Evening star., 1905-10-31
Exercises at 7. M. G. A. Last
Night.
LARGETHRoNG PRRENT
ADDRESS OF THE EVENING BY
DR.. VAN DYKE.
Ccngratulatory Messages From All
Over the world-Program Ono
Of Much Interest

terial, way in its erection, the public services
marking the dedication of the new $350.OO0
building of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation were held last evening in Conti-
mental Memorial Hall, on 18th street. From
all sides congratulations were borne in
upon the officials Of this progressive depart
ment for the completion free from debt of
the finest Y NJ. c. A. building in the world,
some from over the sea by cable. others
over the vast expanses Of land OF this con-
tinent on wires, and others through the me-
dunn of Uncle Sam over rails of STEEL but
all bearing the same message, although
differently expressed-congratulatio and
Godspeed. During the evening several OF
these messages were read. Of which these
are the striking ones:
From Sir George Williams Of London,
England, the founder of this movement,
est congra tulations Greatly rejoice with
you all upon dedication of your splendid
building. May Divine blessing rest upon
and prosper you."
From ]. d. Rockefeller, jr, Of New York
city:s MY father and join in warmeat
congratulations to you on the happy day.
We both regret not to be with YOU"
From Samuel Spencer, president Of the
Southern railway, who Is travelling over his
system: Greatly regret that Important
engagements in Tennessee will prevent my
being in Washington on the Both and ac
cepting your kind invitation to be present
at dedication services of new building.
Please extend my congratulations to board
of directors of the association upon the
completion of the building as working most
important progress in its good work"
From Mrs. Donald Mclean, president gen.
eral Of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution, in whose hall the services were
held: THE president general, Mrs. Donald
McLean's warm fluctuations tonight
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new building, as typifed at the meeting
last evening. AT the suggestion Of the
names of the men who are given the credit
for the completion of the great work there
was an ovation for each one. And when
outside representatives told of the COM
pleteness, the grandeur and the opportuni-
ties of this plant there was great applause
and the members felt proud to have the
building. After several selections by a sec
ton of the Marine Band. and after the
singing of the hymn, Come Thou AL
mighty King President s. W. Woodward
read the First Psalm, and prayer was Of
fered by Dr. Samuel H. Greene, pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church. America" was
the next selection, after which the presid-
ing officer, Commissioner H. B. F. Macfar-
land, made the opening remarks. He spoke
first Of the congratulatory kilograms and
of the formation of the first association by
Sir George Williams and several friends
who gathered IN little room In London
some years ago. Continuing. he said
Congratulates z. NJ G. A.
Tonight the whole community congratu-
lates the Y. NJ. C. A. From President
Roosevelt down to the lowest inhabtant,
from the time of the jubilee to this min
ute, all have wished the enterprise We'll
Now 1T stands open to every man-the fin
est building In the land-free from debt,
every dollar paid by over 1900 subscribers
the largest in number and amount ever
known in WaShinptou ba SC
a testimony, not to the civic PRIDE but of
deep appreciation of this association and
what 1t represents. 1t is to minister to
over 5000 men and boys at one time and
take care of the manhood that will stand
the strain of national conditions This as
sociation is not only recognized at home
but 1t Is recognized as leader in the inter-
national work, with it's representatives in
India, China, Japan and in this country. 1t
has great future SO long as it stays loyal
to Christ.
But we must not be content now to sit
down and do nothing but enjoy the new
building. There is much to be done. There
are large number of colored men who
are waiting for suggestions as to what they
shall do We should be properly represent
ed at the army and navy posts in the vi
cinity. The union station has provided IA
cilities for the Y. M. c. A. among railway
men. We must have an association for
West Washington and one for East WASH
ington. And we should extend a helping
hand to the young .women's ASSOCIATION
which is just starting. We cannot depend
on the present prosperity. We must agree
with Leander: Nothing in ourselves; in
the Lord, all things. who alone to serve is
joy and honor
I'VE have with our association here the
pest general secretary in the United
States" stated Vice President Macfar-
land. While he Is too modest to sit on
the PLATFORM I will call upon him nextt q
appear before you"
At the mention Of the name of General
Secretary Lyman L. Pierce there was great
applause throughout the audience and II
would not cease until Mr. Pierce had taken
the platform and faced the vast concourse
of people. The ovation continued for some
moments after Mr.. Pierce had seated HIM
self, showing the respect with which he is
held and the tribute which the contrib
utors wished to express to him for the
he made of the money.
James Stokes of New York city man
who has taken much interest In European
association work, was the next speaker to
present the greetings Of other lands. He
presented congratulatory telegram from
Paris, which was given in reference to a
passage Of Scripture. The troubles in st.
Petersburg, he said, would account for the
fact that no message had been received
from there.
w. H. Morris, general secretary of the
Suburbs of Washington-Baltim Asso-
citation, presented the congratulations of
the organization in the Monumental city
II was talking with the general secretary
of Philadelphia a few days ago." he said
-anQ L IOunQ JnaI the enthusiasm here
had penetrated even to Philadelphia"
International Committee.
IT bring you the hearty congratulations
of 1900 Y. M. c. A associations on this
continent" said Richard c. Morse. general
secretary of the international committee
''It is the congratulations of the group of
associations which are looked to at the
worlds conferences as the type of work
foryoung men nearest the ideal. The de-
velopment in other lands is following the
types Of this land, to which you belong
There has been movement in this coun-
try recently for advancement, and this
movement is crowned by your new build
ing. OF these associations which send con-
gratulations 675 have special interest,
because they own their own buildings.
representing $so,Ooo.o00. They congratu-
late you because they see that you have
studied the evolution OF the building idea
and have carefully combined the features,
so that you stand in the front line An
other group, that of IA centers in 141
cities, send congratulations with peculiar
interest, because their new building prof.
ects are on foot. They need $500, 600 Of
which one-half is subscribed and one-six-
faeufh ia maid in They paed vo,,r