Daily globe., 1879-05-31
Y. NJ. G. A.

being in attendance. The meeting was
opened with devotional exercises, following +
which the regular business was proceeded
with. The treasurers report was first sub
mitted, which showed the financial condition
of the society to be as follows: II
ASSETS. IL
Pledges ;. ................ s55 90
Doubtful .....'.'@3a 81 oo oo
Loss s...................... ~ w
John Wann, round house
and Dayton bluff lots..... 900 %
s955 90
Total liabilities. ...................S .S4S ~
SUMMARY.
Total receipts. .................S S'SSS 'S5 ~ ~
Total expenditures. s.................. 5,5zU S4
Balance on hand ..........s 2:s5
THE sECRETARY's REVIEW.
The report of the general secretary, pre-
sented to the board of directors at their
meeting in April was read, as giving as
good an account of the work as could be
compassed within short space.
This report noted as the successes of the
work of the year.
First-The attendance at the reading room
averaged ITS per day during the winter ana
SIS during the summer
Second-The meetings held in the lecture
room, including the Monday night gospel
meeting, the union Sunday school bible
class on Saturday afternoons, led by Rev.
Messrs. Thomas, Conn and Breed, the SER
vice of song upon Sabbath afternoons, etc.
Third@The work among the boys. This
was moro fully presented by report from
Mr., Abbott, chairman of the committee In
charge of the work. The securing of sep
arate room for these meetings; the enlist
,nent of the sympathies of many not before
interested in association work; the gather
ing in of the very class which it was most
desirable to reach; the increased attendance
year came, and the interest shown
by the boys in the Sabbath afternoon
meetings; all these were commented upon
as favorable features of this branch of the
work.
Fifth-The work among the soldiers at
Fort Smelling has been greatly blessed,
while the meetings were held; they have
now been discontinued because no suitable
room can be had, so crowded is the post, in
which to hold them. The meetings while
they were held had an average attendance of
over one hundred, and quite number in
the rank and file had professed faith in
Christ, about dozen joining the different
churches.
House held during the months of July and
August, were largely attended, and a
great deal of interest shown in them.
Seventh-The Sabbath school at Dayton's
Bluff has continued under the charge of the
president of the association, and has in
creased both in numbers and efficiency.
Eighth-Thirty eight situations have been
obtained for those seeking employment.
Ninth-Two social receptions have beer
given, one book reception resulting in ar
accession to the library of over 200 volumes
both we'll attended.
Tenth-The manner in which the press o
the city has given aid to the work has beer
especially valuable, liberal space having beel
given by all of them to setting forth the oh
jects and prayers of the various efforts mad
by the association.
Eleventh-The religious services sustaine
part of the year.
Other points we're touched upon as havin
received attention, but the above give th
moro important portion of the work actr
ally accomplished.
RAILROAD WORK.
A report was submitted by Mr.. II. n
Newport, chairman of the railroad commit
tee. The report first called attention to tt
reading room for railroad men in this cit
it being recommended to delay action until IL
location of the new depot had been d
termined upon.
The report spoke Of the committee havi1
conferred with number of railroad of1icia
concerning the enterprise, all of whom we
disposed to do all in their power to ASST
the association in perfecting tho enterprie
OUR BOYS.
report was then submitted by N
Thomas A. Abbott, chairman of the co,
mittee having in charge the boys depa,
ment of the association. The report Fl,
spoke of the new quarters devoted to t
boys in the basement of the Y. NJ. @.
building, which is open at all times to
boys of the city. The scope of the wo
was then adverted to, special alluslon bel
made to the entertainments given for t
boys, which have accomplished inestimal
good in elevating and refining the NOR
of great many boys of the ci
The exercises given the boys in militia
tactics were alluded to as having very n
terially reformed their bearing and condu
and thanks were rendered Corporal Pure
and Mr.. Emery for the pains taken in esta
lishing favorable condition of disciplil
Thanks we're also rendered Mrs. DR.. Higl
for her unwearied efforts in conducting I
Sunday afternoon reading class. In &C
clusion the general advantages of the
partment were briefly alluded to, fine CO..
pliment being given to Secretary Holdrid
for inaugurating and perfecting the proje
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
On motion the meeting proceeded to
election of officers for the ensuing ye
Messrs. Cochran, Corning and Simont
being appointed by the chair as commit
on nominations. During the absence of [
committee short and interesting addr
was made by Mr.. D. r. Noyes, VINO confin
his remarks to the recent convention held
Baltimore, that gentleman having beer
delegate to the convention from st. Paul.
The committee on nominations report
the following named gentlemen as can
dates for the several offices for the ensui
year, all of whom we're unanimously electt
President, L. A. Gilbert; Vice President,
E. Miller: Treasurer, S. L. Robbins; Gene
Secretary, E. A. Holdridge.
Directors, j. A. Drake, First Bapt
church; G. w. Hackett, Plymouth; Jan
McKibben, Central Presbyterian Mr.. Blu,
ley, St. PauPs Episcopal; j. A. Sab
jackson street M. E. church.
The following gentlemen continue as
rectors for the ensuing year: j. Cochr
Jr., House of Hope; F. w. Davis, Bapti
Col. G. Mcclellan, First Presbyterian; {
r. M. Newport, Plymouth; w. 81. Brad
Central Presbyterian; j. R. Nichols, Fl
Methodist; n. L. Grace, M. E. church.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Presentation to Lieut., Maguire.