1915 Cedrus Yearbook

‘r.vtai Young Men's Christian Association LTHOUGH our Association is not all we desire it to be, yet we feel that as an organization we may be justly proud of our history. From the beginning of the Association in 1906 until the present time we have had young men with us who were thoroughly consecrated to their Master. One of the first members of the Association, Mr. William Waide, isnow a missionary in the Reformed Presbyterian mission field in India. Last September, another who was an active worker sailed as a missionary to China. Professor Lanning, as we shall always call him, although not a student, was nevertheless much interested in our work and we miss him. Besides these, a number of our men have entered the ministry and are engaged in active work for the Master. Several of the boys now in the Association are looking forward to the ministry. Our meetings are held every Wednesday morning, and although we are sometimes few in number, we feel that we are benefited by meeting together for a few minutes of prayer and praise. This winter we have had a number of speakers. Rev. J. W.Patton brought us a helpful message on — Silent Influence.” The week before vacation, we met with the Y. W.C. A. and had Rev. H. C. Foster, of Clifton, with us; and just recently Dr. J. L. Chesnut had a heart-to-heart talk with us as boys. The messages these men have left with us have been very helpful and inspiring. Our new President, Wendell Duff, we were able to send to the Presidents' con- ference at Granville, Ohio, and he has come back filled with enthusiasm for the success of our Association. The way sometimes seems dark, but we have not given up hope, and are still hoping and p;-zy:ng that there may be better things for us in the future. 66