Evening journal., 1915-11-20
BOYS Conference
Opens WITH BANQUET
Sunday School Workers
Have Delightful Social Hour
at Hotel DUPONT
MAYOR PRICE
EXTENDS GREETING


in First Presbyterian Church today, !
$50 boys and men, members of State
Sunday schools. their leaders and
guests sat down to a banquet in the
Rose Room of the Hotel dupont last
night. The banquet was given under
the auspices of the New Castle County
Sunday School Association. Disap-
pointment spread over the congrega-
tion when Toastmaster Charles W.
Bush announced that the Rev. Wesley
Burns. of Philadelphia. was unable to
make the address OF the evening. as
he had been detained at home by the
the illness of his son. who was in
critical condition. Before the shadow
had time to assume the definite form
of disappointment Walter n. Wood,
general secretary Of the Philadelphia
s. Y. NJ. c. A.. was introduced.
Previous TO sitting down. get
acquainted time" was held in the lob
by of the hotel During this time
they were entertained by selections
by the orchestra. and after taking
their seats in the rose room. a fash
light picture of the group was taken.
All were enthusiastic over the au-
spicious opening Of the conference,
which will come to close with a
forward step" meeting in the Ma
iestic Theatre tomorrow afternoon.
Following the banquet the new song
of the conference "'lhc BOYS OF Della
ware for the Boys of Calilec,' TO the
tune Of "America" was sung hy the en-
tire gathering. Tho invocation was given
by the Rev Wallcn Wise.
BEFORE introducing Mayor James r.
Price. who was down ON the program TO
offer greetings, Mr.. Bush. the toastmas-
ter. spoke Of the fact that today polit-
cians are rare but that the majority of
holders Of official positions are states
men that do what they do for the bene-
fit of their country and law, and not for
themselves or their friends II was
then that he introduced the mayor as
statesman of the city
Mayor Price said it was a proud mo-
ment for him To be among such q gath
ing Of youths, representatives of Sun
day schools OF the State OF Delaware. In
referring to the toastmaster's remarks
he said that it was good asset TO be
a statesman. The mayor said in part
'I thought that | was to address
an older boys conference, but I see
as many old boys before me as I do
iciAo III AiAfAI NlfMr NHiNh HADNNH AAA'
statement that if you want 10 remain
young stay in the Sunday school.
That is the advice bring TO yen. stay
in the Sunday school Take advan-
tage of the opportunities offered 70
you in this line OF work. and although
the direct benefits will not show
themselves now, they will come in
later life.
As ex-President Taft has said re-
Gently: All Of us should be thankful
that we live i'm the United States and
have the wonderful opportunities be-
fore our eyes Take advantage Of
these opportunities and you will meas
ure up to the future that the men OF
the world are waiting to place al your
hands.
"I bid YOU welcome and wish you
many more greater, better and larger
Older Boys Conferences"
Mr.. Wood was then introduced Tic
said:
why is it that some people progress
upward and others progress down
ward. although both are in the same
conditions of life? II is the set o
the soul; the character of the indi
vidual." Mr.. Wood said it was essen
tial to have the right attitude of mind
and the right thought of purpose, ant
then progress would be made up
ward. He urged the boys not to be de
penden. or the conditions that sur
round them.
Those who would sail successfully
as the sailor who is experienced oi
the waters. sails into the teeth of tn
wind. and would render some service
TO others. have something in them L
move their spirits. Not only mus
they have a power of mind and near
and thoughts of purpose. but the
must also have a motive in life. 1t !
the man with power that moves. Al
tach yourselves TO people with mo
tives.' he advised
You can take the measure OF
mans external appearance, but IN
most vital and important thing apou
that man cannot be measured-that
his influence"
Thomas s. Taylor. president OF u
Delaware State Sunday School ASS
citation. followed Mr.. Wood He to-
the boys always to consult their Doc
Of instructions. the Bible.
Harry E! Link president OF the Ne
Castle County Sunday School Assoc
alton. made brief address. sayir
that II was the purpose of this gathe
ing to put the boys above the lev
and give them view of the crowd
John B. Hutton. in short speec
said the conference is only in its i
fancy. and that in the future gre
things in Christian work will be q
complished by il.
The banquet came TO a close wi
benediction by the Rev. c. T.. Car
The menu contained:
English Beef Soup
Pickles Radishes
Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Green Pc
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Assorted Cakes
Coffee
Those in attendance last night wer
4 William Ewes. Sd. Harry A. Brow
\ v. Ross Farra, Richard Enos. the RI
4 John l.. Johnson. New Castle: the r,
W. Kay Lord A. o. Grier. l..
Wickersham. Charles n. Bower. Hai
r. Brooks. Charles B. Baker. Rett
4 Matthews. Charles n. McKaig. Edws
Bancroft. Howard Hollingswor
\ Marshallton: p. Ayers. Herb
Stubbs. William b. Smith. Jr.. 10
3. Hutton. of Dover: the Rev. w.
Wise. Harry +. Link. Thomas S. Il
4 Ter. G. W. Bush. Mayor James
Price. Henry c. Downward preside
Of Council. Dana Dx-lo nont