The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-19

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian association was held
in the association building last even
ing The meeting was preceded by
$50 o'clock dinner, served by the
ladies' auxiliary. One hundred men
participated in this meal, which was
an appetizing one, and well and
promptly served
Professor James NJ Mcconnell pre-
sided during the evening. The pro-
gram was opened by a trio, consist
ing of Miss Allie Scherer at the
piano, Waldemar Scherer with the
cello, and Arthur Weed with the
claronet. They did so well that they
were recalled.
Address BY Or. S. 3. Roberts.
DR.. Stanley B. Roberts, pastor of
Bethlehem Presbyterian church, Min
neapolis, was introduced and spoke
upon "A Young Mans Opportunity.
He said that the opportunity that he
referred to was opportunity in the
service of his Master in the Y. M.
C. A. Too many people expect to
get too much out of the Y. M. C..
A. and do not put enough in. There
never before was such chance for
service. In the last few years there
has been a great change in the re-
lation of the church to young peo-
pie, and the change has been fruitful.
The church is looking more to men
along the missionary line. What is
wanted is practical idea by men of
what they are to do. Every man
gets more than he gives, in Christian
work. The work is not only reflex
i've, but it is responsive. 1t is said
to be easier to win men to Christ
than to win women, for men will
listen to a good argument, and the
Christian religion is so reasonable
that it appeals to men.
1t is the business of the young
men in the association to give some
thing in return for what they get out
of it, and to win somebody for Christ.
This work is joy. If you want
to keep young, engage heart and
soul in the service of the Master.
There is wonderful compensation in
service for the Master.
Reports Are Submitted.
The annual report of DR.. G. r. Cur
ran, the president, was read in his
absence by Professor Mcconnell, and
was illustrated by number of stere-
opticon views thrown upon can
vass. These views were illustrative
of the work done in the "Y," and
included groups of many of the
classes in the physical culture work.
They were all interesting
Mrs. w. D. Willard, president of
the ladies' auxiliary, presented the
following report:
The ladies auxiliary has held six
business meetings since September
last with fair attendance. We have
given four supperS during this time,
two in October, one for men, with
eighty-three in attendance, the other
for boys with seventy-five present.
The Thanksgiving dinner in No
vember, given to sixty-four young
men, who were away from home"
seemed to be appreciated. This was
given free of charge. The lecture
course required great deal of eff
fort from many of our ladies, and
we feel that our labor was rewarded.
We hope that the course for next
year will meet with your hearty ap-
prevail.
Receipts of year including lecture
course, membership fees, c. E. COM
mittee, supper fund, amount to
$573.76. Disbursements as follows:
For boys religious work, $50; for
boys room, game table, $50; for
drinking fountain, $44; kitchen sup
plies, 1885, repairs in secretarys
room, $1S3.75; donated to rest room,
SIS; miscellaneous. $3.50; total,
$402.69
Business Meeting Held.
The business meeting was held at
this juncture, after George w. Sug.
den had moved vote of thanks to
the ladies for their hearty co-opera-
ton during the past year This vote
was taken standing.
President c. H. Cooper presented
the report of the nominating commit
tee on the filling of the vacancies
on the board of directors. The COM
mittee recommended the reelection
of the four retiring members, H. A.
Patterson, George E. Nettleton, ]. E.
Hart, and A. ]. Smith, to serve three
years. On motion of Theodore Will