Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-01
DINNER FoR BOYS Fan FROM HOME
Function at v. VI. c. 4. Proves IN
UnauaIIAed Success.

One of the most notable Thanksgiving
celebrations held in this city yesterday was
the one rendered by the officers OF the
Young Mems Christian association to 15c
Young men, nearly all OF whom are away
from home, winning a way for themselves
In the world. These young men were made
10 feel at home in the fullest sense of the
word The hosts and hostesses were as
fathers and mothers to the young men.
while young women served a splendid din
ner in a manner that reminded the guests
OF sisters at home Many homes in towns
other than Omaha had fathers and mothers
last evening who could reassuringly an
swer the question for themselves. Where
is my wandering boy tonight?" by saying,
at the Omaha Young. Mems Christian as
ISOLATION rooms" '
The tables in the large association dining
hall were prettiy decorated with glass
candlestlcks, with red shades. and every
mothers son wore q red carnaton. Words
Of cheer and counsel and music and recita-
tions followed the dinner. The hosts and
hostesses were: Messrs. Rome Miller, ].
w. Carpenter. ]. c. Wharton s. d.
butcher, DR.. w. O.. Henry, DR.. d. A. Foote,
Charles Harding. Robsrt Dempster, w p.
Hartford, j. p Bailey. B. C. Wade and ]. c.
Pentland: Mesdanes Rome Miller, J. W.
Carpenter, W. o. Henry, d. A. Foote
Charles Harding W. e. Harper. w. p. Har-
ford. j. p. Bailey J. G. Pentland and h. C.
Wade, and Misses Miller and butcher. The
diners sat at o'clock
Rome Miller gave an interesting talk on
the subject, THE Young Man Away from
Home from a Business Mans Standpoint"
Mr.. Millers remarks carried with them
that force Of conviction born of actual ex-
perience, the speaker having been thrown
on his own resources at an early age He
was chcered continually and every word
listened 10 with rapt attention.
II would advise every young man TO get
into that work which he likes best and
feels he is best adapted to- said the
speaker He must have grit and per
severance and remember he is being
watched by his employer and others II a
I young man has a sound mind and body, and
directs those mighty forces in the right
channels he will succeed. He should asso-
ciate himself with men and women who
know more than he does and who are better
morally He should not be a drfter, should
not think all the good opportunities are
| gone for there never was a better time
| than today for the worthy young man to
| succeed II he has brains, good judgment
and character, which are In great demand. -
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Mil
! Ter was presented with fine bouquet of
flowers by Master Jake Schriban on behalf
OF the newsbovs of the city.
! Guy w. wadsworth, president Of Belle
vue college: l. W. Carpenter and Harry S.
| Byrne gave short talks of interest to the
! young men.
Edward s. Thompson offered several dia-
| lect recitations, Prof Alexander c. Stew
| art, f. II. Packard and Miss Louise jan
| sen rendered a number of excellent musical
selections Miss Jansens sweet soprano
voice brought a message Of home to the
absent ones" who gave the singer a
hearty recall Miss Jansen is one of the
younger members of Omaha's musical
colony and Is working her way to the front
| ranks