Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Y. M. G. A. BANQUET.
The v VI 4. A. and Other Citizens
Gather 4" Honor Our Public
Educators.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Members of the Y. NJ. G.. \. and
guests, to the number of lo0 gathered
in Association hall last night to do hon
or To the school teachers of our city.
Teachers To the number of II were pres
ent. and also goOdly number of ex-
teachers. The hall was decorated with
a profusion of flags, and the stand was
covered with plants and flowers.
large palm graced the presidents table.
Gathered around it at the base of the
platform and on tables at the front and
sides, other plants of green and flowers
OF white and deep carnations nodded
and smiled at each other under the
electric lights. President Redd called
the guests to order at O'Clock, and
stated that this was the teachers night,
that the Y. NJ {. A. was in concert
with the school, the forum, the pulpit,
the press, and all agencies that
wrought for the proper expansion
of spirit. mind and body; that it
recognized in the teacher one of the
mightlest educatiye forces, and that
here tonight both could halt for an
hour and exchange salut ations and get
in closer social touch. The first half of
the evening was of social character
with music and recitatiOns by a num-
Der OF the teachers all of which was
much appreciated President Redd
seemed to be an experienced host, and
everyone was made to feel welcome.
After refreshments, whice were of the
best and well supplied, the audience
was called To order and the President
presented circular lette r sent out
from Chicago. addressed to all organi-
zations, asking that an expression be
taken and forwarded to the proper com
mittee, upon the following questions:
|. DO we wish the governments of the
United States and Great Britain, by for
NAL treaty. To- establish arbitration as
the method of concluding all ditferan-
ces which may fail of settlement by
diplomacy between the two powers?
,. What is our opinion of war as a
made Of deciding controversies be
tween the United states and Great
Britain?
Expressions were given 10y Messrs.
{. IL. Reeve, II. G.. Thayer, Prof. Chase
and others. The talks were full of fine
points, and the subject proved most
profitable one with which To occupy a
part OF the evening. During further
discussions a motion was carried that a
committee, to consist of Messrs. c. Ii.
Reeve. j. W. Parks, ID. Mcdonald and
Jacob Martin, he appointed to formu-
late resolutions as expressive of the
sense of the meeting. The gentlemen
reported the following resolution:
The Young Mems Christian association OF
Plymouth. Ind. . assembled In public meeting
with the teachers oi the public schools and i
large number of citizens after careful delibera
tion. unanimously
Resolved. That it is the sense of this assembl,
that we do wish the governments of the United
States and Great Britain. by formal treaty. t,
establish arbitration Il method of concluding
all differences Oi national character whlcl
may fail OF settlement by diplomacy between
! the two countries.
The resolution was adopted by al
unanimous vote, and after several
humorous speeches the meeting closec
with "Auld Lang Syne."