, 1872-11-22
THE Y. M. c. A,
1t Still Exists, Though Not Wig
orous1y.
Farwen Hau Not to Be Rebuilt for
Some Time--Present Quarters
Of the Association.

| 1ne 4oesI1ou II be1HE askeQ Contlnually, anu
BY persons Of all classes and conditions, '' What
has become OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
c1atlon? ?" It appears that the vigorous efforts
OF the Association to avoid fire in the next world
we're fruitless to cope with heimpartial element
IN this. Twice have the unwelcome flames per-
| secuted them, and on the last OCCASION routed
them 80 thoroughly that they have scarcely be-
! gun to think Of reorgauizing. The Association,
| however, exists, it not vigorously, and lives in
! hopes Of once more rising to the prominence it
| formerly enjoyed in Chicago, when the gas-ight
| In Farwen Hall was controlled from below, and
extinguished upon the Aippant imitators Of the
Sweet Singer OF Iarae1, when their saltatory in
chnatlons took form at the close OF fair.
At the present time the Association is not
financially vigorous, and therefore not ready to
build upon its immense lot which partially fronts
On Madison street. At present the cost Of re-
building would be too heavy, because materials
and labor are costly, more so than they will be
next year, it is supposed. Meantime it is living
in lodgings on Randolph street, having engaged
an unfurnished suite Of rooms, in Rice d Jack
SONS building, which have been comfortably fit
ted up for the purpose required by them. One
room contains copies Of the two papers issued
BY the Association, the Heauenzy TSdings and
Ece7ybody's Paper. The next room is the bust
ness room, presided ovar by come1y young lady
whose patience must be sorely taxed by the gen
tleman whose doom it appears to be to forever
shake down the stove and remove the ashes
With as much noise as possible.
She is fully convereant with the
plans OF the Association, and looks forward to
the nlllonnial days when Farwell Hall shall be
rebuilt, and more spacious and imposing quar-
tiers occupied By the Association.
Adjoining this Office is an ante-room, wherein.
e1lthroned, is the Librarian, also young lady,
who is enthusiastic. The library and reading
room can be entered from the ante-room. In
the latter apartment are the files OF all the lead
ing papers, with fair selection of periodicals.
and the nucleus of new library, consisting Of
2, ,406 volumes, all collected since the fire. This
library and reading-room is free to all, and many
persons avail themselves Of it's privileges Since
the Sunday ordinance has been enforced, the
officers hare thrown the reading-room open on
that day The Librarian remarked that the Sun
day attendants are very superior class Of young
men.
The reporter thought it somewhat singular
that the gentlemen whose occupation vanished
when the saloons were closed should be supe-
rlor class Of young men.
The Librarian did not think that these Young
men we're any such persons. She could tell at {.
glance that they we're not given to potations.
The reporter, anxious to obtain information
that would guide him in the selection Of tenn
perate youths as companions, eagerly inquired
BY what token she judged of their abstinence.
noses. Drinkers always had noses that blos-
somed like the scalded lobster, but the facial
prominences Of the Sunday attendants were Of
the most delicate tints, ranging from pearly
wluteness to the faintest pink.
Gentlemen whose noses are degree deeper
in shade than the roseate hues Of dawn had bet
ter keep away from the Librarian in the future.
Gospel meetings are held by the Association
on Sunday evenings; young peoples meetings
on Saturday evenings; strangera' meetings on
Monday evenings; Sunday School teachers
meetings at the First Congregational Church on
Saturday at noon. It WAS the intention OF the
Association to hold these latter assemblies at
their rooms, but the apartments we're too limited
to accommodate the members, and the church
WAS resorted to.
Since the fire. the work has been carried On
by private donations; but to carry it On for the
coming year, With rent Of rooms, salaries, etc.,
$4,000 vii be needed. As soon as possible,
city, and occupied until the new building shall
have been erected.