.. Henry spoke briefly and very
earnestly IN favor of these Associations, and
was confident of the good to be accomplished
Ia this city through this agency it would
also De OF value TO the churches, in providing
held where the pastors Of the several
churches would frequently unite their efforts
scrI6ed church limits and creed, in broader
and freer air.
After duet, What are the depths Of the
Ocean" sung by G. Z. Parker and Mrs.
Godiey, Rev. III. 81. Rice followed with ap-
propriate remarks. The work in hand, he
SAID, would require earnest, prayerful and
persistent effort. but with these it would be
successful, lasting ana potent.
hev. L. 5. Dunn gave an interesting ed
! QreSs. introducing Il With oh ;,4,a
hamor. Many institutions and great move
ments 10 the interests of mankind were
pointed out as the result of the influences and
| on,going Of Christianity. These would con-
tinue, and Young Mens Christian Associ.
atlons were doing great work for young men
| In this onward march.
Rev. DIR. Frost then offered an impressive
prayer of dedication, after which S. ID. Full
Ter, General Secretary of the Association,
spoke of the work in which the Association
would engage. He said they had not yet hsd
their Welcome" painted on the entrance
door to the rooms, but they intended to hold
out warm welcome and warm hearts to
the young men of the city and Others.
This work aad tlese rooms were intended
TO supply place where young men, strangers
and others, can spend pleasant leisure hours
In reading or socially, surrounded by good
ietiuences and separated from the vicious
tendencies and allurements which are met on
every hand in our cities. He earnestly urged
the aid and cooperation of all who are in
sympathy with Efforts for the reclamation and
elevation OF ycung men. The rooms, he
said, would soon be handsomely furnished by
the Ladies Central Committee having the
matter in charge, and be kept open day and
evening, with free invitation to all, with ben.
ef,s of the reading. room, we'll supplied with
leading papers andfipeIiodicsls Of all kind,
and with other social and educational ager.
cies.
An opportunity being offered, number of
memberships were handed in, and after sing
ing by the audience, closing prayer was Of
fered by De- Dwinell.