National Republican., 1880-11-11
THE Y. M. G. 4.
An Appeal for Moral and rlnanola

An Appeal for Moral and Financial Aid.
The Young Mems Christian Association,
whose work In the District for moro than
u quarter of century has ably supplemented
the churches In their christian efforts, has is
sued the following appeal to the christian
community:
The Young Mems Christian Association of Wash.
ington is about closing the twenty. year Of
It's history During this period II has as we believe,
commanded tho confidence OF the evangelical de.
nominations OF the city, and h0s been the chief
agency IN the prosecution Of evnugolistic work In
whose support the several churches have united.
It's special object has been the promotion Of the
Wcl!-heing OF the young men of the community.
OF this class II has reclaimed many from the paths
OF vice and from intcmpcnnce, who are to-day
leading worthy christian lives. II has mnisterCd
to the sick and needy; visited the workhouse the
AlmshOusc, the hospital, the jail; supplied many
with FREQ lodgings, aud many with food: proclaimed
tho word Of God from week TO week to such as do
not attend our churches, In Its rooms, on the
streets, at the whnrves, In the theatre opened It's
chapel twice daily for prayer meetings; provided
popular lectures and other entertainments, musi-
cal and social. and instruction in various depart
munts Of learning free to its sustaining members.
and medical talks fee TO all young men, sustained
a library and reading room, which, with its
pleasant parlors, has always been open to the
young men Of the city, a0ording the only place In
our midst OF such character where all are welcome
aud mus couhlerNmllhg III some measure the pane
iul influence Of places of questionable resort.
In all this the association docs not intrude upon
any province of demon national or church work
or seek to do what Is being done by individual
churches. II rather supplements their efforts en-
de0yoring TO benefit class not reached by them,
combining for This eudayniluble energies wherever
found in any Of the churches.
In view Of what IL purposes aud Of what 1t has
accomplished and OF the opportunities now pre-
sented for enlarged usefulness 1t believes itself en-.
Titled to the announcement and support Of all
good citizens. aud especially Of all the christian
people Of the District by many such aid is now
rendered. To many moro It's work and claims nre
evidently unknown. To these IL now appeals, with
confidence, for such additional aid rs will enable
II to prosecute It's work with increased energy and
success.
II needs. first, large number Of active members,
and 1t appeals to the young men Of our churches
70 unto with 1t In its laboN Of christian beneyo,
lenCe, and thus both help the cause of Christ and
increase their own ability for scrvicc and 1t APP
poals to the pastors Of our churches to encourage
lhls cooperation on tho part OF their young men,
so iar Gs consistent with their duties TO their re-
spcctivC churches
Secondly, 1t needs money to enable It to meet
promptly It's current expenses, VIZ: rent (tOr II
owns no portion Whatever of the building IL occu-
piesl fuel, light salaries OF the general secretary
and his assistants, supply Of papers, ETC. for the
reading room, aud such other expenditures as its
religious aud benevolent work requires. This iund
II wishes 10 raise upon what Is dcnOminued the
sustaining membership plan, which involves the
payment of 5l2 annually nt the convenience OF the
subscriber emitting him to all the benefits Of the
association. Not less than 100 Suc! subscriptions
WEI suilcc 70 meet the requirements OF its WORK
Other sums, larger or smaller, Will, however, be
| thankfully received. For what its treasury still
needs 1t makes an earnest appeal to the many in
| thl, community who do not now contribute to its
| support, but who cannot but approve and feel an
! Interest In its work. In the words of the Rev. Dr.
Nuslburn, In his anniversary address last year. II
sOlicis In Its behalf "thG thought Of every wise
| man Of business, Of every lover Of his country OF
every friend OF practical benoyolenco, OF every ser
want OF Christ and man" and Of hll such 1t docs
not hesitate to ask, In the interest Of that large
class who are the objects Of It's special soliciude
/ such practical aid as will relieve It's work of all
pccuuiUry embarrassment, and also Increase IL
range and efficiency Are there not In this District
/ at least 200 persons not yet contributors to ~
treasury who will give 81 per month In aid of thi
| work for young mem
Subscriptions iu It's behalf may be forwarded L
| either of tho undersigned.
! ISigucd John G. AmoS (presilenD, James l.
| Ewiu (recOrding secretary Il. u. Bornum (trcas
urer) and A. s. Pratt Chairman committee Oh
/ fuancc).