The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-22
Great Anniversary Celebration Of the
Y, N, c. A.
MASS-MEETlNGAT THEACAOEMY
More Than Finccn Hundred Persons
Prcscnt-Scrviccs In Large Num-
bcrof the City Churches sunday
Night-RcpOrts Presented.

occasion being the celebration OF the
forty-fourth anniversary Of the Vganizd-
ton cf the 0ung Men s. Christian Assoc
citation In this city.
There was largely mass
meeting OF men az the Academy OF Music
Sunday afternoon. when addresses were
delivered by Governor j. hoge lyier' OF
Virginia. Governor George W Atkinson
Of West virginia: Hon. Joshua LcVeIlns'
of Baltimore. and MT Walter {. pous-
las. general secretary OF the I. NJ =. a.
OF Philadelphia. ,,.-,oo,
The mass-msctng Sunday afternoon
was presided over oy Governor j.. HOE
TYLER and on the stage were staleu Hu,ee
"a number of tho ministers or th' ,'.s'
n,arly every denomination being repre-
among those on the platform were Mr..
Robert s. Bosher, AR. John = bIahcn'
Hon. j. Taylor EAyson DIT. ., n
Branch. Hon b. r. Munford. MT W, o.
NVhfchurst. Mr.. H. j.. Eichelberger ny
" n Nudvetfo Mr. II. o. Williams. Mr.
g. b. sydnor Jr. Professor Frank ).
thomson. and Mr.. K. NJ. smith pfesi-
dent of the Richmond Association.
The large attendance of ministers upon
this occaslOn was most noteworthy ana
demonstrates the deep Interest that Us
taken ln this most worthy work Among
them we're Rev d. J. Wilhngham, ID. D.,
Rev j. william Jones. D. D.. Rev. Dr..
W. Y. Tudor Rev. Or A. Z. Dickinson.
Rev j. Calvin stewart. Rev. Or j. 2.
pm. Rev Dr. T.. l.. pcn. Rev. DR. r. II.
PITT Rev. DR. Thomas ~. Potts. Rt. Rev.
T. T. Penlck. Rev r. a. Goodwin. Rev.
J j Moorehead; Rev. l.. l.. smith, Of
tht Lutheran synod; Rev. S. G. Hatcher;
Rev IT. y. ivey ID. D., Of the North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate. and other pas
tors.
FINE MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
The musical numbers were announced
hy Mr. $. *. Mckee. Secretary Of the
Richmond Association. and The finely rem
dered programme was under the charge
OF Prof Frank s. Thompson.
ST. Marks church mixed choir render
ed several selections in a delightful man
ner.
The meeting was opened by the singing
of the hymn "All Hail the Power of
Jesus Name" the whole congregation
Joining 100, after which Rev Or. r.. j.
Wuingham. OF ths Baptist Foreign Mis-
sion Board offered a fervent prayer, IN
which he bcsoucht The Most High 20
avert the threatened dangers Of war.
After the singing ~ the hymn beginning
What A Fri nd We Have in Jesus.
Secretary Mckee presented Governor
Tyler % the congregation. The EXecu-
tive was received with applause.
Gov. Tyler said that be was glad that
occasion. since IT'S delivery would take
up the time of others who were TO follow
him. but De was rcjoiced that he could
be present and thus attest the great IN
tcrcst he felt in and sympathy Tor me
Young Mems Christian Association, ana
had time suncod Dee would have seized
the opportunity 90 give fun expression
10 his views on the subject
'The YOUNG Mems Christian Associa-
tion" he said. "is doing a grand work
"a grander work than any other orean.za-
ton save the Church OF the Blessed kc-
docmor and its influence rs being ielt
not only In this city or this country but
throughout the world. You have now
planted your banners on every shore. and
have organized in every cline. In this
historic city you are pointing Out TO the
Church of God the work that You nave
done and calling upon ~ for help. You
are 70 seems 90 me. opening hre an ALONG
the line in this city, so celebrated ioF us
good works.
Tonight the pulpits Of fifteen churches
will be thrown open TO you ana from
them viii be proclaimed the work that
won arc doing Many other cities follow
tine example OF Wchmonds churches.
"ro aid YOU in the great work the
Youngest State given by this ola Mo'hei
~ states sends her chief Magistrate. II
is with the greatest pleasure that / well
come 10 this city. and introduce 90 YOU
Governor George w. Atkinson OF Nes'
Virginia"
COY. ATKINsON'S SPEECH.
As the TAN form of Gov. Atkinson rose
and approached the edge Of the stage
there was loud and continued applause
lie began by congratulating virginia on
possessing e Governor always among the
foremost in good works ana also iellci-
tatcd the y NJ. G.. a. of the city upon
having secured the services Of Mr.. 5 Il.
Mckee. who is. he said "a Wheeling man
and was sent 90 Richmond as a sample OIL
the mon raised out there
There is but one thing. I regret sald
Governor Atkinson, and that Is tAdl
With this splendid audience here no ar.
rsnrenents have been made TO take up a
collection. such thing would never
have happened in Wheeling
The speaker then took up his subject
which was "The Social Features OF the
Young Mems Christian Association. Tie
handled 10 in an able and Interesting
manner making point after point inter
rouree between members. he SAID, result
cd In intellectual development. lhsS
learned 90 think on their feet, 10 tax on
thelr fee. 20 read the Word OF God win
understanding. and 20 pray
"It gives the members an opportunity
20 rub AGAINST ore another said ihe
.reaker. Men DO not grow up on par OF
rarucfs any more IMAM NNth eiNN p"'
~ hot.beds. Trees are made to take
de.per root and 10 stand all the nrmei
when the storms beat against them.
.rrhis social intercourse inspires men tc
work IN order that they may be tacfo'
in the times IN which they live. Wors
wins No man can accomplish anything
sTLFIsHNEss REMOVED.
"rurther b. takes all the selhshness
ont Of mans heart. Just get self out
ana COD IN and the churches will accom-
rneb their great mission
THE Governor concluded with an eio'
ouent and Inspiring peroration In VIII ~
So hid tie ASSOCIATION 20 on with It's good
work saving young men mat no othsl
orrgni1ation could reach. and God would
surely bless 10 richly.
Gov. TYLER then presented Hon Joshua
r,evering, Of Baltimore.
~ take pleasure" he said. In intro
sucing 20 YOU man Of national reputa
tfon lie was hald IN such high esteem
hv his party that he was nut forward
rs as candidate for the Presidency :
1cos have FOR a long time been drink
inc IN the good things which he has beer
sending out and e ~ with pleasure tina
found myself In a position TO drain
deeper draucht."
Mr. lowering expressed the great plea
sure which he felt IN speak'ng from me
same platform with two Christian ren
flaren. each holding the highest ofhc'
IN the gft OF their respective states.
ct is rare" he said that such MI
viieee as accorded 90 loVnan. s Nc
,he,o are a., foW ike theea I'M high posi-