The record-union., 1896-11-28
7. M. c. A. NOTES.
The Thanksgiving Banquet Was a
Pleasant Affair.

Thanksgiving evening was celebrated
in a becoming manner at the rooms OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Under the auspices of the Woman's
Auxiliary and the Forward Movement
Committee Of the Y. M. c. A. an ap-
petizing luncheon was prepared for the
members and their friends The menu
consisted of pumpkin pie, doughnuts
and coffee, toasts, music and god
cheer.
The eatables were devoured with evi-
dent relish by the young men gathered
about the banquet board, the Woman's
Auxiliary doing service as walters in
a manner that demonstrated that it's
members are useful as well as orna-
mental.
When the young men were full (of
edlbles and gratitude) Rev. T. H. B.
Anderson, as POSTMASTER, inaugurated
feast Of reason and flow of SOUL
Rev. A c. Herrick responded to the
| toast, Sacramento, the Suburb of Oak
Park" He spoke of the progress Oak
Park is making from a material as well
as spiritual standpoint, eulogized the
ladies of that budding metropolis, and
| took pride In it's new circulating IL
brary.
THE Spur, or the Rein" was re-
sponded to by P. S. Driver, who en-
phasized the great value of vim in a.
complishing results, and spoke Of the
need of promptness in association work.
Application along right lines is import
ant, said the speaker, but it must be
we'll directed. Enthusiasm should tie
constant, not spasmodic.
Judge Joseph w. Hughes was intro
duced as one who could tell the young
men about the push. The Judge
elect disclaimed all intent to me funny,
and gave the boys some excellent ad-
vice as to how to "get there" He
advised his auditors to rely largely on
their own judgment in directing their
course in life The association had his
best wishes, and at all times he would
be glad to assist in furthering its inter-
ests.
"Dr A. B. Banks said the toast
master, will soon be a Methodist. He
even now consents to be seen with one
on the street.
Dr. Banks spoke on Endurance
Everywhere we touch historic ground
we see what has been done by persever-
| ance in overcoming obstacles, The rise
| Of the American nation is a fitting ex-
ample, and the career of Harvard Col
! lege another. These young men,
| through the application of the same
| thing, are to erect a new Y. NJ. {. ~.
building.
| Professor Edward Howe gave a prac-
tical talk on "A Present Opportunity"
He sketched briefly what some men
had done whom he had known in builc-
| ing themselves up Intellectually by i'm
proving opportunities for study. An
old farmer in the East, who knew moth
ing of arithmetic, became an authority
on mathematics. A Sacramento cob
bier had risen to be a. respectable law
yer. The association has most ex-
cellent corps of instructors, and young
men cannot afford to slight it's ad-
| vantages.
General Secretary Grove F. Ekins re-
sponded to the sentiment, THANK You
A Little More If You Please" The
Secretary said he had no kick COM
| ing because Of this reception. He felt
duly grateful to kind friends, espe-
| cially the ladies. The words THANK
YOU" ought to be used a great deal
more. Some people are like sponge
they never say thank you unless
they are squeezed. CThis joke was
greatly appreciated by the ladies.)
More of such socials are wanted, sald
the speaker More young men should
| be led to join the association. Ihey
| will get their moneys worth.
Rev. M. D. Buck closed the exercises
with a benediction.