The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21


 A e. Harte, General Secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association of Mobile, was the principal speaker. were the features yesterday of ''Young Mems Day in the Protestant churches of Montgomery.
 For the first time in the history of church work in Montgomery, 1t was de- cided to hold a Union service for the purpose of arousing the young men of Montgomery in church work, and to give them aid and encouragement.
 The sjeaker for the day was selected with great care and from the success of the two meetings of yesterday, those who had the project in charge are con- fident that the right man was selec- ted in Mir. Harte.
 A unity of purpose was evident m both meetings. At the young mems meeting yesterday afternoon at o'clock held at the Bijou Theatre, every protestant denomination was represen- ted and all the Methodists. Baptist presbyterian, Methodist Prestestant and Cumberland Presbyterian churches of the city participated in the union meeting held at Court Street Methodist church last night.
 pr. Patterson Presided.
 At this meeting, Rev. G. w. Patter- son. D. D. pastor of the First Pres- bvterian church, presided, while Rev. cbarleg A. stakIey, D. D., pastor of the Eirst panttst church occupied a seat on the rostrum with Dr. Patterson and NFr Harte. An immense congregation heard the Mobile Secretary speak. The rrreat auditorium of the Court street church was crowded to It's capacity.
 After devotional exercises and song service. pr. Yatterson spoke of the de" lightful relations of unity existing m Montgomery between the churcnes or every denomination. He declared that thev were bound together with ties or respect and common purpose. He in- troduced Mir. Harte as a true type or vounp manhood, who had come 10 Monteomery to speak to young men or vouns men and for young men.
 MT Harte began his remarks py oe- ,,rtI,tne- inc magnificent evidences or love and esteem heaped on Sir George yy,IItarns founder of the Young Mems c,bristian Association on June 6' the oivtiath anniversary of the organiza- tIon of the association. He told how inc Lord Mayor and all the dignltaries of London. accompanied by dlstih- guished clergymen of both the chuIch of England and all the Protestant de- nominations paid tribute to the founder of this great body on that day. MT TIarte said that it had been said that or-anIzations such as the Young Mems Christian Association may do good worIx but they deteriorate the good Sono bv the churches The speaker considered that the finest sign that the church was doing it's duty is that there ara numerous branches of the ehurcp which are working for the purpose or saving souls.
 ''' 'TrimmphaI March of Church.
 Ha bieay outlined the trIumphal march of the church, telling of it's evo- lntton from a mere organization Tor the worship of God in spiritual meeuhs to the worship of God in school houseS' in libraries. in orphan asylums, m homes for the aged and inhrm; rom mere meetings in tiXed houses or Wor- | shin to fireside sanctuaries, to street preaching in the slums and so on.
 MT. Harte spoke of the relation of the Young Mems Christian Association to l the church and in his judgment showed 1 how the association was aiding the | church in making its members physical men. mental men, and more spiritual | men. He took as his text, the story of | the Prodigal Son. He declared that | avery man, during his life time, con siders himself more wise than the Heavenly Father and attempts to sue ceed without his aid. He told Of the physical prodigal and how the Houns Mems Christian Association with It's
 gymnastic training, was making phy- sical men. He followed up this line of thought as to the spiritual and men, | tal prodigals and closed with an elo- quent appeal for aid in the work Of the l Young Mems Christian Association.
 The congregation was dismissed Wlth prayer by Dr. Patterson.
 This service closed the annual week
 of prayer of the Young Mems Christian Association. It was considered the most successful in the history of the l organization.
 l Services at BljOu Theatre. l A large audience greeted MT. Harte at the Biiou Theatre yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock, when he addressed the weekly devotional meeting for th' men of the Young Mems Christian As sociation.
 The pretty little Bibb Street play house was packed in the parquette while the balcony was comfortably filled.
 On the stage were seated members of the Ministers Union of Montgom' cry, officers of the Young Mems Chris tian Association and a specially se' Iected male choir.
 Hon. c. w. Ellis, president of the Montgomery Association and prom inent church worker presided.
 The services were opened by the