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��The Boston Youiis: Men's Christian Association.

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��Boston may well be proud, while every hung with good paintings, are the two

Christian man must rejoice in the parlors. Here the members have with-

thought that it is built for His glory drawing-rooms equal to those even in

whose blessed emblem crowns its top- this favored neighborhood. The few

most gable. By its broad stone stair- whom we find here certainly appreciate

���case, under the motto of Associations, " Teneo et teneor," and through its vestibule, we enter the great reception- room. Immediately on the left, a white marble fountain supplies ice-cold water to all who wish it ; * beyond, richly carpeted and well furnished, the walls

��their comfort. The pleasant room adjoining is that of the general secre- tary, where he is usually to be found, and where each member is cordially welcomed for converse or advice. Beyond, again, is the ofiice, where three men find it no sinecure to attend

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