The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-10-16
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Wednesday morning G. w. Britt occupied
the first half hour with Exceeding great
and precious promises" Il. w. Booth con-
Quoted conversation on ''Bible class
methods" Mr.. Booth made decided i'm
preston on the meeting by his earnestness
and sincere words. The leading feature of
the session was the paper and discussion
following on the question ''Can Secretary
take a positive stand against questionable
amusements, yet be able to successfully win
the society element of young men?" by +.
II. Hall. The answer was in the affirmative.
the sentiment being that it was the duty Of
the secretary to take such stand. The
committee on uniform membership" re-
ported i'm favor of adOptinga system making
an unexpired membership in one association
good in any association in the State. The
officers elected at the business session were,
c. s. Ward, chairman, Grand Rapids; G. f..
Thomas, vice chairman, Lansing; 9. e..
Swift secretary and treasurer, Kalamazoo.
The conference closed with prayer for the
convention.
THE STATE CONVENTION
The opening session of the convention
was held at the Baptist church Wednesday
afternoon al 500 o'clock, with fair attend
service was led by +. w. Booth. Secretary
Clarke called the convention to order and a
o temporary organization was effected by
the election of +. w. Woodward, OwOsso,
president, G. ID. Harrington, Grand Rapids,
secretary. The president named the follow
ing committees: NOminatiOns-G. q. But
terield, MuskegOn, b. II. COmstOck, Ypsi-
lanti, Ii. j. Veldman, Holland. Business
S. X. Mckee, Saginaw, K. G. Vanness,
Port Huron, A. II. Garland, Grand Rapids.
Superintendent j. w. Simmons extended
to the delegates, on behalf of the OwOssO
association and the citizens, warm well
come to the city, expressing the wish that
the convention might be pleasant and
profitable one. The response was made by
Sec'y Mckee, of Saginaw. Both were hap
by efforts The recognition and purpose
meeting was conducted by G. ID. Ransom,
of Alma. Each delegate arose, gave his
name, place where from, stated his purpose
in coming and what he expected to gain in
coming.
The evening session opened with praise
service led by Sec'y Hall, of Ypsilanti. The
committee on nominations reported as fol-
lows: For president, Geo. r. Angel, of
Detroit; first vice president, j. w. Simmons,
OwossO; second vice president w. IL. Sweet,
of Ypsilanti; third vice president, A. S.
Waldo, of Alma; secretary, r. e. Fenner,
of Menomnee. The report of the commit
tee was unanimously adopted. President
Angel not being present, Vice President
Simmons presided, thanking the convention
for the honor conferred.
The business committee reported a dis
patch of greeting and encouragement to be
sent to the Pennsylvania State association
then in session. The same was ordered and
forwarded.
John w. Hansel, of Chicago, delivered
the address of the evening, subject, ''Edu-
cational forces" Mr.. I'll. has pleasant
way of putting things and is enthusiastic in
the work. Short talks were made by ii. G.
VanTuyl, of Detroit, j. II. Mott, of New
York and others on 1.-The business mans
interest in the work of the association"
FRIDAY.
The total enrollment of delegates Friday
morning was 175-every one of whom came
for the good he could do and receive. All
were ready for hard work, all had the inter
est OF the young men at heart. The papers
read were all carefully prepared, showing
much thought.
President Angel appointed the following
standing committees: Business-S. X. Nc.
Kee, Saginaw; A. f. Garland, Grand
Rapids; j. b. ClOugh, Alpena; AR. Mott
Lansing; w. F. Axtell, Three Rivers
State Reports-W. ID. Farley, Battle Creek
G. ID. Stewart, OwOssO; j. l.. Royce, Port
Huron; Ralph Newman Albion College; A.
l.. Parker, Detroit. ResOlutiOns-H. p.
Woodward, Coldwater; IL. r. Dewey, Hills.
dale College; c. b. Chatfeld, Bay City
Bagley Harris, Flint; j. f. O'Keefe, Sagi
nav. East Side. Objectionable. ID. Har.
rington, Grand Rapids; E. E. Lohnes
OwOssO; p. c. GOOdell, Detroit Railroad
Department. Professor r. w. Putnam, Kal.
amazoo College.
Sec'y Vanderhoof, of Coldwater, gave the
following paper:
Way SHOULD YOUNG MEMS ASSOCIATION
UNDERTAKE WORK FOR BOYS?
The ten minutes devoted to this paper would
scarcely admit of a description Of the multiplied
number or diversified character of the Young
Mems Associations of the land So with your
permission we will enter at once upon the con
sidcration of the implied rather than the ex.
pressed idea, and In a general way leaving fol
the discussion to bring out the many details OF
the question.
The idea suggested by the wording of our sub
ject can hardly be considered of greatest impor
lance, and in fact only suggests the real thought
and that of greatest moment to this convention
and to our associations at work. OF course right
at this point may be a question, and that the
question ofour subject. Why should young men
organized to work with and for young men, en-
no doubt many reasons could be proposed why
even Young Mems Christian Association might
seriously consider the ACCESSIBILITY of engaging in
such work; and while this may be true yet only
locally So think we are all willing to admit II
Is true that all questions relating to the worl,
and welfare of an association must necessarily
be controlled by existing circumstances An eff
fort which one association might successfully
undertake, under diverse conditions, might
prove complete failure attempted by some 9th
er association. Thus all questions of local ma
ture must be decided with reference to a careful
consideration OF existing local conditions. How.
ever general principles and suggestions may
serve practical purpose in the consideration
and decision of local questions.
Much has been written upon this theme, and
II has proven q fruitful subject for discussion,
and in the past 1t has been to some extent q con-
troverted question, perhaps largely with refer
ence TO ways and means. 1t Is quite generally
acknowledged that where practicable this work
should engage part OF our time and thought,
we should become persuaded in our minds as to
the legitimate place this should occupy in our
already organized work. The importance Of our
question lies In the fact that many associations
larger, as well as smallerplaces fail to realize
the value and Importance of boys work as an
adjunct or annex to our organized work for young
men.
fear that my limited experience can be of lit
tie value TO our work at large. A glance into the
faces OF 40 or 80 bright happy boys, realizing the
possibilities which time will reveal and develop,
the sound of the street prOfanitv and ohsc "