Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
Y. NJ. C ASSOCIATION.
SaErHRRDsTowN, w. Va,
Nav 25th, 1874.

Brethren of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association The lapse of another
six months in the history of our 1nsti-
tuition brings us to review OF the same
that by past experience we may De she
better enabled to- move successfully Ior-
ward in the future.
We have not during the term been
called upon to mourn the loss OF any Oh
opr nnmber by death, and as tar as we
can ;udge, have Gods blessing upon
onr sndeayors, for the good Of ourselves
and the community in general.
We have had but one public lecture,
which assisted us financially, and we
hone far more spiritually.
We fad ourselves tonight i'll new
and commodious room, one well adap-
ted to our uses, and OF which we have
Just cause to feel proud. Much praise
is due some of our number, for Their I'D
eral contributions, of time and money
for the furnishing and arranging OF Inc
same, of both of which they nave gwen
much more than would have been need
cd had ali have come nobly up to the
work. Brethren, "why stand we lule,
While this work is to be carried on
We find our treasury exhausted. in our
endeavors to fit mp our room IN man
ner suitable for the use to which 1t IS
devoted, simply because some OF our
number have failed to do that which
vas expected of them, and have, there
fore, not been found worthy laborers,
have been weighed in the estimation OF
their brethren and found wanting. We
speak thus plainly, because it is about
the only means we have OF getting at
those who always forget the monthly
meetings.
Our room has been regularly warmed
and lighted during the winter, with the
exception of a few days during the time
of our moving into new room, which
was attended with delay, from causes
beyond our control. 1t has always pre-
sented an inviting appearance, quiet and
orderly, and nowhere could one go and
spend ali hour or two in reading, more
pleasantly, than in our Reading. Room.
Much praise is due our janAor for the
faithful manner in which he has per-
formed his duties, and think that our
Library and Reading Room Committee
have found their labors considerably
lightened by the order in which he has
kept the room.
Our Library still increases, and no
one need complain of nov finding there
in, that which will make their time pass
pleasantly and protitably. We would
SAY. that we might use a little more
diligence in introducing to our room
worthy strangers who may be sojourn-
ing in our midst, who not being well
acquainted with our people, may hnd
their time hang heavily on their hands,
and who might by this means be well
entertained.
We are glad to say that during the
past term, we have found very few cas-
Is in need of charity, the winter having
been very mild, the poorest have Jared
comparatively well. Our institution
not being one of charity as far as money
is concerned, oar Committee on Visit
ING Sick aud Poor have attended as far
as practicable to all such necessities.
Weekly and Sunday evening prayer
meetings have continued with varying
numbers, in both of these branches we
could do much better.
Tonight as we meet, the first of an
other term, it can but be gratifying to
those who have been SO Jealous, steady,
and untiring, in their efforts for the
good of this cause, To cast their eyes
around them, and realize the improved
condition of our surroundings. Let
each one as he may thus realize the
happy outward change, determine that
by the help Of Him who ordereth all
things, that the inward work shall Keep
apace, yea, go far beyond and never
cease, until we shall be called to join
the Association of those washed in the
blood of the Lamb.
Respectfully submitted.
Il. w. LATIMER,