Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-02

the credentials committee: Wallace
Miller, Wausau; George Brown, Fen
nimore. Trophy shield committee:
Harry Baernstein, Racine; Henry
Lind, Eau Claire; Hugh Robinson,
Lake Geneva. Committee on resolu-
tions: Azel Barney, La. Crosse;
Delmar Petersen, Appleton; Allen
Mccullough, Oshkosh.
Paul Tobey, the new president,
gave short talk of acceptance i'm
I which he expressed his great appreci-
alton.
In place of r. P. Butler, who was
unable to be here, F. H. Richie gave
a short talk and was followed by the
Waupaca Boys quartette, the men,
bers of which are brothers and they
proved very popular.
L. f. Bower was introduced by the
presiding chairman and his talk was
one of great interest to every boy
present. As title, "Going Fish
ing" was taken, he referred to the
fishing of Peter and of his ultimate
reward because of his patience. Mr..
, Bower said that those who are fore
most in the great fight against sin
would sometime receive their just re-
ward for their work.
Following number of important
announcements and a short address
by w. HI. Wones, the benediction was
pronounced and the big banquet of
the convention was over.
In good season, Saturday morning,
after an all night rest, the young men
gathered for the morning session,
lasting until after eleven o'clock.
There was short period at the OPEN
ing which was devoted to religious
thoughts and exercises. This period
was led by +. H. Brigham of Neenah,
who was formerly Wausau pastor.
j. l.. Alexander followed with an
address to the big audience of young
men which was given in language I'M
derstandable and most acceptable
and in a way which made the boys,
one and all, feel they were intimately
acquainted. Mr.. Alexander told of
the things that older boys should be-
come filled with and know, they
being: progression service, organiza-
tion ard leadership. He also told of
the fOurfold life which consists of
mental, spiritual, moral and physical
well-being. We are sorry not TO be
able to enumerate the fine points of
| this wonderful mans speech. His
manner of talk and his practical use
of humorous jokes greatly pleased
every fellow and actually captivated
each and every one so that when they
had heard this great Sunday school
leader once they we've unable to keep
away from his later talks.
Two discussion groups, one of men
and the other for those younger, were
formed The one for men was under
the leadership of Mr.. Richie, while
Mr.. Alexander again was with the
boys. A number of visiting delegates
rendered interesting papers and both
meetings proved great success.
Every boy and delegation leader now
hurried over to the Y. NJ. G. A.
grounds and it was not long before
Bill LaCerte's camera was buzzing.
And you can just bet Bill worked, for
by Saturday evening proofs were on
the desk. The picture taken was
splendid, despite the inclement wealth
er that prevailed during the entire
time of the conference. All dispersed
to their lodging places where good
dinners were enjoyed
In the afternoon r. G. Mackenzie
led. The delegates were divided into
three groups, County Y. NJ. G. A.
City Y. M. G. A. and Sunday
School Group. In each section one of
the two days speakers led spirited
discussion well enthused and
many questions were asked and
answered. Before the boys scattered
into these three groups Paul Tobey
read number of kilograms received
from other boys conferences and it
was decided unanimously to answer
these and wish those at the other
convention God-spe ed A parade of
the business street had been planned
after the afternoon exercises but this
was not carried out and instead the
boys visited various public buildings.
On Saturday evening w. H. Wones
gave interesting information in con-
nection with stereopticon views. The
pictures were very clear and many
features of camp life in the Y. NJ. c.
A. summer camps, one of which is at
Phantom Lake and the other which
headquarters on the Waupaca Chain
of Lakes, and from what we, who have
not been in attendance at either dur
ing the past summer, felt, was de-
sire to spend our summer outing at
one of these places.
j. L. Alexander followed with an
other one of his excellent addresses
and was applauded over and over
showing the great power that he held
with the boys. Following this adj
dress and after the singing of several
good, rousing songs the evenings pro-
gram was completed and the fellows
| went directly to the homes where
they were staying.
During Sunday morning the boys,
almost every one, attended church
with their hoSteSSes and then the
Sunday schools were filed later with
the visitors. The Waupaca quartet
kindly sang at a number of the
churches, staying at each only a
short time.
And then in the afternoon came
DIR. Seerley with his inspiring address,
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