The Washington times., 1894-10-24
ng to the men the words of philippians

ing to the men the words OF Philippians /.
verses to 6.
Rev. J. Russell Yerbrycke. pastor of Gurley
Memorial Church, read the Scriptural lesson
and DIR. Alexander Kent offered prayer. After
the audience sang "At the Cross DIR. Ennis
introduced Rev. Joseph T. Kelly of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, who delivered
the first address.
THE WORK OF YOUNG MEN.
"The church of the nineteenth century
cannot lay too much stress on the work Of
young men," said DIR. Kelly. 'The saving
OF young men is the grandest work of Chris
tlanity.
when young men hear the older people
express SO much concern for them there arises
in them feeling ofperil and self-importance
With that there is a kindred feeling of the
Importance OF the work for young men,"
This is work not only for the salvation of
the souls but of the life of the youth The
lien should have deep recognition of the
dangers which they will encounter in life,
and endeayor as far as possible, by the help
OF God, to escape the evils by which they are
surrounded. DR.. Kelly closed by speaking OF
the hopefulness of the work, and said that
young men arc easier reached by young men
than any other persons
Miss Annie S. Harkness and Mr.. r. g. SUIT
Cross OF Christ Glory" and then several re-
ports OF chapter work were received. Dir.
Martin, OF Chapter 80 of the First Reformed
Presbyterian Church of Baltimore, said that
chapter was organized four years with about
twenty members and now has thirty-hve on
the roll.
The members are always fresh with Broth
erhood work. and are paying for the educa-
ton OF several young men for the ministry
Percy Chapter, No. "a, of the Sixth Presby-
tcrian Church, this city. was organized on
May "a, 1894, with six members, but now has
twelve active members, each OF whom is do
ing good work.
Encouraging reports were also received
from Chapters 50, of the Eastern Presbyterian
Church; No. l3, of the Western Church, and
the United States Army Chapter.
OPPORTUNITIES OF YOUNG MANHOOD.
Or. Ennis then introduced Rev. S. NJ. New
map, of the First Congregational Church. vino
spoke on the object of the Brotherhood and
the opportunities OF young manhood. "The
Brotherhood does not attempt to plant more
meetings. said DIR. Newman. ''or to put more
committees to work The essential thing in
the Brotherhood pledge is that clause in
which the member promises to bring at least
one young man within the hearing of the
Gospel each week. This stands back of all
Drayer-meetings and church services. We
need to get a view of the waste material in
our lives. This part of the pledge goes di-
rectly into the heart of each young man and
shows how the wasted opportunity may be
utilized"
DR.. Newman urged the young men to carry
the Brotherhood idea into their business.
spoke in commencing terms of the consulta-
ton meetings, and closed by saying the young
men should not lose heart or become discour-
aged in their work. but to 20 on until the
Brotherhood idea is disseminated among all
the churches of the land.
A collection was taken for the benefit OF
local Brotherhood work, and then the men
joined hands and formed a single circle
around the center pews. singing ''Blest be tho
tie that binds - The doxoiogy was sung and
the meeting closed with the benediction by
Dr. Newman.