Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-17
ANNIVERSARY ExRRorsEs.

The ". M. c. A. of New Haven At
 Dwight Place ChuKch-Addresses By
 IF. K. Sanders, Secretary E. IF. Mack
 Intosh, Dr. TwItchelI, Prof. Lee.
 and Others.
 The Young Men'e Christian association of New Haven held their anniversary exercises at Dwight Place church last evening. Pro- lessor Simeon E. Baldwin, president of the association, conducted the ceremonies. He introduced MT. F. K. Sanders as the first speaker He spoke of the broad work the associations were doing throughout the country in developing manhood, and said that during the forty years of their life they had been gaining wisdom that would be a great benefit to every young man in the country during the next forty years. "Prof Drum mond's criticism of our work, that it is too highly organized" ," continued he, s'only shows that the power of activity in the association is increasing. The great work done among college men is remarkable. The fundamen- tai result is local organization which is inde- pendent. There are seventeen we'll organized associations in the State, and three just be- ginning. A few years ago buildings were not thought of, but now Hartford has raised $200, 900 for one, Bridgeport $6O, ,O0O, ,and will raise $40, 900 more, New Britain has com- pleted $50,000 building, and Meriden has had one longer than any other association in the State. It is the great movement of the Nineteenth century,
 General Secretary E. F. Macintosh then was called on to give a review of work in New Haven. He said a great many young men had been reached and the association here was fraternity. The attendance last year was over 25 000, or averaging 75 per day He spoke of the equipment of the rooms, the gymnasium, which was proving an excellent means of physical development for young men; the baths and dressing rooms, which were used by 5000 during the past year; the library; the evening classes, which were attended by over 200. ''It is not problem with us how to draw men to these, classes" said he, "but how to accommodate them.o He said that some young men were prejudiced so much that no amount of argu- ment or preaching would make Christians of them. When these joined the association they were brought under Christian influence, they saw the superiority of Christian lite and were gradually drawn to it. 'It is marked fact" said he, "that young men are gradually filling the places of the older mem bers of the association" :"
 Rev. Dr. TWitcheI was then called on He said he thoroughly believed in the organiza- tion and thought it fine idea. 1T like the name," continued he. ''It's grand thing to be young man. A young man who doesn't realize the fact is not aware of all the gran deur and vastness in his power. But if young man doesn't have good associations he will have bad ones, for he must have some. There isn't an outcast that hasn't com panions, and they are apt to be bad unless some good influence is upon him. Speaking of the crowded rooms of the association Dr. Twitchell said the question was like certain State House question: There was fixing needed. t'But," said he, 'I hope they will put in S66 900 to fix it up for it's beautiful sight in the moonlight. I'd sooner, however, vote $65, 900 for new Young Mems Christian association building"
 Professor s. H. Lee was then introduced. He said the churches were gathering in class of men by the Y N. o. A. associations which could not be otherwise reached. s'I don't know ss I would vote $65, ,0G0 for the State House." said he, ''but I surely would for Y. NJ. c. A. building"
 Professor s. E. Baldwin said that there was no denominationalisn in the Y. M. 0. A. "Many are members he said, "who are pro- fessedly not Christian, but they are in good influence"
 Rev. G. E. Reed said that if the association could only draw young men from saloons, theate1s and dance halls it would do much good. "There are many pleasures in these," said he, 'but more in Christian Iife." He thought the means of doing this was to make the Y. M. 0. A. rooms as attractive and ele gant as possible.
 The exercises were frightened by many finely rendered pieces by the choir. The hymn, "Where is my Wandering Boy To- night" was especially beautiful.
 Annual Election Republican League.
 The annual meeting of the Republican league will be held at the leagues parlors this evening. The election of officers for the ensuing year will be held.