The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
A SUCCESS.
Brilliant Reception at
Y. M. G.. A.
MANY ATTRACTIONS
Basket Ball Game Won
by Stars.

The exception to the rule that post
poned events are rarely a success, was
proved in the case of the reception
given by the committee of the Young
Mems Christian Association to the
young men of the city last evening at
the association building The number
Of those who accepted the invitation far
exceeded the estimate of the chairman
of the committee, w. K. Stanley, the
building being filled to overlooking dur
ing the hours of the reception.
tuesday, the 14th, was the original
date set for the reception, but owing
to the severe storm and almost com
plete blocking of the streets, it was
thought best at that time to postpone
the event. and the reception as original
~ Planned was held last evening. 1t
was decided success in every respect,
ana reflects much credit upon the com :
mlttee on entertainment
Inc entire building was thrown open
Tor the occasion, gymnasium, parlors.
fea~lng rooms and assembly han. and
Tor three hours crowds thronged to and
tro, enjoying the v>-.led attractions
Whlch mad been provided for their en-
loyment. Everything was Of the most
Informal nature Guests were re-
ceived by the members of the reception
committee of thirty in the main hall.
the class rooms on the second floor be-
ing utilized as coat rooms for ladies and
/ gentlemen.
The evenings program began with
basket ball game in the gymnasium
between the Stars and the Knick-
erpockers, ana this feature proved the
greatest attraction OF the evening Ful
ly thousand thronged the running
track and filled the space outside the
moor OF the gymnasium, and watched
with intense interest one of the best
games that have yet been played In the
series. 1t was a game for blood and
represented the best athletic prowess
IN the gymnasium. The teams were
captained as usual by Goodwin and
Havener, and were made up as fol-
lows: StarS-GoodWn, centre: Reed.
right forward; Stevens, left forward !;
Qverend, back; Smith, goal. Knicker-
bockers-L. Havener, goal; Tracy,
back; Scott, forward; Thompson, for
ward; Malm Havener captain and
centre. The first half played at 8.45
resulted in victory for the Stars by
a score of to J. Previous to the
game, Physical Director Wilder pro-
NANSN q treat III the lOTlIl OF IedJS ut
tumbling and light gymnastic work
upon the floor, which was greatly ap-
preciated
After the first half of the game the
audience repaired to Association Hall,
where literary and musical program
had been arranged. John II. Howell
sang The two grenadiers" by Schu-
man, and my little woman" by Os-
good; Ernest E. Rich gave several
Dutch readings that pleased the au-
dience, and through the kindness of
the Guy Furniture Company a graph
ophone concert was given, in charge of
A. H. Terrier and George Humphrey.
At the CONCLUSION Of the entertain
ment, President Alfred S. Roe stepped
upon the platform, and N a pointed
speech, outlined the object and aims
of the association, extended a hearty
welcome to the audience, carefully de-
scribed the facilities provided by the
association for the upbuilding of the
body, mind and soul, and urged those
present and all the citizens of WorceS-
ter to be with and form part of the
Y. M. C. A.
During the entertainment in Associa-
ton hall, the ladies' of the Woman's
auxiliary provided lemonade and lunch,
a large table being arranged at one side
of the room. Mrs. George A. Bigelow
presided, and she was assisted in serv-
ing by Charles A. Allen, Mrs. L. F.
Gordon, Mrs. j. M. Woods, Mrs e. G..
Simpson. Mrs. w. K. Stanley, Mrs.