Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
TH1RTY-F1RST CONVENTION

DuSlueSS.
 TH1RTI-F1RST CONVENTION BrOught to a Successful Close at Con-
 gregational Church.
 The thirty-first convention of the Young Mems Christian association of Connecticut was brought to q success fu1 close last evening with farewell services in the First Congregational church at S:3O. Thus was ended one of the most successful Y. M. C. A. conventions ever held. That the bene- hts which emanate from the doings of such q convention are of large propor- tiOn there is little doubt also it is h. duoitable that the results of this grand convention will be seen in Waterbury. Increased activity, new life, renewed spirit. an increased zeal and enthusi- asm in Y. NJ. C. A. work. not alone by the leaders themselves of the local association and members but also by other people who, though not affiliated with the local association, are interest ed in the good it is accomplishing. As a result of the convention which was held here thirteen years ago, so much interest was manifested in Y. NJ. c. \. work that the grand, imposing editice known as the '. M. C. A. building was built It is hoped. and one may say it is confidently expected. that the doings of the convention just finished Will have as an important influence and that the heavy encumbrance on the local I. NJ. c. A. property will be removed.
 Last evenings program was opened with singing of the hymns "Onward Christian Soldier,' and Stand Up, Christian Soldier" under the drec- | tion of Prof Meredith, New York. Several passages from the Scriptures | were read by the Rev T. Watson Han- na. and Dr Anderson offered prayer. The following from the committee | on resolutions was then read and adopted:
 We desire to express our most hearty appreciation of the cordial wei | come accorded Us, the splendid hos l pitality so freely extended to us by 1 the people of Waterbury, We grate- fully acknowledge the courtesy of the I churches of this city and the kind | space devoted to this convention by | the newspapers of this city, who have l been liberal with us; also the action ol the railroad company in granting 10 thc' l delegates of the convention reduced rates on the return passage, also to 1 the members of the program commit | tee for their praiseworthy efforts in | compiling such highly satisfactory program. We thank the various l speakers, clergymen, singers and mu- sicians whose assistance has been l: source of inspiration to the conven- tion.''
 1 A short address was then made by Secretary Bates of New Haven. Opin- ions as to the impressions they re- ceived from the convention were given by different delegates. and inter- esting addresses. were delivered by Mir Jacks of Hartford and w. E. | Fem of New Haven.
 After an impaSsioEed appeal by Mir Lotze of New Haven for money to carry on the state work the first con- tribution during the convention was taken up. MT Robinson of New York and I. E. Brown of Chicago delivered some interesting remarks. Mir Ross of this city was the next speaker, and he was greeted with loud applause. He | spoke somewhat as follows:
 T appreciate the great blessings this convention has brought to our community and 1 know that We are going to feel the impetus and uplift of this gathering. The spiritual re- suits of such a meeting will tell in l eternity. 1 want to thank the dele gates who have come to this city. who | have come into the homes of Water | bury and have left such a lasting inn pression of their character, and thank the people of this city who have been so conSiderate., I have felt all along that the people of Waterbury are going to pay for our magnificent building here and that has spurred me on to re- newed effort l don't believe that the people have been given proper oppor- l +o ha1 hn W.A T,s going to give them that opportunity and very sOon.'
 | The Rev Dr Parry. Rev Dr Ander- son. Rev F. W. Hannah and Rev George Reed delivered few brief re- marks. At the conclusion of the ad- dress by Prof Sanders of Yale univer- sity, which was devoted to a brief summary of the convention, every man and boy present joined hands, forming q complete circle about the church and sang 'Blest Be the Tie | That Binds" .---
 As announced in Saturday evening s Democrat the pulpits of the different Protestant churches of the city yes terday were occupied by delegates to the convention.
 A large number of the delegates left for home to-day carrying with them
 sweet memories of the kind and gen. erous hospitality of Waterbury peo- pie.
 NEW BRITAIN MAN SCALDED.
 New Britain, March 11.-A serious
 accident occurred at the Stanley Works yesterday. H. c. Foster, an
 expert engineer was summoned to the
 factory to repair defective valve on
 one of the boilers. He went to loosen some of the bolts and as he finally
 pried off the valve a stream Oe boiling water, which had backed up in the pipe gushed out of the opening and struck Foster on the thighs and on I the arms. The water scalded both his
 legs and his arms terribly. As soon
 as possible q hack was procured anC ], he was driven to his room ill the Hote x Ruswin. Dr Kellogg was summoned