Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10
Y. m. c. A. CONVENTION.
Official Announcement Of Annual Con-
verton At Augusta.

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tn" official announcements Of the
31th annual CONVENTION o. thr Young
Mems Christian Associations Of Maine
:" Ic held III Augusta, May Il. Is and -,
arc icing sent OUT from the head
quarters OF the State executive COM
mittcC in this city.
The state executive committee cx-
tends greetings to the members ana
friends If The aesnriutiun in Maine ANA
cordially invites them to attend the
convention.
Credentials emitting the holders
thereof Il al the privileges of H." con-
vcntinn may bn obtained from any Of
the local associations. These must he
signed by either the president of the
local aS.~nciaticn or TIL general Sccrc-
tarT. Through the courtesy Of th,
railroad companies Of the State reduced
rats viii b" granted from au points
C"nI cuti"n rates should H. asked fur
when the railroad ticket is secured
Delegates Will be met at Augusta
Friday afternoon ~ !, reception com
mitter, which will mctt each train ANA
escort the delegates to convention
headquarters. I'll" ~ ler"t,S ARE asked
10 re,iste: as early as possible an
thus save confusion ana delay Oh the
part of the local committee III provi,!-
ing entertainment.
The citizens Of Augusta, who arc
known throughout the State for their
hospitality, are making generous plans
Tor the entertainment OF delegates.
Application for such entertainment
must be made at the office of the State
Secretary in Watc.Villc not later than
Nay ~. Those vino prefer to go to
hotels can SECURE accommodations at
III" follow ing SPECIAL rates: $40 FER
day one in 4 room; $1.15 each, two il Il
70 III.
The banquet and Friday evening ex-
erciSvS u% "ril AZ It'd" mo mass meet
InGi n %"nd;iN viii b" n,.it il City
ha!.. The o,hcr regular m, rtin-e will 10
held in tho tnVprSlli+t church. Win
th"nD st""t, Augusta. All sessions. ex-
ccpt tho buSine ES meeting III Saturt!ly
VIII /" "H"H T. tn general public Tn.
CALLER j: ''iiv hail will b. reserved rul.
ia'''r:' IN i'rid@y evening.
TIE musical Program for the cnnvcn-
ti"n ~ n" tNt.Il"u; ono Fired l;iItI.r
of Nia"2r;t Fails. Now York. VINO is
WcH knn|n throughout New England
Tor his splendid SOLO work. will hr pres
"nt throughout th, conventions
II mus ln.cn decided ID limit thr num-
her Of mates at tie banuuct in CITY
hail on Friday Hi3ht to 300. To insure
a place. delegates should secure thrjr
tickets in advance. Governor William
7. t"''5 Hui "tn.r rumim,nt men NH
Il" present. Mr,:,,. WilI L.: furnished
by IL" National II.,urt BAND If To2rs
which il considered u h. the finest
band in Now England
on Sunday t." IulpitS III III the
Augusta churches viii be surplieJ IL
representative Association mon. The
Meeting ~" ulnn III city Han 81 Sunday
aft"rro"n. addressed by Fred y. Smith
Of New York will BE- one Of power III
addition t" Mr.. Butlcr's solos there win
b" music by Dennis Orchestra of II
pieces which Will make il Il ycry- inter
estin% service. w II. Davis. General
Secretary IF tn" Portland Y. NJ. q. 4
IS chairman oi thn committee on ~
rangcmcnts for this meeting.
This gathering viii afford an opnor-
tunity for W0rEo rs to exchange i,I.,s
It will also rs an opportune time for
thcS" in uTor3anizod points tn act !
glimpse of the work. and information
concerning organizations.
A renewed interest i, being manifest
ed in this important work throngbc,t
the state. Every department Of actiy-
ity Will b" discussed. ana il is believed
that his convention will b. Il steppinr-
stone to an enlarged usefulness on the
part Of the association in this State.
Th' foliowing constitute thr Augusta
local committee Of arrangements: T.. \.
Gary =. chairman: j. Z. TnwnSt nd vice