Smyrna times., 1893-05-03
Formal Opening of the Y.M. CA.

The formal opening of the Young
Mems Christian Association at their
rooms in the johnson Building on
Saturday evening, was quite a success
tnl event. There was more in it than the
single organization the young men
who looked forward to its establish
ment with the feelings akin to that OF
setting up home, have in their indi-
vidual organizations 1.-The power and
potency" of useful lives, when set go
ing and kept going in the right direc-
tion.
When the committees appointed to
get the rooms ready and furnish them
promised to have their work done bv
the appointed time, (for they had to be
painted aud papered to make the whole
outfit new and complete) some thought
it assuming big task, but their word
was well kept, if they didn't have but
few hours to spare.
Mr.. Carter put on paper that looked
as neat as young ladies Easter outfit,
the floors were nicely covered with
cocoa mating and besides chairs
enough to encircle the room, (includ-
ing a rocking chair given by Mrs. Ray
mOndl there was a large extension
table for the rear or reading room and
a centre-table for the reception room.
These are separated by curtain door
way. In addition, the purchasing
committee, Messrs. Anthony and Dunn
had secured an Estey organ, always
desirable but had not been anticipated
in this case.
Saturday evening is busy evening
for most every body in one way or
another, but when 8 o'clock came it
found all the seats occupied. Rev. G..
w. Dame, the President, announced
that the time had come for the OPEN
ing, announcing as the first hymn, the
one beginning with, ,-"Blest be the tie
that binds our hearts in Christian
lOve"-Which was continued with the
following program, occupying about
three quarters of an hour:
SINGING.
Adam SteNgle
scripture Selection................ b. Taylor
SINGING
ONE hour for the promotion of Sociability
The occasion was graced by the pres
ence of some young ladies to take part
in the formal Opening.-Miss Marion
Stevens, who presided at the organ.
Misses Alice Spruanee, Maia Farrell.
Mabel Thompson, Maggie FAIRIES, Flor
ence Hall, Katie Beckett, Edith Beck
and Mrs. Maria Fowler.
The address of Mr.. Dame was verv
appropriate, occupying about ten min.
utes, setting forth what was cOntem-
plated in etfecting such an organiza.
ton and what it may be to them-a
place where they can feel at home to
spend social evening or improve
their minds by perusing the valuable
literature that will be on the table for
their use
The ladies withdrew at the conclus.
ion of the formal exercises. the gentle.
men remaining for time to chat with
the young men and glance over the
magazines and periodicals that had
been donated by parties who wished
the Association well. During the
time Rev Mr.. Dame, l.. M. Price. and
w. 0. and ]. Ed. Hoffecker, as a QUAR-
tette, sang several very pretty selec.
tiOns. Religious services will be held
in the rooms every Monday evening.
AT a regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters Friday evening it was deci-
ded to donate the sum of $40 and a
to the siIUer cross for one
year to the Y. NJ. G. A.
At meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors OF the Y. NJ. c. A. Monday even
ing the lst inst. the following resolu-
tlons were unanimously adopted.
ResOlUed, lst, That the thanks of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
smyrna, are hereby rendered to the
officers and members of Morning Star
Lodge |. o. 0. F. for the use of their
rooms in their Hall.
End, And to the members of the
Kings Daughters for their contribu-
ion of money, and donation of periodi-
Gals.
'rd, And to the general public for lib.
'ral contributions and generous dona-
ions
J. A. HOFFECKER, Sec. pro TEN