Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-14
JUBILEE DAY
A Grand Occasion for the Y.
NJ. C. A. 1t Boston.
Special Service at Old South Church
reception at State House.
Services in Mechanics Nall and Evening
Meeting In Faneuii Hall.

Boston. June 13.-"Jubilec day" at
the international convention of the Y.
NJ c. A. began in the morning at Me-
chanics hall with a session picturesque
| and novel. After formal addresses by
Ccphas Brainerd of New York. Presi-
dent Faunce of Brown University, and
, Rev Francis L. Clark, the presenta-
ton of foreign delegates went on again
James Stokes of New York, presid-
cd, with Christian PhiniCias of Swift
zcrland acting as master of ceremo-
MES A striking figure was that of Fa-
! Their Nicholas T.. NaSsilief. delegate
| from Russia, gowncd in the deep Grim
son silk of his office, a silver chain ana
crucifix about his neck.
| A special jubilee service in the Id
South meeting house. at which a COM
mcmorativc tablet was unveiled, re-
ception by Gov. Crane at the State
House and a special service in Faneuil
hall served to fill out the afternoon.
| In the evening a number of promi-
nent railroad officials addressed a large
meeting in Mechanics hail. -~--e
Tie great enthusiasm created during
| yesterdays meetings in connection
with the Y NJ c. A. jubilee conven-
ton showed no diminution, this morn
| ing, and much preparation result in
successful series of anniversary meet
ines to celebrate the Jubilee day.
In order to emphasize the event of
/ the special meeting had been arranged
! The usual morning devotional and
praise service was held in Association
| hall. A very interesting service in the
/ historic Old South meeting house in
! Commemoration of the adoption Of the
Y. NJ. c. a. constitution by the Boston
| Association; a service of equal interest
| in Faneuil hall and finally another
! meeting for the railroad branch in AS
ISOLATION hall in the evening.
! Between the first and second meet
ings an opportunity was afforded the
delegates to attend a reception by
/ Governor Crane at the State House at
$50. Many Of the delegates were also
afforded an opportunity to take ad-
vantage of the delightful weather. the
clear blue sky and one of Bostons east
winds. seeing various points Of inter-
est about the city and enjoy the beau
tiful verdure and the scenery of the
park system. The customary praise
service in Mechanics hall was also
held in the early morning with Rev.
j. Wilbur Chapman, d. D., Of New
York, presiding.
At the session of the convention
which followed. James Stokes of New
York. presided. The first speaker was
Cephas Eraincrd of New York. who
spoke on THE Fundamental Principles
Of the Y. NJ. c. A." Mr.. Branerd
dealt almost exclusively in statistics
and review of the growth Of the or
RaniZation. A business meeting was
then held
The second speaker Of the morning was
President w. II. 7. Faunce. d. D.. of
Brown University. He said that the reia-
tons Of the church with the association
were both intimate and Indispensable. He
likened the association movement to that
picture of Christ walking by the sea Of
Galilcc. and summoned the young men To
follow him. THE Y. NJ. c. A. has enabled
the church to express marvellous Chris
tian unity" he said
Rev. F. L. Clark. president Of the Unit
ed Society of Christian Endeavor. the
next speaker was given a reception
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