The record-union., 1893-11-02
ANNUAL SUPPER.
Young. Mems Christian Association in
New Role.
something About the Association. Its
Many Sides, Its Needs and Its
Hopes in Sacramento

Inc Annual Supper and Rally of the
Young Mems Christian Association took
place last evening at the rooms of the AS
soclatlon on Sixth street. The tables
were set in the gymnasium. There were
hVe long well-supplied tables, but unfor-
tunately so many had prior engagem ents
that the seats of only four of the board s
were filled by members and guests. This
IS the more to be regretted, as it is the
nrst tlme the association has made such
an effort. 1t is the inauguration, indeed,
OF association banquets or suppers. The
ladies who are interested in the work Of
the association got up the meal, and it
was one that would, fol its excellence,
tempt the appetite and tastes of the fas-
tidious.
NEW FEATURE.
The purpose was, (and is to be contin-
ued) to introduce still more of social feat
res lnuo the many-sided work of this
most pralseworthy organization, which
Tor pure philanthropy and unselfshn ess
challenges any superior in all the realm
OF Christian work. 1t is commanding
from the people a great deal of deserved
attention, and ought to have the generous
fare OF young men at heart
But 1t was goodly sized company that
assembled last evening at six o'clock TO
enjoy the substantial dinner spread, and
which won for the ladies many compli-
ments, and at the suggestion Of one Of the
members, a YOciferOuS vote OF thanks.
I. ID. Dunn presided, and when the IN
ner man had been satisfied and content
sat triumphant upon every face, he intro
duced the Intellectual features OF the
evening, in the form of toasts and re-
sponses. The Chairman said that the gath
erlng was new departure In the work OF
the association and he hoped it would be
repeated and adhered to-a sentiment
that met with hearty Endorsement.
FoUR-sIDED WORK.
He then sketched rapidly, after apollo
gizing for not preparing written state
ment and speech, the work of the organ
iZation in Sacramento, and the needs of
the society. Few knew, he said, how
great and worldwide is the work of the
y. NJ. G. a. It had features similar to
those of many great benevolent contra
ternities, but many more that are pecu-
liar to itself and that originated with It,
It invites all young men to it, whether
Christians or not.
It has no limitations as to churchly
creeds; Its work is notably for young
men, to help them to round out their
lives, morally, socially and physically.
1t is many-sided work, a manly work.
With its reading-rooms and educational
effort, it addressed the intellect and salts
fed the needs Of young men for place to
come and read and rest. With its par
lors and with music it addressed itself TO
the social nature of young men, and
sought by pleasant meetings and enter
tainments TO draw them to wholesome
pleasure and cultivate polite behavior.
re. nv rcIf nm nT1H
physical training it endeaVOredI to con-
serve their bodily strength and develop
them as vigorous men. With ITS Chrls-
tian teaching and spiritual influence, 1t
sought to reach their hearts and lead their
souls Alright.
Upon these branches of work he en-
larged and dWelt with earnestneSS and
emphasis. He referred especially to the
influence Of the society in cultlvatlng
good companiOnship and the establishing
OF friendships of helpfulness and sterling
worth; Just such friendship as the young
man needs, and that exerts so powerful
an influence in the formation and dlrec-
tlSn OF character.
ToASTs.
He announced the first toasts to be
sour Contributors" S. &. Darlington
responded briefly, dwelling upon the
need to redouble efforts in these tight
times to hold up the association, which Is
so important factor in community life.
He had no new plans to suggest to secure
contributing members, but urged the
energetic following out OF the plan
adopted some two years ago, and that
had since been adhered TO, and especially
appeals to employers to influence their
young men to avail of the social, physical
and all other privileges of the association.
ACTIVE MEMBERS.
To Sthe toast, 'The Active Member
ship" II. W. Tracy responded in very
happy, witty and earnest address overflow
ing with good suggestions. He testified
to the benefits of the association to him, a
young man, and to his companions. he
wanted to enlarge the active membership
by getting the associate members to come
and examine into the good work being
accomplished, and then themselves be-
come active members. AS fast as these
subscribers took active tickets he q
have the association labor to refill the
subscribing ranks. He was conndent
that examination is all that is needed to
bring the subscribers into active MEM
bership.
If the financial situation of the society
were more frequently and fully laid be-
fore the membership 1t would enlist II
closer and quicken interest, and thus re-
suit in increased mum berS on the active
list. A membership always wants part
IN the BUSINESS C1 du OIRdulLdllOLls anu
does not want all the burdens to be
shouldered by a directory. Ii the city
only knew what work the association
does for others, there would be more IN
terest manifest generally in the labors
and privileges Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
He dwelt upon the desirability of get
ting associate members out to the Sun
day afternoon gospel meetings, and To
visit the training classes. he was sure II
they would come and see they would join
the active workers, realizing as they
would, what q difference there is between
active and associate membership.
THE ASSOCIATES.
To the toast, "The Associate Member
ship,'' j. NJ. Anderson responded. He
testified earnestly 10 the value of the
association TO him and other young men,
and TO the good 1t is doing in the commu-
nifty. He was an associate, but his visits
and study of the work had led him to re-
solve to become an active member.
PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT.
To the toast "The Physical Depart
ment," DIR. Look responded. He said
that physicians had their attention di-
rected mainly TO the physical side of hu-
manity. He had knowledge Of what he
spoke when he declared that the y. NJ.
c. A., with its physical culture features,
is doing a great good work for manhood.
The athletic clubs too much train men in
the direction of the development Of the
animal They very often so develop the
animal, the purely athletic vigor, that
when the training Is over the man breaks
down rapidly or all at once. In the train
ing of the Y. NJ. c. A. he noted a very
different method. There the condition of
the young man is studied, and the train
ing needed to correct defects, congenital
or acquired, is applied. If he is thin
chnsted and stooning. he is trained to the