The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-22
YOUNG lEN IN NEW YORK STATE.
By REV. GEORGE A. HALL.

The remarkable growth OF Young
Mems Christian Associations over the
country makes 1t evident that the di-
vine blessing attends the movement.
We call attention now to the work in
New York State particularly. The
work is under the advisory supervision
of a State committee. of which Ed.
mund p. Plat. Of Poughkepse, is
chairman. Associated with him are
thirty gentlemen. among whom are
l.. G. Warner, Charles +. MacLean,
William S. Sloan, Spencer Trask. Will
liam III. Parsons, Jr, Of New York;
Professor b. |. Wheeler. of Cornell I'm
iversitY; ]. II Harmon, West Troy; W.
r. Rathbun. Elmira; Frank S. Wither-
bee, Pert Henry; l.. T.. Lyon, Auburn
and others representing different Sec
lions of the State, as well as the vari-
GUS denominations.
This committee is divided into sub
committees upon the College. Railroad,
German, Boy : Personal Purity, District
Work. etc. Three secretaries are EN-
ployed, whose special duties are to
prosecute the work in all portions Of the
Safe, by means of visitation. CORE
spondence. conventions, addresses, and
the distribution of printed matter in
connection herewith.
The results of this supervision may
be ceen in the following facts: That
from iifty.four associations in 1876 the
number has grown to one hundred and
forty-six: from railroad branch to
to twenty-sevtn; from four associa-
tons in colleges to fourteen. and from
a property valued in round numbers at
S675,OOO to S2.47i732. From sixteen
generel secretaries aud assistants the
plumber has increased to one hundred |
an1 seventy.
L. is particularly desired that three
features Of this special work for young
men shall be clearly understood.
/. That the special purpose of the
Young Mems Christian Association is, to
and pastors, churches aud Sunday school /
workers ia reaching, influencing and /
saving young men for aud adding them
10 the church.
.. This is done by the united effort OF
Christian Young men undenomination-
ally organized under the leadership of
a general secretary, by providing for
their fellow young men home here
they may enjoy the benefits Of social, (
intellectual. physical and religious ad- !
vautages under Christian influences.
For the social nature, pleasant par
lors arc furnished. with such amuse-
ments as are provided IN Christian
homes: ADD entertainments that will be
heallhful ard profitable.
In the Intellectual departments pro
wiling the reading room and circulat- !
ing library. Lectures, Talks on His
torp. Travel, Science, Literature. ETC.,
and Educational classes in the useful
and practical branches.
The gymnasium has proven very eff
feclive agency in reaching many Young
men and bringing them under the
Christian influence of the Association
Ia many Associations, where an in
structor ard ply steal examiner are en-
ployed. Bible classes, ETC., are held IN
the gymnasium. thus reaching some
who would not attend the other relig
ious meetings. Outing aud various other
clubs for out door sports and recreation
are provided.
For the spiritual advancement, spe-
cial meetings for young men only are
held. at which effort is made to lead
men to decision for Christ. Bible and
Bible training classes for the study aud
training in the use of the Word Of God,
is an important feature of the work.
3. The Committee desire it understood
that through it's agents. as servants OF
the Churches, it will aid in whatever
way it may be able to stimulate active
AMI aggressive work among young men. !
Mr. Il. X. McBurney, in Il recent address
upon this line, said e The Young Men S
Christian Association is 10 hearty sym
pathy with all organizations having for
their object the leading of young men
into the kingdom Of God and into affilia-
tion with the Churches, such as the Ep- |
worth and Oxford Leagues. the Society
of Christian Endeavor, Chapters Of st.
Andrew + Brotherhood. Young People 5
societies of the churches. etc. On the
other hand. the local church organiza-
lions should be Interested in the work
of the Yeuug Mems Christian Associa-
ton ), IN tDat the dSeoCiasiOn u 'N'Sne
ing its hand largely to young men who
are not church members or attendants
at church, and appear to be outside of
the ordinary agencies in operation in
individual churches. Where Young
Mems Christian Associations are faith
full to their mission, they are constantly
bringing in the non-churchgoers and
them with the churches.
TIE two should go hand in hand in
winning young men to the service OF
Christ
The Committee will be glad TO fur
Nth printed matter upon this work,
and enter into correspon ierce with
INV desiring iuf1rmation in regard TO