New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
7. NJ. G. Il. NEWS.

Alexander Irvine. author Of MY Life in Peon-
! age VIII be the speaker tomorrow afternoon at
the mems meeting of the Bedford Branch. Young
-HeI christian Association. Bedford avenue and
Monroe street. Brooklyn. Mr.. Irvine has had un-
usual experiences especially in his efforts to help
the unfortunate classes in the great cities He
became soldier to get an education and while
seIuhg II he took part in the Soudan campaign.
| For distinguished bravery he was decorated by
queen victoria and the Khedive Of Egypt The
meeting will be held in the auditorium. At D. m
| there will be musical programme by the Norma
instrumental Trio. Miss Alice Chapman Of Bos-
ton VIII present dramatic recital, THE Battle of
David and Goliath telling the Bible story in Bible
| language. Following the preliminary programme
MI irvine viii speak, shortly after four Frederick
Resseguie will be the pianist, Albert Spooner
VIII lead the singing This is the second in the
series OF great auditorium meetings for men.
among the speakers who have been engaged for
this series are Richmond P. Hobson, member of
Congress from Alabama; Jacob Riis. the Rev. DR.. S
Parkes Cadman, the Rev. Dr. John F. Carson Gen
eral e. T Sweeney of Indiana; the Rev. Dr. c. H
Mead, of New York; the Rev. DR.. Roland D. Grant
| late of Vancouver. B. c.; Colonel George w. Bain
of Kentucky and possibly the Rev. Cornelius
Woelfkin. of Rochester N. Y.
Ten years ago the Young Mems Christian Asso-
iation was almost unknown thing in Japan.
Now the symbols are quickly recognized in the
city student and military centres the sign "Y
NJ. c. A" In North America The American asso-
Citations were called by the missionaries to send
out men who could organize associations in Japan
and John T. Swift out. He was followed by
r. s. Miller. jr., whose mastery OF the Japanese
language and character led the United States Gov
ernment TO seek his services as secretary Of the
American Embassy in Toxic. Eight years ago two
of the best OF the American associations were
selected from universities and trained for assoca
tion secretaryships in the successful assoca-
tions of the country. They Galen NJ. Fisher
of the University of California. and V. W. Helm
OF the De Pauw University, who won the distlnc-
tion of Phi Beta Kappa membership. Both of
these men developed qualities of high statesman
ship, bringing them into contact with the first off,
| cias In the empire that the outbreak OF the
war with Russia the Opportunity-denied to other
| missionary bodies-of accompanying the armies
into Manchura accorded to the Young Mems
| Christian Association, which able 70 render a
service to the soldiers similar that performed
I in the American camps and posts. Mr.. Helm re-
cruited force of thirty secretaries and mission
aries furnished with tents, writing materials, bar
Der supplies and bath tubs and Bibles, TO press for
ward with the army up to the firing line On their
return the association was equipped by the govern
rcnt with great buildings. churches and facilities
| for service. the cooperation and backing Of the
officers being added. The Emperor himself gave
! 5000. Three million pieces OF stationery were
| given out II is known that three-quarters OF a
million different soldiers visited the association
! HEADQUARTERS. Baron KOdama, the Won Moltke of
| the entire army. stated that he had solu-
| ton for of the moral and social problems Of
the empire until he had observed the work of the
! Young Mems Christian Association. Field Marshal
/ Oyama, having summoned Mr.. Helm personally 10
: his headquarters in the field commissioned him 70
! take to America his thanks for the services rem
| de-ed his army. and he added: Tn doing this,
! America has rendered Japan the greatest service
pe-r ned
the world"
| The cahled report Of Mr.. Helms death has Just
arrived lie had been stationed at Kobe 10 develop
! the association in the most rapidly growing port
| Of Japan. His death last week cut short a work
| such as he had been doing for six years in Toxic
In view of the service rendered Japan by Mr. Helm
and his colleagues greater official recognition was
given to the great worlds gathering OF the assoca
| tions held In Toxic in April than was ever ac-
! corded a Christian convention by officials OF any
nation. Marquis Ito contributed $500 toward the
entertainment Of the delegations; Viscount Haya-
| shi Minister Of Foreign Affairs gave a reception
to the delegates at his official residence; Count
Okuma received them IN his private garden, as did
| Baron Goto president Of the Southern Manchurian
| Railway, at OF the imperial gardens later
parties OF the delegates visiting thrty-two OF the
leading centres Of Japan were received with
marked honors by mayors and the civic bodies.
! DR.. Walter I. Hervey Of the Board Of Education
Will speak on Powers OF Meu-How to Set Them
| Free" at the mems meeting at the West Side
Young Mems Christian Association No 800 West
| eth street tomorrow at O'Clock After the reg
| ular meeting 8 c. X Rutnam president OF Central
College, Ceyion. Will discuss The Crisis in india"
| The Big Brothers Movement, which has its head
| quarters in the West Side Young Mems Christian
| Association will hold dinner In the Broadway
| Tabernacle on November Is. Among tho speakers
Will be DR.. George T. Fisher. of the international
| committee; George w Hinckley. superintendent of
/ ATn 41h 0Flar
Irvine Ernest x. Coulter. deputy clerk, Children's
Court will preside Those Interested get dinner
| tickets from c. L. Powlison. West Side branch