Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13

Il have great faith in the work of
this organization. where men can en-
joy themselves in the proper way. 1t
is the sort Of thing that appeals to me,
Ii is a sort eff healthy religion and it
means something to them. 1t should be
encouraged. Again bidding those who
are not citizens cordial welcome.
thank YOU"
J. w. Amiek of Freeport, member
of the state committee. said: II con-
graduate the railroad men and the of
fieals of the road for the fine building,
which has been constructed. | am in
tercsted in the work and 1t is still
growing. 1t is one of the most import
ant parts in religion. We hear much
about forest conservation but l think
that The conservation of manhood is
the greatest of all. | am glad to have
you join in line. The State executive
committee appreciates the building
and the work that has been carried on
in Waterville."
Robert a. Jordan of Bangor. secre-
tary of the Bangor Y. NJ. C. A., said
81 never worked for railroad but !
have worked them many times. My
railroad experiences have been few. |
could not set down without congratu-
lating the men upon having such a fine
home to come to. In my judgment. one
OF the best classes of men that walks
the earth is the railroad man. 1t is
compliment to the railroad corporation,
who have given so splenddly Their
best assets are the welfare of their
men. / will make a few prophecies and
then sit down. ("Good," from jeff
Smith1
"This is the prophecy: There is not
man or woman who has put one cent
into this problem who will ever re-
greet it."
Another selection was furnished by
the orchestra
John NJ, Moore of New York. secretary
of international committee, stated that
the word International would appear to
cover considerable ground and In that
regard told an amusing story; also sew
eral stories at the expense of Secretary
Jordan of Bangor.
He said: II Join in graduating the
city upon having such fine home In It's
midst-a home whose key will be lost
and the doors will be always open. The
railroad work is opening all over the
country. We have been opening them at
the rate of one a month all over the
| country. This movement is yet in it's
swaddling clothes
THE Y. NJ. G. A. has two-fold mis-
sion. You will find these associations in
all places. You will find in over 800 col
leges representatives Go beyond that
you will find them among the colored
| men in the South; go West and you will
find them for the Indians. In all distant
lands organizations have been formed
for the common end, and that end for the
welfare of man. There is need for nat
ural ministry of men as well as spirit
ual''
ION behalf of the International Com
mittee of North America. on behalf of
the railroad departments all over the
country, L congratulate you. l congrat-
ulate you on having as your secretary a
man upon whom you may count"
Fred f. Sanborn, superintendent of the
Portland division. M. C. r. r., mentioned
the success of the preliminary move
ments for the railroad building. He said
he started work on the Maine Central 30
years ago and mentioned instances show
ing the vast difference in the conditions
then for the railroad mans accommoda-
ton and those of today, furnished by
this fine new building
Charles II. Priest, superintendent OF
the Waterviile division. was called for,
but was absent.
Governor Plaisted was introduced amid
great applause. He said: 81 esteem 1t
privilege to be with you tonight in
sharing with the good citizens of Water
Vile the opening of this building. 1 love
the railroad men as you do.
1.-The Young Mems Christian Assoeia-
tion in Bangor found Robert Jordan a
young business man and placed him in
their department 1t was from him that
l first learned about the Y. NJ. c. A. Now
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