Daily globe., 1879-05-31

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Total receipts. .....S S'SSS ~
Total expenditures. ................ 3,32O 81
Balance on hand .......$ $3.50
THE sEcRETARY's REVIEW.
The report of tho 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 rs the successes of the
work of the year.
First-The attendance at the reading room
averaged IT'S per day during the winter and
IS 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 more fully presented by report from
Mr.. Abbott, chairman of the committee in
charge of the work. The securing of sep
arats room for these meetings; the enlist
ment 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
as the time for closing the work for the
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 we're 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 On average attendance of
over one hundred, and quite number in
the rank and file had professed faith in
Christ, about q dozen joining the different
churches.
Sixth-The union meetings at the Opera
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 g
Bluff has continued under the charge of the
president of the association, and has in,
creased both in numbers and efficiency.
Eighth-Thirty-eig light situations have been
obtained for those seeking employment.
Ninth-Two social receptions have beer
given, one book reception resulting in an
accession to the library of over 200 volumes
both well attended.
Tenth-The manner in which the press O.
the city has given aid to the work has beer
especially valuable, liberal space having beer
given by all of them to setting forth the oh
iects and PRAYERS of the various efforts mad,
by the association.
Eleventh-The religious services sustaine,
at the usual places-jail, hospital, etc. 70
part of the year.
Other points were touched upon as havin
received attention, but the above give th
more important portion of the work actu
ally accomplished.
RAILROAD WORK.
report was submitted by Mr.. II.
Newport, chairman of the railroad commi
tee. The report first called attention to th
proposed scheme of establishing permamer
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 havir
conferred with number of railroad officia
concerning the enterprise, all of whom We
disposed to do all in their power to ASST
the association in perfecting the enterprie
OUR BOYS.
A report was then submitted by N
Thomas A. Abbott, chairman of the Col
mittee having in charge the boys depal
ment of the association. The report fiji
spoke Of the new quarters devoted to t
boys in the basement of the Y. NJ. G.
building, which is open at all times to t
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 inestimat
good in elevating and refining the mor'
of a 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
fishing favorable condition of discipli,
Thanks were also rendered Mrs. DR.. Higl
for her unwearied efforts in conducting
Sunday afternoon reading class. In &C
clusion the general advantages of the
partment were briefly alluded to, fine CO.
pliment being given to Secretary Holdri6
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, who confir
his remarks to the recent convention held
Baltimore that gentleman having beel
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 were unanimously elect,
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. Paul's 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, Bapt