Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-04
Declares Judge Selden ID,
Spencer, in Interesting
Sunday Address.
THINKS 1T IS GREAT
Says Building Is One City
Many Times Tulsa's Size
Would Boast Of.

The dedicatory address delivered by
Jrdae Selden ID. Spencer of st, Louis
at the Y. NJ. c. A. Yesterday afternoon
was one which will long be rehelh-
bered by the hundreds of men, women
ana children who heard il. They We're
convinced BY this remarkable man,
who probably is better acquainted
with association work than any other
individual. that Tulsa's new building
which is to be devoted to the welfare
of the city's young men n those VINO
in the future ONE here, is among inc
fines, and up-to-date in the lhlleu
States.
No building could be more imposing
I'm appearance and complete in equIp,
ment. he explained, and throughout
the country there are few when even
f~avorably with that which
now has been opened and made ready
for its all important work mere.
The speaker complimented the sec
retarv. board of directors and the
hundreds of others who were mstru-
mentTl in making 4 dream a realltS'
He expressed satisfaction in the
knowledge that Tulsa, the busiest city
in oklahoma, was first to erect an OK
elusive Y. NJ. c. A. structure in the
state. lie was certain that from h
beginning the association would pe
successful. and that a large majority
of young men Of the city would bene-
Fit through it.
What Y. VI. c. A. Means.
At this junction the speaker ex-
planned the meaning Of the Young
Mems Christian association and some
of the things it had accomplished.
Companionship, first of all, Is made
--s1I- 4lr-.,-h .,,,h - a. ntyntinnG
and companionship is one of the es-
sentials i'm the everyday life of the
average young nan. Helpfulness Is
another of the advantages, and
through helpfulness, he explained, it
frequently Is possible to prevent
young men wandering along the path
which generally leads to destruction.
The association also stands for eff
ficiency in men, he pointed out, and
TO illustrate his point he related many
narratives, sometimes humorous, but
all to the point.
Then there are the comforts and
privileges to be considered" said
Judge Spencer. These, however, are
In vain without the men come into
contact with Christ. In the associa-
tions Of this country practically every
thing is to be found hat usually Is
found in the up-to-date club, and at
the same time there is an atmosphere
which is characteristic only Of the Y.
n c. A."
Prior to the address Judge Spencer
hold a conference with the secretary
and directors, during which he per-
sonally congratulated them on what
they mad accomplished. He explained
that with such men behind the en-
terprise in such a city as Tulsa, there
could be no possible doubt of glori-
ous success from the beginning.
Membership is Increasing.
When the books were closed last
night the membership Of the associa-
ton had been increased to 325. a re-
markable showing for a new associa-
ton. This number will he rapidly in
creased until the membership is equal
to or in excess Of any other associa-
ton i'm the middle west. The new
members consist of Juniors, seniors
and business men who desire to bene-
fit through the association and its
work.
Most OF the dormitory rooms are
now occupied or reserved. only a few
remain, and those who desire one of
these very excellent rooms are urged
to act quickly to avoid d|isappoint-
mcnt.
TIL. uriviIppag at the association