Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED BY THE Y. M. c. A.

LARGE Audience Listens to the EHer-
c,s.s nj the congregational Church,
u.soor,s for the Yesr---Address by
REV. A. J. Hough.
The tenth anniversary of the Young
Mems Christian association of BrattleDoro
was observed on Sunday evening at the
CONGREGATIONAL church, where large num-
her gathered to listen to the interesting
exercises. An Introductory service Of re-
snonsive reading, led by Rev. G. o. Day,
singing by the choir, prayer by Rev r. D.
parry. and reading of the Scripture by Rev.
I n Holden of Amherst, Mass, preceded
the reports.
President Estey, as is his custom, made
no detailed report, referring the audience
TO the statistics printed on the programs
and to the secretary's report for the facts
in regard to the years work He Drlery
expressed his belief in the permanency OF
the association, it having made itself ne
cessity TO the town, and in behalf OF the
organization thanked the public for the
aid and encouragement which had been
given it and bespoke for the broader work
of the future the same interest and readl-
ness to lend hand.
The report of General Secretary Sim
monds. which followed, was very complete
and interesting, outlining the work at
tempted in the varied phases which asso-
citation work has come to assume in It's en-
deavor to look after and care for the three
fold life of young metaphysical, mental
and moral. A partial report of this work
was given in The Phoenix in the report OF
the annual meeting two weeks ago. Among
pleasant events recalled by Mr.. Simmonds
report was the address of Rev. F. Il. Meyer
OF London last summer, the Star course OF
five entertainments during the winter, the
Young peoples course Ia success for the
children, however the older ones may have
considered it), and the Peary lecture,
which brought the balance in the enter
tainment fund further on the right side
than was ever known before. Five Swed-
ish newspapers have been added to the files
in the rooms this year, and an exceptional
" successful gymnasium season has been
passed The increased attendance at the
meetings of the year, and the attendance
at receptions and socials has proven that
there is a live interest in the work of the
association. Lack of room is great OBJ
stacle in the way of new work which is be-
ing demanded.
The carefully prepared report of the
auxiliary work was presented by Miss Min
ME Tyler, the secretary, showing year of
good work done. Nine regular meetings,
with special devotional exercises arranged
for each, and two board meetings were re-
ported. The present membership of $50
shows a net gain of five during the year.
The usual social work in connection with
the various receptions given were spoken
of, also the retitting of the rooms at an eX-
pense of 500, of which the greater part
was taken from the treasury, the balance
being raised by subscription. Plans for
future work were alluded to, among them
the plan for the study of Bible lands in
with the regular monthly meet
ings.
After another selection by the choir,
Gen. Estey presented, in very happy way,
Rev. A. j. Hough, the speaker for the
evening. Mr.. Hough's topic was, "The
age, and the qualities it demands of young
life for success The watchword of the
age, the speaker said, is now" and hurry
and activity characterize the times, the
spirit of ii having spread from market
place TO Westinghouse. On the qualities
which should be cultivated by the young
for a successful life Mr.. Hough spoke
strongly and well. Among the most es-
sential he placed these: First there must
be, of course, the pure mind, the clean con-
science, and the sound mind in the sound
body; then the age calls for concentration
Of energy; specialists, not a man who can
DO five things fairly well, but who excels in
one; ii demands clear head; there must
be purpose, one that shall control all eff
forts; the times call for courage, moral
courage, there is no room anywhere for
coward; faith is needed, not only faith in
1ne's self, but in ones brother man, recog-
lizing under any ruin the redeemability of |
he soul; the age needs industry, and per-
severance, which leads to finished work.
han which nothing is more beautiful. Up |
IN this as an outline the speaker built up,
With earnest statement and apt illustration, |
IN address of much force and helpfulness. |
n which those who listened might find |
profitable food for thought and practice. |
Ar. E. II. Miller sang a solo in his most
acceptable manner, and after congregations
j singing the benediction was pronounced
" Rev. Mr.. Hough