Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-17
Y. II. C. 4. CONVENTION.
Mind, Body aud soul Were the
Themes OF Discussion.
THIRD nay.

ercises greatly enjoyed by all present The
day sessions are held in the Presbyter
ian Church and the evening meetings in
the First n Z. Church. The morning
session was taken up with the reports OF
the. various associations and their work.
The Naval Academy Association repor-
ted that, during their thirteen years Of
existence, they made good progress
Secretary ]. L. Pugh, OF Washington.
read q paper on the Spiritual Work OF
the Association" He treated on the
four-fold nature of the Y M. @. A. work,
bringing influence to bear on young men
of a physical. intellectual, social and
spiritual nature
Mr.. j. w. Simms, of Washington.
spoke upon Physical Culture in Small
Towns; How Promoted This was fol
lowed by an exhibition drill by yolun-
tees from among the delegates. Mr.
Simms stated that he and Prof. Thomas
Cornelius, of Baltimore, would be glad
to instruct teachers for small town asso-
Citations.
The afternoon session opened with
Bible class for workers. conducted by
General Secretary W. II. Morriss, of Bal
timore.
j. b. Wight, of Washington city, read
paper on Systematic Giving and SYs-
tematic Saving" He parallel the bust
ness requirements of the Y. NJ. G.. A. by
comparing it with that of secular bust
ness. Christians" he said. should
seek to make money because it gives them
the means wherewith to do good. A
good plan is for young men to learn to
give one-tenth of their earnings to the
Lord"
Mr.. S. A. Taggart, of the Interna ion
al Committee, was introduced as gem
tleman who, thirteen years ago. attend
ed the state convention at Annapolis. He
spoke upon the subject of systematic
giving by the young men of the associa-
tons.
Mr.. j. A. Dorritee. of the East Branch
of the Y NJ 9. A., then made an address
on District Work and Organizations !"
He urged the necessity of building up
associations in country towns, so that
the country may become feeder to city
associations from the many young men
who flock to the cities
Mr.. j. r. King, af Wilmington, then
sang solos and led the singing at a mem
bers' meeting. W. A Specie, of Park
ersburg. led conversational discussion
on members, their object and mode of
working. Various suggestions were
made as to means of interesting the
young men. Delegates described trade
receptions, book receptions, art and brio
a-brac receptions, new students recep-
tions, railroad receptions, gymnasium
receptions, members' receptions, etc.,
which are held to interest young men;
bring them into association with Chris
tian young men, and teach them that the
Y. NJ. G A. was something more than
mere prayer meetings.
A fraternal t. legram as sent to the i .
NJ c. A. Convention, now in session at
Aberdeen, Mass.
Secretary James A. Dorritee of the
East Branch Y. M. c. A., at 6 p. NJ.
led gospel meeting at St. Johns Col
lege.
The night meeting opened with a song
services at the First NJ e. Church, con-
Quoted by Mr.. j. r. King, of Whining
ton, Del
Messrs. G, B. Adams, of the East
Branch, Baltimore. and Mr. Davenport,
of Baltimore, discussed the subject, Our
Junoirs; What Can We Do for Them"
General Secretary w. H. Morriss, of
Baltimore, gave an interesting descrip-
ton of number of r Nj. G. a, build
ings, illustrated by stereopticon views
Many of these buildings were costly and
imposing structures, and their history as
related by Mr.. Morriss, awakened deep
interest in their work
At the session this morning W. I'll. III.
Smith, of Washington, conducted the
devotional meeting, after which the State
work of the Association was taken up;
the state finances-what each Associa-
ton ought to do-what each association
will do. was discussed by w. G. Birely
of Frederick. Questions asked and an
swered. by w. G. Stewart, of Baltimore
In the afternoon, the discussions were:
Bible Glass for workers, "byJ. G. Lynch
of Wheeling: "The Educational Work Of
the Associations by E. L. Fleming, of
Cumberland; Association Finances
When and How Secured" by the dele
gates; How to Secure the best results
from Young Mems Meetings" by ]. r.
King. of Wilmington This evening the
subject for discussion will be THE Work
Of the College Young Mems Christian
Association z by w. G. Douglass, of Phila-
deIphia, Address The Bible, the book
for young men" by Rev. Fl. II. Clark,
Chaplain of the U, s. Naval Academy.
Tomorrow. Sunday conservation ser
vices and platform meetings win be held
in all the churches in the morning, and
In the afternoon meetings for men, wo
men and boys. In the evening address
es viii be made by delegates in all the
churches, and general farewell meet
| ing at 0 o'clock viii close the exercises
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