The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-14
AT Y. M GA. MEETING
Evangelistic Gathering at the Grand Opera House-Many
 Hear of An Honest Man"
PROFESSOR DRUM SPEAKER
Says No Man Is Honest Who Fails to Treat Wife and Children With
 Courtesy and Respect.

The first evangelistc meeting held this season under the auspices of tho r. M. C. A, in the Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon was, undoubtedly by the association, In spite of the or- gan recital in Woolsey hall, which, un- doubtedly attracted many men, there were upward of 500 men in the audi cnCe
 Professor Charles R, Drum of Syra- cuse, x, Y,, gave a remarkable, force ful, eloquent, and convincing address taking for his subject An Honest Man" Professor Drum held the pro- found attention of the audience ana moved them to laughter and tears Professor Drum evidently is a keen student of human nature who has learned his lesson well. He is decidedly original and it is to be hoped that the men of New Haven will have an op- portunity of hearing him again
 Professor Drum Is to speak next Snn- day in the largest theater in Spring field,
 The Y, M. c. A. organization was largely and effectively reinforced by men from the various churches
 The chairman of tho association mems meeting committee is William n. Hcnng Luicus W Hall was in charge Of the personal workers. and the ushers were directed by F \. Allng. Professor Drum said in part:
 No man Is honest who fails to treat his wife and children with courtesy consideration and respect. In some Womens faces there clearly appear the crows tracts of heart hunger IL is easy to find fault A generous man finds some things to commend Chil- dren nord to De treated as human be- lnss Nagglng, ,colding sarcasm and a domiucerlng attitude have no place in the training of children X mans att titude toward the church, the ehrs- tian minister and God should be right because of his powerful influence upon tho developing soul The religious inc gtnct needs culture rather than the dwarnng chin of the ley blast of criticism. The crown of mpurity is the cause Of untold suffering The impure life is not honest II is impossible ta render square deal to drag ones self dow and also others No man lives unto himself Approach the Bible with scientific method Accept a little truth. Hang on 10 lt and wait for more a to the man who obcys Harmony with Gods law is the road to success along every line Science has grown by tho addition Of truth through tho years plsc man does not wait 70 know it an before he accepts any Be as scnslz hle in your attitude toward the Bible as tho scientist is toward truth in his particular realm of investigation The intellect Is not the only aycnue of ID proaah to the soul We know things aS well through the affection and will In fact n man iruly knows only what hc has acted upon IIc that doclh his will, shall know of the doctrine, Some men, ogotists pride themselves upon their worth and goodness They bow ioverently before am idol of good deeds. God Is defrauded of the worship which belongs Co him If q man accepts the doctrine of the Atoncment and has not returned to God his souls sincere cv- pression of thanks Is guilty of the hasest of al crimes. ingratitude Al the close of his address Professor Drum invited men to stand for prayers and as a result of the address seventy cards were signed by men who Have ! expressed their Intention of leading christian lives