The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-04
Following is the program


Following is the program
PROGRAM.
Opening Hymn,....... 10y. NJ. c. A. Choir
Scripture Reading .......Rey. NJ. +. McLinn
Prayer.............. 80. ......Rev. ]. ID. Smith
Hymn. n.........................N. NJ. {. \. Choir
Address OF Welcome. ..........F. n. Turner
vocal Miss Albert
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Recommendation
Piano Duet ............M sses Cope and Hicks
Reading. g..................... Miss Sarah Earnest
Vocal Solo. o......................Mr. Chas. Skeer
Nlolln Solo...... Chas Breon
vocal SOLO. Cope
Address -"Relaton Of the Y. NJ c. A. 10
BoonSburg, from Business Stand
point" .......M..........Mr. II. V. White
Address-"Why Does Bloomsburg Need
y. M c. A.?'.....Dr. Andrew Graydon
song Choir
DR.. Graydon and Mr.. White strong
ly set forth their peculiar phases of
the work. Miss Sara Earnest reached
the heerts of all by her rendering of
an original poem. The musical num-
bers were all delightfully."- rendered,
much to the pleasure and edifcation
of the large audience In attendance.
The Ladies Auxiliary closed the ex-
ercises with capital lunch, and all
departed glad of heart and satisfied
in body and mind.
The address of welcome, by Mr..
F. n. Turner, ably touched the work
at every point, and was faithful pres
entation of its needs and its triumphs.
MR.. TURNER'S ADDRESS.
Ladies and Gentlemen: - Your
presence on this glad occasion may
be taken as sure evidence OF your
kindly feeling for our Y. NJ. c. A. |
may safely call you friends. If any
one here cares to repudlate the mark
of friendship, let him not do it now,
nor here; let him wait for a more con-
venient season. For what | have to
say is tor a friend or foe alike. l have
said eur Y. M. c. A., because it be.
longs to any and TO all who wish to
have part in its work and welfare.
This occasion is unique. In our town
there has never before been one like
it. 1t is fitting occasion for a New
Years Day, for as it opens the door
for the incoming of new things, of un-
tried experiences, and for the unfold
ing of new promises, so 1t closes the
door upon the old days, the old trial,
or joys, the broken promises, the un-
kept VOWS, the forgotten favors, and
the neglected opportunity of all our
yesterdays. Because, therefore, the
occasion is SO auspicious, it is a great
privilege and pleasure to bid you well
came to all there is in this unique
home. Never before have we, as
townsmen, been invited to come to-
gether in gathering like this. A set
hour, in which, with fitting ceremony,
we thus formally open, to the use of
the public, a house for our Y. M. &.
A., a home, central resting place of
its very own, a point around which
shall cluster and crystalize into forms
of power, all the vital interests of the
Association, and out from the very
heart OF which shall radate those
forceful influences, that under Gods
guidance, mould the physical, mental
and moral life of our own sons, and
the sons of other men, kinsman, or
stranger alike.
This old homestead, in the spacious
halls and apartments of which still
linger the fragrance of precious mem
ories to many OF you-memories of
the Chrst-loving dead.
This old home will still continue to
send out its benehcences, and as
new home, carry on the fuller fruition,
the deeds of Christian love and de-
votion; charity such as filled the heart