Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-06-15
THE SEMI.ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE PRESIDENT.
Mn Dear Brethren of the T. ~ c. H.
of Shephcrdsf0Un:

OF OHepHcTuToU"'
In the kind Providence of God, we
have all been spared through another
six months administration in our be-
loved Association. During this period,
as during every such in our lives, we
have become indebted for many bless
ings, and liable for many shortcomings.
In the performance of this the last duty
of my term, / am glad to be able to re-
port some advances made blythe Asso-
citation, and that it still continues pros
porous. will enunerate and briefly
refer to some of its more prominent
matters of interest.
Our Membership has not increased In
numbers, but has in efficiency for active
aggressive work. True, the march has
left some slragglers by the way side,
but those who hold out, and yet remain
III the ranks, are the more established
and reliable material thereby. We are
represented too in other fields, by some
of our best men, who are still bearing
the same banner, and are faithful lead
.rs there in the same canse.
The attendance upon our meetings Is
comparatively good. 1t might be bet
ter, and | doubt not but that some of
our brethren would occasionally be
found wanting in good excuse for alb
sehce. Turn over new Leaf and start
fresh.
The Prayer Meetings-the vital work
OF our ASsociation-are surely encour-
aging. a source of strength to us, they
show perhaps a more marked progress
than any other feature i'll our Assocla-
ton. They now manifest prepare
ton, and are pervaded by spirit and
life that was unseen and unfelt in them
few years ago.
Our Reading Room is more attractive
now than ever heretofore, and conse-
quently more frequently and generally
resorted to by our young men. 1t
shows q decided Improvement in an in
creased supply of literature, including
number of first class Magazines, Illus
trated Papers, and other periodicals.
Our Finances are neither Inflated, nor
specially depressed. We have met all
calls for aid on our Sick and Poor Com
mittee, and have balance OF that fund
in the treasury. We have paid our
mite to the International, and fair
contribution TO the State Y. NJ. &. a.
Organization. Though not without our
difficulties on this subject, believe we
are still solvent and able to pay all we
owe. Thanks for donation of $500
are due to our friend Mr.. Henry Shep-
herd. Cast thy bread upon the wa
ters"
Our Mission work, the detail of breth-
rem to conduct services at various points
in the country, is All enterprise demand
ing more attention. 1t ought to be con-
tinued, and that more vigorously. "Sow-
ing the seed.
Cur Public Addresses have been ap-
preciated by the community, ard have
proved source of profit to the Associa
ton both financially and otherwise.
Our recent Conference is a sub ject for
thanksgiving The second since our
organization, each marks a new era in
our history, creating fresh interest in
the cause, and giving new zeal and
impetus to the work.
In conclusion, ! desire TO attribute
whatever good has been accomplished,
or success attained as an Association
during my term, TO the earnest co-oPe-
ration OF diiigent committeeman and
faithful members, in humble recognition
OF Him who is the source of all our
blessings, and to whom i'll the prayer OF
Paul for the Hebrews, chap. Is, VS.. 20,
2l, | commend ali our members and
brethren Respectfully submitted,
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOONER,
President.
May 81, 1878.