Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-17
Y. NJ. G. A.
Second Days Session of the
College Conference.
Interesting Discussions at the
University.
A Number OF Practical Questions
Considered by the Delegates.
Features of the Morning Session Mr..
Motifs Talks-yarious Papers
Read-The Programme
for Today.

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M. G. A. conference of California
(Southern Division), began yesterday
morning at University Place, in the
Aristotelian hall.
At 8 O'Clock there were devotional
services led by Mr.. J. r. Mott, class of
'SS at Cornell university, now interna-
tional college secretary OF the Y. M.
@. A.
Mr.. Mott then took up the subject
How are we to get the most good out OF
this convention? Practicable ways were
suggested by different delegates, as
proved by their experience. Mr.. Mott
followed this discussion with talk on
the Religious Condition of the Colleges
of Southern California, and by simple
facts and figures, presented problems
for the consideration of the Y. M. @. A.
and gave practical, common sense sug-
gestions how to solve them. Mr.. Mott
is an excellent speaker, making dry
facts interesting by his presentation.
That "gush" usually present in speeches
by students is, in his talk, conspicuous
by it's absence. Every sentence he
utters is food for thought.
Barrows, of Pomona college, and Sib-
ley, of Chaffey college. were appointed
secretaries of the conference.
'.The new college association consti-
tution," as adopted at the national COL
lege conference, at Kansas City, last
year, was taken up by Harry Hillard,
state secretary of College Y.M.C.A.,
explaining the higher ground by it,
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ticns. 1t keeps no with the times, and
deals with the questions of today in the
light OF recent developments.
A. w. Rider, pastor OF the Memorial
Baptist church, made few remarks APP
propos of the situation. He helped
make the old constitution, and at first
was disappointed in the new one, but
with study had found its deeper mean
ing and now favored it.
The Committee System of the new
constitution was discussed by Mr.. Mott
and its advantages shown as follows:
First, dehniteness; second, comprehen-
siveness; third, continuity; fourth,
power: fifth, speed sixth, develops the
work; seventh, develops the workers.
5. M. Sayford of Boston, Mass, said
the Badges of Discipleship consisted
together with others) in self-renuncia-
tion. self-denial. fruit bearing and love,
one toward another.
Lunch was served at noon beneath
the arches OF the college halls by the
Ladies Aid society of University church.
After the repast toasts were proposed
and after dinner speeches made.
= Dean Randall of Chaffey college, On
tario, acted as toastmaster.
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responded to the toast, Electricity. He
claimed the storage battery system is
the coming system for electric railways.
Southern California could be irrigated
cheaply by electric power.
Professor Parker of Pasadena, in an
swer to the toast, Early Experiences in
the School Line in Southern California,
related "reminiscences of pioneer days in
this section of the state, and noticed
the growth of the public school, as we'll
as the college system.
Prof. Paul Arnold of the University of
Southern California responded to the
toast, Athletics. He claimed physical
development necessary to mental growth,
and advocated tennis as game for both
ladies and gentlemen.
Professor Phelps of Washburn college
advocated the study of the English
Bible in our universities.
Prof. John Dickinson took his hearers
on a Ramble in Science, by request,
which was, it is needless to state, inter-
esting and instructive.
The delegates took ramble around
the college grounds until 2:15.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting was begun by a song
service. Mr.. Mott treated the subject,
How to Reach New Students, IN his
usual mastery and practical manner.
The,new student entering college is es-
pecially susceptible to influences, good
or bad, and the associations should take
advantage of this and bring them into
the kingdom of Christ. Help them by
a kind word or generous act, and thus
gain influence over them. This is
known as the fall campaign and is one
Of the most important and critical
times in Students life.
Harry Hillard conducted the topic
Young Mems Meetings.
H. M. Porter of the class of '8l, uni
versity OF Wisconsin, discussed the oues-
ton How to Prepare for the Young
Mems Weekly Meetings.
How to Promote Attendance was dis
cussed by Professor Hall of the Baptist
college.
David Barrows OF Pomona college
spoke on points to Observe in Con-
Quoting meetings."
A. B. Embree of the university gave a
of 'don'ts" for leaders to avoid.
E..B. Hayes of the Occidental college
presented some wise plans as to "How
to Follow Up the Results of the Meet
lngs."
Mr.. Mott then spoke on the "Piyotal
OF the Association.
Mr.. S. M. Sayford of Boston, Mass.
led Conversation, answering manv
questions asked by the delegates. as to
the different ways of work.
Mr.. Mott spoke on "How to Interest
the Students in the Worlds Evangelical
ton" A missionary committee should
De appointed and make "plan OF cam
Daign" to interest the students in the
cause. Read books, BIZ
sing songs on missionary sub
ects and study chart of the worlds
MISSIONS, the latter silent but eloquent
esson. Missionary books are far su-
]erior to novels.
The afternoon session closed with ben
.diction by President Baldwin.
THE EVENING MEETING.
Professor Taylor in the evening read
he scriptures, and prayer was offered by
Professor Parkhill OF Occidental col
ege.