The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-16
CHRISTIAN WORKERS.
Third Day of the State Y. M. G. A.
Convention.
Synopsis Of Talks to Young Men--In-
e. creasing Interest and Larger At
tendance---Most successful
Convention Ever Held.
tFrom Fridays Daly.)

(From Fridays DaLy.)
The Tabernacle, last evening, was a
scene of great activity. Early in the
afternoon preparations were commenc-
eO for the banquet, given to the dele
gates by the ladies' auxiliary to the
Canton Association. Tables were set
out with tempting viands and while
the young men enjoyed the delicacies
set before them, the Y. M. G. A. orches-
ira, of Canton, made inspiring music
for the oC Ccasion. All the young men
were looked after and everyone was
fed to their complete satisfaction. The
room was filled with young people the
entire evening ana the time was spent
in getting acquainted with each other.
After all had eaten supper they ad-
journed to the Methodist Church for
opening of the con Vention. AS many
Of the young men as could, seated
themselves Iii lnu suaLs of the choir
and made music for the occasion.
A fter singing few Gospel Hymns, the
convention was called " Older by the
President, Mr.. George w. MCGalpin, of
Clnclnnatl, VINO appointed Committees
on Nomination and Business. Anu, her
song was then sung ana the meelll,
was opened by scripture reading b
Rev Rapson and prayer by Rev. Wi
hanson, both of this city. Rev. E. /
Herbruck then made an address OF
welcome to the young men, on behalf
of Canton. He bid them a hearty
welcome and said that the citizens OF
Canton knew their coming was an act
of friendship. 1t was that power to
love your enemies and do good to all
men that made such gathering pos
sibility. He complimented the young
men on the work they had undertaken
and told of the need of such reforma-
tory work in cities. Cities were con
tinually drawing in people from the
outside like magnet. He cited Canton
as an example, how it is drawing clear
from Massachusetts and Kentucky
and threatens to depopulate the country
clear to the gates of Akron and Cleve-
land. Such an influx of population will
need attention from the young men.
The Y. M. G. A. was congratulated on
having brought the churches closer to-
gether, and for the downfall of sec
tarianism which they were bringing
about, and because Of their noble work
they were bid hearty welcome.
The President thanked the citizens
for their kind Welcome and extended
an invitation for all to attend the con-
ventiOn. A male quartette then gave
song, after which the nomination
committee made their report and the
following Office S elected Pres, T. }
Gillespie, Cleveland; Vice Presidents
G. Il. Rice, Springfield; +. K. Williams
Columbus; NJ. q. Witt, of Heidelberg
College; Sec'y, A. d. Ball, of Columbus
DR.. PomerOy was then introduced
and addressed the audience on "The
Young Men for the Time" He said
this coming together OF diversity OF
forces was a good thing, it would crush
out sectarianism and would unite
Christians. He believed the world was
better today than ever. The young
men should be healthy, have good habits
be religious, sober-mlnded, level-headeC
and self-possessed, with power to re
sist custom; they should abide by theil
conscience and let the world laugh if il
would. Young en- must be aggreS
sive in their war against wrong, they
| should brace up under discourage
ments and enlist for life i'll the cause OF
party. His lecture throughout was al
able and eloquent effort and had d
marked effect on his hearers. Aftel
singing song from Gospel Hymns
the meeting adjourned.
MORNING SESSION.
At $40 o'clock this morning, the del
egates held special meeting, which
was followed by devotional exercises
led by Alex Patterson, OF Chicago. Al
$3.50 the meeting was called to order by
President 7. j. Gillespie, who calleC
G. II. Prey, of springfield, the Vice
President, to preside over the meeting
r. A. Orr, of Pittsburgh, led conver
sation on "How can we get the most
good out of this convention"
The Delaware male quartette enliv
ened the occasion with song, after
which DR.. Scoville, of Wooster Univer
sity was presented, and delivered al
address on the "Claims of the Secre
taryship OH the Strongest Young men,
After song by the audience, dis
cussion of the address was held under
| the leadership of Mr.. st Clair, Of
Cleveland. They reviewed DR.. Scoville!
lecture, and discussed the qualities
necessary for successful Secretaries
when they should be obtained, wha
training is necessary and what charac
teristics they should possess. The re
ports of the City Associations was theI
taken up, l6 out of the ~ reported, anC
all seem to be in a prosperous condition
The meeting was then adjourned un
til O'Clock this afternoon.
(From Saturda, y DauyN
The afternoon session of the conven
tion was opened at 2 o'clock by thu
singing of hymns, reading of Scripture
and an explanation of what constitutes
a calling from God for special work.
Devotional exercises were then con
Quoted and the meeting was called tt
order by President Gillespie.
The subject of Railroad Y. NJ. G. AS
was then taken up, and reports rea6
from the railroad associations of Co
lumbus and Cleveland. ...
Mr.. Z. G. Beach then read an address
ON "'rhe need of special work among
railroad men, and how the Association
tries to ill it, .,
A paper prepared by R. f. Smith, Of
Cleveland, How can Association rail
road work be made more effectivep' 2
was read by Mr.. Cleggen, after which
remarks i'll commendation of railroad
work were made by delegates from
different parts of the State.
Prof. Willard, of Heidelberg, was
then called forward to preside over the
convention.
The Oberlin Quartette now favored