The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29
THE WORK PROVED.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has now been in existence fifty
years, affording an opportunity for hav-
ing its work and worth fully known.
The testimony of few men, whose
opinions are of weight, are herewith
presented. 1t will be noticed the men
quoted are lawyers, legislators, business
men, railroad managers and clergymen.
Hon. Charles Andrews, Associate
Justice of the Court of Appeals of the
State of New York Il am in cordial
sympathy with the work of the Young
Mems Christian Association in this
country 1t deals with that force in
society which, to large extent, is to
direct its movements, and no one can
fail to realize that an Association that
has for its object the moral and intel
lectual Improvement of young men, and
whose methods attract their sympathies,
must exert most beneficial influence"
Hon. H. w. Ladd, Governor of Rhode
Island: ITO the Young Mems Christian
Association commerce is indebted for
hundreds, thousands and tens of thous-
ands of conscientious youths now serv
ing in its ranks. These will be reliable
and trusted men of the future, and they
will be the better for being members of
the Association. / have great faith in
this great organization, for l have
watched the results OF its moral and
social influence, and ! know them to be
beneficial"
Hon. John V. Farwell, Chicago: THE
most remarkable advance along the line
of aggressive Christian work in the
nineteenth century Ia: been the Young
Mems Christian Association. x X The
Association is the best answer to the
Lords prayer that we all might be ONE
in his work, that has ever yet appeared
among the many hued colors of sectar
ianism to reduce them to the white light
and heat of Christian work.
Geo Nj. Pullman, President Pullman
Palace Car Co; 1T would give me
pleasure to evidence my hearty appre-
plished by the railroad departments, in
the advantages of which | am glad to
know our employees are participating.
Frank Thompson, first vice president
Pennsylvania Railroad: Il have OBJ
served with great satisfaction the work
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Immediately connected with our
corporation. and ! cannot speak too
highly of the influence for good it has
had upon the men in our service. | am
heartily in accord with the objects and
aim of the Association.
w. +. Hallstead, general manager of
the Delaware. Lackawanna IL Western
Railroad: In my Judgment, no railroad
company can afford to be without the
good influence this work throws around
its men,"
The late Rev Chas. IL. Sturgeon, a
short time before his death, at an an
nual meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. of
London, said; THE value of your Asso-
citation to our great city cannot be rated
too high. Every Christian in London is
under bonds to uphold the Young Mems
Christian Association. 1t should be his
delight as we'll as his duty"
Rev Theodore l.. Cuyler, ID. D.: THE
Young Mems Christian Association is
the most widely spread and popular
organization on this continent, and
most efficient movement in Christian
effort"
Bishop John F. Hurst: Its work is
beyond all praise. All the churches are
blessed by its delightful ministrations.
READ THIS CAREFULLY.
From r. w. Nc Claughrey, warden
Illinois State Penitentiary, Joliet: GAS
long as our penitiary records show that
Fifteen per cent. of all prisoners received
are under the age of twenty years; that
sixty nine per cent. are thirty years and
under, and that ninety-one per cent.
have not passed the age of forty years,
just so long will the call be urgent for
the work the Y. NJ. c. A. is doing, and
just so long should the necessity for its
support, encouragement and enlarge
ment be deemed imperative by all who
regard with interest and concern the
future of the rising generation, or who
hope and pray for the security and
perpetuity of our free institutions"
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