The times., 1899-11-11

Men-Progress of the Organisation.
The forty-seyenth anniversary of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
Washington was celebrated last night at
the Calvary Baptist Sunday school house.
A large attendance Of members and people
interested in the Iabors of the organization
was present President B. L. Whitman,
D. d.. of Columbian University, presided,
An excellent programme of instrumental
and vocal music was rendered by the as
soeiation's orchestra, assisted by J. D.
McFalI
Seated on the platform were the follow
ing ministers and officers, who delivered
brief addresses relating to the spiritual,
mental, and physical requirements of the
association: Rev, Alexander Mackay- Smith,
D. D., rector of St Johns P E. Church;
Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, D. D., pastor
Church of the Covenant; Rev Lucien
Clark D. D., pastor Foundry NJ. E. Church;
Rev. j. G. Butler D. D., pastor Luther
Place Memorial Church; Rev. F. D. Powers,
pastor Vermont Avenue Christian Church;
s. w. Woodward, President; J. B. Sleman,
General Secretary; H. B. F. Mcfarland,
Chairman of the religious work commit
tee; H. o. Hine, Educational Director;
NJ. B. Rideout, Physical Director of the
Association.
The exercises were commenced promptly
at o'clock with a speech by the Rev. DR..
Mackay Smith. He complimented the as
soeiaton for its long period of existence
and noble object. There is a large amount
of what l may term silent Christianity in
this city" he said, which is only wait
ing for your efforts to transform such wor-
ship into the greatest enthusiasm The
Young Mems Christian Association is unit
ed in this grand purpose of redemption and
elevation, which is the principal cause Of
its unprecedented success. The example
/ Of the members has a beneficial effect, often
persuaCing youths TO discOntinCs their i'm
moral habits
Christianity is like the mama in the
( wildeTness-if not eaten today it spOils TO-
morrow. Religion cannot remain unsup-
ported, when We imagine the Christian faith
( is safe its condition is the most dangerous.
and ministers should never cease their
labors for the advancement and perpetua-
tion Of the gospel. The association is
church which has previously not been con-
sidered by Christian laborers, although
supplying an absolute necessity. the ban
ishment of loneliness from the lives of
youths, who are often tempted to commit
SIN by that evil alone The Young Men S
( Christian Associations save these, and are
thus the salvation of cities
The financial situation of the associa-
tion was spoken of by Mr.. Woodward, the
President, who said that many trouble
some problems would be disposed Of dur
ing the ensuing year. I'VE do not desire
people to believe" he said that be-
cause we have paid our current expenses,
that money is not needed 10 continue our
labOTs IN proper manner. The equip
ment Of the building was very expensive,
costing $50 600. Generous citizens have
contributed $4,000, which leaves a debt
Of $4,000. which is a very heavy burden.
/ The facilities are being taxed to the
( utmost being particularly inadequate in
the junior department. At the present
time new and larger apartments are alb
sOlutely required, although the building
is immense. With the assistance Of the
people of Washington, who are always
liberal we shall succeed.
Mr.. Macfarland spoke on the religious
part Of the associations object. He stated
that manliHess. a regard for right and a
strict observance of virtue were incul-
were thus carefully trained to be Chris
tian men and benefit to the world in
stead OF an evil Prayer" he said, is
the fundamental rule of the Young Mems
/ Christian Association. Meetings to ask
the blessings Of God and his assistance
are regularly conducted and largely at
tended. and are daily increasing in size
The association performed excellent
service IN the army and navy during the
rf Gy
and sailors was much benefited by our re-
! Iigious exercises, particularly those of the
former when at Camp Alger. We had
/ large tent there, and al certain hours each
Gay sermons were delivered to an i'm
neuse audience, which would have other
I wise been deprived of the solace of divine
worship. Our endeavors caused respect
and admiration, and were commended by
the Secretaries Of the War and Navy De-
! partments"
The sphere Of the educational department
was lengthily defined by H. o. Hine. the
director. He said: I'VE assist young men
to obtain a thorough education, preparing
/ them for the great struggle with the mer-
ciess world. Our classes have recently
/ been elevated, and now compare with any
IN the city. The classes have over 400
pupils, studying twenty-one subjects. with
seventeen learned instructors. Three for
! eIgn languages are taught-German
French and Spanish. The first because it
! is closely connected with trade; the sec
/ ond on account of the approach of the Paris
| Exposition, and the third on account of the
| possibilities that the expansion of the
United States is now presenting to ener-
getic young men in its acquired posses
siGns.
"Our classes are unable to contain the
/ large number of pupils, who are con
stauily increasing. We are continually re-
/ questiHg more desks, chairs, and better ed
ucational facilities, and these requests have
! generally been aCCoded to. vet the crowded
! situation viii eventually have to termi-
nate. There are stlll a few apartments
! that could be iuprovised into class rooms.
| but the proEImity OF the bowling al ey and
! the gymnasium makes them very uude-
! sirable
The general secretary J. B. S eman
stated that the association was destined to
/ a great future. 1T has been engaged in
/ the last nine months, he said in provid-
| ing quarters for men. We are expanding
! beyond our limits yet our resources have
/ not been fully developed"
! An interesting address was delivered by
1 N. B Rldeout, the physical dire tor, who
| explained the various phases of his depart
menl. Muscular development is an abso-
! lutte necessity in cur organization" he
said We improve the body with the
/ mind, ana our efforts have been very sue
! cessful Boys and men are speeia ly
| trained, preventing the former from mi lar
! ing themselves by too much exercise
! When a PERSONS physical condition does
not allow him TO engage in sports he is ex-
| cused. We are eudeayoring al present to
| have the amateur rules Of football and
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