The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
MIR. CANDLIsH RECEIVES
His Friends at the Young Mems Christian
Association.

by the ladies' auxiliary board was the occasion
for it.
The weather was very disagreeable; never
theless the gathering was quite large, and
everybody had a very ENJOYABLE time.
Heretofore on similar occasions the ladies'
very kindly furnished refreshments and saw
that they were served TO the visitors Last
evening, in addition TO that, the ladies' graced
the reception in the parlor with their pres
ence and for over an hour general CONVEX
sation was INDUCED in.
At the same time a number of young men
/ gathered around the piano and enjoyed them
selves with singing college songs. OCCASION
ally one or two Of the ladies would step up
and assist in the singing, and MIR. ,. W.
Travers, as we'll as other members OF the
board ioined in the chorus The reception
was rather informal and every one present
felt perfectly at home.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the assemblage
adjourned TO the ladies parlor IN the second
story, where refreshments were served. 1he
| tables and mantel were prOtusely decorated
with flowers, and the air was fragrant with
the sweet odOr Of lovely roses.
Mr.. S. w. Trayers. the president of the AS
sociation, at the close of the report arose and
briefly outlined the work of the Association,
which he alluded 20 as the picket line of the
! Church. He endeavored 10 show how i'm
portant 1t was 10 make the Association at
tractive by developing its social elements and
l
pointed out that any young man. whether
Christian OF not, was welcomed at the rooms
! of the Association.
Formerly the opinion had prevailed that if
! the directors gave their money TO the AssOcla-
ton work thew had done all that was expected
of them. but now all were convinced that not
only money. but also work, was required for
the cause The work in the Association had
! been considerably increased of late, thanks to
the strenuous efforts Of Secretary Candlish.
who appeared to be the right man III the right
! place.
Secretary Candish then took the floor. and
in very touching manner explained his posi-
/ tiOn in connection with Association work. He
| started out by saying that the reception re-
called to his mind the evening of March l7th,
/ when he attended a reception rendered him
in New York prior TO his leaving for this city
Mr.. Candlish remarked that for years back
| his life had been in the direction OF meeting
Northern people and it was rather a strange
/ coincidence that whenever a Southern man
! came to New York city he was pretty certain
| TO meet him. He was proud TO say that while
| in New York his best friends had been among
the Southern people In 1890 he had taken a
| trip through Virginia and North Carolina, and
had been deeply impressed with the hospital
| ity of the South
He then spoke of his experience in Lynch
burg during the recent State convention and
the reception which he found at his arrival in
this city He had only been here about two
months and yet 1t seemed 20 him as II he had
known everybody for a long time. He had
Lot only been greeted in the most cordial
manner by everybody in this city whom he
had come in contact with, but he had also been
the recipient of kind greetings from secreta-
RES aud presidents of associations all over the
State
When he took charge of this Association he
had naturally made some inquiries about his
predecessor, whom he found TO have been
beloved by all. When he stood at his grave
-ew days ago he asked himself whether he
would be missed when he was gone as much
As his predecessor. He then had sent up a
)rayer TO God asking Him 20 give him power
I'D guide him SO as To always do his duty.
Mr.. Candlish referred to the kindness Of the
board of directors, whoshad stood by him and
graclously given way TO his pecullarltles IN the
manner in which he wished 10 run his posi-
ton He also praised the ladies for their
wonderful help and assistance IN the work,
which was highly appreciated by all.
The young men of the city had also met him
in very fine style the committees had shown
their readiness to cooperate with him in the
work. They were already great power, but
could still be more developer
In speaking of the work itself during the
past two months Alr. Candlish pointed out
that several new features had been created
the five o'clock Bible class and the converse
tlonal tea on Sunday eveningah had been started,
which had proven 20 be a great success. The
devotional committee had recently decided to
organize weekly prayer meetings and 1t was
also intended to organize boys
department if the sanction of the
board of directors could be obtained The
attendance at the Sunday meetings had been
increased from 50 to about 100, and at one time
/ 1l6 young men had been present. During these
meetings eight inQulrers had come forward
and TWO of them had decided to JON the
church. one of them selecting Dr. Landrum
and the other DR.. Kerr as pastor.
In speaking of his expectations when he
came here Alr. Candlish said that he had ex-
pected 10 receive the prayers of the Christian
people To be supported by the pastors of the
several churches and TO be upheld by the
board Of directors and the ladies auxiliary
board All this had come true and he had
met with the hearty cooperation on the part or
the committees. On the other nand, he thought
that the people OF Richmond had expected
TO find in him earnestness, determination OF
purpose and undying zeal for the salvation OF
young men. He earnestly hoped that God
would give him the power 70 live up 10 this
expectation. and that he might find wisdom
TO approach the young men IN the proper
manner. following the example Of the Saviour
who had approached His men in different
ways.
In closing his remarks Mr.. Candlish asked
his friends to frankly come forward and tell
HIM of his faults. He was proud TO say that he
had had a good training for five years in the
leading association of the world but he knew
full well that he was apt to make mistakes
and be would consider it as a favor when his
friends would call his attention to his faults,
and he was confident that IN following his
course he would meet with the hearty co-ope-
ration Of all Christian people.
Mr. Candlish deeply impressed all present
with the candOr and earnestness IN which he
spoke, and it was apparent that all were Will
ing 10 assist him in the work as much as they
could although no such public expression
was made
Among those present were the following
ladies who assisted in the reception: Mrs. M.
+. Peasants, Mrs. Joseph b. Montgomery,
Mr.. James A. Grigg Mrs. w. 5. Dashiell. Mrs.
4. ID. llotchkiss Mrs. Thomas Christian,
Mrs Lewis II. Blair
Among the gentlemen present were Messrs.
5. W. lravers. Joseph b. Montgomery, X. ,.
Bosher, John R. West b. Nj. Quarles Charles
Is. Willis. James r. Gray. of the board OF dl-
rectors: Secretary A. Candllsh. State Secre
tary III. .. Williams. Railroad Secretary X. l..
Mchaels. w. $. Dashiell, Hugh Mckinney,
Leroy Grant. John QuaJ. G. G. White Vivian
+. tarrar. II. Moncufe and many others.
General Johnstons Saddle.
Dr. George Ben Johnston has presented a
saddle formerly owned by General Johnston
20 the Ladies' Hollywood Memorial Associa-
ton He rode it through two wars, was shot
out of it twice in the Mexican war and also at
the battle of Seven Pines. 1t will be placed
s..a l. l.. -.