Y. M. G. A.
HE opening meeting of the
Young Men’s Christian As
sociation was held in the Assem
bly Hall, September 24. The ob
ject of this meeting was to im
press, as much as possible, upon
the minds of the student body the
advantages, objects, influence and
relation of this association to col
lege life. The programme con
sisted of addresses by the presi
dent, commandant and several
professors, with impromptu talks
by some of the members.
The meeting was opened with
prayer by Dr. Bittle, after which
followed the address of welcome
by Capt. Walden, president of the
association. In this address he
also took occasion to dwell on the
relation of the association to col
lege life, the object of the associ
ation and the importance of as
sisting it in its work,
Pres. L. L. Foster then gave an
entertaining and instructive ad
dress in which he showed that he
was in perfect sympathy with the
association. He also encouraged
our work, and said that he would
address us at intervals throughout
the year.
Mr. A. Winkler then gave a
short talk on “Our Field of
Work,’’ in which he contrasted
the training and influence of a
young man at home with that of
his first year here at school.
Col. J. E. Edmonds favored us
with an enjoyable talk. He was
listened to with interest. He pic
tured a college training as imper
fect until the spirit was developed
as well as the mind and body.
Col. Edmonds always holds the
attention'of his audience, and we
hope to hear from him again.
Mr. P. G. Kildow was then in
troduced, and requested to show
the audience that to be an active
member in the association one
need not disdain college games.
He is one of the first men on our
football eleven. He chose as his
subject “Our Influence.” He
showed that any kindness ren
dered—whether in the class room
or on the gridiron—is not without
its reward.
Professors Connell and Whit
lock each delivered a short ad
dress, consisting principally of
words of encouragement and ad
vice. They are men of practical
experience in Y. M. C. A. work,
and their timely suggestions were
thankfully received.
Lieut. C. C. Todd, an ex-cadet
and former president of the asso
ciation being present, was re
quested to address the young men.
He urged all to make the best use
of their time and opportunity. He
said that when a young man
leaves this college and travels
through other states his knowl
edge and morals will be put to a
test. In this Lieut. Todd has had
experience, since he is one of the