A Jubilee Convention

It is well known that the present year marks the semi-centennial of rtie Young Men's Christian Association. Begun in the city of Lon don by a group of clerks, under the leadership of Geo. Williams, it has spread until today there are fully 5,000 associations with a membership of a half million or more. The great jubilee conference in London last June brought together representatives from 27 nations in which the association is at work. The Michigan associations will celébrate the anniversary with a jubilee convention, which will be held at Ann Arbor, Oct. 11-14. Delegates will be present from all the leading cities, and many of the smaller towns as well. Among the speakers will be Rev. Alex. Patterson, of Chicago, a leading evangelist; Mr. C. E. Dyer, of Minneapolis, chairman of the Minnesota state committee; and Mr. C. K. Ober, of New York City, who has been prominent in association work for a number of years. Mr. Clarence S. Willis, of Milwaukee, will have charge of the trained choir which will furnish the music for the occasion. Rev. Thomas E. Barr and Dr. A. C. Slocum of Kalamazoo; C. S. Ward, of Grand Rapids; Messrs. H. G. Van Tuyl, A. L. Parker, R. B. Smith, and Tracy McGregor, are among the Michigan speakers already secured. Reduced rates have been obtained on all railroads. Free entertainment will be given to delegates and indications point to a large and interesting gathering.