The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-14

saving who knew whether he was greeting a
lulufe governor or a president.
FUTURE MES.
Tho hope Of the homo. the church and the
nation. tho future rulers of the destinies OF
our grand old country are the boys OF today;
tomorrow they will bo men. ! am not eNag-
gcratinC. am /? Our presidents. governors,
congressman and senators were once boys.
And the boys Of to-day will occupy ~ respon-
sible positions in the future. Therefore let us
work while we can: and when we have gone
and have been laid 90 our rest the little
naughty boys whom we have influenced
whether they be citizens. congressman or
senators) will be standing shoulder 10
shoulder. working side by side for the glorious
Kingdom of our Redeomer. Begrudge the
devil their souls. Prevent him from gathering
choisest material from those whom God has
given Won o. train for his Kingdom. No
wonder that you have begun 10 think Of
iunor work. for when m Association has be-
come 70 be more than a social circle, when
The secretary has looked beyond the pale Of
hs own affairs 20 the coming of our Re
ceomer. he must awake to the most advanta-
goous and profitable ways Of work.
WHEN ASD HOW TO ORGANIZE.
Under this heading ] will incidentally con-
slider two pOints-lts finances and the man
agoment OF the BOYS.
would advise no secretary 20 organize a
junior department separate and distinct from
the senior without twenty bows. five of whom
should be faithful Christian boys. loyal to
their secretary. and oven then il may be best
% work them with their seniOrs-a point
which each secretary must decide for himself.
"a the beginning be sure that your oh ect Is
right. Remember that you are laboring TO
make. not q big junior department. but true
Christian workers of the few boys you have
around You. Don't rush matters. don't jump
~ nN.TnM"RU Hf N.IIF NH.rL rrAnqnU uTLIn-
ally. bat be sure that 10 is moyingin the night
direction. 10 would 10 sheer fOOlishness 20
try 60 introduce every feature at once.
You would brighten the boys who are
not Christians. They would look upon
the department as o preaching estab-
lshmcnt and stay away. Let your plans I'M
fold as gently and as beautifully "a the bios
soming of a rosebud. Haste in any work
prevents t~hOroughness and often fails utterly
IN attaining Its object. Rather let them feel
than see the object of your work.
/ noticed an article in the November num-
Der OF the Youths Companion where the edi-
tor SAYS
The Companion wishes TO give one word
OF warning to It's Jealous readers. which prob
ably VIII be most strongly expressed IN the
hist Iry Of two events that are worth noticing.
Three young men. anxious TO help news
bows. generously hired two or three rooms.
furnished them with benches and "a desk. and
invited the boys 20 come % them IN the even
ing. The invitation WAS cordial and pressing,
and on the first evening tie benches were
nearly iull with curious lads gathered out of
the streets.
The young men addressed them in turn.
The boys were urged to wash their faces. ID
keep their clothes neat. 10 give up tie use Of
tobacco. 10 make a pledge never TO drlnk rum,
and 20 refuse 10 read flash papers or novels or
% enter the door OF Il variety theatre.
The advice was good and friendly, but 1t
was given without tact or discretion. The
bows we're presented with tracts. and a per-
s0nal appeal Of a more direct nature was
made % each. After this not even the gilt Of
apples and candy could fully win them back
20 good lumor.
'F'Condys good. ] don't like preaching
grumbled one.
ION the next evening hardly q dozen boys
returned, and on the third the benches were
empty.
THE young men who had begun this good
work So zeal0usly were discouraged and
angry. and declared that the boys were I'M
grateful and their condition hopeless.
"In another city % small band of young
men. some of whom had had long experience
boys talking about the expediency OF form
ing q club of their own and of providing
rooms to which they could 60 when the days
work was done.
The pro ect was well received. Each boy
who Joined the club paid twenty cents 4 year.
which, of course. was q trlhe compared with
the actual cost. but enough to give them the
feeling OF independence and proprietorshlp
The rooms were nicely fitted up. by de-
grees Christian work was introduced. And
now services are conducted IN the rooms
twice each week
merely mentioned this extract to show
that there are two ways of doing q thing and
to impress my point.
GOOD INFLUENCES.
You are working for al grades Of boys. but
by all means be careful of what are known as
toughs. experience has taught us.they are apt
TO ruin gOOu influences: I'D very few cases are
they themselves made better. In our own
Association their influence has been demora-
lZing. See that your plans are carried out
10 the letter. but DO SO quietly: otherwise you
are ant % make yourself dlstasteful to the
boys. You Will find that many things Will turn
mp to veX you. Yet. amid all such difficulties.
the calm Judgment of q man thoroughly IN
love with boys IS the only true criterion.
From the beginning never manifest the least
anger. If d boy occasions trouble deal with
hum gently. but firmly. la some cases you
may find il necessary 90 expel one or two.
Before doing this IL would be wise TO notify
the parents OF their sons behavior and OF
your intended action. lOu had better do this
than allow your work o. be ruined. And It
viii need only one such case % show the rest
that YOU mean business. Enlist as far as pos
sible every young church member. and see
that they are kept busy with some Christian
work. by doing tins Won viii help the
church and turn ont workers who in future
years Will bo valuable in all religious move
ments and q great help to the Association.
But % mistake is here 90 be avoided. Don't
give everything 20 d few Christian boys. see
that every one has q little 20 30. then they
Will feel that they have some personal interest
ia the work.
WHEN TO ORGANIZF.
The most suitable time to organize will now
conclude this paper. some prefer that this
should DO done Immediately after ONE big
religious service: aud realizing the re-
lgiOus excitement Will soon blow over, they
hope las I am told some churches used 10 do
that by following up this excitement with
their own personal efforts that those who
would otherwise soon fall away will be built
I'M strong Christian faith and made useful
workers. HIS suggestion may prove profit
able in some cases. but ] would not like u
take the responsibility of recommending 1t.
such matters must be decided Toy the secre-
tary. The only thing | feel justified
ln recommending IS. that YOU should
not undertake such work until you are
certain that You have enlisted the sympathy
and interest OF the boys IN your movement.
Aite- you are sure of this. then proceed as
you would ia any other organization. keep
M tho religious feature in the background
fora short time. rs suggested above, provided
YOU tnlLk u best Every iuuiDr dep4rfmert