Morning journal and courier., 1890-06-16
Y. M. Q. 4. HALL DEDICATED.

\ Large Gathering at the New Hall Yesterday Afsernoon-Addresse by Rev. DTS. TwitcheII, Markwick, Hichols, Poteat. Luckey. Elger ana shaw of Georgia.
 There was . large gathering at the new quarters of the New Haven Young Mems Christian association at Chapel and Union streets yesterday afternoon when they were formally opened to the public and dedicated with appropriate addresses by the ministers who had been invited to speak upon the oc- casion.
 Rev. Dr. Twitchell of Dwight Place church led the meeting in prayer, Rev. Harry P. Nichols of Trinity read the scripture and the clubs president made short address in which he told of the efforts made to secure and fit up the new rooms, the objects of the change and reviewed the increased facilities for work which the new quarters offered. He stated that the New Haven Y. MO. A. rooms were intended for the use of all young men of the city, whatever may be their creed or belief, as long as they wished to lead better and higher life. All young men are welcome there. He expressed confidence in the work done by the association iu the past and was sure the future offered even brighter pros- pects.
 Rev. Dr. Twitohell congratulated the asso- citation upon the successful change into it's new quarters. He thought no work was more praiseworthy than the saving of young men from the vices of the street and the saloon, and other questionable resorts. He was confident of the prosperity of this association SO long as 1t freely extended the hand of fellowship to all these who entered its doors with the intent of achieving nobler | and higher things.
 church and Rev. MT. Poteat of the Calvary | which they extalled the purposes and work of the association and wished 1t renewed pros- perity in it's new home.
 Rev. Harry P. Nichols of Trinity gave many instances of young men who had been saved from ruin by the influence of the ass0 citation. He advised the members to ever 1T the future as in the past extend cordia l greeting to every young man who enters iti doors. True, noble, manly work like this said he, will prove an important factor in thu salvation of our young meR. May thes' beautiful rooms ever be dedicated to sucl work as this.
 Rev. F. R. Luckey of the Humphrey stree church made stirring address. You can make the water pure by painting the pump said he. In the same way you can't save tn soul without saving the man. Your work 1 not only to surround young men by ipfu ences and friendship. but to also administe to his soul. May Gods blessing rest upol you all. What your work has been to tn association in the past will be more in tn future, and many a saved heart will bless yo' forever.
 Secretary Shaw of the Y. M. 0. A. Q I Georgia told of many incidents of the worl
 in his state. In the association, said he
 young men find the highest ideal of man
 hood. I shout "Glory to God!" when see
 young man give his soul to Christ
 Rev. MT. Elger told of the great good don
 in taking young men from evil influences
 In early life, said he, men should consscrat
 themselves to Christ. Unless this Is done
 shadows and sorrows are planted in the youn
 heart. Speak to others as they come u
 here. By this the association will be strength
 ened. New life will be put into 1t as int
 hundreds of hearts.
 The members of the association will giv
 a reception to their friends at the new room
 this evening. It will be a most happy occs | sion