The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-05
RECEPTION TO
NEW SECRETARY

The Rev. +. Burgette Short, til,
new general secretary Of the Ycuns
Mems Christian Association, wal
rendered a reception last night al
Association hall by the Board Of Di
rectors, the Woman IS Auxiliary, the
Seniors and Juniors Of the Organiza.
ton.
TWAS held in the gymnasium room
which was beautifully decorated with
Chinese lanterns and bunting. The
entertainment committee in charge
of the reception were Richard Nc.
Laughlin, chairman: William ii. vii.
Jams, p. II. Oyerdeer ii. u. Reed,
II. l.. Cloud. Joseph Nuttle, Il. S.
Glover, William Missimer, {. S. Clio.
Yer, K. S. Fennisay..
Alfred Gawthrop president Of the
Association MAIDS the first address
OF the evening. ard 10 extending a
welcome to Mr.. Short. referred to
he rapid growth Of the Y. NJ.
{. A. since its organization, and
prophes'ed great things In the fu-
ture. He said Mr.. Short would
have the hearty cooper alton OF the
board Of directors in the work to
be done. George W. Todd followed
with an address in which he spoke
OF the Y. NJ. {. A. as a much need.
ed org aniza!ion to the Young man
who has lett The influences OF d
Christian home to 10 out into the
world 10 seeK fame aud fortune.
Mrs. William G. Mahaffy. presi.
dent Of the Woman's Auxiliary,
spoke OF the effurts OF that branch
towards helping to improve the Y.
NJ. {. A. and said that the body
stood ready at ell times TO direct
its power toward bniIding up the
organization.
Other addresses were made by
Wesley Wales. Jr., physical dircc-
Tor: w. Il. Williams. former gcner-
al secretary: a. N. KINNEY, chair.
man membership COMMITTEES: N. w.
Bard, chairman religious WORK
and educational department com.
miltees: S. }. Horn, chairman Ehys.
zeal department and Richard Nc
Laughlip, chairman reception COM
mIttee, III which past work OF Y.
NJ. L. A. YVES reviewed.
Mr.. Short who was the last
speaker made au address which
was characterized bv humorous
stories and bright sayings. Mr..
Short said:
II am very glad TO meet you here
tonight; and it this reception is a
!alr expression OF your appreciation
OF my coming amoog you, o; your
interest IN the associa ton andyour
10y atty TO each other, then | ain
sire INA, VIC have right to expect
hat mauy great things will be ac-
dc not come unmind.
nj OF The opportunity there is here
'or work. recos Cat least IN
parll the great privilege, as we'll
az the eat opportunity which this
CIV offers Tor Y. NJ. L. a, work;
and 1 desire 10 assure you that 10th
ing Pleases me more than 10 have
an opportunity for great service.
II take it for granted that the
directors of this institution have IA
teen sense of appreciation OF the
work, both as 10 character and
scope. which lies before us. and |
eel sale aud sure in saying. that
| they will tender (and | believe
hey willy. their Undivided support
IS wei; as continue to pray tor the
success OF this work. we shall all
'ave great reason, Tor gratitude
within the next lew years.
Continuing Mr. Short said:
II want TO say that ] am glad to
Ind so many women interested ia this
'ork, and | Shall also lie very much
Interested in this work, and | Shall
$50 be very much pcased when the
inc comes that these women who
oil Tor us. shal! have an opportunity
| enjoying ut icas, the benefits which
Gmcs from exercise in The gymna-
ium. And While IT is true that this
a \ oung Mems Christian Assucia-
ion, never lhc,css if our good women
clip us to make it what It ought to
c, we ought to he wiling to grant
nlo them, il they so desire it, at
EAST some of the benefits which they
iahc possible for Us.
! here is a great future for this as
'c'atltn; a new day is da>,ning. The
astern sky is already tIngcd with
he golden bears OF promise, and
lth loyalty, and devotion, and en-
Ausiasm on the part Of lis all. las.
are you there are great things in
ore for us. want to assure every
lemUcF Of tins assoc alton that |
m his friend, If Il friend lie will al
Nv me to lie; and at any time and in
ly way that am able to render as
stance. ] want al! 10 feel at liberty
} call upon me.
Nv hatever suggestions you may
c abe To give me that Shall he for
le interest Of our ass ocialion, please
not hesitate 10 make them known
ne. My Shall he open to listen
the humLlest member as we'll as to
re greatest member here. | belong
} no man, but to every man, AID it
'aI' not lie my purpose 10 develop
ne scheme Of any man, tut to de.
:Iop the life and character of all con.
,clcd with This Institution, "
During tie EVENING n numLar nP