. History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia . r labor ten per cent, greater than before, caused their steadieremployment and produced consequent greater returns in the aggre-gate of their pay. With lessened wants and steadier pay, the loveof Christ in their hearts, the fireside brightened with loves warmestglow, they possess today a large meed of happiness and contentand serve their employer with unswerving fidelity. Seventy years ago the railroad man was a rough pioneer, subju-gating the mountain fastnesses, the precipice, the str
. History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia . r labor ten per cent, greater than before, caused their steadieremployment and produced consequent greater returns in the aggre-gate of their pay. With lessened wants and steadier pay, the loveof Christ in their hearts, the fireside brightened with loves warmestglow, they possess today a large meed of happiness and contentand serve their employer with unswerving fidelity. Seventy years ago the railroad man was a rough pioneer, subju-gating the mountain fastnesses, the precipice, the stream, by theforce of his native adaptability; today, by reason of the educa-tional methods of the Young Mens Christian Association, he hasadvanced in knowledge, refinement and gentleness; is well up inthe sciences and arts; braced to encounter the rough, as he is fittedto meet the polite, elements of life, in all essentials an honor to hisprofession, which stands abreast of the older ones, and his foot-steps are either moving with, or being directed toward, the Churchof Christ. William Bender Wilson. 255. COL. WILLIAM BENDER WILSON. AN APPRECIATION. Col. William Bender Wilson has been a member of the Pennsyl-vania Railroad Department of the Association since 1887, andduring that period has served in a number of important officialpositions. He has given liberally of his time and his talents, andloyally and faithfully of his aid and encouragement. His work inall his relations with the Association has been marked by con-scientious devotion to the cause and a zealous endeavor in its up-building. His advice and aid have been of incalculable benefit to hisassociates, and the product of his brilliant intellect as expressed inhis literary work has contributed notably to the development ofinterest in the cause, and to the strengthening of its foundations inthe esteem of all who have a regard for the welfare of our Associa-tion and the expansion of its moral influence. As Treasurer of the
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