The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-15
Meetings and Conferences
Fill9Up Evening and
Morning Hours.
Mr.. BEACH'S HUMOROUS SPEECH
Duplicate Howard Dodds Guides
for the Delegates-Th Col
lege Representatives.

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IeW We're called away by business or
otner affairs, but they returned for the
session last night and the exercises this
morning. Some little difficulty was ex-
iperlenced in assigning the delegates ta
the homes of those sympa thizers wi.f
the association work, who signifed their
willingness to entertain them. This was
successfully overcome, however for the
present The expected arrival of more
delegates daily renders the difficulty in
securing such quarters always present.
1t is hoped that more places will be
offered and that those who would like
to assist the association but cannot in
this respect, will render such financial
aid as they are able to-
One of the delegates had an odd ex-
perience. He was Howard Dodd of
Mon clair. He made application for and
received his assignment upon presenta-
tion of his card of credential He was
to be accommodated at the residence of
Mr. w. H. Beach, at No. 56 West Side
avenue. When he arrived at that domi-
cile he was informed that Howard sDodd
had been already accommodated rahe
recently arrived Dromio was astounded
He bethought himself to ask from what
part of the State Howard, the early bird,
came. His home was in Orange and the
Montclair young man understood that
there were two Howard Dodd's who were
delegated from two Y. M. C. AS to the
Jersey City convention. So with a vast
amount of patience and philosophy he
took the long trip back to the Associa-
ton building on Wayne street When
he arrived there it was discovered that
he had not been enrolled through some
oversight on the part of the enrolment
clerks. The error was rectified and How
ard Dodd of Montclair located in resi-
dence on Sipp avenue.
The boys who fill the corridor of the
Association building and act as guides
for the up-country delegates form dis
tinct part of the convention. { Two or
three surround each new arrival and
clamor for opportunity to act as baggage
carrier or guide to him. Around meal
times they adopt all manner of devices
to secure a free feed. One of them
marched in to Secretary Pawley and ask
ed if he could give invitations to a
couple of delegates outside. Certainly,
was the reply, bring them right in.''
The youngster withdrew and returned
SsAlti LII CC y QulllS fsOl AdSSDIlG4 SIZES
thought you-~ said they were members.
said Mr.. Pawley. Come, boys, run
away now An hour later I saw them
regaling themselves at the Peoples Pal
ace with fair maids waiting upon them.
A local delegate questioned one of these
youths to test his efficiency as pilot Of
strange vessels AT about ten P NJ he
approached one who stood near the en-
trance with friend. 81 want to go to
West Eighth street. Bayonne. Do you
know where that is?"
well. can find out in a minute,'' was
the reply.
You're nice guide. you are, aren't
you? Now, would you journey to Bay
onne and back at this hour of the night
if I asked you tor"
'.Oh, yes sir. Some one would have to
take you and I don't mind"
well, take me over to Clinton and
Willow streets, Hoboken''
Are you're only foolin'," put in the
other. The delegate then broke the anti
cigarette law by offering this youngster,
wise beyond his years, one OF the
dignity and this remark
Say had a college bloke ter steer
up Up, on ! d der Fill today; and say. every
off n git pack er cigarettes
The college delegation are readily re-
cognizable from the length of their hair
Though the majority Of the other dele
gates are up to the prevalent style in
long hair the collegians seem far be-
yond it. Their hats have the appearance
OF sitting SO lightly on their heads that
looking. They follow an the addresses
very closely and seem tostake most in
of some of the other delegates because
of their tatistical dryness,
: The afternoon session yesterday was
@a g Sgpsned fae ssssy WITH yM6
p. M the meeting was called to order
Rev. E. Morris Ferguson of Trenton
spoke on The m Relation Of Our Associa-
need of young. men in church work,
ne said, land 1t is the young men we
have the greatest difficulty in securing.
pend on the young women, but the young
men are not to be had. And though
there is great deal of work for which
the young women, stiil It devolVes on the the
young women to do it," He coupled the
work of the Z. NJ c. A. with that Of
the Christian Endeavor and that of the
lieved the Z. M. G. A. in its field ans
wered every purpose.
From 80 until $50 simultaneous sec
was on Mems meeting and personal
york. and was conducted by Mr.. f, A.
Cozzens. OF Newark, who spoke on 10th
sqbjsets q . sets The second was in relation to
the L. & w. r. r.. presided Mr. r.
T. Howell. of Weehawken. spoke on s.Some
social problems in railroad work" Mr. j.
L. 3. Sunderlin, of Hoboken, addressed the
conference on Educational work among,
railroad men, Mr.. j. r. George, of Dover,
had the Weak and strong points in,
ch5bstian nbs abirg WORK r. fSg railroad men
Physical work, and was presided over.
by Mr.. Leonard M. Smith, Of Newark.
M; Mr; ". g. Keil. Of Paterson. considered
and the results obtained. Mr. b. A.
McPhie, of Plainfield, advanced some
IDEAS on Gymnasium mems Bible: how
Viller. of Camden. bad as subject of his
the query, What advantage has
the physical director for Christian Work ?,'
The fourth and last. of the conferences
ed by Sumner r. Dudley.
At the conclusion of the conferences at
aye f[ O'clock % the participants scattered to
city. Several accepted the invitatjon vital It Of Of
Eev. J. Lester Wells to visit the Peoples
Palace. Here. they were received and
with addresses by Rev. ID. q.
II. Morgan. of the Park Reformed Church,
and Mr. w FL. Beach. Director Of the
Board of Education. Mr.. George II.
Lincks. representing the East Jersey Ep-
]. Lester Wells opened the meeting with
prayer. The reception and the serving
Of collation. to those present was really
vouns sas woT1 iadssa & f9on ommls5se mage qp of
City Churches The COLLATION. consisted Of
eof1ee ana sandWtehe4 The names Of the