The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
POWERFUL YOUNG CHRISTIANS
Their Silver Anniversary Convention A
Power For. Good.

fOWSi ,roi- ooSo.
The 25th annual convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Associations OF
Michigan has come and gone, and left an
impress on the delegates, the local asso
citation and the people of this city that
cannot help but result in much good
The inspiration gained here will certainly
show itself the coming year in renewed
interest in the bible classes and mems
meetings, in all associations which sent
delegates here This is bound to be 30
had no other speaker than Rev. r. A
Torrey, of Chicago, taken part in the con-
vention.
The convention was especially fortu-
nate in having as it's presiding officer, G.
d. Harrington, of Grand Rapids. Mr..
Harrington is business man, for seven
teen years cashier of the National City
Bank of that city, and by reason of his
many years experience among men was
well fitted to preside over the conven-
ton ia most acceptable manner. That
the convention was strong one in its in
fuence and work we need but mention
the names of the prominent speakers
Rev. R. A. Torrey, of the Moody Insti'
tute, Chicago; G. @. Kitchener, of New
York, international college secretary;
Thomas 8. Cole, Canadian Provincial
secretary; @. M. Copeland, of New York
Rev. A. r. Gay, of Concord; F. w. Ober,
Of Chicago, editor of Men d. s. Souther-
land, Division Supt. of the M. @. Detroit,
and all the prominent Y. M. G. A. work
ers of the state, who are we'll kno wn
here.
The music of the convention WIS an
Important and attractive feature. 1t was
in charge of Tracy McGregor, Detroit,
and Rev. j. v. Jenness, of by City;
The boys branch glee club az Detroit,
attended the convention Frid " and Sat
urday and delighted the convention with
each of its selections.
The delegates were full Of praise for the
excellent treatment they received at the
hands of their hosts and hostesses, all
leaving for their homes or schools Mon
day morning assuring the local associa-
ion members that their short sojourn in
Owosso had been a pleasant one.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The Thursday evening session was held
at the M. E. church. The convention
was opened by praise service conducted
by Rev. ]. v. Jenness, of Bay City.
President Stringer made short adj
dress, followed by the address of welcome
by DR.. B. s. Knapp, who welcomed the
delegates to the convention to the city in
behalf of Che local Association and the
city.
Chairman II. G. Van Tuyl responded.
s Appointment of committees on nomi-
nations Of officers for tho coming year,
1. G. Jenkins, Detroit. X. Fox, Adrian;
J. P. Knowles, Alma.
Committee on Credentials-C. S. Ems
minger, with power to choose the bal
ance of the committee.
Address, The Opportunities of the
10th Century Young Man," by Rev. JIM.
Patterson, Detroit, pastor Of Westmins'
ter Presbyterian church. Mr.. Patterson
is an excellent speaker, and is not a
stranger in Owosso. His lecture was of un-
usual interest, being delivered principally
to young people. The greatest work in
history, he said, had been accomplished
by young men. Christ did his best work
in early manhood. Thousands had sac
rifced their lives for political liberty and
freedom in religion. In the first years of
the 10th century man in general was but
the tool of his master. Today he is fac
tor in the government by the ipeople.
After summary of the achievements of
the century, Mr.. Patterson said he be-
lieved the world was growing better
Churches were wont to be revered be-
cause of their divine origin; now only 30
far as they are the means of the spiritual
uplifting given to manhood. The oppor-
tunities for the young men of the coming
century for helping along Christ's king
dom would be greater than ever before,
and young mans true success would de-
pend upon his energies towards the up
building of Christian character. Unless
the great mass of men accepted God in
their hearts there was but little hope for
the permanency of the institutions of our
country.
FRIDAY.
At o'clock the session opened in the
Baptist church lecture room, where a
half hour was devoted to singing and
prayer. 1t was very helpful meeting
for the delegates who attended. The at
tendance was sma as the delegates had
not yet all arrived. Rev. j. V. Jenness,
Of Bay City, had charge of the exercises,
and lent all his enthusiasm in the singing.
At $3.50 the meeting adjourned to the
church auditorium, where the election Of
officers was held, rs follows:
President &C. d. Harrington, Grand
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