The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-14

ident, DR.. RS. Hamilton presided, aud after
singing and prayer, spoke briefly He sale
the time had come for renewal Of the
monthly meetings which had been suspend
Cd during the heated term. There were sew.
cral important matters upon which it wat
DESTROYS to obtain the sense OF the members
aud in order that those matters might be
more fully understood he read the proceed
ings OF the meeting OF the Directory held or
last Friday. The Directory had determined
as tue method Of collecting the amounts due
the Association, to appoint ce: tain members
to make personal calls upon deinqucnts and
secure the Indebtedness. After reading the
minutes, DR.. Hamilton urged upon the mem.
bers the Importance ofpromptly paying tleil
contributions. He said that the Assucia ion
was progressing most encourayingly, but in
order that it might rot langIlish it was abso.
lutely necessary that the central wheel in its
machinery, the finances, should be kept in
thorough working order. Beyond question,
the Y.M.C.A, was reorganZed by the COM
munity at large, as q potent agency for good
1t had elevated the moral tone, had tended
to the suppression OF vice. had infused
new vitality into the Christian cause,
Both christians and those who We're not
members of the church had felt the effects of
its benefcent influence, and the good it had
accomplished aud was accomplishing was
seen and felt by all. The citizens had acted
generously towards the Society, and it was
the duty Of the members TO SEE that it should
continue prosperous and healthy. Hitherto,
it had been tbs. custom at these monthly
meetings to have lecture, but he was graf
filed to know that the many assembled on
this occasion had been drawn together by no
special attraction save the interest they felt
in the welfare and prosperity Of the Associa-
ton.
Mr.. Scott, the Treasurer, then read brief
sociation; from which it appeared that the Ii
abilities were in excess of the assets, in COLI
sequence OF the failure of some to pay their
dues
several members, in the course of which Col.
Hartman stated that rs 4 member Of the re-
lief committee. he had collected some forty
odd dollars, in about two hours. He was
therefore convinced that there need be no
fears Of financial embarrassment. Mr.. Ba-
ker then offered a resolution which was
adopted, after a spirited discussion, recon-
mending to the Board of Directors the plo-
priety OF placing contribution box at tie
door, i'll order that all who desire might con-
tribute something. 1t was understood that
the Board will exercise its discretion in adopt
ing or rejecting this recommendation.
The expcdiency OF changing the rooms to
more commodious quarters in the Grange
building WAS then taken up,and all animated
debate ensted. 1t was urged in favor of the
removal that the rooms occupied at present
were unsuitable, for the reason that the
speaker could not be seen by the entire at,-
dience, that it was laborious upon the sing
ers, and that the heat during the summer
months was oppressive. On the other hand
it was argued that the ASSOCIATION was in
no condition to assume an additional outlay
Of from 1926 to $3.50 per annum for rent, land
that it would be better to remain in the
rooms now occupied than 10 assume an obli-
CATION which would ii: the slightest degree
embarrass the operations and efficiency OF the
organization. After the discussion, Col.
Hartman withdrew the motion and after sing
ing the doxo!osy the meeting adjourned
Where to Buy Christmas Goods.
Continuing our Christmas directory Of last
week, we direct our readers to the following
well known establishments where Christmas
goods, of every variety and price. can be
purchased. First comes
COOKE & BAKER
with a stock of dry goods that does credit to .
the city. They have purchased without re-
gard to cost the very latcs. and best novel
ties and standard goods Shat the eastern and
northern markets afford, and are selling 1T
prices which will enable every one to max.
a handsome present at u comparatively tri
fling outlay. Their shelves and counters are
strewn with beautiful selections which cam
not fail to satisfy the most delicate taste.
Just call and see foryonrselves.
just across the street from Cooke 6 Ba-
ker's is the confectionery of
THoS. Fl. HUMPHREYS,
and it looks like a fairy palace. Toys Of ev.
cry imaginable size. pattern, shade and com.
plexion are st ewn around in the richest pro-
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kinds OF candies and delicacies lend an addi-
ton attraction to the scene. In connection
with his confectionery, Mr.. Humphreys has
a bakery and is prepared to furnish families
with Christmas supplies by the wholesale
In looking around for something for the lit
tie ones remember that Humphreys is sell
ing the b st at the lowest prices.
w. L. OLIVIER,
corner of Main and New streets, has some of
the most beautiful presents to be found in
the city, among which may be mentioned
vases If pure Italian marble, exqusitely
and variety Of Japanese arti-
cles Of rare workmanship and beauty. Read
his advertisement.
HUNTER d CO..
and statoners under the VIR-
GILMAN office, are able to please any one.
rich or poor. who desires to make an accept
able present during the holiday season. 1t
bewilders one to look at the stock, which has
been selected with a-yicw to meet the spe-
cial demands of the market, anHonc cannot
fail to be satisfied, either with the prices. the
variety or the quality of the goods.
J. P. HAWKINS,
whose mammoth confectionery and toy store
is situated on Augusta street, is now exhibit
ing a stock Of goods that must have been Sc
1ected by Santa Claus himself. Every con-
ceiyabie toy, all kinds of nuts, fruits, kes,
&C., together with an endless variety Of
handsome presents, such as vases, and the
like can be found in this truly mammoth es-
Capt. W. J. Turner, the mana
ger, is the ri hit man In the right place, and
our readers will find it to their advantage to
call upon him when they make their Christ