Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-04-22

I'm Memory of Pastors Gone Before.
At the afternoon session of the South New
England M. E. conference in Rockville Mon
day Rev. DIR. D. A. Whedon presided. The
devotional exercises were conducted by Dr.
j. E. Hawkins, and. prayer was offered by
Dr. James Mather The service was u me-
mortal service. The first paper was read by
the Rev. G. W. Brewster upon the Rev. G.
S. Stanford, who died at Mansfield, June IS,
1884. DIR. j. w. Willett read a paper on the
Rev. T. B. Quincy, who died September "a,
1884, at Bridgeport. DIR. L. w. Blood then
read his paper on the Rev. Charles
Morse, who died at Putnam,
Conn, April 1, 1885. The Rev. Mr..
life of the wife of the Rev. Fl. H.
Martin, who died at Manchester. Conn,
August 4, 1884. The Rev. ]. 81. James fol-
lowed with the life of Mrs. Charles Ham
mond, who died June 2, 1884, at West
Thompson, Conn. An hour was then spent
in recalling incidents in the life of the Rev
Stephen w. Hammond, recently deceased.
1t was voted to prepare an obituary on the
Rev. w. w. Ellis and insert in the min
utes. The regular business was then taken
up, the reports of various committees dis
posed of. At the evening service the Rev.
T. J. Everett, of Providence, preached an
able sermon.
RAILROAD MEMS RECEPTION.
Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton.
One of the most pleasant entertainments
ever given by the Young Mems Christian as
sociation was given to the railroad men of
this city last evening. The programme con-
sisted of both musical and literary talent
Do, a1,.l, c&l,s
ed several selections which were heartily
appreciated by all present, among which
were 'sThe inaugural March" and ''The
Medley March" After selection by the
Banjo club Mr.. Frank Strong of the Yale
Law school sang "The Friar Of Orders
Grey" and also upon being encored sang
''Knights of Aragon, " both Of which selec-
tions were very entertaining to the audience.
Professor S. E. Baldwin then made few re-
marks which were of interest to all railroad
men, speaking on foreign railroads as seen
by himself in his travels two years ago. A
piano solo by Mr.. II. P. Earle was enjoyed
by all and amidst applause Mr.. Earle rem
then spoke. Mr.. Wheeler said that
he was afraid that he had misunderstood the
nature of the meeting, and that he felt much
like bent haiTpin being mixed with so
much Banjo club music, singing, etc. Dur
ing his remarks Mr. Wheeler referred fire.
which he said he had been reading quite re-
Gently. In concluding he tried to impress
upon the minds of all the railroad men the
Importance of the study of Gods word in
with the duties placed upon
them.
Mr.. E. W. Watkins, of the international
of Young Mems Christian asso-
Citations, made the last address of the even
ing. Mr.. Watkins is secretary of the rail-
road department of this work and spoke of
the development OF the work among railroad
men in the United States. In 1872 the first
branch which was distinctively for railroad
men was organized. Now there are sixty-six
such branches and sixty-six secretaries are
hired by different railroad corporations to
take care of them.
These places offer the railroad men place
to clean up, have certain games, attend educa- |
tional classes and gospel meetings when |
they desire. In concluding Mr.. Watkins al |
uded tot he disarmament of the old rail
road organization of New Haven and said |
he hoped the branch might soon be reorgan-
zed on a solid basis. Mr.. Watkins was
listened to by all with great effectiveness