The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-21
JOHN wANAarAKER TALKS.
Third Anniversary Y. NJ. @. A,-crowd
cd House on n Rainy Night.

| the third anniversary OF the young
Mems Christian Association last even
ing In West Church and 200 reported
unable to gain admission. There were
many prominent men present. The
music was we'll rendered by West
choir. Rev Il. II. Terry read the 1st
Psalm Rev. Richard b. Cook, d. d.,
prayed that the Postmaster General
might have continued wisdom to ad-
minister his great trust to the best
welfare of all the people and divine as
sistance to deliver the address.
Charles Baird, President Y. M. C. A.,
reported the years work. Harry En-
mons, ESQ, Treasurer, reported tinan-
ces for Q months ending january 81,
1892, when there was n balance in the
treasury of S1Sl. rs, which added to re-
ceipts made total OF s. 595.29 against
an outlay OF S2, 402. AZ, leaving a balance
in the treasury January3lst OF Sl92.S7
There was 10 decrease of income pro
rata compared with preceding years
report, About 5000 covers the cur
rent year, OF which one half is already
provided.
How John Wanamaker held the
audience closely attentive up toad p.
m, when a collection was taken, a
doxoloRy sung, a benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. Charles Murray. Rec
tor of st. Andrews 2. Z. Church, and
an adjournment at 9.49 p. M, was
followed by q prolonged hand shaking
with the distinguished guest, he also
resolving hearty and cordial recep-
ton party as the wind up OF his Will
mington visit.
In his address Mr.. Wanamaker
thanked the audience in behalf OF the
| Y. N. q. A., for the interest shown in
the cause. Hs was glad of an even
| ings rest from thinking OF $1,000 post
Offices with 1874, ZOO employees distribu-
ting peoples business and love letters.
This was his first address to Y. M.
G.. A. anniversary since he became
PGstmaster-general and the earnest
solicitation OF Wilmington men, plus
an irresistible impulse, brought him
| here.
1t was however cause of the great
est Importance to the 1900 to $4,000
families of this city. However we
may differ on some subjects we are all
agreed in promoting the protection
and welfare of our young men, for
they determine the city's future.
There are things of common inter
est. For example the people of Phil
adeiphia all reioiced to send the first
ship of grain to starving Russians.
The loss of Charly Ross saddened them
ali. IlD man llOAblllB III fiue DopS
In a crowded passenger car, gained
the universal sympathy when he In,
formed them It's mothers dead body
was i'll the baggage car and he was
doing his best to quiet II. The Cen
tennial was another illustration Of
common interest. So the young mar
interested all the people.
Sagacious and shrewd men in their
business have plans. The public
buildings of Washington could scarce.
ly be found fault with as to the prac
teal adaptation and convenience OIL
their plans. Let us inquire, on this
Easter Wednesday night, what is til,
best practical plan to make and worh
III behalf OF our young men.
The speaker narrated the history
of the y. NJ. q. A., which began in st
Paul's, London, Eng, As years ago
1t was started in Philadelphia in 1854
He joined itin 1856. and 2 years latel
became tho first regularly employed
secretary.
1t was George Williams who started
tho organization in London, A. d.,
1913. 1t was 1880 when it was started
In New York and 1854 in Philadelphia,
Since 1855 Mr.. Wanamaker had beer
in close touch with the association ii
which he expressed his confidence ant
, appreciation of its great value in every
city, where good men give their heartt
and prayers and ministers their wis
dom.
There has been paid and subscribed
SO, 900 600 for the Y. NJ. G. A. which
proves it eomnends itself to business
men, While no did not know of bust
ness more carefully conducted.
!, The international committee spend.
So, GOO annually and has 70 secretaries
| tif who Innypnt ~
!, business man who had made a forum,
ana retired and now was devoting hti
splendid abilities without salary Il
} the Y. M. Z. A. in the l.. $. The Ihila
; delphia property to-day would sell ii
$3.50 900 and Mr.. Wanumalier has pu
slUD 600 into it which he would do owe
) again under the same circumstances.
: He proceeded in purport:
} You are not working on an expert
ment but to lind that what has beef
! so beneficial to other cities will b.
: good here. ! am not here to ask sui
) Eseriptions, but think you will like Il
mike them when well informed OIL
this work
: What losses might occur from ne
: glecting tlle young men? What woult
: you give for the 20 best and most vala
able mon in your city? The u. S. Gov
eminent sent ship all the way to thu
Sandwich Islands TO protect one Amer
! lean man aud am proud OF it for oul
ilag must be honored.
, What is u man like Edison worth tc
this country, or Phillip Brooks. oil
George Ii. Gorlis, the great engine in
yentor and bnllder2 A modest me
ehanic. honored especially because II
, the American centennial of 1876, wheI
! Sunday observance wa6 in Issue. he
decided the question by saying: Gen
tlemen, own that engine, and not
wheel shall 1t turn Sunday What
would you give for such u man
This is what the Y. NJ. q. A., is for
1t is to keep men saved. 1t is to exer
else Christian influence and save mel
! who become beset with the tempta
tions of prosperity and wealth, There
arc 1901 OF these Y. NJ. G. Associations
in the United States. Colleges have
so. buildings are owned by Isl, There
has been paid In for buildings So, 800,
1000 in subscriptions in cash. There
are 225, sol members with ll05 seere
tarieS.
Illustrations were given OF how
Young mon had been saved by Chris
tian employers. ono who had been
guilty OF thelt, was forgiven, talked
TO kindly, earned the money and paid
ii, went West and ratired from bust
ness worth Si,S0O,0O1 and now has q
seat i'll Congress. WELLESLEY College
keeps 800 girls under powerful Chris.
tian influence, Y. NJ. {. A S are to put
bows on tile right course and keet
boys and mon in the right way lhey
are institutions 10 afford amusement,
instruction, society, mental, moral,
physical and Christian development.
4 i he great merchant baIipypS NIL