Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-09
PROGRESS OF APOWER.
The 7. NJ. c. A., of Pittsburg, Cele-
brates Its Quarto-C Centennial.
DIR. CUYLER DELIVERS IAN ADDRESS
Ledgers Are the Bibles of Entirely Too
Many PittsburgerS.
EVENTS AMONG CHURCHES YESTERDAY

Chairs would have commanded pre-
MUM had admission fee been charged at
the First Presbyterian Church last night.
1t was the occasion of the twenty-fifth ami
versarv of the Y. NJ. c. A. in
the two cities, and the large audi
forum and galleries were overcrowded.
The programme was interesting, and after
appropriate music and PRAYER, reading of
the annual report by J. It. Robinson, Rev.
Theodore L. Cuyler, d. D., an eminent
divine of Brooklyn, delivered an address.
1t was the event of the evening. DR.. Guy
Ter is an eloquent and forcible talker, and
his IS wears of Christian work fitted him
admirably for the address on the
birth, growth and progress of the
Y. NJ. C. A. in Pittsburg. He begun:
'Pittsburg ought to be proud of its organ
ization, as it is one of the most prosperous
in the country. Its 25 years of successful
growth is attested to by the beautiful mon
ument in its name erected at Penn avenue
and Seventh street. After hearing the an
nual report read, I cannot but help congrat-
ulate you on having in your midst such an
association, at the head of which are un-
acter
A Work Tha: Is Unlimited.
''There is no organization on earth which, is
SO generally recognized throughout the civ
ilized world. Its good work has gone forth
everywhere, from the icy fields of the far
North to the burning soil of South Africa.
To carry on this institution it takes money,
and it is the duty of every sincere Christian
who is able to contribute toward its keep
ing. Unloose your purse strings, friends;
you cannot give to a more laudable
cause There are lots of members
of churches who contribute quite literally to
Christian causes, but they don't work for
the advancement of morality as they go
along in their daily walks. We always
have time for some little act which will do
good Look at the greatest man of Europe
to-dav-William Gladstone. A friend of
his told him that great admirer of the
Premier was sick in his humble
shantv in one of the most wretched
localities in London and wished to
see him. Gladstone threw aside
diplomatic questions of Importance and
went to the home OF his unknown friend.
The latter was poor chimney sweep. Glad
stone entered the room, and the man raised
MS eyes In gladness at seeing the good great
man. The latter talked with protracted
fervor, and after giving him encouragement,
kneeled down on the carpetless floor and
prayed for him. think that was the act
Of magnificent and noble man.
Field for Everybody.
1--WE all can do some act, no matter how
infntesimal it may be, which will go toward
doing good, and making the world and our
selves happier by doing it. -
The Doctor talked 10 the young men
present, telling them TO interest themselves
in Christian endeavor. ''It is the young men
who are the important factors OF the world
to-day. They are full of push, energy,
strength, health, and are the very ones who
facilitate worldly affairs. Why not the
same in Christian affairs?''
He illustrated some portions of his talk
with one great characteristic of Abraham
Lincoln, that was he always dared to do
right. His peroration was a beautiful tri-
butte to the Y. N. C. a. of the country, and
he concluded with the ivy vine which grew |
into great tree, as illustrative of the or |
gaEizaton from its inception until now,
when it stands living monument to |
modern Christianity. Some interesting |
statistics were read, among which was the |
fact that 412 new members were admitted |
during the past year. making total men,
bership of 2,729 The Association needs
SC. .OOO and a very liberal contribution was
made last night by the large congregation.